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           (26:03.24 Fwn or y26.324 or d.324 or :3.24, o5/1/26 7:48,50 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted the Winit100plus podcast, w09.253 (originally posted as 261) on Spotify, entitled now: Controlling Your Thinking and Spirit. The Find Life And See Earview Podcast is also now on Apple Podcasts! Planned post of a similar topic as an article, based on my Win-it Minute podcast, r02.300-305. The recent Winit100plus podcast w09.222 called One Human Family was also considered for reposting.
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            (26:03.23 Psd or y26.323 or d.323 or :3.23, o4/30/26 8:00 am EDT) Hello! Added
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           (26:03.20 (Wdn) or y26.320 or d.320 or :3.20, o4/27/26 7:50; 11:01,31,38,46 am; 12:16; 7:50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 4 verses 24-27. This is also with one more exciting adjustment to a Name, to be explained soon with a modification to the Names of God and Christ article! Now Persistent Article, Golden Apples (1A) article, Names of God and Christ (Clarified), updated and posted! This is still found in the 3rd Top Persistent Article(PA1) Blogpost 1 List, which includes several important, reoccurring Golden Apples articles. Updates. Update also to article under Christianity, Finding Truth.
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           (26:03.19 (Too) or y26.319 or d.319 or :3.19, o4/26/26 12:41,46 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (4A) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 17B, v.133.
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           (26:03.18 (Moo) or y26.318 or d.318 or :3.18, o4/25/26 10:27,46,53 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 17A-17B . Also, Psalm Select (PS), Selection from Psalm 119. Also, SongWeekly, SW[2] that goes well with it. Addition.
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            (26:03.15 (Slt) or y26.315 or d.315 or :3.15, o4/22/26 7:31,36; 9:32 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update to the yesterday's article, (1A) Golden Apples, A: True Cannibas Is the Answer--Not Marijuana Weed. This is also released as an episode of Winit100plus, free on Spotify podcast, Find Life And See Earview Podcast, w09.242 True Cannibas is the Answer.
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            (26:03.14 (Pld) or y26.314 or d.314 or :3.14, o4/21/26 6:01,03 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Find the new short article under
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            (26:03.13 (Thd) or y26.313 or d.313 or :3.13, o4/20/26 6:27; 7:07 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added
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            (26:03.11 (Trc) or y26.311 or d.311 or :3.11, o4/18/26 9:48; 10:01 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Commentary Stanza 16A-16B.
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            (26:03.09 (Riz) or y26.309 or d.309 or :3.9, o4/16/26 7:39; 8:27,41; 10:17,34 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming is the next (7) Proverbs B post. Some may recall the mention of the first day of Spring according to the 8-Day Calendar on d.302, about a week ago. Many have noticed the difference one week can make, when there was hardly a leaf on a tree and now they are flourishing!
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            (26:03.08 (Fwn) or y26.308 or d.308 or :3.8, o4/15/26 7:39,43; 8:11,27; 9:04 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posting
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            (26:03.06 (Sha) or y26.306 or d.306 or :3.6, o4/13/26 7:21,33 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posting
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           (26:03.02 (Sha) or y26.302 or d.302 or :3.02, o4/9/26 6:53,56 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! A new blogpost, 3A! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 4 verses 1-8, PR-A(04.1). On post 3B, added (4A) Psalm 119 Preview of Stanzas 15-19, and on post 3C, added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 17 verses 15-20, PR-B(17.5). On the 8-Day this is March or Shuay the 2nd, which is the actual beginning of Spring, again by the 8-Day Calendar! So the winter does end a little sooner than perhaps in times past as God has willed it, despite a trick that was causing it to appear to be sooner than it should have been. We are now currently about 1 1/4 months difference between the 7-Day and 8-Day Calendars, but it may be best to continue with the 7-Day this year in the U.S., until we can build enough consensus to switch with much of the world to the current or true 400-day calendar; we would be off about 2 months by year's end.
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           For some months and more there has been increasing interest and discussions, and preliminary work done on the question of bringing fans back to R.F.K. Stadium, which hosted championship seasons of the Washington Redskins in 1982, 1987, and 1991, under head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins coming off victorious those seasons as Super Bowl champs. This stadium is more accessible to D.C. residents, with FedEx Field having been built to house more fans, but away from the D.C. Metro system.
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           There has been a proposal to use the R.F.K. Stadium site to build a newer, larger stadium, however this has been met with considerable resistance as the existing stadium is solidly built and a fixture, and is already being found very difficult and costly if not impossible to remove and replace. On the other side, the proposal comes with provisions for many new businesses that could be associated with the Complex, the intent being to help offset cost and provide jobs. Therefore, another proposal has been presented, that would both prove less costly and still provide for new businesses, in an updated Complex of the original stadium, accentuating the original design with features making it still a premiere venue.
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           A highlight of the existing stadium is it’s capability for providing additional heating (or cooling) to some 45-50% of fans, on the order of 10 or more degrees F (5+ deg. C) Not many existing stadiums have that kind of reach, and rarely has weather been a serious issue come game time. Also, seating comfort could be improved, paint can be removed and replaced where needed, with a more lasting kind, and the surrounding area can be built out around the stadium to make a modern complex that permits the increased businesses and two-tiered parking to make the necessary room.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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            Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           Last Run of the Penny—Way Forward?
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           This was posted with the news of the Penny’s production stoppage—it outlines a fresh way of looking at coinage and our smallest fraction, this has been updated in some places for greater clarity:
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the value of multiple pennies. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (¼), or taking eight (8) 3-pence’s to make a quarter. Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. In other words, .01 would round to .00, and .02 would round to .03, or 3 pence, the 1/32 fraction. Sales tax, however, is usually not rounded but truncated to the smallest coin value, at least in cash--thus .15 would truncate to the .125 (1/8) or half-quarter value. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being an additional 3 pence (1/32) in tax, or for every $25, a $1 tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases. In this case, dividing the decimal amount of purchase by the .78125, yields the amount in tax in number of 3-pence’s, or 1/32 fractional increments.
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           Recently, an incident whereby two National Guard members were shot along with the gunman himself occurred in the Nation’s capital. When or if such things occur, which we would hope not, a serious investigation takes place to determine the details of the matter, and this careful investigation then provides a more solid basis for determining how best to react or respond to such an occurrence. Sometimes, though, a person in authority expresses his or her disgust over a matter without considering the best response; in some cases a severe or harsh over-reaction can needlessly offend or hurt many people and can cause much more harm in the long run to countless innocent people than was caused initially.
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           Donald has suggested that hundreds more troops are now needed in D.C. due to this one incident. This is despite a recent judge’s ruling that he was beyond his authority to have so many troops from other states stationed in D.C. for claimed purposes. He has also suggested that now millions of immigrants or potential immigrants should be questioned as to their right to be in the country, to be either forced to leave or prevented from entering, because of an incident that has not yet even been fully investigated to determine why it really happened and what the best response is to what occurred! Of course we take matters involving an attack on military personnel seriously, but that is no reason or excuse for causing many times more attacks on innocent civilians or people generally. Such extreme reactions, that have taken place almost commonly regarding Donald Trump, should remind of evidence that God did not bless him to win the 2024 Presidential election, that he mastered fraudulent results of the election, and a careful investigation into this should reveal the truth, which acted upon can allow the Nation to right its course, a course that many here and around the world also know is the true path of the United States to remain blessed by God in what we do, benefitting the world with corrections of things that are needed especially now.
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           There has been a dimming of the view of the importance or place that vaccines should have in the lives of humankind, as though the history of their importance has been nearly if not totally forgotten. Understandably, there have been occasional and serious problems with some vaccines, which have been legitimately implicated in some cases of health crises or consequences, short- or long-term. The question, however, is why or how is this happening? Is it ALL vaccines that are responsible for these outcomes, or only SOME of them? I do not believe the real Robert Kennedy Jr. would have called for the elimination of vaccine use altogether. We don’t have to go back too far, to an even still present danger of Coronavirus, which indeed threatened life seriously, and which situation was reversed with the production, distribution, and utilization of...wait for it...vaccines!
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           An honest examination of the evidence should reveal that administering these vaccines produced little in the way of the problems that some other vaccines have at least sometimes produced. A reassessment of the data should be able to reveal which vaccines have historically been the culprits for problematic outcomes, and this should allow for examination of the content of these particular vaccines to determine what ingredients could be prompting such outcomes. With the advanced science of vaccines and the help of recent/current vaccine producers, and prayer for God’s help, we should be able to determine what modifications should be made to any vaccine formulation to increase it’s safety and reduce or eliminate problematic consequences.
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           Any move to undermine the value of vaccines generally should be undone—if necessary a review of the history of the role that vaccines played in eliminating serious diseases from the population, such as malaria, smallpox, and others, could be undertaken, and the realization that alternatives do not have the same effectiveness in practice nor the affordability that vaccines bring. God through His Son above has in many ways brought science along to achieve a healthier and better society, rather than good things being achieved somehow without God’s help or watchcare. Let us thank God for this, and be seeking His help and guidance.
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           . From the time most homes were built, much work went into including phone lines among the important utilities essential to the home. And for good reason, because for a long time, other forms of communication were less common or not nearly as convenient as a telephone. Cell phones were hardly heard of, and used mostly for special purposes. However, cellular phones did start becoming much more common. Initially, this had very little effect on our continued use of landline phones. Gradually, our use of cellular phones increased, but landlines were and are still considered by and large our home phone, where we can still connect to someone we know at their home address, at least if necessary or on a more formal basis. Also, most realize that there is actual power in the landline if connected properly, so that there continues to be communication capability, even if there should be power outage, and this is not dependent upon battery chargers, etc, which can themselves run out of power. There are times when this has become a lifeline to people! Over time, though, some gave up their landline phones—why?
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           . At some point the cost of the landline phone by the utility did increase, enough so that some finding difficulty making ends meet decided to cut this expense. It is believed that this increase originally was driven, not by genuine need, but by a business structure and market environment pressuring increasing profits for shareholders, which over the long-term has often had negative repercussions on the viability of a good business, and is being replaced with structures emphasizing the maintaining of good profitability and good business rather than infinitely increasing profits. This change began a period where customers were being lost, and the costs necessary to maintain the lines needed to be shared over a lesser number of customers, which then itself was raising the charge for landlines a bit more.
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           ! While some may think this is unrecoverable, there is actually good reason and hope for maintaining these lines and benefitting, beyond the familiar home phone and all it’s connections. For one thing, there is a newer capability of the landlines, with some 55% branching off an extremely fast fiber-optic network, and the remaining still viable, most or all of which was meticulously installed for good reason and needn’t be wasted! This capability involves advancement in speed capability of a data connection, which could support a hotspot-level Wi-Fi connection as a backup for device internet. While this cannot replace full home Wi-Fi such as for cable television or Netflix, it allows for a speedy connection when you need it for at least one device at a time, if not more. This is without any change to the cable running to your home, usually inferior to the fiber-optic line. And this can normally function on the power available in the line even during a power outage. All that’s needed is a newer phone that harnesses this capability and puts out the signal. The landline phone company can offer varying data plans that are reasonably-priced, and could be increased automatically if chosen limits are surpassed.
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           . This brief overview can help us with a path forward. An important aim should be very reasonable rates for the landline itself, that can encourage even those who may have let it go previously to see benefit to return. There is reason to believe many of the original phone numbers can be restored! The more using the landline, the less the charge can be sharing the cost of maintaining the lines for the phone company. With the availability of the hotspot-level data connection, at least for backup use, there can be increased use and revenue for the phone company. One more thing could help—what if cellular phone companies were charged a small amount per customer that goes toward maintaining landline phones, which reasonably laid the groundwork for cellular phones to come along? This could help to reduce the cost of maintaining a landline phone for consumers generally. And plans such as per-use plans, with a $10-20 monthly cost and charges by the call or minute can make the landline more affordable to those who make less use of it, while maintaining the phone number and important connections. It may require an additional $5 if desiring a 5GB backup monthly data plan, which again could increase automatically if needed.
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           Recently military strikes carried out by the U.S. in Venezuela now look to reveal a surprising twist to many. While the ruler there has been accused of drug trafficking and has many detractors, and was taken (with his wife) out of the country to face charges in the U.S., it now appears that the real Maduro, the real king, who had likely about a year ago been secretly replaced, has been able to reveal himself! Work had been done by another, standing against conditions causing unrest, and she recently won a Nobel Peace prize for her efforts. However, the likely cause of the unrest was the loss of the true king Maduro. The imposter may nevertheless have opposed outside efforts to control Venezuelan oil, a leading resource for the country. The reason given for the drugs has been for pain relief, possibly in a different form than is typical of the narcotic, but this has usually not been taken into consideration as far as narcotics offenses.
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            ‘What is the difference?’, you may ask—'I thought they were the same thing.’ Basically, but with a major difference—Cannibas is the plant that many Vietnam vets found when in action (or close to it) that helped them cope with the stresses and the trauma they went through, so they could return to their families and again be more or less what they needed to be. It was NOT(!) Marijuana—which has been modified to alter the mind more extremely, producing unnatural and harmful effects. True Cannibas has natural variances depending on the product—some help more with pain, others improve mood or help deal with stress, trauma, or help the mind in other ways. Some true Cannibas may indeed be called Recreational, falling within natural limits to prevent harmful and unwanted side effects that people or families have tragically experienced with Marijuana—total spacing out and mindless disconnection from reality, nightmares, impaired driving leading to serious infractions, accidents or loss of life, and other things.
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           #3 – TruDeezle with (this) recommended spelling difference. This is a newer diesel that also has practically no carbon, which we could begin to incorporate especially in areas where polluted air has been a greater issue, as well as even mixed for deezle fueling on roadways, but not mixing what came to be known as Biodiesel—they may begin making this product, selling off the former. Both of these gas and diesel solutions are cost-effective.
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           #4 – Hydro and Solar – Capturing waves and rays are both useful, with improved technologies.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livelihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           . Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to follow even appropriate specific guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by JEHOVAHZ, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by JEHOVAHZ God would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance (or, fulfillment) of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then JEHOVAHZ said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May JEHOVAHZ bless you and safeguard you. 25 May JEHOVAHZ make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May JEHOVAHZ lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to JEHOVAHZ and honor Him as the Ultimate Source of genuine peace and happiness!
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           Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as wrong desire. The deception may not be as intentional and the degree can vary—yet it is hoped that faith or trust between family members can grow and be maintained. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far away.” This speech also has wrong motive, deviates from a right, lawful course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and straightforwardness. This is not the same as protecting some knowledge from someone who might do harm with it, as “there is a time to speak and a time to keep silent”. As you acquire discernment, you can better “tell the difference”, but seek God’s help. If you’re unsure, it could be a case of ‘better safe than sorry’. Parents should especially keep guard on their children’s close associations, as well as some views or attitudes presented in music, movies, etc. Parents need to help their young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As challenging as it may be, parents should not give their child the impression that they don’t want them to ask questions—at certain times God has made them to be especially inquisitive. You are more wise in helping to guide them. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather than someone else, who may not be truthful or not have their best interests at heart?
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           (26:03.19 (Too) or y26.319 or d.319 or :3.19, o4/26/26 12:40,44 pm EDT) Hello! Update to (4A) Psalm 119, Stanza 17B, v.133.
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           (26:03.02 (Sha) or y26.302 or d.302 or :3.02, o4/9/26 6:12 am EDT) Hello! New blogpost 03B, added (4A) Psalm 119 Preview of Stanzas 15-19.
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           Psalm 119 Commentary PREVIEW of Psalm 119 Stanzas 15-19
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           GODZ lAWl SELECT
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            This spelling of 'lawl' enhances verbal comprehension while adding the idea of keeping our a's and w's, Actions and Words, 'between the lines'.
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           _____(4) PSALM 119 (5#13) COMMENTARY, Brief Intro
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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           You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s lawl?
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           *113 I love less the half-hearted ones, But I love (all of) your lawl.
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           114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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           115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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           116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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           *117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your careful instructions (‘lawlines’).
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           **118 You reject all those who stray from your careful instructions (‘lawlines’), For they are false and deceitful.
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           119 You discard all the devious of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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           120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in awe of your judgements.
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           Thus considering this portion of the psalm helps us see the benefit of highly valuing God's lawl, His word, His saving power, and His good and righteous judgements.
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           PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT
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           These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and upright. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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           * 121 I have done what is just and upright. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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           * 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your law) not oppress me.
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           123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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           124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your careful instructions (‘lawlines’).
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           * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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           126 The time has come for JEHOVAHZ to act, For they have broken your lawl.
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           * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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           128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR
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           These verses express love for God’s reminders and commandments; Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s lawl?
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           * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           * 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           * 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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           133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
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           134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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           135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your careful instructions (‘lawlines’).
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           * 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL
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           These verses remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy lawl. How is God's saying thoroughly refined?
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           * 137 You are righteous, O JEHOVAHZ, And your judgements are fair.
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           * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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           * 140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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           141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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           143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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           CALL UPON JEHOVAHZ WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY
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           We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon JEHOVAHZ He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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           * 145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O JEHOVAHZ. Your careful instructions (‘lawlines’) I will observe.
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           146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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           * 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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           148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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           149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O JEHOVAHZ, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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           150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
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           * 151 You are near, O JEHOVAHZ, And all your commandments are truth.
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           * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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           PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
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           PSALM 119 STANZA 17
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR
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           These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s word?
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           129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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           129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           GOD'S REMINDERS BENEFIT US
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           . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey JEHOVAHZ, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or excessive “discipline”, although not wanting to displease Him or be punished. Love for God and His marvelous inspired word primarily moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s lawl by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the untainted milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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           130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naïve (or simple).
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           THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
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           . (:130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten people to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained, all may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing genuine listeners to become “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of God and Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           GOD'S GOOD GUIDANCE
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           . Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, Christian commands also help ones live by God's Lawl. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Detest what is crooked; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. Take the lead in showing honor to one another. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for JEHOVAHZ. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those found in the Lawl of God? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
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           132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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           RIGHT MOTIVATION
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           . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, often rightly receive honor for good works, shouldn't we also when appropriate recognize and acknowledge the God whose blessing made it possible?!
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           PSALM 119 COMMENTARY
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           133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
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           134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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           135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your careful instructions (‘lawlines’).
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           136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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           133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
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           . Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, JEHOVAHZ is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O JEHOVAHZ, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something to be true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [thinking of consequences, “discreet”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Joshualz (Jesus) said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing crooked to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do, and why?” or similarly “What would Christ do in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-7--here it is in GNT (Curly brackets mine): “5 Trust in the LORD {JEHOVAHZ} with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. 6 Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. 7 Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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           134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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           135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your careful instructions (‘lawlines’).
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           136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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           . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ, who embodied the Lawl. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing JEHOVAHZ God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually and otherwise. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s Lawl: “7 The Lawl of JEHOVAHZ is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of JEHOVAHZ is trustworthy, making the naive (simple) one wise. 8 The orders from JEHOVAHZ are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of JEHOVAHZ is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of JEHOVAHZ is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of JEHOVAHZ are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be able to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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           Water with balanced minerals, such as Spring Water, replenishes lost electrolytes, and including good well water, is best for drinking when tested for purity. Be cautious, however, of “Purified” waters, which have often been over-filtered containing very few life-promoting minerals. When corrected, water bottlers should adjust their labels accordingly. Radiation treatment is the likely reason minerals have been removed (to save lives), but replacement therapies are negating this concern. Even more concerning, regular “Distilled” water robs of minerals and is for specialty use, like cleaning. The one exception is distilled Artesian water, which becomes like Spring water. Artesian waters (which sometimes naturally filter through volcanic layers) are mineralized and often healing, but strongly alkalizing to drink, only occasionally, but for bathing freely. Finally, regular “Distilled” water can be made drinkable by adding 1/16-1/8 Artesian water by volume and 3-10 drops per gallon of concentrated sea water/trace mineral solution, available in health stores, etc.
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           As regards the spirit, water is also associated with life, hope, and refreshment. As water enters the soil, seeds can hope to sprout, and so waters of truth and life inspire hope and belief in the Son and God the Giver “of every good and perfect gift”, the right waters leading to substantial food, and an active faith and righteousness, walking uprightly to eternal life. (James 1:17; 1Corinthians 3:7; John 4:14)
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           The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&amp;amp;B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11, making material as on this page more appropriate. 
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           “26 To punish the worthy one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips, discerning.”
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           Pro17:26 People should come to see that pursuing righteousness leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world, under His Kingdom rule, where “righteousness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). We want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary correction—surely to be intended for crooked and dishonorable ones, yet still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor right-hearted ones pursuing the will of JOHVAHZ whole-souled!
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Is this recommending transparency in government? Some transparency helps demonstrate honest and faithful dealings. Just as any good and law-abiding family has matters that they consider open to discussion as well as those they rightly consider more private, so it should be with a government taking security and their responsibilities seriously. At the same time, it is hoped that God finds the honest intent remains upright in a world seeking genuine peace, with respect to His might and goodwill.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens. 
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           We’ve been receiving images and reports of killings taking place at sea for claims against some for supposedly carrying or transporting drugs. Maritime laws require that investigations take place to confirm the actual presence of such drugs, to determine approximate quality and quantity, and then to arrest those involved with further investigation to take place to then determine individual charges, with a fair trial to determine individual extent of guilt. Are some aboard innocent of any charges? What part of this law permits human beings to be killed outright without any fair trial or careful investigation to determine fair punishment individually for each one’s actual crimes? Can even those involved in a ring of drug-dealing escape the practice with God’s help, clean up their lives while finding good ways to make good money, if after necessary jail time, and even help others break free from the practice as well? Do such persons automatically deserve to be killed without any careful consideration of their responsibility or guilt for their alleged crimes?
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           Of course, if pushing the drug trade then any potential punishments should fit the crime, but lesser punishments can allow for real repentance or less criminality. However, what is often the problem? Not realizing the severe punishments and consequences, the actual harm to others and even themselves, God’s power to help, or to bring that punishment for ignoring the harm to His loved children. Being informed about these things can allow God to show many mercy and provide needed help to break free! This can’t happen if they are killed without being given a chance. And what are the effects, what is Donald Trump trying to get away with, ignoring human rights, violating well-established laws and claiming authority that does not belong to him? Standing up for what’s right, however, doing this work according to law, a work blessed by God, does indeed uplift society and contribute to the peaceful world God has purposed!
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           Most recognize that it is God’s blessing on our government and it’s operation that can make it work well, even so well at times, with evident success! Without it, much good that was previously implemented can be open to unwelcome change and detrimental effects on our communities, even severely. Therefore any genuine candidate for office, whether in state and local elections, or nationally, should want and honor the true, God-blessed election results, rather than accept false results, even if in their favor. This is because it is the true winner of an election carried out according to law that would have God’s blessing upon him or her, rather than one wrongly believed to be the winner. Why should such a situation last any longer than necessary, when God preserves evidence of the true winner, and the matter can be straightened out by those responsible, having God’s blessing upon them as well to do so? Many times many become aware and want little more than to have things as they should be, as God blessed the election to produce the true winner, although in recent times technology has made it easier for even some not in government to influence such things, and defraud the public with false election results!
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           Another reason this is so serious of a matter is that Jesus Christ, as God’s chosen representative, acting like God or as God, knows how much damage can be done to our states and nation and world if claimed representatives of our government are chosen or receive authority or power that they were not blessed by God and truly elected by the people, to receive. Any honest representative of the nation among the States would want the true winner, and not try to cover or change true election results. It may be that all the candidates in a situation were honest, but it is the true winner that all should want and respect, and much damage can still take place if the wrong person is given authority, whether the person is generally honest or not. If one is put in position for as long as four long years, for instance, who is not the true winner of the election by the people, how much can happen and how much pain we may experience, going in directions that God never wants us to go in, and accomplishing things often contrary to what God wants or was going to have accomplished! Then how much work would be necessary afterward, even to get back to square one or make the journey back to a condition of things such as God can recover us from, able to proceed forward still? We would hope a good condition, albeit how much time later than if we took action to straighten out a false election result, according to the law, sooner(!!!)
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           For some decades, peoples the world over have hoped in greater peace, and gradually, with the good work of many, blessed by God, this hope was being realized, with countries engaging in good trade with one another and with the United States, to increasingly have what was needed for their people, and solving problems in more and more peaceable ways. There have been times of great cooperation, despite some differences and unfavorable conditions. Important to this was a global shipping network that steadily made trade conducive for little overhead cost, helping to bring the world closer together, making us realize how various countries around the world are meant to use God-given resources in good trade for a world that can find great enjoyment in more peace, cooperation, and prosperity. Christian insight made this possible, but disruption in the global shipping network brought voids in an otherwise relatively stable economy. Many destinations around the world were suitable for travel, and it should be clear that this aligned with God’s will or purpose for the earth and mankind.
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           With the global shipping network disabled, we lost some clarity on some world economic issues. Airplane cargo was increased as a stop-gap measure to cope with the disruption, but this is not a real solution. We began to lose some of our connectedness. It was in this environment that the high tariffs were applied to products from various trading partners, but these potentially stifling their sales. It was known that this could also raise prices of goods here in the U.S., many businesses even specializing in overseas products. Was it believed that countries really benefit by producing goods solely for their own use, becoming more and more solely independent, rather than promoting cooperation with their fellow countries globally? Time has passed and we can now act to prevent further deterioration before too many more companies have to close their doors or many locations, before too many more associated job losses, before unemployment becomes much more difficult to recover from, and while on the other hand we can with God’s help restore the global shipping network, increasing trade again, a foundation for a stable and thriving U.S. and world economy.
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           It is with realization of God’s promised current and future blessings, a world of genuine peace, a bright future, that should move us to stay on course to a more peaceful world. With God’s help, we can be back on the right track. It has proven to be adherence to our Nation’s inspired founding documents that has had God’s blessing, respecting important laws and principles promoting good government, and which helped us further attain peace. God is not blessing us to abandon our proven U.S. Constitution which was helping not just the United States grow a “more perfect union”, but other countries along with us. We can rather follow such guidance as we navigate our circumstances and address our current situation.
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           GA Last updates: 25/315-327 Strategy updates, “Distilled” water, etc. 23/607,727,815,A29 added "Spring" to Low-Mineral (S.) Water; Purchase of Unmixed Fuel Prior to Mixing/Reducing, 16 Polygon/Directional Wildfire Strategy
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           Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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           2023 Oct 29; 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! Please understand that pure jet aircraft using pure kerosene as jet fuel without mixing has substantial drawbacks when used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. THIS COMPARED TO OVER 300X EFFECTIVENESS AS DESCRIBED BELOW, RESPECTING ENVIRONMENT! The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combination that works well, similar to the way that toxic sodium and chloride can be mixed to make safe and edible salt. Now I've noticed two large wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC), NOW (2024) currently areas around California. There is a method I proposed that was used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photos from above (preferably 2-3 over time, such as 5 minutes or 1 degree before a satellite passover, direct, and the same after) can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR BETTER 16 POLYGON/DIRECTIONAL STRATEGY LINE (DIRECTIONAL (90/100) 22.5/25 DEGREE ANGLES MAY BE USED, SUCH AS NNW) method just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth or movement--wind, etc. by time of drops/releases). When drawing a 16-sided polygon, rather than an octagon, remember to keep the 45/50 Degree angle. THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be somewhat calculated, and divided up among jet aircraft. {This could allow for arcs, preferably going simply from one 1/16 angle to the next, such as NNW to NW. This shows, however, that thinking of arcs may not really be necessary, not wanting to add complication.} Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45/50 Deg. OR 22.5/25 Deg. Line or general path, with all drops well within their reducing fuel tank levels.
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           Note: Three planes in succession, the first one hitting the main fire line, and the remaining two overlapping a little but further out to reduce spread, has been very effective in past situations, and may be considered near sterling, or a gold standard.
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           Also, with proper kerosene mixtures there should be acceptable agreement with what's happening on the ground fighting structure fires, etc. Further, smaller planes can carefully attend to spots possibly missed by the larger planes or water drops, with greater precision.
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            SAFE MIXTURE THAT WORKS! 2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15,Oct 29, &amp;amp; 2024/p710,n627 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to at least 2/3, more like 3/4 (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed kerosene. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and BEST: Distilled Water, alternatively still a Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or R.O. Purified well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Kerosene, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure kerosene first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED KEROSENE FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least 2/3, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal.
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           2023 Nov 08, 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in some 30X mixed water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of pounds (16 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a thousand pounds of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box added, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture, turning 30X into 300X !!! This means that if both the 1/3 jet fuel mixture (Increasing Effectiveness about 30X over plain water) is coupled with 10 units of baking soda from cartons per 1,000 lbs added to a tank, the resulting effectiveness can NOW be some 300X++ effectiveness in fighting fire over plain water!!! Be careful NOT TO ADD Ten (10) 1LB Units of Baking Soda when adding anything much less than 1,000 gallons of (kerosene) mixed water! Modify the number according to total tank water level addition (Adding 500 gallons or half (1/2) of 1,000 gallons total (kerosene) mixed water would require No More than 5 (out of 10 Units) or 1/2 x 10, five (5) 1LB Units of Baking Soda).
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           It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California, this update may remind of the proper mixture for jet fuel and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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           2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should EVER pass off or sell already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Kerosene MUST BE CLEAR that they are buying or receiving PURE UNMIXED KEROSENE, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least two-thirds (2/3), actually about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along orally but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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           For some months and more there has been increasing interest and discussions, and preliminary work done on the question of bringing fans back to R.F.K. Stadium, which hosted championship seasons of the Washington Redskins in 1982, 1987, and 1991, under head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins coming off victorious those seasons as Super Bowl champs. This stadium is more accessible to D.C. residents, with FedEx Field having been built to house more fans, but away from the D.C. Metro system.
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           There has been a proposal to use the R.F.K. Stadium site to build a newer, larger stadium, however this has been met with considerable resistance as the existing stadium is solidly built and a fixture, and is already being found very difficult and costly if not impossible to remove and replace. On the other side, the proposal comes with provisions for many new businesses that could be associated with the Complex, the intent being to help offset cost and provide jobs. Therefore, another proposal has been presented, that would both prove less costly and still provide for new businesses, in an updated Complex of the original stadium, accentuating the original design with features making it still a premiere venue.
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           Of course, large(r) screen displays on each end of the stadium will enhance the experience, possibly a large horizontal display bookended by two portrait displays, allowing for multiple visuals or types of visuals simultaneously, sometimes both text and video.
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           A highlight of the existing stadium is it’s capability for providing additional heating (or cooling) to some 45-50% of fans, on the order of 10 or more degrees F (5+ deg. C) Not many existing stadiums have that kind of reach, and rarely has weather been a serious issue come game time. Also, seating comfort could be improved, paint can be removed and replaced where needed, with a more lasting kind, and the surrounding area can be built out around the stadium to make a modern complex that permits the increased businesses and two-tiered parking to make the necessary room.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            Recently the rights of free speech and what is meant by this constitutional protection have become a central issue along with questions of government involvement—where are the lines? It’s good to consider what exactly the founders were seeking to protect in the first amendment and saying that Congress shall make no law abridging or diminishing “the freedom of speech” There are two forms of freedom that we commonly are referring to in such discussions and one could easily be confused with the other or the two thought to be the same. Let’s begin with the more noble of the two.
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           There are laws against serious violations of another’s reputation, for instance, regarding slander, lible, and defamation. Especially should false and demeaning statements be avoided but this can include distortions, misrepresentations and the like. Even true facts have been distorted to misrepresent someone, and all men are made in God’s image and should thereby rightly aim to acquire a good name or reputation with God. Whereas healing and truly free speech should be promoted, forgiveness, mercy and understanding can go a long way toward healing our nation in a time of turbulence.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           Last Run of the Penny—Way Forward?
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           This was posted with the news of the Penny’s production stoppage—it outlines a fresh way of looking at coinage and our smallest fraction, this has been updated in some places for greater clarity:
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the value of multiple pennies. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (¼), or taking eight (8) 3-pence’s to make a quarter. Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. In other words, .01 would round to .00, and .02 would round to .03, or 3 pence, the 1/32 fraction. Sales tax, however, is usually not rounded but truncated to the smallest coin value, at least in cash--thus .15 would truncate to the .125 (1/8) or half-quarter value. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being an additional 3 pence (1/32) in tax, or for every $25, a $1 tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases. In this case, dividing the decimal amount of purchase by the .78125, yields the amount in tax in number of 3-pence’s, or 1/32 fractional increments.
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           Recently, an incident whereby two National Guard members were shot along with the gunman himself occurred in the Nation’s capital. When or if such things occur, which we would hope not, a serious investigation takes place to determine the details of the matter, and this careful investigation then provides a more solid basis for determining how best to react or respond to such an occurrence. Sometimes, though, a person in authority expresses his or her disgust over a matter without considering the best response; in some cases a severe or harsh over-reaction can needlessly offend or hurt many people and can cause much more harm in the long run to countless innocent people than was caused initially.
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           Donald has suggested that hundreds more troops are now needed in D.C. due to this one incident. This is despite a recent judge’s ruling that he was beyond his authority to have so many troops from other states stationed in D.C. for claimed purposes. He has also suggested that now millions of immigrants or potential immigrants should be questioned as to their right to be in the country, to be either forced to leave or prevented from entering, because of an incident that has not yet even been fully investigated to determine why it really happened and what the best response is to what occurred! Of course we take matters involving an attack on military personnel seriously, but that is no reason or excuse for causing many times more attacks on innocent civilians or people generally. Such extreme reactions, that have taken place almost commonly regarding Donald Trump, should remind of evidence that God did not bless him to win the 2024 Presidential election, that he mastered fraudulent results of the election, and a careful investigation into this should reveal the truth, which acted upon can allow the Nation to right its course, a course that many here and around the world also know is the true path of the United States to remain blessed by God in what we do, benefitting the world with corrections of things that are needed especially now.
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           There has been a dimming of the view of the importance or place that vaccines should have in the lives of humankind, as though the history of their importance has been nearly if not totally forgotten. Understandably, there have been occasional and serious problems with some vaccines, which have been legitimately implicated in some cases of health crises or consequences, short- or long-term. The question, however, is why or how is this happening? Is it ALL vaccines that are responsible for these outcomes, or only SOME of them? I do not believe the real Robert Kennedy Jr. would have called for the elimination of vaccine use altogether. We don’t have to go back too far, to an even still present danger of Coronavirus, which indeed threatened life seriously, and which situation was reversed with the production, distribution, and utilization of...wait for it...vaccines!
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           An honest examination of the evidence should reveal that administering these vaccines produced little in the way of the problems that some other vaccines have at least sometimes produced. A reassessment of the data should be able to reveal which vaccines have historically been the culprits for problematic outcomes, and this should allow for examination of the content of these particular vaccines to determine what ingredients could be prompting such outcomes. With the advanced science of vaccines and the help of recent/current vaccine producers, and prayer for God’s help, we should be able to determine what modifications should be made to any vaccine formulation to increase it’s safety and reduce or eliminate problematic consequences.
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           Any move to undermine the value of vaccines generally should be undone—if necessary a review of the history of the role that vaccines played in eliminating serious diseases from the population, such as malaria, smallpox, and others, could be undertaken, and the realization that alternatives do not have the same effectiveness in practice nor the affordability that vaccines bring. God through His Son above has in many ways brought science along to achieve a healthier and better society, rather than good things being achieved somehow without God’s help or watchcare. Let us thank God for this, and be seeking His help and guidance.
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           . From the time most homes were built, much work went into including phone lines among the important utilities essential to the home. And for good reason, because for a long time, other forms of communication were less common or not nearly as convenient as a telephone. Cell phones were hardly heard of, and used mostly for special purposes. However, cellular phones did start becoming much more common. Initially, this had very little effect on our continued use of landline phones. Gradually, our use of cellular phones increased, but landlines were and are still considered by and large our home phone, where we can still connect to someone we know at their home address, at least if necessary or on a more formal basis. Also, most realize that there is actual power in the landline if connected properly, so that there continues to be communication capability, even if there should be power outage, and this is not dependent upon battery chargers, etc, which can themselves run out of power. There are times when this has become a lifeline to people! Over time, though, some gave up their landline phones—why?
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           . At some point the cost of the landline phone by the utility did increase, enough so that some finding difficulty making ends meet decided to cut this expense. It is believed that this increase originally was driven, not by genuine need, but by a business structure and market environment pressuring increasing profits for shareholders, which over the long-term has often had negative repercussions on the viability of a good business, and is being replaced with structures emphasizing the maintaining of good profitability and good business rather than infinitely increasing profits. This change began a period where customers were being lost, and the costs necessary to maintain the lines needed to be shared over a lesser number of customers, which then itself was raising the charge for landlines a bit more.
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           ! While some may think this is unrecoverable, there is actually good reason and hope for maintaining these lines and benefitting, beyond the familiar home phone and all it’s connections. For one thing, there is a newer capability of the landlines, with some 55% branching off an extremely fast fiber-optic network, and the remaining still viable, most or all of which was meticulously installed for good reason and needn’t be wasted! This capability involves advancement in speed capability of a data connection, which could support a hotspot-level Wi-Fi connection as a backup for device internet. While this cannot replace full home Wi-Fi such as for cable television or Netflix, it allows for a speedy connection when you need it for at least one device at a time, if not more. This is without any change to the cable running to your home, usually inferior to the fiber-optic line. And this can normally function on the power available in the line even during a power outage. All that’s needed is a newer phone that harnesses this capability and puts out the signal. The landline phone company can offer varying data plans that are reasonably-priced, and could be increased automatically if chosen limits are surpassed.
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           . This brief overview can help us with a path forward. An important aim should be very reasonable rates for the landline itself, that can encourage even those who may have let it go previously to see benefit to return. There is reason to believe many of the original phone numbers can be restored! The more using the landline, the less the charge can be sharing the cost of maintaining the lines for the phone company. With the availability of the hotspot-level data connection, at least for backup use, there can be increased use and revenue for the phone company. One more thing could help—what if cellular phone companies were charged a small amount per customer that goes toward maintaining landline phones, which reasonably laid the groundwork for cellular phones to come along? This could help to reduce the cost of maintaining a landline phone for consumers generally. And plans such as per-use plans, with a $10-20 monthly cost and charges by the call or minute can make the landline more affordable to those who make less use of it, while maintaining the phone number and important connections. It may require an additional $5 if desiring a 5GB backup monthly data plan, which again could increase automatically if needed.
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           Recently military strikes carried out by the U.S. in Venezuela now look to reveal a surprising twist to many. While the ruler there has been accused of drug trafficking and has many detractors, and was taken (with his wife) out of the country to face charges in the U.S., it now appears that the real Maduro, the real king, who had likely about a year ago been secretly replaced, has been able to reveal himself! Work had been done by another, standing against conditions causing unrest, and she recently won a Nobel Peace prize for her efforts. However, the likely cause of the unrest was the loss of the true king Maduro. The imposter may nevertheless have opposed outside efforts to control Venezuelan oil, a leading resource for the country. The reason given for the drugs has been for pain relief, possibly in a different form than is typical of the narcotic, but this has usually not been taken into consideration as far as narcotics offenses.
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            There’s an important issue that needs clarification when it comes to understanding God‘s word and his will correctly. It has been harder to understand than many things in the scriptures. The issue has to do with the term often translated ‘world’ in the Bible, but also as ‘system’ or ‘system of things’ or something similar. At least one verse even refers to more than one of these, using the plural. The Greek word is ‘kosmos’ and the word can vary in scope such as referring to the ‘world of sports’ or the ‘world of insects’ in modern language. It can, of course refer to the entire world of mankind, such as the verse that says that God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten son so that whoever may believe or have faith in him, will have everlasting life. Some other uses of ‘world’ translated are actually referring to a different or lesser scope, rather a limited part or system of the world, not the entire thing. One such system is referred to in Revelation as ‘Babylon the Great’ and is mentioned as ‘having a kingdom over the kings of the Earth’, as stated in the first century. This is the world or system that Satan had been granted authority by God over, not the entire world of mankind, much of which was comprised of people truly seeking a peaceful life respecting God, especially in later times even respecting or practicing Christianity, the teachings of God son. 
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           Babylon the Great was not general Christianity, with most sincerely wanting to please God with everlasting life, but rather a false arrangement, lacking faith in God‘s word instead misapplying, and misusing it in seeking greater power over the world of mankind, apart from the will of God. This understanding lines up with Scripture. It was still possible to be in that system and remain no part of it, choosing to show faith in God and Christ with others throughout the world. True Christians would hold to God standards of right conduct, for example. It’s important to know that God’s judgement against this Babylon has already taken place, although this largely occurred without being recognized as such at the time of Coronavirus, just as the verse says ‘the kingdom of God is not coming with striking observableness, neither will people be saying, ‘see here’ or ‘see there’’. These are Jesus’s or Joshualz’s own words. Recall that Jesus himself began ruling as King of kings over the Earth since 1914, and while directing a preaching campaign, was also leading mankind generally to greater peace, with rulers being encouraged generally to respect his rule, and God‘s word in their own activities.
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           Jehovah’s Witnesses and other Christian groups had encouraged people generally to respect God and Christ and the ransom sacrifice or provision for genuine forgiveness with sincere repentance, and many could heed life-saving instructions with faith in God and Christ for survival. This did not mean, however, that we would no longer be without challenges to our faith, or to God‘s will generally. Still, many a former crook is no longer that way, or where they were in life previously, and God’s word shows that even angels could repent, not just receive adverse judgment, as beloved sons of God. May we continue to look to God and Christ, seeking the will of God for a truly peaceful world, holding to what is true, standing up for what we know to be right by God.
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           Not everyone realizes that the primary purpose of coal is not for energy use. Wood, on the other hand, is 10-15 times as efficient, and it need only be quartered to be burned at most coal plants, maintaining their viability. Natural gas is a by-product of paper-making, from wood.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           #3 – TruDeezle with (this) recommended spelling difference. This is a newer diesel that also has practically no carbon, which we could begin to incorporate especially in areas where polluted air has been a greater issue, as well as even mixed for deezle fueling on roadways, but not mixing what came to be known as Biodiesel—they may begin making this product, selling off the former. Both of these gas and diesel solutions are cost-effective.
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           #4 – Hydro and Solar – Capturing waves and rays are both useful, with improved technologies.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livelihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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           . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the reverence of God and His judgements: “9 The fear of JEHOVAHZ is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of JEHOVAHZ are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when JEHOVAHZ judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by everyone about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by JEHOVAHZ, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by JEHOVAHZ, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Joshualz (Jesus) continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to wrong Him in any way.
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           : God's name in some places uses the ( ) for the last letter z. I had found out that a long time ago God actually gave permission to use His name without the plural 'z' ending. Still, He is 'the First and the Last', 'the Alpha and the Omega', 'the A and the Z'. In the case of 'Jehovah(z)', it evidently is still the case, although there is something else to add to this, in the article on the Names of God and His Son; look for this coming up.
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           Psalm 119 Commentary PREVIEW of Psalm 119 Stanzas 12-14
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           GODZ lAWl SELECT
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            This spelling of 'lawl' enhances verbal comprehension while adding the idea of keeping our a's and w's, Actions and Words, 'between the lines'.
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           _____(4) PSALM 119 (5#13) COMMENTARY, Brief Intro
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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           You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law(l) and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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           *89 Forever, O JEHOVAHZ, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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           90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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           91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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           *92 If I had not been fond of your law(l), I would have perished in my tribulation.
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           *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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           **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           95 The devious wait to kill me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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           96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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           **97 How I do love your lawl! I ponder over it all day long.
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           *99 I have more empathy than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           **101 I refuse to walk on any wrong path, So that I may keep your word.
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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           103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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           **107 I have been greatly troubled. O JEHOVAHZ, preserve me alive according to your word.
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           108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O JEHOVAHZ, And teach me your judgements.
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           109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your lawl.
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           110 The devious have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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           **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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           112 I have resolved to obey your careful instructions (‘lawlines’) At all times, down to the last.
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           PSALM 119 REVIEW STANZAS 12-14
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           GOD'S WORD AND LAWL PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE
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           These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lawl and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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           89 Forever, O JEHOVAHZ, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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           GOD’S LASTING WORD
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           . (:89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their governance.
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           92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, I would have perished in my tribulation.
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           93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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           GOD'S LOVING LAWL &amp;amp; ORDERS
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           . (92-93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's lawl, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving lawl to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards have abounded. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad (close) associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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           94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY SURVIVING
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           . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Joshualz spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days ” of a system, he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lawl. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lawls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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           KEEP GOD'S WORD
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           The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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           97 How I do love your lawl! I ponder over it all day long.
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           IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION
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           . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. JEHOVAHZ’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Rather than engaging in constant study or prayer, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we face or meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in JEHOVAHZ with all your heart, And do not (completely) rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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           99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not JEHOVAHZ always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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           100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           DIFFTELL GOD'S ORDERS FOR GREATER WISDOM
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           . Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s lawl and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by listening and searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, or “difftell”, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves empathy applied to others and their situation, and grasping God’s will or purpose, the heart or inner person, applying God’s word to one’s entire life. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s lawl in a matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and should be understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May all give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should seek awareness to keep them all, but especially for the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments that God spoke from Heaven and that He “wrote” or inscribed on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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           GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY
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           The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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           101 I refuse to walk on any wrong path, So that I may keep your word.
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           . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize a wrong path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or wrong JEHOVAHZ in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells sinful men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). This did not mean he didn’t care about their welfare, that they may turn to God themselves and right their course in life. May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, JEHOVAHZ!
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           105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O JEHOVAHZ, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on JEHOVAHZ as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for JEHOVAHZ is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to JEHOVAHZ God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is JEHOVAHZ who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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           109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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           . JEHOVAHZ, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of faithful ones that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, JEHOVAHZ knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 JEHOVAHZ is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.“ Billions of people were saved together through the plight of Coronavirus under Jesus Christ’s leadership, may we not turn back to old ways, lacking appreciation for what really happened or what God has done for us.
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           111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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           . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please JEHOVAHZ as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane or inconsequential. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens. 
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           We’ve been receiving images and reports of killings taking place at sea for claims against some for supposedly carrying or transporting drugs. Maritime laws require that investigations take place to confirm the actual presence of such drugs, to determine approximate quality and quantity, and then to arrest those involved with further investigation to take place to then determine individual charges, with a fair trial to determine individual extent of guilt. Are some aboard innocent of any charges? What part of this law permits human beings to be killed outright without any fair trial or careful investigation to determine fair punishment individually for each one’s actual crimes? Can even those involved in a ring of drug-dealing escape the practice with God’s help, clean up their lives while finding good ways to make good money, if after necessary jail time, and even help others break free from the practice as well? Do such persons automatically deserve to be killed without any careful consideration of their responsibility or guilt for their alleged crimes?
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           Of course, if pushing the drug trade then any potential punishments should fit the crime, but lesser punishments can allow for real repentance or less criminality. However, what is often the problem? Not realizing the severe punishments and consequences, the actual harm to others and even themselves, God’s power to help, or to bring that punishment for ignoring the harm to His loved children. Being informed about these things can allow God to show many mercy and provide needed help to break free! This can’t happen if they are killed without being given a chance. And what are the effects, what is Donald Trump trying to get away with, ignoring human rights, violating well-established laws and claiming authority that does not belong to him? Standing up for what’s right, however, doing this work according to law, a work blessed by God, does indeed uplift society and contribute to the peaceful world God has purposed!
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           Most recognize that it is God’s blessing on our government and it’s operation that can make it work well, even so well at times, with evident success! Without it, much good that was previously implemented can be open to unwelcome change and detrimental effects on our communities, even severely. Therefore any genuine candidate for office, whether in state and local elections, or nationally, should want and honor the true, God-blessed election results, rather than accept false results, even if in their favor. This is because it is the true winner of an election carried out according to law that would have God’s blessing upon him or her, rather than one wrongly believed to be the winner. Why should such a situation last any longer than necessary, when God preserves evidence of the true winner, and the matter can be straightened out by those responsible, having God’s blessing upon them as well to do so? Many times many become aware and want little more than to have things as they should be, as God blessed the election to produce the true winner, although in recent times technology has made it easier for even some not in government to influence such things, and defraud the public with false election results!
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           Another reason this is so serious of a matter is that Jesus Christ, as God’s chosen representative, acting like God or as God, knows how much damage can be done to our states and nation and world if claimed representatives of our government are chosen or receive authority or power that they were not blessed by God and truly elected by the people, to receive. Any honest representative of the nation among the States would want the true winner, and not try to cover or change true election results. It may be that all the candidates in a situation were honest, but it is the true winner that all should want and respect, and much damage can still take place if the wrong person is given authority, whether the person is generally honest or not. If one is put in position for as long as four long years, for instance, who is not the true winner of the election by the people, how much can happen and how much pain we may experience, going in directions that God never wants us to go in, and accomplishing things often contrary to what God wants or was going to have accomplished! Then how much work would be necessary afterward, even to get back to square one or make the journey back to a condition of things such as God can recover us from, able to proceed forward still? We would hope a good condition, albeit how much time later than if we took action to straighten out a false election result, according to the law, sooner(!!!)
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           For some decades, peoples the world over have hoped in greater peace, and gradually, with the good work of many, blessed by God, this hope was being realized, with countries engaging in good trade with one another and with the United States, to increasingly have what was needed for their people, and solving problems in more and more peaceable ways. There have been times of great cooperation, despite some differences and unfavorable conditions. Important to this was a global shipping network that steadily made trade conducive for little overhead cost, helping to bring the world closer together, making us realize how various countries around the world are meant to use God-given resources in good trade for a world that can find great enjoyment in more peace, cooperation, and prosperity. Christian insight made this possible, but disruption in the global shipping network brought voids in an otherwise relatively stable economy. Many destinations around the world were suitable for travel, and it should be clear that this aligned with God’s will or purpose for the earth and mankind.
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           With the global shipping network disabled, we lost some clarity on some world economic issues. Airplane cargo was increased as a stop-gap measure to cope with the disruption, but this is not a real solution. We began to lose some of our connectedness. It was in this environment that the high tariffs were applied to products from various trading partners, but these potentially stifling their sales. It was known that this could also raise prices of goods here in the U.S., many businesses even specializing in overseas products. Was it believed that countries really benefit by producing goods solely for their own use, becoming more and more solely independent, rather than promoting cooperation with their fellow countries globally? Time has passed and we can now act to prevent further deterioration before too many more companies have to close their doors or many locations, before too many more associated job losses, before unemployment becomes much more difficult to recover from, and while on the other hand we can with God’s help restore the global shipping network, increasing trade again, a foundation for a stable and thriving U.S. and world economy.
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           It is with realization of God’s promised current and future blessings, a world of genuine peace, a bright future, that should move us to stay on course to a more peaceful world. With God’s help, we can be back on the right track. It has proven to be adherence to our Nation’s inspired founding documents that has had God’s blessing, respecting important laws and principles promoting good government, and which helped us further attain peace. God is not blessing us to abandon our proven U.S. Constitution which was helping not just the United States grow a “more perfect union”, but other countries along with us. We can rather follow such guidance as we navigate our circumstances and address our current situation.
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           GA Last updates: 25/315-327 Strategy updates, “Distilled” water, etc. 23/607,727,815,A29 added "Spring" to Low-Mineral (S.) Water; Purchase of Unmixed Fuel Prior to Mixing/Reducing, 16 Polygon/Directional Wildfire Strategy
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           Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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           Of course this possibility has been confirmed.
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           2023 Oct 29; 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! Please understand that pure jet aircraft using pure kerosene as jet fuel without mixing has substantial drawbacks when used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. THIS COMPARED TO OVER 300X EFFECTIVENESS AS DESCRIBED BELOW, RESPECTING ENVIRONMENT! The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combination that works well, similar to the way that toxic sodium and chloride can be mixed to make safe and edible salt. Now I've noticed two large wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC), NOW (2024) currently areas around California. There is a method I proposed that was used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photos from above (preferably 2-3 over time, such as 5 minutes or 1 degree before a satellite passover, direct, and the same after) can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR BETTER 16 POLYGON/DIRECTIONAL STRATEGY LINE (DIRECTIONAL (90/100) 22.5/25 DEGREE ANGLES MAY BE USED, SUCH AS NNW) method just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth or movement--wind, etc. by time of drops/releases). When drawing a 16-sided polygon, rather than an octagon, remember to keep the 45/50 Degree angle. THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be somewhat calculated, and divided up among jet aircraft. {This could allow for arcs, preferably going simply from one 1/16 angle to the next, such as NNW to NW. This shows, however, that thinking of arcs may not really be necessary, not wanting to add complication.} Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45/50 Deg. OR 22.5/25 Deg. Line or general path, with all drops well within their reducing fuel tank levels.
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           Note: Three planes in succession, the first one hitting the main fire line, and the remaining two overlapping a little but further out to reduce spread, has been very effective in past situations, and may be considered near sterling, or a gold standard.
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           Also, with proper kerosene mixtures there should be acceptable agreement with what's happening on the ground fighting structure fires, etc. Further, smaller planes can carefully attend to spots possibly missed by the larger planes or water drops, with greater precision.
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            SAFE MIXTURE THAT WORKS! 2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15,Oct 29, &amp;amp; 2024/p710,n627 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to at least 2/3, more like 3/4 (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed kerosene. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and BEST: Distilled Water, alternatively still a Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or R.O. Purified well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Kerosene, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure kerosene first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED KEROSENE FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least 2/3, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal.
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           2023 Nov 08, 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in some 30X mixed water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of pounds (16 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a thousand pounds of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box added, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture, turning 30X into 300X !!! This means that if both the 1/3 jet fuel mixture (Increasing Effectiveness about 30X over plain water) is coupled with 10 units of baking soda from cartons per 1,000 lbs added to a tank, the resulting effectiveness can NOW be some 300X++ effectiveness in fighting fire over plain water!!! Be careful NOT TO ADD Ten (10) 1LB Units of Baking Soda when adding anything much less than 1,000 gallons of (kerosene) mixed water! Modify the number according to total tank water level addition (Adding 500 gallons or half (1/2) of 1,000 gallons total (kerosene) mixed water would require No More than 5 (out of 10 Units) or 1/2 x 10, five (5) 1LB Units of Baking Soda).
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           It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California, this update may remind of the proper mixture for jet fuel and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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           2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should EVER pass off or sell already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Kerosene MUST BE CLEAR that they are buying or receiving PURE UNMIXED KEROSENE, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least two-thirds (2/3), actually about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along orally but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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            (26:01.17 Son or y.117 or :1.17, o2/17/26 Tue 6:09,43,59; 7:05 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (4A) Psalm 119 Preview 3 of Stanzas 9 through 11; Also posting
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            (26:01.16 Fan or y.116 or :1.16, o2/16/26 Mon 8:37-38 am; 1:46 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! I did not intend to leave off any SongWeekly, or multiple for Valentine's Day, and wished a happy one, though having many a concern that day. Thus I hope to still provide some, with the idea of continuance that I believe practically all wish as regards marriages and relationships that God is blessing be maintained. Released another
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            (26:01.13 Thd or y.113 or :1.13, o2/13/26 Fri 6:20; 8:08,14 am EST) Posting at least another Proverbs A...In drop down and now as main post:
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            (26:01.12 Wdz or y.112 or :1.12, o2/12/26 Thu 6:40; 7:01; 11:26 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Adding a (7) Proverbs B and (3) Proverbs A. Posted
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            (26:01.10 Min or y.110 or :1.10, o2/10/26 Tue 5:20; 7:48,56; 8:27,43; 9:17 am; 11:58 pm EST) Hello! Added
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            , below NV-B segment. Also, Adding to Calendar Table below, and later the (4A) Psalm 119 Review Stanzas 5-8. Mistake was on Calendar table, you may have noticed in didn't yet add much more to what was done on Sunday, it was that the extra day Himzday was shown on month 2 rather than 3, because normally that day does fall around the end of March/beginning of April, but this year, because the calendars are already 31 days off, that day ends up being in early May instead, end of month 3 new calendar. It will all be corrected soon on this Calendar Table, and I apologize for any inconvenience. Let God help with any corrections that may be needed if some advanced, again they would be between that day April 08 and the day it should be, early May. Further explanation may be found below, with the updated explanation on 26:01.08.
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            (26:01.09 Riz or y.109 or :1.9, o2/9/26 Mon 7:54 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added
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            (26:01.08 Fwn or y.108 or :1.08, o 2/8/26 Sun 6:27,34; 7:53,56; 8:12; 10:13 am; 2:37 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Working on some things, I may adjust the plan not to normally post on Sundays, or at least Righzdays, the start of the 8-day workweek the second week (after a 2-day weekend) which leads to/makes possible the following 4-day or so weekend, still with typically 5-day workweeks with a longer year of some 400-days, which is real and current, not just a possibility or something imagined. The 7-day calendar is now off the real calendar by some 31 days or so, but the weekdays are still close to lining up together, and plans could be made to incorporate or transition, although it's believed that scheduled times are best changed about a month or a month and a half out, rather than so many so soon. With that view, then it turns out that next month, actually March and Peasamake (2nd month 8-Day Cal.) would be the time the calendars once again line up or merge Mar 22 (Sunday and Sonaday) for an entire week or two, being a good time for transition. Events scheduled March 22 through the weekend March 28-29, could be lined up with mid-Peasamake the 17th through the 24th (recall every month on 8-Day is 4 weeks 1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32 plus 1-2 days 33 or 34 long), then the next week both workweeks line up, Righzday through Thunderzday or Thunzday, leading NOT in this case (4X per year) to the 6-day but rather to the normal end-of-month 5-day weekending break, the 4-days plus just Lunarday, the 33rd, after Fanday the 32nd of the month, with Sonaday, following as the 1st of the next month, Shuay, but also a normal day off like Sunday. The special 6-day breaks conclude months 3,5,9 and 11 (Thanksgiving weekend), and this year month 3, because the calendars are already off by some 31 days, is not some days after March but after April, into May.  Update.
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            (26:01.06 Stz or y.106 or :1.06, o 2/6/26 Fri 7:41,58 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Posted
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            (26:01.03 Too or :1.03, o2/3/26 Tue 6:01 am; 2:46 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Please note yesterday's post below, Winit100 episode released on Find Life And See Earview Podcast show on Spotify, first episode an important one on the U.S. Constitution. ALSO,
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             (26:01.02 or :1.02 Moo, o2/2/26 Mon 7:01,34,36,44 am; 12:26 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Planning the post of the new year/Month sometime later this morning, at least the START page/post. Also, the potential for a new podcast work this year, called Winit100, is being considered and may be released, just 100 seconds, a stand-alone rather than part of a weekly theme, although it's possible for more than one to be related or tie together in some way. This would usually relate some thing(s) presented on the website to some news item of interest. This is not to detract from larger interests, however. The plan is for 3X per week, usually every other weekday/workday. Stay tuned...Posted New 2026 blogposts 1-3.
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           For some months and more there has been increasing interest and discussions, and preliminary work done on the question of bringing fans back to R.F.K. Stadium, which hosted championship seasons of the Washington Redskins in 1982, 1987, and 1991, under head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins coming off victorious those seasons as Super Bowl champs. This stadium is more accessible to D.C. residents, with FedEx Field having been built to house more fans, but away from the D.C. Metro system.
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           There has been a proposal to use the R.F.K. Stadium site to build a newer, larger stadium, however this has been met with considerable resistance as the existing stadium is solidly built and a fixture, and is already being found very difficult and costly if not impossible to remove and replace. On the other side, the proposal comes with provisions for many new businesses that could be associated with the Complex, the intent being to help offset cost and provide jobs. Therefore, another proposal has been presented, that would both prove less costly and still provide for new businesses, in an updated Complex of the original stadium, accentuating the original design with features making it still a premiere venue.
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           Of course, large(r) screen displays on each end of the stadium will enhance the experience, possibly a large horizontal display bookended by two portrait displays, allowing for multiple visuals or types of visuals simultaneously, sometimes both text and video.
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           A highlight of the existing stadium is it’s capability for providing additional heating (or cooling) to some 45-50% of fans, on the order of 10 or more degrees F (5+ deg. C) Not many existing stadiums have that kind of reach, and rarely has weather been a serious issue come game time. Also, seating comfort could be improved, paint can be removed and replaced where needed, with a more lasting kind, and the surrounding area can be built out around the stadium to make a modern complex that permits the increased businesses and two-tiered parking to make the necessary room.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State Maps Called Gerrymandering
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            Recently the rights of free speech and what is meant by this constitutional protection have become a central issue along with questions of government involvement—where are the lines? It’s good to consider what exactly the founders were seeking to protect in the first amendment and saying that Congress shall make no law abridging or diminishing “the freedom of speech” There are two forms of freedom that we commonly are referring to in such discussions and one could easily be confused with the other or the two thought to be the same. Let’s begin with the more noble of the two.
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           There are laws against serious violations of another’s reputation, for instance, regarding slander, lible, and defamation. Especially should false and demeaning statements be avoided but this can include distortions, misrepresentations and the like. Even true facts have been distorted to misrepresent someone, and all men are made in God’s image and should thereby rightly aim to acquire a good name or reputation with God. Whereas healing and truly free speech should be promoted, forgiveness, mercy and understanding can go a long way toward healing our nation in a time of turbulence.
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           P.S. The second type of speech mentioned in the article has been referred to as 'beyond (what is) acceptable', and Constitutional protections are not unlimited when it comes to overly offensive language and hurtful, abusive talk.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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            Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           This was posted with the news of the Penny’s production stoppage—it outlines a fresh way of looking at coinage and our smallest fraction, this has been updated in some places for greater clarity:
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. In other words, .01 would round to .00, and .02 would round to .03, or 3 pence, the 1/32 fraction. Sales tax, however, is usually not rounded but truncated to the smallest coin value, at least in cash--thus .15 would truncate to the .125 (1/8) or half-quarter value. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being an additional 3 pence (1/32) in tax, or for every $25, a $1 tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases. In this case, dividing the decimal amount of purchase by the .78125, yields the amount in tax in number of 3-pence’s, or 1/32 fractional increments.
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           Recently, an incident whereby two National Guard members were shot along with the gunman himself occurred in the Nation’s capital. When or if such things occur, which we would hope not, a serious investigation takes place to determine the details of the matter, and this careful investigation then provides a more solid basis for determining how best to react or respond to such an occurrence. Sometimes, though, a person in authority expresses his or her disgust over a matter without considering the best response; in some cases a severe or harsh over-reaction can needlessly offend or hurt many people and can cause much more harm in the long run to countless innocent people than was caused initially.
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           Donald has suggested that hundreds more troops are now needed in D.C. due to this one incident. This is despite a recent judge’s ruling that he was beyond his authority to have so many troops from other states stationed in D.C. for claimed purposes. He has also suggested that now millions of immigrants or potential immigrants should be questioned as to their right to be in the country, to be either forced to leave or prevented from entering, because of an incident that has not yet even been fully investigated to determine why it really happened and what the best response is to what occurred! Of course we take matters involving an attack on military personnel seriously, but that is no reason or excuse for causing many times more attacks on innocent civilians or people generally. Such extreme reactions, that have taken place almost commonly regarding Donald Trump, should remind of evidence that God did not bless him to win the 2024 Presidential election, that he mastered fraudulent results of the election, and a careful investigation into this should reveal the truth, which acted upon can allow the Nation to right its course, a course that many here and around the world also know is the true path of the United States to remain blessed by God in what we do, benefitting the world with corrections of things that are needed especially now.
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           There has been a dimming of the view of the importance or place that vaccines should have in the lives of humankind, as though the history of their importance has been nearly if not totally forgotten. Understandably, there have been occasional and serious problems with some vaccines, which have been legitimately implicated in some cases of health crises or consequences, short- or long-term. The question, however, is why or how is this happening? Is it ALL vaccines that are responsible for these outcomes, or only SOME of them? I do not believe the real Robert Kennedy Jr. would have called for the elimination of vaccine use altogether. We don’t have to go back too far, to an even still present danger of Coronavirus, which indeed threatened life seriously, and which situation was reversed with the production, distribution, and utilization of...wait for it...vaccines!
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           An honest examination of the evidence should reveal that administering these vaccines produced little in the way of the problems that some other vaccines have at least sometimes produced. A reassessment of the data should be able to reveal which vaccines have historically been the culprits for problematic outcomes, and this should allow for examination of the content of these particular vaccines to determine what ingredients could be prompting such outcomes. With the advanced science of vaccines and the help of recent/current vaccine producers, and prayer for God’s help, we should be able to determine what modifications should be made to any vaccine formulation to increase it’s safety and reduce or eliminate problematic consequences.
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           Any move to undermine the value of vaccines generally should be undone—if necessary a review of the history of the role that vaccines played in eliminating serious diseases from the population, such as malaria, smallpox, and others, could be undertaken, and the realization that alternatives do not have the same effectiveness in practice nor the affordability that vaccines bring. God through His Son above has in many ways brought science along to achieve a healthier and better society, rather than good things being achieved somehow without God’s help or watchcare. Let us thank God for this, and be seeking His help and guidance.
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           . From the time most homes were built, much work went into including phone lines among the important utilities essential to the home. And for good reason, because for a long time, other forms of communication were less common or not nearly as convenient as a telephone. Cell phones were hardly heard of, and used mostly for special purposes. However, cellular phones did start becoming much more common. Initially, this had very little effect on our continued use of landline phones. Gradually, our use of cellular phones increased, but landlines were and are still considered by and large our home phone, where we can still connect to someone we know at their home address, at least if necessary or on a more formal basis. Also, most realize that there is actual power in the landline if connected properly, so that there continues to be communication capability, even if there should be power outage, and this is not dependent upon battery chargers, etc, which can themselves run out of power. There are times when this has become a lifeline to people! Over time, though, some gave up their landline phones—why?
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           . At some point the cost of the landline phone by the utility did increase, enough so that some finding difficulty making ends meet decided to cut this expense. It is believed that this increase originally was driven, not by genuine need, but by a business structure and market environment pressuring increasing profits for shareholders, which over the long-term has often had negative repercussions on the viability of a good business, and is being replaced with structures emphasizing the maintaining of good profitability and good business rather than infinitely increasing profits. This change began a period where customers were being lost, and the costs necessary to maintain the lines needed to be shared over a lesser number of customers, which then itself was raising the charge for landlines a bit more.
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           ! While some may think this is unrecoverable, there is actually good reason and hope for maintaining these lines and benefitting, beyond the familiar home phone and all it’s connections. For one thing, there is a newer capability of the landlines, with some 55% branching off an extremely fast fiber-optic network, and the remaining still viable, most or all of which was meticulously installed for good reason and needn’t be wasted! This capability involves advancement in speed capability of a data connection, which could support a hotspot-level Wi-Fi connection as a backup for device internet. While this cannot replace full home Wi-Fi such as for cable television or Netflix, it allows for a speedy connection when you need it for at least one device at a time, if not more. This is without any change to the cable running to your home, usually inferior to the fiber-optic line. And this can normally function on the power available in the line even during a power outage. All that’s needed is a newer phone that harnesses this capability and puts out the signal. The landline phone company can offer varying data plans that are reasonably-priced, and could be increased automatically if chosen limits are surpassed.
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           . This brief overview can help us with a path forward. An important aim should be very reasonable rates for the landline itself, that can encourage even those who may have let it go previously to see benefit to return. There is reason to believe many of the original phone numbers can be restored! The more using the landline, the less the charge can be sharing the cost of maintaining the lines for the phone company. With the availability of the hotspot-level data connection, at least for backup use, there can be increased use and revenue for the phone company. One more thing could help—what if cellular phone companies were charged a small amount per customer that goes toward maintaining landline phones, which reasonably laid the groundwork for cellular phones to come along? This could help to reduce the cost of maintaining a landline phone for consumers generally. And plans such as per-use plans, with a $10-20 monthly cost and charges by the call or minute can make the landline more affordable to those who make less use of it, while maintaining the phone number and important connections. It may require an additional $5 if desiring a 5GB backup monthly data plan, which again could increase automatically if needed.
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           Recently military strikes carried out by the U.S. in Venezuela now look to reveal a surprising twist to many. While the ruler there has been accused of drug trafficking and has many detractors, and was taken (with his wife) out of the country to face charges in the U.S., it now appears that the real Maduro, the real king, who had likely about a year ago been secretly replaced, has been able to reveal himself! Work had been done by another, standing against conditions causing unrest, and she recently won a Nobel Peace prize for her efforts. However, the likely cause of the unrest was the loss of the true king Maduro. The imposter may nevertheless have opposed outside efforts to control Venezuelan oil, a leading resource for the country. The reason given for the drugs has been for pain relief, possibly in a different form than is typical of the narcotic, but this has usually not been taken into consideration as far as narcotics offenses.
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           Babylon the Great was not general Christianity, with most sincerely wanting to please God with everlasting life, but rather a false arrangement, lacking faith in God‘s word instead misapplying, and misusing it in seeking greater power over the world of mankind, apart from the will of God. This understanding lines up with Scripture. It was still possible to be in that system and remain no part of it, choosing to show faith in God and Christ with others throughout the world. True Christians would hold to God standards of right conduct, for example. It’s important to know that God’s judgement against this Babylon has already taken place, although this largely occurred without being recognized as such at the time of Coronavirus, just as the verse says ‘the kingdom of God is not coming with striking observableness, neither will people be saying, ‘see here’ or ‘see there’’. These are Jesus’s or Joshualz’s own words. Recall that Jesus himself began ruling as King of kings over the Earth since 1914, and while directing a preaching campaign, was also leading mankind generally to greater peace, with rulers being encouraged generally to respect his rule, and God‘s word in their own activities.
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           Jehovah’s Witnesses and other Christian groups had encouraged people generally to respect God and Christ and the ransom sacrifice or provision for genuine forgiveness with sincere repentance, and many could heed life-saving instructions with faith in God and Christ for survival. This did not mean, however, that we would no longer be without challenges to our faith, or to God‘s will generally. Still, many a former crook is no longer that way, or where they were in life previously, and God’s word shows that even angels could repent, not just receive adverse judgment, as beloved sons of God. May we continue to look to God and Christ, seeking the will of God for a truly peaceful world, holding to what is true, standing up for what we know to be right by God.
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           Winit5to9, a carryover from Winit500; addressing worthy issues of significance in 500 to 900 seconds weekly, in 5 episodes, typically between 100 and 180 seconds each, give or take 10's, but 100's total, varying by overall theme and subtopic.
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           Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livelihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           1 The heavens declare the glory of
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           And the firmament [l] shows [m] His handiwork.
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            2 Day unto day utters speech,
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           And night unto night reveals knowledge.
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           Where their voice is not heard.
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            4 Their [n] line has gone out through all the earth,
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           And their words to the end of the world.
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           In them He has set a [o] tabernacle for the sun,
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           And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.
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            6 Its rising is from one end of heaven,
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           And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
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            7 The law of the Lord is perfect, [p] converting the soul;
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           The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
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            8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
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           The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
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            9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
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           The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
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           Sweeter also than honey and the [q] honeycomb.
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           And in keeping them there is great reward.
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           Cleanse me from secret faults.
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           Let them not have dominion over me.
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           And I shall be innocent of [r] great transgression.
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            14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
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           O Lord, my [s] strength and my Redeemer.
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           SONGWEEKLY
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           This song expresses so well what is difficult to put into words; it came out in 2020 about the time I began my first Presidential campaign, and relates to God's genuine love, peace, and will for mankind.
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           The Blessing,
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           This song title relates to life and living, and the song itself is thus appropriately so beautiful.
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           by Gary Girouard in Piano, 2004
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           These song selections are meant to relate to Valentine's Day, or the right view of love before God, our happiness and success found in pleasing God, working together, the man answering to God for the way he loves his wife. Engaged couples also respecting and obeying Christ in working toward the greater privilege(s) of a beautiful marriage.
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           Something That We Do,
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           Beauty of Grace,
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           This first song is early American, and the other brings to mind working for peace and unity, which we should  have first in our own land:
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           Oh Shenandoah,
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           GODZ lAWl SELECT
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            This spelling of 'lawl' enhances verbal comprehension while adding the idea of keeping our a's and w's, Actions and Words, 'between the lines'.
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           _____(4) PSALM 119 (5#13) COMMENTARY, Brief Intro
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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           You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           PSALM 119 PREVIEW 3 STANZAS 9 THRU 11
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           Psalm 119 stanza 9, verses 65-72: The theme we will consider is:
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           GOD'S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE GOD'S PRICELESS LAW(L)
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           Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before I was under tribulation, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have been under tribulation, So that I may learn your careful instructions." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. Also, why is God's law so priceless?
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           Psalm 119 stanza 10, verses 73-80:
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD'S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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           Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovahz, that your judgements are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with this Christ also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law(l)." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your careful instructions, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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           Psalm 119 stanza 11, verses 81-88:
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION
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           Despite difficulties, we can remember God's specific guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jehoshua/Jesus said those persecuted for doing right will receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovahz God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgement, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" And verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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           We should find many encouraging thoughts as we consider these and other verses over the next several days!
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           PSALM 119 STANZA 10A
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           The theme for all of stanza 10 is:
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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           Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovahz, that your judgements are upright And that you have tried me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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           Verse 73: Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments.
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           GOD'S LOVING INTERVENTION
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           . (:73) The psalmist acknowledges God’s loving intervention in his life, helped by heeding God’s word, likely from the time of youth. Even if some time passed before learning the value of God’s written word, one may still have been lovingly guided us in some ways or at critical times in his or her life. May we appreciate whatever God has done to encourage us in doing right, and seek the quality of understanding that we may more fully grasp God’s law(l). This quality enables us most importantly to show empathy, seeking to understand what may have contributed to someone’s offending us or another in some way, rather than being quick to accuse them of wrong motive or intentions. While there are already important reasons to tend toward mercy, such understanding can give us more reasons for forgiving others. This quality makes it possible to comprehend life itself better and grow in knowledge. Applying this to divine knowledge based on God’s written word enables us to grow in appreciation for God’s commandments, seeing how they relate to our life and the benefits of heeding them.
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           Verse 74: Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope.
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           HOPE IN GOD'S WORD
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           . (:74) Those truly fearing or revering God likely know that the course of integrity does not mean a lack of problems or challenges in life. Still, those ignoring God’s word have greater problems--they just haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that upright ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovahz rescues him from them all.” Thus upright ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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           Verse 75: I know, O Jehovahz, that your judgements are upright And that you have tried me in your faithfulness.
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           . (:75) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovahz, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovahz loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law(l) fully.
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           The first part of stanza 10 included thoughts such as this one: "Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments...you have tried me in your faithfulness." (v. 73,75) God allowed him to endure hardship, that he might learn more fully the value of godly obedience.
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           Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law(l). 78 May the presumptuous (crossing boundaries) be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who fear you return to me, Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your careful instructions, So that I may not be put to shame."
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           Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law(l).
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           . (:77) The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law(l). He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His Son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the God's Law/Lawl, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovah(z) your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovah(z) your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rulings, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovah(z) your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, within the United States and abroad, God's approval and upright standing comes by thankful trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as ones likewise seek obedience to Him and His Son.
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           Verse 78: May the presumptuous (crossing boundaries) be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders.
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           . (:78) On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's righteous standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience. Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jehoshua (or, Jesus) likewise concurs, concluding the Sermon on the Mount with an illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding this one's teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (Matth 7:24-27). The presumptuous fail to welcome Christ's genuine brothers (anointed for corulership), instead they are causing them loss. Therefore they need to repent, so that they do not suffer the consequences described at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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           Verse 79: Let those who fear you return to me, Those who know your reminders.
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           LOYAL TO THE GOD OF LOVE
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           . (:79) While those truly fearing or revering God usually understand that hardships that can afflict upright ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as the apostles fled upon Jesus being arrested. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Jehoshua (or, Jesus), how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-fearing ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, but because God cares and ‘IS love’, loving Him in part by keeping His law, making true unity possible, and THEN (and which includes) loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Matth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbor, we will be helping them to love God first, to loyally maintain their integrity of conduct.
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           Verse 80: May my heart be blameless in following your careful instructions, So that I may not be put to shame.
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           . (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even specific guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah(z)." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your careful instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue having faith in God and His spiritual provisions, seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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           “29 A violent man entices his neighbor And leads him in the wrong way. 30 He winks his eye as he schemes harm. He pinches his lips together as he carries out mischief. 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness. 32 The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from Jehovah(z).”
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           (Pro16:29-30) The connection may not be clear here, but a violent man is not placing God first--rather is typically prideful, tending to think that his own ways are superior, wanting to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for God and His ways. Such a person needs to realize the wrongness of his thinking, and repent from such badness. Still violent and prideful, he may also be persuasive, and entice his neighbor to do as he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” Such a one tends to scheme badness, deceive, and trick others. While he might make his voice “gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not yet fully versed in mildness and compassionate patience with others. His anger may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’ against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an innocent one. Proverbs 3:31-32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah(z) detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright.” May such ones realize God's love for all and His willingness to respond to requests and needs as they may arise. May each one and all of us learn to steer clear of deception, trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. We must recognize God's love for all and the value of His inspired Word, the Bible, to help each one to make spiritual progress. May we choose to be upright before Jehovah(z), seeking to please and honor Him as He so deserves as our Life-giver, perfect in justice (Deute 32:4).
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           "31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness."
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           (Pro16:31) Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man, and you must be in fear of your God. I am Jehovah(z).” Of course, do not older persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking to live by the teachings of Christ! Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating what is bad in godly fear, would they not thus tend to have even more to share with younger ones to encourage them toward eternal life? May we delight in receiving of their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us!
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           (Pro16:32) What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience for any seeking to act wisely. Who hasn't been at least irritated when something goes seriously wrong in their life? Of course, a minor offense or mishap is one thing. If you have been wronged or seriously hurt by others, then feeling hurt or frustrated is quite understandable. It is normal to have these feelings, but we need to keep them in check, to avoid taking vengeance in our own hands, overstepping justice by sinning or hurting another. God is the One whose word says "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay, says Jehovah(z)." Let's thus maintain control and act quickly to find a resolution to the problem. As King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing bad. 9 For bad men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah(z) will possess the earth.” Returning to normal problems or offenses: Naturally, something may begin to agitate or even irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. This is well expressed at Psalm 4:4: "Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent." By praying to God about the matter, cultivating self-control, gaining mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and patience, and channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and especially the God who “is love,” Jehovah(z) (1John 4:8).
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           (Pro16:33) This is referenced as a God-approved way for certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life. Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, and 'looking for (good or bad) omens,' all part of “spiritism,” which is considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! His holy spirit can at times give us a heads up, or help in other ways. Also, wouldn’t you rather have God’s help in finding a loyal marriage partner? Cannot Jehovah(z), the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants of Abraham, where Jehovah(z) intervened to bring loyal persons together in heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, also Leah. This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus, “Trust in Jehovah(z) with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5-6). Receive of God’s loving guidance available, for example, in Joshualz’z Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, you likely know by now not to be discouraged over any unfamiliar words or terms in the first few verses—use a dictionary if necessary, or benefit from my commentary—these words refer to some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain understanding of as you read this book, which God has provided in part “to give to a [child] knowledge and thinking ability.” The word used here does not refer to adulthood, or even young adulthood, but actually childhood. While youths can benefit from proverbial guidance, this should come gradually. It is especially beginning 7 or 8 years that a youth needs more familiarity with such wisdom to begin to understand and handle more responsibilities, even if just schoolwork and household chores, but it is the parents or guardians who are primarily responsible for their child, seeing to his or her progress. Pray to God for help to understand this book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5-6).
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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            While the proliferation of channels and networks is realized, the availability of select packages and channel choices is still exceptional for the price. However, these cable companies also offer in-home Wi-Fi, and this may be where things are most concerning. As affordable as this generally is, wireless providers have begun to come in on this business, whereas they have formerly been focused on providing service to phones and other devices. There is plenty of business to be had in this area, but there may also be more of a place for in-home Wi-Fi in areas outside the coverage of cable, where satellite TV has been the mainstay for television, and increasingly internet service. In those areas, this issue is not nearly so serious, with satellite TV having a strong foothold.
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           The solution appears to be in looking into fees associated with these services, and ensuring these are fair to all, in leveling the field. There certainly may be circumstances where any of these options may be most practical, but a surcharge on in-home Wi-Fi by wireless providers, which can be 10X the power of typical phone Wi-Fi, at least offered in these areas, is entirely fair and reasonable. Cable companies, for all they’ve done and do, deserve to continue to have good relationships with TV networks and so forth to offer good selection at good prices, and to offer excellent, powerful, and affordable in-home Wi-Fi service to most consumers and businesses in their coverage area. This matter should be addressed soon, even if out of respect by wireless companies, so that cable business relationships can be maintained to the extent possible.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Sometimes we need more clarity to ensure the purpose or aim of an endeavor really lines up or complies with what we know to be true and right, what God would want. Thus we can find greater cooperation and success in the work we do, especially in government.
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           Is this recommending transparency in government? Some transparency helps demonstrate honest and faithful dealings. Just as any good and law-abiding family has matters that they consider open to discussion as well as those they rightly consider more private, so it should be with a government taking security and their responsibilities seriously. At the same time, it is hoped that God finds the honest intent remains upright in a world seeking genuine peace, with respect to His might and goodwill.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens. 
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           We’ve been receiving images and reports of killings taking place at sea for claims against some for supposedly carrying or transporting drugs. Maritime laws require that investigations take place to confirm the actual presence of such drugs, to determine approximate quality and quantity, and then to arrest those involved with further investigation to take place to then determine individual charges, with a fair trial to determine individual extent of guilt. Are some aboard innocent of any charges? What part of this law permits human beings to be killed outright without any fair trial or careful investigation to determine fair punishment individually for each one’s actual crimes? Can even those involved in a ring of drug-dealing escape the practice with God’s help, clean up their lives while finding good ways to make good money, if after necessary jail time, and even help others break free from the practice as well? Do such persons automatically deserve to be killed without any careful consideration of their responsibility or guilt for their alleged crimes?
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           Of course, if pushing the drug trade then any potential punishments should fit the crime, but lesser punishments can allow for real repentance or less criminality. However, what is often the problem? Not realizing the severe punishments and consequences, the actual harm to others and even themselves, God’s power to help, or to bring that punishment for ignoring the harm to His loved children. Being informed about these things can allow God to show many mercy and provide needed help to break free! This can’t happen if they are killed without being given a chance. And what are the effects, what is Donald Trump trying to get away with, ignoring human rights, violating well-established laws and claiming authority that does not belong to him? Standing up for what’s right, however, doing this work according to law, a work blessed by God, does indeed uplift society and contribute to the peaceful world God has purposed!
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           Most recognize that it is God’s blessing on our government and it’s operation that can make it work well, even so well at times, with evident success! Without it, much good that was previously implemented can be open to unwelcome change and detrimental effects on our communities, even severely. Therefore any genuine candidate for office, whether in state and local elections, or nationally, should want and honor the true, God-blessed election results, rather than accept false results, even if in their favor. This is because it is the true winner of an election carried out according to law that would have God’s blessing upon him or her, rather than one wrongly believed to be the winner. Why should such a situation last any longer than necessary, when God preserves evidence of the true winner, and the matter can be straightened out by those responsible, having God’s blessing upon them as well to do so? Many times many become aware and want little more than to have things as they should be, as God blessed the election to produce the true winner, although in recent times technology has made it easier for even some not in government to influence such things, and defraud the public with false election results!
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           Another reason this is so serious of a matter is that Jesus Christ, as God’s chosen representative, acting like God or as God, knows how much damage can be done to our states and nation and world if claimed representatives of our government are chosen or receive authority or power that they were not blessed by God and truly elected by the people, to receive. Any honest representative of the nation among the States would want the true winner, and not try to cover or change true election results. It may be that all the candidates in a situation were honest, but it is the true winner that all should want and respect, and much damage can still take place if the wrong person is given authority, whether the person is generally honest or not. If one is put in position for as long as four long years, for instance, who is not the true winner of the election by the people, how much can happen and how much pain we may experience, going in directions that God never wants us to go in, and accomplishing things often contrary to what God wants or was going to have accomplished! Then how much work would be necessary afterward, even to get back to square one or make the journey back to a condition of things such as God can recover us from, able to proceed forward still? We would hope a good condition, albeit how much time later than if we took action to straighten out a false election result, according to the law, sooner(!!!)
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           For some decades, peoples the world over have hoped in greater peace, and gradually, with the good work of many, blessed by God, this hope was being realized, with countries engaging in good trade with one another and with the United States, to increasingly have what was needed for their people, and solving problems in more and more peaceable ways. There have been times of great cooperation, despite some differences and unfavorable conditions. Important to this was a global shipping network that steadily made trade conducive for little overhead cost, helping to bring the world closer together, making us realize how various countries around the world are meant to use God-given resources in good trade for a world that can find great enjoyment in more peace, cooperation, and prosperity. Christian insight made this possible, but disruption in the global shipping network brought voids in an otherwise relatively stable economy. Many destinations around the world were suitable for travel, and it should be clear that this aligned with God’s will or purpose for the earth and mankind.
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           With the global shipping network disabled, we lost some clarity on some world economic issues. Airplane cargo was increased as a stop-gap measure to cope with the disruption, but this is not a real solution. We began to lose some of our connectedness. It was in this environment that the high tariffs were applied to products from various trading partners, but these potentially stifling their sales. It was known that this could also raise prices of goods here in the U.S., many businesses even specializing in overseas products. Was it believed that countries really benefit by producing goods solely for their own use, becoming more and more solely independent, rather than promoting cooperation with their fellow countries globally? Time has passed and we can now act to prevent further deterioration before too many more companies have to close their doors or many locations, before too many more associated job losses, before unemployment becomes much more difficult to recover from, and while on the other hand we can with God’s help restore the global shipping network, increasing trade again, a foundation for a stable and thriving U.S. and world economy.
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           It is with realization of God’s promised current and future blessings, a world of genuine peace, a bright future, that should move us to stay on course to a more peaceful world. With God’s help, we can be back on the right track. It has proven to be adherence to our Nation’s inspired founding documents that has had God’s blessing, respecting important laws and principles promoting good government, and which helped us further attain peace. God is not blessing us to abandon our proven U.S. Constitution which was helping not just the United States grow a “more perfect union”, but other countries along with us. We can rather follow such guidance as we navigate our circumstances and address our current situation.
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           Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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           2023 Oct 29; 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! Please understand that pure jet aircraft using pure kerosene as jet fuel without mixing has substantial drawbacks when used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. THIS COMPARED TO OVER 300X EFFECTIVENESS AS DESCRIBED BELOW, RESPECTING ENVIRONMENT! The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combination that works well, similar to the way that toxic sodium and chloride can be mixed to make safe and edible salt. Now I've noticed two large wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC), NOW (2024) currently areas around California. There is a method I proposed that was used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photos from above (preferably 2-3 over time, such as 5 minutes or 1 degree before a satellite passover, direct, and the same after) can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR BETTER 16 POLYGON/DIRECTIONAL STRATEGY LINE (DIRECTIONAL (90/100) 22.5/25 DEGREE ANGLES MAY BE USED, SUCH AS NNW) method just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth or movement--wind, etc. by time of drops/releases). When drawing a 16-sided polygon, rather than an octagon, remember to keep the 45/50 Degree angle. THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be somewhat calculated, and divided up among jet aircraft. {This could allow for arcs, preferably going simply from one 1/16 angle to the next, such as NNW to NW. This shows, however, that thinking of arcs may not really be necessary, not wanting to add complication.} Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45/50 Deg. OR 22.5/25 Deg. Line or general path, with all drops well within their reducing fuel tank levels.
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            SAFE MIXTURE THAT WORKS! 2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15,Oct 29, &amp;amp; 2024/p710,n627 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to at least 2/3, more like 3/4 (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed kerosene. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and BEST: Distilled Water, alternatively still a Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or R.O. Purified well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Kerosene, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure kerosene first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED KEROSENE FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least 2/3, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal.
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           2023 Nov 08, 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in some 30X mixed water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of pounds (16 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a thousand pounds of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box added, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture, turning 30X into 300X !!! This means that if both the 1/3 jet fuel mixture (Increasing Effectiveness about 30X over plain water) is coupled with 10 units of baking soda from cartons per 1,000 lbs added to a tank, the resulting effectiveness can NOW be some 300X++ effectiveness in fighting fire over plain water!!! Be careful NOT TO ADD Ten (10) 1LB Units of Baking Soda when adding anything much less than 1,000 gallons of (kerosene) mixed water! Modify the number according to total tank water level addition (Adding 500 gallons or half (1/2) of 1,000 gallons total (kerosene) mixed water would require No More than 5 (out of 10 Units) or 1/2 x 10, five (5) 1LB Units of Baking Soda).
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           It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California, this update may remind of the proper mixture for jet fuel and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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           2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should EVER pass off or sell already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Kerosene MUST BE CLEAR that they are buying or receiving PURE UNMIXED KEROSENE, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least two-thirds (2/3), actually about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along orally but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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               I believe I had interference from talking up the holiday as Christ's Family Weekend on the website this year, although many still likely heard, for Dec 27th and 28th; there is strong reason for caution, due to God's blessing potentially being removed from Dec 25. Some prophecies were fulfilled in recent years, including one about Job's cursing of the day of his birth, which both was historically Dec 25 and whose life foreshadowed Christ in some ways, prophetically. When God's blessing is on a day, He has often protected people from danger; For years now Jesus above (AzGod) has been saving thousands of lives weekly traveling roadways for instance. It is acknowledged that this went so misunderstood this year, without realizing a completely acceptable alternative in Christ's Family Weekend, but God and Jesus Christ above still have made clear that safe travel cannot be guaranteed for Dec 25. Why not open some gifts on the evening of the 24th, and save the rest for Christ's Family Weekend, on the 27th and 28th, good days for traveling to family, etc. for the same. To the extent that we do such things, we will please both God and Christ, showing faith in their word. Be careful what you do on the 25th, seeking God's approval, and pray about the matter if there are already plans made on that day.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            Recently the rights of free speech and what is meant by this constitutional protection have become a central issue along with questions of government involvement—where are the lines? It’s good to consider what exactly the founders were seeking to protect in the first amendment and saying that Congress shall make no law abridging or diminishing “the freedom of speech” There are two forms of freedom that we commonly are referring to in such discussions and one could easily be confused with the other or the two thought to be the same. Let’s begin with the more noble of the two.
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           There are laws against serious violations of another’s reputation, for instance, regarding slander, lible, and defamation. Especially should false and demeaning statements be avoided but this can include distortions, misrepresentations and the like. Even true facts have been distorted to misrepresent someone, and all men are made in God’s image and should thereby rightly aim to acquire a good name or reputation with God. Whereas healing and truly free speech should be promoted, forgiveness, mercy and understanding can go a long way toward healing our nation in a time of turbulence.
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           P.S. The second type of speech mentioned in the article has been referred to as 'beyond (what is) acceptable', and Constitutional protections are not unlimited when it comes to overly offensive language and hurtful, abusive talk.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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            Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           This was posted with the news of the Penny’s production stoppage—it outlines a fresh way of looking at coinage and our smallest fraction, this has been updated in some places for greater clarity:
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the value of multiple pennies. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (¼), or taking eight (8) 3-pence’s to make a quarter. Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. In other words, .01 would round to .00, and .02 would round to .03, or 3 pence, the 1/32 fraction. Sales tax, however, is usually not rounded but truncated to the smallest coin value, at least in cash--thus .15 would truncate to the .125 (1/8) or half-quarter value. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being an additional 3 pence (1/32) in tax, or for every $25, a $1 tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases. In this case, dividing the decimal amount of purchase by the .78125, yields the amount in tax in number of 3-pence’s, or 1/32 fractional increments.
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           Recently, an incident whereby two National Guard members were shot along with the gunman himself occurred in the Nation’s capital. When or if such things occur, which we would hope not, a serious investigation takes place to determine the details of the matter, and this careful investigation then provides a more solid basis for determining how best to react or respond to such an occurrence. Sometimes, though, a person in authority expresses his or her disgust over a matter without considering the best response; in some cases a severe or harsh over-reaction can needlessly offend or hurt many people and can cause much more harm in the long run to countless innocent people than was caused initially.
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           Donald has suggested that hundreds more troops are now needed in D.C. due to this one incident. This is despite a recent judge’s ruling that he was beyond his authority to have so many troops from other states stationed in D.C. for claimed purposes. He has also suggested that now millions of immigrants or potential immigrants should be questioned as to their right to be in the country, to be either forced to leave or prevented from entering, because of an incident that has not yet even been fully investigated to determine why it really happened and what the best response is to what occurred! Of course we take matters involving an attack on military personnel seriously, but that is no reason or excuse for causing many times more attacks on innocent civilians or people generally. Such extreme reactions, that have taken place almost commonly regarding Donald Trump, should remind of evidence that God did not bless him to win the 2024 Presidential election, that he mastered fraudulent results of the election, and a careful investigation into this should reveal the truth, which acted upon can allow the Nation to right its course, a course that many here and around the world also know is the true path of the United States to remain blessed by God in what we do, benefitting the world with corrections of things that are needed especially now.
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           There has been a dimming of the view of the importance or place that vaccines should have in the lives of humankind, as though the history of their importance has been nearly if not totally forgotten. Understandably, there have been occasional and serious problems with some vaccines, which have been legitimately implicated in some cases of health crises or consequences, short- or long-term. The question, however, is why or how is this happening? Is it ALL vaccines that are responsible for these outcomes, or only SOME of them? I do not believe the real Robert Kennedy Jr. would have called for the elimination of vaccine use altogether. We don’t have to go back too far, to an even still present danger of Coronavirus, which indeed threatened life seriously, and which situation was reversed with the production, distribution, and utilization of...wait for it...vaccines!
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           An honest examination of the evidence should reveal that administering these vaccines produced little in the way of the problems that some other vaccines have at least sometimes produced. A reassessment of the data should be able to reveal which vaccines have historically been the culprits for problematic outcomes, and this should allow for examination of the content of these particular vaccines to determine what ingredients could be prompting such outcomes. With the advanced science of vaccines and the help of recent/current vaccine producers, and prayer for God’s help, we should be able to determine what modifications should be made to any vaccine formulation to increase it’s safety and reduce or eliminate problematic consequences.
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           Any move to undermine the value of vaccines generally should be undone—if necessary a review of the history of the role that vaccines played in eliminating serious diseases from the population, such as malaria, smallpox, and others, could be undertaken, and the realization that alternatives do not have the same effectiveness in practice nor the affordability that vaccines bring. God through His Son above has in many ways brought science along to achieve a healthier and better society, rather than good things being achieved somehow without God’s help or watchcare. Let us thank God for this, and be seeking His help and guidance.
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           Phone Landlines—Maintaining Them and Benefitting
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           . From the time most homes were built, much work went into including phone lines among the important utilities essential to the home. And for good reason, because for a long time, other forms of communication were less common or not nearly as convenient as a telephone. Cell phones were hardly heard of, and used mostly for special purposes. However, cellular phones did start becoming much more common. Initially, this had very little effect on our continued use of landline phones. Gradually, our use of cellular phones increased, but landlines were and are still considered by and large our home phone, where we can still connect to someone we know at their home address, at least if necessary or on a more formal basis. Also, most realize that there is actual power in the landline if connected properly, so that there continues to be communication capability, even if there should be power outage, and this is not dependent upon battery chargers, etc, which can themselves run out of power. There are times when this has become a lifeline to people! Over time, though, some gave up their landline phones—why?
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           . At some point the cost of the landline phone by the utility did increase, enough so that some finding difficulty making ends meet decided to cut this expense. It is believed that this increase originally was driven, not by genuine need, but by a business structure and market environment pressuring increasing profits for shareholders, which over the long-term has often had negative repercussions on the viability of a good business, and is being replaced with structures emphasizing the maintaining of good profitability and good business rather than infinitely increasing profits. This change began a period where customers were being lost, and the costs necessary to maintain the lines needed to be shared over a lesser number of customers, which then itself was raising the charge for landlines a bit more.
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           ! While some may think this is unrecoverable, there is actually good reason and hope for maintaining these lines and benefitting, beyond the familiar home phone and all it’s connections. For one thing, there is a newer capability of the landlines, with some 55% branching off an extremely fast fiber-optic network, and the remaining still viable, most or all of which was meticulously installed for good reason and needn’t be wasted! This capability involves advancement in speed capability of a data connection, which could support a hotspot-level Wi-Fi connection as a backup for device internet. While this cannot replace full home Wi-Fi such as for cable television or Netflix, it allows for a speedy connection when you need it for at least one device at a time, if not more. This is without any change to the cable running to your home, usually inferior to the fiber-optic line. And this can normally function on the power available in the line even during a power outage. All that’s needed is a newer phone that harnesses this capability and puts out the signal. The landline phone company can offer varying data plans that are reasonably-priced, and could be increased automatically if chosen limits are surpassed.
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           . This brief overview can help us with a path forward. An important aim should be very reasonable rates for the landline itself, that can encourage even those who may have let it go previously to see benefit to return. There is reason to believe many of the original phone numbers can be restored! The more using the landline, the less the charge can be sharing the cost of maintaining the lines for the phone company. With the availability of the hotspot-level data connection, at least for backup use, there can be increased use and revenue for the phone company. One more thing could help—what if cellular phone companies were charged a small amount per customer that goes toward maintaining landline phones, which reasonably laid the groundwork for cellular phones to come along? This could help to reduce the cost of maintaining a landline phone for consumers generally. And plans such as per-use plans, with a $10-20 monthly cost and charges by the call or minute can make the landline more affordable to those who make less use of it, while maintaining the phone number and important connections. It may require an additional $5 if desiring a 5GB backup monthly data plan, which again could increase automatically if needed.
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           Recently military strikes carried out by the U.S. in Venezuela now look to reveal a surprising twist to many. While the ruler there has been accused of drug trafficking and has many detractors, and was taken (with his wife) out of the country to face charges in the U.S., it now appears that the real Maduro, the real king, who had likely about a year ago been secretly replaced, has been able to reveal himself! Work had been done by another, standing against conditions causing unrest, and she recently won a Nobel Peace prize for her efforts. However, the likely cause of the unrest was the loss of the true king Maduro. The imposter may nevertheless have opposed outside efforts to control Venezuelan oil, a leading resource for the country. The reason given for the drugs has been for pain relief, possibly in a different form than is typical of the narcotic, but this has usually not been taken into consideration as far as narcotics offenses.
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           Recently, the matter of a Day of judgment from God was clarified, a time when the world, looking to God and His Son, and heeding divinely-provided guidance, came together against a common enemy, a virus, to protect life. With increased awareness of our place in time and in relation to God‘s kingdom, there should be greater happiness at the prospect of having God‘s blessing through Christ on efforts of republic governments the world over to properly care for their citizens and others, to be able to meet their needs and help one another. This includes using God-given resources in their own countries to help provide for their own needs and judiciously trade with others, mutually beneficial. What does God’s word foretell regarding our recent history that underscores this view of matters?
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           Recall the prophecy actually appearing twice in scripture once in Isaiah 2 and again in Micah 4, that foretells attaining the peaceful conditions God purposed for mankind. Isaiah chapter 2:2-4 speak symbolically but with great meaning. People wondered as to how this prophecy was being or going to be fulfilled, and now many understand it more completely. It reads:
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           “2 And it must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah(z) will become firmly established above the top of the mountains and it will certainly be lifted up above the hills and to it all the nations must stream. 3 And many peoples will certainly go and say ‘Come you people, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah(z), to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will instruct us about his ways and we will walk in his paths, for out of Zion law will go forth, and the word of Jehovah(z) out of Jerusalem.
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           “4 And he will certainly render judgement among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples, and they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.”—Isaiah 2:2-4
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           Certainly these words help to explain the relative peace we have come to have in the world, and the genuine peace that does exist. Thus, by learning of God’s ways, there has been much greater success at resolving disputes with discussion and solving problems, diplomatically. Isaiah goes on to relate judgements of God against things that threaten real peace, such as excessive attention to accumulate money, horses, carriages, and idols as if to worship these, and also the “high looks of man” and the “pride of men”, showing the fallacy of having a prideful, arrogant attitude that looks down on others, even disrespecting God. Also, the fallacy of listening to men more than to God is exposed as vanity, God‘s ways leading to eternal peace together, and his love and wisdom making such a wonderful life with Him possible, something we should never neglect.
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           Those with authority from God and power again have his help, submitting to him, to meet the needs of their people and help them, assisting them in a rightly-minded society. God‘s word is so beneficial to continue to be reminded of on a regular basis. It helps to keep things in proper perspective, to do things as we should. True governmental authority should not be sought by violating God’s ways of truth and justice. Those seeking authority this way are not blessed by God in using such authority. Romans 13:1-4 is important to understand and bear in mind. It reads:
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           “1 Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God, the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God. 2 Therefore he who opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God. Those who have taken a stand against it will receive judgment to themselves. 3 For those ruling are an object of fear, not to the good deed, but to the bad. Do you, then, want to have no fear of the authority? Keep doing good and you will have praise from it. 4 For it is God’s minister to you for your good. But if you are doing what is bad be in fear, for it is not without purpose that it bears the sword; for it is God’s minister, an avenger to express wrath upon the one practicing what is bad.”
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           We can be grateful to God for taking this matter seriously, moving us to respond to His guidance wherever something may need correction, with love, in accord with His word or law.
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           Also the summation of fulfilling the law of God is expressed in Romans 13:8-10. It reads:
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           “8 Do not you people be owing anybody a single thing except to love one another, for he that loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 For the law code ‘You must not commit adultery’, ‘You must not murder’, ‘You must not steal (or rob from other people)’, ‘You must not covet’, and whatever other commandment there is, is summed up in this word, namely, ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself’. 10 Love does not work evil to one’s neighbor, therefore love is the law’s fulfillment.”
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           With increased understanding of our place in time, and in relation to God’s kingdom, we should find considerable cooperation in meeting genuine needs nationally and in countries throughout the world. Despite that things can sometimes take place that shouldn’t, we should nevertheless look to God to continue to bless our efforts as He has in times past to improve conditions related to lasting peace and justness. With faith in God and Christ, civilization and global peace can be safeguarded and Paradise conditions furthered. Thus let’s always be cooperating to bring the peaceful, upright world that God has made possible through his Son.
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           Winit5to9, a carryover from Winit500; addressing worthy issues of significance in 500 to 900 seconds weekly, in 5 episodes, typically between 100 and 180 seconds each, give or take 10's, but 100's total, varying by overall theme and subtopic.
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           Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livelihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           1 The heavens declare the glory of
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           God;
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           And the firmament [l] shows [m] His handiwork.
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            2 Day unto day utters speech,
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           And night unto night reveals knowledge.
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            3 There is no speech nor language
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           Where their voice is not heard.
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            4 Their [n] line has gone out through all the earth,
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           And their words to the end of the world.
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           In them He has set a [o] tabernacle for the sun,
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            5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
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           And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.
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            6 Its rising is from one end of heaven,
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           And its circuit to the other end;
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           And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
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            7 The law of the Lord is perfect, [p] converting the soul;
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           The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
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            8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
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           The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
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            9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
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           The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
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            10 More to be desired are they than gold,
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           Yea, than much fine gold;
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           Sweeter also than honey and the [q] honeycomb.
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            11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
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           And in keeping them there is great reward.
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            12 Who can understand his errors?
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           Cleanse me from secret faults.
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            13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;
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           Let them not have dominion over me.
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           Then I shall be blameless,
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           And I shall be innocent of [r] great transgression.
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            14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
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           Be acceptable in Your sight,
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           O Lord, my [s] strength and my Redeemer.
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           SONGWEEKLY
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           This song expresses so well what is difficult to put into words; it came out in 2020 about the time I began my first Presidential campaign, and relates to God's genuine love, peace, and will for mankind.
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           The Blessing,
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            by Bethel Music &amp;amp; We The Kingdom (Album title: Peace)
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           This song title relates to life and living, and the song itself is thus appropriately so beautiful.
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           Víva,
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           by Gary Girouard in Piano, 2004
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           PR-A(10.6), CHAPTER 10, VERSES 28-32
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           PROVERBS A CH 1-10
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           Proverbs 10:28-32:
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           “28 The expectation of the upright brings joy, But the hope of the crooked will perish. 29 The way of Jehovahz is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The upright one will never be made to fall, But the crooked will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the upright one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the upright one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the crooked is perverse.”
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           (Pro10:28) Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured expectation of the things hoped for.” (HEBre 11:1). Just having confidence in the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jehoshua or Jesus] endured” even impalement. (HEBre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovahz is your stronghold.” (NEHem 8:10). It is the faith of “the upright” that brings joy, so we must be determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever we can to maintain an upright standing before our great God. The sought after hopes of those crooked are to disappear, to be replaced with the prospect of an eternity of happiness for all turning to God, possibly even them. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy from a loving God.
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           "29 The way of Jehovahz is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers."
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           (Pro10:29) God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such things. Wrongdoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovahz in their activity, and it can lead to their downfall, just as “pridefulness is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (PROve 16:18). Such may be avoided with much benefit, or repentance may be found, by turning to God and seeking His way.
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           "30 The upright one will never be made to collapse, But the crooked will no longer inhabit the earth."
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           Psalm 119 Commentary Stanza 7A-7B
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            This spelling of 'lawl' enhances verbal comprehension while adding the idea of keeping our a's and w's, Actions and Words, 'between the lines'.
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           _____(4) PSALM 119 (5#13) COMMENTARY, Brief Intro
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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           You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           GOD'S LAWL AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY
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           Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovahz sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much that could threaten to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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           Verses 49-52, covering the first half of stanza 7, state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my tribulation, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your lawl. 52 I remember your judgements from of old, O Jehovahz, And I find comfort in them."
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           Verse 49: Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope.
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           . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovahz, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovahz almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovahz is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovahz. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovahz his God."
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           . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer tribulation in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human family, when Jehovahz brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much that threatens to harm humans physically and spiritually, which includes our mental and emotional well-being, our spirit the basis for close relationships. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our believing and following it.
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           Verse 51: The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your lawl.
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           . Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's lawl, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual and other deserving matters, is able to be content with necessities, responsible with wealth, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's lawl or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovahz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping for those not yet understanding to turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor, divine wisdom, and blessings of eternal life.
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           . Psalm 119:52 The judgements of Jehovahz, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, sexual immorality, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovahz also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus/Joshualz, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovahz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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           . Verses 49-52 spoke of God's word as giving the psalmist hope, and even preserving him alive. In the next 4 verses, the psalmist is angered by lawless men, and remembers God by observing His orders.
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           Verses 53-56 read: "I am seized with burning rage because of the crooked one(s), Who forsake your law(l). 54 Your (detailed) instructions are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovahz, So that I may keep your lawl. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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           Verse 53 I am seized with burning rage because of the crooked one(s), Who forsake your law(l).
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           . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's lawl are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's lawl is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "[He] entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and lawl, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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           . Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally fair lawls and limits, instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out true justice in accord with God's will toward humans. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist, who was David and literally composed songs like the one outlining essentials to a course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them, even God-blessed associated instructions helping people to keep God’s lawl. May we grow in such qualities as understanding, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-9, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewdness to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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           Verse 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovahz, So that I may keep your lawl.
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           . Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovahz And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovahz, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become and to Grow or Increase" Jehovahz causing His purposes to become reality, and a Keeper of Promises. We more significantly recall His reputation and ways, and our privilege to uphold them by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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           . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovahz for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's lawl, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things usually fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light or truth, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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           Now let's consider Exodus 23, verses 14,15: "“Three times a year you are to celebrate a festival to me. 15 You will observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread. You will eat unleavened bread for seven days, just as I have commanded you, at the appointed time in the month of Aʹbib, for at that time you came out of Egypt. No one is to appear before me empty-handed."
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           . This was the first of three festivals Jehovah required the Israelites to commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the seven days. (Exodus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough." (1Cori 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that genuine peace may be found. Jesus’s sacrifice was to make possible a freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of corruption. (Romans 3:21-24). It was Jesus/Joshualz that John called "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Upon his resurrection, this one would continue working to protect and defend the eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of their Deliverance by Jehovahz out of slavery, their freedom as a nation coming from Him.
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           JEHOVAHZ THROUGH JESUS--SOURCE OF SALVATION
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           . To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such things in their own power. The prophet Jeremiah 17:5-8 says this: "This is what Jehovahz says: “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in mere humans, Who relies on human power, And whose heart turns away from Jehovahz. 6 He will become like a solitary tree in the desert. He will not see when good comes, But he will reside in parched places in the wilderness, In a salt land where no one can live. 7 Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovahz, Whose confidence is in Jehovahz. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit." May we ever acknowledge and appreciate Jehovahz and Jesus/Joshualz, and their great love for God's people, and all mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of His firstborn son in David's line to receive kingship, looking to them for guidance in life, and ultimately Jehovahz as our Source of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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           . 2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus/Joshualz our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly (selfish) desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy (without giving up things He really considers acceptable though are still misunderstood), including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, a righteous but reasonable God, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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           . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through the crucial steps just mentioned. The foundation is our faith, or a grateful trust, primarily in Jehovahz God, His Son Jesus or Joshualz, God’s word, and his ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. While being built on this faithful reliance on God, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law that we learn), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time despite trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovahz personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Joshualz Christ.”
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           . How beneficial, then, to learn to acquire these attributes with respect to God's word, decisions, and arrangements for the spiritual and physical blessings under His Kingdom's rulership! May we be supportive of those whom God has selected, to represent Him, sharing with all who will, divine wisdom to lovingly obey Him and promote the genuine peace that only Jehovahz makes possible through such faith as described above!
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           . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Joshualz Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or fail to appreciate, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Joshualz.
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           "26 Jehovahz detests the schemes of the crooked one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the ungodly blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovahz is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright. 30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The fear of Jehovahz is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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           HATE EVIL SCHEMES AS GOD DOES
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           ! (Pro15:26) The "crooked" or corrupt one spends time plotting schemes out of selfishness, greed, or jealousy, for instance. Proverbs 24:8 says "Anyone who plots evil will be called a master schemer." How much better to spend time pondering pleasant and wise sayings! Such sayings are "pure" to Jehovahz God, and if from Him, "refined" and entirely good. Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." By pondering what is good and upright, ones may develop heart appreciation for goodness, and learn to hate and turn away from what is bad, or evil.
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           "27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living."
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           MAKE A LIVING CONTRIBUTING TO GOD'S PURPOSE
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           . (Pro15:27) Jehovahz rewards and blesses the upright, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living." We should therefore seek God's blessing on our life by making an honest living, seeking our means of maintenance in ways that are in harmony with God's lawls and standards of truth, justice, and righteousness. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovahz that makes one rich, Hard work alone doesn’t add to your wealth." And Psalm 127:1 says, in part, "Unless Jehovahz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it..." Also, the importance of living and acting in accord with God's standards, in whatever we do, is emphasized by one of the first Proverbs beginning in chapter 10. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." Therefore, choose to find your treasures the right way, in accord with God's lawls and standards, giving you heartfelt reason to rejoice over your contributions to a peaceful, happy, and prosperous new world.
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           "28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the crooked blurts out bad things."
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           . (Pro15:28) Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The upright ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The crooked, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (PROve 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (JAMes 1:19).Thus we should become excellent listeners, and be cautious when we choose to speak, that what we say may be in line with God's loving will and word.
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           "29 Jehovahz is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright."
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           . (Pro15:29) If such crooked ones do not repent, Jehovahz is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the upright. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The crooked instead have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to others still thinking as they do. Perhaps they are feeling unworthy of such, but repentance can turn such notions around! May they investigate reasons to appreciate the Giver of Life and of every breath, Jehovahz, and ponder His tremendous love and mercy, that they may come to have more heart appreciation for Him, and be moved to respond obediently to His loving correction and counsel. Psalm 103:2-5 says, for instance, to those determined to obey Him with integrity: "Let me praise Jehovahz; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle." (See all of Psalm 103).
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           "30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones."
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           . (Pro15:30) Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the upright And rejoicing for those honest in heart." Of course, it is responding in action to the enlightenment we receive from God that brings true rejoicing, and upright ones will typically respond to beneficial knowledge with faithfulness, holding to God's standards. As 1Corinthians 13:6 says, godlove "rejoices with the truth." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
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           "31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding."
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           Pro15:31-32) Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovahz, hating what is bad. (PROve 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be most beneficial, after the example of Joshualz'z/Jesus's loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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           "33 The fear of Jehovahz is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Sometimes we need more clarity to ensure the purpose or aim of an endeavor really lines up or complies with what we know to be true and right, what God would want. Thus we can find greater cooperation and success in the work we do, especially in government.
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           Is this recommending transparency in government? Some transparency helps demonstrate honest and faithful dealings. Just as any good and law-abiding family has matters that they consider open to discussion as well as those they rightly consider more private, so it should be with a government taking security and their responsibilities seriously. At the same time, it is hoped that God finds the honest intent remains upright in a world seeking genuine peace, with respect to His might and goodwill.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens. 
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           We’ve been receiving images and reports of killings taking place at sea for claims against some for supposedly carrying or transporting drugs. Maritime laws require that investigations take place to confirm the actual presence of such drugs, to determine approximate quality and quantity, and then to arrest those involved with further investigation to take place to then determine individual charges, with a fair trial to determine individual extent of guilt. Are some aboard innocent of any charges? What part of this law permits human beings to be killed outright without any fair trial or careful investigation to determine fair punishment individually for each one’s actual crimes? Can even those involved in a ring of drug-dealing escape the practice with God’s help, clean up their lives while finding good ways to make good money, if after necessary jail time, and even help others break free from the practice as well? Do such persons automatically deserve to be killed without any careful consideration of their responsibility or guilt for their alleged crimes?
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           Of course, if pushing the drug trade then any potential punishments should fit the crime, but lesser punishments can allow for real repentance or less criminality. However, what is often the problem? Not realizing the severe punishments and consequences, the actual harm to others and even themselves, God’s power to help, or to bring that punishment for ignoring the harm to His loved children. Being informed about these things can allow God to show many mercy and provide needed help to break free! This can’t happen if they are killed without being given a chance. And what are the effects, what is Donald Trump trying to get away with, ignoring human rights, violating well-established laws and claiming authority that does not belong to him? Standing up for what’s right, however, doing this work according to law, a work blessed by God, does indeed uplift society and contribute to the peaceful world God has purposed!
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            (y.B20,oC16 Tue 6:08; 8:00 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1B Commentary with 1A still. Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 14, verses 10-12, PR-B(14.3).
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            (y.B16,oC12 Fri 6:01 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8, verses 22-31, PR-A(8.5).
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            (y.B15,oC11 Thu 6:10 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added blogpost 2, (4A) Psalm 119 Stanza 1A Commentary! Also note yesterday's (1A) NewsView post (A 707) on Phone Landlines!
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            (y.B11,oC07 Sun 10:03,33 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! About to post IMPORTANT UPDATE to that same blogpost 3 Persistent Article, 8A CTC,
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            (y.B10,oC06 Sat 2:20 pm EST) Hello! UPDATE to blogpost 3, (PA), 8A CTC, More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames (8-Day Calendar).
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            (y.B09,oC05Fri 6:01; 9:48; 10:01,08 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8, verses 17-21, PR-A(8.4). Planning more posts, including a NewsView. Posted the (1A) NewsView-A, (A 706) Vaccines Role in Saving Life, Corrections. Added to list. update.
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            (y.B08,oC04Thu 6:18; 9:54 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Transmitting changes to the Blogpost 3 full article on the 8 Day Calendar, will report as soon as the article is updated! Some things have arisen, let's not have a time constraint today...it may or may not come later today.
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            (y.B06,oC02Tue 6:08 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 8 verses 12-16, PR-A(8.3).
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            (y.B03,oB29Sat 5:58; 8:25,50 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3)
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            (y.B02,oB28Fri 6:15; 7:30,55 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for delay (or being delayed). Added (3)
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            (y.B01,oB27Thu 7:44,50; 10:13,31; 11:00 am; 12:37,50,53,57; 1:11,16,35,40,48 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well and a Happy Thanksgiving! I've worked on another
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            which I aim to post/update before 10am or so. Also, some are familiar with my God's View of Celebrations article under the Misc. Heading, which I haven't updated for some time but helps with understanding God's balanced view of holidays, and that we should seek His view of matters. George Washington instituted Thanksgiving, which even has a correlation in God's word to a Harvest Festival required of God's people to commemorate each year! God certainly wants us to be thankful, at one time there was more confusion regarding the caution Jesus gave about a "world" (Greek "cosmos"), which had to do with a corrupt version of worship, essentially the "Babylon the Great" of Revelation. It is acceptable to God for us to have chosen important days to be holidays, we just need to respect His view of matters. I aim to review that Celebrations article sometime in the near future, and post an update.
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            (y.A33,oB26Wed 7:51; 8:05,22,30,36 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Keeping PR-A(7.5) up, Added PR-A(7.6), Proverbs A, chapter 7, verses 24-27. Updates.
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            (y.A32,oB25Tue 6:17,51,56; 7:48; 8:26 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Let me apologize for the delay. Posted (3)
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            (y.A31,oB24Mon 6:47; 7:12,23,29 am; 8:23,35 pm EST) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(7.4), chapter 7, verses 10,17-21. Planning to post the next two posts the following two days, to complete chapter 7. Also planning the post of a (8) Come to Consensus Corner policy on Driving Under the Influence, and other posts. Updates. Added (8A) Come to Consensus Corner article,
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            (y.A27,oB20Thu 6:13,16,24,27 am EST) Hello! Added a Persistent Article (PA) Collection on Blogpost 2, called 4A-5) Deuteronomy and New World, containing both Godz Lawl and Eternal Express segment collection.
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            (y.A26Min,oB19Wed 6:58; 10:12,20 am EST) Hello, wishing all well! Drawing attention to yesterday's post of (1A)
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            NOTE on (y.A16,oB09Sun):  Asking for continued prayers for God's continued blessing on our seeking His will, on humbly acknowledging His hand on having made our nation great in the past, with His blessing on the Founders and Spirit-inspired documents, together comprising another holy book or collection, founding our government as it should be, although we've needed His help to apply it properly and see the God-blessed results with better unity, harmony, and cooperation, some of which was in evidence or growing for a time last year, 2024. Some wondered if our entire form of government needed to be thrown out, but this was not the case--God's blessing is not upon such an effort, and it actually threatens our Having His blessing on our nation to be His means of blessing all others! Our history reveals the progress toward peace that was in evidence over many decades, and God's blessing through His Kingdom on our efforts to respect the Democratic Constitutional Republic that the Founders established as our true God-blessed government, that can again become still more cooperative and effective in seeking the good of our people and humanity. It can take great and cooperative effort to make things right sometimes when it's necessary. Nevertheless, with God's help, we can still "Restore Good, and Move Forward"! POSTED the
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              I intended to post earlier, ask for prayers again on things taking place as they rightly should, with God's blessing. Real effort to make things right, His way, will be blessed by Him and help get us back on track, or keep us on track for restored peace, the kind of peace former President Ronald Reagan and others did much to help move us toward by the hand of God or His Son above, Jesus Christ. We have been close to having this peace, and greater, worldwide, and many by God's spirit have been working together with me toward this, really all cooperating with God's will for a truly peaceful world! Still, may prayers continue that the true President of the United States, the true winner of the 2024 Presidential election, which was not Donald Trump, can become known as such, being blessed by God to be or become as this one should be and still can be, with at least gradual acknowledgement of the truth as it becomes more known or clear to the many truthlovers and supporters in our nation, our public, the world, our government, our news media, and so on. ALSO, I've added a new article under Persistent Articles, entitled:
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           For some months and more there has been increasing interest and discussions, and preliminary work done on the question of bringing fans back to R.F.K. Stadium, which hosted championship seasons of the Washington Redskins in 1982, 1987, and 1991, under head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins coming off victorious those seasons as Super Bowl champs. This stadium is more accessible to D.C. residents, with FedEx Field having been built to house more fans, but away from the D.C. Metro system.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State Maps Called Gerrymandering
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            Recently the rights of free speech and what is meant by this constitutional protection have become a central issue along with questions of government involvement—where are the lines? It’s good to consider what exactly the founders were seeking to protect in the first amendment and saying that Congress shall make no law abridging or diminishing “the freedom of speech” There are two forms of freedom that we commonly are referring to in such discussions and one could easily be confused with the other or the two thought to be the same. Let’s begin with the more noble of the two.
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           There are laws against serious violations of another’s reputation, for instance, regarding slander, lible, and defamation. Especially should false and demeaning statements be avoided but this can include distortions, misrepresentations and the like. Even true facts have been distorted to misrepresent someone, and all men are made in God’s image and should thereby rightly aim to acquire a good name or reputation with God. Whereas healing and truly free speech should be promoted, forgiveness, mercy and understanding can go a long way toward healing our nation in a time of turbulence.
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           P.S. The second type of speech mentioned in the article has been referred to as 'beyond (what is) acceptable', and Constitutional protections are not unlimited when it comes to overly offensive language and hurtful, abusive talk.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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            Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           This was posted with the news of the Penny’s production stoppage—it outlines a fresh way of looking at coinage and our smallest fraction, this has been updated in some places for greater clarity:
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the value of multiple pennies. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (¼), or taking eight (8) 3-pence’s to make a quarter. Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. In other words, .01 would round to .00, and .02 would round to .03, or 3 pence, the 1/32 fraction. Sales tax, however, is usually not rounded but truncated to the smallest coin value, at least in cash--thus .15 would truncate to the .125 (1/8) or half-quarter value. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being an additional 3 pence (1/32) in tax, or for every $25, a $1 tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases. In this case, dividing the decimal amount of purchase by the .78125, yields the amount in tax in number of 3-pence’s, or 1/32 fractional increments.
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           Recently, an incident whereby two National Guard members were shot along with the gunman himself occurred in the Nation’s capital. When or if such things occur, which we would hope not, a serious investigation takes place to determine the details of the matter, and this careful investigation then provides a more solid basis for determining how best to react or respond to such an occurrence. Sometimes, though, a person in authority expresses his or her disgust over a matter without considering the best response; in some cases a severe or harsh over-reaction can needlessly offend or hurt many people and can cause much more harm in the long run to countless innocent people than was caused initially.
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           Donald has suggested that hundreds more troops are now needed in D.C. due to this one incident. This is despite a recent judge’s ruling that he was beyond his authority to have so many troops from other states stationed in D.C. for claimed purposes. He has also suggested that now millions of immigrants or potential immigrants should be questioned as to their right to be in the country, to be either forced to leave or prevented from entering, because of an incident that has not yet even been fully investigated to determine why it really happened and what the best response is to what occurred! Of course we take matters involving an attack on military personnel seriously, but that is no reason or excuse for causing many times more attacks on innocent civilians or people generally. Such extreme reactions, that have taken place almost commonly regarding Donald Trump, should remind of evidence that God did not bless him to win the 2024 Presidential election, that he mastered fraudulent results of the election, and a careful investigation into this should reveal the truth, which acted upon can allow the Nation to right its course, a course that many here and around the world also know is the true path of the United States to remain blessed by God in what we do, benefitting the world with corrections of things that are needed especially now.
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           There has been a dimming of the view of the importance or place that vaccines should have in the lives of humankind, as though the history of their importance has been nearly if not totally forgotten. Understandably, there have been occasional and serious problems with some vaccines, which have been legitimately implicated in some cases of health crises or consequences, short- or long-term. The question, however, is why or how is this happening? Is it ALL vaccines that are responsible for these outcomes, or only SOME of them? I do not believe the real Robert Kennedy Jr. would have called for the elimination of vaccine use altogether. We don’t have to go back too far, to an even still present danger of Coronavirus, which indeed threatened life seriously, and which situation was reversed with the production, distribution, and utilization of...wait for it...vaccines!
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           An honest examination of the evidence should reveal that administering these vaccines produced little in the way of the problems that some other vaccines have at least sometimes produced. A reassessment of the data should be able to reveal which vaccines have historically been the culprits for problematic outcomes, and this should allow for examination of the content of these particular vaccines to determine what ingredients could be prompting such outcomes. With the advanced science of vaccines and the help of recent/current vaccine producers, and prayer for God’s help, we should be able to determine what modifications should be made to any vaccine formulation to increase it’s safety and reduce or eliminate problematic consequences.
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           Any move to undermine the value of vaccines generally should be undone—if necessary a review of the history of the role that vaccines played in eliminating serious diseases from the population, such as malaria, smallpox, and others, could be undertaken, and the realization that alternatives do not have the same effectiveness in practice nor the affordability that vaccines bring. God through His Son above has in many ways brought science along to achieve a healthier and better society, rather than good things being achieved somehow without God’s help or watchcare. Let us thank God for this, and be seeking His help and guidance.
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           . From the time most homes were built, much work went into including phone lines among the important utilities essential to the home. And for good reason, because for a long time, other forms of communication were less common or not nearly as convenient as a telephone. Cell phones were hardly heard of, and used mostly for special purposes. However, cellular phones did start becoming much more common. Initially, this had very little effect on our continued use of landline phones. Gradually, our use of cellular phones increased, but landlines were and are still considered by and large our home phone, where we can still connect to someone we know at their home address, at least if necessary or on a more formal basis. Also, most realize that there is actual power in the landline if connected properly, so that there continues to be communication capability, even if there should be power outage, and this is not dependent upon battery chargers, etc, which can themselves run out of power. There are times when this has become a lifeline to people! Over time, though, some gave up their landline phones—why?
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           . At some point the cost of the landline phone by the utility did increase, enough so that some finding difficulty making ends meet decided to cut this expense. It is believed that this increase originally was driven, not by genuine need, but by a business structure and market environment pressuring increasing profits for shareholders, which over the long-term has often had negative repercussions on the viability of a good business, and is being replaced with structures emphasizing the maintaining of good profitability and good business rather than infinitely increasing profits. This change began a period where customers were being lost, and the costs necessary to maintain the lines needed to be shared over a lesser number of customers, which then itself was raising the charge for landlines a bit more.
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           ! While some may think this is unrecoverable, there is actually good reason and hope for maintaining these lines and benefitting, beyond the familiar home phone and all it’s connections. For one thing, there is a newer capability of the landlines, with some 55% branching off an extremely fast fiber-optic network, and the remaining still viable, most or all of which was meticulously installed for good reason and needn’t be wasted! This capability involves advancement in speed capability of a data connection, which could support a hotspot-level Wi-Fi connection as a backup for device internet. While this cannot replace full home Wi-Fi such as for cable television or Netflix, it allows for a speedy connection when you need it for at least one device at a time, if not more. This is without any change to the cable running to your home, usually inferior to the fiber-optic line. And this can normally function on the power available in the line even during a power outage. All that’s needed is a newer phone that harnesses this capability and puts out the signal. The landline phone company can offer varying data plans that are reasonably-priced, and could be increased automatically if chosen limits are surpassed.
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           . This brief overview can help us with a path forward. An important aim should be very reasonable rates for the landline itself, that can encourage even those who may have let it go previously to see benefit to return. There is reason to believe many of the original phone numbers can be restored! The more using the landline, the less the charge can be sharing the cost of maintaining the lines for the phone company. With the availability of the hotspot-level data connection, at least for backup use, there can be increased use and revenue for the phone company. One more thing could help—what if cellular phone companies were charged a small amount per customer that goes toward maintaining landline phones, which reasonably laid the groundwork for cellular phones to come along? This could help to reduce the cost of maintaining a landline phone for consumers generally. And plans such as per-use plans, with a $10-20 monthly cost and charges by the call or minute can make the landline more affordable to those who make less use of it, while maintaining the phone number and important connections. It may require an additional $5 if desiring a 5GB backup monthly data plan, which again could increase automatically if needed.
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           . In recent times we've been facing loss of water levels in many communities across the United States and elsewhere. A few solutions have been proposed previously, things that can make and have made a real difference in many of these areas. For one, excessive showers and shower times can be reduced, as most people do not need daily showers to truly remain clean--normal hygiene practices are all that's necessary to allow for showers every other day or so, but perhaps especially after heavy physical labor, exercise, etc. Most of the time a 5-minute shower or so is all that’s needed. One of the real problems in this regard has been some persuasive wrongdoers, who despite mistreating others, believe (and want others to believe) that by showering or bathing every day, they remain a clean person, as if doing no wrong. God's love for all should move such persons to desire to truly obey Him, becoming and remaining pure in God's sight, choosing not to lie, cheat, rob others, etc., but rather look to God for right needs and desires, according to His laws. This does not require excessive, but rather normal, hygiene and body care. Also, see the article “Health and Hydration” for help with maintaining good body hydration (water) levels.
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           . A few other things can also help: Clothes washer modes that save or use less water may be an acceptable measure. Another important area is where there is already dishwasher use. Water-saving modes on dishwashers, or installation of newer ones having such features can make a considerable difference, especially in restaurants, with well-designed models and appropriate detergents. This should be accompanied by practices such as dish scraping/wiping food into garbage and preliminary spot wiping as needed. For those washing in traditional ways, here is another water-saving method. Rather than requiring excess running of water to get a hot temperature (not very helpful with sink washing), most detergents will work being applied to a sponge that is then soaked by distilled white vinegar, making possible effective dish cleaning in cold water! Be sure to turn water off when possible to save while washing, etc. prior to rinse. The vinegar is the key to allowing for cold water washing and less waste. Adding baking soda to a sponge helps with the staying power of detergent. Be careful not to wash out the vinegar too quickly with excessive sink water. Also, where appropriate or for new builds, the instant-hot method of achieving hot water does save the extra time and water needed to begin receiving hot water from a standard water-heating system, after the pipe has cooled.
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           . Another factor in maintaining balanced quantity of water is in the quality of the water we are using, both in bathing and for drinking. Why does the quality or content of water matter in this discussion? A common method people use to improve the quality of water for bathing is a salt-water softener. As long as the pipes are lined with calcium from hard water, typical salts have a balanced impact on things such as body hydration. However, when the calcium runs out, the typical salt has been contributing to body dehydration—one thing many people are hoping to correct by taking a bath or shower! There are plans in the works for such typical softener salts to include calcium-iodide (using both calcium lactate and potassium iodide), making a more complete salt that does not disrupt body hydration nearly as much. Until then, keep bath and shower times to a minimum, and make sure you are drinking water that is made for drinking, such as a good quality spring water. Two other aspects of body hydration involve plants and carbon-dioxide. Perhaps the most common or available forms of these are regular (not decaffeinated) coffee and, believe it or not, some soda, like lemon-lime, but especially orange soda. By receiving all three forms of hydration (but especially water), you can maintain good water balance. Also, doing this underscores the truth that daily showers are not usually needed to remain clean physically—spread them out and use them more on an as-needed basis. This agrees with the way God made humans. As mentioned previously, this is one important way to help conserve water when many people are using the same water source(s).
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           . Most people are familiar with Christian promises of blessings from God regarding a bright future or life as it should be. This relates either to heavenly life similar to angels near to God and His Son, many with strong faith and integrity, or to rewarding life gaining similar virtues in Paradise on Earth. Not all have realized that there has been a secondary application of this arrangement, with people on earth being either of an ‘angelic’ group with higher authority by God, or of an ‘earthly’ group, again with Paradise hopes and blessings. This is understood from Genesis to be God’s purpose for mankind generally, in need of such good rulership, realizing life can and should be right by God, fair, and truly wonderful, perhaps, “heavenly”. Thus God’s word speaks of faith or active belief in God, His Son, and the ransom of Christ’s life of integrity when beneath heaven. This was of great value to God, and makes renewed life possible, with the hopes previously mentioned. Also, God’s Kingdom, described above, ruled by Christ, has become the hope of the world, with resurrection of loved ones, a world of genuine peace and rightness.
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           . Many are aware of Bible prophecy indicating rule by Joshualz (Jesus) Christ, beginning 1914, ruling under His Father, with great power. The world was on the verge of total war, called the Great War, World War I, called ‘the war to end all wars’, that ended with the United States playing a key role in victory, blessed by God, and President Woodrow Wilson inspired to promote peaceful cooperation with other nations to resolve differences more diplomatically, to avoid violent conflict. Thus, while heaven rules above, the United States began to project or promote God’s way of peace with earth’s governmental power. Recall that both God and His Son are referred to in Revelation as 'the First and the Last', the 'Beginning and the End', and 'the A and the Z'. By Scripture God's Son, Jesus or more correctly, Joshualz, thus also Represents Him, as foretold, serving with authority, albeit with some less power, as a God, or a 'Mighty One', like or As God above (AZGod), under the Almighty (John 1:1; 1Cori 15:50+). Also, 'all things are Yes by means of the Son'. God Himself, also ‘the A and the Z’, is more correctly identified as JEHOVAHZ, including both the first and the last letters of the alphabet, while retaining the meaning of His name, as “He who causes to become, (also to) grow and succeed”.
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           . George Washington was unanimously elected to become the first President, and would become known as the Father of our Country. He was followed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, all three, and other faithful men in time, making significant contributions to the country, seeking faithful adherence to the Constitution of the United States, and well-established principles laid out in the Articles. Recall the work of Woodrow Wilson, after the reign of God's Son began from Heaven above; he sought to provide forum for resolving conflict off the battlefield. Closer to our day, the 1970's brought about a better heavenly or royal order of things blessed by God, and later, though with earthly government, Ronald Reagan, for instance, as another U.S. President, did much to restore things that had been neglected, and to make greater strides in promoting peace and good government in this and other lands. In this land, this nation, Christian thought and teaching is largely free to flourish, purposed by God, despite contrary ideas and challenges, with churches promoting good work within communities.
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           . With another restoration to U.S. Constitution and U.S. Law adherence, blessed by God, the blessings promised by God can be extended from Heaven potentially through this nation, needing to continue seeking God. This can be brought about and somewhat has already begun to propagate here and throughout the world. Trueness to God, faith in His Son, and love for one another will all prove essential to the wonderful will of God being accomplished through those whom He has purposed to use to accomplish it! There has been an American royalty apart from Britain that God has blessed in this land, and which began to flourish especially since 1914 Christ's rule, thus associated in some ways with God’s Kingdom, benefitting even U.S. government. The Christian virtues thus manifested, all persons wisely benefit to acknowledge and employ. May all come to acknowledge the genuine faith, law(l), love, and wisdom of God which promote respect for God and each other, for God-given rights, and a real freedom, peace, and satisfying way of life. This underscores God’s purpose for the United States, another Jerusalem, established with much faith, and other countries, to come to have and maintain a genuine peace-loving world upholding God’s true and right ways. {ref: my website findlifeandsee.com, Find Life and See Podcast, and findlife.com}
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           #3 – TruDeezle with (this) recommended spelling difference. This is a newer diesel that also has practically no carbon, which we could begin to incorporate especially in areas where polluted air has been a greater issue, as well as even mixed for deezle fueling on roadways, but not mixing what came to be known as Biodiesel—they may begin making this product, selling off the former. Both of these gas and diesel solutions are cost-effective.
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           #4 – Hydro and Solar – Capturing waves and rays are both useful, with improved technologies.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livelihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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            11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him.
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            12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions.
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            13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovahz has shown mercy to those who revere him.
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            14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.
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            15 As for mortal man, his days are like those of grass; He blooms like a blossom of the field.
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            16 But when a wind blows, it is no more, As though it was never there.
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           17 But the loyal love of Jehovahz is for all eternity Toward those who revere him, And his righteousness toward their children’s children,
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            18 Toward those who keep his covenant And those who are careful to observe his orders.
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            19 Jehovahz has firmly established his throne in the heavens; And his kingship rules over everything.
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            20 Praise Jehovahz, all you his angels, mighty in power, Who carry out his word, obeying his voice.
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            21 Praise Jehovahz, all his armies, His ministers who do his will.
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           22 Praise Jehovahz, all his works, In all the places where he rules. Let my whole being praise Jehovahz. 
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           SONGWEEKLY
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           This requires a proper understanding of a term used by musicians and performers in a clean way when this song was written: The song mentions various things on a journey, but away from his loved one. Thus the mention of a series of one-night stands is a performer's term: which Merriam-Webster defines as "a performance (as of a play or concert) given ... only once in each of a series of localities"
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           Homeward Bound,
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            performed by Simon &amp;amp; Garfunkel
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           PR-A(8.6), CHAPTER 8, VERSES 32-36
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           Proverbs 8:32-36:
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           “32 And now, my sons, listen to me; Yes, happy are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect it. 34 Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my doorposts; 35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives approval from Jehovahz. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And those who hate me love death.””
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           Pro08:32 By God's spirit, Solomon writes, in line with Jehoshuaz (the name from Hebrew that Matthew's earliest manuscripts give Jesus), “listen to me.” God makes a similar plea at Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His Son bring great satisfaction and happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Joshualz (as 2 or 3 syllables, ending with short a sound, a more agreeable transliteration into English) also said “Pay attention to how you listen.” (LUKe 8:18). We need godly discernment to make good judgements as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder these thoughts, or read the Bible merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word, consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
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           "33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect it."
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           Pro08:33 The words of God and Christ offer fine discipline leading to true wisdom. Recall that this word “discipline” comes from the same root as “disciple”—meaning loving correction, as Joshualz aided his disciples. A child receiving such discipline should feel loved and appreciated, not dejected by constant punishment. May parents thus be proactive in lovingly helping and guiding their children, that they may be understanding what they need to do to make their parents, God and others happy. Proverbs 23:24 says “24 The father of an upright one will surely be joyful; Whoever fathers a wise son will rejoice in him.” Try not to discourage all the questions of a child—providing age-appropriate answers as parents are able. How fine that they may look to loving parents for the guidance they need!
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           "34 Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my doorposts;"
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           Pro08:34 Some enjoy rising early to give consideration to God’s word and spiritual matters. Psalm 1:1-3 discusses the happiness found thereby: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovahz, And he reads His lawl in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we appreciate God’s instruction daily, especially the words of his Son that have explained God to us more clearly. (JOHn 1:18). We needn’t view God’s word as overwhelming. Recall, for example, that Joshualz’z Sermon on the Mount is contained in just three chapters of Matthew, Matthew 5-7, and has been said to comprise nearly a quarter of all that God requires of true Christians. Add the Ten Commandments and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs for another sizable percentage of value.
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           "35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives approval from Jehovahz. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And those who hate me love death.””
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           Pro08:35-36 May people thus find Christ by being familiar with Joshualz’z teachings and recognizing their value and application. Thus such may become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval. Joshualz always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. This one has thus become “Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (PHiliP 2:11). While learning from the Son, it is ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through me." (JOHn 14:6). All will therefore benefit greatly by persistently studying and applying these teachings. Ignoring such teachings brings harm to oneself, perhaps even leading one to actually love this one less, blocking the way to God and eternal life.
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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           You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           PSALM 119 COMMENTARY STANZA 1A
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           ON GOD'S NAME
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            : Since the printing of the King James Version of God's word beginning in 1611, many began to accept the personal name of God in English as shown at Exodus 6:3 and Psalm 83:18, as Jehovah. However, with the ending "vah" the true meaning of God's name was still in question. It has become clearer with more careful consideration of past usage and word meanings, that a mere ending adjustment is all that's necessary to confirm the true name as JEHOVAHZ (pronounced JE-HO’-VOZ, or if acknowledging both God and Christ as in Revelation, the 'First and the Last', the 'Alpha and the Omega' [or, the 'A and the Z'] as the LORD AZGOD, with Christ serving AzGod until God's primary will has been accomplished regarding this earth, and He hands all things back to His God and Father, that God may be all things to all persons, in such case the name may legitimately be considered representative of God, while two l's (ll) instead of the ‘H’, as JEHOVAllZ can be indicative of the Almighty alone, although JEHOVAHZ can still reminding of the LORD GOD's Charge of Values as well as Vows/Valz, with His purposeful Promises supreme, and His will the standard whether any Vow is acceptable, if He truly agrees, that it truly complies with His will, word, and loving lawl. With this insight, the new short form (JOEZ, as in 'Joez Jehovahz') carries the meaning "God increases." God's name in this English form was in use centuries ago. It is hoped that with this understanding, many Bible translations will consider using God's name where it appears in original Bible manuscripts, throughout God's word, in over 7,000 places, rather than "LORD" in all capitals, distinguishing it from the "Lord" Christ, although again Christ’s role as representing GOD or AZGod is still in force. As regards the only-begotten Son of God, his true name has also been misconstrued. He has a Hebrew name, which is quite disimilar to the name that became most recognized in English. Matthew's gospel actually originally used 4 Hebrew letters for his true name, rather than the name evidently proposed by Caesar, translated to ‘Jesus’, with an entirely different meaning--"He Makes Wet." This is the name that eventually, possibly much later, began to be used by copyists in the Greek Manuscripts, but was not the name his early disciples used or kept in their hearts. That name has the meaning "Jehovahz is Salvation," and is most correctly transliterated to English as JOSHUALZ, and was for a considerable time translated to English as JOSHUA, which may be pronounced just as it looks in English. I was initially using "Jehosha," with the similar meaning, but for the most correct pronunciation, Christ like His Father, as the ‘beginning and the end’, the ‘Alpha and the Omega’ or the ‘A and the Z’ should be included, and the ‘L’, most correctly drawn as a single line and meaning both “love” and “lawl”, a transition letter between them. I still refer to the name Jesus, and Jehosha and Josha/Joshua or Joshalz may still be commonly found in my past website/article material, but Joshualz should be more commonly found going forward. Due to the recentness of the development and awareness of these facts, I may still use both Jesus and Joshua(lz) throughout this Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) commentary. It is yet unclear whether I will at this time re-record my podcast work to reflect this change, or merely pick up with the second half of Psalm 119. (My "Find Life And See Earview Podcast" is available on Spotify, search "find life" and
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           Theme: TRUE HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON WALKING IN GOD'S LAW
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           The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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           "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovahz. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your lanelineways! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgements. 8 I will observe your lanelineways. May you never utterly forsake me."
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           TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND
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           . As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's law(l), and true Christians do so by faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word, and Joshualz's (Jesus's) example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to or pray to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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           Also, God's word shows that He would have, which Joshualz (or Jesus) should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). We trust that such an organization would seek to remain faithful to God, carefully teaching in accord with God's love for all (John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9), refusing to violate Joshualz's warnings against improperly judging or condemning others with genuine faith or belief in Christ, who sincerely seek integrity to God's word in spite of some differences in understanding (John 3:16-17). It would be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. When such an organization humbly corrects wrong teachings, it demonstrates the love that goes hand in hand with humility. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, as an organization it generally cannot claim perfection being made up of imperfect people--humility should thus always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction become and remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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           "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law(l) of Jehovahz."
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           . Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle (grand tent), to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovahz is trustworthy, making the naive one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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           . Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovahz and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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           "7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgements."
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           . Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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           "8 I will observe your regulations. May you never utterly forsake me."
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           . God's regulations, or now presenting "lanelineways" as an appropriate alternative expression, involve the everyday lines of conduct we should recognize to promote genuine peace and happiness, with a loving, unselfish motive. May we come to recognize these instructions, or "lanelineways" as highly valuable for life under the Kingdom of God. Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119 (5Ps13). Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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           FREEDOM FROM SIN ESSENTIAL
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           GENUINE CHRISTIANS ARE TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE TRUST IN GOD AND JESUS FOR BOTH SALVATION AND FREEDOM FROM SIN, MAKING POSSIBLE REAL PEACE
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           Now let's consider Exodus 23, verses 14,15: "“Three times a year you are to celebrate a festival to me. 15 You will observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread. You will eat unleavened bread for seven days, just as I have commanded you, at the appointed time in the month of Aʹbib, for at that time you came out of Egypt. No one is to appear before me empty-handed."
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           . This was the first of three festivals Jehovah required the Israelites to commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the seven days. (Exodus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough." (1Cori 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that genuine peace may be found. Jesus’s sacrifice was to make possible a freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of corruption. (Romans 3:21-24). It was Jesus/Joshualz that John called "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Upon his resurrection, this one would continue working to protect and defend the eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of their Deliverance by Jehovahz out of slavery, their freedom as a nation coming from Him.
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           JEHOVAHZ THROUGH JESUS--SOURCE OF SALVATION
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           . To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such things in their own power. The prophet Jeremiah 17:5-8 says this: "This is what Jehovahz says: “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in mere humans, Who relies on human power, And whose heart turns away from Jehovahz. 6 He will become like a solitary tree in the desert. He will not see when good comes, But he will reside in parched places in the wilderness, In a salt land where no one can live. 7 Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovahz, Whose confidence is in Jehovahz. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit." May we ever acknowledge and appreciate Jehovahz and Jesus/Joshualz, and their great love for God's people, and all mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of His firstborn son in David's line to receive kingship, looking to them for guidance in life, and ultimately Jehovahz as our Source of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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           Comprehend God's Love in Christ
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           PREPARING FOR GOD'S NEW WORLD
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           . 1Peter 1 describes the salvation for a group gathered to rule with "Christ", anointed with holy spirit, a limited number, which Christ's resurrection gave example of, being raised to "heavenly" life. Ones with this hope have been especially "distressed by various trials, in order that the tested quality of [their] faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Of course, those with hopes of an earthly Paradise also need such refining of faith, and may rejoice as well as they meet tests faithfully, with integrity to God. How the anointed followers of Christ on earth, to serve as kings and priests, rejoice at seeing such ones remain obedient to God under test! Such faithful ones may enjoy precious privileges of service to God in his coming new world, while all may certainly enjoy learning and educating others in true Christian living. There will be the final test that all will need to be prepared to face faithfully, loyally to God. May we bolster our faith now, that we may assist others to have strong faith in God wherever we may now actually be in the stream of time.
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           COMPREHEND LOVE OF GOD AND JESUS
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           . 1Peter 2:1-3 exhorts all: "1 So rid yourselves of all badness and deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all backbiting. 2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind." Therefore, all should experience the kindness of God and Jesus, this loyal love for mankind, including for each person and their loved ones individually, that all may come to comprehend this love and gain such a proper heart motive personally, inclined to unselfish love, wisdom and righteousness. Any who do not have this view of both should pray for this earnestly and urgently. Thus may all grow to love the word of God and His inspiring promises, including those regarding an everlasting satisfying future, that each may learn at first the basics of true Christianity, "the unadulterated milk of the word," providing the basis for continued spiritual growth to Christian soundness, or maturity, and genuine peace and happiness.
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           WHOLESOME REGARD FOR JEHOVAHZ
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           . As regards the family, while husbands are to love their wives as they do themselves, 1Peter 3 reminds godly wives to "be in subjection to your husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, 2 because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect." Such qualities are treasured by most men, and may move some to have more love and fear of God. The true fear of God is a reverential respect for Him, fearing to displease Him in any way, refusing to hurt Him, out of love for Him and regard for His feelings. For a time the Israelites failed in this, as explained in Psalm 78:40,41: "How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness And made him feel hurt in the desert! 41 Again and again they put God to the test, And they grieved the Holy One of Israel." May we appreciate, and not take for granted, the love of our God! Romans 8:38-39 says of such love: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers 39 nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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           QUALITIES OF THE HEART
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           . 1Peter 3:3-6 helps us focus on the inner person—the lovely qualities of the heart that make life worth living and make friendships far more meaningful and delightful. How much more important to be beautiful spiritually, while we may still modestly value physical beauty. Notice Peter’s inspired words:
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           Prove 14:10 This is why it may not always be correct to say "I know what you're going through", but pointing to God’s ability to understand fully can be helpful, and helping whatever way we can. It is primarily Jehovahz God who can know every nuance of the many factors in causing one to feel bitter, or even joyful. God wants us all to be happy, and this is achieved in agreement with His lawls and ways. Still, we want to be as compassionate as we can, with the right motive, a pure heart, desiring to be an extension of God's comforting hand in helping them overcome grief, bitterness, or to share their joy. We can be glad simply because they are joyful, knowing the main reasons for it. The Scriptures tell us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roma 12:15).
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           Prove 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches their god. This does not preclude having wealth! But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, generally content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works." Under God's kingdom, however, the people of God "will build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit (slaving for another people, as in the past system), nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isaiah 65:21-22). Therefore, choosing to be an "upright" person has the favor and blessing of Jehovahz God Himself. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovahz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovahz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." Let Jehovahz "build the house," by choosing to walk in His ways--relying upon Him rather than simply money itself, upholding His standards of what is true, right, good, and just, or fair.
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           Prove 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of [Jehovahz], and he will make your paths straight." (Phili 1:10; Prove 3:5b-6) We need God's word to guide our steps in life. While it is important to listen to our conscience, it really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom. For example, it might "seem right" to a person to choose to lust after someone's spouse, or marital partner, perhaps trying to convince themselves that it is in the name of "true love" that they're doing so. Granted, there is serious sin that may allow for divorce, but part of the confusion may be the relaxed laws seemingly allowing for divorce on most "any sort of grounds."--that is not God's view. That person might imagine that the spouse is not treating the other as well as they should, or as well as that one thinks he or she might be able to. But is that a reason to interfere with the work of God, who likely brought the two of them together, with a holy vow to love one another? The two marital partners in this case have likely forged a bond over time, a bond that God Himself can help to mend if necessary. If God blessed the marriage to last, then it brought these two together as "one flesh...So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matth 19:5b-6). Who knows or decides whether God really brought them together in marriage, other than God Himself? Let God remain the Ultimate "Judge of all the earth"--including the Judge as to what is truly right and wrong for His human creation. (Genes 18:25; Psalm 67:4). If you've considered acting in such ways in the past, work on cultivating God's loyal love, that seeks to protect or safeguard such relationships, and look to God to help you forge and safeguard your own precious relationships as well.
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           . While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. When used in moderation, as God intended, this letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Thus wine is presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine (or, 'lights up the face'), And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. With too much drinking, people may begin to say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, and their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgements. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the many decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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           . While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, now typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law sets this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter much too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking. Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this will typically drop by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, if afterward choosing non-alcoholic beverages, this much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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           . One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated driver(s).” These individuals may choose to drink non-alcoholic drink(s) instead, refraining from any alcoholic beverage, or might choose to consume one serving, possibly two, of a familiar beverage, if possible, depending on length of stay, to remain well under any BAC level risk. The rest should still be reasonable in their consumption, understanding body weight, and length of stay, possibly drinking from a non-alcoholic pitcher in between each alcoholic beverage, be it a beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Why shouldn't all be carded, including Designated Driver(s), in his or her case to ensure an up-to-date Driver's License? Having identified the designated individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they somehow have violated their role. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement. Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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           . Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. Most, of course, would be a level 1, but if someone believes it may be different, some provision could be in place for such a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps with just a small amount of a familiar alcohol at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs (up to 150 or more), then 200 lbs, or nearly (190-239), and 250 (240-289) lbs. Then anyone about 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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           . And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage label might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to "drink responsibly".
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           . Another significant issue that needs attention is the organic fermenting substance used in the making of a particular brand's beverage. It has become clear that certain beverages, or germal intrusion thereof, has caused a drink to become quite threatening to clear thinking, such as with the near-complete loss of a sense of consequences--outside of the normal BAC range problem. If a drink has been found to cause an otherwise safe drinker to uncharacteristically "keep going" with seemingly no limit, this is an example of possibly a drink's contaminating influence, likely from a particular yeast or fungus used in it's making. This particular situation may be much more responsible for drunk driving deaths than most have yet come to realize. May we not overlook this very serious threat to all of us, and may beverage-makers take reports seriously along these lines, and be quick to remedy any such issue.
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           . While everyone should come to view life with the proper respect needed to follow through, it is possible to have extenuating circumstances which could justify the possibility of a lesser charge and warning on a first-time offense—perhaps barely over the BAC limit—this may be a judgement call. The seriousness of this matter nevertheless would still be made clear. Another way many have been helped to overcome the threat of drinking with the condition of alcoholism is through the educational work and practical help of Alcoholics Anonymous. Chapters exist in many cities and regions throughout the U.S. Many have firmed up their control and returned to normal lives without alcohol, but of course for most it is the type and amount that needs regulated. It should be noted that some health treatments have worked in some cases to help dramatically with an alcoholic condition, so there is hope that in time true healing may be found! How helpful if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk to innocent life.
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           ! As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovahz! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone corrupt having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone corrupt,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovahz, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” Going forward, may we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: " He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovahz will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovahz himself has spoken it. 9 In that day they will say:“Look! This is our God! We have hoped in him, And he will save us. This is Jehovahz! We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Sometimes we need more clarity to ensure the purpose or aim of an endeavor really lines up or complies with what we know to be true and right, what God would want. Thus we can find greater cooperation and success in the work we do, especially in government.
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           Is this recommending transparency in government? Some transparency helps demonstrate honest and faithful dealings. Just as any good and law-abiding family has matters that they consider open to discussion as well as those they rightly consider more private, so it should be with a government taking security and their responsibilities seriously. At the same time, it is hoped that God finds the honest intent remains upright in a world seeking genuine peace, with respect to His might and goodwill.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens. 
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           We’ve been receiving images and reports of killings taking place at sea for claims against some for supposedly carrying or transporting drugs. Maritime laws require that investigations take place to confirm the actual presence of such drugs, to determine approximate quality and quantity, and then to arrest those involved with further investigation to take place to then determine individual charges, with a fair trial to determine individual extent of guilt. Are some aboard innocent of any charges? What part of this law permits human beings to be killed outright without any fair trial or careful investigation to determine fair punishment individually for each one’s actual crimes? Can even those involved in a ring of drug-dealing escape the practice with God’s help, clean up their lives while finding good ways to make good money, if after necessary jail time, and even help others break free from the practice as well? Do such persons automatically deserve to be killed without any careful consideration of their responsibility or guilt for their alleged crimes?
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           Of course, if pushing the drug trade then any potential punishments should fit the crime, but lesser punishments can allow for real repentance or less criminality. However, what is often the problem? Not realizing the severe punishments and consequences, the actual harm to others and even themselves, God’s power to help, or to bring that punishment for ignoring the harm to His loved children. Being informed about these things can allow God to show many mercy and provide needed help to break free! This can’t happen if they are killed without being given a chance. And what are the effects, what is Donald Trump trying to get away with, ignoring human rights, violating well-established laws and claiming authority that does not belong to him? Standing up for what’s right, however, doing this work according to law, a work blessed by God, does indeed uplift society and contribute to the peaceful world God has purposed!
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           Most recognize that it is God’s blessing on our government and it’s operation that can make it work well, even so well at times, with evident success! Without it, much good that was previously implemented can be open to unwelcome change and detrimental effects on our communities, even severely. Therefore any genuine candidate for office, whether in state and local elections, or nationally, should want and honor the true, God-blessed election results, rather than accept false results, even if in their favor. This is because it is the true winner of an election carried out according to law that would have God’s blessing upon him or her, rather than one wrongly believed to be the winner. Why should such a situation last any longer than necessary, when God preserves evidence of the true winner, and the matter can be straightened out by those responsible, having God’s blessing upon them as well to do so? Many times many become aware and want little more than to have things as they should be, as God blessed the election to produce the true winner, although in recent times technology has made it easier for even some not in government to influence such things, and defraud the public with false election results!
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           Another reason this is so serious of a matter is that Jesus Christ, as God’s chosen representative, acting like God or as God, knows how much damage can be done to our states and nation and world if claimed representatives of our government are chosen or receive authority or power that they were not blessed by God and truly elected by the people, to receive. Any honest representative of the nation among the States would want the true winner, and not try to cover or change true election results. It may be that all the candidates in a situation were honest, but it is the true winner that all should want and respect, and much damage can still take place if the wrong person is given authority, whether the person is generally honest or not. If one is put in position for as long as four long years, for instance, who is not the true winner of the election by the people, how much can happen and how much pain we may experience, going in directions that God never wants us to go in, and accomplishing things often contrary to what God wants or was going to have accomplished! Then how much work would be necessary afterward, even to get back to square one or make the journey back to a condition of things such as God can recover us from, able to proceed forward still? We would hope a good condition, albeit how much time later than if we took action to straighten out a false election result, according to the law, sooner(!!!)
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           AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER
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           This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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           . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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            carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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            (y.934Himd,oA24Fri 8:21; 10 am; 7:50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Planning to post the (4B) Psalm 119 Review 6 Stanzas 20-22 this morning EDT, possibly in stages. Posted all. Update.
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            (y.933Lnr,oA23Thu 8:33; 10; 10:46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for delay this morning. Planning (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 22A&amp;amp;B, final stanza(!) by 10am EDT. Posted. Update, formatting.
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            (y.930Pld,oA20Mon 7:33; 8:31 am; 7:37,50,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 21A, B to come. Now Stanza 21B also. Shortened (1B) W59 Winit5to9 Episode Text, showing just Introductory episodes, with full broadcasts in the drop-down list below them. Upcoming, addition of broadcast text of w0840 U.S. Election for President 2024.
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           A highlight of the existing stadium is it’s capability for providing additional heating (or cooling) to some 45-50% of fans, on the order of 10 or more degrees F (5+ deg. C) Not many existing stadiums have that kind of reach, and rarely has weather been a serious issue come game time. Also, seating comfort could be improved, paint can be removed and replaced where needed, with a more lasting kind, and the surrounding area can be built out around the stadium to make a modern complex that permits the increased businesses and two-tiered parking to make the necessary room.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State Maps Called Gerrymandering
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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            Recently the rights of free speech and what is meant by this constitutional protection have become a central issue along with questions of government involvement—where are the lines? It’s good to consider what exactly the founders were seeking to protect in the first amendment and saying that Congress shall make no law abridging or diminishing “the freedom of speech” There are two forms of freedom that we commonly are referring to in such discussions and one could easily be confused with the other or the two thought to be the same. Let’s begin with the more noble of the two.
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            What was the true freedom that the Founders really sought for our nation and struggled to defend? Is not true freedom liberating and truly free speech that which promotes genuine truth and peace with one another, truly respectful of one another, able to express differences of opinion with dignity, patience in a mild manner or with a controlled tongue? This kind of freedom is backed up in Scripture being associated with the law and spirit of God. At the same time God is patient with people and somewhat tolerant of speech that is less respectful than it should be. In both cases God wants us to uphold honesty, being authentic. However we should also be able to draw the line and avoid speech that is abusive, reviling or demeaning and bullying. God‘s word mentions one speaking thoughtlessly with aggressive, debilitating or harmful speech (and it can cause harm) but then encouraging all to rise above this saying “but the tongue of the wise is a healing”.
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           There are laws against serious violations of another’s reputation, for instance, regarding slander, lible, and defamation. Especially should false and demeaning statements be avoided but this can include distortions, misrepresentations and the like. Even true facts have been distorted to misrepresent someone, and all men are made in God’s image and should thereby rightly aim to acquire a good name or reputation with God. Whereas healing and truly free speech should be promoted, forgiveness, mercy and understanding can go a long way toward healing our nation in a time of turbulence.
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           P.S. The second type of speech mentioned in the article has been referred to as 'beyond (what is) acceptable', and Constitutional protections are not unlimited when it comes to overly offensive language and hurtful, abusive talk.
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           For instance, one of the main purposes stated in the preamble to the Constitution is 'to insure domestic Tranquility'. Thus absolutely free speech can violate the Constitution and it's intent, and laws rightly exist regarding such hurtful speech, whereas truly free speech exercised properly, which the Founders most sought to protect, need no such laws.
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           Prayers continue to ascend that these storms retreat in power and people may be safe from their effects. Recall God’s intent that if there’s time to escape to more inland or safer regions that this is what should take place, knowing where you can go out of harm’s way. Look to God through His Son for help and guidance in what you can do, reasonably securing things, and where you go.
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            Lawmakers on all sides have spoken of desire for the government to continue in operation, carrying out the duties or work that allow for our nation to function largely as it should, in many important ways that often go without as much public acknowledgement. The recent collapse of a sizable part of a 17 story apartment building, which thankful to God apparently did not cause harm to anyone, is one example. That very well could have ended differently. The government does many things to protect life and prevent problems, like carry out occasional inspections of buildings for safety, so that if something isn’t as it should be, the proper attention can be given, before something like that happens.
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           Such laws and regular interventions have been brought about in our government over many years, so that people can have a more peaceful and secure life, and the United States at times has done things to help other countries to have similar ways of governing for the benefit of everyone. While it takes money to do these things, we often save even more by doing them, both money and in life, health, peaceful lives, etc., which we should continue to set an example in doing for other countries, showing we really want peace for everyone, not just ourselves. Already many government jobs were cut earlier this year, and government workers needed to take on more work to keep up, while some important functions were lost.
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           We can make and save money in other ways, in ways that God can help us do, without causing needless disruption to our government’s ability to function in all the ways that it needs to continue. Our lawmakers are chosen and elected with the capacity to find agreement on the proper ways to handle things, although they usually have multiple things to consider, so we should expect and pray for them to come to proper agreement on the right solution in this matter as well, being considerate of hardworking and dedicated government employees and the important things they do.
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           God made multiple parties to cooperate, harmonize, and coexist. We’re starting to Gerrymander our way to a divided, one-party world, like hitting the same key on a piano, or even just one chord—instead let truth and wisdom enable peace and cooperation to rule, not partisan apolitics. Especially should one blessed by God to seek the Presidency aim, as should all in government, to understand the values and contributions of all parties to the entire Union, and not be a partisan President.
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           On this subject, many have been convinced of these important things—one, that God loves people like children and grandchildren, with 2Peter 3:9 stating that God “does not desire anyone to be destroyed (or killed), but desires all to attain to repentance.” Also, that for God’s will of genuine peace to prevail, even Paradise, people must learn to live as Christ taught, teaching the wisdom of peaceable and right living.
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           Even with these consistencies, some have varied in their view of how much of God’s “desire” or “wish” (that all attain repentance) will be realized, partly because this depends largely on people themselves. Elsewhere we read of God’s will explained: that “all sorts (or “kinds”) of people be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1Timo 2:3,4). And people everywhere are realizing that God’s word and law are not unreasonable in what’s required for a life respectful of God and one another, making real peace possible. Really seeking a life with integrity is important to please God. However, some verses of God’s word may seem at first to indicate that not all can really meet God’s standards, but a more careful examination actually reveals otherwise.
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           The trouble largely lies with how some verses are commonly translated, but which can legitimately or more correctly be translated differently. One important example of this is in a statement made by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. He was making a contrast which showed the need to exert ourselves to reach the goal of eternal life. He spoke of a broad, easy road that led to destruction, with “many” on that road. Note that “many” doesn’t necessarily mean “most”. By contrast, there was a narrow gate and cramped road or way leading to life. This illustrated the significance of laws and principles of truth that need to be understood, loved, and kept in order to live in the way that makes a truly peaceable and upright world possible.
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           The next words, though, may have been of concern to many who know of God’s love for all people. It is often translated “there are few who “find” it (that way leading to life).” Verses such as were cited earlier show a different view, so what may be amiss here? Terminology used in God’s inspired Word underscores truth, logic, and divine wisdom. As with any translation, the right words need to be chosen to convey the correct meaning and this is not always straightforward. In the case of the verse in question, it’s the word for “find” that actually has a meaning more accurately conveyed by the word “discover”. While the similarity to “find” is understandable, God’s Son was acknowledging that some persons were guided by God to “discover” the more complete truth of Christ or way of Christianity, and unselfishly (although perhaps discreetly) sought to share it with others, who would themselves examine and gain life as a genuine follower of Christ.
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           His use of “narrow” and “cramped” may also bring to mind discoveries of other natural wonders on Earth, that may now be seen by millions or more annually. The shared discoveries regarding God’s way of truth and life have brought great hope, sight, and satisfaction to millions, even billions worldwide. God’s creative works and His inspired Word, understood correctly, both provide much evidence of His love for all.
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            { All this may open eyes to reasons for things in the past. Because of the aforementioned discrepancy, sometimes belief in such a verse as it appeared or seemed to teach, caused confusion about God’s will, and the love of God or of people. Nevertheless, God or His Son was usually seen as loving and the Judge of all. A song by one of the Beatles, while recommending a peaceful world, likely was affected by such a discrepancy. This is because God and His Son understand and teach how to live peaceably, and truly serving God is necessary, but the song includes a cryptic reference to religion as undermining peace, as some
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            misapplied God’s word, which is indeed problematic. By understanding the reasons for such confusion, we can appreciate even more the peace-loving world that God has purposed. }
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD POTENTIALLY RELATES TO THE (PROPER) U. S. CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC
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           BRIGHT FUTURE
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           . Most people are familiar with Christian promises of blessings from God regarding a bright future or life as it should be. This relates either to heavenly life similar to angels near to God and His Son, many with strong faith and integrity, or to rewarding life gaining similar virtues in Paradise on Earth. Not all have realized that there has been a secondary application of this arrangement, with people on earth being either of an ‘angelic’ group with higher authority by God, or of an ‘earthly’ group, again with Paradise hopes and blessings. This is understood from Genesis to be God’s purpose for mankind generally, in need of such good rulership, realizing life can and should be right by God, fair, and truly wonderful, perhaps, “heavenly”. Thus God’s word speaks of faith or active belief in God, His Son, and the ransom of Christ’s life of integrity when beneath heaven. This was of great value to God, and makes renewed life possible, with the hopes previously mentioned. Also, God’s Kingdom, described above, ruled by Christ, has become the hope of the world, with resurrection of loved ones, a world of genuine peace and rightness.
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           PROMISED PEACE, BLESSINGS
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           . Many are aware of Bible prophecy indicating rule by Joshualz (Jesus) Christ, beginning 1914, ruling under His Father, with great power. The world was on the verge of total war, called the Great War, World War I, called ‘the war to end all wars’, that ended with the United States playing a key role in victory, blessed by God, and President Woodrow Wilson inspired to promote peaceful cooperation with other nations to resolve differences more diplomatically, to avoid violent conflict. Thus, while heaven rules above, the United States began to project or promote God’s way of peace with earth’s governmental power. Recall that both God and His Son are referred to in Revelation as 'the First and the Last', the 'Beginning and the End', and 'the A and the Z'. By Scripture God's Son, Jesus or more correctly, Joshualz, thus also Represents Him, as foretold, serving with authority, albeit with some less power, as a God, or a 'Mighty One', like or As God above (AZGod), under the Almighty (John 1:1; 1Cori 15:50+). Also, 'all things are Yes by means of the Son'. God Himself, also ‘the A and the Z’, is more correctly identified as JEHOVAHZ, including both the first and the last letters of the alphabet, while retaining the meaning of His name, as “He who causes to become, (also to) grow and succeed”.
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           . Back up to the beginnings of the United States, and the God-blessed government that the Founders with God's spirit had established. In the 1600’s, people, many well-read, escaping religious persecution in Europe reach what was called ‘the new world’, and on a Mayflower voyage, divinely re-directed from Jamestown [the original colony, named after James, a respected king, nevertheless met with many challenges, established with British aims]. Those on that voyage were determined to establish rule upholding natural rights that accord with Christian life, promoting life as it should be, right by God. The colonies or states were formed on the basis of Christian faith, writing the Declaration of Independence, as well as the Articles of Confederation, choosing to become free from British rule, and victorious under George Washington’s leadership, with God’s help, blessed by Him. They made God-blessed government a prime issue, which lead to further inspired documents such as the U.S. Constitution and many Federalist Papers (the original 66, but ordered among 85). Also of interest, long-established, the Divine Right of Kings, but having been changed, later to receive a God-blessed or Holy Spirit-inspired restoration. The government of the United States that was thereby established was a form of democracy called a Republic, which governs on the basis of well-established laws, which can be legislated with God's blessing. High officials are chosen, lawfully elected by the people as duly qualified with good judgement to legislate, deliberate, and so forth, rather than a simple democracy. These laws are upheld by an informed public and elected officials, with adherence to these strengthened by pleasing and appealing to God, society benefitting greatly from this form of governance, under the royal heaven of God. This contrasts with ruling on the whims of less stable forms or methods of government that have catastrophically failed throughout history, including authoritarian ruling powers, and dictatorships.
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           . George Washington was unanimously elected to become the first President, and would become known as the Father of our Country. He was followed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, all three, and other faithful men in time, making significant contributions to the country, seeking faithful adherence to the Constitution of the United States, and well-established principles laid out in the Articles. Recall the work of Woodrow Wilson, after the reign of God's Son began from Heaven above; he sought to provide forum for resolving conflict off the battlefield. Closer to our day, the 1970's brought about a better heavenly or royal order of things blessed by God, and later, though with earthly government, Ronald Reagan, for instance, as another U.S. President, did much to restore things that had been neglected, and to make greater strides in promoting peace and good government in this and other lands. In this land, this nation, Christian thought and teaching is largely free to flourish, purposed by God, despite contrary ideas and challenges, with churches promoting good work within communities.
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           . With another restoration to U.S. Constitution and U.S. Law adherence, blessed by God, the blessings promised by God can be extended from Heaven potentially through this nation, needing to continue seeking God. This can be brought about and somewhat has already begun to propagate here and throughout the world. Trueness to God, faith in His Son, and love for one another will all prove essential to the wonderful will of God being accomplished through those whom He has purposed to use to accomplish it! There has been an American royalty apart from Britain that God has blessed in this land, and which began to flourish especially since 1914 Christ's rule, thus associated in some ways with God’s Kingdom, benefitting even U.S. government. The Christian virtues thus manifested, all persons wisely benefit to acknowledge and employ. May all come to acknowledge the genuine faith, law(l), love, and wisdom of God which promote respect for God and each other, for God-given rights, and a real freedom, peace, and satisfying way of life. This underscores God’s purpose for the United States, another Jerusalem, established with much faith, and other countries, to come to have and maintain a genuine peace-loving world upholding God’s true and right ways. {ref: my website findlifeandsee.com, Find Life and See Podcast, and findlife.com}
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           *p3a: actually God primarily by His Son Representing Him like or as God (as a 'Mighty One' Himself, but less power), also having: a collective wife, a firstborn like himself, and sons and daughters.
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           We have been through some things in recent years that have largely required trust in God and Christ, following their guidance to endure and even survive. This may remind some of God‘s words regarding his love for people found at Second Peter 3:9 stating that “God does not desire (in this case ‘want’) anyone to be destroyed (or ‘killed’) but desires all to attain to repentance.” What many heard or learned about Christ and his teachings over many years did and does help people in following or heeding important, even life-saving, instructions, helping to save lives. 
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           One such important time involving all of the things mentioned was during the Coronavirus pandemic beginning early 2020 lasting through the year. Much evidence now points to important fulfillment of Bible prophecy during this time. Faithful Christians have regularly warned people of a coming day or time of judgment from God. Jehovah(z) God‘s judgments have typically come with warnings and have looked out for the eternal welfare of mankind as part of God‘s eternal purpose and peace-loving will.
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           Understanding the identity of the term God’s word used in Revelation, “Babylon the Great”, which God would have a judgment against, helps not to misinterpret past events. This was not Christianity in general with genuine faith in Christ, seeking love, but a false version of Christianity that sought power over God‘s will, disregarding it. That same attitude was largely present in Jesus‘s day by many false religious rulers or overseers. Nevertheless during the Coronavirus pandemic it became clear that while many who died fit that description, multitudes looked to God and Christ and survived. others dying were not necessarily being judged by God; Apparently these were miraculously saved or restored to life. There were serious risks of infection and reliance on God and careful guidance was needed to survive. Any that God sees fit can still be resurrected into better conditions. 
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           The day of judgment that God‘s word foretold, which primarily proceeded with God’s blessing on cooperation to combat the virus, was only against some threatening the general peace and civilization of mankind, which takes considerable and cooperative work to maintain, respecting God, and should not be undermined, undervalued or considered somehow automatic. Still, God’s own judgment was not human-engineered. It is true freedom, peace and real life that we should strive together to promote and maintain. Ronald Reagan cautioned: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Of course, God‘s will is for such freedom and peace to be experienced worldwide. Much work already has taken place for this to exist. 
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           Still, important laws and standards blessed by God, which even inspired documents founding our Nation’s government set out on the basis of universal law, need to be upheld in order to prevent significant straying from the peaceful world that God has purposed. According to John chapter 3 those with belief or especially faith in Christ were not to be judged, although this does not dismiss punishment for crimes committed. Such ones are able to grow in faith, integrity and love. While we should develop good judgment, recall Christ’s command to stop judging or condemning others, stop having a judgmental view of others. No one likes to be treated disrespectfully, although God looks to bless our sincere aims of peaceful cooperation in harmony with His will. Men made in God’s image often can and do realize the wisdom and superiority of peaceable aims, knowing that it’s “the blessing of Jehovah(z) that makes one rich”. With faith in Christ this inclining toward God can take place despite imperfection. 
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           How much God himself has the wisdom and made us so that the many billions of us are capable of happiness working together in agreement with God‘s will, to have a truly peaceful and paradisaic world, like one big extreme home makeover project, only Jesus Christ has already led us to great progress. Much of the work of government with computers and so forth was already done by God’s power many years ago when a “new earth” came in to being, as a start to a better world. This is no time to “jump ship” or try to “reinvent the wheel” but cooperate with God‘s purpose to understand His will and continue pleasing God, beautifying our planet. Many may recall Christ’s words that the kingdom of God “is not coming with striking observableness, neither will people be saying “see hear” or “see there” for look! the kingdom of God is in your midst.” We are at such a place in time and progress has been made, but things can still happen that shouldn’t. The pandemic did help to unite the world against a common enemy, the virus, comparable to sin. Carefully heeding divinely-blessed guidance and God’s blessing on work to save lives were rewarded. May we always look to God for things to be made right, together.
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           Recently, the matter of a Day of judgment from God was clarified, a time when the world, looking to God and His Son, and heeding divinely-provided guidance, came together against a common enemy, a virus, to protect life. With increased awareness of our place in time and in relation to God‘s kingdom, there should be greater happiness at the prospect of having God‘s blessing through Christ on efforts of republic governments the world over to properly care for their citizens and others, to be able to meet their needs and help one another. This includes using God-given resources in their own countries to help provide for their own needs and judiciously trade with others, mutually beneficial. What does God’s word foretell regarding our recent history that underscores this view of matters?
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           Recall the prophecy actually appearing twice in scripture once in Isaiah 2 and again in Micah 4, that foretells attaining the peaceful conditions God purposed for mankind. Isaiah chapter 2:2-4 speak symbolically but with great meaning. People wondered as to how this prophecy was being or going to be fulfilled, and now many understand it more completely. It reads:
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           “2 And it must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah(z) will become firmly established above the top of the mountains and it will certainly be lifted up above the hills and to it all the nations must stream. 3 And many peoples will certainly go and say ‘Come you people, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah(z), to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will instruct us about his ways and we will walk in his paths, for out of Zion law will go forth, and the word of Jehovah(z) out of Jerusalem.
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           “4 And he will certainly render judgement among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples, and they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.”—Isaiah 2:2-4
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           Those with authority from God and power again have his help, submitting to him, to meet the needs of their people and help them, assisting them in a rightly-minded society. God‘s word is so beneficial to continue to be reminded of on a regular basis. It helps to keep things in proper perspective, to do things as we should. True governmental authority should not be sought by violating God’s ways of truth and justice. Those seeking authority this way are not blessed by God in using such authority. Romans 13:1-4 is important to understand and bear in mind. It reads:
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           “1 Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God, the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God. 2 Therefore he who opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God. Those who have taken a stand against it will receive judgment to themselves. 3 For those ruling are an object of fear, not to the good deed, but to the bad. Do you, then, want to have no fear of the authority? Keep doing good and you will have praise from it. 4 For it is God’s minister to you for your good. But if you are doing what is bad be in fear, for it is not without purpose that it bears the sword; for it is God’s minister, an avenger to express wrath upon the one practicing what is bad.”
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           “8 Do not you people be owing anybody a single thing except to love one another, for he that loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 For the law code ‘You must not commit adultery’, ‘You must not murder’, ‘You must not steal (or rob from other people)’, ‘You must not covet’, and whatever other commandment there is, is summed up in this word, namely, ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself’. 10 Love does not work evil to one’s neighbor, therefore love is the law’s fulfillment.”
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           With increased understanding of our place in time, and in relation to God’s kingdom, we should find considerable cooperation in meeting genuine needs nationally and in countries throughout the world. Despite that things can sometimes take place that shouldn’t, we should nevertheless look to God to continue to bless our efforts as He has in times past to improve conditions related to lasting peace and justness. With faith in God and Christ, civilization and global peace can be safeguarded and Paradise conditions furthered. Thus let’s always be cooperating to bring the peaceful, upright world that God has made possible through his Son.
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           Many or most people across the United States and beyond, have come to know of my having become the rightful president from the 2020 election, having become an Independent candidate, although strongly interested in bringing greater harmony among our parties, running against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, then publicly President. It has become evident that, as the 2020 Election neared, Donald had undermined Constitutional U.S. government, and had done much in an effort to gain future election victories. Still, with God’s blessing, I gained the election win, but in a Washington area region that had truth suppressed, due largely to some powerful influences, but also Donald’s aims of controlling the region’s media in ways never before imagined.
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           Fast forward to this 2024 Election, with confidence that many more know who I am and what I stand for, and that election victory would this time mean actually becoming publicly the President that so many were and still are looking forward to! By 1 or 2am election night, being Michael Camelangemy and Mark Allen Campbell by birth, I was understood many places to be the projected winner across the country by a fair margin, but evidently, to some or many the truth wasn’t being recognized, at least the appearance of the results being altered somehow, so that news was being projectered that Donald Trump was being considered the front-runner and even the President-Elect. Of course he capitalized on this right away, doing everything he could to support this view, although many election officials stopped counting votes, not having arrived yet at their own determination, most not even reaching the halfway point on the vote count. Apparently the states that Donald claimed to have won did not even reach ¾ of the vote, and there have also been credible reports of election fraud or tampering. There is also evidence that he even planned this maneuver prior to the election, of claiming victory before all the necessary votes had been counted.
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           Of course, I aim hopefully, still from the White House (when I get there), to protect the United States, from anything that could undermine what makes us tick, and maintain the blessing of God on our nation and activities, to be able to make things right, or Restore Good, as my website articles and policies have encouraged, and Move Forward properly, both here and abroad.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           Not everyone realizes that the primary purpose of coal is not for energy use. Wood, on the other hand, is 10-15 times as efficient, and it need only be quartered to be burned at most coal plants, maintaining their viability. Natural gas is a by-product of paper-making, from wood.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.
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           PSALM 119 PREVIEW6 (STANZAS 20-22)
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           * This verse commentary included in Review 6 (Stanzas 20-22)
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           GOD CAN RESCUE UPRIGHT, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS CROOKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY
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           This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the crooked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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           153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
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           **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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           **155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your regulations.
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           **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovahz. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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           157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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           *158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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           159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovahz, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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           160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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           This group of 8 verses build appreciation for God's word, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
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           161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in hoss of your words.
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           162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
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           *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
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           *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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           **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your lawl; Nothing can make them stumble.
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           *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovahz, And I observe your commandments.
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           167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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           **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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           JEHOVAHZ WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAWL
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           This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His lawl. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist David, and all such loyal ones.
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           169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovahz. According to your word, make me understand.
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           *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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           *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your instructions.
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           **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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           **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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           174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovahz, And I am fond of your lawl.
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           175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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           **176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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           153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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           *154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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           *155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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           *156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovahz. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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           157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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           *158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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           159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovahz, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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           160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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           154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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           . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovahz defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not realizing or not yet caring about the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Joshualz to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him and His Son!
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           155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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           . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and persistently seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The crooked, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, not realizing it's significance or benefit--wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, making things right, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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           156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovahz. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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           . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovahz while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the crooked man leave his way And the corrupt man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovahz, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovahz, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered as though too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young person knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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           . Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovahz was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of [their] youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovahz explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovahz with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovahz has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovahz to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovahz, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. By helping each other keep God first in life, He with His spirit can help you or respond to your pleas to maintain a good marriage. There have been, however, types of marriages that are not appropriate even in God’s eyes, so no one should judge others in such matters. May we therefore avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovahz. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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           STANZA 21 , Verses 161-168 THEME:
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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           This group of 8 verses build appreciation for God's law, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
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           161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in hoss of your words.
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           162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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           *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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           *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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           *165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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           *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O JEHOVAHZ, And I observe your commandments.
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           167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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           *168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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           163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
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           164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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           . Truly, Jehovahz is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, would not all desire a Judge of all the earth that is worthy of such authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of God, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act crookedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the harmful actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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           165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your lawl; Nothing can make them stumble.
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           THOSE OWNING ABUNDANT PEACE
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           . Such lovers of God’s word and lawl find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovahz, doing His will. His word and lawl instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s lawl, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus/Joshualz.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Joshualz, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (JOHn 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions promote genuine adherence to God’s lawl that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (PSalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Joshualz’s Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all willingly learn true peace to be united, happily serving God forever! (MATth 5:9).
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           166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovahz, And I observe your commandments.
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           . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as if all sin is just automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish lawl by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish lawl.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under lawl but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Joshualz (the more correct name in English, with the proper meaning).”
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           168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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           JEHOVAHZ WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAW
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           169 May my cry for help reach you, O JEHOVAHZ. According to your word, make me understand.
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           *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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           *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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           *172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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           *173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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           174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovahz, And I am fond of your law.
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           175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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           *176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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           170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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           SEEK GOD'S FAVOR OFTEN IN PRAYER
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           . Once again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovahz will possess the earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The upright will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God is rightly determined, through His Son, to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this earth, in which mankind may dwell, willing to learn God’s loving and peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s divine wisdom and standards. May all encourage one another to benefit from such instruction, as the next verse highlights!
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           171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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           SEEK GOD'S HONOR, FROM AN APPRECIATIVE HEART
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           . Yes, Jehovahz is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, for His divine standards and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His regulations, or possibly ‘regulines’, ‘lanelines’ including necessary provisions or procedures making possible keeping God’s law in our day, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. One letter puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not forget what God’s word is for. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Joshualz says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to do or act in a way that reflects honor for God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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           172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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           . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, one impartial and righteous, has given us reasonable lawls and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of genuine worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovahz, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For lawl will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovahz out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of God and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovahz for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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           173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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            Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovahz. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus (Joshualz): “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus (Joshualz), whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovahz’z hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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           176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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           THE GREAT SHEPHERD
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           . Some in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Some of the world is still “without God,” and may attempt to lead astray from true happiness, found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual contentment. Others were at one time closer to God, but may have somehow strayed. Many such ones remember times of great joy found in loving Him, putting His will first in life. They “have not forgotten [God’s] commandments.” Whereas many devout Christians were to evangelize, we may serve God in various ways, still honoring Him with our lips, helping others. May strayed ones look to Jehovahz in genuine truth, motivated to once again give Jehovahz their obedience, this time gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for God and others, finding the true “joy of Jehovahz” that they may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. God, as the Great Shepherd, with His Son, the "Fine Shepherd," is eager to assist all such ones to recover in whatever way possible. (JOHn 10:11,14). May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, setting a good example for all as loyal servants of God, clinging to His orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of eternity!
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           “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the upright one. 23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The upright one eats and satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the ungodly is empty.”
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           Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to save up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course, situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the future welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in the illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to receive his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13-14). Clearly, one lesson is that wise use be made, but premature use of an inheritance is not the norm—seek God’s blessing! Still, these days understanding should be shown by younger ones, if failing health or other factors limit what parents can give those they still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! There are practically always underlying factors for one acting sinfully, displeasing God in conduct, but resolving the problem, understanding it and them, time and again reveals that man is made in God’s image, and can incline to do what is right, thankful to God for life and it’s multiplicity of gifts! And God truly is reasonable in what He asks of us, not just wanting us to imagine it so! Surely such a person would not normally wish to give their family members an inheritance lacking faith in Christ and eternal life. Often such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not experiencing the deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly Father who “will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of uprightness leading to eternal life hoping to love God and others alongside a loyal marriage partner, and help our children receive a similar inheritance!
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           "23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice."
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           Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor one who puts full trust in JEHOVAHZ to provide his needs as he seeks to live God’s way. Still, injustice has not yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace” under God’s Kingdom. This verse also shows that we all need to be acknowledging God's law, as vital to live by so that what is right prevails under the Kingdom of God, and true justice becomes the order of the day. (Psalm 37:11).
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           "24 Whoever holds back his rod loves less his son, But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently."
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           Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply mean “punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” Still, some may have wondered about the teaching here. Looking at this more carefully scripturally, there is evidence that the term "discipline" should be associated with "loving correction." This proverb and Hebrews 12:5-11 share this view of discipline, saying in Hebrews 12:5-6, "“My son, do not belittle the discipline from JEHOVAHZ, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom JEHOVAHZ loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” While it is true that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them, there is another term that deals more with the loving teaching and training from parents and teachers. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of JEHOVAHZ." The term "admonition" here has reference to loving "instruction, guidance." Therefore, Jesus' disciples were not merely corrected after they had done something the wrong way, but also admonished throughout the day by receiving loving instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows JEHOVAHZ commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then to “7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up" (thus, not only when doing something wrong). Parents, please make sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their questions according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them what they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and understanding (Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father rejoice...” So help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions each day, and reap many blessings for time well spent! Also, be ready to offer usually gentle correction in a loving way, whenever it is needed!
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           "25 The upright one eats and satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the ungodly is empty.”
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           Prove 13:25 The upright one, wanting to act in harmony with God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared, as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from JEHOVAHZ’s mouth.” Thus he or she reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including “whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, also the virtuous and praiseworthy things.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.” Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we learn from and take seriously, as in careful study. Whatever things are “true,” for instance, doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. This list is evidently meant for topics to be considered at congregation meetings for Bible study. But how fine when the lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says: “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
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           Isaiah 25:8a "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovahz will wipe away the tears from all faces."
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           Isaiah 11:9 "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovahz As the waters cover the sea."
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           . Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovahz’s beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an END to sickness, to aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and to the death that God promises to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's government alone that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, an active or applied trust in this one for everlasting life!
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           . One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. It is important to safeguard the right attitudes toward life, respect for people, toward disciplined driving, and respect for law, as important examples. Be cautious of influences that can threaten such important attitudes regarding God, respect, safety, etc. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you have a specific time for arriving, preferably well ahead of time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those several-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain (can use smartphone mapping apps) how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add just 5+ minutes at least for completely safe driving, any distance, plus another 5-10 minutes per hour of driving as a minimum, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, not to mention bathroom etc breaks, and then being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others that you may be meeting with.
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            . Along the same lines of practical assistance, there are many mishaps taking place due to lack of awareness of vehicle/travel integrity. While inspection methods vary state to state, often yearly inspections are mandatory. However, there are some things on vehicles that can seriously go awry well inside a year's time. A recommendation to require smaller but vital checks at every oil change, usually every 3-6 months, could be another tremendous step forward in reducing roadway accidents. Many oil-change shops are currently doing at least a few safety checks already! It may be that a 14-point check could solve this issue, with most inspection stations I believe able to agree on TEN checks that would suitably apply to nearly every vehicle, with another more specific FOUR checks tailored to the type, make or model. I'm proposing work begin in earnest on determining these 10, and specific fours, with careful consideration as to whether these numbers are appropriate or could be further improved. Also, recommendations for a few simple things drivers may check more often at home or on the level surface of a gas station might also help to lessen travel issues.
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           . Also, crosswalk lights should be reviewed, especially where there have been incidents occurring. I would make a recommendation that another crosslight symbol be included--that of a SCOOT speed crossing. While the normal WALK speed should be maintained, there are instances where only a faster paced jog or scoot across the street would make possible a crossing when the walk timing would not work. In some instances, showing the number of seconds remaining is very helpful, but see if the double to triple the walking speed as SCOOT might not also be possible. It could be that a variation on the blinking light as time runs low can indicate a limit. Then, check everything in the crosswalk patterns, because there have been times when a pedestrian believes it is safe to cross, but cars are still able to move into their path. There needs to be some laws clarification, crosslight changes, signage or other interventions to prevent misunderstandings about cars cautiously/safely being permitted, after completely stopping and looking for pedestrians, to carefully turn right on red, and so forth, with pedestrians crossing the street safely! Laws clarification should include fairer laws about when crossing streets apart from crosswalks is acceptable--with clearing both ways behind foreseeable traffic at lights, for instance. One more thing--let's make sure we can see our pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists, with adequate reflectors and fluorescent or neon colors of some sort--please beware of wearing dark colors at night! There are life jackets for boats, etc.--why not similarly designated jackets and/or hats with fluorescents, etc. for night-time walking along roads, streets, etc.? Motorcycles and bikes on the road would also be much safer with bright fluorescent markings on the back, possibly flexible wrap-around not itself unsafe, with a pattern variation. One more critical pedestrian issue: EARPIECE/HEADPHONES - If you really wish to listen to music or something while WALKING and CROSSING STREETS, etc., OPT FOR THE SINGLE EARPIECE, which allows ONE EAR TO BE OPEN for surrounding noise, attempts to speak to you, etc., AND KEEP VOLUME LEVEL TO HALF NORMAL--STILL SUITABLE!!! Keeping these simple precautions can help greatly, limiting the SIGNIFICANT NUMBER of traffic deaths that have been of PEDESTRIANS.
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           . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 77 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. We could easily let the limit be according to the level of 56 as 56.00, meaning we should travel below the limit, as 53 mph. Perhaps cruising at 53.5 may work with newer car cruising ability that could respond to hills, etc. quickly enough to maintain speeds between 52 and 55. We are then able to drive in good conscience in that range without any violation of the limit.
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           . Still, I believe there may be circumstances where one could allow passing up to 59 mph for usually no more than about 10-20 seconds, to avoid unsafely travelling right behind or beside another car when it can be avoided, such as if they have sped up unnecessarily. The lawful procedure should be recognized, however, to avoid traveling such a speed excessively. That speed should only be to remedy an unsafe situation where necessary. If it has been shown or demonstrated that some current vehicle models are not needing additional space between the engine compartment and the driver, it may be that some lanes such as HOV lanes could be repurposed to permit higher limits than 55. For life to be considered precious to/for all of us, why not let the media tell us the statistics, as they are compiled, perhaps month to month, seeing traffic deaths drop to much less, that we may have reassurance in our determination to eliminate all traffic deaths that should not be occurring as they have been, willing to plan ahead a little to keep the 55 limit. As we hear the numbers drop, and grow in faith in having the right laws in place, and stop senseless losses of life, we can be encouraged to allow that extra time to arrive at our destinations safely and in good conscience, rejoicing in our travels for family, friends, coworkers, fellow drivers and pedestrians, to love and live safely, surviving any occasional mishap, in the peaceful new world of God's making!
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           ! May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to recognize broader corrections, and to make needed changes in our lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in the Christ.
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           The solution appears to be in looking into fees associated with these services, and ensuring these are fair to all, in leveling the field. There certainly may be circumstances where any of these options may be most practical, but a surcharge on in-home Wi-Fi by wireless providers, which can be 10X the power of typical phone Wi-Fi, at least offered in these areas, is entirely fair and reasonable. Cable companies, for all they’ve done and do, deserve to continue to have good relationships with TV networks and so forth to offer good selection at good prices, and to offer excellent, powerful, and affordable in-home Wi-Fi service to most consumers and businesses in their coverage area. This matter should be addressed soon, even if out of respect by wireless companies, so that cable business relationships can be maintained to the extent possible.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Sometimes we need more clarity to ensure the purpose or aim of an endeavor really lines up or complies with what we know to be true and right, what God would want. Thus we can find greater cooperation and success in the work we do, especially in government.
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           Is this recommending transparency in government? Some transparency helps demonstrate honest and faithful dealings. Just as any good and law-abiding family has matters that they consider open to discussion as well as those they rightly consider more private, so it should be with a government taking security and their responsibilities seriously. At the same time, it is hoped that God finds the honest intent remains upright in a world seeking genuine peace, with respect to His might and goodwill.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           ‘Penali’ is being proposed as a new word to define (but not embrace) the concept of a penalty for a crime that is lacking a Christian basis or outlook, specifically without understanding God’s power to remove causative factors and to bring about real or genuine healing with effective educative instruction over time to the person, as man made in God’s image. The ‘t’ in the word penalty is meant for including a Christian outlook on needed discipline, or correction, with love. It is also being understood that the term ‘prison’ originally rhymed with ‘bison’ and was short for ‘prized son’.
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           This new word might be used for instance regarding cases of extreme prison-time and Alligator-Alcatraz mentalities. Time and again it has been proven that someone having or being given hope and receiving the right attention and personal assistance can make even astounding changes in their life, and turn around to strongly oppose the thinking and conduct that brought them such trouble in the first place, if they were guilty of wrongdoing. People want to LIVE, and be trusted members of their community or this world of mankind, but often were lacking ongoing instruction to help them remain or break free from harmful thinking and practices or situations. Most churches have helped many a person grow up to think in godly, healthy ways and be variously supportive of communities, living happy lives. 
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           Proper education and community reinforcement can provide both a powerful protection from criminal thinking and behavior as well as a healing correction over time for the same, along with root-cause analysis and interventions where needed, in practically all cases. So why think extreme penalties or penalies are needed to deter crime, when we can educate the public on our good laws and the serious penalties already existing that already no one wants to suffer or experience, but just need help to know the better and wise way to handle their situations or circumstances with God’s blessing on the outcome? May truly right and proven educational interventions or ongoing encouragement continue to be promoted for incarcerated persons, with real hope of an eventual return to a free and clean life, even if gradual!
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           This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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           . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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            carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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           . One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. The Bible also speaks of one who may seem to be constantly “nagging”. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE! If in spite of such encouragement, things do not improve, there may be definite physical or health issues contributing, such as ongoing pollutants in air, water or food, or other such influences that with God's help may be identified and adequately addressed!
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           A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. You may already be quite familiar with it; it reads this way:
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           “Love is loyal and kind. It is not jealous (from envy), it does not brag, it does not get puffed up (from pride), 5 does not behave indecently, does not look for it’s own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. 6 It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, hopes all things, believes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails...”
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the fractional value nearest a whole number, in this case 3 pence. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (1/4). Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being a 3 pence (1/32) in tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases.
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           Things taking place sometimes bring to mind important lessons. The Founders of the United States went to great lengths to prepare a lasting government. One lesson from history comes from Greece. We learn that Greece, around 508 BC, established a democracy, or democratic government, in its singular form, but this proved inadequate, too unstable. Not all persons are adequately prepared, even with a degree of divine wisdom, to understand and decide properly on all the important issues of government that may arise. The founders of the United States chose a constitutional or democratic Republic, a form of democracy whereby the people consider wisely and elect officials to represent them, who are adequately qualified to do these things. These discuss and prepare fair lawls or supporting regulations that enable a civilized life to continue and thrive, to maintain relative or growing peace in society.
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           For some months and more there has been increasing interest and discussions, and preliminary work done on the question of bringing fans back to R.F.K. Stadium, which hosted championship seasons of the Washington Redskins in 1982, 1987, and 1991, under head coach Joe Gibbs, the Redskins coming off victorious those seasons as Super Bowl champs. This stadium is more accessible to D.C. residents, with FedEx Field having been built to house more fans, but away from the D.C. Metro system.
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           There has been a proposal to use the R.F.K. Stadium site to build a newer, larger stadium, however this has been met with considerable resistance as the existing stadium is solidly built and a fixture, and is already being found very difficult and costly if not impossible to remove and replace. On the other side, the proposal comes with provisions for many new businesses that could be associated with the Complex, the intent being to help offset cost and provide jobs. Therefore, another proposal has been presented, that would both prove less costly and still provide for new businesses, in an updated Complex of the original stadium, accentuating the original design with features making it still a premiere venue.
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           Of course, large(r) screen displays on each end of the stadium will enhance the experience, possibly a large horizontal display bookended by two portrait displays, allowing for multiple visuals or types of visuals simultaneously, sometimes both text and video.
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           A highlight of the existing stadium is it’s capability for providing additional heating (or cooling) to some 45-50% of fans, on the order of 10 or more degrees F (5+ deg. C) Not many existing stadiums have that kind of reach, and rarely has weather been a serious issue come game time. Also, seating comfort could be improved, paint can be removed and replaced where needed, with a more lasting kind, and the surrounding area can be built out around the stadium to make a modern complex that permits the increased businesses and two-tiered parking to make the necessary room.
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           The main concern may then be the capacity. Season ticket holders would have first dibs on games, but it is also possible that games with expected high interest could be planned still for the Landover, MD Stadium to allow for the higher capacity. Otherwise, after season ticket holders, first-come, first-serve and if needed, lotteries could allow for decisions on remaining seats. Sell-out crowds are not uncommon, and these are some ways to deal with this issue when they do occur. It is hoped that this proposal or some variation of it will be seen as the most viable and sensible option.
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           There has been an issue needing to be addressed for some time, as regards the use of vulgar remarks and obscenities, even profanities, and the use of name-calling and put-downs, that often is not even permitted to be aired on television, but nevertheless has been taking place, at least among a few receiving attention in respectable positions of government. At one time this sort of speech was understood to be so detrimental that is was not tolerated, was not practiced, especially by those in high positions. It should be understood that there is a difference between drawing attention to a mistaken view, way of thinking or acting, which may indeed be wrong, and disrespectfully putting down a person himself, as if their feelings do not matter or needn’t be taken into account. It is believed that some matters addressed in the past in other areas may have impacted views, standards, and abilities to safeguard the kind of speech the Founders of our Nation practiced and intended to encourage, especially in government, not hateful, abusive, or disruptive of domestic Tranquility, but rather underscoring dignity, respect, and peace.
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           Redrawing State maps of voting districts for singular party benefit, to add Congressional seats to one party or another to increase voting power in Congress for that party, is called “gerrymandering”, which relates to early use of this scheme or trick that was so obviously blatant that the resulting map of one particular district resembled a salamander. Back when this happened, in 1812, political cartoonists depicted the “salamander” with dragon-like features to indicate the public outcry over such an unfair maneuvering.
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           As of 8/08/25 (y25.723), Wikipedia defined gerrymandering as used in this context, as “the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency”. It goes on to explain that the redistricting may involve “cracking” (diluting voting power across many districts) or “packing” (concentrating voting power in one district to reduce voting power in other districts). This has been described as “politicians picking their voters rather than voters picking their politicians”. (Wikipedia, “Gerrymandering”, y25.723 05:00 EDT)
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           As should be evident from the above explanations, this does not have its roots in fair practice. Of course one side has had its reasons for believing that it is better for them to have more votes, but shouldn’t their stand on issues and upright qualifications of party members be what helps them receive more votes, rather than schemes such as this? One proverb states “Do not move an old boundary marker that your forefathers established.” This should kindle great regard for the fairness employed by our ancestors in doing and seeking what was right, with God’s blessing, although this doesn’t invalidate acceptable reasons for certain changes. It’s not that we have to go back and necessarily change what was done in the past, but can we not at least lay this unfair practice to rest, and realize that true politicians, such that an honest public want to represent them, do not resort to such manipulations to achieve their aims, but rather look to God above for wisdom and help to accomplish things in agreement with the greater good, peace and so forth that He has purposed for mankind?
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           On this subject, many have been convinced of these important things—one, that God loves people like children and grandchildren, with 2Peter 3:9 stating that God “does not desire anyone to be destroyed (or killed), but desires all to attain to repentance.” Also, that for God’s will of genuine peace to prevail, even Paradise, people must learn to live as Christ taught, teaching the wisdom of peaceable and right living.
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           Even with these consistencies, some have varied in their view of how much of God’s “desire” or “wish” (that all attain repentance) will be realized, partly because this depends largely on people themselves. Elsewhere we read of God’s will explained: that “all sorts (or “kinds”) of people be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1Timo 2:3,4). And people everywhere are realizing that God’s word and law are not unreasonable in what’s required for a life respectful of God and one another, making real peace possible. Really seeking a life with integrity is important to please God. However, some verses of God’s word may seem at first to indicate that not all can really meet God’s standards, but a more careful examination actually reveals otherwise.
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           The trouble largely lies with how some verses are commonly translated, but which can legitimately or more correctly be translated differently. One important example of this is in a statement made by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. He was making a contrast which showed the need to exert ourselves to reach the goal of eternal life. He spoke of a broad, easy road that led to destruction, with “many” on that road. Note that “many” doesn’t necessarily mean “most”. By contrast, there was a narrow gate and cramped road or way leading to life. This illustrated the significance of laws and principles of truth that need to be understood, loved, and kept in order to live in the way that makes a truly peaceable and upright world possible.
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           The next words, though, may have been of concern to many who know of God’s love for all people. It is often translated “there are few who “find” it (that way leading to life).” Verses such as were cited earlier show a different view, so what may be amiss here? Terminology used in God’s inspired Word underscores truth, logic, and divine wisdom. As with any translation, the right words need to be chosen to convey the correct meaning and this is not always straightforward. In the case of the verse in question, it’s the word for “find” that actually has a meaning more accurately conveyed by the word “discover”. While the similarity to “find” is understandable, God’s Son was acknowledging that some persons were guided by God to “discover” the more complete truth of Christ or way of Christianity, and unselfishly (although perhaps discreetly) sought to share it with others, who would themselves examine and gain life as a genuine follower of Christ.
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           His use of “narrow” and “cramped” may also bring to mind discoveries of other natural wonders on Earth, that may now be seen by millions or more annually. The shared discoveries regarding God’s way of truth and life have brought great hope, sight, and satisfaction to millions, even billions worldwide. God’s creative works and His inspired Word, understood correctly, both provide much evidence of His love for all.
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            { All this may open eyes to reasons for things in the past. Because of the aforementioned discrepancy, sometimes belief in such a verse as it appeared or seemed to teach, caused confusion about God’s will, and the love of God or of people. Nevertheless, God or His Son was usually seen as loving and the Judge of all. A song by one of the Beatles, while recommending a peaceful world, likely was affected by such a discrepancy. This is because God and His Son understand and teach how to live peaceably, and truly serving God is necessary, but the song includes a cryptic reference to religion as undermining peace, as some
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            misapplied God’s word, which is indeed problematic. By understanding the reasons for such confusion, we can appreciate even more the peace-loving world that God has purposed. }
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            . Most people are familiar with Christian promises of blessings from God regarding a bright future or life as it should be. This relates either to heavenly life similar to angels near to God and His Son, many with strong faith and integrity, or to rewarding life gaining similar virtues in Paradise on Earth. Not all have realized that there has been a secondary application of this arrangement, with people on earth being either of an ‘angelic’ group with higher authority by God, or of an ‘earthly’ group, again with Paradise hopes and blessings. This is understood from Genesis to be God’s purpose for mankind generally, in need of such good rulership, realizing life can and should be right by God, fair, and truly wonderful, perhaps, “heavenly”. Thus God’s word speaks of faith or active belief in God, His Son, and the ransom of Christ’s life of integrity when beneath heaven. This was of great value to God, and makes renewed life possible, with the hopes previously mentioned. Also, God’s Kingdom, described above, ruled by Christ, has become the hope of the world, with resurrection of loved ones, a world of genuine peace and rightness.
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           . Many are aware of Bible prophecy indicating rule by Joshualz (Jesus) Christ, beginning 1914, ruling under His Father, with great power. The world was on the verge of total war, called the Great War, World War I, called ‘the war to end all wars’, that ended with the United States playing a key role in victory, blessed by God, and President Woodrow Wilson inspired to promote peaceful cooperation with other nations to resolve differences more diplomatically, to avoid violent conflict. Thus, while heaven rules above, the United States began to project or promote God’s way of peace with earth’s governmental power. Recall that both God and His Son are referred to in Revelation as 'the First and the Last', the 'Beginning and the End', and 'the A and the Z'. By Scripture God's Son, Jesus or more correctly, Joshualz, thus also Represents Him, as foretold, serving with authority, albeit with some less power, as a God, or a 'Mighty One', like or As God above (AZGod), under the Almighty (John 1:1; 1Cori 15:50+). Also, 'all things are Yes by means of the Son'. God Himself, also ‘the A and the Z’, is more correctly identified as JEHOVAHZ, including both the first and the last letters of the alphabet, while retaining the meaning of His name, as “He who causes to become, (also to) grow and succeed”.
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           . Back up to the beginnings of the United States, and the God-blessed government that the Founders with God's spirit had established. In the 1600’s, people, many well-read, escaping religious persecution in Europe reach what was called ‘the new world’, and on a Mayflower voyage, divinely re-directed from Jamestown [the original colony, named after James, a respected king, nevertheless met with many challenges, established with British aims]. Those on that voyage were determined to establish rule upholding natural rights that accord with Christian life, promoting life as it should be, right by God. The colonies or states were formed on the basis of Christian faith, writing the Declaration of Independence, as well as the Articles of Confederation, choosing to become free from British rule, and victorious under George Washington’s leadership, with God’s help, blessed by Him. They made God-blessed government a prime issue, which lead to further inspired documents such as the U.S. Constitution and many Federalist Papers (the original 66, but ordered among 85). Also of interest, long-established, the Divine Right of Kings, but having been changed, later to receive a God-blessed or Holy Spirit-inspired restoration. The government of the United States that was thereby established was a form of democracy called a Republic, which governs on the basis of well-established laws, which can be legislated with God's blessing. High officials are chosen, lawfully elected by the people as duly qualified with good judgement to legislate, deliberate, and so forth, rather than a simple democracy. These laws are upheld by an informed public and elected officials, with adherence to these strengthened by pleasing and appealing to God, society benefitting greatly from this form of governance, under the royal heaven of God. This contrasts with ruling on the whims of less stable forms or methods of government that have catastrophically failed throughout history, including authoritarian ruling powers, and dictatorships.
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            . George Washington was unanimously elected to become the first President, and would become known as the Father of our Country. He was followed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, all three, and other faithful men in time, making significant contributions to the country, seeking faithful adherence to the Constitution of the United States, and well-established principles laid out in the Articles. Recall the work of Woodrow Wilson, after the reign of God's Son began from Heaven above; he sought to provide forum for resolving conflict off the battlefield. Closer to our day, the 1970's brought about a better heavenly or royal order of things blessed by God, and later, though with earthly government, Ronald Reagan, for instance, as another U.S. President, did much to restore things that had been neglected, and to make greater strides in promoting peace and good government in this and other lands. In this land, this nation, Christian thought and teaching is largely free to flourish, purposed by God, despite contrary ideas and challenges, with churches promoting good work within communities.
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           . With another restoration to U.S. Constitution and U.S. Law adherence, blessed by God, the blessings promised by God can be extended from Heaven potentially through this nation, needing to continue seeking God. This can be brought about and somewhat has already begun to propagate here and throughout the world. Trueness to God, faith in His Son, and love for one another will all prove essential to the wonderful will of God being accomplished through those whom He has purposed to use to accomplish it! There has been an American royalty apart from Britain that God has blessed in this land, and which began to flourish especially since 1914 Christ's rule, thus associated in some ways with God’s Kingdom, benefitting even U.S. government. The Christian virtues thus manifested, all persons wisely benefit to acknowledge and employ. May all come to acknowledge the genuine faith, law(l), love, and wisdom of God which promote respect for God and each other, for God-given rights, and a real freedom, peace, and satisfying way of life. This underscores God’s purpose for the United States, another Jerusalem, established with much faith, and other countries, to come to have and maintain a genuine peace-loving world upholding God’s true and right ways. {ref: my website findlifeandsee.com, Find Life and See Podcast, and findlife.com}
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           Not everyone realizes that the primary purpose of coal is not for energy use. Wood, on the other hand, is 10-15 times as efficient, and it need only be quartered to be burned at most coal plants, maintaining their viability. Natural gas is a by-product of paper-making, from wood.
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           #2 – TruGas is made from natural things above ground, and is zero-carbon, but can be processed in the same refineries as typical gasoline, without removing the petroleum from below the ground that is long-term meant to stay there, lubricating massive plates beneath us.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           Under the recent ruling that made clear the necessity of entering our country through the proper channels and pathways, it will be good for us to ensure that the methods for applying for rightful U.S. residency are open and clear. At the same time, however, the spirit recently against allowing ordinary persons even, to enter the U.S. is also becoming clear, even seeking ways to deny U.S. citizens of their own right to citizenship, out of harmony with the spirit of the Constitution, and the freedoms and protections that the Founders established in the Bill of Rights and associated laws. Some seem to have gotten confused about an occasional rule that doesn’t make sense and seems to get in the way of doing the right thing, as though this somehow denies the importance of genuine established law in our Democratic or Constitutional Republic, or the Law of God, which Laws actually protects the rights and freedoms we hold dear, and provide a framework for dealing respectfully and peaceably with one another, and caring about our own needs and that of other people. It was for such freedom, that early Americans fought, and more immigrants have sought, to live and be added or counted among us, as our Statue of Liberty has long celebrated.
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           God’s word states that there was to be one law for the Israelite and the foreign resident. They weren’t to be judged by different sets of rules or consequences for their mistakes. And God’s people were to be welcoming and merciful, compassionate to one another, and all others, generally speaking. A President of this United States, therefore, should represent our Constitution’s view of people and rights, to be among us lawfully, and not face human rights violations, rather have human rights upheld, acknowledged where freedom continues to ring worldwide, which should be especially so here, in the United States of America. I strongly advise against the spirit of an Alligator Alcatraz. Discipline is one thing. Violations of Human Rights and Dignity is another. Ask, is what’s being done going to help that one, I say again HELP that one be restored as a trustworthy and responsible member of our community? I also have been against harsh treatment of those migrants who sought shelter or refuge in our country, from even life-threatening situations elsewhere, amid apolitical violence and threats. I understand that for some two months’ time in 2024 there was practically no criminal behavior among such ones grateful to be here in our country, in our nation.
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           On this issue (Government), there is much concerning people these days, and much has happened to affect government itself. Nevertheless, just as the Founders of our Nation looked to God for guidance and strength to do right, so can we. Their looking to God for freedom and good government carried over into the documents they wrote to found a government to protect that freedom—those documents were inspired of God, with the earmarks of genuine truth and authenticity, and the basis for effectively governing with divine blessing on their and our efforts, but as we aim to carefully adhere to the wisdom, laws, and so forth directly associated with these documents as seen in the proper light, really in the modern light of the love and wisdom of God and the peaceful world that He has purposed.
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           Such insight can help us sort out some issues or things we’ve lingered on recently, realizing (that) we do have guidance on such matters right in the documents’ associated laws that we can see do have modern relevancy, and that the spirit of God really was upon these writings for this purpose.
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           Regarding other matters, we mostly realize we should be careful about what we give up in the interests of saving money. Let’s not give up positions or people doing important things for our government or for people, even elsewhere, in the interests of saving a few dollars relatively speaking when we have other ways to maintain or attain income and aren’t necessarily in need of spending those particular bucks on something else, possibly something less important or consequential. Remember that our preamble to the Constitution, stating it’s defining aims to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, and care for the general welfare of people, and so forth, are tied in to many of the government agencies and positions, etc. that were gradually established. And I say this, not to look back, but if any such government functions, agencies, and so forth are deemed important still, blessed by God, and may be retained, let’s see if there are ways to so retain them.
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           All this can impact other government responsibility, even the peace we seek outside our borders, and economic concerns also cross over into our effectiveness in government.
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           Last episode’s mention that at least some of the government job cuts may not have been blessed by God was made nevertheless with hopes of humble acknowledgement of God’s continued will for the U.S. to humbly serve in the best interests of both ourselves and other countries, not being insensitive to the genuine needs of people (in fact, actively helping them to be met), and using the resourcefulness God gave us in harmony with this spirit which is blessed by God. It was not intended to needlessly offend, but to right some potential wrongs that may have taken place in the presumed interests of saving money.
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           As regards the economy, first some stop-gap measures were put in place after the global shipping trade was disrupted, but there are reasons that these measures are not, and shouldn’t be, long-term sustainable to this extent. I believe more is being restored, as this is very important for the world-wide economy and for U.S. trade. Another port on the west coast can be made available for U.S. import. Also, some things formerly considered necessary are threatening even long-cherished businesses, large and small, and our national identity under God. We want to be reasonable, but tariffs should not have been so increased, and unreasonable tariffs are not the answer. There are answers that align with greater peace and economic prosperity. Again, God knows and can help us right things to be in the best interests of everyone long-term. For a time there may be some money available to help where its needed and to save some businesses, but this situation needs to be corrected with God’s help and blessing. Also, the U.S. should continue to be known for well-made products and services.
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           Last episode we discussed issues of shipping, tariffs, etc that are concerning and what may be done to help our economy and save many businesses, large and small. Some other countries are no doubt facing similar problems, and many will be helped by our own corrections. What else should we now consider?
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           It is being understood that the stock market played a role in moving much manufacturing to other countries, but this was evidently somewhat directed by God, as His will was to bring more balance worldwide. We should now look to restore and maintain balance both here and abroad. Some depressed areas need to be helped and/or to increase minimum wages for needs to be met. At the same time, rental rates should not be skyrocketing! Some things can be looked into to make rates more reasonable—I’ve purchased many units in the past where rates could be lowered, and new buildings can be made more cost-effectively to keep rental rates low!
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           Also, as it turns out, something has been a driver of inflation for quite some time. It has to do with the Real estate tax, but not the initial tax assessed when a property changes hands. It is just the ongoing year after year taxing and re-taxing of our own land or planet. And consider, shouldn’t you be able to reside on your own purchased land even if you have a down-turn or not much money to pay a yearly tax on it? How do we solve or resolve this problem?
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           There are actually three (3) or more reasonable taxes to use instead, again, as it turns out. Yes, why is that personal property or vehicle tax one of these? Because you’re largely in control of it! How so? By the vehicle or vehicles you choose to own and operate, you decide what amount of tax you believe you can afford over the period of time that you have it or them. And such vehicles are considered an investment and so forth.
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           Another reasonable tax, especially when it remains a reasonable 5.9%, is the restaurant meal tax. Again, why reasonable? You’re in control. Between fast food and fine dining, you control what you spend and how often you spend it.
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           Thirdly, travel expenses. Here again, you have considerable control, and in this case both home and travel locations may benefit from some of these expenses. You or your company essentially decides on how much and how often. Such measures are good, but we need God’s blessing on these and our acting truly for real success.
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           This description is a revision, and now with further explanation: you will know from the first episode of the theme what the overall length will be--multiply by 5, anything less than 500 will still be 500, anything more than 900 will still be 900. Otherwise 120,140,160 will become 600,700, and 800 respectively.
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           Winit5to9, a carryover from Winit500; addressing worthy issues of significance in 500 to 900 seconds weekly, in 5 episodes, typically between 100 and 180 seconds each, give or take 10's, but 100's total, varying by overall theme and subtopic.
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           Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livlihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           Something should be said for the significance of honesty in addressing the matter being discussed as regards the true God-blessed election results of the 2024 election for U.S. President. 
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           We have been experiencing something that must never get out of hand as regards the critical matter of unity within the human family and the United States, and we must humbly look to God that we may all deal with this properly, lest the general unity we've maintained and have come to love within our country among our states and citizens that we could take for granted, despite genuine concerns over issues needing real and right attention and so forth, could be lost to strife and division caused by ongoing misconceptions generated by a media anomaly...that is, a disparity between the media in one place and the media in another. [is significant]. It likely contributed to the prior impeachment of 2020 [of Donald Trump] and should be acknowledged, that was substantially hidden, but in violation of significant constitutional laws and safeguards established to protect our union.
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           We must give this matter the attention it deserves, and sideline any deception and trickery it was conceived with, which threatens our union, our unity, and so forth. And we need to do this on the basis of everyone's need for love and a human society built on trust, respect, and integrity to rightful law and order that has made possible a thriving hope of global peace that we are in no way minded to give up on.
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           Previously, we sought to address the significance of the recent honesty shown in a matter of national importance, and to explain a serious anomaly that has been taking place for some time as regards the media, especially in a few areas of the nation, primarily parts of the Washington DC region.
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           The aim of such clarification is peace among all. Some have not been ending up with truthful information. A second [or, alternate] version of reality is or was being either believed and shared or artificially generated to viewers and listeners via radio, TV, and internet, supporting a political agenda that has not adhered to constitutional law and safeguards of justice.
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           This situation should make us keenly aware of how AI and computer technology can be misused and such so-called work should now be disabled, undone, or redone to line up with laws the same way as any other type of action, document, bill of law, or procedure is required to do going forward. See laws already existing that do apply and offer guidance as to what all that is programmed should hold to and stay within, thereby not jeopardizing human society or contributing to human delinquency or violating human rights or laws established to protect them.
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           God through Christ in the past century worked to establish and maintain good government with good programming. The founders respected universal law. The Bible Book of Job references such work. We are aware of errors that stifle us and are holding us back. We need to cooperate together so things line up. Just as Coronavirus became a common threat to us, our enemy is not each other, but such threats that we need to band together to protect what God has given us, including life and so forth. Let it be peace that we all seek as God has made possible, and that we've come too far as a human family, not to trust him, to achieve together the right way, God's way.
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           In examining this matter regarding honesty, presidency and so forth, I think it's only right and fair to say something of the impression some were getting about my own aims in this past election and, and ideas and so forth. We spoke previously of the importance of honesty and unity across the states, throughout the United States of America. Isn't it on the basis of faith and trust working together that we have and can achieve the good things (that) God has purposed for us? God's word underscores this. God blesses us for this and we are not to leave it. It's the course of true love and how we attain not only peace and domestic tranquility as a constitution's preamble states within our borders, but how we can also blessed by God attain global peace and prosperity.
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           We should be so careful to seek peace with one another, especially when dealing with political matters. Politics should obviously not be about simply seeking power without God or true justice Seeking power in such a way is the opposite and leads us away from the good that we've achieved in the world and takes us way off course. Also, it's not about saying whatever one can get away with to get something. God hates a lie. Lies cause harm that usually have to be undone somehow.
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           It is about communicating and discussing issues that matter and policies respectably to build up communities, whether local, state, national, or global. There are reasons for misguided methods, but let's not whitewash them. 
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            I hope that Donald Trump sees the importance, the significance of the honest admission referred to earlier in this week's broadcast, he made as regards my being the true God blessed winner of the 2024 election for President, many realizing that such honesty is significant in restoring God's blessing on our actions as a nation leading to recovery from a division that is not God's answer and is not the true solution to the problems we've had in our land and government and so on.
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           We do love and have real answers and again, such honesty goes a long way to contributing to the true solution, a restoration of good and the ability to then move forward in right ways that benefit everyone, our United States to be whole again, to be one and the entire human family.
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           Likewise, remember, Donald has acknowledged also honestly that well, among, among the information that was on his social site Truth Social was good information from my own God Blessed work, but copyrighted whole articles (that) I had already put on findlifeandsee.com , but, and, and by law though were NOT to be passed off as his work, which evidently was happening.
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           Also, Donald has acknowledged that among the information being put on his Truth Social networking site was information that was untruthful, even intended to mislead, more significantly so for a period of time. Let him acknowledge again perhaps the truthfulness of my election win 2024 as President and vote of the American people. We need real honesty and the healing that God through it makes possible. 
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           "15 Drink water from your own cistern And flowing water from your own well...18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may you rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful mountain goat...May you be captivated by her love constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a crooked woman Or embrace the bosom of an immoral woman? 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovahz; He examines all his paths. 22 The crooked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin. 23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness."
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           Pro05:21 Clearly, Jehovahz can see what a man has done, and what is truly in his mind and heart. But does God use this ability to try to find fault with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his children, does He not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good, being lovingly willing to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer? Certainly, God recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (ROMans 3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.” Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants us to use our freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who knows better than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy and satisfied? Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief, trouble, and problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does Jehovahz take delight in ones causing such grief to themselves and others? How all need God’s help and word to guide and correct every step! It is up to each one to use God-given freedom to seek His direction in life. Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovahz is far away from the mischievous, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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           Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or guidance, that a parent can freely offer their children. Parents should aim to lovingly instruct, guide, and correct their children, seeing beyond the notion of simply punishing them for every conceivable violation of rules. Even before Joshua set an example in patiently instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy 11:18-19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words of mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand, and they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have you let yourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses? Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such beneficial communication. We might benefit from a book well written that shares Jesus's/Joshua's teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material from his Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. My own discussion of the Sermon in four articles may be a good reference. Try to relate the real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day. Such efforts may well prevent one from 'going astray'!
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           Verse 12,13 Here we find what God’s view is if an animal is stolen while there is no evidence to enable the thief to be found, to require compensation from him/her. Evidently, in this instance, the keeper of the animal was to make compensation, likely from one of his own animals. Thus, responsibility for holding something of a person temporarily was to be taken seriously, with a willingness to compensate for it if it is stolen and the thief is not found. However, God’s law was reasonable, so that other things that may happen to it outside of the person’s control, usually required no compensation—only the person’s oath before God that they sought no harm to the animal. Such was the case when the creature was torn by a wild animal and killed. The evidence of this still needed to be presented. Of course, God would hold a person accountable for a false oath, as He hates a “lying tongue” (Prove 6:16,17).
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           Thus we have some insight into this matter of showing genuine or Christian love for another in being willing to meet his need or request to care for some belonging(s) temporarily. The requiring of oaths that nothing underhanded took place in some circumstances reminds us of the unselfish interest in one another that is expected regarding such an agreement. A consideration perhaps for one asking another for such a favor is whether or not the person could cover the cost for the item(s) in the rare occurrence that it gets stolen and the thief cannot be found or determined in order to possibly return it and make compensation himself. Love, of course, including a sense of responsibility toward the person is what would normally move him to want to somehow provide for/replace the item for the owner, with empathy in his having expected the item to be returned in good faith. Certainly in most instances, the person caring for it will take reasonable precautions to avoid mishaps, so that he can indeed prove having been worthy of the owner's faith.
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           Clearly, the Lawl of God promotes fairness and reasonableness, taking various circumstances under consideration in the judgement to be rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men...” Yes, while Christ said he did not come to destroy God’s lawl, but rather to perfect it, and we do have laws to respect and keep (even) as true Christians, primarily Christianity involves, within the framework of that lawl, acknowledging principles of truth in the fear of God, learning to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we continue to practice the lawl of love in our dealings with God and others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with God’s delightful will!
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           (4B) LATEST POST, PSALM 119
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           PSALM 119 PREVIEW OF STANZAS 15-19
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           then, PSALM 119 STANZA 18 A&amp;amp;B
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           REMAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD’S JUDGEMENTS
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           What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s lawl?
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           *113 I love less the half-hearted ones, But I love exceedingly your lawl.
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           114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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           115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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           116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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           *117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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           **118 You reject all those who stray from your instructions, For they are false and deceitful.
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           119 You discard all the devious of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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           120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in awe of your judgements.
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           Thus considering this portion of the psalm helps us see the benefit of highly valuing God's lawl, His word, His saving power, and His good and righteous judgements.
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           PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT
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           These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and upright. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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           * 121 I have done what is just and upright. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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           * 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your law) not oppress me.
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           123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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           124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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           * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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           126 The time has come for Jehovahz to act, For they have broken your lawl.
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           * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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           128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR
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           These verses express love for God’s reminders and commandments; Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s lawl?
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           * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           * 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           * 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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           133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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           134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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           135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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           * 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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           * 137 You are righteous, O Jehovahz, And your judgements are fair.
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           * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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           * 140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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           141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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           143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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           CALL UPON JEHOVAHZ WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY
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           * 145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovahz. Your instructions I will observe.
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           146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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           * 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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           148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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           149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovahz, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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           150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
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           * 151 You are near, O Jehovahz, And all your commandments are truth.
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           * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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           PSALM 119/5#13 COMMENTARY
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           PSALM 119 STANZA 18A
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL
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           The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy lawl. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
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           137 You are righteous, O Jehovahz, And your judgements are fair.
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           138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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           140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it
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           137 You are righteous, O Jehovahz, And your judgements are fair.
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            Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovahz. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he." May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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           138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's lawl through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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           139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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           . Psalm 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's warnings against such things as lies, robbing other people and slander. These things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no healing." This strong warning is there, though, so that such a one may repent before meeting such an end--a changed person may be the start of a new life that truly honors God! May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God "is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed (or killed) but desires all to attain to repentance."
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           140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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           . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong discipline], for setting things straight [setting properly], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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           141 I am insignificant and disliked; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your lawl is truth.
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           143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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           141 I am insignificant and disliked; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your lawl is truth.
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           . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right lawls and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovahz loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine lawl is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovahz's "law IS truth."
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           143 Even if distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           . While the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have been seeking to interfere with his doing God's will, he was nevertheless determined to do so, obeying God's word. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovahz rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience "distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain ever "fond of God's commandments." May we come to share such determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity among mankind, God’s will.
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           144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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           . How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Joshualz said "It is written, 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovahz's mouth.'" (MATth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovahz gives, and how essential they are to life.
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           . 1Timothy 1:3-5 The apostle Paul writes against teaching false doctrine, paying attention to false stories, and such things. Notice the counsel and it's purpose, or objective: "Just as I encouraged you to stay in Ephʹe·sus when I was about to go to Mac·e·doʹni·a, so I do now, in order for you to command certain ones not to teach different doctrine, 4 nor to pay attention to false stories and to genealogies. Such things end up in nothing useful but merely give rise to speculations rather than providing anything from God in connection with faith. 5 Really, the objective of this instruction is love out of a clean heart and out of a good conscience and out of faith without hypocrisy." What a fine aim! To avoid confusion, Paul's reference to genealogies did not mean we can't be interested in our family history--but this shouldn't become an obsession, as if our self-worth depends upon it. God loves each of us, and wants to bring back our loved ones where we can welcome them into God's Paradisaic new world of peace and righteousness!
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           . May our hearts be willing to embrace the truth of God as we come to see and appreciate it, as there were not many different Christian denominations in the first century. Rather, as Paul writes at 1Corinthians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." Thus there is a truth of God's word, inspired by Him, that we can embrace, treasure, and teach. (2Timo 3:16-17). It follows, then, that even 12 tribes of Christianity can become united spiritually, the truth of God becoming the common denominator among them. The goal is true love in purity, holding a properly trained conscience, and genuine trust in God and Christ more, and other faithful ones, with due sincerity and faithfulness. May these lead us to true happiness, serving God whole-souled, if possible now alongside a loyal marriage partner, and other loved ones and friends, into an eternal Paradise.
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           EVERY FAMILY
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           . 1Timothy 5:1-2 say: “5 Do not severely criticize an older man. On the contrary, appeal to him as a father, to younger men as brothers, 2 to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, with all chasteness.” Thus, the relatively young man Timothy was to treat all in the congregation with respect, as toward family members, treating younger women “as sisters, with all chasteness.” Genuine obedience to God along with such respectful treatment of one another with purity of heart and motives makes possible a truly united loving brotherhood worldwide as members of God’s family of worshippers. Of course, every family owes it's name to "the Father," or "Abba, the Papa", Jehovahz. Ephesians 3:14-15 says: "For this reason I bend my knees to the Father, 15 to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." But how much more God embraces as His children those loving Him and accepting His guidance in life (2Cori 6:16-18). Psalm 133:1 says: “133 Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!” And 1Peter 1:22 agrees, saying “22 Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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           . 1Timothy 6 mentions that the genuine teaching of true Christianity accords with "godly devotion," which involves a close personal attachment to God, sincerely drawn to Him and therefore submissive and obedient to His loving guidance and word. v.3: "If any man teaches other doctrine and does not assent to healthful words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, nor to the teaching that accords with godly devotion, he is puffed up [with pride], not understanding anything,...thinking that godly devotion is a means of gain. To be sure, it is a means of great gain, [this] godly devotion along with self-sufficiency. For we have brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out. So having adequacy and covering, we shall be content with these things."
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           . As we come to have true love in our hearts for God and others, we realize this is more important than loving money or the things money can buy, not that there's anything wrong with having material possessions, especially those that help us in pursuing the will of God and enable us to communicate with loved ones and friends. Having an inordinate love for money, however, leads to calamity, as God's inspired word continues in v.9-10: "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin.10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains."
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           Thus, let's keep money in it's place, and treasure the relationships we can have with God and others, as among the most important things in life.
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           Introduction, The U.S. Constitution Explained For Every American*, explains what has helped our nation to endure:
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           "In the United States, the Constitution--not the president, nor any elected leader--reigns supreme. Article VI declares succinctly: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof,...shall be the supreme Law of the Land." Americans for more than two centuries have treated the primacy of the Constitution as gospel, and that is no small part of our endurance as a nation. "Regime change" in the United States proceeds peacefully. One president passes the torch to the next, even if the two belong to opposing political parties. Representatives and senators come and go, but the Constitution provides the framework under which they all must govern."
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           Furthering this point, the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution each address one of the three main branches of government, which balance each other. Some may think the Executive branch should be first. However, the order in the Constitution is the Legislative Branch, the Executive, and then the Judicial! Why? Rather than someone with executive authority just bossing others around, in this government blessed by God, laws need to exist first which those of the Executive carefully act upon, and are moved by, to carry out it's authority rightly and effectively, seeking to maintain peace with justice and so forth. This despite the importance of the Executive. Thus the second Article addresses the Executive branch, and the third the Judicial, which however refers back to the first, Legislative and Law as it's Authority. Of course, God's authority is not to be diminished, with His spirit blessing the formation of our Founding documents, with laws and bylaws associated with the Articles of Confederation, with what went into the original 66 Federalist Papers to New Yorkers, and rightly understanding divine wisdom from God.
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           * p. 3, Copyright (c) 2016,2017 Ray Raphael
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             (d.710Mnd, 726Sat 1:23,27 pm EDT) Hello! Updated Intro Foundational articles (0-7), from founding of my Come to Consensus Corner (CTC) article segment, during my campaign for U.S. President 2020.
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            (d.708, f724 6:48,53 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 12, verses 1-3. Planning soon to post something on (8B) WGA-B, of newsworthy posts.
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             (25d.704, f720 7:44 pm EDT) Hello! Post 5C/8C, blogpost 3.
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           "19 Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy. 21 No harm will befall the upright one, But the crooked will have their fill of calamity. 22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovahz, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him. 23 A shrewd man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
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           Prove12:19 God wants us to be wise, having good judgement, whether to say something and how to say it. God just doesn't lie, and doesn't want us to either. As God’s word states, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm with the knowledge. We may thus speak more cautiously or keep silent in such a situation, as Jesus/Joshalz did so as to carry out the will of God when with Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovahz hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 detailing 7 things Jehovahz hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a "false witness who lies with every breath." Even a “normal” life-span is "only a moment" when compared to the millions upon millions of years Jehovahz wants humanity to enjoy in truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be discreetly honest with those deserving of the truth, including God himself in our honest prayers.
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           "20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy."
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           Prove12:20 Those 'plotting mischief' are not promoting true peace, based on sincerity, seeking the welfare of others, but rather doing harm. Such mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's righteousness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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           "21 No harm will befall the upright one, But the crooked will have their fill of calamity."
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           Prove12:21 No lasting harm will come to the upright, even if some good people do suffer problems in the time we're now living. Upright ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in the midst of unwholesome influences. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, but Jehovahz rescues him from them all." Corrupt or crooked ones, however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and physical benefits from living the way of genuine truth, peace, and love--God's way. This is why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and turning around (Acts 3:19).
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           "22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovahz, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him."
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           Prove12:22 In contrast to lying, persons acting faithfully are true, honest, sincere. They are faithful to God by adhering to His ways, and faithful to others by helping them do the same, to remain on the path of eternal life. Such ones are consistent in obeying God, just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies," consistently maintaining it's place and function in God's purpose (Psalm 89:37).
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           "23 A shrewd man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
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           Prove12:23 While we like to share good things with others, we need to recognize the difference between public and private matters, as well as looking ahead at the outcome of revealing things, whether the outcome is ultimately good or bad, with or without God's blessing. A foolish one may be quick to say things that would appear to benefit them in some way, but it may not be entirely true or for the real benefit of others in the long run. Seeing the unblessed outcome of wrong thinking, speech, and actions helps us to cultivate godly fear, which 'means the hating of bad."
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           In the early years of our country, before the United States became the United States, conventions were called among bright men, even royalty, who came to this land for a new life, a better life, more free, despite initial hardships. Several important colonies had already been well-established, and had already set boundaries for themselves. Work would begin on what would be called “The Articles of Confederation”, a way for the various colonies or states to govern themselves and govern together.
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           Many sound principles would come to be established and considered integral to the Articles, whether written in the primary document, or as associated laws and bylaws, or essential founding principles of good government, but in time enhanced understanding (of these) would prove necessary. The Declaration of Independence drew attention to the oppressive British rule they were facing back then, not to be misunderstood, and their intent for God-blessed freedom—not, again NOT freedom from God, but rather for God-blessed freedom. Now the British were not always abiding by recognized standards of war, violating treaties of war engagement.
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           Last episode, on recounting the history of the United States of America, we left off with the British then violating recognized standards of war engagement. Such standards were agreed upon by civilized countries for a God-blessed result with limited casualties, so at the time they were acting more like Babylon the Great.
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           Even today, so-called political maneuverings that are not political at all, rather false, fraudulent, disregarding of God and Christ, more accurately, apolitical or anti-political, have been practiced.
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           Some time ago, technology buffs began work with imagery on a three-dimensional world, many envisioning good utilization. This even became a basis for virtual reality. However, ethical safeguards began to be side-stepped, and now the internet and even television is flooded with video footage that appears to be just as real as the real thing, (but) it is digital and virtual, and has been effectively used to mislead the public. If used at all, not only should these video clips or images be identified, but there should be some indication whether they meet certain ethical standards unrelated to normal content. So it is clear, that while power can be used well, it can also be misused.
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           Picking up with America’s history and the fledgling people’s war against British rule, it was God they looked to for power and help. And He gave it to them. They would emerge victorious, and as with most any war, which God does not prefer, you hope all sides come away with renewed awareness of God’s justice and power to effect good, to reprove haughtiness, and promote right thinking for greater peace. But what had taken place, and after, caused astute ones of the country to realize that the Articles, as helpful as they were, were not enough to hold the States together. Greater involvement and structure on a federal level were needed for more stability and unity to be achieved.
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           Another convention was called, and with God’s blessing over several months, another founding document, the U.S. Constitution, was born. But how to present it to the public? Leading proponents of the Constitution, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, among our Founding Father, set about exploring various themes on government in a series of articles presented to New Yorkers called the Federalist Papers. The original 66 would prove to have all the earmarks of genuine truth, inspired of God’s spirit. And they would have wide support for acceptance of the Constitution. Contrary to the notions of some, the Framers of the New Constitution were not abandoning all the work and benefit that went into the Articles, still applying directly or in principle.
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           We left off last episode with the framing of the Constitution, and the continued significance of the work done on the Articles of Confederation. With regard to the latter, comparisons have been made to the Law of God found in Exodus through Deuteronomy of the Bible. Jesus or Joshualz state in his famous Sermon: “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill, or to complete, perfect.” In that case, his teachings made it possible to see and understand that Law in new light. For instance, some severe, even capital, punishments could now be seen as spiritual rather than physical, as an excommunication of sorts, arousing repentance from serious wrongdoing and discipline toward correction, still with love. [This would build gratitude for the society made possible by adherence to the Law’s values and standards, which would help to restore freedom.]
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           Likewise, the U.S. Constitution upholds high regard for life and the good of citizens and people generally, when adhered to properly. The framers, in seeking a balanced federal government, addressed such things as free and fair elections, checks and balances in the power of government, a balance in Congressional power between larger states and smaller ones, and a Bill of Rights. [Thus the purpose of the new Constitution was to change the Articles to strengthen the central or federal government that proved too weak by the Articles alone for government to function as it should, and thereby promoting greater unity. The complete official name of the Articles was, after all, Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.]
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           God’s Guidance on Good Government
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           Last episode we ended with the good of the U.S.Consitution. God’s spirit guided the Framers in seeking a balanced federal government, addressing such things as free and fair elections, checks and balances in the power of government, a balance in Legislative power between larger states and smaller ones, and a Bill of Rights. The American people should elect their highest officials, freely and fairly, with safeguards against unlawful interference, which if violated, needs attention. Executive power could be checked by legislative and judicial authority. Having two Congressional bodies allows larger, more populous states to have more influence in the House, with more members, while smaller states carry equal force in the Senate. There is evidence, however, that the original number of senators was three, not two, making possible a clear state vote on any issue—thus greater effectiveness. And the Bill of Rights clarifies personal protections under the Law.
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           With respect for the Kingdom of God and Holy spirit, respecting God’s word and wisdom understood correctly, in a reasonable and balanced way, and with what God had already done for a new heavenly rulership and new earth, the Constitution and other founding documents have made possible meeting the needs of society in a God-blessed way, but we need fully adhere to it, and stand up to attempted violations. In this way, the promise of God for good government and a blessed society can be realized.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell
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           Come to Consensus Corner
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            Issue After Issue Addressed by God's Kingdom:
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           Healing that Should Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward
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           . Update y25.811,p829, Also available, prior to minor update/additions, as a 4-part podcast on Spotify, Find Life And See Podcast.
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           Isaiah 25:6-8 "In this mountain [Jehovahz] of armies will make for ALL the peoples A banquet of rich dishes, A banquet of fine wine, Of rich dishes filled with marrow, Of fine, filtered wine. 7 In this mountain he will swallow up the shroud that is enveloping all the peoples And the veil that is woven over all the nations. 8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord [Jehovahz] will wipe away the tears from all faces. The shame of [those believing in Him] he will take away from all the earth, For [Jehovahz] himself has spoken it."
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           Romans 15:4 "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope."
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           Psalm 103:10-14 "He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our mistakes. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, [Jehovahz] has shown mercy to those who revere him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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           Hebrews 12:15 "carefully watching that no one may be deprived of the undeserved kindness of God; that no poisonous root may spring up and cause trouble and that many may not be defiled by it"
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           PRECIOUS LIVES
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           . How can all compassionate people not be affected by tragic killings such that have taken place in our nation? Precious and beloved children have even been victims, along with others. There should be almost no doubt that those who have carried out such acts of extreme violence have had feelings of worthlessness, lacking compassion for others and even oneself, likely for an extended period of time. Let's consider where such feelings may have often originated, not to point fingers to the past, but rather to help bring correction to our collective thinking, rushing to help those who may need assistance themselves, such as in preventive care, better handling challenges in administering discipline or in other ways.
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           GOD'S LOVE NO LONGER IGNORED
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           . Even true science has clearly proven that people thrive when loved and appreciated by others, especially those they look up to. God has made us in just such a way, and this truth should govern much of our treatment of those we may be in a position to help or correct in some way. The evidence is truly overwhelming of God's loving Creatorship and Designership of Planet Earth and Beloved Mankind. It would take teams of scientists, engineers, and others to design a robot that could do anywhere near what humans are capable of doing. Such organized and orderly wonder does not happen by chance or by lawls lacking a Supreme Intelligence. It is just too important for people to know that God Himself loves all people, including them personally, desiring that all be admonished lovingly to live a good life, respectful of Him and His lawl. Ideas that seem to undermine such truths should be reconsidered. In fact, God has promised a world of genuine peace! One supportive statement among many found in God's word is this:
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           "[Jehovahz] is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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           DIGNIFIED TREATMENT
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           . Such a statement may prove helpful on both sides of the issue of human treatment. God's Son clearly taught people of God's great mercy and compassion (Matthew 5:7-9). Even if being mistreated, a person should look to God for support, seeking to be forgiving and understanding. However, so should those in authority over others. The ability of people to change and mend their ways, especially when loved and appreciated, should not be underestimated. For this reason, God's word states: "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." (James 2:13). Such dignified treatment of people is also a two-way street. People in various circumstances or situations should seek to treat others with dignity where possible, and encourage such treatment among one another. Thus it should be found in the home and in the workplace, in the things we do and say, in the places we go and in the games we play.
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           . With good considerate care, these facilities can and should be supportive of local communities. Interferences in times past, however, have caused many such places to have practices and methods that can contribute to feelings of isolation and unworthiness. Especially in today's society, near to God's Kingdom, all people should know they have some merit, made to feel appreciated for their good talents and abilities, for their able contributions to society. There are so many ways we can all contribute in meaningful ways to life, so that such facilities should be able to uplift and help people to see their place in society and get back on their feet if in some way they need a lift. There should be counselors and advisers in such places that can even help if someone is having financial problems or is suffering from addiction or having been abused in some way. However, by and large these facilities should not be set up to cause people to feel trapped with no way out. At least some excellent therapists should be on staff to help get to the bottom of challenging cases, where uncontrollable anger or other behaviors are or become manifest. Through it all, care should be taken to help each one to feel loved and appreciated by God and others, so as never to lose hope of being a productive and happy member of society. Every such facility should be able to accommodate anyone who walks in freely for assistance, to be able to get such help, and walk out just as freely as they walked in, to continue to function in their life and to care for their responsibilities unhampered.
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           . People who have come to feel less worthy than others as human beings, if not seeking or receiving adequate attention to remedy such feelings, may sometimes put the blame in the wrong place for their feelings. For instance, teachers often care deeply for their students' welfare, and whether required to or not, may occasionally send home with a student a note to help parents recognize some good behavior he or she is showing, or at times, something that needs attention, that the teacher has not yet been able to correct him- or herself. How should parents respond to such notes? Surely parents should not be overly offended by any negative report, but rather see it as an attempt at loving intervention to correct anything needing attention for the student to continue growing within and with others. Certainly care should be taken not to react severely or harshly toward their precious child--there is much time to gradually help our children to overcome problems and keep in step with their advancement throughout their youth into adulthood! How we should appreciate the observant eye of loving teachers who can help the parents of their dear children to continue to influence their growth in positive ways. If, on the other hand, a child is treated harshly for some negative report, he or she may carry feelings of unworthiness, lack of self-respect, losing compassion for oneself and others, and act out, possibly blaming the school for the mistreatment experienced.
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           . Like public and private schools, churches play a meaningful and powerful role in supporting communities and many of their members. With the right instruction on a regular basis, the spirit of many are uplifted from week to week, adding much to their home and workplace atmosphere, and to their interactions in other aspects of everyday life. In fact, the various churches throughout a community help meet the needs of so many who are homeless or jobless, needing meals or food or other assistance! Sometimes, however, disciplinary actions by a church, intended to be protective, have either been misinterpreted, or enforced in ways that have caused some to feel somehow unloved. God does have a disciplinary arrangement that could be misinterpreted in such a way, but it's intended purpose is not only to protect lawl-abiding members, but to help a disciplined one to deepen appreciation for all the benefits that godly people make possible, even by businesses and organizations in their communities, as they respect God's lawl and His word of hope and promise.
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           . Such ones should never be made to feel hopeless or unable to correct his or her steps and return to acceptance as a worthy member of the congregation of God. Such a one could misinterpret such discipline, and perhaps with feelings of unworthiness, come to blame another person, when they need to look at their own behaviors and seek God's help to mend their ways. When a man once disciplined came to his senses, repenting over past error, the congregation was instructed: "This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary now, YOU should kindly forgive and comfort [him], that somehow such a man may not be swallowed up by his being overly sad. 8 Therefore I exhort YOU to confirm YOUR love for him." (2Corinthians 2:6-8) Extreme care should be taken by church authority, that cases involving church members be judged by God's lawl and scriptural standards, especially avoiding the use of personal feelings or prejudices in judgement of a case, so that members can focus on pleasing their loving God to correct their steps. When all understand the loving and respectful way God wants people to be treated, in accord with His word, rarely should His trustworthy guidance ever be misconstrued.
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           . It has been understood for quite some time that sensible lawls regarding the acquisition of guns need to be made and upheld. While rights exist as part of the U.S. Constitution, the preamble sets out it's very purpose, and provides a basis for sensible guidelines for the common good of our citizens. Between the wording of the preamble and the specific ammendment, there is room for Congressional involvement. The purpose stated by the Constitution regarding the right to bear arms is for a "well-regulated militia". There has been indication that some of the political mechanisms that have in the past hindered the passage of some beneficial lawls have very recently been addressed and corrected. May that spirit continue. Also, the need for improved security as regards some of our institutions should also be addressed. Certainly with God's blessing, such important matters can be peaceably considered and reasonably implemented.
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           Thus, may we all be alert to see that hope dwells in the heart of all people, looking forward to blessings as they seek a right course in life. Any who seek willingly to violate their God-given conscience to do what they know is wrong, for some selfish or supposedly higher aim, is at risk of hampering their own happiness and that of others. Let's help one another to understand the cause of such notions, that God's loving lawl may be appreciated and valued as contributing to the genuine peaceful world He has promised for those respectful of His Kingdom. It is not God's will for evil to continue indefinitely. The apostle of Jesus or Joshualz named Peter was inspired by God to shared this promise recorded at 2Peter 3:13, saying: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." For all to experience such blessings, we need to be respectful of a loving God, be willing to consider His loving instruction, and seek to dwell peaceably with others, resolving conflict diplomatically, with reasoned and level-headed discussion, without violence where possible. For a time, unfair treatment may have to be endured, when God's rule is not respected. Nevertheless, may all seeking such peace from God find His rich blessings and rewards, as we increasingly come to know and love the upright and joyful ways of God.
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            Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed to the discussion. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling off”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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            There has been a development that, intentional or not, has begun to threaten the existence of a long-time standard and powerful resource in the age of both in-home television and internet/Wi-Fi. At one time, in many areas, it was the way that millions of people could have access to one, then the other. Much work has gone into making this resource available to people in these areas, and this should not be under-appreciated.
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           Some measures that have been taken in recent times have led to significant turbulence, not bringing about the kinds of results that were being implied, economically and otherwise. How important to ensure it’s God’s will for a peaceful world we’re seeking, to have His guidance and blessing for greater stability and peace in society.
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           Some of the things that have taken place recently in the area of both College and University Funding have caused many to realize that such additional help or grants were doing much good, for both students and the general public, despite possible occasional use for things less helpful or wise. This situation also has moved many such institutions to reconsider how they maintain income and resources, raise additional money, and decide on worthy educational use and public pursuits. Still, public trust in the generally good and wise use by most institutions of additional resources should motivate both state and federal lawmakers to ensure appropriate support may continue to be offered, helping maintain stability in this important area of our nation’s growth and vitality.
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. Why not, though, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should?
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           Recently, Donald Trump advanced changing Texas Voting District Maps specifically to win 5 more Republican seats in Congress in the next Mid-term elections. California then sought to counter with Democratic seats. Now it can be understood that each party has matters they consider important and wish for enough power to accomplish those important things. But it is reasonable to ask if redistricting State maps so as to manipulate the voting power of those districts is really the right way to go about getting truly good and beneficial things accomplished. For one, why shouldn’t our voting districts be fair as they were originally drawn, based on like communities in a given area, with their overall votes truly representative of the communities of people living within them? And why not aim for greater understanding of the importance of these things parties or members thereof are wishing to accomplish (if they truly are important) for greater cooperation between all parties in Congress, so that enough votes will be there to do them?
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           When things are right, it seems states tend to leave their district maps alone, realizing that it is typically seen as unfair to manipulate these maps for a one-party advantage. One of my main Campaign points chosen for my 2024 election included this statement on the matter of Government, underscoring the Federal government’s role according to the U.S. Constitution: “Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government.” Why not, then, consider a federal law, written correctly or offering correction, that would have power to inhibit such practices, thus helping all to seek true, fair, and proper methods to advance important issues among themselves and the general public, for government to be able to have God’s blessing and succeed as it should? While I’m certain this has been attempted before, a returning to greater honesty in administering our government and Nation could make it possible to accomplish such things in a God-approved way!
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           Recently a long-lasting arrangement or agreement involving many countries in trade relations with the United States was claimed to have been dissolved overnight with the stroke of a pen, raising deep concern over even the continuance of most small to midsize products from other countries entering the US for business, these products typically being reasonably priced. Many of these products were protected from high tariffs keeping prices low or normal due to this protection referred to as de minimis. This move was very surprising to many especially outside the US due to the suddenness, longevity and extensiveness of this agreement which may not have been legally permissible to have ended.
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           Besides subjecting these many, many packages or smaller items to potentially high tariffs a reason given for this move was to lessen numbers of illegal packages entering the country by some sort of increased scrutiny. However, the extent of this problem is questionable although it should be possible to improve even this without diminishing the protections of the de minimis agreement and thereby helping to maintain good trade relations with these countries as well as the affordable products we’ve come to count on.
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           These products have largely come to us after great work was done long ago to expand such commercial activity to many parts of the world. We’ve reaped benefits in the reasonable affordability of such products.
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           Failing to honor the Agreement particulars and ending it stands to threaten greatly the balance of factors that have made our good economic relationships viable and practical, and such a move will very likely not have God’s blessing. We should urgently look into this matter more carefully, and determine how this matter should be viewed legally and what real concerns there are that may need attention, without ignoring the needs of consumers or those of other countries.
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            God inspired the documents that founded our nation's government and it is when we are somehow led astray from it’s essential laws and principles that we begin to falter in carrying out its intended purposes, to do less the job we are aiming to do, which we need God to bless. While Donald Trump continues to act by some accounts more like a dictator than a president, which he has even recently claimed that some Americans are wanting, I continue to declare that he was not the true winner of the 2024 election for President* and acted quite elaborately to make people believe he had won, thinking that this is somehow acceptable in politics.
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            He later publicly and honestly stated before reporters that he was not President of the United States, after a staged inauguration that nevertheless looked real on television, due to AI media tampering or advanced virtual reality, and then after a public appeal. When others who didn’t learn of his admission continued to address him as president, he basically renewed the hoax, having been in the White House previously as such. Still, his earlier honest admission is the refreshing honesty that our nation now needs, albeit with discretion, to be the great nation it should be. The slogan Donald ran his campaign on, to ‘Make America Great Again’ touched on the good of our past, only it is God who helped us become the great nation we became, and to make good progress in peace and in other ways, And we need God still to become as we should—a light to the world, a beacon of real hope, peace, and justice, such as Ronald Reagan and my dad Larry Campbell stood for. The Articles details associated with the US Constitution are revealing important laws that have a bearing on this situation. The laws make clear that his impeachment by the House for bribery and other crimes in 2020 was significant. In the law it states that accordingly he was not then permitted to run for the office of President for 10 years following that impeachment.
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           By acknowledging our important even vital laws and principles founding our nation and its aims of justice, tranquility or peace, well-being, security, and the blessings of true liberty, we can navigate our current situation, seeking, and with, God‘s blessing, letting God straighten our path and restore our genuine prosperity, continuing to have our God-given role toward a peaceful and prosperous world.
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            as I was on the Ballot in 48 states and received considerable votes by people across the nation in excess of his, many considering me the true 46th President of the United States from the 2020 election, having God’s blessing, despite Joe Biden being in the White House, there having been confusion over election results. While Joe had his own agenda and ideas, and largely pursued these, he did sometimes cooperate with me. I did what I could under the circumstances, with God’s blessing.
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           AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER
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           This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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           . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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            carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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            (D.703Too, f719Sat 8:33; 9:11-12 am; 8:46 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added just the Introductory episode of the Broadcast Winit5to9, reference w0865(-69) Some Current Issues To Be Addressed--How? A previous podcast in it's entirety may also be added. Update, par. 1. Also, update to (1A) Golden Apples, Free Will article.
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             (d.702Moo, f718Fri 6:16,20 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize that I let the podcast this week take time away from posting like I would otherwise do. It is time as well for the new blogposts, moving into the 7th month of the 400-day, extending through the middle of the 8th month with this current format. Thus much will be retained, with the ongoing material continued into the new blogposts. If you wish, please use this time to review anything else you might benefit from, and there still is an additional article or two not on these pages that I plan to post soon to the new. I may post some of the podcast in text format later, perhaps the first episode for those interested in the week's theme and introduction.
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             (d.632Fan, f715Tue 7:55; 8:09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 13. Also current podcast on Spotify, etc. is W59 w0865-69 Addressing Some Current Issues--How? May post text of episode 1...
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             (d.629Thd, f712Sat 8:01,03,08,17 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Slight updates to PA, (1A) GA article Names of God and Christ.
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             (d.628Wnd, f711Fri 10:41 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article, paragraph just before Month 5, starting "NOW" about recommended adjustment to monthnames 2-4. 
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            (d.627Trs, 710Thu 6:58-7:01,19,41; 8:24 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay, I expect to get back to my punctuality that I was known for, throughout my 2020 election year, for example, and afterward, with God's continued blessing!
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             (d.625Rih, 708Tue 6:17,38 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 12-14 Preview, and Stanza 12 Commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91.
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            (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 10:58-59 am; 8:18,28,36; 9:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well and a happy sorta 4th! I've completed the text of the podcast Winit500 theme of last November, w0840-44 U.S. Election for President, 2024. It is in the list under (1B) the Win-it Minute Series work., podcast available on Spotify, elsewhere. Also, don't forget about the Significantly Revised article, What It Means To Be Righteous or Upright, on the Top Menu above. Let's continue to look to God and Christ above, as we navigate current circumstances--there is much we can accomplish together when we look above and stand for what's true and right, and what the Founders of our Nation stood for, the same, and looking for God's blessing for things to be as they should. Let's not assume that just because someone may want us to believe a lie, that we just need to go along with it--that's not who we are! Americans across our nation voted, elected me President of the United States, for good reason, and I'm the one blessed by God to be so, doing what I can despite our circumstances--recall that Donald Trump acknowledged at one point that he was not the President of the United States, but seems to have managed to sweep that under the carpet somehow. Nevertheless we want the best for all, recognizing God's love for all, but we also want our Nation truly as it Should Be, and as GOD will blessing it to Become! ALSO POSTED (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 11 conclusion, verses 27-31!
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           (d.618Moo, f701Tue 7:08-09,15,31,44,48,58; 8:03 am; 7:17,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Got the Podcast Episode 1 Text posted from yesterday, on the W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024, listed under the (1B) Win-it Minute Series, explaining how Donald was attempting to defraud the public by claiming victory in the Presidential election, covering the TRUE results of the election by America. Later, however, as addressed in a later podcast, and after still staging an inauguration, he was willing at one point to be honest with the American people and admit that he was "not the President of the United States", as many who voted for me (and Washington, etc.) hopefully are coming to realize. I've also posted the 2025 Claim to Presidency text in the main body of Winit5to9 Posts, with the more recent Harvard and Issue of Government posts to follow sometime. Formatting, text accuracy. Now also, posted (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.5) chapter 11, verses 22-26. Formatting.
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           (d.617Son, f630Mon 5:33-34; 8:56,58; 9:53; 10:22,36,48 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've moved last year's podcast from after the 2024 November election to the top of my Find Life And See Podcast on Spotify, W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024. I have a place for the text of this podcast below, which I intend to begin posting today. NOW please consider carefully (when you are able) the PIP article below, Names of God and Christ, Clarified, for a carefully composed revision! You may also see the Note from yesterday, just below, regarding God's Name. Updates.
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           (d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:16,18,34 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! As I've occasionally referred to, there has been interference by some, trying to corrupt good work or rob me of much of my own work, whether claiming my own website articles or my podcast work, ideas/designs/patents, etc., and especially even my rightful win as President of the United States, after already being the true 46th President of the United States, fully expecting this time to finally make it to the White House, where I can be and do fully what the American people have looked forward and expect me to be and do. Another thing has come to my attention--my work on restoring God's true name. At one point I was clarifying God's name to be JEHOVAHZ, not Jehovalz. Someone with power attempted to take credit for this, and try to cause confusion about JEHOVALZ, which is now understood to be one of the three GODs that make up the Complete JEHOVAHZ. While knowing Him as a GOD of Vows/Valz, altogether He brings things about, especially His will, in many ways, not only by the keeping of Promises. I'll be updating the website accordingly, and the NAMES of God and Christ article, to again reflect this position. I've already updated the recently posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 Stanzas 01-11 to reflect this change. Also now the most recent (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(4.5). Also (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) Correction.
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more U.S. pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the fractional value nearest a whole number, in this case 3 pence. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (1/4). Might math skills increase???
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           Things taking place sometimes bring to mind important lessons. The Founders of the United States went to great lengths to prepare a lasting government. One lesson from history comes from Greece. We learn that Greece, around 508 BC, established a democracy, or democratic government, in its singular form, but this proved inadequate, too unstable. Not all persons are adequately prepared, even with a degree of divine wisdom, to understand and decide properly on all the important issues of government that may arise. The founders of the United States chose a constitutional or democratic Republic, a form of democracy whereby the people consider wisely and elect officials to represent them, who are adequately qualified to do these things. These discuss and prepare fair lawls or supporting regulations that enable a civilized life to continue and thrive, to maintain relative or growing peace in society.
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           Despite Donald's continuing to falsely act as president, staging many news clips and so forth, many do not yet know the truth; and he does not have God's blessing. Still, issues are of course being raised. One of his responses to inflation is to react to our trading partners by adding tariffs to their goods exported here to the United States. Our three greatest partners last year were Mexico, China, and Canada, some 42% according to NBC News and the U.S. Census Bureau. We are importing more than exporting, so we do need to look at our ability to provide for not only ourselves, but also other countries in good trade. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with receiving some goods from other countries according to our own needs and so forth. 
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           Some countries actually have resources that they are meant by God to utilize for trade with other countries, to support their own economic needs. I fully intend and propose that we have a balance in trade with other nations and regions, that the world may reflect a balance of trade. I believe that we should limit any tariffs with partners normally to no more than a reasonable 10% or so if necessary to restore or maintain balance in the purchase of goods by consumers, so as not to risk the important relationships we have nurtured before God with peaceable intent. The 10% is what I'd recommend for Canada and Mexico, but only 5% for China. Let's not take such international relationships, or foreign relations, for granted.
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           . Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, "Free Will." Did God design us to be programmed to always do things a certain way, or (rather) to be people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? That's "Free Will." The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to either fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God--experiencing "Divine Intervention"? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge with good judgement to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs as though from God in everything, as if God is telling us the future or wanting us to make insensible decisions. Doing this has caused many to jump to wrong conclusions, even about other people. However, there is a difference between “looking for omens” (condemned in Deuteronomy 18) and real ways that God and His holy spirit can help us in life. A key again, is knowledge—things usually make complete sense with God. Let’s get back to this...
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           ? One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. A number of languages actually distinguish asking for a purpose with a term that basically means "What for?". You may have been late for a “reason”, something may have happened to cause it, but likely not for a “purpose” by God, as though intentional by you--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will or His purpose--as though designed to accomplish something--still we can investigate the reasons something happened and use such knowledge to make better decisions in the future. God’s word gives us so much truthful knowledge to help guide us. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! (Formerly ending here, R05.252).
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           . Getting back to using knowledge in making decisions, it is most important to benefit from God’s law, word, wisdom, and reminders of life lessons. God can help us as well at times by being observant, if we know how God views such things as colors, numbers, and things that are understood to carry a certain meaning. For example, you might be reminded of something important you need to do by what someone says to you, even though it may be somewhat unrelated to that exact thing! Something they said triggered an association with the thing you know you needed to remember. The same may apply to solving problems in our life that we may or may not yet know need to be solved. God’s holy spirit is quite powerful to work in such ways, but we should nevertheless be organized and plan things well, so that we’re not inclined or as vulnerable to forget, and we should also be aware of problems we may be having, so we can ask God for help to solve them.
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           . Getting back to using knowledge in making decisions, it is most important to benefit from God’s law, word, wisdom, and reminders of life lessons. By understanding God’s use of colors, we may be, not just reminded, but made aware of something that may help us. Holy spirit may not be as inclined to make improper associations with colors as it is inclined to make proper associations with colors. At the same time, colors can carry a lot of different meanings, due to associations that have already been made in life. But we should also know God’s view of colors, so we may come to recognized assocations with these. So while blue is sometimes associated with sadness or feeling down, God associates blue primarily with the keeping of integrity to Him, in the way we live our lives. Since we’re all made in the image of God, we’re all somewhat inclined to be this way, to do what is right, and this is important to peaceably living together, respectful of God and one another. Thus a clear blue sky is a good setting for a beautiful day. A closely associated color to blue is green, and a primary meaning is faith. This is shown by green being used in paper money. We use this in good faith that the money, not counterfeit, will change hands as it should. Of course, green is also associated with nature and natural things, and such things are God’s work, and knowledge of this helps us build faith in Him. Two more colors that generally serve as good reminders are yellow and orange. Yellow is shrewdness, or thinking beforehand about the consequences or end results of an action or decision, good and bad. Of course, this leads to more successful decision-making, speech and actions blessed by God. This is a quality especially men should come to be known for. Orange is compassion, and often likewise associated with caution. A similar term, compection, has been used to underscore the importance of maintaining agreement (pact) with God’s law when feeling for others, helping them see that the best answer really is within it, not needing to violate it or venture outside of it, thereby leading to detriment. So while everything has color, sometimes God’s holy spirit can make something stand out to us, alerting or reminding us of something beneficial.
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           . Getting back to using knowledge in making decisions, it is most important to benefit from God’s law, word, wisdom, and reminders of life lessons. Also helpful is knowing the godly meaning of numbers which can as well alert us to a situation or condition of things, that may need attention. Numbers usually have a good connotation, but could also have both a good and a not-so-good significance. The number 6, for example, often thought of as regards sin and imperfection, instead refers to kings and things related to them, and good ones may address the issue of sin with kingly reminders. Divine matters often came to the fore with the number seven (7). The more familiar you are with the Bible's use of numbers, especially the common meaning of the single digits and lower numbers, the more often a number might remind you of something important that you really could give attention to. Still, it should really make sense, rather than something that makes no sense whatsoever—a person reading this should be very wary of jumping to conclusions and again of looking for omens, or a supposed future event. Rather, you may have a caution, or help so as to avoid a problem. So while not trying to read too much into every number, color, or other reminder that comes along, being aware of associations with godly knowledge may gradually reveal sensible interventions by God's holy spirit.
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           (1) One, Unity, oneness or togetherness, with God and His will first, there may be other firsts beneath. The “one” in God’s word actually means “three as one”, essential to understanding some important and common things in life.
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           (5) Heaven, above earth, one above the four (4) referencing earth. All should look above, God and His word, for help, guidance. Heavenly things and those of heaven, angels.
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           (12) A number of godly organization, such as the 12 Tribes of Israel, the 12 Apostles, and 12 Founding fathers of the United States.
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           . One more matter of related interest, is in the cleaning or cleansing of a cup used for beverages, a procedure blessed by God's spirit. While normal cleaning, including with a dishwasher, may thoroughly clean something, God’s holy spirit makes a way to ensure something is clean for use.  Also, sometimes reuse of an old cup has caused problems.  This is referred to as ‘cleansing’ it, and it simply involves ensuring that a cup, for instance, is already relatively washed or rinsed, perhaps just quickly rinsed, then filling it under slow running water to about 1/3 level, then counting seconds according to the type of cup, and pour out.  Plastic, 5 seconds, juice glass 6 seconds, white ceramic for coffee and milk 7 seconds, blue glass or ceramic for water 8 seconds, and red glass or ceramic for tea, soda, and alcohol 9 seconds. You may notice a confirmation, and the cup is clean, not just physically. It is ready to accept a healthful beverage. In the preceding list, you may notice the colors of the United States, but in an order referenced in God’s word: White, Blue, and Red. Verses refer to three, the spirit (white), the water (blue), and the blood, or flood (red), referring to each as bearing witness, and being one, or in agreement. White is associated with cleanness, purity, and righteousness. Blue is again integrity, but to what? The righteousness of white. Blue also cleansing water, connected with truthful knowledge. With such righteousness and integrity, life can be preserved. Red is life and blood, and passion, sometimes activity to save or protect.
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           This is Mark Allen Campbell. A recent Winit5to9 theme was on Good Government, blessed by God, and this is one thing I ran on, in my campaign to continue as the rightful and true President of the United States of America, with many looking forward to my actually, despite past misinformation and so forth, making the White House, where Joe Biden might have been able to help me, and this time accomplishing together much more with what God’s prepared me to be as your President.
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           However, with belief that Donald Trump won the election, which claim he unlawfully manufactured, and for a time has continued to bolster, I appeal to honest hearts that God really blessed me to win the election and be your President, and He continues to so bless me still, only we can accomplish so much more together realizing this together! I wish to share some of my thoughts on important matters we’re currently facing, such as the Economy and Immigration, but starting with Energy and Environment.
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           Some important initiatives I began in 2020 can play a part, but mostly working together to be both environmentally aware and to realize that this can be not just good for our health and life, but also for our bankbook, our economy and economic vitality.
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           #3 – TruDeezle with (this) recommended spelling difference. This is a newer diesel that also has practically no carbon, which we could begin to incorporate especially in areas where polluted air has been a greater issue, as well as even mixed for deezle fueling on roadways, but not mixing what came to be known as Biodiesel—they may begin making this product, selling off the former. Both of these gas and diesel solutions are cost-effective.
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           #4 – Hydro and Solar – Capturing waves and rays are both useful, with improved technologies.
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           Giving attention to and transitioning will help pave the way to a brighter future and clarify our aims of a clean environment that is economically sensible and beneficial.
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           Last season's Winit500 concluding Series was on the incorrect claims of Donald Trump to have won the 2024 election for President, and the basis for a more careful investigation.
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           It became clear that the elements that in times past would have initiated and followed through on such matters of justice were no longer in place, at least partially dismantled at some point leading up to the 2024 election itself, as in portions of the Department of Justice, esp. offices related to the election and election integrity. Just as there was evidence of cheating and underhanded tampering with results on Donald Trump's part, as mentioned previously, he was likewise involved with this maneuver, and his actions following, to claim the Presidency in the DC region, with the appearance [or effect] of wider acknowledgement at least in some areas, give indication of his initial willingness to mislead the American people and cover up injustice, at least to this point or recently.
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           There has been a change of heart, though, addressing publicly this matter with remorse across the nation, wherever the genuine media coverage without the AI change is being heard and seen.
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           Understandable efforts to cut wasteful spending with a national debt that I also am addressing, were nevertheless being done, for his part, with questionable intentions, and not with the caution or care that should be expected of the nation's high office.
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           Truly turning from these things, acknowledging the true God-blessed election results, should bring success at undoing harm caused such as by restoring lifesaving programs internationally, as in the livlihood of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and USAID, the Agency for International Development, managing such ongoing programs.
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           Also important offices of Justice should be restored, as integral to our nations' constitution, our very identity--upholding laws for fairness to all people, not subject to the whims of whoever may appear to be (put) in charge at someplace and sometime, as in a dictatorship or some sort of aristocracy. Rather, the Democratic Republic, or more succinctly, "the republic, for which [the flag] stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is what God has made possible, through that and those it represents.
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           Something should be said for the significance of honesty in addressing the matter being discussed as regards the true God-blessed election results of the 2024 election for U.S. President. 
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           We have been experiencing something that must never get out of hand as regards the critical matter of unity within the human family and the United States, and we must humbly look to God that we may all deal with this properly, lest the general unity we've maintained and have come to love within our country among our states and citizens that we could take for granted, despite genuine concerns over issues needing real and right attention and so forth, could be lost to strife and division caused by ongoing misconceptions generated by a media anomaly...that is, a disparity between the media in one place and the media in another. [is significant]. It likely contributed to the prior impeachment of 2020 [of Donald Trump] and should be acknowledged, that was substantially hidden, but in violation of significant constitutional laws and safeguards established to protect our union.
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           We must give this matter the attention it deserves, and sideline any deception and trickery it was conceived with, which threatens our union, our unity, and so forth. And we need to do this on the basis of everyone's need for love and a human society built on trust, respect, and integrity to rightful law and order that has made possible a thriving hope of global peace that we are in no way minded to give up on.
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           Previously, we sought to address the significance of the recent honesty shown in a matter of national importance, and to explain a serious anomaly that has been taking place for some time as regards the media, especially in a few areas of the nation, primarily parts of the Washington DC region.
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           The aim of such clarification is peace among all. Some have not been ending up with truthful information. A second [or, alternate] version of reality is or was being either believed and shared or artificially generated to viewers and listeners via radio, TV, and internet, supporting a political agenda that has not adhered to constitutional law and safeguards of justice.
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           This situation should make us keenly aware of how AI and computer technology can be misused and such so-called work should now be disabled, undone, or redone to line up with laws the same way as any other type of action, document, bill of law, or procedure is required to do going forward. See laws already existing that do apply and offer guidance as to what all that is programmed should hold to and stay within, thereby not jeopardizing human society or contributing to human delinquency or violating human rights or laws established to protect them.
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           God through Christ in the past century worked to establish and maintain good government with good programming. The founders respected universal law. The Bible Book of Job references such work. We are aware of errors that stifle us and are holding us back. We need to cooperate together so things line up. Just as Coronavirus became a common threat to us, our enemy is not each other, but such threats that we need to band together to protect what God has given us, including life and so forth. Let it be peace that we all seek as God has made possible, and that we've come too far as a human family, not to trust him, to achieve together the right way, God's way.
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           In examining this matter regarding honesty, presidency and so forth, I think it's only right and fair to say something of the impression some were getting about my own aims in this past election and, and ideas and so forth. We spoke previously of the importance of honesty and unity across the states, throughout the United States of America. Isn't it on the basis of faith and trust working together that we have and can achieve the good things (that) God has purposed for us? God's word underscores this. God blesses us for this and we are not to leave it. It's the course of true love and how we attain not only peace and domestic tranquility as a constitution's preamble states within our borders, but how we can also blessed by God attain global peace and prosperity.
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           We should be so careful to seek peace with one another, especially when dealing with political matters. Politics should obviously not be about simply seeking power without God or true justice Seeking power in such a way is the opposite and leads us away from the good that we've achieved in the world and takes us way off course. Also, it's not about saying whatever one can get away with to get something. God hates a lie. Lies cause harm that usually have to be undone somehow.
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           It is about communicating and discussing issues that matter and policies respectably to build up communities, whether local, state, national, or global. There are reasons for misguided methods, but let's not whitewash them. 
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            I hope that Donald Trump sees the importance, the significance of the honest admission referred to earlier in this week's broadcast, he made as regards my being the true God blessed winner of the 2024 election for President, many realizing that such honesty is significant in restoring God's blessing on our actions as a nation leading to recovery from a division that is not God's answer and is not the true solution to the problems we've had in our land and government and so on.
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           Likewise, remember, Donald has acknowledged also honestly that well, among, among the information that was on his social site Truth Social was good information from my own God Blessed work, but copyrighted whole articles (that) I had already put on findlifeandsee.com , but, and, and by law though were NOT to be passed off as his work, which evidently was happening.
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           Also, Donald has acknowledged that among the information being put on his Truth Social networking site was information that was untruthful, even intended to mislead, more significantly so for a period of time. Let him acknowledge again perhaps the truthfulness of my election win 2024 as President and vote of the American people. We need real honesty and the healing that God through it makes possible. 
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            PS(045-3) PSALM 45, BBE
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           1 To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.
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            My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
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            2 You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
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            3 Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.
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            4 And go nobly on in your power, because you are good and true and without pride; and your right hand will be teaching you things of fear.
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            5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.
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            6 Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.
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            7 You have been a lover of righteousness and a hater of evil: and so God, your God, has put the oil of joy on your head, lifting you high over all other kings.
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            8 Your robes are full of the smell of all sorts of perfumes and spices; music from the king's ivory houses has made you glad.
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            9 Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.
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            10 O daughter, give thought and attention, and let your ear be open; no longer keep in mind your people, and your father's house;
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            11 So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.
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            12 And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.
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           13 In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.
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            14 She will come before the king in robes of needlework; the virgins in her train will come before you.
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            15 With joy and rapture will they come; they will go into the king's house.
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            16 Your children will take the place of your fathers; so that you may make them rulers over all the earth.
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           17 I will keep the memory of your name living through all generations; and because of this the people will give you praise for ever.
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            PR-A(4.6) Chapter 4, verses 24-27
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           "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips. 3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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           "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips."
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           Prove 5:1-2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of God’s word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. The apostle Peter wrote, at 2Peter 1:12: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you."It is knowledge that can lead others to everlasting life--try to see a difference in the way such knowledge is being presented each time. When Jesus/Joshua was trying to teach his followers humility, they struggled to get the point, in the competitive, class-driven society of their day. But he would each time try a different approach to the same lesson. It still took time, but they would eventually get the point. Peter counseled, for instance, at 1Peter 5:5, "In the same way, you younger men, be in subjection to the older men. But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones." Peter understood and taught discernment, to see the difference between egopride that God opposes, and humility that He blesses.
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           "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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           Prove 5:3-6: An immoral woman can have compelling words, being seductive, and the trap of an immoral course can bring bitter consequences, with potential harm to the flesh and the spirit, possibly bringing a condition of spiritual death. However, there can be figurative meaning to these words as well. In the Scriptures a woman can represent a group, a collective body, such as God's "woman" of "wife" of heavenly angels above. As regards groups on earth, how fine when such look wisely above, pleasing God, recognizing God's chosen leader and supporting the doing of God's will! Even if some have strayed, may they come to hate any wrong conduct or activity that could lead others astray, and rather accept Christ's merciful ransom provision, making possible genuine forgiveness of past wrong from God's standpoint, turning from such to seek activity in agreement with God's will and the blessings of His Kingdom! We should all hate immorality in any form as it becomes clear what God's reasonable standards truly are, thus promoting endless life in the right way. The answers really are inside the lines of God’s law, and not outside of it. For those of age not far from adult life, there is even true engagement as God’s way for two to work toward a wonderful marriage, His own family arrangement.
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             (d.625Rih, f708Tue 6:14,18,37,43 am EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 12-14, and Stanza 12 commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91.
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            PSALM 119 PREVIEW STANZAS 12-14
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           GOD’S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE
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           These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law(l) and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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           *89 Forever, O Jehovahz, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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           90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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           91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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           *92 If I had not been fond of your law(l), I would have perished in my tribulation.
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           *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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           **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           95 The devious wait to kill me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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           96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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           What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid wrongdoing, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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           **97 How I do love your lawl! I ponder over it all day long.
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           98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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           **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           *101 I refuse to walk on any wrong path, So that I may keep your word.
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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           103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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           GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY
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           Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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           *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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           107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovahz, preserve me alive according to your word.
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           108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovahz, And teach me your judgements.
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           **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your lawl.
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           110 The devious have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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           **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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           112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
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           Stanza 13A-B 97-104
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           PSALM 119 STANZA 13A
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           97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my opposers, Because it is with me forever.
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           99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           . The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His lawl. Jehovahz’s lawl clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Rather than engaging in constant study or prayer, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we face or meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovahz with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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           98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my opposers, Because it is with me forever.
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           . Once again we find that God’s lawl or commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s lawl, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with verses 7-8, NKJV: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word and law/lawl, one should continue to trust in God and His word more than oneself or any wisdom already acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we thankfully rely upon Him with prayer.
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           . One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovahz always have good reason for His lawls in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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           . Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s lawl and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves grasping God’s will or purpose, the heart or inner person, and applying God’s word to one’s entire life. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s lawl in a matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and should be understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May all give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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           PSALM 119 (5PS13) STANZA 13B
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           101 I refuse to walk on any wrong path,So that I may keep your word.
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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           103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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           . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize a wrong path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovahz in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells sinful men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jehovahz!
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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           . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the awe of God and His judgements: “9 The fear of Jehovahz is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovahz are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jehovahz judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by everyone about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by Jehovahz, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovahz, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Joshalz (Jesus) continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to pain Him in any way.
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           103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           . What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Joshua opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. He also emphasized this when being tempted, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovahz’s mouth.’” Joshua (Jesus) was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by him about his Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to us, like real honey from the honeycomb, beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to live by them!
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           104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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           . More than just avoiding a wrong path out of love for God, the psalmist came to “hate every false path.” Psalm 97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who love Jehovahz, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked.” By coming to know some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns us against certain things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for all such badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came to hate a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to act with understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important and urgent commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in wisdom and gaining the understanding necessary to see problems associated with false or dishonest ways of no lasting benefit.
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           Introduction, The U.S. Constitution Explained For Every American*, explains what has helped our nation to endure:
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           "In the United States, the Constitution--not the president, nor any elected leader--reigns supreme. Article VI declares succinctly: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof,...shall be the supreme Law of the Land." Americans for more than two centuries have treated the primacy of the Constitution as gospel, and that is no small part of our endurance as a nation. "Regime change" in the United States proceeds peacefully. One president passes the torch to the next, even if the two belong to opposing political parties. Representatives and senators come and go, but the Constitution provides the framework under which they all must govern."
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           Furthering this point, the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution each address one of the three main branches of government, which balance each other. Some may think the Executive branch should be first. However, it is the Legislative Branch! Why? Rather than someone with executive authority just bossing others around, in this government blessed by God, laws need to exist first which those of the Executive carefully act upon, and are moved by, to carry out it's authority rightly and effectively, seeking to maintain peace with justice and so forth. Thus the second Article addresses the Executive branch, and the third the Judicial, which however refers back to the first, Legislative and Law as it's Authority. Of course, God's authority is not to be diminished, with His spirit blessing the formation of our Founding documents, with laws and bylaws associated with the Articles of Confederation, with what went into the original 66 Federalist Papers to New Yorkers, and rightly understanding divine wisdom from God.
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           * p. 3, Copyright (c) 2016,2017 Ray Raphael
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            (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 9:03 pm EDT) Hello! Posted (7) concluding of Proverbs 11, verses 27-31!
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            (25d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:33 pm EDT) Hello! Updated (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) latest with God's name correction, JEHOVAHZ, see START page for explanation.
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           (Prv11:29) Why needlessly “inherit the wind," vainly violating God's word or lawl, to the extent of bringing ruin upon one's household? Have you ever heard someone say that they would rather not know God's law, because they may say, knowing makes them more responsible to live by it? Knowing God's word is a protection in life, helping us avoid trouble! What's wrong with becoming more responsible, such as an adult needs for a successful life and family? Being accountable and responsible for our actions is one of the vital lessons in life, that can help prevent accidents and needless harm to ourselves and others. That lawl of God can make one spiritually ALIVE--what's wrong with LIVING by it? The key is our EFFORT to live by it, with thankful trust in the ransom provision of God's Son to cover the unintended mistakes! This brings God's approval and "blessing...that makes one rich...And he adds no pain with it." (Proverbs 10:22). May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction, referring to unbalanced use of unworthy substances. Nor should one turn to unlawful practices as robbery to support his family or bad habits, knowingly setting a poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones, utilizing resources available.
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           "30 The fruitage of the upright one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is wise."
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           (Prv11:30) Part of becoming “wise hearted” is understanding the course of living rightly by God, appreciating and keeping God’s standards, commands, and guidance in life. As 1John 5:3 states: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not unsatisfying.” At Matthew 11:19 Jesus or Joshalz says “...wisdom is proved righteous by its works.” Living in such a way can benefit others profoundly, leading them on the course of eternal life, rescuing them from the darkness. Proverbs 11:9 agrees in saying "by knowledge the upright are rescued."
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           "31 If, indeed, the upright one on earth is paid, How much more the crooked one and the sinner!”
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           (Prv11:31) How fine that God rewards the upright with eternal life and many blessings throughout! Corrupt ones, however, receive no such reward if they remain on that course. If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to help them understand the fruitless consequences of badness--the "payment" of wrongdoing, to repent. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and loss of God’s favor and blessing, but changing leads to a better reward. Again, Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the blessing of Jehovahz that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May such ones, then, realize God's merciful love and change course, repenting over past wrong, and accept His loving assistance, considering God's worthiness of our due respect, and the wisdom of His word to guide our steps properly, leading to the genuine happiness of adherence to His wise ways and standards. May we thus choose and remain on the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for humanity! There may yet be fine blessings in store for those who've turned from their corrupt and sinful ways to be ever determined to uphold God's loving and trustworthy standards, accepting their responsibility and God's correction and guidance, for each one's improvement!
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            SEGMENT 8 - COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER &amp;amp; WGA-B
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           (8)LATEST POST POLICY/ARTICLE - CTC CORNER
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            (THIS AND OTHERS FOUND IN LIST AFTER WGA-B SECTION BELOW)
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            COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           WHAT ABOUT SMOKING
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           ? Do you know an adult who smokes? In the not-too-distant past, most people have understood that smoking brought considerable risk of health and was very addictive, and many products still are. But why? While it is wrong to pollute mind and body, some may have over-simplified the matter, claiming that all smoking is undeniably bad for all people. Is this really true? If it was so at one time, has it always been that way? Could smoking some products occasionally in the past have been acceptable to God and much less dangerous than many now realize? Have there been advancements in better products or understanding of the issues involved? So what about now?
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           . It is factual that for quite some time a large majority of cigarette products were damaging to most lungs and abnormally addictive. While seemingly lucrative, such means of profit hampers one's reputation and is not blessed by God. It is also factual, however, that the best tobacco products could be made without unnecessary additives, and agreeable to the health and godly life of most users! Ones already being made this way may include Camel, agreeable to most lighter smokers, Marlboro for more common smokers, and Indian, a stronger tobacco having a following as well. While I would encourage smokers to try these products, I believe in other cigarette manufacturers, that most if not all are considering or in the process of implementing changes that will also make a healthful option or product line, which could use a name/designation like "NATS" for their new ALL NATURAL cigs, which term has been secured with some key standards of purity and naturalness, for any wishing to be a part of this exciting new offering. I believe both Camel (again, a lighter cigarette) and Marlboro (for their best along these lines, Gold 100s are favored) have a fair supply, but where demand may increase strongly I am recommending that those newly wishing to try them just acquire for now 1-2 packs at a time, so that many who wish may be able to determine how these affect them. In addition, a few other substances besides some tobacco that are healthy for smoking have also been found to provide benefit to many users, also without interference to one's long-term health or godly outlook and conduct. But I am not referring to the polluting drugs that have been at times distributed illegally. What may be included, however, and for those looking for an alternative to tobacco, is a substance I believe was made, among other purposes, to be smoked—lithium, with a history of medicinal use, available in a product called “THIS”, which many have loved for some time now, and also where legalized, certain valium and untainted and properly regulated Cannabis products where legal (actually different than what is typically called Marijuana, usually detrimental), those natural products most likely preferred by some persons with pain, or other specific circumstances.
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           . Many have been on dangerous cigarettes for a long time, even addicted to certain brands, and thus also not doing so in moderation. For the much safer products mentioned, even moderation is a key, when smoking any of these is agreeable to one's lungs and overall health. Good judgement is key--why should anyone use a product that they know is harming them seriously? We eventually want a product that is not just tolerable, but agreeable to one's health--both mind and body! For some, it may not be unreasonable for a gradual shift to a new standard, as in the new product lines that should become available. Even so, let's not overuse such products, but just as if you made coffee or a caffeinated soda pop your only drink all day long, your mind and body may suffer, losing vital hydration and nutrients. Therefore, maintain moderation, and why not mix up what helps you with other things through the day, like a good beverage, gum or mints. Use of safe and natural body-cleansing health products or foods might also be considered.
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           It also may be that some products are available or may come to market that assist with the safe cleansing of the body from lingering effects of unnatural or unwanted chemicals, possibly from past misuse, but which may best be administered under a doctor's supervision. Why shouldn’t persons with a renewed outlook blessed by God be able to have a clear or clearer mind and body for a fresh start which still could be with a doctor’s approval? Still, the immune system can gradually reduce and eliminate most toxins over time even with the replacement of improved tobacco products, but without assistance, this can take longer than preferred or necessary.
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           . Therefore it is quite appropriate for all to see things from God's viewpoint, the Maker of all things, including the acceptable substances He made it possible for a variety of people to beneficially smoke. Again it is important for all to realize, both users and product makers, that we should not be unnecessarily polluting our minds and bodies. (2COri 6:14-7:1) A person should know his or her self and determine, with prayer, whether a particular one is agreeable to both mind and body, and without risk of unhealthy addiction. Some products just work best with certain people, and addictiveness to a particular product should not be what keeps one using. But a variety of healthy products, with varying taste, can truly be acceptable to God, for those adults wishing to smoke in moderation! May we come to appreciate the balanced view that God has regarding His own will for mankind, seeking our long-term peace, well-being, happiness and prosperity in the new world of His making!
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             GA(303) 25d.432 (5/9/25)
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            Regarding Department and Agency Cuts, Some Excessive, Urgent Reassessment by Heads for Gaping Holes, Needs That Can Be Still Addressed, Met By Means Necessary and Funds, Even If for One Year
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           While the Economy, Inflation, and the National Debt were all issues looming over this past election, the proper way to go about addressing concerns is and well should be just as important as the potential problem(s) of doing nothing about them. For example, in any sport, points are to be scored within the rules, never in violation of them. God will bless our efforts to go about things in the right way!
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           When campaigning for President, I shared policies and Recommendations for improving the Economy, Lessening Inflation, and Reducing the National Debt. With Donald Trump and Elon Musk proposing deep cuts to departments and agencies across the board, and despite the intentions, some carelessness shown in the resulting effects, it would be a worthy task to have department and agency heads reassess their situation as to whether the effects in some areas were just too dramatic to be ignored or suppressed.
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           Not everyone understands that our National Debt, while excessive, could still be managed and was within International Laws that permitted the United States to maintain it’s Identity, good work, and place in the world in spite of it. While a reduction in government spending was reasonable and important, it was not necessary to thrash or completely dismantle much good work taking place in our government, so that someone can then come along and propose what seems to be twice the money that was saved to be used for other things that God will not bless. Some cuts that were made have threatened the lives of children and adults here and in other parts of the world who are currently desperate for good water, food, and protection from serious disease. We need to remember what it is we’re standing or fighting for. Let Congress take another look at what really did receive cuts and let’s not be too proud to bring back anything that should not have been affected to the extent that it has, going about this the right way.
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           Many have been happy with some initiatives in the past few years, blessed by God, to lessen serious pollution issues and climate concerns with real solutions that provide clean sources of energy that are clearly what were purposed by God, even able to replace polluting and problematic sources fully in normal usage, and economically so. Important examples of these offer as low as Zero carbon pollution, a significant standard for environmentally-friendly solutions and improving climate conditions.
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           Another important consideration is in the use of solar, primarily, and wind power. Some have been receiving of solar power for home energy use, but many would agree that balance is in order here. Much work has gone into making electricity available to homes throughout the world, and so many have benefitted, even from the tireless efforts put forth to restore power from storm damage and other events. With increased battery technology and safety, why not consider a fair approach that would not threaten to gradually soon dry up the resources of power companies and cooperatives, that so bring and have brought stability to areas large and small through their continued work and diligence. Why not consider an approach already in use in many homes?
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           And what about the power company or cooperative itself managing the installation and maintenance, with laws requiring care for electrical safety, but also allowing for electrical work done by licensed professionals? Overall, the power bill for consumers could be reasonably cut to half or less by this arrangement. Another benefit could be that, while normally maintaining the power company’s oversight, the battery power could become the immediate power draw from a home, with possible compensation to the UPC makers, so that even a short or small power outage would ideally not impact any lights or devices in any significant way, so that computer work,etc. could continue uninterrupted. There just may need to be other ways for homeowners or power companies themselves to be aware of anomalies, as there may be few customer complaints from such an outage condition!
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           With this arrangement, then, it would only be in cases where a home does not have access to a preexisting electrical/power system that solar power may be permitted to exist on its own (or where such an installation may already have taken place), with or without a power company’s involvement, although such a company might consider a program for caring long-term for such homeowners, which may involve existing solar panel installation companies, etc.
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           One other issue currently worth attention is regarding wind power. The large wind turbines, now seen across many land- and seascapes, while of interest to look at, have some problems, two of which are their weightiness and effect upon important normal cycles of wind currents worldwide. With a proposed design correction and a lighter material, the good use of those already installed may be made as originally intended, or better! Yet future installations should be weighed carefully over other means of clean energy, such as clean fuel, solar, water and wave power, etc. By giving the right attention to these important issues, very current, we can continue to move or be moving toward the brighter future God has purposed regarding a truly clean and peaceful, God-fearing global society.
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           Ever since the introduction of Tariffs presumably as a method of restoring U.S. economic power or stability, there was a back and forth among politicians and others regarding its validity or that of the details being advanced. There were also overriding circumstances that contributed. With looming debt, Donald Trump had previously struck a deal with India’s head of state for an economic boost, seeking mutual benefit. Also, trade by India with partners had diminished along with global trade via shipping routes. This has set up a situation which, while some economic numbers have occasionally appeared good, has begun to cause many businesses, large and small, to struggle fiscally, to the point of large numbers of store closings, job losses, and “selling out”, when all this was not a necessary direction to go in, and questioning the appropriateness and legality of the deal that Donald made. While the debt of the United States is understandably considerable, there are international laws in place that protect the rights of the United States in such a situation, even with loans from other countries, due much to the good this nation is responsible for throughout the world, the role it has fulfilled and should continue to fulfill. We have other ways to address our nation’s debt, without bringing down the house, or selling out to another country. I believe Congress should take action to lessen the tariffs or tariff amounts that were previously proposed, so that they make more sense and our businesses can continue to be viable under the circumstances. Other responses are being looked into to address root causes of this situation, in a way that shows consideration for all, and works to restore free trade and maintain our Nation’s place before God.
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           AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER
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           This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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           . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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            carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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            is vital for every person in the family. Our reasons for saying and doing things are to be based ultimately on the knowledge of God and His right ways, that we may gain the self-control or discipline to think clearly and make wise decisions--to choose our speech and actions that will have a good effect on others and ourselves, pleasing God. Children must develop a measure of self-control early, so as to listen to their parents or guardians, especially their warnings of danger or against wrong conduct that could bring harm to themselves or others, spiritually or physically. If a matter is causing anyone in the family AGGRAVATION, that is the time to stop, take a breath, and take action before irritability turns to becoming upset, angry, and causing hurt feelings or worse. TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS YOU RECOGNIZE THE AGITATION! It is then time to CHANNEL all the energy into FINDING A WORKABLE OR AGREEABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, or SEEING HOW TO COPE WITH IT, UNTIL THE SITUATION MAY IMPROVE IN THE FUTURE.
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           . One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. The Bible also speaks of one who may seem to be constantly “nagging”. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE! If in spite of such encouragement, things do not improve, there may be definite physical or health issues contributing, such as ongoing pollutants in air, water or food, or other such influences that with God's help may be identified and adequately addressed!
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           A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. You may already be quite familiar with it; it reads this way:
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           “Love is loyal and kind. It is not jealous (from envy), it does not brag, it does not get puffed up (from pride), 5 does not behave indecently, does not look for it’s own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. 6 It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, hopes all things, believes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails...”
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           Again, that’s from 1Corinthians 13:4-8, NWT.
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         2025 3A/8A (4Sha-) START Find Life and See (1-3) Golden Apples and Win-it Minute (2) Psalm Select (3) Proverbs A
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          FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&amp;amp;WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. EPH06P1: Updates. Notes, many articles added. PIPs, PS 1,15. Notes, upcoming PIPs, Psalm Selects. Update,note, posts on bp 2. Adjustment, Update to notes, Also, 1A posts, Posts of 1B-1, 1B-3. Updates. Also, 2.1 Psalm 19. (1A-3) On num 8, soon Psalm 19. +More Notes! Update. Notes, plans. Also (3) PR-A(3.6). Added another (1A) WGA-A, A-307 Greece, after A-306 Penny. 
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          Update. Notes, Intro/PP Loyal Love. Added PR-A(3.5); More! update; Initial articles. Notes, Formatting
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           (25d.515 Slv, f526 Mon 1:56, 9:41; 10:23 am; 3:41; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updating, I've added posts on blogpost 2, finishing the Ten Commandments and adding a Persistent post of 4B, Psalm 119 Intro of Stanzas 1-4. Also, let me clarify that there are places on the 3 blogposts that are meant to be filled as the half quarter (month and a half) proceeds, and the 3A-C blogposts have not been up all that long. So the move to 4A-C up through month 6 will allow more posts as on the site previously, before the new format. Soon adding two Psalm Selects to the Persistent/Introductory Posts on this blogpage. Posted,both Psalms 1 and 15. Now, added posts to pages 2 and 3. This includes 4A Godz Lawl posts in PIP, Persistent/Introductory Posts, and another Godz Lawl post in segment 4A, on the Golden Rule, also in (5) Eternal Express, on Protecting Peace from Ephesians 4-5, and (6) Golden Bellz, on the Salvtuday dayname recommendation from Saltuday. Also, added the 7) article under the CTC Foundational list, actually the original 5th article, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, and then to (9) Godlove Home, I added the article Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. Misc. updates.
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           25d.514Prz,f525Sun 8:53 am; 1:15,29,56; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1B-1 so far the Conclusion of the podcast Proper View of God and Life Rewarding, the episode 5 w0834 having become a theme for my campaign, entitled 'Restore Good - Move Forward'. Also, posted this year's entire podcast, the carryover as Winit5to9, w0850-0854, with the theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency. This is under segment (1B) as 1B-3. Also, yesterday's 13th of Month 5 was Thunderday, a day when you more often will hear thunder as from God, realizing He can lend forth His mighty voice to things taking place, as a God of true justice, reminding us of His power, truth, and love. Still there have been interferences, etc.--NOT all storms are from God. Today's 8-Day Calendar day is the second week's Friday, the first week of two being Starzday, for movie-going, etc, with the second being Prayerzday, which begins a four-day or five-day weekend, a day which could also be used for entering court pleas, etc. Prayers of course help all to maintain closeness to God and His Son, and provisions for life. Also, 1A posts, WGA-A, previous. The reference is 1A-2 Previous GA(1A-102-217) on Presidency, Economy, Tariffs, Govt Cuts, etc. This post is originally from the 2025 2/8 START page (blogpost 1), where it (in 2 posts) may still be found. Correction made to most of those individual posts for this page to match the original reference number format, for technical purposes; I will make that change if appropriate on the next blogpost 4A/8A, planning to carry it over.
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           25d.513Thd,f524Sat 5:31; 6:20-21,39-40; 7:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1A-3 Golden Apples Post, GA(008) On the Number Eight (8). Included as a Latest GA post. Also soon to come, a Psalm 19 rendition. Posted, as latest and Psalms Post 1, numbered 2.1. Updates Psalm 19, note.
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           25d.512Wnd,f523Fri 9:18-23; 10:15 am; 9:50-53,55,59; 10:27,33,37; 11;11:08-09,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added another post to (1A) WGA-A, after the A-306 from last night, on the Penny news. This one, A-307, is regarding an important lesson from ancient Greece. Again, these are on this blogpost 1 below, under segment 1A (Weekly) Golden Apples.
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             Also now another (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(3.6), chapter 3, verses 31-35, concluding chapter 3.
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            : Now letting you know I'm planning to fill-in the missing pieces on the 3 blogposts, but possibly just on the new 4A-C/8A-C posts which normally begin from the middle of month 5 through month 6. Most of the work done on 3A-C/8A-C will be carried over into the 4's. Along with adding WGA-A/B posts, planning especially the next 2 days if possible. I could however finish the essentials on the 3A-C's in time for Memorial Day, then carry over most into the 4's to post a day or two later. The reason this may be better is that we, as the United States, should not be ignoring the 8-Day Calendar, which half the world is already on, as a step forward in life, toward a greater world of peace, with God's blessing. After all, it originated here, in the U.S. with God's blessing on me, so why should we consider being the last to begin using it, unless we're helping others to get on it before us, like people getting into lifeboats before the captain of a ship that's slowly sinking, but such an illustration is NOT to apply to us, or in this situation, except for our captains having such genuine concern for those under their care! God's spirit is still with us to straighten things out, and to have a leading role in bringing blessings from God to other countries, even as "one nation under God". Perhaps we may begin thinking in terms of the 8-Day, I could reference the days in an article/post to remind of the purpose of the day, which I believe God is blessing for it's particular purpose that day, whether it's to strengthen our bodies with the right kind of salt intake, or acknowledging that the day might be more windy like today really was here on this Windyday the 12th of the 5th month Agreehelp (Agr). But I realize it would help for me to get where I should, and the true election results regarding the U.S. President to be acknowledged, which was or is not simple due to the AI media control that Donald had over DC, VA, and MD for the last 4-5 years or more, with at least TV, radio, and internet in the region, beginning likely with smaller measures aimed to lessen opposition to his reputation or ideas. Not everyone knew that I was on the ballot in 48 states last November, with much backing across the nation.
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           25d.511Tro,f522Thu 6:04,07-08,21; 7:11 am; 11:18,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added an Introductory/Persistent Post, Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. More work, including WGA-A/B posts today...Initially prayers that food can continue to get into Palestine, where some 11,000 lives of children and adults are currently being threatened daily, and that love and diplomacy, or mindful and peaceable discussion, be the way, rather than more war or violence. Also, other matters of course need attention. Let love and truth prevail again, as it may rest in our hearts and minds.
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           25d.510Mnd,p521Wed 9:08-09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 3, verses 27-30. 
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           25d.509Rih,p520Tue 6:41,50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added some GA posts. More coming on all 3 blogposts, and WGA! If you noticed, the post on Former U.S. Initiatives on Coal is on the blogpost 3, (8B) WGA-B on post 2C/8C, numbered (1-217).
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           25d.508,p519Mon 9:06-08 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Prepared this, posted some articles, etc. to begin.
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           Recently it was considered that the last order has been put in for the production of more U.S. pennies. This may have stemmed from cuts in government funding. For quite some time it has been known to be more expensive to produce or mint pennies than they are worth in face value, actually now about 1.7 cents to make each one. Of course, pennies continued to be made, in part because it has been worth it to maintain the penny for it’s part in our currency. But with this recent consideration or determination, what might we look at regarding our way forward—could it be time for a beneficial adjustment?
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            When it comes to coinage, the realization can be made that we have been mixing two ways of counting, both binary fractions and decimal. Both have an important place in life, and should be understood. Both can be generally grasped and managed by children and adults. A simple ruler or tape measure can illustrate the first one mentioned, as you think about how a single inch is divided. Markings will show, for example, a quarter (1/4) of an inch, as well as half of that, an eighth (1/8) inch, and half of that, a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch. Some rulers also show half of that, one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch. Either cutting things in half or doubling, this is what we mean by using a “binary” system, based on two’s, which is basically how computers work, and how God has arranged and accomplishes much in life.
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           Understanding and using fractions is also an important life skill, such as working with measurements to make things, or to repair and install things in your home. While our dollars use a decimal approach, as in 10’s, 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s, it would be quite beneficial to use a fractional approach with our coins. Increasing the value of a dime could be a new 1/8 coin (1/8 of a dollar), half of 25 cents, two of these being worth one quarter. As regards the penny, the nickel could become truly one fourth (1/4) of a quarter, or about 6 cents, actually 1/16 of a dollar, then half of that new nickel could be 1/32 of a dollar, or just about three (3) cents. If it takes the same copper cost to make this new coin, 1.7 cents each, then we are not losing money to mint new 1/32 coins, with the term ‘pence’ referring to the fractional value nearest a whole number, in this case 3 pence. This could become the smallest fraction of a dollar, with a graduation in coin values taking place, so that existing pennies become worth about three times their value, two of them worth the new nickel value of 6 pence. Two of these worth the new dime value, or half-quarter. Fractions of 32 would run the gamut of a dollar, with 8/32 being one quarter (1/4). Might math skills increase???
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           Of course, while costs could fall in line with this change, coming across any decimal fraction could merely involve rounding to the nearest 3 pence, made easier by being three, nearest to two and four, or about .03 nearest to .02 and .04, for instance. To avoid most of this, the points at which a full 3 pence increment of tax could be calculated or made clear, such as every 50 cents or .50 on a 6.25% sales tax. Another example would be a 4% tax, with every 25/32, or .78125, being a 3 pence (1/32) in tax. This yields $4 tax for every $100 in purchases.
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           (A-307) (pdc, Political) (5/23) Theme:
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           Things taking place sometimes bring to mind important lessons. The Founders of the United States went to great lengths to prepare a lasting government. One lesson from history comes from Greece. We learn that Greece, around 508 BC, established a democracy, or democratic government, in its singular form, but this proved inadequate, too unstable. Not all persons are adequately prepared, even with a degree of divine wisdom, to understand and decide properly on all the important issues of government that may arise. The founders of the United States chose a constitutional or democratic Republic, a form of democracy whereby the people consider wisely and elect officials to represent them, who are adequately qualified to do these things. These discuss and prepare fair lawls or supporting regulations that enable a civilized life to continue and thrive, to maintain relative or growing peace in society.
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            . Some, when reflecting on the concept of the New 8-Day Calendar, for instance, have almost immediately assumed, without investigation, that it cannot be blessed by God, because it involves the number 8. The Bible book of Revelation, for instance, symbolically refers to some very large 'creatures', deemed political entities, as being at least partly identified or associated with the number seven (7), referencing godly or spiritual matters, typically positive or beneficial, but also those less so, and then mention is made of an eighth (8th) king, that would rule for only a little while, before greater blessings from God. Many are also familiar with the significance of both decimal and binary (1,2,4,etc.) numbers in life and even godly advancements in Christian society, and clarification on this can help to reveal this number to be less foreboding than previously thought. The eighth king mentioned came to be associated with the United Nations, also depicted as a large animal-like creature. While it was said that some would fall to worshipping it, it did however come into being for an upright, even godly purpose by godly men, proposing international discussions that could prevent war with scholarship and diplomacy, to advance society and civilization. Many are also familiar with the significance of both decimal and binary (1,2,4,etc.) numbers in life and even godly advancements in Christian society, and clarification on this can help to reveal this number to be less foreboding than previously thought.
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           . It was indeed part of God's purpose that strong governments hold sway for periods of time to maintain at least some sense of fairness, law(l) and order, as improvements could be understood and made, particularly as human civilization advanced. Would this be described as mostly bad or good, under the circumstances? When one of these seriously departed from godly standards generally, it came to be replaced by another. Of considerable importance is that these 'sizable' creatures, while unusual, were described in the Greek language of Revelation's word-puzzles by a word that would have been translated back then to "godly" more than, say, "large", "wild", or "beastly". Finally, it is fairly understood that Jesus Christ began ruling as King, representing God more fully, since 1914. Thus good advancements are largely to be attributed to God through Him. Computer technology (often associated with 8-bit processing) was and is a divine gift from God that was involved in arranging a new heaven and new earth that could uphold right ways and standards, and continued usage should align with such good, lawful, and well-motivated purposes. No one should ever seek to replace God's work, but rather harmonize with it, helping others in agreement with divine wisdom. Also may we recognize the divinely-inspired law(l)s and documents the Founders of the United States were helped by God to make to establish what could become good and God-blessed government, answerable to the same Jesus/Joshualz Christ. As regards the 8-Day Calendar itself, this week- and year-length (400 days) is blessed by God, allowing for more orderly average 100-day quarters and His moon cycle alignment (with our faith in this gift), with regular weekend and monthly moon-phase timing, without the multi-year occasional 13th month formula that the previous 7-Day Calendar required! In all this, eight (8) is an advancement from seven (7), to a more complete knowledge of God's will (1Corinthians 13), and acknowledgement of the life God has made possible through His firstborn Son, and this one's ransom for sins and genuine growth toward a truly peaceful, upright, and lovingly joyful world!
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           Notice especially starting verse 7; also you can substitute God's name as Jehoval(z), keeping in mind Jesus Christ above, Jehoshua or Jo'shualz also represents God, AZGOD, wherever you see "LORD" or "the LORD" in all caps.
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           1. How clearly the sky reveals God's glory! How plainly it shows what he has done!
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           2. Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next.
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           4. yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth. God made a home in the sky for the sun;
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           5. it comes out in the morning like a happy bridegroom, like an athlete eager to run a race.
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           8. The laws of the LORD are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the LORD are just and give understanding to the mind.
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           9. Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgments of the LORD are just; they are always fair.
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           10. They are more desirable than the finest gold; they are sweeter than the purest honey.
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           11. They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them.
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           14. May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!
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           As regards verse 12, God expects us all to aim to be upright in what we do, to apply His wisdom and counsel. That is why it says 'none of us can see our own errors', that is, before we make them, as we seek to live the right way. Still, a good conscience can kick in and alert us to a mistake, hopefully before we make it, so as to avoid it. If it comes as we're about to make it or after, this leads to awareness and possibly guilt, or depending on severity, a correction if possible. See Psalm 119:1-4 as referencing this matter of godly persons 'really avoiding all kinds of wrong practices', very appealing to those who had little contact with church or the Bible from a young age (although many learned much from others, themselves going), which however, is much more preferable and beneficial, listening and benefitting from God's word and divine law(l) and wisdom on a regular basis, even if it's just a few times a month, while possibly giving God's word daily attention in some way, as we seek to live by it.
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           “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehoval(z) detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright. 33 The curse of Jehoval(z) is on the house of the crooked one, But he blesses the home of the upright. 34 For he mocks those who belittle, But he shows favor to the meek. 35 The wise will inherit honor, But the mischievous ones glorify disgrace (and) disrespect.”
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          ; Also 8-10! Now Nums 6-7, Added Num 5 to Ten Comm's; Posted (4B) Ps119 Review 2 Part 2!, Notes, Posted (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post!
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           (25d.514 Prz, p525 Sun 9:50,53; 10:46; 11:43,46 pm EDT) Hello! Added Commandment 5, Honor Father, Mother. Distinguished commandments 4-5 from 6-7. Still going! Now added Numbers 6-7 of The Ten Commandments. Now also Commandments 8-10!
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           (25d.505 Hvn, f516 Fri 7:03,05,24,29,34,37; 8:11; 9:27 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted work from last evening (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post theme: Drive for Clean Energy Can Continue! on blogpost #3. Hoping to be writing again from the real START page, blogpost #1, soon! I'd like to also say, Let's thank God for blessing what we all can do regarding His will, for genuine peace--let's stand for what's true, with God's guidance and love! Some have been seeking their own glory rather than God's, and hurting others in the process, against God's will; May they humble themselves and be honest. We need divine wisdom and God's blessing on all we do!
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           (25d.504 Wdn, f515 Thu 9:41,50; 10:15-16,23-24,46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've posted Part 1 of the (4) Psalm 119 Stanzas 5-8 Review (Stanzas 5-6), with two good stanza/themes. More of something to come...Posted as LATEST Psalm 119, and format updates. Also now, added (7) PR-B(11.1), Proverbs B, chapter 11 verses 1-5 on blogpost 3. Format change.
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           (25d.502 Moo, f513 Tue 9:38,40-41 am; 9:55,58; 10:03-05,10-11; 11:01 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well, again from the Blogpost #2, not the normal messaging/notes post of the START page, blogpost 1. So much to be considering, knowing where I should be and still aiming to be, but also wanting to, within limits, address things this way, to share, offer insight, etc. Plan to make some progress on these posts today, while giving attention to the important things of our nation, etc. Several things came up, but I did review Commandment #4 of the Ten, which I've posted by itself, without numbers 5-7 yet. Looking for getting up the START page and/or more Golden Apples pieces and WGA posts on what's taking place, whether WGA-B or WGA-A (blogpost 1). Formatting update. Update, further.
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           (25d.501 Son, f512 Mon 11:53 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updated the Commandments 1-3 of the Ten, specifically #1.
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            (25d.434Lun,f511Sun 10:27,38 am; 4:53; 5:41 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Again this is blogpost 2, not the normal start page, but more notesy for now until it's up! I've updated the Ps119, S08 post(s). Also, this ending of the 4th month of the 8-Day Calendar is the Hymneth long weekend, the days to include the 34th actually get switched up, so that the 30th is (Prz) Prayerzday, 31st (Hym) Hymneth, 32nd (Slt) Saltuday, 33rd (Fan) Fanday, and 34th (Lun) Lunaday. Again, the normal progression in a 33-day month is 30th Prz, 31st Slt, 32nd Fan, 33rd Lun. Now the first 3 of the Ten Commandments has been posted, looking to review before posting remainder. Update.
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            (25d.433Fan,f510Sat 8:01; 9:01,44-45 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well again, on this page! Format basically complete for this Blogpost 2, with the Psalm 119 Stanza 8 A and B parts posted as latest segment 4B post and in the 4B list!
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            The Memorial that many anointed ones haven't yet commemorated this year could take place this Monday evening/night (7-Day Cal.) one month following the normal one, after the example of Hezekiah's delayed Passover. Unleavened bread and red wine are symbolic of pure, genuine instruction and the ransom provision, with faith and associated joy of heart that comes with the aim of wisely keeping divine standards. Jehoshua/Jesus said 'until I drink it new with you..." Meetings that discuss the significance of this occasion and provide for both of these provisions figuratively are one way that the Passover statute in God's law that for Christians became the Memorial commemoration ('Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed') can continue to be appreciated and recognized.
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            . Matthew 7:12 reveals the Golden Rule, saying: "All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Lawl and the Prophets mean." The Lawl of God and the teaching of the Prophets were based on this treasured principle. Luke 6:31 words it this way: "...Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them." How do we do this? What would we like others to say to us, or to do for us? Can we say or do those things for other persons each day? True compassion and love for others will make this possible. It helps to practice having compassion or empathy for others, putting ourselves in their place, or in their shoes, that we may comprehend their situation or circumstance. Then we can fathom how we would like to be treated if we were in their place. But what we need to understand perhaps most is that we should consider ourselves an extension of God's hand in what we do for others, to His glory and honor. Our motive should be clean and pure. Whereas God cares that we come to have a good reputation before Him, trust Him to protect this long-term. As one pleases God, honor may come to him. At times persons might be unfairly dishonored or reproached, and of course God agrees with reasonable efforts to defend ourselves or safeguard our reputation. Still, God's word speaks against "self-exaltation" and 'seeking one's own glory,' such things contributing to egopride and arrogance. Such an attitude and conduct not only cause or lead to further wrongs, but are considered sinful in themselves. "Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin." (Proverbs 21:4, NASB; 16:18).
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           . Thus any gifts or talents we possess come from our loving God, and should be used in a way that reflects honor to Him. Romans 8:28 says "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." Of course, God wants us to be loved and appreciated! But using compassion selfishly to seek attention, immoral affection, or glory for ourselves does not meet with God's approval. True compassion is a gift from God, motivated in harmony with true Christian love, making us happy to be used by God to help others--to be exercised toward God and one another for the true and lasting happiness and benefit of all! Who doesn't take delight in a kind word at the right time, or a gift from someone that meets a genuine need? All of this is possible if compassion is exercised in a godly way! I coined a term "compection" to encapsulate this notion of guiding our compassion to assist others in a truly beneficial way that shows agreement ("pact" or "pect") with God's lawl--helping them see that the answer to their distress or situation truly is within God's lawl--and not without it, or outside of it! Sometime God's true lawl is being misunderstood or misinterpreted! May we treasure God's ways of purity, genuine love and compassion, realizing the truth stated by Jo’shualz or Jesus that there is "more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (ACTs 20:35).
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           (4B) LATEST POST, PSALM 119
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            PSALM 119 REVIEW 2 STANZAS 5-8
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME
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           Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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           . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovalz. Understanding involves initially feeling for others, as with empathy, aiming to comprehend what they're going through, to possibly help in some way. With time, it adds seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovalz'z right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. As we learn these things in order to drive safely, we recognize that they are understandable and make sense. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. Of course we learn such, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between right and wrong, good from bad, true and false, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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           Psalm 119:36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain.
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           . As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's lawls and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. He knew our primary motive should be godly and unselfish, to experience the joy and peace that only God can give. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even thoughts of using other people in some selfish way or even raising them or ourselves up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Let's thus maintain humility and an honest conscience. Jesus or Jo’shualz warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." This does not ban wealthiness--rather it is our object of worship that is being discussed. The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovalz, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21). This also underscores the intent of a fairly free market system blessed by God--seeing a genuine need within a community, for instance, and unselfishly aiming to both fill that need and make a living doing so, which can be perfectly pleasing to God, and as the verse says, "It is the LORD's blessing that makes you wealthy. Hard work can make you no richer." (Proverbs 10:22,GNB)
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           Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way.
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            Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. Also, matters of the cleanness and seriousness of things should be considered. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word (normally with help gained locally from an appropriate church, often affiliated with a main church respectful of Christ attended by ancestors) to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you listen to and read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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           . Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jehoshua (Jesus/Joshua) 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting him to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgements, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, hear our pleas, and see the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. Understanding that there are at least a few differences in the what God expects of those he made as angels (built differently, even those in mid- or lower heaven) and those humans/landons of the earth, let all "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovalz will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovalz himself has spoken it."
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           . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovalz speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovalz. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovalz!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovalz. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovalz! (1Timo 6:19).
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           . Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it means life to people to comprehend how important such reminders can be or really are. But they should also recognize how reasonable Christian standards truly are, as God's spirit often will remind them in some way later on. Or something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By doing the right thing now, we help others see, perhaps at a good time, the right way for them to go, for their own and their family's or community's genuine happiness! Often, it is seeing that God's lawl truly is reasonable, based on love--that it is often misunderstanding or hedging the law, adding rules that may be protective, but forgetting to help others gain better understanding and judgement, for instance, that has contributed to misapplication or confusion and dissatisfaction. God's word clearly states: "Do not go beyond the things that are written." People need to know that we find true happiness within, and not without, God's word and lawl! (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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           . Psalm 119:48 David likely is showing his willingness to do or act in accord with God's commandments, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we reflect on God's lawl, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or specific guidelines, so that he could keep them wholeheartedly. It may take development spiritually before one can grasp certain details of instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or lawl of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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           GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY
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           Verses 49, 50, and 56 helps us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses follow, with their associated comments:
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           . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovalz, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovalz almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovalz is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovalz, through His firstborn Son. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovalz his God."
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           . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer tribulation in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovalz brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evildoing society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which includes our mental and emotional well-being, our spirit the basis for close relationships. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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           . Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's lawl, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual matters, and other deserving matters, is able to be content with necessities, responsible with wealth, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's lawl or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovalz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping for those not yet understanding to turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor, divine wisdom, and blessings of eternal life.
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           . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's lawl are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's lawl is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "[He] entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and lawl, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Let’s make sure we’re being reminded to seek God’s help in prayer for what we’re needing!
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           . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovalz for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things usually fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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           . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of the designation by God's Son Jesus of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovalz your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovalz God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovalz's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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           Verse 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders.
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           UNITED BY GOD OF PEACE
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           . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovalz through Christ, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovalz God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovalz that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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           Verse 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovalz, fills the earth; Teach me your [instructions, regulines].
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           JEHOVALZ, EVER SHOWING LOYAL LOVE
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           . Psalm 119:64 Jehovalz has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' that the Jo’shualz Jesus Christ had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovalz's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, or the important procedures that make a stable, civilized society possible, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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           PROTECTING PEACE, PURITY, REJECTING BADNESS
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           VITAL QUALITIES FOR TRUE PEACE
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           . Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most if not all others having qualities the person himself could improve in. (Philippians 2:3). We should also deal with one another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to our loving God themselves (1John 4:8,16). Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow Christians, is also vital to establishing and maintaining Christian unity. Ephesians 4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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           . Ephesians 5:3 offers this encouragement regarding our choice of speech: "Let immorality and every sort of uncleanness or greediness not even be mentioned among you, just as is proper for holy people." By what we talk about, we can influence others, for good, or for bad. Continue giving consideration to God's word, the wisdom of Proverbs and Christ's teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, to comprehend the value of God's standards, that all may come to love what is right, and hate all badness, which has a negative effect on humanity, carrying on selfishness and other sin. May all grow in love for God for his abundant goodness toward humans, knowing what is needed to be truly happy and to live in peace amidst one another.
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           REJECT SELFISH CONDUCT, GREEDINESS
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           . Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies to affect our view of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to the GOD who IS LOVE (1John 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that no immoral person or unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater (putting anything above God), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." Look to God to help you prepare for marriage and find a good partner, if you don't already have one! Recall that true engagement in God's eyes allows for certain intimacies to be expressed from a distance--in a long-distance relationship--looking forward to a beautiful marriage. Determine where you're at in any such relationship, and anything needing correction to advance or remain close to God and each other as appropriate--Seek God's help in prayer, receiving His guidance. Let's work to protect, or safeguard, the lives and good spirit of others. Rescue the upright, as Proverbs 11:9 states: "By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued." May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal happiness, God's way!
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           Regarding the 8-day Calendar, proven relevant due to evidence of being on a 400-day year cycle by changed weather patterns, etc., and that most realize involves largely two sets of daynames per 2 week cycle, highly regarded as sensible, apropos, now attention is directed to perhaps one of the last dayname changes to be recommended, that of the second Saturday that alternates with Psalmday, recommended to be Saltuday, but now just adding the 'v', Salvtuday, bringing additional meaning to an already meaningful dayname. The recommendation for this appeared previously, but let's break it down.
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           Saltuday previously layed emphasis on Salt as a preserving influence, and the new name is not intended to take anything away from that. This day should and still should remind us of preserving especially dear relationships, primarily with family and friends, but also neighbors, although perhaps more cautiously, as those not knowing us well are more apt or inclined sometimes to misinterpret or mistreat us--so more caution is in order, although this can also happen with family and friends, so be alert to that as well. ALSO, however, God is indeed blessing this day for more actual salt intake, boosting mineral and bicarbonate levels very important to body health and stamina, including heart function, etc. Little understood has been the benefit of teas to support this, such as Chamomile tea, a calmer, as well as Fenugreek or Pygeum which may be taken in capsule form for those lacking the appendix they were born with, having gassy effects associated with it's loss, and others such as Peppermint combined with Anise Seed, a licorice flavoring, providing important benefits, possibly including heart function. A true iodized salt, now with even recommended calcium-lactate added at the same amount as the potassium-iodide, is considered now to be the New Table Salt, half and half with Pink Himalayan, containing different but more assimilable minerals (NTSP). Another notion associated with Saltuday has been receiving Salary on this day, rather than the previous Prayerzday, which is a day off most work, but also possibly for entering pleas in court appearances, and with the name reminding of days when salt was used as payment, why not consider payment on this day instead, especially with automatic deposits, etc., for such reasons.
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           However, adding the 'v' to Sal v tuday, BUT Sticking with the 'a' not 'o', could be looked at in three (3) important ways combined into one . (1) Salt literal and spiritual, as in saving or preserving life and relationships, etc. (2) Solving, as in having God’s help to solve problems in relationships or otherwise. And (3), VT for ‘Valley Trader’, this is a newspaper listing of things people are selling or wanting to purchase, so if people get paid on this day, and heads of household may need to purchase things for the home for a fair or reduced price, less than brand new, they may contribute to the buying and selling that may seem to have become a ‘lost art’, and filling a real need monetarily between pawn shops and buying new, as well as supporting the enjoyable hobby or industry of antiques and collectibles, and the interest, ability or practice of determining their real value. And all this can be done in a respectful, peaceable way, upholding the restful spirit of the day as well! Again, the important notions of saving and preserving relationships, and solving problems are not diminished, and those who wish to attend church services more than twice a month or so likely wish to attend on this day as well. Therefore, this day could and should be thought of, even with church discussions and so on, among attending members, as a day for addressing anything that’s lingered, to successfully 'seek peace and pursue it', or to be among those making peace with others. Also this is a reminder to attend to such matters quickly throughout every week, ‘not to let sun set while still angry’. What a fine aim to have, as such peaceable or 'peace-making' ones are said in the Sermon on the Mount to be called 'Sons of God(z)', the Greatest Lover of Mankind in the Universe!
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           (25d.515Slv, f526Mon 3:13,17,34,44; 6:39 pm EDT) Hello! Added number (7) in the list (actually the original 5th) of my Come to Consensus Corner Foundational articles, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, one of the opening article lists below. Update. Also added to (9) Godlove Home, the article "Aim to Develop True Loyal Love" Update. Formatting.
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            (25d.433Lun,f510Sat 12:13,23,27,33-34,55; 1:08 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Recall addressing you more on this page has been temporary, until completing the new format for all 3 Blogposts, wanting them to display in order, needing to start with the third and work back for this to happen (normally I write most of these notes on Blogpost 1, the START page/post). I've finished with the formatting for this Blogpost 3, and am moving on to the other two! I plan sometime today to have Blogpost 2 started with a Psalm 119 posting from stanza 8, and with it being Saturday on the 7-Day calendar, would recommend the song Back In Time, from the movie Back to the Future, as regards, while being royal, in this case confusion over my election win(s) for President, but getting me where the President should be, especially the true one God is blessing to be so, that I may truly accomplish what the American people voted for me to serve as President and do, looking forward to what God prepared me over much time to be able to do!
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            (25d.432Fan,f509Fri 8:45,53; 11:46 am; 10:39-40 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! The post of WGA-B, (B-303) now soon to come! Topic is chosen, etc. I apologize again for the delays or the being delayed in various ways, although I aim once again to be more consistent as I had in the past with making posts on thinking and activity. Part of the reason for this has been my continued aims to be where the true U.S. President, blessed by God, should be, as I know many share this important standard that our nation has upheld in most elections throughout it's history!
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            (25d.428Wnd,f505Mon 9:01,53; 10:13 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Adding the CTC article, fully: Issue after Issue Being Addressed by God's Kingdom: Prejudice and Racism. This is posted as the LATEST CTC POST, as well as the FIRST in the list of CURRENT CTC/WGA-B Posts, as (8.1). More preparation for upcoming WGA-B post(s), under GA(302) WGA-B #1; At least one, GA(303) to be next before ensuing blogpost work...
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            (25d.424Fwn,501Thu 5:08-09 pm EDT) Hello, and welcome! I've had delays, but posted is now the podcast example policy insertion into the Foundation articles from the Podcast series, WM2, on Pushing Reset: Letting Work Become More Enjoyable, Rewarding!
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           "1 Dishonest scales are detestable to Jehovalz, But an accurate weight brings pleasure to him. 2 When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones. 3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death. 5 The righteousness of the upright one makes his path straight, But the crooked one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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           (Prove11:1): Jeho'valz hates dishonesty and violations of righteousness, but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovalz hates dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovalz" on all of our activities! (Prove 10:22).
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           (Prove11:2): Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty involves humbly recognizing proper limits (such as God's laws and standards) and our own limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovalz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice [or, righteousness], to cherish loyalty [or, show loyal love, godlove], And to walk in modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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           "3 The integrity (compection) of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them."
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           (Prove11:3): Seeking to live a life of integrity to God helps to motivate and guide us in life. "Treacherous" means "likely to betray trust: unreliable." (Merriam-Webster, 2018). "Betrayers" is listed among the attitudes many would have during the last days, mentioned in 2Timothy 3:1-5. Those still manifesting such an attitude need to humble themselves, learning to trust in God as their refuge, bringing sure-footedness spiritually, seeing the rewards of genuine loyalty and faithfulness to God. We should help people avoid such an attitude, which invites trouble, and choose wisely our closest associates, to safeguard spirituality and happiness. (1Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 2Timothy 3:5).
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           "4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death."
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           (Prove11:4): We need to put money in the proper place in our lives, as much as we do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right before Jehovalz God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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           "5 The righteousness of the upright one makes his path straight, But the crooked one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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           (Prove11:5): Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the framework of a happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to violate God's standards (with faith in the ransom for missteps) enables us to become upright before God, and our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, rather than a crooked one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own wrongdoing" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn from it, not desiring "anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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           (8)LATEST POST POLICY/ARTICLE - CTC CORNER
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            (THIS AND OTHERS FOUND IN LIST AFTER WGA-B SECTION BELOW)
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PREJUDICE &amp;amp; RACISM
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           Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears (or, reveres) Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.”
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           Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judgement will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovalz your God.’”
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           Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with uprightness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17 You must not be partial in judgement. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgement belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’”
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           WHY A SOURCE OF DIVISION
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           ? Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; honest and upright is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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           . The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an honest man of integrity; he revered God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He became prominent even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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           . This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovalz God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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           . Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and revere, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovalz and live by Christian laws and standards. Jo’shualz (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, already a king and firstborn, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgements to the king, And endow the son of the king with your righteousness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring righteousness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will revere you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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           . In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s uprightness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine awe of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, and as God’s kingdom begins and becomes more manifest, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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           ! Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Christ Jo’shualz (or, Jesus). Rather than advantaged ones seeking favoritism, or to be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can largely make their life what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Still, many will delight in making a living doing something they perhaps enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways, and contributes to a genuinely blissful world. In time, Isaiah 14:7 will prove true, saying: "7 The whole earth has come to rest, has become free of disturbance. People have become cheerful with joyful cries." With God’s full blessing, the result will be a secure, peaceful, happy and prosperous society of God-fearing persons, continuing to learn of God’s wise and delightful ways to further (and happily) bring their lives in harmony with them.
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            Ref. Also: my Find Life And See Podcast Win-it Minute Series, Theme: WM R02.730-735 Becoming Impartial, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, others.
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            Regarding Department and Agency Cuts, Some Excessive, Urgent Reassessment by Heads for Gaping Holes, Needs That Can Be Still Addressed, Met By Means Necessary and Funds, Even If for One Year
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           While the Economy, Inflation, and the National Debt were all issues looming over this past election, the proper way to go about addressing concerns is and well should be just as important as the potential problem(s) of doing nothing about them. For example, in any sport, points are to be scored within the rules, never in violation of them. God will bless our efforts to go about things in the right way!
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           When campaigning for President, I shared policies and Recommendations for improving the Economy, Lessening Inflation, and Reducing the National Debt. With Donald Trump and Elon Musk proposing deep cuts to departments and agencies across the board, and despite the intentions, some carelessness shown in the resulting effects, it would be a worthy task to have department and agency heads reassess their situation as to whether the effects in some areas were just too dramatic to be ignored or suppressed.
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           Not everyone understands that our National Debt, while excessive, could still be managed and was within International Laws that permitted the United States to maintain it’s Identity, good work, and place in the world in spite of it. While a reduction in government spending was reasonable and important, it was not necessary to thrash or completely dismantle much good work taking place in our government, so that someone can then come along and propose what seems to be twice the money that was saved to be used for other things that God will not bless. Some cuts that were made have threatened the lives of children and adults here and in other parts of the world who are currently desperate for good water, food, and protection from serious disease. We need to remember what it is we’re standing or fighting for. Let Congress take another look at what really did receive cuts and let’s not be too proud to bring back anything that should not have been affected to the extent that it has, going about this the right way.
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           Many have been happy with some initiatives in the past few years, blessed by God, to lessen serious pollution issues and climate concerns with real solutions that provide clean sources of energy that are clearly what were purposed by God, even able to replace polluting and problematic sources fully in normal usage, and economically so. Important examples of these offer as low as Zero carbon pollution, a significant standard for environmentally-friendly solutions and improving climate conditions.
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            Of course, petroleum sources of energy have been a mainstay for a considerable time, and some think that this must remain so. However, pulling the lubricant from the tectonic plates below ground which gradually move and form the foundation of earth’s surface can and has led to even significant and devastating earthquakes, and was not intended by God to be a permanent solution for generating energy. Rather, there are alternative sources of fuel that the United States and other countries can make, benefit, and prosper others from, that have already been proven of good use, with much being produced by similar processes so that industrial complexes already existing may still be used and most existing jobs maintained.
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           Another important consideration is in the use of solar, primarily, and wind power. Some have been receiving of solar power for home energy use, but many would agree that balance is in order here. Much work has gone into making electricity available to homes throughout the world, and so many have benefitted, even from the tireless efforts put forth to restore power from storm damage and other events. With increased battery technology and safety, why not consider a fair approach that would not threaten to gradually soon dry up the resources of power companies and cooperatives, that so bring and have brought stability to areas large and small through their continued work and diligence. Why not consider an approach already in use in many homes?
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           And what about the power company or cooperative itself managing the installation and maintenance, with laws requiring care for electrical safety, but also allowing for electrical work done by licensed professionals? Overall, the power bill for consumers could be reasonably cut to half or less by this arrangement. Another benefit could be that, while normally maintaining the power company’s oversight, the battery power could become the immediate power draw from a home, with possible compensation to the UPC makers, so that even a short or small power outage would ideally not impact any lights or devices in any significant way, so that computer work,etc. could continue uninterrupted. There just may need to be other ways for homeowners or power companies themselves to be aware of anomalies, as there may be few customer complaints from such an outage condition!
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           With this arrangement, then, it would only be in cases where a home does not have access to a preexisting electrical/power system that solar power may be permitted to exist on its own (or where such an installation may already have taken place), with or without a power company’s involvement, although such a company might consider a program for caring long-term for such homeowners, which may involve existing solar panel installation companies, etc.
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           One other issue currently worth attention is regarding wind power. The large wind turbines, now seen across many land- and seascapes, while of interest to look at, have some problems, two of which are their weightiness and effect upon important normal cycles of wind currents worldwide. With a proposed design correction and a lighter material, the good use of those already installed may be made as originally intended, or better! Yet future installations should be weighed carefully over other means of clean energy, such as clean fuel, solar, water and wave power, etc. By giving the right attention to these important issues, very current, we can continue to move or be moving toward the brighter future God has purposed regarding a truly clean and peaceful, God-fearing global society.
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           AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER
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           This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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           . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One proverb, for instance says this: "By LOYALTY a general is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). Which is the general of an army more deeply impressed by--a man's PATIENCE or his genuine LOYALTY? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a general? And we’re speaking of an army that loves God and His peace-loving ways, realizing the need to look to God for guidance, protection, and success. This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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            carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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            is vital for every person in the family. Our reasons for saying and doing things are to be based ultimately on the knowledge of God and His right ways, that we may gain the self-control or discipline to think clearly and make wise decisions--to choose our speech and actions that will have a good effect on others and ourselves, pleasing God. Children must develop a measure of self-control early, so as to listen to their parents or guardians, especially their warnings of danger or against wrong conduct that could bring harm to themselves or others, spiritually or physically. If a matter is causing anyone in the family AGGRAVATION, that is the time to stop, take a breath, and take action before irritability turns to becoming upset, angry, and causing hurt feelings or worse. TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS YOU RECOGNIZE THE AGITATION! It is then time to CHANNEL all the energy into FINDING A WORKABLE OR AGREEABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, or SEEING HOW TO COPE WITH IT, UNTIL THE SITUATION MAY IMPROVE IN THE FUTURE.
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           . One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. The Bible also speaks of one who may seem to be constantly “nagging”. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE! If in spite of such encouragement, things do not improve, there may be definite physical or health issues contributing, such as ongoing pollutants in air, water or food, or other such influences that with God's help may be identified and adequately addressed!
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           A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. You may already be quite familiar with it; it reads this way:
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             (25/408Fwn,p415Tue, 8:20 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added new Proverbs A segment of chapter 3, PR-A(3.4), verses 19-26. I apologize that getting the entire blog up as usual, but with the updated format, is taking time. Still looking to God, asking for prayers, for things to be right, to take place as they should, for everyone's benefit!
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             (25/405Hvn,p412Sat, 7:18-19 pm EDT) Hello! Memorial night, like true Passover, but of Christ's death, the literal and the figurative. You might reflect on the meaning, and read a chapter, perhaps Luke 22, or more, considering lessons. Love of God and His wonderful power and purpose toward mankind, a beautiful and peace-loving world, is made possible! Have faith in the Son, the ransom for forgiveness of sins, and aim for the target of righteousness in your decisions, to honor God and reflect divine wisdom in how you do things, contributing to His will! 
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           As urged formerly, 10% and not 25% is a much more sensible number for tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imported goods to the United States. This includes on Canadian steel, etc. We have no need of Politiconomic battles or trade wars that could threaten relations and long-standing Aims of peace with other countries including those for a long time similarly upholding many of the God blessed standards that the United States has worked and sought to uphold, leading to greater peace throughout the world. There is no need to imagine that this correct stance somehow weakens our position, our place in the world, or our ability to be or become what we should be before God and other nations. It rather strengthens it.
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            The term AI, if used should reflect smart and intuitive use of computers as a helpful tool for people to do the work God has given us to do, caring for one another, the planet, animals and so forth, with the same standards and requirements by law recognized throughout the United States and beyond and protective of what matters.
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           If a discrepancy should arise it should be corrected quickly so as not to generate disturbance or substantial consequences. One such has cropped up which threatens our economy in ways that bring to mind serious economic collapses of the past. Granted, much effort has been put into regulating or controlling use of computer technology with regards to uses connected to financial trading, etc. However, unchecked use can pose a very serious threat. In this particular case, it is the use of what’s called an AI bot to train on making stock market decisions so well that extensive use of this may correlate to bubble type investments such as lead to the Great Depression.
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           Use of computer-generated decisions in stock trading itself should remain something that must not go beyond set limits, if permitted at all, for facilitating some things that could be considered time-consuming for people to do ‘by hand’, so to speak; again the computer being used as a tool for human work rather than imagining it the other way around. God envisioned and made human civilization what it is or can be, granting us the materials and so forth; not merely science or humans on their own. Ignoring Him leads us down pathways that can be unpleasant and harmful to us; let’s choose more wisely.
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            Donald Trump admitted to something last month, which he may now be denying, that he is not the President of the United States. The fact is, he did not win the election for President, was and is not blessed by God to do so, but from Day 1 afterward tried to convince the public, the American public, that he had won through various means, which had been an understood strategy of his prior to the election. A falsely comprised media blitz, prepared using Meta, largely prepared ahead of time, with cabinet picks, etc. which by law were not permitted to be obtained or publicized until the start of the new year, was a primary method of persuading the public falsely that he had won. Meta continues to be a platform enabling him to do things and appear to do things that are not genuine, not taking place in the real place nor in real time.
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           Donald continues to use AI to falsify statements, making people believe sometimes even the opposite of what the truth is or was stated to be, and so on. This widespread falsification is somehow not being addressed by the Department of Justice in a way that reflects any connection to the executive branch, which the same broadcast I'm quoting from below acknowledged was something he (Donald) had attempted to dismantle to some extent. The following is episode 2 of my broadcast from 2 weeks ago, Winit5to9. It began by stressing the value of the honesty Donald had shown in acknowledging the truth at one point, that he had not won the election and was not the real president.
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           Something should be said for the significance of honesty in addressing the matter being discussed as regards the true God-blessed election results of the 2024 election for U.S. President. 
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           We have been experiencing something that must never get out of hand as regards the critical matter of unity within the human family and the United States, and we must humbly look to God that we may all deal with this ~ properly, lest the general unity we've maintained ~ and have come to love within our country among our states and citizens that we could take for granted, despite genuine concerns over issues needing real and right attention and so forth, could be lost to strife and division caused by ongoing misconceptions generated by a media anomaly...that is, a ~ disparity between the media in one place and the media in another, is significant. It likely contributed to the prior impeachment of 2020 [of Donald Trump] and should be acknowledged, that was (that is, the media falsification in certain areas, or called a 'media blitz') substantially hidden, but in violation of significant constitutional laws and safeguards established to protect our union.
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           We must give this matter the ~ attention it deserves, and sideline any deception and trickery it was conceived with, which threatens our union, our unity, and so forth. And we need to do this on the basis of everyone's need for love and a human society built on trust, respect, and integrity to rightful law and order that has made possible a thriving hope of global peace that we are in no way minded to give up on.
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            What is taking place right now is seriously threatening our union, and is not the way God will bless us to restore and maintain our place in the world, leading the way to genuine peace and prosperity. Our farmers and other workers should not be facing such a threat to their work and livelihood due to tariff trade wars and so on--there are better ways to solve these problems that God truly will bless to do so, rather than through prideful pushing and shoving to get our way. God can accomplish things in a powerful way as needed, but love should still dominate, and genuine peace should continue to be our aim in dealing with one another and with other nations. We have come a very long way as human society in civilization, aiming and acquiring peaceful coexistence, with God's blessing. It's no time to leave that as we navigate our way forward as a nation and a global society looking for world peace, health, genuine security and happiness.
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           I appeal to all who can truly understand what is taking place not to go along with intentional falsification and to be more scrutinizing, as some media appears to be saying names that in reality are different than what a news source is genuinely saying, and other things like this are still being done. There has been a combination of such tricks as well as genuine belief among a public for considerable time having truth suppressed so as not to know all of what's taking place, leading to our present state. Please continue to do your best, but be cautious of significant decision-making that may not be based entirely on truth nor on truth entirely, until with God's blessing we are able to get to the bottom of this highly important matter for everyone's benefit.
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           The full text of this Winit5to9 broadcast can be found below, under the Theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency.
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           Christ stated the importance of loving God and others, and seeking help from God for what we need, asking Him for the things we are needing. Thus to treat others unkindly is not at all what God expects of us--someone may be in need, but may not be asking God for the help that he or she needs. Thus, it's helpful to bear in mind, if confronted with wrongdoing:
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           "!Just because you can be mean to someone, does not mean you have a RIGHT to be!; Likewise, !Just because you can cheat, rob, or wrongfully trick someone, does not mean you have a RIGHT to! Let's appreciate the rights we DO have that are protected by the laws of our Republic, respecting GOD!"
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            By doing such things as mentioned, one would be breaking God's law! Recall that the greatest commandments of the Law are first To love Jehoval(z) God with all your heart, mind, and power; the second, To love your neighbor as yourself. Doing those things mentioned breaks both laws! Who wants to be a law-breaker or even a bully or criminal, when they can learn the right way to get what they need and want, pleasing God and others? Don't forget to ask God above, the right way, for the help that you need personally! Address Him as your Father who loves you, who wants you to forgive others so He can forgive you, and remember it is through his Son Christ Jesus/Jo'shualz, respecting him and the ransom provision, that prayers should be made!
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            This matter, as addressed prior [in 1-205,1-206,1-208], that is, the issue of excessive tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, contributed to some contention and words of dispute at the G7 meeting peace talks. Some words apparently made by Donald Trump added to the contention, although Marco Rubio attempted to make statements against notions of a tariff or trade war. He stated: "There's not a trade war...The United States is resetting its trade relations globally to a level of equilibrium, to a level of reciprocity." However, this can still be misunderstood. We've come further as a global community than to reciprocate every reciprocation, or "tit for tat", so to speak. Christ's wise advice encourages a humble respect for one another, and for all to focus on what is truly right and fair by God in each situation, respecting Him. We should only use tariffs in special circumstances, not very often, where what is right and fair in a specific instance is strongly in question, and God Himself should be consulted, as misuse or abuse of tariffs can hinder good and close trade relationships and relations generally. Donald Trump should not be mocking other countries or threatening their sovereignty.
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           Let's remember what the United States normally stands for, and should represent. Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy, said regarding some of this: "Of course, these kinds of statements come as a surprise because we have long been friends and allies with the United States...We've done a lot of good things together." Many in the U.S. agree and do not go along with excessive tariffs. We should look to God for His blessing, to be doing as He would have us do. As Christ urged: "Love God with all your heart...Love your neighbor as yourself." Let's keep tariffs in their place, so that we can all continue to respect one another, keeping our peace with God and each other, and continuing to promote the global peace that God has purposed we all have.
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           Seeking God’s help, and with His blessing on us to straighten things out, we can all be seeing things honestly, and work to comprehend individually what was taking place that was and still has been inherently confusing and divisive to our nation and union. Donald Trump has been using underhanded or crooked ways to persuade the public's view or perception of things. He should recall that it was his using similar methods that got him impeached by the House in 2020; he most likely shouldn't even have been able to remain in the White House afterward, nor, more importantly now, according to founding constitutional law, can he truly be President again for at least some 10 years following that impeachment. So how can he now suggest turning the tables on judges, to try to impeach them? When Donald has been honest about this, and specifically about my election win as President (now with much more awareness in the Washington Area Region), this had and still has great potential to help in restoring things, showing he truly can care as I and a vast majority of real U.S. citizens and residents do about the genuine unity, success, and peace, of the United States and beyond, and our place in the world, blessed by God’s power and love to be as we should be. And Donald could genuinely contribute, but as God sees fit.
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           Despite calls to dismantle, the debt can be traced to just one department function, student loan debt, which a plan proposed in recent years is poised to help and correct, while maintaining that which is expected and appropriate. Donald Trump himself is largely responsible for excessive debt accumulation (about $500 Billion) that led to complaints in the first place; at the same time, the need to address unnecessary expenses is widely understood. While the attention was most recently given to student loans and disability programs, the effectiveness of this department to still manage current and future debt properly, along with several other still vital functions, has no grounds for faulting to a serious degree. There are other effective means of addressing government debt and expense. {I'm prepared for giving this the attention it needs, that I had already planned to give it.}
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           With the recent move, however not pleasing to God, to dismantle the Dept. of Education, the issue of debt has been, however, legitimately raised regarding the $1.8 Trillion that did accumulate until now under that department’s authority over the last few decades, with much of it behind us. The fact is, while there have been several important functions carried out by this federal department, at the same time leaving much of the public school curriculum decisions to the home states, the vast majority if not all of this debt came from student loans provided and managed by it.
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           There was some debt forgiveness in recent years, with circumstances that had made a proportion of these reasonable. At the same time, I had put forward a fair student debt plan that sought to both provide relief to those in need, and assist with learning, without recording personally identifiable data, how to minimize future issues of unrepaid or difficult to repay debt by getting to the root cause of those issues, and helpfully improving systems or arrangements accordingly. These methods would allow typical students to continue to repay the loans they knew they were going to have in anticipation of a good education and associated fair career opportunities.
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           As for other department functions, the words of one concerned authority on the matter related this: “If successful, Trump’s continued actions will hurt all students by sending class sizes soaring, cutting job training programs, making higher education more expensive and out of reach for middle class families, taking away special education services for students with disabilities, and gutting student civil rights protections,” as quoted by CNN. Let’s look and appeal to God that this entire situation is addressed the right way so that things can take place more in the manner God has intended.
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           Recently, Donald Trump apparently proposed or approved of job cuts numbering 10,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services. This is another department that has been considered as being already more tightly-staffed rather than having an exceeding number of employees. Besides this I repeat that Donald Trump falsely claimed to have won the election for President, publicly acknowledged that he is not President, and is not the one being blessed by God as such. Also, an issue has been raised as to whether Robert Kennedy, Jr. actually wanted this move to take place, when he is interested in the Health Dept. being able to continue doing good, or better, not so much less; Did this eminate as a mere money issue, without more careful planning as to appropriations?
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            The Department of Health and Human Services is now another vital instrument of government receiving attention, doing tremendous good for many people, but next in line as though in need of a large reduction of employees, when this is not really the case at all. Should this be merely a money issue, or does the actual vitality, interventions, and accomplishments of such a department body deserve more consideration as regards what measures may be most appropriate when it comes to budgetary concerns?
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           It should be made clear that there are other real and effective ways to significantly reduce our national debt or expenditure without cutting U.S. government departments so much that important and carefully built-up or structured functions just go away or become much less useful to the public, to our nation as a whole, and sometimes to those in genuine need beyond our borders.
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           Thankfully, some may be looking into the situation more carefully. Apparently Donald Trump, who has previously acknowledged that he is not truly the President (he was not the true winner of the 2024 election), is apparently still riding on a wave of confusion over this matter, especially with A.I.-affected media in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland since about 2020, continuing to make statements and stage actions (largely through Meta) that are so realistic (himself having been previously considered as President, ‘knowing the ropes’, so to speak) to persuade even many important media outlets that he somehow did win the election when most of the country initially knew that he did not. As regards the Department of Health and Human Services, the number of job cuts advanced by Donald was 10,000, which stands to wipe out many helpful programs and services, or drastically diminish their positive effect on public health. Also, questions remain on whether Robert Kennedy, Jr. really himself approved of this measure, when he is interested in continuing and improving the good being done in this department, not lessening it. Not everyone is aware of some improvement in health provisions that has also taken place somewhat recently.
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           Other ways of reducing our nation’s debt should begin to be understood or at least discussed, so that especially the most important of government functions and services do not get left behind as casualties to a careless determination to do what can still be done in a reasonable time another way as regards our proper financial position without needlessly harming lives, lessening living standards, or abandoning the very aims of our Constitution, blessed by God. With HHS, there are about 1,000 out of 2,000 interns that have more immediate plans outside of the department, that could soon pursue those other interests, still able to return with future openings if appropriate. With God’s blessing, we already have many solutions to important issues such as these and can solve many more together, in the way that we should, in good policy, making good on certain agreements, restoring some lost good product manufacturing and adding more for good export, correcting some world trade issues, improving use of resources, and in several other ways improving our bottom line significantly, with divine wisdom.
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            Some may recall my post of a few weeks ago, (1-203, found below), then urging caution as regards using tariffs haphazardly, due largely to the relationships with other countries and trading partners that have been built up over time with much effort. It is nevertheless understandable trying to use monetary corrections to accomplish certain objectives. I stated there is a need for balance in world trade, and while we are in need of addressing our trade deficit, we need to do this primarily by using the resources we have to make quality and good products efficiently, or using certain resources themselves, that fill market needs not only here but throughout the world, maintaining good trade relations with other countries. At the time, capping tariffs with Canada and Mexico at 10%, and China at 5%, was my strong recommendation, and I urged that we generally go no more than 10% or so when another situation possibly calls for applying tariffs, for example to maintain our own economic vitality in certain markets nationally. Capping at 10% generally helps to maintain clarity on our interest in not only good trade relations with other countries, but a balance of trade throughout the world, which should continue to be a primary aim. Stock market reaction to Donald's tariff plan was fairly intense, and we've taken some steps to help make up for some of the initial effects and possible overreactions from last week, seeking God's blessing under the circumstances.
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           Some time ago a plan was revealed to address the use of coal, known to be a heavy polluter, i.e. carbon dioxide when burned. It is still in considerable use worldwide, although efforts have been underway to curb it use, eventually replacing it with other fuel sources, one particular kind I favor. The plan mentioned involves it's current use as an energy source in the U.S. and seemed to indicate a somewhat abrupt halt to it's use in the power industry, but a recent government report cites this as accounting for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021. Yes, my plans rightly include several green initiatives, but these may be implemented in a balanced way that in most if not all cases can protect jobs and not cause excessive disruptions either to the power industry or the economy. 
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           Is there good reason for replacing coal as an energy source? What if there was a source that could be processed for energy in a similar way as coal, but was much more efficient, and it's use was not simply of economic benefit, but 'green' in other ways, such as helping to maintain the proper ozone layer surrounding our planet? What if this source was on average ten (10X) times as efficient, but with the most populous or readily available kind, actually fifteen (15X) times as efficient as coal? In other words, the energy produced by coal to keep a 100-watt light bulb (LED included) burning, could by use of wood, particularly elm, could either keep either fifteen of those bulbs burning, or keep that one bulb burning fifteen times as long. These preferable elm trees can be safely cut down by those understanding how, and could be cut into pieces similar in size to coal. 
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           Previously, an idea was proposed and evidently adopted, for stores of coal to be sold for personal use, the pollution effect actually increasing considerably, because it's current use for large-scale energy is much less polluting per capita. Coal production could gradually switch to responsible wood production, with trees being replanted, with about a 10-year turnover, preserving their beneficial environmental impact. Looking into the matter, you will find that most coal-use energy facilities are located not far from good sources of wood that could be cut and replanted for this purpose, with modern equipment and safer practices, and while the energy facilities are more efficient, they are still able to function much as they have been, generating a time buffer for implementation of other green energy projects. Power plants using coal may be able, quite economically, to switch to wood burning, with it's greater efficiency, and with possibly 5% of the carbon pollution, and possibly much less of other polluting gases and particulate. If this is done in a reasonable but timely fashion, without any abrupt halt, jobs can be preserved, working families not burdened, and power production adequately maintained with little disruption in these areas.
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           LNR(11:27,45,55-56 am; 5:20,27 pm) Hello! Update to Golden Bellz GB[1], now 'Order of Christian Letters, and My Name...' Also, added (4) Godz Lawl, GL[1] Ten Commandments.
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            (Thd29,Tue10) 8DC (8 Day Calendar) Thanksgiving day! Update to (6) GB[2], 'In the Resurrection...'
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           (Mnd26,Sat07) Adding (6) GB[1], Theme: 'My Birth Name Mark Allen Campbell and Tari'. Page update. ADDITIONAL NOTE!
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           MND(7:33-34,53; 9:46,48; 11:05 am) Hello! Adding (6) GOLDEN BELLZ, GB[1], Theme: 'My Birth Name, Mark Allen Campbell, and Tari'. Page update. ADDITIONAL NOTE!
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           (Psd23,Wed04) Added v.46 to (4) Ps119[1] Part 2 S06. Upcoming, Part 3, S07, around 7:30 am EST. Posted!
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           PSD(6:53-54; 7:27am) Hello! Added v.46 to (4) Ps119[1] Part 2 S06. Upcoming, Part 3, S07, around 7:30 am EST. Posted!
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           (Stz22,Tue03) Upcoming, (4) Ps119[1] Ps119 R2, S05-07, part 2 S06. Theme: 'Loyal Devotion Refines Integrity, Strengthens Hope.'
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           STZ(5:05,48,56,59 am) Hello! Upcoming, (4) Ps119[1] Ps119 R2, S05-07, part 2 S06. Theme: 'Loyal Devotion to God Refines Integrity, Strengthens Hope.'
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           (TUS19,Sat30) Adding Ps119 to Lawl of God, segment (4), bringing up Ps119 Review 5-7, with addition to Part 1 (S05). Posted (4) Ps119[R2], Part 1.
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           TUS(9:41; 10:03 am) Hello! Adding Ps119 to Lawl of God, segment (4), bringing up Ps119 Review 5-7, with addition to Part 1 (S05). Posted (4) Ps119[R2], Part 1 (Stanza 5).
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           Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. Also, matters of the cleanness and seriousness of things should be considered. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word (normally with help gained locally from an appropriate church, often affiliated with a main church respectful of Christ attended by ancestors) to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you listen to and read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). 
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           Verse 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgements are good.
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           . Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jehoshua (Jesus/Joshua) 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting him to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgements, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, hear our pleas, and see the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. Understanding that there are at least a few differences in the what God expects of those he made as angels (built differently, even those in mid- or lower heaven) and those humans/landons of the earth, let all "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovahz will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovahz himself has spoken it."
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             LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE
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           Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovahz, Your salvation in harmony with your promise
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           ." Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovalz, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovahz to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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           . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovalz speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovalz. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovalz!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovalz. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovalz! (1Timo 6:19).
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           . Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it means life to people to comprehend how important such reminders can be or really are. But they should also recognize how reasonable Christian standards truly are, as God's spirit often will remind them in some way later on. Or something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By doing the right thing now, we help others see, perhaps at a good time, the right way for them to go, for their own and their family's or community's genuine happiness! Often, it is seeing that God's lawl truly is reasonable, based on love--that it is often misunderstanding or hedging the law, adding rules that may be protective, but forgetting to help others gain better understanding and judgement, for instance, that has contributed to misapplication or confusion and dissatisfaction. God's word clearly states: "Do not go beyond the things that are written." People need to know that we find true happiness within, and not without, God's word and lawl! (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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           . Psalm 119:48 David likely is showing his willingness to do or act in accord with God's commandments, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we reflect on God's lawl, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or regulating guidelines, so that he could keep them wholeheartedly. It may take development spiritually before one can grasp certain aspects of instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or lawl of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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           . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovahz, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovalz almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovalz is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovalz. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovalz his God."
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           Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's lawl, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual matters, and other deserving matters, is able to be content with necessities, responsible with wealth, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's lawl or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovalz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping for those not yet understanding to turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor, divine wisdom, and blessings of eternal life.
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           . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's lawl are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's lawl is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "[He] entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and lawl, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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           Verse 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders.
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           . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovalz for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things usually fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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           “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovalz your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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           . The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshiping only Jehovalz God, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods--it would be the God of love, the One to whom "every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name," that we would give first place in our hearts--rather than anything else or anyone trying to usurp that spot. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the part of the world with ungodly or crooked influence (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out from such an ungodly influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovalz faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a Land of Promise, blessed by God, able to honor God among others sincere and honest, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow citizens of the U.S., and members of the human family. May we appreciate the "good condition of the heart" and relationships that can be enjoyed now, even among twelve tribes of Christianity, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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           . Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovalz. Without putting Jehovalz first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with God's true and wise ways, the right and loving standards of Jehovalz as set forth in His holy word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, honoring Him and His Son ("Lord to the glory of God the Father") as the Ultimate Source of any good possession, person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “23 This is what Jehovalz says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovalz, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovalz.” May we thus speak well of God to others, giving Him due praise and honor, our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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           . The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Je'hovalz your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovalz your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovalz your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovalz your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovalz swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshiping the true God Jehovalz properly. Of course, God in time would send his Son, named Jesus (or, more correctly, Joshalz), as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovalz is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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           LOVE JEHOVALZ. Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving Father, Jehovalz, and show it by our seeking adherence to His standards and commands. 1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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           In the First Commandment, God commands not to look to other gods, as He's proven to be a Savior (also being the One who has made possible our "Life, Breath, and All things.") (Acts 17). Now God Himself cautions against giving extreme devotion to anyone or anything else, this violating His will and creating difficulties that hinder such ones from a clearsighted life honoring God and truly benefitting others. Some popular references to Idols may not intend such a violation, and may find other terms more correct or fitting, respecting God.
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           “4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Je'hovalz your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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           . We need to understand the background here. Israel has just escaped from the world of Egypt, where idols abounded. The Egyptians worshiped many false gods, and no doubt had carved images of them for the purpose of worship. The Israelites faced such practices perhaps from the time they were very young in Egypt, and Je'hovalz understood this. The real issue was worship—they were not to be enticed to bow down or worship any such idol, or fear it’s influence in their life. They were to trust Je'hovalz, and worship Him exclusively—the true and living God responsible for blessing every aspect of their lives as they served Him properly.
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           . Jesus/Joshalz' said at Matthew 6:24 ““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Je'hovalz the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovalz as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovalz your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovalz the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolizing, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least not living spiritually, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8-9 then says “8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovalz—He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may all daily look to God through Christ for supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovalz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovalz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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           . Also, marriage is one area where idolizing can “rear [or, “raise”] it’s ugly head.” To keep the relationship close between husband and wife, Je'hovalz needs to be in the marriage. As Solomon wrote, a “threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” (Eccle 4:12). As we’ve seen, any form of idolatry can cause spiritual blindness, and prevent either partner from recognizing problems and solutions within the marriage. This matter is to be taken seriously, as is giving Jehovalz the honor and place in our hearts that He deserves. Most marriages that have ended, probably have involved some sort of idolatry. For further insight, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” elsewhere on this website.
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           . What a blessing is in store for giving Je'hovalz the exclusive devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive “loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovalz] and keep [His] commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovalz, as He in turn draws close to us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons, to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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           “7 “You must not take up the name of Je'hovalz your God in a reprehensible way, for Jehovalz will not leave unpunished the one who takes up His name in a reprehensible way.””
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           . So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a reprehensible way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name.” (NIV). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Je'hovalz in a false way, intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits, pleasing God! However, there are some who know much truth about God, and basically what is right before Him. They repeat this information to others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright badness! Some have done almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovalz's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day. While such an example is quite repulsive to Christian ministers in general, really everyone should take to heart the warning. We read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, as they were claiming, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God, but not having faith to grow in righteousness, or integrity. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the crooked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” Thus all need to seek humility and respect for others, combatting arrogance.
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           . The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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           Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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           . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, really by the calendar the first day of the week, but considered the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday although being the first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. This logic was sort of a stretch, however, as there still was only seven days in a week, but no doubt welcome in a busier world than in times past. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Therefore many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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           Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovalz your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovalz made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovalz blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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           . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’s day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus or Je'hoshalz of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to rotate or be “on call” that day, as was stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. The Christ is called "Lord of the Sabbath," and shouldn't we seek reasonableness in applying God's law, as regards businesses being open on this one "Rest" day per week?
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           Reasonably, one should also not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh him down, but have faith in Je'hovalz and His son to offer support as people seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, as well as pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Je'hoshalz (Jesus) said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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           . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and among the few laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? Couldn't we see this as a day of doing things that refresh us, and gaining on rest? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, based on faith in Christ, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses, although still with when necessary corrections or punishments. Also, Christ embodied the Law, which was said also to have been "nailed to the stake". The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) Long after Christ's death and resurrection, both Paul and James reference commands from the Ten Commandments, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Satuday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might share something beneficial and of interest to you and the spirit of your family. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early service on Saturday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. On a new alternating calendar, the daynames are Psalmday and Solvtuday, a reference to good salt preserving health and relationships. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest, and itself receive refreshment! Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovalz that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus be understandable if some food companies have benefitted greatly from honoring this law! In times past, without understanding the Sabbath rest of the land, many companies probably weren't benefitting nearly as much as they were hoping, when God was really wanting ones to rest during the Sabbath year from such labor. By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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           . While requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovalz God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. It is hoped that even other companies may honor this law, finding workable schedules that may increase God's blessing on their buisness, allowing workers to give more complete attention to spiritual matters, and to enjoy activities with family and friends that help them be and feel refreshed! One day per week, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, may employers consider being more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Surely we want God's blessing on all our activities!
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           . Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Saturday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovalz that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovalz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovalz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovalz fully, reaping rich rewards!
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           "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovalz."
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           . Of course, Je'hovalz God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovalz is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovalz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Je'hoshalz, and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically with love fulfilling a marriage blessed by God, one literal and one in spirit, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to aid raising their children well, as He cares for them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His law, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" While John and others were anointed, sort of adopted as sons, people can joyfully come to know more fully God's Son and his love, and develop similar closeness with them both! (1John 3:1)
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           . In this wiser assessment is for all to recognize when someone is not letting go or forgiving some perceived slight of another, whether intentional or not, and continuing to stew about it. If it must be addressed, then address it! According to the Model Prayer, we must be willing to forgive another if we ourselves are to be forgiven by God--our own peace and salvation are involved! (Matth 6:9-13). Sometimes we just have to think in terms of letting things pass, like the expression "water under the bridge," or perhaps "water off a duck's back in a good way," meaning that we refuse to let something painful affect our heart or sour our relationship with others, instead believing that when things are right, they wouldn't really want to hurt us or our relationship with them or others.
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           . Regarding Jesus'/Joshalz's first words again, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," encouragement is found at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the slanderer an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. Such words and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those more familiar but even with neighbors who are honoring God in other ways. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind through the Son, and reach out to help loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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           “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jeohvoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovalz has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovalz the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovalz of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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           . Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. King David sadly committed this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his household for years afterward. His treachery against a husband of another woman is recorded in God’s word. It should be noted that there is a figurative or spiritual 'fornication' or 'immorality' referenced in God's word that a marriage mate could become guilty of that is not sexual, but that in God's eyes could result in a divorce that God may permit, though 'hating divorce.' See the article elsewhere on this website entitled "Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry!" In the Christian understanding of God's lawl, regarding one without repentance, the 'death' is not literal but in a different way, like a temporary 'excommunication' from dealings with Christians and Christian businesses, although kindnesses may still be extended to the wrongdoer. This is a strong discipline toward such one, likely deepening one's appreciation for all the blessings that God has bestowed on mankind through His Son's teachings, example, and influence. This will hopefully move one to repentance, realizing the gift of genuine loyal love for God and neighbor, and the key of respect for others and God's lawl, including the Tenth Commandment, to refuse to 'desire another man's home, his wife, ...or anything that belongs to your fellowman.' Also there should be awareness that marriage was long ago established as God's arrangement for man and woman beneath heaven, and there is another heaven and earth, more closely associated with humans. (2Peter 3:13; 1Kings 8:27). Angels maintain a godly outlook in their relationships and dealings among one another, and those of earth should likewise look to God in selecting a marriage partner, and in their day-to-day activities.
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           . It should be mentioned further, that there are legitimate cases of divorce and remarriage that should not be misjudged as being a result of sexual immorality. It is very important that all come to see the importance of acknowledging God's part in a marriage, and avoid seriously sinning against God by committing another form of adultery--decidely dishonoring God and putting others or things above Him in our hearts. Those not yet appreciating the gift of marriage may not yet see the important role God plays in helping many come together as well as in helping them remain appreciative of their marriage bond. If one or more serious acts of spiritual adultery have been committed, a violated spouse by God's lawl has the right to either seek divorce, or choose to forgive. Depending on the circumstances, with God as judge, that one may need great strength to forgive and work on restoring the relationship with the repentant partner to perhaps a better condition than before the act, both willing to be completely honest with each other, identifying the causes of the offense or prior marital situation leading up to it.
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           . The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus/Joshalz' thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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           . Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining lasting partners--trust Jehovalz God for His arrangements regarding eternal life. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earlier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and again trust God for future life under His Kingdom. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. In fact, the greatest love you can show each other is to help one another be faithful to God. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovalz as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovalz God as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
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           . Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's lawls, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovalz and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovalz, And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovalz; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovalz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Recall that referring to someone's name often involves acknowledging their reputation or what they stand for--who they really are. Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should call upon God our Father in prayers to Him, with honor, as Je'hoshalz or Jo-shauz' recommended in the Model Prayer.
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           . But it should be acknowledged, that while God's name is so powerful, it is much more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovalz for protection, we should be accepting His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal life—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the upright one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovalz's name and “receives protection.” Would not one wishing to stand up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovalz's smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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           . God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Je'hoshalz stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovalz's mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovalz, And he ponders His lawl day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them regarding situations and decisions throughout each day, considering their application to our activities—a course leading to everlasting life!
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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           . As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Josha' kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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           . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Or we may think in terms of seeking a standard of excellence that honors the Creator. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, disdaining another's successes, etc., which God’s word outright condemns.
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           . For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, “rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life.
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           . Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Joshualz quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5-6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. God has at times dealt with His own 'angels' or 'stars' differently than with humans generally. According to God's word, there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate--the offended mate, whether addressing a physical or spiritual violation (the usual type and another more directly related to God), should appeal to God, and seek to understand the real cause, choosing whether or not to remain and work together to resolve any issue. God has at times corrected a situation that otherwise could lead to a harmed relationship, and He should always be considered part of a good marriage. 
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           . In order to follow God's instruction to "hate what is bad," we might ask regarding God's yoking two together in marriage: Who should dare to rip a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of another's spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. He is the One in charge of such vows/vals, or solemn promises, knowing even their validity and so forth. It may be with God's blessing that past wrongs can still be righted. The love and word of God and Christ can powerfully help both spouses to become as God meant for them to be, helping overcome obstacles. Still, serious sins may have been committed, releasing one from an unholy bond. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." Also, God has approved of some temporary arrangements still in a marriage bond, and some marriages may be long-lasting, if not eternal. All should look forward to God's blessing, and move ahead harmoniously into God's peaceful new world.
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           . Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with one another. James 1:14-15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, and Christ's enlightening teachings, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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           Now let’s look at Exodus 22:5-6: “5 “If anyone puts his animals out to graze in a field or a vineyard and lets them graze in someone else’s field, he is to make compensation with the best of his own field or with the best of his own vineyard. 6 “If a fire starts and spreads to thornbushes and it causes sheaves or standing grain or a field to be consumed, the one who started the fire must make compensation for what was burned.”
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           Verse 5 So we continue in laws related to stealing or robbery, although in these cases it may more be considered illegal destruction of property. In this verse, maybe the owner of the animal is not himself taking something, but allowing his animal to do so. He is obviously still responsible, and must “make compensation with the best” he can offer from either the field or the vineyard—whichever he took if possible. Clearly, he is at least to compensate the amount taken by his animal—that appears to be all that’s required here, although again it must be the “best” he can offer. If he acknowledges his error and is truly sorry, this may be enough to restore peace with his neighbor, although of course there is nothing wrong here with giving even more, if doing so may further help to restore the relationship between neighbors. Leviticus 19:18 says “‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovah.”
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           Verse 6 Notice there is no mention as to how the fire started—it may well have been accidental. Nevertheless, it would be the responsibility of the one who started it, who did not take proper precautions to ensure the fire would and could not spread, to make the compensation for what was damaged because of it—whether lone sheaves, grain, or even an entire field. How serious of matter that is! And how can one “compensate” for the life of someone which may be harmed or taken by fire? Only God’s kingdom will make all matters right, when loved ones may be resurrected and fully restored to our lives. These dear persons are alive in God’s memory, awaiting their restoration to life in peaceful Paradise conditions. (Luke 20:37-38).
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           May we take every precaution to prevent fire accidents, whether outdoors or in the home! What is the leading cause of home fires and injuries? Cooking equipment. The leading cause of home fire deaths is smoking—for instance falling asleep in bed or on a sofa with cigarette in hand or in an unsafe place. If you haven't quit, it has been said to NEVER smoke indoors, and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER smoke in bed or anywhere you might fall asleep or pass out! And the second leading cause of home fire deaths is heating equipment, likely often being too near combustible materials, or possibly knocked over by a pet!
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           2-Placing combustibles TOO CLOSE to heat source. The majority of cooking equipment fires start with ignition of common household items (i.e., clothing, wall coverings, paper or plastic bags, curtains, etc.) Keep all such items, including wooden spoons, oven mitts, etc. away from heat sources. Also, do not use a wet oven mitt, as this may pose a scalding risk with heated moisture inside.
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           4-You may wish to set up a 3-foot Kid-Free Zone around the stove. Turn pot handles inward to avoid children’s hands and accidental bumps. Use the back burners rather than the front as the standard whenever appropriate. Educate your children on the seriousness of safety around such equipment.
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           This short list is by no means exhaustive. Wherever you can safely find good information, you may make it a spiritual family project to research these matters and set up safeguards in and around your home to protect against such things. Working and Appropriate Safety Detectors and Fire Extinguishers, with education as to the correct type for specific types of fires, be they solid or organic combustibles (such as wood, plastics, and paper), flammable liquids (not cooking oils--*see below), gases (propane, butane, etc), combustible metals , electrical, cooking oil/grease fires (*see below), or other chemical fires, may also be strategically placed throughout the home. Do what you can, with God's blessing, to protect against calamity, especially when it comes to preserving life. Recall Proverbs 22:3 reminds us to prepare for such things, in saying in part: "The shrewd [or, prudent] one sees the danger and conceals himself..." May we do our best to conceal ourselves from these and other dangers, with God's direction and blessing.
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           Some have heard that there is significance to my birth name, possibly that I have been looking forward to revealing. I have explained, and history bears out, that the founders of our nation, the framers of our Constitution, had relied on God for victory and freedom, with largely Christian faith, and thereafter sought His guidance in establishing good government. All of the original States' Constitutions were based on some branch of Christianity, even one called 'Congregationalist', having ties to modern 'Nondenominational' or 'Church of the Bretheren', open to all wishing to benefit from Bible teachings peaceably, although more or less the aim of all branches of Christianity. A considerable time ago I was told that my birth name, Mark Allen Campbell, is found in the Bible. It is in one of the books, the letters a certain way in the Hebrew/Old Testament, that were translated faithfully in the same way in the King James Version (KJV) so that it likewise appears that way in that English translation. However, it is also there another way. My father above revealed to me that it also actually spells out by first letters the names of the genuine New Testament or Christian-Greek Scriptures Bible books in chronological order, the order by time that they were originally written. However, another name is included...it is the name of a woman that I found out shared much history with me as a wife in past lives, in this life first named Tari, once named Mary, who this life of mine began helping to raise me. For a time I used a computer with her name to author many of my website articles, causing some confusion. One internet reference is sacred-texts.com/bib/lbob/index.htm , which you may find searching 'lost books of the Bible'. Another, searching 'lost books of the nt' (new testament) revealed 
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           (1) the Sadducees was presenting an example from history--this was a family of men now dead, and a woman now dead, who did not have the time to have interacted with Jesus Christ with faith to have any heavenly hope, thus their hope would have been on earth. Yet in this supposed statement by Jesus, he puts them in heaven as if they were among his anointed disciples, to become like or as angels in heaven. This reflects an understanding of the prospect of anointed disciples of Christ, but inappropriate as a genuine response to the particular question posed by the Sadducees. 
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           (1) Now looking at this, the explanation as to how this had been changed to that stated previously may be in the reference to 'three as one' which many over the years involved in the debate over the Trinity teaching may have suspected this correct verse as spurious itself, intended to support such a Trinity notion. However, Jesus is clearly not addressing his relationship to God in this verse. As explained previously, the Hebrew word for one is actually 'three in one' or 'three as one'. Evidently this is one of the enlightening truths that Jesus was indeed revealing in the word of God, in an appropriate discussion, relating to marriage and potentially multiple women (three as one, united). 
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           Also, just as the heavenly resurrection of the anointed ones of old took place sometime after 1914, for Jesus's closest disciples to begin rulership from above within God's Kingdom, with something similar happening with my election win 2020, and rightful 46th Presidency, the fulfillment of the principle of God's word in Jesus's Model Prayer is being realized, saying "As in heaven, also upon earth." So likewise with the respectful and submissive adoption by the genuine angelic stars of God or Jesus Christ, concerning this matter of three wives to a man, that all angelic women have an angel man to provide, love, and care for them, an angelic family. With a faithful transition, then so likewise, as governments acknowledge this intention of God, men of earth, from the good examples, may give women of earth a godly place of protection, learning or having learned to love from the God of love and His word, that true engagement and marriage may help many more of these to a happy family blessed by God and His firstborn Son.
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            (Tus19,Fri21) 2025 NOTE: Working on new blogpost 2025; Many realize that I've been taking seriously recent events related to another's claim (D.T.'s) to have won the 2024 election for President. While seeking recourse please continue to ask for God's help and His will in the matter to be what we all (should) want and to be accomplished. Recall the Spotify podcast (now Find Life and See Podcast) Winit500 Series w0840-w0844 U.S. Election for President 2024. This was/is my work and should be my voice, not someone else's, along with the previous W5a w0830(-w0834) Proper View of God and Life Rewarding! Planning a new 2025 Winit500+ Podcast/Broadcast this coming week, God willing, as one way to continue connecting, alongside all attempts to be who/what/where God has prepared/purposed me to be, through the true will of the American people and voters this past November! God is watching, and Donald has not been doing everything he has claimed to have done. This does not change, however, the real concern over numerous actions/claims to have acted and some real effects regarding these and his claim to be President. The backing of the American people across the country (likewise the rest of the world) is with getting to the bottom of this serious situation. With God and His blessing on all those standing up where they should in these matters, trusting in His power and help, and the honesty of all involved wanting what is truly right, we can trust in overcoming whatever harm we've endured in God's strength for a good outcome.
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            (Tru11,Sat11) Update to (6) GB[1], Order of Christian Letters, with Joshual(z) name. Also, (2) PS[2], Psalm 107 from hymn sung at Jimmy Carter's commemoration, with a related story from a memorable remark.
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               FWN(7:23,37-38; 8:01,09 am) Hello! Confirming adjustment to again match/transition calendars. January 1 also Gemupsay 1, allowing full 400 day year. Since so many have been acknowledging the 8 Day Calendar, even in government, in this nation and around the world, God evidently is willing to once again adjust the moon's timing to accommodate those who were kept from understanding His loving intervention in providing this gift of increased order and refreshment. Let's not take this for granted! Again a 7/8 Transitional Calendar has been updated and will help greatly to ease and benefit the widespread conversion of dates, appointments, schedules etc. A change has been made from a longer April back to a longer March. Update to (6) GB[1] Christian Letters article, Order of Christian Letters Inspired to Be Included in the Written Word of God. Also (1) GA[3] Names of God and Christ article update.
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               HVN(8:53 am) Hello! Update to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[12] Pushing Reset: Letting Work Become More Rewarding article intro.
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               WDN(9:53 am) Hello! Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[12] Pushing Reset: Letting Work More Become More Rewarding.
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               TUS(4:20,27,33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, Wildfire Solutions/Proper Jet fuel, etc.
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               MOO(6:24; 8 am) Hello, wishing all well! Planning update to Blog post times (4:20 and 10 am, 3pm EST) and eventual format changes/improvements. Something by 8am this morning. Updating (4) LG[1], Ten Commandments, the 1st.
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               SON(6:37,45 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updates to Bp3 (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[3] Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents. NOTE: Recently, I initiated the change to 55MPH limits in Washington DC for two weeks, with a significant drop in traffic deaths (0), before attempts were made to change it back. Then traffic deaths again rose to the former level (18) over the same time period.
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               (Pld13,Sat28) New (1) GA[6], On the Number Eight (8).
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               PLD(12:53; 1:13 pm) Hello, wishing all well! New (1) Golden Apples, GA[6], On the Number Eight (8). Addressing concerns over the meaning or significance of the number 8 in godly contexts.
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               FWN(10:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (6) Golden Bellz, GB[1] and (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], Order of Christian Letters and My Name..., and more references.
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               (Psd07,Sun22) Update to (6) GB[1] and (1) GA[5]. Also, (2) PS[1], Ps015 or 1Ps15
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               PSD(6:09-10; 7:16-17; 9:11-13 am) Hello, wishing all well! Significant update to (6) Golden Bellz, GB[1] and (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], 'Order of Christian Letters and My Name...'. Also, (2) Psalm Select, PS[1], Psalm 15, two versions.
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               (Stz06,Sat21) Update to (1) GA[5], Order of Christian Letters, with light on the JOSHUALZ letters! Correction(s).
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               STZ(10:33,47,53,59; 11; 11:11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], Order of Christian Letters, with light on the JOSHUALZ letters! Correction(s). 'Order of Christian Letters and My Name...[My Birth Name Mark Allen Campbell (Joshualz) and Tari'
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               (Wdn04,Thu19) Posted (3) PC[2.5] Prv02:20-22, concl., soon to also add (7) PC[10.4], Prv10:17-21. Posted.
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               WDN(10:08,33 am; 1:20,44 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2.5] Prv02:20-22, concl., soon to also add (7) PC[10.4], chapter 10, verses 17-21. Posted.
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               (Tus03,Wed18) Posted (3) PC[2.4] Prv02:10-11,14-19.
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               TUS(10:11,34; 11; 11:08-9 am) Hello, wishing all well! Sorry for the delay; Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary/Essentials, PC[2.4] chapter 2, verses 10-11, 14-19.
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               (Hym34,Sun15) Planning some posts/updates by 10am EST...UPDATE to GA[4], on use of Evergreens; Also, this 8DC extra day 34, appropriately called Himday-&amp;gt;Hymday-&amp;gt;Hymnday, with letter 'n' signifying all-one-way, as Thankfully GOD IS, we are reminded that HE is the One giving us the gift of the 8-Day Calendar, with extra time off and meaningful daynames, and the Moon back in tempo with our genuine 400-day Calendar! This day is not necessarily a Rest day like the 7th day, but with a long Holiday weekend could for some be welcome as a time to catch up during holiday activities. Therefore, slight update to (1) GA[3], Names of God and Christ, helping with best pronunciation, etc. and GA[5] On Christian Letters...
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               HYM(8:11; 9:56; 10:13,22-23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Planning some posts/updates by 10am EST...UPDATE to (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], on use of Evergreens; Also, this 8DC extra day 34, appropriately called Himday-&amp;gt;Hymday-&amp;gt;Hymnday, with letter 'n' signifying all-one-way, as Thankfully GOD IS, we are reminded that HE is the One giving us the gift of the 8-Day Calendar, with extra time off and meaningful daynames, and the Moon back in tempo with our genuine 400-day Calendar! This day is not necessarily a Rest day like the 7th day, but with a long Holiday weekend could for some be welcome as a time to catch up during holiday activities. Therefore, slight update to (1) GA[3], Names of God and Christ, helping with best pronunciation, etc. and GA[5] On Christian Letters...
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               (Lnr32,Fri13) Update to (1) GA[5] and (6) GB[1], now 'Order of Christian Letters, and My Name...'
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               LNR(11:58-59 am; 12:05 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) GA[5] and (6) Golden Bellz GB[1], now 'Order of Christian Letters, and My Name...'
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               (Wnd28,Mon09) Added (6) GB[2], Theme: 'In the Resurrection...' A Rare Bible Cover-up and Now a Multifaceted Restoration. Updates
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               WND(11:17,19-20 am; 4:56 pm) Added (6) Golden Bellz, GB[2], Theme: 'In the Resurrection...' A Rare Bible Cover-up and Now a Multifaceted Restoration. Updates
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               (Trs27,Sun08) Update to article My Birth Name/Christian letters order, (1) GA[5].
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               TRS(10:33-34,37-38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], My Birth Name Mark +Jehoshalz Allen Campbell and Tari/Christian letters order.
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               MND(2:53; 6:01,45,53,59; 7:11,22,27,38,40-41,45-46; 9:44-45,50; 11:01 am) Hello, wishing all well!
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               : Changed blogpost times to '6am and sometimes more by 10am' A post is planned this morning...UPCOMING that article, a (1) Golden Apples, GA[5] post but also worthy of a (6) GOLDEN BELLZ, GB[1] post! Coming up by 6:45 am! Update. Theme: 'My Birth Name Mark Allen Campbell and Tari'. ADDITIONAL NOTE!
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               (Psd23,Wed04) God's Name JEHOVALZ article restoration. Upcoming, (4) Ps119[1] R2, Part 3 S07. Adding v.46 to S06...Note that Part 2 S06 was added yesterday, this one expected sometime around 7:30 am EST. Theme: God's Law,Word of Promise Reliable. Also plan to post when an updated article on Daynames is complete, but likely tomorrow. Also intend to begin increased use of Golden Apples for responses to selected news or current issues, as formerly. Posted (4) Part 3 Stanza 7!
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               PSD(6:44,46,50; 7:27; 8:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (4) Psalm 119/Lawl of God, Ps119[1] Review 2, Part 3 Stanza 7. Adding v.46 to Stanza 6...Note that Part 2 S06 was added yesterday, this one expected sometime around 7:30 am EST. Theme: "God's Law and Word of Promise Reliable and Trustworthy." Also plan to post when an updated article on Daynames is complete, but this may not be ready until tomorrow. Also intend to begin increased use of Golden Apples for responses to selected news or current issues, as formerly. Posted (4) Part 3 Stanza 7!
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                (Stz22,Tue03) Upcoming, (4) Ps119[1] Ps119 R2, S05-07, Part 2 S06. Theme: 'Loyal Devotion Refines Integrity, Strengthens Hope.' Posted.
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                STZ(5:03,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (4) Ps119/Lawl of God: Ps119[1] Ps119 R2, S05-07, Part 2 Stanza 6. Theme: "Loyal Devotion to God Refines Integrity, Strengthens Hope." Posted.
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                (Wdn20,Sun01) Added to the (1) GA[4] Transition and Holidays note, the revelation that urges us to look again at our end-of-year holiday plans, changes blessed by God, and helping restore our climate! Update.
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                WDN(2:27,34; 6:19 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added to the (1) Golden Apples, GA[4] '2024 Transition to 8 Day Calendar and Holidays' note, the revelation that urges us to look again at our end-of-year holiday plans, changes blessed by God, and helping restore our climate! Update.
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             (TUS19,Sat30) One more correction upcoming, for (1) GA[3] Names article; Afterward, aiming for a blogpost 2 (4) Psalm 119/LG post, the former. Update posted.
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             TUS(7:08-09,11; 8:44-45 am; 9:15,38-40; 10:45-46,53; 11; 11:23,27,34,46,58 pm) Hello, wishing all well! One more correction upcoming, for (1) Golden Apples, GA[3] "Names of God and Christ Clarified" article; Afterward, aiming for a blogpost 2 (4) Psalm 119/Lawl of God post, the former. Update posted.
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             (MOO18,Fri29) Bringing up a few more posts from last blog, with at least one update...Added (1) GA[1], GA[2], Ind./Harmonley party 14 Points; 3 Party Proposal. Also, soon a now heartily advanced GA[3] Names of God and Christ Clarified! Posted! Also, upcoming readily, (3) PC[22], Prv02:10-13.
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             MOO(9:27,56; 11:03,13, 45,53,59 am; 1:17-18,23 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Bringing up a few more posts from last blog, with at least one update...Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], GA[2], Ind./Harmonley party 14 Points; 3 Party Proposal. Also, soon a now heartily advanced GA[3] Names of God and Christ Clarified! Posted! Also, upcoming readily, (3) Proverbs 1-9 Commentary, PC[22] chapter 2, verses 10-13.
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             SON(1:11,13; 10:05,08 pm) Hello, wishing all well! New post, segment change, etc. Separating Proverbs 1-9, A segment now (3), moving Psalm 119 to (4) Shared with Lawl of God, and (7) exclusively Proverbs 10+; UPDATE to Thanksgiving work plan/schedule on previous START post...Here's the NOTE portion below...
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            1. As regards government itself, encouraging high regard for truly sacred and inspired documents blessed by God for the establishment and maintaining of the democratic republic understood by the Founders to be the way, despite necessary watchfulness and challenges, to properly care for the needs of citizens and others, highly regarding divine law and divinely blessed law. Localities and States themselves are helped to unite by proper, but not excessive, laws, oversight, and assistance from a properly administered and balanced Federal government, limited in size and scope, and thereby also in tax burden upon citizens. In this, God's authority should also be respected and appreciated. Thus matters of national health, security, and well-being must be regularly monitored, and attention given to foreign relations and crises.
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            6. Promotion of peaceable cooperation among all party members and more voting freedom individually, in good conscience before God, trusting in election of members having and using good judgement, and taking their responsibility seriously, upholding rightness and fairness in state, national, international, and divinely humanitarian interests. Also promotion of appropriate, fair, and honest conduct and elections.
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            9. Understanding GOD as Higher Power, a properly translated Bible revealing the good of His spirit and influence, and His good promises for a bright future. Knowing Jesus as King (Jehoshalz or Joshalz, with true meaning), his teachings from the Bible re-known for promoting real peace, and ruling to accomplish great good earth-wide.
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            14. Climate, Environmental Health on all levels underscored as a vital condition to achieve and maintain. Clean energy sources can increase, besides (rather than) the large Wind turbines (more of which could slow earth's rotation), newer sources that can similarly prosper the United States and it's government, without the polluting and earthquake risks associated with the choice long ago of petroleum that could only be a temporary solution. TruGas, BioFuel/TruDeezel, and AltNatG are three examples of natural zero- and low-carbon fuels that have been in use and proven beneficial and fully effective. Work can be done to reduce other pollutants and improve recycling. More importantly, the human family itself grows and succeeds together with the right spirit, upholding what is true, right, and wise, while loving God, Christ, and each other, thus family-friendly education and entertainment should be the gold standard, that can restore and refresh as silver preserves and purifies. Respect for God, the United States and Law(l), Due Authority, Other Persons, and their right to Ownership, as well as aiming to meet essential needs of citizens, are key.
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            Due to recent surging and proven interest in Independent or Harmonley party concepts and the concept itself of having 3 parties represented in Congress, to make possible greater consideration and passage of proper bills to benefit the United States of America, I as Mark Campbell/Michael Camelangemy do make the following proposal:
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            It is understood that there are some members of the Republican and Democratic parties, who have gone public in support of the aforementioned Independent or Harmonley party general points, or the formation of the Harmonley party itself, being acknowledged for promotion of national and international stability, and adherence to Constitutional provisions, as explained on my website http(s)://www.findlifeandsee.com and on http(s)://www.findlife.com 
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            who are among many realizing the benefits that could accrue from either having Harmonley supporters or party members among the members of Congress, particularly noteworthy in the Senate, where the U.S. Constitution in print, but not the founding bylaws of the United States, makes mention of two senators being selected to represent each state in the Senate. The number of Senators for the states has made State decisions as representing each state challenging, as too often there may be a split among the two members. Many others agreed that there is something wrong with the number being 2, and at least a few that it was quite possible that the original number for Senators from each state was actually 3, this making it practically impossible for split decisions among state Senators, and allowing for more productive activity among these highly respected members of Congress. More evidence for this conclusion is in the aims of the Founders, that many Senate decisions be based on the decisions of States and not just the individual members. In such case, how could they possibly have set it up with just 2 Senators per state? There has been word that an Original Constitution on display has been found to indicate "3" Senators being elected for each state rather than 2! 
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            It is also of note that states being fully represented as either Republican or Democrat do usually nevertheless have many citizens ascribing to the other party, and therefore without much representation in that way in Congress. Also, many party members have begun changing somewhat, coming closer together in thinking so that the traditional divide is not as it once was. Therefore one possible approach being here recommended for consideration is, for the purpose of rectifying a system in Congress that has not been working as it was intended to work, due to the long-time establishment of a largely two-party arrangement, although a third party has long been permitted yet little utilized, that fresh perspectives be generated as to the meaning and intent of each party, all respectful of the Creator God, mentioned by the Founders, with a possible inclusion of a new Independent party named "Harmonley" with it's emphasis on respect among all 3 parties and additional divinely-inspired principles assisting all to prove successful in passing beneficial legislation for the Nation andor beyond. In this light, there could be much support for a state ending up with a Senator representing each party being chosen/elected, and now recommending that one for each be elected, adding stability to this 3 party proposal, as there may likewise be three sorts of men, heeding God, a reason for such an almost equal divide in politics traditionally among 2 parties. The U.S. Constitution was established when there were yet no separate party groups, and the difficulties inherent in a two-party system within the framework of the Constitution were not anticipated. As for debate regarding a fourth party, much can be said further in defense of 3; Even the Bible's use of "one" from Hebrew actually means "three in one" or "three as one", and can be applied figuratively, 'in agreement'.
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            Also, the preamble to the U.S. Constitution additionally serves as a basis for this proposal, as it outlines the purpose of the Constitution itself, among other things to 'establish Justice', 'insure domestic Tranquility', and 'promote the general welfare' which we realize was intended to be accomplished more successfully with application of divinely-inspired wisdom. An amendment is being proposed, backed by many Senate members, to allow for a third member choice for further representation by each state of the Union, an official amendment to the U.S. Constitution as being permissible by the Constitution itself in very special circumstances such as this, the recommendation involving the voting selection by the public of one candidate for the Senate from among the 3 different parties, as has traditionally been possible, though not as commonly known or understood, to fill the now the proposed 3 seats, rather than the 2 seats, and with a 2 out of 3 vote understood to be permissibly affirmative among the 3, acknowledging though the preference of unanimity, in the Senate, and for the House, to fill the appropriate number by state. In fact, I only propose this with an official understanding that by doing so I am not in violation of my duty as rightful President of the United States, having given affirmation of this duty to 'preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.' I thus stand by my confidence that the proposal as presented below is in agreement with a President's affirmation of duty and authority, and the U.S. Constitution itself. It is also of note that there is mention in the Constitution of the need for a 2/3 majority among the states regarding special votes, sensible with 3 state seats, but again with only 2 seats, a state may have no vote if divided.
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            Some have heard that there is significance to my birth name, possibly that I have been looking forward to revealing. I have explained, and history bears out, that the founders of our nation, the framers of our Constitution, had relied on God for victory and freedom, with largely Christian faith, and thereafter sought His guidance in establishing good government. All of the original States' Constitutions were based on some branch of Christianity, even one called 'Congregationalist', having ties to modern 'Nondenominational' or 'Church of the Bretheren', open to all wishing to benefit from Bible teachings peaceably, although more or less the aim of all branches of Christianity. A considerable time ago I was told that my birth name, Mark Allen Campbell, is found in the Bible. It is in one of the books, the letters a certain way in the Hebrew/Old Testament, that were translated faithfully in the same way in the King James Version (KJV) so that it likewise appears that way in that English translation. However, it is also there another way. My father above revealed to me that it also actually spells out by first letters the names of the genuine New Testament or Christian-Greek Scriptures Bible books in chronological order, the order by time that they were originally written. However, another name is included...it is the name of a woman that I found out shared much history with me as a wife in past lives, in this life first named Tari, once named Mary, who this life of mine began helping to raise me. For a time I used a computer with her name to author many of my website articles, causing some confusion. One internet reference is sacred-texts.com/bib/lbob/index.htm , which you may find searching 'lost books of the Bible'. Another, searching 'lost books of the nt' (new testament) revealed 
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            Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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            2023 Aug 15 UPDATE! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuel-up as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half, but this PROPER MIXTURE gaining three times (4X) the fuel efficiency/economy AND eliminating the toxic effect of the water releases on both the animal sensitive membranes (like eyes) and plant life (hindering growth, rendering them inedible, etc.).
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            2023 Oct 29; 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! Please understand that pure jet fueled aircraft should not normally be used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. THIS COMPARED TO OVER 300X EFFECTIVENESS AS DESCRIBED BELOW, RESPECTING ENVIRONMENT! The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combo that works well, similar to toxic sodium and chloride mixing to make edible salt. Now I've notice two large wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC), NOW (2024) currently areas around California. There is a method I proposed that may have been used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photo from above can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR 45/50 DEGREE LINE (ALSO 30/33 DEGREE ANGLES MAY BE USED) method just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth or movement--wind,etc. by time of releases). THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be calculated, and divided up among aircraft. Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45/50 Deg. OR 30/33 Deg. Line.
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            2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15,Oct 29, &amp;amp; 2024/p710,n627 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed kerosene. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and BEST: Distilled Water, alternatively still a Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Kerosene, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure kerosene first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED KEROSENE FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. UPDATE 3/23/24 (24/319) for FIRE ENGINES: Also, this same mixture (NOT reduced any further to avoid confusion with proper jet refueling) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, now about 30 times the effectiveness against fires over plain water. 
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            2023 Nov 08, 2024 Jul 10/6Trs 27 UPDATE! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in 10X water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of gallons (16 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a FULL TANK of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box, jug or package, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture!!! This means that if both the 1/3 jet fuel mixture (Increasing Effectiveness about 30X over plain water) is coupled with 10:1 units of baking soda:Epsom Salt from cartons in a full tank, the resulting effectiveness can NOW be some 300X++ effectiveness in fighting fire over plain water!!! Be careful NOT TO ADD Ten (10:1) 1LB Units of Baking Soda:ES in anything less than one half tank of water/mixed water! Modify the number according to tank water level (One quarter (1/4) Tank would be No More than 5:1 1LB Units of Baking Soda:ES, normally 2.5 Units).
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            There are some important matters to share, that should be understood by those interested in my activities and involvement, regarding the U.S. Presidency and the current Campaign, not only in good initiatives that have begun to have effect, in some cases dramatic effect, but also in some important facts and details regarding work that I had begun in 2020 and still has tremendous potential for our economy, U.S. economic vitality, and other issues of great concern to many, including the environment while maintaining the above, etc.
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            Due to circumstances beyond the control of many, I was not inaugurated publicly, or in the usual way (although proper) despite my 2020 election win, but sought to do what I could, wanting so much to get to the White House and discuss implementation of my policies shared via this website, and others ready to be discussed, and many patented ideas, designs, and solutions to several problems. While seeking to address any misconceptions, cover-up, etc., I was not dismayed from doing what I could. Several initiatives were being started, actions taken, and more developed along the way, to respond to needs already understood, and others having come about due to the challenges before us all. 
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            Work was done on a number of fronts, including very serious matters that met with success. Below is a brief of just a few miscellaneous initiatives that not all are familiar with.
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            TO CLARIFY: I wish to clarify at this time, as I have made known in the past, that during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I was where by law the rightful winner of the Election was required to be, and took the oath at the same time as Joe Biden--saying it correctly. I still view Joe as being in place, under unusual circumstances, to be "Biding" time for me to assume my place when circumstances would make it possible, as I've sought to be respectfully invited to be where I should (this has happened more than once), and welcome at all times afterward, despite the difficulties I've faced (that interfered previously, working to get to the bottom of it, with God's help). Some have been confused or misinformed about my patriotism and respect for our nation. I stand with the Founders of our Nation, as God blessed them to compose spirit-inspired documents, such as the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution, and other inspired supporting documents, like letters among them and the Federalist Papers directed toward citizens of New York, for instance, that help confirm God's blessing on the Republic, that higher form of democracy, needing our adherence to laws carefully crafted as U.S. bylaws and other laws making possible God's blessing on what we do by keeping them, and doing the right thing as we care for the needs of the nation, our citizens and others, as God has purposed. True prosperity is a result of careful attention to such matters. When problems arise in our nation, it is NOT our democratic Republic that should ever be considered as at fault, but rather we must look for the real reasons for the problem or problems, addressing these, that God's blessing itself through the Christ may remain on the Nation that He has blessed to have the purpose of blessing all nations of earth, as we look to God to bless us.
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            I'd like all to know that I am still running to continue as the rightful 46th President of the U.S., only this time actually being in the White House and before the public, discussing much more freely the solutions such as I've already presented on a number of the serious issues facing our nation, and which the campaign more willing to show genuine faith in God (and myself) has been considerably more agreeable to support. Kamala has been speaking somewhat as I would have been before now...She herself has made known that the Founding bylaws actually prohibit a woman from becoming President, and therefore expressed willingness to be with me, promoting my continuation as the true winner of the 2020 Election and the rightful 46th President, desiring to continue as such as stated above, and being a part of the blessings to come, addressing real needs of our nation and the people of the United States, realizing we can, with God's help, as Joe likewise himself has manifested more recently, meet these needs. I bring much also in the way of Economic benefit and insight, from a Dad or Dads who pinched pennies and knew how to budget, as I did and do still. 46 was and is an important number, as it relates to my role before God, helping make possible the life and peace as God may bless it to be. Please vote for me!
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            Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.
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            O Jehovalz, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, He does nothing bad to his neighbor, And he does not defame his friends. 4 He rejects anyone who is despicable, But he honors those revering Jehovalz. He does not go back on his godly promise, even when it is bad for him. 5 He does not lend his money (only) on interest, And he does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
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            [Jehovalz], who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? 2 Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right, whose words are true and sincere, 3 and who do not slander others. They do no wrong to their friends nor spread rumours about their neighbours. 4. They [strongly disapprove of] those whom God rejects, but honour those who obey [Jehovalz]. They always do what they (rightly) promise, [despite the consequence]. 5. They (do) make loans without charging interest [the going rate] and cannot be bribed to testify (make public declaration) against the innocent. Whoever does these things will always be secure.
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           This is the psalm upon which a hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" played/sung at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, considered by many a stirring/solemn commemoration of his faith, life, and presidency. He did much to promote virtue, integrity, and justice for all during his time as president, and was part of inspiring me, as both he and Ronald Reagan sent me something memorable during their time in office.
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            8. They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.
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            9. He satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
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            10. Some were living in gloom and darkness, prisoners suffering in chains,
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            11. because they had rebelled against the commands of Almighty God and had rejected his instructions.
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            12. They were worn out from hard work; they would fall down, and no one would help.
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            13. Then in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress.
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            14. He brought them out of their gloom and darkness and broke their chains in pieces.
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            15. They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.
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            16. He breaks down doors of bronze and smashes iron bars.
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            17. Some were fools, suffering because of their sins and because of their evil;
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            18. they couldn't stand the sight of food and were close to death.
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            19. Then in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress.
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            20. He healed them with his command and saved them from the grave.
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            21. They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.
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            22. They must thank him with sacrifices, and with songs of joy must tell all that he has done.
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            23. Some sailed over the ocean in ships, earning their living on the seas.
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            24. They saw what the LORD can do, his wonderful acts on the seas.
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            25. He commanded, and a mighty wind began to blow and stirred up the waves.
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            26. The ships were lifted high in the air and plunged down into the depths. In such danger the sailors lost their courage;
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            27. they stumbled and staggered like drunks--- all their skill was useless.
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            28. Then in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress.
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            29. He calmed the raging storm, and the waves became quiet.
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            30. They were glad because of the calm, and he brought them safe to the port they wanted.
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            31. They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.
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            32. They must proclaim his greatness in the assembly of the people and praise him before the council of the leaders.
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            33. The LORD made rivers dry up completely and stopped springs from flowing.
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            34. He made rich soil become a salty wasteland because of the wickedness of those who lived there.
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            35. He changed deserts into pools of water and dry land into flowing springs.
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            36. He let hungry people settle there, and they built a city to live in.
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            37. They sowed the fields and planted grapevines and reaped an abundant harvest.
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            38. He blessed his people, and they had many children; he kept their herds of cattle from decreasing.
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            40. he showed contempt for their oppressors and made them wander in trackless deserts.
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            41. But he rescued the needy from their misery and made their families increase like flocks.
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            42. The righteous see this and are glad, but all the wicked are put to silence.
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            You may recall that it was said of Jimmy Carter that maybe he does not belong on Mount Rushmore, but perhaps down below in the foothills somewhere, helping to strengthen or sure up the foundation. This encylopedic reference was found as I was about to give this attention, and reveals a meaningful discovery, the tomb/burial place of a supervisor of a workforce constructing royal tombs under mighty pharaohs of ancient Egypt and his wife, known as the tomb of Kha and Merit, from early New Kingdom of Egypt. Recall that it was God permitting large kingdoms to rule the earth for a time while they generally sought an upright or God-fearing/God-revering society. The pyramid-shaped tomb/chapel was interestingly cut into the base of the cliffs, which you'll see allowed for it's amazing preservation until it's discovery evidently in the 1800's, along with many associated treasures! Here is it's story from wikipedia, pulled 2025/1/11 (10-10:30 am EST) :
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            "The tomb of Kha and Merit is the funerary chapel and burial place of the ancient Egyptian foreman Kha and his wife Merit, in the northern cemetery of the workmen's village of Deir el-Medina. Kha supervised the workforce who constructed royal tombs during the reigns of the pharaohs Amenhotep II, Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III (r. 1425 – 1353 BC) in the mid–Eighteenth Dynasty of the early New Kingdom of Egypt. He died in his 60s, while Merit died before him in her 20s or 30s. The couple's pyramid-shaped chapel has been known since at least 1818. The tomb was cut into the base of the cliffs. This position allowed the entrance to be quickly buried by debris deposited by landslides and later tomb construction, hiding its location from ancient robbers. Almost all of the contents of the tomb were awarded to the excavators and were shipped to Italy soon after the discovery. They have been displayed in the Museo Egizio in Turin since their arrival, and an entire gallery is devoted to them."
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            "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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            (Prv02:10-11) True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Abundant knowledge, or understanding of the world around us may do little good if it is not guided by a properly motivated heart. From the letter called the first of Peter, we read "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, while you throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." (1Peter 5:6-7) We should be deeply respectful of God, His word and way of doing things, regardless of whatever knowledge we may possess. Christians are instructed to use their "power of reason" in serving God effectively (Romans 12:1). Recall that discernment or "difftell" is the ability to tell the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and things such as serious matters of the law from lesser matters, though still required. How important to look to and learn from God and His word to gain good judgement in such things. In the Bible book of James we read: "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all, and without reproaching, and it will be given him. But let him keep asking in faith, [aiming to never doubt]..." YES, God cares and wants us to gain more wisdom from Him, and He does so "without reproaching"--not seeking to humiliate or shame someone for what that one has not yet learned. Quite often the question someone asked was on the mind of more than one student! Educators will sometimes vary class levels according to common differences in student ability. Regardless, there should be an atmosphere of RESPECT for one another in a genuine learning environment. Obviously progress in many areas of life will vary from one person to the next. You are not aware of the gems that God has put or is causing to grow in the heart of someone else, people have been made to contribute in various ways to the whole of a community. However, this is a two-way street. While we want to be treated with consideration, we need to treat others in a similar way. We want to learn among friends, and be willing to overlook or forgive an occasional thoughtless remark from another. All should aim to promote a learning environment that is largely free of such fears and worries of ridicule, and rather be supportive of one another, on the same team, or in the same family--the human family! Anyone having trouble with important thinking and logic skills should pray about the issue, and find or receive assistance to begin correcting matters. Certainly Jehovahz wants all lovers of Him to acquire "thinking ability!" Understanding things well usually takes considerable time and effort, as does learning to read, for instance, but can be highly rewarding. Of course, any seemingly insurmountable deficiencies now can be fully corrected under the rule of God's Kingdom, and God will bless the right kind of progress.
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            (Prv02:12-13) This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not really find the joyful heart they may be looking to find or that God wants us all to have. However, people are seeing that God's law or word is more reasonable than they may have thought, even making so much sense, and so beneficial! Thinking ability and discernment protect us from exposure to wrong influences, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may consider. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, real joy of heart, and eternal life.
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            "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil, 15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious. 16 It will save you from the crooked woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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           Those who come back in the future resurrection, with belief or faith in His Son, can happily learn to submit to God's word and direction, finding eternal life. (Acts 24:15). Also, angels answer to God similarly as to what is moral in such things among angels. Yet, all should take warning, as we are living during a time meant for blessings by God, that we aim to receive such blessings, rather than oppose them. How vital to learn to submit to God's direction now! As 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows for those becoming Christians, that some had been sexually "immoral, idolaters, adulterers," submitting to homosexual acts, and so on. But then the inspired word of God says "And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jehoshalz (Jesus) Christ and with the spirit of our God." They thus changed their behavior to find agreement with God's will, and God forgave them, as most of them likely weren't rebelling against God will full knowledge of wrongdoing. We cannot continue to practice what we know is wrong and expect God's continued forgiveness--we can make the changes and find greater happiness in doing so! In harmony with God's love and will for humans, one vital principle of God's word declares: "Mercy triumphs over judgement." (James 2:13). And 2Peter 3:9 agrees, saying "Jehovalz...does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance."
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             "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment; 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovalz', And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovalz himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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             Prove 2:1: Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome (or, wearisome)." (1John 5:3). God's genuine commandments ('not going beyond the things written'), now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life, and maintaining His blessing upon us, having His approval.
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             "4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovalz', And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovalz himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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             "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those walking in integrity. 8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones. 9 Then you will understand what is righteous and just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
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             "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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             "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you"
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             (Prv02:10-11) True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Abundant knowledge, or understanding of the world around us may do little good if it is not guided by a properly motivated heart. From the letter called the first of Peter, we read "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, while you throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." (1Peter 5:6-7) We should be deeply respectful of God, His word and way of doing things, regardless of whatever knowledge we may possess. Christians are instructed to use their "power of reason" in serving God effectively (Romans 12:1). Recall that discernment or "difftell" is the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and things such as serious matters of the law from lesser matters, though still required. How important to look to and learn from God and His word to gain good judgement in such things. In the Bible book of James we read: "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all, and without reproaching, and it will be given him. But let him keep asking in faith, [aiming to never doubt]..." YES, God cares and wants us to gain more wisdom from Him, and He does so "without reproaching"--not seeking to humiliate or shame someone for what that one has not yet learned. Quite often the question someone asked was on the mind of more than one student! Educators will sometimes vary class levels according to common differences in student ability. Regardless, there should be an atmosphere of RESPECT for one another in a genuine learning environment. Obviously progress in many areas of life will vary from one person to the next. You are not aware of the gems that God has put or is causing to grow in the heart of someone else, people have been made to contribute in various ways to the whole of a community. However, this is a two-way street. While we want to be treated with consideration, we need to treat others in a similar way. We want to learn among friends, and be willing to overlook or forgive an occasional thoughtless remark from another. All should aim to promote a learning environment that is largely free of such fears and worries of ridicule, and rather be supportive of one another, on the same team, or in the same family--the human family! Anyone having trouble with important thinking and logic skills should pray about the issue, and find or receive assistance to begin correcting matters. Certainly Jehovahz wants all lovers of Him to acquire "thinking ability!" Understanding things well usually takes considerable time and effort, as does learning to read, for instance, but can be highly rewarding. Of course, any seemingly insurmountable deficiencies now can be fully corrected under the rule of God's Kingdom, and God will bless the right kind of progress.
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             (Prv02:12-13) This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not really find the joyful heart they may be looking to find or that God wants us all to have. However, people are seeing that God's law or word is more reasonable than they may have thought, even making so much sense, and so beneficial! Thinking ability and discernment protect us from exposure to wrong influences, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may consider. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, real joy of heart, and eternal life.
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             "1 Proverbs of Solʹo·mon. A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovalz will not cause the upright one to go hungry, But he will deny the crooked what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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             Prove 10:1 How does Solomon begin? With encouragement for a son to become wise, making his father rejoice, and not causing grief to his mother. What fine reasons for any person to take to heart God's wise counsel! You will thus be gaining "heart," or good (loving) motive. How delighted good and loving parents are to find each of their precious children delighting in divine wisdom and the doing of right as God instructs us! And what a happy future this will lead to as all obedient mankind learns God's ways of true peace and happiness!
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             "2 The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness ('godly lawl') is what rescues from death."
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             Prove 10:2 God can see to it that there is no lasting value in anything obtained by violating His divine standards, yet we should bear in mind that God's standards include mercy where it may be extended by Him in His good judgement, particularly where genuine repentance is shown over some past error(s). Thus, where an endeavor may have not been blessed by God initially, it may in time receive His blessing under certain circumstances. On the other hand, from the beginning accepting God's standards and choosing to live by them is far better, and means life to those doing so, at times even protecting one(s) from untimely death. Also, helping others to learn and practice what is right in God's eyes can "rescue them"--restore their life spiritually, preserving their hope of eternal life by God's kindness!
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             Prove 10:3 The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's provisions. As Joshalz (Jesus) declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first God’s righteousness and the Kingdom, and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both things we are to give priority to--God's righteousness--aiming to maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience, and the Kingdom, which often involves sacrifices we make in serving God. (It has been indicated that God’s righteousness is what should appear first in this Bible verse, by proper Greek translation). An important Bible principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovalz may then look upon any of our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about God's upright servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His blessings and support!
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             "4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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             Prove 10:4-5 Such lovers of God need to learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in a world where not all are completely trustworthy, young ones need good training from parents or guardians, with a lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any needlessly threatening circumstance—of course, according to age and level of experience.
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             "6 Blessings are on the head of the upright one, But the mouth of the crooked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the crooked will rot. 8 The wise-hearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out. 10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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             (Prv10:6) Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovalz that makes one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22). Those bad at heart, however, could deceptively speak the right things, covering over their violent hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is truly right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Jesus said that he did NOT come to "destroy" or do away with the Mosaic Law(l), but to FULFILL it--make it more complete. (Matth 5:17). We learn much from that lawl, although now Christian principles and standards show a better way of applying it, and holding to what is right by God, keeping that Lawl in a Christian way, aligned with Christ's teachings. But the ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy over past sin, is not intended to cause us to dismiss sin altogether--Christ set a pattern of obedience to God and His lawl that all should aim to follow.
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             (Prv10:7) Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psalm 145:16). Those intentionally disregarding God, wrongly pursuing a selfish course will not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good reputation before others that can truly last, let us take God's side and trust Him, holding firmly to His lawls and standards, even if we may be besmirched by others temporarily as in a system still marred by ungodliness. God and Christ will lovingly see to it's correction!
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             (Prv10:8) As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not contribute to respect for God's lawl, and those unrepentantly holding to such a foolish course could mislead others by their wayward thinking and conduct. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas. Recall, from Proverbs 1, that it was disrespecting all of God's discipline and reproof that would lead to disaster, saying "They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools (being satisfied with their own ways) will destroy them. But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity." They thus need more understanding of the consequences of good and evil, to develop more hatred for what is bad, in the healthy fear or hoss of God.
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             "9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out."
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             (Prv10:9) We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other hand, those only pretending to practice what is right, while secretly violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their cover indefinitely. How vital to be honest about our mistakes and seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, practically all have a battle to wage against such wrong thinking! But we can win, pleading to God for His wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in hoss of His greatness, we are moved to want to be close to God, not displeasing Him. But He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally, or without full realization! Consider, for example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovalz; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovalz is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who (respectfully) fear him."
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             "10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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             (Prv10:10) Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, cause much grief--such ones should shun deception and trickery, and appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust in Jehovalz with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding (or, way of thinking). 6 In all your ways take notice of him ("consider His view" in all you do), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear ("Revere") Jehovalz and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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             "11 The mouth of the upright one is a source of life, But the mouth of the wayward conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge/knowing people, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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             "11 The mouth of the upright one is a source of life, But the mouth of the crooked conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions."
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             The upright one typically has true love as his motive or aim, keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the upright one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred is in the heart of the crooked, therefore his mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others (Psalm 103).
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             "13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense."
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             The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear or awe of God, according to Proverbs 2, both discernment and understanding are needed. We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and so on--"make sure of the more important things." Such a discerning person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
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             "14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin."
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             The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one may learn and speak only of things that contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we acquire good discernment, and grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters--we're thus better able to absorb important, especially divine, knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (ridiculing fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus give God first place and be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and to understand more about God's loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
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             "15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty."
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             A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Christ instructed (Matt 6:25-33). Doing so, the necessities of life, and perhaps much more, will be provided by God, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
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             "16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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             As Christ also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, upright ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, crooked ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, that sin causing headaches, heartaches, grief and troubles, distancing ones from God and others, at times requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. While caring about all, we still need to guard our closest associations from those promoting sinful or harmful practices, so that instead we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the honest, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it." (Prove 2:20-21).
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             "17 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life, But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is mischievous. 19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly. 20 The tongue of the upright one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the crooked one is worth little. 21 The lips of the upright one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
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             (Prv10:17) As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. In all actuality, the term "punishment" itself is worth re-examining, as a "pun", a play on words that offers correction in a loving way, is often enough to provoke a change of heart in a sensitive child. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovalz said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jeremiah 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovalz loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction we truly need, we not only hurt ourselves, but as the verse says, our continued stubbornness in an erring course can have a negative effect on others, possibly 'leading them astray.'
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             (Prv10:20) It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the upright are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry." (NIRV) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver jewelry carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties, and scripturally is associated with the mind or thinking processes. There are cases where someone's mind or thinking has been or is being affected by certain chemicals, improper drug use, and similar things, even by cross-gender affects and hormonal disturbances. We should seek the cause of any wayward or crooked thinking that is not simply a product of selfish behavior. "The crooked man out of his crooked treasure sends out crooked things." (Matthew 12:35). Thus in that condition his heart is not producing much for the benefit of others, and needs repentance and a turning to God and His word as a Source of divine wisdom and help. Recall James 1, saying "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him, but let him keep asking in faith..." We all need to trust God and His Son, who want to help us rather than condemn! (John 3:16-17)
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             (Prv10:21) "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as honest ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones often promote understanding of spiritual things, that people may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physically with a heart straying from sensibleness. Let's honestly examine matters of life, including those regarding our spirit within, heart and mind, and use such knowledge to promote, and not harm, life.
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            "22 It is the blessing of Jehovalz that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The awse of Jehovalz prolongs life, But the years of the crooked will be cut short."
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            (Pro10:22) One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that spiritual and potentially material wealth come from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovalz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovalz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovalz the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah {Jehovalz}, art the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovalz desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
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            "23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment."
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            (Pro10:23) The "mischievous" one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the mischievous ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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            "24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever."
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            (Pro10:24-25) The "crooked one" usually knows that he is doing wrong, and thus deep down fears having to answer for wrong conduct, whereas the upright have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovalz while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6-7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovalz himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Christ, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked." (Prove 3:25). Knowing about that storm is to motivate all to heed God's instructions, preserving life. That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace not just on this planet, but universally, and receive whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
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             : I've placed first the segment which concludes the article, on the Daynames in a two-week rotation, as it is the segment of more immediate interest in learning the new calendar, and perhaps seeing it's practicality and other benefits, blessed by God.
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             DAY NAMES, let's start with the first day of the week, with God's favor on a two-week rotation of names contributing to good order and practicality. Let's look at both the first week dayname, then the second week dayname, one weekday at a time, beginning with Sunday.
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            POSSIBLE? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to actually begin on the Sunday in the upper left-most position on your monthly calendar? What if every month was 4 weeks long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Of course, we've become accustomed to a year that is 12 months long, nominally 3 months per season. And what if all this could be accomplished while restoring the moon, earth's timepiece, to line up with each month, beginning to end? For now let's continue, in keeping with the typical calendar, showing Sunday as the first day of the week, with Saturday as the seventh.
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            THE 7-DAY WEEK. At this point it should be acknowledged that Seventh Day Adventists have for decades taught and claimed that Saturday is actually the seventh day of the week, just as most calendars still (fortunately) recognize, showing Sunday on the left as the official first day of the normal week. In respect of their steadfastness, I now reiterate viewing Sunday as the first day, Sunday through Saturday being the 1st through the 7th, and so on through each month. This still retains easy calculation to determine the day associated with any date, whether it be the first through the 30th. At issue with recognizing this new pattern of counting time, is the name and placement of the additional one or two days each month. To maintain this ease of calculation, it may be best, as might be expected, to consider this 29th and possibly 30th day of each month as added between the last day of the 28 day cycle (Saturday) and the Sunday start of the next month, possibly calling these one or two days something other than by normal day names, rather than merely one or two additional Saturday(s). Also, why not choose to start each year with the 30 day month, rather than the 29 day?
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            NOW ANOTHER CONSIDERATION, AN 8-DAY WEEK. Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/3 days per month, (with a technical footnote) still with twelve months, the year becoming some 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be around 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. The Day 8 purpose is greater refreshment, with an extra weekend day, allowing for renewed examination of typical weekend activities, such as: (1) Seventh-Day Adventists were right--the seventh day has been Saturday, just as most wall calendars still indicate. Why not churches move to a Saturday (newly named Calmday, Psalmday) morning service, allowing the rest of the day and now three day weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would make an occasional schedule adjustment possible. Every fourth month an alternating work schedule would make possible an incredible 7-day week ending stretch at month's end!
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            A SEASONAL BREAK! (2) Recall that there are nominally three months per season. What if most months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three or four days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every four months, technically each month being closer to 33 1/4 days long. While this is not every three months, as previously expected, there are good reasons for this adjustment. It is more precisely the moon phase timing yearly, and there should be good chance of better weather associated with two of the three months. Therefore, all months but the three would be 33 days long, but for the months of April, August, and December, there would be at least one additional day at month's end (34 days, but 35 to end December). Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement just these months of the year, alternating the first day of the workweek between the new Sunday and Monday? The first week of the month could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. Having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the following weekend to be five (5) days off, if working a short workweek of Sunday through Wednesday, the following five days off being Thursday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the following Sunday through Wednesday 4-day workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of three months per year, a 7-day stretch! Doing this in December would actually yield 5 days ending the week mid-month, and 8 days to fill the weekend, ending the month, as there is one more additional day ending December (35 days), marking the 400th day before Sonday/Sunday starts the new year.
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            EFFECTS. This could make for a good break to prepare for the coming seasonal change, and for additional refreshment! Thus the weeklong break I previously recommended called "Humaneth" could still find it's place three times a year, even while maintaining the timing of the moon cycle from month to month, each first day being a new moon, with just each fourth month off slightly until corrected at month's end. Such a change could be on course to begin as soon as the beginning of this new year, and with 12 months of 4 weeks each, but with the additional days, it should not be too difficult for plans from the current calendar to be well-arranged into the new calendar, again considering the additional days for each month, with the main differences being 48 weeks rather than 52, and the extra weekend day throughout. Where this is an issue, perhaps one month of each seasonal set of three, either the first or second month, could have all it's (4) Sundays considered an additional 4-day "week" somehow, making 52 "weeks" total, or some other arrangement may be made. One other matter would be the addition, just like previously, of 1/16th day per year, or just 1 additional day every 16 years, which God must wish for us and Him to best track longer periods of time. That 1 year every 16 would then be 401 days long.
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            OTHER MONTH NAMES. Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            (1) Gemupsay (Jan-Gem) - The beginning of a new year often does and should bring good thoughts about what is to come, about improvements that may be made and good experiences to be had. The stir of a new year can also come from looking up and ahead despite anything discouraging from the past year or more. Regarding the past, we should aim to learn from it, to right wrongs, and correct things needing attention. This we should do though in our present and future, focusing on the road ahead, not endlessly gazing into the rear view mirror. To be successful, we should be in the habit of looking up, and speaking about God, or speaking to God in prayer (in this case, thinking up), overcoming discouragement by trusting God and being hopeful of improvements and good outcomes. Thus this month name starts with "Gem" which, like "Gen", can refer to beginnings, even good ones. The 'm' has a purpose, being used in cases of twos or two paths, reminding us to take the right or correct one in such cases. We want our future to always be bright and good, by seeking to do things the right way, blessed by God. In this month name, 'say' brings to mind speaking upright, godly thoughts so important to maintaining a good outlook, and good wise thinking.
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            (2) Rightnes (Feb-Rtn) [Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as March may be associated with marching in war, and the aim to avoid or end such war should be a peaceful resolution, or Peasamake] Traditionally February the second month has been associated with purification, as ancestors took note of the dead of winter and wanted to prove themselves grateful and worthy for God to bring back the life of Spring just as in times past. Many long to be better able to handle situations throughout each day in a way that reflects wisdom and a genuine concern for associates at work or at school, for instance. Truly upright conduct Involves a genuine trust in God, and in the happiness found by seeking closeness to Him, listening to Him and His Son, with true faith, which actually enables sight to overcome obstacles, and really makes for a heart that loves the good that God loves and hates what He hates, such as harmful attitudes and practices. Such faith benefits mankind immeasurably. For instance, widespread peace and loving treatment of one another becomes much more achievable, with God's blessing. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement on the right standards of God's word.
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            (3) Peasamake (Mar-Pes) - [Previously Rightnes, Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as February is known as a month of purification, associated with clear and right thinking, or Rightnes.] One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship. Made in God's image, all should have inclination toward making peace with others, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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            ANOTHER adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (seeking God's way), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey. Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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            (4) Shuay (Apr-Sha) Recall that a part of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew, as in the name Joshua, the "shua", refers to "Salvation or Rescue". The beginnings of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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            (7) Hula rather than Hulay (Jul-Hul), formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy is a result of having God's spirit, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important matter to maintain. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders who, although in conflict, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. While the "Hu" refers to such humility, the "lay", like the Hawaiian "lei" is associated with warmth, welcome, and appreciation. There is strength in properly motivated sincere respect and kindness. Jesus or Jo-shauz' associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) In describing his warm personality, God's obedient Son mentioned a mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Je'hovoez' God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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            (9) Lifeway (Sep-Lfw) ,"God," understood to be the true God, Je'hovalz, combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joez Je'hovalz is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to be free to worship God truly in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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            (10) Learngood (Oct-Lgd) (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Learngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son. It was Jesus or Joshalz who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs first to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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            (11) Seegood (Nov-Sgd), formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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            (12) Loyalnes (Dec-Loy), an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" or "godlove" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those revering him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over wrongdoing."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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            With the new 8-day week, and the adjustment to 33 and 34 day months, there is no longer any need for a 13th month to keep the year and months in line with the moon's rotation. Every month would start with a new moon phase, weather cycles, despite environmental issues, should still become more stable, and a glance at the moon could really remind us of where we are in the month's progress.
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            Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovalz As the waters cover the sea."
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            And by remembering a few verses, God's name in both full and short forms, with His personality, could be more readily learned by the tenderly young: Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoez God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joez? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joez! Give thanks to Jehovalz, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) which helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joez! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the heavens declaring his strength."
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            GOD’S INSTRUCTION. It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'valz God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the current one, and now be AMAZED at what God has done to grant us a new start to experiencing a perfectly timed moon with a NEW monthly calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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            DAY NAMES, let's start with the first day of the week, with God's favor on a two-week rotation of names contributing to good order and practicality. Let's look at both the first week dayname, then the second week dayname, one weekday at a time, beginning with Sunday.
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            Along the same lines, Righzday has reference to right, doing right, associated with the light of truth, and Christ's face once shone "as the sun" before his closest followers, helping confirm that description. Also of note, making rye bread, which really refers to rizing without adding yeast, like croissants, as normally could only be done on this one day weekly and was a lengthy affair, and would deter notions of traveling even to church services on this day. The past idea of a superior eighth day Christian "sabbath" likely led to the two-day weekend, and also perhaps to many church services being held on this day rather than the Seventh day. However, it is being understood that Christians should still recognize the Seventh day as the day God designated especially for rest and church attendance, as Seventh-Day Adventists have advocated for quite some time. Also, with Sonday, the first day of the two-week rotation continuing off work for many, business owners and others could still wisely use some of this time for considering their upcoming week's work/activity.
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            (Tus./Tru.) now for the first week of rotation, then Truceday/Tru'seday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated, that is family or like-family closeness and weddings? Honestly, not everyone had made these connections, at least in more than a light-hearted way...An important acknowledgement is that this is, not the 2nd day of the week (starting Sunday/Sonday) but the 3rd, as God has purposed 3's more than 2's, as His love for and blessing on two even working on something together, looking to God, is what can make them successful--and not necessarily in competition with others, but as for meeting an excellent standard of quality, as all should strive for. Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate, more enjoyment when blessed by God and greater success. While the US is found in the first Tus'day/Tuseday, the new second-week Truceday/Tru'seday brings to mind the ending of wars, many wars actually ending on this day of the week, and underscoring everyone's place in God's purpose, aiming to live peaceably with others before God. This is an important U.S. role in God's purpose, related to administering blessings of God's Kingdom earthwide, should we choose to remain compliant ourselves before Him and His Son, the Lord Jehoshalz/AzGod. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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            (Str/Pld) day known as Friday. Not every sixth day of the week need be a major movie release day--why not alternate, and consider a plead to God on the previous Pleadzday for His blessing on the first and third week's Starzday to be something that truly refreshes people and uplifts them in some way to continue courageously standing for God's fair and true ways in life? Then on Pleadzday some other activities might be enjoyed, perhaps with family or friends, or catching that truly good movie you heard about now the second week. This day can begin a four- or five-day weekend by keeping the previous weekend to two days, and rizing to work on Righzday through Thunderzday, five days. Also, court pleas or pleads may normally be entered on this day. Having this day off, also helps these cases to be free of inteference from last-minute work requests or perhaps illegal demands, as does also moving paydays week two to the following Salvtuday. The first week Starzday, is still normally a workday, but with a view to a possible evening under the stars on the big screen, or in concert, etc. which God-blessed may be more successful, finding something available at the time that truly encourages us or enlightens us in some way from afar. Movie makers sometimes have God's spirit on their work, but may occasionally choose a scene to be included that didn't have it. Editors who review the film the week before release having prayers with them can identify the scene(s) that have more appropriate takes most fitting for a timeless movie experience, blessed by God!
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            (Psd/Sal) known as Saturday. It is recommended that this, which has been recognized on our calendars as the 7th day of the week, not the 6th, become the day that churches offer early and later services to the public, and in many cases possibly teaching classes in-between, as many people may prefer that additional class instruction be added to one day's experience rather than an additional day, although there could still also be congregation-wide instruction available on additional days. The would permit the remainder of the day and 8th day/weekend to be available for other good activities. Psalmday reminds us of the benefical Psalms, or Godly Poetic Songs that cover many situations in life, as well as a Rest or Calmday, but with the Softness of 'S'. Also  the life-sustaining Palms, ocean trees and perhaps the ocean breeze, thought of for relaxation, welcome and celebration, as in the use of palm fronds or leaves with Messiah's entrance into Jerusalem on a colt. Salvtuday reminds of salt as a preservative, it's historical use as salary, and the vitality it promotes in good form, especially when God blesses it's intake as on this day. Good salts to receive on this special day of the two-week rotation can include iodized/Pink Himalayan salt mix 50:50 with dried cilantro added, many teas like Chamomile or tea blends, and foods/sauces also. Of course, just as and more important are dear relationships that should also be preserved, which God helps with, and Solving or Resolving any differences by addressing one another and any problems contributing to the difficulty is what we want to do as we are able, or getting help as needed. Having this Dayname can bring to mind ideas to help preserve and strengthen our dealings with loved ones, and to make time for doing so. There is a concern that the name should be Solvtuday to underscore the importance of this aspect of the Day's meaning, but having TV shows or movies that involve these types of themes, solving or resolving such issues with loyal love, knowledge of the satisfying answers that are truly found inside (and not outside) God's true and undistorted lawl (sometimes misunderstood or misapplied), and done so successfully, would certainly be a beneficial project or practice.
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             "Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 There is One who dwells above the circle (or, globe) of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He is stretching out the heavens like a fine gauze, And he spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He reduces high officials to nothing And makes the judges of the earth an unreality. 24 They are hardly planted, They are hardly sown, Their stem has hardly taken root in the earth, And they are blown on and dry up, And the wind carries them away like stubble. 25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One. 26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you declare, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from Jehovalz, And I receive no justice from God’? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovalz, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength. 30 Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall, 31 But those hoping in Jehovalz will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.” 
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           ? Have you ever rode a horse? A marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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           . Many people today believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then, these were greatly caused by mainly two things--what seemed to be an arbitrary or inconsequential choice regarding which side of the road motor vehicles would drive on, as well as the limitations of motor vehicle technology that need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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           ? One other major issue that now arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses can tragically slip and fall on typical asphalt roadways, and thus must travel much more slowly than they are otherwise capable of traveling! Resurfacing, however, can correct this! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, preferably the proper (emphasize PROPER) mixture of cement, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth, with very little maintenance! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed! On this surface, a typical horse can travel the safe 50-55mph (with a recommended 56 mph speed limit) that most current vehicles on the road can safely travel, to minimize or eliminate deadly accident outcomes. However, stallions can travel 80mph, which newer cars that properly increase distance between the engine compartment and the steering wheel, may likewise some day be allowed to also travel much more safely. It has recently been determined, however, that until the superiority of properly mixed cement as a road surface is appreciated, asphalt that has sand added to mixture reaching 1/4 the weight, will also function perfectly, and like the properly mixed cement, will not normally break up either! The cement however, mostly of plentiful sand that by God's design naturally replenishes to most beaches, is much better suited eventually for the repaving of roadways, just no more than one inch depth on all existing paved road surfaces is all that's necessary!
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           . In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45 MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under those road conditions. So why not start there, leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the cement. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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           ? Some time ago in reflecting upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another 100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do previously.
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           ! With the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on cement surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless, many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the world.
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           While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there was originally an urgent call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities, so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as that next season's winter travel may begin in an area. What this now means is that this winter season will be a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovalz God blesses all of our efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the current president.
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            . Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovalz, through His beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an END to sickness, to aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and to the death that God promises to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's government alone that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, a thankful trust in this one for everlasting life!
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            . One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you want to be somewhere on time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those several-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain (can use smartphone mapping apps) how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add a just 5 minutes at least for completely safe driving, any distance, plus another 5 minutes per hour as a minimum, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, and even being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others that you may be meeting with.
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            . Along the same lines of practical assistance, there are many mishaps taking place due to lack of awareness of vehicle/travel integrity. While inspection methods vary state to state, often yearly inspections are mandatory. However, there are some things on vehicles that can seriously go awry well inside a year's time. A recommendation to require smaller but vital checks at every oil change, usually every 3-6 months, could be another tremendous step forward in reducing roadway accidents. Many oil-change shops are currently doing at least a few safety checks already! It may be that a 14-point check could solve this issue, with most inspection stations I believe able to agree on TEN checks that would suitably apply to nearly every vehicle, with another more specific FOUR checks tailored to the type, make or model. I'm proposing work begin in earnest on determining these 10, and specific fours, with careful consideration as to whether these numbers are appropriate or could be further improved. Also, recommendations for a few simple things drivers may check more often at home or on the level surface of a gas station might also help to lessen travel issues. 
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            . Another area needing attention is avoiding driving while overly tired, or under the influence of excess alcohol and other substances. You should find, or have help to find, certain things that can make a real difference in how you are feeling if it is a matter such as tiredness. There may be many things that can perk you up, perhaps just a cup, to keep you perky for your trip. I just discovered, and am confirming the right of beverage makers and ingredient producers, to turn the typical inorganic caffeine often added to their drinks, into the most effective ORGANIC form, by introducing either baking soda or paprika spice (most natural) to the caffeine source for the conversion (equal parts/same amount)--THIS must be done during the processing state or stage, not just added to the drink afterward. Aim to always have such things on hand if this has become a real issue currently. If you need to pull over somewhere for a brief nap when you have no other alternative, this should be permitted in the interests of safety for all! Also, as mentioned in my separate drunk driving policy, there have been found certain alcoholic beverages made from bad yeast/fungal strains that have caused people to do things such as drive without any consideration to consequences. Sometimes the extent of this effect is far more than normal alcoholic influence. This needs to be corrected swiftly--reports of such incidents should be carefully investigated to ascertain the real cause, considering the past behavior of the person in these matters as well. Beverage makers should not be quick to dismiss complaints about such things, especially if this is a recurring issue.
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            . Also, crosswalk lights should be reviewed, especially where there have been incidents occurring. I would make a recommendation that another crosslight symbol be included--that of a SCOOT speed crossing. While the normal WALK speed should be maintained, there are instances where only a faster paced jog or scoot across the street would make possible a crossing when the walk timing would not work. In some instances, showing the number of seconds remaining is very helpful, but see if the double to triple the walking speed as SCOOT might not also be possible. Then, check everything in the crosswalk patterns, because there have been times when a pedestrian believes it is safe to cross, but cars are still able to move into their path. There needs to be some laws clarification, crosslight changes, signage or other interventions to prevent misunderstandings about cars cautiously/safely being permitted, after completely stopping and looking for pedestrians, to carefully turn right on red, and so forth, with pedestrians crossing the street safely! Laws clarification should include fairer laws about when crossing streets apart from crosswalks is acceptable--with clearing both ways behind foreseeable traffic at lights, for instance. One more thing--let's make sure we can see our pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists, with adequate reflectors and fluorescent or neon colors of some sort--please beware of wearing dark colors at night! There are life jackets for boats, etc.--why not similarly designated jackets and/or hats with fluorescents, etc. for night-time walking along roads, streets, etc.? One more critical pedestrian issue: EARPIECE/HEADPHONES - If you really wish to listen to music or something while WALKING and CROSSING STREETS, etc., OPT FOR THE SINGLE EARPIECE, which allows ONE EAR TO BE OPEN for surrounding noise, attempts to speak to you, etc., AND KEEP VOLUME LEVEL TO HALF NORMAL--STILL SUITABLE!!! Keeping these simple precautions can help greatly, limiting the SIGNIFICANT NUMBER of traffic deaths that have been of PEDESTRIANS.
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            . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 77 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. We could easily let the limit be according to the level of 56 as 56.00, meaning we should travel below the limit, as 53 mph. Perhaps cruising at 53.5 may work with newer car cruising ability that could respond to hills, etc. quickly enough to maintain speeds between 52 and 55. We are then able to drive in good conscience in that range without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law(l) be made to allow an occasional rise to about 59 in order to safely pass a vehicle that has sped up to 55 beside, and drop back to the normal range quickly as it becomes appropriate.
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            . Still, I believe there may be circumstances where one could allow passing up to 59 mph for usually no more than about 10-20 seconds, to avoid unsafely travelling right behind or beside another car when it can be avoided. The lawful procedure should be recognized, however, to avoid traveling such a speed excessively. That speed should only be to remedy an unsafe situation where necessary. If it has been shown or demonstrated that some current vehicle models are not needing additional space between the engine compartment and the driver, it may be that some lanes such as HOV lanes could be repurposed to permit higher limits than 55. For life to be considered precious to/for all of us, why not let the media tell us the statistics, as they are compiled, perhaps month to month, seeing traffic deaths drop to much less, that we may have reassurance in our determination to eliminate all traffic deaths that should not be occurring as they have been, willing to plan ahead a little to keep the 56 limit. As we hear the numbers drop, and grow in faith in having the right laws in place, and stop senseless losses of life, we can be encouraged to allow that extra time to arrive at our destinations safely and in good conscience, rejoicing in our travels for family, friends, coworkers, fellow drivers, bikers, and pedestrians, to love and live safely, surviving any occasional mishap, in the peaceful new world of God's making!
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            . Another crucial aspect of the issue of traveling speed arises on two-way roads already with limits around 55 mph. Accidents occurring with traffic oncoming can seriously amplify the risk of tragedy to all those involved, for much the same reasons as described earlier. On larger highways the speed reduction will allow for fewer accidents causing spinouts and multiple vehicle collisions. On other roadways, the full limit of 46.00 is highly preferable with a clear road ahead, and with typically no need to further reduce speed as oncoming traffic is in view or nearing you. Also, if you're sure that a vehicle in front of you has a non-working brake light, why not agreeing on a safe way to alert the driver, so that it may be resolved as soon as possible--a way that no one would take offense to. It may be that a brief switch to hazard lights can fairly serve as an alternative until brake lights are repaired. By implementing these changes, thousands of lives per year will be saved. Once again, by receiving reports of dropping numbers of traffic collisions and especially deaths, might not all be encouraged to allow that extra time for safe and happy travels, perhaps making increased use of travel time for good conversations and/or careful sources of listening enjoyment or instruction? With proper care, safe travel times need not hamper our lifestyle, but rather spare ourselves and others needless grief and sorrow.
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            [M Camelangemy (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy) AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Having greater understanding of the very real feelings of most if not all sincerely questioning their own gender, there is no place for discrimination of such ones. As mentioned in my comments on similar issues, some chemical pollutants have been known to cause changes in the hormones and feelings of some, unnaturally. They can and should find available resources for addressing their concerns in practical ways. In the meantime, they should be protected in reasonable ways from hurtful discrimination, but they themselves should also be careful not to push their conscience on others, becoming bullies themselves. With this understanding, I believe these laws updated, with wide attention and acceptance of the changes, along with education as described previously, should serve to help protect them from unnecessary grief in their circumstances.
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            [M Camelangemy (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy) AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] The feelings among most gay couples are very real. However, many also recognize that these aren't the feelings God really intended that they have for one another, as Jesus acknowledged the first marriage was between a man and a woman, and this is the most natural of relationships. (Matthew 19:3-6). Humans are physiological creatures, and there have been chemicals in skin products, and received in other ways, such as ingested pesticides and/or herbicides from farmed foods, such as U.S. corn. Atrazine, having been used on some 90% of U.S. corn crops, has been known to turn male frogs female. What effects has this had on humans, many of whom have loved corn chips and other products with this pest/herbicide for decades? Some unnatural feelings have begun to subside in some who have turned to organic corn chips, etc. without the pest/herbicide contamination. For this and other reasons, I do not believe it best to subject a child to unnatural expressions of feelings that could cause unnecessary confusion in his/her own relationships during the formative years of growth. I rather recommend other reasonable measures among gay couples, including more support from the other gender, to work through their feelings over time with practical steps and God's blessing. Transgender solutions are not off the table in some circumstances.
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            [M Camelangemy (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy) AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Once again I believe we can come together on God's view of such things. God himself, in accord with His word, is impartial in His dealings with mankind. Acts 17 clarifies that all humans on Earth originated from one pair of humans, and science has substantiated this understanding in numerous ways. In line with Martin Luther King Jr's dream, it is the character of a person, his or her ways, actions and treatment of others, that should determine how they are judged, more than the color of their skin, their economic status, or something else. Individuals choosing to imitate the impartiality of God can together make substantial changes in the practices of a culture, a community, state, nation, and world. At Acts 10:34-35, it is recorded regarding Jesus' apostle Peter: "At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears (or, reveres) him and does what is right is acceptable to him." And the chosen apostle John likewise states that "God is love." God's example of love for all, as shown through His son Jesus, can move the entire world to overcome prejudice and racism that has stifled many in unacceptable ways in times past. I recommend a new program, Human Race Policy, to combine the appropriate truthful history taught in CRT, with inspiring truths underscored in God's word but also found to prove beneficial in real dealings among various ethnicities, to promote the peace that those respecting God's word have found effective in their own lives and dealings.
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            [M Camelangemy (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy) AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] There should be a balanced approach to this issue that can be considered reasonable for all. Rather than penalizing the wealthy in this instance, I believe some commonsense measures can assist those under the burden of student loan debt. For one thing, I believe this is one debt that has been on some levels, and should be, treated differently from other loans. I believe there should be permitted a few, perhaps three, occasions when the payments could be postponed for a period of 3 months at a time, and/or one time per calendar year. When between jobs or in other similar circumstances, there might reasonably be some time to gather oneself and sources of income, without negative effects on credit reporting. Also, the interest rate should not increase on a student loan, even if some have found difficulty in making payments. Restructuring loan possibilities and loan consolidation programs should also be considered by banks and students for ways to ensure payments are made as expected. Also, I'm not opposed to funds or grants making possible relief for eligible candidates addressing reasonable solutions for those in over their heads.
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            [M Camelangemy (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy) AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Ideally, parents should reasonably try to strike a balance between work and spending time bonding with young children. Teaching their children some of the most important lessons in life certainly has its rewards coming from parents. I believe all parents universally should continue to have this option. When preschool is necessary, however, it is also reasonable to consider having help from the government. For the reasons just mentioned, I would split this cost 50/50. I believe this would still encourage parents who are able to be with their children, and share in educating them, but when this is not reasonable in their circumstances, the cost of preschool is mitigated. The shared investment would also give parents freedom of choice and flexibility on cost and other factors in preschool selection. I believe full payment should be made as usual, and the preschool would keep track of the hours weekly, and report it to the state or another appropriate entity for timely reimbursement.
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            I believe strongly in the $15 minimum wage nationally that was being proposed in 2020, only I realize there are pockets of economic disparity currently that would make this inadvisable in some areas until such matters are addressed locally. There are answers to this disparity, and a gradual increase in nearly all areas, while actively intervening to ensure advancement economically, along with nationwide economic improvement, will help to ensure the success of this transition nationally in the long- or short-term. I believe inflation and the weakening of the dollar, but along with other factors, have led to an increase in some areas more near $20 per hour, but again an improved economy will eventually stabilize the situation.
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             We are dealing here with one of the most heartbreaking issues mankind has ever faced, having been dealing with situations that became much worse at a time when God was often being presented as either nonexistent or distant from humans, and some authoritative decisions being made without Him or divinely-inspired wisdom, affecting many. By now gaining God’s view of this matter, even while a court decision that was readily permitting often unnecessary physical and emotional harm to an unborn child is no longer in place and could be replaced with one much more understanding and reasonable, we have the opportunity to get this right, and have God’s approval and blessing on decisions made that will affect the life and health of both mothers and their precious children to come. God’s word does make clear His view of the unborn, normally starting from the time of conception, King David even speaking of his time “as an embryo”, ‘when no [body parts] themselves had yet been formed’. Exodus 21:22-23 clarifies the seriousness of the life of the unborn, not to be taken haphazardly, or somehow viewed as inconsequential. Thus so-called abortion pills are not the answer, after-the-fact. Rather, such things as the distance-intimacy that God has made possible for those choosing Engagement as young as high-school age, parent-approved as necessary, provides much satisfaction expressing affection as a couple works toward a beautiful marriage, a wonderful life together, respecting God in their life, receiving of His guidance and real help throughout such a potentially tumultuous time leading to graduation and beyond. After marriage there is a natural way to avoid pregnancy with the greater intimacy that God provided in marriage, getting ‘down’ to the nitty-gritty, but of course He permits most other conception methods as well. An expecting mother should be careful to receive good nutrition, looking to God for such help, to ensure womb integrity etc., and in special cases like rape and incest appeals to God may be made, to terminate the pregnancy. In some situations, with God’s approval, a termination is possible as at 6- or 12 weeks, [avoiding any crossover of the 14-week pain threshold causes serious and possibly irreversible trauma to the unborn (which some drugs,etc. can reduce from 15 weeks)] a termination that can allow a restart later upon marriage, but such situations should never be encouraged, nor should they really ever occur. If ever a decision must be made between the life of the mother and that of the unborn child, the mother should have the right with her husband and before God to make that decision, but such a situation should be quite rare with proper nutrition, etc. Abortion does not occur in the natural world of animals around us, and God gives us everything we need to be truly satisfied as middle-youth grow to adulthood. One more thing--many women will be happy, even exultant, to know of God's power to re-start many pregnancies from times past, when such things were little understood, and when they would be ready for this, under His Kingdom.
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            Again, when we include God and divinely-inspired wisdom in the matter, things start to make sense, even regarding a real situation or circumstance that we would tend to believe should not exist but does. God indeed loves all persons, and understands the causes of certain conditions that may be relatively uncommon. God did ‘make them male and female’, so with their very real emotions and upright intentions, some gay couples do indeed love children and wish to have one or more to raise. The causes of their feelings for each other can be varied or multiple and involve such things as being caught between two genders due to drugs or therapies applied to a mother hoping for a child of one gender or another, without realizing that God has reserved that decision, and that we should appeal to Him regarding it, realizing that He does know us best and what truly is best for a married couple, family, community, etc. There can also be other influences, such as hormone-treated milk/dairy products, skin creams with synthetic or other ingredients, foods treated with synthetic or chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc., and so on. Truly the best way forward in this circumstance is for this gay couple to appeal to God for help to correct their own gender circumstance, and begin quickly to feel more normal as they should, and then be in a position to consider their plans from that point on. Nevertheless, one recommendation could also be for one of the two, likely the stronger of the two, to take full responsibility for a child, with this understanding, so this one can readily transition to a new family that includes this one parent/guardian, certainly with the other as a possible close friend of the new family going forward, and that one being likewise so blessed with a spouse and potential family for a happy future, blessed by God. There could also be a period of time with multiple persons together, potentially up to two new families living together due to the emotional connections having been made, this arrangement also being God-blessed as children grow toward adulthood, well-adjusted to life with God’s guidance, grateful for a life not torn apart emotionally by these circumstances.
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            With the insight gained from the previous question/response, it should be clear that God never intended these gender in-between circumstances. Being honest and appealing to God should reveal the gender that God intended for each one, realizing also that in some special circumstances God may be able to decide again, but trust God with such things, as your ability to respect and obey Him or the Son may be involved, and thereby your own happiness and those around you. Some in their circumstances may have no difficulty with any such transition in their current community, esp. with the typical patience and understanding of community members, and appropriate discipline of any prejudiced bullying or using of abusive speech. There may need to be class and even adult discussions to overcome prejudice in all it’s forms. Of course God has power to transform, and there are no gender-transition treatments that God wishes doctors, etc. to use, which would almost invariably lead to an imperfect or incomplete “solution”. There is also an option for transitioning elsewhere, where you may be little known, having an opportunity to get to know yourself anew and make new friends, and if older, a new place to live and work that is acceptable, and along with God’s guidance, becoming comfortable or accustomed to life, more satisfied, as your appropriate gender. Gaining confidence, you may then have no qualms about returning to your community or communities, happy and satisfied with your new life, or with life as God meant it to be!
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             Driving Under the Influence
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            . While deaths caused by such driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people have been losing their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving under the (affecting) influence of alcohol. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. When used in moderation, as God intended, this letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Thus wine is presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine (or, 'lights up the face'), And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. With too much drinking, people may begin to say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, and their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgements. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the many decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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            . While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, now typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law sets this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter much too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking.Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this will typically drop by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, if afterward choosing non-alcoholic beverages, this much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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            . One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated driver(s).” These individuals may choose to drink non-alcoholic drink(s) instead, refraining from any alcoholic beverage, or might choose to consume one serving, possibly two, of a familiar beverage, if possible, depending on length of stay, to remain well under any BAC level risk. The rest should still be reasonable in their consumption, understanding body weight, and length of stay, possibly drinking from a non-alcoholic pitcher in between each alcoholic beverage, be it a beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Why shouldn't all be carded, including Designated Driver(s), in his or her case to ensure an up-to-date Driver's License? Having identified the designated individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they somehow have violated their role. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement. Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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            . Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. Most, of course, would be a level 1, but if someone believes it may be different, some provision could be in place for such a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps with just a small amount of a familiar alcohol at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs (up to 150 or more), then 200 lbs, or nearly (190-239), and 250 (240-289) lbs. Then anyone about 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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            . And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage label might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to "drink responsibly".
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            . Another significant issue that needs attention is the organic fermenting substance used in the making of a particular brand's beverage. It has become clear that certain beverages, or germal intrusion thereof, has caused a drink to become quite threatening to clear thinking, such as with the near-complete loss of a sense of consequences--outside of the normal BAC range problem. If a drink has been found to cause an otherwise safe drinker to uncharacteristically "keep going" with seemingly no limit, this is an example of possibly a drink's contaminating influence, likely from a particular yeast or fungus used in it's making. This particular situation may be much more responsible for drunk driving deaths than most have yet come to realize. May we not overlook this very serious threat to all of us, and may beverage-makers take reports seriously along these lines, and be quick to remedy any such issue.
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            . Another way many have been helped to overcome the threat of drinking with the condition of alcoholism is through the educational work and practical help of Alcoholics Anonymous. Chapters exist in many cities and regions throughout the U.S. Many have firmed up their control and returned to normal lives without alcohol, but of course for most it is the type and amount that needs regulated. How helpful if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk to innocent life.
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            ! As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovaz! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone corrupt having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone corrupt,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovaz, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” Going forward, may we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: " He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovaz will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovaz himself has spoken it. 9 In that day they will say:“Look! This is our God! We have hoped in him, And he will save us. This is Jehovaz! We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”
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            FAMILY “RULES”? And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best interests, and that reveal loving compassion for practically all humans.
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            Notice PSALM 103:8-14: "Jehovalz [GOD's personal name, three-syllables, together meaning: "He who causes to become." Many Bible manuscripts replaced it with the title "LORD," as have many Bibles, but the earliest original manuscripts retain the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, most accurately, in both meaning and pronunciation, conveyed in English as "Jehovalz"] is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovalz has shown mercy to those who revere him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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            EVIDENCE? BUT FAITH—IS IT BLIND? Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object, how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not literally, but with eyes of faith. The upright man Job, for instance, after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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            BIOMIMETICS. Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process achieved such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Joe does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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            TECHNOLOGY! It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if Jehovalz did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to allow computer chips and other components to be made. God made all of this possible by the materials and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise is our Creator Jehovalz, so evident in the incredible way He made us and had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know Jehovalz's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
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            EXCERPT, Psalm 119 Commentary, verse 68: "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions]."
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            EVIDENCE OF GOD'S LOVE. Thus, Jehovalz’z works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovalz is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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            EVERY REASON--IT'S HIS UNIVERSE! Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovalz my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you; If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovalz our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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            LIFT UP YOUR EYES ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (those He created, Isaiah 40:26).
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            DEEPLY IMPRESSED? If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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            LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR. Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3). IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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            BLESSED FOR OBEDIENCE. Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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            TRUTHFUL GUIDANCE? Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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            “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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            TRUE UNITY POSSIBLE. What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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            MISUNDERSTOOD GRAMMAR. There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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            CONTEXT REVEALS TRUTH. The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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            MANY TO MAINTAIN LIFE INTO ETERNITY! It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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            FAITH VITAL! Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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            REALISTIC. The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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            REASONABLE. Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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            RELIABLE AND REWARDING. JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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            MAY JEHOVAH, THE GOD OF LOYAL LOVE, PREVAIL THROUGH CHRIST! Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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            RULE THROUGH CHRIST SATISFYING! Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earth-wide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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            BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED. We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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            A FEW VERSES: Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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            A FEW MORE: Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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            RESURRECTION! No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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            THOSE HEEDING GOD’S WORD SPARED. GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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            “YOU ARE WORTHY” Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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            EARTH’S PURPOSE. The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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            LOYAL PATIENCE. As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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            TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
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            TRUE LOYAL LOVE! May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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            APPLYING PRECEPTS. Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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            FIRE SAFETY. Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting pre-cooked hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Don't we need both safe and regulated systems and equipment, as well as to be informed about fire hazards and safety, and act accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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            WITH JEHOVALZ GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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            INTERVENTIONS. As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovalz, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovalz not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of God's Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovalz GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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            ONE SUCH INTERVENTION that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert typical 120V AC systems to a 32V DC outlet than can then be safely altered and power-inverted/converted back to AC for typical household use. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes. However, 32V is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Please allow my patented work with God's blessing to continue on this, and see what may be done to support the work on this in the coming days and months, in line with the rest of us. Since AC power strips must use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same receptacle, it has been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a single power-inverted AC outlet, that can either have a single power strip hooked to it, OR that outlet can alternatively have other outlets connected over it, such as a typical two-outlet receptacle, with possibly a 6-outlet plug-in, for best efficiency. Made available are plug-in adapters and wall-outlet conversion kits for a 4V upper receptacle and a 32V lower, the one permitting a single Power Strip. In the 6-outlet plug-in, the lower middle receptacle will also support a power strip. This really is adequate, even substantial, due to the technical approach. Also, at the same time that this conversion work can be done at receptacles throughout a home, less conductive ALUMINUM or now TIN receptacle boxes can be used to replace the existing ones, further greatly cutting fire risk at wall outlets. 
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            UTTER SORROW TO VANISH. These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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             Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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             Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovalz, And their descendants with them.”
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             : It is God's will that His Son Jesus/Joshualz above represent Him, like or As/Az God, just as Revelation refers to both of them as the 'First and the Last' the 'Beginning and the End' and (Greek) "the Alpha and the Omega", English "the A and the Z". Thus long ago having received significant authority above to represent His Father, He may be called a "god" (powerful/mighty one) himself, at one with His Father, even "AzGod". There is even increasing evidence that there are two names: The name Jehovalz itself carrying a meaning (with a single "L") that would allow it to be shared between God and His Son acting in His behalf (albeit without all the same power), thus either one with the context revealing which permitting, while Jehovallz (with two "L"s) signifying only the Almighty GOD Himself.
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             . While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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             . It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security/safety, and peace in the workplace. In the process of profit-focus, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovalz that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovalz and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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             ! Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovalz of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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             . While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? With the adoption of the new 8 Day Calendar, in recognition of God's incredible intervention for a longer, 400 day year, and sensible average 100 day quarters, as well as significantly weekending moon phase timings, consideration of work schedules has received increased attention. The new calendar itself is understood to promote a much more refreshing schedule with increased time off alternating weeks, with a one-day adjustment to the second workweek, still 5 days. Why this? What if you started work on a Monday, and worked  5 days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, after the 7th and new 8th day inserted before Sunday, you began work the next day, called Righzday, and worked through Thursday (or Thunderday), and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Sunday(Sonaday)? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 8-hour per day schedule for most workers is still less intrusive to life than a 10- or 12-hour schedule, which if involving strenuous labor/activity in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Most businesses with God's blessing can thrive on the forty-hour workweek, but which may even allow special circumstances to be accomodated. How so? Some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday [which may change to Sunday, as Saturday is being understood as the true 7th (Rest) day] for one week, and into the Saturday (Sunday, the actual 1st day of week) for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or eventual Sunday one week, and just the (same) Sunday the next? The part-time workers would then have as part of their paid responsibility to be available to substitute during the regular week when a job-related employee needs or wants off for some reason! The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion. Companies that make substitute workers available to companies may receive part of the pay of a worker that they helped a company to locate and eventually acquire as one of their own, at least for a time, or with timely graduated drops to nil.
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             . Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that happy workers can be productive workers! Something tried with success is having the flow of product halted even while the equipment continues to run in other ways, and then resume to allow what was originally a 1 1/2 minute break after 6 minutes of focused work, but recommending a 2 minute break after 8, resulting in 10 minute intervals. Care should be taken though regarding drinks that may increase urges to go before the longer planned breaks--the amount and type of drink is often at issue. Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These could be a back-up to the part-time worker concept mentioned previously. These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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             . Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed work on the true 7th (Sabbath/Rest) day has not been recommended, even though Sunday has been considered the day for this. Could not Jehovalz’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath or Rest-day requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovalz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovalz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovalz can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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             . What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to God and Christ for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovalz with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding.{or, 'do not rely on what you think you know.'} 6 In all your ways take notice of him{'seek His will'}, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of an upright one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the upright is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovalz!
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          Post 2 [456]. Day's Highlight: [P2] (4) GLl[1] Ten Comm's, GNB! and [P3] (8) CTC[1], [8-Day Cal.]! Shorthand, Longhand. Educational note below.
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          (THZ26/Sat05) Adding (4) Ten Commandments, GNB! Posted.
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          THZ (10; 10:33,41 am) Hello! Adding (4) Ten Commandments, Good News Bible! Posted.
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          (Thu26/SAN17, 1:13; 10:27 am) Update to (6) GB[2].
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          (Wed25/FAN16) Added (6) GB[2], Showing Due Respect!
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          FAN (10:27,32-33 am; 12:27 pm) Hello! Added (6)
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          , GB[2] Showing Due Respect!
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          SLV (11:53,58 am) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[2], Appreciating Divine Truth, Growing.
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           (Mon23/PLD14) Now replaced PC[1], now to be found at (7) on Blogpost 3, with (5) Eternal Express, recent post.
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          PLD (10:48 am) Hello! Now replaced PC[1], now at (7) on Blogpost 3, with (5) Eternal Express, Finding Joy and Real Growth, the Sermon remarks along with the verses as in GNB.
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          TEU (1:42 pm) Hello! Added (5) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 11, verses 27-31, conclusion of 11.
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          RIZ (11:27,38,44 am) Hello! Adding (6) Golden Bellz, GB[1], based on Matth 5:3-11--Joy and Happiness, Opening to Sermon on the Mount! Posted.
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           The informative material on this website is intended to assist those of age, parents, teachers, and others including youths considered of age by those responsible, especially parents (seeking help like this from those heavenly) for them to grow in wisdom, faith, thankfulness, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have.
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            . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or thankful trust, primarily in Jehovaz God, and His Son Jehoshaz (Joshua) [Jesus' more accurate given name, and original designation in English], God’s word, and this one's ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovaz personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jehoshaz Christ.”
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           Family Day with the 14th Pleazday (Pleaz to God vital) the recommended day for gift-giving, etc., making it extra-special for the kids. Saltuday reminds of salt's preserving influence. In days following the 14th, shopping and preparation can be done for visits and gift-giving with
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           , with extra weekend days, an even longer break! By focusing on family members, while including any who currently have little or no family, but also just close family friends, we can wish others a happy holiday themselves, and not feel overwhelmed thinking of all our other friends we'd like to buy gifts for every year, and worried about slighting someone unintentionally. Also, perhaps we won't be so near to going broke as a nation at the conclusion of every year. Chopping down evergreens, which take up carbon throughout late fall, winter, and early spring, when nearly all the other leaves are gone, is ruining our climate, high summer temperatures having risen 35 degrees over the last 50 years mainly because of this. Only certain kinds of small plants and trees are good for decorating in a home during winter, and not really even small evergreens as I had hoped. Some indoor potted plants and trees (non-evergreen) can still look beautiful and contribute oxygen and/or remove pollution during the winter months in a somewhat closed-up house, and there can also be a decorated location for placing packaged gifts, cards, etc. Small potted evergreens could possibly be purchased during the summer months and replanted in yards, etc. to help restore the population and our favorable climate (hint...Jack Nicklaus does host a golf-tournament or two around July...) Any small potted evergreens need lots of water, watering with any tap water (you basically cannot over-water), being sure it's topped off daily, is vital, but they can't be replanted successfully during cold winter months, about 4 months need to pass before such replanting. Therefore a summer purchase is much more reasonable, for a yard replant.
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           WDN(6:33,59; 7:08,18-19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Brought (1) Golden Apples, GA[11] to top, for easy access regarding some activities last term, facts and views, and for recent Winit500 podcast series, w0840-44. GA[11] to become ref. FLS-GA w09.001, updates
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           MIN(9:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updates to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time/Month &amp;amp; Daynames
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           SON(9:01,13,17-19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Addition of (2) SW[1], finally the Song selections mentioned previously, with explanations. Also a Winit500 podcast still coming, though delayed.
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           FAN(5:59; 9:38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Planning another update to article Finding More Truth by 9am, along with a SongWeekly posting, now with the (2) Psalm Select segment. Please pardon delay, posted article update, but with possible addition later.
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            (SLT31/Sat09) Upcoming, Ps119 S7A&amp;amp;B, by 7am EST. Stand up against lies!: Please do your best, in whatever station, to stand up against the lie that Donald Trump has already won the election--ONLY about half the votes have been counted, and there is evidence/proof of tampering in at least some of the states that he has claimed to have won!!! It is understandable that many have been believing what he somehow made to appear the truth, but he for example was claiming 100% vote counts in many states where it was impossible to have attained that by then. Again strong proof of real and significant tampering exists in at least some of these states, and likely not by most election officials themselves. Our nation and the world does not need such leadership, based on falsehood and manipulation!!! Posted Stanza 7, added formatting. Update to Finding More Truth, par. headed 'SINCE 1914'.
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            SLT(5:13,19,25,27; 6:41; 7:00,03; 9:40 am) Please pardon delay...Upcoming (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[10,11] Stanza 7A&amp;amp;B, by 7am EST. Please do your best, in whatever station, to stand up against the lie that Donald Trump has already won the election--ONLY about half the votes have been counted, and there is evidence/proof of tampering in at least some of the states that he has claimed to have won!!! It is understandable that many have been believing what he somehow made to appear the truth, but he for example was claiming 100% vote counts in many states where it was impossible to have attained that by then. Again strong proof of real and significant tampering exists in at least some of these states, and likely not by most election officials themselves. Our nation and the world does not need such leadership, based on falsehood and manipulation!!! Posted Stanza 7, added formatting. An update to article Finding More Truth, under Christianity heading, par. headed 'SINCE 1914'.
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           (PLD30/Fri08) Votes Not Half Counted, after I was projected to win by considerable margin on election night! How is Donald Trump continuing to claim he's won, doing things to look convincing?
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           PLD(6:59; 7:01,09,17; 8:40 am) Donald Trump believed that by even falsely claiming to have won the election early, before all the votes have been counted, he could convince everyone that he should be president. After an election night projection that I would win by a considerable margin, Donald Trump soon after declared victory and began doing things, with less than half the votes having been counted, that respected president-elects prior have waited until after inauguration, or the first 100 days in office, to do. This is too important to let rest--everyone needs the real truth--INVESTIGATE!!! If Donald received what he believed to be a confirmation, it was in error, and he should repent of seriously misleading (if not attempting to mislead) the public in this vital matter.
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           (PSD23/Fri01) Updated (1) GA[4-1], Harmonley General 14 Points. Also, PS[2], Psalm 80, GNB. Update to (1) GA[11], 3rd from last par.
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           PSD(6:23-24,40-41 am; 5:41 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (1) Golden Apples, GA[4-1], Harmonley General 14 Points. Also, PS[2], Psalm 80, Good News Bible (GNB). Update to (1) GA[11], 3rd from last par.
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           (STZ22/Thu31) Updated (1) GA[4], now Ind./Harmonley 3rd Party, General 14 Points, based largely on my campaign premises, as in (1) GA[2].
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           STZ(10:48,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], now Ind./Harmonley 3rd Party, General 14 Points, based largely on my campaign premises, as in (1) GA[2].
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           (HVN21/Wed30) Added to (1) GA[11], Border, also war crisis by 10am. Also, (8) CTC[7-11] All 5 Foundational articles for CTC segment. Please pardon a delay...the Russia-Ukraine War crisis segment upcoming...Posted. Now Added War crisis response, Israel-Hamas, and further campaign statement, to (1) GA[11].
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           HVN(7:23; 8:46; 10:20,27; 11:56,59 am; 12:13,49; 9:23,55; 10:22,37-38 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added to (1) Golden Apples, GA[11], Border, later war crisis by 10am. Also, (8) CTC[7-11] All 5 foundational articles for Come To Consensus Corner segment. Please pardon a delay...the Russia-Ukraine War crisis segment upcoming...Posted. Now Added War crisis response, Israel-Hamas, and further campaign statement, to (1) GA[11].
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           (WDN20/Tue29) Adding to (1) GA[11] Some Important Initiatives, Campaign Facts, Proposals. Added some campaign concerns and some Housing crisis Proposals. Update. D.T. acknowledgement.
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           WDN(5:11-12,15,20; 7:33,46,53; 8:29-30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding to (1) Golden Apples, GA[11] Some Important Initiatives, Campaign Facts, Proposals. Added some campaign concerns and some Housing crisis Proposals. Apologize for the delay... Update. D.T. acknowledgement.
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           (TUZ19/Mon28) Current material to come by 10am EDT. Posted by 10am (interference with the initial post), (1) GA[11] Some Important Initiatives, Campaign Facts, Proposals, Some Specifics by 12, mostly initiatives, then facts and proposals. Initiatives posted. Progress, but delay...Next post now  5am.
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           TUZ(7:13; 10; 10:22,56 am; 12; 6:16-17 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Current material to come by 10am EDT, please pardon delay! Posted (by 10am, interference with the initial post) (1) Golden Apples, GA[11] Some Important Initiatives, Campaign Facts, Proposals, just the opening, Some Specifics coming by 12, Mostly Initiatives, to be followed by some Campaign Facts, and Proposals. Initiatives posted. Progress, but delay...Next post now  5am.
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              TRU(11:54-55 am) Hello, wishing all well! (1) Golden Apples, GA[10] 3 Party Proposal, Update/Further explanation.
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              (Mnd10/Sat19) (8) CTC[5], More CPQ's, Next up Questions 4-6, by 6:45 AM. Also, soon adding (7) PC[3], Prv10:6-10. Posted! Posted (8) CTC[5] Question 4 Response, longer than anticipated, please pardon delay. Update. Questions now 5&amp;amp;6 Responses, then new 7 likewise, posted (8) CTC[5]. Posted (1) GA[10] 3 Party Proposal (!) Also, posted update to (1) GA[4] Ind./Harmonley party General 10 Points, Point 1 Economy added two stabilizing provisions. Update, Clarification (1) GA[10], again!
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              MND (4:53-56; 5:19; 6:50; 7:01,03,13,23,30,33; 11:05,33,35-40,50 am; 12:50; 1:03,58; 9:13,20,35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! (8) CTC[5], More CPQ's, Next up Questions 4-6, by 6:45 AM. Also, soon adding (7) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 10, verses 6-10. Posted. Posted (8) CTC[5] Question 4 Response, longer than anticipated, please pardon delay. Update. Questions now 5&amp;amp;6 Responses, then new 7 likewise, posted (8) CTC[5]. Posted (1) Golden Apples, GA[10] 3 Party Proposal (!) Also, posted update to (1) GA[4] Ind./Harmonley party General 10 Points, Point 1 Economy added two stabilizing provisions. Update, Clarification (1) GA[10], again!
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               (LUN09/Fri18) Adding (8) CTC[5], Additional iSidewith.com Issue Questions/Short Answers. Also note (3) Ps119[9], S06, and upcoming (1) GA[9] article on improving nutrition for a better pregnancy/birth. Update on Hydration. Posted.
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               LUN (5:09,33; 8:18; 11:23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (8) CTC[5], Additional iSidewith Issue Questions/Short Answers. Also note (3) Ps119[9], S06, and upcoming (1) GA[9] article on improving nutrition for a better pregnancy/birth:
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              (FWN08/Thu17) Planning material daily now, to be posted by early next day, 5AM EDT, for your earlier consideration, including campaign-related. Note also the WM/Winit500 Podcast overview from yesterday.
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              FWN (10:40-41; 11:51 am) Hello, wishing all well! Planning material daily now, to be posted by early next day, 5AM EDT, for your earlier consideration, including campaign-related. Note also the WM/Winit500 Podcast overview from yesterday.
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              (PLD07/Wed16) Update to (1) GA[4], Harmonley General 10 Points. Also, (1) Win-it Minute, WM2 and Winit500 Podcast overview. A few examples.
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              PLD (10:33 am; 1:13,22-24; 2:24; 3:24 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], Harmonley General 10 Points. Also, (1) Win-it Minute, WM2 and Winit500 Podcast overview, of Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find Life and See Earview Podcast, and formerly Find Life And See Podcast. A few examples.
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              (STZ06/Tue15) Update, and GA[2], GA[4], poss. 'Harmonley' party.
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              STZ (12:53; 1:18,59; 2:18-19,22,27 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update, and GA[2], GA[4] now poss. 'Harmonley' party.
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              (HVN05/Mon14) Updated (1) GA[2], Ind./"Harmonely" Party Campaign, 10 Points, and soon GA[4], Ind./"Harmonely" 3rd Party, General 10 Points. Now posted!
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              HVN (10:25,43; 11:12 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (1) Golden Apples, GA[2], Ind./"Harmonely" Party Campaign, 10 Points, and soon GA[4], Ind./"Harmonely" 3rd Party, General 10 Points. Now Posted!
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              (TUS04/Sat12) Update. Upcoming post on (7) PC[1], Pro10:1-5. Remind of (1) GA[1], Matters of Significance, 2024 Campaign. (7) PC[1] now Pro10:1-5. Update.
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              TUS (9:35; 10:09,20,25,33; 11:41 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update. Upcoming post on Proverbs 10:1-5. Remind of (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] Matters of Significance, regarding 2024 Campaign. Posted (7) PC[1], Proverbs 10. Update.
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                MUN03/Fri11) Please pardon the delay...Added (8) CTC[2] Horses! and CTC[3] Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents. Upcoming also (3) Ps119[7&amp;amp;8] Stanza 5A&amp;amp;B. Posted Stanza 5A...and now 5B!
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              MUN (10:27,30,35,53; 11:20-23,29 am; 12:17 pm) Hello! Please pardon the delay...Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[2] Horses! and CTC[3] Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents. Upcoming also (3) Ps119[7&amp;amp;8] Stanza 5A&amp;amp;B. Posted Stanza 5A...and 5B!
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             (SLV31/Wed09) Update of (1) GA[8], now Names of God and Christ Clarified, now fairly complete.
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             SLV (10:58-59;11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update of (1) Golden Apples, GA[8], now Names of God and Christ Clarified, fairly complete!
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             (PLD30/Tue08) Upcoming, (8) CTC[4] Policy Question Responses, Part 1. Also, (1) GA[7], 8-Day Calendar, More Orderly Time Dayname Portion; and GA[8], New Names of God and Christ article! Posted 3a of 3. Update.
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             PLD (10:11,44-46 am; 6:39-40,48,58-59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[4] Policy Question Responses, Part 1. Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[7], 8-Day Calendar, More Orderly Time Dayname Portion; and GA[8], New Names of God and Christ article! Posted 3a of 3. Update.
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             (THZ26/Sat05) Adding (4) Ten Commandments, GNB! Posted.
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             THZ (10:01,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (4) Ten Commandments, Good News Bible! Posted.
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             (WDN23/Fri03) Added (8) CTC[1], [8-Day Calendar] More Orderly Time, with Month and Daynames. Addition at top of (8) of Dayname segment.
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             WDN (11:58 am; 12:23 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], [8-Day Calendar] More Orderly Time, with Month and Daynames. Addition at top of (8) of Dayname segment.
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             (TEU923/WedA02) Added (3) Ps119[6], S15B. Possibly more content to come...
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             TEU (9:58-59; 10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 15B, verses 117-120. Possibly more content to come...
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             (RIZ922/TueA01) Adding (3) Ps119[5], S15A. Posted. Update.
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             RIZ (11:18,20,22-24 am; 6:19 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 15A. Posted. Update.
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             (Fri27/MUN18) Added (2) PS[1], Ps015:1-5. Update.
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             MUN (9:59; 10:01 am; 8:32 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[1], psalm 15, verses 1-5: Godly Integrity. Update.
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             (Thu26/SAN17, 1:13; 10:27-28 am) Update to (6) GB[2].
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             (Wed25/FAN16) Adding (6) GB[2] Showing Due Respect, and (1) GA[6] Jealousy itself Rotten!, available soon...Posted (6) GB[2] and now GA[6]! UPDATE/ADDITIONS to GA[6]!
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             FAN (10:08-09,27-28,30,32-33,53-54; 11:11,18-19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (6) Golden Bellz(!) GB[2] Showing Due Respect, and (1) Golden Apples, GA[6] Jealousy itself Rotten, both available soon...now Posted both (6) GB[2] and (1) GA[6]! Update/Additions to GA[6]!
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             (Tue24/SLV15) Added (7) EE, EE[2], Appreciating Divine Truth, Growing!
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             SLV (9:56 am; 11:59; 12:01 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) Eternal Express, EE[2], Appreciating Divine Truth, Growing!
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             PLD (10:19,23; 11;11:21-23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3] and [4], Stanza 4 A &amp;amp; B, verses 25-32. Also (5) now Eternal Express, with latest post, and (7) now Proverbs Commentary, with Prv11:27-31. Update, Ps119[3], Stanza 4A.
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             (Sat21/WNZ12) US Constitution day--The Founders and People of the United States founded this document, inspired by holy spirit, to establish and maintain a government that could truly meet the right objectives, as in the Preamble.
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             WNZ (10:17-19 am) Hello, wishing all well! As above, the government established is a form of democracy known as a republic, or a democratic republic. Hillsdale.edu is an American educational institution providing even some free of charge education, such as inspiring video courses, including one on the U.S. Constitution itself. Such inspired documents blessed by God help us have and maintain proper views of our government, and good decisions that will also be blessed by Him. There are 66 legitimate documents called the Federalist Papers, addressed to the people of New York by some Founding Fathers, that are also among these inspired documents.
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             (Fri20/TEU11) Posted [456] (5) PC[1], Pro11:27-31. Apologize for delay! Adding Blogpost 3, (7) EE[1], Matthew 5:3-11 verses GNB with the Commentary. More of another commentary by noon; Soon also adding to Campaign Views/Policies/Answers! Posted [456] (5) PC[1], Pro11:27-31.
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             TEU (10:38,44,58;11 am; 1:01,13,44-45,49 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Apologize for the delay...Adding Blogpost 3, (7-9), Eternal Express, the Opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount, with the Commentary of two days ago. Planning more of another commentary by noon! Soon also adding to Campaign Views/Policies/Answers! (7) EE[1] posted, Pro11:27-31 now to come, after being delayed...Posted [456] (5) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 11,verses 27-31, conclusion of 11.
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             (Wed18/RIZ09) Just to post my newly written work, regarding Matth 5:3-11, to be a GB[1], but FIRST posting as GA[5] more quickly! Posted, update.
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             RIZ (10:08-09,41,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Just needing to transfer my newly written work about Matthew 5:3-11, to be a Golden Bellz, GB[1], but FIRST posting as (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], keeping both. Posted, update.
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             FWN (10:27,44,46; 11:38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay...Adding soon (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 14A. Now posted! Also soon Stanza 14B. Posted.
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             PSD (11:53,55,59 pm; 12:58 am EDT (11:58 pm EST)) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[4] on an Independent Party General 10 Points, with campaign assessment. Update.
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             (Sun/STZ) Added (1) GA[1] and GA[2], on current election for President. Also, GA[3], 2020 Election--Finding Truth. Nums
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             STZ (10:27,33,38,46,59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] and GA[2], on current election for President. Also, GA[3], 2020 Election--Finding Truth. Added nums
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           The proper view of God and life is vital for greater harmony and peace, respect for each other from all walks of life, and with God's blessing on the Republic He established by the Founders, a basis for a government and a nation that can truly care for the needs of it's citizens and the world, rather than a shifting democracy subjecting good and vital practices and systems to serious threats of unhelpful change. Proverbs 22:28 says, Good News: "Never move an old property line that your ancestors established." Such wisdom has guided me in presenting policies, for example, and will help us all in restoring good, while moving forward. We don't need to set aside the laws and bylaws that the Founders established in the Constitution of the United States and other inspired documents by holy spirit. On the contrary, these we need to have God's blessing again, and regain lost happiness. Misunderstandings on this have led to ways of governing and acting that in all honesty have not really been as helpful as desired or in harmony with the wisdom and love of God to safeguard properly the things we should really hold dear. But in spite of a bulwark against the truth of the matter, we can together, as God's spirit prepared me, in my life and run for office, to have more fully the blessings He's promised for a bright future.
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           This followed logically the other Golden Apples articles over the last month or so, you would likely benefit most by scrolling down through GA[1] to GA[10] to get the gist of what has been taking place, and the potential in the United States that can come as we honor God, seeking good.
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           Due to circumstances beyond the control of many, I was not inaugurated publicly, or in the usual way (although proper) despite my 2020 election win, but sought to do what I could, wanting so much to get to the White House and discuss implementation of my policies shared via this website, and others ready to be discussed, and many patented ideas, designs, and solutions to several problems. While seeking to address any misconceptions, cover-up, etc., I was not dismayed from doing what I could. Several initiatives were being started, actions taken, and more developed along the way, to respond to needs already understood, and others having come about due to the challenges before us all. 
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           Why should someone (he or any other) take credit or have any right to pirate my own work, whether formulated when preparing for the Presidency in 2020 or since my becoming the true, rightful President? I developed these things to bring them to you and this nation and world the right way, as your true President!!!, of course getting to the White House to accomplish this much more effectively!!!
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           I’m not sure yet which specific ideas he may have spoken about, but some understandably have stirred interest, and I do want to make sure they are utilized in the best possible way. And of course, as I had begun my campaign 2020 as Republican, surely I wish proper usage of things made by those who rightly may do so!
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           " TO CLARIFY: I wish to clarify at this time, as I have made known in the past, that during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I was where by law the rightful winner of the Election was required to be, and took the oath at the same time as Joe Biden--saying it correctly. I still view Joe as being in place, under unusual circumstances, to be "Biding" time for me to assume my place when circumstances would make it possible, as I've sought to be respectfully invited to be where I should (this has happened more than once), and welcome at all times afterward, despite the difficulties I've faced (that interfered previously, working to get to the bottom of it, with God's help). { ADDITION: Now to clarify Joe Biden did have his own agenda, he was not usually following my lead--although there has been evidence that he was not quite himself either, for some time in office. } Some have been confused or misinformed about my patriotism and respect for our nation. I stand with the Founders of our Nation, as God blessed them to compose spirit-inspired documents, such as the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution, and other inspired supporting documents, like letters among them and the Federalist Papers directed toward citizens of New York, for instance, that help confirm God's blessing on the Republic, that higher form of democracy, needing our adherence to laws carefully crafted as U.S. bylaws and other laws making possible God's blessing on what we do by keeping them, and doing the right thing as we care for the needs of the nation, our citizens and others, as God has purposed. True prosperity is a result of careful attention to such matters. When problems arise in our nation, it is NOT our democratic Republic that should ever be considered as at fault, but rather we must look for the real reasons for the problem or problems, addressing these, that God's blessing itself through the Christ may remain on the Nation that He has blessed to have the purpose of blessing all nations of earth, as we look to God to bless us.
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           I'd like all to know that I am still running to continue as the rightful 46th President of the U.S., only this time actually being in the White House and before the public, discussing much more freely the solutions such as I've already presented on a number of the serious issues facing our nation, and which the campaign more willing to show genuine faith in God (and myself) has been considerably more agreeable to support. Kamala has been speaking somewhat as I would have been before now... " 
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           She herself has made known that the Founding bylaws actually prohibit a woman from becoming President, and therefore expressed willingness to be with me, promoting my continuation as the true winner of the 2020 Election and the rightful 46th President, although suppressed from Donald Trump's regime from being in the White House, yet desiring to continue serving as stated above, but in the proper place and presiding as regards the things to come, addressing real needs of our nation and the people of the United States, realizing we can, with God's help, as Joe likewise himself has manifested more recently, meet these needs. I bring much also in the way of Economic benefit and insight, from a Dad or Dads who pinched pennies and knew how to budget, as I did and do still. 46 was and is an important number, as it relates to my role before God, helping make possible the life and peace as God may bless it to be. Please vote for me! (In association again with [renewed] Kamala Harris &amp;amp; Tim Walz, Joe Biden, also with my guys John Michael Higgins, Andersen Cooper, [adding George Bush], and other well-respected and respectable men, many, and women likewise, across all parties.)
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           Ref. Podcast W5a w0834 Restore Good, Move Forward (Winit500, from w0830-34) from Find Life and See Earview Podcast, Spotify.
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           . Despite suppression of the truth of the 2020 election that has taken place in certain areas of the country, there are yet many who have come to realize that I did win the election, but there was misinformation and attempts to mislead or confuse the issues surrounding the true election results. Donald Trump, with various influences compounding the issue, I believe, contributed largely to this. Nevertheless I continue to advance, when I've been able, some of the good things that many know I am still eager to accomplish in the remainder of this term and beyond, things that were at times being credited to others besides me. Rarely, it seems, at least in the Washington DC region, has my policy and educational work, economic and humanitarian support, good health and healthcare promotion, affordable housing ideas, life improvements reflected in object designs and business ideas, and my rightful presidency, been even marginally acknowledged, at least officially in various public venues or media presentations. Yet I have faith in the good of all, even those doing work in such areas, that we wish the truth to prevail and be made known as it will benefit our society, whether on a city, state, national, or global community level.
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           : I wish to clarify at this time, as I have made known in the past, that during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I was where by law the rightful winner of the Election was required to be, and took the oath at the same time as Joe Biden--saying it correctly. I still view Joe as being in place, under unusual circumstances, to be "Biding" time for me to assume my place when circumstances would make it possible, as I've sought to be respectfully invited to be where I should (this has happened more than once), and welcome at all times afterward, despite the difficulties I've faced (that interfered previously, working to get to the bottom of it, with God's help). Some have been confused or misinformed about my patriotism and respect for our nation. I stand with the Founders of our Nation, as God blessed them to compose spirit-inspired documents, such as the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution, and other inspired supporting documents, like letters among them and the Federalist Papers directed toward citizens of New York, for instance, that help confirm God's blessing on the Republic, that higher form of democracy, needing our adherence to laws carefully crafted as U.S. bylaws and other laws making possible God's blessing on what we do by keeping them, and doing the right thing as we care for the needs of the nation, our citizens and others, as God has purposed. True prosperity is a result of careful attention to such matters. When problems arise in our nation, it is NOT our democratic Republic that should ever be considered as at fault, but rather we must look for the real reasons for the problem or problems, addressing these, that God's blessing itself through the Christ may remain on the Nation that He has blessed to have the purpose of blessing all nations of earth, as we look to God to bless us.
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           ! I'd like all to know that I am still running to continue as the rightful 46th President of the U.S., only this time actually being in the White House and before the public, discussing much more freely the solutions such as I've already presented on a number of the serious issues facing our nation, and which the campaign more willing to show genuine faith in God (and myself) has been considerably more agreeable to support. Kamala has been speaking somewhat as I would have been before now...More on this to come...
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           I believe something happened to Donald Trump along the way that turned someone who would have been more agreeable, looking above, to thinking a different way. This seems to be how he's presenting himself to the public. However, we need, not just human muscle, but God's strength, with His wisdom, to achieve the results we need.
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           It was more than just 'not raising enough of a complaint' about the election results, as I did make public statements though with the evidence being somewhat hidden, that contributed to not being where I should be until now. As many have come to find out, forces were at work that have been plaguing human society for decades. Many of these, with God's blessing, and for everyone's sake, are no longer of effect. May God continue to bless us all as we seek to fulfill the role God has for each of us, to be successful together doing things in line, and by the laws, that God has established for maintaining His blessing on our activity, as one Nation under God!
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           A recent plan was made to identify 10 major points of the Republican and Democratic parties, permitting candidates to then use 40 points, an average of 4 per item, to rate the significance they place as a candidate on each of the 10, giving each one 3, 4, or 5. The same was recommended for an Independent candidate, but to develop the 10 major points and rate each one the same, 3-5 likewise. Now the name for a Third Party, rather than "Independent", is recommended "Harmonley" party, supportive of greater harmony in Congress as in the convention of 3-part harmony; think "Harmony" while including 'l' representing love (and thereby God), with 'lee/ley' meaning 'truth'. Also the concept of having three parties represented in Congress is something that should be given serious attention, just as there are references to 2/3 majorities in the Genuine U. S. Constitution, at the same time God's word supporting that votes always be a matter of conscience, personal choice and good judgement by individuals representing a particular party, aiming to be abreast of the issues and all involved, and a majority vote so because a certain issue and a proposal's ramifications are held near and dear to the heart of most if not all representatives of that party. Also, sensible and well-supported bills would be more readily passed by fair majorities of two or more parties in such a manner.
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            Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. Evidently, Donald Trump had illegally "sequestered" me, although I had done no wrong. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! {Many may be unaware that the two-party system we currently have in Congress began when under an early President the Democratic-Republican Party was broken into two separate parties. I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then I decided to switch with concerns over then-party integrity. {At the time, faith was indeed growing among Democrats, and I was about bringing our parties together, at least in more peaceable cooperation.} By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes somehow got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. {In fact, it has been determined that without my votes included at all in the way just described, Donald Trump would have been considered the winner, again though with the misconception that I somehow was not considered a qualified candidate, and the true winner of the 2020 Presidential Election...}
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            I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some {few decades}, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our Founding Fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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           3. v.5 Finding joy are those humbly respecting others more than themselves--God's promises will be fulfilled upon them!
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           5. v.7 Finding joy are those inclined to forgive and are really full of mercy--God will really show mercy to them!
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           6. v.8 Finding joy are those pure, chaste or clean in heart, in all their intentions--they will see God!
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           7. v.9 Finding joy are those really working for peace; God will call them His sons and daughters.
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           (Tru./Teu.) now for the first week of rotation, then maintain Tuesday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated, that is family or like-family closeness and weddings? Honestly, not everyone had made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate, more enjoyment when blessed by God and greater success. While the US is found in the first Trusday, the new second-week Teusday brings to mind reaching out beyond our borders, having "eu" which reminds us of the roots of our Founding Fathers and fledgling nation, but not diminishing our place or role in God's purpose before the world, with 'eu' basically meaning "good" and the term "us" is found here as well. Might the EU be found happily supportive of God's will regarding the U.S. role in God's purpose, related to administering blessings of God's Kingdom earthwide? While most "eu"s are pronounced "you," this is not necessary in all cases, but again reminds us of others, caring about them. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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             "Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 There is One who dwells above the circle (or, globe) of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He is stretching out the heavens like a fine gauze, And he spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He reduces high officials to nothing And makes the judges of the earth an unreality. 24 They are hardly planted, They are hardly sown, Their stem has hardly taken root in the earth, And they are blown on and dry up, And the wind carries them away like stubble. 25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One. 26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you declare, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from Jehovahz, And I receive no justice from God’? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovahz, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength. 30 Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall, 31 But those hoping in Jehovahz will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.” 
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           Some time ago I was drawn to the issue of the true names of both God and His firstborn Son, as Christ and a model, commonly known as Jehovah and Jesus. In some circles, Jehovoe had become familiar, along with other forms. By meaning it was becoming clearer that the there was understood difficulty in relating the true meaning of God's name with the typical name itself. Initially I had discovered the connection between 'oe' and the association with the understood meaning of God's sacred name being 'He who causes to become', and found that the name Joe (or Joez) which I believed to be the actual shortened form of God's name in verse (rather than Jah), to accordingly mean by definition 'God Increases'.
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           JEHOVAHZ There would be more to the story, however, just as God through His Son often lead the way. As it turns out, the 'ho' in the middle of God's name can account for the shortened 'Joe' or actually 'Joez', referring to growth and increase, so that instead of the ending 'voe', the correct ending 'vaHz' reminds of God's power to fulfill His purpose through His Son, from start to finish, as mentioned in Revelation: 'the beginning and the end', and quite possibly 'the A and the Z'. This would include the fulfillment of solemn promises or vows/valz--Thus in verse He would most accurately be called in special cases 'Joez Jehovah or Jehovahz', but normally 'Jehovahz'. Also, while the plural markings of the name in verse has been thought of as indicative of honor or grandeur, there is really no legitimate reason to believe the name shouldn't actually be plural, as such names do indeed acceptably exist, and often carry the 'z' sound rather than the 's'. However, this fact has been acceptably understood or applied in the past, so that the name as 'Jehovah' from the past may be understood as having been acceptable, but it would best be corrected to include the 'z' as in the 'A and the Z'. This again reminds one of both God and Christ as described in the book of Revelation: 'The first and the last', the 'beginning and the end', the 'alpha and the omega' (Greek first and last alphabetic letters), or in English, 'the A and the Z'. Thus, JEHOVAHZ. The letter 'H' is still entirely correct and appropriate, as it carries a meaning of transition from one thing to another, as appears in the look of the capital 'H'.
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           HEBREW 'ONE' Another significant matter that not all realize is that the Scriptures indicate other Gods near Jehovah or Jehovahz with rare places in verse of changes to the Tetragrammaton of God's name, indicating others, alerting to their Godship and presence with Him, Jolovaz promoting the spirit, and Joldove as Creator, and in all 4 places God's name appears in the KJV, Jehovalz as Promise-Keeper,  together comprising the cardinal attributes as God, and NOT as the 'Trinity' in recent decades came to be known to include Jesus and the Holy ghost or spirit. The term however has been actually used in history in the correct way, with the correct understanding, and is recommended not to be refused entirely, with all three together as JEHOVAHZ. Helping to explain is the fact that in Hebrew the term for 'one' does actually mean 'three in one', or 'three as one' such as when a man and woman marry individually, they along with God become three in one, as Solomon wrote that 'a three-stranded cord (or rope)' is not easily torn apart. Thus these Gods are all three actually represented by this one JEHOVAHZ, as we serve/worship Him as One.
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           HEBREW NAME OF CHRIST TRANSLATED, JOSHUA, GEOSH'AZ, JOSHAZ. Also of keen interest was and is the true name of God's Son Jesus. I discovered that chosen long ago in English was the name Joshua as closer in meaning to 'Jehovahz is Salvation', the correct meaning of his Hebrew name, often thought of as Yehoshua or Jehoshua, whereas the name 'Jesus' had been evidently given him by Caesar, and not by God, the Greek name meaning 'He makes wet', albeit, it is believed, to have been respectfully given, and should of course continue to be so honored. However, close English names translated from the Hebrew, besides Joshua, include an even better and satisfactory Joshaz, but the first 'h' in Jehosha is in language now understood to be incorrect, while Geosh'az does translate. However, Joshaz is acceptable because the meanings of syllable letters can sometimes legitimately shorten 3 syllable names into 2. As before, the last 'H' is important in the transition between 'A and Z', as God's Son is also referred to in Revelation, Greek 'Alpha and Omega', 'the beginning and the end' (or 'the start and the finish'). Also, not all realize that Matthew's original gospel was written in Hebrew, and he later translated to Greek, leaving the Hebrew name of Christ as a Tetragrammaton, similar to God's name in that respect, although again both Geosh'az and Joshaz are acceptable forms, with Joshaz being more well-received. Joshua is still noted as an English translation having been accepted in times past as such. It should be noted that the name that the disciples and fellow Hebrews used represented by the Tetragrammaton evidently did find it's usage in Greek speaking and language, with similar meaning as the English translations, while the name Jesus was evidently not used in ancient writings until later times. One other important note regarding God's Son, representing God, or AzGod, as is a correct translation in John 1:1. There are places where the Tetragrammaton of God's name may be properly translated as JEHOVAZ, without the last 'H'. This is actually an acceptable place where God's Son, representing God, as such fulfills the word of God as He does in that respect.
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           TRANSLATORS. Likely now these forms of the names of God and Christ, can be carefully considered as worthy of inclusion in exceptional translations of God's word, in places where warranted, where their original appearance is determined to be genuine. 
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           . Realizing the importance of the mother maintaining reasonable health during time of pregnancy, how important to look to God above, praying to Him daily, to have His guidance to help ensure success! He has great power to assist, even in matters of health that may threaten proper development or the mother's ability for a safe birth.
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           . This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from foods outlined below should at least assist with doing so. An important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body and brain that with such things as gluten intolerance are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward good gut and body health. Also acceptable in this is an artesian water (island/volanic filtered), that may be accompanied by a larger measure of distilled water (usually 1:8), while most distilled alone is not on it's own acceptable as a drinking water. Most purified water is now being RO filtered by Reverse Osmosis with larger holes, making possible genuine filtering of Spring Water that does not remove all the minerals as the original RO filters did, intended actually for making Sea Water potable for drinking.
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           . Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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           Spir-Vanilla Malted Milkshake: Milk &amp;amp; Natural vanilla ice cream or a little raw honey and a true cane sugar/Arcane to sweeten, and including nonfat dry milk powder and 1/2-1 tsp of Spirulina powder.
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           Above are More Calming Alkaline Food and Protein Choices, Below are Other Healthful Options.
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           . By replacing less nutritious choices with foods like these, more nourishment can come to mother and baby. This is just a supportive list--consult your doctor for your specific needs nutritionally through the terms of your pregnancy. Also two more considerations: (1) Be alert to removing pollutants that your body may somehow be receiving on a regular basis. (2) Be aware as well that some medications can actually hamper liver function, which affects the process of digestion and lessens availability or absorption of the beneficial nutrients found in the list above. Check with your doctor, and with him consider healthful support such as Milk Thistle and pregnancy-safe remedies for kidney function. Avoid so-called milks still using "Calcium carbonate" or chalk as a supposed calcium booster--this form of inorganic rock is not intended for human nourishment, and may contribute to blockages of arteries and kidneys. The confusion has been in it's reacting with an overly acidic body, to lessen bone loss. It is plant calcium, such as in Kale or that found in organic dairy products that the body assimilates and uses properly, to build bone. Also, the Spirulina powder mentioned and Kelp can be some of the more important of these foods, as they may assist with ensuring several key nutrients supporting even healthy digestion and metabolism. If absorption seems to be an issue, consider taking some with a vinaigrette or vinegar dressing such as French (best flavor) once or more daily. If doing so, another important supplement you should then be able to take without concern over sodium levels is sodium bicarbonate, which could be added (1/8 tsp) once daily to a juice or tea drink, then if desired also to a soda having seltzer water added. Another way to get bicarbonate into the diet is with the spices paprika and turmeric. Paprika can be added to most meats and meat sauces, while turmeric (containing magnesium bicarbonate) is good with rice, beans, and soups, for instance. Also, don't forget to regularly ask for God's blessing on your efforts!
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           Due to recent surging and proven interest in Independent or Harmonley party concepts and the concept itself of having 3 parties represented in Congress, to make possible greater consideration and passage of proper bills to benefit the United States of America, I as Mark Campbell/Michael Camelangemy do make the following proposal:
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           It is understood that there are some members of the Republican and Democratic parties, who have gone public in support of the aforementioned Independent or Harmonley party general points, or the formation of the Harmonley party itself, being acknowledged for promotion of national and international stability, and adherence to Constitutional provisions, as explained on my website http(s)://www.findlifeandsee.com and on http(s)://www.findlife.com 
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           who are among many realizing the benefits that could accrue from either having Harmonley supporters or party members among the members of Congress, particularly noteworthy in the Senate, where the U.S. Constitution in print, but not the founding bylaws of the United States, makes mention of two senators being selected to represent each state in the Senate. The number of Senators for the states has made State decisions as representing each state challenging, as too often there may be a split among the two members. Many others agreed that there is something wrong with the number being 2, and at least a few that it was quite possible that the original number for Senators from each state was actually 3, this making it practically impossible for split decisions among state Senators, and allowing for more productive activity among these highly respected members of Congress. More evidence for this conclusion is in the aims of the Founders, that many Senate decisions be based on the decisions of States and not just the individual members. In such case, how could they possibly have set it up with just 2 Senators per state? There has been word that an Original Constitution on display has been found to indicate "3" Senators being elected for each state rather than 2! 
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           It is also of note that states being fully represented as either Republican or Democrat do usually nevertheless have many citizens ascribing to the other party, and therefore without much representation in that way in Congress. Also, many party members have begun changing somewhat, coming closer together in thinking so that the traditional divide is not as it once was. Therefore one possible approach being here recommended for consideration is, for the purpose of rectifying a system in Congress that has not been working as it was intended to work, due to the long-time establishment of a largely two-party arrangement, although a third party has long been permitted yet little utilized, that fresh perspectives be generated as to the meaning and intent of each party, all respectful of the Creator God, mentioned by the Founders, with a possible inclusion of a new Independent party named "Harmonley" with it's emphasis on respect among all 3 parties and additional divinely-inspired principles assisting all to prove successful in passing beneficial legislation for the Nation andor beyond. In this light, there could be much support for a state ending up with a Senator representing each party being chosen/elected, and now recommending that one for each be elected, adding stability to this 3 party proposal, as there may likewise be three sorts of men, heeding God, a reason for such an almost equal divide in politics traditionally among 2 parties. The U.S. Constitution was established when there were yet no separate party groups, and the difficulties inherent in a two-party system within the framework of the Constitution were not anticipated. As for debate regarding a fourth party, much can be said further in defense of 3; Even the Bible's use of "one" from Hebrew actually means "three in one" or "three as one", and can be applied figuratively, 'in agreement'.
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           Also, the preamble to the U.S. Constitution additionally serves as a basis for this proposal, as it outlines the purpose of the Constitution itself, among other things to 'establish Justice', 'insure domestic Tranquility', and 'promote the general welfare' which we realize was intended to be accomplished more successfully with application of divinely-inspired wisdom. An amendment is being proposed, backed by many Senate members, to allow for a third member choice for further representation by each state of the Union, an official amendment to the U.S. Constitution as being permissible by the Constitution itself in very special circumstances such as this, the recommendation involving the voting selection by the public of one candidate for the Senate from among the 3 different parties, as has traditionally been possible, though not as commonly known or understood, to fill the now the proposed 3 seats, rather than the 2 seats, and with a 2 out of 3 vote understood to be permissibly affirmative among the 3, acknowledging though the preference of unanimity, in the Senate, and for the House, to fill the appropriate number by state. In fact, I only propose this with an official understanding that by doing so I am not in violation of my duty as rightful President of the United States, having given affirmation of this duty to 'preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.' I thus stand by my confidence that the proposal as presented below is in agreement with a President's affirmation of duty and authority, and the U.S. Constitution itself. It is also of note that there is mention in the Constitution of the need for a 2/3 majority among the states regarding special votes, sensible with 3 state seats, but again with only 2 seats, a state may have no vote if divided.
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           Regarding this proposal, then, an individual from among 3 parties may be voted for and lawfully elected by the public, you needn't belong to the same party to believe a particular candidate is best suited for that upcoming election term. This is in the belief that all three parties, Republican, Democratic, and Harmonley, can have aligned important priorities and objectives that all agree with the Founders intent respecting God and regarding good government, the genuine Republic that the U.S. Constitution and other founding inspired documents advance as the most capable to meet pressing needs. It is also being recommended for future election procedure, that up to a total of 3 candidates running for U.S. President be chosen if a lawful party governing body exists, in harmony with lawful public primaries/preference, to continue as candidates leading to each election year's general election, thus up to 9 candidates, or again 3 per post or party, for the selection of a U.S. President, as well as perhaps the 3 posts being elected to represent the Senate in each state, and the appropriate number of seats per state for the House. It is also being strongly recommended that each individual indicate or vote for just one candidate, the one that they most prefer. In the House, it may be that the total number of members may be representative of the balance of votes among the three parties, there being a mix, which should continue to take place as the top voted candidates are elected, according to the number for each state. 
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           It should also be understood that highly recommended is the practice of elected members of Congress in their duty upon election, voting on bills or other legislative action according to their individual consciences before God and as members of their party, in most if not all instances, rather than being demanded to vote along party lines, which is in no way recommended in or by the U.S. Constitution. Strong assertions could be made by a party to indicate why they wish members to vote a certain way on an issue, but then each one answers ultimately to God for the vote that may have important implications for the nation as a whole, the state they represent, and many citizens throughout. This works when such ones relate to the Creator God (as referred to in both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, among other founding documents), and gain good judgement, are well-rounded, able to get along with and discuss matters and debate with other members of Congress, and arrive at conclusions founded on truth, understanding, and good virtue, in agreement with divine law(l) and the best interests of all. This proposition acknowledges the stifling of good initiatives that has concerned many in the current arrangement, and that this adjustment, this amendment to the U.S. Constitution will serve to bring greater honor to the purpose of the Constitution itself, to demonstrate the greater effectiveness worthy of such an inspiring document and institution as the United States, whose foundings were blessed by God, were and are indeed intended to obtain and maintain, in the furthering or accomplishment of the better and more perfect Union that the Founders sought to establish.
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            Several agreeable attempts have been made for a treaty that permitted Russia to have resources to care for it’s own genuine needs, at least one of these resulting in a week-long hiatus from war. I recommend that this be done once more, but in a strongly public manner, with the involvement of Congress, considering such concessions as the long and thick tree line of Cedars that border Russia and Ukraine basically being divided in half depth-wise, for use by both sides. Processing centers on the East side for this lumber could bring another prosperous area to birth for further Russian profit and sustenance. In fact, it seems that careful investigation may reveal that Ukraine should have remained a Russian province or county, which could thereby permit a reasonable tax that, along with Cedar lumber processing on potentially both sides, could bring additional resources to benefit Russia, while allowing the area of Ukraine to continue with a degree of prosperity in spirit and matter that brought happiness and could bring Russia happiness with the end of a period of uneasiness or instability, without need for any unfair or excessive sequestering.
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             TO CLARIFY: I wish to clarify at this time, as I have made known in the past, that during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I was where by law the rightful winner of the Election was required to be, and took the oath at the same time as Joe Biden--saying it correctly. I still view Joe as being in place, under unusual circumstances, to be "Biding" time for me to assume my place when circumstances would make it possible, as I've sought to be respectfully invited to be where I should (this has happened more than once), and welcome at all times afterward, despite the difficulties I've faced (that interfered previously, working to get to the bottom of it, with God's help).
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             Some have been confused or misinformed about my patriotism and respect for our nation. I stand with the Founders of our Nation, as God blessed them to compose spirit-inspired documents, such as the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution, and other inspired supporting documents, like letters among them and the Federalist Papers directed toward citizens of New York, for instance, that help confirm God's blessing on the Republic, that higher form of democracy, needing our adherence to laws carefully crafted as U.S. bylaws and other laws making possible God's blessing on what we do by keeping them, and doing the right thing as we care for the needs of the nation, our citizens and others, as God has purposed. True prosperity is a result of careful attention to such matters. When problems arise in our nation, it is NOT our democratic Republic that should ever be considered as at fault, but rather we must look for the real reasons for the problem or problems, addressing these, that God's blessing itself through the Christ may remain on the Nation that He has blessed to have the purpose of blessing all nations of earth, as we look to God to bless us.
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             I'd like all to know that I am still running to continue as the rightful 46th President of the U.S., only this time actually being in the White House and before the public, discussing much more freely the solutions such as I've already presented on a number of the serious issues facing our nation, and which the campaign more willing to show genuine faith in God (and myself) has been considerably more agreeable to support. Kamala has been speaking somewhat as I would have been before now...
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            She herself has made known that the Founding bylaws actually prohibit a woman from becoming President, and therefore expressed willingness to be with me, promoting my continuation as the true winner of the 2020 Election and the rightful 46th President, although suppressed from Donald Trump's regime from being in the White House, yet desiring to continue serving as stated above, but in the proper place and presiding as regards the things to come, addressing real needs of our nation and the people of the United States, realizing we can, with God's help, as Joe likewise himself has manifested more recently, meet these needs. I bring much also in the way of Economic benefit and insight, from a Dad or Dads who pinched pennies and knew how to budget, as I did and do still. 46 was and is an important number, as it relates to my role before God, helping make possible the life and peace as God may bless it to be. Please vote for me! (In association again with Kamala Harris &amp;amp; Tim Walz, Joe Biden, also with my guys John Michael Higgins, Andersen Cooper and other well-respected and respectable men, many, and women likewise, across all parties.)
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            Ref. Podcast W5a w0834 Restore Good, Move Forward (Winit500, from w0830-34) from Find Life and See Earview Podcast, Spotify.
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           Most people are familiar with Christian promises of blessings from God regarding a bright future, relating either to heavenly life and closeness to God and His Son, having endured much proving faithful to them, with faith learning to keep loving Christian standards, gaining a heavenly kingship, or life in Paradise on earth. This is understood from Genesis to be God’s purpose for mankind generally, in need of such good rulership, realizing life can and should be right by God, fair, and truly wonderful, perhaps, heavenly. Thus the mention in God’s word, Christian writings, of both faith in Christ and in the legal ransom following a life course of integrity, of great value to God, making renewed life possible, and of God’s Kingdom, described above, ruled by Christ, becoming the hope of a world, with resurrection of loved ones, of genuine peace and rightness. Many are aware of Bible prophecy indicating rule by Jesus (Jeoshah) Christ, beginning 1914. The world was on the verge of total war, called the Great War, World War I, called ‘the war to end all wars’, that ended with the United States playing a key role in victory, blessed by God, and President Woodrow Wilson inspired to promote peaceful cooperation with other nations to resolve differences more diplomatically, to avoid violent conflict.
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           Back up to the beginnings of the United States, and the God-blessed government that it had established. In the 1600’s, people, many well-read, escaping religious persecution in Europe reach what was called ‘the new world’, and on a Mayflower voyage, divinely re-directed from Jamestown (‘James’ meaning thief, a possible reference to original British aims), determining to establish another rule, one upholding natural rights that accord with Christian life, promoting life as it should be, right by God. The colonies or states were formed on the basis of Christian faith, inspired by God’s spirit to write the Declaration of Independence, choosing to become free from British rule, victorious under George Washington’s leadership, with God’s help, blessed by Him and making God-blessed government a prime issue, leading to such inspired documents as the Articles of Confederation (a stepping stone), the Federalist Papers (the original 66), leading to the U.S. Constitution. Also of interest, long-established, the Divine Right of Kings, but having been changed, later to receive a God-blessed or Holy Spirit-inspired alteration. 
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           George Washington was unanimously elected to become the first President, and would become known as the Father of our Country. He was followed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, all three, and other faithful men in time, making significant contributions to the country, seeking faithful adherence to the Constitution of the United States. Closer to our day, Ronald Reagan, for instance, did much to restore things that had been neglected, and to make strides in promoting peace and good government in other lands. But it is in this land, this nation, that Christian thought and teaching, has been largely free to flourish, despite contrary ideas and challenges. With another restoration to U.S. Constitution and U.S. Law adherence, blessed by God, with the Lord AzGod above, God’s Son as King, the blessings promised by God through a nation blessed by Him, can be brought about and extend throughout the world.
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           The proper view of God and life is vital for greater harmony and peace, respect for each other from all walks of life, and with God's blessing on the Republic He established by the Founders, a basis for a government and a nation that can truly care for the needs of it's citizens and the world, rather than a shifting democracy subjecting good and vital practices and systems to serious threats of unhelpful change. Proverbs 22:28 says, Good News: "Never move an old property line that your ancestors established." Such wisdom has guided me in presenting policies, for example, and will help us all in restoring good, while moving forward. We don't need to set aside the laws and bylaws that the Founders established in the Constitution of the United States and other inspired documents by holy spirit. On the contrary, these we need to have God's blessing again, and regain lost happiness. Misunderstandings on this have led to ways of governing and acting that in all honesty have not really been as helpful as desired or in harmony with the wisdom and love of God to safeguard properly the things we should really hold dear. But in spite of a bulwark against the truth of the matter, we can together, as God's spirit prepared me, in my life and run for office, to have more fully the blessings He's promised for a bright future.
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           Jehovalz, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? 2 Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right, whose words are true and sincere, 3 and who do not slander others. They do no wrong to their friends nor spread rumours about their neighbours. 4. They [are displeased with] those whom God rejects, but honour those who obey Jehovalz. They always do what they [rightly] promise, [despite the consequence]. 5. They make loans without charging interest [beyond the going rate] and cannot be bribed to testify against the innocent. Whoever does these things will always be secure.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jolovaz, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jolovaz, And teach me your judgements.
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          . It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jolovaz, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jolovaz as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jolovaz is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jolovaz God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jolovaz who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path ahead, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          . Genuine decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jolovaz’s judgements. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and righteous decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgements God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” They were not to worship idols, desire pleasure above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance. We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than what He has created? We can love both, but certainly Jolovaz, as the God of love, deserves the first place in our heart! And what a God, who has so much for us to enjoy in life! At the same time, life itself is a sacred gift to be treasured, and living the right way respects God Himself and each one's place before Him. May we be determined to keep God first, and greatly respect His righteous judgements!
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          . Another translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the teachings of Jo'shaz, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the wisdom of God found throughout His word, in the law given through Moses, and especially in the Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also as we receive God’s help in prayer.
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          . For all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our whole-hearted devotion and praise, or expressions of appreciation. Jolovaz takes pleasure in such, as we express thank Him for His good gifts and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgements, or judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgements enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His righteous judgements!
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          110 The wrongful have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your pointed instructions At all times, down to the last.
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          . Jolovaz, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of faithful ones that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to foil the plans of the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jolovaz knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be dead on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jolovaz is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be dead but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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          . The psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of wrongdoers. May we be ever determined to abide by Jolovaz’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The disciples of Jesus or Jo'shaz set an example in this, in the first century C.E. He had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about Jesus, after his impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of Jesus’s name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus or Jo'shaz.” May we trust God’s saving power, especially for our eternal life, as we obey God’s orders for true Christians.
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          . How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jolovaz as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          . The detailed guidance God provides in His instructions or “regulations” (guidelines that regulate our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law in any way. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant danger, he would trust God’s law, even His detailed instructions. However the Scriptures reveal that it is only 'common' trials that we should ever undergo--nothing terribly uncommon. For instance, 1Corinthians 13:4a says, GNB: "Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people." Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. Should we really follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law and orders? Jesus stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which Jesus showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to the true God, Jolovaz, that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans 13:1-4). Ones then are instructed by God to follow their law as it is proper, as long as it does not violate God’s law, looking forward to God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
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            . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovaz and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovaz, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovaz, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovaz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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             PRAYERFULLY RELY ON JEHOVAZ
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            . Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovaz; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's lawl that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach God permitted upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' or Jehoshaz'z shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovaz in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, having His blessing, if we seek His honor and integrity (right way).
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            27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works.
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            PURPOSEFUL ORDERS. God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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            28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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            Psalm 119:29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your lawl.
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            . Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or thankful trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus/Jehoshalz Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with corrupt scales, With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovalz, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's lawl and hold to it. Keeping it protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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            Psalm 119:30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgements are right.
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            . The psalmist recognizes that God is right, just, and fair when He judges, always impartially, upholding truth. (Deute 32:4). How happy we can be to serve such a God! What a joy and a privilege to be able to learn the right course, the right way to think, from such a God of justice! And to know that He will intervene, through His Son, under the rule of His Kingdom, to set matters right among mankind! By choosing faithfulness to God, we give Him every reason to lovingly guide, protect, and save us from any lasting harm.
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            Psalm 119:31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovaz, do not let me be disappointed.
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            . Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's lawl or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus or Jehoshalz, when primarily seeking to anoint those who would share with him in his kingdom, instructed them to make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, they would need to know "all the things" themselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Considering nuances, and adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over half of God's requirements for living! However, Christ said that he did not come to destroy or do away with God's lawl that was given through Moses, but with his teachings, it could come to viewed and understood differently, in Christian light of divine truth and greater understanding! These laws are found between Exodus and Deuteronomy, four books, and as Christ explained, based on genuine love. Yet all of God's word is of great value, helping develop greater appreciation for Him and His guidance. What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment." (Romans 5:5).
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            Psalm 119:32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart.
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            ." Thus the psalmist is eagerly determined to keep God's standards, to follow His commandments, trusting God to make it possible for him to do so. Moses stated, at Deuteronomy 30:11-14: "“Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it." Thus may we appreciate God's reasonable standards, and choose to live by them, with hope of endless peace and happiness in store!
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            113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I do love your lawl.
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            114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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            115 Stay away from me, you men of badness, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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            116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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            113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I do love your lawl.
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             AIM TO LOVE THE GIVER MUCH MORE THAN HIS GIFTS
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            . The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can also mean to “love less." Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s lawl. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones are having interference or are not yet aware of how much we need God in our lives--guidance we need and love bringing great joy! They may yet be going through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s lawl as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His lawl. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” God's instructions, when kept as He intended, are ultimately refreshing to us, and not too heavy a load to bear. While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, finding greater joy, we need to guard our closest associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly revering God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSAlm 37:11).
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            114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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            . Jehovalz word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Of course, the ransom provision of Christ, with faith, provides a way for forgiveness despite occasional missteps, but we need to be aiming for the right target. Spiritual traps and dangers have abounded in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, with other God-fearing ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom increases, as Jesus/Je'hoshalz said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith, or thankful trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world with fewer and fewer hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
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            115 Stay away from me, you men of badness, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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            . What determination to love God! God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent. (GENes 3:15). Here we have seen men of badness trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we be wary of tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or His love as we all should. Yes, Jesus/Je'hoshalz came into the world “to save sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom. If there is some way to correct a past mistake, or "set things straight," this may also be necessary. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, we need to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (MATth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in God’s compassion and mercy, with the ransom provision, such lives may be spared.
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            116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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            . Evidently, God had promised this future king that He would be supported to fulfill His role, despite hardships experienced. What confidence this inspired in the psalmist! He held fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after difficulty. He looked to God for support, as he sought to keep God’s lawl completely. Our hope of eternal life likewise can be a source of great comfort to us through difficulties or hardships. Psalm 34:19 says “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovalz rescues him from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God, our hope becomes ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a gift from God that no one earns. (ROMans 6:23). But genuine faith, or thankful trust, in God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness, learning to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray for God’s wisdom to see things properly and make better decisions. May we continue to always aim for the target of obedience, thus handling situations in the best way, letting the ransom cover our occasional unintended misses. We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands, with confident hope in God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
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            PSALM 119 STANZA 15B
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            The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s lawl?
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            117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your governed guidance.
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            118 You reject all those who stray from your governed guidance, For they are false and deceitful.
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            119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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            120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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            117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your governed guidance.
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            . God's word teaches all to have a healthy view of life, viewing life as sacred. As the psalmist earlier revealed, his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While the psalmist has not forgotten God’s lawl, he is not able to give it the attention he would like, as a future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the instructive guidance God has given in the lawl, so as to follow it carefully and, perhaps, also to ensure that others understand it accurately so as to keep it likewise. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
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            118 You reject all those who stray from your governed guidance, For they are false and deceitful.
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            . Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, even governed guidance, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s word or instruction gives evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His lawl. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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            119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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            . Regarding Jehovalz, Isaiah reports: “14 With whom did He consult to gain understanding, Or who teaches Him in the path of justice, Or teaches Him knowledge, Or shows Him the way of true understanding? 15 Look! The nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.” (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from their badness, Jehovalz can in time discipline or discard those unrepentant, if any, who are refusing to listen, and determined to stray, who are misleading others away from God and true happiness. God’s reminders, on the other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Such ones would know the right way to go, would increasingly make the right decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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            . While the genuine fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with hoss, helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name.” While motivated by appreciation for His love, power and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard God's judgements, refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s judgements, still mercifully showing consideration of each one's situation—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted from, and those He purposes to make now going forward, in the outworking of His good and loving will, so that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life everlasting! Thus seek God's help to assist you if your heart or mind is straying--there is likely some reason for this that He mercifully can help you with, despite past mistakes, having faith in Christ's ransom or legal basis for forgiveness, willing to learn from Jesus/Jehoshalz!
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             WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME
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            As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovalz." This requires faith, or a thankful trust, in God. As we learn God's lawls and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as integrity (rightdoing),' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time.
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            Stanza 5A, verses 33-36, says this: "33 Teach me, O Jehovalz, the way of your governed guidance, And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your lawl And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain."
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            Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovalz, the way of your governed guidance, And I will follow it to the end.
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             Evidently, even the ways of God as revealed in any specific instructions and procedures of God's lawl the psalmist was eager to learn, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions or governed guidance "to the end," or steadfastly, but possibly also with a double meaning "to the last detail." While it is crucial to understand that there are some matters of God's word and lawl that are of much greater importance to keep, under normal circumstances we want to be inclined to obey God's lawl even in smaller things. This will help incline us and others toward faithfulness in much larger matters, safeguarding us from the practice of wrongdoing. Christ indicated all this, in Luke 16:10, stating "He that is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much. He that is unrighteous in what is least, is unrighteous also in much." Some workers, for instance, may value specific instructions enabling successful work that may be blessed by God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) puts it this way: "Point our your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them." May we thus likewise seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are GOD's rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word, where we perceive they are properly authorized or made with good intentions and that they're conceived for good reasons. Later, the psalmist mentions keeping God's lawl "forever and ever." May we likewise look long-term, comprehending God's eternal purpose, to have right-hearted ones serving Him happily and peaceably loving Him and one another throughout His universe. This requires that all acknowledge Jehovalz'z just, fair, and right standards for living.
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            Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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            . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovalz. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's lawl, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovalz'z right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic lawls that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. As we learn these things in order to drive safely, we recognize that they are understandable and make sense. Without understanding the importance of these principles, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such lawls. Of course we learn such, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's lawl with our "whole heart." Such lawls will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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            Psalm 119:35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight.
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            . The psalmist again pleads to be instructed to remain on the path of life, the roadway leading to eternal life. He 'takes delight' in God's ways, and in His commandments, which, according to Psalm 19:8 are "pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments thus help us maintain purity, clean worship, which helps us maintain our keen spiritual vision, seeing the truth as it should be seen. We shouldn't shy away from the idea of "worship"--this mainly involves giving God the rightful place in our hearts and our lives. This helps us deal with problems head on, finding workable solutions in our dealings and relationships with God and others, rather than blindly being led astray. How we should delight in God's commandments, and the privilege of maintaining pure worship to God, alongside our neighbors and hopefully sharing belief in common!
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            . As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. He knew our primary motive should be godly and unselfish, to experience the joy and peace that only God can give. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even thoughts of using other people in some selfish way or even raising them or ourselves up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Let's thus maintain humility and an honest conscience. Jesus or Joshalz warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." This does not ban wealthiness--rather it is our object of worship that is being discussed. The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovalz, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
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            Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be revered. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgements are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your right way (integrity)."
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            Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important things and those less so but still required. Also, it is important to God that we understand what we should consider clean or unclean, and what matters in life that we should take seriously, such as things of life or death importance. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word [normally with help gained locally from an appropriate church (branch of Christianity), in many cases one attended by ancestors] to correct their own and a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you listen to and read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). Seek and encourage Bible truth with your local church, as there is no scriptural penalty against having a sincere difference of opinion regarding interpretation, only value unity as well, based on such truth purposed to come primarily from church authority, genuine truth coming down from God through Joshalz (Jesus).
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            Verse 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgements are good.
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            . Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jehoshua (Jesus/Joshua or Joshalz) 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting him to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgements, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, hear our pleas, and see the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. Understanding that there are at least a few differences in the what God expects of those he made as angels (built differently) and those of the earth, let all "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovalz will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovalz himself has spoken it."
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            Verse 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your right way.
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            . Psalm 119:40 Thus the psalmist once again highlights his fondness for God's word and guidance. According to Psalm 19:8 God's orders are righteous, and cause "the heart to rejoice." Thus we find genuine joy in obedience to God, and this obedience can be sustained, preserving us alive in God's right way, with integrity to Him. God's right ways and standards are a protection in many respects, and form the way of eternity. May we thus treasure the privilege of doing things God's way, learning so that it becomes "first nature" to us! Why "second nature?" Whether angel or human/landon, GOD'S WAY is the way He created us to live in the FIRST place. Let's get back to that, and experience the happiness and rewards of doing so! (Hebre 11:6)
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             LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE
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            The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovalz, Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgement. 44 I will keep your lawl constantly, Forever and ever."
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            Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovalz, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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            ." Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovalz, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovalz to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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            Verse 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word.
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            . Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, there have been various ones taunting God over time, from the time of the serpent's and man's rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovalz God. Also, according to the book of Job (rhymes with robe), the angel Satan, whatever the cause of his rebellion, had taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all that was done to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovalz. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to those still taunting, even those taunting the people of God, and as He lovingly uses His power to protect and save them, they too perhaps can make a similar reply. May we continue to build thankful trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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            Verse 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgement.
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            . Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with truth. As we put faith, or have thankful trust, in God's judgement, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the essential elements of the course of integrity is outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. In another Psalm, 115, we sadly find that this could happen as one somehow commits idolatry, in placing anyone or anything above the first place that God should have in our hearts. We could then develop blindess to our eyes of divine understanding, ears no longer able to perceive truth, and mouths not able to speak it. May we trust Jehovalz God's mercy and power to support those aiming to be honestly servants of God, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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            . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's lawl "constantly." By thus making God's lawl OUR lawl, writing God's lawl on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovalz speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His lawl, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovalz. “I will put my lawl within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovalz!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovalz. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." Thus an Israelite becomes true, and a person becomes an Israelite of God, by being honest and able to recognize the truth of God as it becomes clearer, largely by keeping God first place in his/her heart. May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovalz, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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            Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He was happy that this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses this contentment:
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            . Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's lawl! Jehovalz has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovalz says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovalz, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your rightdoing (integrity) like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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            Verse 48 I will raise my hands to your commandments, which I love, And I will ponder over your governing guidance.
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            . Psalm 119:48 David likely is showing his willingness to do or act in accord with God's commandments, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we reflect on God's lawl, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's governing guidance, so that he could keep it wholeheartedly. It may take development spiritually before one can grasp certain details of instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or lawl of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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          The theme for all of stanza 7 is: GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY.
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovalz sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much that could threaten to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          Verses 49-52, covering the first half of stanza 7, state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your lawl. 52 I remember your judgements from of old, O Jehovalz, And I find comfort in them."
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovalz, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovalz almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovalz is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovalz. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovalz his God."
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          . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovalz brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much that threatens to harm humans physically and spiritually, which includes our mental and emotional well-being, our spirit the basis for close relationships. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          . Psalm 119:52 The judgements of Jehovalz, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, sexual immorality, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovalz also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovalz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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          Verses 53-56 read: "I am seized with burning rage because of the crooked one(s), Who forsake your law(l). 54 Your instructions are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovalz, So that I may keep your lawl. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's lawl are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's lawl is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "[He] entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and lawl, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          . Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally fair lawls and limits, instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out true justice in accord with God's will toward humans. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist, who was David and literally composed songs like the one outlining essentials to a course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-9, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          . Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovalz And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovalz, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become, Grow, or Increase" Jehovalz causing His purposes to become reality, and a Keeper of Promises. We more significantly recall His reputation and ways, and our privilege to uphold them by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovalz for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's lawl, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things usually seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light or truth, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in [clay pots], so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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            Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. Also, matters of the cleanness and seriousness of things should be considered. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word (normally with help gained locally from an appropriate church, often associated with a main church respectful of Christ attended by ancestors) to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you listen to and read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). Seek and encourage Bible truth with your local church, as there is no scriptural penalty against having a sincere difference of opinion regarding interpretation, only value unity as well, based on such truth purposed to come primarily from church authority, genuine truth coming down from God through Joshalz (Jesus).
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           The informative material on this website is intended to assist those of age, parents, teachers, and others including youths considered of age by those responsible, especially parents (seeking help like this from those heavenly) for them to grow in wisdom, faith, thankfulness, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have.
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            HVN(12:15-16 pm) Hello! Added (9) Godlove Home, GH[1], The true aim of every Home! Source of text, GNB: Good News Bible.
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            2022 5/28 Issue After Issue Addressed by God's Kingdom: Healing that Should Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward. Update 24/129,901
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            . How can all compassionate people not be affected by tragic killings such that have taken place in our nation? Precious and beloved children have even been victims, along with others. There should be almost no doubt that those who have carried out such acts of extreme violence have had feelings of [anguish and/or] worthlessness, lacking compassion for others and even oneself, likely for an extended period of time. Let's consider where such feelings may have often originated, not to point fingers to the past, but rather to help bring correction to our collective thinking, rushing to help those who may need assistance themselves, such as in preventive care, better handling challenges in administering discipline or in other ways.
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            . Even true science has clearly proven that people thrive when loved and appreciated by others, especially those they look up to. God has made us in just such a way, and this truth should govern much of our treatment of those we may be in a position to help or correct in some way. The evidence is truly overwhelming of God's loving Creatorship and Designership of Planet Earth and Beloved Mankind. It would take teams of scientists, engineers, and others to design a robot that could do anywhere near what humans are capable of doing. Such organized and orderly wonder does not happen by chance or by lawls lacking a Supreme Intelligence. It is just too important for people to know that God Himself loves all people, including them personally, desiring that all be admonished lovingly to live a good life, respectful of Him and His lawl. Ideas that seem to undermine such truths should be reconsidered. In fact, God has promised a world of genuine peace! One supportive statement among many found in God's word is this: 
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            . Such a statement may prove helpful on both sides of the issue of human treatment. God's Son clearly taught people of God's great mercy and compassion (Matthew 5:7-9). Even if being mistreated, a person should look to God for support, seeking to be forgiving and understanding. However, so should those in authority over others. The ability of people to change and mend their ways, especially when loved and appreciated, should not be underestimated. For this reason, God's word states: "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." (James 2:13). Such dignified treatment of people is also a two-way street. People in various circumstances or situations should seek to treat others with dignity where possible, and encourage such treatment among one another. Thus it should be found in the home and in the workplace, in the things we do and say, in the places we go and [even] in the games we play.
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            . With good considerate care, these facilities can and should be supportive of local communities. Interferences in times past, however, have caused many such places to have practices and methods that can contribute to feelings of isolation and unworthiness. Especially in today's society, near to God's Kingdom, all people should know they have some merit, [and] feel appreciated for their good talents and abilities, for their able contributions to society. There are so many ways we can all contribute in meaningful ways to life, so that such facilities should be able to uplift and help people to see their place in society and get back on their feet if in some way they need a lift. There should be counselors and advisers in such places that can even help if someone is having financial problems or is suffering from addiction or having been abused in some way. However, by and large these facilities should not be set up to cause people to feel trapped with no way out. At least some excellent therapists should be on staff to help get to the bottom of challenging cases, where uncontrollable anger or other behaviors are or become manifest. Through it all, care should be taken to help each one to feel loved and appreciated by God and others, so as never to lose hope of being a productive and happy member of society. Every such facility should be able to accomodate anyone who walks in freely for assistance, to be able to get such help, and normally walk out just as freely as they walked in, to continue to function in their life and to care for their responsibilities unhampered.
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            . People who have come to feel less worthy than others as human beings, if not seeking or receiving adequate attention to remedy such feelings, may sometimes put the blame in the wrong place for their feelings. For instance, teachers often care deeply for their students' welfare, and whether required to or not, may occasionally send home with a student a note to help parents recognize some good behavior he or she is showing, or at times, something that needs attention, that the teacher has not yet been able to correct him- or herself. How should parents respond to such notes? Surely parents should not be overly offended by any negative report, but rather see it as an attempt at loving intervention to correct anything needing attention for the student to continue growing within and with others. Certainly care should be taken not to react severely or harshly toward their precious child--there is much time to gradually help our children to overcome problems and keep in step with their advancement throughout their youth into adulthood! How we should appreciate the observant eye of loving teachers who can help the parents of their dear children to continue to influence their growth in positive ways. If, on the other hand, a child is treated harshly for some negative report, he or she may carry feelings of unworthiness, lack of self-respect, losing compassion for oneself and others, and act out, possibly blaming the school for the mistreatment experienced.
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            . Like public and private schools, churches play a meaningful and powerful role in supporting communities and many of their members. With the right instruction on a regular basis, the spirit of many are uplifted from week to week, adding much to their home and workplace atmosphere, and to their interactions in other aspects of everyday life. In fact, the various churches throughout a community help meet the needs of so many who are homeless or jobless, needing meals or food or other assistance! Sometimes, however, disciplinary actions by a church, intended to be protective, have either been misinterpreted, or enforced in ways that have caused some to feel somehow unloved. God does have a disciplinary arrangement that could be misinterpreted in such a way, but it's intended purpose is not only to protect lawl-abiding members, but to help a disciplined one to deepen appreciation for all the benefits that godly people make possible, even by businesses and organizations in their communities, as they respect God's lawl and His word of hope and promise. 
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            . Such ones should never be made to feel hopeless or unable to correct his or her steps and return to acceptance as a worthy member of the congregation of God. Such a one could misinterpret such discipline, and perhaps with feelings of unworthiness, come to blame another person, when they need to look at their own behaviors and seek God's help to mend their ways. When a man once disciplined came to his senses, repenting over past error, the congregation was instructed: "This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary now, YOU should kindly forgive and comfort [him], that somehow such a man may not be swallowed up by his being overly sad. 8 Therefore I exhort YOU to confirm YOUR love for him." (2Corinthians 2:6-8) Extreme care should be taken by church authority, that cases involving church members be judged by God's lawl and scriptural standards, especially avoiding the use of personal feelings or prejudices in judgement of a case, so that members can focus on pleasing their loving God to correct their steps. When all understand the loving and respectful way God wants people to be treated, in accord with His word, rarely should His trustworthy guidance ever be misconstrued.
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           TUS (9:42; 10; 10:19,33,36-37 am) Hello! Added (6) Proverbs Commentary, PC11[2], chapter 11, verses 22-26; Also (6) PC01[2], chapter 1, verses 23-29. Also, (4) God's Lawl, GL[1], Exo22:28 Courageous Love, Rejecting Evil, Not Speaking Abusively
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           The informative material on this website is intended to assist those of age, parents, teachers, and others including youths considered of age by those responsible, especially parents (seeking help like this from those heavenly) for them to grow in wisdom, faith, thankfulness, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have.
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            "20 Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and market places, 21 calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together: 22 "Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will enjoy pouring scorn on knowledge? Will you never learn? 23 Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you."
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            "A gracious woman acquires glory, But ruthless men seize riches. 17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself. 18 The corrupt one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward. 19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death. 20 Those crooked at heart are detestable to Jehovah, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: An evil person will not go unpunished, But the children of the upright will escape."
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            (Prv11:16) A lovely woman kind and gracious in her ways brings her honor from God, as she delights the hearts of rightly-inclined persons. "Graciousness" or "grace" has also been translated "undeserved kindness," carrying the idea of both speaking and acting in kind ways even toward those it seems are unworthy of such treatment. This can be achieved by realizing there are often underlying reasons for misconduct, although these should not be viewed by wrongdoers as mere excuses for choosing to think to do bad or harmful things against the lawl of God. Ruthless men do not seek the glory from God, but rather are often focused primarily on material wealth. As we know, "the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things," often resulting in "many pains." (1Timo 6:9-10). The counsel for Christians, particularly for those having wealth, is for them "not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." While God did create us to enjoy material benefits, so that it is NOT usually "one or the other," may we always choose the love of God and having His blessing, or "smile of approval" over any wrongly desired material possession or benefit. In line with this, we should acknowledge that God is the 'giver of every good gift and perfect present,' and truly wants us to enjoy life, 'filling hearts to the full with food and good cheer.' (Acts 14:17). This certainly can include things that money can buy! Only maintain our love for God foremost, and love for one's spouse, as one's own body, and of course family members and others. Since God "gives us life, and breath, and all things," our appreciation for such real gifts should guide our use of the material, recognizing that we and others still have material needs and wants. God promises to care for those placing priority upon Him, upon His will and upon the keeping of His standards--with integrity to Him (Matth 6:33).
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            (Prv11:22) For a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 119:66; James 1:5). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of "good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: "“Praise Jolovaz the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved "harsh and bad in his practices," some 10 days later, at which David chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his third wife. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such a way after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith [those respecting the teachings of God and Christ]." (Galat 6:10).
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            (Prv11:24-26) God's word shows He rewards those with an unselfish giving spirit. Jesus said at Luke 6:38, "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return." We must at at times trust God to maintain such a spirit, praying for His blessing. But as David stated, at Psalm 37:25, "I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Thus a giving spirit should be accompanied by adherence to God's righteous ways, for His blessing and approval. How can we prove upright before God? Faith, or thankful trust in God's provisions is essential. Note the pleadings of Jolovaz himself at Isaiah 48:17-18: "This is what Jolovaz says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jolovaz, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become [overflowing] just like a river And your righteousness [consistent] like the waves of the sea."
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            "23 Pay attention to my strong warnings. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will reveal my words to you. 24 But you keep turning away when I call out to you. No one is paying attention when I reach out my hand. 25 You keep turning away from all my advice and from my strong warnings. 26 So like you (still) laugh at [the distress of] others, so I also will laugh when you fall; I will laugh when it is your fears that come, 27 when hard times hit you like a storm, And disaster befalls you like a windstorm, when pain and trouble come upon you. 28 In that case, they will keep calling to me, but I won't answer; They will urgently look for me, but they won't find me, 29 Because they hated (true) knowledge, and they didn't choose to highly esteem GOD Jolovaz."
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          STZ (8:27 am) Hello, wishing all well! An urgent matter has come up, planned blogs for the month may be postponed...Possible time for review of past month!?!
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          HVN (10:25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Tomorrow a new set of blogs coming for the 9th month...
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          TUS (10:07-08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) God's Lawl, GL[1], based on Exodus 22:28, Courageously Reject Evil, Avoid Abusive Speech. Also, (6) Proverbs Commentary, PC11[2], chapter 11, verses 22-26; And PC01[2], chapter 1, verses 23-29.
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          MUN (10:18,29,40,59 am; 12:05,27; 1:13,15; 1:44-45-46 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Preparing to release a post of (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], before noon, on matters of significance now, though related to the prior Election, but looking ahead! Posted. Update 1:13 pm, 1:45 pm Update.
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          (Tue/SAN) Adding (8) CTC[1], Healing to Quell Extreme Violence. Podcast posted to Spotify, Apple. Notes of podcasts under (1) GA &amp;amp; Win-it Minute Series. Posted (8) CTC[1]. Corrections.
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          SAN (10:17,41 am; 12:15,39 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], Healing to Quell Extreme Violence article. Added Podcast to Spotify, Apple. Few updates to CTC[1] article, considering podcast update...Notes of podcasts under (1) GA &amp;amp; Win-it Minute Series. Posted (8) CTC[1]. Corrections.
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          HYM (10:19-20; 11:01,04,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon delay...Adding (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 13A Commentary. Posted, and now 13B included in Ps119[7].
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               LUN (10:24,27,29,39,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalmz Select, PS[2]. Also, SongzWeekly, SW[2]. Updated, 3 songs.
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               MUN (7:49 pm) Added (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 3B, verses 21-24.
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               (Wed/MUN) Added (1) GA[3], 2020 Election--Finding Truth; and GA[4], Low-Water Crisis. Also, upcoming, (3) Ps119[5], S3A. Posted.
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               MUN (10:03-04,37-38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[3], 2020 Election--Finding Truth; Also, GA[4], Low-Water Crisis. Also, soon to add (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 3A, verses 17-20. Posted.
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               (Tue/Riz) Added (1) GA[2], Adding additional 'l' to Law. Also, added (6) PC[2], Pro11:16-21, contrasting wrongdoing with God's peaceable ways.
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               RIZ (10:27 am; 12:33 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I've posted the (1) Golden Apples piece, as GA[2], on the Reason(s) for Adding an additional 'l' to 'law'. Also, added (6) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 11, verses 16-21, contrasting wrongdoing with God's peaceable ways.
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               (Mon/FWN) I've made one more adjustment, and something will come, aiming for 11am EDT. Added (6) PC[1], Pro01:20-23.
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               FWN (10:09,17,19; 11:08,09 am) Hello, wishing all well! I'm adjusting the order once again: 
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               NOW, (4) is Lawl of God, and (5) is now Golden Bellz. IN Part 3: (7) is Godlove Home, (8) still Come to Consensus Corner, and (9) a new Eternal Express. NOW added (6) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], of chapter 1, verses 20-23.
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               (Sat/STR) Please pardon delay again...I'm again adjusting the order of segments, between 5 and 9. See below...
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               STR (11:21-23,37-38 am; 12:01,05,09,21-23,41; 1:59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I'm adjusting the order, more as it should be. UPDATED once more--should be FINAL! For one thing, let's add now Lawl of God [LoG], which should be understood to be viewed in Christian light, with more spiritual than literal application, into the number 5 segment, moving Eternal Express, along with other important teachings affecting our peace, satisfaction and longevity in life (endless happiness), and togetherness, or harmony, into number 9. Also Proverbs Commentary is now number 6, thinking a good kingly 6, reminders overcoming wrong views, etc. And number 7 now Godlove Home, a genuine love that starts with good motive, but more complete has helped humanity move beyond much harmful thinking and actions, to where we are now and beyond! Recall also that Psalm Select and SongzWeekly got combined together into number 2. So, (1) Golden Apples and Win-it Minute/ Winit500, (2) Psalm Select and SongzWeekly, (3) Psalm 119 Commentary; Page 2: (4)  new Golden Bellz, (5) Lawl of God(LoG), (6) Proverbs Commentary; Page 3:  (7) Godlove Home(GH), Come to Consensus Corner, and Eternal Express.
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               (Fri/Hvn) Please excuse the delay, working on what I said for soon---by noon? See below, (9) GH[1] and upcoming.
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               HVN (12:20-21 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I've added to the new (9) now Godlove Home, GH[1] What every home should aim for! I aim next for a Golden Apples piece on Government and Social stability such as the Founders of the United States diligently sought by God to understand and achieve, and by which the good of this nation has greatly come about in our past, and for everyone's sake, our future!
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               (Thu/Wdn) Hello! Finally I think I can post some things tomorrow, Fri/Thn!
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               WDN (10:12 am) Hello, wishing all well! Planning things for tomorrow!
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               (Thn) Adding (3) Ps119[3] and [4], Stanzas 2A &amp;amp; 2B, unusually same day! Aiming for the (8) CTC[1] 8 Day Calendar (8DC) Daynames Revamped, with some remarks on implementation, by later today! A time when I'm more comfortable with one.
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               THN (10:36,49,53; 11:23-24,25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Stanza 2A and Ps119[4], 2B. Aiming for the (8) CTC[1] 8 Day Calendar (8DC) Daynames Revamped, with some remarks on implementation, by later today! Recall 8DC 48 weeks, 24 sets of 2-Week (16-18) Daynames.
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               TEU (10:41 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added [789] Post page, planning on Posting (8) CTC[1] on the 8-Day Calendar Daynames Revamp as a Podcast Article post, but likely sometime late or tomorrow.
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               Fun (now Fawnday/Faunaday?) [UPDATE to GA[1] on Funday or even now Fawnday--Of course we're talking 8-Day Calendar (8DC) Stuff! Updated PS[1], 2 places, added SW[1]] Added (2) PS[1], Psalm 1 Version Translated for Accuracy, GNB update. Now (2) SW[1], SongzWeekly, two songs. Fauna for animals, as in zoo and park settings, Flora and Fauna is Plant and Wildlife--Now, Fawnday is another very real possibility, as fawns come out in public view on this day with their parent deer. For more see now the (1) GOLDEN APPLES, GA[1] Post Below...
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               Funday/Faunaday (9:59; 11:15,43-44 am; 3:30,33,37,53 pm; 8:44-45-46; 9:55,59; 10:03,09 am) Hello, wishing all well! I did update Ps119 some, but still planning bringing the AI/AGI Podcast into the segment for CTC Corner, with a reshuffle of segments upcoming, for your reading consideration, as well as looking at Golden Bellz and Proverbs Commentary segments as well. Check back for something shortly, including Songzweekly... Added (2) PS[1], Psalm 1 Version Translated for Accuracy, GNB update. Soon (2) SW[1], SongzWeekly. On the Funday or Faunaday examination, see the (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] post below...UPDATE to GA[1] including Fawnday as a Very Real Possiblity!!!
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               Sta Stanza 1 Commentary on GOD'S NAME, Important Update. Also, second half of Psalm 119 Commentary Stanza 1. Attention to final episode w0775 of Winit500 AI to AGI The New View.
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               Starzday (3:14-15,40-41,45-46,58-59; 4:01 pm) Hello, wishing all well! UPDATE. Well, I've added to the Psalm 119 Commentary, the second half of Stanza 1, but MORE IMPORTANTLY Updated the First Portion of the STANZA 1 COMMENTARY on GOD'S NAME. Please consider this in it's entirety CAREFULLY, to have truly the latest and important understanding regarding this highly important topic!!! Also, the final Episode of the w0771-0775 Winit500 Series on AI--The New View, AGI is available, on Radio broadcast and Spotify Find Life and See Earview Podcast. You may hear the entire series, start to finish, with these 5 episodes, w0771-0775, hearing the compliant episode 5 that is ~3:40 (~220 sec) and totaling 10:33 for the entire theme.
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               Hvn (10:15,21 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've nearly completed an update to the AI podcast final episode, now with the new podcast Winit500 Episode Series format, this Series w0771-75. This is still available on Spotify (and hope to continue it's presence there where I began, although other podcasts were then and still should be available), as Find Life and See Earview Podcast, my second podcast after my first go as Find Life And See Podcast, with just a few of my articles and such. I've also included as mentioned before below, the additional Preview Information on the First Four Stanzas of Psalm 119, which grouping would form Review 1 after their verse-by-verse consideration.
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               Wdn (10:13; 11:51-2 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added More Preliminary Psalm 119 Remarks, with one other set of remarks to come on Preliminary. Also planning soon the (4) Golden Bellz installment, although wanting some time to get it right, like by 11am...Delayed wanting to get this first one right, but now available on the 4-6 Page!
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               Tuz (10:33,37,59-11: am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Psalm 119 Commentary starting intro, more planned tomorrow, as well as a new (4) Golden Bellz segment...Added more (3) Psalm 119 Commentary...
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           A fawn is a baby or young deer, recognizable and often playful. Note also that Fauna is a word for animals, as in zoo and park settings, Flora and Fauna is Plant and Wildlife. Of course we're talking about a dayname on the 8-Day Calendar (8DC) and the 16-day rotation. See below...
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           may also be an appropriate abbreviation! Also, regarding flora and fauna, even most amusement parks include or once included beautiful flowers/plants and often animals of some sort, again in a parklike setting. However, with this matter of fawns, as deer young, this can be an unending delight to look for and see or actually witness their appearance and closeness to parents, and sometimes their playfulness. Also, golf courses have been advanced by me to be considered for a more parklike atmosphere where people can more readily come and watch, not only local community leaders play, but also enjoy picnics and in some areas plant or wildlife discovery. It is becoming evident that on certain days, deer with their young will tend to make appearances, and as has been seen with other days on the 8 Day Calendar, or 16-day rotation, that Faunaday or Fawnday is just such a day. Also, they
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           , not just one season or something!!! As far as watching golf, I think courses will find generally that every third hole, 3-6-9 etc., will often be a place where there is better access back to the clubhouse and an Okay place for improved seating areas around the green, etc. Also, concessions may be considered on important days, at least. Deer and other wildlife should find plenty to eat themselves, but it is becoming understood now that popped corn or "popcorn", as it is popped, or with the right kind of salt lightly added, preferably iodized then half with Pink Himalayan salt, again not too much salt, should become recognized as safe for practically all wildlife that is truly hungry. A SIDE NOTE: On the golf course, aim for either the yellow or maybe "green" popcorn more than the white, some greenskeepers may thank you...but if you somehow actually find "green" popcorn, let me know about it, because I've yet to come across any--safe for deer, anyway--on second thought, let's just stick with yellow or white--it shouldn't really make a difference!!! There could also be other parks nearby with improved settings and better attendance or funding, and be enjoyed more by visitors. Other gardens and parks may also be improved and enjoyed by locals even more! Thus much is possible as we consider this day, when indications are that certain wildlife are more active and visible on this day, whether considered Funday, Fawnday, or Faunaday, with Flora and Fauna again meaning Flowers/Plants and Wildlife, both of exciting interest esp. when accompanied by carefully-prepared educational and media-oriented instruction, perhaps changed-up occasionally.
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           There were instructions in God's lawl regarding slaves and slave owners, God's Lawl outlining a way for those in desperate need back then to have needs met and pay off debt, for instance. Some slave owners were, as God's lawl promoted, good to such ones, caring about their needs and welfare. Occasionally, when the time came for a temporary slave to be set free and leave, some had come to love their owner or master so much that they did not want to go! In such a case of genuine loyalty, or loyal love, for the master, God's lawl instructed the master to literally get an awl, which many know is a tool with a metal pointed rod for woodworking and such, and pierce the right ear of the slave (the ear having no nerves there, thus not painful), and declare him as owned for time indefinite (as God sees fit). Thus he would become a part of the family of the master, and in this way God illustrated an example of true loyal love between such persons, with the ear indicating a person's listening ability and willingness to listen, with respect for a loving head. Likewise, God's instructions through Christ mean everlasting life to those who listen and come to heed them! And listening to additional lawls of our land contributes to safety, and the peace and harmony that all of us wish to live with respecting God's loving and just rule that is near!
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           Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. Evidently, Donald Trump had illegally "sequestered" me, although I had done no wrong. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! {Many may be unaware that the two-party system we currently have in Congress began when under an early President the Democratic-Republican Party was broken into two separate parties. I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then I decided to switch with concerns over then-party integrity. {At the time, faith was indeed growing among Democrats, and I was about bringing our parties together, at least in more peaceable cooperation.} By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes somehow got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. {In fact, it has been determined that without my votes included at all in the way just described, Donald Trump would have been considered the winner, again though with the misconception that I somehow was not considered a qualified candidate, and the true winner of the 2020 Presidential Election...}
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           . In recent times we've been facing loss of water levels in many communities across the United States and elsewhere. A few solutions have been proposed previously, things that can make and have made a real difference in many of these areas. For one, excessive showers and shower times can be reduced, as most people do not need daily showers to truly remain clean--normal hygiene practices are all that's necessary to allow for showers every other day or so, but especially after heavy physical labor, exercise, etc. One of the real problems in this regard has been some persuasive wrongdoers, who despite mistreating others, believe (and want others to believe) that by showering or bathing every day, they remain a clean person, as if doing no wrong. God's love for all should move such persons to desire to truly obey Him, becoming and remaining pure in God's sight, choosing not to lie, cheat, steal, etc., but rather look to God for right desires. This does not require excessive, but rather normal, hygiene and body care. Another important area is where there is already dishwasher use. Water-saving modes on dishwashers, or installation of newer ones having such features can make a substantial difference, especially in restaurants, with well-designed models and appropriate detergents. This should be accompanied by practices such as dish scraping/wiping food into garbage and preliminary spot wiping as needed. For those washing in traditional ways, here is another water-saving method. Rather than requiring excess running of water to get a hot temperature, most detergents will work being applied to a sponge that is then soaked by distilled white vinegar, making possible effective dish cleaning in cold water! Be sure to turn water off when possible to save while washing, etc. prior to rinse. The vinegar is the key to allowing for cold water washing and less waste. Be careful not to wash out the vinegar too quickly with excessive sink water.
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            . Despite suppression of the truth of the 2020 election that has taken place in certain areas of the country, there are yet many who have come to realize that I did win the election, but there was misinformation and attempts to mislead or confuse the issues surrounding the true election results. Donald Trump, with various influences compounding the issue, I believe, contributed largely to this. Nevertheless I continue to advance, when I've been able, some of the good things that many know I am still eager to accomplish in the remainder of this term and beyond, things that were at times being credited to others besides me. Rarely, it seems, at least in the Washington DC region, has my policy and educational work, economic and humanitarian support, good health and healthcare promotion, affordable housing ideas, life improvements reflected in object designs and business ideas, and my rightful presidency, been even marginally acknowledged, at least officially in various public venues or media presentations. Yet I have faith in the good of all, even those doing work in such areas, that we wish the truth to prevail and be made known as it will benefit our society, whether on a city, state, national, or global community level.
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            : I wish to clarify at this time, as I have made known in the past, that during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, I was where by law the rightful winner of the Election was required to be, and took the oath at the same time as Joe Biden--saying it correctly. I still view Joe as being in place, under unusual circumstances, to be "Biding" time for me to assume my place when circumstances would make it possible, as I've sought to be respectfully invited to be where I should (this has happened more than once), and welcome at all times afterward, despite the difficulties I've faced (that interfered previously, working to get to the bottom of it, with God's help). Some have been confused or misinformed about my patriotism and respect for our nation. I stand with the Founders of our Nation, as God blessed them to compose spirit-inspired documents, such as the Declaration and the U.S. Constitution, and other inspired supporting documents, like letters among them and the Federalist Papers directed toward citizens of New York, for instance, that help confirm God's blessing on the Republic, that higher form of democracy, needing our adherence to laws carefully crafted as U.S. bylaws and other laws making possible God's blessing on what we do by keeping them, and doing the right thing as we care for the needs of the nation, our citizens and others, as God has purposed. True prosperity is a result of careful attention to such matters. When problems arise in our nation, it is NOT our democratic Republic that should ever be considered as at fault, but rather we must look for the real reasons for the problem or problems, addressing these, that God's blessing itself through the Christ may remain on the Nation that He has blessed to have the purpose of blessing all nations of earth, as we look to God to bless us.
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            ! I'd like all to know that I am still running to continue as the rightful 46th President of the U.S., only this time actually being in the White House and before the public, discussing much more freely the solutions such as I've already presented on a number of the serious issues facing our nation, and which the campaign more willing to show genuine faith in God (and myself) has been considerably more agreeable to support. Kamala has been speaking somewhat as I would have been before now...More on this to come...
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            It was more than just 'not raising a stink' about the election results that contributed to not being where I should be until now. As many have come to find out, forces were at work that have been plaguing human society for decades. Many of these, with God's blessing, and for everyone's sake, are no longer of effect. May God continue to bless us all as we seek to fulfill the role God has for each of us, to be successful together doing things in line, and by the laws, that God has established for maintaining His blessing on our activity, as one Nation under God!
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           17. May the king's name never be forgotten; may his fame last as long as the sun. May all nations ask God to bless them as he has blessed the king.
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           19. Praise his glorious name forever! May his glory fill the whole world. Amen! Amen!
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          This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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          You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not active by me, but possibly becoming again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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          . While not wanting to neglect other valuable psalms, containing many important lessons of their own, we can nevertheless still benefit from reviewing this priceless one of David, anointed to be king, having endured many years to finally receive that privileged right. Why not both--if we continue Psalm Select, segment (2), with selections from the spirit-inspired psalms, we can gain even more insight into the spirit of God, or the "goodforce" that we may receive as we love God and His word of truth, and that can stir or motivate us in the doing of God's loving desire/will for people everywhere. According to 1Timothy 2:3-4 that involves the saving of people everywhere, as they come to an accurate knowledge of the genuine truth about God! This truth is not as it has sometimes been represented. God's word and law is truly reasonable, as there are answers within it that not all yet know about or comprehend. Thus we can truly find genuine joy and satisfaction within God's law OR lawl (needed for proper language decipher, and reminds us to keep our !Actions and Words! 'between the lines'!!), rather than without it nor outside of it! God's loving desire or will also thus involves the genuine peace and security that His word has promised. Grateful for the gift of life, realizing where it has come from, is a great start. Then, seeking real peace with others, willing to look to God to grow and for help as we need it, we may look forward to many blessings to come, with greater love for God and others! Such should be everyone's upright desire to attain. Many may not realize it, but God's word can be fulfilled in a way that confirms God's love for His entire angelic and human family as a whole, which he and his Son, myself and many others aim to preserve, along with genuine peace. God's word says "seek peace and pursue it." Godly instruction is thus involved. For some, it may require more faith or thankful trust in God and His word. For others, it may be that what's needed is to better comprehend the respectful fear of God, the vital spirit of true humility--a humble respect for God and His decisions and purposes, and for fellow humans--replacing an arrogant attitude of superiority (letting it die, as it were, which denies or lacks serious faith or trust in God). Also important is acknowledging How God Jehovah or Jehoivaz (name explanation to follow) is still accomplishing His will for a peace-loving world, even through the corrections of those within the United States and elsewhere, desiring the happiness of the entire human family on Earth. Let's do all we can to promote such genuine peace, remaining peace-lovers as the wisdom of God teaches us to do. (On a sidenote, I would like to also continue and/or update the podcast of Psalm 119, on my Find Life and See Earview Podcast, Spotify). 
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          . As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. Evidently, the psalmist David, anointed to be king, considered the lessons of this psalm so important and helpful to all that he wanted to make it easier to remember and recall in the acrostic format. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections (of 8 verses each) can break down to 2 sets of 11, and these sets may be further grouped. This time I wish to modify the pattern from 4-4-3 to that I now believe was most intended, a 4-3-4 for the first 11-stanza half of the psalm, and a 3-5-3 for the last 11 stanzas. Beginning with the next Psalm 119 blog post I wish to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider it gradually, typically a 4-verse half-section at a time, at least twice per week, and then a review summary as well.  I wish to refine or update the commentary where appropriate. We may thus consider, by commentary, 8+ individual verses, of the loving and inspired work, per week. We can then proceed with each succeeding stanza the same way, with a preview and verse-by-verse consideration, and review, continuing to complete each of the two sets of 11 sections. A broader review of each half of 11 sections is also provided. Thus 4-3-4 (11), and 3-5-3 (11) with previews and reviews, however I may place more emphasis on each of the 3-, 4-, and 5- stanza Reviews, numbering 3 per half, and save the larger reviews until the end. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm. 
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          Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it (hoping everyone)!
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          There is an intriguing connection between this 119th (5#13) psalm and Psalm 19, which also highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"lawl", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgements." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the exact same order, although with two others inserted in between them! Psalm 19 is clearly credited to David as a melody by him, which I now believe was a later work, and formed as a much shorter review of such key aspects of God's word, while Psalm 119 is now understood to have connections to his earlier time while anointed to become king. On God's name, Jehovaz or Jehoivaz implies continued joy or 'joi' and still carries meaning of 'He Who Causes to Become and Grow'.
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          Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being God's "ways" and "regulations," or , "lawls of conduct."  "Regulations" need to be understood as the beneficial laws or instructions governing, or regulating, our conduct so as to promote respect, fairness, and peace among citizens and residents of a community, for instance. The expression "instructions" or even "lines of living" might be appropriate alternate expressions, also perhaps 'lawls and limits', 'regulanes', and 'regulines'. The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "respectful fear" or 'regarding' of Jehoivaz and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that true happiness depends on walking in God's lawl, where genuine satisfaction may be found! Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the lawl of Jehoivaz." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th Psalm (5Psa.13)! Let's begin by previewing the first four stanzas. A dominant point of the first stanza is found in the first verse:
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way [or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehoivaz." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law or lawl. Complete righteousness, however, is only attainable, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, or occasional misses, but all this with the aim of love for God and neighbor, shown by genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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          What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your lawl." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated (uncontaminated, unspoiled) milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Still, accordingly it should be rare if ever that we undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should eventually become clear, with wishes that wrongdoers might turn around, abandoning wrong conduct, preferring God's kindness, as explained in Psalm 103. Such matters as these, as God's word addresses, will be considered more thoroughly.
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          Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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          PSALM 119 COMMENTARY STANZA 1A
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          : Since the printing of the King James Version of God's word beginning in 1611, many began to accept the personal name of God in English as shown at Exodus 6:3 and Psalm 83:18, as Jehovah. However, with the ending "vah" the true meaning of God's name was still in question. It has become clearer with more careful consideration of past usage and word meanings, that a switch of vowels adjustment is all that's necessary to confirm the true name as JEHAVOZ' OR JEHAVOIZ, OR NOW MORE SO: JEHOVAZ/JEHOIVAZ IF acknowledging both God and Christ as in Revelation, the 'First and the Last', the 'Alpha and the Omega', but in English, acceptably translated the 'A and the Z' as the LORD AZGOD, with Christ above "the Lord" serving AzGod until God's primary will has been accomplished regarding this earth, and He later hands all things back to His God and Father, that God may be all things to all persons (1Cori 15), in such case the name may currently legitimately be either JEHOVAZ or JEHOIVAZ (pronounced JE[E]-HO(I)-VAZ'), that's an I replacing an L as it is understood it should naturally appear both lower- and uppercase (and really acknowledging joy (joi) associated with God and His genuine word and law/lawl), although it can be as two l's (ll) in Uppercase, which can have significant meaning in some words. In this journey regarding God's name JEHOVOEZ started much of this, having been thought of as completing the meaning as "He Who Causes to Become, Grow, and Increase," but now with JEHOIVAZ [which can be pronounced simply as though it is plural of Jehovah, which is the grammar] it can be understood that the "oe" or long-o sound and meaning can be in the "HO" portion of the name, while the AZ, with both God and the Lord in Revelation being as mentioned earlier, referred to as 'the Alpha and the Omega'--in English, the 'A and the Z'--a language chosen and capable of modern translation, with the Lord becoming 'AzGod'. They are both so in that they can start and end important 'projects' if you will, as in life, the ending always leading to something else or something better, and typically with Joy(Joi) associated with it, as the letter 'H' can refer to two of something, but one, like JOY(JOI) here now, and leading to another, like Joy has lead to God's Realm or Kingdom, as depicted in Revelation as a 'BOY', or 'Male Child', of course this was involving both a Christ and many persons, men and women, as a beautiful woman bride supporting, really, both 'the Lord and His Christ'. This name, JEHOIVAZ reminding of the LORD AZGOD's Charge of Vows or Valz, determining whether any Vow/Val is acceptable, such as if He truly agrees, that it truly complies with His will, word, and loving lawl. With this insight, the new short form (JOEZ or JOIZ, as in 'Joiz Jehoivaz') carries the meaning "God increases," and again, the complete expression, but now 'He Who Causes to Become and Grow, or Increase.' God's name in this English form was in use centuries ago. It is hoped that with this understanding, many Bible translations will consider using God's name where it appears in original Bible manuscripts, throughout God's word, in over 7,000 places, rather than "LORD" in all capitals, however with understanding of the "Lord" Christ. 
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          : As regards the only-begotten Son of God, his true name has also been misconstrued. He has a Hebrew name, which is quite disimilar to the name that became most recognized in English. Matthew's gospel actually originally used 4 Hebrew letters for his true name, rather than the name evidently proposed by Caesar, translated to Jesus, with an entirely different meaning--"He Makes Wet." This is the name that eventually began to be used by copyists in the Greek Manuscripts, but was not the name his early disciples used or kept in their hearts. That name has the meaning "Jehoivaz is Salvation," and is most correctly transliterated to English as JEHOSHUAZ, which may be pronounced just as it looks in English. I was initially using "Jehosha," with the similar meaning, but for the most correct pronunciation, the "u" as in Joshua (also similar) is deemed necessary, but still three syllables. I have referred to the names Jesus, Jehosha and sometimes Josha as commonly found some of my past website/article material, but the Greek/English translation of Isaiah, SPELLED JEISHAZ (meaning 'God Increases'), but PRONOUNCED ( JEE-shuz ), this plural name JEISHAZ (or Jeishalz) should be more commonly found going forward. What a great transition from the name Jesus, mentioned above, although he did good teaching, baptizing, etc. Due to the recentness of the development and awareness of these facts, I may still use both Jesus and Jeisha(l)z throughout this Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) commentary. It is yet unclear whether I will at this time re-record my podcast work to reflect this change, or merely pick up with the second half of Psalm 119. (My "Find Life And See Earview Podcast" is available on Spotify, search "find life" and Sort Oldest to Newest for this particular show. For newest releases, Sort Newest to Oldest. This may also now be found on Apple Podcasts)
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehavoz. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your lawls and limits! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgements. 8 I will observe your lalls and limits. May you never utterly forsake me."
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          . As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's lawl, and true Christians do so by faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word, and Jehoshua's (or Jesus') example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, God's word shows that He would have, which Joeshalz (or Jesus) should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). We trust that such an organization would seek to remain faithful to God, carefully teaching in accord with God's love for all (John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9), refusing to violate Jesus' warnings against improperly judging or condemning others with genuine faithor belief in Christ, who sincerely seek integrity to God's word in spite of some differences in understanding (John 3:16-17). It would be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. When such an organization humbly corrects wrong teachings, it demonstrates the love that goes hand in hand with humility. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, as an organization it generally cannot claim perfection being made up of imperfect people--humility should thus always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction become and remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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          Now let's begin considering at least the 10 terms mentioned in verses 1-16, starting with the first 7.
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the lawl of Jehovaz."
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          . Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle (grand tent), to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovaz is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          "3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways."
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          . Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovaz and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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          . Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovaz are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment. God may even "order" or have directed that a certain command found in His word be especially kept at a particular time or in a certain situation, due to it's timely importance or significance.
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          "5 I hope to remain steadfast So as to observe your natural lawl!"
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          . Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          God's regulations, or now presenting natural law as a most appropriate translation with historical significance, involves the everyday lines of conduct and points of life that we should recognize to live as God purposed, promoting genuine peace and happiness, with a loving, unselfish motive. May we come to recognize this natural law, as highly valuable for life in a Realm of God's Making, and certainly under God's Kingdom. Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119 (5Ps13). Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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          Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or esp. His Son, Jehoishaz, or Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. His Son said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehoivaz's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
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          God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehoivaz throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has therefore carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, similar to Good Friday, as the Passover lamb of their meal foreshadowed Christ's sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover meal: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehoivaz may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions or hedging rules of Pharisees and others during the earthly ministry of God's Son, which he showed were teaching people to do things in violation of God's written law and word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovoe; Teach me your laws and limits. 13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their close associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments."
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          Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehoivaz each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jehoishaz (or Jesus) said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. The Son of God said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
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          . Regarding helping us to remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Jehoishaz said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, deliberately with prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          . Who is worthy of such praise or honor more than the progenitor of the human family, and Creator of this incredible universe and planet, and every good thing contained therein and upon. James 1:17 refers to God as the giver of "Every good gift and every perfect present." At Revelation 4:11, a heavenly group exuberantly states: "“You are worthy, Jehoivaz our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Acknowledging God's right to such glory, the psalmist next expresses desire to be taught God's good lawly guidelines governing human conduct--in other words, His "joyfield in bounds," "rules of conduct," or "lines of living." James counsels, at James 1:5, "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him." Thus may our requests to God be regular, especially to understand and apply, or live by, His guidance in life, thus growing in our relationship with Him and with others, pleasing our loving God and Father, Jehoivaz, and strengthening our hope of an endless life in true peace and happiness!
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          . The psalmist recognizes the value of Jehoivaz'z judgements, as much can be learned from them. Psalm 19:9 says of these: "The judgements of Jehoivaz are true, altogether righteous." Thus His evaluations of matters can be counted upon, and learned from. While we usually think of God's judgements as regards situations involving right or wrong conduct, we should also trust God's judgements as to what truly is and isn't good, right, and important in life. When it comes to the situations mentioned, Jehoivaz'z judgements often emphasize His mercy and understanding toward His precious human creation, He looking for the causes of wrong behavior, rather than being quick to condemn. Still, He cannot condone evil, or wrong behavior, as we should ever appreciate His loving counsel, corrections and warnings, so as to live and act in harmony with His right standards, contributing toward the genuine peace and happiness of all humans. Such is the way of eternity!
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          "14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things."
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          . What a fine statement of appreciation for God's loving reminders. His word outlines certain reminders that Christians should receive on a regular basis, to assist recall of all of God's instructions for living. How significant, that the psalmist not only knows these are important, but considers them so highly that he delights in them "more than all other valuable things!" It is God who provides His holy spirit to genuine Christians, the fruitage of which includes the quality of "joy"--a deep seated satisfaction we find in serving Jehoivaz faithfully. Nehemiah speaks of the "joy of Jehoivaz" as being a stronghold for His people. As we consider God's word regularly, may we come to find such delight in serving Jehoivaz, and being reminded of the important instructions He provides for our everlasting happiness!
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          . God's orders are special commands that God considers so serious or important now that He essentially demands they be kept by those so ordered to do so. We should appreciate the sincere and loving motive of Jehoivaz in giving such orders, as Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehoivaz are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." By keeping such orders by Jehoivaz, we thus find heartfelt joy in the conduct God requires of His people everywhere. Recognizing the importance of this, then, the psalmist states he "will ponder over" God's orders. He thus makes time to reflect on these, considering the reasons for them so as to understand and discern their importance, thereby placing them high on his list of priorities in life. Also, the psalmist states that he will keep his eyes on God's paths. Thus, God's ways of doing things, as often outlined in His word, are the best ways of handling matters, as can be seen by examining them in the light of truth and what is right.
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          . Jehoivaz'z statutes, as discussed previously, evidently are serious laws of a certain permanence among the people of God, and that may help adherents in some way to understand or recall other lawls and commands. We should therefore be "fond" of such overriding lawls, appreciating the reasons for them, like the psalmist. Having such fondness, he therefore states "I will not forget your word." Can you think of some of the more serious of Christian commands that stand out with seriousness and permanence? We should use the quality of discernment, or 'differtell' to tell the difference between the more serious sins, and lesser ones, though still required to avoid. And we should then take steps to help ensure that we never violate especially the most serious of God's lawls, with appreciation for the love of God which underscores all of them. Also, commands that aren't really lawls are often advice of what to aim for, or strive after, the right ways to think about things or do things. This should be taken as encouragement, helping us look in the mirror, and not to fault us but rather to see God's view of things and the way to genuine respect for Him, avoiding problems, making it easier to choose, understand, think and do the right thing, and find real satisfaction in life.
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          Notice verses 17-20: "17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law/lawl. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgements at all times."
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          Verses 21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the immodest (or, those crossing your boundaries), the ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when rulers sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your lines of life. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          ! Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The lawl of Jehovahz is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovahz are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow the privilege of doing so.
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law/lawl. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law/lawl, and realized that accepting a bribe, as God's law/lawl stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Rebel's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of the [confused administration mentioned previously] has blinded the minds of [those] unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law/lawl, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          ! The psalm may not declare it's author openly, but verses such as this may assist us in recognizing his identity. Not many with such a grasp of God's laws and wisdom would be considered "a foreigner in the land." The kings of Israel were required to read in God's law daily, with the goal of observing all that was written in it (Deute 17:19; Joshua 1:8). This psalmist evidently has developed similar appreciation for God's word, and likely, in accord with several remarks made in this psalm, was in line for the throne of God. But who among the kings could have been considered "a foreigner"? Evidence suggests a knowledgeable writer, but one also experiencing many hardships. Whether or not he wished to remain anonymous, he clearly sought to ultimately credit the honor for such good and wise counsel to our all-wise and loving Father, Jehovahz. Evidence indicates it was David anointed to become King, sometime during the many years prior to finally doing so, as he was being opposed or hunted by King Saul. A recent ancestress in his lineage, Ruth, was a Moabitess turned Israelite (hence a fraction of foreign ancestry). His point here, perhaps is how sad if he were to be considered unworthy by God of knowing His commandments, as if a worshipper of false gods. May we treasure the true worship of Jehovahz God, and appreciate the privilege of keeping His law/lawl as a clean devoted servant of Him.
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          . When God evaluates a situation, comparing or contrasting with wise discernment, He thus renders important decisions that we can learn from, and be motivated to keeping "integrity, revering God and shunning what is bad." (Job 1:8). Of course, Jehovahz takes delight in showing compassionate mercy wherever possible. Yet some may violate what is right to such an extent that they need correction, at times reproof, to turn back from their error, maintaining hope in God's favor. We have enough examples from the past of God's judgements and instruction found in God's word to learn to hate a course of wrongdoing and avoid losing out on our hope of eternal life. May we appreciate God's love for us to such an extent that we ever seek to remain in it.
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the lawless (those crossing your boundaries), the ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when rulers sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your lines of life. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          Psalm 119:21 You rebuke the lawless (those crossing your boundaries), The ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments.
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          . The lawless take liberties that they have no right to take, and thus fall under curses from their violations of Jelovalz's lawl and their lack of faith. Even through Christ, showing great mercy to sinners as they learn to trust God more fully, nevertheless the truth is that exceptional obedience to one or many serious commands provides no excuse for particularly willful violation(s) of another. James 2:10-13 makes this point, with verse 11 putting it this way: "For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of lawl." Whitewashing such wrongdoing is clearly unethical, and does not diminish Jesus' stern rebuke about not willfully stumbling "little ones who have faith in me"--making a point that this could result in a figurative or spiritual death. Thus we should do our best to take God's warnings seriously, given out of love for all! Jelovalz is a God of hope, with Jesus/Jehoshua providing ransom for sin. (Roman 15:13; Psalm 25:5; Isaiah 55:6-9). So the point is, may we therefore turn away from wrong practices, refusing to stumble God's precious sheep, and really trust the ransom sacrifice of this Christ, training one's conscience by God's word and Christian teachings, proving loyal to our God and Father, Jelovalz.
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          Psalm 119:22 Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders.
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          . The psalmist pleads for Jelovalz to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of others. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          Psalm 119:23 Even when rulers sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions.
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          . Likely, rulers would be speaking against a king, anointed of Jelovalz. Despite such reproach or rebellious talk, the psalmist continues to look to God and His word, to ensure he remains compliant and receive divine favor and assistance. We should thus regularly "ponder" or reflect upon God's good guidance and instruction, just as Paul exhorted Timothy, to "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people." (1Timo 4:15). Prayer should usually precede more formal times of spiritual instruction, or possibly for the day in a morning prayer (Matth 6:9-15, esp. 11), that we may maintain true motive and benefit most, seeing how to use the information to help others and ourselves to honor Jelovalz, improving in our worship of Him.
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          24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers.
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          . Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my opposers, Because it is with me forever.
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          . The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His lawl. Jelovalz’ lawl clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Rather than engaging in constant study or prayer, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we face or meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jelovalz with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding [or, 'on what you think you know', GNB]. 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . Once again we find that God’s lawl or commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s lawl, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with verses 7-8, NKJV: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word and law/lawl, one should continue to trust in God and His word more than oneself or any wisdom already acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we thankfully rely upon Him with prayer.
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          . One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jelovalz always have good reason for a particular lawl in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          . Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s lawl and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. As one grows older, a deeper understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it, especially as regards God's will and matters of spirit. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s lawl in a matter, rooted in divine love. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and should be understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May all give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jelovalz in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells evil men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jelovalz!
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          . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His lawl. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the hoss of God and His judgements: “9 The hoss of Jelovalz is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jelovalz are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jelovalz judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by everyone about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by Jelovalz, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jelovalz, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Jesus or Jo'shaz continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to pain Him in any way.
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          . What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Jesus/Joshaz opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. He also emphasized this when being tempted, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jelovalz' mouth.’” Jesus/Joshaz was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by him about his Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to us, like real honey from the honeycomb, beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to live by them!
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            (1:11; 2:11,18 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Just noting that I expect tomorrow to begin providing something more finally, but some have been faithfully helping with in ways that is becoming or will become more apparent with time. Notice, however, my modification to the previous post below, with a new second Saturday name, that adds additional reminders or ideas helpful for preserving utmost those relationships needing attention, or perhaps other things after...Please continue looking our way, and more details will be provided in the coming days!
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            (10:27 am; 12:13,32 pm EDT, Thu p808) [Saltuday again or now recommending Salvtuday--this adjustment still contains a form of the tu familiar in Latin Romantic languages, reminding first of saving relationships (familiar, family for instance), working through kinks restoring peace or salvation, solving a challenge, and applying salve figuratively as healing, all these potentially important themes for church services that may occur on this day, for most in regularity, secondary for church attendance, a week between Psalmdays, but also in this form not only further clarifies the important role various salts plays in body health and function (though followed by increased persperation, etc.) but may remind of the gift of various herbal/spice teas as more or less contributors, besides iodized salt, etc.] For those keeping up with my absence (or unhappily not keeping up with it :) I am back, having had brought back to the forefront of my mind (for good, I expect) things we all hold dear and wish never to depart from us! Some things, unjust, were taking way too long to get corrected, and so on, which hopefully truly have been or are being understood correctly now and really changed. Also, you may have noticed the change to blog segment (3) now, Psalm 119 (5Ps13) Commentary, rather than (4). This somewhat harkens back to my original blogposts 2018, when Psalm commentaries were the norm and one of the mainstays, and paves the way for segments 1-3 to be more truly a START and 4-6 to be more collectively associated with growth additional to the start page, including Christian verse commentaries, under (5) Eternal Express. Also, under (2) Psalmz Select, when needed, I aim to provide more insight or loving remarks to help with understanding occasional poetic Psalmist remarks (when undergoing hardship, etc.) in a godly or Christian way. With proper explanation (and my Psalm 119 Commentary), I have good reason to believe this will, for the time being, turn out best. There is also an optional segment GB, called Golden Bells, referring to Sounding a Clear Bell, like a call for action--Alerts, Warnings, or Reminders of Significance, in a few words or many. Another idea as well, I hope I can share sometime before long...One other thing, I plan on the other Episode 5 from the Winit500 theme, 8 Day Calendar, Longer Year, Daynames Revisited Series, w0781-85 to show up on Spotify between tonight and early tomorrow (by normal broadcast/podcast time)--Find Life and See Earview Podcast.
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          SPARED HEARTACHE &amp;amp; MORE EVIDENCE OF LOVE. (:67-68) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (HEBre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction. Also, God's works provide evidence of His love for us. Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1JOhn 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          GOD'S LAW A PROTECTION, PRICELESS. (:71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          GOD'S PERMISSION OF DIFFICULTIES &amp;amp; CHOOSE LIFE. (:75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          "REMAIN STEADFAST" (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love.
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          ENDURE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION. (:81,84) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (ZECha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. Jehovoe knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1COri 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God! In verse 84, notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgement, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgement, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgement arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards.The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help many acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2COri 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (LUKe 11:13; ACTs 5:32).
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          VALUING GOD'S COMMANDS, ORDERS. (:86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance! Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O Jehovoze, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand. 91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your lall, I would have perished in my hardship."
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          EARTH NOT SIMPLY 'TESTING GROUND.' (:90) Is planet Earth just a "testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but also either to the people upon it, or the arrangement that structures their living. And the heavens, at times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when 2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being dissolved' this has reference to rulerships and unrighteous arrangements that are not promoting eternal life. 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." Jehovoze spent way too much time creating the literal heavens and earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans may ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PETer 3:9).
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          OUR ULTIMATE BENEFIT. (:91) "They" likely refers to the judgements themselves. God's righteous judgements have governed the lives of mankind. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovoze as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (GENes 5:5). Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of 120 years, as God's judgement came after mankind had been "ruined" morally in Noah's day. (GENes 6:3). Of course, it is also God's judgement that upright ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgements are ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. By God's judgements the heavens and the earth "remain until today" in the sense that His judgements serve for His good purpose, benefitting mankind immensely. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovoze has made everything work for his purpose."
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          NEED FOR GOD’S LOVING LALL. (:92) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's lall, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving lall, adhering to our God-given conscience, to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Even in the new world, God's lall serves as a guide as one grows to tell right from wrong, and gain greater wisdom to fully grasp the reasons for the lalls God has set for our eternal welfare and happiness.
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lall and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          CAREFULLY KEEP THEM! Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSAlm 119:4).
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          ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY “SURVIVING.” The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jehoshua spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lall. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lalls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          VITAL REMINDERS FROM GOD. Thus this future king had enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s life, at least spiritually speaking. Jehoshua taught the importance of obedience even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an impact on a person spiritually? Many in recent times have been blinded spiritually, being taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, God. They are still unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving God obediently, perhaps instead believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The greater happiness, Jehoshua said, is in giving, rather than in receiving. (ACTs 20:35). Jehovoze' invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,” Jehovoze of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.” Such a tithe, even among Christians, respects Jacob's oath to God (GENes 28:10-22). May we grow in faith, or deep trust, with 'an attitude of gratitude,' in God’s ability to make His servants happy! Jehovoze Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of the good condition of the heart...” (ISAiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve Jehovoze wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him.” (HEBre 11:6).
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          SUPERIORITY OF GOD’S WISDOM . Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective, the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different. God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoze. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.” (ISAiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          TUS (10:22-23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (8) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 11, verses 6-10. Also working on Podcast on the 8-day...
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          (7Tue,8Sta) Opened 2018 Dec 01-06 Blogposts. Bringing up early Win-it Minutes R02.220-223,225, which could be broadcast in 3 days as 220-221 (120 sec), 222-223 (120 sec), and 225 (60 sec); 4 days as 220, 221, 222-223, and 225; or 5 days.
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          TUE/STA (9:37 am) Hello, wishing all well! Opened up Blogposts of this (HTTP) Find Life and See website, hidden previously due to threats of theft, but now these restored, end of first year 2018 Dec 01-06 Posts, also many previous also available. Also, Bringing up early Win-it Minutes R02.220-223,225, which could be broadcast in 3 days as 220-221 (120 sec), 222-223 (120 sec), and 225 (60 sec); 4 days as 220, 221, 222-223, and 225; or 5 days.
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          (7Sat,8Tus) Planning a few posts, GAs etc. by this afternoon sometime. Posted (1) GA[2], GA[3] on 2020 Election Truth. Still GA[4] soon, the House-Fire Solution article. Posted. Also added (7) SW[1].
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          TUS (12:01; 1:20; 1:37-38,40; 8:53-54 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Planning a few important and timely reposts, etc, and associated FLSEP Earview podcasts available. Soon GA[4], One House-Fire Solution, Repost. Posted. Also Added (7) SongzWeekly, SW[1].
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          (Mun) Added (3) PC[3], Pro01. Also added PC[4], Pro11. After today, my aim is to post no later than 9:53 am, ready for most any checking around 10:00. 
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          MUN (10:15,25,27; 11:07 am; 12:08 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], Proverbs 1:7-9. Added. After today, my aim is to post no later than 9:53 am, ready for most any checking around 10:00. Now also adding (3) PC[4]. Added PC[4], Proverbs 11:6-10.
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          (Sal) W5a Abortion Podcast References R07.201-203, 204 needs correction from 14 week limit to 12. (Billing issue). 205 is backup both days. Also, possible GA on 36 MPH LIMIT, Speed Limit concept in appropriate areas. Soon to post (3) PC[1] from Proverbs 1; PC[2] from Proverbs 11 (delayed). PC[1] POSTED, Pro01:1-6, including important Names clarification, despite past interferences. Now PC[2], Proverbs 11:1-5 posted.
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          SAL (5:46,50,56; 8:36,41,56; 9:44-45; 10:16; 11:56 am; 12:10 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Winit500 Abortion Podcast (Spotify,etc) References, R07.201-203. 204 needs correction from 14 week limit to 12. (Billing issue). 205 is backup both days. Also, possible (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], 36 MPH LIMIT, Speed Limit concept in appropriate areas, likely tomorrow or later. Soon to post (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1] from Proverbs 1; PC[2] from Proverbs 11 (delayed). PC[1] now Posted, Proverbs 1, verses 1-6, including important Names clarification, despite past interferences! Now (3) PC[2], Proverbs 11:1-5 posted.
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          PLD (10:16 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 12A&amp;amp;B.
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          WDN (10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (8) CTC[1] and [2]. Upcoming, adding to Ps119 podcast 9-11 Review and 12.
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          (Son) See note on the godly preference for the 3-day weekend and typical workweek, and reminder of Podcasts available.
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          SON (10:59; 11:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Recall the godly preference that the typical weekend become the 3 days between Fri and Day 8, or (Fri Day 6) Starzday/Pleazday, (Sat Day 7) Psalmday/Saltuday, and (New Day 8) Funday/Fanday, with Sunday starting the typical workweek but possibly with a lighter or shorter/delayed schedule, with the 5-day workweek turning to be Sun-Thu (Days 1-5 on the typical wall calendar). Again this would free up Pleazday and Starzday activities to have more freedom and advance preparation.
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          ALSO, a reminder (not to forget) the Find Life and See "Earview" Podcast (FLASEP/FLSEP) with both the Psalm 119 (5Ps13) Commentary, which offers beautiful lessons helping to establish gratitude, trust, and reliance upon God, from faithful King David before he actually became king, as well as the series Win-it Minute, which I began 2022, providing sound lessons on the gaining of divine wisdom, such as taught from God's Word and exemplified in this one's life. The Psalm 119 Commentary is subdivided into groups of stanzas, the first 11 originally being 4-4-3, or 1-4, 5-8, and 9-11.
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         (Lun) Added (8) CTC[1], Even More Orderly Time, a Winit500 Repod Article. Adding (8) CTC[2],Winit500 Repod Article, Human Interest in A.I. Introduction to WRAP, Winit500 Repod Article Proof.
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          LUN (10:31 am; 9:01,51; 10:23 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], Even More Orderly Time, A Winit500 Repod article. Also (8) CTC[2], Winit500 Repod Article, Human Interest in A.I.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! {Many may be unaware that the two-party system we currently have in Congress began when under an early President the Democratic-Republican Party was broken into two separate parties. I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. {At the time, faith was indeed growing among Democrats, and I was about bringing our parties together, at least in more peaceable cooperation.} By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. {In fact, it has been determined that without my votes included at all in the way just described, Donald Trump would have been considered the winner, again though with the misconception that I somehow was not considered a qualified candidate, and the true winner of the 2020 Presidential Election...}
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some {few decades and more}, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670 {Curly-bracketed statements not included in this Podcast reference available on Spotify, etc.}
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          This is an earlier piece, posted and podcasted from February of 2021. I believe at the time a few were effective at suppressing this information.
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          . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy {except I believe can be confirmed that at least NBC4 News (Jim Handley and Doreen Gentsler) in Washington D.C. and ABC's Lester Holt in NYC, declaring me the winner of the election, possibly also by my original and still valid name of Mark Allen Campbell, before these votes somehow managed to disappear before their eyes}--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162 {Curly-bracketed statements not included in this Podcast reference available on Spotify, etc.}
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          ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210
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          GA Last updates: 23/607,727,815,A29 added "Spring" to Low-Mineral (S.) Water; Purchase of Unmixed Fuel Prior to Mixing/Reducing, 45 Degree Wildfire Strategy
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          It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California and Canada, and now Virginia, North Carolina and elsewhere, this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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          Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          ! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuelup as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          ! Please understand that pure jet fueled aircraft should not be used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire.
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          ! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in 10X water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of gallons (16 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a FULL TANK of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box, jug or package, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture!!!
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          2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Kerosene MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED KEROSENE, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here. {w0581 reference to possible PHLSEP podcast}.
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          Let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which help direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
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          "1 The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives {compassionate} insight, Righteousness, good judgement, and honesty; 4 To impart shrewdness to the naive {children}; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and receives more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles."
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          (Pro01:2) Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. While we may comprehend learning "wisdom," how do we "learn discipline?" Clearly, God offers instruction that corrects wrong viewpoints and molds one's thinking and conduct. Significantly, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." As regards Jesus/Jehoshalz (the more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation. It was likely Caesar who chose the Greek designation for his name, rather than honoring the true Hebrew meaning and pronunciation), did he not lovingly offer correction to his followers, typically without demeaning speech or unreasonable punishments? He kindly, patiently and loyally corrected and readjusted them. To "learn discipline" then would evidently indicate gaining a proper view of having correction to one's own conduct, which should be considered life-saving, and viewed positively to the extent possible. Great effort is often made to offer such correction lovingly, without causing embarrassment, so the receiver can focus on the lesson, growth, and benefits thereby received for oneself and others. Again, learning discipline should give us the proper view of it, whether we're receiving it from another or offering it ourselves. When needed and wherever possible, discipline should be offered with love and tenderness or consideration, seeking to promote understanding of the issue(s) involved. Proverbs 17:10 accordingly says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous [foolish, disobedient] person a hundred times." If or when punishment is used, it clearly should be fair, given in love, and the lesson(s) made clear.
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          (Pro01:3) The blessings of "acquiring" such discipline, and receiving it properly, are explained here. It imparts compassionate insight or comprehension of why people act as they do, and contributes toward integrity, or God's righteousness. Such "righteousness" is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, benefitting persons now and into the future, everlastingly. This "adherence" is genuine, with integrity--while speaking and acting with compassion, it does not stoop to evil practices to obtain even a "good" result, but rather uses God-approved means of encouraging or exhorting others. "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." (Pro10:2). This doesn't however knock acting, or pretending, such as in a play or movie, to ultimately instruct others in true righteousness.
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          (Pro01:4) "Shrewdness," or "prudence," is wise use of foresight, comprehending dangers or other consequences of making poor or unwise decisions, as well as the many benefits of making good, correct choices. It is a "young man (or woman)" that may thus gain divine knowledge and "thinking ability." NIV says here "for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young." Parents should thus choose wisely how and when to impart such wisdom to their younger children, in a world still with potential threats to morality and decency.
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          (Pro01:6) Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles. Work with your children to understand sayings and riddles, such as may be found in crosswords or other games and puzzles. Help them gradually learn the lessons of the Proverbs and the teachings of Christ. Jesus/Jo'shalz (a more correct name*) provided many lessons appropriate for children and adults alike, as found in such works as the Sermon on the Mount. This website contains four study articles based on this Sermon. May your love for God and His word grow as you contemplate and consider this precious Bible book, ultimately from our loving Godz of Life, Jeho'valz!
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          *Jo'shalz (pronounced JOE'-SHALZ short for Jeho'shalz,shaz,sho') is near to his Hebrew given name, which many have heard as Yehoshua or Jehoshua, but with additional lingual markings, retaining the proper meaning ("Jeho'valz,vaz,voe is Salvation"), similar to Joshua ("Salvation belongs to Jeho'voe"). Matthew's original Greek gospel included in the text the Hebrew name, not the Greek. The name Jesus is based on a Greek name evidently understood as given him respectfully by Caesar, meaning "He makes wet," as with cleansing waters of truth, and still should be treated with great respect, despite it NOT being the name Bible translators should now use regarding his name when on earth, or beneath heaven, such as his own followers used when with him.
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          "1 Dishonest scales are detestable to Jehovoez, But an accurate weight brings pleasure to him. 2 When immodesty comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones. 3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death. 5 The righteousness of the upright one makes his path straight, But the crooked one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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          (Pro11:1): Jeho'voez hates dishonesty and violations of righteousness, but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovoez hates dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovoez" on all of our activities! (Prove 10:22).
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          (Pro11:2): Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty involves humbly recognizing proper limits (God's lalls and standards) and our own limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoez requiring of you? Only to exercise justice [or, righteousness], to cherish loyalty [or, show loyal love, godlove], And to walk in modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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          (Pro11:4): We need to put money in the proper place in our lives, as much as we do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right before Jehovoez God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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          "5 The righteousness of the upright one makes his path straight, But the crooked one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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          (Pro11:5): Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the framework of a happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to violate God's standards (with faith in the ransom for missteps) enables us to become upright before God, and our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, rather than a crooked one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own wrongdoing" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn from it, not desiring "anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          “7 The hoss of Jehovoez' is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. 8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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          (Pro01:7) The beginning of the knowledge leading to the reward of everlasting life is the fear of Jehovoez'. Do you yet understand this fear of God? It is no morbid fear, but rather a healthy respect or high regard for Him, knowing both His great power and love, just as a child may have a healthy regard for his parents, even while loving them. We do not want to do anything to displease, pain, or upset our great God. To fully appreciate this fear we may need to prayerfully search for it along with understanding and discernment, in line with Proverbs 2:1-5. Acquiring this proper view of God is worth tremendous effort, as getting to know God in a way leading to true peace, happiness, and eternal life depends on it. A respectful, humble attitude is vital, and really finding the very "knowledge of God" is a reward for doing so. It is thus foolish to despise or disregard wisdom and discipline, before learning to understand the fear of God properly, which enables one to appreciate both divine wisdom and the discipline contributing to it.
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          (Pro01:8) Before one becomes inclined toward the foolish thinking mentioned previously, he should develop appreciation for the love of his or her parents or guardians and for the love of God, they being in a favorable position to provide much needed discipline or correction, to be guided and helpt with love. Such a one may need to learn to listen to others, and thinking, more than and before speaking or making serious decisions. It is true that "no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but it is painful; yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness (godly obedience) to those who have been trained by it." (HEBre 12:11). Thus, at least sometimes we may be pained to feel that we may have, even slightly, let down someone we love, as Christ's disciples sometimes felt they had disappointed Jesus/this one. Not pleased with such pain, they even at times began blaming each other! (MaRK 8:15-16). If we humbly aim to appreciate such correction, however, we may lessen any pain and reap the rewards of right thinking and conduct that pleases our God and Father, Jehovoez'.
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          (Pro01:9) Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom. Thus we may more fully honor God and benefit others with good speech and conduct! When honoring God becomes our primary objective, rather than seeking glory for ourselves, what we think and speak can truly become delightful in the eyes of God and others.
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          6 The righteousness of the honest will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires. 7 When a crooked man dies, the crook's hope perishes; And expectations based on the crook's power also perish. 8 The upright one is rescued from distress, And the crooked one takes his distress on himself. 9 By his mouth the (unrepentant) apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued. 10 The goodness of the upright makes a city rejoice, And when a former crook is now changed, really alive, there is a joyful cry"
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          (Pro11:6) The keeping of God's lalls and standards rescues us from much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds disloyalty to God and treachery, making it easy for one to be caught in traps laid by evil (selfish) ones, such desires pulling one away from God's love. Thus, the importance of guarding our heart's desires--what we choose to ponder, or think about, and aim for--needs to be appreciated and found pleasing to our loving God and Father, in harmony with His good will and purpose for mankind. Proverbs 4:23, you may recall, says: "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The next few verses continue: "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad." Thus God's word helps us know the right things to desire and place high priority upon, that our happiness and an endless peaceful future may be safeguarded. 
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          (Pro11:7) A "crooked man" all the while that he/she is not repenting, has no claim to the reward of eternal life bestowed upon faithful ones. God's Son Jesus or Jehoshallz of ancient times brought together those from earth or land who would find a heavenly abode as spirit sons of God. In our time, upon Earth, there would likewise be those called to rule, but this time visibly with another Son of God, who would "have the legal right", and whose lineage in the royal line of King David would be preserved, preparing mankind for the rule of God's Kingdom, helping many to shun bad or outright crooked (or corrupt) conduct, to embrace God's wonderfully loving ways. Also, however, this verse assists us to reject a significant false teaching promoted for many centuries. The crooked have no immortal "soul," the "soul" being life in the form of man/woman (or animal), just as Adam, with God-given spirit, "became a living soul." It was thus, for instance, the disciple Stephen's "spirit" that he himself prayed or requested that Jehosha/Jehoshalz safeguard, and that for some may become immortal just as God Jehovoez had safeguarded his. (Acts 7:59; 1Cori 15:44,53). The idea of an immortal "soul" that ascends above is a concept of Greek philosophy--not rooted in God's word. In the Scriptures, souls are mortal and may die, as Jehovoez declares for instance in Ezekiel, "The soul who sins is the one who will die". (EZEki 18:4,20). God's word reveals everlasting life to be a GIFT from God, not a curse, the "real life" under God's (Kind) Kingdom to be blessed by God. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages sin pays is death, but the GIFT that God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jehoshalz our Lord."
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          (Pro11:8) The crook, causing distress to the honest, may well fall into the very trap that he is planning to lay for others. (Pro26:27) Proverbs 28:10 says "The one misleading the honest into an evil course will fall into his own pit, but the upright (seeking blameless conduct) will inherit what is good." [If you think "seeking blameless conduct" is a lengthy expression, just think of the much longer list of problems or words people start to have or use when they DON'T 'seek blameless conduct'!] May we be careful not to be persuaded by evildoing ones, pursuing a selfish, ungodly course in life. We should guard our associations, including that which we watch and listen to on TV, in movies, and in music. Look for the treasures in all such media, that are agreeable to the path of life--there are still many!
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          "9 By his mouth the (unrepentant) apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued."
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          (Pro11:9) May we be among those rescuing the upright, by using truthful knowledge aright, and avoid the snares laid by those lying against or reviling others. Especially do we want to help to rescue others spiritually, helping them lay hold on genuine peace and happiness with a real hope for a happy future. Encouraging them to give attention to God's living and powerful word can be life-saving! (Hebre 4:12). But true wisdom includes also what is helpful in a practical way, so rescuing others may include helping them with knowledge that may save them or help them in physical or material ways. Some may wish to benefit, for instance, by learning to make better use of various sauces and spices in cooking, to make healthier foods more delicious and appealing. There may be many areas of knowledge that we could benefit others with, as we learn to apply such knowledge in our own lives, promoting health and life, sacred to God.
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          (Pro11:10) Goodness goes beyond the minimum of what's required before God, often by exceptional kindness and gifts of knowledge and charity. Such goodness of upright ones brings true contentment and joy to a city, and such persons should certainly be appreciated by governors and kings for their upright conduct. (Roman 13:1-7). Of course, awareness of God's intention to strongly correct wrongdoers, refusing to permit evildoing to continue to mar life, preserving God's purpose of true peace and happiness throughout the universe, gives all reason to examine one's own conduct. Some despite great effort, refuse to change their corrupt thinking, and corrupting influence, with God stepping in to preserve life, and allow for much greater peace.
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          "10 My son, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say: “Come with us. Let us set an ambush to shed blood. We will lie hidden, waiting for innocent victims without cause. 12 We will swallow them alive as the Grave does, Whole, like those going down to the pit. 13 Let us seize all their precious treasures; We will fill our houses with spoil. 14 You should join us, And we will all share equally what we steal.” 15 My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, 16 For their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood. 17 It is surely in vain to spread a net in full sight of a bird. 18 That is why these lie in ambush to shed blood; They lie hidden to take the lives of others. 19 These are the ways of those seeking dishonest profit, Which will take away the life of those who obtain it."
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          (Pro01:10-14) An ambush is "a trap in which concealed persons lie in wait to attack by surprise." (Merriam-Webster, 2018) The aim is extremely selfish thievery and possibly murder. Clearly, they somehow imagine God is not watching, seeming to believe God will not call them to account or bring them to ruin or bring severe punishment and strong correction for their own chosen actions against innocent victims. Proverbs 1:16 says "their feet run to do evil." They should rather pause to reflect on the consequences of their decided actions before doing anything--the rewards and benfits of doing right/making godly-wise and faithful choices (true righteousness) far outweigh the so-called benefits of wrongdoing. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." According to God's established lall, anything gained by wrongdoing will be of NO BENEFIT! Such a method of obtaining something is without God's blessing. God wants us to request Him, with persistence, for something we need or want. From our merciful God, with true repentance there is hope for such ones, but there may be some consequence to bear, including awareness of having caused others some pain, anguish at least for a time, although God does not want us to dwell excessively on such things, rather to apply the lesson(s) and look ahead to better ways and times.
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          (Pro01:15-19) Thus the fatherly counsel, "My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, for their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood." Thus all who would seek the blessings of God's Kingdom need to be alert that, with any ungodly influence still in the world, there are those individuals straying from a right, Christian path. We need to prepare our hearts, and those of our dear children and others, to stand up for what's right, refusing to go along with badness, however common or even uncommon. God's word can thus prove a powerful force for assisting individuals to develop proper godly fear and appreciation for our loving Father, Jehovoe. He is our superlative Grandfather, the progenitor of the human family! How should we respect such a great Family Head? By listening to His loving counsel for our lasting happiness! We should recognize that true happiness is found in obedience to Him, by walking in His lawl/lall!
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          "11 Because of the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the crooked tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger (unknown, and foreign to a godly/Christian land or wayz) is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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          (Pro11:11) Upright ones are selfless, and please God rather than themselves as they uphold what is right and loving--this results in success and the receiving of God's favor and blessing on a person, a city, and a nation. However, allowing evil ones to persist in wrongdoing, or giving attention to their deceptive speech, can result in corruption, eating away at the upright integrity a person, city, or nation may have worked hard to obtain. 
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          (Pro11:12) One lacking good sense is lacking "heart," or good motive. Thus rather than forgiving, or covering mistakes of others with love, he may harbor resentment, or allow hatred to develop inside, then show it later when offended by someone, with unkind speech or actions. The discerning one shows true wisdom, by not speaking or acting unkindly in return to someone's offensive conduct. As Paul recommended, "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men." (Roma 12:17). In other words, respond in a way that people would consider to be fine, beautiful, or honorable. Simply 'remaining gentle' is at times the fine thing to do.
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          (Pro11:13) Hopefully we've learned the difference between talk meant to be considered "confidential," and everyday speech. We have the choice of proving to be a trustworthy person, able to 'keep a confidence,' or one given to disloyal slander, hurting the reputation of others by sharing unseemly things about them. May we keep our conversations positive and upbuilding, refusing to tear down others.
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          (Pro11:14) A wise person humbly listens to others, benefitting from their knowledge, understanding, and experience. Still, the one chosen by God as King would be able and willing to offer direction that often proves effective and beneficial, both for the benefit of all those respecting divine standards, as well as the long-term welfare of all involved to the extent possible.
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          LUN (10:01,17 am; 9:05; 10:15,17 pm; 12:44 am) Hello! Adding (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], Even More Orderly Time, a Winit500 Podcast Article Updated. A New Blogpost arrangement, still being finalized... Also, (8) CTC[2], Winit500 Repod Article Proof (WRAP), W5a r07.401-405--Human Interest in A.I., A.I. Revamped. Update.
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          An earlier podcast addressed God’s Purpose and Gift of a new arrangement, a transition from a 7-day week calendar to an 8-day, giving us more refreshment with an additional weekend day, even genuinely lengthening our year to 400 days, although it is still being debated whether He accomplished this by moving the earth further from the sun, or moving the sun further from earth! This whole thing started from my perspective during my 2020 campaign for President, having to use my website portal http findlifeandsee.com (not https, which worked fine at first, but due to initial success was hijacked, altered by a nonreader, then later misinterpreted, changing hands again, all of this eventually causing some confusion over my authorship and gradual refinements.) My attempts to conduct a normal presidential campaign having been disrupted, I chose to turn to my website and blog, adding blog segments I called eventually Golden Apples (based on a proverb that compares such apples in a silver dish to a good word or advice spoken at the right time), as a way to respond to current events with some brevity, as well as Come to Consensus Corner, whereby I could address more complex or involved issues, and present ideas or solutions that were rooted in divine wisdom, with God’s spirit upon me, showing the value of God’s written word in our everyday lives, as what life could be like under the rule of a loving God. For 16 weeks in a row I presented articles or policies, such as on immigration and other issues to a vast and growing audience. Work continued, and more policies added. The proposal for a new calendar eventually came to include greater awareness of God’s gift of the moon as a perfect timepiece to help us keep time throughout each month, with important phases ending each week. To go along with this, new month names were presented and refined, as well as day names, that could reflect a new order to the kind of life God has purposed we all enjoy. Let’s delve into these somewhat in this week’s Winit500 Podcast.
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          (2) Peasamake (Feb-Pes) One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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          (3) Rightnes (Mar-Rtn) Traditionally February has been associated with purification, as ancestors took note of the dead of winter and wanted to prove themselves grateful and worthy for God to bring back the life of Spring just as in times past. Many long to be better able to handle situations throughout each day in a way that reflects wisdom and a genuine concern for associates at work or at school, for instance. Truly upright conduct Involves a genuine trust in God, and in the happiness found by seeking closeness to Him, listening to Him and His Son, with true faith, which actually enables sight to overcome obstacles, and really makes for a heart that loves the good that God loves and hates what He hates, such as harmful attitudes and practices. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish.
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          Moonday, then Mindday (Mnd./Min.), It is considered best to have new names for the two-week rotation to avoid confusion with the other calendar. Moonday following Rhiday for the first and third weeks of each month. Following Sonday, Mindday the second and fourth weeks could remind us of keeping our minds sharp, and in good practice. Being pronounced quickly may also remind us to use this day, once every two weeks, to have some do work safely removing landmines from affected areas, asking if this sort of thing was making good use of our minds, to threaten each other’s ability to walk, etc.? Moonday has reference to the moon, which was intended for multiple purposes, including as a heavenly timepiece, and God has intervened in our day to line up the moon with the 8-Day Calendar. What a joy to consider the moon once again having the beautiful role God intended it to have! This second day of the week can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is also refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could increasingly appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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          Of course, there are both more month names and more daynames associated with the 8 Day Calendar, and many have found satisfaction considering the ways these names coincide with life in sensible ways, drawing closer to the truly peaceful and happy conditions God has promised. Let’s continue our examination in another podcast series.
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          Last episode a true assessment was considered regarding a proper understanding and usage of intelligence and computer technology in a faithful manner, being aware of the Lord God's worthy power and wise loving purpose for genuine freedom by divine lawl and peace to flourish, earthwide and beyond! He does accordingly want this planet to be the example, and to concentrate our attention here primarily, along with proper satellite system use, etc. Now how might this affect our view of A.I. going forward, which of course has been the abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence. What do you know of that word Artificial? We should by now realize together that humans themselves, thankfully made in the image of God, have been given the responsibility (but with dependence on Him) to care for their own families, and have dominion over sealife, birdlife, buglife, and the land animals, (many of all these which can alert us to environmental issues and concerns, enabling proper care of our planetary home, earth and sky). As discussed previously, should such serious obligations be left to anything unnatural or anyone imagining that true intelligence or wisdom to handle these things does not come from God Himself, even to advance technology in a safe and wise way, or that people should give over serious and important decisions meant for faithful humans to a code not blessed by God for such a purpose? How then might we proceed and redefine A.I.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
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          After examining the way technology should rightly and wisely be applied in life respecting our Life-Giver and His wise loving purpose toward mankind in the preceding episodes, a new view and approach toward AI has emerged. Actually, a series of new acronyms, including that of AI itself, enable an improved outlook in the use of properly attained or Acquired Intelligence, but really that proven true, useful for accomplishing God's will, or Approved by Him. Thinking with Faith as God's will truly and confidently being acccomplished, with knowledge and methods acceptable to God, used however dependent upon Him, or that which helps to accomplish His will, rather than A for Acquired some might consider using it for Accomplishing Intelligence, proving to be useful in successfully Accomplishing true peace, a clean Earth, etc. Then there is EI, or Electronic Intelligence, truly wise use of electronic circuitry, devices, communications networks, and perhaps knowledge gained thereby for the security, protection and advancement of people and God's will. Also, related Internet or possibly Internal Intelligence. Certainly some knowledge should be considered private, even as God-approved and not for any dishonest or unlawful purpose, whether within a family, a business, government agency, and so forth. Also OI, Outer, or godly Intelligence. You might think of Outer Space and the true science GOD Himself Used in making things[, and His words for a peaceable and loving world]. Then, to make perhaps the best application of this improved perspective, UI, or improved User Interfaces, which can enhance work efficiency and enjoyment, being better able to respond to others' needs and use right information in the best way to enhance life for people under God's Kingdom, promoting the peaceful and balanced respectful and loving world God has purposed. 
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         2024 5Agr Psalm 119 (456) Introduction, Christian Lessons, Ten Commandments, Weekly Song(z).
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovalz your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery (or servitude). 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          GOD'S RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE WORSHIP. The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshiping only Je'hovaz' God, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods--it would be the God of love, the One to whom "every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name," that we would give first place in our hearts--rather than anything else or anyone trying to usurp that spot. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the part of the world with ungodly or crooked influence (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out from such an ungodly influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovaz faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a Land of Promise, blessed by God, able to honor God among others sincere and honest, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow citizens of the U.S., and members of the human family. May we appreciate the "good condition of the heart" and relationships that can be enjoyed now, even among twelve tribes of Christianity, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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          PUTTING Jehovaz FIRST. Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovaz. Without putting Jehovaz first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with God's true and wise ways, the right and loving standards of Jehovaz as set forth in His holy word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, honoring Him as the Source of any good possession, person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “23 This is what Jehovaz says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovaz, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovaz.” May we thus speak well of God to others, giving Him due praise and honor, our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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          OF SERIOUS IMPORT. The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovaz your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovaz your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovaz your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovaz your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovaz swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshiping the true God Jehovalz properly. Of course, God in time would send his Son, known as Jesus (or, named more correctly, Jeho'shuallz, Joshuaz), as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovaz is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          LOVE Jehovaz. Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving Father, Je'hovalz', and show it by our seeking adherence to His standards and commands. 1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          In the First Commandment, God commands not to look to other gods, as He's proven to be a Savior (also being the One who has made possible our "Life, Breath, and All things.") (Acts 17). Now God Himself cautions against giving extreme devotion to anyone or anything else, this violating His will and creating difficulties that hinder such ones from a clearsighted life honoring God and truly benefitting others. Some popular references to Idols may not intend such a violation, and may find other terms more correct or fitting, respecting God.
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          A DIVIDING OF ONE'S HEART. Jesus/Jo-shuaz' said at Matthew 6:24 ““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Je'hovaz' the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovaz' as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovaz' your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovaz' the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolizing, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least not living spiritually, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8-9 then says “8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovaz'—He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may all daily look to God through Christ for supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovaz' builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovaz' guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          MISUSING GOD'S NAME. So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a reprehensible way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name.” (NIV). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovaz' in a false way, intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits, pleasing God! However, there are some who know much truth about God, and basically what is right before Him. They repeat this information to others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright badness! Some have done almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovaz's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day. While such an example is quite repulsive to Christian ministers in general, really everyone should take to heart the warning. We read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, as they were claiming, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God, but not having faith to grow in righteousness, or integrity. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the crooked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” Thus all need to seek humility and respect for others, combatting arrogance.
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          PONDER TO HEED. The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why BB?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the ideas to penetrate our heart, where it can move us to make adjustments. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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          A SABBATH DAY. God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, really by the calendar the first day of the week, but considered the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday although being the first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. This logic was sort of a stretch, however, as there still was only seven days in a week, but no doubt welcome in a busier world than in times past. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Therefore many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          A REAL SABBATH DAY. If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and among the few laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? Couldn't we see this as a day of doing things that refresh us, and gaining on rest? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Law, which was said also to have been "nailed to the stake". The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) Long after Christ's death and resurrectioni, both Paul and James reference commands from the Ten Commandments, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Satuday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might share something beneficial and of interest to you and the spirit of your family. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early service on Satuday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest, and itself receive refreshment! Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovaz that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus be understandable if some food companies have benefitted greatly from honoring this law! In times past, without understanding the Sabbath rest of the land, many companies probably weren't benefitting nearly as much as they were hoping, when God was really wanting ones to rest during the Sabbath year from such labor. By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          GOD'S REASONABLENESS. While requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovaz' God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. It is hoped that even other companies may honor this law, finding workable schedules that may increase God's blessing on their buisness, allowing workers to give more complete attention to spiritual matters, and to enjoy activities with family and friends that help them be and feel refreshed! One day per week, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, may employers consider being more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Surely we want God's blessing on all our activities!
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          GOD'S BLESSING, REWARD. Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Saturday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovaz' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovaz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovaz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovaz fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          "“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovaz your God is giving you."
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          Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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          "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovaz."
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          RESPECTED, LOVINGLY ADMONISH. Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that an ungodly influence may try to push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus or Jehoshua Christ. This one, while being perfect, was submissive and obedient to his upright, though imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Was Jehoshua constantly punishing his followers in a harsh manner, or did he lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s). In fact, what is "punishment"? Sometimes a mere "pun" or "play on words" is all that's needed for someone to take to heart an important correction, or lesson.
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          HEAVENLY PARENTS. Of course, Je'hovoze' God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovaz is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovaz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Je'hoshua', and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically with love fulfilling a marriage blessed by God, one literal and one in spirit, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to aid raising their children well, as He cares for them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His law, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" While John and others were anointed, sort of adopted as sons, people can joyfully come to know more fully God's Son and his love, and develop similar closeness with them both! (1John 3:1)
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          The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
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          THE PREVIOUS FIVE. It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Je'hovaz', obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, bitterness, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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          HONESTY AND RESPECT for others are hallmarks of the law of the land that make for a genuinely peaceful society. Clearly, a "lying tongue" or, for that matter, hateful speech does not promote the freedom of speech that is truly beneficial to society, nor do they aid the kind of peace and freedom for which our forefathers sacrificed and fought. Thus, let's not even think twice--rather, let's aim to refuse hurtful speech, instead choosing to find the cause of the problem and a way to solve or cope with it without hurting one another in the process. Thus we should be determined in every way to avoid reaching a higher level of hatred for another person. Even if they have exhibited despicable speech toward others, or worse, behavior, let's realize ahead of time that someone should cry out for help if nurturing hurtful thoughts toward one or more other persons, and together we should learn to recognize some of the above warning signs and become better at helping one another avoid a serious degree of hatred or extremely hateful speech, in itself murderous, getting to the root cause of the problem hopefully with intervention by God to save the person and avoid any further consequence.
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          QUICK TO RESTORE PEACE. Regarding Jesus'/Joshauz's first words again, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," encouragement is found at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the slanderer an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. Such words and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those more familiar but even with neighbors who are honoring God in other ways. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind through the Son, and reach out to help loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          FAITHFULNESS. The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus/Jo-shauz' thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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          TREASURE YOUR SPOUSE, MARRIAGE. Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining lasting partners--trust Je'hovaz' God for His arrangements regarding eternal life. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earilier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and again trust God for future life under His Kingdom. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. In fact, the greatest love you can show each other is to help one another be faithful to God. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovaz as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovaz God as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
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          IMAGINE A WORLD. Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with God Jehovaz as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovaz is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one he stole if possible, with less penalty, but the value of perhaps four more. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner, supporting his family's livelihood, and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowing of Jehovaz As the waters cover the sea.”
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          TRAITS DURING "LAST DAYS." While we are on the verge of God’s new world of peace and righteousness, there are still lingering effects foretold concerning the “last days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true God. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” Due to the seriousness of these harmful attitudes or practices, it is not only these ungodly traits we must reject, but we are to be careful around those somehow viewing these as acceptable, but still loving and where possible seeking to help such ones who are promoting them. We are to be cautious about how close our association is with such ones in the meantime. As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a timely, appropriate way. (PROve 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your power will be meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his activity.”
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          BE THANKFUL, RESPECT OTHERS, LOOK TO GOD. May we thus respect the rights of others to their talents and possessions, both material and spiritual. May we never be envious of others for what they may have, or jealously spiting them for it, but rather, as Romans 12:15 says, compassionately “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We can also oppose such jealousy with a godly zeal for what is right and pleasing God. We need to be thankful for what gifts we may have, and look to God for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even what we want that is reasonable in this time we’re living. As we align our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even “In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (ACTs 14:16-17). We should be aware of some ways a person might steal, that we may both protect ourselves and others, and be careful to avoid doing so personally in any way. For instance, in what ways might a person steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. (1TImo 1:5; PHiliP 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair lawls and standards as making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (PSalm 119:97; PSAlm 97:10).
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          TAKEN SERIOUSLY. Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, we of course hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm, which, like extortion, puts the crime on a much higher level and could add much to the penalty. Depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves if we feel threatened by any spite from such a person. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovaz in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such a case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to be protected, and sincerely looking to God for a good outcome. (Matth 7:7-11). 
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          A REFUGE AND STRENGTH. Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's lawls, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovaz and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovaz, And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovaz; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovaz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Recall that referring to someone's name often involves acknowledging their reputation or what they stand for--who they really are. Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should call upon God our Father in prayers to Him, with honor, as Je'hoshuaz' or Jo-shauz' recommended in the Model Prayer.
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          RECEIVING GOD'S HELP. But it should be acknowledged, that while God's name is so powerful, it is much more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovaz for protection, we should be accepting His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal life—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the upright one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovaz'z name and “receives protection.” Would not one wishing to stand up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovaz'z smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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          TREASURING GOD'S WORD. God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Je'hoshuaz' stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovaz'z mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovaz, And he ponders His lawl day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them regarding situations and decisions throughout each day, considering their application to our activities—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          FINDING TRUE PEACE, UNSELFISH LOVE. As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Josha' kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          CHART OWN PROGRESS, AVOIDING ENVY. “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Or we may think in terms of seeking a standard of excellence that honors the Creator. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, disdaining another's successes, etc., which God’s word outright condemns.
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          AVOIDING JEALOUSY. For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, “rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life.
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          NOR HIS WIFE. Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Josha' quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate--the offended mate, whether a physical or spiritual violation, seeking to understand the real cause, with God's blessing, then has the right to choose whether or not to remain and work together to resolve any issue. In order to follow God's instruction to "hate what is bad," we might ask regarding God's yoking two together in marriage: Who should dare to rip a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of another's spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that past wrongs can still be righted. Or, serious sins may have been committed, releasing one from an unholy bond. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner that each can look forward to being with into God's peaceful new world.
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          RIGHT DESIRES, LOOKING TO GOD. Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with one another. James 1:14-15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, and Christ's enlightening teachings, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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          TAKEN SERIOUSLY. Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves from any unusual spite or threat. Of course, the wrongdoer should mean no further harm, rather aiming to get his/her life back on track. Some areas worldwide do differ, however. In considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jeohvoe' in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such as case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's laws, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became so prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Since God does not desire anyone to be eliminated from life, we may expect many crooked ones to genuinely gain trust in our merciful God and receive His mighty spirit to understand real change and it's benefits, letting their former wayward life pass away, gaining renewed life grateful for God's law and the true peace it makes possible. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jeohvoe' and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jeohvoe', And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jeohvoe'; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jeohvoe' is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.” Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should prefer either sincerely an endearing term such as "Father" or God's personal name Jeohvoe' in our prayers to Him (Matth 6:9).
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          RECEIVING GOD'S HELP. But it should be acknowledged, that while Jeohvoe'’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jeohvoe' for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jeohvoe'’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jeohvoe'’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life! Also, the true Christian understanding of God's law contains answers and ways of life that in times past weren't clearly understood and caused much confusion and even disillusionment. May the genuine truth become clearly understood, that all may come to find the happiness God has purposed humanity to have!
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          TREASURING GOD'S WORD. God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jeohvoe'’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jeohvoe', And he ponders His law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them, considering their application to our activities throughout each day—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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          FINDING TRUE PEACE, UNSELFISH LOVE. As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also the entire lawl of God (involving keeping Actions and Words within the lines or 'in bounds'), which lawl Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' always aimed to keep completely, even embodied, promoted such things among Israel. All should be able to make connections to this one's own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          CHART OWN PROGRESS, AVOIDING ENVY. “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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          CONQUERING JEALOUSY WITH TRULOVE. For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy itself is rotten to the core." Or, as the saying goes, 'through and through'. Clearly, jealousy can over time gradually affect a person, causing harm to their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15-16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile (or unworthy) thing.” Do we need “every unworthy thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life. Again, another help in combatting such jealousy is a genuine and well-aimed zeal for God, for what is truly right and pleasing Him.
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          NOR HIS WIFE. Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jehoshuaz quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5-6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that recent wrongs can still be righted. Couples should help one another keep God first in their hearts, that serious sin may not be committed or continue. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner to look ahead with into God's peaceful new world.
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          RIGHT DESIRES, LOOKING TO GOD. Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with one another. James 1:14-15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to a literal and spiritual Israel, sincere Christians today, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovaz your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          GOD'S RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE WORSHIP. The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshiping only Je'hovaz' God, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods--it would be the God of love, the One to whom "every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name," that we would give first place in our hearts--rather than anything else or anyone trying to usurp that spot. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the part of the world with ungodly or crooked influence (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out from such an ungodly influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovaz faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a Land of Promise, blessed by God, able to honor God among others sincere and honest, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow citizens of the U.S., and members of the human family. May we appreciate the "good condition of the heart" and relationships that can be enjoyed now, even among twelve tribes of Christianity, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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          PUTTING Jehovaz FIRST. Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovaz. Without putting Jehovaz first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with God's true and wise ways, the right and loving standards of Jehovaz as set forth in His holy word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, honoring Him as the Source of any good possession, person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “23 This is what Jehovaz says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovaz, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovaz.” May we thus speak well of God to others, giving Him due praise and honor, our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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          OF SERIOUS IMPORT. The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovaz your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovaz your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovaz your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovaz your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovaz swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshiping the true God Jehovaz properly. Of course, God in time would send his Son, named Jesus (or, more correctly, Jo-shauz'), as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovaz is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          In the First Commandment, God commands not to look to other gods, as He's proven to be a Savior (also being the One who has made possible our "Life, Breath, and All things.") (Acts 17). Now God Himself cautions against giving extreme devotion to anyone or anything else, this violating His will and creating difficulties that hinder such ones from a clearsighted life honoring God and truly benefitting others. Some popular references to Idols may not intend such a violation, and may find other terms more correct or fitting, respecting God.
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          “4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Je'hovaz' your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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          A DIVIDING OF ONE'S HEART. Jesus/Jo-shuaz' said at Matthew 6:24 ““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Je'hovaz' the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovaz' as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovaz' your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovaz' the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolizing, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least not living spiritually, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8-9 then says “8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovaz'—He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may all daily look to God through Christ for supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovaz' builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovaz' guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          GOD'S FAVOR. What a blessing is in store for giving Je'hovaz'' the exclusive devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive “loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovaz'] and keep [His] commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovaz', as He in turn draws close to us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons, to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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          PONDER TO HEED. The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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          Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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          A SABBATH DAY. God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, really by the calendar the first day of the week, but considered the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday although being the first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. This logic was sort of a stretch, however, as there still was only seven days in a week, but no doubt welcome in a busier world than in times past. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Therefore many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovaz your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovaz made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovaz blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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          A DAY WITH MEANING. So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus or Jehoshua' of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to rotate or be “on call” that day, as was stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. The Christ is called "Lord of the Sabbath," and shouldn't we seek reasonableness in applying God's law, as regards businesses being open on this one "Rest" day per week?
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          Reasonably, one should also not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh him down, but have faith in Jehovaz' and His son to offer support as people seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, as well as pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Jehoshua' (Jesus) said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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          A REAL SABBATH DAY. If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and among the few laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? Couldn't we see this as a day of doing things that refresh us, and gaining on rest? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Law, which was said also to have been "nailed to the stake". The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) Long after Christ's death and resurrectioni, both Paul and James reference commands from the Ten Commandments, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Satuday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might share something beneficial and of interest to you and the spirit of your family. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early service on Satuday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest, and itself receive refreshment! Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovaz that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus be understandable if some food companies have benefitted greatly from honoring this law! In times past, without understanding the Sabbath rest of the land, many companies probably weren't benefitting nearly as much as they were hoping, when God was really wanting ones to rest during the Sabbath year from such labor. By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          GOD'S REASONABLENESS. While requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovaz' God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. It is hoped that even other companies may honor this law, finding workable schedules that may increase God's blessing on their buisness, allowing workers to give more complete attention to spiritual matters, and to enjoy activities with family and friends that help them be and feel refreshed! One day per week, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, may employers consider being more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Surely we want God's blessing on all our activities!
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          GOD'S BLESSING, REWARD. Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Saturday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovaz' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovaz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovaz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovaz fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          Now let's consider God's next words to Israel, the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12.
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          Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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          "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovaz."
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          RESPECTED, LOVINGLY ADMONISH. Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that an ungodly influence may try to push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus or Jehoshua Christ. This one, while being perfect, was submissive and obedient to his upright, though imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Was Jehoshua constantly punishing his followers in a harsh manner, or did he lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s). In fact, what is "punishment"? Sometimes a mere "pun" or "play on words" is all that's needed for someone to take to heart an important correction, or lesson.
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          HEAVENLY PARENTS. Of course, Je'hovoze' God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovaz is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovaz requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Je'hoshua', and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically with love fulfilling a marriage blessed by God, one literal and one in spirit, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to aid raising their children well, as He cares for them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His law, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" While John and others were anointed, sort of adopted as sons, people can joyfully come to know more fully God's Son and his love, and develop similar closeness with them both! (1John 3:1)
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          The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
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          THE PREVIOUS FIVE. It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Je'hovaz', obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, bitterness, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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          Still, Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’ 22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues agitated with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of destruction).
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          STEP 1. In this wiser assessment is for all to recognize when someone is not letting go or forgiving some perceived slight of another, whether intentional or not, and continuing to stew about it. If it must be addressed, then address it! According to the Model Prayer, we must be willing to forgive another if we ourselves are to be forgiven by God--our own peace and salvation are involved! (Matth 6:9-13). Sometimes we just have to think in terms of letting things pass, like the expression "water under the bridge," or perhaps "water off a duck's back in a good way," meaning that we refuse to let something painful affect our heart or sour our relationship with others, instead believing that when things are right, they wouldn't really want to hurt us or our relationship with them or others.
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          STEP 2. The second step involves a further degree of offense in a matter. Christ says: "Whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court." This may actually raise a significant matter regarding the Founders reference in the Bill of Rights regarding "Freedom of Speech." Was this absolute freedom they were referring to, or could they have had a higher view of what true freedom involves? For instance, one purpose of the Constitution preamble is to ensure domestic tranquility. Which type of speech safeguards such peace--absolute free speech, or speech that recognizes "the law of a free people," and maintains thoughtful speech that doesn't 'stab (others) like a sword'?
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          HONESTY AND RESPECT for others are hallmarks of the law of the land that make for a genuinely peaceful society. Clearly, a "lying tongue" or, for that matter, hateful speech does not promote the freedom of speech that is truly beneficial to society, nor do they aid the kind of peace and freedom for which our forefathers sacrificed and fought. Thus, let's not even think twice--rather, let's aim to refuse hurtful speech, instead choosing to find the cause of the problem and a way to solve or cope with it without hurting one another in the process. Thus we should be determined in every way to avoid reaching a higher level of hatred for another person. Even if they have exhibited despicable speech toward others, or worse, behavior, let's realize ahead of time that someone should cry out for help if nurturing hurtful thoughts toward one or more other persons, and together we should learn to recognize some of the above warning signs and become better at helping one another avoid a serious degree of hatred or extremely hateful speech, in itself murderous, getting to the root cause of the problem hopefully with intervention by God to save the person and avoid any further consequence.
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          QUICK TO RESTORE PEACE. Regarding Jesus'/Joshauz's first words again, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," encouragement is found at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the slanderer an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. Such words and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those more familiar but even with neighbors who are honoring God in other ways. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind through the Son, and reach out to help loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          HARMING RELATIONSHIPS, STEALING HEARTS. Being the Seventh Commandment, coming after the serious commandment against murder, this violation also can be highly detrimental, affecting more than just one person. The one initiating the adultery may have slandered one's spouse, seeking to destroy their relationship--how unloving! This also comes just before the commandment against stealing, and what leads up to committing adultery may be just that—a stealing of the heart of another person from their marriage partner, the male more commonly most responsible. Two in the bond of marriage should be loved as a couple more than individually. Of course, love should dominate, and any abusive tendency be removed, before the marriage, with God's help and blessing. Respect should reign in seeking to show genuine Christian love toward married couples and between each other. In some way one considered unfaithful has likely been persuaded to develop affection for someone other than his or her marriage mate. Je'hovaz' God had words to say to the priests of Israel in Malachi’s day, regarding serious violations of His word and lawl, including concerning marriage. He speaks of dealing treacherously, which could be between a couple or one doing so with another's husband or wife. Notice His disgust, recorded at Malachi 2:13-16:
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          “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jeohvoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jeohvoez has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovaz the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovaz of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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          TREACHERY. Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. King David sadly committed this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his household for years afterward. His treachery against a husband of another woman is recorded in God’s word. It should be noted that there is a figurative or spiritual 'fornication' or 'immorality' referenced in God's word that a marriage mate could become guilty of that is not sexual, but that in God's eyes could result in a divorce that God may permit, though 'hating divorce.' See the article elsewhere on this website entitled "Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry!" In the Christian understanding of God's lawl, regarding one without repentance, the 'death' is not literal but in a different way, like a temporary 'excommunication' from dealings with Christians and Christian businesses, although kindnesses may still be extended to the wrongdoer. This is a strong discipline toward such one, likely deepening one's appreciation for all the blessings that God has bestowed on mankind through His Son's teachings, example, and influence. This will hopefully move one to repentance, realizing the gift of genuine loyal love for God and neighbor, and the key of respect for others and God's lawl, including the Tenth Commandment, to refuse to 'desire another man's home, his wife, ...or anything that belongs to your fellowman.' Also there should be awareness that marriage was long ago established as God's arrangement for man and woman beneath heaven, and there is another heaven and earth, more closely associated with humans. (2Peter 3:13; 1Kings 8:27). Angels maintain a godly outlook in their relationships and dealings among one another, and those of earth should likewise look to God in selecting a marriage partner, and in their day-to-day activities.
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          “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          FAITHFULNESS. The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus/Jo-shauz' thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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          TREASURE YOUR SPOUSE, MARRIAGE. Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining lasting partners--trust Je'hovaz' God for His arrangements regarding eternal life. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earilier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and again trust God for future life under His Kingdom. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. In fact, the greatest love you can show each other is to help one another be faithful to God. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovaz as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovaz God as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
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          IMAGINE A WORLD. Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with God Jehovaz as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovaz is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one he stole if possible, with less penalty, but the value of perhaps four more. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner, supporting his family's livelihood, and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowing of Jehovaz As the waters cover the sea.”
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          TRAITS DURING "LAST DAYS." While we are on the verge of God’s new world of peace and righteousness, there are still lingering effects foretold concerning the “last days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true God. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” Due to the seriousness of these harmful attitudes or practices, it is not only these ungodly traits we must reject, but we are to be careful around those somehow viewing these as acceptable, but still loving and where possible seeking to help such ones who are promoting them. We are to be cautious about how close our association is with such ones in the meantime. As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a timely, appropriate way. (PROve 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your power will be meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his activity.”
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          BE THANKFUL, RESPECT OTHERS, LOOK TO GOD. May we thus respect the rights of others to their talents and possessions, both material and spiritual. May we never be envious of others for what they may have, or jealously spiting them for it, but rather, as Romans 12:15 says, compassionately “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We can also oppose such jealousy with a godly zeal for what is right and pleasing God. We need to be thankful for what gifts we may have, and look to God for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even what we want that is reasonable in this time we’re living. As we align our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even “In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (ACTs 14:16-17). We should be aware of some ways a person might steal, that we may both protect ourselves and others, and be careful to avoid doing so personally in any way. For instance, in what ways might a person steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. (1TImo 1:5; PHiliP 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair lawls and standards as making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (PSalm 119:97; PSAlm 97:10).
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          TAKEN SERIOUSLY. Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, we of course hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm, which, like extortion, puts the crime on a much higher level and could add much to the penalty. Depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves if we feel threatened by any spite from such a person. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovaz in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such a case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to be protected, and sincerely looking to God for a good outcome. (Matth 7:7-11). 
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          A REFUGE AND STRENGTH. Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's lawls, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovaz and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovaz, And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovaz; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovaz is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Recall that referring to someone's name often involves acknowledging their reputation or what they stand for--who they really are. Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should call upon God our Father in prayers to Him, with honor, as Je'hoshuaz' or Jo-shauz' recommended in the Model Prayer.
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          NOR HIS WIFE. Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Josha' quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate--the offended mate, whether a physical or spiritual violation, seeking to understand the real cause, with God's blessing, then has the right to choose whether or not to remain and work together to resolve any issue. In order to follow God's instruction to "hate what is bad," we might ask regarding God's yoking two together in marriage: Who should dare to rip a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of another's spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that past wrongs can still be righted. Or, serious sins may have been committed, releasing one from an unholy bond. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner that each can look forward to being with into God's peaceful new world.
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          RIGHT DESIRES, LOOKING TO GOD. Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with one another. James 1:14-15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, and Christ's enlightening teachings, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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          TAKEN SERIOUSLY. Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves from any unusual spite or threat. Of course, the wrongdoer should mean no further harm, rather aiming to get his/her life back on track. Some areas worldwide do differ, however. In considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jeohvoe' in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such as case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's laws, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became so prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Since God does not desire anyone to be eliminated from life, we may expect many crooked ones to genuinely gain trust in our merciful God and receive His mighty spirit to understand real change and it's benefits, letting their former wayward life pass away, gaining renewed life grateful for God's law and the true peace it makes possible. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jeohvoe' and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jeohvoe', And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jeohvoe'; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jeohvoe' is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.” Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should prefer either sincerely an endearing term such as "Father" or God's personal name Jeohvoe' in our prayers to Him (Matth 6:9).
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          RECEIVING GOD'S HELP. But it should be acknowledged, that while Jeohvoe'’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jeohvoe' for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jeohvoe'’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jeohvoe'’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life! Also, the true Christian understanding of God's law contains answers and ways of life that in times past weren't clearly understood and caused much confusion and even disillusionment. May the genuine truth become clearly understood, that all may come to find the happiness God has purposed humanity to have!
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          TREASURING GOD'S WORD. God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jeohvoe'’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jeohvoe', And he ponders His law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them, considering their application to our activities throughout each day—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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          FINDING TRUE PEACE, UNSELFISH LOVE. As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also the entire lawl of God (involving keeping Actions and Words within the lines or 'in bounds'), which lawl Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' always aimed to keep completely, even embodied, promoted such things among Israel. All should be able to make connections to this one's own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          CHART OWN PROGRESS, AVOIDING ENVY. “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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          CONQUERING JEALOUSY WITH TRULOVE. For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy itself is rotten to the core." Or, as the saying goes, 'through and through'. Clearly, jealousy can over time gradually affect a person, causing harm to their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15-16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile (or unworthy) thing.” Do we need “every unworthy thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life. Again, another help in combatting such jealousy is a genuine and well-aimed zeal for God, for what is truly right and pleasing Him.
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          NOR HIS WIFE. Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jehoshuaz quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5-6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that recent wrongs can still be righted. Couples should help one another keep God first in their hearts, that serious sin may not be committed or continue. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner to look ahead with into God's peaceful new world.
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           (Hvn-Str) Added (1) W5a[3], Winit500, Human Interest in A.I., A.I. Revamped. Available on Spotify, Find Life and See Earview Podcast (W5a r07.401-405). Upcoming Songz, etc.
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           HVN-STR (5:28,36; 10:08 am; 12:11,13 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) GA&amp;amp;Winit500, W5a[3], Human Interest in A.I.(Artificial Intelligence), A.I. Revamped. Available on Spotify, Find Life and See Earview Podcast (W5a r07.401-405). Also, Upcoming TOTAL SWITCH BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND WEEK DAYNAMES, due to recognition of Tusday rather than Tuzday. Tusday would be first week (still relating also to weddings and so forth), then Teusday week 2.  Teusday in first week was understood to be an acknowledgement of desired cooperation by EU with God's choice of the U.S. having the lead role in bestowing blessings of Kingdom on mankind. Upcoming Songz, etc.
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          RID (10:24 am; 6:39 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Updating (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Mo and Dayname Abbrev's, a few. Now posted, but note remarks on blog segment (8)!
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           FAN (11:15,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! This message now appears below under (1) Golden Apples, as GA[2] Weekend 3 Days--WHICH 3?; Lunday Where--Day 33 or 1? Saltuday and Fanday. 
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           Please NOTE: Being now Fanday on the 8 Day Calendar, is right for confirming God's desire that we acknowledge Days 6-8 as the new 3-day Weekend, rather than 781. Thus Day 6 Friday through Day 8, or Pleazday-Saltuday-Fanday, and Starzday-Psalmday-Funday. Sunday, while known to be the actual 1st day of the week, has not been in practice the first workday, but life does start with God and the Sun, bringing the light and warmth needed to make life possible and capable of bringing true happiness, satisfaction, and successful accomplishment and enjoyment. God Himself is referred to as a "Sun and a Shield", and His firstborn Son a "sun of righteousness" in God's written word. Thus the recommendation is that each month get underway, possibly now with what has been at the end of each month, a day for the new moon called Lunaday, which would carry the same function as before, not a typical workday, it would become Day 1 of Every Month rather than Day 33 as before, with Day 33 now being Day 8 of week 4, as Funday. In the months 4,8,11, and 12, the last day would typically be Hymday, or as One helping two as 'm' become one as 'n', Hymnday.
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           Additionally, it is good to be aware, which this message may convert to a Golden Apples soon, that Saltuday is followed by Fanday, in part because receiving additional salt has the effect of causing on this next day both perspiration and sweat, which a good fan or breeze helps much to aid comfort, understanding that this body process cleanses and expels and is best followed up later by a good bath of water, rather than a typical shower. (If one does happen to be using genuine natural sea salt unrefined, with trace minerals, etc., for salt softener conditioning, etc. this may also be an alternative.) The result of such a bath is a much cleansed body for another two weeks, still of course allowing for other baths/showers when appropriate.
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           TEU (10:22,27 am) Hello, wishing all well! Allow me to apologize for recent delays, not my aim as shown during 2020 campaign year of posts. Soon to post (1) Winit500, W5a[3], Two more sets of Daynames (Days 3,4).
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           RIG,MIN (~,12:27 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Winit500, W5a[1,2] Daynames for the 8 Day Calendar.
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           FUN (10:27,29 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[6], excerpt Gambling, Lotteries, Bingo Night, from my article (J/M, MJC,MAC) Finding More Truth article.
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           THD (10:20-31,33,35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 20, verses 10-13.
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           (Mnd) Update to recent (8) CTC[1] Calendar, Daynames order! Upcoming Pro20! Added (3) PC[2], Pro20:5-9.
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           MND (10:05,08,38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to recent (8) CTC[1] Calendar, Daynames order! Upcoming Proverbs 20! Added (3) PC[2], chapter 20, verses 5-9.
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          SUN (1:11,13,33 pm) Hello, wishing all well. Adding remarks to former comments below.
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          TUZ (10:33 am; 12:22; 1:01,06 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Aiming for one of several new related postings/articles by noon!
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          In the interests of time, the first part of this article, which preceded the Find Life and See Website origination, while still peaceably differing on some Jehovah's Witnesses teachings, evidence was found of God's continued spirit on a series of Watchtower articles, at the time being uncopyrighted but which I then condensed to about 1/2 length for the purpose of group Bible study (usu. 45 min). 
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          This will be posted below shortly (within a few minutes), on the theme: Let God's Lawls and Principles Train Your Conscience, based on Psalm 119:99, "I ponder over your reminders."
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          Condensed 2018 with permission for the purpose of group study, which reported then to eventually number 1 million +
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          How can your conscience serve as a moral compass?
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          . ONE thing that makes humans superior to animals is the fact that humans have been endowed with a conscience. That has been true ever since man has been on the earth. After Adam and Eve broke Jehovah’s lawl, they hid themselves. This indicates that their conscience was bothering them.
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          . Those with a poorly trained conscience can be likened to a ship that is navigating with a defective compass. Setting off on a journey without an accurate compass can be treacherous. The winds and currents of the ocean can easily throw a ship off course. A properly calibrated compass can help the captain to keep the ship on course. Our conscience can be likened to a moral compass. It is an inner sense of right or wrong that can guide us in the right direction. But in order for our conscience to be an effective guide, it must be properly adjusted, or calibrated.
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         (Min) NOTE on above image/message, and new Psalms Select. Adding (3) PC[1], Pro20.
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          MIN (10:33,44;11:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Note the normal sunflower image just this time has been replaced with what I believe God's holy spirit directed as an important article now for many to learn from and appreciate as regard God's loving intervention toward mankind. Also the adjustment to the plural Psalms Select, planning more than one weekly, often underscoring recent Christian application or understanding, and possibly paving the way for future poetic songs also written under inspiration by God's spirit. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 20, the first several verses.
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           . GAMBLING, LOTTERIES, BINGO NIGHT? Due to problems that at least some people have experienced in the past from various forms of gambling, with concerns as to effects on a person's overall spirit, there are sincere groups that choose not to participate in such practices as those mentioned above. Would it not be reasonable, however, to consider that there are also many lovers of God's word seeking integrity to God who believe that there is no scriptural prohibition against these practices, if done so without improper motive or selfish thinking? For instance, is there a law in God's word against "gambling" itself? Is it not rather such things as selfishness and greed, and addictive behavior, that are the scriptural issues, rather than forms of gambling, such as perhaps paying modest money for an enjoyable night of bingo with prizes and refreshments, among other upright community members? Such an event might support a local firehouse, for instance, helping them pay for things to support both paid and volunteer workers there. This might illustrate the scriptural encouragement to respect the consciences of one another, as each person may be in a different place in their growth in understanding and genuine knowledge of God's word and lawl. Recall this important Bible injunction: "Do not go beyond the things that are written." There is no scriptural law against gambling itself, and do we not wish to avoid imputing wrong motives to others, when in good conscience they seek the good of others in what they are doing? Some have even claimed to have been blessed to win enough to pay their rent money in desperation, moved at God's direction to purchase an inexpensive lottery ticket. Would you believe them? One other thing to understand: Going beyond the things written can in many instances be doing what Christ called out the Pharisees for doing: "Putting up a hedge about the Law." This may be with or without good motive, sometimes resulting in other violations of it. As mentioned above, occasions of gambling may take place in an atmosphere that either honors or dishonors God. In this case, out of a sincere desire to prevent persons from becoming selfish or addicted (neglecting family obligations), for instance, prohibition against forms of gambling can be "hedging" the lawl. While wanting to protect others from bad practices, could it not be appropriate for those of age that are confronted with such decisions, to learn greater wisdom from God, to gain better judgement and decision-making, seeing the various principles or lawls that truly are scriptural, better able to personally choose in a particular situation or setting whether to spend money for such things, for good entertainment and/or similarly beneficial purposes?
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           Please NOTE: Being now Fanday on the 8 Day Calendar, is right for confirming God's desire that we acknowledge Days 6-8 as the new 3-day Weekend, rather than 781. Thus Day 6 Friday through Day 8, or Pleazday-Saltuday-Fanday, and Starzday-Psalmday-Funday. Sunday, while known to be the actual 1st day of the week, has not been in practice the first workday, but life does start with God and the Sun, bringing the light and warmth needed to make life possible and capable of bringing true happiness, satisfaction, and successful accomplishment and enjoyment. God Himself is referred to as a "Sun and a Shield", and His firstborn Son a "sun of righteousness" in God's written word. Thus the recommendation is that each month get underway, possibly now with what has been at the end of each month, a day for the new moon called Lunaday, which would carry the same function as before, not a typical workday, it would become Day 1 of Every Month rather than Day 33 as before, with Day 33 now being Day 8 of week 4, as Funday. In the months 4,8,11, and 12, the last day would typically be Hymday, or as One helping two as 'm' become one as 'n', Hymnday.
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           Additionally, it is good to be aware, which this message may convert to a Golden Apples soon, that Saltuday is followed by Fanday, in part because receiving additional salt has the effect of causing on this next day both perspiration and sweat, which a good fan or breeze helps much to aid comfort, understanding that this body process cleanses and expels and is best followed up later by a good bath of water, rather than a typical shower. (If one does happen to be using genuine natural sea salt unrefined, with trace minerals, etc., for salt softener conditioning, etc. this may also be an alternative.) The result of such a bath is a much cleansed body for another two weeks, still of course allowing for other baths/showers when appropriate.
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           A REAL NEED. Is the water our bodies need just a chemical, H2O? Or is there more to it? Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from good water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body.
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           MORE THAN H2O. For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or spring waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting OCEAN water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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           NEED FOR MINERALS. However, while our bodies usually need organic minerals from natural foods the most, we still need inorganic as electrolytes found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body really need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. However, it is possible that removing the minerals has protected some with or susceptible to cancer, as these natural minerals may nevertheless speed up some tumor growth. Stick with a low mineral purified product if this is your case, until healing takes place. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, has shown to help protect from cancer and other diseases, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems, actually contributing to water cleansing or purification. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. When received properly, such a treatment may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32 tsp of baking soda with drops of reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified, so-called "drinking" or steam-distilled bottled water.
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           STAY HYDRATED. This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from nutrient-dense foods such as Spirulina should at least assist with doing so. For better absorption a pair of such foods, Spirulina and Kelp, can be taken together in a Vinagrette or French Dressing. If Kelp is missing above, excess salt and sodium such as received through a salt-water softener can be diminished with another source of organic sodium, such as a carefully chosen soy or teriyaki sauce. Of course, Kelp also provides an organic source of Iodine, still greatly missing from most diets. As regards proper hydration, an important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels, which still might be considered as cost-saving. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body that just are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward a well-working body and gut. One other helpful routine is a second morning drink following the water (with aloe). This can be a juice or tea, again to which spring water is usually added, additionally sweetened, and to which a small amount of a drink such as Gatorade that you fortify with a few nutrients may be added. A large 28 oz. Gatorade for instance, after pouring out a little to make room, could be the basis for adding 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/4 tsp. of Turmeric spice, 1 TB Aloe vera juice, and 5-10 drops of Ionic minerals.
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           BICARBONATE BUFFER. As crucial as bicarbonate, even sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, is to the human body, there is a recommendation that can benefit practically anyone concerned about lacking this in their body, which lack can hinder the heart and other body organs. It uses an ordinary box (1 LB) of baking soda, preferably Arm &amp;amp; Hammer, in a normal warm bath of water. For the first time, it adds 1/2 box to the water, stirring some to absorb, before bathing. Even just the legs can absorb necessary bicarbonate. After the first time, later baths only use or need 1/4 box. This is not the same as salt, and can promote calm and lessen body acidity.
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           ONE HOUSE-FIRE SOLUTION! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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           A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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           Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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           A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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           ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners. R03.210
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           Part 4[1] W5a R07.264 Start of Daynames. (80sec) Winit500
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          DAY NAMES, let's start with the first day of the week, realizing a two-week rotation of names contributes to good order and practicality, with God’s blessing:Sunday, For the first and third weeks of the month, ‘Righday’, then the follow up weeks ‘Sonday’ (abbrev. Rig/Son). Righday has reference to right, doing right, associated with the light of truth, and Christ's face once shone "as the sun" before his closest followers, helping confirm that description. Also of note, making rye bread as normally could only be done on this first day weekly, actually alternating weeks, was a lengthy affair, and would deter notions of traveling even to church services on this day.  Regarding Sonday, the pronunciation could be adjusted when differentiating from the 7-Day, and God refers to his Son, whose kingship makes possible a new day, as a "sun of righteousness". The past idea of a superior eighth day Christian "sabbath" likely led to the two-day weekend, and also perhaps to many church services being held on this day rather than the Seventh day. However, it is being understood that Christians should still recognize the Seventh day as the day God designated especially for rest and church attendance, as Seventh-Day Adventists have advocated for quite some time. With the first day of the week continuing off work for many, business owners etc. could still wisely use some of this time for considering their upcoming week's work/activity.
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           , It is considered best to have new names for the two-week rotation to avoid confusion with the other calendar. Following Righday, Mindzday the first and third weeks could remind us of keeping our minds sharp, and in good practice. Being pronounced quickly may also remind us to have some do work safely removing landmines from affected areas, asking if this sort of thing was making good use of our minds, in our right minds, to threaten each other’s ability to walk, and so forth.? Moonday following Sonday for the second and fourth weeks of each month. Moonday has reference to the moon, which was intended for multiple purposes, including as a heavenly timepiece, and God has intervened in our day to line up the moon with the 8-Day Calendar. What a joy to consider the moon once again having the beautiful role God intended it to have! This second day of weeks 2 &amp;amp; 4 can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshing enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is also refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could increasingly appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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           Of course, there are both more month nacmes and more daynames associated with the 8 Day Calendar, and many have found satisfaction considering the uways these should coincide with life in sensible ways, drawing closer to the truly peaceful and happy conditions God has promised. Let’s continue our examination in the next Series of episodes.
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           THEME : Human Interest in A.I., A.I. Revamped
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           This exploration of the subject of what is abbreviated A.I. has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks and months as issues relating even to the safety and security of people and this planet have been of great concern. How did this resurgent interest get started, and how might we take another look at any associated aims, etc. associated with computer and information technology?
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           This is available as a podcast on Spotify, Find Life and See Earview Podcast. This is episode one; the entire week of episodes will be put together in a Come to Consensus Corner article, since it has been completed, episodes W5a r07.401 to r07.405.
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           WINIT500 AI1-1 (81s) r07.401; W5a Human Interest in A.I., A.I. Revamped
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           In 2023 the concept of A.I., or Artificial Intelligence, gathered attention with a more widespread release of an interface capable of more intelligently responding to a variety of requests to comprise or put together information somewhat logically, or more intelligently. While the comprised information often contained logical errors, the effects were greater than many expected.
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           The end results brought a new level of interest or excitement similar to that experienced in times past with computer programs that responded realistically to human interaction, being crafted extensively by one or more experienced programmers to achieve such an effect.
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           This has raised interest in the use of computer programs and machines or robotic machinery to be used more extensively in life, work situations and environments, while at the same time raising valid concerns about safety, security, privacy, abuse, overuse, and other potential areas of misuse.
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           1 Wine is a ridiculer, alcohol is unruly; Whoever goes astray by them is not wise. 2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; Whoever provokes his anger risks his own life. 3 It is honorable for a man to refrain from a dispute, But every fool will become embroiled in it. 4 The lazy one does not plow in winter, So he will be begging during the harvest when he has nothing.
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           (20:1) While the proper use of wine "makes man's heart rejoice," when too much wine or alcohol is taken, unruly behavior and ridicule result. (PSAlm 104:15). Knowing this, a wise and shrewd, or foresighted, person refrains from excess, having the self-control to say 'no more.' Self-control is a fruitage of God's holy spirit that we can cultivate and pray for, it being an important part of the Christian new personality. (COLos 3:9,10). The Scriptures say "Now everyone competing in a contest exercises self-control in all things. Of course, they do it to receive a crown that can perish, but we, one that does not perish." The prize of living the eternal life, the 'real life', that God purposed on earth, is worth every effort, is it not, even as the prize of sharing in divine rulership in the realm of God's Kingdom, with the firstborn Son of God was also source of joy early Christians even in our modern times have looked forward to! (For added encouragement to overcome a drinking problem, consider Proverbs 23:29-35).
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           (20:2) A king is worthy, by his office, of respect by all those under his power, as well as by others. According to Romans, such a one is allowed to rule under the authority of Jehovaz God. "The existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God." (ROMans 13:1-4). Thus God is the ultimate ruler, and all persons should be allowed to obey God's commands first and foremost, which lead to peace among humankind. (REVel 7:15). The king's command should then be obeyed and respected, especially when in harmony with God, as promoting lawl and order. "It is God's minister, an avenger to express wrath against the one practicing what is bad." Those opposing him without regard for the rightness of God's lawl should be respectfully willing to correct their view of things!
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           " A fool can have an inflated opinion on many subjects, and is in the practice of making known his own ideas, without self-control, he being easily offended. A wise one, on the other hand, has the shrewd foresight to see when something is going nowhere, or nowhere but downhill, so he can take his leave, or say "no" to further discussion at that time. Thus among many appreciating such things has arisen the oft-used phrase, 'let's agree to disagree' at this time, but open for further consideration at a later time. Also, the new month 5 name, Agreeluv, also underscores this desirability of peaceful agreement with one another, even if this takes some time to work out on the basis of genuine truth, from God's all-wise perspective.
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           (20:4) The lazy one likely has been praised for his knowledge, but not for using his knowledge skillfully to benefit others or even perhaps himself. He does not yet see the value of hard work, looking ahead at the blessings and benefits of such. True wisdom is the skillful application of knowledge for the benefit of all, something each person should diligently aim to acquire. "Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, and with all you acquire, acquire understanding." (Proverbs 4:7). Understanding is able to see the big picture, especially as regards God's loving will and purpose, and how all the pieces of knowledge fit together to make the whole, this being an important aspect of divine wisdom.
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           MORE THAN FEELING LOVE. Pro 20:6 A faithful man would be one walking with integrity before God, self-controlled, keeping his desires in check, holy, seeking God's honor in all he does, not seeking his own glory or only his own selfish interests. While having a healthy regard for oneself or one's own welfare, we should be just as interested in the welfare of others. But having an interest in another's welfare is not the only important thing. Feeling love or caring about them is a good important start or motive, but genuine faithfulness to God is needed to show that love in a true, proper way. Recall that the greatest commandments of the Law, according to God's Son, is first to love God with one's all, then the second, to love one's neighbor as oneself. (MATth 22:36-40) Faithfulness to the Creator and His word thus takes priority, and actually strengthens the love one may show others, as love is His greatest quality. (1John 4:8,16)
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           SEEKING INTEGRITY, HAPPINESS. Pro 20:7 God's righteousness is adherence to God's standards and ways, leading to genuine peace, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, both now and everlastingly. A man understanding and practicing God's righteousness is happy to instruct his family in God's ways, bringing them happiness as well. This might also be associated with the term "compection", which originated as a reference to a compassion for others that at the same time understands that the answers and solutions that truly benefit others really are found inside God's just and reasonable lawl, despite occasional misunderstandings regarding what it means to "hedge" God's laws, ignorance regarding God-approved practices not yet commonly known or understood, and so forth.
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           THE KING'S UPRIGHT JUDGEMENT. Pro 20:8 A wise, upright king before God can judge with godly discernment and understanding, getting to know the bad practices of one, can search out the motives, and render faithful decisions, offering correction where possible.
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           SEEK TO BE BLAMELESS. Pro 20:9 We should all strive to do no wrong, to walk blamelessly before God, yet imperfect humans cannot yet claim to be perfectly innocent of all wrongdoing before Him. We can make mistakes, often without realizing it. We need faith in God's provision of a ransom sacrifice, increasing familiarity with God's word, and recognizing God's honor as much more important than our own, if we're to remove unrighteousness from our hearts. (John 7:18). However, His word likewise states: "Those honoring me I shall honor, says the LORD GOD" 
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            "10 Dishonest weights and false measures—Both are detestable to Jehovaz. 11 Even a child is known by his actions, Whether his behavior is pure and right. 12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye—Jehovaz has made both of them. 13 Do not love sleep, or you will come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread."
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            DETEST DISHONESTY! Pro 20:10 Such things betray a lack of honest integrity. Dishonesty in any form is essentially lying, something that is "impossible" for God to do--so why should we? We should trust God to supply us with what we need, going to Him in prayer, pleading for help rather than cheating others. Have faith that Jehovaz God is willing and able to care for us as we choose to live an honest life! David reported, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." God is primarily concerned with the genuine needs of His worshippers, but who says He can't or won't satisfy a right desire in harmony with His will? Psalm 145:16 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing."
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            HELPING THEM LOVE GOD. Pro 20:11 How and what are we teaching our precious children? What are they learning from us and others? May we take seriously our responsibility to raise them in Jehovoe's ways, according to His standards. Let us be wholeheartedly loving and serving God, that we may have eyes open to see when our children start to stray, that we may offer loving correction to them, helping them find the path of eternal life.
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            HUMBLY HONOR GOD. Pro 20:12 We must avoid any form of idolatry, not allowing anything to take the place that God should occupy foremost in our hearts. Glittering idols in this world have ears that cannot hear or recognize the truth, and eyes that cannot see the truth. (PSAlm 115:4-8). God nevertheless has His "stars," who go above and beyond to support the doing of His will, for the benefit of all mankind (JOB 38:7)! There can also be standouts among mankind! Even if we're "looked up to" by others, we should remain a humble servant of God, setting a good example for them, in various ways genuinely respecting God, the epitome of goodness! God honors those that truly listen to and honor Him, and can safeguard relationships. By loving God foremost, and correcting our own steps, we may be able to hear and see more clearly, with Jehovaz'z help, receiving His wisdom. (JAMes 1:5).
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          . Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still at times promoting unrighteousness.
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          . Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of lawl, but only through faith in Joshuaz (Jesus) Christ." Our faith in Joshuaz, his role, and his ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Faith and love for God and Christ may move all to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" one salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God, a gift He surely wants to give everyone, but by no means obligated to do so (ROMans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, in disobedience (JAMes 2:10-13). Some practices can bar one from God's Kingdom (1COri 6:9,10). All should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of lawl, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy fear, or hoss, of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted shrewdness to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly. (PSalm 97:10; PROve 22:3) Thus faith in God and Christ can grow with divine knowledge, as God's word is considered regularly. (MATth 4:4).
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          . Galatians 2:17-18 encourages ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (JAMes 1:12). A person does should not drop everything for the truth, but should take a fresh look at his life and adjust or do away with anything detracting him from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jehoshuaz my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," ('a bunch of garbage') that he may gain Christ. (PHiliP 3:8). True worship of Jehovoez through Christ opens everyone's eyes to the truth, and as they grow in divine wisdom, becoming better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust things accordingly. (PHiliP 1:10). Turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (PHiliP 4:5). God will nevertheless bless ones for any sacrifice made for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables moving forward in serving God, not turning back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared upright by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed during an earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1PETer 2:21).
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          . Galatians 3 shows that Christians are granted salvation by faith in God and Christ, rather than by works of law. Galatians 3:6 says "Just as Abraham 'put faith in Jeho’voez, and it was counted to him as righteousness.' Surely you know that it is those who adhere to faith who are sons of Abraham." So those exercising, or practicing, faith in God and Joshuaz (Jesus), believing and living by God's word of truth, as one grows in true wisdom, faith, and love, may find God's favor and blessing.
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          . Galatians 3 reminds us now that we must have true faith in God and his Son to be considered by God as genuine "sons of Abraham." Verses 7-9 say: "7 Surely you know that it is those who adhere to faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 Now the scripture, foreseeing that God would declare people of the nations upright through faith, declared the good news beforehand to Abraham, namely: “By means of you all the nations will be blessed.” 9 So those who adhere to faith are being blessed together with Abraham, who had faith." Thus working to keep the Lawl of God ALONE does not make true righteousness possible--only by true faith in God and Joshuaz, now following this one’s word and instructions can it be found. 
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          . However, God’s lawl can and should now be understood in Christian light, and applied in accord with Christian views and standards, preferring it’s spiritual or figurative application wherever appropriate over the physical or literal application. Hence those earlier words do not negate the validity of God’s lawl itself, nor our need to seek compliance with it. Recall an early statement by Joshuaz (Jesus) in the Sermon on the Mount: ‘Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ‘fulfill them’ (‘make them abound, or more accessible’).’ (Matth 5:17, NIV) In fact, his next words indicated that both God’s word and this Lawl of God would both remain vital for mankind in order for God’s loving will and purpose for a Paradise earth to be accomplished: This one says: “Remember that as long as heaven and earth last, not the least point nor the smallest detail of the Lawl will be done away with—not until the end of all things. 19 So then, whoever disobeys even the least important of the commandments and teaches others to do the same, will be least in the Kingdom of the Heavens. On the other hand, whoever obeys the Lawl and teaches others to do the same, will be great in the Kingdom of heaven. 20 I tell you, then, that you will be able to enter the Kingdom of heaven only if you are more faithful than the teachers of the Lawl and the Pharisees in doing what God requires.”
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          . Thus verses 10-11 of Galatians 3 underscores the need for faith, or thankful trust in God, His Son and word, and the ransom for forgiveness over missteps. Trying to just perfectly keep the lawl with such provisions from God will not succeed: "All those who depend on works of law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not remain in all the things written in the scroll of the Law by doing them.” 11 Moreover, it is evident that by law no one is declared righteous or upright with God, because “the upright one will live by reason of faith.” May faith in God and Christ continue to grow as you get to know these ones, gaining divine knowledge of their unity of thought and personality. (John 17:3). As Joshuaz (Jesus) did while on earth, may all place confidence in Jeho’voez God above with His Son, as the Source of salvation and eternal happiness.
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          . James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men, concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the part of the world that's faith-deprived, affected by wrong thinking, largely those believing in no God, considered "unnagodly". Congregations of true Christians, or even individuals, were not to align themselves with any corrupting practice, influence, or system. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the unnagodly system (arrangement, Gk. "cosmos", or 'world') is enmity with God? Whoever, therefore, wants to be a friend of the unnagodly system is making himself an enemy of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the benefits of His lawl for themselves and others. Drawing close to those who refuse to consider such evidence can corrupt one's thinking, lead to serious sin, and will not have God's blessing, although the rest of us may still lovingly seek to encourage such ones to consider changing their view. As Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." (For further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this website.)
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          . They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God and His Son that is vital to pleasing God and receiving His blessing and approval. As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those steadfastly seeking him." Recall the bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovoez, and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to trust in Jehovoez to give them the victory over their enemies. Because all Israel largely failed to trust in the Lord God, or AzGod, and accepted the faithless negative report of the 10, they lost out on entrance into the Promised Land, and spent learning and reinforcing important, even vital lessons for themselves and their offspring, for the having and maintaining of God's blessing and inner pe
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          Thus we may have to suffer evil at times, enduring hurtful speech from unkind or disobedient ones, but if we maintain self-control, our mild gentle responses may quiet such things, and be blessed by God. We want to maintain love in our hearts, for God and all others. May all learn to endure our trials faithfully, trusting in God's favor and the joy set before each of us, just as Joshuaz (Jesus), God's firstborn Son, whose death ransomed mankind, endured faithfully by hoping in the joy "set before" this one to be and remain the one chosen by God to rule God's Kingdom, and restore humans to spiritual completeness, true peace and happiness, and eternal life! Hebrews 12:2 says to "look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Joshuaz (Jesus). For the joy that was set before him he endured [impalement], despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
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          Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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          . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, really by the calendar the first day of the week. Tradition has it that a so-called superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday although being the first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. As far as the idea of an 8th day sabbath goes, this logic was sort of a stretch, however, as there still was only seven days in a week, but no doubt the added weekend day was welcome in a busier world than in times past. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Therefore many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovoez your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovoez made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovoez blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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          . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Joshuaz (Jesus) of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to rotate or be “on call” that day, as was stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified usually on that day. The Christ is called "Lord of the Sabbath," and shouldn't we seek reasonableness in applying God's lawl, as regards businesses being open on this one "Rest" day per week?
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          Reasonably, one should also not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh him down, but have faith in Jehovoez and His son to offer support as people seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, as well as pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Joshuaz (Jesus) said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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          . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? Couldn't we see this as a day of doing things that refresh us, and gaining on rest? (Exodus 20:1,22). These lawls on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Lawl--"the handwritten document" of the remaining lawl of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Lawl, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Lawl, which was said also to have been "nailed to the stake". The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) Long after Christ's death and resurrection, both Paul and James reference commands from the Ten Commandments, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother [which] IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath lawl would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a lawl of God, we may on a Saturday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might share something beneficial and of interest to you and the spirit of your family. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early service on Saturday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest, and itself receive refreshment! Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to not only all of the Ten Commandments, with the Sabbath Day's Rest, but also the remaining Lawl of God, including the lawl on the Farmer's 7th year sabbath resting of the land? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath lawl as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus be understandable if some food companies have benefitted greatly from honoring this lawl! In times past, without understanding the Sabbath rest of the land, many companies probably weren't benefitting nearly as much as they were hoping, when God was really wanting ones to rest during the Sabbath year from excessive land use. By heeding His lawl, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          . While requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovoez God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Joshuaz said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving guidance in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you still have been commanded to work on the Sabbath, but pleading with God for His direction or assistance, as it is hoped that even all companies now respect/honor this lawl, finding workable schedules that may increase God's blessing on their business, allowing workers to give more complete attention to spiritual matters, and to enjoy activities with family and friends that all help them be and feel refreshed! One day per week, especially now that God's Kingdom is ruling, may employers heed this beneficial requirement, trusting God's direction fully in this matter. Surely we want God's blessing on all our activities, even as one "nation under God"!
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          . Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Day 7, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His lawl, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the lawl of God, one could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovoez builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoez guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovoez fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          Let’s pick up in Exodus 21, verses 12-15, regarding cases of murder under the Mosaic Law in Israel: “12 “Anyone who strikes a man so that he dies must be put to death. 13 But if he does it unintentionally and the true God lets it happen, I will designate for you a place where he can flee. 14 If a man becomes very angry with his fellow man and he deliberately kills him, the man must die even if you have to take him from my altar. 15 One who strikes his father or his mother must be put to death.”
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          We find that Jehovoez would direct His Son to teach in a way that would address the motives of individuals in such things. Still, the Law would teach us much about God’s sense of justice. At times, the Law would require repayment according to what one did to another, as in “an eye for an eye, or a tooth for a tooth.” (Exodus 21:24). Yet individuals were ordinarily not to take matters in their own hands, to take vengeance themselves. It was God who would render judgement, usually by those representing Him in authority. Leviticus 19:18 says “18 “‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovoez.” God also revealed Himself to be a God of mercy, compassion, and loyal love, but also One of justice, willing to punish those hating Him and His right ways, but hoping in or seeking their repentance. (Exodus 34:6-7). God’s ways promote true peace and security among His people—back then, and even more so with the aid of true Christian teachings today.
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          Verse 12 shows that intentional murderers were to receive equal punishment under the LawL. Still, mercy could be shown in certain cases, with God’s intervention. King David was one shown mercy, although God allowed him to suffer much in his own family, after committing adultery with the wife of Uriah the Hitite, and then causing his death. Nevertheless, at that time, capital punishment, without God’s merciful intervention, served as a protection to Israel from a hateful, murderous spirit. Bear in mind, as well, that God had a long-range view of matters. These individuals, at God’s discretion, may still be resurrected into life under Paradise and the spiritual prosperity of God’s Kingdom, where they may understand and demonstrate their repentance over such a serious error, and hopefully recover spiritually. (John 5:28,29)
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          Verse 13 shows one could possibly kill another unintentionally, while God can see through attempts to make a murder appear unintentional. If it was truly unintentional, God designated “cities of refuge” where one could flee from allowed vengeance on a manslayer, by the ‘avenger of blood,” the nearest male relative to the one killed, a law we’ll consider further in Numbers 35.
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          Verses 14 shows a common motive leading to murder, a hateful spirit that leads to excessive anger toward another. God's word is clear that we are all made in the image of God, and can learn to love and live rightly as He does. With faith in God and His word, and help in various ways, people can learn to overcome violent or harmful ways, and associated wrong thinking. Pleading to God can bring much calm to a person, seeking to forgive others and asking God's forgiveness for his own errors, respecting God's lawl, and life itself. If one let's anger affect him so much as to deliberately kill another, he was to receive the punishment of death himself. How serious we should take this matter! God actually warned all mankind when Noah and his family had come out of the ark onto an earth cleansed of violence, at Genesis 9:5,6: “5 Besides that, I will demand an accounting for your lifeblood. I will demand an accounting from every living creature; and from each man I will demand an accounting for the life of his brother. 6 Anyone shedding man’s blood, by man will his own blood be shed, for in God’s image He made man.” How seriously we should take having compassion and love, and practicing self-control and gentle mildness, in warding off angry feelings. We should aim to respond gently to an angry word of another, and to avoid speaking “a word causing pain” which can escalate hurt feelings. (Prove 15:1). If possible, we should not let a matter go beyond the level of irritation, before addressing it calmly, seeking a reasonable solution to the problem, or seeing how to cope with it.
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          Verse 15 likewise outlaws the striking of a father or mother, punishable by death. Again, God could possibly intervene and show mercy in certain situations here. But a hateful, murderous spirit was not to be simply tolerated by God’s people, in this case shown even towards one’s own family member, in direct violation of one of the Ten Commandments, to “Honor your father and your mother.”
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          Joshuaz'z (Jesus’s) teachings in the Sermon on the Mount largely address the root cause of murder, as he says at Matthew 5:21,22: “21 “You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’ 22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna.” (Gehenna was a place where trash was burned and the bodies of dead criminals were typically thrown, symbolizing eternal destruction). Thus, Christian teachings offer a superior solution, as we learn to understand our heart’s desires and inclinations, and to gain control of our thoughts and emotions. We can thus learn to avoid excessive anger and truly cultivate love and peace toward others. Thus the way of true Christianity excels at founding a truly happy, peaceful, loving and secure society of humans. King Solomon’s rule foreshadowed the greater rule of Joshuaz (Jesus) Christ under God’s Kingdom. In Solomon’s time, under God's Lawl through Moses, 1Kings 4:25 reports: “25 Judah and Israel lived in security, everyone under his own vine and under his own fig tree, from Dan to Beʹer-sheʹba, all the days of Solʹo·mon.” After mentioning Solomon’s wisdom, Joshuaz said at Matthew 12:42: ““But look! Something more than Solomon is here.” May people come to treasure God’s guidance through Christ, and follow the example Joshuaz has set for mankind, submitting ultimately to this one's kingship and God’s wise and loving direction and guidance, becoming more and more united in true peace. (Isaiah 9:7; 1Peter 2:21).
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          RID (3:21,23,27 am; 6:37 pm) Hello! Updated (8) CTC[1], Month 9 Lifeway, abbrev Lwy as original. Also, there may be one more change that could cause a logical and well-supported switch between the entire two sets of Daynames...Stay tuned!
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           AN UPDATE, ANOTHER FACTOR. It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. We are used to thinking simply of the movement of earth around the sun. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a significant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. While I've previously focused only on the typical length of each year, as most currently still do, is another way of counting our time beneficial to us as presented earlier, with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Thinking about my previous format, were you aware that the cycle of the moon has been precisely 29.5 days long? How might we proceed?
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           . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/3 days per month, (with a technical footnote) still with twelve months, the year becoming some 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be around 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. The Day 8 purpose is greater refreshment, with an extra weekend day, allowing for renewed examination of typical weekend activities, such as: (1) Seventh-Day Adventists were right--the seventh day has been Saturday, just as most wall calendars still indicate. Why not churches move to a Saturday (newly named Calmday, Psalmday) morning service, allowing the rest of the day and now three day weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would make an occasional schedule adjustment possible. Every fourth month an alternating work schedule would make possible an incredible 7-day week ending stretch at month's end!
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           ! (2) Recall that there are nominally three months per season. What if most months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three or four days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every four months, technically each month being closer to 33 1/4 days long. While this is not every three months, as previously expected, there are good reasons for this adjustment. It is more precisely the moon phase timing yearly, and there should be good chance of better weather associated with two of the three months. Therefore, all months but the three would be 33 days long, but for the months of Shuay (Apr), LisnaGod/Lisnagod (Aug), and now both Goodsee (Nov) and Loyalnes (Dec), there would be at least one additional day at month's end (34 days, now in all four months, making possible extra long weekends at each month's end). Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement just these months of the year, planning the last week of these months to move the first day of the workweek to the new Sunday, or in this case, Ryeday? The first few weeks could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. It is still possible in these months of the year to do this twice, in both the second and fourth weeks of the month. In this case, week 1 having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the Sunday workweek start and the following weekend to be five (5) days off, if working a short workweek (4 days) of Sunday through Wednesday, the next five days off being Thursday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the following Sunday through Tuesday 3-day workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of twelve months per year, an 8-day stretch! Doing this in December would actually yield 5 days ending the week mid-month, and 8 days to fill the weekend, ending the month, as there is one more additional day ending December (35 days), marking the 400th day before Sonday/Sunday starts the new year.
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           . This could make for a good break to prepare for the coming seasonal change, and for additional refreshment! Thus the weeklong break I previously recommended called "Humaneth" could still find it's place three times a year, even while maintaining the timing of the moon cycle from month to month, each first day being a new moon, with just each fourth month off slightly until corrected at month's end. Such a change could be on course to begin as soon as the beginning of this new year, and with 12 months of 4 weeks each, but with the additional days, it should not be too difficult for plans from the current calendar to be well-arranged into the new calendar, again considering the additional days for each month, with the main differences being 48 weeks rather than 52, and the extra weekend day throughout. Where this is an issue, perhaps one month of each seasonal set of three, either the first or second month, could have all it's (4) Sundays considered an additional 4-day "week" somehow, making 52 "weeks" total, or some other arrangement may be made. One other matter would be the addition, just like previously, of 1/16th day per year, or just 1 additional day every 16 years, which God must wish for us and Him to best track longer periods of time. That 1 year every 16 would then be 401 days long.
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           . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           - The beginning of a new year often does and should bring good thoughts about what is to come, about improvements that may be made and good experiences to be had. The stir of a new year can also come from looking up and ahead despite anything discouraging from the past year or more. Regarding the past, we should aim to learn from it, to right wrongs, and correct things needing attention. This we should do though in our present and future, focusing on the road ahead, not endlessly gazing into the rear view mirror. Whether the 'look' of the first choice, or similar 'luc', we should thus be 'looking up', and 'luc' can also refer to 'light'. To be successful, we should be in the habit of looking up, overcoming discouragement by trusting God and being hopeful of improvements and good outcomes. Thus this month name starts with "Gem" which, like "Gen", can refer to beginnings, even good ones. The 'm' has a purpose, being used in cases of twos or two paths, reminding us to take the right or correct one in such cases. We want our future to always be bright and good, by seeking to do things the right way, blessed by God.
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           [Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as March may be associated with marching in war, and the aim to avoid or end such war should be a peaceful resolution, or Peasamake] Traditionally February the second month has been associated with purification, as ancestors took note of the dead of winter and wanted to prove themselves grateful and worthy for God to bring back the life of Spring just as in times past. Many long to be better able to handle situations throughout each day in a way that reflects wisdom and a genuine concern for associates at work or at school, for instance. Truly upright conduct Involves a genuine trust in God, and in the happiness found by seeking closeness to Him, listening to Him and His Son, with true faith, which actually enables sight to overcome obstacles, and really makes for a heart that loves the good that God loves and hates what He hates, such as harmful attitudes and practices. Such faith benefits mankind immeasurably. For instance, widespread peace and loving treatment of one another becomes much more achievable, with God's blessing. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement on the right standards of God's word.
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           - [Previously Rightnes, Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as February is known as a month of purification, associated with clear and right thinking, or Rightnes.] One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship. Made in God's image, all should have inclination toward making peace with others, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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           ANOTHER adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (seeking God's way), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey. Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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           Recall that a part of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew, as in the name Joshua, the "shua", refers to "Salvation or Rescue". The beginnings of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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           [Previously Agreehelp, or Agreepage, Reserved possibility of switching names of Months 4 &amp;amp; 5, due to typical rains of the fourth month, which may fit well with this name, bringing fruitful seasons]. Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with "Shuaz" as in Joshuaz', the last syllable referring to Salvation or Rescue. He is "Lord to the glory of God the Father" and AzGod or A-Z-God, thus the linking of Salvation to God in his name, including the "Jo" as in Joshuaz', is to be the norm. Representing God, He may also be considered 'Jehovaz'. Combining "Shua" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," for a month that at least does cross over into the previous time of "May." As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest, and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Je'hovalz' is Salvation." Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated "Jesus", the plural of "Jesu", which was evidently chosen by Caesar and with a different meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most exact name then is translated to English from Hebrew as "Je'hoshuaz'," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioned to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HOSHUAZ', or acceptably shortened to JEOSHUAZ' (this can be pronounced two ways, the preferred English form, with short o "Josh", three syllables, and the last 'uz' just like a plural Joshua, and having similar meaning to original.) The fullness of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and this Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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           While an agricultural month, hence the abbreviation, this name I had updated previously suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to seek agreement with love, in harmony with real love, assisting others to come to a proper view if need be, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer. Contrary to popular opinion, while I was running for President in 2020, and coming up with many ideas and solutions to problems with God's spirit upon me, a local Mike J. (not the House Speaker) who I was fond of growing up, but now having been for a time trying to lay claim to my own work, was day-after-day playing basketball, as he had been doing the year before that, and the year before that. However, tricks by others who have opposed me were also responsible. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it continues here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           Formerly Trubee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Joshuaz' or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true godlove is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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           , The United States was born from humble leaders who, although in conflict, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. While the "Hu" refers to such humility, the "lay", like the Hawaiian "lei" is associated with warmth, love, welcome, and appreciation. There is strength in properly motivated sincere respect and kindness. Jesus or Joshuaz associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48)
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           An emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential respecting God above became a high priority. We owe our lives to God. He is tremendously wise, and such wisdom is first of all pure and clean, respectful of God and others. (James 3:17). This wisdom contributes to peaceful dealings and genuine happiness. Even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17).
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           , God Himself, the epitome of love, reveals his power in the Scriptures, the One preparing the world for life in genuine peace and happiness, making us in a way to find real enjoyment and satisfaction in living as He has purposed. God's word underscores the sacredness or significance of life itself, teaching us to have regard for human life, working to safeguard especially the everlasting life God has purposed for mankind, and the wonderful, loving way God wants us to live and treat one another, while disregarding conduct violating God's will. Such respect can form a basis for instruction that touches young hearts, moving all to increase learning that which makes possible healthful, wise, and successful living. (Abbrev was Lwy, podcasted as Lfw, plan to repost as original).
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           (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change now to Goodlirn, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son. It was Jesus or Joshuaz who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs first to become a good learner. This can still, like Learnfulness, lead to more Blissfulness!
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           , from Seegood (Nov-Sgd), originally Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. Truly seeing the good in God, in people and most if not all things, looking for the good not so much the bad
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           ' is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true 'love' encouraged in God's word, at times translated 'loyal love.' The term 'love' by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is Hiz trulove toward those revering him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let godlove and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." The term 'godlove' might also be termed 'trulove', especially where He is being referenced directly. This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. 'Godlove' or 'trulove' is what is highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying 'God is love, or 'God is trulove'. (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, godlove 'hopes all things', it 'rejoices with the truth', and it 'does not rejoice over wrongdoing.' Also, in saying 'godlove is patient', the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's a loyal and true love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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           Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovaz As the waters cover the sea."
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           And by remembering a few verses, God's name in both full and short forms, with His personality, could be more readily learned by the tenderly young: Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says 'O Jehovaz God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jaz? Your faithfulness surrounds you' and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) 'Praise Jaz! Give thanks to Jehovaz, for he is good; His love endures forever.' Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) which helps make a significant connection, exhorting: 'Praise Jaz! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the heavens declaring his strength.'
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           . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Je'hovaz' AzGod Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the current one, and now be AMAZED at what God has done to grant us a new start to experiencing a perfectly timed moon with a NEW monthly calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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           With beneficial calendar and month name changes, why not reconsider our day names? 
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           DAY NAMES, let's start with the first day of the week, { with God's favor on a two-week rotation of names contributing to good order and practicality. }
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           . Regarding 'Sonday', the pronunciation could be adjusted when differentiating from the 7-Day, and God refers to his Son, whose kingship makes possible a new day, as a "sun of righteousness". Along the same lines, Righzday has reference to right, doing right, associated with the light of truth, and Christ's face once shone "as the sun" before his closest followers, helping confirm that description. Also of note, making rye bread as normally could only be done on this first day weekly was a lengthy affair, and would deter notions of traveling even to church services on this day. The past idea of a superior eighth day Christian "sabbath" likely led to the two-day weekend, and also perhaps to many church services being held on this day rather than the Seventh day. However, it is being understood that Christians should still recognize the Seventh day as the day God designated especially for rest and church attendance, as Seventh-Day Adventists have advocated for quite some time. With the first day of the week continuing off work for many, business owners etc. could still wisely use some of this time for considering their upcoming week's work/activity. 
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           , It is considered best to have new names for the two-week rotation to avoid confusion with the other calendar. Moonday for the first and third weeks of each month. Mindday the second and fourth weeks could remind us of keeping our minds sharp, and in good practice. Being pronounced quickly may also remind us to use this day, once every two weeks, to have some do work safely removing landmines from affected areas, asking if this sort of thing was making good use of our minds, to threaten each other’s ability to walk, etc.? Moonday has reference to the moon, which was intended for multiple purposes, including as a heavenly timepiece, and God has intervened in our day to line up the moon with the 8-Day Calendar. What a joy to consider the moon once again having the beautiful role God intended it to have! This second day of the week can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could increasingly appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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           now for the first week of rotation, then maintain Tuesday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. While Tuesday is close, the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Might the EU be found supportive of God's will regarding the U.S. role in God's purpose, related to administering blessings of God's Kingdom earthwide? While most "eu"s are pronounced "you," this is not necessary in all cases. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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           . Wednesday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, it Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the God's gift of marriage for earthers (landons) and the one each may have been blessed with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary, somewhat limiting the number of attendees. Rather than affecting weekend plans that some may already have, this could work quite well, but ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wedinsday Wedding that they would like to--employees could use their vacation days, possibly offering one or two more per year. I now appreciate that wednes was formerly an adjective describing someone in a married state, and Wednesday the day of the week celebrating or bringing to mind God's gift of marriage. What of Winzday? There are days that God intended more breezy than others. Strong winds in the spring and fall for instance can bring down unsteady trees before they later come down without any warning.
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           day known as Friday. Not every sixth day of the week need be a major movie release day--why not alternate, and consider a plea to God on the previous Pleazday for His blessing on the first and third week's Starzday to be something that truly refreshes people and uplifts them in some way to continue courageously standing for God's fair and true ways in life? Then on Pleazday some other activities might be enjoyed, perhaps with family or friends. Also, court pleas may normally be entered on this day. Then Starzday, with a view to a possible evening under the stars on the big screen, or in concert, etc. might be more successful, finding something available at the time that encourages us or enlightens us in some way from afar. Movie makers sometimes have God's spirit on their work, but may occasionally choose a scene to be included that didn't have it. Editors who review the film the week before release having prayers with them can identify the scene(s) that have more appropriate takes most fitting for a timeless movie experience, blessed by God!
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            "Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 There is One who dwells above the circle (or, globe) of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He is stretching out the heavens like a fine gauze, And he spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He reduces high officials to nothing And makes the judges of the earth an unreality. 24 They are hardly planted, They are hardly sown, Their stem has hardly taken root in the earth, And they are blown on and dry up, And the wind carries them away like stubble. 25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One. 26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his hoss-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you declare, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from Jehovaz, And I receive no justice from God’? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovaz, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength. 30 Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall, 31 But those hoping in Jehovaz will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.” 
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           Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovoez, And he reads His lawl in an undertone day and night.”
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           Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Lawl should not depart from your mouth, and you must ponder it day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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           Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoez. “I will put my lawl within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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           . The need for some code of lawl became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such lawls, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a lawl code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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           . One early lawl code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the lawl. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these lawls, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgement throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his lawl to that of God’s lawl through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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           ? Why do such lawls of man and God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the lawl code, and knows how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in wrong conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a lawl of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral lawls should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His lawls, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society, regretting past violations and the harm they caused. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s lawl through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to seven times the amount, depending on the situation. Thus, God’s lawl was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s lawl promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s lawl considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s lawl made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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           . We’ve seen that lawls can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can serve as a guide for helping ensure that all can learn to live respectfully and peaceably with one another. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Lawls can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that lawls are only restrictive, in truth lawl can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovoez is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s lawl as a “perfect lawl that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect lawl that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s lawl can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The lawl of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, enlightening the eyes.” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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           ? Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with lawl, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or thankful trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the lawl of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and lawl, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s lawl as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Joshuaz (Jesus)...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people upright as a result of faith and uncircumcised people upright by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish lawl by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold lawl.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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           . Joshuaz (Jesus) when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help to address one's loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, helping to become obedient from the heart to God’s standards and lawls, promoting true peace, uprightness, and happiness. These same teachings enable us to understand the LawL of God in Christian light, to identify figurative or spiritual application of some lawls that until now (or, previously) were only thought to apply in a literal or physical sense. May we therefore come to delight in the lawl of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or thankful trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him.” God’s Kingdom will thus help people to comprehend God’s lawl in a way that they can understand and live by it, seeing it’s wisdom and value in their life. Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s lawl, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May everyone be learning of God’s perfect lawl, that they may live by it, respecting His lawl and Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovoez, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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           An earlier podcast addressed God’s Purpose and Gift of a new arrangement, a transition from a 7-day week calendar to an 8-day, giving us more refreshment with an additional weekend day, even genuinely lengthening our year to 400 days, although it is still being debated whether He accomplished this by moving the earth further from the sun, or moving the sun further from earth! This whole thing started from my perspective during my 2020 campaign for President, having to use my website portal http findlifeandsee.com (not https, which worked fine at first, but due to initial success was hijacked, altered by a nonreader, then later misinterpreted, changing hands again, all of this eventually causing some confusion over my authorship and gradual refinements.) My attempts to conduct a normal presidential campaign [had] been disrupted, [so] I chose to turn to my website and blog, adding blog segments I called eventually Golden Apples (based on a proverb that compares such apples in a silver dish to a good word or advice spoken at the right time), as a way to respond to current events with some brevity, as well as Come to Consensus Corner, whereby I could address more complex or involved issues, and present ideas or solutions that were rooted in divine wisdom, with God’s spirit upon me, showing the value of God’s written word in our everyday lives, as what life could be like under the rule of a loving God. For 16 weeks in a row I presented articles or policies, such as on immigration and other issues to a vast and growing audience. Work continued, and more policies added. The proposal for a new calendar eventually came to include greater awareness of God’s gift of the moon as a perfect timepiece to help us keep time throughout each month, with important phases ending each week. To go along with this, new month names were presented and refined, as well as day names, that could reflect a new order to the kind of life God has purposed we all enjoy. Let’s delve into these somewhat in this Winit500 Series article.
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           -RTN) Traditionally February has been associated with purification, as ancestors took note of the dead of winter and wanted to prove themselves grateful and worthy for God to bring back the life of Spring just as in times past. Many long to be better able to handle situations throughout each day in a way that reflects wisdom and a genuine concern for associates at work or at school, for instance. Truly upright conduct involves a genuine trust in God, and in the happiness found by seeking closeness to Him, listening to Him and His Son, with true faith, which actually enables sight to overcome obstacles, and really makes for a heart that loves the good that God loves and hates what He hates, such as harmful attitudes and practices. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish.
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           Recall that a part of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew, as in the name Joshua, the "shua", refers to "Salvation or Rescue". The beginnings of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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           Originally Agreehelp. While an agricultural month, hence the abbreviation, this name I had updated a while back suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to seek agreement in harmony with real love, and respecting others while coming to agreement on the right view or answer. Contrary to popular opinion, while I was running for President in 2020, and coming up with many ideas and solutions to problems with God’s spirit upon me, some were trying to take credit for my work, as has also happened recently. However, tricks by others opposing me have also been responsible for this. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it continues here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating [people] with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer loss. [However,] lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Joshuaz (Jesus) helped clarify. 
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           With beneficial calendar and month name changes, why not reconsider our day names? 
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           DAY NAMES, let's start with the first day of the week, { realizing a two-week rotation of names contributes to good order and practicality, with God’s blessing: }
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           ). Regarding Sonday, the pronunciation could be adjusted when differentiating from the 7-Day [Calendar], and God refers to his Son, whose kingship makes possible a new day, as a "sun of righteousness". Along the same lines, Ryeday has reference to right, doing right, associated with the light of truth, and Christ's face once shone "as the sun" before his closest followers, helping confirm that description. Also of note, making rye bread as normally could only be done on this first day weekly was a lengthy affair, and would deter notions of traveling even to church services on this day. The past idea of a superior eighth day Christian "sabbath" likely led to the two-day weekend, and also perhaps to many church services being held on this day rather than the Seventh day. However, it is being understood that Christians should still recognize the Seventh day as the day God designated especially for rest and church attendance, as Seventh-Day Adventists have advocated for quite some time. With the first day of the week continuing off work for many, business owners etc. could still wisely use some of this time for considering their upcoming week's work/activity. }
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           Of course, there are both more month names and more daynames associated with the 8 Day Calendar, and many have found satisfaction considering the ways these names coincide with life in sensible ways, drawing closer to the truly peaceful and happy conditions God has promised. Let’s continue our examination in another [Winit500] Series [article].
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           Isaiah 11:9 "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovoez As the waters cover the sea."
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           . One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you want to be somewhere on time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those several-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add a few minutes at least for completely safe driving, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, and even being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others that you may be meeting with.
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           . Another area needing attention is avoiding driving while overly tired, or under the influence of excess alcohol and other substances. You should find, or have help to find, certain things that can make a real difference in how you are feeling if it is a matter such as tiredness. There may be many things that can perk you up, perhaps just a cup, to keep you perky for your trip. I just discovered, and am confirming the right of beverage makers, or ingredient producers, to turn the typical inorganic caffeine often added to their drinks, into the most effective ORGANIC form, by introducing either baking soda or paprika spice (most natural) to the caffeine source for the conversion (equal parts/same amount)--THIS must be done in the caffeine processing state or stage, not just added to the drink afterward. Aim to always have such things on hand if this has become a real issue currently. If you need to pull over somewhere for a brief nap when you have no other alternative, this should be permitted in the interests of safety for all! Also, as mentioned in my separate drunk driving policy, there have been found certain alcoholic beverages made from bad yeast/fungal strains that have caused people to do things such as drive without any consideration to consequences. Sometimes the extent of this effect is far more than normal alcoholic influence. This needs to be corrected swiftly--reports of such incidents should be carefully investigated to ascertain the real cause, considering the past behavior of the person in these matters as well. Beverage makers should not be quick to dismiss complaints about such things, especially if this is a recurring issue.
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           . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 80 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. We could easily let the limit be according to the level of 55 as 55.00, meaning we should travel below the limit, as 53 mph. Perhaps cruising at 53.5 may work with newer car cruising ability that could respond to hills, etc. quickly enough to maintain speeds between 52 and 55. We are then able to drive in good conscience in that range without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law be made to allow an occasional rise to about 59 when building speed to 53-55, and quickly drops back to the normal limit as it becomes appropriate.
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           . Another crucial aspect of the issue of traveling speed arises on two-way roads already with limits around 55 mph. Accidents occurring with traffic oncoming can seriously amplify the risk of tragedy to all those involved, for much the same reasons as described earlier. On larger highways the speed reduction will allow for fewer accidents causing spinouts and multiple vehicle collisions. On other roadways, the full limit of 55.00 may be permissable with a clear road ahead, but if there's no traffic behind you, you might wish to reduce speed as oncoming traffic is in view or nearing you. As soon as the oncoming traffic has passed, the full speed limit under proper road conditions could then be resumed. Also, if you're sure that a vehicle in front of you has a non-working brake light, why not agreeing on a safe way to alert the driver, so that it may be resolved as soon as possible--a way that no one would take offense to. It may be that a brief switch to hazard lights can fairly serve as an alternative until brake lights are repaired. By implementing these changes, thousands of lives per year will be saved. Once again, by receiving reports of dropping numbers of traffic collisions and especially deaths, might not all be encouraged to allow that extra time for safe and happy travels, perhaps making increased use of travel time for good conversations and/or careful sources of listening enjoyment or instruction? With proper care, safe travel times need not hamper our lifestyle, but rather spare ourselves and others needless grief and sorrow.
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           ! May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to make needed changes in their lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in the Christ.
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              Shorthand, Longhand; Reminder: Parents (Heavenly, Human together) are responsible for their own children's development in matters of wisdom, spirit, and other matters.
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             PSD (10:22-23,40-41 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalms Select, PS[3], two references Ps045, 150, GNT.
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             (Mnd) Significant Update to (1) GA[1] Names of God and Christ, by me (MJC).
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             MND (12:08 pm) Hello! Significant Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] Names of God and Christ, by me (MJC).
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              (Hym) Adding (7) SW[1]. Added (2) PS[2], Ps045:1-17. Previously, added (3) PC[12], Pro10:28-32. 
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             HYM (10:13,19; 11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Psalm Select, PS[2], Psalm 45, verses 1-17. Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], chapter 10, verses 28-32. Adding (7) SongWeekly, SW[1].
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             LUN (10:53,59 am) Hello, wishing all well! Recall Funday post, PC[11]. Update to (8) CTC[1], Fall month names, some daynames, going to add Himday or now Hymoday to Daynames, back as day 10, with Lunaday planned always as day 9 near end of every month.
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             (Fun) Posting (3) PC[11], Pro10:22-27. Also associated, another important update to (1) GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Update.
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             FUN (4:33,48, pm) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay with a glance, I'm posting the (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 10, verses 22-27. Also related, another important update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Update.
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            PSD (9:39 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[5], Loyally Endure Trials, Hoping in God, on blogpost (5-7).
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            PLZ (10:01,13,20 am; 12:46 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (5) Eternal Express, EE[4]. Posted, continuation of EE[3], Maintaining Faithfulness to God, Needing His Support. True faith is based on proof, somewhat opposite of superstition. God, however, does provide at times numbers-based evidence. The revealing of the numbers that God clarifies the meaning of in His written word, as has been considered in the past by many, is a subject worthy of post on this site in the near future. Update to EE[4], Gk. "cosmos", 'world'.
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            THN (10:39; 11:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay, planning a (5) Eternal Express post by 11 or 11:15 am EDT, you might review both (3) Proverbs Commentary posts from yesterday, PC[9,10], or something else! Posted (5) EE[3], Maintaining Faithfulness to God, Needing His Support.
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            TUZ (10:17,23,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 19, verses 9-12.
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            MND (10:11,33,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! See Update to 2024 Pes 01-33 START page (1) Golden Apple, GA[2], Health and Hydration, addition to Bicarbonate Buffer, bath detail and Salt use. Also, soon to post here (1) GA[4], Pepper Spice Mix. Update with Clarification of emergency use, and Flavor spice change from Onion powder.
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            SON (9:53; 10:08; 11:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! See update to 2024 Pes 01-33 START (1) GA[5], Golden Apples Wildfires article, WATER, increased effectiveness of Steam-Distilled, RANGE, firefighting, etc. Also, upcoming (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 19, verses 4-8. Update.
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            FAN (10:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay...Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 30, verses 24-28.
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            (Hvn) Take note of yesterday's (6) LoG[2] Seeking Peace and Overcoming Anger, Part 1. Look for Part 2 sometime, but also note recent (5) EE[2], Salvation Granted by Faith in God and Christ--How So?
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            HVN (10:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please note yesterday's (6) Lawl of God, LoG[2] Seeking Peace and Overcoming Anger with Christian Love, Part 1. Look for Part 2 sometime, but also note recent (5) Eternal Express, EE[2] Salvation Granted by Faith in God and Christ--How So?
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             WIN (10:19; 11:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 10, verses 17-21, and later a (6) LawL of God, LoG selection.
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            TEU (10:10,25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Lawl of God, LoG[1], A Purposeful Christian Sabbath. Also, upcoming PC[4], Proverbs Commentary, chapter 10, verses 11-16. Plan to update (8) CTC[4], Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents, further, and finish Winit500 Part 2, Passover Celebration, Memorial of Christ's Sacrifice, following part 1 (R07.311).
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            (Mnd) Adding (1) GA[4], Miracle of Birth, Supporting Both Mother and Baby. Also, look for an EE and another CTC sometime this morning. Added (5) EE[2], Salvation by Faith--How so? CTC later today...Added (8) CTC[4], Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents, some update.
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            MND (10:06,10,17,30; 11:53 am; 7:57 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples ,GA[4], Miracle of Birth, Supporting Mother's Health and Baby's Development. Also, look for an EE, Eternal Express post, as well as another CTC, Come to Consensus Corner article. Added (5) EE[2], Salvation Granted by Faith in God and Christ--How So? CTC later today...Added (8) CTC[4], Zeroing Traffic Deaths and Minimizing Accidents, some update.
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            (Ryd) Update to (8) CTC[1] and CTC[3]. Also updated associated Winit500 series episodes, R07.261-265. Later, checking R07.301-305, CTC article post, and later may update another.
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            RYD (8:37; 10:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updates to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames, etc. as well as CTC[3], More Orderly Time 8DC Details... (Esp. new Sunday daynames/order). Also updated associated Winit500 series episodes, R07.261-265. Later, checking most recent series, R07.301-305, with CTC article post, and later may update another earlier series.
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              (FUN) See the Weather Comfort Rating System in 2024 Pes 1-33 (8) CTC  Blogpost, CTC[4], update to Wind Gust format. Also, update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, with new Sunday daynames order, Sonday and Rhiday, remarks. Addition of (8) CTC[3], Winit500 Podcast Series article (R07.261-265)
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            FUN (7:56,59; 8:01; 10 am; 4:28 pm) Hello, wishing all well! See the Weather Comfort Rating System in 2024 Pes 1-33 (8) CTC  Blogpost, CTC[4], with update to Wind Gust Designation, a single decimal, dual format. Also later adding to CTC recent Podcast/Broadcast episode series, including other New 8 Day Calendar Series broadcasts. Update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, with new Sunday daynames order, Sonday and Rhiday, remarks. Addition of (8) CTC[3], Winit500 Podcast Series article (R07.261-265)
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            (Sat/PSD) See update to 2024 Pes START (1-3) page, GA[4] New 8 Day Calendar Intro. Good overview. Important Update to (1) GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Also, plan to provide additional remarks on my repost GA[3] by noon or so, as well as another translation of Psalm 15, at some point sooner. SEE GA[3], FURTHER REMARKS.
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            Sat/PSD (10:19,22,37; 11:30 am; 12:33,38; 1:30; 4:58 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay, having been working on the GA update this morning. Important update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] Names of God and Christ. Also, planning the additional remarks on the GA[3] repost by about noon, as well as another translation of Psalm 15, at some point sooner. SEE GA[3], FURTHER REMARKS. See update to 2024 Pes START (1-3) page, GA[4] New 8 Day Calendar Intro. Good overview.
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            Fri/PLD (10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Concluded all three podcast/broadcast series about the 8 Day Calendar (8DC), R07.211-215, R07.261-265, R07.301-305, available on my Find Life and See Earview Podcast (FLSEP), Winit500 Series (W5a).
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            (Thu/THD) Update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, daynames for last 2 weekdays. Slight along with release of Winit500 W5a R07.304 podcast/broadcast. Also, (1) GA[3], Repost from Mar. 2021, Inauguration of God's Kingdom?
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            Thu/THD (8:05,08; 10:03 am) Update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, 8 Day Calendar daynames for last 2 weekdays, Thu-Fri, going along with release of Winit500 W5a R07.304 podcast/broadcast, Find Life and See Earview Podcast. Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[3], Repost from Mar. 2021, Inauguration of God's Kingdom?
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            Wed/WDN (10:03,05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 10, verses 6-10. Also, note the late addition yesterday of (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[2], Proper View of Lawl.
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            (Tue/TU`Z) Added (5) EE[1], Intro Remarks to Christianity. Also upcoming, (1) GA[2], 'law' to 'lawl', and (8) CTC[2], Proper view of Lawl. Posted GA[2], but CTC[2] not until later today--posted, my apologizies for delay. Also, Update to CTC[1], Month 10-12 names/remarks. More.
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            Tue/TU`Z (10:05,55 am; 10:54; 11:05,09,35,56 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Introductory Remarks to the Christian Course. Also upcoming, (1) Golden Apples, GA[2] Adjustment from 'law' to 'lawl'; Also (8) CTC[2], Proper View of Lawl. Posted GA[2], but CTC[2] not until later today--posted, I apologize for the considerable delay. Also, Update to CTC[1], Month 10-12 names/remarks. More.
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            (Mon, MND) Added (3) PC[1], Pro10:1-5; and PC[2], Pro19:1-3. Also, one more important update to (1) GA[1] Names of God and Christ, related to Joshuaz. Also, update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Month name commentaries 7-9, name of month 9.
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            Mon/MND (10:01,23; 11:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Let's be mindful of the 8 Day Calendar this week, as the days line up through Day 7, Sat/Psalmday, before Day 8 Funday could potentially divide the Master's tournament into two nine-hole broadcasts, allowing more focus on the players and course design, with the last nine concluding the new Sunday, the 9th of Shuay, called Sonday (4/15 on the 7 day calendar). Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 10, verses 1-5; and PC[2], chapter 19, verses 1-3. Also, one more important update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ, related to Joshuaz. Also, update to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Month names commentaries 7-9, name of month 9.
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          . It is being understood by many that the preferred English name for Christ is found in the name Joshuaz (JOSH'-U-UZ) (finding 3 syllables acceptable, and pronounced with the familiar short o 'Josh', but now the ending just as a plural of Joshua would be pronounced, short u 'uz'), but you may have come to understand that there is clue in Revelation regarding God's purpose for having brought another son, while the original Christ the Son of God would himself as King of God's Kingdom, begun in 1914, would assume a role similar to His Father, the verse in Revelation referring to "the Lord and his Christ." Most are familiar with 1Corinthians 8:5-6, where it states that there is 'actually to us one God, the Father, out of whom all things are, and one Lord, Joshuaz (Jesus) Christ, through whom all things are." So the reference in Revelation is to another Christ, as many truly have recognized, with a prophecy in Daniel among other indications, as to this one's appearance in a faithful ministry that took place beginning September 2003, while a September 15 Watchtower magazine article around the same time called attention to the life of Martin Luther, and essentially his role in another "word going forth to restore and rebuild Jerusalem," or 'to rebuild Jerusalem [the ruling city, or government of the people of God, or Christianity (Galatians 6:16)] and make it new again'. (Daniel 9:25, NWT, NIRV) In Luther's day, the invention of the Gutenberg press made it possible for such a message to receive widespread attention. Two heavens are acknowledged in Scripture, as in Solomon's temple prayer, where he refers to both 'the heaven(s)' (wherein he dwelt as a ruling king over God's people Israel) and the 'heaven of (the) heavens' wherein God Himself dwelt. Another significant development in the name of Joshuaz in the heavens above, as he would represent and serve as God himself, or "AzGod", that name still agreeable to the Tetragrammaton being currently, with formerly misunderstood markings on the last letter now addressed, "Jehovalz" (acceptably pronounced JE-HO'-VALZ) referring primarily to the incomparable glory or honorable worthiness of God, as in the name Michael ("Who is like God?"). Almighty God Himself can be referred to by the same markings with an additional 'l' as "Jehovallz", and meaning "He who Causes to Become, Grow, and Increase" this acceptable in referring to that One above. With "Jehovalz" or "Jehoshuallz" again having been king of God's Kingdom since 1914, and leading the way to the establishment of genuine peace earthwide, as is the word of God in promise. 
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          . Thus, the name referenced above as Joshuaz, or Jaoshual(l)z, applying to both "the Lord and his Christ" can have the meaning "Salvation Belongs to Jehoval(l)z," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "shua" indicating "Salvation." Again this is being considered the new English preferred pronunciation. The meaning here is very close to that of the complete Hebrew name, shown below, "Jehovoez [God] is Salvation." Both short forms are three syllables in the English language, and possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, having the meaning "He makes wet." That name ends 's', but recall that many plurals actually have the 'z' sound, as should Joshuaz', again much closer in meaning. Regarding the plural ending, at least aiding memory, it is noteworthy that the patriarch Job (long o), from what was the second completed Bible book, lived in the land of Uz, and was a contemporary of Abram. Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note the updated way that the most accurate and preferred pronunciation should be written. Some have at one time or another came across the idea that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a plural form, now understood not spelled Jehovoze' but Jehovoez (spelled just as if it were plural) rather than Jehovoe. It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but it was discounted from being pronounced in English this way. As for the ending sound, the plural marking does indeed indicate that the spelling should be just as if the name was plural. This might be compared to existing first names like Adams, which means "Family of Adam." Notice this example, while ending with an 's', actually has the 'z' sound. Recall that plurals, while still being spelled with an 's', have had either the 's' or the 'z' sound. There has been indication that God prefers some adjustment to the English language, that would improve it's clarity, with spelling closer to the actual sounding of words, easier for young and old alike to comprehend so as to be better able to learn reading and writing, such rewarding and useful skills to have, promoting truth and understanding. Of importance as well, however, is understanding the shortened form of God's name as revealed in His word, but actually containing the same marking as with the full name, so it is not Joe, but Joez (Pronounced JOHZ, one syllable). Sometimes they are together, as "Joez Jehovoez".
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          There were instructions in God's lawl regarding slaves and slave owners, God's Lawl outlining a way for those in desperate need back then to have needs met and pay off debt, for instance. Some slave owners were, as God's lawl promoted, good to such ones, caring about their needs and welfare. Occasionally, when the time came for a temporary slave to be set free and leave, some had come to love their owner or master so much that they did not want to go! In such a case of genuine loyalty, or loyal love, for the master, God's lawl instructed the master to literally get an awl, which many know is a tool with a metal pointed rod for woodworking and such, and pierce the right ear of the slave (the ear having no nerves there, thus not painful), and declare him as owned for time indefinite (as God sees fit). Thus he would become a part of the family of the master, and in this way God illustrated an example of true loyal love between such persons, with the ear indicating a person's listening ability and willingness to listen, with respect for a loving head. Likewise, God's instructions through Christ mean everlasting life to those who listen and come to heed them!
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          Psalm 15:1-2 "O Jehovah, who will be a guest in your tent? Who will reside in your holy mountain? 2 He who is walking faultlessly and practicing righteousness And speaking the truth in his heart..."
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          ? Well, A deep subject!! The inauguration of the President of the United States came and went--let things (at least eventually) take place as they should, even if it takes a little time for all things to take place in the proper way. Many are coordinating efforts to protect Washington D.C., where I am writing you from at this time. Those familiar with my website and blog may realize "Honesty IS the best policy"--Integrity to what is true and "right, just and fair" is the best way to live, vital to genuine growth, personally as well as together as a family, a neighborhood, community, as a nation or country, and world (Proverbs 2:1-11). Sometimes, when things have not been taking place as they should, our reasonable and loving God and Father, Jehovah, makes possible some way lawfully to correct matters, even nationally or country-wide. He may offer some sort of discipline, or loving correction, to remind us that He is not approving of what is taking place.
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          As any loving Father, He may mercifully offer some gentle correction at first, by His spirit, hoping that it would be enough to cause genuine repentance of a wrong course, and cause one(s) to turn back and do what is truly right, making whatever corrections are necessary. There was once a time in Israel's history when the Law of God had been essentially ignored by King Ahaz, replaced with the worship of false deities. When his son Hezekiah ascended the throne, however, he took swift action to correct matters, re-establishing the true worship of Jehovah as a nation, and this had God's blessing! However, as he evidently believed that it was not possible for the nation to properly celebrate the Passover in accord with God's law through Moses, he made other arrangements, and more of the people cleansed themselves and were in a better position to approach the true God and commemorate properly, humbling themselves and beseeching Jehovah for His approval. When finally conducted in full/complete harmony with God's law and standards, the people "observed the celebration with great rejoicing", and "giving thanks to Jehovah the God of their forefathers"--God even blessing the postponement of that festival. (2Chron 30). Some may recall that early in Israel's history, they grew impatient with Moses and turned to false worship to move ahead without God's blessing, and suffered loss, this despite calling it a "festival to Jehovah." (Exodus 32) May we individually and collectively come to give careful attention to doing things in agreement with true love, that we may become united by divine precepts or standards, loyal to the God of true, loving loyalty, Jehovoez!(1John 4:8,16)!
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          Regarding the theme of the above post, many realize that the Son of God above began rulership of God's Kingdom in 1914, but this began a period God's word terms the 'last days', as described in both 2Timothy 3:1-5 and Matthew 24-25. But it was clear that the time period would conclude, with better times ahead! There were prophecies indicative of this, but how distinctive would this time be, according to God's word? God's Son Joshuaz (Jesus) once said, even when heads of the people were doubting this one's identity, responded to their question about the timing or coming of God's Kingdom, responded, NIV: 'The coming of the Kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, 'Here it is', or 'There it is', because the kingdom of God is in your midst.' In their case, the Son of God was before them, but at the time they really weren't acknowledging his authority or future kingship. In time, however, evidence would become clear of God's intervention, and His blessing upon mankind. Recall Israel coming out of Egypt, under Moses leadership, blessed by God. They were eventually to enter the Land of Promise, despite literal wars, whereas God much prefers Christian ways today, with wars against wrongdoing, hatred, and so forth, rather than against others, or one another. Still, when they entered this 'Promised Land,' was it to instantly be Paradise, or was there at least some work to do, even after the warfare? God had worked among them, helping them learn many things about faith and respect for Him and Joshua (taught by Moises, as his right hand companion), with other heads or representatives, for one another, for the property and things of each other, having the Lawl of God and so forth. These things, like Christian teachings today, made possible conditions blessed by God. Yet no doubt some work was still necessary to make things fully as God would want, yet they were no doubt happy to work together to accomplish God's will together. Likewise today, to make the world the condition that Christ for instance promised the wrongdoer next to him, when he said '
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          .' Regarding the placement of the comma after 'today': He had died that day, in the case of the first God's Son literally, in the second Son, a figurative death, being separated from Christian life such as regarding associated businesses and stores, for parts of 3 days (but 'a day for a year, a day for a year', a Bible principle or standard) unable to purchase such good, clean, healthy, and lovingly made products reflective of divine wisdom and blessing. Thus the earth has begun to be become the Paradise God has promised, but with some work remaining, before promised resurrections and other blessings might come about on a greater scale.
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          In the News...Increased complications of pregnancy in black mothers--this article offers practical help with many such concerns, that you may discuss with your doctor.
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          . The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect for God's word and with His love.
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          . Realizing the importance of the mother maintaining reasonable health during time of pregnancy, how important to look to God above, praying to Him daily, to have His guidance to help ensure success! He has great power to assist, even in matters of health that may threaten proper development or the mother's ability for a safe birth.
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          . This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from foods outlined below should at least assist with doing so. An important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body that typically are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward good gut and body health.
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          . Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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          Above are More Calming Alkaline Food and Protein Choices, Below are Other Healthful Options.
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          . By replacing less nutritious choices with foods like these, more nourishment can come to mother and baby. This is just a supportive list--consult your doctor for your specific needs nutritionally through the terms of your pregnancy. Also two more considerations: (1) Be alert to removing pollutants that your body may somehow be receiving on a regular basis. (2) Be aware as well that some medications can actually hamper liver function, which affects the process of digestion and lessens availability or absorption of the beneficial nutrients found in the list above. Check with your doctor, and with him consider healthful support such as Milk Thistle and pregnancy-safe remedies for kidney function. Avoid so-called milks still using "Calcium carbonate" or chalk as a supposed calcium booster--this form of inorganic rock is not intended for human nourishment, and may contribute to blockages of arteries and kidneys. The confusion has been in it's reacting with an overly acidic body, to lessen bone loss. It is plant calcium, such as in Kale or that found in organic dairy products that the body assimilates and uses properly, to build bone. Also, the Spirulina powder mentioned and Kelp can be some of the more important of these foods, as they may assist with ensuring several key nutrients supporting even healthy digestion and metabolism. If absorption seems to be an issue, consider taking some with a vinaigrette or vinegar dressing such as French (best flavor) once or more daily. If doing so, another important supplement you should then be able to take without concern over sodium levels is sodium bicarbonate, which could be added (1/8 tsp) once daily to a juice or tea drink, then if desired also to a soda having seltzer water added. Another way to get bicarbonate into the diet is with the spices paprika and turmeric. Paprika, especially to help with sodium concerns, can be added to most meats and meat sauces, while turmeric (containing magnesium bicarbonate) is good with rice, beans, and soups, for instance. Also, don't forget to regularly ask for God's blessing on your efforts!
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          To the director upon The Lilies.* Of the sons of Koʹrah. Masʹkil.* A song of the beloved women.
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            I am saying: “My works are concerning a king.”+
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             6  God is your throne* to time indefinite, even forever;+
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             9  The daughters+ of kings are among your precious women.*
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            The queenly consort+ has taken her stand at your right hand in gold of Oʹphir.+
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          "1 Proverbs of Solʹo·mon. A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovoez will not cause the upright one to go hungry, But he will deny the crooked what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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          Pro10:1 How does Solomon begin? With encouragement for a son to become wise, making his father rejoice, and not causing grief to his mother. What fine reasons for any person to take to heart God's wise counsel! You will thus be gaining "heart," or good motive. How delighted good and loving parents are to find each of their precious children delighting in divine wisdom and the doing of right as God instructs us! And what a happy future this will lead to as all obedient mankind learns God's ways of true peace and happiness!
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          "2 The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness ("godly law") is what rescues from death."
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          Pro10:2 God can see to it that there is no lasting value in anything obtained by violating His divine standards, yet we should bear in mind that God's standards include mercy where it may be extended by Him in His good judgement, particularly where genuine repentance is shown over some past error(s). Thus, where an endeavor may have not been blessed by God initially, it may in time receive His blessing under certain circumstances. On the other hand, from the beginning accepting God's standards and choosing to live by them is far better, and means life to those doing so, at times even protecting one(s) from untimely death. Also, helping others to learn and practice what is right in God's eyes can "rescue them"--restore their life spiritually, preserving their hope of eternal life by God's kindness!
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          "3 Jehovoez will not cause the upright one to go hungry, But he will deny the crooked what they crave."
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          Pro10:3 The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's provisions. As Joshuaz (Jesus) declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first God’s righteousness and the Kingdom, and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both things we are to give priority to--God's righteousness--aiming to maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience, and the Kingdom, which often involves sacrifices we make in serving God. (It has been indicated that God’s righteousness is what should appear first in this Bible verse, by proper Greek translation). An important Bible principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovoez may then look upon any of our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about God's upright servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His blessings and support!
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          "4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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          Pro10:4-5 Such lovers of God need to learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in a world where not all are completely trustworthy, young ones need good training from parents or guardians, with a lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any needlessly threatening circumstance—of course, according to age and level of experience or prudence.)
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          "1 It is better to be poor and walk in integrity Than to be mischievous and speak lies. 2 A person without knowledge is not good, And the one who acts rashly is sinning. 3 It is a man’s own foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against Jehovoez."
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          Pro19:1 While we know, and Proverbs shows, there are problems associated with being poor or destitute, still in such a state many realize their need to rely on God and walk His way, keeping integrity, which includes being honest in all things. By remaining so, God can bless such a person and help them have what they need, until they can become more prosperous. David said, at Psalm 37:25, that he had not seen "anyone upright abandoned, nor his children looking for bread." The mischievous one justifies his own rejection of discipline by clinging to lies, which he will speak to others, as he loves declaring his own ideas, rather than listening to much needed counsel. This, of course, can and should change, for his own benefit and that of others!
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          Pro19:2 It is not good to be without knowledge, especially the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 shows how a person can find the "knowledge of God" and the godly fear of Jehovoez, respect and reverence for Him as our Creator. We need such knowledge of God and His ways that we might be obedient, and avoid acting rashly. We need to be in the habit of thinking through our decisions, thinking of the consequences of our actions, before jumping into something and regretting what we've done. If we are in the habit of jumping into a course of action without thinking ahead, this is in itself a sin. This should thus alert us to some likely influence, such as a theory, movie, song, etc. that may present thoughts as coming from our feelings (turning one’s thinking inside-out) rather than feelings being based upon our thoughts, which enables genuine self-control and discipline of ourselves and our God-given minds.)
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          Pro19:3 By not realizing what God's word has to say about something, we may act foolishly. This can result in problems and difficulties that could cause some to become angry and actually blame God. This is not His fault--He encourages us to become familiar with His word so that we can know how to live in a right way and avoid many problems in life. He is "the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One guiding you in the way you should walk. If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river and your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Knowing God's perfect lawl can bring abundant, at times overflowing peace and the practice of doing right that is constant, like ocean waves. What blessings await lovers of God and His word!
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          "6 Blessings are on the head of the upright one, But the mouth of the crooked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the crooked will rot. 8 The wise-hearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out. 10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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          (Pro10:6) Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22). Those bad at heart, however, could deceptively speak the right things, covering over their violent hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is truly right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Joshuaz (Jesus) said that he did NOT come to "destroy" or do away with the Mosaic Law, but to FULFILL it—satisfy, make it more complete, or abound. (Matth 5:17). We learn much from that lawl, although now Christian principles and standards show a better way of applying it, and holding to what is right by God, keeping that LawL in a Christian way, aligned with Christ's teachings. The ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy over past sin, is not intended to cause dismissal of sin—rather, there is a pattern of obedience to God and His lawl that all should aim to follow.
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          "7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the crooked will rot."
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          (Pro10:7) Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psalm 145:16). Those intentionally disregarding God, wrongly pursuing a selfish course will not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good reputation before others that can truly last, let us take God's side and trust Him, holding firmly to His word through Christ and upright lawls and standards, even if besmirched by ones temporarily as in a system still marred by ungodliness. God and Christ will lovingly see to it's correction!
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          (Pro10:8) As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not contribute to respect for God's lawl, and those unrepentantly holding to such a foolish course could mislead others by their crooked thinking and conduct. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas. Recall, from Proverbs 1, that it was disrespecting all of God's discipline and reproof that would lead to disaster, saying "They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools (being satisfied with their own ways) will destroy them. But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”" They thus need more understanding of the consequences of good and evil, to develop more hatred for what is bad, in the healthy fear or hoss of God.
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          "9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways corrupt will be found out."
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          (Pro10:9) We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other hand, those only pretending to practice what is right, while secretly violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their cover indefinitely. How vital to be honest about our mistakes and seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, practically all have a battle to wage against such wrong thinking! But each one coming to rely upon God can win, pleading for His guidance and wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in hoss of His greatness, such ones are moved to want to be close to God, not disappointing Him. But He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally! Consider, for example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovoez; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovoez is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who (respectfully) fear him."
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          "10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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          (Pro10:10) Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, cause much grief--they should shun deception and trickery, and appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, And do not rely on ‘your own understanding’ (or, ‘what you think you know’, GNT). 6 In all your ways take notice of him (‘consider His view’), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoez and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          "11 The mouth of the upright one is a source of life, But the mouth of the crooked conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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          (Pro10:11-12) The upright one typically has true love as his motive or aim, keeping God's lawl out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the upright one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred is in the heart of the crooked, therefore his mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear or revere God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others (Psalm 103).
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          (Pro10:13) The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear or hoss of God, according to Proverbs 2, both discernment and understanding are needed. We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and so on--"make sure of the more important things." Such a discerning person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
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          (Pro10:14) The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one may learn and speak only of things that contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we acquire good discernment, and grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters-- we're thus better able to absorb important, especially divine knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (belittling fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person showing understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus give God first place and be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and seek to understand more about God's loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
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          (Pro10:15) A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Christ instructed (Matt 6:25-33). Doing so, the necessities of life, and perhaps much more, will be provided by God, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
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          "16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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          (Pro10:16) As Joshuaz (Jesus) also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, upright ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, crooked ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, causing headaches, heartaches, grief and troubles, distancing ones from God and others, often requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. While caring about all, we still need to guard our closest associations from those promoting sinful or harmful practices, so that instead we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the honest, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it." (Prove 2:20-21).
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          Prove 10:17 As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. In all actuality, the term "punishment" itself is worth re-examining, as a "pun", a play on words that offers correction in a loving way, is often enough to provoke a change of heart in a sensitive child. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovoez said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jeremiah 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovoez loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction we truly need, we not only hurt ourselves, but as the verse says, our continued stubbornness in an erring course can have a negative effect on others, possibly 'leading them astray.'
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          "18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is mischievous."
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          Prove 10:18 One trying to cover up their hatred for another is clearly being deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the degree of hatred or dislike can vary, and approaching him before it gets "out of hand" (whether yourself or others when appropriate) might help him have more love for that person and possibly others. While we need to be forgiving if we want our own mistakes to be forgiven by God, we should also approach a person if he has committed a sin or serious wrong, to determine the truth, and straighten things out one way or another. All are to seek peace with one another, and not allow hard feelings to fester! Joshuaz (Jesus) said "Go, make peace with your brother, and afterward offer up your gift", indicating that such peace is more important to God than sacrifices we may be presenting to Him. But we should also be giving to one another the benefit of the doubt, not assuming that another has no interest in peace, our peace with God and with each other. Prayers for one being disliked somehow can also have a powerful effect, especially in the case of one finding fault if he's seeking to correct his heart, seeking greater understanding or compassion for this one. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." Again, harboring hatred or resentment for another, refusing to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Joshuaz's model prayer, he said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to harm one's reputation. Nevertheless, if some harbor, or seek to cover-up, hatred, and gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, they're continuing a venture into the path of the crook, lacking God's favor. On the other hand, it is basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth," as is the Son. May all aim to imitate our loving God and Father, Jehovoez, and His Son.
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          "19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly."
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          Prove 10:19 Clearly, we need to avoid talking too much. It is far better to be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
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          "20 The tongue of the upright one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the crooked one is worth little."
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          Prove 10:20 It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the upright are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry." (NIRV) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver jewelry carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties, and scripturally is associated with the mind or thinking processes. There are cases where someone's mind or thinking has been or is being affected by certain chemicals, improper drug use, and similar things, even by cross-gender affects and hormonal disturbances. We should seek the cause of any wayward or crooked thinking that is not simply a product of selfish behavior. "The crooked man out of his crooked treasure sends out crooked things." (Matthew 12:35). Thus in that condition his heart is not producing much for the benefit of others, and needs repentance and a turning to God and His word as a Source of divine wisdom and help. Recall James 1, saying "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him, but let him keep asking in faith..." We all need to trust God and His Son, who want to help us rather than condemn! (John 3:16-17)
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          "21 The lips of the honest one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
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          Prove 10:21 "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as honest ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones often promote understanding of spiritual things, that people may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physically with a heart straying from sensibleness. Let's honestly examine matters of life, including those regarding our spirit within, heart and mind, and use such knowledge to promote, and not harm, life.
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          "20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats, she wipes her mouth; Then she says, “I have done nothing wrong.” 21 There are three things that make the earth shudder And four things it cannot endure: 22 When a slave rules as king, When a fool is glutted with food, 23 When a hated woman is taken as a wife, And when a servant girl takes the place of her mistress."
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          A slave ruling as king: A genuine king typically has a vast understanding of divine matters, people and relationships, the ways of true peace and happiness, as well as matters of life that will assist him to make exceptional decisions regarding the true needs of his people, to maintain their safety, security, economic stability and general welfare or happiness. Some kings in Israel still took the throne at a young age, Josiah being a mere 8 years old. (2Chro 34:1). Yet he proved to be a faithful, exceptional king, gaining wise understanding in time. 2Chronicles 34:2 says "He did what was right in Jehovoez’s eyes and walked in the ways of David his forefather, and he did not deviate to the right or to the left." A slave often has had little need to learn of many such things, although he may have learned obedience by his faithful activity. He is nevertheless yet unsuited to represent God on the throne, and would prove ineffective attempting to do so.
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          When a fool is glutted with food: A fool may literally overeat, as he tends to ignore divine standards of balance, reasonableness, and modesty. When boldly doing so, he may speak and act proudly, in defiance of what is truly right and good. Such may also be true figuratively, however, with regard to food of the mind or heart. One claiming to be knowledgeable, even helpful, while straying far from divine standards, is a serious corrupting threat to the minds and hearts of others, especially younger or naïve ones. Such ones are hard for a right-hearted people to bear.
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          When a hated woman is taken as a wife: Such a woman may have gained a reputation for being unkind, disrespectful of others, even hating others, not having learned the compassion, love and respect that makes a marriage the gift that it should be. Love, and not hate, is what makes and should make a marriage what it is. If she grew up without the love of her parents or guardians, perhaps being taught abusive or even violent ways, she may require much tender care and attention before being able to give her husband and any children the affection and gentle care they themselves need. Likewise, hated persons should not largely comprise the body of an organization--otherwise it may prove of little use to the community of mankind.
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          When a servant girl takes the place of her mistress: A servant girl should ever humbly remain subject to and respectful of her mistress, never allowing sheer, rotten jealousy to take over and cause dissension or contention. Abraham's wife Sarah was quick to complain when she realized Hagar had begun to take a superior attitude, Abraham allowing her to have Hagar dismissed from the household, although she later, at God's direction, returned and again humbled herself under Sarah's hand. What distress is caused when such ones fail to remain humble and appreciative of their blessings! God's word declares "Jealousy is rottenness to the bones" or “rotten to the core” and "wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile [or,unworthy] thing." Who should have to put up with DISORDER and EVERY UNWORTHY THING? The tenth commandment states, at Exodus 20:17, "“You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”" Yes, one MUST NOT DESIRE...ANYTHING that BELONGS to YOUR FELLOW MAN." Should we get so caught up in minor nuances of law that we ignore the TEN Commandments written on stone tablets for the benefit of all mankind? Let us not think of STEALING, for instance, the eighth command, "You MUST NOT STEAL."
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          “24 Four things on earth are among the smallest, But they are instinctively wise: 25 The ants are not strong creatures, Yet they prepare their food in the summer. 26 The rock badgers are not mighty creatures, Yet they make their house in the crags. 27 The locusts have no king, Yet they all go forward in formation. 28 The gecko lizard clings with its feet, And it goes into the palace of a king.”
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          [:25] The tiny ants: Have you ever marveled at these small creatures? They always seem to be busy doing something, mentioned in Proverbs 6:6-8 to be examined as an antidote to laziness. Agur here mentions their gathering or preparing of food in the summer. Thus they instinctively “plan ahead,” long before the difficult winter season. Such planning by humans may ward off laziness, as the real possibility of not having food can surely motivate one to begin taking action to prevent such a situation. Thus an important aspect of divine wisdom is forethought and planning. God’s word encourages thinking and planning ahead. Proverbs 21:5 says “ 5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, But all who are hasty surely head for poverty.” “Hasty” ones are looking for shortcuts, not finishing work properly. The “diligent” are willing to work hard to make their plans succeed. Proverbs 16:3 alludes to something else that may be vital for real success: “3 Commit to Jehovoez whatever you do, And your plans will succeed.” Thus we need to consider Jehovoez in our plans, even praying or pleading with God over such matters. Psalm 127:1 says “Unless Jehovoez builds the house, it is in vain that its builders work hard on it...” One more thing: “22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers.” Thus we should be humble enough to seek advice from others wherever needed.
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          [:26] The rock badgers: While not “mighty,” still they wisely build their homes “in the crags.” Also called the rock “hyrax,” these relatively small creatures are vegetarian, and dwell in rocky areas, where they find and build holes and crevices in which they can reside and hide at any hint of danger. Thus, we too should be alert to dangers—both physical and spiritual—and prepare to avoid them, as Proverbs 22:3 suggests: “ 3 The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naïve or simple keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” We should not casually ignore warnings and dangers we may learn of—rather, we should wisely take swift action to prepare for these appropriately, that we or our loved ones and neighbors may avoid falling victim.
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          [:27] The locusts: They go forward in formation without a king, or leader. Thus, we can wisely “go forward,” for instance when working, without the need for constant supervision by a manager. We can do this by keeping Jehovoez in mind, pleasing Him. Colossians 3:23 says “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovoez, and not for men.” Thus, while we may occasionally need help, and should humbly ask for it when necessary, we should learn our tasks skillfully enough so that we may carry them out without constant need of attention or encouragement by others, being well-motivated to bring honor to God by our activity.
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          "4 Wealth attracts many friends, But the poor man will be deserted even by his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who lies with every breath will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a noble, And everyone is a friend to the man who gives gifts. 7 All the brothers of a poor man relegate him; How much more he is shunned by his friends! He pursues them with requests, but no one responds. 8 Whoever acquires good sense loves himself. Whoever treasures discernment will find success."
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           (19:5) One who judges on the basis of wealth, may be tempted with a bribe to give a false witness, but God hates a lie, and giving a false testimony is even a violation of one of the Ten Commandments. May we seek to live with honest integrity, ever searching for the truth to live by. Also, may we look to God to help and deal justly with habitual or compulsive liars, usually having much difficulty turning around from such a harmful practice.
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           (19:6) Understandably, we all like to receive a gift from a dear friend. But we shouldn't use such gifts to bribe others in any way. Our gifts should be from the heart, regardless of how much they cost. And we should avoid the appearance of giving a gift so as to obtain some personal advantage.
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           (19:7) If such as person realizes he has not been relying upon God, certainly it is time to do so--seeking God's blessing and assistance to have what's needed. We should recall, as stated at Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Those seeking wealth apart from God, or by wrongful practices such as stealing, cheating, or lying, are not to find benefit from such wealth, as a discipline to turn from such practices. Proverbs 10:2-3 says this: "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovoez will not cause the upright one to go hungry, But he will deny the unnagodly what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches." So to help such ones, we should lovingly assist their faith in the Giver of Life, Jehovoez. The capable wife of Proverbs 31, for instance, "extends her palm to the lowly one, and she opens her hands to the poor." May we likewise have compassion for those in unfortunate circumstances.
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          (19:10) A foolish one tends not to appreciate discipline and true wisdom as much as he should. He may also tend to lack humility, which can often get him in trouble with his speech. One tending toward foolishness, therefore, does well to humble himself and give more thought to the benefits of seeking to live in harmony with God's righteous laws and standards. May we not use underhanded means to obtain riches, but rather find success in harmony with Proverbs 22:4, which says "The result of humility and the hoss of Jehovoez is riches and glory and life."
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          (19:11) Empathy, or Insight into a situation, with compassionate comprehension, seeing the reasons for an offense, helps us to be more calm about it, and to mercifully forgive another. For instance, a woman in an office seeks information from a man, but he speaks unkindly to her. Rather than becoming irate, she seeks to understand, and notices a stain on his shirt. He then apologizes, and informs her that he had just spilled coffee on his brand new dress shirt, and proceeds to give her the information she needs. May we take this to heart, as "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19).
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          12 The king’s rage is like the growling of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the vegetation."
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             "13 A brazen son brings adversity on his father, And a quarrelsome wife is like a roof that never stops leaking. 14 A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, But a discreet wife is from Jehovoez. 15 Laziness brings on a deep sleep, And a sluggish person will go hungry. 16 The one who keeps the commandment keeps his life; The one who is reckless about his ways will die. 17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovoez, And He will repay him for what he does."
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              (Pro19:15) One thing a wife may have argued over is this unwise attitude of some men or husbands. What are you needing to accomplish? Do you have a to-do list, whether in mind or noted in some other way? Many have benefitted by converting it to a schedule or at least making time to do the things on your list, prioritizing them and if needed, choosing a time to accomplish several of the items. Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit to Jehovoez whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Look to God and his word, and for youths, your parents, to determine suitable goals, short-term and long-term, then set about planning to accomplish them. Pray for God’s help to do godly things, and how to overcome obstacles with faith in Him. Break down your goals into achievable steps, determine and pray for the resources, how to acquire what’s needed, and for God’s help to achieve what is good, blessed by Him. 2Timothy 3 speaks of a godly man becoming ‘prepared for every good work.’ Reward yourself for completing steps toward your most important goals. Thus avoid laziness and sluggishness in life, learning to "find enjoyment for all [your] hard work. It is the gift of God." (Ecc.3:13).
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              (19:16) Clearly, one should avoid carelessness or recklessness, acting without restraint or self-control. Self-control and Christian mildness, or a gentle manner, with faith in God, should all mark the life of a true Christian, as part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit (Gal.5:22-23). Trusting in God, life may be spared, where otherwise it may have been lost. Being motivated to keep God’s word and lawl also helps avoid the laziness mentioned previously.
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              "17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovoez, And He will repay him for what he does."
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              (19:17) It is a Christian recommendation to have at least a little something on hand to help those in need (James 2:16). Some do need help to get back on their feet, even if motivated properly. Such consideration, without fanfare, will be rewarded by Jehovoez. 
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               "18 Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not become responsible for his death. 19 The hot-tempered man will pay the penalty; If you try to spare him, you will have to do it again and again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, In order to become wise in your future. 21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But the counsel of Jeohvoe' is what will prevail. 22 The desirable thing in a man is his loyal love; And it is better to be poor than to be a liar. 23 The awe of Jehovoe' leads to life; The one who has it will have a pleasant rest, free from harm."
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               Pro 19:18 Thus parents should do all they reasonably can to raise their children in the path leading to life. Proverbs 22:6 says "Train a boy in the way he should go; Even when he grows old he will not depart from it." Yes it is possible, especially with reliance upon God, to train our children in the right way. They need godly wisdom, and if possible they should begin receiving it at a young age. The Proverbs were written, not just to educate adults, but "to impart shrewdness to the naïve, or simple; to give a young person knowledge and thinking ability." Of course, both the example and teachings of God's Son, especially in the Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, is a treasure store of lessons that children can benefit from. Publications exist that help young ones benefit from Christ's model in an accurate way, or you may narrate the stories directly from God's word, and let family members alternately read the words of Joshuaz (Jesus) and other characters. Help them visualize the accounts, putting themselves there, while offering if possible, perhaps with research publications, some background details so they can understand more clearly what took place back then. For example, when bread was being discussed, he told his disciples to "watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (Matth 16:6). You might explain how a little leaven spreads through bread dough the way sin can corrupt a large body of people. (Galat 5:9). Thus, our children so need our loving correction to prevent such sin from penetrating their precious hearts.
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               Pro 19:19 God is "slow to anger," or very patient, and wants us to be so as well. God's word encourages a "mildness of temper," a gentleness of spirit based on love, that treats others kindly. Try not to go past the level of agitation before thinking through the solution to a problem or how to cope with it. The quality of empathy, recently discussed in this blog, 'certainly slows down one's anger,' as it promotes a compassionate understanding of what contributed to offensive conduct. (PROve 19:11). There are consequences to losing control of one's anger, letting it go beyond agitation to using hurtful speech or in other ways causing harm that may bring consequences. If such a person has not learned self-control, then this may happen "again and again." Pray for God's spirit and its fruitage including self-control, which is vital for true Christians, especially upon learning God's laws, that they may be equipped to keep them, choosing not to violate Christian guidelines.
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               Pro 19:20 How vital to listen to counsel and discipline. Those refusing to do so may become foolish in their speech and practices. (PROve 1:7). Help especially the young to see such as given in love, offering helpful correction to them in their way of life. Thus they may happily grow in true wisdom, becoming equipped for a successful future and family life.
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               Pro 19:21 We should look to God's word first and foremost to understand God's will now and in the future, so that our plans can be in harmony with God. Take your plans to Jehovoez in prayer, that they may be more firmly established. Since "the counsel of Jehovoez" finds success, many plans not in harmony with it will ultimately fail, so how much better to be among those "hearing the word of God and keeping it!" (Luke 11:28).
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               "23 The awe of Jehovoez leads to life; The one who has it will have a pleasant rest, free from harm."
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               Pro 19:23 The respectful, reverential "hoss of Jehovoez" is also the "beginning of wisdom" (PSAlm 111:10). Trusting God fully, as our spiritual "refuge," enables us to find real peace of mind and heart. Appreciating God's love, we are thus determined to respect Him, refusing to do anything to displease, or hurt Him in any way. "The godly fear or hoss of Jehovoez means the hating of bad." Thus we come to hate the things Jehovoez hates, knowing they result in harm.
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               "22 It is the blessing of Jehovoez (Jehovaz) that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the brazen one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The hoss of Jehovoez (Jehovaz) prolongs life, But the years of the crooked will be cut short."
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               (10:22) One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that spiritual and potentially material wealth come from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovaz builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovaz guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovoez (Jehovaz) the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah {Jehovaz}, art the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovoez (Jehovaz) desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
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               "23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the brazen one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment."
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               (Pro10:23) The "mischievous" or “brazen” one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of lawl from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the mischievous ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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               "24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever."
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               (10:24-25) The "crooked one" usually knows that he is doing wrong, and thus deep down fears having to answer for wrong conduct, whereas the upright have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovaz while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6-7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovaz himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Joshuaz (Jesus) our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Christ, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the crooked." (Prove 3:25). Knowing about that storm is to motivate all to heed God's instructions, preserving life. That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace not just on this planet, but universally, and receive whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
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               "26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him."
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               (10:26) The lazy one often becomes such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
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               "27 The respectful fear of Jehovoez (Jehovaz) prolongs life, But the years of the crooked will be cut short."
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               (10:27) May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began hurting their own children, Jehovoez says of the practice: "which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its associated heartache, troubles, grief and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 1:12).
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             “28 The expectation of the upright brings joy, But the hope of the wayward will perish. 29 The way of Jehovaz is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The upright one will never be made to fall, But the crooked will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the upright one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the upright one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the crooked is perverse.”
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             (Pro10:28) Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured expectation of the things hoped for.” (HEBre 11:1). Just having confidence in the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jehoshuaz or Jesus] endured” impalement. (HEBre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovaz is your stronghold.” (NEHem 8:10). It is the faith of “the upright” that brings joy, so we must be determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve an upright standing before our great God. The sought after hopes of those crooked must disappear, to be replaced with the prospect of an eternity of happiness for all turning to God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy from a loving God.
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             (10:29) God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such things. Wrongdoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovaz in their activity, and it can lead to their downfall, just as “egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (PROve 16:18). Such may be avoided with much benefit, or repentance may be found, by turning to God and seeking His way.
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             (10:30) This refers to a long-term fall, or disastrous crash, which the upright will avoid with God’s blessing and loving guidance and direction. Choosing an upright path is contrasted with the end of the crooked, however due to God’s mercy and love, such ones may possibly be “made alive, though [formerly] dead in [their] trespasses and sins”. How important to turn to God's way, leaving old ways behind. Yes, for mankind itself, home planet will be a Paradise earth, to be able to explore and enjoy, with family and potentially numerous friends and companions, but also beyond, into eternity, as we've considered God's purpose really to be Universal in scope. Let’s look forward to making Earth the gem God intended it to be from the beginning, and then see what surprises may lie ahead for the future of mankind.
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             (Pro10:31-32) “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (PROve 12:18). May we treasure godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. Notice it is not just the "ears" of upright ones that "know what is pleasing," but it is also their "lips." In other words, such a person is typically thoughtful, careful in his speech, to usually speak in a pleasing manner. Of course, this may come easy when treated well by others, but more challenging if wronged or harmed in some way by another. We might then apply the thoughts of Proverbs 15:1-4, which says "A mildsoft answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovaz are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair." We must overcome a perverse, corrupt tongue that causes harm, and that will not endure forever.
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          (Fri/Son) Posting (4) Ps119[8], Review 8, S12-22. Formatted.
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          FRI/SON (10:15,25 am) Hello! Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Review 8 of Stanzas 12-22. Formatted.
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          (Wed/Clm) Added (4) Ps119[7], Review 7, S01-11. Formatted.
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          WED/CLM (10:06,14,28 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Review 7, of Stanzas 01-11. Formatted. Note that the number 6 isn't always for denoting imperfection. As with most if not every number, there is a good way of looking at it. In this case, what helps people to overcome sin or wrong inclinations? Is it not being reminded of important facts, truths, sayings of God, proverbs, and so on? Thus reviewing or making known reminders from God, as David expressed love for throughout Psalm 119, is an important response to thoughts that are straying from God's good instruction through Christ!
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          . Notice the psalmist distinguishes his persecutors from his adversaries. Apparently, not all who are persecuting him does he believe to be those considering themselves enemies. David once expressed: "I am for peace, but when I speak, They are for war." (PSalm 120:7). Like many Christians today, David typically looked for the good in people. Some may genuinely be seeking to do right, but are misled perhaps by some prominent ones who should be a good influence on others. Nevertheless while the number of these at that time are “many,” Je'hovoez' has not abandoned him. The psalmist continues to keep God’s reminders faithfully. Whatever challenges we may face in serving God, may we continue to uphold His lawl in good faith, especially His orders, and loving the reminders we receive to keep His lawl and word constantly before us. (v.44)
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          . Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovoez was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovoez explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoez has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovoez to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovoez, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. By helping each other keep God first in life, He with His spirit can help you or respond to your pleas to maintain a strong marriage. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovoez. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          . The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovoez’z will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human children, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovoez’z help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovoez would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, preserving his integrity and becoming the king God purposed him to be. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Joshuaz' or Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that this teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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          . Yes, Jehovoez is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (TITus 1:2; PROve 6:16-19). His judgements are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovoez warns of judgement against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” (This does not rule out playing a lottery, or being entertained with games of chance, where greed is not practiced.) "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (REVel 21:1-5). May all put faith, or deep trust, in God and His firstborn Son, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life, family, and community that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2PEter 3:13)
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . The truths that God reveals in His Word really are ause-inspiring! The wise guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in exact detail. The experience of persecution is at times necessary by those proving true, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the reproach of people of God. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jozhuaz' will also be persecuted.” He said: “10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoez will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoez himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in hoss of God’s words of promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace.
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          . God’s word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step.” Do we not find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as not to be misled? The foresighted one gives thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us something we may need or should believe. Often it really is true, or the messages are presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Jozhuaz' encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.” (MATth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like an opposer of God, as the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness, being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in God, being willing to stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the Holy Bible.
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          ' Clearly, the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O you who love Jehovoez, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the corrupt.” As we cultivate a high regard for God, “revering” Him, we come to hate what He hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and twisted speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of people, of the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Je'hovoez' for the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, along with our relationship with God.
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          . Truly, Jehovoez is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, would not all desire a Judge of all the earth that is worthy of such authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of God, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act crookedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your lawl; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoez, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          . Such lovers of God’s word and lawl find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovoez, doing His will. His word and lawl instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s lawl, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus/Joshuaz'.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Joshuaz', after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (JOHn 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions promote genuine adherence to God’s lawl that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (PSalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Joshuaz'z Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all willingingly learn true peace to be united, happily serving God forever! (MATth 5:9).
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish lawl by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish lawl.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under lawl but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Joshuaz' (the more correct name in English, with the proper meaning).”
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          . The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most important and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s lawl so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to displease or pain Him, in godly fear or ause. Joshuaz' said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His word!
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoez. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your instructions.
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist pleads that the “Hearer of Prayer,” Jehovoez, prove to be so in his case, when he ‘cries for help.’ (PSalm 65:2). Psalm 65:5 refers to Him, saying “You will answer us with fear-inspiring deeds of righteousness, O God of our salvation; You are the Confidence of all the ends of the earth And of those distant across the sea.” May the love, power, wisdom and justice of Jehovoez inspire confidence within us, having faith, or deep trust, in Him to keep His promises and fulfill His word. The psalmist also pleads for understanding from God, likely regarding living life acceptably before Him. He knows God’s word gives the instruction and guidance that all need to do so, and thus pleads for God to “make” him understand, according to His word. We may make a similar plea to God, when we truly have confidence in Jehovoez'z trustworthiness with our life, desiring to please Him fully. We therefore need to give attention to God’s inspired word, the Bible, aiming to read it regularly, receiving instruction even daily. Psalm 1:1-3 describes benefits of doing so: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovoez, And he reads His lawl in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.”
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          . Once again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovoez will possess the earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The upright will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God is rightly determined, through His Son, to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this earth, in which mankind may dwell, willing to learn God’s loving and peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s divine wisdom and standards. May all encourage one another to benefit from such instruction, as the next verse highlights!
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          . Yes, Jehovoez is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, for His divine standards and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Joshuaz' says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to do or act in a way that reflects honor for God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoez, And I am fond of your lawl.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          . Some in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Some of the world is still “without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual contentment. Others were at one time closer to God, but may have somehow strayed. Many such ones remember times of great joy found in loving Him, putting His will first in life. They “have not forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones look to Jehovoez in genuine truth, motivated to once again give Jehovoez their obedience, this time gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for God and others, finding the true “joy of Jehovoez” that they may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. God, as the Great Shepherd, with His Son, the "Fine Shepherd," is eager to assist all such ones to recover in whatever way possible. (JOHn 10:11,14). May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, setting a good example for all as loyal servants of God, clinging to His orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of eternity!
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           GOD CAN RESCUE UPRIGHT, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS, BUT GREAT IN MERCY
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the treacherous, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          *154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          *155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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          *156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoez defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not realizing or not yet caring about the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Joshuaz' to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him and His Son!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and persistently seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The crooked, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, not realizing it's significance or benefit--wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoez while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the crooked man leave his way And the corrupt man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoez, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoez, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered as though too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in hoss of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoez, And I observe your commandments.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          . Truly, Jehovoez is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, would not all desire a Judge of all the earth that is worthy of such authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of God, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act crookedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires persons to obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish lawl by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish lawl.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under lawl but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As ones faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Joshuaz' (the more correct name in English, with proper meaning).”
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoez. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          . Yes, Jehovoez is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, for His divine standards and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Joshuaz' says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to do or act in a way that reflects honor for God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovoez. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus (Joshuaz'): “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus (Joshuaz'), whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovoez’z hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          . Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, rejoicing in His love for all, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoez? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not honor and esteem go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly seeking to please God in all we do, that people may know Him and His word as trustworthy, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoez God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgements. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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          . Happiness depends on obedience to God's lawl, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as uprightness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's lawls and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the lawl of Jehovoez. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Joshuaz’ said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and lawl. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's lawl, and accepting a bribe, God's lawl stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's lawl, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoez and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoez, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoez, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoez is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoez, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoez almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoez is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoez. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoez his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's lawl, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoez for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's lawl, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovoez alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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          . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Joshuaz’s/Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Lawl, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoez your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Lawl hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoez God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovoezs part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping each other be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoez, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoez God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . (71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s lawl as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulanes, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoez can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Still, according to God we may hope in time that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating..." (ISAiah 65:17) Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s lawl—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s lawl as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoez, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoez loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing the 'not uncommon' difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. (1Cori 10:13) He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s lawl fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His lawl. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Lawl, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoez your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoez your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoez your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or a loving, thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Je'hoshuaz'/Joshuaz' spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lawl. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lawls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          97 How I do love your lawl! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His lawl. Jehovoez’s lawl clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoez always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoez, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Je'hovoez' as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoez is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoez God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoez who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoez as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane or inconsequential. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His word. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Joshuaz' said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Lawl or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Lawl until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, and which he was not seeking to part with, nevertheless he placed a higher priority on God’s word or lawl that serves to promote wise and happy living. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Joshuaz' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, it is made clear that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Wealth.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His lawl more than what money could buy, but was in no way against using money in ways that truly benefit others, respecting God 's commandments. Thus, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. But eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, learning God’s word and lawl, having faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . (:130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten people to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained, all may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing genuine listeners to become “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of God and Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          . (:132) “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, should we not likewise at times acknowledge the God whose blessing made it possible?!
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoez God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s lawl: “7 The lawl of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The godly fear of Jehovoez is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoez are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoez' loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine lawl is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoez'z "lawl IS truth." What came to be known as the Mosaic lawl, more appropriately termed the Lawl of God, can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's lawl. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's lawl and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes [governing or authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . (:145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoez regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is determined to please the God of love. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoez God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoez, on into eternity.
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the treacherous, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoez defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not realizing or not yet caring about the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Joshuaz' to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him and His Son!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and persistently seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The crooked, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, not realizing it's significance or benefit--wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoez while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the crooked man leave his way And the corrupt man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoez, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoez, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered as though too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoez is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoez, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Thus, He is not responsible for the evil or harmful actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoez', And I observe your commandments.
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish lawl by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish lawl.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under lawl but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Joshuaz' (the more correct name in English, with proper meaning).”
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your instructions.
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          . Yes, Jehovoez is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, for His divine standards and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Joshuaz' says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to do or act in a way that reflects honor for God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable lawls and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoez, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For lawl will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoez' out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” comprised of Christians anointed, with the powerful spirit of God, to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoez' and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoez' for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for all who come to humbly seek divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Je'hovoez'. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Joshuaz': “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Joshuaz', whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovoez’z hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          . Might the psalmist here have come to see a significant aspect of life—to honor the Creator, seeking to live as He purposed, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoez? Who is more worthy of such honor or high regard? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and esteem go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly pleasing God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoez God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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          (Mnd, Sha 18 10:04 am) Update to (1) GA[2], Health and Hydration, Bicarbonate buffer,bath details and semi-monthly salt use.
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          (SON, Sha 17 9:29,36,48 am) Update to (1) GA[5], Wildfires, WATER, increased effectiveness of Steam-Distilled, RANGE, firefighting, etc.
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          (Sat-Psd, Sha 7, 4:52 pm EDT) Updates to (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], New 8 Day Calendar, Intro.
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          SAT/LUN (10:14,18,21 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[1]. Also upcoming (7) SongWeekly, SW[3].
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          (Fri/Him) Added to (8) CTC[3]. Also, posting (4) Ps119[8], Review 8, S12-22. Posted, formatted.
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          FRI/HIM (12:28; 10:11,27 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[3], Daynames, Moonday/etc. Also posted (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Review 8 of Stanzas 12-22. Formatted.
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          (Thu/Fan) Posted (1) W5a[3], Podcast text Episode 1, R07.261 More Orderly Time Details Intro. Month and Daynames etc. 120sec., and remaining week. Reminder of Ps119[7], Review 7, tomorrow Review 8. Also, update to (8) CTC[3], More Orderly Time...Daynames.
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          THU/FAN (10:01,04,21,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) W5a[3], Podcast text of Episode 1, R07.261 More Orderly Time Details Intro. Month and Daynames etc. 120sec., and remaining week's podcast/broadcast themes. Reminder of Ps119[7], Review 7, tomorrow Review 8. Also, update to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[3], More Orderly Time...Daynames, including a restoration.
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          (Wed/Clm) Posting (4) Ps119[7], Review 7, S01-11. Posted.
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          WED/CLM (10:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Review 7 of Stanzas 1-11.
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          (Tue/Sta) Update to (8) CTC[3], More Orderly Time.
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          TUE/STA (6:17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[3], More Orderly Time, with new month and daynames, etc.
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          (Mon/Thu) Posting Ps119 Review 6, S20-S22. Also note (1) GA[6] Adjustment to Comprehend 'LAW' with an Additional 'L', term common when considering (4) Ps119 Commentaries.
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          MON/THU (10:07,39 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posting Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanzas 20-22 Review 6. Also note (1) Golden Apples, GA[6] Adjustment to Comprehend 'LAW' with an Additional 'L', term common when considering (4) Ps119 Commentaries.
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          (Sun/Wed) Important Update to (1) GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Addition. Update.
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          SUN/WED (10:03,05,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Important Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Addition. Update.
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          (Fri/Mon-Sat/Tue) Posted R07.256 addition to (8) CTC[5], Tempering Madness with Best of 3 Sanity, Original plan recommended. Added (7) SW[2].
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          FRI/Mon-Sat/TUE (12:44,46; 11:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! I was away from home on Friday, not able to post to website. My Podcast addition R07.256 to (8) CTC[5], College Hoops Winit500, my Original plan recommended. Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2].
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          (Thu/Sun) Note yesterday's post of (3) Ps119[5], S22B. Added (3) PC[9], Pro18:17-20. Notice on W5a[2] College Hoops Best of 3's podcast
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          THU/SUN (10:15; 11:55 am; 2:41 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Note yesterday's post of (3) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 22B, verses 165-168. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 18, verses 17-20.
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          WED/FUN (10:53,55; 11:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay...Soon to post (4) Ps119[5], Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 22B. Added (1) Winit500, W5a[2] W5a R07.251-255 Podcast episode 1, episode titles 2-5. Tempering Madness with Best of 3 Sanity?
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          PSD/TUE (10:17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to add (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 18, verses 17-20.
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          (Sun/Wed) Reminder of posted, switching to (1) GA[6], updated, Seeking Wildfire Solutions. Also upcoming (1) GA[6], on the subject of Royalty, planning to post now around noon.
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           SUN/WED (10:23; 11:27 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming post (1) Golden Apples, GA[6], on Royalty. Also reminder of Seeking Wildfire Solutions, updated, (1) GA[5].
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           (Sat/Teu) Updates to (8) CTC[4], Weather CR sys, display recommendations, now DayPath, DayPath Compact. Also, added (1) GA[5], Seeking Wildfire Solutions, with update.
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           (Fri/Mnd) Re: (8) CTC[4], Weather CR sys, display separate am and pm:    15 - 23     25 - 23     Now two middle above, as   23 : 25.  Upcoming (3) Pro18:13-16. Also, optional CR display as am times above, pm times below, as foursquare. Posted (3) PC[8].
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           FRI/MND (1:33,35,37; 10:05,17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Regarding: (8) CTC[4], Weather Comfort Rating System, recomm. to separate display of am and pm for clarity:    15 - 23    25 - 23,  also introduce to the possibility of decimal inclusion, but limit use until the base concept has been understood and applied successfully. Third decimal possible, for   1  possible slick roadways,  2  possible dense fog,    3  both 1&amp;amp;2,    4  flood risk  (heavy rain, etc.) Upcoming (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 18, verses 13-16. Posted, (3) PC[8].
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           (Thu/Sun) Posting (4) Ps119[4], S22A.
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           THU/SUN (10:08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 22A.
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           (Tue/Clm) Added (3) PC[7], Pro09:13-18. ALSO, added (8) CTC[4], Weather Comfort Rating System.
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           TUE/CLM (10:11 am; 2:45 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 9, verses 13-18.
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           (Mon/FRI 14) NOTE: 2024 Feb 01 START blogpost New Cal Chart Months 1-4 at bottom. Addition to (1) GA[4], New 8 Day Calendar, starting with 2nd half under par. WEEKEND ACTIVITY ISSUE. Upcoming, adding (4) Ps119[3], S21B. Posted. Chart months 3 &amp;amp; 4 to come, added already to 2024 Feb 01 START (1-3) blogpost chart at page bottom.
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           MON/FRI (3:56,58; 9:35; 10:01,40 am; 12:22,53; 1:22; 2:19 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Addition to (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], New 8 Day Calendar Intro, esp. under WEEKEND ACTIVITY ISSUE. This relates to important scheduling issues related to adopting the new calendar by April 7. Upcoming, adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 21B. Posted. Chart months 3 &amp;amp; 4 to come, now added to 2024 Feb 01 START (1-3) blogpost, at page bottom.
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           (FRI/TUE) NOW POST of (1) GA[4], NEW 8 DAY CALENDAR, INTRO, with Notes on Weekend Activities Issue, and more, DAYNAMES ADJUSTMENT! ALSO Brought Newest Update to (8) CTC[3], More Orderly Time. Now Updates to 2024 Feb (8) CTC[2] More Orderly Time (8 Day Calendar), Month names 4,5,9, also 2,3. Upcoming NOTE on more complete adjustment to new calendar, which allows scheduled activities for next/last three March weekends...soon to post (1) GA[4], Intro to More Orderly Time, with Current Notes.
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          FRI/TUE (10:08,14,22; 11:11 am; 12:09; 1:56,59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Now Updates to More Orderly Time, names for Months 4,5,9. Also correcting the month 2,3 name switch. Upcoming NOTE on more complete adjustment to new calendar, allowing for scheduled activities for next/last three March weekends... Also, planning a (3) Proverbs Commentary addition before noon or so. Soon to post (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], Intro to More Orderly Time, with Current Notes. NOW POSTED, with Notes on WEEKEND ACTIVITIES ISSUE, and more, including DAYNAMES ADJUSTMENT! Postponing (3) PC Proverbs. Added to this month, update: (8) CTC[3], More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names.
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          Thu/MON (10:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 21A, verses 161-164.
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          Wed/SUN (9:59; 10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[2], Health and Hydration, with important facts about truly hydrating the body and including vital electrolytes. Also, GA[3] One House-Fire Solution, with life-saving information.
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          (Tue/Fan) Posting (3) PC[5] Pro09 and PC[6] Pro18. Later, one more adjustment to Names of God and Christ. Now posted as (1) GA[1]. Update.
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          TUE/FAN (10:10,19,53; 11:16 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (3) PC[5], chapter 9, verses 10-12, and PC[6], chapter 18, verses 9-12. Also one more adjustment to Names of God and Christ, to follow. Now posted as (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], more correct meaning of Jozhuaz'. Clarity of 3-syllable pronunciation.
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          (Sun/Sta) Mod to 2024 Feb...(8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[2] More Orderly Time article, New Calendar: Day name now Thunderzday (from Thundzday) with Heavenzday, both 3 syllables. Also an updated method to adopt calendar!
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          SUN/STA (7:29 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Mod to 2024 Feb...(8) Come to Consensus Corner blog segment, CTC[2] More Orderly Time (New 8 Day Calendar) article: Day name Heavenzday alternating with now Thunderzday (rather than Thundzday).
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          : A last chance to enter the NEW CALENDAR on time! Let's go ahead and continue one more day with the former calendar, Monday, March 11, a typical workday. Meanwhile, LET EVIDENCE come out about the NEW timing of earth and moon, with instruction to adopt the new calendar. Work could continue reasonably let's say until 3 AM the next morning. The next two days would then be another WEEKEND! The first of them would then be, on the new calendar, DAY 8 of Month 3 Peasamake, called FANDAY, which alternates with the name Funday. Following Fanday is Sunday, the 9th, starting week 2. THEN would be MONDAY, Peasamake 10, to start the new workweek, on the new calendar!
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          (Sat/Hvn) Soon to add (7) SW[1]. Posted. Second chance on Adopting New Calendar, extending this Spring Forward Weekend. See SAT Notes, etc. (7) SW[1] now 2-for-1.
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          SAT/HVN (10:07,20,28,56 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to add (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Posted. Second chance on Adopting New 8 Day Calendar, extending this Spring Forward Weekend to five days. Would like to post the Psalm Select on this coming Psalmday, Peasamake 7 (Monday March 11). (See NOTE Fri Mar 8 below) (7) SW[1] now another 2-for-1.
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          (Fri/Wdn) See Note (8 Day Cal), Added (3) PC[4], Pro18:5-8. Upcoming CTC[1], 8 Day Calendar (Winit500 Podcast, W5a R07.211-215, last week), and CTC[2], The Migrant Situation, Solutions. (Winit500 Podcast, W5a R07.221-225, this past week)
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          FRI/WDN (9:37,40; 11:11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 18, verses 5-8. Upcoming, Come to Consensus Corner article/policy, CTC[1], New 8 Day Calendar (from Winit500 Podcast, W5a R07.211-215, on Find Life and See Earview Podcast) and CTC[2], The Migrant Situation, Solutions. (Winit500 Podcast, W5a R07.221-225, this past week).
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          There is still time/opportunity to switch to the new 8 Day Calendar, and not ignore what God has done for us! This weekend of March would be the Thu-Fri (or Hvn-Sta) of the New Calendar. But rather than asking people to work the Saturday of March in this case, we could continue with the former calendar through Sunday, THEN Adopt the New Calendar by EXTENDING THE WEEKEND. Monday March 11 would be PSALMDAY Peasamake 7, then Day 8 Fanday, then the new week Sunday, Peasamake 9. March 14 would be the start of the typical workweek, actually Monday, Peasamake 10. Thus by acknowledging just this week a 5-day weekend, we would then be on a normal 8-Day Calendar week, with the 5 typical workdays of Peasamake 10-14, to be followed by a new normal 3 day weekend.
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          (Thu/Teu) Added (4) Ps119[1], S20B. Also, (6) LoG[1], God Gives Us Life...; and (3) PC[3], Pro09:7-9. Fix.
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          THU/TEU (10:01 am; 12:12 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 20B, verses 157-160. Also, (6) Lawl of God, LoG[1], God Gives Us Life--Love God, Neighbor, Promoting Life. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 9, verses 7-9. Fix.
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          (Wed/Mnd) Added (5) EE[1], Protecting Peace...Also, (1) Winit500, W5a[1] R07.221- The Migrant Situation, Solutions.
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          WED/MND (10:03,15,17,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Protecting Peace, Purity, Rejecting Badness. Later, still updating (1) Winit500 episodes on The Migrant Situation, Solutions this week. Added (1) Winit500, W5a[1], Episodes 1-4 thus far.
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          (Tue/Son) Added (3) PC[1], Pro09:1-6; and PC[2], Pro18:1-4. Plan also post of Winit500 episodes later, this week The Migrant Situation, Solutions., W5a R07.221-225, show now Nationally Syndicated!
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          TUE/SON (9:55,59 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1] chapter 9, verses 1-6; Also PC[2], chapter 18, verses 1-4. Plan also post of Winit500 episodes later. This week The Migrant Situation, Solutions. Now Nationally Syndicated!
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          It is being understood by many that an acceptable name for Christ is found in the name Jozhuaz' (JO-ZHU-AHZ') or Joshuaz (finding 3 syllables acceptable, and pronounced with the familiar short o 'Josh', but now the ending just as a plural of Joshua would be pronounced, short u 'uz', the name meaning "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoez," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "shua" indicating "Salvation." While this is considered the new English preferred pronunciation, it can also be pronounced in a way that provides a more exacted meaning, as Jozhuaz'--in this case "Jozh" is long o (with similarity to God's shortened name Joez, the zh being pronounced like sh but with voice applied, though uncommon in English) and the last syllable as above (short u 'uz'). The meaning here is precisely the same as the complete Hebrew name, shown below, "Jehovoez [God] is Salvation." Both short forms are three syllables in the English language, and possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, having the meaning "He makes wet." That name ends 's', but recall that many plurals actually have the 'z' sound, as should Joshuaz', again much closer in meaning. Regarding the plural ending, at least aiding memory, it is noteworthy that the patriarch Job (long o), from what was the second completed Bible book, lived in the land of Uz, and was a contemporary of Abram. Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note the updated way that the most accurate and preferred pronunciation should be written. Some have at one time or another came across the idea that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a plural form, now understood not spelled Jehovoze' but Jehovoez (spelled just as if it were plural) rather than Jehovoe. It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but it was discounted from being pronounced in English this way. As for the ending sound, the plural marking does indeed indicate that the spelling should be just as if the name was plural. This might be compared to existing first names like Adams, which means "Family of Adam." Notice this example, while ending with an 's', actually has the 'z' sound. Recall that plurals, while still being spelled with an 's', have had either the 's' or the 'z' sound. There has been indication that God prefers some adjustment to the English language, that would improve it's clarity, with spelling closer to the actual sounding of words, easier for young and old alike to comprehend so as to be better able to learn reading and writing, such rewarding and useful skills to have, promoting truth and understanding. Of importance as well, however, is understanding the shortened form of God's name as revealed in His word, but actually containing the same marking as with the full name, so it is not Joe, but Joez (Pronounced JOHZ, one syllable). Sometimes they are together, as "Joez Jehovoez".
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          Also of significance, the Hebrew term "Elohim", commonly used throughout the Bible referring to God, is actually the PLURAL form of "elohah", god. The truth is, there is more than one Person, like a united family, acting with power as God(s), which would lend itself to a plural translation into English. Still, they are able to act in such unison that they truly act as "one." Also, there are times in the Scriptures when the name of God has a marking that indicates an alteration, indicating that one of these other Gods is being referenced! While One has the name as below, Jehovoez', meaning "He who causes to become, grow, and increase," with deep interest in and love for mankind, one is more associated with being Creator of all things, with all the love entailed, for instance, in a home designed with our life, peace, and happiness in mind: Joldove (Jole-duv), and another responsible for the design of humankind physically or physiologically, able to communicate and interact with a planetary home: Johlove (Joh-luv). Of course, Jehovoez took great interest in all of this, seeing primarily to the personality and spirit of humans, and capable like the others in creation and human interaction with our environment and each other.
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          In the case of God, to pronounce the name in English as properly transmitted from Hebrew, it would be the name Jehovoez, or Je'hovoez', rich with meaning. The first 'e' is long, and the first 'o' is also preferably long (Thus pronounced preferably as JEEhoeVOEZ'). Of course, God shows understanding toward us, His name having been translated other ways for so long, but most accurately with the above ending change, new to some: Jehovoez' (pronounced with a long first 'e' (ee) and along with the 'h' a long first 'o', or 'hoe'). It is now understood that with proper accents on the first and last syllables, the spelling can be upheld in pronunciation, fully JE'HOVOEZ'. This retains some similarity to a form of God's name familiar to many for centuries (Jehovah), thus respecting past efforts to honor God's name. Keep in mind that the 'e' in the Hebrew language is properly pronounced long ('ee'). Making the important ending change from "vah" to "voez" accurately completes the meaning of God's name as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." 
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          It would be similar with the most accurate name of God's Son--the name most familiar to the Hebrew name is spelled Jehoshua', but with the same markings as with God's name, to indicate the sound as though plural! This is one reason that the name Jesus by Caesar was given, with the 's' ending, although shown to have improper meaning. So it is fully Je'hoshuaz', pronounced fully as JE'-hoeSHUAZ'. As with God's name, the Scriptures actually reveal a shortened form of this name but translated so in just a couple of places, used just occasionally by his close followers, and this is just the last of the name, Shuaz. As with God's full name, the 'e' is long ('ee') and the middle o is preferably long ('hoe'), with emphasis or accent on both the first and last syllables. Understood this way, the name is agreeable to speak, read and write, again Je'hoshuaz', for both young and old. You should see that both complete names from Hebrew are three syllables. Of course, in writ or print these need not be in all caps. Notice again the accent on the final syllable with regard to God's name, voez (VOHZ), which is the preferable pronunciation by the capable. With God's blessing, use of these names--again JE'HOVOEZ' and JE'HOSHUAZ' usually written without the accent mark(s), or the three-syllable JOSHUAZ' (short 'o',  and short u 'uz' as plural of Joshua), the accents still obviously benefitting those yet unfamiliar with it's proper pronunciation, would be met with joy by many sincere Christians looking to have these personal names restored to Christian discussions, esp. in many of their preferred Bible translations.
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          . Is the water our bodies need just a chemical, H2O? Or is there more to it? Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from good water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body.
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          . For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or spring waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting OCEAN water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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          . However, while our bodies usually need organic minerals from natural foods the most, we still need inorganic as electrolytes found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body really need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. However, it is possible that removing the minerals has protected some with or susceptible to cancer, as these natural minerals may nevertheless speed up some tumor growth. Stick with a low mineral purified product if this is your case, until healing takes place. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, has shown to help protect from cancer and other diseases, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems, actually contributing to water cleansing or purification. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. When received properly, such a treatment may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32 tsp of baking soda with drops of reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified, so-called "drinking" or steam-distilled bottled water.
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          . This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from nutrient-dense foods such as Spirulina should at least assist with doing so. For better absorption a pair of such foods, Spirulina and Kelp, can be taken together in a Vinagrette or French Dressing. If Kelp is missing above, excess salt and sodium such as received through a salt-water softener can be diminished with another source of organic sodium, such as a carefully chosen soy or teriyaki sauce. Of course, Kelp also provides an organic source of Iodine, still greatly missing from most diets. As regards proper hydration, an important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels, which still might be considered as cost-saving. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body that just are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward a well-working body and gut. One other helpful routine is a second morning drink following the water (with aloe). This can be a juice or tea, again to which spring water is usually added, additionally sweetened, and to which a small amount of a drink such as Gatorade that you fortify with a few nutrients may be added. A large 28 oz. Gatorade for instance, after pouring out a little to make room, could be the basis for adding 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/4 tsp. of Turmeric spice, 1 TB Aloe vera juice, and 5-10 drops of Ionic minerals.
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          . As crucial as bicarbonate, even sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, is to the human body, there is a recommendation that can benefit practically anyone concerned about lacking this in their body, which lack can hinder the heart and other body organs. It uses an ordinary box (1 LB) of baking soda, preferably Arm &amp;amp; Hammer, in a normal warm bath of water. For the first time, it adds 1/2 box to the water, stirring some to absorb, before bathing. Even just the legs can absorb necessary bicarbonate. After the first time, later baths only use or need 1/4 box. This is not the same as salt, and can promote calm and lessen body acidity. If you can still find some Epsom Salts, a form of magnesium, 2 to 4 Tablespoons added to the bath water can stabilize the sodium bicarbonate to beneficially alter the sodium absorption in sensitive people. Alternatively, paprika and turmeric is becoming increasingly available in large quantities for such things as use in bath water, which can replace the baking soda in equal amount (between paprika and turmeric, 2/3 paprika and 1/3 turmeric) and accomplish all this, contributing to even greater health.
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          . Also, as with the exclusive day for making genuine rye bread, coming from the 8 Day Calendar blessed by God, another day called Saltuday benefits one greatly from a generous use of salt only on this day, which may come in several forms, such as chamomile (organic sodium), which like celery, and any soy sauce, including General Tso's, promotes healthy table salt assimilation, and peppermint teas (magnesium salt, also promoting circulation and enzymatic activity), fenugreek (sodium, but functioning much like small faux appendixes, capturing excess oxygen), sometimes added to fruit juice or soda, and others, and table salt itself, as well as kelp, an iodine salt that can also be added to fruit juice and soda, preferably the new Spiced Cola, which God's spirit blessed in 2020 for helping rid people of Coronavirus, under various names. 
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          ONE HOUSE-FIRE SOLUTION! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners. R03.210
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          INTRO TO: MORE ORDERLY TIME, MONTH &amp;amp; WEEKDAY NAMES--A SEGMENT (8) CTC CORNER ARTICLE: 
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          The highlighted article above, produced and revised through my blog segment COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, has addressed a highly significant issue regarding God's own purpose in revising the moon's cycle, to make possible it's intended use as a monthly timepiece, only now for a consistent 8-day week, (one additional weekend day, between the new Saturday and Sunday), with one or two additional days at month's end, making possible consistent 4-week months essentially with 33 or 34 days. These months would each begin on the first day of the week, recommended to alternate between the names Sonday and Sunday, and end with a day added to the weekend for increased refreshment by God, related to the new moon cycle, keeping on schedule with the moon's new phase timing. Evidence proves God intervened to adjust the moon cycle to have become a New Moon around Dec 30 (2023), to begin the New Calendar, which would end January on the 33rd day of Month 1 (another New Moon), lining up February dates with New Month 2, until the 29th. Weekends will thus always correspond nearly to either New Moon, First Half Moon, Full Moon, or Second Half Moon. The result is an extension of seasons to be approximately 100 days each through the year (with similar total workdays per 400 day year), and giving us 12x4 weeks of usually 8 days, totaling 48 weeks, which can be fairly correlated from schedules based on the previous calendar, with now 12 weeks per quarter rather than 13. One purpose being increased refreshment by God, the typical workweek is still to be 5 days, but now having a 3-day weekend. The article offers some detail on the purpose and benefit of this new arrangement by God, helping all to view it properly. One principle of God's word states this: "For God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."
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          See the 2024 Feb (8) Come to Consensus Corner blog segment, CTC[2] article. Updated. Also Brought current to this month, 2024 Pes (8) CTC[3], More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names.
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          The best time now to enter the new calendar is the last week of February. The workweek lines up with both calendars through Thursday the 29th, at which point the New Calendar will continue, with the new Friday, Saturday, Day 8 (Fanday), and one additional day (the 33rd) that ends each month called Lunday (a Day 9, distinguished from the new normal 8 days per week). The new moon would thus be this Day 9, Lunday, with Day 1 (Sonday) of Month 3 to follow.
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          There is still time/opportunity to switch to the new 8 Day Calendar, and not ignore what God has done for us! This weekend of March would be the Thu-Fri (or Hvn-Sta) of the New Calendar. But rather than asking people to work the Saturday of March in this case, we could continue with the former calendar through Sunday, THEN Adopt the New Calendar by EXTENDING THE WEEKEND. Monday March 11 would be PSALMDAY Peasamake 7, then Day 8 Fanday, then the new week Sunday, Peasamake 9. March 14 would be the start of the typical workweek, actually Monday, Peasamake 10. Thus by acknowledging just this week a 5-day weekend, we would then be on a normal 8-Day Calendar week, with the 5 typical workdays of Peasamake 10-14, to be followed by a new normal 3 day weekend.
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          : A last chance to enter the NEW CALENDAR on time! Let's go ahead and continue one more day with the former calendar, Monday, March 11, a typical workday. Meanwhile, LET EVIDENCE come out about the NEW timing of earth and moon, with instruction to adopt the new calendar. Work could continue reasonably let's say until 3 AM the next morning. The next two days would then be another WEEKEND! The first of them would then be, on the new calendar, DAY 8 of Month 3 Peasamake, called FUNDAY (corrected), which alternates with the name Fanday. Following Funday is Sunday, the 9th, starting week 2. THEN would be MONDAY, Peasamake 10, to start the new workweek, on the new calendar!
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          : To adopt the new calendar, acknowledging God's gift, we must reasonably deal with the issue of planned activities, especially weekends, including Sports contests, social events, and the like. THIS has found agreement: WHY Not continue with such activities as planned for the next three March weekends, the March dates of 16-17 and 23-24. Also the final weekend, 30-31. But let's begin the process of adjusting both weekday (beginning with some this month) and esp. weekend events beginning April. The dates of April 4-7 line up with the four weekend days of the last week of new calendar 3rd month, Peasamake (Pes) 31-33, and 1st of Month 4, now Shuay. Thus Sun Apr 7 activities could stay on Sonday the 1st of Shuay, but with the consideration afterward of shifting future Sunday church activities to the New Calendar (NC) Psalmday and Calmday (the 7th, 15th, 23rd, and 31st of each month). For new month 4 Shuay: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4. Now, planning ahead, it does seem best going forward to have awareness of the new calendar while both sticking with the 7-day calendar through April 7 (Shuay 1), and at the same time beginning collectively to switch dates of sporting events, etc, especially those scheduled on former calendar weekends, to line up with New Calendar Days AFTER April 7, realizing that there is one extra weekend day to work with as far as scheduling events. Since April 7 is Shuay 1, this means that as far as the numbered date goes, there is a 6 day difference between April and Shuay. However, this has nothing to do with the day of the week, the difference of which will change week by week. Thus a reference chart comparing calendar dates between the former and new calendars can be very handy for event moves, etc. Also keeping in mind the extra day 8, at least some events that may not easily move to the new Sat/Sun could be scheduled for that day. Again the new Saturday Day 7 is called, alternating, Psalmday and Calmday, Day 8 alternating Funday and Fanday, and Sunday, Day 1 of each week, alternating now Rhiday and Sonday, as clarified below.
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          One other important consideration in planning is that we're dealing with different lengths of the year between the former calendar and the new. In keeping with this, but considering we've been on a 7-day schedule, the first adjustment may occur in scheduling between Apr 7 and end of June. At June's end this year there will be about a +22 day offset between old calendar year timing and the new. Overall, a 42 day difference this year through end of new Month 12, Loyalnes.
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          For this 3rd month, subtract 4 from the March date to get the Peasamake date, remembering that the days of the week will vary, with the last day, the 33rd (Lunday, extra day before the new month) of Peasamake being the 6th of April, the 7th matching, being 4th month April 7th Sunday and Shuay 1st Rhiday, afterward new calendar days are predictable and even, days 1-8 Rhiday through Funday, days 9-16 Sonday through Fanday, etc. Just add 6 to the numbered date to get the former calendar date, but the day conversion itself will vary week to week).
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          It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California and Canada, and now Virginia, North Carolina and elsewhere, this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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          Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          ! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuel-up as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Kerosene and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15 &amp;amp; Oct 29 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed kerosene. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Kerosene and (Low-Mineral) Steam-Distilled Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing/desalinating ocean water to be drinkable), again 1/3 or 1:2 Kerosene to Steam-Distilled Water is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Kerosene, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure kerosene first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED KEROSENE FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft RANGE is now increased to at least double, actually NOW about 3 Times, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal.
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          ! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in 300X water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of boxes (1 lb cartons) of baking soda. Starting with a FULL TANK of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture!!! This means that if both the 1/3 kerosene jet fuel mixture (Increasing Effectiveness about 30X over plain water, and with necessary Steam-Distilled water, 300X) is coupled with 10 units of baking soda in a full tank, the resulting effectiveness can be some 3000X effectiveness in fighting fire over plain water!!! Be careful NOT TO ADD Ten (10) Large Units of Baking Soda in anything less than one half tank of water/mixed water! Modify the number according to tank water level (One quarter (1/4) Tank would be No More than 5 Large Units of Baking Soda, normally 2.5 Units).
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          &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Kerosene AS IF Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Kerosene MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Kerosene as above, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, but usually about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here. 
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          There were instructions in God's lawl regarding slaves and slave owners, God's Lawl outlining a way for those in desperate need back then to have needs met and pay off debt, for instance. Some slave owners were, as God's lawl promoted, good to such ones, caring about their needs and welfare. Occasionally, when the time came for a temporary slave to be set free and leave, some had come to love their owner or master so much that they did not want to go! In such a case of genuine loyalty, or loyal love, for the master, God's lawl instructed the master to literally get an awl, which many know is a tool with a metal pointed rod for woodworking and such, and pierce the right ear of the slave (the ear having no nerves there, thus not painful), and declare him as owned for time indefinite (as God sees fit). Thus he would become a part of the family of the master, and in this way God illustrated an example of true loyal love between such persons, with the ear indicating a person's listening ability and willingness to listen, with respect for a loving head. Likewise, God's instructions through Christ mean everlasting life to those who listen and come to heed them!
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          A transition from previously Win-it Minute and Winit100 this season's first episodes, now Winit500 is 500 seconds total over 5 episodes, which may vary between 80, 100, and 120 seconds each. This permits more flexible examination of pertinent issues, benefitting from truthful knowledge and divine wisdom.
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          The United States of America, a land with a storied history, and a nation whose birth was blessed by God with a purpose, bringing persons from all across Europe and elsewhere with hope in a new life, away from the oppression many had been experiencing elsewhere. The realization of the form of government that could be most effective in meeting the needs of society on an unprecedented level, comparative perhaps only to the rule of a good king, a form of democracy known as a republic, a rule rooted in lawl, typically respectful of God, contributed to a large measure of peace, cooperation, and prosperity. From it's infancy, the door was open to people immigrating from nearly all corners of the globe. Security is of course always of importance, and today even more so. Fast forward, and the very issue of immigration, and migrants seeking refuge, has become at the very forefront of this same nation, needing improvement to a legal immigration system not keeping up with it's caseload, and a flow of migrants seeking refuge to a degree never before experienced. But might the reasons for so many be validated? Is there a situation here at this point in time whereby extra hands could prove constructive and beneficial for everyone? Also, might there have been more reason for such an expansive West? How might all this bring insight into how government may better handle this recent influx, while considering what limits if any should exist in the future as regards those seeking shelter, or what response this nation should have to situations that prompt this? Let's look into this matter more carefully.
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          For at least a few years now, along with the excitement of the College Basketball tournament that traditionally comes to the United States as we begin to rise from Winter and look forward to Spring, there are some who, while going along, have increasingly believed that adding Series match-ups, such as a Best of 3, would make a quest for champion teams more satisfying. After all, what if one or more of your star players, comprising a truly outstanding team, through no fault of his or their own, has something happen one day during tournament play, after an entire season marked by consistency and endurance, that leaves them out of a single game, and the team loses, but in a best-of-3, for instance, the team would survive any such occasional mishap, with the result being more reflective of the way life itself really is—must mere chance occurrences overrule time-proven success, integrity, and resilience? I mean, in tournament play like this, one team must end up winning every game, you will have a winner, and it will be a team that is capable of winning, but over the years will that team reflect the best of character, the best of what true champions are made of? What if a team cheats somehow to beat a much better team, leaving some excellent teams behind? Is there a way to retain much of the one-game thrill and excitement, while at the same time involving three-game matchups as the better ones prove themselves and the truly best can rise to the top? And could less superior teams have a chance to shine as well? Let’s consider an exciting new format for this College Hoops Extravaganza! 
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          An earlier podcast addressed God’s Purpose and Gift of a new arrangement, a transition from a 7-day week calendar to an 8-day, giving us more refreshment with an additional weekend day, even genuinely lengthening our year to 400 days, although it is still being debated whether He accomplished this by moving the earth further from the sun, or moving the sun further from earth! This whole thing started from my perspective during my 2020 campaign for President, having to use my website portal http findlifeandsee.com (not https, which worked fine at first, but due to initial success was hijacked, altered by a nonreader, then later misinterpreted, changing hands again, all of this eventually causing some confusion over my authorship and gradual refinements.) My attempts to conduct a normal presidential campaign having (previously) been disrupted, I chose to turn to my website and blog, adding blog segments I called eventually Golden Apples (based on a proverb that compares such apples in a silver dish to a good word or advice spoken at the right time), as a way to respond to current events with some brevity, as well as Come to Consensus Corner, whereby I could address more complex or involved issues, and present ideas or solutions that were rooted in divine wisdom, with God’s spirit upon me, showing the value of God’s written word in our everyday lives, as what life could be like under the rule of a loving God. For 16 weeks in a row I presented articles or policies, such as on immigration and other issues to a vast and growing audience. Work continued, and more policies added. The proposal for a new calendar eventually came to include greater awareness of God’s gift of the moon as a perfect timepiece to help us keep time throughout each month, with important phases ending each week. To go along with this, new month names were presented and refined, as well as day names, that could reflect a new order to the kind of life God has purposed we all enjoy. Let’s delve into these somewhat in this week’s Winit500 Podcast.
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              1 Je'hovoez' is my shepherd.
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              I will lack nothing.
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               before my opposers.
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           Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.
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          "1 True wisdom has built its house; It has carved out its seven pillars. 2 It has fully prepared its meat; It has mixed its wine; It has also arranged its table. 3 It has sent out its female servants To call out from the heights above the city: 4 “Whoever is naive, let him come in here.” She says to the one lacking good sense: 5 “Come, eat my bread And share in drinking the wine that I have mixed. 6 Leave behind your simpleness and live; Walk forward in the way of understanding.”
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          (Pro09:1) Joshuaz' or Jesus spoke of building a house with faith and obedience to hiz sayings and commands. (Matth 7:24-25). Thus we seek God's righteousness, adherence to God's way, as the framework for a happy and successful life and family, both now and long into the future, everlastingly. Also the house should be built with the aim of true love for God and neighbor. However, what about the seven pillars of wisdom? What does Proverbs reveal as to some of the essentials? The fear of Je'hovoez' is the beginning of both wisdom and knowledge. (Prove 1:7; 9:10), and is accompanied by a crucial attitude of respectful humility. So there needs to be trust in Jehovoez, faith in the powerful God of love, and Joshuaz'. This Christ is the foundation cornerstone, with the prophets and Christian apostles forming the foundation itself. (Ephes 2:20). Faith in the ransom sacrifice is crucial to the gaining of life. Divine knowledge should thus also be a pillar. Both discernment and understanding are highlighted as crucial to learning the proper fear of Jehovoez. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Also, foresighted prudence assisting good judgement is vital as well, being able to look ahead at consequences of good and bad decisions, using such knowledge accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then truth, with faithfulness, honest integrity or righteousness should likewise be included. Again, the entire house should be built on Christian faith, with the aim of love for God, the Son, and others, and in accord with integrity--God's righteousness. Besides referring to seven vital qualities associated with wisdom, it is also entirely possible that the seven pillars may refer to distinct areas of knowledge essential to living under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          "1 Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; He rejects all practical wisdom. 2 A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart. 3 When a crooked person comes, belittling also comes, And along with dishonor there is humiliation. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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          "2 A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart."
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          Pro18:3: A crooked person brings with him ridicule toward others, having an attitude that regards some persons as inferior or beneath human dignity. Such a one has a haughty attitude, and needs to humble himself before God, and also before others, "considering others as superior" to himself. He needs to turn around from bad practices, habits, and thoughts. "Let the crooked man leave his way and the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoez, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." (ISAiah 55:7) Such a one can come to appreciate the beauty and goodness of God's love for him, the happiness that results from truly pleasing God and doing His will. God's justice seeks that the evildoing ones turn around from wrong thinking so as not to mar the peace and happiness that God promises in His new world.
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          "4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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          Pro18:4: As a person gains genuine wisdom from God, he becomes full of good things to share with others, and learns to do so with tact and kindness (LUKe 6:45; MATth 13:52). He becomes a "bubbling brook" imparting the knowledge of God to others, leading them to endless life in peace and happiness. The deep waters in the heart of a man can require empathetic insight and tactful questions to bring them out, that one's heart may be better understood, and proper encouragement provided.
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          "7 The one who corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, And whoever reproves someone crooked will get hurt. 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, or he will dislike you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9 Share with a wise person, and he will become wiser. Teach someone upright, and he will add to his learning."
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          (Pro09:7-9) Notice that giving strong correction to a ridiculer, or a critical faultfinder, will likely result in his dislike of you. There may be several reasons for someone coming to be or resemble a ridiculer, or fault-finder. Some rarely received much praise as a youth--there may have been alcoholism or other addictions in his family, or similar problems with a variety of causes. Still, this one is now likely missing the love of God in his heart. Such a person may be high-minded, respecting himself and few others, and is on a course that could lead to his becoming like someone corrupt, such a one having "no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." (Psalm 36:1-4) Such ones need to reflect on God's love for all humans, providing every good gift that we enjoy daily, including food and the breath of life itself! How such ones need to grow in appreciation for our loving Father! They need to repent of their wrong course, and turn around to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovoez himself." (Acts 3:19). They should urgently heed God's compassionate pleas as at Isaiah 55:6-9: 
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          Until this occurs, right-hearted ones need to be careful as they seek to encourage such persons, as the Scriptures strongly warn: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits [or, "corrupt good morals"]. 34 Come to your senses in a righteous way and do not practice sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I am speaking to move you to shame." (1Cor 15:33-34)
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          "5 It is not good to show partiality to the crooked one Or to deprive the upright one of justice. 6 The speech of the mischievous one leads to quarrels, And his mouth invites a beating. 7 The mouth of the mischievous is his ruin, And his lips are a snare for his life. 8 The words of a reproacher are like tasty morsels; They are gulped right down into the stomach."
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          Pro18:5 We should be impartial in our judgements and dealings with others, and trust God's judgements motivated by love, even in temporary cases. This is an important aspect of true wisdom and of showing true love. (JAMes 3:17; MATth 5:43-48). We're to love even our enemies, but deal with all on the basis of God's word and lawl, looking to God for His protection and blessing as we choose to decide and act with integrity, doing what is right before God. Thus it is God's will or purpose that soon all should experience equal or fair justice under the lawl. 
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          Pro18:6 The mischievous one scripturally often knows the right thing but doesn't do it. Such a one often acts selfishly and with contentiousness, thus being argumentative. He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving counsel and correction, appreciating God's love as evidenced by His many gifts to us each day. He should turn his ear to God's wisdom, and begin listening to God and others more than speaking his own ideas.
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          Pro18:7 We should all heed the words of James, at James 1:19: "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." We all have two ears and one mouth, reminding us that we should usually listen about twice as much as we speak. Prove 10:19 says "When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, but whoever controls his lips acts discreetly." Also, sadly, the more a person speaks foolish ideas disrespecting God and His standards, the more these ideas may become entrenched within, possibly becoming "a snare for his life." May we thus act to correct foolish talk, in hopes of saving the lives of such ones. They are in dire need of the skill of listening, of discernment and understanding, to acquire the proper fear of God, which "means the hating of bad," and which is the start of acquiring genuine wisdom (PROve 2:1-6; 8:13; 9:10).
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          Pro18:8 This is stating a sad fact about imperfect human nature--we should work to avoid 'gulping down' the words of one speaking lies about or reproaching another. We should turn a deaf ear, try to change the subject, or speak something good of the person being wrongly attacked. Clearly this has been ongoing into our time, but it needn't and must not be something that continues to threaten the peace and happiness of the human family into the future! Let's be determined to remain loyal to God and others, not searching for reasons to be suspicious of one another's motives, but rather, seeing the good in one another. Of course, if someone has clearly violated God's orders or serious lawls, we do need to stand against such wrongdoing. Nevertheless, most people, lovers of God, who wish to live rightly, usually have good reasons for their speech and actions, and we should lovingly aim to give them the benefit of the doubt. We want to maintain faith in the human family, as God does, expecting eventual good from people, seeing their potential as loyal, faithful servants of God. Each person, made in God's image, may be likened to an artistic masterpiece that has been damaged by imperfection, yet seeking to be painstakingly restored by professionals, ultimately under God's supervision, working tirelessly to bring life back to the beautiful work of Jehovoez.
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          "10 The (respectful) fear of Jehovoez is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a reviler, you alone will bear it."
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          Pro09:10 Learning to respect and fear God properly is the proper motive for beginning to obtain divine wisdom. Without respecting our Creator, the Bible mentions a type of wisdom that is not divine, saying "this is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic." (James 3:15). Recall also that the fear of Je'hovoez' means the "hating of bad." We must fear displeasing or hurting God in any way, sinning against Him or others. Remember that God warns us from sin for our own (and everyone's) benefit--He knows the sad results of bad thinking, decisions and actions, and wants us to avoid such and find true happiness in life. Also, genuine knowledge is gained with divine judgement and understanding, aiming to recognize what is true, and to see the big picture, life as God sees it, and see how things relate to each other, seeking God's view of matters.
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          Pro09:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide family and friends. And only Jehovoez GOD through Christ can return life to ancestors and loved ones of the past, who have been "sleeping in death." God yearns to bring them back to us! Imagine eternal life knowing those we love, loving God and us, are safe, secure and happy with Jehovoez!
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          Pro09:12 True wisdom acting in harmony with godly love looks out for the benefit of all persons, but certainly it also benefits ourselves, helping us find true success in life. However, starkly opposed to true wisdom is the practice of reproaching or reviling others. A fault-finding reviler is not loving, and is not benefitting himself or others by his negative thinking. If he continues, he will actually bring much trouble and have more problems or consequences to deal with. Clearly being in the habit of ridiculing others to exalt oneself does not contribute to true, divine, or lasting wisdom. One needn't think or act this way to find self-worth--rather, looking to improve oneself over time, comparing one's own work to improve day by day, week by week, etc. toward a good or excellent standard set by God can bring satisfaction in one's life much more than unnecessary and competitive comparisons with others.
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          "9 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin. 10 The name of Jehovoez is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection. 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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          Pro18:9 A lazy person often has not been commended for his efforts to practice what is good, but rather for having knowledge of things. One should be commended for using knowledge aright, to the benefit of others. Having not seen the benefit of applying knowledge in agreement with right standards, or being motivated to benefit others, he is a brother to the one causing ruin.
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          Pro18:10 Romans 10:18 says "For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoez will be saved.”" The apostle Paul is quoting Joel 2:32. Calling on God's name of course implies more than knowing God's personal name Jehovoez and using it. We must also highly regard all that name stands for, "getting to know" God (and the Son), which John 17:3 says leads to everlasting life. Strong faith or trust in God, with trusting and loving obedience to Him, will mean our life.
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          Pro18:11 The key is reliance on God. Money will do us no good on "the day of fury." The Scriptures say nothing about money leading to eternal life, or to protection from God's judgements. May wealthy ones continue to follow the inspired counsel of 1Timothy 6:17-19, looking to God for help, protection, and salvation more than anything material: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life." And let those having less than they wish, or even less than they should, use the right and lawlful methods of correcting things, blessed by God--we must not pursue money at all costs. In that regard, 1Timothy 6:9-10 mentions those so determined to be rich, saying these "fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. 10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Thus a balanced view is necessary.
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          "14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way: “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to those lacking good sense:17 “Stolen waters are sweet, And food eaten in secret is pleasant.” 18 But he does not know that those powerless in death are there, That her guests are in the depths of the Grave."
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          Nevertheless, Jehovoez is a God of comfort and hope! Such a person today, man or woman, perhaps even an occasional group, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, "which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5). Proverbs 8:5 says that "mischievous ones" need to acquire an "understanding heart." Thus they need to learn to look at the big picture, seeing things from God's viewpoint, examining pieces of divine knowledge more carefully. God "does not desire anyone to suffer calamity, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoez himself." Appreciate God's mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6-7: "Search for Jehovoez while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the harmful one leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoez, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. Jehovoez is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). How important for many or all to continue trusting God and the ransom provision of the son of God, seeking to remain squarely on the path of righteousness and eternal happiness!
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          (Pro09:16-18) The persuasion of the woman described in these verses is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather than on anything of lasting value. She claims that "stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." She thus causes ones to believe that stealing and behaving secretly or deceptively leads to real satisfaction in life. Not being an angel, her motives are made clear in verse 18, showing her persuasions lead to such things as wrong conduct or serious sins that cause spiritual harm, turning ones away from the path leading to eternal life and true happiness. She needs to wake up to the power of God's love and the rewards of right conduct! May we all thus be alert to such persuasions in our personal associations, including some of the entertainment we could be exposed to. Let's be careful in what we choose to consider, that, we stand up for and protect good and right conduct, that our minds are not "corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." (2Cori 11:3). Proverbs 13:20 thus cautions: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the mischievous will fare badly." Let's be alert to notice if naive loved ones are somehow gravitating toward personalities inclined in such ways, that they may be alerted to helpful cautions, to gain more foresighted prudence, to realize the potential harm of falling into bad company (1Cori 15:33). While we love all people, wanting as many as possible to gain a foothold on eternal life, many are still inclined otherwise, and need loving guidance to understand how to correct their steps. We might pray about the matter regarding our loved ones or others needing help, that the human family may largely escape such corruption or disloyalty, as we hope so many to make progress, seeking God's reward of everlasting happiness!
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          Pro18:14 One living as a human, lacking proper nourishment, for instance, a person may still become ill while having a positive, upbuilding spirit, which can sustain us as we recover. A weakened faith in God's provisions for salvation can exacerbate the problem. A thoroughly depressed or crushed spirit, however, is difficult to bear. What is needed by such a person? Isn't hope vital, especially hope from God based on His inspired and inspiring Word, the Bible. Such a one also needs to trust in God, looking to Him to recover, searching with prayerful communication to understand the causes of the broken spirit, and find the right assistance as needed to deal or cope with them.
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          Pro18:15 If we've gained discernment, to tell true from false, right from wrong, etc., the quality of understanding should help to build knowledge and skill in using it for the benefit of others. Gaining the quality of understanding, especially as regards God's Kingdom purpose, enables one to fit new pieces of knowledge into the bigger picture. Proverbs 14:6 says "knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." Such a person's ear is attuned to picking up new facts and learning from them.
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          Pro18:16 We should be in the practice of heartfelt giving, and realize the effect of an appropriate gift on the receiver. Such giving needn't merely be material, but in whatever form, should reflect consideration for the interests, values, and welfare of the one(s) receiving. Over time, or in various ways, we may even help others come to appreciate and acquire valuable treasures of a spiritual nature, such as qualities contributing to their peace and happiness, with hope of an eternal happy future. Still, even a material gift can reveal thoughtfulness toward others, and promote good relationships.
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          . Pro18:18 In ancient Israel, the practice of casting lots was used at times for even highly important matters when decisions were not clear for all, appealing to Jeohvoez God for the necessary answers. Likewise today, God has ways in agreement with His word for helping us make good decisions. Especially we can appreciate when clear instruction and clarification is provided by God for serious matters affecting the human family.
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          TUE/STA (10:55; 11:01 am) Hello! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[2], Appreciating Christian Truth, Repenting, and Growing Within. Also, I appreciate your patience, expecting to return to my more punctual self!
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          . Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most if not all others having qualities the person himself could improve in. (Philippians 2:3). We should also deal with one another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to our loving God themselves (1John 4:8,16). Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow Christians, is also vital to establishing and maintaining Christian unity. Ephesians 4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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          . Ephesians 5:3 offers this encouragement regarding our choice of speech: "Let immorality and every sort of uncleanness or greediness not even be mentioned among you, just as is proper for holy people." By what we talk about, we can influence others, for good, or for bad. Continue giving consideration to God's word, the wisdom of Proverbs and Christ's teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, to comprehend the value of God's standards, that all may come to love what is right, and hate all badness, which has a negative effect on humanity, carrying on selfishness and other sin. May all grow in love for God for his abundant goodness toward humans, knowing what is needed to be truly happy and to live in peace amidst one another.
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          . Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies to affect our view of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to the GOD who IS LOVE (1John 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that no immoral person or unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater (putting anything above God), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." Look to God to help you prepare for marriage and find a good partner, if you don't already have one! Recall that true engagement in God's eyes allows for certain intimacies to be expressed from a distance--in a long-distance relationship--looking forward to a beautiful marriage. Determine where you're at in any such relationship, and anything needing correction to advance or remain close to God and each other as appropriate--Seek God's help in prayer, receiving His guidance. Let's work to protect, or safeguard, the lives and good spirit of others. Rescue the upright, as Proverbs 11:9 states: "By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued." May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal happiness, God's way!
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          . 2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in life by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of [Joshuaz’] our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no sinful desire at all." May we turn away wrong desire, seeking life in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, becoming truly satisfied, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is faith, or thankful trust, primarily in God, His Son Joshuaz’ (Jesus), God’s word, and the ransom sacrifice. Having such, persons would come to trust also in God's arrangement, promises and blessings, solving mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to keep or obey God’s lawl), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovoez’ personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Joshuaz’ (or, Jesus) Christ.”
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          . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can become truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Joshuaz’ (or, Jesus) Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus persons will be reminded of the steps they took to grow spiritually, that they should not forget or take for granted, but maintain a firm hold on their hope and faith in God and His Son.
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          2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we were living in the "last days" of an ungodly system, or arrangement, of things, with its associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is bringing significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May ones not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule:
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          . Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He has proven able to remove evil ones on a modern day of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such ones repent of wrong thoughts and activity, being remorseful over harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving ways and standards.
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          . Might the appearance of this “consuming fire on the mountaintop,” to which Moses ascended to and remained for 40 days and 40 nights, and then safely descended from, be what gave the three young Hebrew men in Babylon the confidence that Jehovoez would be able to rescue them when they were threatened to be harmed if they would not bow in worship to the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar? We of course should recognize that this was nothing short of a miracle. We are not to “put God to the test” by taking unnecessary risks, assuming that He will somehow save us from any danger we could face, including fire. (Matth 4:5-7). But the three Hebrews understood that this was a matter of obedience to God, which involved their worship, integrity and prospects of eternal life! Let’s not be confused here. Romans 13 shows we are to demonstrate obedience to governmental authorities that God has permitted to be placed in their “relative positions” before God. But these authorities should never try to usurp God’s authority! Who should we obey first? Why, even the early Christians showed they recognized this, when threatened not to speak about Jesus, Peter and the other apostles said “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” (Acts 5:29). In the matter of taxes, Jesus or Joshuaz' stated a clear principle: “Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” (Mark 12:17). Caesar provides money, and governmental services we all need. But who provides “life and breath and all things?” (Acts 17:25). We thus owe God our life and exclusive worship!
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          . Going back to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, God knew that the three Hebrew servants of His could prove faithful in this matter, and likely chose to use that situation to teach a lesson to the king, and all who would read or hear of it from God’s word in the book of Daniel. Although Jews had been taken captive to Babylon, they were still under the Lawl of God given through Moises, and the Ten Commandments, in force, clearly stated regarding Jehovoez: “You must not have any other gods besides me.” (Exodus 20:3). The next commandment forbids making a carved image for worship, and Exodus 20:5-6 then commands: “5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovoez your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
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          . This king had previously been made to know that Je'hovoez' is a powerful God, a Revealer of secrets. (Daniel 2:46-49). But the Israelites in Babylon worshipped only the true God, Jehovoez, and had no doubt made that known publicly. Still, the king chose proudly to set up this image for worship. Nevertheless, the three Hebrews refused to bow to his image. By their faithful obedience and integrity to Jehovoez, having been given Babylonian names, the king declared, as recorded at Daniel 3:28-30: “28 Neb·u·chad·nezʹzar then declared: “Praised be the God of Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go, who sent his angel and rescued his servants. They trusted in him and went against the command of the king and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 I am therefore issuing an order that any people, nation, or language group that says anything against the God of Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go should be dismembered, and their houses should be turned into public latrines; for there is no other god who is able to rescue like this one.” 30 The king then promoted Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go in the province of Babylon.”
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          . May we thus give due respect to our Life-giver and our “Grand Creator” Je'hovoez', seeking to give Him the exclusive worship He deserves. Rarely should we ever have to face such a situation as did the three Hebrews. We still, however, may face unpleasant disrespect, ridicule, or other unkind treatment by those not yet understanding God’s word. May we be confident that “...God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” (1Cori 10:13). Proverbs 25:21-22 says “21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; If he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22 For you will be heaping burning coals on his head, And Jehovoez will reward you.” Spiritual food and water may be needed more by an opposer than literal food and water. If we can kindly promote understanding of the will of God in a matter, this may go a long way in easing the tension or the situation. The “burning coals” are a reference to softening metal, to make it more workable. Thus kindness can soften the arrogant pride of another, humbling them somewhat, allowing for spiritual growth. May we continue to heed the two greatest commandments of the Lawl, as Joshuaz' declared, “37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoez your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Lawl hangs, and the Prophets.” (Matth 22:37-40).
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          FRI/MON-SAT/TUE (12:39,46 am) Hello! Added to (8) CTC[5], R07.256 Extension, College Hoops Original Mod 2. Original plan recommended. Apologies for being away from home earlier today, not able to update website.
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          {This article from Find Life and See Earview Podcast segment of now Winit500, total 500 seconds in 5 episodes, each varying between 80, 100, and 120 seconds. Episodes R07.211-215, Winit500 W5a (211-215)}
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          The highlighted article More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names, produced and revised through my website blog segment COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, has addressed a highly significant issue regarding God's own purpose in revising the moon's cycle, to make possible it's intended use as a monthly timepiece, only now for a consistent 8-day week, (one additional weekend day, between the new Saturday and Sunday), with one or two additional days at month's end, making possible consistent 4-week months essentially with 33 or 34 days. These months would each begin on the first day of the week, recommended to alternate between the names Sonday and Sunday, and end with a day added to the weekend for increased refreshment by God, related to the new moon cycle, keeping on schedule with the moon's new phase timing. Evidence proves God intervened to adjust the moon cycle to have become a New Moon around Dec 30 (2023), to begin the New Calendar, which would end January on the 33rd day of Month 1 (another New Moon), lining up February dates with New Month 2, until the 29th, with the new month 2 continuing until the 33rd, another 4 days, ending on March 4. Weekends will thus always correspond nearly to either New Moon (or Barley Moon, barley visible), First Quarter Moon (looks like a Half Moon), Full Moon, or Last Quarter Moon. The result is an extension of seasons to be approximately 100 days each through the year (with similar total workdays per 400 day year--another miraculous intervention), and giving us 48 weeks of usually 8 days each, which can be fairly correlated between the previous calendar, with now 12 weeks per quarter rather than 13. One purpose being increased refreshment by God, the typical workweek is still to be 5 days, but now having a 3-day weekend. 
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          My article presenting this in detail which we'll begin to consider offers more on the purpose and benefit of this new arrangement by God, helping all to view it properly. One principle of God's word states this: "For God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to actually begin on the Sunday in the upper left-most position on your monthly calendar? What if every month was 4 weeks long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? And what if all this could be accomplished having God's help, with the moon, earth's timepiece, lining up with each month, beginning to end? This has now made for a new 8 Day per week Calendar!
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          . It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. When it comes to counting time, many have grown accustomed to thinking simply of the movement of earth around the sun. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a significant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. is another way of counting our time beneficial to us as presented earlier, with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Were you aware that the cycle of the moon previously was precisely 29.5 days long? This made possible a monthly calendar of 4 weeks of 7 days, with an additional day or two at month's end. Only a thirteenth month would have been necessary, 6 times every 16 years, to keep time with the nearly 365 days per trip around the sun.
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          Such changes could be on course to begin as this last week of February 2024 concludes. START WATCHING THE MOON! Recall that New Moon confirms the beginning of next month, with other weekend full or quarter moons confirming each week's end. Adopting the new 8-Day Calendar allows the new Month 2, named Peasamake, to continue for an additional 4 days, through the 33rd, and New Moon timing with the coming of Sonday the first of Month 3, (ref. Tue Mar 05), with most workers returning to work the following day. There are 48 weeks in the new 400 day calendar.
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          We can be cognizant of both calendars, but adopting the new one keeps us all on time with the Moon's timepiece, and the new year-length, seasonal changes and weather patterns. We would also be together on work schedules, etc., as many even worldwide should recognize this adjustment, going forward. But references can be made to both calendars, and plans from the old one should be brought into the new one without too much difficulty.
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          With further consideration, it may be best that the first three weeks of April and August be the usual Monday through Friday workweeks. For the final week, employers may permit, following just a two-day break of Days 7 and 8, a workweek beginning Sunday, but limited to just 3 or 4 days rather than 5, giving one or two days off. This would make possible a week-ending break of 7 or even 8 days from Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday, due to the added length of these months. In Month 12, the schedule mid-month with one day off could result in a 5 day break, while the same end-of-month plan with just one or two days off would result in an 8- or 9-day break, due to having another extra weekend day at year's end. Thus a modified concept of "Humaneth" that some may have heard of previously can still find it's way into the new calendar by this adjustment and an employer's giving minimal time off from work these months, all while maintaining perfect timing of the moon from month to month.
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          There is still time/opportunity to switch to the new 8 Day Calendar, and not ignore what God has done for us! This weekend of March would be the Thu-Fri (or Hvn-Sta) of the New Calendar. But rather than asking people to work the Saturday of March in this case, we could continue with the former calendar through Sunday, THEN Adopt the New Calendar by EXTENDING THE WEEKEND. Monday March 11 would be PSALMDAY Peasamake 7, then Day 8 Fanday, then the new week Sunday, Peasamake 9. March 14 would be the start of the typical workweek, actually Monday, Peasamake 10. Thus by acknowledging just this week a 5-day weekend, we would then be on a normal 8-Day Calendar week, with the 5 typical workdays of Peasamake 10-14, to be followed by a new normal 3 day weekend.
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          {This article from Find Life and See Earview Podcast segment of now Winit500, total 500 seconds in 5 episodes, each varying between 80, 100, and 120 seconds. Episodes R07.221-225, Winit500 W5a (221-225)}
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          The United States of America, a land with a storied history, and a nation whose birth was blessed by God with a purpose, bringing persons from all across Europe and elsewhere with hope in a new life, away from the oppression many had been experiencing elsewhere. The realization of the form of government that could be most effective in meeting the needs of society on an unprecedented level, comparative perhaps only to the rule of a good king, a form of democracy known as a republic, a rule rooted in lawl, typically respectful of God, contributed to a large measure of peace, cooperation, and prosperity. From it's infancy, the door was open to people immigrating from nearly all corners of the globe. Security is of course always of importance, and today even more so. Fast forward, and the very issue of immigration, and migrants seeking refuge, has become at the very forefront of this same nation, needing improvement to a legal immigration system not keeping up with it's caseload, and a flow of migrants seeking refuge to a degree never before experienced. But might the reasons for so many be validated? Is there a situation here at this point in time whereby extra hands could prove constructive and beneficial for everyone? Also, might there have been more reason for such an expansive West? How might all this bring insight into how government may better handle this recent influx, while considering what limits if any should exist in the future as regards those seeking shelter, or what response this nation should have to situations that prompt this? Let's look into this matter more carefully.
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          We realize there have been various factors in the near constant flow of migrants seeking shelter in the United States for the last few years. For starters, there has been some social and political upheaval in various locations in Central and South America and the islands of the Carribean. Many have come, walking with their precious children, a thousand miles and more to find a safe haven in the U.S., fleeing violence and unrest. They may also have heard of work that would become available here, whereby they could prove useful and beneficial to our nation. During my campaign for President in 2020, things came to light, clearly with God's spirit, that could have significant impact on the U.S. economy, some of which having already begun implementation, with another project now beginning to see it's way forward, the likes of which may be comparable to the Panama Canal project many decades ago, which brought people from many nations to work together to accomplish something that made a great impact on global trade, bringing the world that much closer together. Also of note, it is well-known from our past that at one time Native Americans had considerable land to roam, at one point the U.S. being east of the mighty Mississippi River. While things did transpire, and God came to bless our nation's growth, the U.S. has also grown in it's desire to consider what may be done to bring a sense of greater fairness over such things, to remove a dark spot from our nation's history. With God's blessing on a peace-loving spirit, with time and the future promises of God, we can look for a good outcome.
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          With so many migrants now in the United States, probably half having entered legally, the other in desperation not in the proper way, and also having legal immigrants documented with a green card, but many others having also entered illegally, how might such a situation be handled? While there has been much debate over this, might the current situation, and the work of many hands mentioned previously, make possible a peaceable resolution? The green card mentioned before, having been obtained by waiting in line and entering the country legally, gives immigrants the right to reside in the United States, to work and earn a living, loving anpecting the lawls of the United States with the prospect of eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. Clearly it would not be fair just to give illegal immigrants such a card. But what if another card could be issued, let's call it a blue card? Migrants and other immigrants receiving the blue card would have this as proper identification, and could also begin some sort of program educating them on important U.S. lawls, alerting them to matters where views elsewhere may differ, but of course respecting the people and property of those here and live accordingly. Also, any green card residents should also consider this education. 
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          One issue is regarding migrants seeking shelter, especially those having entered without due processing, or similarly illegal immigrants, being permitted to have the jobs or the work that many U.S. citizens and green card residents need in order to survive and thrive in this nation. But what if this work of many hands mentioned previously could enable such families to earn their way to green card or visa/temporary work status if desired? I have previously proposed on the issue of immigration that those legally receiving green cards to reside and work here as adults or family heads to give a portion of their earnings, initially some 10%, back to the immigration system. This amount could diminish yearly, but could support the work of processing new immigrants and possibly may also provide funding for migrants temporarily seeking shelter in the United States.
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          As regards the issuing of these blue cards, which would be required in order to be considered for the large-scale project, processing locations could be set up in cities where many of these persons are currently residing, consideration can be shown such ones to the extent possible for willingness to be properly identified. If there are any outstanding warrants for unlawful acts, perhaps as incentive for their being properly documented, some penalties could be reduced or modified, their being willing to own up to their mistakes. Again the educational program can be emphasized and required.
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          I believe work should begin on ways to genuinely modify common penalties for which there may be other situations, not having to do with migrants, who like others are by and large law-abiding, that this could be judged appropriate, with sincere remorse, and in such things as not running from police, being completely cooperative and honest about one's crime from the start, and wanting help to correct the wrong thinking that lead to the behavior. Those currently in prison could be considered for such modifications as well where appropriate. Receiving therapy and genuine education on good thinking and habits, vital nutrition, and Restrictions with attached monitors outside of prison, possibly to reduce a longer prison sentence, where appropriate with non-violent crimes, can also be part of the solution, reducing number of inmates and tax burden. The greatest of our lawl code being federal, potentially uniting us across the states, let's come up with a federal alteration that may apply simple rules, such as fractional sentence reductions, and other requirements as those mentioned previously.
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          What about the many blue card workers and the large-scale project, among U.S. workers? What if these, earning their keep while they're here on this project, and provided for, after a determined amount of time working or when the work is complete, then receive an amount for their contribution, with which they could return to their homeland and start anew. Or, they might be able to reside in the U.S., possibly obtaining a green card to live and work here. What about an area such as the state of New Mexico, with still much land unused, to have cities extended or established as the need may be, with homes that manufacturers and workers there can build themselves that they must of course pay for, and suitable work right within these newly established communities that can contribute to the U.S. life and economy? Work might more immediately begin on establishing these areas with current desirous U.S. citizens and green card holders, keeping many available lots for future project participants deemed qualified.
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          There are also other issues going on with border crossings, such as cars with harmful drugs, of course illegally. While we have more than one approach, there is technology to detect this from outside vehicles, as has been suggested. Let's run these automobiles single file to check them wherever this may be occurring, with police at the ready to arrest offenders. {In the case of fentanyl, people are dying. We have answers. Let's kill the pain, not the person!} Let's respond to such issues in a sensible and caring way, looking after the needs of the people whom God has made.
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          IT IS POSSIBLE! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! While previously reflecting on the former moon cycle of a precise 29.5 days per month, is it not clear that 4 weeks of 7 days could be followed by 1 extra day one month (29 days), and 2 extra days the next month (30 days), actually keeping the monthly calendar of 4 weeks each, matched with the moon cycle, with a new moon to start each month? While this did not work out to 365 1/4 days every year (as has been believed to be the length of the year, earth's circle around the sun), my calculations revealed the number to be more precisely 365 1/16, and that a 13th month could be inserted 3 times every 8 years or more 6 times every 16 years to allow a proper alignment between the moon cycles and the true year length, so that every month could match the moon. Under that arrangement, the average year length would continue to be 365 1/16, but some years would be 12 months, at 354 days, and other years being 13 months, would be either 384 or 383 days. Every 16 years the 383 would become 384 to add that 1/16 day per year, or 1 day every 16 years. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, this third month to end a season would have two additional weekend days to end the month. This may thus be at least a four-day weekend, possibly 6 days, if adding Friday and Monday as additional days off between seasons, a nice break to prepare for the seasonal change. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this or a similar arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these extended periods or breaks could be, the first two tending toward better weather!
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          . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/3 days per month, (with a technical footnote) still with twelve months, the year becoming some 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be around 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. The Day 8 purpose is greater refreshment, with an extra weekend day, allowing for renewed examination of typical weekend activities, such as: (1) Seventh-Day Adventists were right--the seventh day has been Saturday, just as most wall calendars still indicate. Why not churches move to a Saturday (newly named Calmday, Psalmday) morning service, allowing the rest of the day and now three day weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would make an occasional schedule adjustment possible. Every fourth month an alternating work schedule would make possible an incredible 7-day week ending stretch at month's end!
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          ! (2) Recall that there are nominally three months per season. What if most months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three or four days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every four months, technically each month being closer to 33 1/4 days long. While this is not every three months, as previously expected, there are good reasons for this adjustment. It is more precisely the moon phase timing yearly, and there should be good chance of better weather associated with two of the three months. Therefore, all months but the three would be 33 days long, but for the months of April, August, and December, there would be at least one additional day at month's end (34 days, but 35 to end December). Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement just these months of the year, alternating the first day of the workweek between the new Sunday and Monday? The first week of the month could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. Having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the following weekend to be five (5) days off, if working a short workweek of Sunday through Wednesday, the following five days off being Thursday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the following Sunday through Wednesday 4-day workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of three months per year, a 7-day stretch! Doing this in December would actually yield 5 days ending the week mid-month, and 8 days to fill the weekend, ending the month, as there is one more additional day ending December (35 days), marking the 400th day before Sonday/Sunday starts the new year.
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          . This could make for a good break to prepare for the coming seasonal change, and for additional refreshment! Thus the weeklong break I previously recommended called "Humaneth" could still find it's place three times a year, even while maintaining the timing of the moon cycle from month to month, each first day being a new moon, with just each fourth month off slightly until corrected at month's end. Such a change could be on course to begin as soon as the beginning of this new year, and with 12 months of 4 weeks each, but with the additional days, it should not be too difficult for plans from the current calendar to be well-arranged into the new calendar, again considering the additional days for each month, with the main differences being 48 weeks rather than 52, and the extra weekend day throughout. Where this is an issue, perhaps one month of each seasonal set of three, either the first or second month, could have all it's (4) Sundays considered an additional 4-day "week" somehow, making 52 "weeks" total, or some other arrangement may be made. One other matter would be the addition, just like previously, of 1/16th day per year, or just 1 additional day every 16 years, which God must wish for us and Him to best track longer periods of time. That 1 year every 16 would then be 401 days long.
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          In a new world of God’s making, benefitting from the promised rule of His Kingdom,
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           (1) Gemuplookay, Gemupluca (Jan-Gup)
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          - The beginning of a new year often does and should bring good thoughts about what is to come, about improvements that may be made and good experiences to be had. The stir of a new year can also come from looking up and ahead despite anything discouraging from the past year or more. Regarding the past, we should aim to learn from it, to right wrongs, and correct things needing attention. This we should do though in our present and future, focusing on the road ahead, not endlessly gazing into the rear view mirror. Whether the 'look' of the first choice, or similar 'luc', we should thus be 'looking up', and 'luc' can also refer to 'light'. To be successful, we should be in the habit of looking up, overcoming discouragement by trusting God and being hopeful of improvements and good outcomes. Thus this month name starts with "Gem" which, like "Gen", can refer to beginnings, even good ones. The 'm' has a purpose, being used in cases of twos or two paths, reminding us to take the right or correct one in such cases. We want our future to always be bright and good, by seeking to do things the right way, blessed by God. In the first choice, the ending 'kay' means joy, or to rejoice, commonly associated with thoughts of the new year.
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          [Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as March may be associated with marching in war, and the aim to avoid or end such war should be a peaceful resolution, or Peasamake] Traditionally February the second month has been associated with purification, as ancestors took note of the dead of winter and wanted to prove themselves grateful and worthy for God to bring back the life of Spring just as in times past. Many long to be better able to handle situations throughout each day in a way that reflects wisdom and a genuine concern for associates at work or at school, for instance. Truly upright conduct Involves a genuine trust in God, and in the happiness found by seeking closeness to Him, listening to Him and His Son, with true faith, which actually enables sight to overcome obstacles, and really makes for a heart that loves the good that God loves and hates what He hates, such as harmful attitudes and practices. Such faith benefits mankind immeasurably. For instance, widespread peace and loving treatment of one another becomes much more achievable, with God's blessing. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement on the right standards of God's word.
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          - [Previously Rightnes, Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as February is known as a month of purification, associated with clear and right thinking, or Rightnes.] One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship. Made in God's image, all should have inclination toward making peace with others, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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          ANOTHER adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (seeking God's way), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey. Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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           [Previously Agreehelp, Reserved possibility of switching names of Months 4 &amp;amp; 5, due to typical rains of the fourth month, which may fit well with this name, bringing fruitful seasons]. Recall that a part of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew, as in the name Joshua, the "shua", refers to "Salvation or Rescue". The beginnings of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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          [Previously Agreehelp, Shuay, Reserved possibility of switching names of Months 4 &amp;amp; 5, due to typical rains of the fourth month, which hampers Agricultural work]. While an agricultural month, hence the abbreviation, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to seek agreement with love, in harmony with real love, assisting others to come to a proper view if need be, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer. Contrary to popular opinion, while I was running for President in 2020, and coming up with many ideas and solutions to problems with God's spirit upon me, a local Mike J. (not the House Speaker) who I was fond of growing up, but now having been for a time trying to lay claim to my own work, was day-after-day playing basketball, as he had been doing for more than a year previously. However, tricks by others who have been opposing me were also responsible for this.  Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it continues here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          Formerly Trubee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jehoshuaz or Jesus helped clarify.
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy is a result of having God's spirit, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important matter to maintain. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders who, although in conflict, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. While the "Hu" refers to such humility, the "lay", like the Hawaiian "lei" is associated with warmth, love, welcome, and appreciation. There is strength in properly motivated sincere respect and kindness. Jesus or Jo-shauz' associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) In describing his warm personality, God's obedient Son mentioned a mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Je'hovoze' God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential respecting God above became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Je'hovoez', combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joez Je'hovoez' is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to be free to worship God truly in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jo-shauz' who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" or "godlove" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those revering him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over wrongdoing."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          And by remembering a few verses, God's name in both full and short forms, with His personality, could be more readily learned by the tenderly young: Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoez God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joez? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joez! Give thanks to Jehovoez, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) which helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joez! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the heavens declaring his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Je'hovoez' God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the current one, and now be AMAZED at what God has done to grant us a new start to experiencing a perfectly timed moon with a NEW monthly calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          now for the first week of rotation, then maintain Tuesday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. While Tuesday is close, the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Might the EU be found supportive of God's will regarding the U.S. role in God's purpose, related to administering blessings of God's Kingdom earthwide? While most "eu"s are pronounced "you," this is not necessary in all cases. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          It shouldn't take long before a number like 20 or 25 comes to have real meaning as the day progresses. But how do we manage as the time of day progresses and the Feels-Like temperature (CR Rating) changes? There is one more aspect to this system that should prove very useful, if it may be put into practice. Why not divide the day up into segments based upon normal human activity? And why not Choose One Feels-Like Number? The follow divisions are recommended:
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          Primarily four numbers would affect nearly everyone the most, starting at 6am.
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          Such a system might truly enhance our application of the day's weather forecast, helping us in our day's planning. As we also address both the spiritual and physical environment within which we dwell, may we come to find even greater delight in the marvelous earth that God has lovingly prepared for our habitation, for the delight of His beloved human children, remaining close to Him!
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          With the excitement of considering such a plan for an Improved College Hoops Tournament, there is also a case to be made for my original plan idea. The concept was for all teams through Division 5 only, the top 320, possibly with teams that did not have a winning season record, still to be able to vye for the nation’s top elite status rather than including all 9 divisions. Why might this be reasonable? These teams have already played an entire season of basketball, and have worked hard to establish themselves and a season record of wins, perhaps against already great odds against them. For the remaining 4 divisions 6-9, in this plan, they could play within their divisions of 64 teams, four wild card matchups can still lead to a top 4 among them, which by league recommendation could be cause for awarding (4) Medallions of the new Untarnished Copright medal (mixture of Copper and Brass), four in each of the four divisions 6-9, the top of teams 321 through 576 for the year. The highest teams in the nation should have established themselves over time as working hard and being able to win even occasionally against tough teams during their season. Certainly the blessing of God and success can come to individuals, or in this case entire teams of players, later, but it takes some time and effort along with God’s blessing and guidance to genuinely learn and improve in a course of faith or reliance upon Him, virtue, and gradual improvement in handling situations in ways that are true, right, and loving. By still aiming for a prize in these lower division contests, encouragement may be found to look forward to the following season of basketball, with opportunity to improve the team’s play and new season record, perhaps this time qualifying to make the top 320 in the land, within the top 5 divisions, that can vye for the nation’s top spot, as Gold Final 4 Winners!
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          Thus the Divisions 4 &amp;amp; 5 could do as 2 &amp;amp; 3, play 2 wild cards to get 16, and then play Best of 3’s between the Div 4 &amp;amp; 5 winners. this Group 4 now to Play Group 1, 2 play 3, all resulting in the Worthy 32.
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          For at least a few years now, along with the excitement of the College Basketball tournament that traditionally comes to the United States as we begin to rise from Winter and look forward to Spring, there are some who, while going along, have increasingly believed that adding Series match-ups, such as a Best of 3, would make a quest for champion teams more satisfying. After all, what if one or more of your star players, comprising a truly outstanding team, through no fault of his or their own, has something happen one day during tournament play, after an entire season marked by consistency and endurance, that leaves them out of a single game, and the team loses, but in a best-of-3, for instance, the team would survive any such occasional mishap, with the result being more reflective of the way life itself really is—must mere chance occurrences overrule time-proven success, integrity, and resilience? I mean, in tournament play like this, one team must end up winning every game, you will have a winner, and it will be a team that is capable of winning, but over the years will that team reflect the best of character, the best of what true champions are made of? What if a team cheats somehow to beat a much better team, leaving some excellent teams behind? Is there a way to retain much of the one-game thrill and excitement, while at the same time involving three-game matchups as the better ones prove themselves and the truly best can rise to the top? And could less superior teams have a chance to shine as well? Let’s consider an exciting new format for this College Hoops Extravaganza! 
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          The format mentioned previously, revamped to increase the number of lower-seeded teams that could still rise to the top, a “Cinderella team”, calls for some 576 top teams in the nation, based on season record, Conference quality of play, and so on, to enter this tournament in 9 Division Seeds of 64 teams each. This is possible through a mixture of single game “wild card” Teamer games, and Best of 3 series contests, the latter beginning the second half of week one. However some wild card games continue on (every other day), some through even a 5th game to determine the last spots of 64 top teams to begin Week 2 Best of 3’s. Week 1 wild card games wrap up Sonday, beginning month 3, new calendar, as Best of 3’s also have their remaining Game 3’s.
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          A concept worth considering is this: Could it be that the top 4 teams, having proven victorious through a contest involving over 500 top teams nationwide, could be considered worthy to receive gold medallions as champion teams, say a true “Final 4”, the best college teams in the land, without further need of competition? Think again about that well-known phrase, “Final Four”. By comparison, God is said in Revelation to have 4 living creatures surrounding his throne, and I’ve yet to hear of any contest to determine which one of them is the greatest.
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          The next show laying out the format for your consideration I’m making available online, at Find Life and See Earview Podcast.
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          Again, this has been revamped to include in the system more lower ranked teams with a spot in the Best 64 for Best of 3’s beginning Week 2 due to exceptional wild card play even among top teams from those 4 divisions. While before I still had 576 teams originally, it was only the top 320 vying for the top, the remainder could only top within their own division. Now the top 4 of those division seeds play a fifth wild card with one another to determine 8 qualifiers in the Best 64, which advance to Week 2 Best of 3 series play.
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          Five weeks are needed, between wild cards and Best of 3’s, beginning last week of Month 2 on the new calendar, and throughout Month 3, to result in the Nation’s Final 4 by month’s end, or possibly Sonday, Day 1 of Month 4. Week 1 Wild card Teamplay begins Monday, with games spaced every other day, some continuing throughout the week, while the Best of 3’s begin 4 days in, and permit one day between games 1 and 2, with Higher seeded teams home in games 1 and 3.
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          With the excitement of considering such a plan for an Improved College Hoops Tournament, there is also a case to be made for my original plan idea. The concept was for all teams through Division 5 only, the top 320, possibly with teams that did not have a winning season record, still to be able to vye for the nation’s top elite status rather than including all 9 divisions. Why might this be reasonable? These teams have already played an entire season of basketball, and have worked hard to establish themselves and a season record of wins, perhaps against already great odds against them. For the remaining 4 divisions 6-9, in this plan, they could play within their divisions of 64 teams, four wild card matchups can still lead to a top 4 among them, which by league recommendation could be cause for awarding (4) Medallions of the new Untarnished Copright medal (mixture of Copper and Brass), four in each of the four divisions 6-9, the top of teams 321 through 576 for the year. The highest teams in the nation should have established themselves over time as working hard and being able to win even occasionally against tough teams during their season. Certainly the blessing of God and success can come to individuals, or in this case entire teams of players, later, but it takes some time and effort along with God’s blessing and guidance to genuinely learn and improve in a course of faith or reliance upon Him, virtue, and gradual improvement in handling situations in ways that are true, right, and loving. By still aiming for a prize in these lower division contests, encouragement may be found to look forward to the following season of basketball, with opportunity to improve the team’s play and new season record, perhaps this time qualifying to make the top 320 in the land, within the top 5 divisions, that can vye for the nation’s top spot, as Gold Final 4 Winners!
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          Clearly many have come to see how an issue such as this one can seem to take on a life of it’s own, and with several pertinent aspects or factors, appear to some to be too complicated to be able to arrive at a reasonable view of the entire matter, taking all things into consideration, actually gaining God’s view of the whole thing. Surely we can seek peace with one another, and arrive at answers rooted in truth and divine love, coming to “think in agreement.” Thus we are taught to be reasonable, to investigate matters with an open mind, and to respect God’s view of things, that we may actually come together peaceably in a sensible way and see that there is a right answer, even with some variance depending on circumstances. 
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          First, we want God's view on engagement and marriage. While most understand the benefits and intimacy associated with married life, older youths navigating high school and preparing for adulthood need a good grasp on the purpose of engagement, as a provision with God's blessing to permit what has been called a 'long-distance relationship,' or allowing what may be termed 'distance intimacy'. This is a way with parental approval, for two Christians who like and believe in each other and the prospect of a good marriage between them to be able to speak with and get to know one another better, sharing divine wisdom, even during the high school years, preferably beginning either the 9th or the 11th grades, but with consent possibly sometime in-between, helping each other through ups and downs, seeking God's help, with schoolwork and other challenges or difficulties, and even express affection and have intimacy all from a safe distance, grateful for this privilege by God to get the most from their schooling and be better prepared and look forward to their future life together, with the greater love and intimacy in the marriage arrangement, likely soon after graduation. Thus the proper view of engagement can allow for safe intimacy, feelings of attachment and a romantic contentment or satisfaction, without inappropriate immoral, even unlawful conduct and risk of an early or unwanted pregnancy outside of marriage, where God meant for families to be formed.
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          Still, as they enter marriage, it is important for couples to realize that God has made ways for them to reduce pregnancy risk, when they are not ready or do not wish yet for a child to love and care for. Having such direction eliminates any notion that one somehow needs to abort a precious child 'after the fact', which never occurs even among the animals in the natural world God has made around us. God views life as sacred, and once that life is conceived it should be God who is consulted as to any issue regarding the possibility of prevention or early postponement of the miraculous process leading to the birth of a child. In this way, we see that both the woman and the yet unborn child (whose life God himself usually has no reason to terminate) have natural rights to be cherished and respected. A case may come up, however, with an unnatural instance of incest or the illegal violation of rape. A Christian education, esp. in matters of trust and respect in dealing with others from a young age can help prevent wrong thinking patterns, but appeals should be made to God in such a case, especially if pregnancy may have resulted. God may indicate His own willingness to terminate a pregnancy conceived in such circumstances--very soon is best. In some cases, such as an underage case of sexual immorality, appeals to God should likewise be made, and God may choose to terminate the pregnancy with the possibility of a restart or continuation at a later time, likely sometime after marriage. Again, the sooner the better that this occur, as any interaction  and relationship that the unborn has made will most likely not be retained. 
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          It should be more widely known that literally from conception, a growing embryo or child can hear and understand language, and even intelligently communicate with parents, despite still needing phonics-based instruction later for normal human speech! Certainly what God has done in making possible the birth of a precious child that often has developed great trust in it's parents is truly a praiseworthy accomplishment. In the inspired words of David in prayer: "I praise you because in an ause-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, as my soul is very well aware." (Psalm 139:14). In certain cases as mentioned previously, there is the possibility of God's restarting a pregnancy at a later time. It is understood that when this occurs, the time that elapses between conception and termination is time that is lost as to the interaction and bond that to that point had been developed between mother and baby. For this reason, it is greatly preferable for this time to be minimized, so that any restart that God may wish to perform later still has a strong basis for a good relationship. Thus, rather than the pain threshold of 14 weeks (15 is not safe, being shortened by some medicines, drugs, etc.), after which most abortion procedures would then have a traumatizing effect on this one's life, it is now being understood that 6 weeks is the point God considers crucial to limit abortion procedures and be able to successfully perform such restarts in the future on a large scale, where deemed appropriate.  
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          Regarding engagement, what of occasional outings? Yes, but realize that you already have a level of togetherness that can carry you through the high school experience--let it be marriage that takes it to the next level! Carefully consider an outing with parents or others, keeping a safe distance, but enjoying the respectful conversations between you two and the rest. It should be a loving friendship that people see when you are together more than anything else. A good chaperone has helped many a couple safeguard their path to a happy marriage and eventual family life!
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          As regards issues of a healthy pregnancy for both mother and baby, rely on God daily, praying for good health, interaction and a successful pregnancy and delivery. Reference article from my website  findlifeandsee.com (just http to be sure), Golden Apples piece titled: Miracle of Birth, Supporting Mother's Health and Baby's Development, for some nourishing foods, etc.
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          As regards bad experiences, rely on God and His powerful spirit to help you deal with or even overcome an experience that was caused especially by some underhanded violation against His word, that otherwise never would have happened or occur in such a way. Appeal fervently to God in such circumstances, repeatedly as necessary.
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          IT IS POSSIBLE! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! While previously reflecting on the former moon cycle of a precise 29.5 days per month, is it not clear that 4 weeks of 7 days could be followed by 1 extra day one month (29 days), and 2 extra days the next month (30 days), actually keeping the monthly calendar of 4 weeks each, matched with the moon cycle, with a new moon to start each month? While this did not work out to 365 1/4 days every year (as has been believed to be the length of the year, earth's circle around the sun), my calculations revealed the number to be more precisely 365 1/16, and that a 13th month could be inserted 3 times every 8 years or more 6 times every 16 years to allow a proper alignment between the moon cycles and the true year length, so that every month could match the moon. Under that arrangement, the average year length would continue to be 365 1/16, but some years would be 12 months, at 354 days, and other years being 13 months, would be either 384 or 383 days. Every 16 years the 383 would become 384 to add that 1/16 day per year, or 1 day every 16 years. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, this third month to end a season would have two additional weekend days to end the month. This may thus be at least a four-day weekend, possibly 6 days, if adding Friday and Monday as additional days off between seasons, a nice break to prepare for the seasonal change. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this or a similar arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these extended periods or holiday breaks could be, as we would prepare for a new season!
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          . It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. We are used to thinking simply of the movement of earth around the sun. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a significant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. While I've previously focused only on the typical length of each year, as most currently still do, is another way of counting our time beneficial to us as presented earlier, with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Thinking about my previous format, were you aware that the cycle of the moon has been precisely 29.5 days long? How might we proceed?
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          THE NUMBERS. Let's run through the numbers on this moonlit timepiece. Consider first this time of 29.5 days. As it has been, this still could allow for the 28 days of 4 weeks, along with alternating one or two days more each month. This would allow for one additional day, like a Day of Rest/Calm or Holiday, at the beginning or end of the month, like the Scriptures speak of a "new moon" as just such a day. Now 12 months of this number 29.5 gives us 354 days. Based on the well-known number of 365 1/4 days in a year, this leaves 11 1/4 days per year. Clearly more is needed. As it turns out, 4 of these years gives us 45 days extra, thus 8 of these years, 90 days, it would seem very near 3 full months. If 8 years were intended to result in an additional 3 months precisely, the number would be, not 90 days, but 88.5, again based on 29.5 days of the moon's precise cycle. Astoundingly, if this is correct, then the assumed 365 1/4 days per year would actually be slightly off, by 1.5 days per 8 years, or 3 days per 16 years, or 3/16 days per year. Thus the correct number of days per year would actually be 365 1/4 minus 3/16, or 365 1/16 days per year, being 11 1/16 days beyond the 12 months of 354 days. In that case, it is not 90 days extra after 8 years, but again 88 1/2.
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          . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/3 days per month, (with a technical footnote) still with twelve months, the year becoming some 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be around 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. The Day 8 purpose is greater refreshment, with an extra weekend day, allowing for renewed examination of typical weekend activities, such as: (1) Seventh-Day Adventists were right--the seventh day has been Saturday, just as most wall calendars still indicate. Why not churches move to a Saturday (newly named Calmday, Psalmday) morning service, allowing the rest of the day and now three day weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would make an occasional schedule adjustment possible. Every fourth month an alternating work schedule would make possible an incredible 7-day week ending stretch at month's end!
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          ! (2) Recall that there are nominally three months per season. What if most months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three or four days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every four months, technically each month being closer to 33 1/4 days long. While this is not every three months, as previously expected, there are good reasons for this adjustment. It is more precisely the moon phase timing yearly, and there should be good chance of better weather associated with two of the three months. Therefore, all months but the three would be 33 days long, but for the months of April, August, and December, there would be at least one additional day at month's end (34 days, but 35 to end December). Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement just these months of the year, alternating the first day of the workweek between the new Sunday and Monday? The first week of the month could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. Having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the following weekend to be five (5) days off, if working a short workweek of Sunday through Wednesday, the following five days off being Thursday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the following Sunday through Wednesday 4-day workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of three months per year, a 7-day stretch! Doing this in December would actually yield 5 days ending the week mid-month, and 8 days to fill the weekend, ending the month, as there is one more additional day ending December (35 days), marking the 400th day before Sonday/Sunday starts the new year.
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          . This could make for a good break to prepare for the coming seasonal change, and for additional refreshment! Thus the weeklong break I previously recommended called "Humaneth" could still find it's place, even while maintaining the timing of the moon cycle from month to month, each first day being a new moon, with just each fourth month off slightly until corrected at month's end. Such a change could be on course to begin as soon as the beginning of this new year, and with 12 months of 4 weeks each, but with the additional days, it should not be too difficult for plans from the current calendar to be well-arranged into the new calendar, again considering the additional days for each month, with the main differences being 48 weeks rather than 52, and the extra weekend day throughout. Where this is an issue, perhaps one month of each seasonal set of three, either the first or second month, could have all it's (4) Sundays considered an additional 4-day "week" somehow, making 52 "weeks" total, or some other arrangement may be made. One other matter would be the addition, just like previously, of 1/16th day per year, or just 1 additional day every 16 years, which God must wish for us and Him to best track longer periods of time.
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          , Gemupluca (Jan-Gup) - The beginning of a new year often does and should bring good thoughts about what is to come, about improvements that may be made and good experiences to be had. The stir of a new year can also come from looking up and ahead despite anything discouraging from the past year or more. Regarding the past, we should aim to learn from it, to right wrongs, and correct things needing attention. This we should do though in our present and future, focusing on the road ahead, not endlessly gazing into the rear view mirror. Whether the 'look' of the first choice, or similar 'luc', we should thus be 'looking up', and 'luc' can also refer to 'light'. To be successful, we should be in the habit of looking up, overcoming discouragement by trusting God and being hopeful of improvements and good outcomes. Thus this month name starts with "Gem" which, like "Gen", can refer to beginnings, even good ones. The 'm' has a purpose, being used in cases of twos or two paths, reminding us to take the right or correct one in such cases. We want our future to always be bright and good, by seeking to do things the right way, blessed by God. In the first choice, the ending 'kay' means joy, or to rejoice, commonly associated with thoughts of the new year.
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          - [Previously Rightnes, Reserved possibility of switching month 2 and 3 names, as February is known as a month of purification, associated with clear and right thinking, or Rightnes.] One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship. Made in God's image, all should have inclination toward making peace with others, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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           (Apr-Sha) [Previously Agreehelp, Reserved possibility of switching names of Months 4 &amp;amp; 5, due to typical rains of the fourth month, which may fit well with this name, bringing fruitful seasons]. Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with "Shua" referring to Salvation or Rescue. Combining "Shua" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," to replace "May." As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest, and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Je'hovoez' is Salvation." Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated Jesus, which was evidently chosen by Caesar and with a different meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most correct name then is translated to English as "Je'hoshuaz'," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioned to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HOSHUAZ', or shortened acceptably to JOSHUAZ' (this can be pronounced two ways, the most accurate, a long o, with a voiced sh (zh), and 'ahz', having truest meaning, and less difficult, with short o, and the ending, like "Josh" is pronounced short o also 'ahz', similar meaning.) The fullness of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and this Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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           (May-Agr) [Previously Shuay, Reserved possibility of switching names of Months 4 &amp;amp; 5, due to typical rains of the fourth month, which hampers Agricultural work]. While again an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it continues here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           Formerly Trubee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jehoshuaz or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true godlove is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy is a result of having God's spirit, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important matter to maintain. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders who, although in conflict, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. While the "Hu" refers to such humility, the "lay", like the Hawaiian "lei" is associated with warmth, love, welcome, and appreciation. There is strength in properly motivated sincere respect and kindness. Jesus or Jo-shauz' associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) In describing his warm personality, God's obedient Son mentioned a mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Je'hovoze' God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential respecting God above became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Je'hovoez', combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joez Je'hovoez' is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to be free to worship God truly in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jo-shauz' who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" or "godlove" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those revering him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over wrongdoing."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          And by remembering a few verses, God's name in both full and short forms, with His personality, could be more readily learned by the tenderly young: Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoez God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joez? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joez! Give thanks to Jehovoez, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) which helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joez! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the heavens declaring his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Je'hovoez' God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the current one, and now be AMAZED at what God has done to grant us a new start to experiencing a perfectly timed moon with a NEW monthly calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          , to coincide with Friday's Starzday the first week of rotation. Might we consider maintaining Monday for the second and fourth weeks of each month. While we've largely come to see the tremendous benefit of modifying our monthly schedule and month names, why not reconsider our day names? Monday has reference to the moon, which evidently was intended as a heavenly timepiece, and has formed the basis for the timing of months from times past and among the people of God. What a joy to consider the moon once again having the beautiful role God intended it to have! This second day of the week can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could increasingly appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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          now for the first week of rotation, then maintain Tuesday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. While Tuesday is close, the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Might the EU be found supportive of God's will regarding the U.S. role in God's purpose, related to administering blessings of God's Kingdom earthwide? While most "eu"s are pronounced "you," this is not necessary in all cases. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          . Wednesday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, should we continue with Wednesday, or come up with a different but similar name, like Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the God's gift of marriage for earthers (landons) and the one each may have been blessed with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary, somewhat limiting the number of attendees. Rather than affecting weekend plans that some may already have, this could work quite well, but ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding that they would like to--employees could use their vacation days, possibly offering another one or two per year. This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, possibly around May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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         2024 Feb 02-Mar 05 (Pes 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
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          WED (10:01 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 20B, verses 157-160.
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          MON (10:12 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 20A, verses 153-156.
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          WED (9:59 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Preview 6, of the concluding Stanzas 20-22.
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's lawl through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          . Psalm 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no healing." This strong warning is there, though, so that such a one may repent before meeting such an end--a changed person may be the start of a new life that truly honors God! May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God "is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          . While the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have been seeking to interfere with his doing God's will, he was nevertheless determined to do so, obeying God's word. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Je'hovoez' rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience "distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain ever "fond of God's commandments." May we come to share such determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity among mankind.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          . How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Jo-shuaz' said "It is written, 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoez'z mouth.'" (MATth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovoez gives, and how essential they are to life.
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your regulanes [governing or authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoez regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          . Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoez will be saved.” To be saved by God, should not this calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The psalmist thus again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will keep God’s reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our obedience, and he does not want his life or salvation to somehow be in vain. As expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to last forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Je'hovoez', seeking His guidance and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us regularly, for our eternal happiness and benefit!
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          . If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoez for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Joshuaz' gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. The lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          . Here the psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, “that [he could] ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and beneficial God’s word is to us! Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the word of Jehovoez, And he reads His word in an undertone day and night.” This expression means pondering God’s word, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s own life. The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time to reflect on, or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to our life, including our dealings with family members and others. We also ponder God's word as we consider how best to handle the situations that come up each day, trusting God's word, direction, or instructions.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoez, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoez, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          . God’s “loyal love” does move Him to be the exclusive “Hearer of prayer.” Psalm 65:2 says in full: “ 2 O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come.” People from all walks of life can respond to Jehovoez’z word, and turn to Him, learning to “draw close to” Him. He in turn, will draw close to us (James 4:8). Still, God loved us first, by creating us with many abilities to derive much happiness in life, and by sending His Son to offer sacrifice for sin. Romans 5:8 says “8 But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” In doing so, God has demonstrated great kindness, even “undeserved kindness” or grace, for which we should be duly grateful. The psalmist once again pleads to be preserved alive, in harmony with God’s just and fair ways. He had great faith that Je'hovoez' is able to rescue him from distress or hardship. May we do our best to please God, having faith while seeking obedience fully, as we grow in discernment and understanding.
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          " We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoez—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Je'hovoez' is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his descendants.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoez God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as well as any further revealed will of Jehovoez, on into eternity.
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His word. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          All 8 of these verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and right. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          *121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Joshuaz' said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Lawl or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Lawl until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          *122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your lawl) not oppress me.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones, with a view toward eternal life. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your word, I would have perished in my troubles.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your regulanes.” And he said: “67 Before I was troubled, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s lawl and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, lawl-breaking oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jeohvoez, that your judgements are righteous And that you have troubled me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSalm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          . (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoez, by seeking what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he therefore could receive from God more divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking all understanding of things, without also learning to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? Having both, the psalmist considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His lawl. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, and which he was not seeking to part with, nevertheless he placed a higher priority on God’s word or lawl that serves to promote wise and happy living. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Joshuaz' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, it is made clear that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Wealth.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His lawl more than what money could buy, but was in no way against using money in ways that truly benefit others, respecting God 's commandments. Thus, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. But eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, learning God’s word and lawl, having faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s word?
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoez, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment if he failed to obey, such as promoted by the teaching of "hellfire" adopted from Greek philosophy. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where a genuine truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those having such faith in God and His word, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found these reminders to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s lawl by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the untainted milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          *130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
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          . (:130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten people to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained, all may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing genuine listeners to become “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of God and Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          *132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . (:132) “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, should we not likewise at times acknowledge the God whose blessing made it possible?!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your word.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoez God’z desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s lawl: “7 The lawl of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The godly fear of Jehovoez is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoez are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy word. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
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          *137 You are righteous, O Jehovoez, And your judgements are fair.
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          " Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoez. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he." May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1JOhn 4:8; 5:3; JAMes 1:17).
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          138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's lawl through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          *140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist David saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your word is truth.
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoez loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine word is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jeohvoez'z "word IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Lawl can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's lawl. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's word and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoez He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          . (:145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoez regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is determined to please the God of love. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoez God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoez, on into eternity.
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the crooked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
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          **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          **155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your regulanes.
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          **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          *158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your lawl; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoez, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His lawl. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist David, and all such loyal ones.
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoez. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your instructions.
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          **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoez, And I am fond of your lawl.
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          **175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your lawl.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoez. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . "Affliction" or trouble here may be considered as “suffering of sustained hardship or extreme emotional distress.” Can Jehovoez rescue one experiencing this? 9 God’s word says, at 2Peter 2:9-10, “So, then, Jehovoez knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be ceased on the day of judgement, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority. Daring and self-willed, they are not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” Many would acknowledge that we have come through a threatening Coronavirus pandemic period in which both innocent and unrighteous have died, but also with many "unrighteous" having changed their outlook and their lives to be more God-fearing. A resurrection is yet future, first of upright persons of faith (Acts 24:15). The psalmist appeals to Je'hovoez' for rescue on the basis of not forgetting His lawl. That also means he would not defile the flesh of others or despise authority. While courageous for what is right, he is not self-willed, but pleases God, and refuses to slander God’s loyal servants, or others, for that matter.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the crooked, For they have not searched for your instructions.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          . Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovoez was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovoez explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoez has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovoez to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovoez, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. By helping each other keep God first in life, He with His spirit can help you or respond to your pleas to maintain a strong marriage. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovoez. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoez, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          . The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovoez’z will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human children, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovoez’z help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovoez would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, primarily in a spiritual way. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Jehosha or Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that this teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
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          . Yes, Jehovoez is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (TITus 1:2; PROve 6:16-19). His judgements are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovoez warns of judgement against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” (This does not rule out playing a lottery, or being entertained with games of chance, where greed is not practiced.) "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (REVel 21:1-5). May all put faith, or deep trust, in God and His firstborn Son, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life, family, and community that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2PEter 3:13)
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAWL, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in ause of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
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          163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your lawl.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . The truths that God reveals in His Word really are ause-inspiring! The wise guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in exact detail. The experience of persecution is at times possible by those loving God, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the reproach of people of God. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus or Joshuaz' will also be persecuted.” He said: “10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoez will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoez himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in ause of God’s words of promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace.
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          . God’s word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step.” Do we not find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as not to be misled? The foresighted prudent one gives thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us something we may need or should believe. Often it really is true, or the messages are presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Joshuaz' encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.” (MATth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like an opposer of God, as the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness, being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in God, being willing to boldly stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the Holy Bible.
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          ' Clearly, the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O you who love Jehovoez, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the corrupt.” As we cultivate a high regard for God, “revering” Him, we come to hate what He hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and twisted speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of people, of the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Je'hovoez' for the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, along with our relationship with God.
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          . Truly, Jehovoez is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of God, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act crookedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          FRI (10:04 am) Hello! Added  (6) Lawl of God, LoG[3], Exodus 23:4-5, Loving Opposers.
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          MON (11:33,37 am; 12:58 pm) Hello! Added (6) Lawl of God Highlights, LoG[1], from Exodus 22:5-6, Love Accepts Responsibility. Update, More on Fire.
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          SAT (10:35 am) Hello! Posting (7) SongWeekly, SW[1].
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          5. How does Hebrews 11:1 define faith, proving that true faith is not blind?
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          . Our hope of endless life and happiness is built on our faith in God and His Son, Jesus/Josha Christ. Such faith is in no way "blind." It is a vicious lie that godly faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. Rather, genuine faith, according to God's word, is built on solid evidence, as explained at Hebrews 11:1. There we read that faith is defined as the "evident demonstration of realities, though not beheld." Air cannot normally be directly seen, or "beheld," but it can be felt, and it's effects can be seen, "evident" proof of its existence.
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          6. What evidence is there for the existence and loving qualities of God?
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          . Much evidence exists for the existence and loving qualities of God, even before looking into His word the Bible. Looking around and contemplating God’s wonderful and varied creative works makes possible abundant confidence in His tremendous wisdom, power, and love--cardinal attributes of God. However, there was an enemy, “the god of this system of things" that "blinded the minds of the unbelievers” (2Corinthians 4:4). Many are not taught to look at God’s creation in such a way or are taught lies such as the THEORY of evolution, and so acquire little faith in Him. Also, there is much that creation itself cannot reveal to us, that God Himself wants us to know. Careful consideration of the Bible reveals abundant evidence of it’s candor, reliability, beneficial instruction, it’s genuine inspiration by God Himself, all telling us much about His loving personality and ways—His deep interest in and love for His human creation. Helpful guidance, understanding of the interior person, and divine law is also revealed, which contribute to genuine peace and happiness among those adhering thereto.
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          7. What illustration found in God's word helps us reason on the proof of God's creative hand in life itself?
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          . Adding to the evidence of God's hand in creation is a simple but powerful illustration found in God's word. What if you were walking along in a desert and as you top a hill you find on the other side a house, which you could see was fully furnished. What if you also found out that the refrigerator was packed with food, along with some stored in kitchen cabinets. Perhaps you also found out that the home had a system for maintaining a comfortable temperature, via heating and air conditioning. Now, what would you think if someone told you that the house was just a product of a theory of evolution--that against incredible odds it just gradually came to be without any intelligent intervention? Would you not dismiss such a notion as extremely unrealistic? God's word uses this illustration in Hebrews 3:4 this way: "Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." Now consider how the earth and everything on it has been designed. Contemplate the immense variety of foods that can be marvelously grown in soil, and the earth's distance from the sun, to give us an average temperature that is comfortable, along with the raw materials and science making possible heating and air conditioning systems, not to mention communication systems--such as radio, phones, televisions, and computers—and then cars, furniture, and so on. Jehovoez God is the One who so lovingly made possible every such thing for the human family, and giving mankind the earth as an incredible gift, though needing God's oversight to bring God's purpose to fulfillment--a paradise earth, a new world of righteousness and peace on the basis of true faith and love. Psalm 115:16 states this: "As for the heavens, to Jehovoez the heavens belong, but the earth He has provided for the sons of men."
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          ! It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if Jehovoez did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to allow computer chips and other components to be made. God made all of this possible by the materials and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise is our Creator Jehovoez, so evident in the incredible way He made us and had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know Jehovoez'z mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
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          Now let’s look at Exodus 22:5-6: “5 “If anyone puts his animals out to graze in a field or a vineyard and lets them graze in someone else’s field, he is to make compensation with the best of his own field or with the best of his own vineyard. 6 “If a fire starts and spreads to thornbushes and it causes sheaves or standing grain or a field to be consumed, the one who started the fire must make compensation for what was burned.”
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          . So we continue in lawls related to stealing, although in these cases it may more be considered illegal destruction of property. In this verse, maybe the owner of the animal is not himself taking something, but allowing his animal to do so. He is obviously still responsible, and must “make compensation with the best” he can offer from either the field or the vineyard—whichever he took if possible. Clearly, he is at least to compensate the amount taken by his animal—that appears to be all that’s required here, although again it must be the “best” he can offer. If he acknowledges his error and is truly sorry, this may be enough to restore peace with his neighbor, although of course there is nothing wrong here with giving even more, if doing so may further help to restore the relationship between neighbors. Leviticus 19:18 says “‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovoez.”
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          . Notice there is no mention as to how the fire started—it may well have been accidental. Nevertheless, it would be the responsibility of the one who started it, who did not take proper precautions to ensure the fire would and could not spread, to make the compensation for what was damaged because of it—whether lone sheaves, grain, or even an entire field. How serious of a matter that is! And how can one “compensate” for the life of someone which may be harmed or taken by fire? Only God’s kingdom will make all matters right, when loved ones may be resurrected and fully restored to our lives. If not of the older anointed heavenly class, these dear persons, though "sleeping in death," are alive in God’s memory, awaiting their restoration to the life of peaceful Paradise conditions, under God's Kingdom. (Luke 20:37,38).
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          . May we take every precaution to prevent fire accidents, whether outdoors or in the home! What is the leading cause of home fires and injuries? Cooking equipment. The leading cause of home fire deaths is smoking—for instance falling asleep in bed or on a sofa with cigarette in hand or in an unsafe place. If you haven't quit, it has been said to NEVER smoke indoors, and NEVER smoke in bed or anywhere you might fall asleep or pass out, or take EXTREME precautions, like returning the cigarette to a nightstand ashtray immediately after every puff! And the second leading cause of home fire deaths is heating equipment, likely often being too near combustible materials, or possibly knocked over by a pet!
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          . This time of year may also be a time of winter or holiday decoration and fireplace use--please research this as regards holiday lighting or candles--also open flame from a fireplace, etc. It may be best to have chimneys cleaned early to remove material that could ignite, even animal nests!
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          1- Leaving cooking food unattended, which often may result when sleepy or under use of alcohol, or distracted. [ How do you make sure cooking food NEVER gets neglected??? Some remain in the kitchen, some may use a timer to remind them whenever there’s any chance of neglect--but don't expect it to wake you--the recommendation is to avoid cooking when tired. Whatever you do, please ensure cooking safety. ]
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          2-Placing combustibles TOO CLOSE to heat source. The majority of cooking equipment fires start with ignition of common household items (i.e., clothing, wall coverings, paper or plastic bags, curtains, etc.) Keep all such items, including wooden spoons, oven mitts, etc. away from heat sources. Also, do not use a wet oven mitt, as this may pose a scalding risk with heated moisture inside.
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          4-You may wish to set up a 3-foot Kid-Free Zone around the stove. Turn pot handles inward to avoid children’s hands and accidental bumps. Use back burners when possible. Educate your children on the seriousness of safety around such equipment.
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          . This short list is by no means exhaustive. Wherever you can safely find good information, you may make it a family project to research these matters and set up safeguards in and around your home to protect against such things. Working and Appropriate Safety Detectors and Fire Extinguishers, with education as to the correct type for specific types of fires, be they solid or organic combustibles (such as wood, plastics, and paper), flammable liquids (not cooking oils--*see below), gases (propane, butane, etc), combustible metals , electrical, cooking oil/grease fires (*see below), or other chemical fires, may also be strategically placed throughout the home. The ABC Extinguisher is still best for most of these. Do what you can, with God's blessing, to protect against calamity, especially when it comes to preserving life. Recall Proverbs 22:3 reminds us to prepare for such things, in saying in part: "The shrewd [or, prudent] one sees the danger and conceals himself..." May we do our best to conceal ourselves from these and other dangers, with God's direction and blessing.
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          * Grease fires - Research this--We are told not to pour water on a cooking grease fire and discharging a fire extinguisher onto a pan fire can spray or shoot burning grease around the kitchen, even spreading the fire. It is recommended that you might keep an oven mitt, potholder and lid handy. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, you can put on the oven mitt and smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Then turn off the burner. Also do not remove the lid until the pan is completely cool. Perhaps a large or right-sized, flat metal lid can be found for frying pans or other pans you may use that do not currently have fitting lids. A proper lid may cut off oxygen to the fire. Another possibility is the use of baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate. Carefully throwing this onto the fire can also diminish it. Research as well similar matters, such as oven fires and microwave fires--keeping doors closed, turning off heat, and unplugging microwave may be what you find, along with possibly having these serviced before re-use. (Most Recommendations from publicsafety.tufts.edu/ firesafety/ cooking-safety).
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          Verse 12,13 Here we find what God’s view is if an animal is stolen, but there is no evidence to enable the thief to be found, to require compensation from him/her. Evidently, in this instance, the keeper of the animal was to make compensation, likely from one of his own animals. Thus, responsibility for holding something of a person temporarily was to be taken seriously, with a willingness to compensate for it if it is stolen and the thief is not found. However, God’s law was reasonable, so that other things that may happen to it outside of the person’s control, usually required no compensation—only the person’s oath before God that they sought no harm to the animal. Such was the case when the creature was torn by a wild animal and killed. The evidence of this still needed to be presented.Of course, God would hold a person accountable for a false oath, as He hates a “lying tongue” (Prove 6:16,17).
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          . Thus we have some insight into this matter of showing genuine or Christian love for another in being willing to meet his need or request to care for some belonging(s) temporarily. The requiring of oaths that nothing underhanded took place in some circumstances reminds us of the unselfish interest in one another that is expected regarding such an agreement. A consideration perhaps for one asking another for such a favor is whether or not the person could cover the cost for the item(s) in the rare occurrence that it gets stolen and the thief cannot be found or determined in order to possibly return it and make compensation himself. In such a case, it is love, of course, including a sense of responsibility toward the person,  that would normally move one to want to somehow provide for/replace the item for the owner, with empathy in his having expected the item to be returned in good faith. Certainly in most instances, the person caring for it will take reasonable precautions to avoid mishaps, so that he can indeed prove having been worthy of the owner's faith.
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          . Clearly, the Lawl of God promotes fairness and reasonableness, taking various circumstances under consideration in the judgement to be rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men...” Yes, while God has some lawls which we must respect and keep, even as true Christians, primarily Christianity involves acknowledging principles of truth in the fear of God, learning to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we continue to practice the lawl of love in our dealings with God and others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with God’s delightful will!
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          Now let’s consider Exodus 23, this time verses 4-5: “4 “If you come upon your enemy’s bull or his donkey straying, you must return it to him. 5 If you see that the donkey of someone who hates you has fallen under its load, you must not ignore it and leave. You must help him release the animal.”
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          Thus to “love our neighbor” would include any who may be opposing or hating us for some reason. All of God’s people were to strive to dwell peaceably, settling disagreements wherever possible. At Romans 12:18, the apostle Paul writes: “18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men.” This seeing one’s animal straying, or falling under it’s load, would present an opportunity to show love, even to one’s enemy. God requires this love to be shown, as it may contribute to a restored relationship.
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          Thus the Lawl of God was really in full harmony with the teaching of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. Even someone’s enemy, one hating a person, was to be loved, treated kindly. This may seem to run counter to our natural instincts, but remember sin and imperfection was inherited from our first parents. Sometimes it takes effort to overcome sinful tendencies and see things God’s way. Notice, for instance, the apostle Paul’s words at Romans 12:20: “20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” Paul was quoting from Proverbs 25. How are we to understand this? Is this promoting vengeance? No! He’s referencing the use of hot coals to melt or soften ore, causing the pure metal to separate from any impurities. Such kinds acts, then, would tend to soften one’s attitude, bringing out the good in a person, removing lies or traits contrary to peace. However, is he or she only hungry or thirsty physically, or may this one be in need of spiritual encouragement or refreshing, hope-inspiring waters of truth? If we can find the right words to offer loving assistance, and the time is right, may we do so. (Prove 25:11).
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          Consider also Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount. At Matthew 5:43-48 we see the common view in his day. He says: “43 “You heard that it was said: ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ Clearly, the religious leaders were ignoring parts of the Lawl as we’re considering, but nevertheless were promoting a view that is common even in our day. He continues: “44 However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise on both the crooked and the good and makes it rain on both the upright and the sinful. 46 For if you love those loving you, what reward do you have? Are not also the tax collectors doing the same thing? 47 And if you greet your brothers only, what extraordinary thing are you doing? Are not also the people of the nations doing the same thing? 48 You must accordingly be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” This being “perfect” can also mean “complete” in the Scriptures. Our love should thus be impartial, all-encompassing, after the example of our Heavenly Father, Jehovoez.
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          Notice what God told the wayward nation of Israel in Ezekiel’s day, at Ezekiel 33:11: “11 Tell them, ‘“As surely as I am alive,” declares the Sovereign Lord Jehovoez, “I take no pleasure in the death of the crooked, but rather that someone crooked changes his way and keeps living. Turn back, turn back from your bad ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel?”’ May we come to have such love in our hearts for all, as such love is a key to progressing toward being complete spiritually, keeping true integrity to God, eventually reaching the condition God intended humans to be in from the beginning, reaching human completion. What does this mean? It does not mean people will always hit the bullseye every time we throw a dart! It means becoming as God intended us to be, the way He designed us to be, both physically and spiritually. Of course this will take some healing from God, to be complete physically, mentally, emotionally. But much of this requires our spiritual development, learning to avoid and overcome sin and sinful tendencies. In the Scriptures, sin is equated with sickness and death. Isaiah 33:24 thus foretells a future time: “24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error.” Thus true forgiveness on the basis of Christ’s ransom will enable sickness to be overcome in God’s new world of righteousness (or, integrity) and peace. Let us do all we can to progress toward such peace and righteousness, growing in godly love as Christ exemplified by such teaching, speech, and actions.
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          Let’s consider Exodus 24:1-3: “24 Then he said to Moses: “Go up to Jehovoez, you and Aaron, Naʹdab and A·biʹhu, and 70 of the elders of Israel, and bow down from a distance. 2 Moses should approach Jehovoez by himself; but the others should not approach, and the people should not go up with him.” 3 Then Moses came and related to the people all the words of Jehovoez and all the judicial decisions, and all the people answered with one voice: “All the words that Jehovoez has spoken, we are willing to do.”
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          Verse 3 Notice Israel’s response to the relating of God’s initial Lawl to them: “All the words that Jehovoez has spoken, we are willing to do.” This people recognized God’s lawl as reasonable, wise, just and fair. They were willing to comply with all of it, to be obedient to it. In their day and time, God’s lawl was understandable and wisely beneficial. Of course, the principles of that Lawl--what it teaches us about the God who does not change--are timeless. By knowing the lawl well, they would be able to teach their children the things of utmost importance to God, that they might “live a long time in the land that Jehovoez your God is giving” them. As we’ll see, Moses wrote down this Lawl, and Israel at this time would agree to be bound by it, trusting in Jehovoez that it would prove beneficial to them. This agreement caused them to become a nation dedicated to Jehovoez, compliant with His will. The United States of America, brought to birth in God's power, may please God in a similar way. Christians, while having faith in Christ, recall this one's saying (in the Sermon on the Mount) "Do not think I came to destroy the Lawl or the Prophets...I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill (satisfy, or complete)." Rather than ignoring God's Lawl given through Moses, then, true Christians should come to realize that God's Lawl has another interpretation or application through Christ, one in accord with Christian teachings and instructions. Also, willingly dedicating oneself to God as a true Christian gives evidence of a genuine faith in the God who is love, realizing that He is trustworthy, good and merciful in His dealings with us, willingly able to strengthen us to accomplish His will in our life. We can see this in the way Jesus, who perfectly reflected His Father’s love, dealt with fellow Israelites with humility, compassion, kindness, and patience. Of course, he reflected these qualities with proper motive, seeking to honor Je'hovoez', unselfishly motivated to seek the long-term welfare of others, to benefit them eternally, helping them gain a good relationship with God and fellow humans. As Peter reminded fellow Christians, at 1Peter 1:15-16: “15 but like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct, 16 for it is written: “You must be holy, because I am holy.” The term “holy” itself is found nearly 800 times in God’s word. With proper motive, we should consider ourselves an extension of God’s hand to others, uplifting and helping them in various ways. We may add to their knowledge, and assist them in practical ways. Proverbs 11 says: “9 By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued.” May we contribute to the everlasting salvation and happiness of others, by sincerely encouraging them to be among faithful Christian servants of God.
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          Now let’s continue with Israel’s response to the God’s primary statement of the Lawl, in Exodus 24:4-8: “4 So Moses wrote down all the words of Jehovoez. Then he got up early in the morning and built at the foot of the mountain an altar and 12 pillars corresponding to the 12 tribes of Israel. 5 After that he sent young Israelite men, and they offered up burnt offerings and sacrificed bulls as communion sacrifices to Jehovoez. 6 Then Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar. 7 Then he took the book of the covenant and read it aloud to the people. And they said: “All that Jehovoez has spoken we are willing to do, and we will be obedient.” 8 So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people and said: “This is the blood of the covenant that Jehovoez has made with you in harmony with all these words.”
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          . Therefore, after Israel’s initial declaration of agreement with God’s Lawl, Moses builds an altar upon which to offer sacrifices to Jehovoez, similar to the occasional response of patriarchs such as Noah and Abraham to significant interactions with the true God (Genes 8:20; 12:7). He then read the book of the Lawl covenant to Israel, and they once again confirmed their willingness to give Je'hovoez' their obedience, saying “All that Jehovoez has spoken we are willing to do, and we will be obedient.” What a fine spirit! How pleased Jehovoez must have been to hear them express desire to obey Him. There was yet no indication of Jehovoez’z displeasure. But no doubt God’s enemy at the time Satan was displeased with their willing spirit, wanting to cause them trouble. How right-hearted ones then and now would need to rely on God for strength, support, and His powerful holy spirit to withstand any attempts to break them as they aim to maintain such fine loyalty and integrity.
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          . May we ever trust in God’s power to save and guide us. As 1Corinthians 10:13 assures us: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Let us continue to be instructed in God’s ways, lawls, and standards, that we may keep them wholeheartedly. A lovely reminder to appreciate these things is found in the psalm number 119 of David, which is the 13th psalm of Book 5. This psalm is full of expressions appreciating the value of God’s laws, commands, reminders, orders, and the like. The first eight stanzas or verses of this song each begin with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and this continues through all 22 letters, making this chapter the longest in the Bible, with 176 verses. There is another segment of the psalms that contain similar expressions—it is found in Psalm 19:7-11, the same writer. Notice how it reads: “7 The law of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of Jehovoez is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoez are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs. 11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.”
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          . Surely our God is compassionate, merciful and understanding! Psalm 103:8,10,13 for instance says “8 Jehovoez is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love...10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve...13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovoez has shown mercy to those who revere him.” Properly revering God (as worthy of great honor), we should love and respect Him so as to hate the badness He hates. (Prove 8:13). Understanding God’s love, we are moved to love Him in return by obeying Him. As 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Psalm 119, mentioned earlier, accordingly opens with these verses, 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the word of Jehovoez. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” May all be moved, on the basis of the ransom sacrifice, to gain an understanding of God’s instructions through His Son for eternal life, willing to obey God and Christ out of love for both and others, finding true peace and happiness to a certain extent now, and even more in “the real life” to come! (1Timo 6:19).
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          . May we thus give due respect to our Life-giver and our “Grand Creator” Je'hovoez', seeking to give Him the exclusive worship He deserves. Rarely should we ever have to face such a situation as did the three Hebrews. We still, however, may face unpleasant disrespect, ridicule, or other unkind treatment by those not yet understanding God’s word. May we be confident that “...God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” (1Cori 10:13). Proverbs 25:21-22 says “21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; If he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22 For you will be heaping burning coals on his head, And Jehovoez will reward you.” Spiritual food and water may be needed more by an opposer than literal food and water. If we can kindly promote understanding of the will of God in a matter, this may go a long way in easing the tension or the situation. The “burning coals” are a reference to softening metal, to make it more workable. Thus kindness can soften the arrogant pride of another, humbling them somewhat, allowing for spiritual growth. May we continue to heed the two greatest commandments of the Lawl, as Joshuaz' declared, “37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoez your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Lawl hangs, and the Prophets.” (Matth 22:37-40).
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          THU (10:17,20,23 am; 12pm) Hello, wishing all well! Podcast episode W5a R07.214 (Winit500) Adopting the 8 Day. Also, added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Building Genuine Trust in a Real God. Since we last completed both chapters 8 and 17 of Proverbs, let's begin the next chapters on the upcoming Blog that starts next week. Additional (1) Golden Apples GA segments may however be posted by noon. Update to (1) GA[4], Health and Hydration. Also GA[5], One House-Fire Solution!
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          FRI (9:27,32; 10:37,39; 11:23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added to (1) Golden Apples piece, GA[3] on Miracle of Birth, Supporting Mother's Health and Baby's Development. Par. STAY HYDRATED and Final Paragraph additions. Upcoming, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[16], chapter 8, verses 22-31. Also, CTC Corner article from week's FLSEP Winit500 W5a podcast, R07.201-205 Abortion--Gaining Understanding and Finding Agreement with God's Help. Posted on (8) Come to Consensus Corner blogpost.
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          THU (1:46; 2:46; 11:17,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added podcast episode W5a R07.204 Abortion--Part 4 (Winit500). Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[3], Miracle of Birth--Supporting Mother's Health and Baby's Development. Also (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[15], chapter 17,verses 15-20.
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          (Wed) Clarifying update to (1) Winit100, W1a[1]; Also Now (1) Winit500, W5a[1]. Also (4) Ps119[6], Preview 6, S20-22. Also (1) GA[2]. Update to GA[2], A.I.
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          WED (12:05,08; 10:01; 11:48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update record of Podcast (1) Winit100, W1a[1], R07.202 Abortion--Part 2, as well as New (1) Winit500, W5a[1], R07.203 Abortion--Part 3, now Winit500 is 500 seconds total for 5 episodes, with each one either 80, 100, or 120 seconds in length approximately. Also, added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Preview 6 of the concluding Stanzas 20-22. Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[2], Human Interest in A.I., updated. Additional paragraph.
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          (Tue) Upcoming (3) PC[13], Pro08:17-21; and PC[14], Pro17:11-14. Planning release of this week's remaining podcast episodes today and tomorrow--please pardon the unexpected delay. Update to (1) W1a[1] and W5a[1].
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          TUE (10:08; 11:03,13,54 am; 11:59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[13], chapter 8, verses 17-21. Also, PC[14], chapter 17, verses 11-14. Planning release of this week's remaining podcast episodes, R07.202-205 today and tomorrow, the CTC of entire topic when complete. Update to (1) Winit100, W1a[1], and added Winit500, W5a[1].
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          (Mon) Upcoming (4) Ps119[5], Review 5, S15-19. Also, New Podcast Season, first episode W1a[1] R07.201!
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          MON (10:14 am; 12:17,27 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Review 5 of Stanzas 15-19. Also, new Podcast Season, going from Win-it Minute to Winit100 - (5) 100 second episodes per week, for better examination of issues. Released episode R07.201 Abortion--Gaining Understanding and Finding Agreement with God's Help, now available on Spotify, my podcast show Find Life and See Earview Podcast, search "Earview", sort by Newest episodes. Soon to add text of this episode under Segment (1) below, and all (5) to be released as a CTC article, likely tomorrow.
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          (Sat) Posting (2) PS[2], Ps020; Also (7) SW[3]. Posted. SW[3] another 2-for-1.
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          SAT (10:01,08,11,20 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (2) PS[2], Psalm 20, NKJV; Also (7) SongWeekly, SW[3]. Posted. Another 2-for-1.
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          (Fri) Added (6) LoG[5], A Covenant. Also, (3) PC[11], Pro08:12-16; and PC[12], Pro17:8-10.
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          FRI (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Lawl of God, LoG[5], A Covenant to Obey Brings God's Favor and Blessing. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 8, verses 12-16, and PC[12], chapter 17, verses 8-10.
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          (Thu) Added (3) PC[9], Pro08:6-11. Also, upcoming PC[10], Pro17. Posted. Slight Update to (1) GA[1].
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          THU (10:00,09 am; 5:53 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 8, verses 6-11. Also, upcoming PC[10], chapter 17, verses 4-7. Update to GA[1].
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          (Wed) With GA[1] update, postponing LoG highlight until Friday. Recommended update to New Calendar entry. Posted (4) Ps119[4], S19B. More to come, including updated calendar chart below (Now Posted) with (1) GA[1] Calendar Intro article Updated, and upcoming (6) LoG highlight.
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          WED (10:01; 11:03,07,10,15,17,28,38,48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Dates of Second Month both calendars now match until end of February and continuation of week to the 33rd (of Second Month). Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 19B. More to come, including updated calendar chart below, also with (1) Golden Apples GA[1] Calendar Intro article Updated, and now postponing (6) Lawl of God highlight until Friday. Updated Calendar Chart now posted below, with God's intervention to line up the Second Month's days between both calendars (February &amp;amp; Peasamake) until the additional days of the new calendar month, to complete 33 days of the month to coincide with the next new moon beginning Month 3 Day 1 (ref. More Orderly Time full article, 2024 Dec/Jan, (8) CTC[1]).
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          (Wed) Posting (3) PC[7], Pro8:1-5, and PC[8], Pro17:1-3.
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          WED (10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Acknowledging God's power in changing the moon cycle to correspond to a new 8-day calendar, this would be Wednesday, with this transitional workweek shortened by 1 day, leading to a 3-day weekend and a normal workweek to follow. I would thus like to post the Proverbs Commentaries today, the Psalm 119 Stanza 19B and Lawl of God highlight tomorrow, and more Proverbs on Friday or Starsday. Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 8, verses 1-5, and PC[8], chapter 17, verses 1-3.
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          (Mon/Teu) Added (4) Ps119[3],S19A. Also, (6) LoG[4], Value of God's Lawl. Update. Also previous addition of (1) GA[1] below, Intro to Calendar, and NOTE below accordingly.
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          MON/TEU (10:03,18,35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Note addition of (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] below, Intro to Calendar article. Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Stanza 19A, verses 145-148. Also, (6) Lawl of God, LoG[4], Value of God's Lawl, based on Exodus 24:1-3. Update.
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          (Sat) Adding (7) SW[2]. Later, PS[1]. SW[2] now a 2-for-1. Now, (2) PS[1], Ps033, NIRV. Also, Significant Update to 2024 Jan (1) GA[1], Names. NOTE also 2024 Jan (8) CTC[1] Calendar article. Added (1) GA[1] below, Intro to Calendar article More Orderly Time. Updated. Once more.
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          SAT (10:24,55; 11:27 am; 5:20,50,59; 6:17; 7:40 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Sorry for the delay...Adding (7) SongWeekly, SW[2], and later, (2) Psalm Select, PS[1]. SW[2] posted, this time now a 2-for-1. Posted (2) PS[1], Psalm 33, NIRV. Also, significant update to 2024 Jan (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ, expected to be the last significant update. Also, see below (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Intro to Calendar article, More Orderly Time, 2024 Jan (8) CTC[1]. Updated. Once more.
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          , More Orderly Time, discussing the changed moon phases corresponding to a new 8-day per week calendar! Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] Introduction below, updated.
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          (Fri) Added (6) LoG[3], Exo23:4-5. Upcoming, (3) PC[5], Pro07:24-27. Also, PC[6], Pro16:29-33. Both posted.
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          FRI (10:07,35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Lawl of God, LoG[3], Exodus 23:4-5, Loving Opposers. Upcoming, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 7, verses 24-27 (conclusion) and PC[6], chapter 16, verses 29-33 (conclusion). Both posted.
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          (Thu) Upcoming, (3) PC[3], Pro07:7-10,21-23. Also, PC[4], Pro16:25-28.
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          THU (10:01,15,22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 7, verses 7-10, 21-23. Also, PC[4], chapter 16, verses 25-28. PC[3] Posted...and PC[4].
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          (Wed) Added (4) Ps119[2], S18B. Also, (6) LoG[2], Highlight.
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          WED (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 18B, verses 141-144. Also, (6) Lawl of God, Highlight: Being Responsible for Another's Possession.
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          (Tue) Added (3) PC[1], Pro07:10,17-21. Also, PC[2], Pro16:20-24.
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          TUE (9:50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 7, verses 10,17-21. Also, PC[2], chapter 16, verses 20-24.
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          (Mon) Added (4) Ps119[1], S18A. Also, (6) LoG[1], Exo22:5-6.
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          MON (10:01; 11:35 am; 1 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 18A. Possible additional segment by noon: Added (6) Lawl of God Highlights, LoG[1], from Exodus 22:5-6, Love Accepts Responsibility. Update.
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          (Sat) Now posted (7) SW[1]. Also 7/8 Day Calendar table below (page bottom).
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          SAT (10:27,35 am; 12:08,10,35,37 pm) NOTE: Proposing Day 9 name (ending each month) as "Lunday", with lunar referring to the moon. As proposed, the final week of most months would begin with Sunday and end with Lunday. Hello, wishing all well! Sorry for the delay. Soon to post (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Also, preparing a Calendar to correlate between 7-day and 8-day, which I aim to post soon after completion. Website table, bottom of page.
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          The highlighted article above, produced and revised through my blog segment COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, has addressed a highly significant issue regarding God's own purpose in revising the moon's cycle, to make possible it's intended use as a monthly timepiece, only now for a consistent 8-day week (one additional weekend day, between the new Saturday and Sunday), with one or two additional days at month's end, making possible consistent 4-week months essentially with 33 or 34 days. These months would each begin on the first day of the week, recommended to alternate between the names Sonday and Sunday, and end with a day added to the weekend for increased refreshment by God, related to the new moon cycle, keeping on schedule with the moon's new phase timing. Evidence proves God intervened to adjust the moon cycle to have become a New Moon around Dec 30 (2023), to begin the New Calendar, which would end January on the 33rd day of Month 1 (another New Moon), lining up February dates with New Month 2, until the 29th, with the new month 2 continuing until the 33rd, another 4 days, ending on March 4. Weekends will thus always correspond nearly to either New Moon (or Barley Moon, barley visible), First Quarter Moon (looks like a Half Moon), Full Moon, or Last Quarter Moon. The result is an extension of seasons to be approximately 100 days each through the year (with similar total workdays per 400 day year--another miraculous intervention), and giving us 48 weeks of usually 8 days each, which can be fairly correlated between the previous calendar, with now 12 weeks per quarter rather than 13. One purpose being increased refreshment by God, the typical workweek is still to be 5 days, but now having a 3-day weekend. The article offers some detail on the purpose and benefit of this new arrangement by God, helping all to view it properly. One principle of God's word states this: "For God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."
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          The end results brought a new level of interest or excitement similar to that experienced in times past with computer programs that responded realistically to human interaction, being crafted extensively by one or more experienced programmers to achieve such an effect.
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          What the recent interest in A.I. should really lead to is a fresh look at how us humans should be using this tool of computer technology to safely and beneficially improve our work and our lives, certainly NOT to replace humans in general, but as a tool to assist us, our being made by God to have the authority to manage and work to accomplish God's will and purpose regarding the earth and mankind, contributing to genuine peace and happiness. Work at times can be made less tedious or burdensome, and perhaps more enjoyable to accomplish. There truly may be an occasional tedious or difficult job that computers can be used to perform. However, humans themselves shouldn't become less intelligent or educated or responsible or useful. We must draw the line on our use of this tool to better our lives while not undermining what God made us each to become, loving and pleasing Him.
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          What the recent interest in A.I. shouldn't mean is that we begin letting computers do all our work for us, so that we can all just lay around and become lazy pigs. At the same time it is understandable why some are interested in what technology can help them do that they currently lack full ability to do themselves. There are some situations where we may lack an ability, a skill or talent that we really should learn, instead of trying to let computers do all or nearly all the work for us that we really could learn to do well ourselves and benefit from in a way God really intended us to. On the other hand, there are things that some have learned to do that God expected we would eventually program computers to mostly do for us. It is good for us as humans to tell the difference in determining or letting God or His word determine where such lines should be drawn.
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          One valid place for computers is in robotic machine use in certain factory work circumstances. Many will acknowledge some factory jobs, for instance, that are quite difficult and experience frequent turnover of workers. There may be more than one way to address an individual situation. Still, this and other work circumstances might truly benefit from fast or precise robotic or technology interventions, while possibly retaining some worker(s) to ensure proper function and intervene in any unusual situations.
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          At the end of the day, computers should be used by humans in support of and with awareness of God's worthy power and wisdom, and loving purpose to bring genuine peace and happiness to His human children eternally.
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          Psalm 139:16 "Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed."
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          Psalm 127:1a,3 "Unless Jehovoez builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it...Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoez; The fruit of the womb is a reward."
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          . The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect for God's word and with His love.
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          . Realizing the importance of the mother maintaining reasonable health during time of pregnancy, how important to look to God above, praying to Him daily, to have His guidance to help ensure success! He has great power to assist, even in matters of health that may threaten proper development or the mother's ability for a safe birth.
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           . This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from foods outlined below should at least assist with doing so. An important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body that typically are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward good gut and body health.
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          . Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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          Spir-Vanilla Malted Milkshake: Milk &amp;amp; Natural vanilla ice cream or a little raw honey and a true cane sugar to sweeten, and including nonfat dry milk powder and 1/2-1 tsp of Spirulina powder.
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          Above are More Calming Alkaline Food and Protein Choices, Below are Other Healthful Options.
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          . By replacing less nutritious choices with foods like these, more nourishment can come to mother and baby. This is just a supportive list--consult your doctor for your specific needs nutritionally through the terms of your pregnancy. Also two more considerations: (1) Be alert to removing pollutants that your body may somehow be receiving on a regular basis. (2) Be aware as well that some medications can actually hamper liver function, which affects the process of digestion and lessens availability or absorption of the beneficial nutrients found in the list above. Check with your doctor, and with him consider healthful support such as Milk Thistle and pregnancy-safe remedies for kidney function. Avoid so-called milks still using "Calcium carbonate" or chalk as a supposed calcium booster--this form of inorganic rock is not intended for human nourishment, and may contribute to blockages of arteries and kidneys. The confusion has been in it's reacting with an overly acidic body, to lessen bone loss. It is plant calcium, such as in Kale or that found in organic dairy products that the body assimilates and uses properly, to build bone. Also, the Spirulina powder mentioned and Kelp can be some of the more important of these foods, as they may assist with ensuring several key nutrients supporting even healthy digestion and metabolism. If absorption seems to be an issue, consider taking some with a vinaigrette or vinegar dressing such as French (best flavor) once or more daily. If doing so, another important supplement you should then be able to take without concern over sodium levels is sodium bicarbonate, which could be added (1/8 tsp) once daily to a juice or tea drink, then if desired also to a soda having seltzer water added. Another way to get bicarbonate into the diet is with the spices paprika and turmeric. Paprika can be added to most meats and meat sauces, while turmeric (containing magnesium bicarbonate) is good with rice, beans, and soups, for instance. Also, don't forget to regularly ask for God's blessing on your efforts!
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          Some time ago, a 16 year old girl died shortly after being diagnosed as having the flu. We know that the flu can sometimes bring about a loss of body electrolytes, or minerals, as a result of it's effects on the body. This event is relatively unexpected in our society, although in the past, many have lost lives due in large measure to this loss. However, still today we are finding conditions or symptoms that indicate electrolytes are fewer in number than ideal. While there are treatments to help preserve these, such as with certain foods easy on the stomach, i.e. bananas and saltines or other crackers, this may also remind us that many have reduced amounts of electrolytes due to less being received in water and food. Good drinking water and other fluids can be a way to restore these:
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          . Is the water our bodies need just a chemical, H2O? Or is there more to it? Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from good water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body.
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          . For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or spring waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting OCEAN water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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          . However, while our bodies usually need organic minerals from natural foods the most, we still need inorganic as electrolytes found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body really need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. However, it is possible that removing the minerals has protected some with or susceptible to cancer, as these natural minerals may nevertheless speed up some tumor growth. Stick with a low mineral purified product if this is your case, until healing takes place. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems, actually contributing to water cleansing or purification. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. When received properly, such a treatment may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32 tsp of baking soda with drops of reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified, so-called "drinking" or steam-distilled bottled water.
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          . This is more challenging than many realize, but nutrients received from nutrient-dense foods such as Spirulina should at least assist with doing so. For better absorption a pair of such foods, Spirulina and Kelp, can be taken together in a Vinagrette or French Dressing. If Kelp is missing above, excess salt and sodium such as received through a salt-water softener can be diminished with another source of organic sodium, such as a carefully chosen soy or teriyaki sauce. Of course, Kelp also provides an organic source of Iodine, still greatly missing from most diets. As regards proper hydration, an important thing to realize is that most processed beverages add very little to your hydration level, and might be viewed more as concentrates rather than ready for boosting hydration levels, which still might be considered as cost-saving. You should pray about the matter, and add a good spring water to your cup when using store-bought juices and tea, for instance. The water should be even 2-3 times the amount of the normal drink, but you then may wish adding some additional sugar, arcane or agave to make up the flavor. You will likely then add about 10-15% to your hydration level with that drink. You should also begin the day with a 1/2 to 1 cup of spring water, to which you may add a little pure aloe vera juice. There are some parts of the body that just are not hydrated without some regular intake of a good spring water by itself, or with a pure aloe vera juice added, which contributes toward a well-working body and gut. One other helpful routine is a second morning drink following the water (with aloe). This can be a juice or tea, again to which spring water is usually added, additionally sweetened, and to which a small amount of a drink such as Gatorade that you fortify with a few nutrients may be added. A large 28 oz. Gatorade for instance, after pouring out a little to make room, could be the basis for adding 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/4 tsp. of Turmeric spice, 1 TB Aloe vera juice, 1/2 tsp., and 5-10 drops of Ionic minerals.
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           Clearly many have come to see how an issue such as this one can seem to take on a life of it's own, and with several pertinent aspects or factors, appear to some to be too complicated to be able to arrive at a reasonable view of the entire matter, taking all things into consideration, actually gaining God's view of the whole thing. Surely we can seek peace with one another, and arrive at answers rooted in truth and divine love, coming to "think in agreement." Thus we are taught to be reasonable, to investigate matters with an open mind, and to respect God's view of things, that we may actually come together peaceably in a sensible way, and see that there is a right answer, even with some variance depending on the circumstances.
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            10 The LORD blocks the sinful plans of the nations.
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            He keeps them from doing what they want to do.
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            11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever.
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            What he wants to do will last for all time.
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            12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.
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            Blessed are the people he chose to be his own.
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            13 From heaven the LORD looks down
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            and sees everyone.
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            14 From his throne he watches
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            all those who live on the earth.
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            15 He creates the hearts of all people.
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            He is [able to know] everything they do.
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            16 A king isn't saved just because his army is big.
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            A soldier doesn't escape just because he is very strong.
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            17 People can't trust a horse to save them either.
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            18 But the LORD looks with favor on those who respect him.
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            He watches over those who put their hope in his faithful love.
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            19 He watches over them to save them from death.
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            He wants to keep them alive when there is no food in the land.
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            20 We wait in hope for the LORD.
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            He helps us. He is like a shield that keeps us safe.
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            21 Our hearts are full of joy because of him.
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            We trust in him, because he is holy.
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            22 LORD, may your faithful love rest on us.
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            We put our hope in you.
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           {} mine
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           1 May the LORD {GOD, Jehovoez} answer you in the day of trouble;
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           May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;
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           2 May He send you help from the sanctuary,
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           And strengthen you out of Zion;
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           3 May He remember all your offerings,
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           4 May He grant you according
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           to your heart's desire,
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           And fulfill all your purpose.
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           5 We will rejoice in your salvation,
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           And in the name of our God we
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           will set up
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            our
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           May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.
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           6 Now I know that the LORD
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           saves His anointed;
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           He will answer him from His holy heaven
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           With the saving strength of His right hand.
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           7 Some
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           But we will remember the name
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           of the LORD our God.
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           8 They have bowed down and fallen;
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           But we have risen and stand upright.
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           9 Save, LORD!
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           May the King answer us when we call.
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           1 Jehovoez is my shepherd.
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           I will lack nothing.
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           2 In grassy pastures He makes me lie down;
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           He leads me to tranquil waters.
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           3 He refreshes me.
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           He leads me in the paths of integrity
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            for the sake of His name.
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           4 Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow,
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           I fear no harm,
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           For you are with me;
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           Your rod and your staff reassure me.
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           5 You prepare a table for me
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            before my opposers.
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           You refresh my head with oil;
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           My cup is filled to the brim.
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           6 Surely goodness and loyal love will
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            pursue me all the days of my life,
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           And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoez
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            for all my days.
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          "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart...17 I have sprinkled my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us drink our fill of love until the morning; Let us enjoy passionate love together, 19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a distant journey. 20 He took a bag of money with him, And he will not return until the day of the full moon.” 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech."
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          Prove 7:10 Here we see this woman "dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart." "Cunning" refers to deceptive craftiness and trickery. Some men have also stooped to such deception, with similar schemes. Recall that God realizes the harm caused and the superiority of a proper engagement and marriage for those of earth, wanting all to realize this and seriously repent from wrong thinking (Acts 3:19). With God's blessing, a beautiful long-distance relationship can blossom during a real engagement--likely leading to delightful marriage! The wrong thinking starts in the mind, but could reach the heart, leading to sin. All who have fallen to such sin in the past should be aware that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1JOhn 3:20). There are somewhat hidden factors, which God realizes and can help ones to overcome. How urgent to comprehend the right view of such things, looking to correct one's thinking and avert the often unseen repercussions. The woman in the proverb is already married, and should be a faithful wife to her husband, who evidently works hard to provide for her.
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          Prove 7:17-18 The woman sprinkles her bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. Myrrh is esteemed for its fragrance, and commonly used for this purpose. It might be noted, however, that the perfumes of myrrh and cinnamon were significant ingredients in the "holy anointing oil" that God directed to be mixed for holy use, at Exodus 30:23-25. In so doing, perhaps the woman tries to whitewash her behavior, fooling herself and this young man into believing that somehow what they are doing could be approved by God. Back in verse 14 she said: "I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows." She says so as if by doing these things she is now all right with God. With no regard for God or her marriage partner, she now invites this young man to "enjoy passionate love together." This move threatens both of their hopes of eternal life with loyal marriage partners--is this true love?
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          "19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a distant journey. 20 He took a bag of money with him, And he will not return until the day of the full moon.” 
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          Prove 7:21 Her "smooth" persuasive words cause this naïve young man to be misled and seduced. He gives no thought to the consequences of their behavior. If only he would trust God and prepare himself for a real marriage, trusting God to help him find a loyal partner, to satisfy any such desires with a lovely, trustworthy marriage partner! Too often people selfishly rush ahead of God, rather than realizing God has our best and lasting happiness at heart by His lawls and standards. May we not take God's instructions for granted, and safeguard true loyalty in our relationships with God and others, treasuring purity of heart, true wisdom and love before God, finding the true happiness that God intends for us to enjoy forever!
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          "20 The one who shows insight in a matter will find success, And happy is the one trusting in Jehovoez. 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness. 22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness. 23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Pro16:20 What then is insight? It is a compassionate or empathetic comprehension of other's circumstances, a seeing beyond the obvious to understand what has led up to a situation or incident. This may be seen by comparing Proverbs 19:11, which says: "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Compassionately grasping what caused or led up to "an offense" by another, we are better able to overlook it, or forgive the person for what was done. For example, at work a woman approaches another man for some information she needs, but he is rather rude to her. Rather than let it rattle her, she uses insight to ask him why he is speaking in such a way to her. He apologizes, and realizes that it was because he had recently bought a new dress shirt, and just spilled his coffee on it. With such insight into the situation, she readily forgives him, and he proceeds to kindly give her the information she needed. She thus found "success" (lit., "good") in the matter, and remained happy as she trusted in Jehovoez'z way, a Christian way, of handling matters.
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          Pro16:21 The gaining of true wisdom is worth great effort, as it brings untold blessings and hope of life to it's owner. While it seeks the honor and glory of Je'hovoez' and holds to His elevated standards, still one blessing from God is His watchcare of one's reputation in the long-term. Right-hearted ones of mankind will see and appreciate the wisdom we work hard to cultivate. Still, as Jo-shuaz' had foretold, persons may have to endure negative talk or even persecution occasionally, but enduring it with kindness may contribute to persuading others to take God's word more seriously.
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          Pro16:22 Here insight is contrasted with foolishness. Insight is a "fountain of life," as compassionately seeking to understand others makes it possible to teach them more effectively, especially important with spiritual matters leading them to eternal life. A fool however may not often seek this or see it's importance, often doing things for a wrong purpose, tending to be self-centered. The foolishness of his reactions may discipline him in some way, although he normally scoffs at advice from others, being "right in his own eyes." (Prove 12:15). The fool needs to appreciate kind counsel from loved ones, ultimately from God, being helped to gain high regard for Him, gaining right motivation. Also important is discernment, seeing good from bad, and foresighted prudence to see the consequences of good and bad decisions, to reject the bad along with its associated problems. God gives us His guidance to save us from grief and trouble, as He knows best how we can maintain true happiness!
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          Pro16:23 Recall that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34b). A wise-hearted one with insight then, will compassionately speak with such insight, with kindness, and often be fairly persuasive, helping others gain more understanding of matters. Notice that a wise one sees the value of speaking with insight, or empathy. A truly wise heart is also loving--is not Je'hovoez' the God who "IS love" (1John 4:8)? Therefore true love motivates all He does, and a loving motive should likewise guide one's acquisition of wisdom. So while humans need certain things in place to grow in godlove, and such a complete love is a crowning goal to acheive, once the aspect of right motivation is obtained, this may guide the acquisition of true knowledge, wisdom, and further empathetic understanding of others. May such ever be used to honor and please God, and be used by Him with pure motive to unselfishly care for others, and experience the rewards that only God can provide. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him."
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          Pro16:24 May we treasure "pleasant sayings," especially those coming from God's word, that are encouraging, upbuilding, and positive. True wisdom contributes to speech that is "healing," as Proverbs 12:18 says "...the tongue of the wise is a healing." Do you treasure sayings that have such a positive effect on you or others, strengthening them spiritually, to bolster their love for God and others, helping them find a happy course in life? We might search the Scriptures for such sayings, and come to know and love many of them, to help others and ourselves to stand firmly for God's righteousness, His right ways and standards that serve as a framework for a happy and successful life and family, leading to God's reward of endless life.
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          "7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart..." 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech. 22 Suddenly he goes after her, like a bull to the slaughter, Like a fool to be punished in the stocks, 23 Until an arrow pierces his liver; Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know that it will cost him his life."
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          Pro07:21 The woman, for an immoral purpose, uses "smooth speech" and actions with "great persuasiveness." Verse 10 informs us she has a "cunning heart." Thus she proves very deceptive, claiming she has pleased God while violating His standards, and threatening the eternal life and happiness of herself and this young man. May we be reminded to ponder the good things we learn about God's ways, appreciating the wisdom and benefits of doing things the right way, that we may truly love Jehovoez and "hate what is bad." (PSalm 97:10). Pondering God's ways, coupled with prayer, will help the right thoughts to sink deep into our hearts, where it will affect both our words and actions.
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          Pro07:22-23 Since the young man had unwisely pondered wrong desires, her immoral persuasiveness in this case overcomes his "thinking ability", leading him into disastrous conduct with this married woman. He didn't even stop to consider how unwise and troublesome this conduct may be. How would her husband feel once he finds out about this young man's interference with the wife? He is "like a fool to be punished in the stocks," as such conduct usually becomes exposed and known publicly, bringing disgrace. Further, sometimes there are hidden dangers to wrong conduct, that God understands and gives Him reason to lovingly warn us against the sin. This young man didn't realize the effect on his "liver," possibly causing disease that could end his life in untimely death, like many others who have come to "fall down slain." (verse 26). Recall that God knows what is best, such as a real engagement, developing a long-distance relationship with someone you believe would make a fine marriage partner, getting to know this one, gaining treasures from God's wise word, learning to support one another, through occasional ups and downs, and moving toward a lovely marriage as true partners. Just as important is the spiritual impact of ignoring God's way, corrupting our chaste thinking toward others, as God is preparing us for life in a clean environment spiritually on Earth, with those of earth able to have loyal marriage partners and enjoy pure dealings with true friends worldwide, delighting in God's righteousness. May we ponder the blessings of God's loving purpose toward humans, moving us to be loyally obedient to God and Jesus' teachings and instruction.
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          "25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of a laborer makes him work hard For his hunger urges him on. 27 An unworthy man digs up what is bad; His speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A troublemaker causes dissension, And a slanderer separates close friends.
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          (Pro16:25) Do you grasp the significance of this inspired proverb? Is it not God's way that brings life to a person, both within and with hope of eternity? Do you count only on your own ideas for happiness, peace, security, and life for how long? We have not been designed, nor can we be truly successful, counting only on ourselves. God knows we are so much happier looking to Him, even depending on Him and His guidance and His eager assistance to help us learn and know how to handle various situations throughout each day in a way that brings peace and happiness not only to ourselves, but to those we deal with, whether loved ones, friends, or neighbors. Even if our own ideas seem right to us, may we compare them with God's word, and seek Him, pleading with Him in prayer when an idea or decision really matters or can make a difference in our own life or that of others. We want to do things a truly right way, a wise way as His word directs, that we may truly be successful in all our endeavors. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovoez builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoez guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Also, the beautiful truth of Romans 8:28 is this: "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." As we all look to God and His way, seeking to honor Him more than ourselves, we can truly find the joy, the peace, the prosperous success for which the human family has long yearned.
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          (Pro16:26) This insight into what compels a worker might also remind us of the importance of setting good goals in life, and working to acheive them. Truly good goals, such as Je'hovoez' would bless, can be turned into smaller, more manageable steps, in the right direction. Recall Proverbs 10:22, which says "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Another verse says "Expectation postponed is making the heart sick..." Sometimes people set goals that do not line up with the will of Jehovoez, His wonderful purpose for mankind. If we're pursuing a wrong course, in violation of God's lawl or word, we should abandon such a thing, and choose instead something more in line with the talents God has given us in support of His loving will for humanity. That last verse continues, "but the thing desired is a tree of life when it does come." Let's look to God to reward us for being reasonable, realistic, and upright in the goals that we set, and with His blessing, reach, that bring God gladness to His heart.
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          (Pro16:27) Seeking God's wisdom, to keep His lawl and prove upright in our ways and dealings with others, helps us see the good, and potential, in both ourselves and others. Ignoring these things, lacking wisdom and good motive, a person might tend to look for faults in others, likely ignoring his own faults, thinking so highly of Himself. Psalm 36:1-4 reveals: "Transgression speaks to the corrupt one deep within his heart; There is no ause of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." May we always aim to please God, and help others do the same, using whatever wisdom God has given us for a good purpose, to strengthen others in the doing of good, as God instructs. Being truly honest with ourselves, God can offer the loving guidance we need.
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          (Pro16:28) Once again, ignoring God's word and lawl can cause one to be sidetracked in life, causing trouble rather than seeking peace with others. Without gentle kindness and self-control, our words can stir up wrong thoughts and feelings. Proverbs 3:7 says "Do not become wise in your own eyes. Revere Jehovoez and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones." As regards our speech, we should pause before saying just whatever comes into our mind--Think before we speak. A negative word about someone else usually does little to help a situation, and can cause pain to that one and others. Proverbs 12:18 says "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Rather than marring the name or reputation of others, let's seek wisdom from God to show mercy and help others correct their ways, rise to their potential to love as God does, truly loving our neighbor as ourselves.
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          Here we find encouragement to avoid the trappings of immorality, including by groups promoting serious violations of godly integrity:
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          "24 And now, my sons, listen to me; Pay attention to the words I speak. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not stray onto her paths, 26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It goes down to the inner chambers of death.”
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          Earlier, God reveals the “great persuasiveness” a woman of immoral thinking may use to mislead a young man into sin. Sexual immorality is not true love, causing participants to stray from God’s loving, loyal, ways of faithfulness for an eternity of happiness with a loyal marriage partner. Therefore, God’s words to young men and women are vital to protect themselves from such seduction and immoral thinking. If we do not accept God’s instructions carefully, we could be painfully deceived into a wrong path. Jesus or Jo-shuaz' said “Therefore, pay attention to how you listen...” (LUKe 8:18).
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          "25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not stray onto her paths,"
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          Pro07:25 We must protect our figurative heart, including our motives for acting, from corruption. Proverbs 4:23 says “23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life.” Ideas may be presented to the mind, but we choose whether we stop up our ear, let it go in one ear and out the other, or we ponder, or meditate, upon the notion, for or against, which could allow it to penetrate our heart, stirring desire, and eventually prompting action. Thus we need to develop the discernment or judgement necessary to distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, etc. to judge what we allow ourselves to ponder. It has been said that a bird might land on a person’s head, but what does he do about it—does he quickly shoo it away, or does he foolishly allow it to build a nest on his head?!? Shoo away wrong thoughts presented to us by others, and refuse to ponder wrong desires, as we learn to recognize and distinguish them. Rather, choose to ponder right thinking, protecting our hearts from leading us into sin. In fact, when presented with a wrong notion, the best thing to do may be to replace that wrong idea with good reasons for rejecting it as harmful or leading to disaster.
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          "26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It goes down to the inner chambers of death.”
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          Pro07:26-27 Such immorality can lead to spiritual death, great damage to our relationships with God and others. Without recovery, this is a sin that can bar one from God’s Kingdom and eternal life with a loyal marriage partner. Does this really make sense? (1COri 6:9-11). For young ones of earth, they should spend time preparing for adult, married life, learning to do the things that will eventually please their spouse and contribute to the stability and happiness of their newfound family. Look to God in prayer to help you find the marriage partner that will truly make you happy—you needn’t worry excessively over missing the right one. Jehovoez God has brought countless married couples together for a delightful relationship, both loving Him and each other. Cultivate first your relationship with God, learning to think wisely and make good, right decisions each day. Learn the personality of a true Christian, growing in your fondness for spiritual things, that will be one source of delightful conversation for an eternity. Such development will sure up your foundation for a life pleasing God, understanding integrity, having His blessing, and contributing greatly toward a wise and successful life and family.
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          “29 A violent man entices his neighbor And leads him in the wrong way. 30 He winks his eye as he schemes harm. He pinches his lips together as he carries out mischief. 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness. 32 The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from Jehovoez.”
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          (Pro16:29-30) The connection may not be clear here, but a violent man is not placing God first--rather is typically prideful, tending to think that his own ways are superior, wanting to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for God and His ways. Such a person needs to realize the wrongness of his thinking, and repent from such badness. Still violent and prideful, he may also be persuasive, and entice his neighbor to do as he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” Such a one tends to scheme badness, deceive, and trick others. While he might make his voice “gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not yet fully versed in mildness and compassionate patience with others. His anger may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’ against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an innocent one. Proverbs 3:31-32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovoez detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright.” May such ones realize God's love for all and His willingness to respond to requrests and needs as they may arise. May each one and all of us learn to steer clear of deception, trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. We must recognize God's love for all and the value of His inspired Word, the Bible, to help each one to make spiritual progress. May we choose to be upright before Je'hovoez', seeking to please and honor Him as He so deserves as our Life-giver, perfect in justice (Deute 32:4).
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          "31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness."
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          (Pro16:31) Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man, and you must be in awe of your God. I am Jehovoez.” Of course, do not older persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking to live by the teachings of Christ! Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating what is bad in godly fear, would they not thus tend to have even more to share with younger ones to encourage them toward eternal life? May we delight in receiving of their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us!
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          "32 The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city."
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          (Pro16:32) What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience among true worshippers of God. Who hasn't been at least irritated when something goes seriously wrong in their life? Of course, a minor offense or mishap is one thing. If you have been wronged or seriously hurt by others, then feeling hurt or frustrated is quite understandable. It is normal to have these feelings, but we need to keep them in check, to avoid taking vengeance in our own hands, overstepping justice by sinning or hurting another. God is the One whose word says "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay, says Jehovoez." Let's thus maintain control and act quickly to find a resolution to the problem. As King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovoez will possess the earth.” Returning to normal problems or offenses: Naturally, something may begin to agitate or even irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. This is well expressed at Psalm 4:4: "Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent." By cultivating self-control, mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and patience, channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and especially the God who “is love,” Jehovoez (1John 4:8).
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          "33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from Jehovoez.”
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          (Pro16:33) This is referenced as a God-approved way for certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life. Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, and 'looking for omens,' all part of “spiritism,” which is considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! For instance, whose help would you rather have in finding a loyal marriage partner—Jehovoez God’s or one of his enemies, such as the demons? Does not our loving and considerate God want to count you worthy of receiving His assistance? Cannot Jehovoez, the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants of Abraham, where Je'hovoez' intervened to bring loyal persons together in heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, also Leah. This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus, “Trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5-6). Receive of God’s loving guidance available, for example, in Jo-shuaz’z Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, don’t be discouraged over the “big words” in the first few verses—use a dictionary if necessary, or benefit from my commentary—these words refer to some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain understanding of as you read this book, which God has provided in part “to give to a young man knowledge and thinking ability.” While even youths can benefit from proverbial guidance, this should come gradually. It is especially a young man or woman who needs familiarity with such wisdom to handle the greater responsibilities being placed upon them. Pray to God for help to understand this book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5-6).
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          Beginning a new Proverbs chapter, let's consider an important reminder that to truly benefit from examining spiritual matters even a brief prayer for God's blessing can go a long way in receiving His spirit and pondering properly to affect and safeguard our hearts before God with what we’re studying.
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          "1 Is not wisdom calling out? Is not discernment raising its voice? 2 On the heights along the road, It takes its position at the crossroads. 3 Next to the gates leading into the city, At the entrances of the doorways, It keeps crying out loudly: 4 “To you, O people, I am calling; I raise my voice to everyone. 5 You naive ones, learn shrewdness; You “fools”, acquire an understanding heart."
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          Prove 8:1-4 Those with genuine love and wisdom, understanding God's word, want to help see that as many as possible respond to the genuine truth, that wisdom finds ways to 'cry out loudly' to those not walking straight before Jehovoez, to even naive ones. God raises his "voice to everyone." Clearly God cares about every person, wanting all to love his ways and embrace the hope of endless life in true peace and happiness. 2Peter 3:9 confirms this, saying "Jehovoez is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be killed but desires all to attain to repentance." God is patiently loyal toward mankind--may all appreciate His patience and respond by seeking to understand His word more completely, finding out what's required to be pleasing Him, and offering heartfelt prayer for His mercy over past wrongdoing.
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          5 "You naive ones, learn shrewdness; You “fools”, acquire an understanding heart."
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          Prove 8:5 So naive ones need foresighted shrewdness--learning to look ahead and see the consequences of both good and bad decisions or actions, seeing the danger of a wrong course, coming to hate the bad accordingly, seeking to avoid it, and love the good, seeking to remain on the path of good people. Proverbs 2:20-22 says: "So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." It would be foolish to really know right but choose not to do it. Such a person needs to acquire an "understanding heart." This involves seeing the big picture regarding God's will and purpose, putting divine knowledge together, seeing how the pieces fit in the puzzle of God's word, to make the beautiful complete picture of God's purpose. Qualities of the heart, such as patience and kindness should be appreciated and understood. Jesus' or Je'hoshuaz'z teachings are also vital to apply, especially his direct commands. The Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7 is an excellent starting point, containing much of all that's required of true Christians.
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          "1 Better is a piece of dry bread where there is peace Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling. 2 A servant with empathy will gain more respect than a son who acts shamefully; He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But Jehovoez is the examiner of hearts."
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          Pro17:1: Genuine peace. A primary aim for lovers of God. Happy are the peaceable, or the "peacemakers," since they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers generally manifest humility, with due respect for others, and the other tender affections of Colossians 3:12, along with self-control. They are better able to control their reactions, thinking about the results, to give a mild or gentle response to an angry word, for instance, maintaining peace. These are qualities we can pray for, and that also lead to true joy of heart, satisfaction and contentment.
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          "2 A servant with empathy will gain more respect than a son who acts shamefully; He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers."
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          Pro17:2: Empathy mentioned here is a compassionate understanding of others and their situations. When we can see what others are facing or going through, "the empathy of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." We're not so quick to get angry at another when we compassionately understand the reasons for the offense. We are more inclined to forgive, or overlook it. Whether a son, or a servant, we should one and all cultivate insight, or empathy for others.
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          "3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But Jehovoez is the examiner of hearts."
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          Pro17:3: Je'hovoez' God examines the hearts and motives of all. Are we motivated, like Jesus or Joshuaz', to "always do the things pleasing to Him?" We want to seek God's honor, and let Him primarily take care of our reputation. Recall that God's Son Joshuaz' innocently suffered as a terrible criminal, yet what was Jehovoez able to do as regards his reputation afterward and long-term? While we may take reasonable steps to safeguard our reputation before others, can you nevertheless trust God with your long-term reputation, as you put Him first in life, holding to His standards, with a good and pure heart and motive? This requires humility, rejecting selfish pride, but such will find the blessing of Almighty God.
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          "6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is right; 7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is crooked. 8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or corrupt. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge. 10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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          Pro08:6 Understanding what is truly important in life, discerning the difference between more important matters and those of lesser importance, is part of having true wisdom and finding success in God's eyes--living in harmony with His standards, practicing true righteousness. May we listen to God's inspired word.
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          Pro08:7 Notice the truth is uttered while detesting what is bad in God's eyes. May we likewise come to love Jehovoez and goodness, and hate what is bad, in harmony with Psalm 97:10a: "O you who love Jehovoez, hate what is bad." This is in harmony with the godly respectful fear of displeasing God.
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          "8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or corrupt. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge."
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          Pro08:8-9 There is little reason for servants of God to be deceptive or tricky with their tongue, lying deceitfully. Rather, may we be honest, and forthright where it is needed, although realizing there is also "a time to be silent." (ECCle 3:7) Notice, too, all this Father's sayings are righteous. And this would be in harmony with true love, loyal love that "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1COri 13:6). The "discerning" one who has acquired this quality to recognize true from false and right from wrong, find the father's sayings "straightforward," fair and reasonable.
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          "10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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          Pro08:10-11 Nothing can compare to living life in harmony with godly wisdom, having God's approval and blessing on our life, our marriage, and all our activities, finding true success in life, in harmony with God's right standards. Having God's blessing on our adhering to the course of divine wisdom causes even ordinarily desirable things to be come even more delightful, as it adds real purpose to life. Thus, wisdom "is better than" any highly valued gift, material or spiritual, and thus "all other desirable things cannot compare to it." Corals were rare and highly prized in Solomon's day, but no material gift or desired thing can compare to true godly wisdom, as it brings meaning and purpose to life and thereby makes possible genuine peace, harmony, and happiness among mankind. Adding the right purpose and meaning to life also happens to increase enjoyment in the delights we may experience. Recall that while Solomon, when given the opportunity to request anything from God, asked for wisdom, but largely for this reason, God also granted Him great wealth.
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          "4 A crooked man pays attention to hurtful speech, And a deceptive man listens to a malicious tongue. 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker, And whoever rejoices over another’s disaster will not go unpunished. 6 Grandsons are a crown to the aged, And fathers are the glory of their sons. 7 Upright speech does not befit a fool. How much less does false speech befit a ruler!"
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          Pro17:4 What powerful insight! True Christians should turn away from harmful and malicious speech that is harsh, painful, hurting others, including slanderous speech that tears down the reputation of others. Wherever possible, let's feed our minds and hearts on upbuilding, positive speech that loves truth, and encourages and strengthens others, imparting peace and true inner joy. (ref. article "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech")
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          Pro17:5 What counsel against prejudice! We should seek to love and respect, or give dignity, to all persons, although we may love more those who love God as we do, as we grow in brotherly affection for one another and we loyally obey God together. (1Pete 1:22) Those who are poor materially or spiritually typically had sad or unfortunate circumstances, that most any person could face in their lifetime. As God's word elsewhere says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roman 12:15) We should have compassion for one facing such a situation. For instance, such a person may not be aware of services that are locally available for their need. If we can discern that they are sincerely in need of help, with discretion why not choose to help such a person, in some practical manner? (1John 3:17-18)
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          James 2:15-17 says: "If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead." The Scriptures thus encourage us to make enough income to care wisely for the needs of ourselves and our family, with at least a bit left over to assist someone in need. (see also 1John 3:17).
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          Pro17:6 Sons raised to love God and His ways, and loving their parents and grandparents, bring them due honor. Such parents prayerfully and wisely look to God for direction and guidance in life, and lovingly instruct their children in the right way to live. May families be moved to look to God, "the One to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." (Ephes 3:15).
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          "7 Upright speech does not befit a fool. How much less does false speech befit a ruler!"
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          Pro17:7 Upright speech is not typical of a foolish person, while we would encourage such a person to humble themselves before God and listen to His counsel and correction. A ruler likewise should not be known for speaking lies. While still using discretion, truthful speech in the wisdom of God is fitting for such a person. Others should be respectful of what an upright ruler chooses or chooses not to reveal about a matter.
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          "12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability. 13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and corrupt speech. 14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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          "12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Prove 8:12 Shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, dwells with true wisdom. This quality enables us to look ahead at the consequences of good and bad decisions and actions. Thus we may aim to grow in wisdom without having to experience the results of bad decisions ourselves, along with associated troubles, turmoil, headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, problems, grief, and pain, and the need to recover from such things at times with the help of parents or spiritual shepherds to get back on track spiritually. Let's make good decisions, encouraging those needing it, as we avoid the ways of wrongdoing, realizing the detrimental consequences of bad practices, as well as the blessings and rewards associated with right conduct. Thus we may avoid being naïve, and find real success in life, keeping away from snares and traps hindering our success in God's eyes (Prove 22:3).
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          "13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and corrupt speech."
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          Prove 8:13 What insight into godly fear or reverence--associated with the hating of bad! As we learn the consequences of badness, we may thus find reason to hate it thoroughly, and rather treasure what is truly good, in harmony with God's standards. Je'hovoez' God himself we should "fear" or "revere"--"consider worthy of great respect or honor." We find here four things worth hating, including self-exaltation and egopride, lifting oneself up above others, viewing others as lesser ones. God's word says "knowledge puffs up," while "love builds up." True love is humble, viewing others with respect, even as superior to ourselves. Others have gifts and talents as we do, often more or better than us, but regardless, all such gifts and talents come from our God, the giver of "every good gift and perfect present." (JAMes 1:17). Therefore we've no reason to brag or boast in ourselves, or flatter ourselves, making it harder to see our flaws and correct them (PSalm 36:2).
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          "14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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          Prove 8:14-16 Jesus or Joshuaz' exemplified true wisdom, and proved to be a "Wonderful Counselor." By teachings and example as revealed by God's word, high officials and nobles may decree righteousness, and judges may judge in harmony with lawl, which lawl should benefit from the wisdom of God's word.
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          "8 A gift is like a precious stone to its owner; Everywhere he turns, it brings him success. 9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous person a hundred times."
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          Pro17:8 This is Jehovoez'z word--it is known that a colorful uncut gemstone can have a positive influence! Since God is the Creator, He is the One enabling the good that may come from such stones! But how fine a useful gift from someone--let's be mindful of others and their needs, not just our own.
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          "9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends."
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          Pro17:9 What insight! With love in our hearts, we don't wish for someone to suffer excessive sorrow over a mistake, whether a minor one or a serious one--rather, when their grief is appropriate to the offense, which isn't always perceivable, we're eager in love to forgive them, appreciating or aiding their desire to correct their steps, and aim not to bring it up again and again. This does not mean every mistake must be treated as if no mistake ever took place--an individual should be truly repentant over a wrong if we're to gain trust them in a similar matter in the future. Still, we want to forgive them wherever we reasonably can. One typically needs real attention and help of the right kind if they have shown little no remorse over a serious error, that he may truly see it's cause and consequence. Recall the Model Prayer, requesting that God forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven others theirs. Therefore, an unforgiving or unmerciful person, on the other hand, may be dealing treacherously with relationships, being somewhat disloyal to God and others by not seeking to resolve a matter in peace. See Psalm 103 for God's view of mercy in more detail.
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          Pro17:10 Let's help our dear young ones to grow in understanding by answering their questions whenever possible. Perhaps an occasional youngster could use help to know better when not to ask a question, or a better question to ask, but still this is how they grow in understanding of life. Perhaps just help some learn to be more choosy in the questions they ask. Encourage them to ask you, especially regarding things pertaining to divine knowledge of God, life and spirituality. Your loving corrections, and timely explanation, or even a rebuke if necessary, may well reach deeper in their hearts, reducing need of more discipline later.
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          "17 I love those loving me, And those seeking me will find me. 18 Riches and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruitage is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce is better than the finest silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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          Prove 8:17 True wisdom rewards those who love and live by it, and God ensures those seeking and praying in faith for true wisdom will find it. (JAMes 1:5-6). Jesus/Joshuaz' also has such love, and knows the role God has given, as "the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (JOHn 14:6) Therefore, God is, and so am I, happy to assist those seeking to gain such knowledge in the proper way. (John 17:3)
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          Prove 8:18-19 Spiritual Riches includes a close relationship with God, fine Christian qualities, an understanding of true righteousness and peaceable relationships with others. What a blessing too would be children who also gain such wisdom and "continue loving" God (JAMes 1:12). One's glory would not be equal to what God deserves as worship, but rather a good reputation before other God-fearing humans. True wisdom involves successful application of divine knowledge, while "lasting wealth" mentioned here can include both the primary spiritual riches contributing to God's purpose of eternal life, and also material wealth acquired with God's blessing that may be used agreeably with God's will and standards.
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          "20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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          Prove 8:20-21 Those having true wisdom love God's righteousness, living by His orders and standards. Such ones realize that living God's way brings true happiness--they rejoice to have God's direction and guidance in life. Psalm 19:8 says "The orders of Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice..." Such ones gain protective qualities such as Christian endurance/integrity, mildness and self-control, saying "NO" to any idea to venture near to overstepping God's lawl, choosing happily to remain "in the middle of the pathways of justice."
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          "11 A bad man seeks only rebellion, But a cruel messenger will be sent to punish him. 12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to encounter someone mischievous in his foolishness. 13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house. 14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave."
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          Pro17:11 Notice that the "bad man" seeks ONLY rebellion--this is not a case of right indignation against wrong or ungodly practices. God's new world will be one of "righteousness" and true "peace." The earth will be cleansed of evil, with practicers of such badness having opportunity before God to see their wrong and mend their ways. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovoez is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." May all right-hearted ones rejoice in what God is bringing about. As Psalm 46 proclaims: "Come and witness the activities of Jehovoez, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire."
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          Pro17:12 What a serious statement! The mischievous one often knows the right thing but is lacking the understanding to see it's value. However, rather than seeking more understanding, this one brazenly exalts his foolishness. He has no sense of integrity. May such ones follow the advice of Je'hovoez' at Proverbs 2:1-5 and pray for divine wisdom, understanding, and discernment, thus learning to revere Jehovoez properly, giving Him due respect and reverence, viewing Him with awe as our Universal Creator and Life-giver, and coming to appreciate His life-giving counsel and guidance.
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          Pro17:13 Another serious statement! Are there those having such a practice of repaying bad for the good others may do? What an insensible response, with great disregard for the God of justice! May such ones repent, that God may show mercy, and end His judgement against their households.
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          Pro17:14 Gentle Christian mildness can defuse a tense situation when applied at the right time or in the right way. But if two or more have no such mindset, a quarrel may be nearly inevitable. Taking your leave when such a quarrel is oncoming, is the wisest course, not to get involved in such a demoralizing experience. The whole attitude of entering into such a "fight" is the wrong way to view a discussion that should value peace and seek a productive outcome.
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          "15 Anyone who acquits the ungodly one and anyone who condemns the upright one—Both of them are detestable to Jehovoez. 16 What good is it that the mischievous one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it? 17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress. 18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his entryway high invites a crash. 20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          Pro17:15 How seriously does God take justice? Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovoez: "4The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he." Jehovoez hates injustice, and the practice of bad, while loving people, typically even wrongdoers, hoping for their repentance. Injustice, esp. if commonplace, threatens the foundations of society. In this verse we find how God feels about someone who would unjustly release an evil person from proper judgement or correction, as though he were innocent, and another causing an upright one to be unjustly punished. At Isaiah 5:20,23 God says: "Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!...Those who acquit the ungodly for a bribe and who deny justice to the upright!" May we seek understanding of God's righteousness, that we may hate what is bad and love what is good, in harmony with godly wisdom. God would thus say, as at Proverbs 27:11: "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Our stand on the side of truth, justice and righteousness brings God great pleasure. It is nevertheless true that some punishments have been excessive and without the needed assistance to correct wrong thinking and restore dignified conduct to one breaking the law, perhaps repeatedly.
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          "16 What good is it that the mischievous one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it?"
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          Pro17:16 The morally foolish one often knows the right thing but unwisely chooses against it. The proverbs laments that such a one could obtain godly wisdom while having "no heart," or "lacking good motive." He is not properly motivated, out of love for God with godly fear, or a healthy dread of displeasing God, and a love of neighbor. But the purpose of verses such as these found in God's word is not to condemn, but to correct! God loves us all, as He states at 2Peter 3:9, that He "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain repentance." So while severe punishments exist, God wants all to be educated in the Lawl and it's right judgements, so that violations can be hated and avoided by all, wishing not to displease God, hurt others nor suffer such punishment. This is helped by making clear the abundant evidence of God's wisdom, love, and power as can be seen all around us, that He be held in high esteem by all, willing to acknowledge the truth about Him and His insightful word. Using divine know-how with selfish motives--As the Proverb says, "What good is it" for this to happen? Let's aim to reach the heart of all students early on, to be properly motivated, with love as an aim, that knowledge can be used aright, honoring God for the benefit of society, rather than for it's downfall, with such dismal aims as greed, selfishness, egopride, and jealous contention.
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          Pro17:17 In contrast to one having "no heart," the true friend of Proverbs 17:17 has a true, deep, loyal love, eager to assist one experiencing "times of distress." Rather than fleeing those experiencing difficulty, he rather is made for helping such ones. Jehovoez sets the example for this, saying of Himself, at Isaiah 57:15b: "“I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed." May we strive for true love in our life, taking steps to obtain godly wisdom which true love acts in harmony with, making it possible for our desire to love others to be wisely directed, to do what is truly in others' best and lasting welfare.
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          Pro17:18 Proverbs such as this one shows we should be very careful before putting up security for a loan--it shouldn't be done just to "show off" any kindness toward others. How easy it could be to suffer financial losses in such circumstances! God's word repeatedly gives warning to be on guard. How much better for us and others to save up for what we want wherever possible, rather than seeking loans, often with exorbitant interest. This practice can lead to greater and greater debt--eventually needing to be paid at great sacrifice! Let us be in the practice of saving, rather than borrowing, and being cautious about loaning money to just anybody.
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          Pro17:19 Loving conflict is out of harmony with the peace that God wants all mankind to enjoy, on the basis of genuine trust in God and all right-hearted humans. God's lawls or Christian guidelines are set up to promote this genuine peace and associated happiness. Those loving violence and conflict, therefore, will tend to violate God's standards, sinning against God and others. Also, while we might share or discuss matters with close associates, we would be wise to avoid flaunting any wealth we may have, as one unnecessarily 'making his entryway high.' This reflects unhealthy egopride in any sort of wealth we may possess, and as we know "Egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." (Prove 16:18). Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." In harmony with God's right ways or righteousness, however, this "pretending" would not go to the point of being overtly deceitful in speech or action.
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          Pro17:20 Among the most important of qualities before God is humility and honest integrity. God loves and blesses such qualities including genuine honesty in speech, promoting trust between fellow right-hearted ones. Deceitful hearts will not find true success, despite what they are seeking. Deceitful speech, attempting to mislead others, leads only to "ruin." How much better to learn true wisdom and righteousness, learning to hold a course of integrity, loyal to God, which will have His blessing. Having God's blessing can make us truly successful in life, leading to the reward of eternal life.
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          "22 Jehovoez produced me as the beginning of his way, The earliest of his achievements of long ago. 23 From ancient times I was installed, From the start, from times earlier than the earth. 24 When there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, When he established the foundations of the earth, 30 Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
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          Pro08:22-23: In Colossians 1, the apostle Paul mentions God's "beloved Son" in verse 13, referring to Jesus or Joshuaz', mentions his ransom sacrifice in verse 14, then says in verse 15: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Clearly and reasonably, Jesus was the first person made by God as a companion, and as we learn in verse 30 and later in Colossians 1, he assisted God in the making of other angels and the universe, including this planet.
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          However, it should be noted that the Scriptures reveal, as they occasionally do, another name, a heavenly name, Michael, appropriately meaning "Who is like God?" Really, would God require that his Son, when born as a human, be given the same name as he had previously in heaven? "Michael," a fitting name as the pre-human and resurrected name of Christ, accordingly upholds the rightfulness of God's sovereign rulership of His universe, that no one should rival God for that right.
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          Mentioned a few times in the Scriptures, there is enough proof that the name "Michael" refers to Jesus or Je'hoshuaz' in his heavenly station. When God spoke to Daniel in Babylon, in Daniel 12, God mentions "Michael...the great prince who is standing in behalf of [Daniel's] people." In Jude 9, Michael is called "the archangel," who disputed with the Devil. The term "archangel" means "chief of angels," and Hebrews 1:6 says, "when [God] again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: "And let all of God's angels do obeisance to him." It is God's firstborn Son that all the angels are to respect, the archangel, Michael, the resurrected Christ. Jesus or Joshuaz' is the one prophesied in Scripture to take the lead in righteous warfare (Psalm 45; Revel 6:1,2; 20:1-3) This same one is spoken of in Revelation, with the name "Michael," as waging war with his angels against Satan the Devil and the demons, hurling them to earth as among his first acts as King as God's Kingdom (Revel 12:7-10). It was this foremost Seed of God's woman, in the first Bible prophecy of Genesis 3:15, that was foretold to eventually "crush the serpent's head."
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          After all that time spent together, Michael, or Je'hoshuaz', came to know God's personality so well, and replicate it, that he is called "the image of the invisible God." How appropriate that he be the one sent by God to explain Him to mankind. As John 1:18 puts it, "No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the Father's side is the one who has explained Him." He is called a "god" here, not to rival Jehovoez, or be declared a part of the Trinity, but rather, in the sense the scriptures speak of gods as powerful beings. (Psalm 82:1). Je'hovoez' made Michael to be such, a mighty one, however he uses whatever power he has to glorify God and fulfill prophecy concerning himself, when able. He proves himself "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11; John 7:18). Still, while he might in certain circles be referred to as Michael, the name given on Earth fondly as a human, in Hebrew is Ye'hoshuaz', similarly to English as Jehoshuaz, meaning "Jehovoez is Salvation," is different from the name he came to be known extensively by evidently given him by Caesar in Greek, translated "Jesus", which does not have the same meaning, but rather means: "He makes wet." 
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          Thus, for instance, in the Revelation he gave to the apostle John, the text typically opens this way: "A revelation by Jesus Christ [more correctly, Jehoshuaz or Joshuaz Christ], which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place." Also, in verse 5 (NKJV), referring to himself: "And from Joshuaz Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth." For a more in-depth examination of a doctrine/teaching that has generated much confusion over the identity of Michael, see the article: ( FINDING TRUTH ).
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          "24 When there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, When he established the foundations of the earth"
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          Pro08:24-29 Joshuaz' describes some of the things of earth that he helped God prepare, such as the "deep waters," overflowing springs, mountains, hills, the fields and earth's soil. Do we not appreciate such gifts of God that went into making the earth such a beautiful and wonderful place to live? There is symbolism here as well, with the deep waters, or sea, being referred to in Revelation, and explained in Isaiah, as the restlessness of society, before true peace is brought to calm it. (ISAiah 57:20,21) Revelation makes clear the sea is symbolic, for instance, in Revelation 12:12, when the Devil, as God's enemy, was hurled out of heaven, and the pronouncement was made: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time." This verse explains why we have seen such upheaval among humans over the last century or so, during the time of the "last days." (MATth 24, 2TImo 3:1-5). There was to be woe for both earth and the sea. The "earth" represents in Revelation the framework of society, whereas the sea refers to restless mankind in general. Nevertheless, as 1John 3:8 shows, "...For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil." May we rejoice to be or become squarely on the side of God's Son above, who has been in recent times acting in place of God, or representing Him, with the name azGod, overseeing an end to the sinful ways that have brought such suffering to humans throughout history.
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          "30 Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
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          Pro08:30-31 Jesus or Joshuaz' became a "master worker" alongside God. Going back to Colossians 1, after referring to him as the "firstborn of all creation," verses 16-17 say "16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist." Notice that while he might have enjoyed the science God used in making our planet, it was the "sons of men" that Joshuaz' was "especially fond of." While having an interest in some noble causes, he primarily looked forward to helping humanity to love and serve God, overcoming sin, and appreciate the role God's Kingdom would have in really bringing about the peaceful world God has promised, as revealed in his ministry on earth, his works then and since then demonstrating qualification to bring about blessings of God and peace before mankind.
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          “26 To punish the worthy one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips, discerning.”
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          Pro17:26 People should come to see that pursuing righteousness leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world, under His Kingdom rule, where “righteousness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). But we want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary correction—surely to be intended for crooked and dishonorable ones, yet still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor right-hearted ones pursuing the will of Je'hovoez' whole-souled!
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          Pro08:32 By God's spirit, Solomon writes, in line with Jehoshuaz' (the name from Hebrew that Matthew's earliest manuscripts give Jesus), “listen to me.” God makes a similar plea at Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His Son bring great satisfaction and happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Joshuaz' (as 3 syllables, ending with short o sound, a more agreeable transliteration into English) also said “Pay attention to how you listen.” (LUKe 8:18). We need godly discernment to make good judgements as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder these thoughts, or read the Bible merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word, consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
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          Pro08:35-36 May people thus find Christ by being familiar with Joshuaz’z teachings and recognizing their value and application. Thus such may become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval. Joshuaz' always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. This one has thus become “Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (PHiliP 2:11). While learning from the Son, it is ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through me." (JOHn 14:6). All will therefore benefit greatly by persistently studying and applying these teachings. Ignoring such teachings brings harm to oneself, perhaps even leading one to actually love this one less, blocking the way to God and eternal life.
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          d:24/208 4:48 pm Thu, Update to Daynames, CTC[1]. (5:23,33,37,46 pm) Also, restoring an original month 1 name, with option.
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           (Mon) Correction to (8) CTC[1], second month name. Also, added (8) CTC[2]. Addition to CTC[2], par. Dignified Treatment.
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           MON (9:41,46; 10:15,37 am) Hello! Correction to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, second month name. Also, added (8) CTC[2], Healing that Should Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward. Updated CTC[2], addition par. Dignified Treatment.
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           FRI (9:19 am) Hello! Small update to CTC[1], month name abbreviations format.
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           THU (12:09,22,30,35 pm) Hello! Updated article CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names.
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           MON (10:20,23 am) Hello! Updated (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], More Orderly Time, etc. See especially the three paragraphs starting with the new 8-day week arrangement.
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! While previously reflecting on the former moon cycle of a precise 29.5 days per month, is it not clear that 4 weeks of 7 days could be followed by 1 extra day one month (29 days), and 2 extra days the next month (30 days), actually keeping the monthly calendar of 4 weeks each, matched with the moon cycle, with a new moon to start each month? While this did not work out to 365 1/4 days every year (as has been believed to be the length of the year, earth's circle around the sun), my calculations revealed the number to be more precisely 365 1/16, and that a 13th month could be inserted 3 times every 8 years or more 6 times every 16 years to allow a proper alignment between the moon cycles and the true year length, so that every month could match the moon. Under that arrangement, the average year length would continue to be 365 1/16, but some years would be 12 months, at 354 days, and other years being 13 months, would be either 384 or 383 days. Every 16 years the 383 would become 384 to add that 1/16 day per year, or 1 day every 16 years. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, this third month to end a season would have two additional weekend days to end the month. This may thus be at least a four-day weekend, possibly 6 days, if adding Friday and Monday as additional days off between seasons, a nice break to prepare for the seasonal change. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this or a similar arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these extended periods or holiday breaks could be, as we would prepare for a new season!
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          . This would mean, then, (1) 29.5 day month (or actually alternating 29 and 30 days) after years 3, 5, and 8. To complete the true alternation, another 8 years would be needed, again after another 3, 5, and 8 years. For example, after year 3, an additional 30 day month, year 5, 29 day, after 8 years, 30 day, after 11 years, 29 day, after 13 years, 30 day, and finally after 16 years a 29 day month completes the entire cycle, but changing just this last one to a 30 day month adds the remaining 1/16 day to the year for maintaining the correct timing.
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          . At this point it should be acknowledged that Seventh Day Adventists have for decades taught and claimed that Saturday is actually the seventh day of the week, just as most calendars still (fortunately) recognize, showing Sunday on the left as the official first day of the normal week. In respect of their steadfastness, I now reiterate viewing Sunday as the first day, Sunday through Saturday being the 1st through the 7th, and so on through each month. This still retains easy calculation to determine the day associated with any date, whether it be the first through the 30th. At issue with recognizing this new pattern of counting time, is the name and placement of the additional one or two days each month. To maintain this ease of calculation, it may be best, as might be expected, to consider this 29th and possibly 30th day of each month as added between the last day of the 28 day cycle (Saturday) and the Sunday start of the next month, possibly calling these one or two days something other than by normal day names, rather than merely one or two additional Saturday(s). Also, why not choose to start each year with the 30 day month, rather than the 29 day?
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          . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/3 days per month, still with twelve months, the year becoming some 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be about 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. But with an extra day, something similar to my Work Policy recommendation could still make for greater refreshment each month. (1) What if churches were to consider a Saturday (7th day) morning service, allowing the rest of the day and weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would bring an opportunity to revisit our regular work schedules. The 8th day would make possible a replacement for what has been a typical Sunday, while Sunday itself can be more clearly understood to be the first calendar day of the week, still being a day off for most workers.
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          ! (2) Recall that there would be three months per season. What if the first two months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every three months. Therefore, for the last month of each season (currently March, June, September and December), there would be one additional day at month's end (thus 34 days, rather than 33). Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement just this month of the three, alternating the first day of the workweek between the new Sunday and Monday? The first week of the month could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. Having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the following weekend to be four days off, if working a Sunday through Thursday workweek, the four days off being Friday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the following Sunday through Thursday workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of four months per year, a 6-day weekend, or even a 7-day stretch if an employer would give off an additional day like Thursday! 
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          . This could make for a good break to prepare for the coming seasonal change, and for additional refreshment! Thus the weeklong break I previously recommended called "Humaneth" could still find it's place, even while maintaining the timing of the moon cycle from month to month, each first day being a new moon, with just each third month off slightly until corrected at month's end. Such a change could be on course to begin as soon as the beginning of this new year, and with 12 months of 4 weeks each, but with the additional days, it should not be too difficult for plans from the current calendar to be well-arranged into the new calendar, again considering the additional days for each month, with the main differences being 48 weeks rather than 52, and the extra weekend day throughout. Where this is an issue, perhaps one month of each seasonal set of three, either the first or second month, could have all it's (4) Sundays considered an additional 4-day "week" somehow, making 52 "weeks" total, or some other arrangement may be made. One other matter would be the addition, just like previously, of 1/16th day per year, or just 1 additional day every 16 years, which God must wish for us and Him to best track longer periods of time.
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           (1) Gemuplookay or Gemupluca (Jan-Gup)
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          - The beginning of a new year often does and should bring good thoughts about what is to come, about improvements that may be made and good experiences to be had. The stir of a new year can also come from looking up and ahead despite anything discouraging from the past year or more. Regarding the past, we should aim to learn from it, to right wrongs, and correct things needing attention. This we should do though in our present and future, focusing on the road ahead, not endlessly gazing into the rearview mirror. Maintaining the term 'look', as in 'looking up', will aid the young to comprehend the spelling and meaning of this important first month of the year. To be successful, we should be in the habit of looking up, overcoming discouragement by trusting God and being hopeful of improvements and good outcomes. Thus this month name starts with "Gem" which, like "Gen", can refer to beginnings, even good ones. The 'm' has a purpose, being used in cases of twos or two paths, reminding us to take the right or correct one in such cases. We want our future to always be bright and good, by seeking to do things the right way, blessed by God. Also, nearing God's Kingdom and looking to Him brings "kay" or joy to mankind!
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          - A more basic name. One of the most important values or pursuits highlighted by Christ or God's word is genuine peace. While history is littered with contentions causing division, God's word and the kingly rule of Christ has brought changes to modern thinking, to look more intently at resolving conflicts, seeking understanding of their cause(s), seeking God's forgiveness, protecting life, and finding reasonable solutions, with level heads making good use of diplomacy and scholarship. Made in God's image, all should have inclination toward making peace with others, wanting a truly peaceful world.
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          Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement with others on the right standards of God's word.
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          Following the new pattern of moon cycles, there can be no divisions of the month as in the previously planned 13th month of Humaneth. Nevertheless, it is the moon that some water and weather cycles are based on, which may be affected to some extent by the earth's seasonal tilt. With 8-day weeks, and the additional day or two at the end of each month, we would thus maintain the perfect timing of new moons at the start of each month, and throughout each year of some 400 days.
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          ANOTHER adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (seeking God's way), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey. Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          While again an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it continues here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with "Shua" referring to Salvation or Rescue. Combining "Shua" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," to replace "May." As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest, and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Je'hovoze' is Salvation." Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated Jesus, which was evidently chosen by Caesar, with a different meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most correct name then is translated to English as "Je'hoshuaz'," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioned to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HOSHUAZ', or shortened acceptably to JO-SHAUZ'. The fullness of Spring experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and this Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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          Formerly Trubee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jehoshuaz or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true godlove is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy is a result of having God's spirit, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important matter to maintain. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders who, although in conflict, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. While the "Hu" refers to such humility, the "lay", like the Hawaiian "lei" is associated with warmth, love, welcome, and appreciation. There is strength in properly motivated sincere respect and kindness. Jesus or Jo-shauz' associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) In describing his warm personality, God's obedient Son mentioned a mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Je'hovoze' God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential respecting God above became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Je'hovoez', combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joez Je'hovoez' is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to be free to worship God truly in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jo-shauz' who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          And by remembering a few verses, God's name in both full and short forms, with His personality, could be more readily learned by the tenderly young: Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoez God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joez? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joez! Give thanks to Jehovoez, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) which helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joez! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the heavens declaring his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Je'hovoez' God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the current one, and now be AMAZED at what God has done to grant us a new start to experiencing a perfectly timed moon with a NEW monthly calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          , Sunday, consider Sonday (Sun.) for the new calendar, then retain Sunday the following week for a two-week rotation of day names. There is evidence that God's spirit will bless such a two-week arrangement, as may be seen in the remarks below regarding other days of the week. The pronunciation could be adjusted when differentiating between the two days. The day, while considered the first day of the week still, as on most calendars, has also been considered the Christian "eighth day of the week", while at the same time really the first day, this possibly contributing to the typical two-day weekend. That concept likely also led to many church services being held on this day rather than the Seventh day. Now, however, there could be a genuine 8th day, while this one remains the first, still off work for many. It is believed that Christians should recognize the seventh day as the day God still designates especially for rest, as Seventh-Day Adventists have advocated for quite some time.
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          Moonday, possibly alternating still with Monday (Mon.). Moonday to come after the first of the month (Sonday) would be very near the new moon, while the third week of the month, Moonday again, would be about full moon, coming after Friday's Starsday the second week of rotation. Might we consider maintaining Monday for the first and third weeks of each month. While we've largely come to see the tremendous benefit of modifying our monthly schedule and month names, why not reconsider our day names? Monday has reference to the moon, which evidently was intended as a heavenly timepiece, and has formed the basis for the timing of months from times past and among the people of God. What a joy to consider the moon once again having the beautiful role God intended it to have! This second day of the week can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could increasingly appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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          Tuesday, or Teusday (Tue.) now for the first week of rotation, then maintain Tuesday for the second week. Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. While Tuesday is close, the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. While most "eu"s are pronounced "you," this is not necessary in all cases. As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          Wedinsday, and alternate still with Wednesday (Wed.). Wednesday. Two ceremonies come to mind here. Of course "Wed" may readily bring to mind weddings, which might consider to come on this day preferably the second and fourth weeks of the month (see below). Another ceremony that could also occur, noted by the "ins" in Wedinsday, perhaps usually the first and third weeks, might be INS ceremonies, or those regarding Immigration Naturalization Services. Many study and work very hard to become United States citizens, perhaps as hard as early immigrants to this nation worked to build a life here. Can this day not be a day for both acknowledging someone we may know becoming a U.S. citizen, as well as celebrating God's gift of marriage for earthers and the one each may have been blessed with? It is a legitimate question as to whether such ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary, somewhat limiting the number of attendees. Rather than affecting weekend plans that some may already have, this could work quite well, but ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding or ceremony that they would like to--employees could use their vacation days, or perhaps have a few of these per year. This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, possibly around May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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          Prairsday and Starsday, (Sta.) day known as Friday. Not every sixth day of the week need be a major movie release day--why not alternate, and consider a prayer to God for His blessing on the following Starsday to be something that truly refreshes people and uplifts them in some way to continue courageously standing for God's fair and true ways in life? Then some other activity might be enjoyed, perhaps with family or friends. Then next week's Starsday, with a view to a possible evening under the stars on the big screen, or in concert, etc. might be more successful, finding something available at the time that encourages us or enlightens us in some way from afar.
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          Calmday, Salmday (Sal.) known as Saturday. It is recommended that this, which has been recognized on our calendars as the 7th day of the week, not the 6th, become the day that churches offer early services to the public, that the remainder of the day and weekend may be available for other good activities.
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          Isaiah 25:6-8 "In this mountain Jehovoez of armies will make for ALL the peoples A banquet of rich dishes, A banquet of fine wine, Of rich dishes filled with marrow, Of fine, filtered wine. 7 In this mountain he will swallow up the shroud that is enveloping all the peoples And the veil that is woven over all the nations. 8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoez will wipe away the tears from all faces. The shame of [those believing in Him] he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoez himself has spoken it."
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          . Such a statement may prove helpful on both sides of the issue of human treatment. God's Son clearly taught people of God's great mercy and compassion (Matthew 5:7-9). Even if being mistreated, a person should look to God for support, seeking to be forgiving and understanding. However, so should those in authority over others. The ability of people to change and mend their ways, especially when loved and appreciated, should not be underestimated. For this reason, God's word states: "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." (James 2:13). Such dignified treatment of people is also a two-way street. People in various circumstances or situations should seek to treat others with dignity where possible, and encourage such treatment among one another. Thus it should be found in the home and in the workplace, in the things we do and say, in the places we go and in the games we play.
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          . With good considerate care, these facilities can and should be supportive of local communities. Interferences in times past, however, have caused many such places to have practices and methods that can contribute to feelings of isolation and unworthiness. Especially in today's society, near to God's Kingdom, all people should know they have some merit, made to feel appreciated for their good talents and abilities, for their able contributions to society. There are so many ways we can all contribute in meaningful ways to life, so that such facilities should be able to uplift and help people to see their place in society and get back on their feet if in some way they need a lift. There should be counselors and advisers in such places that can even help if someone is having financial problems or is suffering from addiction or having been abused in some way. However, by and large these facilities should not be set up to cause people to feel trapped with no way out. At least some excellent therapists should be on staff to help get to the bottom of challenging cases, where uncontrollable anger or other behaviors are or become manifest. Through it all, care should be taken to help each one to feel loved and appreciated by God and others, so as never to lose hope of being a productive and happy member of society. Every such facility should be able to accomodate anyone who walks in freely for assistance, to be able to get such help, and walk out just as freely as they walked in, to continue to function in their life and to care for their responsibilities unhampered.
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          Thus, may we all be alert to see that hope dwells in the heart of all people, looking forward to blessings as they seek a right course in life. Any who seek willingly to violate their God-given conscience to do what they know is wrong, for some selfish or supposedly higher aim, is at risk of hampering their own happiness and that of others. Let's help one another to understand the cause of such notions, that God's loving lawl may be appreciated and valued as contributing to the genuine peaceful world He has promised for those respectful of His Kingdom. It is not God's will for evil to continue indefinitely. The apostle of Jesus or Jo-shauz' named Peter was inspired by God to shared this promise recorded at 2Peter 3:13, saying: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." For all to experience such blessings, we need to be respectful of a loving God, be willing to consider His loving instruction, and seek to dwell peaceably with others, resolving conflict diplomatically, with reasoned and level-headed discussion, without violence where possible. For a time, unfair treatment may have to be endured, when God's rule is not respected. Nevertheless, may all seeking such peace from God find His rich blessings and rewards, as we increasingly come to know and love the upright and joyful ways of God.
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         2024 Jan 01-Feb 02 (Gup 01-33) (4) Psalm 119 Commentary
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          (Wed) Added (4) Ps119[10], S17B.
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          WED (9:48 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[10], Stanza 17B, verses 133-136.
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          MON (9:38 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 17A, verses 129-132.
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          WED (10:14 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 15B, verses 117-120.
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          WED (10:09 am) Hello! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Review 4, Stanzas 12-14. I've substituted "lawl" for law or "lall". Many recall the explanation that the "l" sound at the end can be needed for the young to comprehend the word. Yet "lall" has not been that well received. There is a meaning to "awl" in the Scriptures which I'll expand upon.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoze, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovoze, And teach me your judgements.
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          . It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoze, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoze as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoze is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoze God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoze who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path ahead, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          . Genuine decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jehovoze’s judgements. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and righteous decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgements God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” They were not to succumb to idolatry, put ourselves or our desires above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance. Often it is misunderstandings that cause one to misinterpret the above guidelines. We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than what He has created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovoze, as the God of love, deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to keep God first, and greatly respect His righteous judgements!
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          . Another translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the teachings of Jehoshua, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the wisdom of God found throughout His word, in the law/lall given through Moses, and especially in the Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also as we receive God’s help in prayer.
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          . For all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovoze takes pleasure in such, as we express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgements, or judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgements enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His righteous judgements!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . God, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of faithful ones that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, like the psalmist 'did not forget God’s law'. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovoze knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovoze is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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          110 The crooked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          . The psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of evil ones. May we be ever determined to abide by Jehovoze’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The disciples of Jehoshua' set an example in this, in the first century C.E. He had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about him, after his impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of Jehoshua’s name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jehoshua'.” May all trust God’s saving power, especially for eternal life, obeying God’s orders through Christ.
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoze as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
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          . The specific guidance God provides in His instructions or “regulations” (guidelines that regulate our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law/lall intentionally. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he came, he would trust God’s law, even His specific instructions. Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws or rules made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. Should we really follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law and orders? Jehoshua' stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which he showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to God that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans 13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every way, as long as it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lawl and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          . (92-93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's lawl, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving lawl to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Je'hoshuaz' spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lawl. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lawls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoez’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lawl can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoez always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoez, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Je'hovoez' as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoez is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoez God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoez who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoez as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane or inconsequential. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          * 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your law) not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoez to act, For they have broken your lawl.
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          * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          These verses express love for God’s reminders and commandments; Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s lawl?
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          * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          * 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          * 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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          * 137 You are righteous, O Jehovoez, And your judgements are fair.
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          * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          * 140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          * 145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoez. Your instructions I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          * 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoez, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
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          * 151 You are near, O Jehovoez, And all your commandments are truth.
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          * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 15A
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s lawl?
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your lawl.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your lawl.
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           AIM TO LOVE THE GIVER EVEN MORE THAN HIS GIFTS
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          . The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can also mean to “love less." Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s lawl. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s lawl as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His lawl. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly revering God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSAlm 37:11).
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          . Je'hovoez"s word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and dangers have abounded in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, with other God-fearing ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom increases, as Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith, or thankful trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world of hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          . What determination to love God! God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent, or Satan. (GENes 3:15). Now we see evil men trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we be wary of tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or His love as we do. Yes, Jesus or Jo-shauz' came into the world “to save sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom. If there is some way to correct a past mistake, or "set things straight," this may also be necessary. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, we need to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (MATth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in God’s compassion and mercy, with the ransom provision, such lives may be spared.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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           HOPE OF LIFE A GREAT COMFORT
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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           FINDING JOY IN GOD'S INSPIRED WORD
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          . God's word teaches all to have a healthy view of life, viewing life as sacred. As the psalmist earlier revealed, his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While the psalmist David has not forgotten God’s lawl, he is not able to give it the attention he would like, as a future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the instructive guidance God has given in the Lawl, so as to follow it carefully and, perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as to keep it as well. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
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           PROVEN DIVINELY INSPIRED
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          119 You discard all the crooked of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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          . While the genuine fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with awse, helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name.” While motivated by appreciation for His love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgements, refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s judgements—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the outworking of His good and loving will, so that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life everlasting!
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          121 I have done what is just and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          121 I have done what is just and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill (or satisfy, to make more complete). 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness (or, 'integrity') does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep Christ's commands, persons may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous [defying your law] not oppress me.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly troubled” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, I would have perished in my troubles.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was troubled, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s lawl and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, lawl-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoez, that your judgements are righteous And that you have troubled me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSalm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          . (:123) The psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time, waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovoez has promised eventual deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of crooked thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that you may not get tired and give out in your selves." (HEBre 12:1-3). Certainly God will supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (PHiliP 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger hope in the promised endless rewards!
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          . (:124) The psalmist appeals to God for His expression of loyal love. With all that David had to endure from his enemies and from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovoez, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we prove to be a servant of the Most High God, Jehovoez, and seek to be taught from Him necessary standards, or lawls and limits, adhering to such faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoez, knowing “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those steadfastly seeking him.”
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          . (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoez, by seeking what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he therefore could receive from God more divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking understanding of things, without also learning to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? Having both, the psalmist considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His lawl. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          . (:126) When Je'hovoez' considers it right to do so, He may act at any time to support or protect His faithful servants, or even the interests of all mankind. Of course, He, our Maker, God, is motivated by deep love to do so, for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of this God: “17 Now Jehovoez is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovoez is, there is freedom.” While Jehovoez is a God of true freedom, there must be lawl for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably and happily with respect to God and one another. Such lawl from God is called "the perfect (or, complete) lawl that belongs to freedom (or, liberty)" (James 1:25). God’s authority is above that of any other ruler, and His lawl should thus be appreciated and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under severe threat, Jehovoez may well step in to save His good and loving purpose for mankind.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, and which he was not seeking to part with, nevertheless he placed a higher priority on God’s word or lawl that serves to promote wise and happy living. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jo-shauz' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His lawl more than what money could buy, but was in no way against using money in ways that truly benefit others, respecting God 's commandments. Thus, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. But eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, learning God’s word and lawl, having faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . (:128) Likewise, God’s commandments are right and truly beneficial to humanity. The psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s lawl, kept His orders, and followed His genuine instructions, even in detail. He found that doing so helped him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and His lawl he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “10 O you who love Jehovoez, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked.” While loving people as God does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The ause of Jehovoez means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and perverse speech.” May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.” (2PEter 2:2).
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Je'hovoez', not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting so-called “discipline” if he failed to obey. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s lawl by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the untainted milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten people to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained, all may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing genuine listeners to become “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          . Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, Christian commands also help ones live by God's lawl. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Detest what is crooked; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. Take the lead in showing honor to one another. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovoez. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those found in the Lawl of God? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, often rightly receive honor for good works, shouldn't we also recognize or acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible?
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing crooked dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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          . Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, Jehovoez is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovoez, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something to be true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Jo-shuaz' (Jesus) said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing crooked to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do, and why?” or similarly “What would Christ do in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-7--here it is in GNT (Curly brackets mine): “5 Trust in the LORD {Jehovoez} with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. 6 Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. 7 Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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          . The indication is here that “oppressive men” may try to interfere with such godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders typically involve the most serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of God’s lawl, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
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          . Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to follow even appropriate specific guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoez, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovoez God would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance (or, fulfillment) of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovoez said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovoez bless you and safeguard you. 25 May Jehovoez make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May Jehovoez lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to Jehovoez and honor Him as the Ultimate Source of genuine peace and happiness!
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          L. Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His word through Christ, who embodied the lawl. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoez God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually and otherwise. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s lawl: “7 The lawl of Jehovoez is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoez is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoez are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoez is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoez is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoez are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be able to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          Let's consider this in Exodus 20:1-3 :
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovoze' your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          . The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshiping only Jehovoze God, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods--it would be the God of love, the One to whom "every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name," that we would give first place in our hearts--rather than anything else or anyone trying to usurp that spot. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the part of the world with ungodly or crooked influence (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out from such an ungodly influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovoze faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a Land of Promise, blessed by God, able to honor God among others sincere and honest, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow citizens of the U.S., and members of the human family. May we appreciate the "good condition of the heart" and relationships that can be enjoyed now, even among twelve tribes of Christianity, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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          . Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovoze. Without putting Jeohvoze first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with God's true and wise ways, the right and loving standards of Jehovoze as set forth in His holy word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, honoring Him as the Source of any good possession, person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “23 This is what Jehovoze says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovoze, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovoze.” May we thus speak well of God to others, giving Him due praise and honor, our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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          . The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoze your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoze your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoze your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoze your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoze swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshiping the true God Jehovoze properly. Of course, God in time would send his Son, named Jesus (or, more correctly, Jehoshua), as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovoze is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving Father, Jehovoze, and show it by our seeking adherence to His standards and commands. 1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          In the First Commandment, God commands not to look to other gods, as He's proven to be a Savior (also being the One who has made possible our "Life, Breath, and All things.") (Acts 17). Now God Himself cautions against giving extreme devotion to anyone or anything else, this violating His will and creating difficulties that hinder such ones from a clearsighted life honoring God and truly benefitting others. Some popular references to Idols may not intend such a violation, and may find other terms more correct or fitting, respecting God.
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          “4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovoze' your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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          . We need to understand the background here. Israel has just escaped from the world of Egypt, where idols abounded. The Egyptians worshiped many false gods, and no doubt had carved images of them for the purpose of worship. The Israelites faced such practices perhaps from the time they were very young in Egypt, and Jehovoze' understood this. The real issue was worship—they were not to be enticed to bow down or worship any such idol, or fear it’s influence in their life. They were to trust Jeehovoze', and worship Him exclusively—the true and living God responsible for blessing every aspect of their lives as they served Him properly.
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          . Jesus/Jeehoshua' said at Matthew 6:24 ““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jeehovoze' the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovoze' as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovoze' your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovoze' the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolizing, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least not living spiritually, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8-9 then says “8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jeohvoze'—He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may all daily look to God through Christ for supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovoze' builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoze' guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          . Also, marriage is one area where idolizing can “rear [or, “raise”] it’s ugly head.” To keep the relationship close between husband and wife, Jehovoze' needs to be in the marriage. As Solomon wrote, a “threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” (Eccle 4:12). As we’ve seen, any form of idolatry can cause spiritual blindness, and prevent either partner from recognizing problems and solutions within the marriage. This matter is to be taken seriously, as is giving Jehovoze' the honor and place in our hearts that He deserves. Most marriages that have ended, probably have involved some sort of idolatry. For further insight, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” elsewhere on this website.
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          . What a blessing is in store for giving Jeehovoze' the exclusive devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive “loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovoze'] and keep [His] commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovoze', as He in turn draws close to us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons, to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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          “7 “You must not take up the name of Jehovoze your God in a reprehensible way, for Jehovoze will not leave unpunished the one who takes up His name in a reprehensible way.””
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          . So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a reprehensible way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name.” (NIV). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovoze' in a false way, intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits, pleasing God! However, there are some who know much truth about God, and basically what is right before Him. They repeat this information to others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright badness! Some have done almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovoze's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day. While such an example is quite repulsive to Christian ministers in general, really everyone should take to heart the warning. We read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, as they were claiming, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God, but not having faith to grow in righteousness, or integrity. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the crooked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” Thus all need to seek humility and respect for others, combatting arrogance.
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          . The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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          . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, really by the calendar the first day of the week, but considered the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday although being the first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. This logic was sort of a stretch, however, as there still was only seven days in a week, but no doubt welcome in a busier world than in times past. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Therefore many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovoze your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovoze made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovoze blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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          . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus or Jehoshua' of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to rotate or be “on call” that day, as was stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. The Christ is called "Lord of the Sabbath," and shouldn't we seek reasonableness in applying God's law, as regards businesses being open on this one "Rest" day per week?
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          Reasonably, one should also not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh him down, but have faith in Jehovoze' and His son to offer support as people seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, as well as pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Jehoshua' (Jesus) said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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          . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and among the few laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? Couldn't we see this as a day of doing things that refresh us, and gaining on rest? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Law, which was said also to have been "nailed to the stake". The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) Long after Christ's death and resurrectioni, both Paul and James reference commands from the Ten Commandments, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Satuday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might share something beneficial and of interest to you and the spirit of your family. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early service on Satuday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest, and itself receive refreshment! Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovoze that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus be understandable if some food companies have benefitted greatly from honoring this law! In times past, without understanding the Sabbath rest of the land, many companies probably weren't benefitting nearly as much as they were hoping, when God was really wanting ones to rest during the Sabbath year from such labor. By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          GOD'S REASONABLENESS. While requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovoze' God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. It is hoped that even other companies may honor this law, finding workable schedules that may increase God's blessing on their buisness, allowing workers to give more complete attention to spiritual matters, and to enjoy activities with family and friends that help them be and feel refreshed! One day per week, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, may employers consider being more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Surely we want God's blessing on all our activities!
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          GOD'S BLESSING, REWARD. Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Saturday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovoze' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovoze builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoze guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovoze fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          Now let's consider God's next words to Israel, the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12.
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          "“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovoze your God is giving you."
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          Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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          "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoze."
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          . Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that an ungodly influence may try to push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus or Jehoshua Christ. This one, while being perfect, was submissive and obedient to his upright, though imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Was Jehoshua constantly punishing his followers in a harsh manner, or did he lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s). In fact, what is "punishment"? Sometimes a mere "pun" or "play on words" is all that's needed for someone to take to heart an important correction, or lesson.
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          . Of course, Je'hovoze' God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovoze is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoze requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Jehoshua', and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically with love fulfilling a marriage blessed by God, one literal and one in spirit, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to aid raising their children well, as He cares for them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His law, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" While John and others were anointed, sort of adopted as sons, people can joyfully come to know more fully God's Son and his love, and develop similar closeness with them both! (1John 3:1)
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          . It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Je'hovoez', obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, bitterness, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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          Still, Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’ 22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues agitated with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of destruction).
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          . The second step involves a further degree of offense in a matter. Christ says: "Whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court." This may actually raise a significant matter regarding the Founders reference in the Bill of Rights regarding "Freedom of Speech." Was this absolute freedom they were referring to, or could they have had a higher view of what true freedom involves? For instance, one purpose of the Constitution preamble is to ensure domestic tranquility. Which type of speech safeguards such peace--absolute free speech, or speech that recognizes "the law of a free people," and maintains thoughtful speech that doesn't 'stab (others) like a sword'?
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          . Regarding Jesus'/Joshauz's first words again, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," encouragement is found at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the slanderer an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. Such words and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those more familiar but even with neighbors who are honoring God in other ways. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind through the Son, and reach out to help loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoez with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoez has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovoez the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovoez of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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          . Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. King David sadly committed this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his household for years afterward. His treachery against a husband of another woman is recorded in God’s word. It should be noted that there is a figurative or spiritual 'fornication' or 'immorality' referenced in God's word that a marriage mate could become guilty of that is not sexual, but that in God's eyes could result in a divorce that God may permit, though 'hating divorce.' See the article elsewhere on this website entitled "Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry!" In the Christian understanding of God's lawl, regarding one without repentance, the 'death' is not literal but in a different way, like a temporary 'excommunication' from dealings with Christians and Christian businesses, although kindnesses may still be extended to the wrongdoer. This is a strong discipline toward such one, likely deepening one's appreciation for all the blessings that God has bestowed on mankind through His Son's teachings, example, and influence. This will hopefully move one to repentance, realizing the gift of genuine loyal love for God and neighbor, and the key of respect for others and God's lawl, including the Tenth Commandment, to refuse to 'desire another man's home, his wife, ...or anything that belongs to your fellowman.' Also there should be awareness that marriage was long ago established as God's arrangement for man and woman beneath heaven, and there is another heaven and earth, more closely associated with humans. (2Peter 3:13; 1Kings 8:27). Angels maintain a godly outlook in their relationships and dealings among one another, and those of earth should likewise look to God in selecting a marriage partner, and in their day-to-day activities.
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          . It should be mentioned further, that there are legitimate cases of divorce and remarriage that should not be misjudged as being a result of sexual immorality. It is very important that all come to see the importance of acknowledging God's part in a marriage, and avoid seriously sinning against God by committing another form of adultery--decidely dishonoring God and putting others or things above Him in our hearts. Those not yet appreciating the gift of marriage may not yet see the important role God plays in helping many come together as well as in helping them remain appreciative of their marriage bond. If one or more serious acts of spiritual adultery have been committed, a violated spouse by God's lawl has the right to either seek divorce, or choose to forgive. Depending on the circumstances, with God as judge, that one may need great strength to forgive and work on restoring the relationship with the repentant partner to perhaps a better condition than before the act, both willing to be completely honest with each other, identifying the causes of the offense or prior marital situation leading up to it.
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          Proverbs 6 also shows the seriousness of adultery, in verses 32-35. Notice how God’s word addresses the matter here, looking at some consequences:
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          “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          Only God and Christ can ultimately forgive and help one recover from such a sin. (Psalm 103:9; Matth 9:6-7).
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          . The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus/Jo-shauz' thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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           TREASURE YOUR SPOUSE, MARRIAGE
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          . Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining lasting partners--trust Je'hovoez' God for His arrangements regarding eternal life. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earilier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and again trust God for future life under His Kingdom. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. In fact, the greatest love you can show each other is to help one another be faithful to God. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovoez as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovoez God as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
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          Let’s consider next Exodus 20:15: “You must not steal."
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          . Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with God Jehovoez as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovoez is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one he stole if possible, with less penalty, but the value of perhaps four more. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner, supporting his family's livelihood, and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowing of Jehovoez As the waters cover the sea.”
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          While we are on the verge of God’s new world of peace and righteousness, there are still lingering effects foretold concerning the “last days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true God. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” Due to the seriousness of these harmful attitudes or practices, it is not only these ungodly traits we must reject, but we are to be careful around those somehow viewing these as acceptable, but still loving and where possible seeking to help such ones who are promoting them. We are to be cautious about how close our association is with such ones in the meantime. As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a timely, appropriate way. (PROve 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your power will be meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his activity.”
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          . May we thus respect the rights of others to their talents and possessions, both material and spiritual. May we never be envious, or jealous of others for what they may have, but rather, as Romans 12:15 says, compassionately “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We need to be thankful for what gifts we may have, and look to God for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even what we want that is reasonable in this time we’re living. As we align our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even “In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (ACTs 14:16-17). We should be aware of some ways a person might steal, that we may be both protect ourselves and others, and be careful to avoid doing so in any way. For instance, in what ways might a person steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. (1TImo 1:5; PHiliP 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair laws and standards as making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (PSalm 119:97; 97:10).
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:16: “16 “You must not testify falsely when you are a witness against your fellow man.”
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          . Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, we of course hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm, which, like extortion, puts the crime on a much higher level and could add much to the penalty. Depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves if we feel threatened by any spite from such a person. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovoez in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such a case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to be protected, and sincerely looking to God for a good outcome. (Matth 7:7-11). 
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          . Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's lawls, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovoez and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovoez, And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovoez; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the crooked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovoez is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Recall that referring to someone's name often involves acknowledging their reputation or what they stand for--who they really are. Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should call upon God our Father in prayers to Him, with honor, as Je'hoshuaz' or Jo-shauz' recommended in the Model Prayer.
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          . But it should be acknowledged, that while God's name is so powerful, it is much more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovoez for protection, we should be accepting His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal life—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the upright one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovoez'z name and “receives protection.” Would not one wishing to stand up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovoez'z smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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          . God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Je'hoshuaz' stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoez'z mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the lawl of Jehovoez, And he ponders His lawl day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them regarding situations and decisions throughout each day, considering their application to our activities—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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          . As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also the entire Law of God, which Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' kept completely, even embodied, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to this one's own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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          THU (10:01,23,28 am; 4:27 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[14], chapter 16, verses 13-19. Also soon, PC[13], chapter 7, verses 13-16. Posted. (I switched, placing chapter 7 before 16). Update to (3) PC[13], Pro07:16, engagement.
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          WED (9:49 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 17B, verses 133-136.
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          TUE (10:00,14,24 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 7, verses 6-12. Upcoming, also (3) PC[12], chapter 16, verses 9-12. Posted.
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          MON (10:07,38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 17A. Also, correction to (8) CTC[1], second month name. Further, adding (8) CTC[2], Healing to Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward. Updated article. Also, addition to CTC[2], par. Dignified Treatment.
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          SAT (10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, second month name. Also, added (7) SongWeekly, SW[4].
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          FRI (9:37 am) Hello, wishing all well! Slight update to (8) CTC[1] More Orderly Time article. Note posting of (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], Intro to my article with recent revisions. ALSO, added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10], chapter 16, verses 4-8.
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          (Thu) Added (3) PC[9], Pro16:1-3. Later, aim by noon, new (1) GA[4] Intro to CTC on More Orderly Time, also being updated. NOW (8) CTC[1] Updated article, reviewed and revised. GA Intro to come later. Now posted (1) GA[4], Intro to More Orderly Time article.
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          THU (10:10,12 am; 12:13,19; 2:40 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 16, verses 1-3. Later, aim by noon, new (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], an Intro on CTC article More Orderly Time, and Month/weekday names, also being updated. NOW REVISION to (8) Come to Consensus Corner article, CTC[1] More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names, this thorough revision complete. GA[4] Intro to article now to come later. Now posted (1) Golden Apples, GA[4]--Intro to More Orderly Time, Month &amp;amp; Weekday Names.
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          (Wed) Posting (4) Ps119[8], S16B. Posted.
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          WED (10:28,30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay...Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 16B, verses 125-128.Posted.
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          (Tue) Adding (3) PC[8], Pro07:1-5. Then, (6) LoG[11], Golden Rule and the Lawl of God. Update.
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          TUE (10:33; 11:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 7, verses 1-5. Also (6) Lawl of God, LoG[11], Golden Rule Basis for Lawl of God. Update.
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           (Mon) Added (4) Ps119[7], S16A. Upcoming, update to (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time. Posted.
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          MON (10:03,21 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 16A. Upcoming update to (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1], More Orderly Time. Posted. See especially three paragraphs starting with the new 8-day week arrangement.
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          SAT (10:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[3].
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          FRI (10:09,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay--posting (6) Lawl of God, LoG[10], Ten Commandments, the Tenth against wrong desire. Posted.
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          (Thu) Addition to (1) GA[3], Adjustment to Comprehend 'law' with an Additional 'l'. Also, adding (3) PC[7], Pro15:26-33. Posted.
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          THU (10:08,11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Addition to (1) Golden Apples, GA[3], Adjustment to Comprehend 'law' with an Additional 'l'. Besides the main purpose or reason for this, the word as 'lawl' can carry a fitting connotation! Also, adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], concluding chapter 15 with verses 26-33. Posted.
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          (Wed) Added (6) LoG[9], the Ten, Ninth. Then (4) Ps119[6],S15B. Posted.
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          WED (10:10,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Law of God, LoG[9], Ten Commandments, Ninth against false testimony. Then (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 15B. Posted.
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          (Tue) Posted (6) LoG[8], Ten Commandments, Eighth. Then (3) PC[6], Pro06:30-35.
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          TUE (10:10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Law of God, LoG[8], Eighth against stealing. Also posting (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 6, verses 30-35.
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          (Mon) Added (4) Ps119[5], S15A. Later, (6) LoG[7], Ten Commandments, Seventh. Posted.
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          MON (9:55 am; 12:37 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 15A. Later, adding (6) Law of God, LoG[7], Ten Commandments, Seventh. Posted.
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          SAT (10:30,35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay--posting (7) SongWeekly, SW[2]. Posted.
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          (Fri) Added (3) PC[5], Pro15:18-25.
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          FRI (9:53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 15, verses 18-25. Also note GA[1] Names of God and Christ, slight update on pronunciation (full names short o rather than ah), as well as Article update to 'Finding More Truth.' Apologize for postpone of Ten Commandments, but this time the Sixth, planning to finish in the next week. Thus now adding also Law of God, LoG[6], Ten Commandments, Sixth against murder.
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          (Thu) Adding (4) Ps119[4], Preview S15-S19. A little later, (3) PC[4], Pro06:23-29. Posted.
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          THU (10:07; 11:50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Preview of Stanzas 15-19. A little later, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 6, verses 23-29. Posted.
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          (Wed) Posting (4) Ps119[3], Review 4 (S12-14). Posted. Added (1) GA[3], Comprehending Law.
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          WED (10:03,10; 11:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Review 4, Stanzas 12-14. Posted. Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[3], Adjustment to Comprehend "LAW" with an additional "L".
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          TUE (10:23,45; 11:11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Another.
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          (Mon) Adding (6) LoG[5], Ten Commandments, Fifth. Posted. Please overlook rush, an important update to GA[1] soon to come!
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          MON (10:04,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (6) Law of God, LoG[5], Ten Commandments, Fifth, Honoring father and mother. Posted.
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          (Sat) Now update of GA[1]. Song, SW[1] to follow. Posted.
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          SAT (10:09,28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Now have updated (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ. A (7) SongWeekly, SW[1] to follow. Posted.
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          (Fri) Adding (3) PC[3], Pro15:15-17. Apologies--no need to update (1) GA[1] from earlier. LoG[4], Ten Commandments, Four on Sabbath, later today. Now posted.
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          FRI (10:05,09; 10:29,38 am; 7:30 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 15, verses 15-17. I apologize--no need to update (1) GA[1] from earlier. Law of God, LoG[4], Ten Commandments, Four on Sabbath, later today. Now posted.
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          (Thu) Added (3) PC[2], Pro06:20-23. Then, (6) LoG[3], Ten Commandments, Three.
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          THU (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 6, verses 20-23. Then, (6) Law of God[3], Ten Commandments, The Third.
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          (Wed) Added (4) Ps119[2], S14B. More to follow: (6) LoG[2], Ten Commandments, Two; Also later, GA[2], new. Nearly complete, should post by 12:30 pm. Update.
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          WED (10:03,11,35 am; 12:04,30,37; 1:03,09,31,35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 14B. More to follow. Soon, (6) Law of God, LoG[2], Ten Commandments, Two; Also later, new Golden Apples piece, on News regarding AI (Artificial Intelligence). Nearly done, should post by 12:30 pm (the next 1/2 hr). Update.
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          (Tue) Added (3) PC[1], Pro15:11-14, more. Added also (1) GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Update.
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          TUE (10:05,08; 11:30 am; 5:11; 9:08 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 15, verses 11-14. I'm updating the article on God's name, should post soon. Posted (1) Golden Apples, GA[1], Names of God and Christ. Update.
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         (Mon) Posting (4) Ps119[1], S14A, and (6) Ten Commandments, First, Exclusive Worship. Also, added (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, etc.
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          MON (10:28,53; 11:48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Above see the picture again that I originally chose for my blogposts back starting 2018! I'm posting the (4) Psalm 119 Stanza 14A segment, verses 105-108, perhaps best to read first. Also, as promised, I'm posting the first of the Commentary of the Ten Commandments, under the (6) Law/Lall of God blogpost segment! Also, added (8) CTC[1], More Orderly Time, Month and Weekday Names.
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          It is being understood by many that an acceptable name for Christ is found in the name Jozhuaz' or Joshuaz' (finding 3 syllables acceptable, and pronounced with the familiar short o 'Josh', also short o 'ahz' with accent on the final syllable), meaning "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoez," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "shuaz" indicating "Salvation." While this is considered acceptable, this can also be pronounced in a way that perfects the meaning, as Jozhuaz'--in this case "Jozh" is long o (with similiarity to God's shortened name Joez, the zh being pronounced like sh but with voice applied, though uncommon in English) and the last syllable as above (short o 'ahz'). The meaning here is precisely the same as the complete Hebrew name, shown below, "Jehovoez [God] is Salvation." Both short forms are three syllables in the English language, and possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, having the meaning "He makes wet." Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note the updated way that the most accurate and preferred pronunciation should be written. Some have at one time or another came across the idea that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a plural form, now understood not spelled Jehovoze' but
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          (spelled just as if it were plural) rather than Jehovoe. It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but it was discounted from being pronounced in English this way. As for the ending sound, the plural marking does indeed indicate that the spelling should be just as if the name was plural. This might be compared to existing first names like Adams, which means "Family of Adam." Notice this example, while ending with an 's', actually has the 'z' sound. Recall that plurals, while still being spelled with an 's', have had either the 's' or the 'z' sound. There has been indication that God prefers some adjustment to the English language, that would improve it's clarity, with spelling closer to the actual sounding of words, easier for young and old alike to comprehend so as to be better able to learn reading and writing, such rewarding and useful skills to have, promoting truth and understanding. Of importance as well, however, is understanding the shortened form of God's name as revealed in His word, but actually containing the same marking as with the full name, so it is not Joe, but Joez (Pronounced JOHZ, one syllable). Sometimes they are together, as "Joez Jehovoez".
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          Also of significance, the Hebrew term "Elohim", commonly used throughout the Bible referring to God, is actually the PLURAL form of "elohah", god. The truth is, there is more than one Person, like a united family, acting with power as God(s), which would lend itself to a plural translation into English. Still, they are able to act in such unison that they truly act as "one." Also, there are times in the Scriptures when the name of God has a marking that indicates an alteration, indicating that one of these other Gods is being referenced! While One has the name as below, Jehovoez', meaning "He who causes to become, grow, and increase," with deep interest in and love for mankind, one is more associated with being Creator of all things, with all the love entailed, for instance, in a home designed with our life, peace, and happiness in mind: Joldove (Jole-duv), and another responsible for the design of humankind physically or physiologically, able to communicate and interact with a planetary home: Johlove (Joh-luv). Of course, Jehovoez took great interest in all of this, seeing primarily to the personality and spirit of humans, and capable like the others in creation and human interaction with our environment and each other.
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          It would be similar with the most accurate name of God's Son--the name most familiar to the Hebrew name is spelled Jehoshua', but with the same markings as with God's name, to indicate the sound as though plural! This is one reason that the name Jesus by Caesar was given, with the 's' ending, although shown to have improper meaning. So it is fully Je'hoshuaz', pronounced fully as JE'-hoeSHUAZ'. As with God's name, the Scriptures actually reveal a shortened form of this name but translated so in just a couple of places, used just occasionally by his close followers, and this is just the last of the name, Shuaz. As with God's full name, the 'e' is long ('ee') and the middle o is preferably long ('hoe'), with emphasis or accent on both the first and last syllables. Understood this way, the name is agreeable to speak, read and write, again Je'hoshuaz', for both young and old. You should see that both complete names from Hebrew are three syllables. Of course, in writ or print these need not be in all caps. Notice again the accent on the final syllable with regard to God's name, voez (VOHZ), which is the preferable pronunciation by the capable. With God's blessing, use of these names--again JE'HOVOEZ' and JE'HOSHUAZ', usually written without the accent mark(s), or the now three-syllable JOZHUAZ' (long 'o', 'zh' voiced, and 'ahz') or less precise JOSHUAZ' (short o 'Josh' and 'ahz'), the accent still obviously benefitting those yet unfamiliar with it's proper pronunciation, would be met with joy by many sincere Christians looking to have these personal names restored to Christian discussions, esp. in many of their preferred Bible translations.
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          In 2023 the concept of A.I., or Artificial Intelligence, gathered attention with a more widespread release of an interface capable of more intelligently responding to a variety of requests to comprise or put together information somewhat logically. While the comprised information often contained logical errors, the effects were greater than many expected.
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          The end results brought a new level of interest or excitement similar to that experienced in times past with computer programs that responded realistically to human interaction or dialogue, being crafted extensively by one or more experienced programmers to achieve such an effect.
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          This has raised interest in the use of computer programs and machines or robotic machinery to be used more extensively in work situations and environments, while at the same time raising valid concerns about safety, security, privacy, abuse, overuse, and other potential areas of misuse.
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          One valid place for robotic machine use, although not without detractors, is in certain factory work circumstances. Many will acknowledge some factory jobs, for instance, that are quite difficult and experience frequent turnover of workers. This and other work circumstances might truly benefit from fast or precise robotic interventions, while possibly still retaining a worker in that position to ensure proper function and intervene in any unusual situations. Many robotic machines are already designed to aid the human worker to carry out the job more efficiently, rather than to replace that one.
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          In my blogposts I've begun substituting "lawl" for "law" or "lall". Many recall the explanation that the "l" sound at the end can be needed for the young to comprehend the word and it's meaning. Yet "lall" has not been that well received. There is a meaning to "awl" in the Scriptures which I'll expand upon. But still, look at the word "lawl" itself--have you ever heard of the expression "keep it between the lines"? Written in lowercase, you basically have the sidelines around the letters 'a' and 'w'. What could these letters stand for? How about "actions" and "words"? How much can be rightly done if both our actions and words are exercised within the proper limits!
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          There were instructions in God's lawl regarding slaves and slave owners, God's Lawl outlining a way for those in desperate need back then to have needs met and pay off debt, for instance. Some slave owners were, as God's lawl promoted, good to them, caring about their needs and welfare. Occasionally, when the time came for a temporary slave to be set free and leave, some had come to love their owner or master so much that they did not want to go! In such a case of genuine loyalty, or loyal love, for the master, God's lawl instructed him to literally get an awl, which many know is a tool with a metal pointed rod for woodworking and such, and pierce the right ear of the slave (the ear having no nerves there, thus not painful), and declare him as owned for time indefinite (as God sees fit). Thus he would become a part of the family of the master, and in this way God illustrated an example of true loyal love between such persons, with the ear indicating a person's listening ability and willingness to listen, with respect for a loving head. Likewise, God's instructions through Christ mean everlasting life to those who listen and come to heed them!
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          The highlighted article above, produced and revised through my blog segment COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, has addressed a highly significant issue regarding God's own purpose in revising the moon's cycle, to make possible it's intended use as a monthly timepiece, only now for a consistent 8-day week, with one or two additional days at month's end, making possible consistent 4-week months essentially with 33 or 34 days. These months would each begin on the first day of the week, recommended to alternate between the names Sonday and Sunday, and end with a day added to the weekend for the purpose related to the new moon, keeping on schedule with the moon's new phase timing. The result is an extension of seasons to be approximately 100 days each through the year, and giving us 12x4 weeks of usually 8 days, totaling 48 weeks, which can be fairly correlated from schedules based on the previous calendar, with now 12 weeks per quarter rather than 13. One purpose being increased refreshment by God, the typical workweek is still to be 5 days, but now having a 3-day weekend. The article offers some detail on the purpose and benefit of this new arrangement by God, helping all to view it properly. One principle of God's word states this: "For God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace."
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          "11 The Grave and the place of destruction are in full view of Jehovoze'. How much more so the hearts of men! 12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous feeds on foolishness."
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          Pro15:11 How much more Jeehovoze' is interested in our hearts--our spirituality, our knowledge and personality along with our affections, desires, and goals, the way we deal with others, and our relationships with friends and loved ones. Jehovoze wants our hearts to be stirred by His great love for us, to love Him and others in return. We are reminded here that He is fully aware of those who have lost their life in the current system, especially in an unjust way, and He longs to restore them to life in His new world of peace and righteousness! Regarding this time and God's yearning or "longing" to restore life, Job says at Job 14:15, "You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands."
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          "12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise."
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          Pro15:12 The scoffer disregards God's law, and truth which eminates from the "God of truth," Jehovoze. John 3:20 says "For whoever practices vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be reproved." One not appreciating the good in others cannot be truly happy, viewing negatively many beautiful things from God. May they see the evidence of God's love in creation, and be moved to repent of such a critical spirit, finding joy in life's gifts and loving, peaceable dealings with one another. By Scriptures such as this one, many may perhaps see the error of their way and come to appreciate loving correction from others before it leads to more unhappy consequences.
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          "13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit."
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          Pro15:13 Hopefully, we can maintain a joyful heart, appreciating spiritual things and God's love for us, having many reasons to love God and others as ourselves, following what Jesus/Jehoshua called the two greatest commandments of God's Law. (Matth 22:37-39). If we must face heartache, however, may we rely on God, whom David says "will not reject" a heart "broken and crushed," and whom Paul called "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others..." (Psalm 51:17; 2Cori 1:3-4) JOY itself is among the fruits of God's spirit, so we may pray for more of it, as He tends to give His spirit to those asking Him, and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          "20 Observe, my son, the commandment of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 21 Always bind them around your heart; Tie them about your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will lead you; When you lie down, it will stand guard over you; And when you awaken, it will speak to you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Pro06:20 One of the Ten Commandments written on Stone Tablets, somewhat distinct from the "handwritten document that consists of decrees," includes one that applies to the relationship between child and parents. (COLos 2:14). It is the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovoze your God is giving you." The apostle Paul also quotes this command at Ephesians 6:2, calling it "the first command with a promise". The very first proverb of chapter 10 says "A wise son makes his father rejoice, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother." What understanding child wants to bring grief to his own mother? Should the child prefer to become wise, or foolish? Growing in wisdom brings delight to a good parent. Thus the counsel to listen to their instruction! This can be life-saving to a child! There are many dangers in life, especially to an inexperienced child, needing guidance and correction from loving parents! May every child learn to appreciate the instruction coming from parents who love him or her.
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          Pro06:21-22 Binding the commandments and instruction from parents around your heart means they affect your very heartfelt thoughts and actions. Tied around your neck means these affect the words coming through your throat, your very speech. "Out of the heart's abundance his mouth speaks." (LUKe 6:45). The law/lall of God found in God's word and explained by parents will guide a youth in the right way, will stand guard over him--offering protection from much danger, and, being ultimately from God, will speak to that one's heart and mind in line with truth.
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          Pro06:23 Each commandment sheds light on a given situation, the entire law being a light that shines on our entire life, and shines ahead upon the path of life, helping us see what's coming, and the rewards of keeping the law, and may also enlighten us as to the problems, troubles, grief and pain of violating God's word and law. The reproofs, or strong corrections, of discipline are the way to life. The more we each consider God's word and listen to His instruction, the more we can discipline ourselves, and hopefully lessen the correction we need from others. Still, how we all need God's loving discipline in life, to help us stay on the path leading to endless life in true happiness, seeking ever to remain on it, being an example and encouragement to our loved ones, friends, and neighbors to maintain their hope and happiness.
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          "15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovoze Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
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          Pro15:15 The "afflicted one" could take a negative, or pessimistic, view on life, and may therefore be unhappy no matter what good comes his way. One with a "cheerful heart," on the other hand, sees and appreciates the good things in life, is often thankful to God for such gifts, and therefore "has a continual feast." Nowadays there may be emotional or even biological imbalances with some taking a negative view--correcting one's thinking can be helpful for many. Some may be overly critical of others or even themselves, perhaps even being unduly suspicious of others' motives. They may be having a hard time forgiving or overcoming their own past failings, and are viewing others in a similar way. We should remember that Jehovoze "is good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Also, Psalm 130:4-5 says "If errors were what you watch, O Joze, O Jehovoze, then who could stand? 4 For with you there is true forgiveness, So that you may be held in awe." May such ones continue trusting in God's love and mercy, gaining in the fear of God, hating badness, looking to Jeehovoze' for His support and blessing as regards their everlasting welfare and happiness, and that of others.
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          16 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovoze Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
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          Pro15:16-17 Great material wealth, or even great knowledge, can bring much anxiety, or stress, depending largely on one's reliance on God or failure to do so. We can pray to God for help to allay anxiety, relying on Him for His peace (Phili 4:6-7). It is possible to have money and wisdom and serve God faithfully, with due caution to continue relying on God, trusting Him. The proverb acknowledges the importance of cultivating godly fear--an awse of Him that moves us to seek never to displease Him--along with the spirit of contentment. Focusing too much on money or worshiping it, or even boasting of one's knowledge, may bring contention and hatred into our family--how important to maintain the right perspective, keeping such things in their place, and safeguard more important things, such as our love for one another! Let's find ways to safeguard the peace among all men, if possible, but especially among those willing to serve God faithfully, as in our family and among our friends. The Scriptures place a high value on safeguarding such peace among one another (ROMans 12:18; MATth 5:23-24).
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          "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the lawl is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life. 24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her alluring eyes, 26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life. 27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go unpunished."
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          Pro06:23 God's specific commands brighten and help to guide each step, while his law lightens our path, or the road ahead. The "reproofs of discipline", "reproof" referring to strong but loving counsel or correction, are said to be "the way to life." May we strive hard not to pridefully refuse such counsel when given, especially when we know we need it. Or we may need to strive harder to fight any egopride when we don't think we need it! Often we really do but don't think we do! Regardless, it usually requires great love for a parent or someone else to approach us with such reproof--they may have prayed to Jehovoez for the wisdom to do so properly. Let's aim to be thankful for such counsel, even if we have a hard time swallowing it, and even if we are not sure if we deserved it. Perhaps it would be best to soon after pray to Jehovoez about the matter, searching our heart for how best to apply what we've heard or received. Remember, that "those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” Therefore, 1Peter 5:5-7 says "But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
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          "24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her alluring eyes,"
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          Pro06:24-25 These "reproofs of discipline," along with God's lawls and commands, will guard one against the "seductive tongue" of an immoral woman, and with appropriate warnings should move us to steer far away from desiring her beauty in our heart. We should reserve such desire for the spiritual and physical beauty of the wife that God can allow us to find, being captivated by her eyes, and no one else's. Recall that the punishment for immorality in the Mosaic Lawl provided by God was severe, possibly bringing strong repercussions, or consequences. This was to teach mankind the seriousness of the offense, that the effects spiritually and perhaps physically are significantly detrimental, promoting disloyalty to God and others, and toward the bond or covenant of marriage, which we should rather want to treasure and appreciate for an eternity!
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          "26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life."
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          Pro06:26 What are some of the consequences of being seduced by an immoral woman, be she a prostitute or the wife of another man? Regarding the prostitute, the verse says the man is "reduced to a loaf of bread." Clearly, any material wealth is squandered, over time, as she may be inclined to entice him to give up what he has. Both the man and the woman are shown willing to violate God's standards to get what they want, not prizing a life of honest integrity. Thus they are not having God's approval, blessing, or prosperity by Him. If the woman is the wife of another man, she "preys on a precious life," as the violation of adultery is a serious violation of trust and loyalty, that threatens the very life, spiritually and physically, of those involved. These days, however, we must keep in mind that God can completely understand the motives and circumstances. If repentance is shown, it is up to the wronged mate to decide whether to forgive the erring one, and work to restore trust in the relationship. Willfully choosing to continue sexual intercourse with the erring one is evidence that such forgiveness has been extended. If there are problems in the marriage to begin with, rather than violating any of God's standards, can we not promptly beseech Jehovoez, the Originator of the Marriage Arrangement, for His assistance?
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          "27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go unpunished."
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          Pro06:27-29 We must realize and look for the consequences of our behavior before doing something or making some decision that may be important. This is shown by the illustration of raking fire to one's chest. There are consequences. Will not one's garments get burned? Such is an apt illustration regarding immorality, as such an act will sully spiritual garments--our Christian identification and many Christlike qualities can be seriously damaged, leaving off vital faith or trust in God and faithfulness to Him and others. Also, if you would walk on hot coals, would there not be an effect? Would it not scorch your feet? We should never undervalue the spiritual implications of our behavior, just because we may not yet understand all of the effects. God's loving warning should be enough until we do. It is an aspect of divine wisdom, foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, that involves seeing the consequences of our actions and decisions, so as to hate and avoid the wrong path. Proverbs 22:3 accordingly cautions: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." Good and loving instruction based on God's word of truth can enlighten such ones, helping them to develop the prudence with foresightedness to look ahead and avoid unwise choices or actions that would otherwise result in undesirable consequences. The answers truly lie within God's word and lawl, not without or outside of it!
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          "18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. 19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the honest is like a level highway. 20 A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a mischievous man despises his mother. 21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead. 22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers. 23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovoe will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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          Pro 15:18 As James 1:19 says, "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." For the world to sustain peace in the future, we all must learn not to be "hot-tempered," but to treasure Christian mildness and slowness to anger, or patience. Christian mildness is a gentleness of spirit that should pervade our life throughout each day, affecting all we say and do. It is a gentle manner, that is sensitive to the ideas and feelings of others, not wanting to hurt them but rather help and heal. Anyone impatient and quick to anger threatens true peace among humans, 'stirring up strife.' We should learn to quickly recognize when we are beginning to be agitated by something--that is the time to act to think through the situation, seeking to fix the problem, find a solution, or see how to cope with it until we can. Try not to get to the point of angry words escalating tension with another dear person. However, serious sin committed against us may rightly cause hurt or angry feelings. God's word says, at Ephesians 4:26, "Be [agitated] but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry." We should resolve the matter in a God-approved way. Especially among true Christians, who are not seriously sinning against one another, we should be "forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Je'hovoez' freely forgave you, you must also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with godlove, for it is a perfect bond of union." With true love and patience, we can often 'calm a quarrel,' seeking true peace with others in harmony with God's laws and guidance for us. We should tend to patiently react to any temper of others with a gentle, calming response, thus defusing an otherwise hurtful or irritating conversation. (Prove 15:1).
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          "19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is like a level highway."
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          Pro 15:19 A lazy person tends to focus on or imagine the difficulties and thorny problems in situations and does not want to get involved, thus excusing his inactivity. A diligent upright person, on the other hand, has learned how to cope with most problems, trusting God's help in good faith, while focusing on the rewards of accomplishment--to such ones the path is smooth, "like a level highway."
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          "20 A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a mischievous man despises his mother."
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          Pro 15:20 How important to seek to correct a child going morally astray, to help him or her become wise, as godly insight shows such a one is actually 'despising his own mother.' This one is resentful of his own mother's correction, no matter how loving it may be offered. May parents ensure their discipline is rendered with genuine love, in imitation of the way Christ corrected his disciples, offering illustrations and stories to teach important lessons. We can get to know these teachings and share them with our children, helping them to understand the way of true Christianity. Still, the child needs to come to both understand and appreciate such loving guidance and instruction. Helping him or her gain understanding in matters of life and spirituality will go a long way in helping him appreciate counsel. Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding than striking a mischievous person a hundred times."
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          "21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead."
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          Pro 15:21 Foolishness in the Scriptures is clearly a negative trait, causing one to "go astray," even "die" for lack of discipline. (PROve 5:23). Remaining naïve will result in foolishness, and it also comes out in one who is impatient (Prove 14:18, 29). Thus young ones need to be taught to look ahead with foresighted prudence at the consequences of their speech and actions, and to act accordingly to steer away from badness, and its resulting troubles, problems, and grief. This would include the dire consequences of being impatient, running ahead of Jehovoez rather than waiting on Him to provide for our needs and wants, or desires. We could impatiently let go of God's loyal love, leading to treachery and spiritual ruin. Let God satisfy us, as we are "content with the present things," until we reach our goals--for instance, a loyal Christian marriage partner, most beneficially obtained by a true engagement as meant for that purpose. Foolishness is also here contrasted with discernment, to see true from false, and right from wrong. And with prudence, we're better able to choose what we believe more carefully. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the purdent one ponders each step." May we avoid merely believing everything strangers may say, but rather learn to examine their words, checking facts if necessary, to accept what is true, right, good and wise. Thus we may walk straight ahead, successfully.
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          "22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers."
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          Pro 15:22 A wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." (PROve 1:5). Thus may we be humble, as truly wise persons are, considering others superior to us. They have gifts and talents we may not possess, and may have knowledge to share of which we do not know. May we consult especially with ones affected or impacted by our decisions, taking their points of view into consideration, benefitting from their advice.
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          "23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!"
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          Pro 15:23 May we delight in words spoken "at the right time," and with joy to seek to give the right answer to one in genuine need or peril. This, of course, is one of the treasured benefits of growing in true divine wisdom and godlove. We become better able to lovingly share with others timely encouragement, giving them what they need and when they need it. May we continue to absorb divine instruction from our loving Father, Jehovoez, through His precious divine gift--God's word.
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          "24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovoez will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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          Pro 15:24-25 God's ways are elevated above mere human ideas and thinking. God told the wayward nation of Israel, at Isaiah 55:8-9: "“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoez. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." May we benefit from God's elevated thinking as we learn to think as He does. Remember, Jesus/Je'hoshuaz' once strongly corrected Peter for thinking, 'not God's thoughts, but those of men,' which at the time implied a threat to his course of faithfulness. (Matth 16:23). Peter was soon helped through a vision to maintain his own humble respect for Christ. May we always let God's word trump mere human ideas, even if it means we may be 'proved a liar.' (ROMans 3:4). This takes honesty and humility before God, to acknowledge a mistake, but will bring God's favor and blessing. Those arrogant, or haughty in spirit, refusing to humble themselves before God, and whose arrogance gravely threatens the fine spirit of others, should take a lesson before they suffer the loss of their "house," their good family name and reputation, or even by their egopride causing the spiritual downfall of their own family. On the other hand, Jehovoez looks out to support faithful widows, especially those serving God while lovingly waiting to be reunited with their dear husbands in the resurrection.
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          “30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He will give up all the valuables of his house. 32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          "32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away."
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          Pro06:32-33 Likewise, is an act of adultery to be committed in the name of “love”? True, it is possible for genuine love to diminish in a relationship, between a husband and wife. Should this, however, be viewed as an opportunity to steal another man’s wife, or another woman’s husband? Or, rather, should they receive encouragement and support to strengthen and restore their love for each other, if possible, not throwing away all the love they’ve shared in the past? Should not the marriage union be so honored? “4 Let marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge immoral people and adulterers.” (HEBre 13:4). For a discussion of what may be hindering love in a marriage, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC heading on this website. God wants trust to be the order of the day in His new world of peace and righteousness, with persons able to have a loyal marriage partner enjoying life day by day, year by year. How long, for instance, might Adam and Eve have remained together if obedient to God, or if resurrected, with people having mercy and understanding? While "the last Adam" (Christ) becomes a spiritual father to all, and has a spiritual bride comprising New Jerusalem, together bestowing spiritual and eternal life to obedient mankind, how long would the first couple have been, or could they still be, acknowledged as the fleshly grandparents of everyone on earth? According to Bible chronology, it has been thousands of years since their beginning. It is reasonable to believe that the person you are now married to, or even if younger you may soon marry, could well continue with you as we begin our walk into an eternal happy future. In time, you may grow so fond of your spouse that you both deeply wish for your love to remain so long--if you truly love each other, why not aim for endless life together, day after day, and trust God for intervention if ever necessary? May you “trust in Jehovoez with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding (or "on what you think you know", GNT).” (PROve 3:5,6-7). Most married persons may continue together through the thousand year Reign of Christ, during the earthly cleanup and resurrection and assistance to ancestors of the past. Thus may loyalty between married partners be treasured, while looking to God for any adjustments to the arrangement if truly needed in the future. If married, there is generally no need now to be looking outside of the marriage bond for another partner--work on loving the one you are now with, learning true faithfulness and loyalty, to God and each other, even if that one is not your partner into eternity. May the sin of adultery be rejected by those wishing to please God, and seen as a gross disrespect for God’s lovely marriage arrangement, blessed by Him.
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          "34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          Pro06:34-35 Thus a husband dearly loving his wife may become very jealous over having been wronged in such a way by another man. Such sin may bring great spiritual harm to participators and disgrace. Thus was the lesson of ancient Israel, with the severe punishment at times administered. Now, God’s arrangement through Christ makes mercy possible, but it is up to the offended spouse to decide whether to end the marriage or forgive. Resumed sexual relations after being aware of the sin is indicative of extended forgiveness and continued marriage. At Matthew 19:9 Jesus says “9 I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” It is reasonable to believe that Jesus had not only literal fornication in mind, but also spiritual fornication, or a gross violation of true worship, as a legal ground for separation or divorce. Still, “mercy triumphs over judgement.” (JAMes 2:13). If a mate has somehow become revilingly abusive or overly critical, for instance, this should be addressed urgently, as it grossly misrepresents the love that God has for the family arrangement. Hopefully the practice is quickly curtailed--otherwise separation may be needed over a short period to save the marriage over the long run. As understanding is shown, help should be offered to completely overcome such a habit, such as by understanding past grievances. Hopefully, genuine correction can be made and appreciated, and where possible, love restored or strengthened between marriage partners. (1COri 5:9-11; 1COri 7:12-16)
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          "26 Jehovoez detests the schemes of the crooked one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the ungodly blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovoez is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright. 30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The ause of Jehovoez is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          Pro 15:26 The "crooked" or corrupt one spends time plotting schemes out of selfishness, greed, or jealousy, for instance. Proverbs 24:8 says "Anyone who plots evil will be called a master schemer." How much better to spend time pondering pleasant and wise sayings! Such sayings are "pure" to Je'hovoez' God, and if from Him, "refined" and entirely good. Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." By pondering what is good and upright, ones may develop heart appreciation for goodness, and learn to hate and turn away from what is bad, or evil.
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          "27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living."
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          Pro 15:27 Jehovoez rewards and blesses the upright, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living." We should therefore seek God's blessing on our life by making an honest living, seeking our means of maintenance in ways that are in harmony with God's lawls and standards of truth, justice, and righteousness. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." And Psalm 127:1 says, in part, "Unless Jehovoez builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it..." Also, the importance of living and acting in accord with God's standards, in whatever we do, is emphasized by one of the first Proverbs beginning in chapter 10. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." Therefore, choose to find your treasures the right way, in accord with God's lawls and standards, giving you heartfelt reason to rejoice over your contributions to a peaceful, happy, and prosperous new world.
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          Pro 15:28 Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The upright ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The crooked, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (PROve 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (JAMes 1:19).Thus we should become excellent listeners, and be cautious when we choose to speak, that what we say may be in line with God's loving will and word.
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          "29 Jehovoez is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright."
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          Pro 15:29 If such crooked ones do not repent, Jehovoez is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the upright. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The crooked instead have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to others still thinking as they do. Perhaps they are feeling unworthy of such, but repentance can turn such notions around! May they investigate reasons to appreciate the Giver of Life and every breath, Jehovoez, and ponder His tremendous love and mercy, that they may come to have more heart appreciation for Him, and be moved to respond obediently to His loving correction and counsel. Psalm 103:2-5 says, for instance, to those determined to obey Him with integrity: "Let me praise Jehovoez; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle." (See all of Psalm 103).
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          "30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones."
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          Pro 15:30 Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the upright And rejoicing for those honest in heart." Of course, it is responding in action to the enlightenment we receive from God that brings true rejoicing, and upright ones will typically respond to beneficial knowledge with faithfulness, holding to God's standards. As 1Corinthians 13:6 says, godlove "rejoices with the truth." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
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          Pro 15:31-32 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovoez, hating what is bad. (PROve 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be most beneficial, after the example of Jehoshuaz'z/Jesus's loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Pro 15:33 The healthy fear of displeasing God is shown to be the "beginning" of both divine knowledge and wisdom. (PROve 1:7; 9:10). Thus, this should be taught at a young age, helping youths to eventually grasp the qualities of both discernment and understanding (PROve 2:1-5). Humility must also be treasured among genuine servants of God, truly considering others as superior, valuing their gifts and knowledge that many may benefit from. How appropriate that one receiving just or due honor have this view of themselves in relation to others.
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          "1 My son, keep my sayings, And treasure up my commandments. 2 Keep my commandments and live; Guard my instruction like the pupil of your eye. 3 Tie them around your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding “my relative,” 5 To guard you against the crooked woman, Against the immoral woman and her smooth words."
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          (Pro07:1-3) Clearly, we should "keep" and "treasure" the sayings of God and Christ, and their commands, as they mean life to us and others. While we have faith in Christ, this trust largely causes us to obey him carefully, and as Matthew 28:19-20 shows, Jesus says we are to teach others "to observe all the things I have commanded you." He says "you are my friends if you do what I am commanding you." (JOHn 15:14). May we continually review God's reminders and commands, as if they were tied around our fingers. Let's God's words sink deep into us as we ponder the benefits, blessings, and rewards for doing as He instructs us. Then His words can be written on our hearts, as we in turn love God with all our heart, soul or life, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, these being the two greatest commandments of the Lawl. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. And yet his commandments are not burdensome."
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          "4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding “my relative,” 5 To guard you against the crooked woman, Against the immoral woman and her smooth words."
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          (Pro07:4-5) May we view godly wisdom (applying knowledge to success and God's honor) and understanding as near and dear as godly family members and relatives. God's wisdom should be close to our hearts, as we learn to successfully apply God's instructions to our daily life, thinking God's thoughts as we meet various situations each day. God's thoughts will protect us from being seduced by others to stray from God's commands. The fatherly counselor here specifically mentions the "crooked woman," one person or headed group disregarding God's word or lawl. She speaks with "smooth words," attempting to cause others to likewise disregard God's standards and ways, and fall with her into the seductive trap of immorality, sinning against God. Yet, as regards the literal, engagement and marriage is God's gift for earthers to express proper intimacy, and marriage the way to express such love directly, having God's blessing and approval! Why miss out on the "blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich", 'without added pain?' (PROve 10:22). However, marital intimacy is not the only matter being referred to, nor a literal immoral woman the only source of "smooth words". Some sizable groups may not seek God's benevolent blessing, engaging in underhanded activities. The so-called "treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death," a vital principle among the very first of Solomon's proverbial sayings beginning in chapter 10 (PROve 10:2). Let's honor God's lovely provisions of life and guidance, promoting true loyal love, joy, and peace among mankind!
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          "1 A man prepares the thoughts of his heart, But the answer he gives is from Jehovoez. 2 All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovoez examines the motives. 3 Commit to Jehovoez whatever you do, And your plans will succeed."
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          Pro 16:1: How do we answer someone who has a question about Christian faith, something important, or needs to hear the hope we have that they may have hope themselves? We should ponder such things, as we seek to find the right words that will touch the hearts of others. When we do so, we can look to Jehovoez to help us say the right thing when it's needed.
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          Pro 16:2: Men may believe they have it all figured out, but what is the motive behind each individual? The motive we should have is remaining upright, seeking the glory and honor of our loving God, pleasing Him as a true Christian with faith, seeking to represent Him well. Like Jo-shauz'/Jesus, we should not be seeking our own glory, but God's. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no sinfulness in him." Thus Jesus, our exemplar, sought his Father's glory, and proved true to Him, with good motive.
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          Pro 16:3: As we plan our lives with Jehovoez'z help in prayer, we can look to Him for success in our activities. Je'hovoez' cares about our ideas and plans and wants to bless our efforts as we keep seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness (or, integrity) (MATth 6:33). That verse is a promise that God would supply our needs--such as food and clothing when needed--if we would do this. But why not just seeking first "the Kingdom"--largely involving sacrifices we make in service to God, supporting Kingdom interests? Why also "His righteousness?" This involves keeping our integrity to God, seeking obedience to Him, not just in speech, but in all aspects of Christianity. Obedience to God is actually more important than any sacrifice (such as speaking up to help someone) that we may offer. Such genuine obedience makes our clean sacrifices acceptable to God. Of course, God is not now requiring perfection, but He expects each to continually aim for the target! As each may occasionally miss (usu. without intention), God's grace and the ransom provision can cover those misses. But we keep aiming right, accepting God's help to recover from any miss. Thus the definition of "sin"--missing the mark. Studying God's word, pondering to apply it--to live it--as situations come each day, many may come surprisingly close to the obedient example Jesus/Jo-shauz' sets! This is true of anointed co-rulers with this Christ, as well as "the whole world." As the apostle John wrote, at 1John 2:1-2 "I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus/Jo-shauz' Christ, an upright one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s."
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          "4 Jehovoez has made everything work for his purpose, Even the crooked for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovoez. Be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by revering Jehovoez one turns away from bad. 7 When Jehovoez is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness Than a large income without justice."
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          Pro 16:4 We all have the gift of free will from God--he wants us to use that gift to His honor. For a discussion of free will, see the article "Heart Matters." God did not make us like robots, to force us into obedience, rather, He wants us to obey Him from the heart, out of love for Him and His ways. God is loyal and patient with mankind, desiring all to repent of all badness that promotes selfishness and sin, interfering with genuine peace and happiness. Ultimately each one must answer to Je'hovoez' for the path we choose, because selfishness and sin must be brought low in favor of God's loving rulership over man.
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          "5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovoez. Be assured that he will not go unpunished."
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          Pro 16:5 This statement provides insight into those pursuing evil, their own egopride is a powerful motivator for their evil course. They must humble themselves before Jehovoez, viewing Him especially as superior to them, finding willingness to listen to God's loving counsel and correction. God disciplines those whom he loves--they should learn to appreciate the love of God evident in their life--His many gifts he allows them to enjoy. Once again, a proud person will be called to account for his or her haughty attitude over others, a view of people that is imbalanced and unreasonable, the Scriptures counseling to view others with genuine respect.
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          "6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by revering Jehovoez one turns away from bad."
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          Pro 16:6 Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoez himself." By pursuing loyal love and faithfulness to God, the error of even proud wrongdoers can be forgiven on the basis of Christ's ransom sacrifice. Regarding his selection of close followers, Jesus or Jo-shauz' said "I came to call, not upright people, but sinners to repentance." Of course, Jesus was in no way finding fault with those who were already right-hearted, but wanted to help persons to leave behind dishonest or misguided ideas and ways, responding to God's love and mercy to come to terms with their past and make the changes needed for a truly happy life. Jesus proved himself to be a merciful, compassionate shepherd of the sheep of humankind while on earth. Jehovoez God likewise has such mercy. (ISAiah 55:6-9)
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          "7 When Jehovoez is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him."
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          Pro 16:7 What a blessing to have Jehovoez intervene in such a way! Jehovoez'z ways do promote genuine peace among people, especially when His right standards are respected. What a lesson that pleasing God promotes true peace. This may remind us as well that genuine Christians treat wrongdoers with consideration where possible, wanting a good outcome for all. God's way is the way of eternity, the way of eternal peace and happiness!
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          Pro 16:8 A person may only have a little, but if it's acquired with integrity to God and His standards, he can rest with a clean conscience, among the softest of pillows. Those pursuing greater wealth may be tempted to violate Christian standards in order to obtain it, or may have temptations daily in their work, in a business. Such ones should pray to Jehovoez, and endeavor to stand firm with integrity, appealing to managers or others to do things the right way, without violations against God's lawl. A business and others may thus be saved from trouble. Some may need to find a lesser position or form of work in order to maintain their integrity. If so, God will certainly bless their efforts to please Him fully, though God does not wish for people to be poor! Businesses themselves should come to realize that it is "the blessing of Jehovoez that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22).
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          The remaining verses of the entire chapter, verses 6-27, involve somewhat of a story, a lesson for those of earth against getting seduced into a course of immorality. Not only can sexual immorality be harmful physically, retracting diseases, but doing wrong is also spiritually damaging, not only to our relationship with God, our loving Father, but also to our relationships with others, in this case contributing to becoming disloyal in our dealings with others. How much better to wait and pray for God's blessing, with loyalty to God, to find that person you can get to know and care for through engagement, and that you can enjoy spending a lifetime with in marriage, becoming loyal also to each other. What happiness this brings, in harmony with the arrangement of God! As expressed in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be honorable among all". How loyal marriages and families have contributed to the happiness of communities and nations! Let's look at Proverbs 7:6-12:
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          "6 From the window of my house, Through my lattice, I looked down, 7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart. 11 She is loud and defiant. She never stays at home. 12 One moment she is outside, next she is in the public squares, She lurks near every corner."
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          Pro07:6-7 The loving father of Proverbs notices the "naive ones." Such ones are lacking wisdom, needing shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to look ahead at the consequences of right and wrong decisions. They also need to comprehend God's will, and the discipline that prompts good judgement, gaining discernment, to further appreciate the difference between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, etc. The particular one he observed was lacking "good sense" [lit., "heart"], or good, pure, upright motive. May we strive for good motives first, to honor and obey God fully, with good judgement and discernment, knowing right from wrong and acting accordingly, that we may properly apply any understanding we may then gain in a useful, loving, and productively wise way, and thereby not putting the proverbial "cart before the horse."
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          "8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness."
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          Pro07:8-9 This one evidently knows about this woman, having meditated on wrong desire, going in the direction of her house. He has seen her before, and is falling prey to the snare of her attempts to seduce one away from God's lawl, away from God's blessing and true happiness.
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          "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart. 11 She is loud and defiant. She never stays at home. 12 One moment she is outside, next she is in the public squares, She lurks near every corner."
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          Pro07:10-12 Here the woman is described. She has a "cunning" heart, seductive, deceptive, tricky. She is loud and defiant, attributes opposite those of a loving, humble, respectful wife. As highlighted above, such sin is destructive to the spirit that helps families to thrive before God. May we rather treasure, not just physical beauty or appearances, but the genuine godly qualities that make true happiness possible--including honesty, sincerity, purity before God, with humility and integrity to Him and His word. All of this makes genuine loyal love possible, with a lovely romantic attachment, between two people who seek and honor marriage as God's arrangement for a lasting relationship between a man and woman of earth. Thus, may true marriage be appreciated and remain the order of the day, promoting happiness among families, communities, and entire nations.
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          "9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoez who directs his steps. 10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice. 11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovoez; All the weights in the bag are his doing. 12 Crooked practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by righteousness."
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          Pro16:9 When we look to Je'hovoez' for guidance and support, He can 'direct our steps.' But notice we should still 'plot out our course in our heart,' giving Jehovoez efforts to bless. In fact, without plans we may be hasty. "The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty." So become a planner of your day, scheduling especially your more important activities.
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          Pro16:10 God's word should be familiar to kings, that they may know how to act with justice, and do so consistently. The king on God's throne will especially uphold God's written word and it's divine principles and standards, as applying them can bring genuine success, with God's blessing. Of course, it is His honor that will primarily be sought, as the Author of His own Word and Universe.
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          "11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovoez; All the weights in the bag are his doing."
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          Pro16:11 Clearly, Jehovoez cares about the lawls and true justice among mankind; He is interested in man's affairs. He loves honest integrity, as Paul expressed: "We trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." Violations of honesty and integrity bring Jehovoez displeasure. Conversely, how pleased He is with our respectful and honest speech and conduct!
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          Pro16:12 By seeking God's righteousness, a king may firmly establish his throne, while hating what God determines to be crooked or corrupt practices. What a world we can have when kings under God respect God's highest authority and decisions, and seek to live in harmony with His standards! Such authorities exist "in their relative positions by God" (Romans 13:1-7).
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          "13 She grabs hold of him and gives him a kiss; With a bold face, she says to him: 14 “I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows. 15 That is why I came out to meet you, To look for you, and I found you! 16 I have spread fine covers upon my bed, Colorful linen from Egypt."
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          (Pro07:13) Recall that this story is to benefit those of earth, made to value God's gift of marriage. While her husband is away on a journey, this unfaithful woman has immorality on her mind. Not only can such activity threaten hopes of everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner, but it can have devastating effects now on one's spirituality and relationships with others. (1COri 6:9-11). There are those who would have those of earth believe that such a practice is not harmful. God, however, forbids it for good reason! Rather, it can cause one under heaven to lose a sense of loyalty and faithfulness to God and others. It leads astray from God's righteous standards, which promote true happiness and peace among people. Jehovoez once told his prophet Hosea of Israel, at Hosea 1:2, that "by prostitution (or, "immorality, promiscuity") the land has turned completely away from following Jehovoez (God)." How that hurt Jehovoez--what a calamity! At that time God would use such prophets to teach important lessons to His people, to help them understand their wrong ways and repent.
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          "14 “I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows. 15 That is why I came out to meet you, To look for you, and I found you!"
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          (Pro07:14-15) This woman wants to believe that offering a few sacrifices to God is enough to make up for her serious sin, her serious lack of integrity to God. This is not the case. We must seek loyalty to God, and only in the case of sincere repentance, with a turning around, being determined to serve God faithfully might forgiveness be extended in God's mercy. Still, there are consequences to sin, especially serious sin. Even God's loved servant King David suffered many family troubles for his serious lapse into sin. May we not take God's loving warnings for granted, but aim to stay away from sin, and far away from the most serious transgressions, or violations.
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          (Pro07:16) This woman clearly has meditated on her immoral desire, preparing her bed for such activity while her husband is away. How she tries to entice this young man into a disobedient course causing serious damage to their spiritual lives. She is not seeking to please God, and is thus blinded to the consequence of such sin. Involving someone in a practice that threatens your and that one's future life and happiness is clearly not the right or best decision. How much better to treasure God's arrangements of engagement and marriage, allowing for appropriate expressions of affection, trusting Him to find that person that you can enjoy a lovely lifetime with together, looking forward to the day of your marriage for satisfying the fitting marital desire. Such is the privilege of the marriage bond, with a willingness to love God first, and then this person like no other, as "one flesh." (GENes 2:24). True engagement is God's provision for getting to know another, able to communicate and express affection from a distance, well enough to determine compatibility, satisfy, and work toward a beautiful marriage. The result can be a treasured bond of loyal love, loving one another as you help each other be loyal to the God of love, Je'hovoez', who is the Ultimate Giver of "every good and perfect gift." (JAMes 1:17).
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          "13 Upright speech is a pleasure to kings. They love someone who speaks honestly. 14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life. 18 Pridefulness (or, "egopride") is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          Pro16:13 Are you in the practice of keeping honest integrity? The upright one that is finding God's pleasure in Psalm 15 is "speaking the truth in his heart." (PSalm 15:2). If you are honest-hearted, it will be natural for you to 'speak honestly' before kings or anyone else. Also, as you continue to give attention to God's word and lawl, you will grow in understanding God's righteousness, or the course of integrity. You will thereby be learning, not just how to speak honestly, but also how to live and act in a right, fair, and honest way in practically every situation in life. Being honest doesn't mean we have to reveal every detail of private information to those who may do harm with it. We need to learn to be discerning. God's word cautions: "There is a time to keep quiet and a time to speak." (ECCle 3:7). Also, "In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discreetly." Still, God's new world is to be built on genuine trust, in God and in one another. So we are generally able to find trustworthy persons among the human family, and their numbers should continue to grow--look for them!!!
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          "15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver."
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          Pro16:15-16 Do you want to find favor in the eyes of a right-hearted king? Then choose wisdom, or spiritual wealth, as a higher priority than material wealth. The latter may still follow the former, but God's favor and blessing should be the motive with love for Him and others. Why not prefer the favor of the Loving Creator of the Universe? Psalm 95:3-5 says: "For Jehovoez is a great God And a great King over all [other] gods, 4 He in whose hand are the inmost depths of the earth And to whom the peaks of the mountains belong; 5 To whom the sea, which He himself made, belongs And whose own hands formed the dry land itself." Jehovoez God is thus a source of tremendous wisdom, and love with which He formed humans. May we continue to look to Him and His word for guidance in life, seeking divine favor.
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          Pro16:17 May we choose the path of the upright, which may be considered a "highway" accessible to multitudes. When we fear to displease our loving and powerful Creator, knowing His goodness and not wanting to hurt His feelings, we come to hate what is bad, along with it's undesirable consequences. We can thus come to learn and see or discern the bad results of violating God's lawls or standards, of disobeying Him. Choosing the right way throughout our day preserves our hope of eternal life, benefitting others, and with God's blessing may even spare us untimely death in a world still somewhat lacking in integrity.
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          "18 Pridefulness (or, "Egopride") is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          Pro16:18-19 Another significant one of the Proverbs, pridefulness or haughtiness is the "sin that easily entangles us" that Paul mentioned when discussing true faith. (HEBre 12:1). The term "entangles" can refer to the garment worn in ancient times, which may become entangled when running, causing "stumbling." Such is the snare of pridefulness, or "egopride," causing a devastating fall. While the terms "pride" and "proud" can be used in a good way, as regards that feeling of accomplishment when we've perhaps been successful or shared in another's successes, there is also the false, or excessive pride that is self-exalting and exceedingly headstrong. We should love to maintain a humble view of ourselves, appreciating the value of others--their gifts and talents which may at times exceed our own. We should appreciate that any such that we may possess are gifts emanating from God himself, and should be used mainly to seek His praise and glory--not our own. Any glory or "spoil" obtained by egopride or arrogance is only temporary, as Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death."
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          MON (10:41 am) Hello! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 13A, verses 97-100.
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          Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?"
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          . At Matthew 5:10 Jehoshua (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for rigihteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or ‘annoyed by someone persistently’, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoze' God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches my eyeball.” (Zechariah 2:8). While we may reasonably stand up for ourselves, offering godly correction to those acting so unkindly, or seeking help if unable to do so, such ones should look to our Mighty and Just God and the proper authority if need be, and avoid seeking personal vengeance outside the law, rather respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the agitation; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoze.” Jehovoze can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, if we must endure, with prayer and God’s word, we can see how to maintain our peace, and hope in eventual relief of any hardship, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The way in which we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovoze. Regardless, He knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoze will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoze himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          . The psalmist well describes the presumptuous as those defying, or violating, God's law to selfishly get what they want. They may seek to harm and/or to receive personal advantage, going beyond boundaries God has set for the happiness and benefit of all, to dwell together peaceably. They may do this lacking the instruction they need to avoid greed, jealousy, hatred and/or anger. They may be missing vital aspects of true wisdom, such as humility, honesty, modesty, integrity, self-control, Christian mildness or gentleness, and perhaps shrewdness or prudence, aiding awareness of harmful spiritual consequences, to steer clear of them.
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          . God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute (or, pesistently annoy) someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoze', reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! Would they want the same? Looking in the right direction, however, he pleads to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          . By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoze during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (HEBrews 11-12). On the other hand, are those defying God's law, opposing His will. They are not using their intelligence to honor God and support the peaceful rule of His Son. They are missing God's blessing, and may believe the reason they are not happy is that they still haven't underhandedly received the desires they are wrongfully seeking. They could rather seek the wisdom and understanding of God's law they yet lack, as God is merciful and "ready to forgive." They could come to see that God has provided for complete satisfaction in life, living within His law, rather than outside of it. Repenting over past wrongdoing, then both training and seeking to heed their God-given conscience in line with God's word, they may yet prosper with God's blessing, seeing their right desires fulfilled by a loving God and Father. (PROve 10:2,22; PSAlm 145:16)
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          . The psalmist seeks by God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love. God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful to our Life-giver, Jehovoze. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes to one's spiritual and eternal life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times or hardships in life, looking forward to endless blessings to come!
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           CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN
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          Verses 58, 63, and 64 underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovoze alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. These verses and their associated comments follow:
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          Verse 58: I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise.
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          . The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jehoshua's designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoze your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoze God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1JOhn 4:8). It is Jehovoze's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is helping each other be loyal and faithful to God, together. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (GENes 2:24).
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          . Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to the God of love, Jehovoze, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEUte 10:12; PSAlm 103:11). A less confusing term may be "to revere" God--consider Him worthy of great honor. He is the God who "IS love." (1JOhn 4:8,16) It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoze God through Christ that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoze that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience. Jehovoze has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' that Jesus/Jehoshua Christ had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Through and with His firstborn Son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoze's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even specific instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          . (:67-68) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (HEBre 5:8). Adherence to God’s lall spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction. Also, God's works provide evidence of His love for us. Jehovoze’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1JOhn 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work did God accomplish to make possible all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoze is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          . (:71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s lall as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or specific guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoze can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s lall—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s lall as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 says “Wisdom is for a protection the same as money is for a protection. The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” This in no way diminishes the rightful place money has in each one's life. The keeping of God's lall is what brings God's blessing, which makes one rich, whether as a person or nation among others. By valuing God's lall above money, we thus are moved to uphold true godly justice when it comes to such matters, including financial or business. Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and maintain a balanced view such as God desires.
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          " (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even specific guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoze." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love.
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          . (:81,84) At Matthew 5:10 Jehoshua said: "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or persistently harassed with ill intent, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoze God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (ZECha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoze.” Jehovoze can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. Jehovoze knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1COri 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoze will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoze himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God! In verse 84, notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgement, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgement, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgement arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards.The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help many acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2COri 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (LUKe 11:13; ACTs 5:32).
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          Verse 87: They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders.
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          . (:86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoze, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance! Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoze during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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           GOD’S WORD AND LALL PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lall and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          *89 Forever, O Jehovoze', Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          *92 If I had not been fond of your lall, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The devious wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          **97 How I do love your lall! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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          *101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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          Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoze, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovoze, And teach me your judgements.
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          **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your lall.
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          110 The devious have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O Jehovoze, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand. 91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your lall, I would have perished in my hardship."
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          89 Forever, O Jehovoze, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          . (:89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their governance.
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          (:90) Is planet Earth just a "testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but also either to the people upon it, or the arrangement that structures their living. And the heavens, at times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when 2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being dissolved' this has reference to rulerships and unrighteous arrangements that are not promoting eternal life. 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." Jehovoze spent way too much time creating the literal heavens and earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans may ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PETer 3:9).
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          . (:91) "They" likely refers to the judgements themselves. God's righteous judgements have governed the lives of mankind. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovoze as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (GENes 5:5). Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of 120 years, as God's judgement came after mankind had been "ruined" morally in Noah's day. (GENes 6:3). Of course, it is also God's judgement that upright ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgements are ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. By God's judgements the heavens and the earth "remain until today" in the sense that His judgements serve for His good purpose, benefitting mankind immensely. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovoze has made everything work for his purpose."
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s lall and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The ungodly wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jehoshua spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His lall. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s lalls haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          . Thus this future king had enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s life, at least spiritually speaking. Jehoshua taught the importance of obedience even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an impact on a person spiritually? Many in recent times have been blinded spiritually, being taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, God. They are still unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving God obediently, perhaps instead believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The greater happiness, Jehoshua said, is in giving, rather than in receiving. (ACTs 20:35). Jehovoze' invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,” Jehovoze of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.” Such a tithe, even among Christians, respects Jacob's oath to God (GENes 28:10-22). May we grow in faith, or deep trust, with 'an attitude of gratitude,' in God’s ability to make His servants happy! Jehovoze Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of the good condition of the heart...” (ISAiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve Jehovoze wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him.” (HEBre 11:6).
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          . Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective, the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different. God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoze. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.” (ISAiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          . The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His lall. Jehovoze’s lall clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Rather than engaging in constant study or prayer, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we face or meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s lall can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoze with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . Once again we find that God’s lall or commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s lall, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with verses 7-8, NKJV: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word and law/lall, one should continue to trust in God and His word more than oneself or any wisdom already acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we thankfully rely upon Him with prayer.
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          . One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoze always have good reason for His lalls in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          . Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s lall and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it, especially as regards God's will and matters of spirit. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s lall in a matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and should be understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May all give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law/lall, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovoze' in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jehovoze!
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          . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His lall. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the awse of God and His judgements: “9 The awse of Jehovoze is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoze are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jehovoze judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by everyone about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by Jehovoze, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoze, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Jesus or Jehoshua continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May all likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to pain Him in any way.
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          . What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Jesus/Jehoshua opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. He also emphasized this when being tempted, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoze’s mouth.’” Jehoshua was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by this one about the Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to one, like real honey from the honeycomb, usually beneficial to a person! (Prove 24:13). May all come to treasure the wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to live by them!
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          . More than just avoiding an evil path out of love for God, the psalmist came to “hate every false path.” Psalm 97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who love Jehovoze, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked.” By coming to know some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns us against certain things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for all such badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came to hate a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to act with understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important and urgent commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in wisdom and gaining the understanding necessary to see problems associated with false or dishonest ways of no lasting benefit.
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          FRI (10:07,10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[16], chapter 6, verses 12-19.
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          TUE (10:05,14,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted, adding (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], chapter 6, verses 1-5, and PC[13], chapter 15, verses 1-5.
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          MON (10:31,37,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted, adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 13A, verses 97-100.
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          SAT (10:10,38,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[4]. Look below for last Saturday's comments if wanting to honor God's Family Day(s) as a holiday without the roots of Christmas that displease Him. We CAN celebrate and truly honor our loving God and Father, "the One to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name" !!! (For more information, see the article under MISC heading entitled "God's View of Celebrations".) Also added (2) Psalm Select, PS[2], Psalm 150, or 5Ps44.
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          FRI (10:07,22,28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to post both (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10], Pro05:21-23 and PC[11], Pro14:31-35. Posted.
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          THU (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 12B, verses 93-96.
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          WED (9:53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 14, verses 25-30.
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          TUE (9:58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 12A, verses 89-92.
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          MON (10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Preview 4 of Stanzas 12-14. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 5, verses 18-20.
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          SAT (10:12,14,17,22 am) Hello, wishing all well! I know Family Day came up fast for some--God has indicated that Christmas is still acceptable again--He just wants all to learn more about why He objects, and is happy for us to consider an alternative that preserves so much of the good of the holiday without the things that are offensive. That's the purpose of Family Day of Jehovoze(!), as outlined in the God's View of Celebrations article under the Misc. heading. I'm posting the instructions from last year for Washcloth Boggle. Also, in the same spirit, you could include or substitute other games, such as playing Scrabble together with the aim of totaling the score to try to make the most possible points together as a family--by taking advantage of the board where 3X the points are awarded, etc., and using as many of the letters as possible, you may reach a high level of scoring. I don't yet have a good number for you to aim for, but why not sometime see how high you can get? Here are comments from last year, and the instructions for WASHCLOTH BOGGLE:
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          " I'm recommending that we go ahead and celebrate in whatever way we can today, doing things for family members, being more mindful of considerate and thoughtful speech and actions. Why not think of at least one game you could play together? The rules could even be modified to be more family-friendly! For instance, I have Boggle, a game to make up simple words from lettered dice on a four-by-four grid. We now have a version called Washcloth Boggle! The letters are properly shaken to randomize, and a washcloth is promptly placed over top to cover. One person is chosen as a moderator to be the ONLY one to write down words, and in charge of timing. This person may also choose to play along. The players are placed in order youngest to oldest, this usually can be accomplished without pronouncing age. The goal is 25 words or more, over 5 rounds, of 12 seconds each. The washcloth is removed, and everyone playing has 12 seconds to find a few words that they can keep in mind, because after 12 seconds the washcloth is placed back over top. The moderator asks who has a word, and each word to be written comes from the youngest to the oldest. This is a TEAM FAMILY game, and NO score is kept track between individuals--the goal is as many words made altogether, 25 or more. After the youngest player to speak up has revealed all his words that he remembers, the question is posed again, and the next older person with words can proceed, with no repeats necessary--only words not yet written. The oldest person may have no words to add--but it this necessarily a bad thing? 
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          (Fri) Reposting pertinent GA pieces this morn, and Year's Contents. Update to GA[1], Health and Hydration. Added GA[2], 2020 Election, Finding Truth. Also, GA[3], One House-Fire Solution!
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          FRI (10:14,53,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Reposting pertinent Golden Apples pieces, along with the Table of Contents for the year. Update to GA[1], Health and Hydration. Added GA[2], 2020 Election, Finding Truth. Also, GA[3], One House-Fire Solution!
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          THU (10:17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 14, verses 19-24. For those interested, please don't forget the Family Day of Jehovoze, recommended for this weekend. Recall that one way to play Boggle last year was a big hit in many homes, and could be enjoyed again! The God's View of Celebrations article under Misc was updated somewhat, and may be worth considering as well.
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          WED (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary Review 3 (Stanzas 8-11), part B, stanzas 10-11, Ps119[4].
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          TUE (9:23; 10:03,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 5, verses 15-17. Adding shortly PC[6], chapter 14, verses 13-18. Posted.
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          MON (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commnetary, Ps119[3], Review 3A, first half of Review 3, stanza 8 &amp;amp; 9.
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          SAT (9:28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2].
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          FRI (9:48; 10:16 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, both PC[3] on chapter 5, verses 7-10,11-14, and PC[4], on chapter 14, verses 10-12. Update.
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          THU (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 5, verses 7-10.
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          WED (10:08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 11B, verses 85-88, concluding the first half of Psalm 119.
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          TUE (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 14, verses 6-9.
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          MON (10:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 11A, verses 81-84.
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          SAT (10:05,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[1], Psalm 24. Also, (7) SongWeekly, SW[1].
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            GA[1] 2020 ELECTION--FINDING TRUTH, UPDATED
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          . However, while our bodies usually need organic minerals from natural foods the most, we still need inorganic as electrolytes as are found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body really need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. This may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32 tsp of baking soda with drops of reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified or steam-distilled bottled water.
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          . As crucial as bicarbonate, even sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, is to the human body, there is a recommendation that can benefit practically anyone concerned about lacking this in their body, which lack can hinder the heart and other body organs. It uses an ordinary box (1 LB) of baking soda, preferably Arm &amp;amp; Hammer, in a normal warm bath of water. For the first time, it adds 1/2 box to the water, stirring some to absorb, before bathing. Even just the legs can absorb necessary bicarbonate. After the first time, later baths only use or need 1/4 box. This is not the same as salt, and can promote calm and lessen body acidity. ANOTHER similar matter is the use of common fruits and vegetables such as Apples, Celery, and Carrots. These, eaten separately, by 10 minutes or so, can provide similar nutrition with additional benefits.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210C (Also may listen on Spotify, GA R03.210C
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          "6 The scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding. 7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips. 8 By wisdom the prudent man understands the way he is going, But the mischievous are deceived by their foolishness. 9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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          Prove 14:6 One who tends to find fault with and ridicule others will not find true wisdom with such an improper self-serving motive. God is not critical of us, but seeks and appreciates the good in us. Scoffers should ponder God's love for all people, including them, that they might repent from reviling, and turn to seeking the good in themselves and others.
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          "7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips."
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          Prove 14:7 The foolish man may like to talk, but divine knowledge will not be coming from his mouth, at least not in a way that harmonizes with the God of truth. We are to "stay away" from such ones, or possibly "keep our distance," as such ones may respond to loving correction at some point. While we want to help them turn around from a wrong course, humble themselves before God and appreciate his counsel and discipline offered toward them, we shouldn't desire their close association or company, lest we want to become a fool ourselves. Let's treasure wisdom from God.
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          "8 By wisdom the prudent man understands the way he is going, But the mischievous are deceived by their foolishness."
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          Prove 14:8 The foresighted prudent one looks ahead at the consequences of a right and wrong course, and acts accordingly, sparing harm. Such a person is likely also acquiring wisdom with understanding, to comprehend the entirety of his course in life. The mischievous ones, knowing what's right but often choosing not to follow it, are being deceived by their own foolishness. Such ones need to ponder the consequences of doing wrong, of ignoring their relationship with God, and turning their backs on his counsel and loving correction, that they may come to hate a bad course, and begin to fear the true God, wanting His favor and approval.
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          "9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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          Prove 14:9 Foolish ones may begin to ignore their conscience, or haven't trained it properly with the wisdom and guidance of God's word. If such a course continues, it will lead to disaster. Guilt over wrongdoing is necessary to enable one to repent of a wrong course, realizing the hurt it may have caused God, others, and him-/herself, and moving one to become determined not to repeat such a mistake, understanding the reasons it was made and how to avert it in the future. One can thus be living in a way that has God's approval and blessing.
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          The chapter, beginning in verse 3, counsels a young man to guard thinking abilities and steer clear of a "crooked" woman, whose lips "drip like a honeycomb", and whose mouth is "smoother than oil", but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. Such is the effect of disregarding God's moral instruction, perhaps disregarding His standard to confine marriage to a loving, faithful woman that loves the true God and His son. 1Corinthians 7:39 states the principle that one should, if able to choose, marry "only in the Lord." One should thus marry a dedicated Christian if possible, one willing to comply with God's divine standards through Christ. If you or your family happens to belong to a particular Christian tribe, (Baptist, Methodist, etc., or an associated group respectful of Christ) then it may be beneficial to consider marrying into the same, although that one should be seeking, like you may be, the "one faith" of true Christianity (Ephes 4:5; 1Cori 1:10).The counsel to guard one's associations is no more important than in the selection of a faithful marriage companion! (1Cori 15:33). Now let's consider verses 7-10:
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          "7 Now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from what I am saying. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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          Prov 5:7-8 The loving, wise father of Proverbs 1-9 exhorts his son to stay far away from a woman disregarding God and his standards, who is not fearing Him. How fine, however, if such a woman sees the error of her ways, by the counsel of God, repents of her life course and humbly turns to the true God. Perhaps such a woman, in God's mercy, may learn to serve Him in faithfulness. But this can take much time and effort. Therefore if possible the wise son should seek a wife who will be loyal to Jehovoze and the one faith of true Christianity, thus both having a hold on the path of everlasting life, seeking God's loving guidance and instruction in life. The proverber continues regarding the consequences of the son looking to the wayward woman, in verses 9-10:
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          "9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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          Prov 5:9-10 Such a young man would be on a disastrous course, leading to heartache and loss, and likely having much of what he's worked hard for taken away from him, his resources drained, going to others. May men who have come to experience this bitterness still look to God for support as they seek to meet obligations until God's Kingdom sets all matters right. Young, inexperienced ones need to gain foresighted shrewdness or prudence, learning to look ahead at the consequences of a bad course, that they may hate what is bad in God's eyes, and steer clear of it. If God says its bad, it is so for a reason, and we do well to stay far away from such a course.
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          "7 Now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from what I am saying. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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          "11 nor you have to groan in your future when your flesh and your organism come to an end. 12 And you will have to say: “How I have hated discipline and my heart has disrespected even reproof! 13 And I have not listened to the voice of my instructors, and to my teachers I have not inclined my ear. 14 Easily I have come to be in every sort of badness in the midst of the congregation and of the assembly.”
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          Recall that "shrewdness" basically means "foresighted prudence," and thus looks ahead at the consequences of actions and decisions beforehand, good and bad, and acts accordingly to avoid calamity, or danger. Something God tells us is "sin," which means "missing the mark," is out of harmony with God's standards and leads us astray, causing spiritual harm and other consequences. God loves us greatly, and warns us of such things to save us from spiritual and physical harm. As Proverbs 22:3 says, "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced [or, "naïve"] keep right on going and suffer the consequences." The Bible book of Proverbs provides much in the way of awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. This consideration in Proverbs 5 is one example. One choosing as a life partner one who is "crooked," thus straying from God, perhaps worshipping false gods, which God's word equates to serving demons, will likely reap bitter consequences, which can include eventual loss of life, even eternal life which could otherwise bring true happiness with God and a loyal marriage partner, among dear family and friends earthwide. Why give up such blessings, for enticements such as pleasure that a godly marriage partner can also bring, or money, or other things? This is merely a trap, snaring those lacking heart, or good motive. If one is of age, or nearing the age to marry, why not look to God for help to find a loyal marriage partner you can delight to share life with? The process need not be terribly drawn out! But failing to obey God, including in the matter of choosing a lifelong partner where possible that will adhere to true faith, is sin, and can lead to greater sin.
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          Do we want to regret our life looking back, saying "How I hated discipline!...I have come to the brink of complete ruin in the midst of the entire congregation?" Let us value needed discipline, and hate what is bad in God's eyes! May we especially learn to hate any violation of the marriage covenant, which for earthlings is God's only provision (aside from the non-direct provisions of true "engagement") for satisfying sexual desires. God commands: "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge fornicators and adulterers." (HEBrews 13:4). When married partners love God and each other, sex allows them to express their loyal love and perhaps bear children that can be raised in a secure, loving home by both mother and father, in harmony with God's ways. Often with God, we need only faithfully wait a little longer while remaining faithful to His statutes to experience many blessings from Him! If someone tries to entice you, refuse to participate! Says Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovoze that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Thus avoid sinning in this matter. To move us to "hate what is bad" that we may make wisely prudent decisions, may we realize that such sin, any serious sin, can result in headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, and pain, for ourselves and others, along with the work spiritually necessary, with the help of spiritual shepherds, to get back on track after such sin, as well as personal efforts to do what we can to right the wrong to the best of our ability. While it is worth the effort to recover, how much better to see the consequences of badness, and stay far away from such sin in the first place, remaining close to God and others spiritually, finding true joy in living in accord with God's will and word!
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          "10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And no outsider can share in its joy. 11 The house of the crooked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death."
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          Prove 14:10 This is why it may not always be correct to say "I know what you're going through", but maybe "I kind-of know what you're going through." It is primarily Jehovoze God who can know every nuance of the many factors in causing one to feel bitter, or even joyful. Still, we want to be as compassionate as we can, with the right motive, a pure heart, desiring to be an extension of God's comforting hand in helping them overcome grief, bitterness, or to share their joy. We can be glad simply because they are joyful, knowing the main reasons for it. The Scriptures tell us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roma 12:15).
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          Prove 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches their god. This does not preclude having wealth! But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, generally content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works." Under God's kingdom, however, the people of God "will build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit (slaving for another people, as in the past system), nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isaiah 65:21-22). Therefore, choosing to be an "upright" person has the favor and blessing of Jehovoze God Himself. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovoze builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoze guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." Let Jehovoze "build the house," by choosing to walk in His ways--relying upon Him rather than simply money itself, upholding His standards of what is true, right, good, and just, or fair.
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          Prove 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of [Jehovoze], and he will make your paths straight." (Phili 1:10; Prove 3:5b-6) We need God's word to guide our steps in life. While it is commendable to listen to our conscience, it really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom. For example, it might "seem right" to a person to choose to lust after someone's spouse, or marital partner, perhaps trying to convince themselves that it is in the name of "true love" that they're doing so. Granted, there is serious sin that may allow for divorce, but part of the confusion may be the relaxed laws seemingly allowing for divorce on most "any sort of grounds."--that is not God's view. That person might imagine that the spouse is not treating the other as well as they should, or as well as that one thinks he or she might be able to. But is that a reason to interfere with the work of God, who likely brought the two of them together, with a holy vow to love one another? The two marital partners in this case have likely forged a bond over time, a bond that God Himself can help to mend if necessary. If God blessed the marriage to last, then it brought these two together as "one flesh...So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matth 19:5b-6). Who knows or decides whether God really brought them together in marriage, other than God Himself? Let God remain the Ultimate "Judge of all the earth"--including the Judge as to what is truly right and wrong for His human creation. (Genes 18:25; Psalm 67:4). If you've considered acting in such ways in the past, work on cultivating God's loyal love, that seeks to protect or safeguard such relationships, and look to God to help you forge and safeguard your own precious relationships as well.
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          "15 Drink water from your own cistern And flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be dispersed outside, Your streams of water in the public squares? 17 Let them be for you alone, And not for strangers with you."
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          Prove 5:15-17 For one married to a godly woman, how fine to appreciate the gift provided in the marriage partner God may have helped you find! She may have some flaws, as you do, but if she loves God, your true, tender and loyal love may move her to overcome such things, as you both improve in your relationship with God and each other. The reference to water is evidently referring to your proper source of intimacy that should be exclusive to your marriage partner, not only sexual but also a special emotional intimacy, to remain within the marriage bond. Rarely should one seek such satisfaction outside, in the public squares, with strangers! Seeking such intimacy elsewhere could reveal a lack of appreciation for God's lovely arrangement of marriage. If one is not married, may he or she look to God and His word, parents and other responsible ones to prepare oneself properly for this privilege, then to have God's help to find one that loves God and Christ as you do. God loves you, and is happy to help you find a cherished partner, as you loyally remain faithful to God, patiently waiting for the proper time and way to reach your goal! Violating God's standards will not serve to prepare you for a happy, loyal marriage that can endure the test of time, but will threaten hopes of eternal happiness. Be faithful to God and your future companion!
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          "13 Even in laughter the heart may feel pain, And rejoicing may end in grief. 14 The one wrongful at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings. 15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step. 16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the mischievous one is reckless and overconfident. 17 The one who is quick to anger acts foolishly, But the man who thinks things out is hated. 18 The naive will inherit foolishness, But the wise are crowned with knowledge."
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          Prove 14:13 Laughter and rejoicing may not always stem from the heart, or may be half-hearted, and not indicative of true inner joy, part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit. For example, some laughter may be out of harmony with God's love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cor 13:6). True joy is a deep-seated satisfaction in one's life, not simply displayed by occasional laughing. And may we "hate what is bad," that we not rejoice over harm caused to others, leading to grief or sadness.
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          "14 The one wrongful at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings."
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          Prove 14:14 If we would stray from God's direction, we will likely suffer the consequences of the wayward course. God is loving and warns us against the things that could cause us harm--it is foolish to ignore divine counsel. More than a "righteous" man, a "good" man even goes beyond what is required, to benefit others, and will be rewarded for his acts of kindness.
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          "15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step."
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          Prove 14:15 One of the most vital proverbs, a child must eventually learn to examine what he hears, to test whether he is hearing the truth. The prudent one is foresighted, and ponders the end results of doing or believing something, which may avert disaster. May we overcome any tendency to be naïve. And may we especially be careful to avoid believing religious lies, such as the teaching of hellfire, that could have serious repercussions on our relationship with God and other people. God "IS love", and looks out for the long-term welfare of all people. To a degree, Greek philosophy has contaminated some Christian teachings. According to the Scriptures, while all have a "spirit," only some have an immortal one, not referring to the human soul, which is of flesh, yet may still live forever. (1John 4:8; Ezekiel 18:4; Hebrews 4:12) See the article "Finding Truth" for more details.
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          "16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the mischievous one is reckless and overconfident."
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          Prove 14:16 Such prudent pondering mentioned in verse 15 will enable us to be cautious and reject an evil path, "hating what is bad." The mischievous one, however, doesn't ponder the right course. Such a person ignores danger, and pridefully trusts in himself more than God, bringing much trouble upon himself and others.
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          "17 The one who is quick to anger acts foolishly, But the man who thinks things out is hated."
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          Prove 14:17 "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19). Seeking to compassionately understand the other's point of view or situation can slow down any rising anger, and we should quickly channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem, or seeking the best way to cope with it. Those who haven't yet learned to act so wisely should turn to God for more wisdom.
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          "18 The naive will inherit foolishness, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
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          Prove 14:18 Believing every word, as in verse 15, causes one to act foolishly, while gaining foresighted prudence helps us acquire beneficial knowledge to thwart disaster. Thus, while a young person will tend to be naive to a certain extent, he or she must not remain so. Prudence must be acquired--learning to look ahead at the consequences of one's speech and actions--and acting accordingly, in order to avoid prolonged foolishness, which would only lead to trouble. At a reasonable age, parents should encourage their growing youth to learn to become more wise, understanding various aspects of wisdom as described and explained in Proverbs, for instance. Selected lessons from God's word certainly may be shared with the young. However, a detailed study of Proverbs should most likely not be encouraged for those still in their young childhood, learning and developing in other ways, before about age 10. Ultimately, parents or guardians should decide when their child may be encouraged to study such things in depth.
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          "19 Bad people will have to bow down before the good, And the twisted will bow at the gates of the upright. 20 The poor man is less loved even by his neighbors, But many are the friends of the rich person. 21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy. 22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness. 23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the devious is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:19 Practicers of bad or corruption must one day acknowledge their path is not leading to the happiness they imagined it would, but rather, is leading to spiritual death. They must bow in respect of the good, or upright ones. If their acknowledgement humbles them, becoming repentant of their error, they may in God's mercy find the path of life and the true happiness they were missing.
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          Prove 14:20 Let's look at this from a spiritual standpoint: Spiritually wealthy ones are learning right, loving, peaceable ways and often do gain many friends, whereas those spiritually destitute may not have many. Once again, may we reach out to such ones, if they might respond to receiving loving, spiritual assistance, to look to God and His word for the wisdom and counsel needed (Prove 2:1-6; 3:5-8; James 1:5). Psalm 34:18 says of God, "Jehovoze is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." In imitation of our God, may we willingly aim to help those in need, as the upright woman of Proverbs 31 "extends her palm to the lowly one, And she opens her hands to the poor." (Prove 31:20)
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          "21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy."
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          Prove 14:21 The poor man of the previous verse really should not normally be "less loved." May our compassion overcome any tendency toward prejudice, which would be sinning. Thus we may maintain true happiness, as mistreatment of others does little to contribute to this. Rather, loving and even praying for others, including "those who persecute you," as Jehoshua instructed in his Sermon on the Mount, may prove to have a good effect on them, as well as ourselves. (Matth 5:44). May we realize that even those practicing bad are often desperately in spiritual need, and who will be there to lovingly help them? If we cannot do it ourselves, can we at least, with godly insight, overlook an offense, and compassionately pray for them to receive needed help? (Prove 19:11). This is not to say that serious violations should merely be overlooked or brushed aside. Depending on the situation, such conduct may need address according to Matthew 18:15-17 and/or brought to the attention of those authorized to provide assistance in some way (1Cori 5:11-13). Nevertheless, such ones with God's help can sincerely repent, genuinely ask forgiveness, and truly mend their ways, paving the way for extended mercy. (1Cori 6:9-11). Serious, but lesser sins may be addressed by following the counsel of Matthew 18:15-17. Minor sins, however, may be a different story. Colossians 3:13-14 says this: "Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovoze freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 14 But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union." May God reward the love you show!
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          "22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness."
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          Prove 14:22 The rewards are many for those "intent on doing good," rather than plotting mischief! Psalm 18:25 says of God, "With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly." Thus, such ones receive of God's loyal love and faithfulness, as may be expressed by others. Recall that God "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Roman 8:28). May we rejoice to receive of God's blessings for pursuing an upright course before Him! On the other hand, how unkind and imprudent, failing to consider the consequences, are those planning to violate right conduct or even harm others! May we NEVER give thought to how we might deliberately ignore God's counsel and pursue a wrongful course, but rather, hope in God's blessing and favor, the rewards of righteousness, as we most certainly CAN learn and hold to God's standards and find prosperity and happiness in doing so!
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          "23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want."
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          Prove 14:23 While planning is beneficial and important, is it not the "hard work" that's needed in order to receive the benefits, actually accomplishing what we've set out to do? Merely talking, without appreciation for the effort necessary for success, brings little benefit. In harmony with this, praising others for their head knowledge, rather than for efforts to use their knowledge for the benefit of others, causes laziness. As ones gain knowledge of beneficial skills, that may for instance contribute to their ability to earn a living, why should they not put that knowledge to work, and practice those skills to benefit others and themselves if it is reasonable to do so? How much wiser and better to put good and beneficial knowledge to work, benefitting both ourselves and others!
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          "24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the devious is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:24 Truly wise ones become successful in life, bringing wealth upon themselves and others. This wealth can be both material and spiritual, placing emphasis on one's relationship with God and the blessings of eternal life. However, the skills gained by true wisdom may indeed bring a measure of material wealth, with God's blessing. Still, such ones are typically content with the necessities of life, remaining humbly reliant upon God. Foolish ones rarely apply knowledge skillfully for the benefit of others--most often only rather selfishly for their own benefit. Any material wealth a foolish one may gain is not accompanied by spiritual wealth, and may even be spent in foolishness, lacking God's blessing. May we willingly continue growing in true wisdom, seeking to apply divine knowledge for the everlasting welfare of ourselves and others, cultivating true love for God and our neighbor.
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          "18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may you rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful mountain goat. Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. May you be captivated by her love constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a crooked woman Or embrace the bosom of an immoral woman?"
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          Prove 5:18-20 Jehovoze instituted marriage for the happiness and benefit of mankind! Patience and self-control are vital for both unmarried and married persons. Loyalty to God and one's marriage partner should be safeguarded, with expressions of sexual endearment reserved for this one alone, with whom vows have been exchanged to care for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad. Of course, any misuse of sex is abusing the gift of God, violating the sanctity of marriage. Trust God and wait! Also appreciate the gift of Engagement which permits limited expressions while aiming for a good relationship making possible a good marriage! Regarding those under heaven, one abusing such gifts from God is practicing disloyalty toward others, seeding impurity and distrust, and violating true love--putting at risk the everlasting happiness of himself and others. God is allowing marriage to continue as a gift for mankind's happiness--would we want to turn our back on this blessing???
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          One not yet married should work on preparing heart and mind for this privilege, acquiring useful skills for contributing to a happy union and family with one that God can help him or her find in agreement with their heart's desire. Should romantic expressions come to an end a few months after the marriage begins? By no means! The man is to love her as his "own body", and be "captivated by her love constantly!" The wisdom and love of God as taught in His word helps both husband and wife to respect, cherish, and love one another as they should--let spiritual things be appreciated by both the man and woman, with the man taking the lead to ensure caring for various needs of his family--not just material needs. Of course, the wife can also have a share in instructing any children, along with her other responsibilities. (Prove 31:10-31). Both husband and wife should be freely able to express appropriate affection for one another when together. Therefore there is no need for a man to look anywhere else for such satisfaction--God made us to be happiest loving our marriage partner while obeying God together faithfully. If married, may we faithfully disregard the actions or "lips of a crooked woman" that threaten the sanctity of our marriage! If unmarried, prepare yourself for this gift God's way, maintaining purity of heart and mind, saving your expressions of love and endearment for the one God will help you find if you loyally turn to Him for such help, becoming engaged to prepare, or marrying appropriately, finding true joy with God's blessing.
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          "25 A true witness saves lives, But a deceitful one lies with every breath. 26 There is strong confidence in the awe of Jehovoze, And it will be a refuge for His children. 27 The awe of Jehovoze is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death. 28 A multitude of people are a king’s majesty, But a ruler without subjects is ruined. 29 The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, But the impatient one displays his foolishness. 30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rotten to the core."
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          "27 The awe of Jehovoze is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death."
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          Pro14:27 As Proverbs 8:13 says, "The awe of Jehovoze means the hating of bad." By seeing the ill consequences of badness, we may come to hate it, steering clear of "the snares of death," and remaining on the path to endless life. Having such awe moves us to share life-giving truth with others, proving this awe to be a "fountain of life." Regarding God's son, Isaiah 11:1-2 says "A twig will grow out of the stump of Jesʹse, And a sprout from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Jehovoze will settle upon him, The spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The spirit of counsel and of mightiness, The spirit of knowledge and of the awe of Jehovoze." This one sets an example for others, to grow in divine wisdom.
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          Pro14:28 Proverbs 29:2 says: "When the upright are many, the people rejoice, But when the twisted one rules, the people groan." Thus a king does well to pursue true wisdom and righteousness, with the favor and blessing of God, on himself and his people. Turning from righteousness would bring corruption and be a poor example to his people, who thus may begin to fall into calamity.
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          Pro14:29 To loyally have patience with others, both insight and discernment are shown to prove beneficial. Discernment enables one to judge properly between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and so on. This makes it possible to have compassionate insight, seeing the real reasons behind someone's speech, actions, and decisions. If someone gets rude to us just after spilling coffee on his brand new shirt, can we not understand and exercise more patience with the person? Being impatient often results in "foolishness," and does little to help the situation.
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          Pro14:30 One who is patient contributes to calmness of heart, as well as one who seeks to avoid the ravages of jealousy. What is jealousy? It is an unloving comparative spirit against others that seeks to prevent one from receiving anything that gives the impression that s/he is better in some way. This may cause the jealous one to attempt cruel interference along with enjoyment of any stolen honor or possession. The scripture says it is "rotten to the bones," or "to the core." We also read, at James 3:16, "For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." EVERY "VILE," or UNWORTHY THING! Such jealousy does nothing to benefit humanity in any way. It is actually a corrupt form of a good quality--a godly jealousy or zeal to safeguard another from impurity or corruption (2Cori 11:2). May we reject any corrupt inclination, and rather, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15).
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          "15 Drink water from your own cistern And flowing water from your own well...18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may you rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful mountain goat...May you be captivated by her love constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a crooked woman Or embrace the bosom of an immoral woman? 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovoze; He examines all his paths. 22 The crooked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin. 23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness."
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          “21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovoze; He examines all his paths."
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          Pro05:21 Clearly, Jehovoze' can see what a man has done, and what is truly in his mind and heart. But does God use this ability to try to find fault with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his children, does He not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good, being lovingly willing to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer? Certainly, God recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (ROMans 3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.” Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants us to use our freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who knows better than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy and satisfied? Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief, trouble, and problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does Jehovoze take delight in those causing such grief to themselves and others? How all need God’s help and word to guide and correct every step! It is up to each one to use their freedom to seek His direction in life. Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoze is far away from the mischievous, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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          "22 The crooked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin."
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          Pro05:22 Notice that it is not necessarily God himself that is bringing troubles on those sinning, but it is often their own errors that cause them trouble, which Jehovoze lovingly wants to warn us against. It is usually the errors themselves that ensnare a crooked one. God understands the troubles caused by “sin,” which means “missing the mark,” as an arrow might miss it’s target. Some arrows, like errors or sins, might miss the target completely, whereas others may not be as far from center. How terrible if an arrow is so far off target that it seriously wounds another human! God’s wise and wonderful word can make sin clear to people, with Jesus’ or Jehoshua's commands and teachings helping to avoid hurting others and to please God more fully. The crooked should not ignore such wise counsel.
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          "23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness.”
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          Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or guidance, that a parent can freely offer their children. Parents should aim to lovingly instruct, guide, and correct their children, seeing beyond the notion of simply punishing them for every conceivable violation of rules. Even before Jehoshua set an example in patiently instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy 11:18-19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words of mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand, and they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have you let yourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses? Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such beneficial communication. We might benefit from a book well written that shares Jesus'/Jehoshua's teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. My own discussion of the Sermon in four articles may be a good reference. Try to relate the real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day. Such efforts may well prevent one from 'going astray'!
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          Jesus made good use of illustrations and stories to teach such important lessons—may we share these freely with our children, helping them understand the way of true Christianity.
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          “31 The one who defrauds the lowly one insults his Maker, But whoever shows compassion to the poor glorifies Him. 32 The twisted one will be brought down by his own evil, But the upright one will find refuge in his integrity. 33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding person, But among the devious it must make itself known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is disgraceful to a people. 35 The king finds pleasure in a servant who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
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          Pro14:31 Christ spoke against injustice and unfair treatment, even commanding his followers to "Stop judging...Stop condemning." Sometimes people sadly keep their distance from a poor person, perhaps not wanting to be seen by others and considered as someone “on their level.” They may be thinking of the popular adage, “Birds of a feather flock together,” or fear others may be thinking that way toward them. A more important Biblical principle, however, might be IMPARTIALITY ("freedom from bias or prejudice"), an aspect of both loyal love and true justice, as Peter stated at Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who reveres him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Some may mistakenly believe that God typically withholds material benefits from wrongdoers, but this is not necessarily so. Recall Asaph, in Psalm 73, lamented how the ungodly often seem to prosper, saying in verse 12: “Yes, these are the ungodly, who always have it easy. They keep increasing their wealth.” He came to realize, however, as we read in verses 18-19: “18 Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!” Yes, even economic hardship can befall almost any person, upright or not. Proverbs 24:16 says “16 For the upright one may fall seven times, and he will get up again, But the ungodly will be made to stumble by calamity.” How fine, then, when we show compassion to the poor, after Jesus' own example! This would include those "poor in spirit," who may be in desperate need of spiritual guidance. While we may appreciate the blessings and benefits of learning godly wisdom, would not God wish for us to unselfishly share it with those we discern could truly appreciate it? Whether poor materially or spiritually, God's son is eager to assist. Notice this, as stated at Psalm 72:12, “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.” No one should be taking advantage of their plight. For instance, might we be able to diminish the commonality of charging desperate ones exorbitant interest on a loan, perhaps ‘defrauding them,’ just because they don’t have the means or credit to receive a better rate? Recall that even fellow Israelites were to loan to one who became desperate, what they needed, even without additional interest. This is one of the best ways to help someone. Would it not be better in the future, when the economy has stabilized and there are fewer "poor" among us, to consider adjusting our monetary system, to help out the poor, with a temporary low rate, if they must borrow from a financial institution, still while having the means to work off and repay the loan? The government could even step in, matching the low rate to the financial institution for providing a loan with low interest to such a one in genuine need, and in no way squandering the resources. In fact, why couldn't these institutions contribute also by helping in an important way to educate their customers on financial responsibility, and effective budgeting, for instance? Actually, in accord with one of my policies, would it not be worth a reasonable monthly fee to our bank to provide such education and assistance, along with other financial services, even improving the security of the wealth of it's customers? Would not God himself reward those displaying a spirit of kindness toward desperate ones? Perhaps you might think of other ways that the plight of the poor may be taken into consideration. Happily, under the rulership of God’s son, more compassion will be shown to the poor, ‘saving them.’ Psalm 72:13-14 read: “13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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          "32 The corrupt one will be brought down by his own evil, But the upright one will find refuge in his integrity."
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          Pro14:32 Various faithful ones of Bible record demonstrated qualities or aspects of God's dealings with humankind, as well as aspects of Christ's life or personality--not just a few characters, but practically all. At Psalm 57:6 David says “6 They have prepared a net to ensnare my feet; I am bowed down with distress. They have dug a pit ahead of me, But they fell into it themselves.” David was essentially a man of integrity. Firmly holding to God’s right standards benefits and protects us in many ways. This is the course He blesses. Integrity is wholeness or completeness without corruption. We should never choose to act corruptly, out of harmony with God’s laws or ways. May we continually look to Jehovoze for support in pursuing a right course in life, to faithfully endure not uncommon trials, finding and maintaining divine favor, with eternal happiness in view.
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          "33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding person, But among the mischievous it must make itself known."
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          Pro14:33 Of course, "quietly" here does not mean we shouldn't compassionately share divine wisdom with others, to their everlasting benefit! Rather, this indicates that a truly wise person is not a know-it-all, but instead, is humble. Proverbs 1:5 says “5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction...” An overly proud or morally foolish person often no longer sees the need to listen to others, especially those they consider “beneath” them. James 1:19 says “19 Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Most persons are going to have some knowledge that we ourselves do not, that we can benefit from. So should one believe he is so smart that he must always do all the talking? Perhaps such a person is lacking understanding in some respects, as true “wisdom rests quietly,” not loudly, in the heart of an understanding one. One not consistently doing right may be seeking his own glory above God’s, and therefore may deem it necessary to make known his own “wisdom” over and above others. May we be careful to humbly acknowledge God’s right to a good reputation, praising His wisdom as found in His divine word, as bringing the greatest satisfaction and spiritual astuteness to man.
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          Pro14:34 May we thus encourage such rightdoing among others, as leading to true success and happiness before God and mankind. Who knows better what we need to make us truly happy than our Maker, Jehovoze God himself? For instance, aren’t we happy to embrace a beloved family member, to have the feeling of touch, along with the other senses? Have you ever had your lower mouth numbed for dental work? How did it feel to touch your chin right afterward? Or, how did it NOT feel? It seems as though your chin is dead, no longer able to feel. Do we appreciate the Creator who Himself placed such sensors over our entire body for our protection and emotional well-being? May we recognize Jehovoze as the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present,” and appreciatively use whatever gifts and talents we have in harmony with His right standards and ways, not sinning disgracefully. (James 1:17). God knows how we tick, and what will lead us to the best life we can enjoy! May we be mindful of God’s eternal purpose, and live for the joy that is set before us, not only in serving God now, but everlastingly.
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          "35 The king finds pleasure in a servant who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
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          Pro14:35 Acting with insight requires compassion, looking at things from another person’s perspective, seeing beyond the obvious. Proverbs 19:11 says “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” In this case, understanding why a person was rude to us, for instance, helps us take the action of “overlooking an offense,” letting the offense go, forgetting it. Perhaps they had just spilled coffee on their brand new dress shirt. Understanding this can stir patience with people, smoothing over what could otherwise cause hurt feelings. This is contrasted with acting “shamefully,” or disgracefully, void of thoughtfulness or consideration for others or their feelings. Such insolence upsets the king, whereby he takes pleasure in the empathetic, insightful one. While Jesus or Jehoshua Christ is ultimately the king representing Jehovoze, any anger this one displays is under control, looking for ways to assist, even crooked ones! (Isaiah 55:7-9). Why, if the king takes pleasure in one acting with insightful compassion, would not he himself do so? Another translation reads: "The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, but his anger is toward him who acts shamefully." (NASB). May all who would live forever in truly peaceful conditions come to revere God, turning aside from badness, hating shameful conduct. Also, those in authority as kings submitting to Christ's dominion, also taking pleasure in God’s divine wisdom and integrity, may react similarly.
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          "1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
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          Pro06:1-5 No one wants to be in such a situation. You've opened your mouth and made an obligation with someone, and something unexpected has come along to throw you off course, perhaps temporarily hindering you from meeting that agreement. No doubt you should go to Jehovoze in prayer over the matter. Then, what wisdom not to delay, but humble yourself and "urgently plead with your neighbor." Do whatever you can to appease the other party, and perhaps get back on track with your obligation if it can be arranged. Jehovoze can still bless your effort to keep your word to the extent possible. This verse evidently refers to a legitimate promise made between two or more persons, one that agrees with God's word. On the other hand another thing for all to realize is that God Jehovoze is the One in charge of all vows, promises and major decisions. For instance, if a promise that has been made would cause one or more to violate God's law, or word or will, should such a promise be carried out? Practically any breaking of God's law is harmful to oneself or others, or it likely would not be against the law in the first place--that is why God gives us His law, to protect the human family from harm and to help us find and maintain genuine peace, promoting honest, fair, and loving conduct with one another. Therefore, leave it to God to decide in such matters, and let's always aim for any promises made to be promises that we are sure God approves of, and will bless us for keeping!
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          "1 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovoe are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A fool disrespects his father’s discipline, But a prudent person accepts correction."
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          Prove 15:1: How wise! When anger flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness always prefers a gentle approach in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. While such a one might still become irritated about something, especially serious matters, one with self-control can maintain enough calm to think through the problem or see how to cope with it. We should typically care enough about the other person and his or her feelings to avoid speaking harsh or painful words to this one, even if we're irritated about something. The wise quality of shrewdness, or prudence, enables us to look ahead and see the outcome or consequences of our speech or actions, and avert a disastrous course by making a better decision. (Prove 22:3). The qualities of mildness and self-control are part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which we can pray for (Galatians 5:22-23).
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          "2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous blurts out foolishness."
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          Prove 15:2: Even the tongue can put knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The mischievous one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving correction. Also, it is good for such a person to realize a purpose to our having two ears and only one mouth. How much better and wiser to become a good LISTENER! We have much to learn from others, and shouldn't usually be a constant barrage of words everywhere we go, or there will often be transgression of speech and lack of consideration for others. In the words of James 1:19: "Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."
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          Prove 15:3: Yes, Jehovoze' can see both the good and the bad--angels are watching as well. Will we make Jehovoze's heart glad by practicing what is good? Proverbs 27:11 says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to the one taunting me." How wise and loving to please Him! Yes, God so appreciates our faithfulness. Also, we are accountable to our Creator--we must answer to Him for what we say and do--and want to live life in a way that honors and respects or appreciates Him.
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          "4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But crooked speech causes despair."
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          Prove 15:4: Literally, "a tongue of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Crooked or corrupt speech brings nothing of value. Another proverbs says "the tongue of the wise is a healing..." This reveals how important it is to God that we typically speak in a peaceable, gentle manner, promoting the genuine happiness that God purposes for mankind. James 3:17-18 says "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." Thus to obtain genuine righteousness, or adherence to God's right and loving standards, built on faith that leads to eternal life, a peace-loving heart is necessary, as one desiring to promote true peace with others.
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          "5 A foolish one disrespects his father’s discipline, But a prudent person accepts correction."
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          Prove 15:5: Once again the foolish one needs to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The prudent, or foresighted person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice and correction. Our ultimate heavenly Father, Jehovoze', offers us advice leading to genuine security and happiness. As He states in Proverbs 1:23,33 "Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you...33...the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Although it has no commander, officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies in the harvest. 9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.”
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          Pro06:6 What wisdom God used in His astounding creative works! We're instructed to examine the ways of the ant, and become wise, industrious, rather than remaining lazy. It has been found that young persons have become lazy when they are praised for their knowledge, rather than for putting that knowledge to work for the benefit of others. That is where commendation is appropriate, when a youth uses knowledge, talents, and abilities to work good toward others. Also, "by knowledge the upright are rescued." Sharing our knowledge with others to help them in some important way may also be commendable. But may such commendation not go to our head--it is God who gives us our talents and abilities, and helps us use them for the benefit of others. He is the One who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (ROMans 8:28). So may God receive our rightful praise and loving appreciation. Let's continue looking at the ant:
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          Pro06:7-8 The ant needs no one to constantly tell him what to do--he instinctively knows his job and purpose, and wisely proceeds to work for the benefit of the colony. Likewise, we should get to know what needs to be done--so that we needn't be told constantly what to do, or only work hard when someone is watching us. Rather, seek to please Jehovoze--let Him watch us, as He can see and can help us have the wisdom we need to set proper goals and to use our time effectively, working productively. Colossians 3:23 says "Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as to Jehovoze, and not to men."
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          “9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          Pro06:9-11 If we have no schedule, to-do list, or goals to achieve for the day, if we have not wisely looked ahead at planned activities and considered how long each activity should take and scheduled each one into our limited time for the day, we may not be motivated to accomplish the tasks we were wishing to get done. We may linger in bed, viewing some tasks as too daunting to accomplish. Perhaps at least the day or night before, we should, not worry, but seek God's help, giving thought to good and important tasks for the next day we would like to accomplish, determine how they are to be done, and the time they should take. Also, break up larger jobs into several smaller tasks. Schedule them into your day, plan a time for at least some of them--perhaps the most important ones. Become a good planner--wisely looking ahead for the good results of our decisions and activities. Also, be sure to heed God's warnings against wrong thinking and conduct, that you may avoid bad consequences and wisely act accordingly. (PROve 22:3).
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          "6 In the house of the upright one there is abundant treasure, But the produce of the mischievous one brings him trouble. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But not so the heart of the mischievous one. 8 The sacrifice of the ungodly is detestable to Jehovoze, But the prayer of the honest one is a pleasure to Him. 9 Jehovoze detests the way of the ungodly one, But he loves the one who pursues rightdoing. 10 Discipline seems bad to one forsaking the way, But whoever hates reproof (strong correction) will die."
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          Pro15:6: The word "house" can refer to the family of a man and woman, as in Proverbs 14:1, which says "the truly wise woman builds up her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands." The wise woman is not necessarily doing literal carpentry or demolition work, but rather, is building up her family spiritually. Likewise, the upright one builds up his family's spirit, and this results in abundant spiritual treasures in the lives of family members. They live peaceably, and learn to love one another, and their neighbors. The mischievous or ungodly one, on the other hand, may not care completely for the spiritual needs of his family, producing negative traits in others and bringing trouble upon himself. Of course, as one learns from God, cleaning up his life, with help from the Father, he may come to receive both spiritual and material treasures.
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          Pro15:7: The wise one "does good with knowledge," sharing divine truth with others, strengthening them spiritually, and in practical ways. The mischievous one, who often will not do the right thing, does not love divine truth, and would prefer most often to speak about himself or foolish things. Having something good to share with others, what a delight to do so! Verse 23 of Proverbs 15 says "A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!" It may certainly be considered a gift from God to be able to share something with someone that may prove helpful in some important way in their life--which help they may truly appreciate. May we all see such things as ultimately coming from our loving God and Father, Jehovoze, who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28a).
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          "8 The sacrifice of the mischievous is detestable to Jehovoze, But the prayer of the honest one is a pleasure to Him."
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          Pro15:8: Jehovoze does not value the so-called sacrifices of those pursuing an evil course, who may give up things or give gifts with a selfish or self-serving motive. At the same time, the sincere prayers of honest, right-hearted ones bring Jehovoze delight. We can all at some time or another get too busy to speak with God as often as we really should--let's aim that that not be the case, even if it's just a few simple sincere words of thanks or appreciation for a good gift from Him we've happened to stumble upon that day! Just express His name, and your feelings, closing "in Jesus' or Jehoshua's name." We may come to express ourselves much like the psalmists, who poured out their hearts to Jehovoze with sincerity and love for Him! David, for instance, realized what a grand privilege it is to dwell with the Most High God, as in the opening verse of Psalm 15: "O Jehovoze, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?" May we likewise appreciate our loving God, and do what we can to ever remain in His favor, helping others to do so as well!
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          "9 Jehovoze detests the way of the mischievous one, But he loves the one who pursues righteousness."
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          Pro15:9: Jehovoze does not approve of the self-centered way of one practicing badness, but loves and blesses the one "pursuing righteousness," or seeking adherence to His laws and standards. Such righteousness is the framework of a happy and successful life and family, with eternal life in view. Jesus or Jehoshua showed the importance of this, when discussing God's ability to care for our needs. In Matthew 6:33 this one concludes: "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and His [God's] righteousness (integrity to His standards), and all these other things will be added to you." Seeking first the Kingdom often involves making sacrifices in pursuit of the will of God. While this can please Jehovoze well, it only does so if we are at the same time practicing what is right--a sacrifice should never take the place of obedience to God. As Samuel once said, "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice. To pay attention than the fat of rams!" While Jesus and James teach us that Jehovoze is "very tender in affection and merciful," still we should never presume upon God's mercy, taking it for granted. Rather, as the second verse of Psalm 15 begins to describe the kind of person who may dwell with the Most High: "The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart." These are among the vital aspects of one "pursuing righteousness," and pleasing the true God, Jehovoze.
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          Pro15:10: What an important lesson! The footnote says this could be: "Discipline seems 'severe' to one forsaking the way." Such a person views discipline as harsh, when it should be given with love, seeking to lovingly and patiently guide and correct a person or child. Let's make sure any discipline we offer follows the Scriptural pattern, firm for what's right, being "slow to anger", remaining calm if possible, with understanding, wanting the person or child to see love as the motive behind the correction, as Jesus/Jehoshua did with his disciples, using punishment only when necessary, and the motive and lesson(s) being made clear. For the receiver, Hebrews 12:5-6 exhorts: "5...“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoze, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoze loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges every one whom he receives as a son.”
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          Prove 6:12 Twisted speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may try to say all the right things to sound truthful, but covering over prejudice or hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and such a one cannot cover such things indefinitely.
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          Prove 6:13-14 His actions will often speak the truth about his real intentions and ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, those who would expose his wrongdoing. His heart is thus perverted, or corrupt. His values are totally distorted, and true love for God and others is largely nonexistent. His words thus cause division among others, not truly bringing peace among brothers. Such a person needs to turn to God earnestly, needing spiritual "heart surgery."
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          Prove 6:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovoze himself." (Acts 3:19). It is repentance that Jehovoze is seeking from all, that they may find closeness to Him, true happiness and eternal life. Each one needs to grasp, or understand, at least some of the ill consequences of badness, and come to “hate what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10). Discerning between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, etc. also makes possible the genuine fear or awse of God. Such regard for God, not wanting to displease or hurt Him, “means the hating of bad,” and is the “beginning of wisdom.” Without cultivating such right desires, instead choosing to scheme evil toward others deceptively, leads one down a deadly path. Such a person is heading for terrible disaster, being "broken beyond healing." Jehovoze responds, through Isaiah: “Let the crooked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoze, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” (Isaiah 55:7).
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          Prove 6:16-19 Jehovoze reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should also. Most scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others, not 'considering others as superior' to themselves, which would indicate proper respect. (Psalm 36:2; Phili 2:3). Truly great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others, serving others' needs. They also, as we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:2-3). Those practicing evil have a heart that 'plots crooked schemes' and feet that 'run quickly to evil.' We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes. "O you who love Jehovoze, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked."
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          Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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          Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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          . The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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          . One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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          ? Why do such laws of man and God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in wrong conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society, regretting past violations and the harm they may have caused. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to seven times the amount, depending on the situation. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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          W. We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can serve as a guide for helping ensure that all can learn to live respectfully and peaceably with one another. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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          ? Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people upright as a result of faith and uncircumcised people upright by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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          . Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, uprightness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God’s Kingdom will thus help people to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by it, seeing it’s wisdom and value in their life. Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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          . Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovoze, through His beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an end to sickness, aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and the death that God intends to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's blessing on government done right that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, a thankful trust in this one for everlasting life! Reaching zero traffic deaths is of course not an immediate reality, but as we greatly reduce such deaths, this becomes possible with God's blessing eventually, down the road in time.
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          . Along the same lines of practical assistance, there are many mishaps taking place due to lack of awareness of vehicle/travel integrity. While inspection methods vary state to state, often yearly inspections are mandatory. However, there are some things on vehicles that can seriously go awry well inside a year's time. A recommendation to require smaller but vital checks at every oil change, usually every 3-6 months, could be another tremendous step forward in reducing roadway accidents. Many oil-change shops are currently doing at least a few safety checks already! It may be that a 14-point check could solve this issue, with most inspection stations I believe able to agree on TEN checks that would suitably apply to nearly every vehicle, with another more specific FOUR checks tailored to the type, make or model. I'm proposing work begin in earnest on determining these 10, and specific fours, with careful consideration as to whether these numbers are appropriate or could be further improved. Also, recommendations for a few simple things drivers may check more often at home or on the level surface of a gas station might also help to lessen travel issues. 
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          . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 80 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. We could easily let the limit be according to the understand of 55 as 55.00, meaning we should travel below the limit, as 53-54 mph. Perhaps cruising at 53.5 may work with newer car cruising ability that could respond to hills, etc. quickly enough to maintain speeds between 52 and 55. Or, by adding a definition of "limit" to include the full range of the limit number, such as 55.00-55.99, we are then able to drive in good conscience in that range without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law be made to allow an occasional rise to about 59 when building speed to 53-55, as long as it is without intention and quickly drops back to the max as it becomes appropriate.
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          . Another crucial aspect of the issue of travelling speed arises on two-way roads already with limits around 55 mph. Accidents occurring with traffic oncoming can seriously amplify the risk of tragedy to all those involved, for much the same reasons as described earlier. On larger highways the speed reduction will allow for fewer accidents causing spinouts and multiple vehicle collisions. On other roadways, the full limit of 55.00 or 55.999/56 may be permissable with a clear road ahead, but if there's no traffic behind you, you might wish to reduce speed as oncoming traffic is in view or nearing you. As soon as the oncoming traffic has passed, the full speed limit under proper road conditions could then be resumed. Also, if you're sure that a vehicle in front of you has a non-working brake light, why not agreeing on a safe way to alert the driver, so that it may be resolved as soon as possible--a way that no one would take offense to. It may be that a brief switch to hazard lights can fairly serve as an alternative until brake lights are repaired. By implementing these changes, thousands of lives per year will be saved. Once again, by receiving reports of dropping numbers of traffic collisions and especially deaths, might not all be encouraged to allow that extra time for safe and happy travels, perhaps making increased use of travel time for good conversations and/or careful sources of listening enjoyment or instruction? With proper care, safe travel times need not hamper our lifestyle, but rather spare ourselves and others needless grief and sorrow.
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          ! May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to make needed changes in their lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in the Christ.
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          A HOBBY? Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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          HONESTY. At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are asking for from you.
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          LEGALESE. Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns as these?
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          STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS. What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part of customers.
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          LAYMAN’S TERMS (LT) VERSION. What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out, honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it more official.
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          A STANDARD PRIVACY POLICY. Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that once again several other business or internet groups may officially support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know where it stands on this crucial issue.
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          FURTHER ISSUES. Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society. While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good for. While such terms could change anytime for new customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a time every so often to make significant changes to the internet environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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          WHAT A GIFT! What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated with using their products or services, attracting certain types of customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, even endlessly!
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          Verses 53-56 read: "I am seized with burning rage because of the corrupt one(s), Who forsake your lawl. 54 Your instructions are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovoe, So that I may keep your lawl. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's lawl are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's lawl is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "[He] entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and lawl, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          . Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally fair lawls and limits, instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out true justice in accord with God's will toward humans. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist, who was David and literally composed songs like the one outlining essentials to a course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-10, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          . Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovoe And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovoe, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become, Grow, or Increase" Jehovoe causing His purposes to become reality. We more significantly recall His reputation and our privilege to uphold it by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's lawl, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in [clay pots], so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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          . As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. He knew our primary motive should be godly and unselfish, to experience the joy and peace that only God can give. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even thoughts of using other people in some selfish way or even raising them or ourselves up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Let's thus maintain humility and an honest conscience. Jesus or Jehoshua' warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." This does not ban wealthiness--rather it is our object of worship that is being discussed. The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovoe, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. Also, matters of the cleanness and seriousness of things should be considered. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovoe speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovoe!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovoe. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer tribulation in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovoe brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's commandments, and accordingly said this, in verse 56:
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Stanza 8, Verses 57-64:
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who fear you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoe, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jehoshua/Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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           GOD'S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE GOD'S PRICELESS LAW
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          Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your laws and limits." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your laws and limits." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. Also, why is God's law so priceless?
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD'S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovoze, that your judgements are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with this Christ also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your laws and limits, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION
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          Despite difficulties, we can remember God's specific guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jehoshua/Jesus said those persecuted for doing right will receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovoze God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgement, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" And verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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          We should find many encouraging thoughts as we consider these and other verses over the next several days!
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who revere you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoze, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jehoshua/Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          In the first half of stanza 8, we see that the psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovoze is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          . Psalm 119:57 The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovoze was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovoze set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovoze’s covenant, to stand before Jehovoze in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovoze is his inheritance, just as Jehovoze your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovoze as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." Anointed to become king, David no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovoze, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jehoshua's designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoze your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoze God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovoze's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping each other be loyal and faithful to God, together. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          . Psalm 119:59 God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or our routine habits, or the way we handle certain things. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          ! Psalm 119:60 The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other things bringing true joy. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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          Verse 58 for instance pleads "I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise." Verses 61-64 read: "The ropes of the crooked surround me, But your lall I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your upright judgements. 63 I am a friend of all who revere you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoze, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions."
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          . Psalm 119:61 Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's lall, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, in the case of God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome (they are not 'like a heavy load'). Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unselfishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jehoshua/Jesus honored God and loved others, while maintaining purity of heart and a humble view of oneself. (Colos 3:12). If "cornered" in some otherwise common trial, there may be only one right way to endure (until it ends)--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1Cori 10:13).
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoze', holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is only by the united loyalty to Jehovoze God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoze that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          Verse 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoze, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions.
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          . Psalm 119:64 Jehovoze has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made our spirit--in the qualities He has given us, and the good relationships we can have. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to those with faith, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jehoshua/Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoe's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even specific instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and the eternal happiness of all who will show Him honor.
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LALL
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          Verses 65-68 read this way: “65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovoze, according to your word. 66 Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments. 67 Before my tribulation, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying. 68 You are good and your works are good. Teach me your instructions.”
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          Verse 65: You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovoze', according to your word.
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          . (:65) How thankful we can be to be able to know God’s personality and ways by means of His word, the Holy Bible. The psalmist acknowledges in his experience that God fully acts in harmony with it, dealing with him just as His word explains. For instance, Psalm 86:5 says: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoze', are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we appreciate God’s fair and just dealings with mankind, not blaming Him for things that aren’t truly His responsibility. Recall our perfect ancestors, at Satan's instigation, left God’s divine favor and blessing, raising the issue of God's Sovereignty and bringing a world of much ungodly human experimentation, with sin, sickness, and death. (Genesis 3). We still feel the effects of that decision, but God’s Kingdom has begun to bring relief, and is poised to usher in greater blessings in accord with God’s will to fulfill His original purpose toward humans. Perhaps those genuinely with ruling authority earthwide may submit themselves to the wise guidance of God’s word, supportive of God’s incoming Kingdom, and thereby support the happiness and everlasting life prospects of all those under their care!
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          Verse 66: Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments.
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           GAINING 'GOOD SENSE.'
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          (:66) The psalmist places his trust in God’s commandments, which Psalm 19 says are “clean,” and “enlighten the eyes.” [Psalm 19:8, AMP]. Thus by heeding them one is better able to see and discern Bible truth, and acquire “good sense and knowledge.” It was Abigail that David commended for showing “good sense” by interceding for her senseless husband, Nabal, who cursed and faulted upright David, who had done him no wrong. She prepared food and other provisions for David’s men, at his request. God judged Nabal adversely for his gross disrespect, ten days later. Thus, “good sense” moves one to act wisely, make good judgements, recognizing priorities with a sound mind, and using knowledge judiciously, and with a loving motive. The psalmist requested God to teach him such qualities, on the basis of his proper regard for God’s commandments. Likewise, we too can make such a request, in harmony with James 1:5-6, as God is generous to share true wisdom to any who are lacking, and who ask in faith, with deep, thankful trust in God’s desire and willingness to help.
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          Verse 67: Before my tribulation, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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          . (:67) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s lall spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction.
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          . (:68) Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work did God accomplish to make possible all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even specific guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Verses 69-72 read like this: “69 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart. 70 Their heart is insensitive, But I am fond of your lall. 71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your instructions. 72 The lall that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”
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          Verse 69: The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart.
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          . (:70) The heart of such presumptuous ones is callous, unfeeling toward others, largely void of compassion as to the feelings of those they hurt, or of God himself. Spurred on by wrong desire, such things as selfishness, greed, and jealousy foster little regard for others, and can lead to hateful actions, such as the slanderous attacks mentioned by the psalmist. They should be checking and assessing their wrong desires, in line with the principle stated in God’s word at Proverbs 10:2 “The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But integrity (of conduct) is what rescues from death.” Thus, all should learn to hate such badness, that brings no lasting benefit nor God’s blessing. Recall Proverbs 10:22 which says “It is the blessing of Jehovohz' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” How much better to look for the blessing of God on our activities, by pursuing right and good desires, benefitting others and ourselves, and to become truly “rich” with endless rewards. We can thus develop a fondness for God’s word and lall, in harmony with His love, that encourages good traits, such as compassion, kindness, and mercy.
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          . (:71) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s lall as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s lalls and limits, even specific guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovohz can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who revere you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovohz, that your judgements are upright And that you have challenged me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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          . (:74) Those truly revering God likely know that the course of integrity does not mean a lack of problems or challenges in life. Still, those ignoring God’s word have problems as well--they just haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that upright ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But JehoVohz' rescues him from them all.” Thus upright ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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          . (:75) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovohz, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovohz' loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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          . (:77) The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His Son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the God's Law/Lall, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovohz your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovohz your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rulings, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovohz your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, within the United States and abroad, God's approval and upright standing comes by thankful trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as ones likewise seek obedience to Him and His Son.
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          WED (10:03,18; 11:25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 10B. First part of Proverbs 5 by noon. Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], chapter 5, verses 1-6.
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          SAT (9:01,14 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 15, verses 1-5. Then (7) SongWeekly, SW[4]. Posted.
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          THU (9:44 am) Hello, wishing all well, even a Happy Thanksgiving! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 13, verses 22-25.
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          MON (10:01; 11:56 am; 12:17 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 9A, and Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 4, verses 24-27. Also, consider the Updated Article under Misc Heading, entitled "God's View of Celebrations", esp. par's 3,11,13,17 (trees)
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          SAT (8:45; 9:33,50,56 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added, as promised, an early (8) Come to Consensus Corner Policy, CTC[3], on Legal Contracts, etc. Also, (7) SongWeekly, SW[3]. Now also, (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 45:1-17.
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          FRI (9:48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 4 verses 11-13.
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          (Thu) Added (4) Ps119[3], Preview of S08-S11. Also (3) PC[3], Pro04:7-10.
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          THU (10:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Preview of Stanzas 8-11. Also (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 4, verses 7-10.
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          (Wed) Adding GA[5] Wildfires Latest Update. Note especially Oct 29 &amp;amp; new Nov 08 Updates! Updates Further.
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          WED (10:07,35,46,50; 11:10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (1) Golden Apples, GA[5] Wildfires Latest Update. Please Note Especially Oct 29 &amp;amp; NEW Nov 08 UPDATES! Updates Further.
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          (Tue) Added (1) GA[4], Significantly Updated Names of God and Christ. Also (4) Ps119[2], Review 2 of S05-S07. Updated GA.
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          TUE (10:20,37 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[4], an important update to Names of God and Christ. Please give it utmost attention. Also, added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Review 2 of Stanzas 5-7, verses 33-56. Updated GA.
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          (Mon) Added (1) GA[2], Safeguarding Life of Both Mother and Child. Also soon (1) GA[3], One House Fire Solution
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          MON (9:53,59; 10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[2] Safeguarding Life of Both Mother and Child. R05.751 Also soon, GA[3] One House Fire Solution R03.210C. Also listen on Spotify.
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          (Sun) Posted (8) CTC[1] updated article, Proper View of Law. Note.
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          SUN (10:15; 11:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (8) Come to Consensus Corner updated article, CTC[1] Proper View of Law. NOTE: I'm very sorry--"Later" was not meant to be that long--some things took my attention among other issues.
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          (Sat) Upcoming (7) SW[1]. Later, update to (8) CTC, Proper View of Law.
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          SAT (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Later, update to CTC article, Proper View of Law. 
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          (Fri) Added (3) PC[2], Pro13:1-5.
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          FRI (10:05,08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 13, verses 1-5. Format.
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          (Thu) Added (4) Ps119[1], S07B. Also, GA[1], Valid Protests, With Caution. Updated.
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          THU (10:05,33,37,44,48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1], Stanza 7B. Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] Valid Protests, With Caution. Updated.
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          (TUE (10:42 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 4, verses 1-8.
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          This was a previous post, released under different circumstances, but that still has merit today. 
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          . While the recent protests clearly have validity as regards the need to eradicate hate, prejudice, and partiality, and the need for true justice in accord with the law, could some be taking advantage of honorable intentions of most, to actually begin promoting a hate campaign of their own? How so?
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          Life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes. We are to love one another, the human race, the human family.
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          When has God ever exalted one skin color above another? There was a curse on a family line due to abhorrant conduct, but each one looking to God in life could personally diminish many of it's effects, and it was not to be permanent. You may recall that even the people of Israel, when exiting Egypt, were accompanied by a large crowd of Egyptians! Is there any mention that these became slaves to Israelites, somehow seeking revenge on the Egyptians for having been made slaves to them in Egypt? NO! They were permitted to dwell among Israel, treated fairly, justly alongside them. They all lived by the same law,  and had to answer to it accordingly. As regards God's arrangement of slavery in Israel, even fellow Israelites could be slaves to a master--they could be sold to pay off a debt or if they became poor, and some slaves even came to love their master and his household greatly, wishing to remain slaves even when freedom was to have been granted! (Deute 15:16-17). Thus, under God's law and among His people, it was not to be harsh slavery such as they may have experienced in Egypt--they were to have compassion for their fellowman, showing them human dignity. However, choosing to come out from the practice of slavery as a nation, in the United States, it had been clear that some slaves had not been treated in the same way. It was chosen to ban the practice altogether, rather than to allow malpractice of slavery to continue.
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          Again, life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes. We are to love one another, the human race, the human family. It would be unjust and unkind to allow a few to incite many to continue stirring hatred for people.
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          Would it be appropriate for some now to seek revenge on those of another color, as if all such ones are responsible for the maltreatment that was experienced by some? Have all of a certain skin color always agreed with laws that may have promoted racial prejudice at earlier times in our history? Or were many wishing such laws would change? Isn't it time to finally love the human race, the human family, as God has always intended? Let God take care of any vengeance as He sees fit, on any He considers deserving of it. God's law to Israel said this: "“‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovoe." (Leviticus 19:18). Christians are told, at Romans 12:19: "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.”
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          Could destructive jealousy take root in the hearts of some, contentiously seeking revenge? Such would have nothing to do with true love, and would tear at the fabric of humanity. James offers this counsel, in James 3: "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him by his fine conduct demonstrate works performed with a mildness (gentleness) that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your hearts, do not be bragging and lying against the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing ."
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          It continues: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          Of God and man, Acts 17:26-28 says this: "And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he decreed the appointed times and the set limits of where men would dwell,27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’"
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          Again, life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes, for their size or their pace. We are to love one another, the human family, the human race.
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          . The recent Supreme Court ruling has reaffirmed the right of a child, yet unborn, to live, encouraging his or her dear mother to nourish and nurture that child and herself to a happy and healthy birth. Even if, for a time, that child must be placed in the arms of another loving family, it is hoped the mother aims to prepare and ready herself for the privilege and joy of resuming or supporting, at some time, the nurturing of the child to become adult. She has the right to loving motherhood, but of course it is the choice of each woman to desire the capability of raising her child(ren) well.
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          . Becoming a mother in the fullest sense is not beyond the reach of most if not all women, despite current circumstances. God's word offers valuable insight and instruction that can develop this ability inside even a young woman, and much instruction that is based on such godly wisdom is also available. In fact, apart from God, this task would be much more difficult. God has created us to need his guidance, which we may receive freely. Psalm 127:1 of Bible record says this: "Unless Jehovoe himself builds the house, It is to no avail that its builders have worked hard on it." Notice how God wants us to see our children: Verse 3 continues: "Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoe; The fruitage of the belly is a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the sons of youth. 5 Happy is the able-bodied man that has filled his quiver with them. They will not be ashamed, For they will speak with enemies in the gate."
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          . It is important, however, to realize and include in laws regarding the process of pregnancy, that certain conditions still exist that can, only occasionally in certain circumstances, threaten the life of the mother to give birth. God is not to blame, as God's truthful wisdom and the sanctity of life have often been ignored, resulting in some foods not being as nourishing as they otherwise would be, the sometimes unwise use of certain chemicals and drugs that have proven harmful, and other factors, affecting such things as weakening the uterine wall, for instance. This condition is quite serious, and threatens the life of both mother and child. However, we believe tests exist for practically all such conditions, and in most circumstances, pollutants can be halted, and nutritional or other treatments also exist to hopefully remedy the problem so as to be able to continue the progression of birth without harm to the mother. Not all respond to such treatments the same though, and if ineffective, it is not impossible that a decision might have to be made to sadly end the pregnancy to preserve the lives of both mother and child, but with appeal to God, who can restart the pregnancy in the future. It is believed that these treatments can be attempted early enough in the pregnancy to avoid any consideration of late-term mutilating abortion, which is an extreme trauma to a trusting baby beyond imagination, which no mother would ever approve of who truly understands what is taking place, and must no longer be tolerated. 
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          . It is now understood by many that between 14 and 16 weeks is the pain threshold, the time at which pain may be felt by the growing baby. As mentioned above, there are some conditions that should be tested for, that involve even the life of both baby and mother. At least one of these is necessary at 12 weeks, such as the test for the integrity or constitution of the uterine wall, and if there's a problem, treatment can immediately begin for 1 week. A return at 13 weeks can determine response to treatment, and if not effective, a stronger treatment can be applied, as well as an appeal to God for His guidance and assistance. The return at 14 weeks is then crucial to determine whether or not a pregnancy may be terminated without pain to the baby, still with God being able to restart the pregnancy at a future time when the health of the mother is suitable for carrying the child to birth, having no memory of any past termination. This two-week time frame between 12 and 14 weeks should be carefully guarded and recognized as very significant in determining the life of both mother and baby. Despite promotion of a 15 week threshold, there is evidence that some drugs or other factors can shorten this to sometime between 14 and 15 weeks. Therefore 14 weeks should become understood as the Standard. With appeal to Him, God can ensure that the pain threshold is beyond 14 weeks, so that a terrorizing mutilation felt by a trusting child can be avoided at all costs, which could ruin his or her future life, and a restart of the pregnancy under God's Kingdom is wonderfully made possible!
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          . Nevertheless, as the health of all generally increases under the loving rulership of God's Son, with improved breadth of nourishment, and replacement of all harmful chemical pollutants with more effective and healthful alternatives, such grievous circumstances will gradually subside, and life may become as God intended, bringing genuine happiness to mankind, developing greater peace gradually with the application of God's loving instruction. May all look to God, with hope in His blessing, on a rewarding life ahead!
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          . It should be mentioned that, with understanding of these things, faith in God early in the pregnancy can assist in finding provisions and guidance that may prove beneficial to both mother and child. In most cases what is needed or helpful may be found. Still there are many with limited resources and/or health disorders. Trust God and ask for help. R05.751 (Also may listen on Spotify, GA R05.751)
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          ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210C (Also may listen on Spotify, GA R03.210C
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          Somewhat recently it was found that the true meaning of Christ's name could acceptably be in the shortened form of Josha', not far from Joshua, both meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "sha" (or "shua") indicating "Salvation." With the accent preferred on the last syllable, this name is with correct meaning and more readily pronounced in the English language, possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, with the meaning "He makes wet." Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note there are two ways that the most preferred pronunciation could be written. Some have at one time or another came across the idea that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a form that seems plural, but it actually just ends with that sound, truly
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          rather than Jehovoe. It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but at that time was somehow discounted from being pronounced in English this way. Also of significance, the Hebrew term "Elohim", commonly used throughout the Bible referring to God, is actually the PLURAL form of "elohah", god. The truth is, there is more than one Person, like a united family, acting with power as God(s), which would lend itself to a plural translation into English. Still, they are able to act in such unison that they truly act as "one." Also, there are times in the Scriptures when the name of God has a marking that indicates an alteration, indicating that one of these other Gods is being referenced! While One has the name as below, Jehovoze' (newly understood rather than Jehovoe), meaning "He who causes to become, grow, and increase," with deep interest in and love for mankind, one is more associated with being Creator of all things, with all the love entailed, for instance, in a home designed with our life, peace, and happiness in mind: Joldove (Joldo've), and another responsible for the design of humankind physically, able to interact with such a planetary home: Johlove (Johlo've). Of course, Jehovoze took great interest in all of this, seeing primarily to the personality and spirit of humans, and capable like the others in creation and human interaction with our environment and each other. In the case of God, to pronounce the name as it was written in Hebrew, and as we really should consider translating into English, it would be the name Jehovoze', rich with meaning. Of course, God shows understanding toward us, His name having been translated other ways for so long, but most accurately with an ending change, new to some: Jehovoze' (acceptably pronounced with or without the 'h'). With the possibility of a silent 'h', and still with accent on the final syllable, JEHOVOZE' retains similarity to a form of God's name familiar to many for centuries (Jehovah), and could be pronounced preferably without the 'h', as GEO-VOZE OR acceptably with it, as JEHAHVOZE'. Making the important ending change from "vah" to "voze" accurately completes the meaning of God's name as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." It would be similar with the most accurate name of God's Son--the name most similar to the Hebrew name is spelled
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          , pronounced acceptably as JEEOSHUA (or JEE-HOSHUA). Thus, this would preferably be pronounced without the 'h', or acceptably with it. While including the 'h' in writing, but with the optional silence of pronouncing the 'h', the name is much more agreeable to read and write, again Jehoshua, for both young and old. You should see that both complete names from Hebrew are three syllables. Of course, in writ or print these need not be in all caps. Notice again the accent on the final syllable with regard to God's name, voze', which should be the preferable pronunciation by the capable. With God's blessing, use of these names--again JEHOVOZE and JEHOSHUA, God's name with or without the accent mark at the end, obviously benefitting those yet unfamiliar with it's proper pronunciation, would be met with joy by many sincere Christians looking to have these personal names restored to Christian discussions, esp. in many of their preferred Bible translations.
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          GA Last updates: 23/607,727,815,A29,B08 added "Spring" to Low-Mineral (S.) Water; Purchase of Unmixed Fuel Prior to Mixing/Reducing, (Oct 29) 45 Degree Wildfire Strategy, (Nov 08) Fire Engine Tank
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          It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California and Canada, and now Virginia, North Carolina and elsewhere, this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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          Original 2022 Post/Appeal: The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          Of course this possibility has been confirmed.
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          2023 Aug 15 UPDATE! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuel-up as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          ! Please understand that pure jet fueled aircraft should not be used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combo that works well, similar to toxic sodium and chloride mixing to make safe, edible salt. Now I've noticed two large wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC). There is a method I proposed that may have been used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photo from above can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR 45 DEGREE LINE method just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth by time of releases). THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be calculated, and divided up among aircraft. Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45 Deg. Line.
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          2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15 &amp;amp; Oct 29 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal.
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          ! While preference should be given to fighting fires as described above, in cases where ground level fighting is still accessible or appropriate, and as regards fighting other fires such as house-fires, etc., another discovery can increase even more the effectiveness their work using fire engine water tanks. When filled as above, resulting in 10X water effectiveness in firefighting, this can be coupled or alternately improved with the addition of gallons (128 oz packages) of baking soda. Starting with a FULL TANK of WATER/MIXTURE, THEN For each such box, jug or package, another number of effectiveness can be obtained--i.e., two will result in additional 2X effectiveness, ten units will generate approximately 10X the effectiveness of the previous mixture!!!
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          2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Jet Fuel MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED JET FUEL, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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           1 To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.
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          "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching. 3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living. 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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          Prove 4:1-2: Recall that "discipline" is not merely punishment--it comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus always go around punishing his disciples, or did he lovingly correct them? Of course, punishment may at times be necessary, and can be given out of love for that one. But how much better when that one can be corrected more gently, with kind words and such! The counsel here is for the young one to pay attention to such discipline in order to "gain understanding." And gaining understanding reduces the need for disciplinary punishment! In fact, Proverbs 17:10 says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous person a hundred times." Yes, loving parents will attempt to offer such rebukes when needed, correcting, teaching and training in the way of God. Such discipline as well as simply good instruction, or "admonition" may lead to the gaining of understanding, especially regarding spiritual matters, "what is  and just and fair, the entire course of what is good." (Prove 2:9).
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          "3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living."
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          "5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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          "1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline (loving correction), But the scoffer does not listen to a rebuke. 2 From the fruitage of his speech a man will eat what is good, But the very desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The one guarding his mouth protects his life, But the one opening his lips wide will come to ruin. 4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing, But the diligent one will be fully satisfied. 5 The upright one hates lies, But the actions of the crooked bring shame and disgrace."
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          Prove 13:4: We should exercise foresighted prudence, to see the consequences of both laziness and diligence. How much better to choose diligence, experiencing the rewards of using our knowledge to act for the benefit of others and ourselves. Clearly, we need to work to keep up with things, keep things in good order, and avoid disarray and confusion. Remember, many become lazy being praised for their head-knowledge, rather than for efforts put forth in using their knowledge in a beneficial way for others or even oneself. Let's praise effort and activity performed by others, used aright, as God's Son declared: “My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” (John 5:17).
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          Prove 13:5: It may only take one lie to cause serious harm, so may we be among those hating lies, while wrongdoers may receive shame and disgrace. May their humiliation cause them to humbly turn to God and seek His favor before its too late. The implications are that such ones do not hate lies as wise-hearted ones do, but rather fall to believing the lie. Some people can tend to believe what they want to believe, rather than believing genuine truth. It takes better judgement and courage, sometimes, to accept the truth, and adjust our lives accordingly. May we not cower in fear, and fall to lies, but rather, courageously seek the truth, and correct our steps in the healthy fear and power of Jehovoe God, seeking never to displease or hurt Him.
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          "7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.” 10 Listen, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many."
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          Prove 4:7 True wisdom is the ability to apply divine knowledge successfully, in harmony with God's right standards, for the benefit of others and ourselves. Understanding sees how to put the pieces together of something, especially something of divine importance. True understanding, however, requires discernment to clarify true from false, good from bad, right from wrong, and so on, based on divine instruction. The Scriptures says "Make sure of the more important things." (Phili 1:10). Let's seek God's wisdom and understanding by giving adequate attention and reflection on God's word, including Proverbs.
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          Prove 4:8-9 Humbly working to grow in divine wisdom, while respecting God's greatness, will in turn bring us honor from God. It will cause our thoughts and words to be more pleasing to God and others of obedient, God-fearing mankind. While we all want to be liked, respected, or appreciated by others, there may be a snare, trap, or pitfall in this desire if excessive. We should all stand for God's wisdom, His right standards. Yet, God allows free will--He gives us the opportunity to choose to obey Him out of love for Him. Not everyone has made such a choice. Thus, when we stand for what's right, we may find out who really respects us for who we are and what we stand for, and who doesn't! But standing for what's right sets the example for such ones to find everlasting life themselves, if they may turn to God and His ways. While we shouldn't be overly judgmental or condemning of others, we are made in the image of God to at least have good judgement in certain things--however Christ urged his followers to "Stop judging" and "Stop condemning." People tended to be judgemental, rather than compassionate, merciful, and understanding as God is. Any appointed to judge should do so impartially--not by ethnicity, race, skin color, economic standing, etc. but rather by a person's character and actions--their intent and choices to pursue a good course. If someone makes foolish, bad decisions, or acts in wrong ways, we may rightly judge them to be poor associates, at least until they learn to turn around from such behaviors. We still love such ones, and may seek to help them understand the right way to live, but we must do so with the greatest of caution, as they themselves may try to influence us against what is right! Thus, 1Corinthians 15:33 exhorts: "Do not be misled. 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" (NIV). And Proverbs 13:20 similarly says: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." (NIV). Therefore, hold true to God, and look forward to the day when all earth's inhabitants will be friends of God, genuinely respecting Him and each other, living right and loyally loving one another! (Psalm 37:29; 2Peter 3:13).
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          Prove 4:10 God's guidance and direction does generally contribute to longer life now, but much more in receiving His reward of endless life in the future. Thus, once again, the key to a long, satisfying life is in pleasing God--listening, and accepting His sayings. Jehovoze is the God of truth, and does not intentionally lie to us. He thus has proven eminently trustworthy, reliable. Such a loving father, who cares for each of us, we should ever want to please Him and offer Him acceptable worship--even if just by accepting the truth from God, letting it touch our heart by pondering it's value in our life, and thereby living and acting in harmony with it. Since it is the truth, we should practice honesty ourselves, "speaking the truth in [our] heart," and not dealing deceitfully with others (Psalm 15:2). Encouraging such qualities as humility, reliance upon God, doing good work, and being rich in fine works, 1Timothy 6:17-19 thus helps all to "get a firm hold on the real life." It then cautions against the contradiction of the "falsely called 'knowledge.'"--so-called knowledge that teaches lies, violating what is holy, and opposing the truth of God. May we be alert to such things, and truly accept and treasure the sayings of God!
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          "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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          Prove 4:11 Really listening to wise ones, especially wise parents, can help us to become wise, as will reading Proverbs, Jesus' teachings, those of his apostles, and the rest of God's word. Are you in the habit of regularly receiving such instruction or reminders? Is it not nourishing to us in a spiritual sense? How often do you receive physical nourishment? Daily? Likely, several times a day. And do you request God's blessing on your food beforehand, to effectively nourish you? Why not have even short periods of spiritual examination, and contemplation, briefly requesting God's blessing? We will gain understanding in how to walk with God uprightly, bringing Him great pleasure.
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          Prove 4:12 When we walk according to God's integrity of conduct, we will have God's favor and blessing, and will experience less in the way of spiritually harmful consequences than disobedient ones. We may choose to "walk" in serving God, or when our circumstances permit, we can choose to "run" in God's service, accepting greater responsibilities in worshipping God. Instructed in true wisdom and doing right, we will not stumble either way. Psalm 119:165 says to God: "Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble."
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          "14 Do not enter the path of the crooked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall. 17 They feed themselves with the bread of wrongdoing, And they drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the upright is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight. 19 The way of the crooked is like the darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble."
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          "14 Do not enter the path of the crooked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall."
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          (4:14-16) The wise counsel here is to shun, or "turn away from" the path or the way of evil ones. We should never be envious of what they seem to have, or so-called benefits they seem to gain by their evil practices. They are robbed of sleep unless they do bad, or cause someone's downfall. Are they motivated by true love? Do they have the reward and blessing of God? In no way. So what is their future? Without repentance or turning around, As Asaph realized in Psalm 73:18-19, "Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" May we follow the path leading to eternal life, in true peace and happiness, and help others find and remain on this path! Let wrongdoers repent from such an erring course, and really find God's blessing as they honestly seek good, desiring no longer to cause harm to another.
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          (4:17) What may have turned them to the way of evil to begin with was what they were feeding their minds on spiritually--much exists in the way of "the bread of wrongdoing" and the "wine of violence." There is much entertainment making evil practices seem to bring happiness, or at least a temporary pleasure. Such promoted ideas are usually a boldface lie, hiding the resulting headaches, heartaches, troubles, turmoil, sorrow, pain and grief caused by such practices. God knows the way of true happiness for all humans, the way that not only brings us and others pleasure and true happiness, but that leaves no scars, nor leaves us battered spiritually. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoze that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." And James reminds us, at James 1:16-17: "Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." Man often tries to run ahead of God, stealing gifts from God just a little while before God was going to give it. We often just need to learn a little patience, appreciation, and self-control, things we can pray to God for, to be thankful for what we have now, and prepare or ready ourselves for the future gifts God will bring us at the right time, when we're truly ready for it.
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          (4:18) Upright ones are drawn to the truth of God, letting it lead them to the true path going toward eternal life. May all Christians be willing to discard any belief that is found to be out of harmony with God's reliable word, even if Bible translators believed it, and made it seem to be true in their translation! Some truths may be harder to decipher, but we want to be prudent and on guard against believing a lie. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step." May we be very careful before accepting anything into our belief system that might not be entirely true, even if a minister may believe it and seem to use scripture to justify his belief. The scriptures may be taken out of context, or even (usually rare) be translated unfaithfully. More insight into the scriptures may be needed to clarify truth, but the truth is in harmony with the entire Bible, so almost invariably the truth can be discerned by comparison of other scriptures discussing the same subject. If unsure, let's pray and wait on God for further clarification.
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          (4:19) Those acting falsely do not have the light of God's word to guide their path. They stumble and fall, experiencing trouble, pain, and grief, and often not knowing why their path is not leading them to the happiness they thought they were finding. May we cling to our loving God, who can bring us to the true happiness we're seeking, leading us to experience it even more fully in His new world of rightdoing and peace, and eternal life. Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehovoze are honest, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoze is clean, enlightening the eyes." Keeping God first, respecting His law, allows us to become and remain clear-sighted, largely able to see and reject our own mistaken paths. (Psalm 36:1-2)
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          "20 My son, pay attention to my words; Listen carefully to my sayings. 21 Do not lose sight of them; Keep them deep within your heart, 22 For they are life to those who find them And health to their whole body. 23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
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          Prove 4:20-22 God and parents can say a lot, but if we aren't listening well, how will we benefit? We are to "pay" attention. When we pay money, for instance, we're giving up something. To "pay" attention, we have to give up concentrating on other things to focus on the one speaking, or the words of God we're reading or hearing. If you don't really pay genuine money for that steak dinner, someone may come looking for you. Let's not pretend to "pay attention"--let's really give up other things to genuinely concentrate on what's more important, to "listen carefully!" Jehoshua/Jesus said at Luke 8:18: "Pay attention to how you listen, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he imagines he has will be taken away from him." To truly comprehend what we're hearing, we need to cultivate genuine understanding and discernment, to put things in proper place in our minds and hearts, and judge between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and so on. Otherwise, what we hear may be going "in one ear and out the other!" Of what value is this? Once we have these things in our heart, we should keep them there, treasuring the spiritual insight and direction that God and parents may give, as this can lead us to eternal life and good health both spiritually and perhaps with time, physically. (Job 33:25). Such things are actually worth paying "more than the usual attention!" (Hebre 2:1).
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          Prove 4:23 One of the values of God's word is it helps us gain a proper view of priorities, which gives us "soundness of mind." What do you seek to protect in life? What is so important to you that you would guard it with everything you have? God tells us here that it is our heart that we should safeguard "above all the things that you guard." This would certainly include our relationship with God, whom we are to love with our "whole heart." (Matth 22:37). Our figurative heart is primarily our entire spiritual being, our qualities, values, and viewpoints, as we see things from God's perspective. Especially our integrity to God and His ways should be preserved. If we don't protect our heart, we could easily stray. We are to protect it from wrong thinking, not necessarily follow it. When some sing of following your heart, we should think of our dreams and purpose in life, as God made us each to be happy doing certain things. The things of the spirit are related to our mental faculties, part of one's 'heart'. The two, heart and mind, are at times separated to clarify that one could have or gain knowledge without affecting his heart and real behavior, thus setting him up for an unfavorable course of deception, as though knowing what's right but not doing it. One would need help from God to correct this, God wanting to 'give wisdom generously, and without reproach.' (James 1) Therefore, we should ponder what we're learning from others, from God or parents, to truly see how to live according to what we're learning. Then the words of Proverbs 27:11 may ring true in our case, where God says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Some who followed poor examples may have become liars, deceivers and taunters of God, but all who truly appreciate God's way, the way of the truth, and seek to live by it, oppose evil and give Jehovoze evidence that His way promotes genuine happiness among His human creation.
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          "6 Righteousness protects the one whose way is innocent, But corruption brings down the sinner. 7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened. 9 The light of the upright shines brightly, But the lamp of the ungodly will be extinguished. 10 Presumptuousness (or, "Overstepping due bounds") leads only to strife, But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice. 11 Wealth quickly gained will dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will increase. 12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
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          Prove 13:6 We should strive to be persons of honest integrity, serving the God who cannot lie. Our speech and conduct should be truthful and upright. May our "way" become "innocent" from evil, or "blameless"--giving others no good cause to find fault with us, and "spotless" from the ways of amorality or immorality still present in the world system. Aiming for the target of God's good standards, enables gradual growth spiritually, and great peace and happiness in our life. With such continual aim, we may have forgiveness for unintentional misses, by the ransom of Christ! Adhering to God's ways does protect us from much harm that is experienced by others, while foolishly practicing badness harms others as well as himself, hindering the growth of his spirit--this one thus needs desperately to take a lesson--repent and change course!
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          Prove 13:7 While we should have regard for ourselves and our personal talents or skills, it is far better to be honest with ourselves and others, avoiding deception 'pretending to be rich,' even spiritually, which brings no true reward, as we need to keep honest integrity to grow spiritually and become more successful in God's view. Still, it is God's will to have regard for our true name/reputation. This should not be confused with trying to change our ways or habits to a better lifestyle that honors God. Look for the genuine good things within yourself and embrace these, looking for ways to improve and to benefit others with such things. Being honest itself is an important and valuable one of these good things! However, some rich persons, especially when rich spiritually, live humbly and modestly. In this case, it is not wrong to live in a way that reflects a humble lifestyle, even dealing humbly and respectfully with others. While being clean, and looking neat and dignified, one may not always appear wealthy, yet may have great spiritual and/or material wealth, seeking to please God.
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          Prove 13:8 Those who are wealthy materially, may occasionally have such concerns as robbery, while the poor usually have no such worries. This is another reason for both to trust in Jehovoze, leaning upon him in their trials, looking forward to such worries ending by the rule of God's Kingdom. God Himself has established the rule of law, that all may learn to live in peace, respecting Him and the rights of one another, and looking to God for the things we need and desire, knowing of His love for each one of us, and power to provide what we ask that is in agreement with His loving will.
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          Prove 13:9 The upright let their light shine by their fine speech and deeds toward others, honoring the Father, enabling others to see and respond by themselves giving glory to God. (Matt 5:16) The ungodly, not seeking the Father's honor, but rather their own high-mindedly, have their prideful lamp extinguished, hopefully by responding to the truth and changing their heart's motivation, rather than by an eventual death. Hopefully the former, because Proverbs 21:4 reveals a sinful course hindering true peace: "Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the ungodly is sin."
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          Prove 13:10 Presumptuousness is overstepping due bounds, taking liberties, and is in direct contrast to genuine modesty. Due bounds may be God's laws or regulations, or what is socially acceptable in speech or actions. Crossing such boundaries hurts others and thus causes conflict. On the other hand, "wisdom is with the modest ones." (Prove 11:2). Those 'seeking advice' are humble, modest, and want to know the boundaries in order to respect them, not desiring conflict with others. Such a modest attitude contributes to the gaining of true wisdom.
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          Prove 13:11 It is easy to spend quickly when money is gained quickly, having the money to obtain more expensive items that may not be purchased if the money was gained "little by little." Also, the acquiring of spiritual riches may best be done "little by little," with continual effort to understand and make application of the knowledge to your personal situation. Spending time pondering what you are learning is like your taking time to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing, rather than gulping it down, as if greedily. Granted, some foods go down easier than others! But try to enjoy the meal, taste the flavors in each bite, if possible. Your body will thank you, and be better able to digest and utilize the food you just enjoyed! So it is spiritually--we should take the time to savor what we've learned, rather than reading very fast and assuming we've gotten all we can obtain from it. It is not just head knowledge that we want, but rather, heart-knowledge--putting the knowledge into action, letting it affect our motivation and purposes, moving us to align ourselves more with what is right before God, always aiming for the target of God's true divine standards, and receiving mercy for an occasional unintentional miss. As our lives are gradually refined, and our wisdom grows, we will be making better decisions that contribute to the lasting peace and happiness, not only of ourselves, but of our loved ones, friends, and others!
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          "12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
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          Prove 13:12 What an important truth to bear in mind, as we do not wish for the heart of friends or family to become sick. For instance, some may be looking forward to an upcoming vacation, but how would you feel if the day before you leave, a serious problem arises at work that requires you to remain and cancel your plans? Would you not be heartsick? Such a situation shouldn't happen too often, because if we keep our plans before Jehovoze', He will often bless our efforts to make them successful. But the situation illustrates the heartsickness that happens on occasion. We are wise not to spend too much time expecting a desire within a certain time, if that time could change! Rather, focus more on the present joys and blessings, giving attention to good work and it's rewards presently, while still looking forward to those desires. When the time comes for that desire to be realized, how refreshing the experience may be! May we do our best to keep our obligations to others, so as not to disappoint them, and wisely avoid "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." (Romans 13:14). What does that mean? There are acceptable desires like a good meal that we however shouldn't be constantly thinking about or longing for. Let's keep busy in fine Christian works and pondering spiritual matters, then enjoy appropriate desires when they do come.
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          13 Whoever despises instruction will pay the penalty, But the one who respects the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise one is a source of life To turn one away from the snares of death. 15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh. 16 The prudent person acts with knowledge, But the fool exposes his own foolishness."
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          Prove 13:13-14 A person 'despising instruction' is not considering the outcome of ignoring the counsel, the consequences of bad decisions or actions. The instruction is typically given to protect one from danger, from a course leading to disaster. Thus one ignoring counsel will often find the disaster that could have been averted--he or she will thus "pay the penalty." On the other hand, the one 'respecting the commandment' will be protected from many troubles and dangers, being rewarded with a more successful life, learning the way leading to true happiness and eternal life. Likewise, the truly wise one 'rescues others with knowledge,' brings healing, and helps them to find, understand, and appreciate the path leading to endless life, that they may remain on it, avoiding the snares or traps causing spiritual or literal death. (Prove 11:9; 12:18)
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          "15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh."
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          Prove 13:15 Insight involves empathetic understanding of the situation of others, with compassionate feeling. Therefore, "the insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Anyone given to bouts of anger would benefit by reflecting on such insight, trying to understand the cause of any irritation by others--and the contributing circumstances. Don't let anger go beyond agitation or irritation--channel any energy into thinking through it to find a solution, fix the problem, or see how to cope with it, until it can be fixed. The treacherous, on the other hand, are typically unfeeling and disloyal, lacking loyal love, thereby often harsh in their words and dealings. Contemplating patient insight may help such ones to be more considerate of others.
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          "16 The prudent person acts with knowledge, But the fool exposes his own foolishness."
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          Prove 13:16 Divine knowledge moves a prudent person to contemplate how to use it effectively to benefit or protect oneself or others spiritually, and then to prudently act on such contemplation to realize the benefit of it. Fools generally give no such consideration to knowledge, and therefore fail to be protected when hazards come, exposing their foolishness. Thus, may we not become closed-minded to information that could prove useful in the making of good and helpful decisions. Be an investigator of matters promoting what is good and healthful, that we may support and assist our family and others to live well, finding true happiness and satisfaction in life. Especially should we trust God's word for such helpful advice and knowledge, that we may make good and wise decisions that lead to endless happiness and much success!
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          “24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad.”
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          "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you."
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          Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as wrong desire. The deception may not be as intentional and the degree can vary—yet it is hoped that faith or trust between family members can grow and be maintained. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far away.” This speech also has wrong motive, but deviates from a right, lawful course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and straightforwardness. Parents should especially keep guard on their children’s close associations, as well as some views or attitudes presented in music, movies, etc. Parents need to help their young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As challenging as it may be, parents should not give the impression that the child should totally stop asking them questions—at certain times they may be especially inquisitive. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather than someone else, who may not be truthful or not have their best interests at heart? Still, parents might gradually help their child learn to discern the difference between important questions and lesser ones, as they continue to grow in their vital understanding of things.
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          "25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you."
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          Prove 4:25 Yes, we should walk straightforwardly, and keep our eyes on the path ahead, avoiding the distractions that may appear to our left or right. We should be on the path leading us to eternal life in true peace and happiness. We will then practically be able to go anywhere and do anything in harmony with God’s right standards, finding such delight in company with our marriage partner and dear friends. Even the near future will bring enjoyable work, cooperating with friends and loved ones to clean up this earth and turn it into a veritable Paradise, ready for the return of those who have died, being able to welcome our ancestors and encourage them to remain for life everlasting. We have much to look forward to, so may we delight in the gifts of God we may enjoy daily while we endeavor to work at what is good now, doing God’s will to the extent possible, helping as many as we can to learn the truth of God, to turn from wrong ways and habits. In our personal lives, looking ahead will help equip us for challenges we may be soon be facing, or that our children could face.
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          "26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure."
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          Prove 4:26 Thus let’s help our children prepare for what lies ahead, assisting them to grow in divine knowledge and wisdom to learn how to make good decisions daily, keeping God in mind—decisions that parents can take delight in! By growing in such knowledge, and taking it to heart by pondering it’s application to our daily lives, we may make it easier to walk a straight path, and “smooth out the course of our feet.” To fully do this, we need to gain the qualities of divine wisdom, such as understanding, discernment, shrewdness or foresighted prudence, and the healthy fear of Jehovoze, which “means the hating of bad.” As we grow in such qualities, and “trust in Jehovoze with all” our heart, taking Him into account in all we do, then all our “ways will be sure.” (Prove 3:5-7).
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          "27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad.”
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          Prove 4:27 In this world many distractions are dangled in front of us on a daily basis. Suggestions to pursue this or that, often with an emphasis on pleasure or material gain, are almost constantly before us. Sometimes we may receive a beneficial lead to something we truly need or that is of real value. But scams are commonplace. May we keep a focused eye on our family’s lasting happiness, and our sincere service to God. Especially should we avoid pursuit of “what is bad,” in the respectful fear of Jehovoze. Let’s help our family to “hate what is bad,” seeing the rotten fruitage of badness—the problems, headaches, heartaches, and the like that it leads to, away from lasting happiness and eternal life. Help them keep God close in mind and heart, treasuring their relationship with Him. Psalm 97:10 says “10 O you who love Jehovoze, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked.”
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          "17 A crooked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified. 19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the unruly hate to turn away from bad. 20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the unruly will fare badly. 21 Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the upright."
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          Prove 13:17 A corrupt messenger may fall to distorting the message for his own greed, or selfish gain. Such was the case with Gehazi, an attendant of God's prophet Elisha. After Naaman, the army chief of the king of Syria took ill with leprosy, an Israelite girl told him he could be cured by a prophet of the true God, Jehovohz'. Elisha tells him to wash in the Jordan, the river of Israel, seven times and he would be cleansed. He eventually humbles himself to do so, and is cured! He wants to give a gift to Elisha for his cure, but Elisha takes no credit, giving it to Jehovohz God. After departing, however, Elisha's attendant Gehazi begins to get greedy, thinking he could receive the gift intended for Elisha. Gehazi actually returns to Naaman, at which Naaman asks "Is everything all right?" Gehazi then delivers his false "message." 2Kings 5:22 says: "To this he said: “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Look! Just now two young men from the mountainous region of Eʹphra·im from the sons of the prophets came to me. Give them, please, a talent of silver and two changes of garments.’”" He receives his "gift" and eventually returns to Elisha, who says to him: "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" He answers "Your servant did not go anywhere." Verses 26-27 explains what happened next: "26 E·liʹsha said to him: “Was my heart not there with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept silver or to accept garments or olive groves or vineyards or sheep or cattle or male or female servants? 27 Now Naʹa·man’s leprosy will stick to you and your descendants... Immediately he went out from before him a leper, white as snow." God understands the pain caused by anyone speaking and acting in selfish ways. What a lesson--recorded in God's word so all may learn and avoid thinking that such practices are somehow acceptable to God! Seeking to deal honestly with others, we can come to enjoy a truly happy life as we aim to never lie, cheat, or steal in the name of Jehovohz! 
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          "18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified."
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          Prove 13:18 It is "only fools [that] despise wisdom and discipline." Their neglect of discipline, or the loving correction offered by others, continues their foolishness, and leads them to "poverty and disgrace." Of course, reaching this point should be a "wake-up call" for the person, realizing the reason(s) they came to such a situation in life. This "poverty" can be either spiritual or material, or both. The person clearly needs to learn to accept correction, and thus improve their life dramatically! A truly wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." Such a person is humble, willing to accept correction, and "will be glorified" in God's way and time.
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          "19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the unruly hate to turn away from bad."
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          Prove 13:19 We need to be careful, as "expectation postponed is making the heart sick." So we should not spend undue time longing for things that may not come when we expect. Also, "do not be planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." So, while having right desires, wait until they come, then we may rejoice in the gift of God we desire, and it will be "sweet to a person." The unruly one, who often knows what's right but refuses to do it, will not usually be blessed by God to receive the realization of his rewards. May we avoid such a course, by learning to hate what is bad in the genuine fear of Jehovohz, desiring never to displease Him.
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          "20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the mischievous will fare badly."
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          Prove 13:20 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 that cautions "...Bad associations spoil useful habits." So may we, along with other upright associations, find truly "wise" persons to enjoy good company with, seeking their welfare, of course not just our own. Recall the proverb: "By iron, iron itself is sharpened. So one man sharpens the face of another." Especially upbuilding are those who love God, turn away from bad, loving what is right in God's eyes, benefitting all long-term. Of course, we should care about all persons, seeking opportunities to help others appreciate God and His loving instruction as we do. The caution is still there--if we deal too often with mischievous ones, we will be affected. Another translation of 1Corinthians 15:33 says "...Bad company corrupts good character." (NLT, NIV). While seeking to help such ones embrace a right path, to make better choices in life, due caution is in order, lest we fall victim spiritually.
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          "21 Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the upright."
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          Prove 13:21 Calamity pursues, or "chases after" sinners, as they eventually experience the undesirable consequences of badness afterward. The upright, however, tend to enjoy prosperity, the results that come from holding to God's standards. Coupled with blessings from God, right-hearted ones find great reward in serving Him, in doing His will. May we treasure a good relationship with God, seeking to hold to His right standards, happy that He is a God standing for everything good, fair, right and lovely in life.
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          “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the upright one. 23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The upright one eats and satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the ungodly is empty.”
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          Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to save up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course, situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the future welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in the illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to receive his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13,14). Of course, some factors may limit what parents can give those they still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! Sinners who stubbornly remain so and refuse to turn around, would be giving up their own eternal life, possibly even leading their family members down the same path. Is that the kind of inheritance they really want to leave their offspring? Often such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not experiencing the deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly Father who “will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of uprightness leading to eternal life alongside a loyal marriage partner, and help our children receive a similar inheritance!
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          "23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice."
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          Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor one who puts full trust in JehoVohz to provide his needs as he seeks to live God’s way. Still, injustice has not yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace” under God’s Kingdom. This verse also shows that we all need to be acknowledging God's lall, as vital to live by so that what is right prevails under the Kingdom of God, and true justice becomes the order of the day. (Psalm 37:11).
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          Prove 5:1-2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of His word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. The apostle Peter wrote, at 2Peter 1:12: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you."It is knowledge that can lead others to everlasting life--try to see a difference in the way such knowledge is being presented each time. When Jehoshua/Jesus was trying to teach his followers humility, they struggled to get the point, in the competitive, class-driven society of their day. But he would each time try a different approach to the same lesson. It still took time, but they would eventually get the point. Peter counseled, for instance, at 1Peter 5:5, "In the same way, you younger men, be in subjection to the older men. But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones." Peter understood and taught discernment, to see the difference between egopride that God opposes, and humility that He blesses.
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          . 2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no ungodly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside others, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PEter 3:9).
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          . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or thankful trust, primarily in Jehovoe God, and His Son Jehoshua (Joshua) [Jesus' more accurate given name, and original designation in English], God’s word, and this one's ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovoe personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jehoshua Christ.”
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          . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as divine knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jehoshua Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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          . Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He has looked to remove evil in our day, for the happiness of all who will love real peace and joy. (PROve 2:20-22). May ones yet unaware of God's wisdom repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over any disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, perhaps even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human family, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          . 2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgement of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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          . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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          . 2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true rightdoing (integrity) and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every wrongful deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in depravity." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jehoshua (Jesus) said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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          . 2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," Jehovoe!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 22:10-13: “10 “If a man gives his fellow man a donkey or a bull or a sheep or any domestic animal to keep and it dies or gets maimed or gets led away while nobody is looking, 11 there should be an oath made between them before Jehovoe, that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his fellow man; and the owner must accept it. The other man is not to make compensation. 12 But if the animal has been stolen from him, he is to make compensation to its owner. 13 If it was torn by a wild animal, he is to bring it as evidence. He is not to make compensation for something torn by a wild animal.”
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          . Clearly, the Mosaic Law promoted fairness and reasonableness, taking various circumstances under consideration in the judgment to be rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men...” Yes, while God has some laws which we must respect and keep, even as true Christians, primarily Christianity involves acknowledging principles of truth in the fear of God, learning to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we continue to practice the law of love in our dealings with God and others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with God’s delightful will!
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          (Wed) Updated CTC[2], Driving Under the Influence
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          WED (11:28 am; 12:17,23 pm) Hello! Updated CTC[2], Driving Under the Influence. Added paragraph called "Wait a Minute" and added "ALSO", addressing more solutions.
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          WED (10:46; 11:15,37 am) Hello! Important update to CTC[1], change to 16 lower directional layers, rather than 8, for good reasons, besides consistency.
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          TUE (3:05,09,33,50,55; 5:37 pm) Hello! Adding (8) Come to Consensus Corner article/policy, CTC[1], Beneficial Air Travel Considerations. NOTE: I should also address this notion that was recently put forward that working to gain "consensus" on something is not showing real "leadership." While I believe that this idea was expressed possibly to discredit me or this website when someone was working to promote his own political campaign, I would plead with any who may be inclined to believe that statement to look up the word 'consensus' in a respectable dictionary to find that it involves bringing people together to agree on something of importance, which I think is clearly something that a good leader should want to do.
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          One of the topics we find in the news consistently is travel, as certainly God has made it possible to travel in many ways throughout our own country, attending events, as well as to others, able to learn of their people, land and culture first-hand. One of the most important modes of transportation in the U.S. and elsewhere is Air Travel. Airports vary, small to large, and it is often the larger, even international airports that we hear about, as well as the many airlines that day by day serve the needs of travelers. As we look forward to the blessings of the Kingdom of God, are there some realistic and beneficial changes that could be adopted by airports and airlines together, and tips for passengers themselves, that could improve the experiences of travelers, typically making for a better overall occasion?
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          ? There is no question that the major airlines and airport personnel would like the experience of all upright passengers with them to be trouble-free. However, the reality has at times been less than ideal, such as when planned flights have experienced delays, or a flight has even had to be canceled. Since practically everyone can agree that something should be done to minimize flight delays and especially cancellations, even throughout the world, could we agree on one approach that could greatly reduce or eliminate such still common occurrences? One solution could be this: What if airports could agree on a few times each day, or half-hour periods every four hours or so, during which time flights may land, and airports may receive passengers, but practically no flights are to go out, unless they are catching up from a flight that intended to go out previously, before the half-hour period began? This could even allow for some maintenance checks, or time to address any issues noticed on an aircraft. I believe this would best be the same time everywhere, thus if 10:30-11:00 am on the U.S. East coast, it would be 7:30-8:00 am on the West, then perhaps 2:30-3:00 pm East, and 11:30-12:00 pm West, and so on. The 10:30 time East coast would be 3:30 pm-4:00 pm in western France, if other countries likewise see the benefit. Recall that flights would be scheduled either before or after this time period. If times could be agreed upon, airlines could effectively reserve those flights/times going forward so that these time slots would just not be available for any future departure. Thus throughout each day, any unintended flight delays could be overcome, very likely within the next half-hour slot. Also, would not most flight cancellations also be prevented? It is believed that such an arrangement would greatly reduce stress or distress at airports and even improve morale among airport and airline workers!
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          : While air travel by plane is still one of the safest modes of transport, can we do better? Here’s a basic plan or outline for an air travel system that may be considered by those in authority, and with God’s blessing, prove to be a more orderly method of managing airflow, with greater consistency and fewer surprises, increasing safety. The basic idea is to leave a lower range of airspace for drones, kites, etc., then a cushion of space only passable for copter/plane/etc takeoffs and landings, then another multidirectional space for copter search and rescue, etc. After another cushion for directional change comes a series of layers each divided by similar space of cushion, now for good reason 16 directions, starting with the LowLow vertical space, acceptable for most aircraft except where land areas are extremely high, as in the western U.S. Starting in the SouthEast (-45 deg) direction, going clockwise, SSE, S, and around, each successive higher layer, wherein every vehicle operating is to travel, significantly, not just approximately or generally that direction, such as SE, but DUE SouthEast. This prevents vehicles going in the same general direction from gradually nearing each other and invading airspace without realizing it. Of course, instrumentation should still be watched for nearby craft, helping ensure safety. Thus appropriate airspace should be given to each aircraft. Even though all in a particular directional space are going the same direction, if airspace between planes could be violated in any way, it is perfectly acceptable for one to carefully speed up or slow down temporarily, or to carefully steer left or right briefly to create more distance from other aircraft, and then quickly resume to the proper same direction. It is not a direction toward a destination, but rather a compass angular direction. This sort of closeness should nevertheless be rare in this system of travel. With proper timing, it usually would only require one additional directional change to a nearby layer to reach the general area of the destination.
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          . Thus using typical instrumentation, directional changes would occur by moving up or down into the cushion space either below or above each directional layer. It may be that with proper instrumentation, a directional change of more than one direction at a time is possible, occurring within the directional change cushion either above (for clockwise rotation) or below (for counter-clockwise rotation), then ascending or descending safely to the proper layer. This might be limited to one 45 degree rotation at a time, which would be carefully crossing two layers--safely crossing through one additional directional layer. As regards travel direction, starting in the nearest of the 16 primary directions, there may only afterward be just one timed directional change necessary for an aircraft to arrive at it’s destination. I believe even the two lower revolutions of 16 directions can begin above practically all obstacles, including the usual mountain ranges, etc. Higher still would be two more sets of 16 directional rotations for the highest land areas above sea level, such as in the Western U.S., etc. Directional shifts between layers would differ by half of 45 degrees (22.5 degrees)--midway between two 45 degree directions, such as SSE, midway between South and SouthEast. The four vertical spaces of 16 directions each, might be called LowLow, LowMid, HighMid and UpHigh, and also be referred to as Low1, Low2, High1, and High2. That lower multi-purpose, multi-directional vertical space below normal passenger travel might be referred to as 'LowBelow'. As I believe pilots prefer a clockwise rotation of direction, in this case when ascending up to the proper altitude for travel, SouthEast (SE), then South-SouthEast (SSE), South (S), etc. around that way to East-SouthEast (ESE), with 16 directional rotations (22.5 deg difference between layers) to be followed again by SouthEast, etc. going further up. However before arriving near the destination, it may become a counter-clockwise (descending) change as needed, such as when approaching the proper side of an airport runway for landing. It should be of course that regarding an airplane within a certain mile radius of an airport with traffic controllers, a straight down descent can occur through several layers by both instrumentation and traffic control. A similar procedure may be deemed permissible under certain circumstances away from an airport. 
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          . It is important when booking a flight to go to the airline’s website if necessary or an official alternative and locate the instructions regarding what may and may not be included in your luggage and separately a carry-on bag, as well as noting bag size limits, etc. Getting this right can help reduce any need for bag searches, etc. during the admissions process. Another concept worth considering is determining the smallest carry-on bag limits of most or all airlines and planning to use that size of a bag, especially if you believe there is any chance of a flight cancellation that may allow the possibility of catching a flight with a different airline, if there is room and that option is reasonable under the circumstances. Then your carry-on bag size would not be an issue preventing such a change. Also, so helpful and worth including if at all possible is a proven Airtag of some sort (Airtag is for Apple’s phones, others exist for Google phones, etc.) the location of which can be traced if needed from a smartphone, saving much time and distress when one’s luggage does not seem to be showing up.
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          It may be that some adjustments or further details to the above recommendations may prove these ideas even more beneficial. It is believed that such changes as those above can truly improve the peace that God has purposed and intended for mankind, working together and cooperating with God's loving guidance made available through His word and it's wisdom.
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          . While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. When used modestly, or in moderation, as God intended, this letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Thus wine is presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. With too much drinking, people may begin to say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, and their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgements. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the many decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          . While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, now typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law sets this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter much too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking. Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this will typically drop by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, if afterward choosing non-alcoholic beverages, this much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          At the start I made mention of various alcohols and the potential for some to affect a person's behavior more than others. I address this in a later paragraph, but let me emphasize it earlier here. I believe this deserves more attention, especially now that it seems more people are using BAC calculator apps, and in other ways seeking to prevent dangerous driving. IT is imperative, believing in their general integrity, that beverage providers ensure that their products, or their fermentation sources and processes have no abnormal effects on their consumers. At least occasionally, however, evidence may indicate a real issue. Please may they check everything, and regularly do so to ensure no contamination. It is believed that this is one likely culprit for someone who would normally reject excess drinking to, out of character, continue, and believe he can still handle anything, perhaps as he is used to thinking this way, since he doesn't normally overdrink. May friends, etc. be on the lookout for such a situation.
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          Wouldn't those who enjoy drinking moderately want to ensure that they are within lawful limits if planning to drive or return home soon after? Some, for instance, have been out for drinks with friends, and wish to return home to watch something on TV. In such a case, wouldn't proper planning ahead help to limits the drinks, so there would be little or no threat of drinking too much to interfere with their driving ability or their initial plans? But what if on occasion a little too much puts the BAC above the lawful limit? What if every such person had in their possession a breathalizer, or BAC estimator? Would not such a responsible person do a check, and realize that most places/people would gladly see them return, even if they needed just an hour or so to be back under the limit, demonstrating their concern for their family, friends and fellow drivers? Would not such a test help correct any still needing adjustment in realizing their own limits, which certainly can vary from person to person? Also, why not have all alcoholic beverage makers (who wish to) together look into a nonalcoholic beverage that could reasonably and safely DIMINISH the amount of alcohol reaching the bloodstream, preferably at a safe limit of about 4X the rate as the body normally would, with natural ingredients that few would contend with using, with beverage makers receiving a percentage of the profits of this new beverage based on their current 2023 percentage of consumer purchases, possibly with a percentage also going to the U.S., and agencies supporting beverage and driver safety. I've patented this concept, and wish little or no profit of my own for this. There are already Non-alcoholic beverages; I do not agree with adding any such ingredients of this new beverage to alcoholic drinks themselves--Let's keep the two completely separate so that any interactions, etc. can be carefully ascertained and safe adjustments accordingly made for across the board beverage use.
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          . Another significant issue that needs attention is the organic fermenting substance used in the making of a particular brand's beverage. It has become clear that certain beverages, or germal intrusion thereof, has caused a drink to become quite threatening to clear thinking, such as with the near-complete loss of a sense of consequences--outside of the normal BAC range problem. If a drink has been found to cause an otherwise safe drinker to uncharacteristically "keep going" with seemingly no limit, this is an example of possibly a drink's contaminating influence, likely from a particular yeast or fungus used in it's making. This particular situation may be much more responsible for drunk driving deaths than most have yet come to realize. May we not overlook this very serious threat to all of us, and may beverage-makers take reports seriously along these lines, and be quick to remedy any such issue.
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          . How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk to innocent life.
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          ! As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovoe! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone corrupt having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone corrupt,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” Going forward, may we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: " He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it. 9 In that day they will say:“Look! This is our God! We have hoped in him, And he will save us. This is Jehovoe! We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”
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          MON (9:53 am) Hello! Added (1) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[11], Stanza 7A, verses 49-52.
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the immodest (or, those crossing your boundaries), the ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          ! Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The lal of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow the privilege of doing so.
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law/lall. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law/lall, and realized that accepting a bribe, as God's law/lall stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law/lall, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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           FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS 
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the immodest (or, those crossing your boundaries), the ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          Psalm 119:21 You rebuke the immodest (those crossing your boundaries), The ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments.
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           AVOID PRIDEFUL DISOBEDIENCE
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          Psalm 119:22 Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders.
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          . The psalmist pleads for Jehovoe to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of others. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          Psalm 119:23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions.
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          . Likely, princes would be speaking against a king, anointed of Jehovoe. Despite such reproach or rebellious talk, the psalmist continues to look to God and His word, to ensure he remains compliant and receive divine favor and assistance. We should thus regularly "ponder" or reflect upon God's good guidance and instruction, just as Paul exhorted Timothy, to "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people." (1Timo 4:15). Prayer should usually precede more formal times of spiritual instruction, that we may maintain true motive and benefit most, seeing how to use the information to help others and ourselves to honor Jehovoe, improving in our worship of Him.
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          24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers.
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          . Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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          As mentioned in our preview of the first 4 stanzas, this one shows with God's help we should be able to remain faithful under trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you (normally) except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Notice that God has purposed that we should never undergo trials uncommon to mankind. Under those circumstances He 'makes a way' for us to remain true, even if it may appear to onlookers that we've given in--in all truthfulness, some seem to have had power they never should have had, and tricks likewise. But when their tricks are removed, loyal ones are seen to have truly sought faithfulness to God, their families, and their neighbors.
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          Notice, therefore, the psalmist's next expressions: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your instructions. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Continuing our theme of this stanza, that we can be faithful in spite of difficult trials, notice the psalmists words: "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law/lall. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgements are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoe and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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          . Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovoe; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's law/lall that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach God permitted upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovoe in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, having His blessing, if we seek His honor and integrity (right way).
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          . God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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          28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Continuing our theme of this stanza, that we can be faithful in spite of difficult trials, notice the psalmists words: "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law/lall. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgements are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          Psalm 119:29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law.
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          . Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or thankful trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with corrupt scales, With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovoe, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's law/lall and hold to it. Keeping it protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          Psalm 119:30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgements are right.
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          . The psalmist recognizes that God is right, just, and fair when He judges, always impartially, upholding truth. (Deute 32:4). How happy we can be to serve such a God! What a joy and a privilege to be able to learn the right course, the right way to think, from such a God of justice! And to know that He will intervene, through His Son, under the rule of His Kingdom, to set matters right among mankind! By choosing faithfulness to God, we give Him every reason to lovingly guide, protect, and save us from any lasting harm.
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          . Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law/lall or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus, when primarily seeking to anoint those who would share with him in his kingdom, instructed them to make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, they would need to know "all the things" themselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Considering nuances, and adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over half of God's requirements for living! Yet all of God's word is of great value, helping develop greater appreciation for Him and His guidance. What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment." (Romans 5:5).
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word and son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness, or integrity" so we can develop an upright standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law/lall of Jehovoe."
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          . Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          "3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways."
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          . Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovoe and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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          . Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment. God may even "order" or have directed that a certain command found in His word be especially kept at a particular time or in a certain situation, due to it's timely importance or signficance.
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their close associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
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          . Regarding helping us to remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Shua said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          . Jehovoe's statutes, as discussed previously, evidently are serious laws of a certain permanence among the people of God, and that may help adherents in some way to understand or recall other laws and commands. We should therefore be "fond" of such overriding laws, appreciating the reasons for them, like the psalmist. Having such fondness, he therefore states "I will not forget your word." Can you think of some of the more serious of Christian commands that stand out with seriousness and permanence? We should use the quality of discernment, or "difftell" to tell the difference between the more serious sins, and lesser ones, though still required to avoid. And we should then take steps to help ensure that we never violate especially the most serious of God's laws, with appreciation for the love of God which underscores all of them.
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law/lall. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law/lall, and realized that accepting a bribe, as God's law/lall stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law/lall, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . The psalmist pleads for Jehovoe to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of others. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          . Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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          We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." We see that it should be rare to undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should become clear, at least in time, when the smoke and mirrors are taken away. Throughout we hope the egopride of wrongdoers falls to God's true love, them turning around, realizing the egoprice we all pay for ungodly rebellion, abandoning wrong conduct, appealing to our God who is "good and ready to forgive."
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoe and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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          . Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or thankful trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with corrupt scales, With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovoe, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's law/lall and hold to it. Keeping it protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          . Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law/lall or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus, when primarily seeking to anoint those who would share with him in his kingdom, instructed them to make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, they would need to know "all the things" themselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Considering nuances, and adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over half of God's requirements for living! Yet all of God's word is of great value, helping develop greater appreciation for Him and His guidance. What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment." (Romans 5:5).
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          Verse 33, says, for instance: "Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your instructions, And I will follow it to the end." The next verse shows that the quality of 'understanding' is involved in whole-heartedly observing God's law. It says: "Give me understanding, so that I may observe your law and keep it with my whole heart." We will consider how this quality is involved in whole-hearted obedience, using the example of lawfully driving a motor vehicle. In considering verse 37, let's answer the question: Why should we avoid giving undue attention to "unworthy" things? This is shown to be an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience. We will need the quality of discernment to judge properly between things of great value and those of less or no value.
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          Verses 41,44, and 47 say this: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise...44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever...47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them." God's loyal love for us moves Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with the promises of His word. What might be an example of such a promise from God, and what should we do to be among those experiencing God's loyal love? Also, we'll see how setting God's law as our own leads to endless happiness! And what a lovely, simple expression of appreciation for God's law. How might we also develop such appreciation for God's commandments?
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my difficulty, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovoe sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and also spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, and personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovoe." This requires faith, or a thankful trust, in God. As we learn God's laws-lalls and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as integrity (rightdoing),' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time.
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          Stanza 5A, verses 33-36, says this: "33 Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your regulations (or, instructions), And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law-lall And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain."
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law-lall, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws-lalls that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. As we learn these things in order to drive safely, we recognize that they are understandable and make sense. Without understanding the importance of these principles, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. Of course we learn such, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law-lall with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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          . The psalmist again pleads to be instructed to remain on the path of life, the roadway leading to eternal life. He 'takes delight' in God's ways, and in His commandments, which, according to Psalm 19:8 are "pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments thus help us maintain purity, clean worship, which helps us maintain our keen spiritual vision, seeing the truth as it should be seen. We shouldn't shy away from the idea of "worship"--this mainly involves giving God the rightful place in our hearts and our lives. This helps us deal with problems head on, finding workable solutions in our dealings and relationships with God and others, rather than blindly being led astray. How we should delight in God's commandments, and the privilege of maintaining pure worship to God, alongside our neighbors and (hopefully) also our fellow worshippers.
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          . As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws-lalls and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. He knew our primary motive should be godly and unselfish, to experience the joy and peace only God can give. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even thoughts of using other people in some selfish way or even raising them or ourselves up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Let's thus maintain humility and an honest conscience. Jesus or Jo-shua' warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." This does not ban wealthiness--rather it is our object of worship that is being discussed. The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovoe, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
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          Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be revered. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgements are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your right way (integrity)."
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important things and those less so but still required. Also, it is important to God that we understand what we should consider clean or unclean, and what matters in life we should take seriously, such as things of life or death importance. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word to correct their own and a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you listen to and read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          ' Psalm 119:38 As a future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's loyal love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is unquestionably David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovoe is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus acknowledge ancient King Solomon's summation of life in these words: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Respectfully fear (or, Revere) the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. 14 For the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as to whether it is good or bad." (Eccle 12:13-14).
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          . Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jehoshua (Jesus/Joshua) 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting him to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgements, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, hear our pleas, and see the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. Understanding that there are at least a few differences in the what God expects of those he made as angels and those of the earth, let all "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it."
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          . Psalm 119:40 Thus the psalmist once again highlights his fondness for God's word and guidance. According to Psalm 19:8 God's orders are righteous, and cause "the heart to rejoice." Thus we find genuine joy in obedience to God, and this obedience can be sustained, preserving us alive in God's right way, with integrity to Him. God's right ways and standards are a protection in many respects, and form the way of eternity. May we thus treasure the privilege of doing things God's way, learning so that it becomes "first nature" to us! Why "second nature?" GOD'S WAY is the way He created us to live in the FIRST place. Let's get back to that, and experience the happiness and rewards of doing so! (Hebre 11:6)
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          The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgement. 44 I will keep your lall constantly, Forever and ever."
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          . Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, there have been various ones taunting God over time, from the time of the serpent's and man's rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovoe God. Also, according to the book of Job (rhymes with robe), the angel Satan, whatever the cause of his rebellion, had taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all that was done to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovoe. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to those still taunting, even those taunting the people of God, and as He lovingly uses His power to protect and save them, they too perhaps can make a similar reply. May we continue to build thankful trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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          . Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with truth. As we put faith, or have thankful trust, in God's judgement, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the essential elements of the course of integrity is outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. In another Psalm, 115, we sadly find that this could happen as one somehow commits idolatry, in placing anyone or anything above the first place that God should have in our hearts. We could then develop blindess to our eyes of divine understanding, ears no longer able to perceive truth, and mouths not able to speak it. May we trust Jehovoe God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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          . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovoe speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovoe!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovoe. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He was happy that this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses this contentment:
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          Verses 45-48 read this way: "And I will walk about in a place of safety, For I search for your orders. 46 I will speak about your reminders in front of kings, And I will not be ashamed. 47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them. 48 I will raise my hands to your commandments, which I love, And I will ponder over your instructions."
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          . Psalm 119:45 We may thus dwell in a figurative place of security, as we stay close to Jehovoe, like the psalmist David, searching for God's orders. He wanted to know everything God commanded him, so that he would not fail to be obedient. He continues "to search" for God's orders, as often revealed in His word. May we likewise be searching for God's guidance and instruction, especially the most serious, important, and urgent commands, seeking to understand the reasons for them, that we may comply with God's vital direction. May we delight in God's orders, which "cause the heart to rejoice," and His reminders, that we may not forget what's required by Him. Understandably, he next mentions these "reminders."
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          . Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it may mean someone's eternal life to "speak up." Even if they do not appreciate our effort to do so then, it doesn't mean they won't remember it later on, as God's spirit may even remind them in some way. Or something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By setting the right example for others now, we show them, perhaps at a good time, the right way for them to go, the way to eternal happiness! Often, it is seeing that God's lawl truly is reasonable, based on love--that it is often misunderstanding or hedging the law, for instance, that has contributed to misapplication or confusion and dissatisfaction. People need to know that we find true happiness within, and not without, God's word and lawl.!(Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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          . Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's lawl! Jehovoe has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovoe says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovoe, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your rightdoing (integrity) like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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          . Psalm 119:48 David likely is showing his willingness to do or act in accord with God's commandments, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we reflect on God's lawl, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or lawls and limits, so that he could keep them wholeheartedly. It may take development spiritually before one can grasp certain details of instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or lawl of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovoe sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovoe brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          . Psalm 119:52 The judgements of Jehovoe, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, sexual immorality, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovoe also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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          MON (9:58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[11], Stanza 7A, verses 49-52. Also, UPDATED article entitled FINDING MORE TRUTH, under Heading Christianity, mostly par. 8.
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          (Sun) Adding GA on Wildfires, UPDATE (now fires in VA, NC, etc.), updates.
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          SUN (10:12,19,23,28,32 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding Golden Apples, GA[10] on Wildfires, Update with some instructions on a method for fighting a fire used previously with success, under 2023 OCT 29 (23/A29) UPDATE. Updates.
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          (Fri) Added (3) PC[15], Pro03:31-35. Also, not all may have noticed PC[13], the conclusion of Pro12:24-28. Also, additional work on WM2, recent and upcoming content. Update to GA[6], Rethinking Halloween.
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          FRI (9:48; 10:44 am; 7:03 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[15], concluding chapter 3 with verses 31-35. Also, not all may have noticed PC[13], the conclusion of chapter 12 with verses 24-28. Additionally, work on (1) Win-it Minute Season 2, WM2, on recent content and upcoming, all available on Spotify, on my Find Life and See Earview Podcast. Update to GA[6], Rethinking Halloween.
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          THU (10:49 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[9], On the war in Gaza...
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          (Wed) Added (1) GA[8], Update to Water Conservation; Also (4) Ps119[10], S06B.
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          WED (10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[8], update to Water Conservation, and (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[10], Stanza 6B.
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          (Tue) Added (3) PC[14], Pro03:27-30. Previously added (3) PC[13], Pro12:24-28.
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          TUE (10:05; 11:03,53 am; 12:03 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[13], chapter 12, verses 24-28, also PC[14], chapter 3, verses 27-30. Update.
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          (Mon) Added (1) GA[7], Former Coal Initiatives - Alternative; Now added (4) Ps119 S06A. Also (2) PS[1].
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          MON (10:11,28,37 am; 12:03 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[7], update to former News on U.S. Coal Initiatives, adding detail on a worthy alternative. Now added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 6A, verses 41-44. Also, (2) Psalm Select, PS[1].
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          (Sun) Further update to (1) GA[6].
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          SUN (10:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Further update to (1) GA[6].
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          (Sat) Added GA[6], theme: Rethinking Halloween. Updates.
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          SAT (10:41 am; 6:51; 7:28,33,37 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[6], Rethinking Halloween, now more complete. Updates.
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          (Fri) Added (5) EE[2], Take Matters to God, etc., also PC[12], Pro03:19-26.
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          FRI (9:42,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[2], Take Matters to God, Show Kindness. Also added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], chapter 3, verses 19-26.
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          (Thu) Posting (3) PC[11], Pro12:19-23.
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          THU (10:25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 12, verses 19-23.
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          (Wed) Posting (4) Ps119[8], S05B, then (3) PC[10], Pro12:13-18. Restoring YAC--Year's Article Content, below the Notes section. Also, update to CTC article/policy, now called Driving Under the Influence.
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          WED (10:25,45,53,56 am; 12:20 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay. Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 5B, verses 37-40, and also (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10], chapter 12, verses 13-18. Adding YAC - Year's Article Content. Updated (8) CTC[2], now called Driving Under the Influence, with some additional insights and solutions.
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          (Tue) Adding (3) PC[9], Pro03:13-18.
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          TUE (10:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], chapter 3, verses 13-18.
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          (Mon) Added (4) Ps119[7], S05A.
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          MON (10:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 5A, verses 33-36.
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          SAT (9:59 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2].
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          (Fri) Added (1) GA[5], Electric Vehicles, soon also (4) Ps119 Preview 2 Stanzas 5-7. Posted. Slight update to GA[5].
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          FRI (9:41,43; 10:01,03,07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], Electric Vehicles, also soon (4) Psalm 119 Preview 2, Stanzas 5-7. Posted. Slight update to GA[5].
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          (Thu) Added (5) EE[1], Appreciating Bible Truth, and (3) PC[8], Pro12:8-12.
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          THU (9:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Appreciating Bible Truth, and (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 12, verses 8-12.
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          (Wed) Added (3) PC[7], Pro12:4-7.
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          WED (9:55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 12, verses 4-7.
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          (Tue) Added (6) CLG[1], Honest Integrity. Also (3) PC[6], Pro03:9-12. Also, Article update to God's Kingdom--Our Hope!
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          TUE (9:46; 10:05 am; 12:00 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Christian Law-Lall of God, CLG[1] Honest Integrity. Working on update to timely article, Proverbs additions, and Psalm 119 Review update. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 3, verses 9-12. Also, Article update to God's Kingdom--Our Hope, located under the Christianity Heading.
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          MON (10:08,10,35,37,51 am; 1:01 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay, updating Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Review of Stanzas 1-4. Plan to rephrase some of the text--you might peruse Ps119[1-4]. Also perhaps WM2 R04.701-705, 711 themes. Posted.
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          (Sat) Upcoming (7) SW[1]. A vocal. Posted. Also a Non-vocal!
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          SAT (10:07,23,37 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. A vocal. Posted. Also a Non-vocal!
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          (Fri) Added (1) GA[2], 2020 Election Finding Truth, also GA[3], Health and Hydration, and GA[4] One House-Fire Solution. Also notes under (1) Win-it Minute. Update.
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          FRI (10:11,15,53; 11:03 am; 6:45; 7:00,28,33 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[2] 2020 Election, Finding Truth, also GA[3], Health and Hydration, and GA[4], One House-Fire Solution. Also, Notes under (1) Win-it Minute. Update to (1) GA[3], and (1) WM2 notes. more.
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          (Thu) Added (3) PC[4], Pro03:1-8 (Founding) &amp;amp; PC[5], Pro12:1-3 (Proverbial) Update to PC[4], format
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          THU (10:09,16 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding Proverbs Commentaries, both a Founding portion (from Proverbs 1-9) and a Proverbial portion (Proverbs 10-), as PC[4] chapter 3, verses 1-8, and PC[5] chapter 12, verses 1-3. Update to PC[4], formatting.
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          WED (9:30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 4B, verses 29-32.
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          TUE (9:59; 10:07,10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 2, verses 20-22. Also, (8) Come to Consensus Corner article/policy on Drunk Driving.
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          MON (10:09,30,53,56,58; 11:15  am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 2, verses 16-19. Upcoming (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 4A. Now posted. Updated.
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          (Fri) Added PC[2], Pro02:10-11,14-19. Also possibly a GA piece: GA[1], Develop True Loyal Love. Update.
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          FRI (10:08; 11:46 am; 12:06-07 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 2, verses 10-11, 14-19. Also planning a Golden Apples piece. Past article: GA[1], Aim to Develop and Maintain True Loyal Love for One Another. Update--par. Self-Control.
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          (Wed) Posting (4) Ps119[2], S03B.
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          WED (10:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 3B, verses 21-24.
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          (Wed) Near to posting PC[1], more Pro11, as well as important update to CTC[1]. Posted (3) PC[1], Pro11:27-31. Posted update to (8) CTC[1].
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          WED (10:20,37; 11:40 am) Hello, wishing all well. Please pardon delay. Posting soon another Proverbs Commentary, more from chapter 11. Also, revising CTC[1], Air Travel article/policy. Posted (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 11, verses 27-31. Posted important update to (8) CTC[1], Air Travel.
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          TUE (10:20,37 am; 2:07; 3:08,11,35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[1] Stanza 3A, verses 17-20. Also planning by about noon the new CTC article. Posted Ps119[1]. Near to posting CTC article. Please pardon the delay, now posted (8) Come to Consensus article/policy: Beneficial Air Travel Considerations.
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          : I should also address this notion that was recently put forward that working to gain "consensus" on something is not showing real "leadership." While I believe that this idea was expressed possibly to discredit me or this website when someone was working to promote his own political campaign, I would plead with any who may be inclined to believe that statement to look up the word 'consensus' in a respectable dictionary to find that it involves bringing people together to agree on something of importance, which I think is clearly something that a good leader should want to do.
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          2023 Aug 15 UPDATE! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuelup as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          ! Please understand that pure jet fueled aircraft should not be used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combo that works well, similar to toxic sodium and chloride mixing to make edible salt. Now I've noticed two other wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC). There is a method I proposed that may have been used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photo from above can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR 45 DEGREE LINE method on or just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth by time of releases). THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be calculated, and divided up among aircraft. Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45 Deg. Line.
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          2023 Jun 07 &amp;amp; Jul 27 &amp;amp; Aug 15 &amp;amp; Oct 29 Updates: While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. Also, this same mixture further combined 1/3 with any water (resulting in a 1/9 amount of the fuel) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, about 10 times the effectiveness against fires over plain water. 
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          2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Jet Fuel MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED JET FUEL, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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          This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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          . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One translation of a proverb, for instance says this: "By PATIENCE a commander is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). What commander of an army is deeply impressed by a man's PATIENCE? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a commander? This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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          , or GENTLENESS carries great strength, in spite of the idea of some that it is somehow weak or ineffective. The same proverb mentioned above goes on to says that a "gentle tongue can break a bone"! Of course, this is referring, not to a literal bone, but a figurative one--for example a bone of contention or pride that may be strongly fixed in someone. Mild gentleness is such an appealing quality, that proud hearts have melted over the continual effects of this quality practiced upon them! This quality may be best defined Scripturally by Paul's words to the Thessalonian congregation, at 1Thessalonians 2:7: "On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This quality may best be practiced when someone speaks an angry word to another. How do you handle the situation? If you have self-control, you can choose not to react "in kind" or in the same way, but rather, with a "mild answer," or a gentle response, that can defuse an intense situation. Proverbs 15:1 says this: "A mild(soft) answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger." We can choose, with self-control, to offer a mild answer, with a calming effect, or a harsh word, that will only escalate the problem, stirring up more angry feelings in the other person. WHICH CHOICE MAKES THE BEST SENSE TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF OUR FAMILY?
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          is vital for every person in the family. Our reasons for saying and doing things are to be based ultimately on the knowledge of God and His right ways, that we may gain the self-control or discipline to think clearly and make wise decisions--to choose our speech and actions that will have a good effect on others and ourselves, pleasing God. Children must develop a measure of self-control early, so as to listen to their parents or guardians, especially their warnings of danger or wrong conduct that could bring harm to themselves or others, spiritually or physically. If a matter is causing anyone in the family IRRITABILITY, that is the time to stop, take a breath, and take action before irritability turns to becoming upset, angry, and causing hurt feelings or worse. TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS YOU RECOGNIZE THE IRRITABILITY! It is then time to CHANNEL all the energy into FINDING A WORKABLE OR AGREEABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, or SEEING HOW TO COPE WITH IT, UNTIL THE SITUATION MAY IMPROVE IN THE FUTURE.
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          . One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE! If in spite of such encouragement, things do not improve, there may be definite physical or health issues contributing, such as ongoing pollutants in air, water or food, or other such influences that with God's help may be identified and adequately addressed!
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          A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          . Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body. For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or drinking waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting SALTY SEA water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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          . However, our bodies usually need organic minerals the most, and these are found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. This may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? 
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. This article is from segment (8) of my blog, Come to Consensus Corner, dated 2023 Jan 02-29, article under CTC[6] entitled Realities of God's Kingdom and Beneficial Standards, paragraph headed: One Such Intervention. G.E. at point of manufacture, temporary plug-in solution first, both Industrial and Residential solution. R05.253 Update from R03.210c
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          While it is true that many consider Electric Vehicles to be the wave of the future, it is actually not the only environmentally conscientious option. During my 2020 Presidential election campaign I discovered a method for making a Zero-carbon natural gasoline functioning no differently that has been in limited use in regular gasoline engine vehicles with no negative impacts, truly REDUCING our carbon footprint. Also of import, people should be aware, especially regarding earlier EV models, that an occasional situation leading to quick acceleration has contributed to neck thrust that could be serious, and should have led to recalls for mechanical or electronic upgrades. A recommendation was made for two gears for EVs, LOW and HIGH. It was/is recommended that the changeover between gears take place about 40 mph, a speed limit that is somewhat rare--limits are much more common as either 35mph or 45 mph. I recommend that 41 be used, this allowing for a 45mph speed with a few mph slowdown, etc., without any gearing change. Likewise, a 35-39 mph speed limit could be in effect, meaning normally 35mph, but allowance for an increase to 39 when passing etc. to limit unsafe travel situations, again without any gearing shifts at the 41mph crossover. Another idea I had: I believe EVs with the Low-High Gear Implementation, could also benefit by my shared patented technology conversion system for allowing a tank for gasoline that can be converted to electric power, making for another type of HYBRID EV that can solve the charging travel challenge, eliminating the need for charging stations in every corner of the world. Rather, such stations might be in use at sensible places such as sit-down restaurants, hotels/motels, malls or movie theaters, etc. In agreement with the patent, Why couldn't many current EV's be retro-fitted with solid tank storage for gasoline located in the frontmost portion of a car's trunk, leading to a safe fillup point/method, and leaving plenty of room still for misc. trunk storage space. Also, why couldn't the "supreme" fuel using No-carbon gas become a double-concentration (possible, getting twice the gas mileage), although more expensive, for a higher efficiency fuel for use in the smaller tanks in such Hybrid EVs? I believe some sensible solutions as these will make for a more balanced solution approach for an increasingly eco-friendly and stable world as well as U.S. and world economy.
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           The month of October for many means a month of in-between temperatures, usually some leaves or color changes, a later harvest of apples and pumpkins, and ending with a celebration that often comes with mixed emotions--Halloween. Associated customs include respect for the dead and church services, but also some fears, such as fear of the unknown, practices such as trick-or-treating at the homes of neighbors, or friends and family, and some emphasis on scary or other practices disapproved by God, considered unclean. (Deuteronomy 18). Shortly afterward in the U.S. typically is a time for electing officials to represent communities for good government. Could we re-think this celebration, to place more emphasis on practices or customs that we know God approves of, and can leave all with a clean conscience and good memories or something of overall benefit to the human family?
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           As mentioned, this holiday or celebration could be improved in some ways, to better respect our Creator and His ways. Are not people or neighbors kind or friendly enough to give candy to the 'trick-or-treaters'? Why couldn't children wearing a mask of some sort, thank the neighbor for the candy, possibly pulling up the mask and express thanks before turning away, allowing the neighbor to see their face like some of the other children, really meeting or greeting the neighbor in this way? Neighbors have often come to the rescue of children or other neighbors during some emergency or life-threatening situation! Our family experienced this at times, and many others have as well. This one time of the year could be one way to joyfully reconnect with fellow members of the community that may not be far from where you or your friends or relatives live.
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           Also, might it not be possible for churches or faith-based groups to arrange places for dinner theater, preparing upbuilding and enjoyable entertainment respectful of God's standards, to accompany well-prepared meals, having even costumed skits on a theme known in advance, including faithful reenactments of historical or scriptural events blessed by God? Of course good stories and such from other sources could also be used, why not honoring God and what is truly good? And good lighting--spotlight(s), etc. can be used effectively. These could be very entertaining, involving people known in the community, and bringing good things to mind, even good lessons from history, that result in lifting up the spirit of the audience, promoting real peace, joy, and love. Could these not take place during the week or two before October 31, and become increasingly well-done for good performances on the evening of Halloween, or All Hallow's eve, a reference to things sacred, pure, or set apart to honor God? Could this really become a holiday, or "holy day" like others that God could readily bless, on which we could find great refreshment?
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           It may have become clear from the above, and reflecting on Christian standards, that some of what has been associated with this 'holiday' in the past is in no way blessed by God, or in harmony with His love for mankind. While people in general have not intended harm by such things, some have effects and consequences that are obviously negative and promote worries and fears in a way that really does not benefit humankind--often quite the reverse! To rephrase a consideration of Proverbs 3:33: Seeking God's help, may we not become like a
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          Recently, a plan was revealed to address the use of coal, known to be a heavy polluter, i.e. carbon dioxide when burned. It is still in considerable use worldwide, although efforts have been underway to curb it use, eventually replacing it with other fuel sources, one particular kind I favor. The plan mentioned involves it's current use as an energy source in the U.S. and seemed to indicate a somewhat abrupt halt to it's use in the power industry, but a recent government report cites this as accounting for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021. Yes, my plans rightly include several green initiatives, but these may be implemented in a balanced way that in most if not all cases can protect jobs and not cause excessive disruptions either to the power industry or the economy. Is there good reason for replacing coal as an energy source? What if there was a source that could be processed for energy in a similar way as coal, but was much more efficient, and it's use was not simply of economic benefit, but 'green' in other ways, such as helping to maintain the proper ozone layer surrounding our planet? What if this source was on average ten (10X) times as efficient, but with the most populous or readily available kind, actually fifteen (15X) times as efficient as coal? In other words, the energy produced by coal to keep a 100-watt light bulb (LED included) burning, could by use of wood, particularly elm, could either keep either fifteen of those bulbs burning, or keep that one bulb burning fifteen times as long. These preferable elm trees can be safely cut down by those understanding how, and could be cut into pieces similar in size to coal if need be. Previously, an idea was proposed and evidently adopted, for stores of coal to be sold for personal use, the pollution effect actually increasing considerably, because it's current use for large-scale energy is much less polluting per capita. Coal production could gradually switch to responsible wood production, with trees being replanted, with about a 10-year turnover, preserving their beneficial environmental impact. Power plants using coal may be able, quite economically, to switch to wood burning, with it's greater efficiency, and with possibly 5% of the carbon pollution, and possibly much less of other polluting gases and particulate. If this is done in a reasonable but timely fashion, without any abrupt halt, jobs can be preserved, working families not burdened, and power production adequately maintained with little disruption in these areas.
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          . In recent times we've been facing loss of water levels in many communities across the United States and elsewhere. A few solutions have been proposed previously, things that can make and have made a real difference in many of these areas. For one, excessive showers and shower times can be reduced, as most people do not need daily showers to truly remain clean--normal hygiene practices are all that's necessary to allow for showers every 2-3 days or so, but especially after heavy physical labor, exercise, etc. One of the real problems in this regard has been some persuasive wrongdoers, who despite mistreating others, believe (and want others to believe) that by showering or bathing every day, they remain a clean person, as if doing no wrong. God's love for all should move such persons to desire to truly obey Him, becoming and remaining pure in God's sight, choosing not to lie, cheat, steal, etc., but rather look to God for right desires. This does not require excessive, but rather normal, hygiene and body care. Another important area is where there is already dishwasher use. Water-saving modes on dishwashers, or installation of newer ones having such features can make a substantial difference, especially in restaurants, with well-designed models and appropriate detergents. This should be accompanied by practices such as dish scraping/wiping food into garbage and preliminary spot wiping as needed. For those washing in traditional ways, here is another water-saving method. Rather than requiring excess running of water to get a hot temperature, most detergents will work being applied to a sponge that is then soaked by distilled white vinegar, making possible effective dish cleaning in cold water! Be sure to turn water off when possible to save while washing, etc. prior to rinse. The vinegar is the key to allowing for cold water washing and less waste. Be careful not to wash out the vinegar too quickly with excessive sink water.
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          ? Have you seen enough evidence of God's existence, His aims and ways, promises and purposes? While we have all been stung by a senseless spree of violence, and government seeks to urgently protect citizens and residents from harm, and to safeguard our peace and that of fellow nations, we certainly wish to get to the heart of the issues and causes. Of course we do not wish to tolerate such hateful and harmful acts of violence! However, threatening civilian lives is also something we do not wish! Clearly something is wrong when a human being that should hate such things as God does, fails to reason and violates the rights of others in such a way. There are various ways to make clear these points. But now consider God's word and promises for the near future--not only a blessed Kingdom to bring real peace earthwide, by thinking in agreement with Christ, but also a time of God's further stepping in to restore to life past ancestors--relatives we may all miss dearly and those we've never met! Who wouldn't look forward to having their relatives, loved ones brought back in the "resurrection of the just and the unjust," in a condition and way that will be blessed by God, in the more peaceful world that God and Christ are making possible? Let us not underestimate the power that such promises can have on a person's heart, (innocent and even guilty ones) to change their thinking dramatically, esp. as they are moved to consider more of God's word, promises, blessings, instructions and guidance. Recall God's aim, desiring all possible to "attain to repentance," rather than to lose out on life. (2Peter 3:9) Also, the Scriptures indicate that right-hearted ones may very well be resurrected sooner than others in the coming general resurrection. Let's trust God's will, word, and ways, to help us reach that blessed time of greater peace!
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          2023 Aug 15 UPDATE! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuelup as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          ! Please understand that pure jet fueled aircraft should not be used to fight fires--the resulting spray over the fire is toxic to the environment, to the animals, especially certain sensitive membranes such as their eyes, and is only 2X as effective as plain water at reducing the fire. The combination as described below is THE BALANCE that is needed to produce a SAFE Combo that works well, similar to toxic sodium and chloride mixing to make edible salt. Now I've noticed two other wildfires that are increasing, one in Virginia (VA) and one in North Carolina (NC). There is a method I proposed that may have been used effectively to fight a threatening wildfire in Honolulu in a recent month. If a current/very recent photo from above can be obtained of the entire wildfire, with some reference to scale/dimensions, OUTLINE the entire fire using a SIMPLE OCTAGON OR 45 DEGREE LINE method on or just outside the edges of the fire (anticipating possible growth by time of releases). THE FIRE ITSELF SHOULD BE TARGETED, not just the area outside of it. By this simple method, actual length of entire lines or releases can be calculated, and divided up among aircraft. Have at least two in each aircraft, so that a copilot can watch out for other aircraft while the pilot can give more of his attention on the drop or drops (still watching out some to extent possible). Have the aircraft involved release on one line at a time, all aircraft aiming together to complete each 45 Deg. Line.
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          2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Jet Fuel MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED JET FUEL, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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          _____Win-it Minute, currently in Season 2, with episodes abbreviated WM2 (Season 1 episodes abbreviated simply WM, first episode numbered R02.161.199). Search for the podcast title below, and you may sort first to latest or preferably latest to first, and scroll down to a more recent posting of the first season's episodes).
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          This series, both Seasons 1 &amp;amp; 2 are found on Spotify, podcast Find Life And See Earview Podcast (FLASEP). This is actually my second podcast, containing a few different shows each with a variety of episodes, including a Commentary on Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13, or 5PS13). This podcast was a follow-up to my first podcast, simply Find Life And See podcast (FLASP), which I had abandoned after a device containing my password disappeared. I've come to understand that an unexpected situation arose of taking over that podcast, a stealing of episodes from my current podcast above, in violation of U.S./international copyright law. I, now acceptably still Joshua Michael JMA Camelanjemy (formerly Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy, originally Mark A. Campbell of Winchester, VA), urge you to please use the Find Life And See Earview Podcast (FLASEP) 
as above for my own authored work with my own voice, Win-it Minute, Psalm 119 (5PS13), Golden Apples (or Weekly Golden Apples) articles and other Articles such as the Divine Gift of God's Word, in 2 parts or 4, actually 1A&amp;amp;1B, and 2A&amp;amp;2B episodes, etc.! (Many know I'm merciful as our Father is, but this identity confusion is based on outright lies, not blessed by God, and is threatening to the faith of others, trying to know the truth about my own work and identity!)
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          (The dates are presented here reflecting a more compact format I prepared back in 2020 and updated earlier this year, the 'A' standing for the 10th month. The slash is good for writing or presentation, but not always great for a compact computer format. It can be stored without any separator, such as 23A02, indicating any day of a current century. The format 23.A02 may also have some value in computer/internet display or communication.)
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          As of 10/25/23 or 23/A25 I am shortening the abbreviation for my current podcast site from FLASEP to FLSEP (Find Life and See Earview Podcast). I hadn't realized that six-letter abbreviations are not considered as acronyms. Since state postal codes used to be three letters, I thought it was still an easy way to remember my abbreviation as Florida-September (FLASEP). But without the A in "and" (which isn't usually made part of an acronym anyway), the new FLSEP, can still be remembered the same, since State codes have been only two letters for quite some time now.
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          “27 The one who diligently seeks to do good seeks favor, But the one searching for bad—that is what will surely come upon him. 28 The one trusting in his riches will fall, But the upright will flourish like the foliage. 29 Anyone who brings trouble on his household will inherit the wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one. 30 The fruitage of the upright one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is wise. 31 If, indeed, the upright one on earth is rewarded, How much more the corrupt one and the sinner!”
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          Prove 11:27 Divine favor may be upon the one who seeks to practice what is good. Of course, we need godly discernment, or 'difftell', to tell good from bad, especially in this world where often what is bad is made to appear good. Isaiah 5:20 says “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” What is truly good is in harmony with the light of truth and is sweet to taste, as opposed to the dark and bitter reality of badness. God understands the difference perfectly, and warns us from the problems, troubles, pain and stain of pursuing what is bad. Look for the benefits of doing what is right and good before Jehovoe. May we thus maintain His divine favor, while those seeking bad may not escape the bad effects thereof.
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          "28 The one trusting in his riches will fall, But the upright will flourish like the foliage."
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          Prove 11:28 Clearly, upright ones are not trusting in their “riches” or wealth, material or spiritual, such as only in their own acquired experience in life, but they instead trust in Jehovoe and His reliable word. As Proverbs 3:5-7 encourages, they do not rely on their own understanding, as if a know-it-all, but trust Jehovoe with all their heart, and take His view into consideration in all they do. They thus avoid becoming “wise in [their] own eyes,” but instead remain humble and obedient to God. If they would trust in their own selves or material wealth, they would likely become prideful, leading to a “crash” or “fall.” (Prove 16:18).
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          "29 Anyone who brings his household to ruin will inherit the wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one."
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          Prove 11:29 Why needlessly “inherit the wind," vainly violating God's word or law/lall, to the extent of bringing ruin upon one's household? Have you ever heard someone say that they would rather not know God's law/lall, because they may say, knowing makes them more responsible to live by it? Knowing God's word is a protection in life, helping us avoid trouble! What's wrong with becoming more responsible, such as an adult needs for a successful life and family? Being accountable and responsible for our actions is one of the vital lessons in life, that can help prevent accidents and needless harm to ourselves and others. That law/lall of God can make one spiritually ALIVE--what's wrong with LIVING by it? The key is our EFFORT to live by it, with thankful trust in the ransom provision of God's Son to cover the unintended mistakes! This brings God's approval and "blessing...that makes one rich...And he adds no pain with it." (Proverbs 10:22). May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction, referring to unbalanced use of unworthy substances. Nor should one turn to unlawful practices as stealing to support his family or bad habits, setting a foolish, poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones.
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          "30 The fruitage of the upright one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is wise."
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          Prove 11:30 Part of becoming “wise hearted” is understanding the course of living rightly by God, appreciating and keeping God’s standards, commands, and guidance in life. As 1John 5:3 states: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” At Matthew 11:19 Jesus or Jehoshua' says “...wisdom is proved righteous by its works.” Living in such a way can benefit others profoundly, leading them on the course of eternal life, rescuing them from the darkness. Proverbs 11:9 agrees in saying "by knowledge the upright are rescued."
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          "31 If, indeed, the upright one on earth is rewarded, How much more the corrupt one and the sinner!”
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          Prove 11:31 How fine that God rewards the upright with eternal life and many blessings throughout! Corrupt ones, however, receive no such reward if they remain on that course. If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to them the fruitless consequences of badness--the "reward" of wrongdoing. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and loss of God’s favor and blessing. Again, Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May such ones, then, realize God's merciful love and change course, repenting over past wrong, and accept His loving assistance, considering God's worthiness of our due respect, and the wisdom of His word to guide our steps properly, leading to the genuine happiness of adherence to His standards. May we thus choose and remain on the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for humanity! There may yet be fine blessings in store for those who've turned from their corrupt and sinful ways to be ever determined to uphold God's loving and trustworthy standards, still accepting their responsibility and God's discipline, still at times additional, for their former conduct!
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil, 15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious. 16 It will save you from the corrupt woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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          Lest we misunderstand verse 19, let's supply some background. This was originally written for the nation of Israel, living under the Mosaic Law covenant, which condemned sexual immorality and especially the sin of adultery severely. The spiritual implications of a decadent immoral influence among God's people was so serious that it was capital punishment for both consenting sharers in adultery--death by stoning for the perpetrators, unless God in His mercy intervened. This is why it is written that they will not "regain the pathways of life." It is life under this system that was meant--the "unrighteous" could still in God's mercy come back in the future resurrection and willingly submit to God's law and direction, finding eternal life. (Acts 24:15). Yet, all should take warning, as we are living ever near a time of judgment by God, from which there may be few returns to life. How vital to learn to submit to God's direction now! As 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows for those becoming Christians, that some had been sexually "immoral, idolaters, adulterers," submitting to homosexual acts, and so on. But then the inspired word of God says "And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jehoshua (Jesus) Christ and with the spirit of our God." They thus changed their behavior to find agreement with God's will, and God forgave them, as most of them likely weren't rebelling against God will full knowledge of wrongdoing. We cannot continue to practice what we know is wrong and expect God's continued forgiveness--we can make the changes and find greater happiness in doing so! In harmony with God's love and will for humans, one vital principle of God's word declares: "Mercy triumphs over judgement." (James 2:13). And 2Peter 3:9 agrees, saying "Jehovoe...does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment (or, difftell) will safeguard you,"
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          Pro02:10-11 Wisdom is the successful application of knowledge, and thus knowledge should, with the gaining of understanding to see the big picture and all it's pieces, come "easily" and become pleasant to oneself. (Prove 14:6). Then, thinking ability and discernment will serve to protect one from many destructive traps. It is divine knowledge and wisdom that is a protection from serious wrongdoing. Included in this is "thinking ability" and "discernment"--the ability to discern between such things as right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, more important matters and lesser ones, though still required by law. With prudent shrewdness we can see the consequences of our decisions, and come to hate what is bad in the healthy "fear of Jehovoe"--fearing to displease our loving Father, to hurt Him in any way.
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          "14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil,"
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          Pro02:14 Those rejoicing in wrongdoing are not acting in harmony with true love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth." (1Cori 13:6). They are finding joy in lies, corruption and evil, their values becoming twisted as they are likely feeding their minds and hearts on foolish, corrupt or violent entertainment. Some comedies are providing laughing tracks, or sounds of laughter, over whatever is imagined should be funny, including wrongful speech and actions, at times harmfully twisting the values of the eventual audience. Wise ones are not misled into regularly feeding on such distorted ideas.
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          "15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious."
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          Pro02:15 Thinking ability and discernment may protect us from those rejoicing in wrongdoing who are following "crooked" paths--distorted from the path of integrity (rightness) leading to life--their deceptive course, riddled with spiritual snares and fallacies, troubled by hurtfulness and sorrow, leads only to death, or destruction.
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          "16 It will save you from the corrupt woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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          Pro02:16-19 A wayward or immoral woman could entice one lacking in true wisdom, thinking ability, or discernment. Her "smooth words" could penetrate one's mind and heart without the ability to reason on the matter, and see the implications of such a course. We must realize the spiritually destructive effects of sexual immorality, as well as the numerous benefits of treasuring the covenant of marriage God instituted for mankind from the beginning of the human family on earth. In this covenant, two can love God and each other like no one else on the planet, loyally caring for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad, and have children that can be cherished and raised in a loving, peaceful, stable environment with the corrective influence of both a father and a mother, cooperating to bring them up in the "admonition of Jehovoe." (Ephes 6:4). It is important to understand the marriage arrangement, even though God has permitted some humans to be of a heavenly sort, angelic, even as humans. Such ones are to continue faithful to God, seeking God's will, but have responsibilities and rights among each other within God's law/lall, even as regards matters related to family, etc. As regards the rest, it is God's will that ones come to find genuine satisfaction and happiness in the arrangement of marriage, with both persons learning to truly love Jehovoe and each other in the way God instructs in His word. Should young ones worry that they won't find a marriageable partner when the time nears to consider this gift more carefully? Does Jehovoe God not want you to be happy? Can He not hear your prayers accordingly? Isaiah 59:1 says: "Look! The hand of Jehovoe is not too short to save, Nor is his ear too dull to hear." (Compare Numbers 11:23). Why not look for a faithful partner, one him- or herself keeping integrity to God, rather than succumbing to immorality of various kinds (and by such immorality, putting at risk the eternal life of any sharing participant--true love???)? If you find such a person before it's time to marry, why not agree to each other to be true to God, faithful in conduct, as you plan to court one another, getting to know one another better, even with your parents' permission? May we come to treasure this "good gift" of marriage, forgiving one another, especially unintended mistakes, both seeking faithfulness, to God and each other, without any form of immorality, drawing closer together for as long as God blesses it to last, into God's new world and perhaps, beyond. (James 1:17). If serious sin is not committed, you may find great delight by loyally loving the one you're with--see what can grow between you!
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          Prove 2:20 Therefore all are encouraged to appreciate and “follow” the way of good people. How fine that God preserved such goodness among mankind even during the difficult “last days,” so that many may still see and recognize it being practiced. The honest and upright continue to have God's blessing despite the lingering presence of unseemly attitudes and practices mentioned at 2Timothy 3:1-5. Reasonably, however, there are places on the earth where such ones are “few and far between.” May right-hearted ones in those areas rely heavily upon Jehovoe' to continue setting a good example for their neighbors, in the hope of helping others be drawn to the truth of God’s word, as the way remains open for people to respond to the call of eternal life in peace. 
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          Prove 2:21 Notice God’s inspired word through King Solomon speaks of the earth as man’s true home, where even the blameless “will remain.” Before Jehoshua/Jesus came there was no mention of man’s receiving heavenly life as a hope. That calling was to fulfill the need for a heavenly government by God, arranged by Him, having His direction, approval and blessing, to rule over mankind and the earth. For the majority, the hope is for God to finally be “...3 with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revel 21:3-4). Notice Isaiah 45:18: “18 For this is what Jehovoe' says, The Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovoe', and there is no one else.” But God wants those dwelling upon the earth to be “upright” and “blameless,” persons of integrity to God and loyal love, thus making for a wonderful SPIRITUAL Paradise on earth, to match perfectly the literal Paradise of beauty that is in the making for man to enjoy earth-wide.
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          Prove 2:22 Notice, again, it is from the earth that evil ones will be “cut off” and “torn away” from, not being allowed to enjoy the earthly Paradise home of mankind that the upright ones will. The punishment for such ones in the Scriptures, at worst, is death, the “wages of sin” (Romans 6:23; John 3:16). Still, it is God’s will that as many as possible be saved from such a calamity. May they repent of wrongdoing, turn to God, hoping in His divine mercy and blessing as they ascribe to the 8 H’s:
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          "(1) HOPING in God's approval and blessing, (2) HUMBLING themselves (respectful) and becoming (3) HONEST, (4) HUNGERING for what’s right, Taking God’s words to (5) HEART, (6) HATING what is bad, (7) HURRY to turn around, and bringing the truth (8) HOME."
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          "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you. 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. 5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you."
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          (Pro03:1-2) Notice we're to observe God's commandments with our heart. What a good reminder that we can take information into our mind, but to truly benefit, we must ponder how we can truly use it to benefit others and ourselves to make it a part of us, to reach our heart. We should see the rewards, good consequences of observing God's commands, perhaps also the sadness and distress caused by one disobeying God, that we may hate what is bad. Here a general reward is mentioned for obeying God, doing so adds "many days and years of life and peace."
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          "3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man."
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          (Pro03:3-4) Next, loyal love and faithfulness are to affect everything we say, and are to be written on our hearts, affecting our very motives in all we do. Faithfulness inspires us to be persons of integrity, practicing God's integrity (right way), being true to Him under trial and test, recalling that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Corinthians 10:13). Proverbs 20:6 says "Many men proclaim their loyal love, but who can find a faithful man?" Let's appreciate both: true loyal love and faithfulness, to God and others. One reward is you "will find favor and good empathy in the eyes of God and man."
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          "5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight."
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          (Pro03:5-6) A favorite verse of many. Look for God's direction, through his word and prayer, not simply relying on our past experience or even our own understanding of things. We should be ready to adjust our thinking when we see good reason for doing so, especially when the truth from God's word corrects us. Jehovoe, by his word, can make our paths straight, helping us remain on the road of eternal life, without turning to the right or left. In 'all of our ways,' or in everything we do, we are to humbly seek God's direction, His way of doing things. How we benefit from God's wise guidance!
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          "7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          (Pro03:7-8) By humbling ourselves and seeking God's direction, fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way, we avoid pridefully relying on ourselves, and seeking our own glory, leading to selfishness or self-centeredness. "Turning away from bad" may include such things as avoiding forms of idolatry. For instance, we may have favorite actors or actresses, and enjoy watching an occasional show they appear in. Let's delight in the good ways they may act or speak, but realizing that God is the ultimate Source of such wisdom and conduct! Also, a true star that honors God does not go out of his or her way to seek glory for oneself. Seeking God's honor, representing Him, we should unselfishly seek true love, having concern for others and their welfare, and reap true happiness in life.
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          "1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, But the one who hates reproof is unreasoning. 2 The good person obtains Jehovoe’s approval, But He judges the man of crooked schemes. 3 No man is made secure by corruption (or, injustice), But the upright will never be uprooted."
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          (Pro12:1): Do you comprehend this? A child should 'love knowledge.' This, in turn, helps such a child to love something just as important--discipline, or correction. What does this mean, since most of the time we are at least a bit unhappy that it was deemed necessary at the time? (HEBre 12:11) We see that the Bible term "discipline" here refers to a loving correction that trains and teaches. A child loving knowledge can usually see that properly given discipline aids understanding and growth in knowledge. Recall that the word "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jehoshoia/Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, punishment may be acceptable at times if the motive is clearly love for the child, and the lesson(s) are made clear. But primarily a child or student should look forward to the loving guidance of a parent or teacher, appreciating the instruction given. One hating "reproof," or strong correction, while unpleasant, is not seeing the good reason(s) for it, and if continued, could lack discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, etc. Such ones need to ask "why" and have their questions kindly answered, to learn to reason on things.
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          "2 The good person obtains Jehovoe’s approval, But He judges the man of crooked schemes. 3 No man is made secure by corruption (or, injustice), But the upright will never be uprooted."
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          (Pro12:2-3): Clearly God approves of the good, and condemns evil. May this motivate us to seek to please God in all we do, and help others to do so, with everlasting life in true peace and happiness at stake. Seeking this, Jehovoe will not abandon us! Psalm 9:10 says, for instance: "Those knowing your name will trust in you; You will never abandon those seeking you, O Jehovoe." Those 'knowing God's name' would come to know His true personality and ways, and place confidence in Him accordingly. Jesus or Jehoshua once said, "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” (JOHn 8:29). May we not imagine giving up on Jehovoe's loyal love! HE is the God who "IS love." While taking time and effort to cultivate, true loyal love is worth every effort, making life as it should be possible.
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          "9 Honor Jehovoe with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovoe, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovoe loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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          "9 Honor Jehovoe with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine."
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          (3:9-10) - We want to have a good name with God. He rewards those who put His name ahead of their own. At John 7:18 Jesus says: "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no corruption in him." Who is worthy of more honor--we ourselves? some superstar? or Jehovoe the Creator? We may have talents and possessions, valuable things, material and spiritual. Let us seek to honor Jehovoe with such things, by giving Him our best effort to obey Him, loving Him and our neighbor. We will thus receive the blessing of Jehovoe on our efforts. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It is fine to desire a good reputation. May we prosper, spiritually and even physically and materially, by putting God's name ahead of our own, having His blessing, while we trust God to safeguard our own name with Him.
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          "11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovoe, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovoe loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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          (3:11-12) - God's love is manifest in receiving His loving correction and guidance. Some often link discipline with punishment. Recall, however, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple". Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples? Or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, discipline primarily involves loving correction and readjustment. Punishment may be necessary, at times, but love should be the clear motive, and the lesson(s) should be made understandable if possible, as well as how to avoid such punishment in the future. Also, by studying God's word personally, we may discipline ourselves before ever needing it from others. Another aspect of training is another scriptural term, "admonition." This involves training with good guidance, apart from discipline. Lovingly guiding your children when they've done nothing wrong, can build such a bond of trust and affection between parents and their offspring. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe." This is primarily what's being encouraged at Deuteronomy 6:4-9, which says, by God's inspiration: "4 “Listen, O Israel: Jehovoe our God is one Jehovoe. 5 You must love Jehovoe your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength. 6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as a reminder on your hand, and they must be like a headband on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Thus may we show our love for our children by the way we guide, teach, train, and correct them for their everlasting happiness and welfare!
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          "4 A capable wife is a crown to her husband, But the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the upright are just, But the guidance of the corrupt is deceptive. 6 The words of the corrupt are a deadly ambush, But the mouth of the upright saves them. 7 The corrupt are crushed and are no more, But the house of the upright will keep standing."
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          Prove 12:4 How grateful a husband can be for a "capable wife." Perhaps his genuine love for her may encourage her to thrive in their marriage, as she gives him deep respect for his loving headship. Reliance upon God may help a wife to thrive even under unfavorable circumstances, being loyal to her husband. Both should be loyal to God first, and show genuine love for each other by helping each other to first be loyal to God and His standards. Yes, with their marriage the two become "one flesh", but God is the primary strand in the "threefold cord" of marriage. (GENes 2:24; ECCle 4:12) Forgetting God, we would be putting other things above Him, as though greater, and be displeasing Him, the God who "is love" and who can bless the marriage union. In the case of Christ's spiritual bride of 144,000, how this one appreciates all she does to support genuine peace, holding integrity and remaining true to her bridegroom and God's reliable Word!
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          Prove 12:5 As we seek God's righteous ways in our lives, we see how important our thinking is, to be right and just before God. We should desire, as David expressed in prayer at Psalm 26:2: "Examine me, O Jehovoe, and put me to the test; Refine my innermost thoughts and my heart." While we generally do not wish to invite problems in our life, when they do occur, with our faith or thankful trust in God and His word we may be able to handle them in wise and faithful ways, contributing to our maintaining His favor and experiencing true success in life, having the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich." (PROverbs 10:22). The corrupt, who may offer guidance, are often proving selfishly motivated, seeking their own interests, thus any so-called guidance from them is deceptive. Proverbs 21:4 says "Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart, the lamp that guides the corrupt, is sin." Those who match this description are likely not even aware how harmful their thinking is to others and themselves, or are not understanding or caring about God, and greatly need to humbly turn to Him that they might gain or regain an honest conscience that could allow them to become trustworthy in time with Jehovoe's mercy and assistance. Psalm 86:5 says this: "For you, O Jehovoe, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you."
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          Prove 12:6 Sometimes the words of the corrupt may be persuasive, but "are a deadly ambush", or "lie in wait for blood" (AMP). Paying attention to them can kill us spiritually. However, listening to upright ones, and God's word, can be life-saving. However, this verse says it is their "mouth" that saves the upright. Thus, as we give attention to matters of the spirit, growing in appreciation for God and His wise word, our speech becomes more in line with God's will. We can develop qualities, such as self-control, mildness or gentleness, and love. Such traits will greatly affect our speech toward others. Thus, if someone speaks angry words, an upright one can respond with a controlled, mild answer, that "turns away rage." (PROve 15:1). This could also, with God's protection and blessing, safeguard the peace between them, promoting life.
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          Prove 12:7 The corrupt must not be allowed to carry on their wrongdoing indefinitely, hopefully many or all will repent. But in God's love their so-called end is not necessarily literal death, but may be a crushing in spirit as they come to realize the depth of pain they may have been causing others, even those they love--however, with repentance, their corrupt aim should be what ends. Isaiah 57:15 says this of our God: "For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed." Thus, it is God's will that ones leave their corruption, transforming as a caterpillar to a butterfly, into one finally honoring God, changing so much that their past life and corruption is "no more." The house of the upright will keep standing. Let's aim not to compromise, but hold to what is right before God, with His help and support, truly pleasing Him. Thus we may have His blessing on our life and family, our house or home.
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          "8 A man is praised for the discretion of his mouth, But one with a twisted heart will be treated with contempt. 9 Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant Than to glorify oneself and have no food. 10 The upright one takes care of his domestic animals, But even the mercy of the corrupt is cruel. 11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing unworthy things is lacking good sense. 12 The corrupt man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the upright bears fruit."
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          Pro12:8 Discretion involves using good judgment in our speech or conduct, reasoning on matters to show foresight and speak or act accordingly. One using such discretion will typically be viewed favorably by others. This is contrasted with one having a twisted, or perverted, corrupt heart, which will result in having disfavor in the eyes of others.
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          Pro12:9 This reveals the vanity of seeking one's own glory, which will not result in God's blessing, possibly not even His assisting hand of provision for necessities as food. Jehoshua (Jo-shua) [Jesus' more accurate given name, and original designation in English] was well aware of such vanity, as this one set an example in refusing to seek his own glory. We should keep in mind, here, that this one taught, by word and example, that God was the One to worship. Jesus is God's spokesman, and now represents Him, serving AzGod. Some are still causing him distress, as he wants his Father Jehovoe to primarily receive such praise, or glory. For instance, once he healed a man acting violently, who was evidently possessed by thousands of demons at one time. The man wanted to tell others about his newfound freedom. Who did Jehoshua want him to praise for this saving act? He is told: “Go home to your relatives, and report to them all the things Jehovoe has done for you and the mercy he has shown you.” (Mark 5:19).
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          "10 The upright one takes care of his domestic animals, But even the mercy of the corrupt is cruel."
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          Pro12:10 Evidently crooked, or corrupt ones may mistreat their own domestic animals, or show cruelty to people even when claiming to be merciful. Since verse 8 shows that one with perverted conduct will be viewed unfavorably by many, he needs to turn around from such to lastingly receive blessings from God and right-hearted men.
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          "11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing unworthy things is lacking good sense."
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          Pro12:11 A person or adult tending toward foolish behavior (less appropriate than for children) does not have his priorities in order, and often gives almost exclusive attention to things, even knowledge, that contributes little to spirituality, and a godly, successful life. One acting with godly wisdom, however, while properly enjoying the life God has given us, will also learn and do things that will enable him to provide for himself and his family, or family-to-be, both in matters of the spirit as well as materially. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says, for instance: "For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner."
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          "12 The corrupt man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the upright bears fruit."
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          Pro12:12 Envy and Jealousy have caused great distress to humanity. It is the Tenth commandment that says: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (Exodu 20:17). Notice this commandment involves the very desires of our heart, not the act of robbery which is outlawed in the eighth commandment. God can read our thoughts and heart, so may we learn to please Him, being happy at the good things others acquire, and trust God for His help to find the things we really want or need, in line with His will.
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment; 14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand. 17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy."
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment;"
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          Prove 3:13 Wisdom is the ability to successfully apply divine knowledge for the true or lasting benefit of others and oneself. Discernment sees the difference between things, such as between a minor irritation that moves one to find a solution to the pressing problem or see how to cope with it, and full-blown anger that is a violation of Christian self-control and gentle Christian mildness, that interferes with clear thinking and causes hurt feelings, and that may even provoke the serious sin of reviling another. True Christians are to manifest self-control and refuse to allow anger to escalate to an extreme level. They learn to quickly channel the energy of simply agitation or irritation into efforts to think through and fix the problem or see how to cope with it, as mentioned.
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          "14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand."
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          Prove 3:14-16 True wisdom leads its owner to everlasting life in true peace and happiness, something that money cannot buy. Have you yet come to experience the genuine joy associated with having true wisdom? It brings us close to God and to other devoted ones of integrity, in a bond of trust, unity, and brotherly affection. This brings such spiritual security, happiness and delightful experiences that cannot be compared to any other desirable thing. It increases the beauty and joy associated with other wholesome desires, giving meaning to life, making enjoyment more delightful. And such delights may continue into an endless future, bringing much spiritual wealth, honor, and at least eventually, material prosperity.
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          "17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy"
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          Prove 3:17-18 True wisdom is the way to enjoy life in peace as it was meant to be enjoyed, knowing how to get along with others peacefully. Can you imagine a life in which every neighbor could become a true friend and not only loves peace, but truly deals peaceably with one another? All the ways of true wisdom thus seek lasting peace. Such peace and pleasantness may be fully experienced when as many as possible will have learned to live in such a way, in harmony with God's loving will and purpose! Many who once fought as enemies have learned true wisdom largely through Christian teachings and examples, and have become true friends! As 2Peter 3:9 says: "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance." Even now, gaining true wisdom can result in inner peace and contentment, helping us deal peaceably often even with unpeaceable warmongers. Such wisdom ultimately results in true happiness and God's GIFT of eternal life. Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."
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          "13 The practicer of evil is ensnared by his own sinful speech, But the honest one escapes from distress. 14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him. 15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice. 16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the prudent man overlooks an insult. 17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing"
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          Prove 12:13 The practicer of evil has allowed his heart to be corrupted, or perverted. Thus his speech is also corrupt, or sinful, as he places priority on badness, disregarding God's right and happifying standards. Such a person is not truly happy, regardless of how he or she may appear on the outside. And the speech of such a person gets him in trouble in various ways, as ridicule, reviling, and negative talk are likely commonplace. The honest and upright one, on the other hand, often "escapes distress" by speech that is wholesome, upbuilding, and, when appropriate, lovingly corrective of mistakes.
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          "14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him."
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          Prove 12:14 Continuing with the speech of an honest or upright one, his speech rewards him with good things, for instance commendation approved by God for his efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather, for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their display of knowledge alone logically were not as motivated to work for others, but became lazy and potentially prideful. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage our youth in the practice of good toward others.
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          "15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice."
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          Prove 12:15 The foolish one tends to be arrogant or high-minded of himself, and believing more in his own ideas than even God's. He is often moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted prudence, not seeing ahead at the troubles caused by making mistakes. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. To help, we should all seek wisdom rather than foolishness, be or become truly honest, and admit we could make mistakes, but learning from them. It is far better, however, to avoid mistakes and their consequences. Still, Psalm 130:3 says about Jehovoe: "If errors were what you watch, O Joe, Then who, O Jehovoe, could stand?" The wise one is respectfully humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he believes and how he accordingly proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15). 
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          "16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the prudent man overlooks an insult."
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          Prove 12:16 Further underscoring the lack of prudence in a foolish one, he quickly reveals his annoyance, lacking self-control, not really listening and considering other opinions, and without giving thought to how it may impact others, not being sensitive to their feelings. The foresighted prudent one, however, "overlooks an insult," with empathetic insight to readily forgive others for occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted. How fine when a conversation permits a considerate exchange of ideas, when ones are able to restate in their own words an idea that was just heard from another, and be free to state an honest but respectful response to it, continuing where appropriate.
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          "17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing"
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          Prove 12:17-18 One "testifying faithfully" may be under pressure to compromise, to accept a bribe, but refuses to do so. A false witness, however, has not integrity, and gives in to such pressure, whether for money, out of fear, or for some other seeming benefit. We should trust Jehovoe God as our refuge and shelter, to be honest, revealing what is appropriate, in matters of law, with integrity to Him, upholding true justice. Jehovoe sets the example for us to imitate, as "a God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." (Deute 32:4). May those who've not yet learned to act with such integrity 'turn to doing good,' and receive an exaltation by God for their repentant and renewed spirit.
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          "19 Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy. 21 No harm will befall the upright one, But the crooked will have their fill of calamity. 22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovoe, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him. 23 A prudent man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
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          Prove 12:19 God just doesn't lie, and doesn't want us to either. Of course, in harmony with God's word, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm with the knowledge. We may thus keep silent or change the subject in such a situation, as Jesus/Jehosha did so as to carry out the will of God when with Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovoe hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 detailing 7 things Jehovoe hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a "false witness who lies with every breath." Even a lifetime of such lying, 70-100 years or so, is "only a moment" when compared to the millions upon millions of years Jehovoe wants humanity to enjoy in truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be honest and open with those deserving of the truth, including God himself in our honest prayers.
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          "20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy."
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          Prove 12:20 Those 'plotting mischief' are not promoting true peace, based on sincerity, seeking the welfare of others rather than their harm. Such mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's righteousness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          "21 No harm will befall the upright one, But the crooked will have their fill of calamity."
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          Prove 12:21 No lasting harm will come to the upright, even if some good people do suffer problems in the time we're now living. Upright ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in the midst of unwholesome influences. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, but Jehovoe rescues him from them all." Corrupt or crooked ones, however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and physical benefits from living the way of genuine truth, peace, and love--God's way. This is why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and turning around (Acts 3:19).
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          "22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovoe, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him."
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          Prove 12:22 In contrast to lying, persons acting faithfully are true, honest, sincere. They are faithful to God by adhering to His ways, and faithful to others by helping them do the same, to remain on the path of eternal life. Such ones are consistent in obeying God, just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies," consistently maintaining it's place and function in God's purpose (Psalm 89:37).
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          "19 Jehovoe founded the earth in wisdom. He solidly established the heavens in discernment. 20 By his knowledge the watery deeps were split apart And the cloudy skies dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of them. Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability; 22 They will give you life And be an adornment for your neck; 23 Then you will walk on your way in safety, And your foot will never stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the crooked. 26 For Jehovoe will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
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          Prove 3:21 We are to safeguard these qualities, letting no one or thing interfere with our developing and maintaining full use of them. Practical wisdom is skillful use of knowledge, putting it to good use, or using it to accomplish good things, truly benefitting others and oneself, hating all badness in the genuine fear of God. Ability to think through a matter, to see various ways to approach a situation, and to come up with the most helpful way to handle it, also is a quality worthy of protection. May we thus treasure divine wisdom and thinking ability, in modest imitation of our God and Creator, with humble appreciation for, and submission to, Him, in awe fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way.
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          Prove 3:22 We will thus be on the road to eternal life, and the words coming through our throat can be lovely before others, rooted in love and appreciation for our God, who is the Source of, and sets the example in, true love, "the flame of Jah." (Canti 8:6).
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          Prove 3:23 God's wisdom as mentioned previously, includes also foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, enabling us to look ahead at the consequences of our speech and actions, that we may hate what is bad, and it's resulting trouble, pain, and sorrow, and continue loving what is good, with its rewards and blessing from God. By considering God's wisdom before we act, we can thereby see to avoid many hardships and troubles, walking in safety, loving God's protective law, now through Christ. For such ones, God's word says, "Nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165).
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          "24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the crooked. 26 For Jehovoe will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
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          Prove 3:24-26 Letting Jehovoe be our source of confidence, rather than merely human power, oneself or our own understanding of things, maintaining our love for, and reliance on, God, will bring His blessing and approval, and true spiritual security, practically eliminating fear as our love for God and others grows. "There is no fear in love, but perfect (complete) love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." (1John 4:18). Such complete love, for example, deals with others impartially, without prejudice, upholding what is right toward another regardless of their economic standing, social status, race, color, etc.
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          “24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule, But idle hands will be put to forced labor. 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word cheers it up. 26 The upright one searches out his pastures, But the course of the crooked leads them astray. 27 The lazy do not chase after the prey, But diligence is a man’s precious treasure. 28 The path of rightdoing (integrity) leads to life; Along its pathway there is no death.”
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          Prove 12:24 Would you like to become wisely skillful in your work? Proverbs 22:29 says “29 Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before common men.” One of the first of the proverbs, in chapter 10, verse 4, says “ 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches.” You may recall that laziness is often brought on by being praised excessively for simply having knowledge of things, contributing to pride, rather than for the work or effort to use that knowledge wisely and skillfully to benefit others or perhaps yourself. The Scriptural encouragement is found at Proverbs 6:6-11, beginning with the words: “6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.” The ants work individually without even needing a “commander.” They are what are often called “self-starters.” Our motivation to work should largely come from God, as we seek to represent Him well before others. If we worship and represent the God who “created all things”, can we not become capable as a diligent worker? Colossians 3:23 instructs: “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovoe, and not for men.” When learning a new skill, simply take it one step at a time, trying to see the purpose behind each step in the procedure. You, too, can become skillful and a diligent worker, to God’s honor!
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          Prove 12:25 We should recognize the role anxiety can play in how one feels, contributing to depression, or feelings of worthlessness. Clearly, we want to avoid such feelings whenever possible, not touching them with a 10-foot pole, so to speak. Some opposing God may have simply been lacking faith in the hope of day-after-day endless life, but we should be determined always to seek God's promised blessings. Hope is like “an anchor for the soul [or, “life”]” and is considered the “helmet of salvation,” protecting the mind, or our mental faculties. Perhaps Philippians gives us the finest counsel, revealing the powerful effect prayer can have on a person. We read, in Phili. 4:6,7 “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jehoshua (Jesus).” The God of hope, Jehovoe, is eager to come to our aid if we look to Him for guidance and direction in life! (Psalm 25:5). A “good word” cheers up a man’s heart. God’s word is full of fine counsel and encouragement that helps us maintain a positive, joyful outlook. Proverbs 15:15 says this: “15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.” This powerfully shows the pointlessness of having a negative attitude on things, seeing only the bad, as if it’s unavoidable. A cheerful heart is one with a positive, hopeful outlook, and is said to have a “continual feast”—appreciating many fine gifts that each day may bring. May we, to the extent possible, choose a positive outlook, hoping in our great God, Jehovoe, all day long.
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          Prove 12:26 Pastures are a feeding ground for sheep, for instance. So we might conclude that an upright one searches for good instruction to feed others, especially those under his watch care. Thus another translation says “The godly give good advice to their friends; the crooked lead them astray.” Especially should family heads be on the lookout for what will encourage family members in their various challenges or steps of progress spiritually or otherwise. A weekly time for family discussion, besides daily interaction such as a family meal, works well for many to address issues that have come up during the week or that may arise in the near future, or that may prove to be of assistance in a group setting. Reserve more private counsel where appropriate. However best for your family, let family heads aim that none of those in their care are neglected physically or spiritually. Learn to rely upon Jehovoe to provide for all such ones. Psalm 37:5 says "Commit your way to Jehovoe; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf."
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          Prove 12:27 Again, diligence leads to success, the rewards of skillful work. This may help substantially in being able to provide for our family, one of the responsibilities or duties of a family head, usually the husband and father, sometimes a single mom. 1Timothy 5:8 shows the importance of the matter, to avoid intentional neglect and look to God, in saying: “8 Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.” Now situations vary, including the economic environment where a family may reside. God is ultimately the one to judge such matters, but certainly knows how to help those rightly looking to Him to provide as needed. While enjoying occasional rest and refreshment, may we be moved to avoid laziness and care well for our loved ones, also caring about others--such as friends and neighbors. This may be both spiritually and physically.
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          Prove 12:28 This must refer to spiritual or lasting death, as even faithful early Christians are spoken of as being "asleep in death." (1Cori 15:6). No lasting death will befall one on the path of rightdoing. You may recall that such integrity is the framework for a happy and successful life, as has been possible, now even more so everlastingly in God’s new world. True rightdoing is built on faithful trust in God and His Son, and the ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, with a determination to happily live in harmony with God’s standards. This is with recognition that God knows what’s best for us, what way of living will bring us the greatest happiness and satisfaction. He knows how humans can get along with one another in genuine peace and harmony. He alone can give us the best life possible into an eternity, including a loyal marriage partner to share life with. May we delight in God’s wonderful purpose for mankind, as we lovingly serve “the happy God !” (1Timo 1:11).
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          Prove 3:27-28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Christ saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involve what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus while we work good toward our literal family, friends, and others, we also place some emphasis on our Christian "family," to encourage or assist all related to us toward faith, peace, rightdoing, and love! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8). At the same time, we should also appreciate those heeding Christian teachings in a brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jehoshua described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." 
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          Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--many people becoming true Christian neighbors of each other, though some may at times may need corrective discipline, able to trust God and, by and large, one another! Imagine traveling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, full of suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems through His son! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let warlike contention drive them. Look to do well with God's blessing, which "makes rich," meeting the genuine needs of people, while not putting undue pressure upon them.
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          Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful: Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered compassionately, in the way that Christ demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving correction out of love. Thus most correction can be given without causing needless embarrassment. Yet we should still try to appreciate lessons of value or needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without much arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it! Also, is there a dispute? Remember to put yourself in their shoes--try to see things from their viewpoint. The Golden Rule often assists: 'Treat others as you would like them to treat you.' A friendly or sincerely kind response will often help temper the spirit of an unpleasant conversation! (Matthew 7:12)
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          Prove 3:31-32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this “violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man” mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his ways or practices. Normally Jehovoe hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s word says Jehovoe “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5). Caution is in order regarding the realism of most modern movies, music and video games when it comes to promoting violence--what does the work in question teach about violence--that it should only be used for right by those with authority to do so when necessary, or that it may be used wantonly for selfish purposes? Youths are especially impressionable, and at risk for adopting violent behaviors by involving themselves with such choices of so-called entertainment. Certainly there are many finer options that can be chosen! If possible, don’t limit yourself to a few games available at a local store, unless they carry several good choices. Try to find sources that carry many enjoyable, God-approved options in all forms of entertainment, recreation, and education.
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          FRI (10:08 am) Hello! Updated CTC[1], par. 8-Day Week, revision on workweek for 3 months each season.
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          THU (3:30,37,44 pm) Hello! Added Come to Consensus Corner Article/Policy: More Orderly Time, and Month/Weekday Names. Format.
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, with Extension to Previous Policy:
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! While previously reflecting on the former moon cycle of a precise 29.5 days per month, is it not clear that 4 weeks of 7 days could be followed by 1 extra day one month (29 days), and 2 extra days the next month (30 days), actually keeping the monthly calendar of 4 weeks each, matched with the moon cycle, with a new moon to start each month? While this did not work out to 365 1/4 days every year (as has been believed to be the length of the year, earth's circle around the sun), my calculations revealed the number to be more precisely 365 1/16, and that a 13th month could be inserted 3 times every 8 years or more 6 times every 16 years to allow a proper alignment between the moon cycles and the true year length, so that every month could match the moon. Under that arrangement, the average year length would continue to be 365 1/16, but some years would be 12 months, at 354 days, and other years being 13 months, would be either 384 or 383 days. Every 16 years the 383 would become 384 to add that 1/16 day per year, or 1 day every 16 years. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, this third month to end a season would have two additional weekend days to end the month. This may thus be at least a four-day weekend, possibly 6 days, if adding Friday and Monday as additional days off between seasons, a nice break to prepare for the seasonal change. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this or a similar arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these extended periods or holiday breaks could be, as we would prepare for a new season!
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          . It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. We are used to thinking simply of the movement of earth around the sun. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a significant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. While I've previously focused only on the typical length of each year, as most currently still do, is another way of counting our time beneficial to us as presented earlier, with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Thinking about my previous format, were you aware that the cycle of the moon has been precisely 29.5 days long? How might we proceed?
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          . Let's run through the numbers on this moonlit timepiece. Consider first this time of 29.5 days. As it has been, this still could allow for the 28 days of 4 weeks, along with alternating one or two days more each month. This would allow for one additional day, like a Day of Rest/Calm or Holiday, at the beginning or end of the month, like the Scriptures speak of a "new moon" as just such a day. Now 12 months of this number 29.5 gives us 354 days. Based on the well-known number of 365 1/4 days in a year, this leaves 11 1/4 days per year. Clearly more is needed. As it turns out, 4 of these years gives us 45 days extra, thus 8 of these years, 90 days, it would seem very near 3 full months. If 8 years were intended to result in an additional 3 months precisely, the number would be, not 90 days, but 88.5, again based on 29.5 days of the moon's precise cycle. Astoundingly, if this is correct, then the assumed 365 1/4 days per year would actually be slightly off, by 1.5 days per 8 years, or 3 days per 16 years, or 3/16 days per year. Thus the correct number of days per year would actually be 365 1/4 minus 3/16, or 365 1/16 days per year, being 11 1/16 days beyond the 12 months of 354 days. In that case, it is not 90 days extra after 8 years, but again 88 1/2.
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          . This would mean, then, (1) 29.5 day month (or actually alternating 29 and 30 days) after years 3, 5, and 8. To complete the true alternation, another 8 years would be needed, again after another 3, 5, and 8 years. For example, after year 3, an additional 30 day month, year 5, 29 day, after 8 years, 30 day, after 11 years, 29 day, after 13 years, 30 day, and finally after 16 years a 29 day month completes the entire cycle, but changing just this last one to a 30 day month adds the remaining 1/16 day to the year for maintaining the correct timing.
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          . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection than has been previously possible. The moon's cycles may soon give evidence of lengthening from the 29.5 days, confirming God's will regarding the following: Could it be that just as the number 7, largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, having another day after Saturday, and an increased moon phase cycle, essentially 33 1/4 days per month, still with twelve months, the year becoming around 400 days, maintaining the seasons to be about 100 days each rather than 90, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? Think about this: We've grown fairly accustomed to a typical 5-day/40-hour workweek. But with an extra day, something similar to my Work Policy recommendation could still make for greater refreshment each month. (1) What if churches were to consider a Saturday morning service, allowing the rest of the day and weekend for other good activities? The new 8th day, which I've discussed naming along with other days to end this article, would bring an opportunity to revisit our regular work schedules. The 8th day would make possible a replacement for what has been a typical Sunday. (2) Recall that there would be three months per season. What if the first two months were typical Monday through Friday workdays, with the three weekend days off. Actually the final weekend of the month would have one additional day, a ninth, for a four-day weekend! This would allow for flexibility on any weekend as to how to spend those three days, perhaps often with the good start mentioned previously. Now, God has indicated His preference for an added day every four (not three) months. Therefore, for the months numbered 4, 8, and 12 (currently April, August, and December), there would be one additional day at month's end, although in the 12th month there, as before, would be 1 additional day for each year, to complete the 400th day. Accordingly, what about considering a special workweek arrangement, alternating the first day of the workweek between the new Sunday and Monday, the first week of the month could be Sunday off, and work Monday through Friday, as usual. Having a weekend two days off, the 7th and new 8th days, could allow for the following weekend to be four days off, if working a Sunday through Thursday workweek, the four days off being Friday through Sunday! Work would then begin again as Monday-Friday. Even more, after the next two-day weekend, then the Sunday through Thursday workweek could then allow for the weekend that would include this time TWO additional days at month's end, making possible in this one of three months per year, a 6-day weekend, or even a 7-day stretch if an employer would give off an additional day like Thursday, but not needed in the 12th month with the extra yearly day, bringing the yearly total to 400 days! 
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          Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with "Shua" referring to Salvation or Rescue. Combining "Shua" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," to replace "May." As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest, and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Jehovohz' is Salvation." Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated Jesus, which was evidently chosen by Caesar, with a less honorable meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most correct name then is translated to English as "Jeho-shua," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioned to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HOSHUA. The newness to Summer experienced in this month may compare in some ways to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and this Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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          Formerly Trubee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! Without hoping for any sting, which have saved people from more serious harm, may actually provide an appropriate lesson here for the young and all. The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jehoshua or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          Again no division of a 13th month, however, keep in mind that 30 day months would have two days additional on the last weekend, making possible, not just a four-day weekend for some, but rather a six-day weekend!
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important matter to maintain. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders, really desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and blesses respectful humility and godly fear, which can lead to wisdom and success. Jesus or Jehoshua associated humbly serving others' needs with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) In describing his warm personality, God's Son mentioned his mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovoze God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Jehovoe, combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jehosha who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovoze As the waters cover the sea."
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          And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoe God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joe? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joze! Give thanks to Jehovoze, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joze! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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          GOD’S INSTRUCTION. It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the upcoming one, and consider what it would take, perhaps adding or subtracting days, to coincide an upcoming new year with the new moon, and begin to correlate the former calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Monday, possibly alternating with Moonday, to coincide with Friday's Starsday. Might we consider maintaining Monday (MO), which may complete a four-day weekend, to be like a holiday, possibly with differing themes at least some months. While we've largely come to see the tremendous benefit of modifying our monthly schedule and month names, why not reconsider our day names? Monday has reference to the moon, which evidently was intended as a heavenly timepiece, and has formed the basis for the timing of months from times past and among the people of God. This day can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities, and under God's Kingdom could become increasingly chosen to appeal to lovers of peace and righteousness.
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          Tuesday, or Teusday (TE). Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. I believe Tuesday may be close enough, and the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Only most "eu"s are pronounced "you." As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          Wednesday, or Wedinsday (WD). Wednesday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, should we continue with Wednesday, or come up with a different but similar name, like Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the gift of marriage and the one God has blessed each with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary. Ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding that they would like to--employees should perhaps have a number per year, or have fewer Wednesday workdays during the more popular times of the year, if this is God's direction going forward...This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, like May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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          Thundsday and Heavensday (TH). "Thundsday" would be a shortened way to indicate Thundersday. Thunder has intrigued mankind throughout generations, with the appropriate desire for looking to the One above, God, our Shaper, "by whom we walk, move, and exist" (Acts 17), as possessing all the power needed, albeit cooperatively, to accomplish His loving purpose toward mankind. Therefore, what may remind us of Jehovoze's wonderful and tremendous power, including that of His powerful holy spirit, which He used and uses to accomplish all His will, including control of weather forces and the formation of incredible stars throughout the Universe? How moving is the sound of mighty thunder? How about the fourth day of the week be called, alternately Thundsday and Heavensday? Recall that Saturday is three syllables also. We may be reminded of:
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            Isaiah 40:21-31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?22 There is One who dwells above the circle (or, globe) of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He is stretching out the heavens like a fine gauze, And he spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He reduces high officials to nothing And makes the judges of the earth an unreality. 24 They are hardly planted, They are hardly sown, Their stem has hardly taken root in the earth, And they are blown on and dry up, And the wind carries them away like stubble. 25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One. 26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you declare, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from Jehovoze, And I receive no justice from God’? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovoze, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength. 30 Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall, 31 But those hoping in Jehovoze will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.” 
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          This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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          You may find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. Since this Psalm 119 Commentary began this podcast, you may sort the Podcast show to start with the Earliest podcasts, rather than the Most Recent (which would display the newest podcast releases). On the show site, look for the first Psalm 119 episode entitled "Introduction to 5Psalm 13(119) Commentary, the format for the entire work", you may scroll to see the entire show with all available segments.
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           THE SPIRIT OF GENUINE PEACE
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          . While not wanting to neglect other valuable psalms, containing many important lessons of their own, we can nevertheless still benefit from reviewing this priceless one of David, anointed to be king, having endured many years to finally receive that privileged right. Why not both--if we continue Psalm Select, segment (2), with selections from the spirit-inspired psalms, we can gain even more insight into the spirit of God, or the "goodforce" that we may receive as we love God and His word of truth, and that can stir or motivate us in the doing of God's loving desire/will for humans. According to 1Timothy 2:3-4 that involves the saving of people everywhere, as they come to an accurate knowledge of the genuine truth about God! This truth is not as it has sometimes been represented. God's word and law is truly reasonable, as there are answers within it that not all yet know about or comprehend. Thus we can truly find genuine joy and satisfaction within God's law, rather than without it! God's loving desire or will also thus involves the genuine peace and security that His word has promised. Grateful for the gift of life, realizing where it has come from, is a great start. Then, seeking real peace with others, willing to look to God to grow and for help as we need it, we may look forward to many blessings to come, with greater love for God and others! Such should be everyone's upright desire to attain. Many may not realize it, but God's word can be fulfilled in a way that confirms God's love for the entire human family, which he and his Son seek to preserve, along with genuine peace. God's word says "seek peace and pursue it." Godly instruction is thus involved. For some, it may require more faith or thankful trust in God and His word. For others, it may be that what's needed is to better comprehend the respectful fear of God, the vital spirit of true humility--a humble respect for God and His decisions and purposes, and for fellow humans--replacing an arrogant sense of superiority (letting it die, as it were, lacking faith or trust in God). Also important is acknowledging How Jehovoe is still accomplishing His will for a peace-loving world, even through the corrections of those within the United States and elsewhere, desiring the happiness of the entire human family on Earth. Let's do all we can to promote such genuine peace, remaining peace-lovers as the wisdom of God teaches us to do. (On a sidenote, I would like to also continue and/or update the podcast of Psalm 119). 
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          . As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. Evidently, the psalmist David, anointed to be king, considered the lessons of this psalm so important and helpful to all that he wanted to make it easier to remember and recall in the acrostic format. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections (of 8 verses each) can break down to 2 sets of 11, and these sets may be further grouped. This time I wish to modify the pattern from 4-4-3 to that I now believe was most intended, a 4-3-4 for the first 11-stanza half of the psalm, and a 3-5-3 for the last 11 stanzas. Beginning with the next Psalm 119 blog post I wish to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider it gradually, typically a 4-verse half-section at a time, at least twice per week, and then a review summary as well.  I wish to refine or update the commentary where appropriate. We may thus consider, by commentary, 8+ individual verses, of the loving and inspired work, per week. We can then proceed with each succeeding stanza the same way, with a preview and verse-by-verse consideration, and review, continuing to complete each of the two sets of 11 sections. A broader review of each half of 11 sections is also provided. Thus 4-3-4 (11), and 3-5-3 (11) with previews and reviews. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm. 
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th Psalm (5Psa.13)! Let's begin by previewing the first four stanzas. A dominant point of the first stanza is found in the first verse:
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way [or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only attainable, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, or occasional misses, but all this with the aim of love for God and neighbor, shown by genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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          What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated (uncontaminated, unspoiled) milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Still, accordingly it should be rare that we undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should eventually become clear, with wishes that wrongdoers might turn around, abandoning wrong conduct, preferring God's kindness, as explained in Psalm 103. Such matters as these, as God's word addresses, will be considered more thoroughly.
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          Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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          : Since the printing of the King James Version of God's word beginning in 1611, many began to accept the personal name of God in English as shown at Exodus 6:3 and Psalm 83:18, as Jehovah. However, with the ending "vah" the true meaning of God's name was still in question. It has become clearer with more careful consideration of past usage and word meanings, that a mere ending adjustment is all that's necessary to confirm the true name as JEHOVOE' (pronounced JEE-HO-VOE', or a silent 'h', as JEE-O-VOE'), truly completing the meaning as "He Who Causes to Become." With this insight, the new short form carries the meaning "God increases." God's name in this English form was in use centuries ago. It is hoped that with this understanding, many Bible translations will consider using God's name where it appears in original Bible manuscripts, throughout God's word, in over 7,000 places, rather than "LORD" in all capitals, distinguishing it from the "Lord" Christ. As regards the only-begotten Son of God, his true name has also been misconstrued. He has a Hebrew name, which is quite disimilar to the name that became most recognized in English. Matthew's gospel actually originally used 4 Hebrew letters for his true name, rather than the name evidently proposed by Caesar, translated to Jesus, with an entirely different meaning--"He Makes Wet." This is the name that eventually began to be used by copyists in the Greek Manuscripts, but was not the name his early disciples used or kept in their hearts. That name has the meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," and is most correctly transliterated to English as JEHOSHUA, which may be pronounced just as it looks in English. I was initially using "Jehosha," with the same meaning, but for the most correct pronunciation, the "u" as in Joshua (also similar) is deemed necessary. I still refer to the name Jesus, and Jehosha and sometimes Josha may still be commonly found in my past website/article material, but Jehoshua should be more commonly found going forward. Due to the recentness of the development and awareness of these facts, I may still use both Jesus and Jehoshua throughout this Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) commentary. It is yet unclear whether I will at this time re-record my podcast work to reflect this change, or merely pick up with the second half of Psalm 119. (My "Find Life And See Earview Podcast" is available on Spotify, search "find life" and Sort Oldest to Newest for this particular show. For newest releases, Sort Newest to Oldest)
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your lalls and limits! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgements. 8 I will observe your lalls and limits. May you never utterly forsake me."
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          . As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's lall, and true Christians do so by faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word, and Jehoshua's (or Jesus') example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, God's word shows that He would have, which Jehoshua (or Jesus) should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). We trust that such an organization would seek to remain faithful to God, carefully teaching in accord with God's love for all (John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9), refusing to violate Jesus' warnings against improperly judging or condemning others with genuine faith in Christ, who sincerely seek integrity to God's word in spite of some differences in understanding (John 3:16-17). It would be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. When such an organization humbly corrects wrong teachings, it demonstrates the love that goes hand in hand with humility. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, as an organization it generally cannot claim perfection being made up of imperfect people--humility should thus always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction become and remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the lall of Jehovoe."
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          Verse 2: "Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart."
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          . Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          "3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways."
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          . Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovoe and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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          "4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          . Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment. God may even "order" or have directed that a certain command found in His word be especially kept at a particular time or in a certain situation, due to it's timely importance or signficance.
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          PSALM 119 COMMENTARY STANZA 1B
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          Recall  the Theme for Stanza 1: TRUE HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON WALKING IN GOD'S LALL
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          "5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your lalls and limits!"
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          . Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative, and sometimes detailed, rules or procedures, given to regulate or control a body, an organization or system. In this context, they need to be understood as the beneficial laws and guidelines governing, or regulating, our conduct so as to live and find true satisfaction, encouraging respectful and peaceable dealings with one another. In Scripture, when in the plural, this term has been more simply translated as INSTRUCTIONS. Whereas the expression "LINES OF LIVING" may present a refreshing view, phrasing this "lalls and limits" seems to capture even more closely the essence of the term.
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          "6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments."
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          . Verse 6 speaks of God's COMMANDMENTS. Something commanded, or required to either do or avoid. Psalm 19:8 says "The commandment of the Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [or, "enlightening the eyes."--AMP]. Along with faith in Christ's ransom provision, we need to heed God's commandments, coming to realize the benefit and protections afforded by doing so--we are able to deal with others in a respectful way, promoting peace. God's commandments preserve our purity before God, making it possible to serve Him acceptably and see things clearly, with keen spiritual vision, avoiding many pitfalls.
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          "7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgements."
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          . Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          God's regulations, or now presenting "lalls and limits" as an appropriate alternative expression, involve the everyday lines of conduct we should recognize to promote genuine peace and happiness, with a loving, unselfish motive. May we come to recognize these instructions, or "lalls and limits" as highly valuable for life under the Kingdom of God. Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119 (5Ps13). Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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          As mentioned in the preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that by God's word a youth can remain morally clean or pure. This was by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." Let's first consider the 3 remaining terms of the 10 that are found in verses 9, 11, and 16. These refer to God's (1) word, (2) saying, and (3) statutes.
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          Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or His Son, Jehoshua or Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. His Son said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
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          God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovoe throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, similar to Good Friday, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Christ's sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovoe may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others during the earthly ministry of God's Son, which he showed were teaching people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovoe; Teach me your laws and limits. 13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their close associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehovoe each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jehoshua (or Jesus) said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. Shua said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
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          . Regarding helping us to remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Shua said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          . Who is worthy of such praise or honor more than the progenitor of the human family, and Creator of this incredible universe and planet, and every good thing contained therein and upon. James 1:17 refers to God as the giver of "Every good gift and every perfect present." At Revelation 4:11, a heavenly group exuberantly states: "“You are worthy, Jehovoe our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Acknowledging God's right to such glory, the psalmist next expresses desire to be taught God's good laws and limits governing human conduct--in other words, His "beneficial bounds," "rules of conduct," or "lines of living." James counsels, at James 1:5, "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him." Thus may our requests to God be regular, especially to understand and apply, or live by, His guidance in life, thus growing in our relationship with Him and with others, pleasing our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, and strengthening our hope of an endless life in true peace and happiness!
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            I hope that many are coming to see God's blessing upon me, my work, and those taking it seriously, and I seek your efforts and prayers that much sooner than later the truth of my 2020 election win will be acknowledged well enough to permit me where I was elected to be, doing the most good for our nation at this critical time that good leadership having God's blessing is essential for emerging through this period as the nation our founding fathers worked to prepare, which was to have a leading role in promoting peace and prosperity earth-wide. I prepared so much for our nation during my 2020 campaign, which I remain eager to personally discuss with the cabinet and associates, along with solving other current pressing issues, all of which can respond to genuine needs, better safeguarding life, improving our economy, contributing to greater peace and happiness.
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          MON (10:15,20 am) Hello, wishing all well! Slight updates to Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], working on new CTC article/policy. Please review if you wish this month's blog contents, a new set beginning tomorrow. Also, the Find Life And See Earview Podcast (available on Spotify) series entitled Win-it Minute continues, posting a series on Becoming Truly Impartial this week, with the R04.700 series beginning next week, planning to eventually pick up where we left off on a foundational article I had begun presenting earlier.
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          SAT (10:00,08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[4], Psalm 50. Now also, (7) SongWeekly, SW[4].
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          FRI (10:12 am; 12:19; 1:18-19 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added rest of (3) PC[12], verses 19-21, back to PC[11], aiming to bring up to date by noon, now by 1pm, being delayed. Posted.
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          THU (10:12,14,33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], chapter 11, verse 16, with more to come...Had added verses 22-26 previously, moved to PC[13]. Added 11:17-18.
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          WED (9:50,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 2B, verses 13-16.
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          (Tue) Added (3) PC[11], Pro11:21-26. Upcoming update to a GA..(1) GA[1] Wildfires, see new par.: Perform Fuel Check. Updates.
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          TUE (10:03,40,44,50,54,56; 11:15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 11, verses 21-26. Upcoming update to a (1) Golden Apples...GA[1], Wildfires, see new paragraph: Perform Fuel Check. Updates.
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          MON (9:38,50,55; 10:38,42 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming, (4) Psalm Commentary, Ps119[6] Stanza 2A, verses 8-12. Also: NOTE on Continued Shark Attacks: This is just one aspect of an issue, Abortion, which I have addressed in multiple articles. Nevertheless, the use pills for this purpose have consequences, as noted in the Apr 02 (1) (Weekly) Golden Apples, (W)GA[6] Issue of Mefepristone/Abortion Pill.
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          (Sat) This morn, a SW &amp;amp; PS. Added (7) SW[3]. Also, (2) PS[3], Psalm 15. Update.
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          SAT (10:01,03,33; 11:08,12,22 am) Hello, wishing all well! This morn, aiming to post a (7) SongWeekly &amp;amp; (2) Psalm Select. Something within the half-hour...please pardon the delay. Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[3]. Also (2) Psalm Select, PS[3], Psalm 15, a well-loved psalm outlining the pursuit of righteousness, as friends of God. Update.
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          (Fri) Updated (8) CTC[1], par on 8-Day Week, then (3) PC[10], Pro11:6-10.
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          FRI (10:03,09; 11:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (8) CTC[1], par on 8-Day Week, revised workweek concept. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10] to follow, chapter 11, verses 6-10. Posted.
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          (Thu) Added (4) Ps119[5], S01B. Hopefully, the CTC by noon. Delayed once more, check back hourly--NOW ready for posting! Posted.
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          THU (10:08 am; 12:13; 3:19,38 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 1B. Hopefully, the (8) CTC by noon. Please pardon unusual recent delays, check back hourly. Now ready for posting. Posted.
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          (Wed) CTC delayed until later today, please pardon. Upcoming PC[9], Pro11. Posted. CTC not planned until later.
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          WED (4:14 am; 10:10,13; 10:29,35,48; 11:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay of CTC article--now for today, but later. Upcoming, Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], first verses of chapter 11 (no relation to bankruptcy)...or is there? If so, not necessarily!. Posted. CTC not planned until later.
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          (Tue) Soon to post (4) Ps119[4] S01A. Later this morn, planning CTC Counting Time. Posted Ps119[4]. CTC article still to follow, but later than planned. (Please pardon delay--now for Wed.)
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          TUE (10:15; 11:33 am; 12:41 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to post (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 1A Commentary (1st half of Stanza 1, verses 1-4). Later, planning to post the (8) CTC article/policy, More Orderly Time. (Please pardon an unexpected delay--now for Wed.)
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          (Mon) Consider update to GA[8], Names of God and Christ. Planning update to CTC, Counting Time later--Revamp of entire Intro, now for Tomorrow morn. Update to GA[8].
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          MON (10:05,15 am; 12:00,46; 4:23,30,35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Consider update to Most Recent Golden Apples, GA[8], Names of God and Christ. Planning update to the CTC, Counting Time, later--Revamping entire Introductory section, now for Tomorrow Morn. Update to GA[8].
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          SAT (10:25 am; 12:09; 1:03,05,07,10,22; 1:42 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Every day reminds us that many are in desperate need, or enduring conditions that God has purposed to greatly improve or to no longer exist. He hates to see us suffer! May all come to have and maintain fellow feeling and compassion for others, consider praying for them, and try to save at least something for those who are in need, or look for other ways to assist. I'm aiming by noon to post an updated Golden Apples, GA[8], on Names of God and Christ, and possibly also a SongWeekly. As above, now aiming for 1pm or so, revealing more research into this important subject. Now, GA[8] posted, the first as Most Recent, with the theme:
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          (Fri) Added (4) Ps119[3], Preview S01-04
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          FRI (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Preview of Stanzas 1-4.
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          THU (9:30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 10, last verses 28-32.
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          (Wed) Posting (3) PC[7], Pro10:22-27; Also further introduction to (4) Ps119, as (4) Ps119[2]. Also, Recommending once more (1) GA[1] on WILDFIRES, for any in position to assist Canada with their plight!
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          WED (10:03; 11:58 am; 2:22; 3:52 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Posting (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 10, verses 22-27. Then, further introduction to (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, discussing opening verses of that psalm, as (4) Ps119[2].
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          TUE (10:18,46 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay...Upcoming (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 10, verses 17-21. Posted.
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          (Mon) Added (3) PC[5], Ps010:11-16. Also, (4) Psalm 119 Commentary Preface/Introductory Remarks: "The Spirit of Genuine Peace". Posted.
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          MON (10:22; 11:33,35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 10, verses 11-16. Also, the (4) Psalm 119 Commentary Preface/Introductory Remarks: "The Spirit of Genuine Peace". Posted.
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          (Sat) Added (2) PS[2], Psalm 10
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          SAT (10:14 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 10 (NWT)
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          FRI (9:20 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 10, verses 6-10, more foundational wisdom.
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          THU (10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 10, verses 1-5.
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          (Wed) Reposting GA[7], Free Will and Divine Intervention. Also, PC[2], Pro09:13-18. Start with PC[1] if haven't already considered it, to provide context to PC[2], warning of wrong influence.
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          WED (10:17,22,48,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Reposting Golden Apples, GA[7], Free Will and Divine Intervention. Also, adding Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 9, verses 13-18. Please consider first PC[1] (commentary of verses 10-12) if you haven't already considered it, to better understand the context of what follows, warning of wrong influence.
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          (Tue) NOTE on Hurr. Idalia, more upcoming. Also GA[6], re: Post-Ian Flood Insurance remarks. Now added FURTHER REMARKS. Updates. "debilitating flood event"
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          TUE (9:33,37,56; 10:14,18,20,23; 11:22,33,58 am; 1 pm) Hello, wishing all well! NOTE: Regarding Hurricane Idalia, those in Florida, Georgia, and Carolinas, please at least initially take note of the Blog Post
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          post (1) GA[5], regarding Hurricane/T.S. Hilary, praying for good judgement on whether and where, including how near or far, you should go to safely ride out the current storm, possibly taking multiple vehicles to your higher location. More upcoming. Also, GA[6], regarding Post-Ian Flood Insurance remarks. Now added to GA[6], FURTHER REMARKS. Updates. Update to "debilitating flood event."
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          MON (2:10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Golden Apples, GA[5], Video Posts to Vimeo, 2020 Election Parts 1-3, Posted 3 of 3.
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          SUN  (7:45; 8:20,33; 10:28 am) Hello, wishing all well! (1) Golden Apples, GA[5], Posting links to Videos on Vimeo of Updated 2020 Election Issue--Part 1 of 3. Coming, Part 2 of 3. Posted. Posted Part 3 of 3.
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          SAT (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, Psalm 24.
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          (Fri) Added GA[1], Wildfires, GA[2], Health and Hydration, and GA[3], Conserving Water. YTD INDEX of GA &amp;amp; CTC. Also GA[4] One House-fire Solution!
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          FRI (9:05,13; 10:30,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Brought current 3 Golden Apples pieces, GA[1] on Wildfires, GA[2] on Health and Hydration, and GA[3], on Conserving Water. Plans to Index Year's (1) Golden Apples and (8) CTC Policies/articles. Posted, also GA[4], One House-Fire Solution!
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          Somewhat recently it was found that the true meaning of Christ's name could acceptably be in the shortened form of Josha', not far from Joshua, both meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "sha" (or "shua") indicating "Salvation." With the accent preferred on the last syllable, this name is with correct meaning and more readily pronounced in the English language, possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, with the meaning "He makes wet." Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note there are two ways that the most preferred pronunciation could be written. Some have at one time or another came across the fact that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a plural form, ending with "s". It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but discounted it from being pronounced in English this way. Likewise, the Hebrew term "Elohim", commonly used throughout the Bible referring to God, is actually the PLURAL form of "elohah", god. The truth is, there is more than one Person, like a united family, acting with power as God(s), which would lend itself to a plural translation into English. Still, they are able to act in such unison that they truly act as "one." Also, there are times in the Scriptures when the name of God has a marking that indicates an alteration, indicating that one of these other Gods is being referenced! While One has the name as below, Jehovoe', meaning "He who causes to become, grow, and increase," with deep interest in and love for mankind, one is more associated with being Creator of all things, Joldove, (Joldo've), another responsible for human development, Johlove, (Johlo've). Did you also know that the true name of Christ was also in a plural form, which is one reason the alternate name "Jesus," ending with "s", was permitted as acceptable? In the case of God, to pronounce the name as it was written in Hebrew, and as we really should consider translating into English, it would be the PLURAL of Jehovoe, a name with rich meaning. Of course, God shows understanding toward us, His name having been translated as singular for so long, but most accurately with an ending change, new to some:
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          One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. A number of languages actually distinguish asking for a purpose with a term that basically means "What for?". You may have been late for a reason, something may have happened to cause it, but likely not for a purpose by God, intended--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will--as though designed to accomplish something--still we can investigate the reasons and make better decisions in the future. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! R05.252.
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          Could it be that the recommendation below could be agreed upon, that much more could be available to insurers for particularly Florida Peninsula homeowners, etc.? Please consider:
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          QUOTE FROM 2023 APR 30 REPOST OF POST-IAN RECOMMENDATIONS ON FLOOD INSURANCE, AND FURTHER REMARKS
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          .  Other measures are presently in the works, such as an improved home electrical system that greatly reduces electrical fire risk, and an improved gypsum wallboard that is also more fire-resistant, which we hope all gypsum manufacturers may be willing and able to provide. Certainly it is worth it for families to feel more secure, and Insurers who offer both fire and flood insurance to find such initiatives of benefit to both their customers and themselves.
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           . Going forward, think of the cost reduction if everyone with a home was required to have flood insurance--divided among so many, the cost could be greatly reduced! Insurers for those on a peninsula could be served by several, not just a few, such large insurers also serving large numbers throughout the country. This may negate any need for expensive or unnecessary financial qualifications. Let's look into approaches that make sense to help one another be better able to cope in case any such a storm threatens ever again.
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          Also, please have arrangements in order for some other welcome place to go, among family, friends, or the like, a safe distance away, along with means of transportation, in case some evacuation order is received. It may be that a nearby friend could include you or your family with their own arrangements.
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          . The mention above of "everyone with a home" and "larger numbers throughout the country" had reference to everyone with a home or residential building throughout the country, all being willing or required to have such insurance, that could include any sort of water damage from rain or even plumbing/sink water issues, etc. Such smaller issues currently covered by Homeowners Insurance (usually providing for more than water damage), etc. could possibly be transferred to such Flood Insurers, or payments fairly reduced, but these same Homeowners Insurers could still be used by Flood Insurers, paid to assist with smaller issues, to handle such claims or repair work, etc. With all homeowners, etc. agreeing to begin paying, even $19 a month for flood insurance, from those Insurers also significantly covering Florida, this would altogether provide so much for those Insurers covering the homeowners, etc there, so that they may not somehow have difficulty funding any such storm/event that may take place in this more vulnerable, but nationally treasured home, senior, and vacation area. I believe the three big insurers in Florida currently are Wright (Flood), Neptune, and Chubb. Of course, for those with homes on the peninsula or near other waterways, etc., it would still be up to each company as far as the future cost of their insurance, which may not come down immediately. Also, I believe there to be some (not all) areas along rivers and such that would be best set aside for parks and other recreational areas, with residents urged to find higher ground for their homeland if possible, to greatly lessen risk of a debilitating flood event.
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           I would also like to mention that I do not believe the Salvation Army still has the capacity to assist in the way they did when Hurricane Ian hit, but if they can still somehow in time support the Step-up plan the way they originally were doing, perhaps, many could consider a donation to either the Salvation Army itself or specifically the Step-Up Plan, for the benefit of any remaining individuals and families with seemingly nowhere else to turn, to find help after this storm if need be, mindful however of any assistance that may be provided locally or possibly by Flood Insurers. There may also be a few other homeless services providers.
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          GA Last updates: 23/607,727,815 added "Spring" to Low-Mineral (S.) Water; Purchase of Unmixed Fuel Prior to Mixing/Reducing.
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          It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California and Canada, this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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          : The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          ! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuelup as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, increasing the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft RANGE WOULD NOW normally be ABOUT  3/4 rather than half. ALSO: WITH THIS NEW RATIO, EVEN ACCIDENTAL RECEIVING OF PRE-MIXED FUEL, BEING MIXED AGAIN, WILL RESULT IN A RATIO OF 1:8 OR 1/9 JET FUEL, WHICH STILL ALLOWS FOR SAFE OPERATION, BUT WITH LESS RANGE, FUEL GUAGE WILL DECREASE FASTER THAN NORMAL, WHICH SHOULD BE OBVIOUS, ALERTING YOU TO HAVING RECEIVED PRE-MIXED FUEL. Determine how or why this happened, with the aim that it be prevented from happening again! 
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          : Here's one method for keeping watch on Fuel Consistency, looking for no major difference: Compare a mileage estimate between two 1/16 Fuel Gauge Marks, such as after a fill-up, but only while in operation and moving level, without gaining or losing altitude. Since even a copilot may not notice when the gauge is exactly on one of these marks, my recommendation is to notate the gauge this way for calculations: This is for an analog gauge, rather than digital: The integer or lesser of the 1/16 marks nearest the gauge, then adding a 2 digit decimal estimate for the remainder above that 1/16 mark. (i.e., 11/16+0.46) Take this three times for verification/confirmation. A time of measurement should also be recorded, and possibly an altitude measure. The copilot could do the initial fuel measure, then request the pilot to do his own measurement, and compare. Then the copilot redo his estimate to help ensure it's accuracy. The copilot could then occasionally check for the gauge to drop approximately another 1/16 mark. The mileage could be again recorded, and another fuel measure estimate can be performed and verified, along with a time (and altitude?). A decimal difference between the fuel gauge measures can be determined as well as a mileage difference, so that using Algebra, a mileage per precise 1/16 fuel markings can be determined and compared with normal operation, again looking primarily for no serious discrepancy. Be advised that these numbers may vary according to particular 1/16 markings on that aircraft, due to design details, etc. Keeping records of these checks may thus provide for more accurate/consistent comparison.
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          : While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known now that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. Also, this same mixture further combined 50-50 with any water (resulting in a 1/6 amount of the fuel) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, about 15 times the effectiveness against fires over plain water. 
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          : Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Purchasing Jet Fuel MUST BE CLEAR that they are selling and purchasing PURE UNMIXED JET FUEL, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to at least half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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          . Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body. For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or drinking waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting SALT water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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          . However, our bodies usually need organic minerals the most, and these are found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. This may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling?
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. This article is from segment (8) of my blog, Come to Consensus Corner, dated 2023 Jan 02-29, article under CTC[6] entitled Realities of God's Kingdom and Beneficial Standards, paragraph headed: One Such Intervention. G.E. at point of manufacture, temporary plug-in solution first, both Industrial and Residential solution. R05.253 Update from R03.210c
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          Somewhat recently it was found that the true meaning of Christ's name could acceptably be in the shortened form of Josha', not far from Joshua, both meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," with "Jo" representing God's name, and "sha" (or "shua") indicating "Salvation." With the accent preferred on the last syllable, this name is with correct meaning and more readily pronounced in the English language, possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, with the meaning "He makes wet." Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note there are two ways that the most preferred pronunciation could be written. Some have at one time or another came across the fact that God's personal name in the original Bible language is actually in a plural form, ending with "s". It has been explained that this indicated "grandeur," but discounted from being pronounced in English this way. Likewise, the Hebrew term "Elohim", commonly used throughout the Bible referring to God, is actually the PLURAL form of "elohah", god. The truth is, there is more than one Person, like a united family, acting with power as God(s), which would lend itself to a plural translation into English. Still, they are able to act in such unison that they truly act as "one." Did you also know that the true name of Christ was also this way, which is one reason the alternate name "Jesus," ending with "s", was permitted as acceptable? In the case of God, to pronounce the name as it was written in Hebrew, and as we really should consider translating into English, it would be the PLURAL of Jehovoe, a name with rich meaning. Of course, God shows understanding toward us, His name having been translated as singular for so long, but most accurately with an ending change, new to some:
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            He disrespects {Jehovoe'}.
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             4 In his haughtiness, the wicked man makes no investigation;
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            All his thoughts are: “There is no God.”
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             5 His ways keep prospering,
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            But your judgments are beyond his understanding;
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            He scoffs* at all his adversaries.
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             6 He says in his heart: “I will never be shaken;*
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            For generation after generation
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            I will never see calamity.”
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             7 His mouth is full of curses, lies, and threats;
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            Under his tongue are trouble and injury.
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             8 He waits in ambush near the settlements;
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            From his hiding place he kills an innocent one.
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            His eyes are watching for an unfortunate victim.
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             9 He waits in his hiding place like a lion in its lair.*
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            He waits to seize the helpless one.
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            He seizes the helpless one when he pulls his net shut.
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            10 The victim is crushed and brought down;
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            The unfortunate ones fall into his clutches.*
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            11 He says in his heart: “God has forgotten.
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            He has turned away his face.
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            He never notices.”
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            12 Rise up, O {Jehovoe'}. O God, lift up your hand.
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            Do not forget the helpless ones.
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            13 Why has the wicked one disrespected God?
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            He says in his heart: “You will not hold me accountable.”
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            14 But you do see trouble and distress.
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            You look on and take matters in hand.
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            To you the unfortunate victim turns;
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            You are the helper for the fatherless child.*
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            15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man,
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            So that when you search for his wickedness,
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            You will find it no more.
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            16 {Jehovoe'} is King forever and ever.
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            The {idolatrous} nations have perished from the earth.
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            ת [Taw]
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            17 But you will hear the request of the meek, O {Jehovoe'}.
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            You will make their hearts firm and pay close attention to them.
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            18 You will render justice to the fatherless and to those who are crushed,
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            So that mortal man of the earth may no longer make them afraid.
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            --Psalm 10, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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            ^ Or “the desire of his soul.”
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            ^ Or possibly, “The greedy one blesses himself.”
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            ^ Or “puffs.”
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            ^ Or “will never stagger (totter).”
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            ^ Or “thicket.”
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            ^ Or “strong claws.”
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            ^ Or “the orphan.”
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            PSALM SELECT
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            Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.
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                       O Jehovoe, who may be a guest in your tent?
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                       Who may reside in your holy mountain?
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                       2 The one who is walking faultlessly,
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                       Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart.
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                       3 He does not slander with his tongue,
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                       He does nothing bad to his neighbor, 
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                       And he does not defame his friends. 
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                       4 He rejects anyone who is contemptible, 
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                       But he honors those revering Jehovoe. 
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                       He does not go back on his godly promise, 
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                       even when it is bad for him. 
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                       5 He does not (personally) lend his money (to the desperate) on interest, 
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                       And he does not accept a bribe against the innocent. 
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                       Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
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             _____PS[4]
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             A melody of Aʹsaph.
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             50 The God of gods, Jehovoe', has spoken;
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             He summons the earth
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             From the rising of the sun until its setting.
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              2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.
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              3 Our God will come and cannot remain silent.
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             Before him is a consuming fire,
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             And a great storm rages all around him.
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              4 He summons the heavens above and the earth,
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             So as to judge his people:
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              5 “Gather to me my loyal ones,
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             Those making a covenant with me over sacrifice.”
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              6 The heavens proclaim his integrity (right way),
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             For God himself is Judge. (Selah)
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              7 “Listen, O my people, and I will speak;
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             Israel, I will bear witness against you.
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             I am God, your God.
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              8 I do not reprove you because of your sacrifices,
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             Nor because of your whole burnt offerings that are constantly before me.
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              9 I do not need to take a bull from your house,
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             Nor goats from your pens.
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             10 For every wild animal of the forest is mine,
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             Even the beasts upon a thousand mountains.
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             11 I know every bird of the mountains;
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             The countless animals of the field are mine.
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             12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you,
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             For the productive land and everything in it is mine.
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             13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls
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             And drink the blood of goats?
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             14 Offer thanksgiving as your sacrifice to God,
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             And pay your vows to the Most High;
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             15 Call on me in the time of distress.
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             I will rescue you, and you will glorify me.”
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             16 But God will say to the corrupt:
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             “What right do you have to relate my laws and limits
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             Or to speak about my covenant?
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             17 For you hate discipline,
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             And you keep turning your back on my words.
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          "10 The (respectful) fear of Jehovoe' is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
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          Prove 9:10 Learning to respect and fear God properly is the proper motive for beginning to obtain divine wisdom. Without respecting our Creator, the Bible mentions a type of wisdom that is not divine, saying "this is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic." (James 3:15). Recall also that the fear of Jehovoe means the "hating of bad." We must fear to displease God, fear hurting Him in any way by our sinning against Him or others. Remember that God warns us from sin for our own (and everyone's) benefit--He knows the sad results of bad thinking, decisions and actions, and wants us to avoid such and find true happiness in life. Also, genuine knowledge is gained with divine judgement and understanding, aiming to recognize what is true, and to see the big picture, life as God sees it, and see how things relate to each other, seeking God's view of matters.
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          Prove 9:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide family and friends. And only Jehovoe GOD through Christ can return life to our ancestors and loved ones of the past, who have been "sleeping in death." God yearns to bring them back to us! Imagine eternal life knowing those we love, loving God and us, are safe, secure and happy with Jehovoe!
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          Prove 9:12 True wisdom acting in harmony with godly love looks out for the benefit of all persons, but certainly it also benefits ourselves, helping us find true success in life. However, starkly opposed to true wisdom is the practice of ridiculing or even reviling others. A fault-finding reviler is not loving, and is not benefitting himself or others by his negative thinking. If he continues, he will actually bring much trouble and have more problems or consequences to deal with. Clearly being in the habit of ridiculing others to exalt oneself does not contribute to true, divine, or lasting wisdom. One needn't think or act this way to find self-worth--rather, looking to improve oneself over time, comparing one's own work to improve day by day, week by week, etc. toward a good or excellent standard set by God can bring satisfaction in one's life much more than unnecessary and competitive comparisons with others.
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          "13 A mischievous woman is loud. She is ignorant and knows absolutely nothing. 14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way: “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to those lacking good sense:17 “Stolen waters are sweet, And food eaten in secret is pleasant.” 18 But he does not know that those powerless in death are there, That her guests are in the depths of the Grave."
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          "14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way: “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to those lacking good sense:17 “Stolen waters are sweet, And food eaten in secret is pleasant.” 18 But he does not know that those powerless in death are there, That her guests are in the depths of the Grave."
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          Nevertheless, Jehovoe is a God of comfort and hope! Such a person today, man or woman, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, "which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5). Proverbs 8:5 says that "mischievous ones" need to acquire an "understanding heart." Thus they need to learn to look at the big picture, seeing things from God's viewpoint, examining pieces of divine knowledge more carefully. God "does not desire anyone to lose life, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself." Appreciate God's mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6-7: "Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wrongful one leave hisr way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. Jehovoe is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). How important for many or all to continue trusting God and the ransom provision of Christ, seeking to remain squarely on the path of righteousness and eternal happiness!
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          (Pro09:16-18) The persuasion of the woman described in these verses is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather than on anything of lasting value. She claims that "stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." She thus causes ones to believe that stealing and behaving secretly or deceptively leads to real satisfaction in life. Not being an angel, her motives are made clear in verse 18, showing her persuasions lead to such things as wrong conduct or serious sins that cause spiritual harm, turning ones away from the path leading to eternal life and true happiness. She needs to wake up to the power of God's love and the rewards of right conduct! May we all thus be alert to such persuasions in our personal associations, including some of the entertainment we could be exposed to. Let's be careful in what we choose to consider, that, we stand up for and protect good and right conduct, that our minds are not "corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." (2Cori 11:3). Proverbs 13:20 thus cautions: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the mischievous will fare badly." Let's be alert to notice if naive loved ones are somehow gravitating toward personalities inclined in such ways, that they may be alerted to helpful cautions, to gain more foresighted prudence, to realize the potential harm of falling into bad company (1Cori 15:33). While we love all people, wanting as many as possible to gain a foothold on eternal life, some are still inclined otherwise, and need loving guidance to understand how to correct their steps. We might pray about the matter regarding our loved ones or others needing help, that the human family may largely escape such corruption or disloyalty, as we hope so many to make progress, seeking God's reward of everlasting happiness!
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          "1 Proverbs of Solʹo·mon. A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovoe will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wayward what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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          Prove 10:3 The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's provisions. As Jesus declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both things we are to give priority to--the Kingdom, which often involves sacrifices we make in serving God, AND God's righteousness--aiming to maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience. An important Bible principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovoe' may then look upon any of our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about God's upright servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His blessings and support!
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          Prove 10:4-5 Such lovers of God need to learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in a world where not all are completely trustworthy, young ones need caution despite a lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any dangerous circumstance--checking first with their parents or guardians, according to age and level of experience or prudence.)
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          "6 Blessings are on the head of the upright one, But the mouth of the wayward conceals violence. 7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wayward will rot. 8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways corrupt will be found out. 10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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          (Pro10:6) Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovoe' that makes one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22). Those bad at heart, however, could deceptively speak the right things, covering over their violent hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is truly right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Jesus said that he did NOT come to "destroy" or do away with the Mosaic Law, but to FULFILL it--make it more complete. (Matth 5:17). We learn much from that law, although now Christian principles and standards show a better way of applying it, and holding to what is right by God, keeping that Law in a Christian way, aligned with Christ's teachings. But the ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy over past sin, is not intended to cause us to dismiss sin altogether--Christ set a pattern of obedience to God and His law that all should aim to follow.
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          (Pro10:7) Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psalm 145:16). Those intentionally disregarding God, wrongly pursuing a selfish course will not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good reputation before others that can truly last, let us take God's side and trust Him, holding firmly to His laws and standards, even if we may be besmirched by others temporarily as in a system still marred by ungodliness. God and Christ will lovingly see to it's correction!
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          (Pro10:8) As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not contribute to respect for God's law, and those unrepentantly holding to such a foolish course could mislead others by their wayward thinking and conduct. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas. Recall, from Proverbs 1, that it was disrespecting all of God's discipline and reproof that would lead to disaster, saying "They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools (being satisfied with their own ways) will destroy them. But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”" They thus need more understanding of the consequences of good and evil, to develop more hatred for what is bad, in the healthy fear or awe/awse of God.
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          (Pro10:9) We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other hand, those only pretending to practice what is right, while secretly violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their cover indefinitely. How vital to be honest about our mistakes and seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, practically all have a battle to wage against such wrong thinking! But we can win, pleading to God for His wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in awe/awse of His greatness, we are moved to want to be close to God, not disappointing Him. But He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally! Consider, for example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovoe'; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovoe' is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who (respectfully) fear him."
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          (Pro10:10) Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, cause much grief--such ones should shun deception and trickery, and appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust in Jehovoe' with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding (or, way of thinking). 6 In all your ways take notice of him ("consider HIs view"), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoe' and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          "11 The mouth of the upright one is a source of life, But the mouth of the wayward conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the wayward one leads to sin."
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          (Pro10:11-12) The upright one typically has true love as his motive or aim, keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the upright one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred is in the heart of the wayward, therefore his mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others (Psalm 103).
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          (Pro10:13) The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear or awe of God, according to Proverbs 2, both discernment and understanding are needed. We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and so on--"make sure of the more important things." Such a discerning person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
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          (Pro10:14) The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one may learn and speak only of things that contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we acquire good discernment, and grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters-- we're thus better able to absorb important, especially divine knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (ridiculing fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus give God first place and be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and to understand more about God's loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
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          (Pro10:15) A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Christ instructed (Matt 6:25-33). Doing so, the necessities of life, and perhaps much more, will be provided by God, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
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          (Pro10:16) As Christ also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, upright ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, wayward ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, causing headaches, heartaches, grief and troubles, distancing ones from God and others, at times requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. While caring about all, we still need to guard our closest associations from those promoting sinful or harmful practices, so that instead we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the honest, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it." (Prove 2:20-21).
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          "17 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life, But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is mischievous. 19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly. 20 The tongue of the upright one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the crooked one is worth little. 21 The lips of the upright one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
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          Prove 10:17 As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. In all actuality, the term "punishment" itself is worth re-examining, as a "pun", a play on words that offers correction in a loving way, is often enough to provoke a change of heart in a sensitive child. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovoe said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jeremiah 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction, we not only hurt ourselves, but our stubbornness can have a negative effect on others, possibly 'leading them astray.'
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          Prove 10:18 One trying to cover up their hatred for another is clearly being deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the degree of hatred can vary, and allowing others to know about it might get that one the help he needs to have more love for that person and possibly others. Prayer by the hater for the one hated might also have a powerful effect, if he's seeking to correct his heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." Harboring hatred or resentment for another, refusing to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Jesus/Jehosha's model prayer, he said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to harm one's reputation. Nevertheless, if we harbor, or seek to cover-up hatred, and gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, we're continuing our venture into the path of the crook, lacking God's favor. But on the other hand, it is basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth." May we choose to imitate our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, and His Son.
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          Prove 10:19 Clearly, we need to avoid talking too much. It is far better to be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
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          Prove 10:20 It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the upright are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry." (NIRV) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver jewelry carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties, and scripturally is associated with the mind or thinking processes. There are cases where someone's mind or thinking has been or is being affected by certain chemicals, improper drug use, and similar things, even by cross-gender affects and hormonal disturbances. We should seek the cause of any crooked or wayward thinking that is not simply a product of selfish behavior. "The crooked man out of his crooked treasure sends out crooked things." (Matthew 12:35). Thus in that condition his heart is not producing much for the benefit of others, and needs repentance and a turning to God and His word as a Source of divine wisdom and help. Recall James 1, saying "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him, but let him keep asking in faith..." We all need to trust God and His Son, who want to help us rather than condemn! (John 3:16-17)
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          Prove 10:21 "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as honest ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones often promote understanding of spiritual things, that others may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physical death with a heart straying from sensibleness. Let's honestly examine matters of life, including those regarding our spirit within, heart and mind, and use such knowledge to promote, and not harm, life.
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          "22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The awe of Jehovoe prolongs life, But the years of the wayward will be cut short."
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          (Pro10:22) One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that spiritual and potentially material wealth come from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovoe the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah {Jehovoe}, art the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovoe desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
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          "23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment."
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          (Pro10:23) The "mischievous" one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the mischievous ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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          "24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever."
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          (Pro10:24-25) The "crooked one" usually knows that he is doing wrong, and thus deep down fears having to answer for wrong conduct, whereas the upright have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovoe while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6-7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovoe himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Christ, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked." (Prove 3:25). Knowing about that storm is to motivate all to heed God's instructions, preserving life. That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace not just on this planet, but universally, and receive whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
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          "26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him."
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          Prove 10:26 The lazy one often becomes such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
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          "27 The respectful fear of Jehovoe prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be cut short."
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          Prove 10:27 May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began hurting their own children, Jehovoe says of the practice: "which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its associated heartache, troubles, grief and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 1:12).
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          “28 The expectation of the upright brings joy, But the hope of the wayward will perish. 29 The way of Jehovoe is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The upright one will never be made to fall, But the wayward will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the upright one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the upright one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the wayward is perverse.”
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          (Pro10:28) Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured expectation of the things hoped for.” (HEBre 11:1). Just having confidence in the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jehoshua or Jesus] endured” impalement. (HEBre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovoe is your stronghold.” (NEHem 8:10). It is the faith of “the upright” that brings joy, so we must be determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve an upright standing before our great God. The long-awaited hopes of those wayward must disappear, to be replaced with the prospect of an eternity of happiness for all turning to God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy from a loving God.
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          "29 The way of Jehovoe is a stronghold for the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers."
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          (Pro10:29) God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such things. Evildoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovoe in their activity, and it leads to their downfall, just as “egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (PROve 16:18).
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          (Pro10:30) This refers to a long-term fall, or disastrous crash, which the upright will avoid with God’s blessing and loving guidance and direction. Choosing an upright path is contrasted with the end of the wayward. How important to turn to God's way, leaving old ways behind. Yes, for mankind itself, home planet will be a Paradise earth, to be able to explore and enjoy, having family and potentially numerous friends and companions, into eternity, as we've considered God's purpose really to be Universal in scope. Let’s look forward to making Earth the gem God intended it to be from the beginning, and then see what surprises may lie ahead for the future of mankind.
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          "31 The mouth of the upright one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the upright one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the wayward is perverse.”
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          (Pro10:31-32) “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (PROve 12:18). May we treasure godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. Notice it is not just the "ears" of upright ones that "know what is pleasing," but it is also their "lips." In other words, such a person is typically thoughtful, careful in his speech, to usually speak in a pleasing manner. Of course, this may come easy when treated well by others, but more challenging if wronged or harmed in some way by another. We might then apply the thoughts of Proverbs 15:1-4, which says "A mildsoft answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovoe are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair." We must overcome a perverse, corrupt tongue that causes harm, and that will not endure forever.
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          "1 Dishonest scales are detestable to Jehovoe, But an accurate weight brings pleasure to him. 2 When immodesty comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones. 3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death. 5 The righteousness of the blameless one makes his path straight, But the wayward one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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          (Prove11:1): Jehovoe hates dishonesty and violations of righteousness, but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovoe hates dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovoe" on all of our activities! (Prove 10:22).
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          (Prove11:2): Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty involves humbly recognizing proper limits (God's laws and standards) and our own limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe requiring of you? Only to exercise justice [or, righteousness], to cherish loyalty [or, show loyal love], And to walk in modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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          "3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them."
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          (Prove11:3): Seeking to live a life of integrity to God helps to motivate and guide us in life. "Treacherous" means "likely to betray trust: unreliable." (Merriam-Webster, 2018). "Betrayers" is listed among the attitudes many would have during the last days, mentioned in 2Timothy 3:1-5. Those still manifesting such an attitude need to humble themselves, learning to trust in God as their refuge, bringing sure-footedness spiritually, seeing the rewards of genuine loyalty and faithfulness to God. We should help people avoid such an attitude, which invites trouble, and choose wisely our closest associates, to safeguard spirituality and happiness. (1Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 2Timothy 3:5).
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          "4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death."
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          (Prove11:4): We need to put money in the proper place in our lives, as much as we do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right before Jehovoe God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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          "5 The righteousness of the blameless one makes his path straight, But the wayward one will fall because of his own wrongdoing."
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          (Prove11:5): Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the framework of a happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to violate God's standards (with faith in the ransom for missteps) enables us to become blameless before God, and our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, rather than a wayward one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own wrongdoing" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn from it, not desiring "anyone to [lose out on life], but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          6 The righteousness of the honest will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires. 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; And expectations based on his power also perish. 8 The upright one is rescued from distress, And the wicked one takes his place. 9 By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued. 10 The goodness of the upright makes a city rejoice, And when the wicked perish, there is a joyful cry"
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          (Prove11:6) The keeping of God's laws and standards rescues us from much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds disloyalty to God and treachery, making it easy for one to be caught in traps laid by evil ones, such desires pulling one away from God's love. Thus, the importance of guarding our heart's desires--what we choose to ponder, or think about, and aim for--needs to be appreciated and found pleasing to our loving God and Father, in harmony with His good will and purpose for mankind. Proverbs 4:23, you may recall, says: "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The next few verses continue: "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad." Thus God's word helps us know the right things to desire and place high priority upon, that our happiness and an endless peaceful future may be safeguarded. 
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          (Prove11:7) A "wicked man" who does not repent over wrongdoing has no claim to the reward of eternal life bestowed upon faithful ones. God's Son Jesus or Jehoshua of ancient times brought together those who would find a heavenly abode as spirit sons of God. In our time, upon Earth, there would likewise be those called to rule, but this time visibly with another Son of God, who would "have the legal right", and whose lineage in the royal line of King David would be preserved, preparing mankind for the rule of God's Kingdom, helping many to shun bad or outright wicked conduct, to embrace God's wonderfully loving ways. Also, however, this verse assists us to reject a significant false teaching promoted for many centuries. The wicked have no immortal "soul," the "soul" being life in human form, just as Adam, with God-given spirit, "became a living soul." It was thus, for instance, the disciple Stephen's "spirit" that he requested that Jehoshua safeguard, and that for some may become immortal just as God Jehovoe' had safeguarded his. (Acts 7:59; 1Cori 15:44,53). The idea of an immortal soul that ascends above is a concept of Greek philosophy--not rooted in God's word. In the Scriptures, souls are mortal and may die, as Jehovoe declares for instance in Ezekiel, "The soul who sins is the one who will die". (Ezeki 18:4,20). God's word reveals everlasting life to be a GIFT from God, not a curse, as it would be if one suffered eternal torment. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages sin pays is death, but the GIFT that God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jehoshua our Lord."
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          (Prove11:8) The wicked one, causing distress to the honest, may well fall into the very trap that he has laid for others. (Pro26:27) Proverbs 28:10 says "The one misleading the honest into an evil course will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good." May we be careful not to be persuaded by evil ones, pursuing a selfish, ungodly course in life. We should guard our associations, including that which we watch and listen to on TV, in movies, and in music. Look for the treasures in all such media, that are agreeable to the path of life--there are still many!
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          (Prove11:9) May we be among those rescuing the upright, by using truthful knowledge aright, and avoid the snares laid by selfish apostate liars. Especially do we want to help to rescue others spiritually, helping them lay hold on genuine peace and happiness with a real hope for a happy future. Encouraging them to give attention to God's living and powerful word can be life-saving! (Hebre 4:12). But true wisdom includes also what is helpful in a practical way, so rescuing others may include helping them with knowledge that may save them or help them in physical or material ways. Some may wish to benefit, for instance, by learning to make better use of various sauces and spices in cooking, to make healthier foods more delicious and appealing. There may be many areas of knowledge that we could benefit others with, as we learn to apply such knowledge in our own lives, promoting health and life, sacred to God.
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          (Prove11:10) Goodness goes beyond the minimum of what's required before God, often by exceptional kindness and gifts of knowledge and charity. Such goodness of upright ones brings true contentment and joy to a city, and such persons should certainly be appreciated by governors and kings for their upright conduct. (Roman 13:1-7). Of course, awareness of God's intention to strongly correct wrongdoers, refusing to permit evildoers to continue to mar life, preserving God's purpose of true peace and happiness throughout the universe, gives all reason to examine one's own conduct. Some despite great effort, refuse to change their corrupt thinking, and corrupting influence, with God stepping in to allow for much greater peace.
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          "11 Because of the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the wicked tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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          (Pro11:11) Upright ones are selfless, and please God rather than themselves as they uphold what is right and loving--this results in success and the receiving of God's favor and blessing on a person, a city, and a nation. However, allowing evil ones to persist in wrongdoing, or giving attention to their deceptive speech, can result in corruption, eating away at the upright integrity a person, city, or nation may have worked hard to obtain. 
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          "12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent (or, perhaps, 'gentle.')"
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          (Pro11:12) One lacking good sense is lacking "heart," or good motive. Thus rather than forgiving, or covering mistakes of others with love, he may harbor resentment, or allow hatred to develop inside, then show it later when offended by someone, with unkind speech or actions. The discerning one shows true wisdom, by not speaking or acting unkindly in return to someone's offensive conduct. As Paul recommended, "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men." (Roma 12:17). In other words, respond in a way that people would consider to be fine, beautiful, or honorable. Simply 'remaining gentle' is at times the fine thing to do.
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          (Pro11:13) Hopefully we've learned the difference between talk meant to be considered "confidential," and everyday speech. We have the choice of proving to be a trustworthy person, able to 'keep a confidence,' or one given to disloyal slander, hurting the reputation of others by sharing unseemly things about them. May we keep our conversations positive and upbuilding, refusing to tear down others.
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          "14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers."
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          (Pro11:14) A wise person humbly listens to others, benefitting from their knowledge, understanding, and experience. Still, the one chosen by God as King would be able and willing to offer direction that often proves effective and beneficial, both for the benefit of all those respecting divine standards, as well as the long-term welfare of all involved to the extent possible.
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          "15 Whoever guarantees a loan for one unknown is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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          (Pro11:15) This is not referring to helping a neighbor in genuine need, at least in a limited way. Rather, on a personal level, "One unknown" may not adhere to the same godly standards that we hold to, perhaps not prizing honest integrity as we do. Thus we need to be cautious, yet the term “guarantee” here is key, as it is a true relationship with God which promotes the most determined intention to make good on any financial obligation made in faith. While seeking that all persons become responsible citizens under God’s Kingdom, and until then have adequate provisions to meet their genuine everyday needs, may they look to Him, accepting the King’s helpful provisions and instruction. Being willing to, whenever appropriate, avoid “shaking hands” may have protected many from a course leading to disaster, and made possible recovery from a condition that may have caused some unwary ones to “fare badly.” Yet, as always the case, Jehovoe is eager to provide hope. And now, under the rule of His Kingdom through His faithful Son, the time is so near to finally begin implementing so many good provisions and blessings that we've long awaited from His loving hand!
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          These verses show contrasts between wrongdoing and loving God's peaceable ways and right standards.
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          "A gracious woman acquires glory, But ruthless men seize riches. 17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself. 18 The corrupt one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward. 19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death. 20 Those crooked at heart are detestable to Jehovoe, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him."
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          "16 A gracious woman acquires 'glory' (or, ' great honor'), But ruthless men seize 'riches' (or, 'gold &amp;amp; silver'). "
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          (Pro11:16) A lovely woman kind and gracious in her ways brings her honor from God, as she delights the hearts of rightly-inclined persons. "Graciousness" or "grace" has also been translated "undeserved kindness," carrying the idea of both speaking and acting in kind ways even toward those it seems are unworthy of such treatment. This can be achieved by realizing there are often underlying reasons for misconduct, although these should not be viewed by wrongdoers as mere excuses for choosing to think to do bad or harmful things against the law of God. Ruthless men do not seek the glory from God, but rather are often focused primarily on material wealth. As we know, "the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things," often resulting in "many pains." (1Timo 6:9-10). The counsel for Christians, particularly for those having wealth, is for them "not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." While God created us to enjoy material benefits, so that it is NOT usually "one or the other," may we always choose the love of God and having His blessing, or "smile of approval" over any wrongly desired material possession or benefit. In line with this, we should acknowledge that God is the 'giver of every good gift and perfect present,' and truly wants us to enjoy life, 'filling hearts to the full with food and good cheer.' (Acts 14:17). This certainly can include things that money can buy! Only maintain our love for God foremost, and love for one's spouse, as one's own body, and of course family members and others. Since God "gives us life, and breath, and all things," our appreciation for such real gifts should guide our use of the material, recognizing we still have material needs and wants. God promises to care for those placing priority upon Him, His will and the keeping of His standards--integrity to Him (Matth 6:33).
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          "17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself."
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          Alternatively, "17 One using kindness benefits himself, But the one using cruelty troubles himself."
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          (Pro11:17) Kindness is a major component of true unselfish love, and as such it does benefit us, as we know "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). And we should know how to love oneself in harmony with God's will, if we're going to 'love one's neighbor as oneself.' For instance, you might occasionally reward yourself with dessert or a favorite meal after working to accomplish something of value in God's eyes, just as you might do for your wife or another loved one. Commend efforts to use knowledge for the benefit of others, rather than merely for just "knowing" something. Gaining knowledge without the good heart or spirit to use it properly could make way for abuses, even serious ones, as knowledge can bring power which we should aim to never abuse! On the other hand from kindness, the person acting in a cruel way toward others does not benefit himself, but rather brings himself trouble, as he for instance harms his own conscience and happiness after doing what he usually knows is wrong. So instead, may any having tendencies to act without empathy toward another give pause and perhaps think about what is called the "Golden Rule"--Act, speak or "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Such a way of thinking will indeed reward, or benefit, the one living in such a way!
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          "18 The corrupt one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows integrity (right conduct) receives a true reward."
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          Prove 11:18 The corrupt one's false wages likely refer to his temporary reward, perhaps monetary, for doing wrong, which may appear to have been blessed, but as Proverbs 10:2 states, "the treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit." So while it appears they may be profiting from their badness, in the end they will have only gained real benefit or profit by repenting of such a wrong course in life and turning to upright conduct. Thus living and acting in harmony with God's righteousness brings a "true reward," one that is blessed by God for his genuine benefit. How much better to act honestly in our dealings with others, so that God's blessing is on our efforts to earn a living, making honest wages, supporting livelihood. At Psalm 37:25, King David said "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Certainly this is the will of God, that 16 “everyone exercising faith (thankfully trusting) in God's Son might not be eliminated but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) Those having faith in the Son of God are like Abraham, God's friend, whose trust in God was "counted to him as integrity (right conduct)," finding great favor in God's view.
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          "19 The one standing firmly for integrity (God's right way) is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death."
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          (Pro11:19) Foresighted prudence reveals the outcome of a course, in this case the differing results between pursuing integrity and evil. Notice, however, that we should "stand firmly for integrity," valuing firm Christian endurance despite at times being tempted to do wrong--holding to what is right in harmony with God. Godly devotion moves us to appreciate our treasured relationship with Jehovoe, not wanting to hurt or displease Him in any way--in faith choosing not to violate His laws or standards, and trusting His love for us and His blessing on our faithful course of integrity, after the example of Job, Jehoshua (Jesus), and other faithful ones of Bible record and even modern history. 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." The truth of our sincere loyalty will eventually be seen even despite tricks of those opposing, while hoping in their repentance in time. May we turn to Jehovoe in prayer whenever any temptation or trial may seem to overwhelm us, trusting in His support to endure faithfully, keeping in mind our many and endless rewards in happiness for doing so.
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          20 Those corrupt at heart are disfavorable to Jehovoe, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: A person practicing evil will not go undisciplined, But the children of the upright will escape."
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          (Pro11:20-21) Normally, God loves the person, while hating any bad that they do (2Peter 3:9). But we should never become "corrupt at heart," becoming corrupt in our heartfelt desires and practices, bringing Jehovoe's heartfelt disfavor and displeasure. When this happens, such a person can easily mislead and hurt others, possibly causing or contributing to their downfall, even loss of eternal life. God is not pleased when his dear human creation is led astray from His love, from faithfulness to Him and His endless blessings of happiness. May such corrupt ones repent over their wrongdoing, and become restored to His divine favor and blessing. (Isaiah 55:6-7). At Isaiah 1:18, Jehovoe says to his corrupt people: "“Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovoe. “Though your sins are like scarlet, They will be made as white as snow; Though they are as red as crimson cloth, They will become like wool." Let us never forsake the blessings and rewards of serving God faithfully, and helping others to learn to do so. Upon learning genuine truth, may we endeavor from that time onward to set a good example for others to serve God faithfully and help them see that doing so is worth every effort. We do this in faith, or with grateful or thankful trust, as "whoever approaches God must believe that He is, and that He becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him." (Hebre 11:6). What God compares to the true One?!
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          "22 Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig Is a beautiful woman who rejects good sense. 23 The desire of the upright leads to good, But what the crooked hope for leads to fury. 24 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
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          Prove 11:22 For a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 119:66). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of "good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: "“Praise Jehovoe the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved "harsh and bad in his practices," some 10 days later, at which David chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his third wife, although his first wife, Saul's daughter Michal, had been given to another man, for a time. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such a way after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galat 6:10).
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          Prove 11:23 The upright one thus desires things in agreement with God's will and purpose, things 'leading to good.' Significantly, such a person is not "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh"--does not improperly spend excessive, or too much, time longing for even God-approved physical "desires of the flesh," like even a tasty meal, but may rejoice when the time does arrive to enjoy such 'gifts of God.' Certainly these desires may be appreciated "in the moment," again, grateful for God's gifts and provisions of life, recognizing His hand in precious life as humans. Nevertheless, our focus remains on living in a way that pleases God, unselfishly desiring good things for ourselves and others--right desires to give to others what they need spiritually and otherwise. As we know, "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). Crooked ones, by contrast, may think they need to be selfish to have what they want, desiring things out of selfishness or greed, often hurting others along with themselves, bringing God's "fury" or anger.
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          "24 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
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           GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS, BUT GREAT IN MERCY
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the upright from the wayward, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          **155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe'. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          *158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe', preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great treasure.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe', And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe'. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoe', And I am fond of your law.
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          **175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wayward, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, not realizing it's significance or benefit--wanting to please themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoe' while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the crooked man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe', who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe', are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered as though too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe', preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          . Notice the psalmist distinguishes his persecutors from his adversaries. Apparently, not all who are persecuting him does he believe to be those considering themselves enemies. David once expressed: "I am for peace, but when I speak, They are for war." (PSalm 120:7). Like many Christians today, David typically looked for the good in people. Some may genuinely be seeking to do right, but are misled perhaps by some prominent ones who should be a good influence on others. Nevertheless while the number of these at that time are “many,” Jehovoe has not abandoned him. The psalmist continues to keep God’s reminders faithfully. Whatever challenges we may face in serving Jehovoe, may we continue to uphold His law, especially His orders, and loving the reminders we receive to keep His law constantly before us. (v.44)
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          . Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovoe was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovoe explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoe with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoe has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovoe to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovoe, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. By helping each other be true to God first, and His love for all, He with His spirit can help you or respond to your pleas to maintain a strong marriage, paying attention to His word. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovoe. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          . The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovoe’s will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human children, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovoe’s help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovoe would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, primarily in a spiritual way. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Jehosha or Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that this teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (TITus 1:2; PROve 6:16-19). His judgements are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovoe warns of judgement against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” (This does not rule out playing a lottery, or being entertained with games of chance, where greed is not practiced.) "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (REVel 21:1-5). May we put faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoe and His firstborn Son, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life, family, and community that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2PEter 3:13)
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          . The truths that God reveals in His Word really are awe-inspiring! The wise guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in exact detail. The experience of persecution is to be expected by those loving God, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the reproach of people of God. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus or Josha' will also be persecuted.” He said: “10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe' will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe' himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in awe of God’s words of promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace.
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          . God’s word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step.” Do we not find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as not to be misled? The foresighted prudent one gives thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us something we may need or should believe. Often it really is true, or the messages are presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Josha' encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.” (MATth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like an opposer of God, as the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness, being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in God, being willing to boldly stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the Holy Bible.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe' is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe', And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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           THOSE OWNING ABUNDANT PEACE
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          . Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovoe', doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus/Josha'.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Josha', after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (JOHn 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions promote genuine adherence to God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (PSalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Josha"s Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all willing to learn true peace will be united to happily serve God forever! (MATth 5:9).
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Jehosha' (the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          . The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most important and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to displease or pain Him, in godly fear or awse. Josha' said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          . The psalmist pleads that the “Hearer of Prayer,” Jehovoe, prove to be so in his case, when he ‘cries for help.’ (PSalm 65:2). Psalm 65:5 refers to Him, saying “You will answer us with awe-inspiring deeds of righteousness, O God of our salvation; You are the Confidence of all the ends of the earth And of those distant across the sea.” May the love, power, wisdom and justice of Jehovoe inspire confidence within us, having faith, or deep trust, in Him to keep His promises and fulfill His word. The psalmist also pleads for understanding from God, likely regarding living life acceptably before Him. He knows God’s word gives the instruction and guidance that all need to do so, and thus pleads for God to “make” him understand, according to His word. We may make a similar plea to God, when we truly have confidence in Jehovoe’s trustworthiness with our life, desiring to please Him fully. We therefore need to give attention to God’s inspired word, the Bible, aiming to read it regularly, receiving instruction even daily. Psalm 1:1-3 describes benefits of doing so: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wayward And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe', And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.”
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          . Once again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovoe will possess the earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The upright will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God is rightly determined, through His Son, to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this earth, in which mankind may dwell, willing to learn God’s loving and peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s divine wisdom and standards. May we encourage one another to benefit from such instruction, as the next verse highlights!
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          . Yes, Jehovoe' is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe', To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe' out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of God and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe' for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoe', And I am fond of your law.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          . Some in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Some of the world is still “without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual contentment. Others were at one time closer to God, but may have somehow strayed. Many such ones remember times of great joy found in loving Him, putting His will first in life. They “have not forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones look to Jehovoe' in genuine truth, motivated to once again give Jehovoe their obedience, this time gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for God and others, finding the true “joy of Jehovoe” that they may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. God, as the Great Shepherd, with His Son, the "Fine Shepherd," is eager to assist all such ones to recover in whatever way possible. (JOHn 10:11,14). May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, setting a good example for all as loyal servants of God, clinging to His orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of eternity!
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the treacherous, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my trouble and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          *154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          *155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          *156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe'. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe', preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoe' defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not realizing or not yet caring about the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Josha' to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him and His Son!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wayward, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe'. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoe' while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the crooked man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe', who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe', are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe' is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe', as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Thus, He is not responsible for the evil or harmful actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jehosha/Jesus ('Jehosha' the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe. According to your word, make me understand.
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          . Yes, Jehovoe' is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Josha' says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to honor God in whatever we do, pleasing Him, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovoe'. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Josha': “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Josha', whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovoe’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          . Might the psalmist here have come to see a significant aspect of life—to honor the Creator, seeking to live as He purposed, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoe'? Who is more worthy of such honor or high regard? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and esteem go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly pleasing God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoe' God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 7, STANZAS 01-11
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          STANZA 1, Verses 1-8:
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          . Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as uprightness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          A few misunderstood terms found in verses 1-7 include these:
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe' are upright, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovoe' God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. When used in the plural in God's word, this might be simplified as "INSTRUCTIONS," a more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's upright JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe'. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from harm. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
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          . Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Shoia said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see or recognize the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, as well as some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances, such as God would permit. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoe' and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe', And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoe', seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe' is a strong tower. Into it the upright runs and receives protection."
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe'. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe''s right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. As we learn these things in order to drive safely, we recognize that they are understandable and make sense. Without understanding the importance of these principles, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. Of course we learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important things and those less so but still required. Also, it is important to God that we understand what we should consider clean or unclean, and what matters in life we should take seriously, such as things of life or death importance. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe', which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe' almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe' is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe'. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe' his God."
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe' for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verse 58: I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise.
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          . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jehosha's/Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe' your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe' God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping each other be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe', holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe' God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . (71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe' can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Still, according to God we may hope in time that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating..." (ISAiah 65:17) Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe', nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe' loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing the 'not uncommon' difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. (1Cori 10:13) He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe' your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe' your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe' your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or a loving, thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe', reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus/Jehosha' will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance to endure 'not uncommon' trials! (1Cori 10:13) Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on God our Father during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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          . (92,93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s law can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          All 8 of these verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and right. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jehosha' said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jehosha' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to seek love for God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or thankful trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s law/lall?
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jehosha' told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1TImo 6:18).
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, should we not likewise at times acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law/lall through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe' God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law/lall: “7 The law/lall of Jehovoe' is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe' is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe' are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe' is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The godly fear of Jehovoe' is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe' are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe' loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe"s "law IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Law can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's law. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's law and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe' God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoe', on into eternity.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wayward, or wrongdoers, are showing themselves uninterested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe'. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all wrongdoers: “6 Search for Jehovoe' while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the crooked man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe', who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe', are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Versions of the Bible exist for both young readers and older. Some of these may also be found in audio formats. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--Pro01:4) Matthew 5-7 (the "Sermon on the Mount") adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe' is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe', as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act crookedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Thus, He is not responsible for the evil or harmful actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe', And I observe your commandments.
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared upright due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jehosha/Jesus ('Jehosha' the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          . Yes, Jehovoe' is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the slanderer, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jehosha' says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking to honor God in whatever we do, pleasing Him, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe', To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe' out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” comprised of Christians anointed, with the powerful spirit of God, to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoe' and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe' for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for all who come to humbly seek divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovoe'. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jehosha': “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jehosha', whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovoe’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          . Might the psalmist here have come to see a significant aspect of life—to honor the Creator, seeking to live as He purposed, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoe'? Who is more worthy of such honor or high regard? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and esteem go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly pleasing God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoe' God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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           WED (10:15,18,24 am; 4:23; 5:01,15,17 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples, GA[6], Health and Hydration, Drinking Water, Purified How? This most current GA is now listed at the top. Updated.
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           TUE (11:19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Appreciating Bible Truth. Planned upcoming Golden Apples article, today or tomorrow, regarding cautions about overly purified drinking water.
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          MON (9:31 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], of chapter 9, verses 7-9.
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          (Sat) Added (1) GA[5], Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary. A PS and SW later...Update to GA[5] on windows, etc. more. Also, PS[4], Ps086:1-17. Soon SW[4]. Posted. Update to GA[5],  par. "MANY HAVE"
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          SAT (9:59; 10:04,20,23 am; 2:08,28; 5:58 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (1) Golden Apples GA[5], HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM HILARY, heading toward North toward Mexico and California. Later to post a Psalm Select and SongWeekly. Update to GA[5] on windows, doors, etc. more. Also, (2) Psalm Select, PS[4], Psalm 86. Soon SW[4]. Posted. Update to GA[5],  par. "MANY HAVE"
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          (Fri) Added (3) PC[10], Pro09:1-6. Also, GA[4], Pepper Spice Mix, UPDATED. Also update to PC[10]; and to GA[4]. Additional UPDATE revised. Clarification.
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          FRI (8:07; 9:48,53,56; 11:59 am; 12:08; 4:42; 5:03,07,09,19,21 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Recall the plan to initiate running two sets of Proverbs commentaries this time around. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10], of Proverbs chapter 9, verses 1-6. Also, added Golden Apples GA[4], Pepper Spice Mix, UPDATED, both with Curry Powder option and IMPORTANT NOTE for paramedics and others, potentially life-saving! Also update to PC[10]. And to GA[4]. Additional UPDATE revised, further aid. Clarification.
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          (Thu) Added (4) Ps119[10], Review 8, of Stanzas 12-22. See also Wed post if missed, PC[9], Learning Attitude.
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          THU (9:58; 10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Review 8 Commentary, Ps119[10], of Stanzas 12-22. See also Wed post below, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], of Proverbs 2, on Learning Attitude, in case missed.
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          WED (7:05,38,44 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 2, verses 10-13, with a theme: WHAT ATTITUDE CAN PROMOTE A GOOD LEARNING ATMOSPHERE? Updated.
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          (Tue) Soon to Add (4) Ps119[9], Review 7 of Stanzas 01-11. Updated. Also, Update to GA[2], Wildfires.
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          TUE (10:05 am; 1:55; 2:04,11,33,40 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Review 7 of Stanzas 1-11, first half review. Updated. Also, Update to Golden Apples, GA[2], on Wildfires, with Important Change.
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          . Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body. For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or drinking waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt, and Redmond Real Salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not normally meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting SALT water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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          . However, our bodies usually need organic minerals the most, and these are found in a good mineral spring water. Does your body need such minerals, or electrolytes, to function properly? YES! Our bodies rely on such minerals to relay electrical impulses to function properly, so drinking overly purified water, which has often removed nearly all minerals and trace minerals, can be gradually reducing our bodies' abilities to function in such a way, and could eventually result in unexpected or unanticipated events, such as a collapse or fall, even into unconsciousness. Our bodies also need bicarbonate, especially sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda), which is part of the salty taste of ocean water. This should be found in many of our foods and natural beverages, such as fruit juices, but is often lost to typical processing methods. When present, bicarbonate benefits the body in numerous ways, and can be part of healthy water processing in large- or small-scale municipal systems. When minerals are found in their proper form, and at beneficial levels in our bodies, we have a better chance of thriving and maintaining more stamina in our day-to-day life, as God intended! It has been found that Reverse-Osmosis, while removing impurities, removes nearly all minerals and trace minerals when used to treat well- or spring water. Some companies, however, such as PUR and to a greater extent AQUASANA (now with a North American headquarters in the U.S.), have developed award-winning water filtration processes that also retain good important minerals and trace minerals in the water, resulting in healthful drinking water, with such systems capable of serving the needs of even large numbers of people. Noteworthy also is the correct use of proper ozonation (O3) in water treatment. This may actually be effective against some so-called "forever" pollutants, making news recently. Also, why not look ahead to more compact gallon jugs of water that could fit better in a refrigerator, be used to fill portable cold cups/mugs, and to return for re-use, reducing need for small bottle recycling? Still, addition of 1/32 tsp of baking soda with reputable ionic minerals may temporarily compensate for an overly purified or steam-distilled bottled water.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a puzzling case, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still may have recently claimed to have won the election, which earlier claims did allow legal cases surrounding the election results to reach the significant number of 1 million, and which is to alert us to carefully investigate, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a some knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation, and basically said to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I am rightly qualified, along with others, most already in the current administration, to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to my receiving a large number of mail-in votes, but which I believe had been unjustly redistributed between the other two candidates, possibly some being unsure whether I was truly qualified. But I was! Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I should, but hate to mention, that spells were being cast, which shouldn't be used, often hurting aims of peace, and which we have worked to subdue, as their usage is not blessed by God.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R05.251, (update to R03.670)
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          It is hoped that, with the recent Wildfires raging in California and Canada, this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible, and without further harm to wildlife and foliage.
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          : The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          ! While everything below is acceptable and ideal, as mentioned there have been attempts by sellers to pass off cheaper mixed or reduced fuel as if it were true Unmixed. As mentioned, this must be understood and conveyed as Extremely Unethical and hazardous. Emphasis was placed below on ensuring that Only Unmixed Kerosene/Jet Fuel Continue to be Purchased, and the mixing performed at fuel-up as explained below. A new standard is now being recommended that STILL allows for Environmentally Friendly use against Wildfires, and increases the fuel mixture to hedge against fuel range issues. The NEW RATIO should be 1:2, or 1/3 Jet Fuel and 2/3 Approved water. The resulting aircraft range would now normally be about 3/4 rather than half.
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          : While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to at least half, NOW with update about 3/4 (still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known that UPDATE! NOW a 1/3 or 1:2 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Spring Water (NOT Zero-Mineral "Purified" water, which is essentially R.O. or distilled Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 2 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) two times the fuel amount, in this case 1.0 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the twofold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 2/3 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, actually NOW about 3/4, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although care must be given to ensure systems always have adequate supply, and fuel gages are monitored as normal. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. Also, this same mixture further combined 50-50 or even 1:2 with any water (resulting in a 1/6 - 1/9 amount of the fuel) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, some 9 times or more the effectiveness against fires over plain water. 
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          2023 Aug 10 &amp;amp; Aug 15 Update: Further, it should be clear from the above that no one should be passing off or selling already Reduced or Mixed Jet Fuel as if it is Pure and Unmixed--This is Extremely Unethical--Those Selling and Purchasing Jet Fuel MUST BE CLEAR that they are purchasing PURE UNMIXED JET FUEL, as they should be the ones to decide whether to Mix the Fuel, WITH the Environmental Advantages mentioned above, and Overall Substantial Cost Savings But Reduced Flight Range of Distance, again to more than half, now about 3/4, still quite adequate for typical flight purposes AS LONG AS THIS IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT(S)! Also, FOR ANY AIRCRAFT involved in fighting a wildfire, etc., as recent incidents underscore, there should be a pilot and co-pilot involved in flight, with the co-pilot responsible largely for watching out for any obstacles to flight, especially Other Nearby Aircraft, to protect the safety of all involved. This message was passed along in the last few days but is being reiterated and made more public here.
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          CONSERVE. In recent times we've been facing loss of water levels in many communities across the United States and elsewhere. A few solutions have been proposed by me previously, things that can make and have made a real difference in many of these areas. For one, excessive showers and shower times can be reduced, as most people do not need daily showers to truly remain clean--normal hygiene practices are all that's necessary to allow for showers every other day or so, especially after physical labor, exercise, etc. Another important area is where there is already dishwasher use. Water-saving modes on dishwashers, or installation of newer ones having such features can make a substantial difference, especially in restaurants, with well-designed models and appropriate detergents. This should be accompanied by practices such as dish scraping/wiping food into garbage and preliminary spot wiping as needed. For those washing in traditional ways, here is another water-saving method. Rather than requiring excess running of water to get a hot temperature, most detergents will work being applied to a sponge and then soaked by distilled white vinegar, making possible effective dish cleaning in cold water! Be sure to turn water off when possible to save while washing, etc. prior to rinse. The vinegar is the key to allowing for cold water washing and less waste.
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          One of the hallmarks of this segment, by scripture, is the proverb at 22:3: 
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          Not long ago it was reported that even in the U.S., more worldwide, there were still hundreds dying of COVID daily--Here is one simple way to help all of us to lessen this danger, at least somewhat. Some spice mixes like this one can really save some lives--not all have had effective vaccines or their booster--let's do what we can so ourselves or our neighbors may have more protection from potential harm, at least until the danger has subsided. This mixture has been modified slightly to be even more powerful and possibly life-saving!
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          , etc.: At this time of spotty Coronavirus presence, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. When you're at a restaurant, if going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. A NOTE on BLACK PEPPER--It has been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body--but only if it has been fermented properly, without a fungus like Aspergillus Niger, which has been actually contributing to susceptibility to Coronavirus. The fungal strain Saccharomyces Boulardii promotes human health, and the familiar spice brand McCormick is one of those recommended. Why not beseech God in prayer as to whether the available pepper is acceptable, and if unsure, just leave it out. This applies just as well to the following formula, though the other powerful spices likely overcome the issue. Here is a spice mix you can use at home, or possibly take with you. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER (NOT WHITE PEPPER), then smaller amounts of both CINNAMON and GROUND CLOVES spice, half and half, each one tenth the amount of each of the other spices, the cinnamon being the most important of the two, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of the combination of both Cinnamon (adding potent anti-germ activity and Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. **I NOW RECOMMEND ADDING ONION POWDER AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, at double the amount of paprika, etc. Thus the total ratios would be 10:5:5:5:1.** If you wish, you may add Light Brown (Cane) Sugar, about half of the total volume of the spice mix--it doesn't lessen the effectiveness, but could increase caking a little, so only use if the holes are large enough. With larger holes to sprinkle, you could add the brown sugar up to equal parts spice and sugar. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts, when used on many dishes, esp. combined with dressings, etc. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, it can be effective against the virus. 
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          suggestion to consider: Curry powder has it's benefits when it comes to some health concerns. For this reason and as an alternative for flavor enhancement, you might try adding a fresh Curry Powder, about 1/4 the entire amount of the Pepper Spice Mix already made without the brown sugar. This will make it 1/5 of the overall recipe, and is more than enough to enhance the flavor. Choose either plain, with the brown sugar, or with the Curry powder, not combined. If for some dishes you're looking for mainly a Curry Powder flavor with the benefits of the Pepper Spice mix, do not go beyond 1/3 Curry Powder in the overall mixture.
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          : For some time now the benefits of receiving bicarbonates, primarily sodium (i.e., baking soda) have been increasingly understood, advocated, and utilized. This has become life-saving, and needs further awareness. The Pepper Spice mix I've been for some time promoting includes both Paprika and Turmeric, which we now know builds within the body both Sodium and Magnesium Bicarbonate. Bicarbonates, which are part of the saltiness of Ocean Sea water, are missing from our diet through some food and beverage processing, for instance, some even intended to protect us from harm. But spices such as these mentioned, and adding plain baking soda, such as half of 1/8 teaspoon (1/16 tsp), to an occasional processed beverage, are some ways to bolster our defenses. It is now known that First Responders, EMTs, Fire and Rescue Personnel, and others of us can carry a simple mixture of 1:2, Turmeric and Paprika (1/3, 2/3) to have on hand, 1 level teaspoon of which can actually revive a person who has gone into cardiac arrest due to low body levels of bicarbonates, which in many areas is now among the top causes of this medical emergency. Key, however, is afterward building up body levels, such as with continued use of the Pepper Spice mix above or other recommendations by a victim's physician(s), which have even proved to aid healing of other life-threatening conditions. UPDATE: Adding Curry Powder (CP) separately from the above mixture can additionally revive possibly 1/4 unconscious victims (not in cardiac arrest). The recommended amount in this emergency case is the same (1 tsp) additional. Recommending to Keep the TP Mix as above separate from the CP. While this could be given as an all-in-one for both conditions, at 2 level teaspoons, an alternative is to still give 1 level teaspoon of the TP Mix for all such victims (esp. cardiac, who may wish to speak or move but are at times unable to), then the same amount (1 tsp) of the CP for unconsciousness (having lost all awareness entirely). There may be more of an issue with efficacy over time if all three are combined into one mixture.
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          already thought some about such things, as where they might go in such an emergency. Why not utilize such plans in this case, and greatly reduce the extent and sorrow of any calamity that may occur. Also let's not forget about the chance, however slight, of unexpected landslides, esp. near woodlands lost to wildfire, that could come with unusually heavy rains. If a great number take such precautions, to protect most important things, secure whatever possible from becoming moving obstacles, consider even shutting off power to the home but thinking carefully or getting advice on possible consequences if any, including as a possibility A/C and refrigerator/freezer food, etc. and any potential water system/plumbing issue(s), considering shut-off of water, etc., and leaving with one or more vehicles which may make possible avoidance of flood or wind damage, again, how much less of a calamity it may be if any flooding,etc. does take place in some areas! Also, don't forget closing and possibly sealing up windows and doors, perhaps in some way that may lessen water/flood risk. You might be creative depending on your situation/window type and orientation, etc.
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          Also, Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us "Trust in Jehovoe' with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will straighten your paths." Thus once again a reminder that God can see more than we can, so seek His help in prayer as you prepare, asking for His blessing on your activities. We could even collectively ask Him in prayer that this storm have little impact on our communities, sparing us much trouble!
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          . Most people realize from an early age how much we need and benefit from water. Whether its taking a bath or shower, swimming, or drinking a cold, refreshing cup of water on a hot day, we realize that our bodies need water, or hydration, to function at it's best. Yet, many have also come to realize in our modern society that there have been occasional pollutants that have been recognized in some water sources, that have been a cause for concern, and we count on providers such as bottled water producers to take the necessary precautions to protect consumers. For this reason, various filtration and treatment processes have been employed. It is important to realize that in many cases it is the FORM that a substance or element presents that will determine whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body. For instance, did you know that ocean water, and many reknown mineral springs or drinking waters, have a plethora of trace minerals found therein, that accompany the more well-known minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium? These may also be found in a good sea salt, or salt mined from ancient seabeds, such as healthful Pink Himalayan salt. Ocean salt water, of course, is not meant for drinking as-is, but did you know that the process known as Reverse-Osmosis, is actually meant for converting SALT water to a water suitable for drinking? The resulting unsalty water in this case still does contain minerals and trace minerals, in the same IONIC form as found in sea water, which is a form that your body can turn either organic or inorganic, depending on your needs at the time. 
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             5 Let my steps stay on your tracks
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             6 I do call on you, because you will answer me, O God.
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             7 Show your loyal love in a wonderful way,
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            O Savior of those seeking refuge at your right hand
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            From those who rebel against you.
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             8 Guard me like the pupil of your eye;
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           Let everything within me praise his holy name.
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            2 Let me praise Jehovoe';
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            3 He forgives all your errors
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           And heals all your ailments;
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            4 He reclaims your life from the pit
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           And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy.
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            5 He satisfies you with good things all your life,
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           So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle.
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            6 Jehovoe' acts with righteousness and justice
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           For all who are oppressed.
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            7 He made known his ways to Moses,
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            8 Jehovoe' is merciful and compassionate,
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           Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love.
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            9 He will not always find fault,
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           10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
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           Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve.
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           11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
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           So great is his loyal love toward those who respectfully fear him.
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            12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our sins from us. 
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            13 As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord {Jehovoe'} has pity on his worshippers. 
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            14 For he has knowledge of our feeble frame; he sees that we are only dust. 
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            15 As for man, his days are as grass: his beautiful growth is like the flower of the field. 
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            16 The wind goes over it and it is gone; and its place sees it no longer. 
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            17 But the mercy of the Lord {Jehovoe'} is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness; 
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            18 If they keep his agreement, and have his laws in mind to do them. 
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            19 The Lord {Jehovoe'} has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all. 
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            20 Give praise to the Lord {Jehovoe'}, you his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for his voice. 
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            21 Give praise to the Lord {Jehovoe'}, all you his armies; and you his servants who do his pleasure. 
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            22 Give praise to the Lord {Jehovoe'}, all his works, in all places under his rule: give praise to the Lord {Jehovoe'}, O my soul.
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            86 Incline your ear, O Jehovoe', and answer me,
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            For I am troubled and poor.
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             2 Guard my life, for I am loyal.
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            Save your servant who is trusting in you,
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            For you are my God.
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             3 Show me favor, O Jehovoe',
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            For I call to you all day long.
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             4 Make your servant rejoice,
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             5 For you, O Jehovoe', are good and ready to forgive;
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            You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.
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             6 Listen, O Jehovoe', to my prayer;
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          Let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which help direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
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          "1 The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgement, and honesty; 4 To impart prudence to the naive; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles."
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          "2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings"
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          (Pro01:2) Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. While we may comprehend learning "wisdom," how do we "learn discipline?" Clearly, God offers instruction that corrects wrong viewpoints and molds one's thinking and conduct. Significantly, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." As regards Jesus/Josha' (a more correct name*, in both meaning and pronunciation. It was likely Caesar who chose the Greek designation for his name, rather than honoring the true Hebrew meaning and pronunciation), did he not lovingly offer correction to his followers, typically without demeaning speech or unreasonable punishments? He kindly, patiently and loyally corrected and readjusted them. To "learn discipline" then would evidently indicate gaining a proper view of having correction to one's own conduct, which should be considered life-saving, and viewed positively to the extent possible. Great effort is often made to offer such correction lovingly, without causing embarrassment, so the receiver can focus on the lesson, growth, and benefits thereby received for oneself and others. Again, learning discipline should give us the proper view of it, whether we're receiving it from another or offering it ourselves. When needed and wherever possible, discipline should be offered with love and tenderness or consideration, seeking to promote understanding of the issue(s) involved. Proverbs 17:10 accordingly says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous [foolish, disobedient] person a hundred times." If or when punishment is used, it clearly should be fair, given in love, and the lesson(s) made clear.
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          (Pro01:3) The blessings of "acquiring" such discipline, and receiving it properly, are explained here. It imparts compassionate insight or comprehension of why people act as they do, and contributes toward integrity, or God's righteousness. Such "righteousness" is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, benefitting persons now and into the future, everlastingly. This "adherence" is genuine, with integrity--while speaking and acting with compassion, it does not stoop to evil practices to obtain even a "good" result, but rather uses God-approved means of encouraging or exhorting others. "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." (Pro10:2). This doesn't however knock acting, or pretending, such as in a play or movie, to ultimately instruct others in true righteousness.
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          (Pro01:4) "Shrewdness," or "prudence," is wise use of foresight, comprehending dangers or other consequences of making poor or unwise decisions, as well as the many benefits of making good, correct choices. It is a "young man (or woman)" that may thus gain divine knowledge and "thinking ability." NIV says here "for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young." Parents should thus choose wisely how and when to impart such wisdom to their younger children, in a world still with potential threats to morality and decency.
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          (Pro01:5) Is a wise person a know-it-all? He is humble, not considering himself superior to others, being ready to listen and take in more instruction. He is thus able to grow in "understanding"--that ability to see all the parts of something, and their relation to one another, as together making the whole of it, and uses such to God's honor and the genuine benefit of others.
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          (Pro01:6) Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles. Work with your children to understand sayings and riddles, such as may be found in crosswords or other games and puzzles. Help them gradually learn the lessons of the Proverbs and the teachings of Christ. Jesus/Josha' (a more correct name*) provided many lessons appropriate for children and adults alike, as found in such works as the Sermon on the Mount. This website contains four study articles based on this Sermon. May your love for God and His word grow as you contemplate and consider this precious Bible book, ultimately from our loving Creator, Jehovoe'!
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          * 01:2,6 Josha' (pronounced JOE-SHA' short for Jehosha') is near to his Hebrew given name, retaining the proper meaning ("Jehovoe' is Salvation"). Matthew's original Greek gospel included in the text the Hebrew name, not the Greek. The name Jesus is based on a Greek name evidently given him by Caesar, meaning "He makes wet." Whereas this name became the name most think of, couldn't we consider or acknowledge the name given him by God, Jehosha', with great meaning, to also be highly regarded, as translated to English?
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          “7 The fear of Jehovoe' is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. 8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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          (Pro01:7) The beginning of the knowledge leading to the reward of everlasting life is the fear of Jehovoe'. Do you yet understand this fear of God? It is no morbid fear, but rather a healthy respect or high regard for Him, knowing both His great power and love, just as a child may have a healthy regard for his parents, even while loving them. We do not want to do anything to displease, pain, or incense our great God. To fully appreciate this fear we may need to prayerfully search for it along with understanding and discernment, in line with Proverbs 2:1-5. Acquiring this proper view of God is worth tremendous effort, as getting to know God in a way leading to true peace, happiness, and eternal life depends on it. A respectful, humble attitude is vital, and really finding the very "knowledge of God" is a reward for doing so. It is thus foolish to despise or disregard wisdom and discipline, before learning to understand the fear of God, which enables one to appreciate both divine wisdom and the discipline contributing to it.
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          (Pro01:8) Before one becomes inclined toward such foolish thinking, he should develop appreciation for the love of his or her parents or guardians and for the love of God, they being in position to provide much needed discipline, to guide and correct with love. Such a one may need help to learn to listen to others, and think, more than and before speaking. It is true that "no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but it is painful; yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (HEBre 12:11). Thus, at least sometimes we may be pained to feel we may have, even slightly, let down someone we love, as Christ's disciples sometimes felt they had disappointed him. Not pleased with such pain, they even at times began blaming each other! (MaRK 8:15-16). If we humbly aim to appreciate such correction, however, we may lessen any pain and reap the rewards of right thinking and conduct that pleases our God and Father, Jehovoe.
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          (Pro01:9) Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom. Thus we may more fully honor God and benefit others with good speech and conduct! When honoring God becomes our primary objective, rather than seeking glory for ourselves, what we think and speak can truly become delightful in the eyes of God and others.
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          "10 My son, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say: “Come with us. Let us set an ambush to shed blood. We will lie hidden, waiting for innocent victims without cause. 12 We will swallow them alive as the Grave does, Whole, like those going down to the pit. 13 Let us seize all their precious treasures; We will fill our houses with spoil. 14 You should join us, And we will all share equally what we steal.” 15 My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, 16 For their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood. 17 It is surely in vain to spread a net in full sight of a bird. 18 That is why these lie in ambush to shed blood; They lie hidden to take the lives of others. 19 These are the ways of those seeking dishonest profit, Which will take away the life of those who obtain it."
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          (Pro01:10-14) An ambush is "a trap in which concealed persons lie in wait to attack by surprise." (Merriam-Webster, 2018) The aim is extremely selfish thievery and possibly murder. Clearly, they somehow imagine God is not watching, seeming to believe God will not call them to account or bring them to ruin or bring severe punishment for their evil actions against innocent victims. Proverbs 1:16 says "their feet run to do evil." They should rather pause to reflect on the consequences of their actions before doing anything--the rewards of righteousness far outweigh so-called benefits of wrongdoing. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wrongdoing will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." According to God's established law, anything gained by wrongdoing will be of NO BENEFIT! Such a method of obtaining something is without God's blessing. God wants us to request Him, with persistence, for something we need or want. From our merciful God, with true repentance there is hope for such ones, but there may be some consequence to bear, such as awareness of having caused others some pain or anguish, at least for a time, although God does not want us to dwell excessively on such things, rather to apply the lesson and look ahead to better times.
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          (Pro01:15-19) Thus the fatherly counsel, "My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, for their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood." Thus all who would seek the blessings of God's Kingdom need to be alert that, with any ungodly influence still in the world, there are those individuals straying from a right, Christian path. We need to prepare our hearts, and those of our dear children and others, to stand up for what's right, refusing to go along with badness, however common or even uncommon. God's word can thus prove a powerful force for assisting individuals to develop proper godly fear and appreciation for our loving Father, Jehovoe. He is our superlative Grandfather, the progenitor of the human family! How should we respect such a great Family Head? By listening to His loving counsel for our lasting happiness! We should recognize that true happiness is found in obedience to Him, by walking in His law!
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          "20 True wisdom cries aloud in the street. It keeps raising its voice in the public squares. 21 At the corner of the busy streets it calls out. At the entrances of the city gates it says: 22 “How long will you naive ones love being naive? How long will you scoffers take pleasure in ridicule? And how long will you foolish ones hate knowledge? 23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you."
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          (Pro01:20-21) Among the people of God, true wisdom can flourish, and many young or naïve ones can learn much if their hearts and ears are tuning in to the divine knowledge that many friends and neighbors already possess! Of course, those possessing this knowledge largely have it by regular consideration of God's word and the wisdom contained therein. God wants true wisdom freely available to all who will appreciate it and love Him eternally. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise...but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be ceased but desires all to attain to repentance." May we keep on "enduring trial, because on becoming approved [we] will receive the crown of life, which Jehovoe' promised to those who continue loving Him." (James 1:12). Also, may all right-hearted ones take their Christian commission seriously, to share with others the hope we have, not keeping it to ourselves.
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          (Pro01:22-23) How "inexperienced" or naïve ones need to be taught foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to see the consequences of good and bad behavior and decisions, and learn to act accordingly, loving the good and right path of life. Also, fault-finding "ridicule" is far from true love--ones loving ridicule because it makes them feel better than others, are on a prideful slippery path to a terrible crash, as Proverbs 16:18 states: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." Such pride is "the sin that easily entangles us," causing a fall, and hindering true faith in God. Such ones need to repent of their lack of faith and trust in God, who loves them and wants them to turn from a hateful course to one of love for God and others. (Hebre 12:1-3). Also, fools are hating divine knowledge, lacking discernment and understanding, cornerstones of true wisdom. They need to learn to discern truth from falsehood, right from wrong, good from bad, etc., and learn to comprehend, not only the big picture, but how all it's pieces fit together, relate to one another, to make the whole. Such aspects of true wisdom, sought with upright motive, can help them acquire the proper view of God, a high regard for Him that fears to hurt or displease Him. (Prove 2:1-5). Until then they may continue to wallow without accurate knowledge, and they may be speaking and acting in ways not reflecting true wisdom. James says "If any one of you is lacking wisdom, let him keep asking God, who gives generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him...keep asking in faith, and not doubting."
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          "23 Pay attention to my strong warnings. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will reveal my words to you. 24 But you keep turning away when I call out to you. No one is paying attention when I reach out my hand. 25 You keep turning away from all my advice and from my strong warnings. 26 So like you (still) laugh at others, so I also will laugh when you fall; I will laugh when it is your fears that come, 27 when hard times hit you like a storm, And disaster befalls you like a windstorm, when pain and trouble come upon you. 28 In that case, they will keep calling to me, but I won't answer; They will urgently look for me, but they won't find me, 29 Because they hated (true) knowledge, and they didn't choose to highly esteem the LORD GOD Jehovoe'."
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          In rare cases, Jehovoe' can reach a limit on the compassion he shows toward a person. 2Peter 3:9 says Jehovoe "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." Yet Jehovoe has had a day or time for removing incorrigible evil from planet Earth, for the happiness and benefit of peace-loving, upright humans. The more who respond to God's merciful pleas now, the fewer will be ever called to account. As Isaiah 55:6-7 says, "Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the crooked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe', who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Still, these words of Proverbs 1:24-33 stand as a warning, that wrongdoers should realize there is no true benefit to choosing badness, or more serious wrongdoing.
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          (Pro01:23) Far more beneficial is repenting over any wrong past, and appreciating God's willingness to forgive such ones and help them turn to doing good, even providing his powerful holy spirit to assist them.
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          (Pro01:24-29) Jehovoe 'calls out' and 'stretches out his hand' toward all, including wrongdoers, to spare them from the harmful consequences of badness. Yet the ones receiving the judgements of verses 26-28 are those who refuse to finally listen to God's pleas. They "kept neglecting" God's advice, and kept rejecting God's reproof, or strong counsel and loving correction. Who wouldn't benefit from the Creator's intervention, from listening to the One who made man, who knows us like no one else? May we ever appreciate God's loving advice and counsel! Because of refusing God's loving appeals, again we see an example of limited compassion on God's part. He usually sets an example in compassion, and encourages humans to show it toward all. (2CHro 36:15; COLos 3:12). We're encouraged to "return evil for evil to no one," to look to God to repay, He saying "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay," says Jehovoe'. (ROMans 12:17-21). Wrongdoers should not think of waiting to the last possible minute to consider turning around from their evil. In these verses, we see they will begin to suffer the consequences of their mistakes, including "distress and trouble," but God will not then listen to their cries for help. It will be too late. This is because they "hated knowledge," particularly divine knowledge, and they "did not choose to fear Jehovoe'." Clearly, these have the freedom, or free will, to choose their path. They are not fated to be evil and lose out on eternal life. They need to listen to God, and follow the ensuing counsel of Proverbs 2:1-6 to come to learn the fear of Jehovoe' and find "the knowledge of God."
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          “30 They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. 32 For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          (Pro01:30) Verse 22 identifies vulnerable ones as “naive,” “scoffers,” and “foolish ones” who would refuse to listen to God’s appeals of advice and reproof. The naive ones are “loving inexperience,” perhaps mistakenly believing that if they don’t know the truth, they are less responsible for their actions. But refusing to listen hardens them into a stubborn course of disobedience. Such ones need shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to see ahead at the consequences of their actions and decisions, both good and bad, so as to hate the bad course in the respectful fear of Jehovoe. Scoffers are loving ridicule, finding fault with others which gives them a feeling of pride, that they are somehow better than them. In some cases, these ones may have low self-esteem, having been ridiculed by others themselves, and see their practice as the only way they can “feel better” about themselves. But this is mistaken as well. Self-exaltation or self-promotion is something God has hated. (Prove 8:13). To promote peace and unity, we shouldn’t make such comparisons with others. Rather, we should do our own best, and seek to improve ourselves over time, aiming for God's excellent standard. (Galat 6:4). We should maintain compassion, and “Rejoice with those who rejoice; Weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15). Thus, rather than finding fault with others, love will move us to encourage and help them to succeed as well, trusting in God’s blessing on our own efforts to improve. Finally, “foolish ones” hate at least some knowledge, and therefore need to learn to appreciate and respectfully revere Jehovoe, which fear of God is the beginning of divine knowledge and wisdom, and "means the hating of bad." (Prove 1:7; 9:10; 8:13; 2:1-6).
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          (Pro01:31) Without making such adjustments in their thinking, they will bear the consequences of their way, and be overly satisfied with their own brand of “counsel.” The dire consequences of not contemplating the results of bad choices, and of somehow hating divine knowledge, follow, along with real benefits of listening to Jehovoe:
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          "32 For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them."
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          (Pro01:32) Naive ones lack the shrewdness, or prudence, to see “the danger and” conceal oneself. Thus they “keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” (Pro22:3). Without a change, this will catch up to them. The fool’s “complacency” is a self-satisfaction accompanied by an unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. This, too, will catch up to foolish ones without a change in their attitude or behavior. Thus, the need to obtain divine knowledge, learning to understand the spiritual side of humankind, as persons made in the "image of God," learning to comprehend things that can cause harm to our spirit, and our relationships with God and other humans, cannot be overstated--it means our life! God has provided an incredible "instruction manual," complete with evidence of it's divine authorship, for instance, in the wisdom and foreknowledge contained therein. And the rewards are many for contemplating the benefits of godly obedience, and the sad results of ignoring divine warnings against wrongdoing. By giving consideration to such matters, we can truly find the happiness God originally purposed for the human family!
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          "33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          (Pro01:33) Those listening to Jehovoe will be blessed and rewarded for doing so, benefitting from Jehovoe’s warnings, encouragement, and spiritual protections. Genuine security will be found, with freedom from any sickening expectations of coming disaster. Truly, "where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom!" What happiness and peace will prevail at that time! May all do what they can to take God's word seriously, making time to give attention to it, learning to find delight in understanding God's purpose more clearly and how to act upon such knowledge wisely, for the benefit of others and oneself, instead of merely giving attention to activities that bring little benefit now. It is God's will that we have an eternity to enjoy life, acquiring knowledge and learning many skills and talents, as our hearts may desire. However, let's keep priorities in order, that we may comprehend what it takes, not only to receive such blessings, but likewise have a positive influence on our loved ones and neighbors, to find such happiness as well!
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          "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment (or, 'difftell'); 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovoe', And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovoe' himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          (2:1): Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). God's commandments, now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life.
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          "2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment (or, 'difftell');"
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          (2:3): May we call out for understanding and discernment, by seeking God's assistance in prayer, that largely we may ensure proper motives in serving God, loving Him first and foremost (Matth 22:37-39). God is the One who loves mankind the most, so true love will faithfully act in line with God's will in seeking to love others, rather than doing things our own way, seeking our own glory. (Prove 20:6). With understanding, we can begin seeing the big picture, especially of God's purpose and ways, along with all the smaller pieces of knowledge and how they interrelate to one another, coming together to make the whole, and seeking God's honor in making use of such knowledge, more so than our own (John 7:18).
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          "4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovoe', And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovoe' himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          (2:4-6): This quest for genuine godly wisdom should be valued and sought after like hidden treasures, seeking to understand true godly fear and truthful knowledge of God and His law and purposes. Godly fear includes a reverential awse of God and fear of displeasing our loving Father. We should be always appreciating God's gift of life, and the uncountable gifts we experience every day, from the incredible variety of foods, beautiful sights, smells, sounds, ability to share and communicate, etc. that make a wonderful life possible and enjoyable, especially in God's new world of righteousness. It is ultimately from God, more than the worldly wise, that we receive true knowledge and discernment. And receiving it from God, it should therefore be used in agreement with God's will, and not simply according to our own ideas.
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          "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the honest; He is a shield for those walking in integrity. 8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones. 9 Then you will understand what is right, just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
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          These verses follow on the heels of instruction to find "the knowledge of God" by seeking understanding and discernment, as well as the healthy fear of displeasing God. Proverbs 2:6 added that "Jehovoe' Himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment." Discernment (or, "Difftell") sees or tells the difference between things, such as good from bad, right from wrong, true from false, serious matters of law from lesser ones, though still required. God instructs us in such things, educating and refining our God-given conscience, that we may be guided in the right way from His word.
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          (Pro02:7) Jehovoe' can give the honest, who are seeking Him, practical wisdom, to be able to successfully apply knowledge in life, for the loving benefit of others and themselves. Such ones, as we should desire, seek to walk in integrity, seeking to act the right way despite trials or difficulties, prayerfully confident that our faithful God Jehovoe' "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). Yes in this way, Jehovoe' "is a shield for those walking in integrity."
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          (Pro02:8) Jehovoe "watches over the paths of justice," wanting to safeguard the freedom to serve Him faithfully among right-hearted lawmakers and judges of the earth. It is God's word that should be respected and revered as the touchstone of peace-loving right conduct among mankind. Jehovoe' will guard His loyal ones, watching over them as they seek to walk with Him, by right conduct, on the path leading to endless life.
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          (Pro02:9) By seeking to walk with God, and seeking to comprehend the knowledge of God, you may come to understand "the entire course of what is good." This evidently includes "what is right," or in accord with God's right laws, standards, and ways. It includes "what is...just," in harmony with divine justice, which takes into account God's merciful concern for His human creation. And it includes "what is...fair," or reasonably equitable between involved parties. May we seek to grasp the entire course of what is good--essentially all that is involved in the pursuit of God's will, that we may "calculate the cost" of building discipleship under Christ Josha' (a more correct name in English, in both meaning and pronunciation). (Luke 14:27-28).
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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          (Pro02:10-11) True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Abundant knowledge, or understanding of the world around us may do little good if it is not guided by a properly motivated heart. From the letter called the first of Peter, we read "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, while you throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." (1Peter 5:6-7) We should be deeply respectful of God, His word and way of doing things, regardless of whatever knowledge we may possess. Christians are instructed to use their "power of reason" in serving God effectively (Romans 12:1). Recall that discernment or "difftell" is the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and things such as serious matters of the law from lesser matters, though still required. How important to look to and learn from God and His word to gain good judgement in such things. In the Bible book of James we read: "If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, who gives generously to all, and without reproaching, and it will be given him. But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all..." YES, God cares and wants us to gain more wisdom from Him, and He does so "without reproaching"--not seeking to humiliate or shame someone for what that one has not yet learned. Quite often the question someone asked was on the mind of more than one student! Educators often will vary class levels according to common differences in student ability. There should be an atmosphere of RESPECT for one another in a genuine learning environment. You are not aware of the gems that God has put or is causing to grow in the heart of someone. However, this is a two-way street. While we want to be treated with consideration, we need to treat others in a similar way. We want to learn among friends, and be willing to overlook or forgive an occasional insensitive or thoughtless remark from another, who likely did not intend to cause any harm. All should aim to promote a learning environment that is largely free of such fears and worries of ridicule, and rather be supportive of one another, on the same team, or in the same family--the human family! Anyone having trouble with important thinking and logic skills should pray about the issue, and find or receive assistance to begin correcting matters. Certainly Jehovoe' wants all lovers of Him to acquire "thinking ability!" Understanding things well usually takes considerable time and effort, as does learning to read, for instance, but can be highly rewarding. Of course, any seemingly insurmountable deficiencies now can be fully corrected under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          (Pro02:12-13) This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not really find the joyful heart God wants us all to have. Thinking ability and discernment protect us from exposure to wrong influences, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may choose. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, real joy of heart, and eternal life.
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          When restarting Proverbs this time, I made mention of possibly running two sets of Commentaries, one helping all of right heart to lay a solid foundation upon which wisdom can be built, and a second for the benefit of those already with such a foundation, wanting to be reminded of principles that aids good judgement and daily decision-making. For this second set, let's begin with Proverbs 9.
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          "1 True wisdom has built its house; It has carved out its seven pillars. 2 It has fully prepared its meat; It has mixed its wine; It has also arranged its table. 3 It has sent out its female servants To call out from the heights above the city: 4 “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to the one lacking good sense: 5 “Come, eat my bread And share in drinking the wine that I have mixed. 6 Leave behind your inexperience and live; Walk forward in the way of understanding.”
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          (Pro09:1) Jehosha spoke of building a house with faith and obedience to his sayings and commands. (Matth 7:24,25). Thus we seek God's righteousness, adherence to God's way, as the framework for a happy and successful life and family, both now and long into the future, everlastingly. Also the house should be built with the aim of true love for God and neighbor. However, what about the seven pillars of wisdom? What does Proverbs reveal as to some of the essentials? The fear of Jehovoe is the beginning of both wisdom and knowledge. (Prove 1:7; 9:10), and is accompanied by a crucial attitude of respectful humility. So we need to have trust in Jehovoe, faith in our powerful God of love, and Christ. The Christ is the foundation cornerstone, with the prophets and Christian apostles forming the foundation itself. (Ephes 2:20). Faith in Christ and the ransom sacrifice is crucial to the gaining of life. Divine knowledge should thus also be a pillar. Both discernment and understanding are highlighted as crucial to learning the fear of Jehovoe. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Also, foresighted prudence assisting good judgment is vital as well, being able to look ahead at consequences of good and bad decisions, using such knowledge accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then truth, with faithfulness, honest integrity or righteousness should likewise be included. Again, the entire house should be built with the aim of love for both God and others, with faith in Christ, and in accord with God's righteousness. Besides referring to seven vital qualities associated with wisdom, it is also entirely possible that the seven pillars may refer to distinct areas of knowledge essential to living under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          (Pro09:2-6) The "meat" refers to solid spiritual food, promoting genuine growth in Christian love. Wine is for rejoicing, and is indicative of the deep happiness or joy that can accompany strong spirituality, or even spiritual growth in general, as joy is a fruit of God's holy spirit. The naive need foresighted prudence, to learn and consider the consequences of both good and bad decisions, speech, and actions. They need to properly evaluate such things to make wise decisions, acting accordingly. We do not need to experience the bad to understand it's consequences. We can learn from God's word and the experience of others, and safeguard our spirituality and happiness. In doing so, discernment is acquired and safeguarded, to tell true from false, and right from wrong, and to tell what is truly important from what isn't nearly so. Then, knowledge and understanding may be used beneficially. Thus the admonition to "walk forward in the way of understanding."
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          (Pro09:7-9) Notice that giving strong correction to a ridiculer, or a critical faultfinder, will likely result in his loving you less. There may be several reasons for someone resembling a ridiculer, or fault-finder. Some rarely received much praise as a youth--there may have been alcoholism or other addictions in his family, or similar problems with a variety of causes. Still, this one is now likely missing the love of God in his heart. Such a person may be high-minded, respecting himself and few others, and is on a path to become like someone corrupt, who has "no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." (Psalm 36:1-4) Such ones need to reflect on God's love for all humans, providing every good gift that we enjoy daily, including food and the breath of life itself! How such ones need to grow in appreciation for our loving Father! They need to repent of their wrong course, and turn around to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovoe himself." (Acts 3:19). They should urgently heed God's compassionate pleas as at Isaiah 55:6-9: 
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          SAT (10:08,14,33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding the (7) SongWeekly, SW[3], then Psalm Select, PS[3] to follow...Posted SW[3]...Now PS[3], Psalm 103:12-22, BBE posted.
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          FRI (10:07,09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Review 6, of Stanzas 20-22.
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          THU (9:55; 10:20,25,30,33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[8], chapter 2, verses 7-9. Also updated (1) Golden Apples, GA[2], Wildfires--Seeking Solutions. Update.
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          WED (10:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 22B, the last before Review 6, then 7 and 8!
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          (Tue) Added (3) PC[7], Pro02:1-6
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          TUE (11:28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], chapter 2, verses 1-6.
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          MON (10:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Let me apologize for a delay. Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 22A, verses 169-172.
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          SUN (10; 10:22 am) Hello, wishing all well! Delayed yesterday. I've added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2]. Also, (2) Psalm Select, PS[2], first half of Psalm 103.
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          THU (10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], concluding chapter 1. Also WM2, R04.521,522 on Spotify
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          WED (9:09,27,33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 21B. Also, more (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 1, verses 23-29. Update.
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          TUE (10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 1, verses 20-23.
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          MON (10:03,13,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 21A. Also, soon (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 1, verses 10-19. Posted.
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          (Sat) Added (7) SW[1]; Also PS[1], Ps017:1-8.
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          SAT (10:15,54 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. A Psalm Select may come shortly...(2) PS[1], Psalms 17, verses 1-8.
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          FRI (9:40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, chapter 1 verses 7-9 not to disregard wisdom and discipline, with great reward.
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          (Thu) Posted (4) Ps119[3] Stanza 20B. Also added (1) GA[1] 2020 Election - Finding Truth, Updated; and GA[2] Wildfires--Seeking Solutions.
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          THU (10:33,40,45; 11:32 am) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay...Now Posted (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3] Stanza 20B, verses 157-160. Also added (1) Golden Apples two pieces: GA[1] 2020 Election - Finding Truth, and GA[2] Wildfires - Seeking Solutions.
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          WED (8:07,19-22,25; 9:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! To Add (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 20A. NOW Posted. NOTE: I have an update/option for the Pepper Spice Mix. This update can increase flavor while largely retaining the other benefits. However, the recipe HAS TO BE REMIXED for this purpose. One ingredient is removed--Cloves spice. Don't increase the cinnamon. Mix as before, but without the Cloves, and still ensuring a good black pepper, such as McCormick. Others may have used an Aspergillus to ferment the spice, and until this is corrected, such a spice is not recommended, and can be left out without much detriment--AVOIDING white pepper. Also, plan on this mix being 2/3 of the overall mixture. Then add a Curry Powder for the remaining 1/3. That's it! The original formula with the Cloves, however, is still beneficial on occasion, as the Cloves can support a healthy gut in some important ways.
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          TUE (10:10,35,40,46,48,50,53,59; 11:05,09,14,17 am) Hello, wishing all well! We're at a good point in summer for several reasons for beginning Proverbs Commentary with Chapter 1. How beneficial, especially for youths of age to have parental support or guidance to benefit from qualities that enable greater wisdom and judgement. Parents have so much to offer their children in this regard, and can gain much benefit from consideration of this Bible book, a gift from our all-wise Creator, who blessed the good motive of King David's son, Solomon. I plan to begin this time to run a parallel presentation, starting perhaps in Proverbs 9, soon to reach the many primary or key proverbial lessons beginning in chapter 10. There has been good reason for readers to do some of their own reading in Proverbs--consider some private study in later chapters, seeking God's blessing on your reading and examination, applying verses to your own situation. The chapters and verses we consider here are among the most important for everyone, contributing so much to thinking in a peace-loving and wise way.
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          (Mon) See Note below, also Adding (4) Ps119[1], Preview 6, Stanzas 20-22--Posted.
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          MON (10:17,19,28,41; 11:31,33,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Preview 6, of Stanzas 20-22, the last three of Psalm 119/5Ps13. Soon to post. NOTE: You may notice the 32-day month as from the alternate calendar. This is a way of using the current calendar, but keeping track of God's preferred timing of the moon and a possible future 8-day week, and 32-34 day month. Sticking with 32 day months as the alternate, for the next 5 months, but adding two more days to the last month, making 34 days, would time the new year that could recognize God's desire to give us 8-day weeks and 33-1/3 day months, giving us 2 months of 33 days (with 1 extra weekend day to end those months) and 1 month of 34 days per season/quarter, that one with 2 extra weekend days to end that month). This results in the new year starting on the same day, only Jan 1 is a Monday, and with the new calendar, Sunday. Most events could easily be ported to the new or alternate calendar by simply looking at the four weeks of each month, and overlooking the eighth day, falling between the Saturday and Sunday that week. The 34 day month ending each season/quarter would achieve something similar to a "Humaneth" week but instead with a longer weekend to end the season, and mark the beginning of a new one, all while retaining the timing of the moon, as a new moon at the first day/Sunday of each month, with God's blessing.
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         (Sun) Adding CTC[1], College Admissions
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          SUN (5:37-38 pm) Hello! Adding Come to Consensus policy/article, CTC[1], College Admissions Supreme Court Ruling, Race No Factor
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          "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today!"
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          Many will recognize these words by Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1963  "I Have a Dream" speech. He did much to lead the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950's, protesting racial segregation without violence.
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          The U.S. Supreme Court, on June 29, 2023 ruled that Colleges and Universities are not to consider race in their determinations of School Entrants. While this did frustrate some proponents of Affirmative Action, a law that required intention that persons of minority races be included in a school's entrance class, it nevertheless paves the way for good and capable students to be selected regardless of race. 
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          This struck a chord with fans of Martin Luther King, Jr., recalling his 1963 speech, that persons be judged, not "by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
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          . Does the new ruling still allow for persons of minority races to qualify at good schools? On this matter, are there other considerations of racial prejudice and diversity? What about College readiness and preparedness, regardless of race? How might college and university admissions standards and considerations properly adjust to the new ruling, or improve in fairness, including toward those who may be very intelligent despite a lower GPA than some?
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          . This ruling should be understood, when applied properly, as encouraging good relations among persons of all races. When it comes to College Admissions, some persons, regardless of color, are more prepared than others for success at a good school, and some schools are more supportive of students with certain qualifications compared with other schools. It may be important in the future for students not to box themselves in to one or two particular schools to apply for, but rather, be open to a more thorough consideration of the various educational institutions that exist, and the suitability for the instruction, learning environment and skill sets sought by the student. 
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          . Let's make it clear how much better it is going forward to think in terms of seeking to treat all people with human dignity and respect. This is an important part of what the Founding Fathers of this nation, of this United States, sought in arranging the U.S. Constitution and the Federal government associated therewith. The laws of the land exist so that certain standards are upheld, and people can know and understand how to treat and deal with one another respectfully and peaceably. Really, the exceptional peace taught by Christ in the word of God is what was largely in the hearts of the people, aiming for an environment where such peace could not only survive but rather thrive. This is the reason, for instance, why one if not many a Christian church of some sort was usually nearby in average towns and cities throughout established regions of U.S. citizens.
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          . In view of the desire and need for most students to have some added schooling or training beyond high school in order to get along well in life, it is of interest to consider the possibility of community colleges to offer a one or two semester program in college preparation for those high school graduates who yet feel ill-prepared for college entry and success. There may yet be learning skills and abilities that need significant help if they wish to thrive in the advanced level of college studies. Much beneficial instruction could be provided in such courses, even in finding suitable employment during summer breaks that would allow for the saving of money to help pay for the advanced education, along with possible financial assistance. Of course, exceptional instructors would be needed for such training, possibly from among those already teaching other college courses. These would have experience helping students to thrive despite a variety of backgrounds and situations, and would want to help if possible.
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          . Of course, admissions standards and considerations at each school should be of their own making within the confines of federal and state law. They should certainly be allowed to have some freedom to honestly assess the academic achievement and competence level of a potential student, knowing the school's variance on their program offerings and related learning requirements. They may well have already established ways of determining student acceptance without using the factors highlighted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It may be that some schools may permit a prepared brief summary of a student's background or experience interesting them in certain programs to be submitted prior to entrance exams. By emphasizing good character and academic standing and abilities, while providing a good learning environment and encouraging good learning skills within their own classes, they may well prove effective at training students to achieve good success in a world that may be blessed by God to pursue good aims along with genuine peace, righteousness and prosperity.
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          WED (9:58 am) Hello! Added Christian Lawl of God, CLG[6], 9th of the Ten, Against Bearing False Witness.
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          THU (9:22,24 am) Hello! Added (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[4], 7th of the Ten Commandments, Against Adultery. What are some factors that may be overlooked, awareness of which may prevent this error? What are some consequences, again to help engender respect for God's arrangements regarding marriage.
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          MON (9:53,58; 10:07,10,14,19,24,46 am) Hello! Added (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[3], Sixth of the Ten Commandments, You Must Not Murder. What can help to get to the heart of much wrong thinking that could lead to such ideas? Updated.
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          . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day evidently falls on Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have been emphasizing for quite some time. Society gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, commonly the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday the original first day of the week, so that in time both days Saturday and Sunday came to be recognized as time off from most work. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Thus many believe the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but what of God's view, and is it being kept “sacred?” Recall that our calendars place Sunday as the first day, not the last day, of the week. Saturday is still recognized on calendar as the seventh day of the week. Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovoe your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovoe made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovoe blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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          . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus or Josha' of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to be “on call” that day, as was stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. Some seek to recognize the principle of the Sabbath day in their everyday life, keeping spiritual things a priority in our life—not letting them fade into the background. Reasonably, we should thus not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh us down, but have faith in Jehovoe and His son to offer support as people seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, along with pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Josha' (Jesus) said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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          . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and among the few laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God evidently still desires to be Saturday, after a week's work, rather than Sunday? (Exodus 20:1,22). These lawls on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the entire Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining lawl of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was "set aside" in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Lawl. The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) At least Paul and James reference commands from the Ten, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, that to "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law (the Fourth) would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Saturday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and perhaps give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might consider something beneficial and of interest to you and your family spiritually. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? If you attend an early or mid-morning service on Saturday, would this not get your day or even weekend off to a good start, leaving much time and freedom for pursuing other good things? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, unless blessed by God for a good purpose, or spending overtly excessive time in the kitchen or in other absorbing work tasks if at all possible. Still, would making a batch of cookies or something, even together with children, be out of the question? Let's be reasonable, as God is! Still as regards meals, why not prepare some things ahead of time, sometime Friday perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath, or Rest/Calm day. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Also, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day as well. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting or harvesting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest. Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It would thus make sense to find that some food companies have already begun to see benefits from honoring this lawl! Also, we would likely find that those ignoring this lawl in the future would lack God's full blessing, and thus find that things go less smoothly than they would wish. The abundance of the sixth year, and perhaps even from other years when honoring this lawl, may well permit savings that would allow workers the Sabbath year off from such work, even if they may wish to work elsewhere somewhat. By heeding God's lawl, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          . Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Saturday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or thankful trust, in God and His lawl, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovoe fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe'."
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          . Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that an ungodly system may try to push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus or Josha' Christ. This one, while being perfect, was submissive and obedient to his upright, though imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Was Josha' constantly punishing his followers in a harsh manner, or did he lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s). In fact, what is "punishment"? Sometimes a mere "pun" or "play on words" is all that's needed for someone to take to heart an important correction, or lesson.
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          . Of course, Jehovoe' God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovoe' is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe' requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Jehosha', and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically with love fulfilling a marriage blessed by God, one literal and one in spirit, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to aid raising their children well, as cares for them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His lawl, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" This realization occurs as people joyfully come to know more fully God and His love! (1John 3:1)
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          The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
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          . It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Jehovoe', obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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          . Still, Josha's/Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’ 22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues agitated with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of eternal destruction).
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          . In this wiser assessment is for all to recognize when we ourselves or someone else is not letting go or forgiving some perceived slight of another, whether intentional or not, and continuing to stew about it. If it must be addressed, then address it! According to the Model Prayer, we must be willing to forgive another if we ourselves are to be forgiven by God--our own peace and salvation are involved! (Matth 6:9-13). Sometimes we just have to think in terms of letting things pass, like the expression "water under the bridge," or perhaps "water off a duck's back in a good way," meaning that we refuse to let something painful affect our heart or sour our relationship with others, rather believing that when things are right, they wouldn't really want to hurt us or our relationship with them.
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          . The second step involves a further degree of offense in a matter. Christ says: "Whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court." This may actually raise a significant matter regarding the Founders reference in the Bill of Rights to "Freedom of Speech." Was this absolute freedom they were referring to, or could they have had a higher view of what true freedom involves? For instance, one purpose of the Constitution preamble is to ensure domestic tranquility. Which type of speech safeguards such peace--absolute free speech, or speech that recognizes "the law of a free people," and maintains thoughtful speech that doesn't 'stab (others) like a sword'?
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          Proverbs 12:18-19 says: "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing. Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment."
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          for others are hallmarks of the law of the land that make for a genuinely peaceful society. Clearly, a "lying tongue" or, for that matter, hateful speech does not promote the freedom of speech that is truly beneficial to society, nor do they aid the kind of peace and freedom for which our forefathers sacrificed and fought. Thus, let's not even think twice--rather, let's aim to refuse hurtful speech, instead choosing to find the cause of the problem and a way to solve or cope with it without hurting one another in the process. Thus we should be determined in every way to avoid reaching a higher level of hatred for another person. Instead, remember to hate whatever bad thing that one may have said or done, rather than the person himself. Psalm 97:10 says: "O you lovers of Jehovoe', hate what is bad! He is guarding the lives of His loyal ones, out of the hand of the crooked He delivers them." Even if they have exhibited despicable speech toward others, or worse, behavior, let's realize ahead of time that someone should cry out for help if nurturing hurtful thoughts toward one or more other persons, and together we should learn to recognize some of the above warning signs and become better at helping one another avoid a serious degree of hatred or extremely hateful speech, in itself murderous, rather getting to the root cause of the problem hopefully with intervention by God to save the person and avoid any further consequence.
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          . Regarding Josha's/Jesus' first words again, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," we find encouragement at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the slanderer an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. Such words and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those worshipping God properly but even with our neighbors who are not yet honoring God as they should. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind through His Son, and do all we can to help our loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          . Being the Seventh Commandment, coming after the serious commandment against murder, this violation is also detrimental, affecting more than just one person. The one initiating the adultery may have slandered one's spouse, seeking to destroy their relationship--how unloving! This also comes just before the commandment against stealing, and what leads up to committing adultery may be just that—a stealing of the heart of another person from their marriage partner. Two in the bond of marriage should be loved as a couple more than individually. Of course, love should dominate, and any abusive tendency be removed, preferably before the marriage, with God's help and blessing. Respect should reign in seeking to show genuine Christian love toward married couples and between each other. In some way the unfaithful mate has likely been persuaded to develop affection for someone other than his or her marriage mate. Jehovoe' God had words to say to the priests of Israel in Malachi’s day, regarding serious violations of His word and law, including concerning marriage. He speaks of dealing treacherously, which could be between a couple or one doing so with another's husband or wife. Notice His disgust, recorded at Malachi 2:13-16:
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          “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoe' with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoe' has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovoe' the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovoe' of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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          . It should be mentioned however, that there are legitimate cases of divorce and remarriage that should not be misjudged as being a result of sexual immorality. It is very important that all come to see the importance of acknowledging God's part in a marriage, and avoid seriously sinning against God by committing another form of adultery--decidedly dishonoring God and putting others or things above Him in our hearts. Those not yet appreciating the gift of marriage may not yet see the important role God plays in helping many come together as well as in helping them remain appreciative of their marriage bond. If one or more serious acts of spiritual adultery have been committed, a violated spouse by God's law has the right to either seek divorce, or choose to forgive. Depending on the circumstances, with God as judge, that one may need great strength to forgive and work on restoring the relationship with the repentant partner to perhaps a better condition than before the act, both willing to be completely honest with each other, identifying the causes of the offense or prior marital situation leading up to it.
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          “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          . The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice that threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Josha'/Jesus thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of eternal destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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          . Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining eternal partners--Jehovoe' may have no reason to ever change that. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earlier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and trust Jehovoe' for that determination in the future. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. In fact, the greatest love you can show each other is to help one another be faithful to God. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovoe' as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovoe' as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
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          . Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with God Jeohvoe' as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovoe' is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one s/he stole if possible, with less penalty, but perhaps four more of the same value. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowing of Jehovoe' As the waters cover the sea.”
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          . Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves if we feel threatened by any spite from such a person. Of course, we hope the wrongdoer would mean no harm, which, like extortion, puts crime on a much higher level and could add much to the consequences. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovoe' in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such as case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to be protected, and sincerely looking to God for a good outcome. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's laws, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of righteousness, becoming free of the evil which became so prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovoe' and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovoe', And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jeohvoe'; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovoe' is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Recall that referring to someone's name often involves acknowledging their reputation or what they stand for--who they really are. Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should call upon God our Father in prayers to Him, with honor, as Josha' recommended in the Model Prayer.
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          . But it should be acknowledged, that while God's name is so powerful, it is much more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovoe' for protection, we should be accepting His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the upright one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovoe'’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jeohvoe'’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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          . God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wayward, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Josha' stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe'’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wayward And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe', And he ponders His law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them, considering their application to our activities throughout each day—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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          . As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Josha' kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Or we may think in terms of seeking a standard of excellence that honors the Creator. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, disdaining another's successes, etc., which God’s word outright condemns.
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          . For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, “rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life.
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          . Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Josha' quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate--the offended mate, whether a physical or spiritual violation, seeking to understand the real cause, with God's blessing, then has the right to choose whether or not to remain and work together to resolve any issue. In order to follow God's instruction to "hate what is bad," we might ask regarding God's yoking two together in marriage: Who should dare to rip a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of another's spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that past wrongs can still be righted. Or, serious sins may have been committed, releasing one from an unholy bond. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner that each can look forward to being with into God's peaceful new world.
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          . Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with one another. James 1:14-15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, and Christ's enlightening teachings, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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          These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and upright. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          * 121 I have done what is just and upright. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          * 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your lawl) not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoe to act, For they have broken your lawl.
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          * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          * 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          * 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your lawl.
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          * 137 You are righteous, O Jehovoe, And your judgements are fair.
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          * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          * 140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your lawl is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          * 145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your instructions I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          * 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your lawl.
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          * 151 You are near, O Jehovoe, And all your commandments are truth.
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          * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          121 I have done what is just and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill (or satisfy, to make more complete). 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep Christ's commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous [defying your law] not oppress me.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly troubled” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your lawl, I would have perished in my troubles.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your instructions.” And he said: “67 Before I was troubled, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s lawl and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are righteous And that you have troubled me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSalm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          . (:123) The psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time, waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovoe has promised eventual deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wayward thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that you may not get tired and give up." (HEBre 12:1-3). Certainly God will supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (PHiliP 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger hope in the promised endless rewards!
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          . (:124) The psalmist appeals to God for His expression of loyal love. With all that David had to endure from his enemies and from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovoe, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we prove to be a servant of the Most High God, Jehovoe, and seek to be taught needed instructions from Him, adhering to such faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoe, knowing “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those steadfastly seeking him.”
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoe to act, For they have broken your law.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoe to act, For they have broken your law.
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          . (:126) When Jehovoe considers it right to do so, He may act at any time to support or protect His faithful servants, or even the interests of all mankind. Of course, He, our Maker, God, is motivated by deep love to do so, for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of this God: “17 Now Jehovoe is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom (or, liberty).” While Jehovoe is a God of liberty (the right kind), there must be law for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably and happily with respect to God and one another. Such law from God is called "the perfect (or, complete) law that belongs to liberty" (James 1:25). God’s authority is above that of any other ruler, and His law should thus be appreciated and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under severe threat, Jehovoe may well step in to save His good and loving purpose for mankind.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Josha' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. However, he was not claiming that money was not of value, nor was he giving up what was rightfully his--the ruling "heaven" visible, on earth, uses money just as well as those below such "heaven," as may be wisely and beneficially used. Still, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . (:128) Likewise, God’s commandments are right and truly beneficial to humanity. The psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s law, kept His orders, and followed His genuine instructions, even in detail. He found that doing so helped him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and His law he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “10 O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wayward.” While loving people as God does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The godly fear of Jehovoe means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and perverse speech.” May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.” (2PEter 2:2).
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoe, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          . Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, we still have Christian commands helping us live by God's law. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Detest what is wicked; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovoe. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those given to the nation of Israel? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, often rightly receive honor for good works, shouldn't we also recognize or acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible?
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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          . Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, Jehovoe is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something is true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Josha' (Jesus) said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing wayward to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do?” or “What would Christ do or have done in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-6--here it is in AMP (Curly brackets mine): “5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord {or, Jehovoe} with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know, recognize and acknowledge Him, And He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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          . The indication is here that “oppressive men” may try to interfere with such godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders may involve the most serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of God’s law, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your [instructions].
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          . Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to follow even appropriate detailed guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoe, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovoe would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovoe said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovoe bless you and safeguard you. 25 May Jehovoe make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May Jehovoe lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to Jehovoe and honor Him as the Source of genuine peace and happiness!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          137 You are righteous, O Jehovoe, And your judgements are fair.
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          138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          " Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoe. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          . Psalm 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no healing." May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God "is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe' loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe's "law IS truth."
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          . While the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have been interfering with his keeping of God's law, he was nevertheless determined to obey it. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovoe' rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience "distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain ever "fond of God's commandments." May we come to share such determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity among mankind.
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          . How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Jehosha' said "It is written, 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe's mouth.'" (MATth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovoe' gives, and how essential they are to life.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 19A
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe' He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe'. Your instructions I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe'. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe' regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          . Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoe' will be saved.” To be saved by God, should not this calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The psalmist thus again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will keep God’s reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our obedience, and he does not want his salvation to somehow be in vain. As expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to last forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Jehovoe', seeking His guidance and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us regularly, for our eternal happiness and benefit!
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          . If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoe' for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Josha' gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          . Here the psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, “that [he could] ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and beneficial God’s word is to us! Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wayward And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe', And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.” This expression means pondering God’s law, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s own life. The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time to reflect on, or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to our life, including our dealings with family and others.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          . (113) The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 37:11).
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          All 8 of these verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and right. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Josha' said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my troubles.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been troubled, So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was troubled, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoe', that your judgements are righteous And that you have troubled me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSalm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          . (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoe', by practicing what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he was therefore worthy of receiving from God the wise quality of divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking understanding of things, before being able to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? Still, the psalmist considered the quality of understanding essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Josha' showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to seek love for God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or thankful trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoe', not doing so out of morbid fear of torment if he failed to obey, such as promoted by the teaching of "hellfire" adopted from Greek philosophy. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where a genuine truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those having such faith in God and His word, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found these reminders to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Josha' told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1TImo 6:18).
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          *132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become, grow, or increase." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, should we not likewise at times acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe' God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe' is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe' is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe' are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe' is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The godly fear of Jehovoe' is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe' are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
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          " Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoe'. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1JOhn 4:8; 5:3; JAMes 1:17).
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe' loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe"s "law IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Law can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's law. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's law and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe' He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe' regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          . If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoe' for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Josha' gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          " We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoe'—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovoe' is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe' God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoe', on into eternity.
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          TUE (10:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Review 5 of stanzas 15-19 (5 Stanzas), as Ps119[9].
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          MON (9:37 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chapter 19, verses 1-3. Review of Psalm 119, stanzas 15-19 likely tomorrow.
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          SAT (10:01,09 am; 6:10 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added PS[4], Psalm 104. Soon (7) SongWeekly, SW[4] posted. Update.
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          FRI (10:45,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! My apologies for the delay--soon, (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[5], 8th of the Ten Commandments, against Stealing, or Thievery. Posted.
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          THU (9:08,28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[10], chapter 18, verses 21-24. Also upcoming, Christian Lawl of God, 7th of the Ten Commandments. Posted (6) CLG[4][, 7th.
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          WED (10:17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[3], all of Psalm 19.
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          TUE (8:23,35,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[8], Stanza 19A, verses 145-148. Upcoming, more Proverbs Commentary.Posted, PC[9], Proverbs 18, verses 17-20.
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          MON (9:55,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[3], Sixth of the Ten Commandments, You Must Not Murder. What are some things that can help to avoid thinking that can lead to such an idea?
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          SAT (10:23,25,53; 11:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming (2) Psalm Select, PS[2], then (7) SongWeekly, SW[3]. Added PS[2], a portion of Psalm 19. Posted (7) SongWeekly, SW[3].
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          FRI (10:05,08,40; 11:59 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[2], Fifth of the Ten Commandments, to Honor Father and Mother. Updates.
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          THU (10:00,08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 18B.
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          WED (8:45,55,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated to NOTE below.
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          (Tue) Now...more PC[7], Pro18:9-12. And PC[8], v.13-16. Update v.16. Also see NOTE.
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          TUE (10:33,58; 11:11,23,28,35,40 am; 1:30; 2:04 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay--soon more Proverbs Commentary, chapter 18. NOTE: Somewhat recently it was found that the true meaning of Christ's name could acceptably be in the form of Josha', meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," with "Jo" representing God, and "sha" indicating "Salvation." With the accent preferred on the last syllable, Josha' is with correct meaning and more readily pronounced in the English language, possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him in mockery by Caesar, with the meaning "He makes wet." However, it has now been proven agreeable to God that due to changed circumstances, THE most accurate names of both God and Christ in English may be used--best Jehovoe' (as in GEO-VOE') and JEOHSHA' (as in GEO-SHA'). This is acceptably the most natural to say in English while preserving the properly accented last syllable. You should see that both are three syllables. Of course, in writ or print these need not be in all caps. Also, with the silent H these would be seven letters in length, eight characters when concluding with the accent mark. Notice again the accent on the final syllable of each name, which should be the preferable pronunciation by the capable. With God's blessing, use of these names would be met with joy by many sincere Christians looking to have these personal names restored to Christian discussions, esp. in many of their preferred Bible translations.
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          MON (9:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 18A, verses 137-140. Also note (Sun) addition, (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1].
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          SUN (5:40 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner policy/article, CTC[1], College Admissions Ruling, Race No Factor
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          SAT (9:40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2].
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          FRI (10:15 am; 7:29 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 18, verses 5-8. Also, GA[5] planned today, on recent ruling on College Admissions related to racial prejudice and diversity. Now posted.
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          (Thu) Now...Pro18:1-4, PC[5]. Also posted (4) Ps119 Stanza 17B post.
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          THU (10:03,15; 11:58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon posting another (3) Proverbs Commentary, starting Proverbs 18. Now PC[5], Pro18:1-4. Also, soon to post (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 17B. Please pardon delay, now posted (4) Ps119[5], Stanza 17B Commentary.
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          WED (10:23,25,30,33,40,53,57 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added GA[4], positioned after GA[2] (Safeguarding Life--Both Mother and Child). GA[4] is significantly updated, Considering Adoption over Abortion. Footnote added.
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          TUE (10:11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 17A.
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          MON (10:19 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've updated Christian Law of God, (6) CLG[1], par. The Real Sabbath Day. Other posts are possible today...
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          SUN (1:33 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I'm reverting back to Golden Apples, abbreviated GA, for segment (1), alongside WM, Win-it Minute. The name leaves off any reference to how often a piece is presented, and emphasis may be on responding to present or recent issues as needed or deemed helpful. Now, Golden Apples, GA[3] is presented, the Pepper Spice Mix for, or rather, against, Coronavirus, with an update regarding use of black pepper.
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          (Sat) Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Also now (2) PS[1].Update. NOW added WGA[2], Safeguarding Life of Both Mother and Child.
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          SAT (10:10,44,49 am; 1:59 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. Now also a (2) Psalm Select, PS[1]. Update. NOW Added Weekly Golden Apples, WGA[2], Safeguarding Life of Both Mother and Child, with new Inserts, not yet reflected in the previous podcast R03.380
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          FRI (10:01,17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 17, verses 26-28. Now also (4) Psalm 119, Stanza 16B.
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          (Thu) Now (6) CLG[1], Fourth of the Ten. Also, PC[3] Pro17:21-25 should be up by 11am.
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          THU (10:22,37;11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to post (6) Christian Lawl of God, CLG[1], on Fourth of Ten Commandments. Also upcoming, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 17, verses 21-25.
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          WED (9:46; 10:04,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 16A, verses 121-124. Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], chapter 17, verses 15-20. Update to Ps119[2], v.121.
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          TUE (8:44 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 17, verses 11-14. Also, I've recently updated the first three articles under Christianity, with plans to continue. You may enjoy reviewing these as well!
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           2020 ELECTION--FINDING TRUTH, UPDATED
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          Have you ever tried to solve a puzzling case, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still may have recently claimed to have won the election, which earlier claims did allow legal cases surrounding the election results to reach the significant number of 1 million, and which is to alert us to carefully investigate, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a some knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation, and basically said to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I am rightly qualified, along with others, most already in the current administration, to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to my receiving a large number of mail-in votes, but which I believe had been unjustly redistributed between the other two candidates, possibly some being unsure whether I was truly qualified. But I was! Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I should, but hate to mention, that spells were being cast, which shouldn't be used, often hurting aims of peace, and which we have worked to subdue, as their usage is not blessed by God.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R05.251, (update to R03.670)
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          . The recent Supreme Court ruling has reaffirmed the right of a child, yet unborn, to live, encouraging his or her dear mother to nourish and nurture that child and herself to a happy and healthy birth. Even if, for a time, that child must be placed in the arms of another loving family, it is hoped the mother aims to prepare and ready herself for the privilege and joy of resuming or supporting, at some time, the nurturing of the child to become adult. She has the right to loving motherhood, but of course it is the choice of each woman to desire the capability of raising her child(ren) well.
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          . Becoming a mother in the fullest sense is not beyond the reach of most if not all women, despite current circumstances. God's word offers valuable insight and instruction that can develop this ability inside even a young woman, and much instruction that is based on such godly wisdom is also available. In fact, apart from God, this task would be much more difficult. God has created us to need his guidance, which we may receive freely. Psalm 127:1 of Bible record says this: "Unless Jehovoe himself builds the house, It is to no avail that its builders have worked hard on it." Notice how God wants us to see our children: Verse 3 continues: "Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoe; The fruitage of the belly is a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the sons of youth. 5 Happy is the able-bodied man that has filled his quiver with them. They will not be ashamed, For they will speak with enemies in the gate."
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          . It is important, however, to realize and include in laws regarding the process of pregnancy, that certain conditions still exist that can, only occasionally in certain circumstances, threaten the life of the mother to give birth. God is not to blame, as God's truthful wisdom and the sanctity of life have often been ignored, resulting in some foods not being as nourishing as they otherwise would be, the sometimes unwise use of certain chemicals and drugs that have proven harmful, and other factors, affecting such things as weakening the uterine wall, for instance. This condition is quite serious, and threatens the life of both mother and child. However, we believe tests exist for practically all such conditions, and in most circumstances, pollutants can be halted, and nutritional or other treatments also exist to hopefully remedy the problem so as to be able to continue the progression of birth without harm to the mother. Not all respond to such treatments the same though, and if ineffective, it is not impossible that a decision might have to be made to sadly end the pregnancy to preserve the lives of both mother and child, but with appeal to God, who can restart the pregnancy in the future. It is believed that these treatments can be attempted early enough in the pregnancy to avoid any consideration of {post-threshold or even} late-term mutilating abortion, which is an extreme trauma to a trusting baby beyond imagination, which no mother would ever approve of who truly understands what is taking place, and must no longer be tolerated. {The Reversal of Roe-Wade has greatly diminished such heartbreaking calamities.}
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          . It is now understood by many that between 14 and 16 weeks is the pain threshold, the time at which pain may be felt by the growing baby. As mentioned above, there are some conditions that should be tested for, that involve even the life of both baby and mother. At least one of these is necessary at 12 weeks, such as the test for the integrity or constitution of the uterine wall, and if there's a problem, treatment can immediately begin for 1 week. A return at 13 weeks can determine response to treatment, and if not effective, a stronger treatment can be applied, as well as an appeal to God for His guidance and assistance. The return at 14 weeks is then crucial to determine whether or not a pregnancy may be terminated without pain to the baby, still with God being able to restart the pregnancy at a future time when the health of the mother is suitable for carrying the child to birth, having no memory of any past termination. This two-week time frame between 12 and 14 weeks should be carefully guarded and recognized as very significant in determining the life of both mother and baby. {However, as may be expected, God Himself is fully capable of safeguarding such things for the health of both mother and baby--prayers to Him throughout the pregnancy could greatly diminish any disparaging results from such tests}. Despite promotion of a 15 week threshold, there is evidence that some drugs or other factors can shorten this to sometime between 14 and 15 weeks. Therefore 14 weeks should become understood as the Standard. With appeal to Him, God can ensure that the pain threshold is beyond 14 weeks, so that a terrorizing mutilation felt by a trusting child can be avoided at all costs, which could ruin his or her future life, and a restart of the pregnancy under God's Kingdom is wonderfully made possible!
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          . Nevertheless, as the health of all generally increases under the loving rulership of God's Son, with improved breadth of nourishment, and replacement of all harmful chemical pollutants with more effective and healthful alternatives, such grievous circumstances will gradually subside, and life may become as God intended, bringing genuine happiness to mankind, developing greater peace gradually with the application of God's loving instruction. May all look to God, with hope in His blessing, on a rewarding life ahead!
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          . It should be mentioned that, with understanding of these things, faith in God early in the pregnancy can assist in finding provisions and guidance that may prove beneficial to both mother and child. In most cases what is needed or helpful may be found. Still there are many with limited resources and/or health disorders. Trust God and ask for help. Another article under this segment is posted on my 2022 December blogpost under segment 1 entitled Considering Adoption over Abortion. This even lists some foods that offer additional nourishment for many expecting mothers. R03.830
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          Psalm 127:1a,3 "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it...Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoe; The fruit of the womb is a reward."
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          ? With the topic of Abortion in the news recently, how fine to reflect upon some of the reasons this became an issue in the first place. Some (not all) were lacking some regard for God and His involvement, as in His provision of marriage and the family unit, as so significant in the stability of society. Two important factors were claims that God was not even involved or interested in mankind's activities, and lacking the true understanding or purpose of engagement, understanding God's arrangement, as a potentially intimate though long-distance (limited or no direct contact) provision (without pregnancy risk) en-route to determination of a good and happy marriage, looking forward to such. The effects of some pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals from some cigarettes and even some food products, etc. have had undesirable effects on fertility. This, along with other factors may have interfered with the normal provisions of God regarding whether or not conception occurs. God desires to bless couples, and assist with their timing of a child and it's gender, but many have not realized this. For married couples, there is a completely natural method for preventing pregnancy, and even some pharmaceuticals can be effective. Also, many good women have not had access to the health care and nutritious foods that others have had, and thus have been concerned about the health and normalcy of the resulting child, and at times, the health of the mother through the pregnancy. If conception has occurred, however, in God's eyes this child is a life, which should be considered sacred, just as King David reflected upon his own conception, when presumably no one had any idea who or what he would become! (Psalm 139:13-16). A woman who has thought about abortion but may consider what is best for the child, respecting the rights of the unborn child as much as her own, should have access to images of the unborn and be reassured of her respect for life as she chooses to protect it.
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          . The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect to God's law and with His love. If, however, a woman has conceived, such as through rape, or some cases of incest, and is not wishing to be responsible for raising the child upon it's birth, can she not still be encouraged to give up the child for good foster care and adoption, and have genuine assistance for her pregnancy, including exceptional nourishment, so as to have the best opportunity to be of good health, and deliver a healthy child in a healthy way? She may still be able to be aware, from time to time, on the child's progress, as most children will prove grateful for their life and wish at some point, to get to know the biological parents who protected him or her during pregnancy. Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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          Spir-Vanilla Malted Milkshake: Milk &amp;amp; Natural vanilla ice cream or a little raw honey and a true cane sugar to sweeten, and including nonfat dry milk powder and 1/2-1 tsp of Spirulina powder.
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          Above are More Calming Alkaline Food and Protein Choices, Below Less Balancing but still Healthful Options.
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          By replacing less nutritious choices with foods like these, more nourishment can come to mother and baby. This is just a supportive list--consult your doctor for your specific needs nutritionally through the terms of your pregnancy.
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          Not long ago it was reported that even in the U.S., more worldwide, there were still hundreds dying of COVID daily--Here is one simple way to help all of us to lessen this danger, at least somewhat. Some spice mixes like this one can really save some lives--not all have had effective vaccines or their booster--let's do what we can so ourselves or our neighbors may have more protection from potential harm, at least until the danger has subsided. This mixture has been modified slightly to be even more powerful and possibly life-saving!
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          .: At this time of spotty Coronavirus presence, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. When you're at a restaurant, if going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. A NOTE on BLACK PEPPER--It has been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body--but only if it has been fermented properly, without a fungus like Aspergillus Niger, which has been actually contributing to susceptibility to Coronavirus. The fungal strain Saccharomyces Boulardii promotes human health, and the familiar spice brand McCormick is one of those recommended. Why not beseech God in prayer as to whether the available pepper is acceptable, and if unsure, just leave it out. This applies just as well to the following formula, though the other powerful spices likely overcome the issue. Here is a spice mix you can use at home, or possibly take with you. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER (NOT WHITE PEPPER), then smaller amounts of both CINNAMON and GROUND CLOVES spice, half and half, each one tenth the amount of each of the other spices, the cinnamon being the most important of the two, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of the combination of both Cinnamon (adding potent anti-germ activity and Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. **I NOW RECOMMEND ADDING ONION POWDER AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, at double the amount of paprika, etc. Thus the total ratios would be 10:5:5:5:1.** If you wish, you may add Light Brown (Cane) Sugar, about half of the total volume of the spice mix--it doesn't lessen the effectiveness, but could increase caking a little, so only use if the holes are large enough. With larger holes to sprinkle, you could add the brown sugar up to equal parts spice and sugar. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts, when used on many dishes, esp. combined with dressings, etc. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, it can be effective against the virus. And at home, any CURRY POWDER may also prove helpful. Ref. R03.813
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          Many will recognize these words by Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech. He did much to lead the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950's, protesting racial segregation without violence.
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          The U.S. Supreme Court, on June 29, 2023 ruled that Colleges and Universities are not to consider race in their determinations of School Entrants. While this did frustrate some proponents of Affirmative Action, a law that required intention that persons of minority races be included in a school's entrance class, it nevertheless paves the way for good and capable students to be selected regardless of race. 
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          This struck a chord with fans of Martin Luther King, Jr., recalling his 1963 speech, that persons be judged, not "by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
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          Does the new ruling still allow for persons of minority races to qualify at good schools? On this matter, are there other considerations of racial prejudice and diversity? What about College readiness and preparedness, regardless of race? How might college and university admissions standards and considerations properly adjust to the new ruling, or improve in fairness, including toward those who may be very intelligent despite a lower GPA than some?
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          This is an earlier piece, posted and podcasted from February of 2021. I believe at the time a few were effective at suppressing this information. We might think of this as drawing attention to an imperfect situation still needing correction.
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          . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          , meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," with "Jo" representing God, and "sha" indicating "Salvation." With the accent preferred on the last syllable, this name is with correct meaning and more readily pronounced in the English language, possibly aiding the young, with the true name being increasingly preferred over the name Jesus, which evidently was given him by Caesar, with the meaning "He makes wet." Due to changed circumstances, God is agreeable as THE most accurate names of both Him and His Son in English are uncovered--but note there are two ways that the most preferred pronunciation could be written. In the case of God, being pronounced GEO-VOE', this could be
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           9 Lift up your heads, you gates;
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          That the glorious King may enter!
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          10 Who is he, this glorious King?
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          Jehovoe of armies—he is the glorious King. (Selah)
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          7 The law of the LORD is perfect.
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          It gives us new strength.
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          The laws of the LORD can be trusted.
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          They make childish people wise.
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          8 The rules of the LORD are right.
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          They give joy to our hearts.
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          The commands of the LORD shine brightly.
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          They give light to our minds.
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          9 The law that brings respect for the LORD is pure.
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          It lasts forever.
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          The directions the LORD gives are true.
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          All of them are completely right.
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          10 They are more priceless than gold.
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          They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold.
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          They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.
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          11 I am warned by them.
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          When I obey them, I am greatly rewarded.
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          19 The heavens are declaring the glory of God;
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          The skies above* proclaim the work of his hands.
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           2 Day after day their speech bubbles forth,
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          And night after night they reveal knowledge.
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           3 There is no speech, and there are no words;
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          Their voice is not heard.
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           4 But into all the earth their sound* has gone out,
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          And to the ends of the inhabited earth* their message.
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          In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun;
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           5 It is like a bridegroom emerging from the bridal chamber;
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          It rejoices like a mighty man running his course.
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           6 It emerges from one end of the heavens,
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          And it circles to their other end;
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          And nothing is concealed from its heat.
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           7 The law of Jehovoe' is perfect, restoring strength.*
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          The reminder of Jehovoe' is trustworthy, making the naive one wise.
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           8 The orders from Jehovoe' are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice;
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          The commandment of Jehovoe' is clean, enlightening the eyes.
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           9 The fear of Jehovoe' is pure, lasting forever.
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          The judgments of Jehovoe' are true, altogether righteous.
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          10 They are more desirable than gold,
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          Than much fine* gold,
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          And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
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          11 By them your servant has been warned;
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          In keeping them, there is a large reward.
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          12 Who can discern mistakes?
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          Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of.
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          13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts;
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          Do not let them dominate me.
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          Then I will be complete,
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          And innocent of blatant sins.*
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          14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
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          Be pleasing to you, O Jehovoe', my Rock and my Redeemer.
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          Let me praise Jehovoe'.
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          O Jehovoe' my God, you are very great.
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          With majesty and splendor you are clothed.
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           2 You are wrapped in light as with a garment;
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          You stretch out the heavens like a tent cloth.
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          3 He lays beams of his upper rooms in the waters above,
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          Making the clouds his chariot,
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          Moving on the wings of the wind.
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           4 He makes his angels spirits,
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          His ministers a consuming fire.
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           5 He has established the earth on its foundations;
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          It will not be moved from its place* forever and ever.
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          6 You covered it with deep waters as with a garment.
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          The waters stood above the mountains.
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           7 At your rebuke they fled;
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          At the sound of your thunder they ran away in panic
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          8 —Mountains ascended and valleys descended—
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          To the place you established for them.
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          9 You set a boundary that they should not pass,
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          That they should never again cover the earth.
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          10 He sends springs into the valleys;
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          Between the mountains they flow.
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          11 They provide water for all the wild beasts of the field;
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          The wild donkeys quench their thirst.
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          12 Above them roost the birds of the sky;
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          They sing among the thick foliage.
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          13 He is watering the mountains from his upper rooms.
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          With the fruitage of your works the earth is satisfied.
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          14 He is making grass grow for the cattle
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          And vegetation for mankind’s use,
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          To grow food from the land
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          15 And wine that makes man’s heart rejoice,
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          Oil that makes the face shine,
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          And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man.
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          16 The trees of Jehovoe' are satisfied,
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          The cedars of Lebʹa·non that he planted,
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          17 Where the birds make nests.
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          The home of the stork is in the juniper trees.
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          18 The high mountains are for the mountain goats;
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          The crags are a refuge for the rock badgers.
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          19 He has made the moon to mark the appointed times;
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          The sun well knows when to set.
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          20 You bring darkness, and night falls,
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          When all the wild animals of the forest roam about.
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          21 The young lions roar for their prey
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          And seek their food from God.
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          22 When the sun rises,
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          They withdraw and lie down in their dens.
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          23 Man goes to his work,
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          And he labors until evening.
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          24 How many your works are, O Jehovoe'!
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          You have made all of them in wisdom.
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          The earth is full of what you have made.
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          25 There is the sea, so great and wide,
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          Teeming with countless living things, both small and great.
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          26 There the ships travel,
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          And Le·viʹa·than, which you formed to play in it.
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          27 All of them wait for you
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          To give them their food in its season.
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          28 What you give them, they gather.
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          When you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
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          29 When you hide your face, they are disturbed.
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          If you take away their spirit, they die and return to the dust.
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          30 If you send out your spirit, they are created,
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          And you renew the surface of the ground.
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          31 The glory of Jehovoe' will last forever.
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          Jehovoe' will rejoice in his works.
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          32 He looks at the earth, and it trembles;
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          He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
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          33 I will sing to Jehovoe' throughout my life;
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          I will sing praises* to my God as long as I live.
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          "11 A bad man seeks only rebellion, But a cruel messenger will be sent to punish him. 12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to encounter someone mischievous in his foolishness. 13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house. 14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave."
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          Pro17:11 Notice that the "bad man" seeks ONLY rebellion--this is not a case of right indignation against wrong or ungodly practices. God's new world will be one of "righteousness" and true "peace." The earth will be cleansed of evil, with practicers of such badness having opportunity before God to see their wrong and mend their ways. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." May all right-hearted ones rejoice in what God is bringing about. As Psalm 46 proclaims: "Come and witness the activities of Jehovoe, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire."
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          Pro17:12 What a serious statement! The mischievous one often knows the right thing but is lacking the understanding to see it's value or importance, even life-saving. However, rather than seeking more understanding, this one brazenly exalts his foolishness. He has no sense of integrity. May such ones follow the advice of Jehovoe at Proverbs 2:1-5 and pray for divine wisdom, understanding, and discernment, thus learning to revere Jehovoe properly, giving Him due respect and reverence, viewing Him with awe as our Universal Creator and Life-giver, and coming to appreciate His life-giving counsel and guidance.
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          Pro17:13 Another serious statement! Are there those having such a practice of repaying bad for the good others may do? What an insensible response, with great disregard for the God of justice! May such ones repent, that God may show mercy, and end His judgement against their households.
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          Pro17:14 Gentle Christian mildness can defuse a tense situation when applied at the right time or in the right way. But if two or more have no such mindset, a quarrel may be nearly inevitable. Taking your leave when a quarrel is oncoming, is the wisest course, not to get involved in such a demoralizing experience.
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          "15 Anyone who acquits the ungodly one and anyone who condemns the upright one—Both of them are detestable to Jehovoe. 16 What good is it that the mischievous one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it? 17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress. 18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his entryway high invites a crash. 20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          Pro17:15 How seriously does God take justice? Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovoe: "4The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and honest is he." Jehovoe hates injustice, and the practice of bad, while loving people, typically even wrongdoers, hoping for their repentance. Injustice, esp. if commonplace, threatens the foundations of society. In this verse we find how God feels about someone who would release an evil person from proper judgement, as though he were innocent, and another causing an upright one to be unjustly punished. At Isaiah 5:20,23 God says: "Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!...Those who acquit the ungodly for a bribe and who deny justice to the upright!" May we seek understanding of God's righteousness, that we may hate what is bad and love what is good, in harmony with godly wisdom. God would thus say, as at Proverbs 27:11: "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Our stand on the side of truth, justice and righteousness brings God great pleasure.
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          Pro17:16 The morally foolish one often knows the right thing but unwisely chooses against it. The proverbs laments that such a one could obtain godly wisdom while having "no heart," or "lacking good motive." He is not properly motivated, out of love for God with godly fear, or a healthy dread of displeasing God, and a love of neighbor. But the purpose of verses such as these found in God's word is not to condemn, but to correct! God loves us all, as He states at 2Peter 3:9, that He "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain repentance." So while severe punishments exist, God wants all to be educated in the Lawl and it's right judgements, so that violations can be hated and avoided by all, wishing not to displease God, to hurt others nor suffer such punishment. This is helped by making clear the abundant evidence of God's wisdom, love, and power as can be seen all around us, that He be held in high esteem by all, willing to acknowledge the truth about Him and His insightful word. Using divine know-how with selfish motives--As the Proverb says, "What good is it" for this to happen? Let's aim to reach the heart of all students early on, to be properly motivated, with love as an aim, that knowledge can be used aright, honoring God for the benefit of society, rather than for it's downfall, with such dismal aims as greed, selfishness, egopride, and jealous contention.
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          Pro17:17 In contrast to one having "no heart," the true friend of Proverbs 17:17 has a true, deep, loyal love, eager to assist one experiencing "times of distress." Rather than fleeing those experiencing difficulty, he rather is made for helping such ones. Jehovoe sets the example for this, saying of Himself, at Isaiah 57:15b: "“I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed." May we strive for true love in our life, taking steps to obtain godly wisdom which true love acts in harmony with, making it possible for our desire to love others to be wisely directed, to do what is truly in others' best and lasting welfare.
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          Pro17:18 Proverbs such as this one shows we should be very careful before putting up security for a loan--it shouldn't be done just to "show off" any kindness toward others. How easy it could be to suffer financial losses in such circumstances! God's word repeatedly gives warning to be on guard. How much better for us and others to save for what we want wherever possible, rather than seeking loans, often with exorbitant interest. This practice can lead to greater and greater debt--eventually needing to be paid at great sacrifice! Let us be in the practice of saving, rather than borrowing.
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          Pro17:19 Loving conflict is out of harmony with the peace that God wants all mankind to enjoy, on the basis of genuine trust in God and all right-hearted humans. God's laws or Christian guidelines are set up to promote this genuine peace and associated happiness. Those loving violence and conflict, therefore, will tend to violate God's standards, sinning against God and others. Also, we would be wise to avoid flaunting any wealth we may have, as one unnecessarily 'making his entryway high.' This reflects unhealthy egopride in any sort of wealth we may possess, and as we know "Egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." (Prove 16:18). Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." In harmony with righteousness, however, this "pretending" would not go to the point of being overtly deceitful in speech or action.
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          "20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          Pro17:20 Among the most important of qualities before God is humility and honest integrity. God loves and blesses such qualities including genuine honesty in speech, promoting trust between fellow right-hearted ones. Deceitful hearts will not find true success, despite what they are seeking. Deceitful speech, attempting to mislead others, leads only to "ruin." How much better to learn true wisdom and righteousness, learning to hold a course of integrity, loyal to God, which will have His blessing. Having God's blessing can make us truly successful in life, leading to the reward of eternal life.
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          Discernment is vitally required for true wisdom. One needs to clearly see the difference between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and lesser matters from more important ones. Find games that offer practice in reasoning on such things, or invent your own. Math and logic puzzles may be helpful, as well as deciphering words and statements. Using clues to solve riddles may be especially challenging, fun and beneficial, working powers of deduction. Some newer television Game shows can also be helpful.
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          Regarding the quality of understanding, Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous person a hundred times." If a child needs understanding, the ability to see the big picture and all its pieces (especially of God's will for humans)--how pieces fit together to make the whole, explain the quality to him or her, and then practice this quality by going to a toy or hobby store and finding appropriate puzzles to work, and models to put together of something that interests the child. With puzzles, start "easy" with 25, 50 or 100 pieces. Once these are mastered, move up another 50. While going much higher is a greater challenge, I'm not sure that it adds much benefit to the thinking process, especially for younger children. The model would add the element of three dimensions--you may just need to help at first if glue is involved--teach caution with this if the child is old enough to use this on his or her own, or assist as needed--be sure safety precautions are understood! Also, with a model, the purpose of some parts may be more obvious, like a steering wheel, for instance, whereas other parts may allow for further explanation. Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance the understanding of the child. 
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          . Pro17:24-25 Recall that the mischievous one often knows the right thing but does not do it, as if he or she doesn't appreciate that God is looking out for our happiness and welfare in giving us His lawls and guidelines, to protect us from unnecessary harm both spiritually and physically. Such a person is contrasted with a discerning one, who has pondered a little more, and discerns God's interest in us and that it is a matter of importance to obey Him. Thus, wisdom is in front of a discerning person, likely properly fearing God, and hating badness. The mischievous, however, with eyes wandering "to the ends of the earth," may be looking everywhere except where they are heading. Proverbs 4:25 says "Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you." As children grow, help those with wandering, trivially curious eyes, to learn to appreciate the more important things to be considering, and to disregard things that are much less important. By doing what we can to assist those dangerously leaning toward badness, they may happily avoid bringing grief--instead happiness to parents and loved ones.
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          “26 To punish the worthy one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips, discerning.”
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          Pro17:26 People should come to see that pursuing righteousness leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world, under His Kingdom rule, where “righteousness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). But we want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary correction—surely to be intended for wayward and dishonorable ones, yet still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor right-hearted ones pursuing the will of Jehovoe whole-souled!
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          Pro17:27-28 Godly knowledge promotes peace, self-control or restraint, and the wisdom to know when not to speak. Along with this, the ability to truly discern between things such as the difference between reacting gently and angrily, enables one to maintain a gentle, calm demeanor. Having faith in God, one needn’t usually get bent out of shape over something, but can treat others with a mild gentleness that should pervade the life of a true Christian. We should be able to look ahead and generally foresee the end results of our reactions—for instance, “15 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Prove 15:1). Thus, holding back our words and remaining calm can defuse an otherwise tense situation. May we continue to apply godly wisdom in our actions, and even affecting often our reactions, for the benefit of others and ourselves.
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          "1 Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; He rejects all practical wisdom. 2 A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart. 3 When a wayward person comes, contempt also comes, And along with dishonor there is disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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          Pro18:1: Humans are gregarious by nature--we are designed by God to need others, to be social. It is a danger for one to become embittered by the actions of one or more, and become an isolationist. God may be willing to forgive us, but we need to be merciful toward others to receive of His mercy (MATth 6:12-15). Also, we should learn to be peaceable, or a peacemaker, and once again rejoice to be in the company of fellow humans. We are helped by focusing on unselfish giving toward others. Especially should we seek out as companions those who love God and who seek earnestly to please Him. Such good company will warm our hearts as we learn together to please God fully.
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          "2 A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart."
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          Pro18:2: We are to seek diligently the quality of understanding, in order to find the very knowledge of God (PROve 2:1-5). This is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, examining each piece of knowledge as it relates to the others, until we see the complete picture of something, including that of God's beautiful Kingdom purpose. A flagrant person, one who knows what's right but often will not do it, lacks understanding along with other aspects of wisdom, and instead of listening to the good counsel and correction of others, would rather express his own ideas. This one needs to appreciate more the discipline from God, realizing God loves those whom he disciplines (PROve 13:24; HEBre 12:5-6).
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          Pro18:3: A wayward person brings with him contempt for others, having an attitude that regards some persons as inferior or beneath human dignity. Such a one has a haughty attitude, and needs to humble himself before God, and also before others, "considering others as superior" to himself. He needs to turn around from bad practices, habits, and thoughts. "Let the wayward man leave his way and the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." (ISAiah 55:7) Such a one can come to appreciate the beauty and goodness of God's love for him, the happiness that results from truly pleasing God and doing His will. God's justice seeks that the evildoing ones turn around from wrong thinking so as not to mar the peace and happiness that God promises in His new world.
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          Pro18:4: As a person gains genuine wisdom from God, he becomes full of good things to share with others, and learns to do so with tact and kindness (LUKe 6:45; MATth 13:52). He becomes a "bubbling brook" imparting the knowledge of God to others, leading them to endless life in peace and happiness. The deep waters in the heart of a man can require empathetic insight and tactful questions to bring them out, that one's heart may be better understood, and proper encouragement provided.
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          "5 It is not good to show partiality to the wayward one Or to deprive the upright one of justice. 6 The speech of the mischievous one leads to quarrels, And his mouth invites a beating. 7 The mouth of the mischievous is his ruin, And his lips are a snare for his life. 8 The words of a reproacher are like tasty morsels; They are gulped right down into the stomach."
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          Pro18:5 We should be impartial in our judgements and dealings with others, and trust God's judgements motivated by love, even if they are temporary. This is an important aspect of true wisdom and of showing true love. (JAMes 3:17; MATth 5:43-48). We're to love even our enemies, but deal with all on the basis of God's word and law, looking to God for His protection and blessing as we choose to decide and act with integrity, doing what is right before God. Thus it is God's will or purpose that soon all should experience equal or fair justice under the law. 
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          Pro18:6 The mischievous one scripturally often knows the right thing but doesn't do it. Such a one often acts selfishly and with contentiousness, thus being argumentative. He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving counsel and correction, appreciating God's love as evidenced by His many gifts to us each day. He should turn his ear to God's wisdom, and begin listening to God and others more than speaking his own ideas.
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          Pro18:7 We should all heed the words of James, at James 1:19: "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." We all have two ears and one mouth, reminding us that we should usually listen about twice as much as we speak. Prove 10:19 says "When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, but whoever controls his lips acts discreetly." Also, sadly, the more a person speaks foolish ideas disrespecting God and His standards, the more these ideas may become entrenched within, possibly becoming "a snare for his life." May we thus act to correct foolish talk, in hopes of saving the lives of such ones. They are in dire need of the skill of listening, of discernment and understanding, to acquire the proper awe of God, which "means the hating of bad," and which is the start of acquiring genuine wisdom (PROve 2:1-6; 8:13; 9:10).
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          Pro18:8 This is stating a sad fact about imperfect human nature--we should work to avoid 'gulping down' the words of one speaking lies about or reproaching another. We should turn a deaf ear, try to change the subject, or speak something good of the person being wrongly attacked. Clearly this has been ongoing into our time, but it needn't and must not be something that continues to threaten the peace and happiness of the human family into the future! Let's be determined to remain loyal to God and others, not searching for reasons to be suspicious of one another's motives, but rather, seeing the good in one another. Of course, if someone has clearly violated God's orders or serious laws, we do need to stand against such wrongdoing. Nevertheless, most people, lovers of God, who wish to live rightly, usually have good reasons for their speech and actions, and we should lovingly aim to give them the benefit of the doubt. We want to maintain faith in the human family, as God does, expecting eventual good from people, seeing their potential as loyal, faithful servants of God. Each person, made in God's image, may be likened to an artistic masterpiece that has been damaged by imperfection, yet seeking to be painstakingly restored by professionals, ultimately under God's supervision, working tirelessly to bring life back to the beautiful work of Jehovoe.
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          "9 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin. 10 The name of Jehovoe' is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection. 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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          Pro18:9 A lazy person often has not been commended for his efforts to practice what is good, but rather for having knowledge of things. One should be commended for using knowledge aright, to the benefit of others. Having not seen the benefit of applying knowledge in agreement with right standards, or being motivated to benefit others, he is a brother to the one causing ruin.
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          Pro18:10 Romans 10:18 says "For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoe' will be saved.”" The apostle Paul is quoting Joel 2:32. Calling on God's name of course implies more than knowing God's personal name Jehovoe' and using it. We must also highly regard all that name stands for, "getting to know" God (and His son), which John 17:3 says leads to everlasting life. Strong faith or trust in God, with trusting and loving obedience to Him, will mean our life.
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          Pro18:11 The key is reliance on God. Money will do us no good on "the day of fury." The Scriptures say nothing about money leading to eternal life, or to protection from God's judgements. May wealthy ones continue to follow the inspired counsel of 1Timothy 6:17-19, looking to God for help, protection, and salvation more than anything material: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life." And let those having less than they wish, or even less than they should, use the right and lawful methods of correcting things, blessed by God--we must not pursue money at all costs. In that regard, 1Timothy 6:9-10 mentions those so determined to be rich, saying these "fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. 10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains."
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          Pro18:12 Humility is the quality we're aiming for here, it's an attitude, or a viewpoint in life, viewing "others as superior to you." The scriptures say that "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cori 8:1). No amount of knowledge alone makes us better than another person. We must use that knowledge in a humble, loyal, kind and wise way to benefit others. Jesus said whoever wants to be great among his disciples must be as a slave and a minister. Humility and love go hand in hand. And without love we are nothing. "And if I have the gift of prophecy and understand all the sacred secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing." (1Cori 13:2).
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          Pro18:13 How should we listen? Do you recall Jesus' words, "Pay attention to how you listen?" Do you listen with discernment, empathy, and understanding? We need to have a discerning ear, to recognize the truth or a lie, and ask the right questions to get to the truth of a matter. If we've discerned sincerity and truth, we might apply empathy to our listening so as to comprehend the speaker's words and ideas more readily, gaining insight into the situation. We need an understanding ear, to see the big picture, and to see each piece in it's place, to piece together the truth of a matter. Then might we be able to reply to the matter with a proper perspective, and avoid appearing foolish, and being humiliated.
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          Pro18:14 In this world, one may still lack proper nourishment, or have poor digestion, for instance, and may become ill despite having a positive, upbuilding spirit, which can sustain one as he recovers. One may thus need attention by a medical or health practitioner. A weakened faith in God's provisions for salvation can exacerbate the problem. A thoroughly depressed or crushed spirit, however, is difficult to bear. What is needed by such a person? Isn't hope vital, especially hope from God based on His inspired and inspiring Word, the Bible. Such a one also needs to trust in God, looking to Him to recover, searching with prayerful communication to understand the causes of the broken spirit, and find the right assistance as needed to deal or cope with them.
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          "15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge."
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          Pro18:15 If we've gained discernment, or difftell, to tell true from false, right from wrong, etc., the quality of understanding should help us to build knowledge and skill in using it for the benefit of others. Gaining the quality of understanding enables one to fit new pieces of knowledge into the bigger picture. Proverbs 14:6 says "knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." Such a person's ear is attuned to picking up new facts and learning from them.
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          "16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him access to great people."
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          Pro18:16 We should be in the practice of heartfelt giving, and realize the effect of an appropriate gift on the receiver. Such giving needn't merely be material, but in whatever form, should reflect consideration for the interests, values, and welfare of the one(s) receiving. Over time, or in various ways, we may even help others come to appreciate and acquire valuable treasures of a spiritual nature, such as qualities contributing to their peace and happiness, with hope of an eternal happy future. Still, a material gift as well when considered customary, can reveal thoughtfulness toward others, and promote good relationships.
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          "17 The first to state his case seems right, Until the other party comes and cross-examines him. 18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents. 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress. 20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
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          . Pro18:17 How important to recognize this principle, especially if judging a case. This reminds us not to place full stock in the first opinion we hear, but rather to be willing to hear both or all sides of a case before drawing definite conclusions. The quality of understanding should move us to aim to see the big picture in a case, see all the factors affecting the incident(s) being examined, and then to begin to draw proper conclusions with godly discernment, differentiating between the important factors involved, and lesser factors, although not necessarily negligible. We need to be able to discern between truth and falsehood or deception, among other things. Above all, trust in Jehovoe' God, rely upon Him in prayer to see what's necessary to render a righteous judgement.
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          "18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents."
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          . Pro18:18 In ancient Israel, the practice of casting lots was used at times for even highly important matters when decisions were not clear for all, appealing to Jehovoe' God for the necessary answers. Likewise today, God has ways in agreement with His word for helping us make good decisions. Especially we can appreciate when clear instruction and clarification is provided by God for serious matters affecting the human family.
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          "19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress."
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          . Pro18:19 One in court likely has a legitimate cause for complaint. However, some are more easily offended by less serious issues. Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 counsels: "Better is the end of a matter than its beginning. Better to be patient than to be haughty in spirit. 9 Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." Another Proverb says a fool considers himself "right in his own eyes" rather than revering God and turning away from bad. (Prove 3:7). Of course, a person can commit a serious offense, or violation of a Christian standard or man's law. There are Christian guidelines for properly handling more or less serious matters of offense. While certain serious matters may involve the law, others may be more peaceably resolved within the congregation arrangement. (ROMans 13:1-4; 1COri 5:11-13; ACTs 3:19; MATth 5:23,24; MATth 18:15-17). At times there really needs to be respectful cooperation among the various "tribes" or branches of Christianity, in order to handle a dispute or problem most effectively. In any case, it is good to ensure that all involved have a healthy fear of displeasing God and Christlike humility, a hatred for badness, but a love for their fellowman and desire to live peaceably with all men if possible. (Romans 12:18). We should also be patient, or slow to anger, compassionately seeking insight into the situation of others, finding the cause of any offending conduct, promoting understanding of the circumstances leading up to it.
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          "20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
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          "21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love to use it will eat its fruitage. 22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovoe’s favor. 23 The poor man implores when speaking, But the rich man answers harshly. 24 There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
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          Pro18:21 Clearly, our words to others can promote their grasp on eternal life, or it can contribute to their loss of life--usually the choice is ours. Proverbs 12:18 says: "18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Those who use their tongue well can promote spiritual healing and one's welfare, and will often be rewarded by appreciative ones for their efforts, and blessed by God. You might review the article elsewhere on the website entitled "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech."
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          "22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jeohvoe"s favor."
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          Pro18:22 Why? One who finds a "good wife" usually has sought Jeohvoe"s direction and guidance in prayer, and may have prepared himself for a good marriage. This one recognizes the value and gift of marriage, and willingly accepts the responsibilities and privileges that come with it, being willing to loyally love his dear wife. He shows a willingness to wait for the right person if necessary, looking for one who likewise appreciates marriage and it's Originator. He thereby receives Jeohvoe"s favor, for acting in harmony with God's righteousness. Still, those who didn't yet fully know Jehovoe' may have yet had His blessing to find a good spouse, compatible with one another, capable of loving God and each other as they come to know Him better--HE is the Originator of Marriage and the Family unit! May all look to Him to make their marriage the joy it is intended to be for those honoring this gift from our loving God and Father!
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          "23 The poor man implores when speaking, But the rich man answers strongly."
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          Pro18:23 The poor man tends to have a humble attitude, and "implores" or pleads earnestly, when he speaks. While in this case it may be excessive, is it not refreshing to hear someone speak humbly or graciously toward others? Of course, we need a measure of self-respect, and therefore should not go overboard, begging for all we need. May we confidently trust Jehovoe to provide for what we truly need. Still, the "rich" or wealthy man may answer "strongly." He could, if he's not careful, come across as having a proud demeanor, and be more demanding in his requests. His strong speech may seem rough, or unpleasant, or it may reflect His love for God and others, and just a firmness for what he knows is right. Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." Even if we may have some "wealth," may be prefer to treat others with thoughtfulness, kindness, humility, 'pretending to be poor,' as it were. To clarify, we shouldn't however "pretend" to be humble--this quality is an essential to walk with godly awe and to be cultivating true love for God and others. Thus, "consider others superior to you," recognizing that their stores of knowledge, gifts and talents often outshine our own. A truly wise person is NOT a know-it-all. Proverbs 1:5 says "A wise person listens and takes in more instruction..." Thus true listening involves learning, and perhaps asking the right questions to enhance our knowledge.
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          "24 There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
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          Pro18:24 Clearly, many have not learned how to be a good "companion." It is not merely being with each other that makes for good companionship. Such persons should learn how to be a good friend, to be thoughtful and kind in word and deed, and patient with one another's mistakes, for instance. Proverbs 29:22 says "a man prone to anger stirs up strife..." and should quickly turn to Jehovoe' to acquire greater self-control and gentleness, a mildness of temper, that is displayed throughout each day in kind, thoughtful dealings with others. Everyone should be "slow to anger" (James 1:19). One often hot-tempered does not make good company until he gains more of the vital quality of self-control. May he do so quickly, with God's patient assistance and powerful holy spirit, producing the fruitage that includes "faith, mildness, self-control." (Galat 5:22-23). Faith, or thankful trust, in Jehovoe' should also help prevent us from losing our temper so easily. As soon as we become irritated about something take swift action--channel any energy into thinking through the problem to find a solution or a way to cope with it--refuse to let it get to the point of anger, which rarely leads to good results--it hinders clear thinking, often causes hurt feelings, and can even make one sick! Thus David says, at Psalm 37:8 "Let go of anger..." Upholding God's standards, look to God's word for advice on being a good friend, and may we thus find companions that stick "closer than a brother."
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          "1 It is better to be poor and walk in integrity Than to be mischievous and speak lies. 2 A person without knowledge is not good, And the one who acts rashly is sinning. 3 It is a man’s own foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against Jehovoe'."
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          (Pro19:1) While we know, and Proverbs shows, there are problems associated with being poor or destitute, still in such a state many realize their need to rely on God and walk His way, keeping integrity, which includes being honest in all things. By remaining so, God can bless such a person and help them have what they need, until they can become more prosperous. David said, at Psalm 37:25, that he had not seen "anyone upright abandoned, nor his children looking for bread." The mischievous one justifies his own rejection of discipline by clinging to lies, which he will speak to others, as he loves declaring his own ideas, rather than listening to much needed counsel. This, of course, can and should change, for his own benefit and that of others!
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          (Pro19:2) It is not good to be without knowledge, especially the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 shows how a person can find the "knowledge of God" and the godly fear of Jehovoe', respect and reverence for Him as our Creator. We need such knowledge of God and His ways that we might be obedient, and avoid acting rashly. We need to be in the habit of thinking through our decisions, thinking of the consequences of our actions, before jumping into something and regretting what we've done. If we are in the habit of jumping into a course of action without thinking ahead, this is in itself a sin.
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          "3 It is a man’s own foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against Jehovoe'."
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          (Pro19:3) By not realizing what God's word has to say about something, we may act foolishly. This can result in problems and difficulties that could cause some to become angry and actually blame God. This is not His fault--He encourages us to become familiar with His word so that we can know how to live in a right way and avoid many problems in life. He is "the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One guiding you in the way you should walk. If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river and your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Knowing God's perfect law can bring abundant, at times overflowing peace and the practice of doing right that is constant, like ocean waves. What blessings await lovers of God and His word!
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          "4 Wealth attracts many friends, But the man in a poor condition will be deserted even by his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who lies with every breath will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a noble, And everyone is a friend to the man who gives gifts. 7 All the brothers of a man in a poor condition relegate him; How much more he is shunned by his friends! He pursues them with requests, but no one responds. 8 Whoever acquires good sense loves himself. Whoever treasures discernment will find success."
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          (Pro19:4) Here is another sad truth about imperfect humans. A person in a poor state who may be treasured by God, is at times abandoned by a friend. Should we really judge another on the basis of wealth? Nearly every person could face such unfortunate circumstances at some time in their life. May we be compassionate to those in such circumstances. Also, we may be understanding toward those who are distressed spiritually, lacking what they should know to have good relationships with others. Let's seek to help them know, as they desire to please and love God and others.
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          (Pro19:5) One who judges on the basis of wealth, may be tempted with a bribe to give a false witness, but God hates a lie, and giving a false testimony is even a violation of one of the Ten Commandments. May we seek to live with honest integrity, ever searching for the truth to live by. By all means may a person turn around from a life of falsehood, that stifles genuine growth and success. Look to God with sincerity on coming to terms with the past, while seeking an honest life, but that realizes that there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." (Eccle 3) Privacy has it's place, and there are some who may do harm with an honest word.
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          (Pro19:6) Understandably, we all like to receive a gift from a dear friend. But we shouldn't use such gifts to bribe others in any way. Our gifts should be from the heart, regardless of how much they cost. And we should avoid the appearance of giving a gift so as to obtain some personal advantage.
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          "7 All the brothers of a man in a poor condition relegate him; How much more he is shunned by his friends! He pursues them with requests, but no one responds."
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          (Pro19:7) If such as person realizes he has not been relying upon God, certainly it is time to do so--seeking God's blessing and assistance to have what's needed. We should recall, as stated at Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovoe' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Those seeking wealth apart from God, or by wrongful practices such as stealing, cheating, or lying, are not to find benefit from such wealth, as a discipline to turn from such practices. Proverbs 10:2-3 says this: "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovoe' will not cause the upright one to go hungry, But he will deny the unnagodly what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches." So to help such ones, we should lovingly assist their faith in the Giver of Life, Jehovoe'. The capable wife of Proverbs 31, for instance, "extends her palm to the lowly one, and she opens her hands to the poor." May we likewise have compassion for those in unfortunate circumstances.
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          . Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
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          . Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jehosha/Jesus Christ." Genuine faith or thankful trust in Christ and the ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for sins, can move all out of appreciation to please God fully. Such faith and love for God and Christ move persons to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (Romans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, acting disobediently (James 2:10-13). At the same time, not everyone is in the same circumstances, so we should not be quick to judge others. Still, some practices are so seriously wrong they could bar us from God's Kingdom, yet God understands the causes of wrongdoing and judges accordingly. We should all be familiar especially with the most serious of God's requirements but certainly also His merciful care for all, and pray for His help to live right before Him. (1Cori 6:9-11; James 1:5). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy awe of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both good and bad, and acting accordingly. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 22:3) This faith, or thankful trust, in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (Matth 4:4).
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          . Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the real truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the genuine truth of God, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus/Jehosha my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse (or, garbage)," that he may gain Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovoe through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared worthy by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit this Christ displayed during an earthly life course, having risen with godly authority, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1Peter 2:21).
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          ? Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgement he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (ROMans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain. May any such troublemakers repent of their errors, while God may show them mercy. (ISAiah 55:6-7).
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          . Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
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          . Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (JAMes 1:17).
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          . 1Thessalonians 4:3-8 emphasizes high regard for the marriage bond. Encouragement is given to practice vital self-control, especially in sexual matters, knowing how to control one's body "in holiness and honor." We must wait on Jehovoe to help us find a suitable marriage partner to engage with, when we're of age and have some sense of the responsibilities that come with marriage--see the reference to "engagement" below. Rushing ahead of Jehovoe into the grave sin of "sexual immorality," not only puts one's own everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner at risk, but the other person's as well--is that true love? Or, rather, contrary selfishness? God's word helps us immensely to learn what pure unselfish Christian love is all about, teaching us to let such love for God and others be the motive as we understand and apply true wisdom in life. Living by God's standards, according to His righteousness, provides the framework for a happy and successful life and family, now and endlessly. Now, the true meaning of "engagement" as God purposed it is becoming more understood, as it involves two responsibly nearing the age of marriage looking for a good and beautiful marriage with someone they believe in, beginning a period that may well lead to marriage but however is not marriage itself--but a time that is to be considered as a long-distance relationship, that allows for getting to know one another well, gaining in good communication, helping one another through ups and downs, expressing, though without direct contact, intimacy from a distance (an arrangement of God) that is, being truly engaged, without violation and risks of direct contact before marriage, and other ways to express the love and respect for one another upon which a good marriage and family is built. The verses of 1Thes. read this way: "3 For this is the will of God, that you should be holy and abstain from sexual immorality. 4 Each one of you should know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not with greedy, uncontrolled sexual passion like the nations have that do not know God. 6 No one should go beyond proper limits and take advantage of his brother in this matter, because Jehovoe exacts punishment for all these things, just as we told you previously and also strongly warned you. 7 For God has called us, not for uncleanness, but for holiness. 8 So, then, the man who disregards this is disregarding, not man, but God, who gives you his holy spirit."
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          . Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most having qualities we could improve in. (Philippians 2:3). We should also deal with one another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to God themselves. Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow Christians, is also vital to maintaining our Christian unity. Ephesians 4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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          . Ephesians 5:3 offers this encouragement regarding our choice of speech: "Let immorality and every sort of uncleanness or greediness not even be mentioned among you, just as is proper for holy people." By what we talk about, we can influence others, for good, or for bad. Continue giving consideration to God's word, the wisdom of Proverbs and Christ's teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, to comprehend the value of God's standards, that we may come to love what is right, and hate all badness, which has a negative effect on humanity, carrying on selfishness and other sin. May we grow in love for God for his abundant goodness toward humans, knowing what we all need to be truly happy and to live in peace amidst one another.
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          . Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies to affect our view of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to the GOD who IS LOVE (1John 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that no immoral person or unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." Look to God to help you prepare for marriage and find a good partner, if you don't already have one! Recall that true engagement in God's eyes allows for certain intimacies to be expressed from a distance--in a long-distance relationship--looking forward to a beautiful marriage. Determine where you're at in any such relationship, and anything needing correction to advance or remain close to God and each other as appropriate--Seek God's help in prayer, receiving His guidance. Let's work to protect, or safeguard, the lives and good spirit of others. Rescue the upright, as Proverbs 11:9 states: "By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued." May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal happiness, God's way!
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          *89 Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          *92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The devious wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          **97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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          110 The devious have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          *113 I dislike the half-hearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          **118 You reject all those who stray from your instructions, For they are false and deceitful.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in awe of your judgements.
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand. 91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship."
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          89 Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          . (:89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their governance.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          (:90) Is planet Earth just a "testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but often exclusively to the people upon it, and their arrangement for living. And the heavens, at times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when 2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being dissolved' this has reference to an overriding ungodly rulership or way of ruling and unrighteous evildoers and arrangements. If rulers respond to recognize the value of applying God's standards to their rule, benefitting their own people, might this be one way of an old heaven passing away? 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." Jehovoe spent way too much time creating the heavens and earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans may ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PETer 3:9).
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          91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          . (:91) "They" has reference to the former objects highlighted, God's "word" and "the earth," "firmly established." They remain, as God's righteous judgements have supported God's purpose to safeguard both. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovoe as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (GENes 5:5). Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of 120 years, as God's judgement came after mankind had "ruined it's way" morally in Noah's day. (GENes 6:3). Of course, it is also God's judgement that upright ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgements are ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. Such judgements of God are "all [God's] servants" in the sense that they all serve for His good purpose, encouraging the advancement of God's will. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovoe has made everything work for his purpose."
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          92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          . (:92) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Even in the new world, God's law serves as a guide as one grows to tell right from wrong, and gain greater wisdom to fully grasp the reasons for the laws God has set for our eternal welfare and happiness.
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          STANZA 12B, verses 93-96
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The ungodly wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          ! Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSAlm 119:4).
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jehosha spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          95 The ungodly wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          . Thus this future king had enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s life, at least spiritually speaking. Jehosha taught the importance of obedience even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an impact on a person spiritually? Many in recent times have been blinded spiritually, being taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, Jehovoe. They are still unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving God obediently, perhaps instead believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The greater happiness, Jehosha said, is in giving, rather than in receiving. (ACTs 20:35). Jehovoe invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,” Jehovoe of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.” Such a tithe, even among Christians, respects Jacob's oath to God (GENes 28:10-22). Still, for others, whatever they can give can represent their best to Jehovoe. As in times past, a church or congregation itself may respect God in similar ways. May we grow in faith, or deep trust, in God’s ability to make His servants happy! Jehovoe Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of the good condition of the heart...” (ISAiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve Jehovoe wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him.” (HEBre 11:6).
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          . Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective, the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different. God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoe. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.” (ISAiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Rather than engaging in constant study or prayer, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we face or meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s law can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . Once again we find that God’s law or commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s law, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with verses 7-8, NKJV: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word and law/lall, one should continue to trust in God and His word more than oneself or any wisdom already acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we thankfully rely upon Him with prayer.
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          . One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          . Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s law and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it, especially as regards God's will and matters of spirit. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s law in a matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and should be understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May we give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          101 I refuse to walk on any wrong path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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          . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize a wrong path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovoe in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells evil men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jehovoe!
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the awe of God and His judgements: “9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jehovoe judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by everyone about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by Jehovoe, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoe, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Jesus or Jo'sha continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to pain Him in any way.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          . What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Jesus/Josha opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. He also emphasized this when being tempted, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.’” Jesus/Josha was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by him about his Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to us, like real honey from the honeycomb, usually beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to live by them!
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          . More than just avoiding an evil path out of love for God, the psalmist came to “hate every false path.” Psalm 97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the crooked.” By coming to know some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns us against certain things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for all such badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came to hate a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to act with understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important and urgent commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in wisdom and gaining the understanding necessary to see problems associated with false or dishonest ways of no lasting benefit.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly troubled. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          . It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path ahead, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgements.
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          . Genuine decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jehovoe’s judgements. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and righteous decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgements God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” They were not to worship idols, desire pleasure above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance. We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than what He has created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovoe, as the God of love, deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to keep God first, and greatly respect His righteous judgements!
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          . Another translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the teachings of Josha, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the wisdom of God found throughout His word, in the law given through Moses, and especially in the Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also as we receive God’s help in prayer.
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          . For all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovoe takes pleasure in such, as we express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgements, or judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgements enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His righteous judgements!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . Jehovoe, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of faithful ones that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovoe knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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          . The psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of evil ones. May we be ever determined to abide by Jehovoe’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The disciples of Josha' set an example in this, in the first century C.E. He had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about Josha', after his impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of Josha’s name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Josha'.” May we trust God’s saving power, especially for our eternal life, as we obey God’s orders for true Christians.
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
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          . The detailed guidance God provides in His instructions or “regulations” (guidelines that regulate our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law in any way. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he came, he would trust God’s law, even His detailed instructions. Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. Should we really follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law and orders? Jesus stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which Josha' showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to the true God, Jehovoe, that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans 13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every way, as long as it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          . The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can also mean to “love less." Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly revering God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 37:11).
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          . Jehovoe’s word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and dangers have abounded in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, other God-fearing ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom increases, as Jesus said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith, or thankful trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world of hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          . What determination to love God! God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent, or Satan. (GENes 3:15). Now we see evil men trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we be wary of such tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or His love as we do. Yes, Jesus or Josha came into the world “to save sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom. If there is some way to correct a past mistake, or "set things straight," this may also be necessary. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, we need to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (MATth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in God’s compassion and mercy, with the ransom provision, such lives may be spared.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          . Evidently, God had promised this future king David that He would be supported to fulfill His role, despite hardships experienced. What confidence this inspired in the psalmist! He held fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after difficulty. He looked to God for support, as he sought to keep God’s law completely. Our hope of eternal life likewise can be a source of great comfort to us through difficulties or hardships. Psalm 34:19 says “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God, our hope becomes ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a gift from God that no one earns. (ROMans 6:23). But genuine faith, or thankful trust, in God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness, learning to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray for God’s wisdom to see things properly. May we continue to always aim for the target of obedience, letting the ransom cover our occasional unintended misses. We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands, with confident hope in God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your instructions, For they are false and deceitful.
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          119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          . God's word teaches all to have a healthy view of life, viewing life as sacred. As the psalmist earlier revealed, his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While the psalmist David has not forgotten God’s law, he is not able to give it the attention he would like, as a future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the instructive guidance God has given in the Law, so as to follow it carefully and, perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as to keep it as well. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
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          . Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          . Regarding Jehovoe, Isaiah reports: “14 With whom did He consult to gain understanding, Or who teaches Him in the path of justice, Or teaches Him knowledge, Or shows Him the way of true understanding? 15 Look! The nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.” (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from their badness, Jehovoe can in time discard those unrepentant, if any, who are refusing to listen, and determined to stray, who are misleading others away from God and true happiness. God’s reminders, on the other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Such ones would know the right way to go, would make the right decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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          . While the genuine fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with awe, helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” While motivated by appreciation for His love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgements, refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s judgements—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the outworking of His good and loving will, so that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life everlasting!
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          . (92,93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Josha spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” as we seek God's view and way in every situation, God’s law can guide and help us, so that we may more and more handle situations in a successful way that is pleasing to God and all involved. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 Please Him in all your ways, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          . (113) The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 37:11).
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of their divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          SAT (9:46,50; 10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[4]. Soon also a Psalm Select--(2) PS[6], Psalm 103.
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          FRI (10:05,38; 11:08,11,11:40,48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[10], the first half of Psalm 119 Review 4, covering Stanzas 12-13 of the four. Remainder now, Stanzas 14-15. Also added this past week's Win-it Minute themes. Included ref. of Deute 21:16,17 to today's podcast mention of "firstborn" for any digging deeper for application. Added (1) WGA[3], repost of 2020 Election, Finding Truth.
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          WED (10:04,50,53,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[9], Stanza 15B, verses 117-120. Also, before noon, more of Proverbs Commentary. Now, PC[10], Proverbs 17:8-10.
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          TUE (9:33,37,40,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[9], Proverbs 17:4-7. Updates.
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          WED (7:05,08,12 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Earlier added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[7], Stanza 14B. Also, now added WGA[2], updated R05.402, Wildfires Solution. Two-stage Jet Fuel Re-fueling.
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          TUE (9:46,48; 10,17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[7] chap. 16, verses 29-33.
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          MON (10:16,20,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay--Posting (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[6], Stanza 14A. Planning possibly more before noon. Now posted (4). Also, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], chapter 16, verses 25-28.
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          Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, "Free Will." Did God design us to be programmed to always do things a certain way, or (rather) to be people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? That's "Free Will." The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to either fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God--experiencing "Divine Intervention"? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.
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          One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. A number of languages actually distinguish asking for a purpose with a term that basically means "What for?". You may have been late for a reason, something may have happened to cause it, but likely not for a purpose by God, intended--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will--as though designed to accomplish something--still we can investigate the reasons and make better decisions in the future. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! R05.252.
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          : The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          : While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known now that a 1/4 or 1:3 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 3 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) three times the fuel amount, in this case 1.5 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the threefold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 3/4 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although requiring care to ensure systems never fail to have adequate supply, even if sensors or alarms should be newly installed. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. Also, this same mixture further combined 50-50 with any water (resulting in a 1/8 amount of the fuel) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, about 10 times the effectiveness against fires over plain water.
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           For I am troubled and poor. 
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           ) verses 27-29 further speak of God's blessing upon his anointed ruler in His Kingdom expressed on earth. These verses read: "And I will place him as firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth. 28 I will maintain my loyal love for him forever, And my covenant with him will never fail. 29 I will establish his offspring forever And make his throne as enduring as the heavens."
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           This one, like King David of ancient Israel, seeks God's honor, not his own. He trusts God completely as he seeks to abide by God's word and grow in true godly wisdom as found therein. As "firstborn" and having "offspring," he sets an example as a loving father or even older sibling might do for younger children, encouraging them to remain on the path of life. Because this one trusts and loves God, seeking divine approval and authority, he receives an enduring throne, just as others may hope in eternal life by also learning to trust and love God implicitly, following Christ's teachings and example.
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           ) verses 29-32 recount other sins of Israel, as well as God's blessing on Phinehas, who stood up against Israel's sin of sexual immorality. Notice the reading: "29 They provoked Him by their actions, And a scourge broke out among them. 30 But when Phinʹe·has stood up and intervened, The scourge was halted. 31 And it was counted to him as righteousness Through all generations forever. 32 They provoked Him at the waters of Merʹi·bah, And it went badly for Moses because of them." Evidently near the end of Israel's 40-year sojourn in the wilderness, Moses was instructed by God at Meribah to strike a rock and supply water to Israel. But Moses was evidently so frustrated with Israel's complaints and quarreling that he and Aaron sought their own glory from the event, rather than giving Jehovoe due credit. Moses said to them: "Hear, now, you rebels! Must we bring out water for you from this crag?" Was it Moses power that brought the water, or Jehovoe's? This cost Moses and Aaron entry into the Promised Land of Israel. It would prove to be Joshua who would lead Israel into their new homeland. Jesus/Josha always found a way to credit his God and Father for the power to heal, often saying "Your faith has made you well." Even at the point of resurrecting his friend Lazarus, Jesus/Josha "raised his eyes heavenward and said: "Father, I thank you that you have heard me..." Of course, this one wanted people to have faith in him as well, being the "Chief agent" of salvation for mankind. (HEBre 2:10; 12:2) But still proved to be Lord "to the glory of God the Father." (PHiliP 2:11). May we imitate and honor such an example, as well as the other times of humble Moses' life, in putting God's glory and honor ahead of our own. (JOHn 7:18).
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           Psalm 15, a song of David, outlines essentials to the course of an upright person. Despite it's simplicity, it in no way negates our need to consider God's word, but rather helps to guide our aims regarding our examination of it.
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           PSALM 103, Underscoring God's Merciful Fatherliness for All, Turning around from Past Wrongs
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           103 Let me praise Jehovoe; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 
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           12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 
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           17 But the loyal love of Jehovoe is for all eternity Toward those who revere him, And his righteousness toward their children’s children,
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           19 Jehovoe has firmly established his throne in the heavens; And his kingship rules over everything.
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          "1 A man prepares the thoughts of his heart, But the answer he gives is from Jehovoe. 2 All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovoe examines the motives. 3 Commit to Jehovoe whatever you do, And your plans will succeed."
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          Pro 16:1: How do we answer someone who questions our faith or needs to hear the hope we have that they may have hope themselves? We should ponder such things, as we seek to find the right words that will touch the hearts of others. When we do so, we can look to Jehovoe to help us say the right thing when it's needed.
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          "2 All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovoe examines the motives."
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          Pro 16:2: Men may believe they have it all figured out, but what is the motive behind each individual? The motive we should have is seeking the glory and honor of our loving God, pleasing Him as a true Christian with faith, seeking to represent Him well. Like Jesus, we should not be seeking our own glory, but God's. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no sinfulness in him." Thus Jesus, our exemplar, sought his Father's glory, and proved true to Him, with good motive.
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          "3 Commit to Jehovoe whatever you do, And your plans will succeed."
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          Pro 16:3: As we plan our lives with Jehovoe's help in prayer, we can look to Him for success in our activities. Jehovoe cares about our ideas and plans and wants to bless our efforts as we keep seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness (MATth 6:33). This is a promise that God would supply our needs--such as food and clothing--if we would do this. But why not just seeking first "the Kingdom"--largely involving sacrifices we make in service to God, supporting Kingdom interests? Why also "His righteousness?" This involves keeping our integrity to God, seeking obedience to Him, not just to share our hope with others, but in all aspects of Christianity. Obedience to God is actually more important than any sacrifice we may offer. Such genuine obedience makes our clean sacrifices acceptable to God. Of course, God is not now requiring perfection, but He expects us to keep aiming for the target! We may occasionally miss, and God's grace and Christ's ransom can cover those misses. But we keep aiming right, accepting God's help to recover from a miss. Thus the definition of "sin"--missing the mark. Studying God's word, pondering to apply it--to live it--we may come surprisingly close to the obedient example Jesus/Jehosha sets! This is true of anointed co-rulers with Christ, as well as "the whole world." As the apostle John wrote, at 1John 2:1-2 "I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus/Jehosha Christ, an upright one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s."
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          "4 Jehovoe has made everything work for his purpose, Even the ungodly for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovoe. Be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by revering Jehovoe one turns away from bad. 7 When Jehovoe is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness Than a large income without justice."
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          Pro 16:4 We all have the gift of free will from God--he wants us to use that gift to His honor. For a discussion of free will, see the article "Heart Matters." God did not make us like robots, to force us into obedience, rather, He wants us to obey Him from the heart, out of love for Him and His ways. God is loyal and patient with mankind, desiring all to repent of all badness that promotes selfishness and sin, interfering with genuine peace and happiness. Ultimately each one must answer to Jehovoe for the path we choose, because selfishness and sin must be brought down in favor of God's loving rulership over man.
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          Pro 16:5 This statement provides insight into those pursuing evil, their own egopride is a powerful motivator for their evil course. They must humble themselves before Jehovoe, viewing Him and others as superior to them, finding willingness to listen to God's loving counsel and correction. God disciplines those whom he loves--they should learn to appreciate the love of God evident in their life--His many gifts he allows them to enjoy. Once again, a proud person will be called to account for his or her haughty attitude over others, a view of people that is imbalanced and unreasonable.
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          Pro 16:6 Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself." By pursuing loyal love and faithfulness to God, the error of even proud, evil men can be forgiven on the basis of Christ's ransom sacrifice. Regarding his selection of close followers, Jesus/Jehosha said "I came to call, not upright people, but sinners to repentance." Of course, he was in no way finding fault with those who were already right-hearted, but wanted to help persons to leave behind dishonest or misguided ideas and ways, responding to God's love and mercy to come to terms with their past and make the changes needed for a truly happy life. Jehosha proved himself to be a merciful, compassionate shepherd of the sheep of humankind while on earth. Jehovoe God likewise has such mercy. (ISAiah 55:6-9)
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          "7 When Jehovoe is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him."
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          Pro 16:7 What a blessing to have Jehovoe intervene in such a way! Jehovoe's ways do promote genuine peace among people, especially when His right standards are respected. What a lesson that pleasing God promotes true peace. God's way is the way of eternity, the way of eternal peace and happiness!
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          "8 Better is a little with righteousness Than a large income without justice."
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          Pro 16:8 We may only have a little, but if it's acquired with integrity to God and His standards, we can rest with a clean conscience, among the softest of pillows. Those pursuing greater wealth may be tempted to violate Christian standards in order to obtain it, or may have temptations daily in their work, in a business. Such ones should pray to Jehovoe, and endeavor to stand firm with integrity, appealing to managers or others to do things the right way, without violations against God's law/lall. A business and others may thus be saved from trouble. Some may need to find a lesser position or form of work in order to maintain their integrity. If so, God will certainly bless their efforts to please Him fully. Businesses themselves should come to realize that it is "the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22).
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          "9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps. 10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice. 11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovoe; All the weights in the bag are his doing. 12 Corrupt practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by righteousness."
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          Pro 16:9 When we look to Jehovoe for guidance and support, He can 'direct our steps.' But notice we should still 'plot out our course in our heart,' giving Jehovoe efforts to bless. In fact, without plans we may be hasty. "The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty." So become a planner of your day, scheduling especially your more important activities.
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          Pro 16:10 God's word should be familiar to kings, that they may know how to act with justice, and do so consistently. The king on God's throne will especially uphold God's written word and it's divine principles and standards, as applying them can bring genuine success, with God's blessing. Of course, it is His honor that should primarily be sought, as the Author of His own Word and Universe.
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          "11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovoe; All the weights in the bag are his doing."
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          Pro 16:11 Clearly, Jehovoe cares about the laws and justice among mankind, He is interested in man's affairs. He loves honest integrity, as Paul expressed: "We trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." Violations of honesty and integrity bring Jehovoe displeasure. Conversely, how pleased He is with our honest speech and conduct!
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          "12 Corrupt practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by righteousness."
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          Pro 16:12 By seeking God's righteousness, a king may firmly establish his throne, while hating what God determines to be corrupt practices. What a world we can have when kings under God respect God's highest authority and decisions, and seek to live in harmony with His standards! Such authorities exist "in their relative positions by God" (Romans 13:1-7).
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          "13 Upright speech is a pleasure to kings. They love someone who speaks honestly. 14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life. 18 Pridefulness (or, "egopride") is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          Pro16:13 Are you in the practice of keeping honest integrity? The upright one that is finding God's pleasure in Psalm 15 is "speaking the truth in his heart." (PSalm 15:2). If you are honest-hearted, it will be natural for you to 'speak honestly' before kings or anyone else. Also, as you continue to give attention to God's word and law/lall, you will grow in understanding God's righteousness, or the course of integrity. You will thereby be learning, not just how to speak honestly, but also how to live and act in a right, fair, and honest way in practically every situation in life. Being honest doesn't mean we have to reveal every detail of private information to those who may do harm with it. We need to learn to be discerning. God's word cautions: "There is a time to keep quiet and a time to speak." (ECCle 3:7). Also, "In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discreetly." Still, God's new world is to be built on genuine trust, in God and in one another. So we are generally able to find trustworthy persons among the human family, and their numbers should continue to grow--look for them!!!
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          Pro16:14 The wise man may appease the king's rage by understanding or discerning it's cause(s) and reasoning on the matter accordingly in a gentle manner. (Prove 15:1). Is such wisdom valuable to you?
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          "15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver."
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          Pro16:15-16 Do you want to find favor in the eyes of a right-hearted king? Then choose wisdom, or spiritual wealth, over material wealth. The latter may still follow the former, but God's favor and blessing should be the motive with love for Him and others. Why not prefer the favor of the Loving Creator of the Universe? Psalm 95:3-5 says: "For Jehovoe is a great God And a great King over all [other] gods, 4 He in whose hand are the inmost depths of the earth And to whom the peaks of the mountains belong; 5 To whom the sea, which He himself made, belongs And whose own hands formed the dry land itself." Jehovoe God is thus a source of tremendous wisdom, and love with which He formed humans. May we continue to look to Him and His word for guidance in life, seeking divine favor.
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          Pro16:17 May we choose the path of the upright, which may be considered a "highway" accessible to multitudes. When we fear to displease our loving and powerful Creator, knowing His goodness and not wanting to hurt His feelings, we come to hate what is bad, along with it's undesirable consequences. We can thus come to learn and see or discern the bad results of violating God's laws or standards, of disobeying Him. Choosing the right way throughout our day preserves our hope of eternal life, benefitting others, and with God's blessing may even spare us untimely death in a world still somewhat lacking in integrity.
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          "18 Pridefulness (or, "Egopride") is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          "20 The one who shows insight in a matter will find success, And happy is the one trusting in Jehovoe. 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness. 22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness. 23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          "21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness."
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          Pro16:21 The gaining of true wisdom is worth great effort, as it brings untold blessings and hope of life to it's owner. While it seeks the honor and glory of Jehovoe and holds to His elevated standards, still one blessing from God is His watchcare of one's reputation in the long-term. Right-hearted ones of mankind will see and appreciate the wisdom we work hard to cultivate. Still, as Christ foretold, we may have to endure negative talk or even persecution by some for a time, but our enduring it with kindness may even in time persuade some persecutors to the truth.
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          Pro16:22 Here insight is contrasted with foolishness. Insight is a "fountain of life," as compassionately seeking to understand others makes it possible to teach them more effectively, especially important with spiritual matters leading them to eternal life. A fool however may not often seek this, but if so it is often for a wrong purpose, as he or she is normally rather self-centered. The foolishness of his reactions may discipline him in some way, although he normally scoffs at advice from others, being "right in his own eyes." (Prove 12:15). The fool needs to appreciate kind counsel from loved ones, ultimately from God, being helped to gain high regard for Him, gaining right motivation. Also important is discernment, seeing good from bad, and foresighted prudence to see the consequences of good and bad decisions, to reject the bad along with its associated problems. God gives us His guidance to save us from grief and trouble, as He knows best how we can maintain true happiness!
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          "23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech."
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          Pro16:23 Recall that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34b). A wise-hearted one with insight then, will compassionately speak with such insight, with kindness, and prove to be more persuasive, helping others gain more understanding of matters. Notice that a wise one sees the value of speaking with insight, or empathy. A truly wise heart is also loving--is not Jehovoe the God who "IS love" (1John 4:8)? Therefore true love motivates all He does, and guided His acquisition of wisdom. So while humans need certain things in place to grow in love, and a complete love is a crowning goal to achieve, once the right motivation is obtained, an important aspect of true love, it may guide the acquisition of true knowledge, wisdom, and further empathetic understanding of others. May such ever be used to honor and please God, and be used by Him with pure motive to unselfishly care for others, and experience the rewards that only God can provide. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those persistently seeking him."
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          "24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Pro16:24 May we treasure "pleasant sayings," especially those coming from God's word, that are encouraging, upbuilding, and positive. True wisdom contributes to speech that is "healing," as Proverbs 12:18 says "...the tongue of the wise is a healing." Do you treasure sayings that have such a positive effect on you or others, strengthening them spiritually, to bolster their love for God and others, helping them find a happy course in life? We might search the Scriptures for such sayings, and come to know and love many of them, to help others and ourselves to stand firmly for God's righteousness, His right ways and standards that serve as a framework for a happy and successful life and family, leading to God's reward of endless life.
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          "25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of a laborer makes him work hard For his hunger urges him on. 27 An unworthy man digs up what is bad; His speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A troublemaker causes dissension, And a slanderer separates close friends.
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          (Pro16:25) Do you grasp the significance of this inspired proverb? Is it not God's way that brings life to a person, both within and with hope of eternity? Do you count only on your own ideas for happiness, peace, security, and life for how long? We have not been designed, nor can we be truly successful, counting only on ourselves. God knows we are so much happier looking to Him, even depending on Him and His guidance and His eager assistance to help us learn and know how to handle various situations throughout each day in a way that brings peace and happiness not only to ourselves, but to those we deal with, whether loved ones, friends, or neighbors. Even if our own ideas seem right to us, may we compare them with God's word, and seek Him, pleading with Him in prayer when an idea or decision really matters or can make a difference in our own life or that of others. We want to do things a truly right way, a wise way as His word directs, that we may truly be successful in all our endeavors. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Also, the beautiful truth of Romans 8:28 is this: "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." As we all look to God and His way, seeking to honor Him more than ourselves, we can truly find the joy, the peace, the prosperous success for which the human family has long yearned.
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          (Pro16:26) This insight into what compels a worker might also remind us of the importance of setting good goals in life, and working to acheive them. Truly good goals, such as Jehovoe would bless, can be turned into smaller, more manageable steps, in the right direction. Recall Proverbs 10:22, which says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Another verse says "Expectation postponed is making the heart sick..." Sometimes people set goals that do not line up with the will of Jehovoe, His wonderful purpose for mankind. If we're pursuing a wrong course, in violation of God's law or word, we should abandon such a thing, and choose instead something more in line with the talents God has given us in support of His loving will for humanity. That last verse continues, "but the thing desired is a tree of life when it does come." Let's look to God to reward us for being reasonable, realistic, and upright in the goals that we set, and with His blessing, reach, that bring God gladness to His heart.
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          (Pro16:27) Seeking God's wisdom, to keep His law and prove upright in our ways and dealings with others helps us see the good, and potential, in both ourselves and others. Ignoring these things, lacking wisdom and good motive, a person might tend to look for faults in others, likely ignoring his own faults, thinking so highly of Himself. Psalm 36:1-4 reveals: "Transgression speaks to the corrupt one deep within his heart; There is no awe of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." May we always aim to please God, and help others do the same, using whatever wisdom God has given us for a good purpose, to strengthen others in the doing of good, as God instructs. Being truly honest with ourselves, God can offer the loving guidance we need.
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          (Pro16:28) Once again, ignoring God's word and law can cause one to be sidetracked in life, causing trouble rather than seeking peace with others. Without gentle kindness and self-control, our words can stir up wrong thoughts and feelings. Proverbs 3:7 says "Do not become wise in your own eyes. Revere Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones." As regards our speech, we should pause before saying just whatever comes into our mind--Think before we speak. A negative word about someone else usually does little to help a situation, and can cause pain to that one and others. Proverbs 12:18 says "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Rather than marring the name or reputation of others, let's seek wisdom from God to show mercy and help others correct their ways, rise to their potential to love as God does, truly loving our neighbor as ourselves.
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          “29 A violent man entices his neighbor And leads him in the wrong way. 30 He winks his eye as he schemes harm. He pinches his lips together as he carries out mischief. 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness. 32 The one slow to anger is better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from Jehovoe.”
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          (Pro16:29-30) The connection may not be clear here, but a violent man is not placing God first--rather is typically prideful, thinking his own ways are superior, and wants to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for God and His ways. Such a person needs to realize the wrongness of his ways, and repent from such badness. Still violent and prideful, he may also be persuasive, and entices his neighbor to do as he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” Such a one tends to scheme badness, deceive, and trick others. While he might make his voice “gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not yet fully versed in mildness and compassionate patience with others. His anger may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’ against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an innocent one. Proverbs 3:31-32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovoe detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright.” May such ones realize God's love for all and willingness to respond to requrests and needs as they may arise. May each one and all of us learn to steer clear of deception, trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. We must recognize God's love for all and the value of His inspired Word, the Bible, to help each one to make spiritual progress. May we choose to be upright before Jehovoe, seeking to please and honor Him as He so deserves as our Life-giver and ultimately “the Judge of all the earth.” (Genes 18:25).
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          (Pro16:31) Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man, and you must be in awe of your God. I am Jehovoe.” Of course, do not older persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking to live by the teachings of Christ! Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating what is bad in godly fear, would they not thus tend to have even more to share with younger ones to encourage them toward eternal life? May we delight in receiving of their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us!
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          (Pro16:32) What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience among true worshippers of God. Who hasn't been at least irritated when something goes seriously wrong in their life? Of course, a minor offense or mishap is one thing. If you have been wronged or seriously hurt by others, then feeling hurt or frustrated is quite understandable. It is normal to have these feelings, but we need to keep them in check, to avoid taking vengeance in our own hands, overstepping justice by sinning or hurting another. God is the One whose word says "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay, says Jehovoe." Let's thus maintain control and act quickly to find a resolution to the problem. As King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovoe will possess the earth.” Returning to normal problems or offenses: Naturally, something may begin to agitate or even irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. This is well expressed at Psalm 4:4: "Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent." By cultivating self-control, mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and patience, channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and especially the God who “is love,” Jehovoe (1John 4:8).
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          (Pro16:33) This was a God-approved way in ancient Israel for certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life. Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, and 'looking for omens,' all part of “spiritism,” which is considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! For instance, whose help would you rather have in finding a loyal marriage partner—Jehovoe God’s or one of his enemies, such as the demons? Does not our loving and considerate God want to count you worthy of receiving His assistance? Cannot Jehovoe, the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants of Abraham, where Jehovoe intervened to bring loyal persons together in heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, also Leah. This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus, “Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5-6). Receive of God’s loving guidance available, for example, in Josha’s Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, don’t be discouraged over the “big words” in the first few verses—use a dictionary if necessary, or benefit from my commentary—these words refer to some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain understanding of as you read this book, which God has provided in part “to give to a young man knowledge and thinking ability.” While even youths can benefit from proverbial guidance, this should come gradually. It is especially a young man or woman who needs familiarity with such wisdom to handle the greater responsibilities being placed upon them. Pray to God for help to understand this book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5-6).
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          "1 Better is a piece of dry bread where there is peace Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling. 2 A servant with empathy will gain more respect than a son who acts shamefully; He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But Jehovoe is the examiner of hearts."
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          Pro17:1: Genuine peace. A primary aim for lovers of God. Happy are the peaceable, or the "peacemakers," since they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers generally manifest humility, with due respect for others, and the other tender affections of Colossians 3:12, along with self-control. They are able to control their reactions, thinking about the results, to give a mild or gentle response to an angry word, maintaining peace. These are qualities we can pray for, and that also lead to true joy of heart, satisfaction and contentment.
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          Pro17:2: Empathy mentioned here is a compassionate understanding of others and their situations. When we can see what others are facing or going through, "the empathy of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." We're not so quick to get angry at another when we compassionately understand the reasons for the offense. We are more inclined to forgive, or overlook it. Whether a son, or a servant, we should one and all cultivate insight, or empathy for others.
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          Pro17:4 What powerful insight! True Christians should turn away from harmful and malicious speech that is harsh, painful, hurting others, including slanderous speech that tears down the reputation of others. Wherever possible, let's feed our minds and hearts on upbuilding, positive speech that loves truth, and encourages and strengthens others, imparting peace and true inner joy. (ref. article "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech")
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          Pro17:5 What counsel against prejudice! We should seek to love and respect, or give dignity, to all persons, although we may have more affection for those near us, loving God as well, as we grow in brotherly affection for one another and we loyally obey God (and love others) together. (1Pete 1:22) Those who are poor materially or spiritually typically had sad or unfortunate circumstances, that most any person could face in their lifetime. As God's word elsewhere says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roman 12:15) We should have compassion for one facing such a situation. For instance, such a person may not be aware of services that are locally available for their need. If we can discern that they are sincerely in need of help, with discretion we may choose to help such a person, whether materially, or spiritually, or both. (1John 3:17-18)
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          Pro17:6 Sons raised to love God and His ways, and loving their parents and grandparents, bring them due honor. Such parents prayerfully and wisely look to God for direction and guidance in life, and lovingly instruct their children in the right way to live. May families be moved to look to God, "the One to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." (Ephes 3:15).
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          Pro17:7 Upright speech is not typical of a foolish person, while we would encourage such a person to humble themselves before God and listen to His counsel and correction. A ruler likewise should not be known for speaking lies. While still using discretion, truthful speech in the wisdom of God is fitting for such a person. Others should be respectful of what an upright ruler chooses or chooses not to reveal about a matter.
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          "8 A gift is like a precious stone to its owner; Everywhere he turns, it brings him success. 9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous person a hundred times."
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          Pro17:8 This is Jehovoe's word--sometimes a colorful uncut gemstone can have a positive influence! Since God is the Creator, He is the One enabling the good that may come from such stones! But how fine a useful gift from someone--let's be mindful of others and their needs, not just our own.
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          Pro17:9 What insight! With love in our hearts, we don't wish for someone to suffer excessive sorrow over a mistake, whether a minor one or a serious one--rather, when their grief is appropriate to the offense, which isn't always perceivable, we're eager in love to forgive them, and try not to bring it up again. This does not mean every mistake must be treated as if no mistake ever took place--an individual should be truly repentant over a wrong if we're to gain trust them in a similar matter in the future. Still, we want to forgive them wherever we reasonably can. One typically needs real attention and help of the right kind if they have shown little no remorse over a serious error. Recall the Model Prayer, requesting that God forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven others. Therefore, an unforgiving or unmerciful person, on the other hand, may be dealing treacherously with relationships, being somewhat disloyal to God and others by not seeking to resolve a matter in peace. See Psalm 103 for God's view of mercy in more detail.
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          Pro17:10 Let's help our dear young ones to grow in understanding by answering their questions whenever possible. Perhaps an occasional youngster could use help to know better when not to ask a question, or a better question to ask, but still this is how they grow in understanding of life. Perhaps just help some learn to be more choosey in the questions they ask. Encourage them to ask you, especially regarding things pertaining to divine knowledge of God, life and spirituality. Your loving corrections, and timely explanation, or even if a rebuke is necessary, may well reach deeper in their hearts, reducing need of more discipline later.
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          SAT (10:11,23,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[2].
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          FRI (8:53; 9:11; 10:17 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) Psalm Select, PS[2], Psalm 87, then PS[3], from Psalm 89, and PS[4], from Psalm 106. Upcoming also (5) Eternal Express, EE[3], Right Views Toward Engagement and Marriage. Added WGA[1], Free Will and Divine Intervention.
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          WED (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 13B.
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          TUE (10:20 am) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for this morning's delay. Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], chapter 16, verses 20-24.
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          (Mon) Added (4) Ps119[4], Stanza 13A. Also, (3) PC[4] Pro16:13-19, and (5) EE[2], Gal5,6--Further Cautions for Christians.
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          MON (9:22, 57; 10:05,08 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[4], Stanza 13A Commentary, verses 97-100. Now, (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[4] ch. 16, verse 13-19, and (5) Eternal Express, EE[2], from Galatians 5-6, on Further Cautions for Christians.
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          SAT (10:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[1].
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          FRI (10:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], from Galatians 1-2, updated on theme: Some Introductory Remarks to the Christian Course.
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          THU (10:01,04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[3], Stanza 12B Commentary. Also, now PC[3], Proverbs 16:9-12.
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          WED (10:04,10,14,20,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 12A, Ps119[2]. Also, soon PC[2], Proverbs 16:4-8. Updated.
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          TUE (10:03; 11:35,40,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], chapter 16, verses 1-3. Also, Psalm Select, PS[1], Psalm 86 (3Ps14).
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          MON (10:02,11,46,50 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon Adding (4) Psalm 119 Preview 4, covering Stanzas 12-15, Ps119[1]. Now added. Also, Win-it Minute Schedule for week. Update.
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          MON (11:58 am; 12:08,48,52; 1:22,26,28,32,50 pm) Hello! I've posted the Calendar/Counting Time policy/article under CTC[1], with the update added, in consideration of what God could make possible, as regards month phase and earth cycle timing. Further updates!
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year. Again this is possible if we divide this 13th month into four separate weeks--it's first week appearing between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April), at the start of Spring! The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and still related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          ? While I'm about to reveal an updated proposal to this calendar concept, let's continue through the logic of the original, accounting for the well-known number of 1 1/4 days remaining of each year. So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year known as 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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          . It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a signficant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. While I've previously focused only on the typical length of each year, as most currently still do, could there be a way of counting our time benefitting us in a similar way presented earlier, yet with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Thinking about my previous format, were you aware that the cycle of the moon may be precisely 29.5 days long? How might we proceed?
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          . Let's run through the numbers on this moonlit timepiece. Consider first this time of 29.5 days. As it has been, this still could allow for the 28 days of 4 weeks, along with alternating one or two days more. This would allow for one additional day, like a Day of Rest/Calm or Holiday, at the beginning or end of the month, like the Scriptures speak of a "new moon" as just such a day. Now 12 months of this number 29.5 gives us 354 days. Based on the well-known number of 365 1/4 days in a year, this leaves 11 1/4 days per year. Clearly more is needed. As it turns out, 4 of these years gives us 45 days extra, 8 of these years, 90 days, it seems very near 3 full months. If 8 years were intended to result in an additional 3 months precisely, the number would be, not 90 days, but 88.5, again based on 29.5 days of the moon's precise cycle. Astoundingly, if this is correct, then the assumed 365 1/4 days per year would actually be off, by 1.5 days per 8 years, or 3 days per 16 years, or 3/16 days per year. Thus the correct number of days per year would actually be 365 1/4 minus 3/16, or 365 1/16 days per year. In that case, it is not 90 days extra after 8 years, but again 88.5.
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          . This would mean, then, (1) 29.5 day month (or actually alternating 29 and 30 days) after years 3, 5, and 8. To complete the true alternation, another 8 years would be needed, again after another 3, 5, and 8 years. For example, after year 3, an additional 30 day month, year 5, 29 day, after 8 years, 30 day, after 11 years, 29 day, after 13 years, 30 day, and finally after 16 years a 29 day month completes the entire cycle, but changing just this last one to a 30 day month adds the remaining 1/16 day to the year for the current correct timing.
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          . At this point it should be acknowedged that Seventh Day Adventists have for decades taught and claimed that Saturday is actually the seventh day of the week, just as most calendars still (fortunately) recognize, showing Sunday on the left as the official first day of the normal week. In respect of their steadfastness, I now recommend changing from my previous Monday recommendation back to Sunday as the first day, Sunday through Saturday being the 1st through the 7th, and so on through each month. This still retains easy calculation to determine the day associated with any date, whether it be the first through the 30th. At issue with recognizing this new pattern of counting time, is the name and placement of the additional one or two days each month. To maintain this ease of calculation, it may be best, as might be expected, to consider this 29th and possibly 30th day of each month as added between the last day of the 28 day cycle and the start of the next month, possibly calling these one or two days something other than by normal day names. Otherwise, placing them as on the calendar after the 7th day Saturday, they could be an additional Saturday or two, each month. Also, why not choose to start each year with the 30 day month, rather than the 29th?
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          . Up to this point I've explained the month's timing as it has essentially been intended until now. However, we are at an important time in our history, with a more intent establishment of the Kingdom of God, to bring things to greater perfection as has been previously possible. Could it be, that just as the number 7, as largely embraced for centuries as a divine number associated with godly things, is increasingly being known as lesser than the number 8, more reflective of the greater perfection of God's holy standards, that a new standard of eight days per week, and an increased moon phase cycle, such as 33 1/3 days per month, still with twelve months, but possibly reflecting a longer trip yearly around the sun, of perhaps around 400 days, possibly 400 1/16 or 400 1/32 days per year, is something God has considered and is capable of causing? This would bring another day of refreshment to each week or weekend! Thinking eternally, the additional one day every 16 (as in 365 1/16) or 32 years would allow for reflection ahead and behind. The moon timing may thus be 1 day out of 16x12 years, or 1/192 additional to the 1/3, or a total of 33 65/192 days per month. This does compute, however, to an endless decimal, 33.33854166666666 etc. whereas using 1 day per 32 years (4x8 years), becomes a more finite decimal, 33.359375 days per month cycle. As regards extra days in the month, as a substitute for the seasonal Humaneth (of 7 days each), if for example the phase cycle is about 33 1/3 days, this would bring one extra day at month's end twice, then two extra days once every three months. This could end up being, with a four-day workweek, still 7 days Friday through Monday (How about let's call it, say, "Humaneth"?) Once again, adjusting to one extra day at the end of each year (1 day per 12 months) would make 33 1/3 +1/12 + 1/192 or 81/192, making 33.421875 days per month. This would bring the final Humaneth of the year a possible 8 day break (Having Friday and Monday off, before and after). Whereas God originally laid out six days for work, with a resting seventh day, might this now become a span of two days for rest or refreshment, enjoying things God has made possible for us to enjoy, without much anxiety or worries of added workloads or similar things? As highlighted previously, travel and other activities are agreeable to God on such days, meant to contribute to our peace and happiness, rather than detract from it!
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           (1) Pureness (Pur.)
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          - The abbrev. may remind one of cleansing, and the second "s" may be needed for clarity of pronunciation. Whle February has been traditionally known as a month of cleansing, it is certainly appropriate to start the year in the right way, realizing what is true for this purpose! An important early value is learning to be clean and tell good from bad. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to difftell, or tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful badness. Also, being safe, clean, neat and tidy are also vital habits to acquire, aiding a productive and happy life, helping us prepare for a year of good living. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Jesus taught his apostles and others over several months or more. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. In fact, when hope seemed lost to the human family after the first sin, it was God Jehovoe who rushed in with the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 to restore hope to the human family, which hope both Adam and Eve seemed to embrace and share with their eventual family. Thus our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (ROMans 15:4). God is the Source of true love, wisdom, and a clear sense of fairness or justice. Also, His written word the Bible is chock full of reliable promises, offering hope for all in most if not every circumstance in life. With this new month name, along with verses such as Psalm 89:8, 106:1, and 150:1, quoted toward the end of this article, the young can make the connection to God's name as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The three verses especially encouraged to remember and share near the conclusion of this article may help young children substantially.
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          Formerly Trusee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! Without hoping for any sting, which have saved people from more serious harm, may actually provide an appropriate lesson here for the young and all. The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jehosha or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (clean/chaste), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey (as in Rightnes). Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of worthiness (or, uprightness) is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          While again an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with either "Shua" or "Sha", both in this case referring to Salvation or Rescue. Combining even "Sha" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," to replace "May." Opinions were wide on which name and whether the issue of Jesus' more correct name, in part, should be debated as a Month name. As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest for replacing "May," and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Jehovoe' is Salvation." Again, "Sha" is acceptable for English and makes for a seven-letter name, the same length as Jehovoe', rather than a seemingly superior eight letters. Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated Jesus, which was evidently chosen by Caesar, with a less honorable meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most correct name then is translated to English as "Jeho-shua'," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioning to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HO-SHUA', or as seven letters and more familiar English, Jehosha', both as three syllables, with the last one accented, this pronounced JE-HO-SHA'. There is also the possibility of reversing the "HO" to "OH", becoming JE-OH-SHUA' or JE-OH-SHA'. The renewed life experienced in this month compares to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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          Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness or worthiness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement with others on the right standards of God's word.
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) Switched from month 5. While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders, while engaging in war, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and recommends humility. Jesus associated humbly serving others with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) Jehosha/Jesus, in describing his warm personality, mentioned his mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovoe God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Jehovoe, combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jehosha who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jeho'voe As the waters cover the sea."
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          And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoe God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joe? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jehovoe, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joe! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the upcoming one, and consider what it would take, perhaps adding or subtracting days, to coincide an upcoming new year with the new moon, and begin to correlate the former calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the now the 16 year cycle of months that must be maintained--with a shift in the days of the week each month, accounting for the extra day or two of the lunar cycle. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          , Sunday and Sonday, (SN) pronounced "Sunday, like Hundai" More to come...The day, while considered the first day of the week still, as on most calendars, and in some circles having been considered the Christian "eighth day of the week," this possibly contributing to the typical two-day weekend. That concept likely also led to many church services being held on this day.
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          (TE). Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. I believe Tuesday may be close enough, and the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Only most "eu"s are pronounced "you." As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          (WD). Wednesday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, should we continue with Wednesday, or come up with a different but similar name, like Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the gift of marriage and the one God has blessed each with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary. Ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding that they would like to--employees should perhaps have a number per year, or have fewer Wednesday workdays during the more popular times of the year, if this is God's direction going forward...This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, like May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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          John 11:25-26, says Jesus/Jehosha: "...The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; 26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?"
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          “20 So Jehovoe came down upon Mount Siʹnai to the top of the mountain. Then Jehovoe called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up. 21 Jehovoe now said to Moses: “Go down and warn the people not to try to force their way through to look at Jehovoe, or many of them will perish. 22 And let the priests who regularly come near to Jehovoe sanctify themselves, so that Jehovoe may not strike them.” 23 Moses then said to Jehovoe: “The people are not able to come up to Mount Siʹnai because you already warned us, saying, ‘Set boundaries around the mountain, and make it sacred.’” 24 However, Jehovoe said to him: “Go, descend, and come back up, you and Aaron with you, but do not let the priests and the people force their way through to come up to Jehovoe, so that he may not strike them.” 25 So Moses descended to the people and told them.”
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          Exodus 19:20 This is in spite of the fire upon the mountain, and the smoke ascending from it, as just described in verse 18. Perhaps Jehovoe left a clear path for Moses to ascend, or protected him in some miraculous way, like the three Hebrews were protected when the king wanted to destroy them for not worshipping his newly constructed idol, when prompted by music to do so. Daniel 3:6,16-18 explains it this way: “6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the burning fiery furnace...” 16 Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go answered the king: “O Neb·u·chad·nezʹzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If it must be, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the burning fiery furnace, O king, and to rescue us from your hand. 18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold that you have set up.” The Scriptures reveal that throughout history some have used the threat of death to persuade people to ignore the divine will and disobey God. Nevertheless, 1Corinthians 10 shows that it is still a trial "common to men" that God expects us to endure faithfully. Pray to God, "our Father in the heavens," if ever faced with an extreme trial, that He may confirm to you His power to save (Matth 6:9). As described at Hebrews 2:15, Jesus is determined to “15...set free all those who were held in slavery all their lives by their fear of death.” If ever need be, our resurrection hope and the promised reward of eternal life for faithful ones is a powerful aid to withstanding tests of our integrity to God. (Acts 24:15; 1Cori 10:13; 1Timo 4:10) Still, of course Jehovoe would rather us not have to "fall asleep in death." We are nearing the time when few faithful ones will ever die! As Jesus said to Martha, at John 11:25-26, "...The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; 26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?"
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          As 2Peter 2:9 says, “9 So, then, Jehovoe knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be eliminated on the day of judgement...” What happened with the three Hebrews? Daniel 3:24,25 continues: “24 King Neb·u·chad·nezʹzar then became frightened and quickly rose up and said to his high officials: “Did we not tie up three men and throw them into the fire?” They answered the king: “Yes, O king.” 25 He said: “Look! I see four men walking about free in the midst of the fire, and they are unharmed, and the fourth one looks like a son of the gods.”” They were told to step out, and “27...not a hair of their heads had been singed, their cloaks looked no different, and there was not even the smell of fire on them.” Then the king issued an order, as explained in verses 28,29: “28 Neb·u·chad·nezʹzar then declared: “Praised be the God of Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go, who sent his angel and rescued his servants. They trusted in him and went against the command of the king and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 I am therefore issuing an order that any people, nation, or language group that says anything against the God of Shaʹdrach, Meʹshach, and A·bedʹne·go should be dismembered, and their houses should be turned into public latrines; for there is no other god who is able to rescue like this one.””
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          An important point to keep in mind is that the three Hebrews SHOWED DUE RESPECT, while rejecting worship of the idol. Some gestures made in certain ceremonies are simply gestures of respect, not worship, such as the mere act of standing. Even some acts of worship that might be false could be ADJUSTED, to become true: For instance, there is nothing typically wrong with a nation's flag, representing it's values, history, etc. The flag, emblematic of things associated with a people under God, should be respected. What many are concerned with is that Worship itself, beyond respect, goes to the God who gives nations life, more than the emblematic colored cloth. This, for instance, is tied to first two or three Commandments. It is God who breathed life into mankind and this nation, bringing it's freedom. So why not silently Pledge allegiance "to the (GOD) of the United States of America. And (FOR) the republic, for which (HE) stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." It is this God who makes possible our peace and unity. There may be nothing wrong with placing one's hand over one's heart and uttering truthful words of worship to God, acknowledging His blessing on this nation's faithful! Why, this is the same God that blessed our Nation's founders, giving them victory for independence from the British, even blessing the creation of Inspired documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Of course, respect should still be given to the rights of others to worship as they believe they should--not trying to force others to act as we would. Traditionalists take note: Such a recommendation is only considered appropriate because of the division caused within our nation by questions over God's own existence or involvement in our history's successes. Few of our nation's founders and elite doubted God's powerful hand in bringing this nation's freedom, triumphs, and agreeable inclinations.
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          Exodus 19:21-25 Jehovoe himself took precautions, looking ahead at the danger any Israelites may have been in if they disregarded the instructions not to come near the mountain. Jehovoe would later state to Moses, at Exodus 33:20, “20...You cannot see my face, for no man can see me and live.” Thus Jehovoe ensured Moses provided a timely reminder to all Israel, to remain clean and heed the provided direction regarding not touching the mountain, even to catch a glimpse of Jehovoe’s glory. Jehovoe would not tolerate disregard for His order in this matter—even though Moses himself was not seeing Jehovoe’s face either—John reported at John 1:18 that “18 No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the Father’s side is the one who has explained Him.” Yes, this one Jesus/Jehosha explained his Father, Jehovoe, to mankind, and how all benefit by getting to know both! At John 17:3, it was said in prayer “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus/Jehosha Christ.” May the privilege of getting to know both be appreciated, along with timely reminders from God, His word and proper channel(s) of instruction blessed by Him. As stated at Matthew 4:4, “4...“It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.’”
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovoe your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshipping only Jehovoe, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the world with its political and social influences (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having changed their view from even an anti-God belief system and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovoe faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” Many have already come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow believers in God and His Son. May we appreciate the spiritual paradise that has been and may be enjoyed, as we look forward to a Kingdom blessed by God, and an entire earthly Paradise to come with God's blessed Kingdom rule.
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          Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovoe, through His Son. Without putting God first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, or place first in our hearts, this we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with the right and loving standards of Jehovoe as set forth in His inspired word, the Bible. Of course, a Christian life is balanced, with much enjoyment of life as God has purposed. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, boasting in Jehovoe far more than any possession, or any other person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:26-31). Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “23 This is what Jehovoe says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovoe, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovoe.” May we thus speak well of Jehovoe to others, giving Him due praise and honor, as our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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          The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judgements, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoe your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoe swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from pleasing the true God Jehovoe properly. Of course, God in time would send his son, named Jehosha/Jesus, as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be eliminated but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          Jesus said at Matthew 6:24““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jehovoe the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovoe as we should, as Jesus/Jehosha said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovoe the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry--putting something above God's rightful place in our hearts, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to but ignoring God, would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. If we have an interest in some cause benefitting people or the planet in some way, then God Himself likely also cares deeply about it--pleasing Him first, loving Him who cares for us--will have His blessing. Psalm 115 describes such idolatry, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least spiritually dead, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8,9 then says “ 8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovoe —He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may we daily look to Jehovoe and no other as our supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in an unworthy way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.” (NIRV). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovoe in a false way, intentionally misrepresenting Him in any way. There are some who know the truth about God, even how to do what is right before Him. They can repeat this information to others in a setting for worship, and appear to be the most faithful of men, but then in private, they often choose to violate His laws and practice what is bad. For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day, as we read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the wayward is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Pride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.”
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          The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read or heard cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Thus perhaps each segment or paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards for the type of material we should give studious attention to, such as in a congregation setting, in saying “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever things praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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          That law through Moses was to continue, but in a different way. Now it was to be faith, or a thankful trust in Christ, this one's example, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sin, that was to bring about one's more complete righteousness, or adherence to God's standards, rather than only by the law itself and it's punishments or corrections.
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          Romans 6:15-18: "What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as adherents for obedience, you are adherents (or, slaves) of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience, resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were adherents of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became adherents of righteousness."
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          After these first three of the Ten Commandments, let's reiterate why these Ten and the remaining Law of God given through Moses still hold such value and importance to mankind still after Christ's coming then and now. Recall what Jesus/Jeohsha' said about that law early on in the Sermon on the Mount: "Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, NOT to destroy, but to fufill (or, satisfy, to make more complete)." What needs to be understood is that Christianity brought new light to understanding this Law in a better way. God has purposed no more sickness or death (in time, actually not fully until the end of Judgement Day), for example. The United Nations, for instance, was formed to be able to handle international conflicts in a better way, seeking to resolve these with little need for physical violence or carnal warfare, instead choosing diplomacy, or seeking scholarly discussions to address the real reasons for conflict, finding more agreeable solutions to perhaps problematic conditions. The general public, at least,was not to be returning to carrying weaponry to assist us in resolving personal conflicts. Rather, we have minds and hearts to live peaceably and discuss our differences with an air of respect and an aim of peaceful resolution. If someone was way out of line in their speech or conduct, further steps may be necessary to fully address the matter. Rarely, however, should people have to literally die anymore as punishment for sins. Rather, God's word speaks of a figurative death, that may involve constructive prison time, but that should discipline a guilty person back toward God and a clean standing with Him, having come to understand key lessons, hating wrongs committed, knowing the reasons for them, and determined not to go back, now handling things in a much different way, with much greater respect and love for God and others. This is what God's law and Christ's teachings make possible, rather than necessitating either loss of life or an outlandishly excessive amount of unconstructive prison time.
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          Exodus 19:5,6 Here the outcome is given if Israel would keep the Law of God covenant with Jehovoe' until the coming of Christ. Each Israelite needed to seek obedience to God and His law, and follow the instructions for atonement of any sins, or violations of that Law. God makes it clear that it is not just Israel that He cares about, “for the whole earth belongs to” Him. So they would become to Him “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Thus, those comprising the Kingdom of God, as God's Son spoke about throughout his ministry, could have come entirely from the fleshly descendants of Abraham, if enough had truly been faithful to His covenant. As it was, many fell to false worship and idolatrous practices, and their failure to keep it at times resulted in maledictions rather than blessings. Still, we learn much from the Law of God itself and the history of God’s dealings with Israel. Many did accept God’s Son Jeohsha' (with proper meaning of "Jeohvoe' is Salvation", later being commonly replaced by a Greek name similar to Jesus, meaning "He makes wet," given him by Caesar in mockery) and having accepted this one with faith, became anointed to serve as kings and priests with him in the heavenly Kingdom of God, although the call would go forth to other nations to be among this privileged group. God is also arranging for this Kingdom, also with representatives of flesh, to administer affairs on earth to usher in many blessings for mankind. May we benefit by a careful consideration of this Law of God (still commonly called the Mosaic Law, but which now may be applied with Christian meaning and insight), to see what we can learn about God and His divine standards and principles, as revealed through Christ, who was able to keep that Law completely, and offer his life (either literally or figuratively) as a perfect sacrifice acceptable to God for forgiveness of man’s sins, making possible true righteousness by faith in God and His Son (or by "our Lord and...his Christ.") (Matth 20:28; 1Timo 2:6; Roman 3:24; Revel 11:15) The words of Moses at Deuteronomy 30:19-20 are of value even to mankind today, regarding our choosing to live by Christian standards:
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          THU (9:43,55,59 am) Hello! Added Review 7 part 3, Stanzas 08-11, Ps119[7]. Updates.
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          WED (10:01,15,28,30 am) Hello! Added Review 7 part 2, Ps119[6] Stanzas 05-07. Update to v34,37.
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          . (:75) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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          . (:76) Thus in God’s faithfulness we can see or experience His loyal love, which expression reminds us of the loyalty involved in expressing true Christian love toward others, such as in a marriage. This loyalty can patiently put up with a wrong in the strength of God, when another strays somewhat, looking to God for loving ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restoration of the approved relationship. The psalmist pleads for the comfort of God’s loyal love toward him, as he endures any difficulties, maintaining his hope in the promise God made to Him regarding his kingship, as all should rely on the promises of God’s written word for comfort.
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          The first part of stanza 10 included thoughts such as this one: "Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments...you have troubled me in your faithfulness." (v. 73,75) God allowed him to endure hardship, that he might learn more fully the value of godly obedience.
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          Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous (crossing boundaries) be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who revere you return to me, Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your instructions, So that I may not be put to shame."
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          Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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          . (:77) The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His Son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the God's Law/Lall, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rulings, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, within the United States and abroad, God's approval and upright standing comes by thankful trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as ones likewise seek obedience to Him and His Son.
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          . (:78) On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's righteous standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to be eliminated, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience. Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jehosha (or, Jesus) likewise  concurs, concluding the Sermon on the Mount with an illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding this one's teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (Matth 7:24-27). The presumptuous fail to welcome Christ's genuine brothers (anointed for corulership), instead they are causing them loss. Unless they repent, they will suffer the consequences described at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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          . (:79) While those truly revering God usually understand that hardships that can afflict upright ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as the apostles fled upon being arrested. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Jehosha (or, Jesus), how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-fearing ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, loving Him in part by keeping His law, making true unity possible, and THEN (and which includes) loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Matth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbor, we will be helping them to love God first, to loyally maintain their integrity to Him.
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          ." (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue having faith in God and His spiritual provisions, seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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          Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?"
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          . At Matthew 5:10 Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or ‘annoyed by someone persistently’, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches my eyeball.” (Zechariah 2:8). While we may reasonably stand up for ourselves, offering godly correction to those acting so unkindly, or seeking help if unable to do so, such ones should look to our Mighty and Just God and the proper authority if need be, and avoid seeking personal vengeance outside the law, rather respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the agitation; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, if we must endure, with prayer and God’s word, we can see how to maintain our peace, and hope in eventual relief of any hardship, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The way in which we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovoe. Regardless, He knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          . The psalmist found delight in pleasing God, receiving the guidance and comfort from God's word. He also knew of comfort that God himself would bring to him, whether from His word or from fellow servants of Jehovoe, whether assembling for worship, or in personal fellowship. He looked forward to such encouragement, knowing that it would come as he prayed for it and remained faithful, enduring his trials. Romans 10:17 says that "faith follows what we hear" and Romans 15:4 speaks of "the comfort from the Scriptures," so may we strive to listen to or read God's word regularly, finding needed strength to serve God faithfully.
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          . Certain skins were used in ancient times to hold liquids. These skin bottles could darken, dry up, and shrivel if too near an open fire. Such a bottle would likely then be cast aside as worthless to hold liquids. The psalmist may have wore lines on his face from the distress caused by his persecutors, and may have at times felt like such a useless skin bottle. Yet he would not give up, and would not forget God's word and laws given to regulate life--His instructions, or regulations. He held on to the word of promises and instructions from God, which remained his hope. May we continue hoping in God, trusting His word, and enduring trials faithfully, which will strengthen our hope and allow us to maintain certain joy in spite of hardships. 1Timothy 4:10 says: "This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves, because we have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Savior of all sorts of men, especially of faithful ones."
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          . The psalmist well describes the presumptuous as those defying, or violating, God's law/lall to selfishly get what they want. They may seek to harm and/or to receive personal advantage, going beyond boundaries God has set for the happiness and benefit of all, to dwell together peaceably. They may do this lacking the instruction they need to avoid greed, jealousy, hatred and/or anger. They may be missing vital aspects of true wisdom, such as humility or due respect for others, honesty, modesty, integrity, self-control, Christian mildness or gentleness, and perhaps shrewdness or prudence, aiding awareness of harmful spiritual consequences, to steer clear of them.
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          . God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute (or, persistently annoy) someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jehosha (or, Jesus) will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! Would they want the same? Looking in the right direction, however, he pleads to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          . By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual or even physical harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (HEBrews 11-12). On the other hand, are those defying God's law/lall, opposing His will. They are not using their intelligence to honor God and support the peaceful rule of His Son. They are missing God's blessing, and may believe the reason they are not happy is that they still haven't underhandedly received the desires they are wrongfully seeking. They could rather seek the wisdom and understanding of God's law/lall they yet lack, as God is merciful and "ready to forgive." They could come to see that God has provided for complete satisfaction in life, living within His law/lall, rather than without it. Repenting over past wrongdoing, then both training and seeking to heed their God-given conscience in line with God's word, they may yet prosper with God's blessing, seeing their right desires fulfilled by a loving God and Father. (PROve 10:2,22; PSAlm 145:16)
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          . The psalmist seeks by God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love. God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful to our Life-giver, Jehovoe. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes to one's spiritual and eternal life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times or hardships in life, looking forward to endless blessings to come!
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 7, STANZAS 01-11
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          STANZA 1, Verses 1-8: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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          . Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as uprightness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          A few misunderstood terms found in verses 1-7 include these:
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovoe God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. When used in the plural in God's word, this might be simplified as "INSTRUCTIONS," a more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's upright JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          STANZA 2, Verses 9-16: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN OR PURE.
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
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          . Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Shoia said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          STANZA 3, Verses 17-24: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS.
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          STANZA 4, Verses 25-32: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER SEVERE TRIALS.
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          . We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances, such as God would permit. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoe and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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          Recall the theme for STANZA 5, verses 33-40:
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Verse 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. As we learn these things in order to drive safely, we recognize that they are understandable and make sense. Without understanding the importance of these principles, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. Of course we learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important things and those less so but still required. Also, it is important to God that we understand what we should consider clean or unclean, and what matters in life we should take seriously, such as things of life or death importance. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          " Psalm 119:38 As a future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is unquestionably David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovoe is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus acknowledge ancient King Solomon's summation of life in these words: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear (or, Revere) the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. 14 For the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as to whether it is good or bad." (Eccle 12:13-14).
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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          ." Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my hardship, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jeohsha's/Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jeohvoe' your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jeohvoe' God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jeohvoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping each other be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jeohvoe', holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jeohvoe' God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jeohvoe' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . (71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jeohvoe' can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Still, according to God we may hope in time that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating..." (ISAiah 65:17) Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jeohvoe', nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jeohvoe' loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing the difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jeohvoe' your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jeohvoe' your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jeohvoe' your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or a loving, thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          MON (10:10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added part 1 of Psalm 119 Review 7, this part covering stanzas 1-4, as (4) Ps119[5]. Had some trouble this last evening, interfering with plans for another weekly installment of Win-it Minute this week. If it happens, I would catch up starting later today.
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          (Sat) Update CLG[4], added (6) CLG[5]. Updated.
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          SAT (10:05,46,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've update CLG[4], and added CLG[5], explaining a Christian View of God's Law/Lall through Moses. Updated.
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          (Fri) Added PC[4], Pro15:15-17. Upcoming now (6) CLG[4], Third of the Ten. Updated.
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          FRI (9:44; 10:01,09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs, PC[4] ch. 15, verses 15-17. Upcoming addition to Christian Law/Lall of God, Third of the Ten, (6) CLG[4]. Updated.
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          (Thu) Added (4) Ps119[4], Stanza 11B.
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          THU (10:01,10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], Stanza 11B, end of first half, before review. Update.
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          WED (10:08,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Christian Law/Lall of God, CLG[3], based on the 2nd of the Ten Commandments. Update.
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          (Tue) Added (4) Ps119[3], Stanza 11A. Also, PC[3], Pro15:11-14. Also, (6) CLG[2], Exo20:1-3.
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          TUE (9:53; 10:03 am; 12:05 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[3], Stanza 11A. Also, added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], chapter 15, verses 11-14. Also, added (6) Chrstian Law/Lall of God, CLG[2], based on Exodus 20:1-3, the First of the Ten Commandments.
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          MON (1:04,09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Earlier, had updated (6) CLG[1]. Also, regarding WM2, no addition this week, may be limiting to 4-5 new weekly installments each 1/2 season, but may continue adding to Weekly Golden Apples, Psalm 119 Commentary, and Website article series podcasts.
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          (Sun) Added (6) CLG[1], based on Exodus 19:20-25. Number (6) explained below:
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          SUN (11:18 am) Hello, wishing all well! I'm returning Christian Law of God to number 6, rather than 9, as one of the key purposes of the Law/Lall of God is to "make transgressions manifest," or to make it clear what sin really is, aware of it's harm, so that we may avoid it and it's problematic consequences. So while the number 6 in God's word may represent imperfection, it can be viewed in positive light as described above, and such awareness contributing to faith in the ransom provision, and to right conduct, blessed by God. Found in blogpost (5-7), added (6) CLG[1], based on Exodus 19:20-25.
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          FRI (10:35,40; 11:05,11,15 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Win-it Minute Updates, under WM2[1], available on Spotify, and planning at least more Proverbs Commentary, by noon. Now, Commentary (3) PC[2], Proverbs 15:6-10. Spotify podcast is "Find Life And See Earview Podcast"-- see below for episode searches.
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          (Thu) Updated Jan 02-29 (8) CTC[3], Pushing Rest Work Policy, added par. Worker Contentment, Productivity.
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          THU (10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added par. to Jan 02-29 (8) Come to Consensus Corner policy, CTC[3], Pushing Reset Work Policy, par. entitled Worker Contentment, Productivity.
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          WED (10:01,03; 11,03,05,08 am; 12:35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[2], Stanza 10B, verses 77-80. Further plans by noon. Added more to CONTENTS, again.
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          TUE (9:12,14,59;10:03; 11:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], ch. 15, verses 1-5. Update. Beginning 2023 Content Highlights.
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          MON (7:18,22; 10:35 am; 11:59; 12:10,12; 1:23,25; 11:05 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Acknowledging the God-given timepiece of the Moon, as regards the Counting Time article, I've adjusted the alternate calendar accordingly, along with an update I intended to introduce at the proper time, as we complete the 5th month and begin the 6th of the year. We're not far off from the two calendars intersecting, though not likely yet being considered together. With such things in mind along with other activities, and with awareness of some attempts to undermine my authored and copyrighted article and podcast work, I plan to focus on the website/blog this week for instruction. I aim to bring up the Calendar/Counting Time article this morning EDT, with the aforementioned update, along with other things. I corrected a miscue on new month timing, and posted (4) Ps119[1], Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 10A, verses 73-76. Allow me until the 12pm time to bring up my Calendar/Counting Time policy/article with my latest updates.
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          Some have heard of a few of my recommendations related to housing in the Florida Ian recovery. Let me be clear up front: I remain hopeful that, with the kind assistance of all those wishing to help, monetarily and otherwise, between community organizations and cooperative businesses, including insurers for those who were able to have flood insurance, that all who've suffered loss be able to recover and have, in line with their means, a place to call home and to continue as valued members of their community. I urge that any eager plans for new home or rental construction, or even renovation, while attention is given to property cleanup efforts, prepa
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           ration, etc., be flexible enough to consider a new, more fire-resistant, economical, and in some ways time-saving approach to building, in line with worthy initiatives. This approach has the potential to greatly reduce the sense of loss by damage to home in case of a severe flood event, as well as associated costs to owners and insurers. This is especially recommended on most any populated peninsula, such as the Florida Peninsula.
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          . I strongly urge insurers, for future benefit and currently such for their own customers, to allow, even if proper documentation be required, that monies due for an event such as this, where much damage to property has occurred and is at threat to eventually occur again, be permitted to be used for something other than putting a home/etc. back nearly in the condition that it was prior to the hurricane, which in many cases only serves to perpetuate unnecessarily a tragic outcome when such a threat has any chance to loom again. Rather, may even the same insurance payment as can be estimated to restore the home, be permitted for use along with some relatively low-cost solutions to the homeowner that make possible a residence that is much better equipped to withstand such an event with considerably less damage to the average homeowner.
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          . At least three options are being recommended for consideration, at least to those in more vulnerable flood zones, but preferably even throughout a peninsula and inland from an ocean's beach in other land areas. Essentially such a home might have at least two floors. In areas closest to the ocean and lowest levels above sea, the first floor should be at ground level or above, with stairs ascending to the more secure second floor, which is believed in nearly every case with Hurricane Ian, to have proved in a well-built home to be quite protected from the flood waters. The first floor in this case may be built with standard or textured block as the outside wall, with 0 windows to help preserve structural integrity of the home from strong storm waters, etc. After completing the outside block wall, consideration should be given to another block construction that can immensely add strength against a water surge. This would be an interior block wall that is centered, first going the entire length of the home, a "middle" wall, but with allowance for one door or doorway, up to four feet in width, per maximum 24' feet segment along the length. Across the width (the lesser dimension of the home exterior) There also needs to be a centered block wall, connecting from the outside wall to the first middle wall, on both sides. Each portion of this wall may also contain a door or doorway of the same width maximum four feet. There may need to be more than one of these, if the length of the home is greater than 48 feet. Thus each segment should be properly centered, no more than 24 feet apart. Again, if the home or structure is more than 24 feet in length, then at least one of these dividing walls will be needed to help ensure the structural integrity from strong storm waters. Properly constructed, the aim is no water leakage even during a period of outside water flooding. It is also possible that a
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          steel door that installs on the outside, opening outward, with proper tight sealing all around, can be included, not at a corner, but at least two feet from one. Despite such recommendations, an interior living space wall with more fire-resistant pure gypsum, without the paper layer which may invite mildew, etc. is also recommended. 
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          Sometimes, a four-way block wall may have been attempted on a lower level, but brought to center in a different way than recommended above, leaving a gap or space in the center of the construction. This might be remedied by making a hole in the top of a corner, and pouring cement to "fill the gap" all the way to the top. Single window openings on such a lower level may only be able to be secured by a properly made 3/8" thick glass/acrylic mixed window with a steel frame that installs from the outside and with mortar inside and outside the opening. Such a window solution may not yet be available, but should??? (I patented the special form of acrylic and glass mixture, with uses such as this beginning to be implemented).
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          Going back to original construction, the block may best be turned into brick work on the second floor, as high as you wish best protection to be available. There are good, even better colors becoming available. Also, might not certain things like files or file boxes be kept near the stairs leading to floor 2, where they can be transferred securely in a severe storm threat, just for extra caution?
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          Also it must be conveyed that high enough ocean surges can engulf a home and offer no safe haven, and the risk of powerful surges that can undermine the land or foundation of a home likewise cannot be ignored. Wherever an event calls for evacuation of an area, please comply, preparing for a place to go on safe ground, with family, friends, etc. It may well be that in such a case, a well-built home can remain largely intact for future enjoyment.
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          steel doors be recommended (not a thin-gauge that readily collapses under great water pressure), as well as no glass on bottom floors, with the possible exception of a thick new glass type as mentioned above, and in both cases well-made seals to secure each from water penetration.
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          . The second basic concept, both of which might generate imaginative variations, is a SPLIT-FOYER. Many are familiar with this two-story home, which in this case should be brick, that enters on a level between the two floors, about halfway up. The main entry is usually a few steps up on the outside, but with securely sealed doors, front and back, and the upper floor windows are higher up on the outside due to this home design, meaning that a high level of water may be tolerated with little or no penetration. While the lower level is partially underground, Ian proved it can be made secure from water seepage, if any lower windows, etc. under less pressure than at near-shore level, are well sealed as mentioned above. Ensure any wall penetrations are properly and strongly sealed, and any dryer, etc. on the lower floor may need to expel within the home, rather than penetrate the wall.
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          . Again more inland than concept 1, is also two-story, but potentially may weather a Hurricane Ian with no flood penetration. This home, with proper foundation work, etc., can begin several feet below grade, like the split-foyer, and needs to be block or textured block or something similar on the bottom floor, and with no windows, or extremely water-tight thick glass such as from a ship or submarine manufacturer. There would be metal stairs with or without a porch, possibly plywood subfloor with 1/2" poured concrete surface, from outside to the main or upper floor, then with sealable high windows, and the outer walls of brick, and water-tight seals on heavy gauge steel upper level doors. Recall that outside constructions of wood can tend to 'sail away' during strong water surges. Such a home, with proper design, can be quite affordable for many to consider. I have patented a few construction-friendly and modern designs that range from low- to mid-income levels, that upon completion may actually be valued on the market somewhat greater than build-cost. 
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          .  Other measures are presently in the works, such as an improved home electrical system that greatly reduces electrical fire risk, and an improved gypsum wallboard that is also more fire-resistant, which we hope all gypsum manufacturers may be willing and able to provide. Certainly it is worth it for families to feel more secure, and Insurers who offer both fire and flood insurance to find such initiatives of benefit to both their customers and themselves. Many Ian victims evidently had trouble affording to qualify for flood insurance. Going forward, think of the cost reduction if everyone with a home was required to have flood insurance--which would include incidents involving water pipe breakage, etc.--divided among so many, the cost could be greatly reduced! Insurers for those on a peninsula could be served by several, not just a few, such large insurers also serving large numbers throughout the country. This may negate any need for expensive or unnecessary financial qualifications. Let's look into approaches that make sense to help one another be better able to cope in case any such a storm threatens ever again. Also, please have arrangements in order for some other welcome place to go, among family, friends, or the like, a safe distance away, along with means of transportation, in case some evacuation order is received. It may be that a nearby friend could include you or your family with their own arrangements.
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          . Also, for those unable to afford a typical home, a few other things are in the works. For one, I've developed some apartment designs that are able to be built at considerably less cost, as three-bedroom. For a multi-story apartment building, there could be eight to ten apartments second floor or above. It may be in flood prone areas that the lower spaces could be left unfinished or for a lounge area. I invite agencies, builders, etc. to consider my patented designs. Other designers and builders may look for other ways to reduce rental costs. Two of my designs, in particular, allow for solid buildings with eight to ten apartments on each level. They both are to be three-bedroom, one works out to cost about $18,000 per finished apartment, the other $25,000. These could profitably be rented for $350 and $475/month respectively. The lesser one, though smaller, may have included a storage unit in a space on the same level. While most places in general have cost more to build and maintain, with insurance, and therefore have higher rent costs, it may be that the proposals for such things as reduced fire risk may lessen some costs in the future. There is also a large-scale project, that can make possible temporary housing at very reduced cost, for those in-between more permanent living arrangements. Working together, doing things as God would have us do, we can truly care for one another and become more united and at peace. Everyone should be able to live or rent somewhere or in some way that they can save up money, starting with apartments such as these.
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          . Another part of the response in this matter is relocation, for those who no longer have a livable place to stay, or need a new place to reside and coordinate work on the former home or property. As just mentioned, there are plans for new construction on a large-scale project with temporary housing, but this may take some time to acquire properties, clear debris, obtain materials, and construct. Until then, what may be done? Some of the larger, central and northern cities of Florida have many apartments or rental units available. Also, what about lower Georgia--I've proposed that there might be some agreement made that would permit at least some of the benefits of living in Florida to be permitted in some southern counties of Georgia, permitting many without housing to find agreeable places to dwell there, either temporarily or more permanently, as each may choose. Perhaps also some new home/rental unit construction could take place there. Also, there are likely many agreeable units or properties to be found in nearby Alabama as well. There may be some available funding for help with rent in these areas for those looking to get back on their feet but needing a hand. Those already on welfare may find that programs exist for help with rent as well. For those in a totally desperate plight, the Salvation Army is helping people with my Step Up Plan, to receive money on loan for food &amp;amp; shelter, to be repaid currently at an additional 10%, as soon as can be managed, with help to find work near some limited places to stay, repaying and then with work income, to relocate. This is such a worthy program to donate to, whoever may be able, through your local site. With many needing help, may we be minded to look out for, not only our own needs, but that of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors as well (Philippians 2:4)! R05.401
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          It is hoped that this update may help us turn the corner on the proper mixture and safe use of jets for great aid in safely fighting and putting out wildfires and most other typical fires in as short time as possible.
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          : The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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          : While jet fuel tank distance/range is reduced to half (but still usually thousands of miles), cost and waste is reduced significantly over the pure, unmixed jet fuel. It has been known now that a 1/4 or 1:3 mixture of Jet Fuel and Low-Mineral Water (NOT Zero-Mineral water, which is essentially R.O. Purified spring or well water--Reverse Osmosis is intended for processing ocean water to be drinkable) is best in most cases for Jet fueled Aircraft, or 3 times as much water as verified pure, unmixed Jet-fuel, preferably decided NOT pre-mixed, but rather fuel with pure jet fuel first, aware of the amount, perhaps 1/2 gal., then add the approved water, at preferably (and no more than) three times the fuel amount, in this case 1.5 gal. Continue in this way, ALWAYS adding the UNMIXED JET FUEL FIRST, then up to the threefold amount of water afterward. Combined in this way poses little risk and may then be used for good fuel efficiency and possibly emergency use over forest fires, etc. Although up to 3/4 approved water, aircraft range is reduced only to at least half, which is still usually quite adequate, as jets typically can travel many thousands of miles before refueling, although requiring care to ensure systems never fail to have adequate supply, even if sensors or alarms should be newly installed. This ratio is therefore useful in many important ways, as this mixed fuel may be more safely and efficiently applied over forest fires, essentially eliminating harm to creatures and their habitat. Also, this same mixture further combined 50-50 with any water (resulting in a 1/8 amount of the fuel) to fill fire engine tanks, may then be effectively and harmlessly used in providing powerful fire-reduction, about 10 times the effectiveness against fires over plain water.
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          "1 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovoe are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A fool disrespects his father’s discipline, But a prudent person accepts correction."
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          Prove 15:1: How wise! When anger flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness always prefers a gentle approach in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. While such a one might still become irritated about something, especially serious matters, one with self-control can maintain enough calm to think through the problem or see how to cope with it. We should typically care enough about the other person and his or her feelings to avoid speaking harsh or painful words to this one, even if we're irritated about something. The wise quality of shrewdness, or prudence, enables us to look ahead and see the outcome or consequences of our speech or actions, and avert a disastrous course by making a better decision. (Prove 22:3). The qualities of mildness and self-control are part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which we can pray for (Galatians 5:22-23).
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          "2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous blurts out foolishness."
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          Prove 15:2: Even the tongue can put knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The mischievous one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving correction. Also, it is good for such a person to realize a purpose to our having two ears and only one mouth. How much better and wiser to become a good LISTENER! We have much to learn from others, and shouldn't usually be a constant barrage of words everywhere we go, or there will often be transgression of speech and lack of consideration for others. In the words of James 1:19: "Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."
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          Prove 15:3: Yes, Jehovoe sees both the good and the bad--angels are watching as well. Will we make Jehovoe's heart glad by practicing what is good? Proverbs 27:11 says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to the one taunting me." How wise and loving to please Him! Yes, God so appreciates our faithfulness. Also, we are accountable to our Creator--we must answer to Him for what we say and do--and want to live life in a way that honors and appreciates Him.
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          "4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But crooked speech causes despair."
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          Prove 15:4: Literally, "a tongue of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Crooked or corrupt speech brings nothing of value. Another proverb says "the tongue of the wise is a healing..." This reveals how important it is to God that we learn to typically speak in a peaceable, gentle manner, promoting the genuine happiness that God purposes for mankind. James 3:17-18 says "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." Thus to obtain genuine righteousness, or adherence to God's right and loving standards, built on faith that leads to eternal life, a peace-loving heart is important to develop, as one desiring to promote true peace with others. This can be learned by asking God, paying attention to divine instruction.
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          Prove 15:5: Once again the foolish one needs to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The prudent, or foresighted person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice and correction. Our ultimate heavenly Father, Jehovoe, offers us advice leading to genuine security and happiness. As He states in Proverbs 1:23,33 "Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you...33...the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          "6 In the house of the upright one there is abundant treasure, But the produce of the ungodly one brings him trouble. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But not so the heart of the mischievous one. 8 The sacrifice of the ungodly is detestable to Jehovoe, But the prayer of the honest one is a pleasure to Him. 9 Jehovoe detests the way of the ungodly one, But he loves the one who pursues righteousness. 10 Discipline seems bad to one forsaking the way, But whoever hates reproof will die."
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          Prove 15:6: The word "house" can refer to the family of a man and woman, as in Prov 14:1, which says "the truly wise woman builds up her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands." The wise woman is not necessarily doing literal carpentry or demolition work, but rather, is building up her family spiritually. Likewise, the upright one builds up his family spiritually, and this results in abundant spiritual treasures in the lives of family members. They live peaceably, and learn to love one another, and their neighbors. The ungodly one, on the other hand, may not care completely for the spiritual needs of his family, producing negative traits in others and bringing trouble upon himself. Of course, as one cleanses himself spiritually, with help from God the Father, he may come to receive both spiritual and material treasures.
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          Prove 15:7: The wise one "does good with knowledge," sharing divine truth with others, strengthening them spiritually. The mischievous one, who often will not do the right thing, does not love divine truth, and would prefer most often to speak about himself or foolish things. Having something good to share with others, what a delight to do so! Verse 23 of Proverbs 15 says "A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!" It may certainly be considered a gift from God to be able to share something with someone that may prove helpful in some important way in their life--perhaps even touching their heart to have helped them so. May we all see such things as ultimately coming from our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28a).
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          Prove 15:8: Jehovoe does not value the so-called sacrifices of those pursuing an evil course, who may give up things or give gifts with a selfish or self-serving motive. At the same time, the sincere prayers of honest, right-hearted ones bring Jehovoe delight. We can all at some time or another get too busy to speak with God as often as we really should--let's aim that that not be the case, even if it's just a few simple sincere words of thanks or appreciation for a good gift from Him we've happened to stumble upon that day! Just prayerfully call out to your (heavenly) Father, God, and express your feelings, closing "in Jesus' or Josha's name." We may come to express ourselves much like the psalmists, who poured out their hearts to Jehovoe with sincerity and love for Him! David, for instance, realizes what a grand privilege it is to dwell with the Most High God, Jehovoe, as in the opening verse of Psalm 15: "O Jehovoe, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?" May we likewise appreciate our loving God, and do what we can to ever remain in His favor, helping others to do so as well!
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          "9 Jehovoe detests the way of the ungodly one, But he loves the one who pursues righteousness."
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          Prove 15:9: Jehovoe does not approve of the self-centered way of one practicing badness, but loves and blesses the one "pursuing righteousness," or seeking adherence to His laws and standards. Such righteousness is the framework of a happy and successful life and family, with eternal life in view. Jehosha or Jesus showed the importance of this, when discussing God's ability to care for our needs. In Matthew 6:33 this one concludes: "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and His [God's] righteousness (integrity to His standards), and all these other things will be added to you." Seeking first the Kingdom often involves making sacrifices in pursuit of the will of God. While this can please Jehovoe well, it only does so if we are at the same time practicing what is right--a sacrifice should never take the place of obedience to God. As Samuel once said, "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice. To pay attention than the fat of rams!" While Jesus and James teach us that Jehovoe is "very tender in affection and merciful," still we should never presume upon God's mercy, taking it for granted. Rather, as the second verse of Psalm 15 begins to describe the kind of person who may dwell with the Most High: "The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart." These are among the vital aspects of one "pursuing righteousness," and pleasing the true God, Jehovoe.
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          Prove 15:10: What an important lesson! The footnote says this could be: "Discipline seems 'severe' to one forsaking the way." Such a person views discipline as harsh, when it should be given with love, seeking to lovingly and patiently guide and correct a person or child. Let's make sure any discipline we offer follows the Scriptural pattern, firm for what's right, but not giving it in anger, rather remaining calm, with understanding, wanting the person or child to see love as the motive behind the correction, as Jehosha/Jesus did with his disciples, using punishment only when necessary, and the motive and lesson(s) being made clear. For the receiver, Hebrews 12:5-6 exhorts: "5...“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.”
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          "11 The Grave and the place of destruction are in full view of Jeho'voe. How much more so the hearts of men! 12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the flagrant feeds on foolishness."
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          Prove 15:11 How much more Jehovoe is interested in our hearts--our spirituality, our knowledge and personality along with our affections, desires, and goals, the way we deal with others, and our relationships with friends and loved ones. Jehovoe wants our hearts to be stirred by His great love for us, to love Him and others in return. We are reminded here that He is fully aware of those who have lost their life in this system, especially in an unjust way, and He longs to restore them to life in His new world of peace and righteousness! Regarding this time and God's yearning or "longing" to restore life, Job says at Job 14:15, "You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands."
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          Prove 15:12 The scoffer disregards God's law, and truth which eminates from the "God of truth," Jehovoe. John 3:20 says "For whoever practices vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be reproved." Such a fault-finder cannot be truly happy, viewing negatively many beautiful things from God. May they see the evidence of God's love in creation, and be moved to repent of such a critical spirit, finding joy in life's gifts and loving, peaceable dealings with one another. By Scriptures such as this one, many may perhaps see the error of their way and come to appreciate loving correction from others before it leads to more unhappy consequences.
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          Prove 15:13 Hopefully, we can maintain a joyful heart, appreciating spiritual things and God's love for us, having many reasons to love God and others as ourselves, following what Jesus called the two greatest commandments of the God's Law. (Matth 22:37-39). If we must face heartache, however, may we rely on God, whom David says "will not reject" a heart "broken and crushed," and whom Paul called "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others..." (Psalm 51:17; 2Cori 1:3-4) JOY itself is among the fruits of God's spirit, so we may pray for more of it, as He tends to give His spirit to those asking Him, and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          Prove 15:14 Understanding enables us to see how all the pieces fit together of something, to make the whole. When we have a heart of understanding, we are wise to seek an understanding of divine knowledge, to know well the course of spirituality, as well as knowledge of things that enrich our lives, enhancing our ability to grow and to know and love others more. The morally foolish have little interest in such things, often ignoring what they know to be right. They feed on foolish things rather than spiritual truths, or truly beneficial knowledge. This is not in harmony with the spirit of true godlove, which 1Corinthians 13:6 says "does not rejoice over ungodliness, but rejoices with the truth."
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          "15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovoe Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
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          Prove 15:15 The "afflicted one" takes a negative, or pessimistic, view on life, is unhappy no matter what good comes his way. One with a "cheerful heart," on the other hand, sees and appreciates the good things in life, is often thankful to God for such gifts, and therefore "has a continual feast." Nowadays there may be emotional imbalances in some taking a negative view--correcting one's thinking can be helpful for many. Some may be overly critical of others or even themselves, perhaps even being unduly suspicious of others' motives. They may be having a hard time forgiving or overcoming their own past failings, and are viewing others in a similar way. We should remember that Jehovoe "is good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Also, Psalm 130:4-5 says "If errors were what you watch, O Joh, Then who, O Jehovoe, could stand? 4 For with you there is true forgiveness, So that you may be held in awe." May such ones continue trusting in God's love and mercy, gaining in the fear of God, hating badness, looking to Jehovoe for His support and blessing as regards their everlasting welfare and happiness, and that of others.
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          "18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. 19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the honest is like a level highway. 20 A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a mischievous man despises his mother. 21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead. 22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers. 23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovoe will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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          Pro 15:18 As James 1:19 says, "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." For the world to sustain peace in the future, we all must learn not to be "hot-tempered," but to treasure Christian mildness and slowness to anger, or patience. Christian mildness is a gentleness of spirit that should pervade our life throughout each day, affecting all we say and do. It is a gentle manner, that is sensitive to the ideas and feelings of others, not wanting to hurt them but rather help and heal. Anyone impatient and quick to anger threatens true peace among humans, 'stirring up strife.' We should learn to quickly recognize when we are beginning to be agitated by something--that is the time to act to think through the situation, seeking to fix the problem, find a solution, or see how to cope with it until we can. Try not to get to the point of angry words escalating tension with another dear person. However, serious sin committed against us may rightly cause hurt or angry feelings. God's word says, at Ephesians 4:26, "Be [agitated] but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry." We should resolve the matter in a God-approved way. Especially among true Christians, who are not seriously sinning against one another, we should be "forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovoe freely forgave you, you must also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with godlove, for it is a perfect bond of union." With true love and patience, we can often 'calm a quarrel,' seeking true peace with others in harmony with God's laws and guidance for us. We should tend to patiently react to any temper of others with a gentle, calming response, thus defusing an otherwise unhelpful or harmful conversation. (Prove 15:1).
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          Pro 15:20 How important to seek to correct a child going morally astray, to help him or her become wise, as godly insight shows such a one is actually 'despising his own mother.' This one is resentful of his own mother's correction, no matter how loving it may be offered. May parents ensure their discipline is rendered with genuine love, in imitation of the way Christ corrected his disciples, offering illustrations and stories to teach important lessons. We can get to know these teachings and share them with our children, helping them to understand the way of true Christianity. Still, the child needs to come to both understand and appreciate such loving guidance and instruction. Helping him or her gain understanding in matters of life and spirituality will go a long way in helping him appreciate counsel. Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding than striking a mischievous person a hundred times."
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          Pro 15:21 Foolishness in the Scriptures is clearly a negative trait, causing one to "go astray," even "die" for lack of discipline. (PROve 5:23). Remaining naïve will result in foolishness, and it also comes out in one who is impatient (Prove 14:18, 29). Thus young ones need to be taught to look ahead with foresighted prudence at the consequences of their speech and actions, and to act accordingly to steer away from badness, and its resulting troubles, problems, and grief. This would include the dire consequences of being impatient, running ahead of Jehovoe rather than waiting on Him to provide for our needs and wants, or desires. We could impatiently let go of God's loyal love, leading to treachery and spiritual ruin. Let God satisfy us, as we are "content with the present things," until we reach our goals--for instance, a loyal Christian marriage partner, most beneficially obtained by a true engagement as meant for that purpose. Foolishness is also here contrasted with discernment, to see true from false, and right from wrong. And with prudence, we're better able to choose what we believe more carefully. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the purdent one ponders each step." May we avoid merely believing everything strangers may say, but rather learn to examine their words, checking facts if necessary, to accept what is true, right, good and wise. Thus we may walk straight ahead, successfully.
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          Pro 15:22 A wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." (PROve 1:5). Thus may we be humble, as truly wise persons are, considering others superior to us. They have gifts and talents we may not possess, and may have knowledge to share of which we do not know. May we consult especially with ones affected or impacted by our decisions, taking their points of view into consideration, benefitting from their advice.
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          Pro 15:23 May we delight in words spoken "at the right time," and with joy to seek to give the right answer to one in genuine need or peril. This, of course, is one of the treasured benefits of growing in true divine wisdom and godlove. We become better able to lovingly share with others timely encouragement, giving them what they need and when they need it. May we continue to absorb divine instruction from our loving Father, Jehovoe, through His precious divine gift--God's word.
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          Pro 15:24-25 God's ways are elevated above mere human ideas and thinking. God told the wayward nation of Israel, at Isaiah 55:8-9: "“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoe. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." May we benefit from God's elevated thinking as we learn to think as He does. Remember, Jesus/Jeohsha once strongly corrected Peter for thinking, 'not God's thoughts, but those of men,' which at the time implied a threat to his course of faithfulness. (Matth 16:23). Peter was soon helped through a vision to maintain his own humble respect for Christ. May we always let God's word trump mere human ideas, even if it means we may be 'proved a liar.' (ROMans 3:4). This takes honesty and humility before God, to acknowledge a mistake, but will bring God's favor and blessing. Those arrogant, or haughty in spirit, refusing to humble themselves before God, and whose arrogance gravely threatens the fine spirit of others, should take a lesson before they suffer the loss of their "house," their good family name and reputation, or even by their egopride causing the spiritual downfall of their own family. On the other hand, Jehovoe looks out to support faithful widows, especially those serving God while lovingly waiting to be reunited with their dear husbands in the resurrection.
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          "26 Jehovoe detests the schemes of the ungodly one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the ungodly blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovoe is far away from the ungodly, But he hears the prayer of the upright. 30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The awe of Jehovoe is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          Pro 15:27 Jeohvoe' rewards and blesses the upright, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living." We should therefore seek God's blessing on our life by making an honest living, seeking our means of maintenance in ways that are in harmony with God's laws and standards of truth, justice, and righteousness. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jeohvoe' that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." And Psalm 127:1 says, in part, "Unless Jeohvoe' builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it..." Also, the importance of living and acting in accord with God's standards, in whatever we do, is emphasized by one of the first Proverbs beginning in chapter 10. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." Therefore, choose to find your treasures the right way, in accord with God's laws and standards, giving you heartfelt reason to rejoice over your contributions to a peaceful, happy, and prosperous new world.
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          Pro 15:28 Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The upright ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The ungodly, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (PROve 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (JAMes 1:19).Thus we should become excellent listeners, and be cautious when we choose to speak, that what we say may be in line with God's loving will and word.
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          Pro 15:29 If such ungodly ones do not repent, Jehovoe is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the upright. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The ungodly instead have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to others still thinking as they do. Perhaps they are feeling unworthy of such, but repentance can turn such notions around! May they investigate reasons to appreciate the Giver of Life and every breath, Jeohvoe', and ponder His tremendous love and mercy, that they may come to have more heart appreciation for Him, and be moved to respond obediently to His loving correction and counsel. Psalm 103:2-5 says, for instance, to those determined to obey Him with integrity: "Let me praise Jeohvoe'; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle." (See all of Psalm 103).
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          Pro 15:30 Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the upright And rejoicing for those righteous in heart." Of course, it is responding in action to the enlightenment we receive from God that brings true rejoicing, and upright ones will typically respond to beneficial knowledge with faithfulness, holding to God's standards. As 1Corinthians 13:6 says, godlove "rejoices with the truth." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
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          Pro 15:31-32 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovoe, hating what is bad. (PROve 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be truly beneficial, after the example of Jeohsha's/Jesus' loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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           OUR HOPE IN GOD'S KINGDOM
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          . While many God-fearing human governmental systems can make advances toward a cleaner, perhaps even a bit more peaceful, earth, caution is in order as regards some human influences. 1Thessalonians 5 begins with a prophecy showing we must not place trust in an anti-God system to bring complete peace and security--something only Jehovoe can bring about in His own time and way through His kingdom. A warning Christ gave long ago was not to be fooled into choosing an anti-God system (not meaning institutions respectful of all people) as our hope rather than God's kingdom, which is the true solution to all of man's problems. Knowing of God's love for all, however, should move us to welcome all who will acknowledge God's handiwork and guidance, either personally, or even as seeing it's value respecting God's loving rule. The warning back then? Verse 4,6 says "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves...So then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses."
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          . 1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovoe, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovoe says: “The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where, then, is the house that you could build for me, And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovoe. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovoe, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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          Exodus 19:3-6:
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          “3 Then Moses went up to the true God, and Jehovoe' called to him from the mountain, saying: “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and to tell the Israelites, 4 ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to the Egyptians, in order to carry you on wings of eagles and bring you to myself. 5 Now if you will strictly obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me. 6 You will become to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.”
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          Exodus 19:3 God’s servant Moses was His chosen mediator between God and the Israelites. In this, he would foreshadow God’s son, Jesus or Jehosha', as explained at 1Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus or Jehosha'.” So rather than dealing with Israel directly, God chose to use a representative who would have many of the qualities of his son, preparing the way for acceptance by Israel and mankind of the coming and kingship of God's Son.
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          Exodus 19:4 Here we’re reminded of what God did to bring Israel out of slavery in Egypt. God struck the Egyptians with a series of plagues, while Israelites typically were spared the troubles. Pharaoh continued to refuse to let Israel go, despite devastating miracles. Finally, God was forced to bring a most serious plague, which anyone could avert simply by exercising faith in God’s instructions and place the blood of a lamb or goat on the doorposts of their home, a foregleam of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. If so, the angel of God would “pass over” that home and not kill the firstborn son of the house. Israel would commemorate this event annually, God’s word making reference to the connection to Christ in the words found at 1Corinthians 5:7, saying “Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed.” Finally, this plague caused the Pharaoh to let God’s people go, and Jehovoe' carried them on “wings of eagles” and brought them to himself, eventually to Mount Sinai, or Horeb. There, in a miraculous setting, Jehovoe' would conclude a covenant with Israel called the Mosaic Law covenant, an agreement that if kept, would result in God’s favor and blessing upon the fleshly descendants of Abraham and Sarah.
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          Exodus 19:5,6 Here the outcome is given if Israel would keep the Law of God covenant with Jehovoe' until the coming of Christ. Each Israelite needed to seek obedience to God and His law, and follow the instructions for atonement of any sins, or violations of that Law. God makes it clear that it is not just Israel that He cares about, “for the whole earth belongs to” Him. So they would become to Him “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Thus, those comprising the Kingdom of God, as God's Son spoke about throughout his ministry, could have come entirely from the fleshly descendants of Abraham, if enough had truly been faithful to His covenant. As it was, many fell to false worship and idolatrous practices, and their failure to keep it at times resulted in maledictions rather than blessings. Still, we learn much from the Law of God itself and the history of God’s dealings with Israel. Many did accept God’s Son Jehosha' (with proper meaning of "Jehovoe' is Salvation", later being commonly replaced by a Greek name similar to Jesus, meaning "He makes wet," given him by Caesar in mockery) and with faith in him, became anointed to serve as kings and priests with him in the heavenly Kingdom of God above, although the call would go forth to other nations to be among this privileged group. God is also arranging for this Kingdom, also with representatives of flesh, to administer affairs on earth to usher in many blessings for mankind. May we benefit by a careful consideration of this Law of God (still commonly called the Mosaic Law, but which now may be applied with Christian meaning and insight), to see what we can learn about God and His divine standards and principles, as revealed through Christ, who was able to keep that Law perfectly, and offer his life as a perfect sacrifice acceptable to God for forgiveness of man’s sins, making possible true righteousness by faith in God and His Son (or by "our Lord and...his Christ." (Matth 20:28; 1Timo 2:6; Roman 3:24; Revel 11:15) The words of Moses at Deuteronomy 30:19-20 are of value even to mankind today, regarding our choosing to live by Christian standards:
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          "19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoe' your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoe' swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
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          Now, let’s see how God’s people were to prepare to appear before Him to conclude the covenant with Him, and what we may learn from this, as we read in Exodus 19.
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          “7 So Moses went and summoned the elders of the people and declared to them all these words that Jehovoe' had commanded him. 8 After that all the people answered unanimously: “All that Jehovoe' has spoken, we are willing to do.” Moses immediately took the people’s response to Jehovoe'.
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          Clearly we see the people of God were about to appear before Jehovoe' with an eager, willing spirit. They had made up their minds unanimously that they were willing to obey Jehovoe', and do all that He had spoken to them. How about us, when we come before God in a meeting that we’re convinced is prepared to assist us to serve or worship God in truth, after the model of Christ? Do we come with a willing spirit to obey all that Jehovoe' may instruct us to do? May we give advance thought to our determination in this regard, that we may be in the right frame of mind during such a meeting. Moses took their response immediately to Jehovoe'. This may remind us of the privilege of prayer—what might we express in prayer before a true Christian meeting or a larger assembly or convention? Psalm 22:25-27 says prophetically regarding God's Son, and those who would listen to God’s loving instruction:
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          “25 I will praise you in the large congregation; I will pay my vows before those who revere him. 26 The meek will eat and be satisfied; Those seeking Jehovoe' will praise him. May you enjoy life forever. 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to Jehovoe'. All the families of the nations will bow down before you.”
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          “9 And Jehovoe' said to Moses: “Look! I am coming to you in a dark cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and so that they may always put faith in you as well.” Then Moses reported the words of the people to Jehovoe'.”
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          Notice, due to the cloud, the people would be able to intently listen to Jehovoe' as He spoke with Moses, which would also have the effect of strengthening their confidence in Moses as well, as God’s appointed representative.
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          “10 Then Jehovoe' said to Moses: “Go to the people and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and they must wash their clothing. 11 And they must be ready for the third day, because on the third day Jehovoe' will come down upon Mount Siʹnai before the eyes of all the people. 12 You must set boundaries for the people all around it and tell them, ‘Beware of going up to the mountain or touching its border. Anybody touching the mountain will surely be put to death. 13 No hand is to touch him, but he will either be stoned or be shot through. Whether beast or man, he will not live.’ But at the sound of the ram’s horn they may come up to the mountain.”
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          How seriously Jehovoe' takes respect for Him personally and His divine authority! His people would need to appear before Him in clean clothing. You may recall that Christians are instructed to “cloth themselves” with love, a perfect bond of union (Colos 3:14). And in Revelation, those surviving the great tribulation on earth would be figuratively dressed in “white robes,” depicting clean conduct, having “washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Thus, by exercising faith in the ransom sacrifice of the "Lord and his Christ", such ones are able to grow in righteousness by faith and enjoy a right standing with God. (Revel 7:9,13,14; 11:15).
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          Also, Moses was to set boundaries for the people all around the mountain, so that no one might touch it and “surely be put to death.” The lesson? We all must come to have regard for serious laws or boundaries God sets with regard to pure worship. Sometimes God gives us clear, direct orders, and while these may be of greater or lesser importance, we should listen carefully to such, especially to those we discern are among “the more important things” that we may be assured of obeying these important instructions. Psalm 119:1-4 shares this regard for the Law of God, which we should now apply in Christian light, in these words:
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          “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe'. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.”
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          Let’s engender respect and a high regard for Jehovoe' and His right standards for eternal life, experiencing the blessing of Jehovoe', that “makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it.” (Prove 10:22).
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          “14 Then Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and he began to sanctify the people, and they washed their clothing. 15 He said to the people: “Get ready for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations.”
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          . We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the naive one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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          ? Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or thankful trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people upright as a result of faith and uncircumcised people upright by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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          . Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, uprightness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God’s Kingdom will thus help people to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by it, seeing it’s wisdom and value in their life. Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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           . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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           . Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two that may be engaged, to get to know one another from a distance, so to speak, looking forward to a potentially good marriage together, to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a potential or suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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           . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy at least nearing the teen years, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the youth, and continue looking for a suitable wife? If wise or experienced and responsible enough, the young person can benefit greatly from sincere attention and assistance, and when the proper wife comes along, the older youth, who may be grateful and trained well, may thus well adjust to any new child that may come along that the couple may choose to have together. As regards the two men, It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should be responsible enough to aid the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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           . What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to learn to work well together, and to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four unmarried daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29). There also, however, may be various situations that may permit a young woman to leave home and pay a more reasonable rent somewhere, without rooms needing to be filled with furniture and such, that the man is likely already preparing for. It may just be a room or two, near her place of work. Or, she may even find suitable work for her circumstance, possibly doing housework, chores, or caregiving for an older couple, and having nice quarters and privileges in such a home, while she too finds an engagement partner, looking to marry.
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           . Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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           . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, having gained God's perspective on those conceived unborn, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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           , some may wonder more specifically about pills, such as Mefepristone, rather than procedures, that are also capable of aborting or halting a pregnancy. First, many of proper age are not yet aware of God's provision of ENGAGEMENT, whereby a man and woman are able to conduct a long-distance relationship, really confiding and getting to know one another, able to communicate long-range, expressing feelings, even with sexual intimacy from a distance, without direct contact, without any risk of pregnancy, while working toward a beautiful marital relationship. Such an arrangement God, the Giver of life, has made possible. Even in marriage there is a legitimate and effective way that pregnancy can be avoided. It is strongly recommended that generally speaking, a decision be made beforehand as to whether conception is desired at that time or not, and thus choose to prevent a life from being conceived if a couple is not ready. Mefepristone works by blocking progesterone, eventually stopping the pregnancy, causing cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus, the process being very similar to having an early miscarriage. What is largely not understood is that a life has been formed, and is already by design is somewhat aware of it's own life and existence, and relation to it's mother. The newly conceived, unborn child, when expelled or discharged from it's mother's womb into the sewer, experiences feelings of abandonment when it realizes or believes it is not being received by it's mother. Also of real significance is where the resulting dead fetuses end up--they typically are among things passing through sewage treatment reaching ocean waters, where sharks may well ingest, which should not occur, as it can increasingly make humans a target as shark food. In view of the foregoing, THE PILL used for quite some time, can also prevent a pregnancy from occurring in the first place, saving such an experience from every occurring in the first place.
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           . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for an engagement partner en-route to marriage, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, presumably male, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their understood gender, or where appropriate restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called Atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? Such products as corn chips may have been consumed extensively in youth, and contributed to confused feelings contrary to what God purposed for them to have. There are similar chemicals and even birth-related drugs which no doubt have had a similar effect on many, either impacting the birth in ways God never intended or influencing growth from a tender age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovoe God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that have contributed to “ruining the earth,” which God finds quite disturbing. (Revelation 11:18).
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           . One of the cases mentioned calls for great consideration and understanding--what if God truly made you from conception to be a female, but without realizing the danger, a parent, not realizing scientific research can at times be incomplete, accepted use of a drug that was believed to innocently cause a male birth, when in actuality it brought about a child that had an unfair struggle between two genders, or perhaps a real struggle of another sort? What if, just as quoted previously, from Genesis 1:27, "God [really] made them male and female" truly, not intending for this to be changed by even a well-meaning doctor? Further, what if God Himself was to intervene, and bring about the truly transgender change that made possible finally the relief that this dear child or even adult has needed to truly be at peace with him- or herself and others? Could we not all be supportive of the work of our Great God, Jehovoe, or His Son, Jesus, and be grateful for this person, who may finally be able to have the personality he or she has struggled to have, in line with truth and true feelings and emotions, to experience the peace of God like perhaps never before? May we aim to be carefully considerate of such matters, even as it may occur within our own family or among dear friends of our own! Now if, on the other hand, God considering what is right and best in each one's situation, makes possible the full transition to the acquired gender, again enabling the peaceful personality which that one may have struggled to obtain, how fine might that also be!
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           ? As mentioned previously, there are situations where an individual, due to factors contributing to an unfair struggle of thoughts and feelings between two genders. Due largely to advances in science, some considered "transgender" have experimented between both, understandably to deal with a condition or feelings God never intended them to have to deal with. Understanding God's perspective can help. Recall that Genesis 1:27-28 says "And God went on to create the man in His image, in God's image He created him; male and female He created them. Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: "Be fruitful (or, "productive") and become many, fill the earth and subdue it..." Hopefully it is clear that God is not ending marriage, in fact, the Scriptures indicate that He Himself formed a "wife"--yes, as Creator, His angelic persons collectively have been as a happy, respectful and cooperative woman. Such youths or individuals as mentioned previously thus benefit by understanding factors contributing to their struggle, as mentioned above, such as drugs that were given to supposedly "permit" the selection of gender, when God had already chosen one, usually as He considers best for a couple at that time. Also, corn chips from corn grown on Atrazine soil, which chemical has turned many male frogs female, thus contributing to a feminine physique, and often adding to an already bewildering complication. There also have been petroleum products like skin creams, and baby products that may have caused hormonal disturbances, and other such things. By knowing the drug or drugs given and for what purpose, along with prayer and consideration of other factors, the original gender may be determined. Certainly God Himself can help one to know which gender by this time in their life they should really be, and have help to feel much more as one should feel. Thus this person can really grow in the way God has purposed in the true gender, male or female, to be a man or a woman, loved by others and able to become the kind of man or woman that can contribute to a happy and successful engagement, marriage, and family. Thus rather than going overboard with experimentation, even if "science" has made it possible, how much better to remain as God's word recommends, the gender we come to know is truly what God sees fit, realizing that our thinking processes are also involved, as men do think differently than woman, and the woman is purposed as a complement to the man, supportive of him. Thus it is God's will that we be happy in the body and way that God made each one of us, and reach our potential as such, knowing God has purposed honor for all of us as we love His word or law, and learn the happiness that comes from successfully living by it.
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           . Putting the principles of the foregoing paragraphs wisely to work, we may see how best to handle some matters recently gaining attention in the news and before lawmakers regarding conduct in school and formation of school policy. One of the primary issues relates to gender bathroom choice. Understandably it has not been well-received for one to seemingly all-of-a-sudden transfer to an alternate gender bathroom, even if some seemingly warranted change has taken place. If an individual, with their God-given conscience, knows, along with others, which gender bathroom they should use, why not let that be the one. And if that person is coping with a transgender circumstance, why not still dress, groom, and in other ways give evidence as to the same gender as their understood gender bathroom. If that one is undergoing a serious shift, why not if at all possible, take some time off school if possible, able to make a clear and indistinguishable change in dress and grooming, and speak of the matter with school officials, that all pertinent ones in authority may be made aware of this significant change, and be supportive thereof, even kindly encouraging the student body to be respectful of this significant event, or at least of such events, if not in this case by name. The same may be true even if this change occurs in between school years, that there may be no confusion among the student body, that the desire for students to be supportive of such matters may far outweigh any abusive conduct that may rightly call for disciplinary action.
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           . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, even accepting engagement to come to know one from a distance, still with indirect intimacy, helping one another through ups and downs, finding that suitable partner to marry, with that closer intimacy, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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         2023 Apr 02-20 (Agr 01-19, or 11-29) (4) Psalm 119 (5Ps13) Commentary
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovoe sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          Verses 49-52, covering the first half of stanza 7, state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law. 52 I remember your judgements from of old, O Jehovoe, And I find comfort in them."
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovoe brought the promised deluge upon a wayward or corrupt society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          . Psalm 119:52 The judgements of Jehovoe, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, sexual immorality, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovoe also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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          . Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's law are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's law is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path that can diminish their spirit and hope of endless blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. Such crooked thinking and actions distress those loving God and fellow humans, seeking the eternal happiness of all. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "Jesus entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and law, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          . Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally detailed instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out true justice in accord with God's will toward humans. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist, who was David and literally composed songs like the one outlining essentials to a course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-10, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Verse 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovoe, So that I may keep your law.
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          . Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovoe And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovoe, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become," Jehovoe causing His purposes to become reality. We more significantly recall His reputation and our privilege to uphold it by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          Verse 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders.
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verses 33, 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          Evidently, even the ways of God as revealed in the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," or steadfastly, but possibly also with a double meaning "to the last detail." While it is crucial to understand that there are some matters of God's word and law that are of much greater importance to keep, under normal circumstances we want to be inclined to obey God's law even in smaller things. This will help incline us and others toward faithfulness in much larger matters, safeguarding us from the practice of unrighteousness. Christ indicated all this, in Luke 16:10, stating "He that is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much. He that is unrighteous in what is least, is unrighteous also in much." Some workers, for instance, may value detailed instructions enabling successful work that may be blessed by God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) puts it this way: "Point our your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them." May we thus likewise seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are God's rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word, where we perceive they are properly authorized or made with good intentions and that they're conceived for good reasons. Later, the psalmist mentions keeping God's law "forever and ever." May we likewise look long-term, comprehending God's eternal purpose, to have right-hearted worshippers happily and peaceably loving Him and one another throughout His universe. This requires that all acknowledge Jehovoe's just, fair, and right standards for living.
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, good from bad, right and wrong, and so on, by about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics.
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch, and listen to attentively. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. Also, matters of the cleanness and seriousness of things should be considered. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. May parents use God's word to correct a child's thinking in such matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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           LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE
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          ." Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovoe speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovoe!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovoe. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          . Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovoe has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovoe says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovoe, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with loyalty, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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          Verses 49, 50, and 56 helps us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses follow, with their associated comments:
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          . Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          . Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer tribulation in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovoe brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          . Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who fear you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoe, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jehosha/Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. Also, why is God's law so priceless?
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          Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with this Christ also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your regulations, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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          Despite difficulties, we can remember God's detailed guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jehosha/Jesus said those persecuted for doing right wlll receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovoe God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgement, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" And verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who revere you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoe, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          In the first half of stanza 8, we see that the psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovoe is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          . Psalm 119:57 The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovoe was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovoe set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovoe’s covenant, to stand before Jehovoe in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovoe is his inheritance, just as Jehovoe your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovoe as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." Anointed to become king, David no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovoe, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          . Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jehosha/Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping each other be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          . Psalm 119:59 God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or our routine habits, or the way we handle certain things. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          ! Psalm 119:60 The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other things bringing true joy. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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          . Psalm 119:61 Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's law, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, for God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome." Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unsefishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jehosha'/Jesus honored God and loved others, while seeking purity of heart and maintaining a humble view of ourselves. (Colos 3:12). If "cornered" in some otherwise common trial, there may be only one right way of "escape"--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1Cori 10:13).
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          . Psalm 119:62 Recall God's word emphasizes His "faithfulness during the nights." God's "righteous judgments" demonstrate His faithfulness toward humans, as He is loyal to His own right standards. When He judges, or evaluates a situation, He decides according to what is right, just, fair and true. How thankful we should be for God's adherence to righteousness--His own integrity! And may we imitate such integrity in our own life, seeking always to please Him by doing right ourselves. At John 8:29, we read of Jeohsha'/Jesus: "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.”
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jeohvoe', holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . Psalm 119:64 Jehovoe has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoe's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          (:66) The psalmist places his trust in God’s commandments, which Psalm 19 says are “clean,” and “enlighten the eyes.” [Psalm 19:8, AMP]. Thus by heeding them one is better able to see and discern Bible truth, and acquire “good sense and knowledge.” It was Abigail that David commended for showing “good sense” by interceding for her senseless husband, Nabal, who cursed and faulted upright David, who had done him no wrong. She prepared food and other provisions for David’s men, at his request. God judged Nabal adversely for his gross disrespect. Thus, “good sense” moves one to act wisely, make good judgments, recognizing priorities with a sound mind, and using knowledge judiciously, and with a loving motive. The psalmist requested God to teach him such qualities, on the basis of his proper regard for God’s commandments. Likewise, we too can make such a request, in harmony with James 1:5-6, as God is generous to share true wisdom to any who are lacking, and who ask in faith, with deep, thankful trust in God’s desire and willingness to help.
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          . (:68) Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work did God accomplish to make possible all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          (Tue 5/2/2023 9:08 am) Important Update to WGA[8], An Illustrious Name of God, meaning.
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          SAT (9:55; 10:17; 11 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added SongWeekly, SW[4], and still also another Law/Lall of God Highlights, LGH[3]. Posted.
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          FRI (11:59 am; 12:23,40 pm) Hello, wishing all well. If you pardon the delay this morning, I'll post another Law of God Highlights, LGH[2]! Posted.
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          WED (10:03,14,22; 11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[12], 14:31-35, now updated. Also now added, (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[10], Stanza 9B, verses 69-72.
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          TUE (9:53; 10:01,14 am; 4:48; 5:11 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[11], chap. 14, verses 25-30. Added also WM season 2 episodes, through this week. Also, meaningful update to WGA[8], An Illustrious Name of God, and WGA[7], A Name Revealed.
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          THU (9:05,11,40; 10:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've posted WGA[7], A Name Revealed, to be followed by a similar posting regarding another most significant name. Now also WGA[8], An Illustrious Name of God. Also, posted Proverbs Commentary PC[8], chapter 14:10-12.
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          WED (3:38; 10:29; 11:09 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adjusting the Win-it Minute 5-day per week podcast time availability on Spotify to 4:30 am, EDT. Please pardon the delay. Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], Proverbs 14:6-9. Also, posting Ps119 Stanza 8A before noon. Posted, Ps119[7].
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          TUE (10:03,10,55 am; 4:46 pm) Hello, wishing all well. I've posted WGA[6], addressing the current issue on use of Mefepristone as an abortion pill. Also posted the associated updated CTC article, Marriage and Partnerships. Update, significant.
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          MON (10:05,50; 11:31,33,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Working on response to current Mefepristone issue, as WGA. Prior to this, addition of Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], Proverbs 14:1-5. To ensure adequate work on this vital matter, having been delayed, moving the WGA to Tue 10am or earlier, perhaps even later today. Other segment works may yet ensue. Added as well (4) Ps119[6], Preview 3, Stanzas 8-11.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a puzzling case, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still may have recently claimed to have won the election, which earlier claims did allow legal cases surrounding the election results to reach the significant number of 1 million, and which is to alert us to carefully investigate, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a some knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation, and basically said to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I am rightly qualified, along with others, most already in the current administration, to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to my receiving a large number of mail-in votes, but which I believe had been unjustly redistributed between the other two candidates, possibly some being unsure whether I was truly qualified. But I was! Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I should, but hate to mention, that spells were being cast, which shouldn't be used, often hurting aims of peace, and which we have worked to subdue, as their usage is not blessed by God.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R05.251, (update to R03.670)
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          This is an earlier piece, posted and podcasted from February of 2021. I believe at the time a few were effective at suppressing this information.
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          . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          I'm reposting two Public Statements from a 2022 Blogpost regarding some attempts of other(s) to claim my authored work on this website. My website may usually be identified by my name at the bottom, including Joshua Michael JMA Camelanjemy AKA Mark A. Campbell of Winchester, VA.
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          I've gotten word that there be some false rumors, so I'd like to clarify. The primary articles on my website, under Christianity and Misc, are not cut and paste from others sources--they are entirely authored by me, with occasional research. They are based on things received by God's spirit, such as much good instruction and studious investigation of God's word over 35 years and more, among many other things, for which I ultimately credit the true God and His Son, but also many dear and supportive people.
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          I wish to add a little further to my 2/1/2022 Public Statement. I've come to understand that a certain M. Johnson came upon my website, evidently in a form that had been corrupted by someone else previously, and began claiming my authored work for himself. Likely, he made some corrections to a corrupted version of my site, and believed this gave him rights to my material. My work, begun late 2018, has been copyrighted from it's inception, and I've not given anyone permission to change my authored material and call it their own. I've spent much time and effort offering such wisdom for the loving benefit of mankind, and it was after a prayer that no one use my instruction as a basis for hindering my own place before God in His Kingdom, as He has assigned me, before the world and the nation of the United States, for which I qualified as an Independent candidate in the Presidential election of 2020, the true results of which having yet to be made public, after reaching 1 million election fraud cases, the limit imposed by International law.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. This article is from segment (8) of my blog, Come to Consensus Corner, dated 2023 [Feb 27-Mar 26], article under CTC[1] entitled Realities of God's Kingdom and Beneficial Standards, paragraph headed: One Such Intervention. G.E. at point of manufacture, temporary plug-in solution first, both Industrial and Residential solution. R05.253 Update from R03.210c
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          . Something wondrous has come to light. Many know that the personal name of Almighty God appears as the Tetragrammaton in the oldest manuscripts comprising the Bible. This name has largely been left out of Bible translations for centuries. Aside from mere superstition, we may now have a much larger reason as to why! Allow me to explain: The early copyists of the original Hebrew writings used consonants, leaving out the vowels. Due to either superstition or harsh penalties for using the God's name inappropriately, the true pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton became hidden, and the Name mostly replaced with the term "Adonai" or LORD in later times. The name "Jehovah" came into common use in English, but now it has been found that the ending "vah" does not have the meaning it was thought to have, but an ending adjustment is all that's needed to solidify the true meaning of God's name as "He Who Causes to Become, Grow, and Increase." The true ending is "voe" rather than "vah." Thus the true name of the Creator is JEHOVOE. It is now understood that the pronunciation of God's name in English may be even more accurate as JE'O-VOE', but to retain seven letters, still spelled JEHO-VOE'. Likewise, the short form, rather than "Jah" is really J-O-E, "Joe"--with a meaning: "God Increases." The short and long names at times appear together in the Scriptures, as Joe Jehovoe'. We cannot ignore these facts. Investigation into the writing of God's name in centuries past, on churches and elsewhere reveals similar use of this form! With greater understanding and respect of Bible truth, even amid the establishment of God's Kingdom, now is a fitting time for this to become uncovered and well known. Ref. R05.321, up from R03.220.
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          Prove 12:24 Would you like to become wisely skillful in your work? Proverbs 22:29 says “29 Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before common men.” One of the first of the proverbs, in chapter 10, verse 4, says “ 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches.” You may recall that laziness is often brought on by being praised excessively for simply having knowledge of things, contributing to pride, rather than for the work or effort to use that knowledge wisely and skillfully to benefit others or perhaps yourself. The Scriptural encouragement is found at Proverbs 6:6-11, beginning with the words: “6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.” The ants work individually without even needing a “commander.” They are what are often called “self-starters.” Our motivation to work should largely come from God, as we seek to represent Him well before others. If we worship and represent the God who “created all things”, can we not become capable as a diligent worker? Colossians 3:23 instructs: “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovoe, and not for men.” When learning a new skill, simply take it one step at a time, trying to see the purpose behind each step in the procedure. You, too, can become skillful and a diligent worker, to God’s honor!
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          Prove 12:26 Pastures are a feeding ground for sheep, for instance. So we might conclude that an upright one searches for good instruction to feed others, especially those under his watch care. Thus another translation says “The godly give good advice to their friends; the crooked lead them astray.” Especially should family heads be on the lookout for what will encourage family members in their various challenges or steps of progress spiritually or otherwise. A weekly time for family discussion, besides daily interaction such as a family meal, works well for many to address issues that have come up during the week or that may arise in the near future, or that may prove to be of assistance in a group setting. Reserve more private counsel where appropriate. However best for your family, let family heads aim that none of those in their care are neglected physically or spiritually. Learn to rely upon Jehovoe to provide for all such ones. Psalm 37:5 says "Commit your way to Jehovoe; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf."
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          Prove 12:28 This must refer to spiritual or lasting death, as even faithful early Christians are spoken of as being "asleep in death." (1Cori 15:6). No lasting death will befall one on the path of righteousness. You may recall that righteousness is the framework for a happy and successful life, as has been possible, now even more so everlastingly in God’s new world. True righteousness is built on faithful trust in God and His Son, and the ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, with a determination to happily live in harmony with God’s standards. This is with recognition that God knows what’s best for us, what way of living will bring us the greatest happiness and satisfaction. He knows how humans can get along with one another in genuine peace and harmony. He alone can give us the best life possible into an eternity, including a loyal marriage partner to share life with. May we delight in God’s wonderful purpose for mankind, as we lovingly serve “the happy God !” (1Timo 1:11).
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          "1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But the scoffer does not listen to a rebuke. 2 From the fruitage of his speech a man will eat what is good, But the very desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The one guarding his mouth protects his life, But the one opening his lips wide will come to ruin. 4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing, But the diligent one will be fully satisfied. 5 The upright one hates lies, But the actions of the crooked bring shame and disgrace."
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          Prove 13:1: The scoffer, or ridiculer, does not listen to a rebuke, or correction. He is puffed up with his own knowledge and is worshipping himself or anything besides Jehovoe, so that he is blind though having eyes, and deaf though having ears. Nor can he utter completely genuine divine truth. (Psalm 115). This is what happens to one practicing idolatry, worshipping anything besides Jehovoe. He needs to humble himself, and turn to God to respect and love Him, so that his eyes and ears can open.
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          "2 From the fruitage of his speech a man will eat what is good, But the very desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The one guarding his mouth protects his life, But the one opening his lips wide will come to ruin."
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          Prove 13:2-3: Remember to think before we speak, we have two ears and one mouth, as a reminder that we need to listen more than speak. Verse 2 speaks of the "fruitage of his speech." We should think about the effects our speech upon others--is it positive and upbuilding, or is it negative and potentially causing pain or grief unnecessarily? Others will appreciate our speech more if it tends to build up rather than be critical. The associated statement shows our desires are involved, and disloyal treacherous ones desire harm or violence. May our desires always be for what is truly good, kind, and helpful to others wherever possible. Even correction can usually be offered in a way that doesn't needlessly offend. We can humbly choose to listen more than speak, so as to avoid 'opening our lips wide' to become boastful of ourselves and overly critical of others, causing spiritual harm.
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          "4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing, But the diligent one will be fully satisfied."
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          Prove 13:4: We should exercise foresighted prudence, to see the consequences of both laziness and diligence. How much better to choose diligence, experiencing the rewards of using our knowledge to act for the benefit of others and ourselves. Clearly, we need to work to keep up with things, keep things in good order, and avoid disarray and confusion. Remember, many become lazy being praised for their head-knowledge, rather than for efforts put forth in using their knowledge in a beneficial way for others or even oneself. Let's praise effort and activity performed by others, used aright, as God's Son declared: “My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” (John 5:17).
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          "5 The upright one hates lies, But the actions of the crooked bring shame and disgrace."
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          Prove 13:5: It may only take one lie to cause serious harm, so may we be among those hating lies, while wrongdoers may receive shame and disgrace. May their humiliation cause them to humbly turn to God and seek His favor before its too late. The implications are that such ones do not hate lies as wise-hearted ones do, but rather fall to believing the lie. Some people can tend to believe what they want to believe, rather than believing genuine truth. It takes better judgement and courage, sometimes, to accept the truth, and adjust our lives accordingly. May we not cower in fear, and fall to lies, but rather, courageously seek the truth, and correct our steps in the healthy fear and power of Jehovoe God, seeking never to displease or hurt Him.
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          "6 Righteousness protects the one whose way is innocent, But corruption brings down the sinner. 7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened. 9 The light of the upright shines brightly, But the lamp of the ungodly will be extinguished. 10 Presumptuousness (or, "Overstepping due bounds") leads only to strife, But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice. 11 Wealth quickly gained will dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will increase. 12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
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          Prove 13:6 We should strive to be persons of honest integrity, serving the God who cannot lie. Our speech and conduct should be truthful and upright. May our "way" become "innocent" from evil, or "blameless"--giving others no good cause to find fault with us, and "spotless" from the ways of amorality or immorality that is still present in the world. Aiming for the target of God's good standards, enables gradual growth spiritually, and great peace and happiness in our life. With such continual aim, we may have forgiveness for unintentional misses, by the ransom of Christ! Adhering to God's ways does protect us from much harm that is experienced by others, while foolishly practicing badness harms an individual, and brings him down--this one thus needs desperately to take a lesson--repent and change course!
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          "7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth."
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          Prove 13:7 While we should have regard for ourselves and our talents or skills, it is far better to be honest with others, not 'pretending to be rich,' even spiritually, which brings no true reward, as we need to keep honest integrity to grow spiritually and become more successful in God's view. Still, it is God's will to have regard for our true name/reputation. Look for the genuine good things within us and embrace these, looking for ways to benefit others with such things. Being honest itself is an important and valuable one of these good things! However, some rich persons, especially when rich spiritually, live humbly and modestly. In this case, it is not wrong to live in a way that reflects a humble lifestyle, even dealing humbly and respectfully with others. While being clean, and looking neat and dignified, one may not always appear exceedingly wealthy, yet has great spiritual and/or material wealth, seeking to please God.
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          "8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened."
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          Prove 13:8 Those who are wealthy materially, may occasionally have such concerns as robbery or extortion, while the poor usually have no such worries. This is another reason for both to trust in Jehovoe, leaning upon him in their trials, looking forward to such worries ending by the rule of God's Kingdom. God Himself has established the rule of law, that all may learn to live in peace, respecting Him and the rights of one another, and looking to God for the things we need and desire, knowing of His love for each one, and power to provide what we ask in agreement with His loving will.
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          "9 The light of the upright shines brightly, But the lamp of the ungodly will be extinguished."
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          Prove 13:9 The upright let their light shine by their fine speech and deeds toward others, honoring the Father, enabling others to see and respond by themselves giving glory to God. (Matt 5:16) The ungodly, not seeking the Father's honor, but rather their own high-mindedly, must have their prideful lamp extinguished, hopefully by responding to the truth and changing their heart's motivation, rather than by an eventual death. Hopefully the former, because Proverbs 21:4 reveals a sinful course hindering true peace: "Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the ungodly is sin."
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          "10 Presumptuousness ["Overstepping due bounds"] leads only to strife, But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice."
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          Prove 13:10 Presumptuousness is overstepping due bounds, taking liberties, and is in direct contrast to genuine modesty. Due bounds may be God's laws or regulations, or what is socially acceptable in speech or actions. Crossing such boundaries hurts others and thus causes conflict. On the other hand, "wisdom is with the modest ones." (Prov 11:2). Those 'seeking advice' are humble, modest, and want to know the boundaries in order to respect them, not desiring conflict with others. Such a modest attitude contributes to the gaining of true wisdom.
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          "11 Wealth quickly gained will dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will increase."
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          Prove 13:11 It is easy to spend quickly when money is gained quickly, having the money to obtain more expensive items that may not be purchased if the money was gained "little by little." Also, the acquiring of spiritual riches may best be done "little by little," with continual effort to understand and make application of the knowledge to your personal situation. Spending time pondering what you are learning is like your taking time to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing, rather than gulping it down, as if greedily. Granted, some foods go down easier than others! But try to enjoy the meal, taste the flavors in each bite, if possible. Your body will thank you, and be better able to digest and utilize the food you just enjoyed! So it is spiritually--we should take the time to savor what we've learned, rather than reading very fast and assuming we've gotten all we can obtain from it. It is not just head knowledge that we want, but rather, heart-knowledge--putting the knowledge into action, letting it affect our motivation and purposes, moving us to align ourselves more with what is right before God, always aiming for the target of God's true divine standards, and receiving mercy for an occasional unintentional miss. As our lives are gradually refined, and our wisdom grows, we will be making better decisions that contribute to the lasting peace and happiness, not only of ourselves, but of our loved ones, friends, and others!
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          "12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
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          Prove 13:12 What an important truth to bear in mind, as we do not wish for the heart of friends or family to become sick. For instance, some may be looking forward to an upcoming vacation, but how would you feel if the day before you leave, a serious problem arises at work that requires you to remain and cancel your plans? Would you not be heartsick? Such a situation shouldn't happen too often, because if we keep our plans before Jehovoe, He will often bless our efforts to make them successful. But the situation illustrates the heartsickness that happens on occasion. We are wise not to spend too much time expecting a desire within a certain time, if that time could change! Rather, focus more on the present joys and blessings, giving attention to good work and it's rewards presently, while still looking forward to those desires. When the time comes for that desire to be realized, how refreshing the experience may be! May we do our best to keep our obligations to others, so as not to disappoint them, and wisely avoid "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." (Roma 13:14). What does that mean? There may be some acceptable desires that we however shouldn't be constantly thinking about or longing for. Let's keep busy in fine Christian works and pondering spiritual matters, then enjoy appropriate desires when they do come.
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          13 Whoever despises instruction will pay the penalty, But the one who respects the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise one is a source of life To turn one away from the snares of death. 15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh. 16 The prudent person acts with knowledge, But the fool exposes his own foolishness."
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          Prove 13:13-14 A person 'despising instruction' is not considering the outcome of ignoring the counsel, the consequences of bad decisions or actions. The instruction is typically given to protect one from danger, from a course leading to disaster. Thus one ignoring counsel will often find the disaster that could have been averted--he or she will thus "pay the penalty." On the other hand, the one 'respecting the commandment' will be protected from many troubles and dangers, being rewarded with a more successful life, learning the way leading to true happiness and eternal life. Likewise, the truly wise one 'rescues others with knowledge,' brings healing, and helps them to find, understand, and appreciate the path leading to endless life, that they may remain on it, avoiding the snares or traps causing spiritual or literal death. (Prove 11:9; 12:18)
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          "15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh."
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          Prove 13:15 Insight involves empathetic understanding of the situation of others, with compassionate feeling. Therefore, "the insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Anyone given to bouts of anger would benefit by reflecting on such insight, trying to understand the cause of any irritation by others--and the contributing circumstances. Don't let anger go beyond agitation or irritation--channel any energy into thinking through it to find a solution, fix the problem, or see how to cope with it, until it can be fixed. The treacherous, on the other hand, are typically unfeeling and disloyal, lacking loyal love, thereby often harsh in their words and dealings. Contemplating patient insight may help such ones to be more considerate of others.
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          Prove 13:16 Divine knowledge moves a prudent person to contemplate how to use it effectively to benefit or protect oneself or others spiritually, and then to prudently act on such contemplation to realize the benefit of it. Fools generally give no such consideration to knowledge, and therefore fail to be protected when hazards come, exposing their foolishness. Thus, may we not become closed-minded to information that could prove useful in the making of good and helpful decisions. Be an investigator of matters promoting what is good and healthful, that we may support and assist our family and others to live well, finding true happiness and satisfaction in life. Especially should we trust God's word for such helpful advice and knowledge, that we may make good and wise decisions that lead to endless happiness and much success!
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          "17 A corrupt messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified. 19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid hate to turn away from bad. 20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly. 21 Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the upright."
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          Prove 13:17 An evil messenger may fall to distorting the message for his own greed, or selfish gain. Such was the case with Gehazi, an attendant of God's prophet Elisha. After Naaman, the army chief of the king of Syria took ill with leprosy, an Israelite girl told him he could be cured by a prophet of the true God, Jehovoe. Elisha tells him to wash in the Jordan, the river of Israel, seven times and he would be cleansed. He eventually humbles himself to do so, and is cured! He wants to give a gift to Elisha for his cure, but Elisha takes no credit, giving it to Jehovoe God. After departing, however, Elisha's attendant Gehazi begins to get greedy, thinking he could receive the gift intended for Elisha. Gehazi actually returns to Naaman, at which Naaman asks "Is everything all right?" Gehazi then delivers his false "message." 2Kings 5:22 says: "To this he said: “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Look! Just now two young men from the mountainous region of Eʹphra·im from the sons of the prophets came to me. Give them, please, a talent of silver and two changes of garments.’”" He receives his "gift" and eventually returns to Elisha, who says to him: "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" He answers "Your servant did not go anywhere." Verses 26-27 explains what happened next: "26 E·liʹsha said to him: “Was my heart not there with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept silver or to accept garments or olive groves or vineyards or sheep or cattle or male or female servants? 27 Now Naʹa·man’s leprosy will stick to you and your descendants forever.” Immediately he went out from before him a leper, white as snow." God understands the pain caused by anyone speaking and acting in such ways. What a lesson--recorded in God's word so all may learn and avoid thinking that such things are somehow acceptable to God! Seeking honesty, we should realize still that "there is a time to keep silent and a time to speak." We can come to enjoy a truly happy life as we aim to never lie, cheat, or steal in the name of Jehovoe! 
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          Prove 13:18 It is "only fools [that] despise wisdom and discipline." Their neglect of discipline, or the loving correction offered by others, continues their foolishness, and leads them to "poverty and disgrace." Of course, reaching this point should be a "wake-up call" for the person, realizing the reason(s) they came to such a situation in life. This "poverty" can be either spiritual or literal, or both. The person clearly needs to learn to accept correction, and improve their life dramatically! A truly wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." Such a person is humble, willing to accept correction, and "will be glorified" in God's way and time.
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          "19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the mischievous hate to turn away from bad."
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          Prove 13:19 We need to be careful, as "expectation postponed is making the heart sick." So we should not spend undue time longing for things that may not come when we expect. Also, "do not be planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." So, while having right desires, wait until they come, then we may rejoice in the gift of God we desire, and it will be "sweet to a person." The mischievous one, who often knows what's right but refuses to do it, will not usually be blessed by God to receive the realization of His rewards. May we avoid such, by learning to hate what is bad in the genuine fear of Jehovoe, desiring never to displease Him.
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          Prove 13:20 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 that cautions "...Bad associations spoil useful habits." So may we, along with other upright associations, find truly "wise" persons to enjoy good company with, seeking their welfare, of course not just our own. Recall the proverb: "By iron, iron itself is sharpened. So one man sharpens the face of another." Especially upbuilding are those who love God, turn away from bad, loving what is right in God's eyes, which benefits all long-term. Of course, we should care about all persons, uplifting them where possible, respecting God's law and instruction. That is among the greatest ways we should love for others, or 'love our neighbors as ourselves.' One should thus guard against alienating oneself. The caution is still there--if we deal too often with mischievous ones, we will be affected. Another translation of 1Corinthians 15:33 says "...Bad company corrupts good character." (NLT, NIV). While seeking to help such ones embrace a right path, to make better choices in life, due caution is in order, lest we fall victim spiritually.
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          Prove 13:21 Calamity pursues, or "chases after" sinners, as they eventually experience the undesirable consequences of badness afterward. The upright, however, tend to enjoy prosperity, the results that come from holding to God's standards. Coupled with blessings from God, right-hearted ones find great reward in serving Him, in doing His will. May we treasure a good relationship with God, seeking to hold to His right standards, happy that He is a God standing for everything good, fair, right and lovely in life.
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          “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the upright one. 23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The upright one eats and satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the ungodly is empty.”
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          Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to save up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course, situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the future welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in the illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to receive his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13,14). Clearly, while an inheritance might in certain circumstances be given sooner than normal, care should be taken that wise use be made of such provisions. Still, these days understanding should be shown by younger ones, if failing health or other factors limit what parents can give those they still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! Sinners who stubbornly remain so and refuse to turn around, would be giving up their own eternal life, possibly even leading their family members down the same path. Is that the kind of inheritance they really want to leave their offspring? Often such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not experiencing the deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly Father who “will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of uprightness leading to eternal life alongside a loyal marriage partner, and help our children receive a similar inheritance!
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          Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor one who puts full trust in Jehovoe to provide his needs as he seeks to live God’s way. Still, injustice has not yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace” under God’s Kingdom. This verse also shows that we all need to be acknowledging God's law, as vital to live by so that what is right prevails under the Kingdom of God, and true justice becomes the order of the day. (Psalm 37:11).
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          Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply mean “punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” Still, some may have wondered about the teaching here. Looking at this more carefully scripturally, there is evidence that the term "discipline" should be associated with "loving correction." This proverb and Hebrews 12:5-11 share this view of discipline, saying in Hebrews 12:5-6, "“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” While it is true that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them, there is another term that deals more with the loving teaching and training from parents and teachers. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe." The term "admonition" here has reference to loving "instruction, guidance." Therefore, Jesus' disciples were not merely disciplined after they had done something wrong, but admonished throughout the day by receiving loving instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows Jehovoe commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then to “7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up" (thus, not only when receiving “time-out” for doing something wrong). Parents, please make sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their questions according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them what they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and understanding (Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father rejoice...” So help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions each day, and reap many blessings for time well spent! Also, be ready to offer usually gentle correction in a loving way, whenever it is needed!
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          Prove 13:25 The upright one, wanting to act in harmony with God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared, as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.” Thus he or she reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including “whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.” Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we learn from and are entertained by. Whatever things are “true,” for instance, doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. This list is evidently meant for topics to be considered at congregation meetings for Bible study. But how fine when the lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says: “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
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          "1 The truly wise woman builds up her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 The one walking in his righteousness fears Jehovoe, But the one whose ways are devious despises Him. 3 The rod of haughtiness is in the mouth of the fool, But the lips of the wise will protect them. 4 Where there are no cattle the manger is clean, But the power of a bull yields an abundant harvest. 5 A faithful witness will not lie, But a false witness lies with every breath."
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          Prove 14:1: Of course, God did not inspire this counsel to discourage any, but rather to help each one find and stay the right course. The foolish woman is disregarding God's counsel or discipline, thus is missing out on the spiritual values and wisdom necessary to be spiritually upbuilding to her family. With the "philosophy and empty deception" still present in the world today, many otherwise fine men and women have hardly ever been introduced to the value and wealth of wisdom contained within God's word. The wisdom present therein can almost work miracles in the life of a family or person, and is worth every effort to get to know and understand. Proverbs itself is an especially worthy source of study, and it's first 9 chapters are written like a letter from a loving father to a son, with excellent counsel in how to be successful in life, in God's eyes.
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          Prove 14:2: The upright one has genuine godly fear, which is a healthy fear of displeasing or hurting God in some way. God loves us, especially if we seek to please him, and the man of godly fear does not want to harm that relationship, but rather treasures, or  greatly values . This healthy fear of God encourages right and honest conduct, in contrast to the 'devious ways' of some.
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          Prove 14:3: The foolish one tends to be haughty in spirit, offended by God's counsel or discipline, rather than humbly accepting it and seeking to improve. We're encouraged in God's word to consider others as superior to us, benefitting from their knowledge and counsel. The foolish would benefit most by listening more than speaking their own ideas and knowledge, remembering we have two ears and only 1 mouth--James says we should be quick to listen, but slow about speaking and slow about wrath or anger. (James 1:19). Some may simply need to learn to ask questions when they are not sure of what to do, rather than guess at it and have problems. Asking Jehovoe primarily for help each day can go a long way.
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          Prove 14:4: The Scriptures encourage hard work as opposed to laziness. Children should not be praised so much for the knowledge they gain, as for putting that knowledge to work to benefit others by it. The praise should be using their knowledge aright, to help others. This encourages them to be busy, good workers. The verse shows hard work pays off in an "abundant harvest."
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          Prove 14:5: The Christian "new personality" seeks honesty in all things, rejecting lies as displeasing God, the One who "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Says Colossians 3:9-10: "Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." However, being honest does not mean we must reveal truth to all persons, including those who might use the knowledge they gain to harm others. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7 there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." Learning to be honest with ourselves and others is a vital step to become true, a person of integrity or compection. This last term has roots in the words pact and compassion, pact being an agreement. This term carries the sense of feeling for others while at the same time holding firmly and encouraging adherence to God's word and law, with a view to never violating it--instead, finding the answers and encouraging desires for what is within God's law that is better and superior to whatever one may have thought they needed outside of, or without it. I had coined the term "compection" on a podcast last year as a term related to heartfelt integrity, and as an understandable term for what God is expecting all of us to become that is attainable and sustainable forever!
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          "6 The scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding. 7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips. 8 By wisdom the prudent man understands the way he is going, But the mischievous are deceived by their foolishness. 9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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          Prove 14:7 The foolish man may like to talk, but divine knowledge will not be coming from his mouth, at least not in a way that harmonizes with the God of truth. We are to "stay away" from such ones, or possibly "keep our distance," as such ones may respond to loving correction at some point. While we want to help them turn around from a wrong course, humble themselves before God and appreciate his counsel and discipline offered toward them, we shouldn't desire their close association or company, lest we want to become a fool ourselves. Let's treasure wisdom from God.
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          Prove 14:8 The foresighted prudent one looks ahead at the consequences of a right and wrong course, and acts accordingly, sparing harm. Such a person is likely also acquiring wisdom with understanding, to comprehend the entirety of his course in life. The mischievous ones, knowing what's right but often choosing not to follow it, are being deceived by their own foolishness. Such ones need to ponder the consequences of doing wrong, of ignoring their relationship with God, and turning their backs on his counsel and loving correction, that they may come to hate a bad course, and begin to fear the true God, wanting His favor and approval.
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          Prove 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches their god. But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, and while many may be materially wealthy, they are still generally content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works," and thriving, even if some have not yet been able to live where or how they've wanted. Under God's kingdom, however, the people of God "will build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit (slaving for another people, as in the past system), nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isaiah 65:21-22). Therefore, choosing to be an "upright" person has the favor and blessing of Jehovoe God Himself. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." Let Jehovoe "build the house," by choosing to walk in His ways--upholding His standards of what is true, right, good, and just, or fair.
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          Prove 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of [Jehovoe], and he will make your paths straight." (PHiliP 1:10; PROve 3:5b-6) We need God's word to guide our steps in life. While it is commendable to listen to our conscience, it really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom. For example, it might "seem right" to a person to choose to lust after someone's spouse, or marital partner, perhaps trying to convince themselves that it is in the name of "true love" that they're doing so. Granted, there is serious sin that may allow for divorce, but part of the confusion may be the relaxed laws seemingly allowing for divorce on most "any sort of grounds."--that is not God's view. That person might imagine that the spouse is not treating the other as well as they should, or as well as that one thinks he or she might be able to. But is that a reason to interfere with the work of God, who likely brought the two of them together, with a holy vow to love one another? The two marital partners in this case have likely forged a bond over time, a bond that most likely should not be broken. If God blessed the marriage to last, then it brought these two together as "one flesh...So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matth 19:5b-6). Who knows or decides whether God really brought them together in marriage, other than God Himself? Let God ultimately remain "the Judge of all the earth"--including the Judge as to what is truly right and wrong for His human creation, while such power He also gives to His firstborn Son. (GEnes 18:25; PSalm 67:4). If you've considered acting in such ways in the past, work on cultivating God's loyal love, that seeks to protect or safeguard such relationships, and look to God to help you forge and safeguard your own precious relationship as well.
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          "13 Even in laughter the heart may feel pain, And rejoicing may end in grief. 14 The one wrongful at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings. 15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step. 16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the mischievous one is reckless and overconfident. 17 The one who is quick to anger acts foolishly, But the man who thinks things out is hated. 18 The naive will inherit foolishness, But the wise are crowned with knowledge."
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          Prove 14:13 Laughter and rejoicing may not always stem from the heart, or may be half-hearted, and not indicative of true inner joy, part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit. For example, some laughter may be out of harmony with God's love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cor 13:6). True joy is a deep-seated satisfaction in one's life, not simply displayed by occasional laughing. And may we "hate what is bad," that we not rejoice over harm caused to others, leading to grief or sadness.
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          Prove 14:14 If we would stray from God's direction, we will likely suffer the consequences of the wayward course. God is loving and warns us against the things that could cause us harm--it is foolish to ignore divine counsel. More than a "righteous" man, a "good" man even goes beyond what is right, to benefit others, and will be rewarded for his acts of kindness.
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          Prove 14:15 One of the most vital proverbs, a child must eventually learn to examine what he hears, to test whether he is hearing the truth. The prudent one is foresighted, and ponders the end results of doing or believing something, which may avert disaster. May we overcome any tendency to be naïve. And may we especially be careful to avoid believing religious lies, such as the teaching of hellfire, that could have serious repercussions on our relationship with God and other people. God "IS love", and looks out for the long-term welfare of all people. To a degree, Greek philosphy has contaminated some Christian teachings. According to the Scriptures, while all have a "spirit," only some have an immortal one, not referring to the human soul, which is of flesh, yet may still live forever. (1John 4:8; Ezekiel 18:4; Hebrews 4:12) See the article "Finding Truth" for more details.
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          Prove 14:16 Such prudent pondering mentioned in verse 15 will enable us to be cautious and reject an evil path, "hating what is bad." The mischievous one, however, doesn't ponder the right course. Such a person ignores danger, and pridefully trusts in himself more than God, bringing much trouble upon himself and others.
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          Prove 14:17 "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19). Seeking to compassionately understand the other's point of view or situation can slow down any rising anger, and we should quickly channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem, or seeking the best way to cope with it. Those who haven't yet learned to act so wisely should turn to God for more wisdom, rather than become jealous.
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          Prove 14:18 Believing every word, as in verse 15, causes one to act foolishly, while gaining foresighted prudence helps us acquire beneficial knowledge to thwart disaster. Thus, while a young person will tend to be naive to a certain extent, he or she must not remain so. Prudence must be acquired--learning to look ahead at the consequences of one's speech and actions--and acting accordingly, in order to avoid prolonged foolishness, which would only lead to trouble. At a reasonable age, parents should encourage their growing youth to learn to become more wise, understanding various aspects of wisdom as described and explained in Proverbs, for instance. Selected lessons from God's word certainly may be shared with the young. However, a detailed study of Proverbs should most likely not be encouraged for those still in their young childhood, learning and developing in other ways, before about age 10. Ultimately, parents or guardians should decide when their child may be encouraged to study such things in depth.
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          "19 Bad people will have to bow down before the good, And the wrongful will bow at the gates of the upright. 20 The poor man is less loved even by his neighbors, But many are the friends of the rich person. 21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy. 22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness. 23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the mischievous is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:21 The poor man of the previous verse really should not normally be "less loved." May our compassion overcome any tendency toward prejudice, which would be sinning. Thus we may maintain true happiness, as mistreatment of others does little to contribute to this. Rather, loving and even praying for others, including "those who persecute you," as Jesus instructed in his Sermon on the Mount, may prove to have a good effect on them, as well as ourselves. (Matth 5:44). May we realize that even those practicing bad are often desperately in spiritual need, and who will be there to lovingly help them? If we cannot do it ourselves, can we at least, with godly insight, overlook an offense, and compassionately pray for them to receive needed help? (Prove 19:11). This is not to say that serious violations should merely be overlooked or brushed aside. Depending on the situation, such conduct may need address according to Matthew 18:15-17 and/or brought to the attention of those authorized to provide assistance in some way (1Cori 5:11-13). Nevertheless, such ones with God's help can sincerely repent, genuinely ask forgiveness, and truly mend their ways, paving the way for extended mercy. (1Cori 6:9-11). Serious, but lesser sins may be addressed by following the counsel of Matthew 18:15-17. Minor sins, however, may be a different story. Colossians 3:13-14 says this: "Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovoe freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 14 But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union." May God reward the love you show!
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          Prove 14:22 The rewards are many for those "intent on doing good," rather than plotting mischief! Psalm 18:25 says of God, "With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly." Thus, such ones receive of God's loyal love and faithfulness, as may be expressed by others. Recall that God "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Roman 8:28). May we rejoice to receive of God's blessings for pursuing an upright course before Him! On the other hand, how unkind and imprudent, failing to consider the consequences, are those planning to violate right conduct or even harm others! May we NEVER give thought to how we might deliberately ignore God's counsel and pursue a wrongful course, but rather, hope in God's blessing and favor, the rewards of righteousness, as we most certainly CAN learn and hold to God's standards and find prosperity and happiness in doing so!
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          Prove 14:23 While planning is beneficial and important, is it not the "hard work" that's needed in order to receive the benefits, actually accomplishing what we've set out to do? Merely talking, without appreciation for the effort necessary for success, brings little benefit. In harmony with this, praising others for their head knowledge, rather than for efforts to use their knowledge for the benefit of others, causes laziness. As ones gain knowledge of beneficial skills, that may for instance contribute to their ability to earn a living, why should they not put that knowledge to work, and practice those skills to benefit others and themselves if it is reasonable to do so? How much wiser and better to put good and beneficial knowledge to work, benefitting both ourselves and others!
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          Prove 14:24 Truly wise ones become successful in life, bringing wealth upon themselves and others. This wealth can be both material and spiritual, placing emphasis on one's relationship with God and the blessings of eternal life. However, the skills gained by true wisdom may indeed bring a measure of material wealth, with God's blessing. Still, such ones are typically content with the necessities of life, remaining humbly reliant upon God. Foolish ones rarely apply knowledge skillfully for the benefit of others--most often only rather selfishly for their own benefit. Any material wealth a foolish one may gain is not accompanied by spiritual wealth, and may even be spent in foolishness, lacking God's blessing. May we willingly continue growing in true wisdom, seeking to apply divine knowledge for the everlasting welfare of ourselves and others, cultivating true love for God and our neighbor.
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          "25 A true witness saves lives, But a deceitful one lies with every breath. 26 There is strong confidence in the awe of Jehovoe, And it will be a refuge for His children. 27 The awe of Jehovoe is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death. 28 A multitude of people are a king’s majesty, But a ruler without subjects is ruined. 29 The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, But the impatient one displays his foolishness. 30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rotten to the core."
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          Prove 14:27 As Proverbs 8:13 says, "The awe of Jehovoe means the hating of bad." By seeing the ill consequences of badness, we may come to hate it, steering clear of "the snares of death," and remaining on the path to endless life. Having such awe moves us to share life-giving truth with others, proving this awe to be a "fountain of life." Regarding God's son, Isaiah 11:1-2 says "A twig will grow out of the stump of Jesʹse, And a sprout from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Jehovoe will settle upon him, The spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The spirit of counsel and of mightiness, The spirit of knowledge and of the awe of Jehovoe." This one sets an example for others, to grow in divine wisdom.
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          Prove 14:28 Proverbs 29:2 says: "When the upright are many, the people rejoice, But when the twisted one rules, the people groan." Thus a king does well to pursue true wisdom and righteousness, with the favor and blessing of God, on himself and his people. Turning from righteousness would bring corruption and be a poor example to his people, who thus may begin to fall into calamity.
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          Prove 14:29 To loyally have patience with others, both insight and discernment are shown to prove beneficial. Discernment enables one to judge properly between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and so on. This makes it possible to have compassionate insight, seeing the real reasons behind someone's speech, actions, and decisions. If someone gets rude to us just after spilling coffee on his brand new shirt, can we not understand and exercise more patience with the person? Being impatient often results in "foolishness," and does little to help the situation.
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           Prove 14:31 Christ spoke against injustice and unfair treatment, even commanding his followers to "Stop judging...Stop condemning." Sometimes people sadly keep their distance from a poor person, perhaps not wanting to be seen by others and considered as someone “on their level.” They may be thinking of the popular adage, “Birds of a feather flock together,” or fear others may be thinking that way toward them. A more important Biblical principle, however, might be IMPARTIALITY ("freedom from bias or prejudice"), an aspect of both loyal love and true justice, as Peter stated at Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who reveres him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Some may mistakenly believe that God typically withholds material benefits from wrongdoers, but this is not necessarily so. Recall Asaph, in Psalm 73, lamented how the ungodly often seem to prosper, saying in verse 12: “Yes, these are the ungodly, who always have it easy. They keep increasing their wealth.” He came to realize, however, as we read in verses 18-19: “18 Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!” Yes, even economic hardship can befall almost any person, upright or not. Proverbs 24:16 says “16 For the upright one may fall seven times, and he will get up again, But the ungodly will be made to stumble by calamity.” How fine, then, when we show compassion to the poor, as Jesus/Jeohsha' does! This would include those "poor in spirit," who may be in desperate need of spiritual guidance. While we may appreciate the blessings and benefits of learning godly wisdom, would not God wish for us to unselfishly share it with those we discern would truly appreciate it? Whether poor materially or spiritually, God's son is eager to assist. Notice this, as stated at Psalm 72:12, “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.” No one should be taking advantage of their plight. For instance, might we be able to diminish the commonality of charging desperate ones exorbitant interest on a loan, perhaps ‘defrauding them,’ just because they don’t have the means or credit to receive a better rate? Recall that even fellow Israelites were to loan to one who became desperate, what they needed, even without additional interest. This is one of the best ways to help someone. Would it not be better in the future, when the economy has stabilized and there are fewer "poor" among us, to consider adjusting our monetary system, to help out the poor, with a temporary low rate, if they must borrow from a financial institution, still while having the means to work off and repay the loan? The government could even step in, matching the low rate to the financial institution for providing a loan with low interest to such a one in genuine need, and in no way squandering the resources. In fact, why couldn't these institutions contribute also by helping in an important way to educate their customers on financial responsibility, and effective budgeting, for instance? Actually, in accord with one of my policies, would it not be worth a reasonable monthly fee to our bank to provide such education and assistance, along with other financial services, even improving the security of the wealth of it's customers? Would not God himself reward those displaying a spirit of kindness toward desperate ones? Perhaps you might think of other ways that the plight of the poor may be taken into consideration. Happily, under the rulership of God’s son, more compassion will be shown to the poor, ‘saving them.’ Psalm 72:13-14 read: “13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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           Prove 14:34 May we thus encourage such righteousness among others, as leading to true success and happiness before God and mankind. Who knows better what we need to make us truly happy than our Maker, Jehovoe God himself? For instance, aren’t we happy to embrace a beloved family member, to have the feeling of touch, along with the other senses? Have you ever had your lower mouth numbed for dental work? How did it feel to touch your chin right afterward? Or, how did it NOT feel? It seems as though your chin is dead, no longer able to feel. Do we appreciate the Creator who Himself placed such sensors over our entire body for our protection, happiness and well-being? May we recognize Jehovoe as the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present,” and appreciatively use whatever gifts and talents we have in harmony with His right standards and ways, not sinning disgracefully. (James 1:17). God knows how we tick, and what will lead us to the best life we can enjoy! May we be mindful of God’s eternal purpose, and live for the joy that is set before us, not only in serving God now, but everlastingly.
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           Prove 14:35 Acting with insight requires compassion, looking at things from another person’s perspective, seeing beyond the obvious. Proverbs 19:11 says “The empathetic insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” In this case, understanding why a person was rude to us, for instance, helps us take the action of “overlooking an offense,” letting the offense go, forgetting it. Perhaps they had just spilled coffee on their brand new dress shirt. Understanding this can stir patience with people, smoothing over what could otherwise cause hurt feelings. This is contrasted with acting “shamefully,” or disgracefully, void of thoughtfulness or consideration for others or their feelings. Such insolence upsets the king, whereby he takes pleasure in the empathetic, insightful one. While Jesus Christ is ultimately the king representing Jehovoe, any anger this one displays is under control, as he looks for ways to assist, even wayward or twisted ones! (Isaiah 55:7-9). Why, if the king takes pleasure in one acting with insightful compassion, would not he himself do so? Another translation reads: "The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, but his anger is toward him who acts shamefully." (NASB). May all who would live forever in truly peaceful conditions come to revere or highly regard God, turning aside from badness, hating shameful conduct. Also, those in authority as kings submitting to Christ's dominion, and likewise taking pleasure in God’s divine wisdom and righteousness, may react similarly.
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          FRI (10:09,46 am) Hello, wishing all well! I'm adding some WGA segments, WGA[3] &amp;amp; WGA[4] already, further election and a repost of some other public statements made in 2022, regarding issues that had continued. Adding more soon. Also, WGA[5], One House-Fire Solution.
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          THU (10:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added PC[5], Proverbs 13:22-25.
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          WED (10:03,08,20,48 am; 12:15,20 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], Pro13:17-21. Also now Ps119[5], part 3 of Review 2. Now PC[5] updated. Psalm 119 was done before noon, but not posted. Please pardon, delayed.
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          MON (12:00,04 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], Proverbs 13:13-16, and (4) Psalm 119 Review 2, Stanzas 5-7, part 1.
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          FRI (10:09,33,38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon to post more Proverbs Commentary.. Now, PC[3], Proverbs 13:6-12.
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          THU (10:09,25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 7B, verses 53-56. Also soon (5) an Eternal Express, now (5) EE[1].
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          WED (9:59 am; 12:09 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I've added just the Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], of Proverbs 13:1-5 for now--still sometimes adding more by noon, this time I plan some additional by then. Added (8) CTC[1], Proper View of Law.
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          TUE (9:53,55; 10:33,40 am) Hello, wishing all well. Added (4) Ps119[1], Stanza 7A Commentary, verses 49-52. Considering whether to start both Proverbs and Ps119 Commentaries each Monday, if not Sunday, but not yet decided, as I separated them to begin with to keep monthly blogposts at a reasonable length. I plan to return to more segment postings each day as in the past--with God's blessing as together we acknowledge such things as the truth about the 2020 Election (see WGA[1&amp;amp;2] below), there is much I'm still eager to personally share and discuss implementation of, and to accomplish, with and for the benefit of all those appreciating what this nation was founded for, alongside many also having God's spirit as I do.
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          MON (3:44; 9:38,53,55;10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added WM2 R04.301 Confidence in the Creator, to my Spotify Podcast, Find Life And See Earview Podcast, search "find life" Recall I have a new time for the blog (not the podcast) posting, now by 10am--now, Proverbs 12 Commentary, PC[1], verses 24-28.
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           Philippians 4:4 continues this thought, exhorting "Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say, Rejoice!" (v.4) Paul was then inspired to acknowledge our reasonableness, perhaps showing that our joy should be more in our heart than in making a spectacle of ourselves before the world. (v.5) Verse 8 continues with a list of standards that should govern our choices regarding what we feed our minds and hearts, to safeguard ourselves from corruption. We should seek to grasp the scope of these beneficial standards, and be cautious about careful study of things in violation of them. The verse reads as follows: "8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things." Paul was addressing material that was suitable for consideration within the congregation of God, but the principles of God's word do permit more allowance regarding other things we choose to feed our minds and hearts upon. The key to this understanding may lie in the mention of things "of serious concern." Such things are to be among those carefully studied, as in a congregation setting, but NOT meant to confine all of our conversations or listening and viewing choices! Even in a congregation there should be occasional smiles and laughter as joyful people congregate for study! Congregation study is more geared for examination of important spiritual matters, although considering such things contribute to deep-seated joy (Galatians 5:22-23). In the home, however, occasional or regular comedic entertainment can lift spirits! Surely God wants us to enjoy life! Ecclesiastes 10:19a says "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable..."Any such entertainment, however, should be well-motivated, still supporting what is "true," "chaste," and so forth. We might ask, "What are the lessons learned, by listening or watching this program?" Or, "What is the effect on the heart, giving this consideration?" We needn't feel deprived--there are several gems of education and entertainment that have been produced over the years that are reasonably in complete, or nearly complete harmony with God's word and standards! This is true of reading material, music, television and movies, both older and modern. We should, however, use discernment to carefully judge whether we have a true gem, or a cheap imitation. Is it based on, or supporting, genuine truth, and such upright and godly standards? Find economical or convenient sources, or ways to find sources, of such entertainment, appreciating the good enjoyment or lessons being heard or viewed, but disregarding anything that seriously violates what is good. May we place higher priority on God's word and spiritual things, leading us to everlasting life!
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           . Matthew 7:12 reveals the Golden Rule, saying: "All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean." The Mosaic Law and the teaching of the Prophets were based on this treasured principle. Luke 6:31 words it this way: "...Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them." How do we do this? What would we like others to say to us, or to do for us? Can we say or do those things for this person? True compassion and love for others will make this possible. It helps to practice having compassion or empathy for others, putting ourselves in their place, or in their shoes, that we may comprehend their situation or circumstance. Then we can fathom how we would like to be treated if we were in their place. But what we need to understand perhaps most is that we should consider ourselves an extension of God's hand in what we do for others, to His glory and praise. Our motive should be clean and pure. Any gifts or talents we possess come from our loving God, and should be used in a way that reflects honor to Him. Romans 8:28 says "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." Of course, God wants us to be loved and appreciated! But using compassion selfishly to seek attention, immoral affection, or glory for ourselves does not meet with God's approval. True compassion is a gift from God, motivated in harmony with true Christian love, making us happy to be used by God to help others--to be exercised toward God and one another for the true and lasting happiness and benefit of all! Who doesn't take delight in a kind word at the right time, or a gift from someone that meets a genuine need? All of this is possible if compassion is exercised in a godly way! I once coined a term "compection" to encapsulate this notion of guiding our compassion to assist others in a truly beneficial way that shows agreement ("pact" or "pect") with God's law--helping them see that the answer to their distress or situation truly is within God's law--the genuine law--and not without it, or outside of it! May we treasure God's ways of purity, genuine love and compassion, realizing the truth stated by Jehosha or Jesus that there is "more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (ACTs 20:35).
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           Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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           . Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, there have been various ones taunting God over time, from the time of the serpent's and man's rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovoe God. Also, according to the book of Job (rhymes with robe), the angel Satan, whatever the cause of his rebellion, had taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all that was done to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovoe. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to those still taunting, even those taunting the people of God, and as He lovingly uses His power to protect and save them, they too perhaps can make a similar reply. May we continue to build thankful trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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           . Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with truth. As we put faith, or thankful trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the essential elements of the course of integrity is outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. In another Psalm, 115, we sadly find that this could happen as one somehow commits idolatry, in placing anyone or anything above the first place that God should have in our hearts. We could then develop blindess to our eyes of divine understanding, ears no longer able to perceive truth, and mouths not able to speak it. May we trust Jehovoe God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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           . Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovoe speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovoe!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovoe. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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           . Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it may mean someone's eternal life to "speak up." Even if they do not appreciate our effort to do so then, it doesn't mean they won't remember it later in life, perhaps before it's too late. Something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By setting the right example for them now, we show them, perhaps at a good time, the right way for them to go, the way to eternal happiness! Often, it is seeing that God's law truly is reasonable, based on love--that misapplication or hedging the law, for instance, has contributed to misunderstanding or confusion and dissatisfaction. (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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           . Psalm 119:48 David likely is showing his willingness to do or act in accord with God's commandments, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we reflect on God's law, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or instructions, so that he could keep them wholeheartedly. It may take development spiritually before one can grasp certain details of instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or law of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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          (Sat) PS[1], Psalm 15
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          SAT (10:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Thought I"d add a Psalm Select, of a psalm many have come to love, Psalm 15 of David.
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          WED (9:30; 10:01,21 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added the Proverbs Commentary, PC[2], Proverbs 12:13-18. Also added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1], Finding Gems. Now Updated.
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          TUE (9:44; 10:04,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Not necc. due to recent early delays, but with consideration of upcoming early schedules and typical viewing times, I'm moving the time for the Mon-Sat blogpost to 10 am. As has been typical in the past until recently, the aim will be having ready information/instruction available.
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          MON (9:33,44,53; 10:17,19 am) Hello, wishing all well! Very near posting (3) Proverbs 12 Commentary, PC[1], verses 8-12. Posted. Updated v.9.
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          SUN (11:05 pm) Hello! Please review this week the podcast Win-it Minute series episodes 199/200 to 255. The 04's to the 05's provide the week's summary and the Apply, with additional notes going forward, to benefit. It may be that the 04's could be near the first quarter or bottom of the hour, and the 05's near the third quarter or the top of the hour, each day for the six weeks/days, with possibly additional review on the sixth or actually the seventh day of the week, Saturday.
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          Prove 12:9 This reveals the vanity of seeking one's own glory, which will not result in God's blessing, possibly not even His assisting hand of provision for necessities as food. Jesus/Jo-shua' was well aware of such vanity, as he set an example in refusing to seek his own glory. We should keep in mind, here, that this one taught, by word and example, that God was the One to worship. Jesus is God's spokesman, and now represents Him, serving AzGod. While representing God Jehovoe, he still wants his Father to eventually receive such praise, or glory. For instance, once he healed a man acting violently, who was evidently possessed by thousands of demons at one time. The man wanted to tell others about his newfound freedom. Who did Jesus/Jo-shua' want him to praise for this saving act? He is told: “Go home to your relatives, and report to them all the things Jehovoe has done for you and the mercy he has shown you.” (Mark 5:19).
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          Prove 12:11 A person or adult tending toward foolish behavior (less appropriate than for children) does not have his priorities in order, and often gives almost exclusive attention to things, even knowledge, that contributes little to spirituality, and a godly, successful life. One acting with godly wisdom, however, while properly enjoying the life God has given us, will also learn and do things that will enable him to provide for himself and his family, or family-to-be, both in matters of the spirit as well as materially. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says, for instance: "For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner."
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          Prove 12:14 Continuing with the speech of an honest or upright one, his speech rewards him with good things, for instance commendation approved by God for his efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather, for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their knowledge logically were not motivated to work for others, but became lazy and potentially prideful. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage our youth in the practice of good toward others.
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          Prove 12:15 The foolish one tends to be prideful, arrogant, and believing in his own ideas perhaps more than even God's. He is often moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted prudence, not seeing ahead at the troubles caused by making mistakes. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. To help, we should all seek wisdom rather than foolishness, be or become truly honest, and admit we could make mistakes, but learning from them. It is far better, however, to avoid mistakes and their consequences. Still, Psalm 130:3 says about Jehovoe: "If errors were what you watch, O Joe, Then who, O Jehovoe, could stand?" The wise one is humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he believes and how he proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15). 
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          Prove 12:16 Further underscoring the lack of prudence in a foolish one, he quickly reveals his annoyance, lacking self-control, not really listening and considering other opinions, and without giving thought to how it may impact others, being insensitive to their feelings. The foresighted prudent one, however, "overlooks an insult," with empathetic insight to readily forgive others for occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted. How fine when a conversation permits a considerate exchange of ideas, when ones are able to restate in their own words an idea that was just heard from another, and be free to state an honest response to it, continuing where appropriate.
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          Prove 12:20 Those 'plotting mischief' are not promoting true peace, based on sincerity, seeking the welfare of others rather than their harm. Such mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's righteousness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          Prove 12:21 No lasting harm will come to the upright, even if some good people do suffer problems in the time we're now living. Upright ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in the midst of unwholesome influences. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, but Jehovoe rescues him from them all." Corrupt or crooked ones, however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and physical benefits from living the way of genuine truth, peace, and love--God's way. This is why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and turning around (Acts 3:19).
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          TRUE CHRISTIANS WILL RECOGNIZE JESUS OR JO-SHUA' AS TRULY A FIRSTBORN SON AND WORD OF GOD, WHOM GOD DID CAUSE TO BE BORN HUMAN, AND WHOSE EXAMPLE AND DEATH (IN TWO WAYS, LITERAL AND FIGURATIVE) MAKE POSSIBLE FREEDOM FROM SIN AND A ROYAL AUTHORITY BY GOD'S POWER BRINGING ENDLESS LIFE AND HAPPINESS.
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          1John 4:1, 4-8 says "Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world...4 You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world [the system refusing to acknowledge God]. 5 They originate with the world; that is why they speak what originates with the world and the world listens to them. 6 We originate with God. Whoever comes to know God listens to us; whoever does not originate with God does not listen to us. By this we distinguish the inspired statement of truth from the inspired statement of error. 7 Beloved ones, let us continue loving one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love."
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          . The apostle John and other fellow Christians anointed for "heavenly" (or God-authorized) rulership originated with God, as did the Scriptural writings of John and the other apostles and Christian writers. (REVel 20:6; 1TImo 2:3-4) May we carefully examine especially Christian writings, as well as the entire word of God, to ascertain the truth of God to which we should cling, distinguishing truth from falsehood, discerning right from wrong by the teachings of Jesus or Jo-Shua' (correct name in English for God's Son, retaining the real meaning, "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoe (God)") and others in God's word. Many false ideas have proliferated, causing confusion and division among those who would be Christians today. But it is God's will that those who would be true Christians become united in our teachings and our beliefs, just as were the first-century early Christians. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, at 1Corinithians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." The truth, in harmony with the love of God, can be found in the word of God. Let's continue to look there for spiritual nourishment!
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          . 1John 4:2-3,9-12 On coming to realize God's expression of love for the human family, we should know the truth about Jesus or Jo-shua', as truly having been the "Son of God." John provides the touchstone to know a true inspired statement from a false one--largely based on whether it acknowledges him as being a genuine son of God (His firstborn, made directly by God--COLos 1:15-18; REVel 1:4-5), who truly became a human, while God above in the heavens watched over his earthly life course, even resurrecting him after his death. Colossians 1:15-16 reads: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him." While the historical Jesus is indeed godlike, and has become AzGod, much confusion over the idea of Jesus actually being God is over the wrongful use of the term "Lord" or "LORD" in place of God's personal name "Jehovoe." Many have learned that Jesus is Lord, and from a young age they may have heard God being called "Lord" as well. 1Corinthians 8:5-6 clarifies: "For even though there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,”6 there is actually to us one God, the Father, from whom all things are and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and we through him." Unfortunately, to always replace the personal name of God with a title was based on both superstition and disagreement on the right name to use, having great meaning, which has undermined closeness to our loving God and Father, Jehovoe. How would you feel if no one ever called you by your first name, but always said "Man", or "Woman", "Boy", or "Girl" instead? The use of your personal name brings to mind your personality, specific details of the kind of person you are! So it is with Jehovoe! What marvelous qualities He has, and loyal deeds He has performed toward those close to Him, knowing His name! How fine if some of our most loved translations of the Bible one day correct this mistake, and actually put the name of "Jehovoe" where it rightly belongs in God's word! The same may be said regarding the mistranslation of the name of God's Son. Matthew's gospel in Greek originally did not use the Greek form of "Jesus," but rather the name in Hebrew, like Yehoshua', which has been translated correctly in English as Jo-shua', pronounced with two syllables, with accent on the last one. It may also be translated as Jehoshua' (three syllables). (For more information regarding nominal Bible translation work, see the article "Bible Translation Work" elsewhere on this website.)
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          . John's words here help to clarify the difference between God's Son and Jehovoe God. He clearly states that no man had seen God--it was truly His son who came "in the flesh," born as a human, and setting an example for humans as obedient servants of God. There was no hidden secret to be found in God's word to cause us to believe otherwise! Notice John's words: "2 This is how you know that the inspired statement is from God: Every inspired statement that acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God. 3 But every inspired statement that does not acknowledge Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist’s inspired statement that you have heard was coming, and now it is already in the world...9 By this the love of God was revealed in our case, that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might gain life through him. 10 The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins. 11 Beloved ones, if this is how God loved us, then we are also under obligation to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. If we continue loving one another, God remains in us and his love is made perfect in us." Thus, as many acknowledge God's expression of love and mercy to each in sending His son who did die, providing the ransom sacrifice to cover sins, making true love capable of becoming "perfect," or complete in the hearts of mankind, may all be moved to love God in return, and love one another, seeking peace with one another, spurning, or rejecting, hatred and anger toward others, aiming to be quick to settle disagreements and restore peace. A new world of peace and righteousness awaits all who are willing to live in such a way, and call upon the name of our loving Father, God, through His firstborn and beloved Son, Jesus/Jo-shua'!
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          James 2 shows we need to trust in God, with faith and love finding complete obedience, not picking and choosing which laws of God we should keep. Still, upon realizing this, God's mercy may be needed and may be provided for truly repentant ones. Notice verses 10-13: "10 For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgement without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement." Notice that it is WITHIN God's law that we find genuine freedom--freedom that make true happiness possible with many blessings of peace and prosperity under the rule of God's Kingdom!
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          . But it should be acknowledged, that while Jehovoe’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovoe for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovoe’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovoe’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life! Also, the true Christian understanding of God's law contains answers and ways of life that in times past weren't clearly understood and caused much confusion and even disillusionment. May the genuine truth become clearly understood, that all may come to find the happiness God has purposed humanity to have!
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          . God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the crooked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe, And he ponders His law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them, considering their application to our activities throughout each day—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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          . Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jesus quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” In most cases, this would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God! Where this may have occurred in the past, let's look to God. It may be with God's blessing that recent wrongs can still be righted. Couples should help one another keep God first in their hearts, that serious sin may not be committed or continue. In God's eyes, "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgment." When matters have been honestly considered and understood by those involved, God does not wish us to linger on the past unnecessarily. All should be at peace, and be able to move ahead with God's blessing, and a partner to look ahead with into God's peaceful new world.
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          . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovoe, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovoe not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of God's Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovoe GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert both nominal 220V industrial and household 110V AC systems to now a DC base of pure voltages as a DC outlet that can then be safely altered and power-inverted/converted back to a mix of AC and DC for typical household use. The 220V can be pure 88.5V+6-8V to absorb power surges, fluctuations, etc. Then the household conversion of a nominal 110V AC system to pure DC voltages can be a single DC of pure 32V (as DC 4V or normally 8V branches), now below center (and reaching lower-right AC on face) + 16V conversion to 4.5V and 8V DC centered side-by-side, with remaining DC. Thus the DC is converted to two upper 8V AC outlets + the lower right 16V (significantly as 2x8V) AC power-strip or plasma outlet, with additional 4.5V DC receptacle and 8V DC receptacle, leaving 3-4V for safety shut-off and LED's and to absorb power surges, fluctuations, etc. These DC pure voltages are reduced, as they support normal device voltages up to the full 220V or 110V nominal outlet power. It is rare that there's ever any genuine power allocation issue even near maxing circumstances over the (2) DC 8V connector arrangement for the lower right (Power Strip) receptacle, though resolved in such rare instances with the now two AC connector for 24V total availability. This arrangement is less complicated for safe hookup than others, while preserving great flexibility for safe power distribution. This conversion can be done at each outlet, typically without needing any overhaul of existing systems, and makes much rarer electrical issues more addressable. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes, as well as another 32V arrangement. However, this format is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Along with a temporary solution, this work with God's blessing is nearing the point of manufacture and implementation, along with companies such as GE, and possibly LG, and it is hoped that all will support the work on this in the coming days and months. 
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          Since AC Power Strips normally attempt to use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same outlet, it has now been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a three-receptacle AC outlet that includes the two upper receptacles of 8V each, and now one lower receptacle totalling 16V (2x8V), allowing for a much safer isolated power strip or Plasma TV connection. Again, to maintain the purpose of increased safety, the 16V should be from (2) 8V lines. Above and between the two uppers can be an 8V DC receptacle (allowing for newer DC 8V devices which may also be portable) and a middle 4.5V DC, which due to greater efficiency of power, surprisingly to some can support conversion with adapter to 12V DC or also a 5V USB-A adapter, also for charging, etc, along with a 4V. While even the total 16V can support almost any power strip up to 8 receptacles, or even a Plasma TV (using standard, not pure, 48V), we intend an adapter than can add now just the one upper 8V AC receptacle above to the lower 16V (2x8V) AC to make 24V of pure AC available for an overtly hungry power strip--although this should be rare(!)--this adds the power needed without being wasteful, practically never needed. The change was needed to 24V from two 8's (making binary 32V) due to potential risk of shock using some power strips with excessive binary power, again unnecessary. Again, Plasma TVs need only use the 16V receptacle, but mistaken use of the 24V may not be harmful, just wasteful. Also, there is to be a breaker that will cause a chirp and visible switch/pop out in case any rare overload is perceived, or incorrect connection, and not be able to reset until the active plug is switched off, then remove. The DC wall plate now is designed as a diamond format, (1) 4.5V center-left and (1) 8V center-right, with (1) live DC 32V below, and (1) dummy/pass-through stabilization 32V connector above center, with well-insulated wires reaching as needed. Also, until this work can be done at each home, with awareness of the power-strip issue, there is also planned a plug-in for existing outlets that will provide a similar approach, likewise allowing for much safer device connection. The power-strip plug is shown to be visibly distinct, and the plug-in likewise has the chirp/pop out for an unsafe condition, with 8-second shut-off, 2-seconds for any rare Plasma TV issue (such a large-drain device needs the 2x8V connection to a lower P/S receptacle, NOT an upper 8V). Adapters are to be made converting an upper 8V AC receptacle to two 4V AC receptacles, which would plug in the left or right receptacle to mount against either the left or right side of the outlet face. Also a straight four-outlet plug-in over the two upper 8V receptacles is also an option, as well as a smart two-receptacle extension cord could be another effective accessory. As for the 220V Industrial arrangement, the wall-plate should have (2) DC 32V connectors above and below center, with two DC 8V connectors left and right, and DC 4.5V (top) and DC 4V connectors at center.
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          . Until the above solutions are utilized, at least two significant fire risks should be understood by all capable: (1) If any, use of only a Single Power Strip per Wall Outlet, with NO other device plugged into the second receptacle. Otherwise, strange electrical things can happen as the power strip attempts to use all the power of that outlet, with little left for another device, which should therefore be plugged into the Power Strip itself, and a dummy or child-safe plug inserted into the other receptacle instead. (2) Some cheap extension cords pose serious fire risk, allowing for connection of more than one device, commonly three, without the safeguards of a genuine Power strip. Dispose of these, unless the cord is very thick, and then ensure that all devices are connected to the extension end PRIOR to inserting the cord into the Outlet itself. Due to typical system design, adding additional devices, after plugging in, can cause power to be lacking and result in a serious fire. For the kitchen, we can start mass production of BAKING-SODA Fire extinguishers, with less force than typical extinguishers, when dealing with a grease fire, for instance. Look for recommended ways to deal with a grease fire--if you can cut the heat and, not using water, but possibly baking soda--rip open the top of the box and get a handful, throwing onto the fire, then safely cover the pan if possible, this should halt fire and smoke and decrease pan temp. Some typical extinguishers, while good for other fires like electrical, can shoot the burning grease and cause a house fire, whereas using baking soda with proper instructions will cool the hot grease. As regards flammable ceilings and such, capable painters can also use paint rollers to coat either a water-based flame-resistant mixture (evidently best of Rooibos tea and baking soda, about 1:1) over the entire ceiling and even on the walls, or a special nonflammable paint, NOT most oil-based paint, although more of a pain to apply, could also be used. Now we've found a way to apply a coating to a wall, similar to wallpaper, but clear and flame-resistant, as another viable solution!
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          . Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Abnormal fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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          . May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovoe GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating excessive fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          . Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two that may be engaged, to get to know one another, still with intimacy from a distance, so to speak, looking forward to a potentially good marriage together, to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a potential or suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy at least nearing the teen years, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the youth, and continue looking for a suitable wife? If wise or experienced and responsible enough, the young person can benefit greatly from sincere attention and assistance, and when the proper wife comes along, the older youth, who may be grateful and trained well, may thus well adjust to any new child that may come along that the couple may choose to have together. As regards the two men, It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should be responsible enough to aid the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          . What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to learn to work well together, and to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four unmarried daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29). There also, however, may be various situations that may permit a young woman to leave home and pay a more reasonable rent somewhere, without rooms needing to be filled with furniture and such, that the man is likely already preparing for. It may just be a room or two, near her place of work. Or, she may even find suitable work for her circumstance, possibly doing housework, chores, or caregiving for an older couple, and having nice quarters and privileges in such a home, while she too finds an engagement partner, looking to marry.
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          . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for an engagement partner en-route to marriage, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, presumably male, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their understood gender, or where appropriate restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Still, if God created one a certain way, can He not in exceptional circumstances, re-create someone, if truly best for that one, as God lovingly cares for ALL? Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called Atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? Such products as corn chips may have been consumed extensively in youth, and contributed to confused feelings contrary to what God purposed for them to have. There are similar chemicals and even birth-related drugs which no doubt have had a similar effect on many, either impacting the birth in ways God never intended or influencing growth from a tender age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovoe God be able to restore precious humans to the condition that is best for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that have contributed to “ruining the earth,” which God finds quite disturbing. (Revelation 11:18).
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          . One of the cases mentioned calls for great consideration and understanding--what if God truly made you from conception to be a female, but without realizing the danger, a parent, not realizing scientific research can at times be incomplete, accepted use of a drug that was believed to innocently cause a male birth, when in actuality it brought about a child that had an unfair struggle between two genders, or perhaps a real struggle of another sort? What if, just as quoted previously, from Genesis 1:27, "God [really] made them male and female" truly, not intending for this to be changed by even a well-meaning doctor? WHICHEVER way is right, since GOD, while making someone male or female, could also REmake someone in the other gender, understanding the effects that chosen drugs and such have had or can have--can we not TRUST GOD to be able to correct more completely what certains drugs have done, and to make matters right in each situation? Therefore, what if God Himself was to intervene, and bring about the truly transgender change that made possible finally the relief that this dear child or even adult has needed to truly be at peace with him- or herself and others? Could we not all be supportive of the work of our Great God, Jehovoe, or His Son, Jesus, and be grateful for this person, who may finally be able to have the personality he or she has struggled to have, in line with truth and true feelings and emotions, to experience the peace of God like perhaps never before? May we aim to be carefully considerate of such matters, even as it may occur within our own family or among dear friends of our own!
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          ? As mentioned previously, there are situations where an individual, due to factors contributing to an unfair struggle of thoughts and feelings between two genders. Due largely to advances in science, some considered "transgender" have experimented between both, understandably to deal with a condition or feelings God never intended them to have to deal with. Understanding God's perspective can help. Recall that Genesis 1:27-28 says "And God went on to create the man in His image, in God's image He created him; male and female He created them. Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: "Be fruitful (or, "productive") and become many, fill the earth and subdue it..." Hopefully it is clear that God is not ending marriage, in fact, the Scriptures indicate that He Himself formed a "wife"--yes, as Creator, His angelic persons collectively have been as a happy, respectful and cooperative woman. Such youths or individuals as mentioned previously thus benefit by understanding factors contributing to their struggle, as mentioned above, such as drugs that were given to supposedly "permit" the selection of gender, when God had already chosen one, usually as He considers best for a couple at that time. Also, corn chips from corn grown on Atrazine soil, which chemical has turned many male frogs female, thus contributing to a feminine physique, and often adding to an already bewildering complication. There also have been petroleum products like skin creams, and baby products that may have caused hormonal disturbances, and other such things. By knowing the drug or drugs given and for what purpose, along with prayer and consideration of other factors, the original gender may be determined. Certainly God Himself can help one to know which gender by this time in their life they should really be, and have help to feel much more as one should feel. Thus this person can really grow in the way God has purposed in the true gender, male or female, to be a man or a woman, loved by others and able to become the kind of man or woman that can contribute to a happy and successful engagement, marriage, and family. Thus rather than going overboard with experimentation, even if "science" has made it possible, how much better to remain as God's word recommends, the gender we come to know is truly what God sees fit, realizing that our thinking processes are also involved, as men do think differently than woman, and the woman is purposed as a complement to the man, supportive of him. Thus it is God's will that we be happy in the body and way that God made each one of us, and reach our potential as such, knowing God has purposed honor for all of us as we love His word or law, and learn the happiness that comes from successfully living by it.
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          . Putting the principles of the foregoing paragraphs wisely to work, we may see how best to handle some matters recently gaining attention in the news and before lawmakers regarding conduct in school and formation of school policy. One of the primary issues relates to gender bathroom choice. Understandably it has not been well-received for one to seemingly all-of-a-sudden transfer to an alternate gender bathroom, even if some seemingly warranted change has taken place. If an individual, with their God-given conscience, knows, along with others, which gender bathroom they should use, why not let that be the one. And if that person is coping with a transgender circumstance, why not still dress, groom, and in other ways give evidence as to the same gender as their understood gender bathroom. If that one is undergoing a serious shift, why not if at all possible, take some time off school if possible, able to make a clear and indistinguishable change in dress and grooming, and speak of the matter with school officials, that all pertinent ones in authority may be made aware of this significant change, and be supportive thereof, even kindly encouraging the student body to be respectful of this significant event, or at least of such events, if not in this case by name. The same may be true even if this change occurs in between school years, that there may be no confusion among the student body, that the desire for students to be supportive of such matters may far outweigh any abusive conduct that may rightly call for disciplinary action.
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          . Most people are aware that the arrangement of marriage was originally and has been traditionally between a man and a woman. However, some, as referred to above, have experienced powerful feelings toward those of the same gender, and in other ways have had an unfair struggle within, seeking to understand and cope with such things, in ways that God never purposed or intended to have happen. While God has purposed scientific research and development of things productive for mankind's benefit, clearly some things have been done that were not in man's best interests. Still, God is reasonable, and we should in fair and reasonable ways seek to advance forward in agreement with Him and a genuinely peaceful and prosperous world. By means already mentioned above, aside from possible other pollution sources, such feelings have come about, and among some, have persisted to the point of two feeling moved toward a relationship similar to that which has normally developed between man and woman. In many cases, one of the two are in a more leading role, such as a man would appropriately have, or on the other hand, one being more supportive of the other's lead. Once again, the feelings experienced are very real, and should not be dismissed or discounted as though in some way rebellious against typical norms of society. 
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          . In discussing feelings related to self-worth stemming from within, for instance, God's word reveals that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:20) God is highly understanding, compassionate, and reasonable. Still, familiarity with God's word and purpose reveal what He has intended for mankind, and His law clearly shows that He intended the marriage relationship to be between a man and a woman. Sometimes, two people bonding in such a way, have still had feelings, perhaps occasionally, toward someone of the opposite sex. Bearing in mind the helps mentioned previously toward correcting feelings and gender-related issues, it may well be that one looking to God for help in such matters, may start to have feelings toward the opposite sex more and more frequently, unless halted by a notion of loyalty toward another in a same-sex relationship. Or, that other person, also receiving help, may turn out to be appropriately of the opposite gender, thus making possible a marital relationship just as God purposed, between man and woman. May such ones bear in mind God's superiority over humans, and even over vows and agreements made sincerely. Perhaps over time, an endearing and enduring relationship may continue as a true friendship more than what was once considered a marriage. With God's intervention or help with normalization of feelings appropriate to one's true gender, it may be that other persons may enter into the picture, and engagements could take place allowing for time to get to know and express genuine feelings for one another more in tune with what all had hoped long ago they would in time experience. May all seek to be understanding and sensitive to such matters, and be supportive of the efforts of such ones, coping in these ways, that God's love, power, and word may be upheld as truly what we need for our happiness, more long-term than the typical 70, 80 or more years we've been limited by in times past, but rather looking into an endless happy future as God has purposed for all humans learning to love Him and others.
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          . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, even accepting engagement to come to know one from a distance, still with indirect intimacy, helping one another through ups and downs, finding that suitable partner to marry, with that closer intimacy, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          I begin this article with the previous concept, for comparison with the new recommendation, see below: AN UPDATE, ANOTHER FACTOR.
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, with Extension to Previous Policy:
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year. Again this is possible if we divide this 13th month into four separate weeks--it's first week appearing between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April), at the start of Spring! The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and still related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          ? While I'm about to reveal an updated proposal to this calendar concept, let's continue through the logic of the original, accounting for the well-known number of 1 1/4 days remaining of each year. So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year known as 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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          . It is hoped that such a concept as revealed previously is considered refreshing and desirable for most if not all people. Yet there is one thing that has been left out, something that God Himself fairly expected that we remember plays a signficant role in Earth's activities, and has been also purposed as a useful timekeeper--that is the moon. While I've previously focused only on the typical length of each year, as most currently still do, could there be a way of counting our time benefitting us in a similar way presented earlier, yet with respect to this amazing timepiece in the sky? Thinking about my previous format, were you aware that the cycle of the moon may be precisely 29.5 days long? How might we proceed?
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          . Let's run through the numbers on this moonlit timepiece. Consider first this time of 29.5 days. As it has been, this still could allow for the 28 days of 4 weeks, along with alternating one or two days more. This would allow for at least one additional day, like a Day of Rest/Calm or Holiday, at the beginning or end of the month, like the Scriptures speak of a "new moon" as just such a day. Now 12 months of this number 29.5 gives us 354 days. Based on the well-known number of 365 1/4 days in a year, this leaves 11 1/4 days per year. Clearly more is needed. As it turns out, 4 of these years gives us 45 days extra, 8 of these years, 90 days, it seems very near 3 full months. If 8 years were intended to result in an additional 3 months precisely, the number would be, not 90 days, but 88.5, again based on 29.5 days of the moon's precise cycle. Astoundingly, if this is correct, then the assumed 365 1/4 days per year would actually be off, by 1.5 days per 8 years, or 3 days per 16 years, or 3/16 days per year. Thus the correct number of days per year would actually be 365 1/4 minus 3/16, or 365 1/16 days per year. In that case, it is not 90 days extra after 8 years of 354 days, 12 lunar months, but again 88.5.
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          . This would mean, then, (1) 29.5 day month (or actually alternating 29 and 30 days) after years 3, 5, and 8. To complete the true alternation, another 8 years would be needed, again after another 3, 5, and 8 years. For example, after year 3, an additional 30 day month, year 5, 29 day, after 8 years, 30 day, after 11 years, 29 day, after 13 years, 30 day, and finally after 16 years a 29 day month completes the entire cycle, but changing just this last one to a 30 day month adds the remaining 1/16 day to the year for the current correct timing. Remember the original plan of the week of Humaneth every 3 months, between the seasons? Well, consider this: With this new pattern, every other month would have 30 days--two additional days on the last weekend of the month. On the four-day workweek in my recommended Work Policy, the planned four-day weekend twice a month could conclude with a five-day break (instead of four) one month, and a six-day break the next--not far off!
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          . At this point it should be acknowledged that Seventh Day Adventists have for decades taught and claimed that Saturday is actually the seventh day of the week, just as most calendars still (fortunately) recognize, showing Sunday on the left as the official first day of the normal week. In respect of their steadfastness, I now recommend changing from my previous Monday recommendation back to Sunday as the first day, Sunday through Saturday being the 1st through the 7th, and so on through each month. This still retains easy calculation to determine the day associated with any date, whether it be the first through the 30th. At issue with recognizing this new pattern of counting time, is the name and placement of the additional one or two days each month. To maintain this ease of calculation, it may be best, as might be expected, to consider this 29th and possibly 30th day of each month as added between the last day of the 28 day cycle and the start of the next month, possibly calling these one or two days something other than by normal day names. Otherwise, placing them as on the calendar after the 7th day Saturday, they could be an additional Saturday or two, each month. Also, why not choose to start each year with the 30 day month, rather than the 29th? The new year lengths based on this concept would be normally 354 days or 384 days that become 383 just twice in the 16 year cycle when the 13th months are added having just 29 days, thus every 8 years (5th and 13th in the cycle).
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          - The abbrev. may remind one of cleansing, and the second "s" may be needed for clarity of pronunciation. Whle February has been traditionally known as a month of cleansing, it is certainly appropriate to start the year in the right way, realizing what is true for this purpose! An important early value is learning to be clean and tell good from bad. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to difftell, or tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful badness. Also, being safe, clean, neat and tidy are also vital habits to acquire, aiding a productive and happy life, helping us prepare for a year of good living. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Jesus taught his apostles and others over several months or more. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. In fact, when hope seemed lost to the human family after the first sin, it was God Jehovoe who rushed in with the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 to restore hope to the human family, which hope both Adam and Eve seemed to embrace and share with their eventual family. Thus our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (ROMans 15:4). God is the Source of true love, wisdom, and a clear sense of fairness or justice. Also, His written word the Bible is chock full of reliable promises, offering hope for all in most if not every circumstance in life. With this new month name, along with verses such as Psalm 89:8, 106:1, and 150:1, quoted toward the end of this article, the young can make the connection to God's name as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The three verses especially encouraged to remember and share near the conclusion of this article may help young children substantially.
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          Formerly Trusee. How important is realizing what is true and live an honest life! An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! Without hoping for any sting, which have saved people from more serious harm, may actually provide an appropriate lesson here for the young and all. The truth itself can also be life-saving, but can also hurt when realizing a wrong has been committed, or one was about to suffer great loss. Lies can cause greater harm and loss, while the truth can protect from such things. May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving sincerity and honesty is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jo-shua' or Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Christ taught his apostles and others over several years. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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          Following the new pattern of moon cycles, there can be no separations as in the previously planned 13th month of Humaneth. Nevertheless, it is the moon that our weather cycles are based on, and which may be affected to some extent by the earth's seasonal tilt. Thus our 13th month needed every two to three years must therefore be added as one complete month, most likely at the end of those years. This would maintain the possibility of a perfect timing of new moons at the start of each month.
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          While again an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          Formerly considering Shwa and variants. Jesus' true name should end with either "Shua" or "Sha", both in this case referring to Salvation or Rescue. Combining even "Sha" with "way", as this one is appropriately called "the way and the truth and the life," we can end up with "Shway" or "Shuay," to replace "May." Opinions were wide on which name and whether the issue of Jesus' more correct name, in part, should be debated as a Month name. As for "Shuay" however, there has been more interest for replacing "May," and includes "Shua" within the term. Recall that this ending of Jesus' most correct name from Hebrew refers to "Salvation or Rescue", the entire name meaning "Jehovoe' is Salvation." Again, "Sha" is acceptable for English and makes for a seven-letter name, the same length as Jehovoe', rather than a seemingly superior eight letters. Also Matthew's gospel contained the Hebrew name rather than the Greek name translated Jesus, which was evidently chosen by Caesar, with a less honorable meaning altogether, essentially "He makes wet." His most correct name then is translated to English as "Jeho-shua'," the eight letters signifying this one God commissioning to bring all things back to perfection, pronounced JE-HO-SHUA', or as seven letters and more familiar English, Jehosha', both as three syllables, with the last one accented, this pronounced JE-HO-SHA'. There is also the possibility of reversing the "HO" to "OH", becoming JE-OH-SHUA' or JE-OH-SHA'. The renewed life experienced in this month compares to God's Saving Power. This still may remind us that God's Son is "the way and the truth and the life." (John 14:6) The importance of acknowledging the way of God and His Son is shown to contribute greatly to the peaceful and truly fair world that God has purposed.
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          Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness or worthiness we humbly seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and finding agreement with others on the right standards of God's word.
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          , formerly Hummelnes (Hml.) Switched from month 5. While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Also, this nation was born from humble leaders, while engaging in war, still desired to establish this nation with treaty and peaceful diplomacy, more than with bitter warfare. While God of course is "high," He treasures and recommends humility. Jesus associated humbly serving others with greatness, not weakness. (Luke 9:48) Jo-shua'/Jesus, in describing his warm personality, mentioned his mild temper and lowly heart, leading to refreshment (Matthew 11:29). Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovoe God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves," thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," understood to be the true God, Jehovoe, combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jehosha who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jeho'voe As the waters cover the sea."
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          And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoe God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joe? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jehovoe, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joe! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. Of course, plans have been made based on current calendars, so the recommendation is for being easily able to correlate between the two, whichever is chosen as most prominent. Updating our plan, we might consider how close the new moon has been to the beginning of our recent years or the upcoming one, and consider what it would take, perhaps adding or subtracting days, to coincide an upcoming new year with the new moon, and begin to correlate the former calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the now the 16 year cycle of months that must be maintained--with a shift in the days of the week each month, accounting for the extra day or two of the lunar cycle. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Tuesday, or Teusday (TE). Twosomes, Outings or Activities for two or more...Clearly, God's institution of marriage reminds us that we need to be with and cooperate with others to be happiest and most successful. Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names (Tue &amp;amp; Wed) are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...that is, in more than a light-hearted way...Working purposefully along with another, as a pair, or more as a team, contributes to good listening skills, learning to cooperate. I believe Tuesday may be close enough, and the new possible Teusday has "eu" which basically means "good" and the term "us" is found within. Only most "eu"s are pronounced "you." As for the next day I explain below how I believe it came to be spelled so.
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          Wednesday, or Wedinsday (WD). Wednesday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, should we continue with Wednesday, or come up with a different but similar name, like Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the gift of marriage and the one God has blessed each with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary. Ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding that they would like to--employees should perhaps have a number per year, or have fewer Wednesday workdays during the more popular times of the year, if this is God's direction going forward...This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, like May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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      <title>2023 Feb 27-Mar 26 (Trb 01-28) (4) Psalm 119 5Ps13 Commentary</title>
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          (Tue) Ps119[10] Stanza 6A Commentary
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           FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS
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          As mentioned in the preview, a key idea for this stanza is that Fondness for God's word is important for faithfulness. Notice verses 17-20: "17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times."
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the presumptuous (or, those crossing your boundaries), The ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          ! Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow the privilege of doing so.
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          18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law.
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           THE VALUE AND BEAUTY OF GOD'S LAW
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          ! Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          ! The psalm may not declare it's author openly, but verses such as this may assist us in recognizing his identity. Not many with such a grasp of God's laws and wisdom would be considered "a foreigner in the land." The kings were required to read in God's law daily, with the goal of observing all that was written in it (Deute 17:19; Joshua 1:8). This psalmist evidently has developed similar appreciation for God's word, and likely, in accord with several remarks made in this psalm, was in line for the throne of God. But who among the kings could have been considered "a foreigner"? Evidence suggests a knowledgeable writer, but one also experiencing many hardships. Whether or not he wished to remain anonymous, he clearly sought to ultimately credit the honor for such good and wise counsel to our all-wise and loving Father, Jehovoe. Evidence indicates David anointed to become King, sometime during the many years prior to finally doing so, as he was being hunted by King Saul. A recent ancestress in his lineage, Ruth, was a Moabitess turned Israelite. His point here, perhaps is how sad if he were to be considered unworthy by God of knowing His commandments, as if a worshipper of false gods. May we treasure the true worship of Jehovoe God, and appreciate the privilege of keeping His law as a clean devoted servant of Him.
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          . When God evaluates a situation, comparing or contrasting with wise discernment, He thus renders important decisions that we can learn from, and be motivated to keeping "integrity, fearing God and shunning what is bad." (Job 1:8). Of course, Jehovoe takes delight in showing compassionate mercy wherever possible. Yet some may violate what is right to such an extent that they need correction, at times reproof, to turn back from their error, maintaining hope in God's favor. We have enough examples from the past of God's judgments and instruction found in God's word to learn to hate a course of wrongdoing and avoid losing out on our hope of eternal life. May we appreciate God's love for us to such an extent that we ever seek to remain in it.
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          . The presumptuous take liberties that they have no right to take, and thus fall under curses from their violations of Jehovoe's law. Even through Christ, showing great mercy to sinners as they learn to trust God more fully, nevertheless the truth is that exceptional obedience to one or many serious commands does not excuse particularly willful violation of another. James 2:10-13 makes this point, with verse 11 putting it this way: "For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law." Whitewashing such evil is clearly unethical, and does not diminish Jesus' stern rebuke about not willfully stumbling "little ones who have faith in me"--making a point that this could result in a figurative or spiritual death. 7 “Woe to the world because of the stumbling blocks! Of course, it is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but there is woe for the man through whom the stumbling block comes!" (Matth 18:6-7). Now Jehovoe is primarily a God of hope. (Roman 15:13; Psalm 25:5; Isaia 55:6-9). So the point is, may we therefore turn away from evil (or, wrongful) practices, experiencing God's mercy, refusing to stumble God's precious sheep, training our conscience by God's word, proving loyal to our God and Father, Jehovoe.
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          . The psalmist pleads for Jehovoe to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of others. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          . Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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          As mentioned in our preview of the first 4 stanzas, this one shows with God's help we should be able to remain faithful under trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you (normally) except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Notice that God has purposed that we should never undergo trials uncommon to mankind. Under those circumstances He 'makes a way' for us to remain true, even if it may appear to onlookers that we've given in--in all truthfulness, some seem to have had power they never should have had, and tricks likewise. But when their tricks are removed, loyal ones have been proven to act with faithfulness to God, their families, and their neighbors.
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          Notice, therefore, the psalmist's next expressions: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your instructions. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Continuing our theme of this stanza, that we can be faithful in spite of difficult trials, notice the psalmist's words: "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          . The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovoe and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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          26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your [instructions].
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           PRAYERFULLY RELY ON JEHOVOE
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          . Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovoe; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's law that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach was heaped upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovoe in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, if we seek His honor and righteousness.
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          27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works.
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          . God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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          28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          . Once again, sadness, mistakes, or reproach from others can bring grief causing sleeplessness. However, Jehovoe calls Himself "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." (2Cori 1:3-4). Psalm 41:3 says regarding one showing favor to the lowly: "Jehovoe will sustain him on his sickbed; During his sickness you will completely change his bed." The psalmist realizes God's promise to sustain him, and is also aware of the comforting power of God's written word.
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          "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          Psalm 119:29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law.
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          . Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or grateful trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with corrupt scales, With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovoe, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's law and hold to it. Keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          Psalm 119:30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right.
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          . The psalmist recognizes that God is right, just, and fair when He judges, always impartially, upholding truth. (Deute 32:4). How happy we can be to serve such a God! What a joy and a privilege to be able to learn the right course, the right way to think, from such a God of justice! And to know that He will intervene, through His Son, under the rule of His Kingdom, to setting matters right among mankind! By choosing faithfulness to God, we give Him every reason to lovingly guide, protect, and save us from any lasting harm.
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          Psalm 119:31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed.
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          . Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus, when primarily seeking to anoint those who would share with him in his kingdom, instructed them to make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, they would need to know "all the things" themselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over a third of God's requirements! What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment." (Romans 5:5).
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          Psalm 119:32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart.
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          ." Thus the psalmist is eagerly determined to keep God's standards, to follow His commandments, trusting God to make it possible for him to do so. Moses stated, at Deuteronomy 30:11-14: "“Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it." Thus may we appreciate God's reasonable standards, and choose to live by them, with hope of endless peace and happiness in store!
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          We've reached Review 1 of the first four stanzas, the reviews now aiming to follow a 4-3-4 pattern, then with an overall 11 Stanza review of each half of the 22 Stanza Psalm. The plan is for each smaller review to cover from 1-3 selected verse commentaries per Stanza, often shortened some and with a few things rephrased to keep it fresh. The review may thus bring back to mind several key ideas from the Commentary. The larger reviews, then, attempt to draw from each stanza, with an occasional summary followed by one or two commentary selections. Let's now consider together our first 4-stanza review.
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can develop a righteous standing with God, considered upright, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovoe God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control a body, an organization or system. In other words, they help to guide or regulate our conduct in a good and beneficial way. When used in the plural in the Scriptures, this term has been translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," and now this still appears to be also a fair match to the real meaning. Peace and order requires some good and fair law, just not excessive. Regulations are basically the laws governing, or regulating, our conduct that we may live and find the genuine peace and real satisfaction God has promised, only within God's law, not without it. God's "standards" really help form the basis for good regulations or "instructions," which might also be phrased as "guidelines," and "lines of living," underscoring fair and impartial treatment and handling of matters, helping us comprehend living the way of endless peace and prosperity that only God's Kingdom can bring through the Christ.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting various aspects of a matter. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          PSALM 13 OF BOOK 5 (Ps119) REVIEW STANZAS 1-4:
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          . Verse 9 says: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word." Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual contamination that degrades some or many, depending on an area or environment. Our youths, while vulnerable, may grow in spiritual strength, in the force of good. Thus, Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the imprudent keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls still common in our time period. While loving people, they will nevertheless need to realize that "bad company" still threatens or "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . Verse 11 says "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you." Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovoe throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day thus carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus' or Jo-shua's (His true name in English, pronounced JOE-SHUA', two syllables, accenting the last one) sacrificial death. All living among God's people were to keep His law. On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, thus setting a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others in that day, which taught people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          . In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. Anointed to become king, the psalmist knew that accepting a bribe, as God's law stated at Exodus 23:8, "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, hampering spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). For example, married partners may fail to recognize threats to their relationship. And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, let's not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in genuine peace with real satisfaction, only by God's word, is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . In verse 22, this request is made: "Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders." The psalmist pleads for Jehovoe to take away any reproach motivated by misunderstandings, or anger perhaps, sometimes even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault, possibly believing slander, or even due to the sins or mistakes that others have caused him. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to mistaken views or the errors of others.
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          . And in verse 24, the value of reminders are highlighted: "I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers." Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. Also, you may have already realized that God's genuine reminders tend to help us keep in step with His law, leading to many blessings.
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          PSALM 13 OF BOOK 5 (119) REVIEW STANZAS 1-4:
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          STANZA 4, Verses 25-32:
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          We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." We see that it should be rare to undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should become clear, at least in time, when the smoke and mirrors are taken away. Throughout we hope the egopride of wrongdoers falls to God's true love, them turning around, realizing the egoprice we all pay for ungodly rebellion, abandoning wrong conduct, appealing to our God who is "good and ready to forgive."
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          . In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. It is faith, or thankful trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness." Faith in Christ's ransom can cover sins. Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." Are you motivated to continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right? While it's not always the "path of least resistance," you will receive assistance toward lasting peace for all. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all."
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          . Verse 29 says this: "Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law." Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or deep trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus or Jo-shua' Christ." The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to know God's law and hold to it. Have you come to realize that keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically?
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          . And verse 31 reads this way: "I cling to your reminders. O Jehovoe, do not let me be disappointed." Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law or word daily, and related literature, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus/Jo-shua' primarily seeking associates in God's Kingdom taught his followers to make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, we would need to know "all the things" ourselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Christ's Sermon on the Mount, we find perhaps a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, the Ten Commandments how well should we know? See if you can figure out this acronym for the Ten, (now updated): WIN-SH,MAS-FD. (Exodus 20). (The W appropriately stands for proper Worship of God, also the 9th place now uses "F", continuing as against things, in this case "False" testimony.) The "FD" may remind one of the "Fire Department," perhaps fitting as these two sins represented can each lead to a spiritual firestorm. On a sidenote, local F.D.'s are hubs promoting safety and life in associated communities. These should be supported well, and in turn, may offer educational materials helping to reduce fire risks and other safety hazards locally. Adding Proverbs 1-10 to the aforementioned Bible chapters, we may have come to know well over a third of God's requirements! What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment!" (Romans 5:5).
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          PSALM 13 OF BOOK 5 (119) PREVIEW 2 STANZAS 5-7
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          Theme: WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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          Verse 33, says, for instance: "Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your instructions, And I will follow it to the end." The next verse shows that the quality of "understanding" is involved in whole-heartedly observing God's law. It says: "Give me understanding, so that I may observe your law and keep it with my whole heart." We will consider how this quality is involved in whole-hearted obedience, using the example of lawfully driving a motor vehicle. In considering verse 37, let's answer the question: Why should we avoid giving undue attention to "unworthy" things? This is shown to be an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience. We will need the quality of discernment to judge properly between things of great value and those of less or no value.
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          Theme: LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
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          Verses 41,44, and 47 say this: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise...44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever...47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them." God's loyal love for us moves Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with the promises of His word. What might be an example of such a promise from God, and what should we do to be among those experiencing God's loyal love? Also, we'll see how setting God's law as our own leads to endless happiness! And what a lovely, simple expression of appreciation for God's law. How might we also develop such appreciation for God's commandments?
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my difficulty, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovoe sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and also spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, and personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovoe." This requires faith, or a thankful trust, in God. As we learn God's laws and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as righteousness,' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time.
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovoe, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, especially as matters pertain to God, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovoe's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
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          Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be revered. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your righteousness."
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          " Psalm 119:38 As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is unquestionably David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovoe is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus acknowledge ancient King Solomon's summation of life in these words: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear (or, Revere) the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. 14 For the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as to whether it is good or bad." (Eccle 12:13-14).
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          . Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jesus 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting him to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgments, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, hear our pleas, and see the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. So let us "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it."
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          The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever."
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          "BECAUSE HE HAS AFFECTION FOR ME." Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          A REPLY TO ONE TAUNTING. Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, there have been various ones taunting God over time, from the time of the serpent's and man's rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovoe God. Also, according to the book of Job (rhymes with robe), the angel Satan, whatever the cause of his rebellion, had taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all that was done to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovoe. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to those still taunting, even those taunting the people of God, and as He lovingly uses His power to protect and save them, they too perhaps can make a similar reply. May we continue to build thankful trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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          HONESTY ESSENTIAL TO INTEGRITY. Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with truth. As we put faith, or thankful trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the essential elements of the course of integrity is outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. In another Psalm, 115, we sadly find that this could happen as one somehow commits idolatry, in placing anyone or anything above the first place that God should have in our hearts. We could then develop blindess to our eyes of divine understanding, ears no longer able to perceive truth, and mouths not able to speak it. May we trust Jehovoe God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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          WRITING GOD'S LAW ON OUR HEART. Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovoe speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovoe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovoe!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovoe. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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           FRI (10:11,19; 11:01,11,17,22,29 am; 12:50; 1:25 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay once more. Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], Proverbs 12:4-7. Update v.7. Also, the piece WGA[8], entitled Free Will and Divine Intervention. This helps explain the commonly misunderstood expression that "Everything happens for a reason." (With minor additions in parentheses). Updating ref. from R03.221 to R05.252, for podcast. Also, Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[2], Really Trusting God and True Freedom within God's Law. Now WGA[9], update to Free Will and Divine Intervention, R05.252.
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           THU (10:35,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon being delayed once more this morning--I'm aiming to return to the timeliness I became known for formerly! Now, the Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) Commentary, Stanza 5B!
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           SAT (9:35; 10:19 am; 7:37 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[7], the Preview 2 of Stanzas 5-7. This next set is 3 stanzas, now with a Stanza pattern of 4-3-4. Also added (5) EE[1], Firstborn Son and Word of God, based on 1John 4. SongWeekly now added pm, (7) SW[3].
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           FRI (10:05,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (8) CTC[3], Significant update to Counting Time article/policy, with possibly exciting new revelation on year timing, discovered yesterday while preparing this article update. Now posted entire article/policy update. This update includes an important factor left out of the original concept.
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           THU (9:35; 11:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Now, remainder (Stanzas 3-4) of Ps119[6] (5Ps13) Review 1.
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           (Wed) Now Pro11 Commentary, PC[5], remaining verses.
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           WED (9:33,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Now (3) PC[5], Proverbs 11 Commentary, remaining verses. Still in the works is my significant update to the Counting Time/Calendar article, still uncertain release time, hopefully within a day or two.
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           TUE (9:31; 10:23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Now added (4) Psalm 119 (5Ps13) Review 1A, Stanzas 1-2 of 4.
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           (Mon) Delayed this morning, now Pro11:22-26. Also WM2 R04.241 on Spotify.
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           MON (9:46 am; 12:15,37,56 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon being delayed--now Proverbs Commentary, PC[4], chapter 11, verses 22-26. Also, you may visit Spotify for Win-it Minute, WM2 R04.241, Faith Continued.
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           (Sat) Now Added significant update to (8) CTC[2], Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships. Also, (7) SW[2]. ALSO, Another pertinent update is planned for M&amp;amp;P, related to another important gender topic. AGAIN an UPDATE, on Same Gender Relationships.
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           SAT (9:38; 11:01,15 am; 12:21; 1:33,35 pm) Hello, wishing all well! An important update to the (8) CTC[2], Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships article, also addressing some current gender-related issues in schools, etc., has been added. Also the (7) SongWeekly, SW[2]. ALSO, Another pertinent update is planned for M&amp;amp;P, related to another important gender topic. AGAIN an UPDATE, on Same Gender Relationships.
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           (Fri) UPDATE, (8) CTC[2]. Topic below. Updated (8) CTC[1], One Such Solution, safety/elec. configs. Now added (8) CTC[2], Newly Updated article Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships, originally from 2020 CTC Corner.
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           FRI (8:50,53 am; 12:07; 2:42,44,46; 3:04 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I've updated (8) CTC[1], One Such Solution, tweaks, 110V and 220V configurations. I've also added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[3], 11:19-21. Later, perhaps by noon, further pertinent info, GA and/or CTC: Upcoming Topic: I'm putting together and updating some info. on Gender/Transgender issues, at least a starter. Now added 2023 Feb 27 (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[2], Newly Updated article Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships, originally from 2020 CTC Corner. This contains a start to some important gender and transgender matters, as it relates to God's purpose of marriage and associated happiness. I plan another release on these matters as well. UPDATES.
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           THU (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added (4) Psalm 119 Commentary, Ps119[4], covering Stanza 4A, verses 29-32, on enduring trials.
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           (Wed) Added GA[1], on Coronavirus Reposts with Additional Remarks, Updated.. Also, (3) PC[2], Pro11:16-18.
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           WED (10:00,30,59; 11:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please pardon the delay. I've added Golden Apples, GA[1] in the form of a repost of two important Coronavirus Addresses of 2020, July 1-2, along with some spotted bracketed updates, and ADDITIONAL Up-to-date remarks following both posts. Updated. I've now also posted another Proverbs 11 Commentary post, PC[2], verses 16-18.
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           TUE (9:40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[3], Stanza 4A, verses 25-28.
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           SAT (9:33,46 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update to Nov28 (8) CTC[1], Daynames, and Added (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]. I'm planning a significant update to the Proposed Calendar, retaining much of what is loved still from the original, but acknowledging even more God's evident enlightened purpose. Stay tuned...
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           FRI (9:12,16 am) Added (6) MLH[1], Remaining Ten Commandments, 9 &amp;amp; 10, Not Bearing False Testimony Against Fellowman &amp;amp; Avoiding Envy. 
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           (Thu) Added WM2 R04.224, I deleted one, please use the current. Also, Next Week's Schedule for WM2 R04.231-235. Now ALSO, (4) Ps119[2] Stanza 3B, verses 21-24.
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           THU (6:28,56; 9:21,46,48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added WM2 R04.224, Summary. Considering God's Greatness. Also, please pardon the delay. Also, Next Week's Schedule for WM2 R04.231-235. And now added, Ps119 Stanza 3B. And the Realities &amp;amp; Standards article has been moved up to this month, (8) CTC[1], with another update to One Such Intervention, last evening.
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           (Wed) Home Fire-safety Intervention update, now see this month's (8) Come to Consensus Corner blogpost, CTC[1] article, under One Such Solution.
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           WED (9:40 am; 12:28,50; 9:08 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Home Fire-safety Intervention update, see this month's (8) Come to Consensus Corner blogpost, CTC[1] article, under One Such Solution. This normalizes power despite using Pure voltages at each receptacle. Update.
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           TUE (9:40; 10:14; 10:38,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added post of the (4) Ps119 (5Ps13) Commentary, Stanza 3, verses 17-20. Also planning to update the article with the Home electrical fire-safety correction, having realized the need for an important adjustment a few days ago, as less pure power is needed to reach the normal voltage level. Thus the adjustments help maintain typical electrical usage and cost. We've still ended up with a design that remains highly suitable and adaptable! Also, see the last month START page with the update as below, Name of God's Son. The Month 5 name on Nov28 article I'm updating from Shway to Shuay.
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           (Mon) Now Pro11:11-15. Also, updated Name of God's Son, Headed Take Note, Update, A Journey? on the Jan 30 START page.
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           MON (9:33 am; 1:17,19 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Now, Proverbs Commentary PC[1], Proverbs 11:11-15. Also, updated Name of God's Son, Headed Take Note, Update, A Journey? on the Jan 30 START page.
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           ____(1) Weekly Golden Apples  &amp;amp; Win-it Minute
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           I am returning to WEEKLY Golden Apples, so as not to cause any confusion over our beloved state of Georgia, abbreviated GA.
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           This is an earlier piece, posted and podcasted from February of last year. I believe at the time a few were effective at suppressing this information.
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           . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M(ichael) Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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           Have you ever tried to solve a puzzling case, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still may have recently claimed to have won the election, which earlier claims did allow legal cases surrounding the election results to reach the significant number of 1 million, and which is to alert us to carefully investigate, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a some knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation, and basically said to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I am rightly qualified, along with others, most already in the current administration, to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness.
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           This led to my receiving a large number of mail-in votes, but which I believe had been unjustly redistributed between the other two candidates, possibly some being unsure whether I was truly qualified. But I was! Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I should, but hate to mention, that spells were being cast, which shouldn't be used, often hurting aims of peace, and which we have worked to subdue, as their usage is not blessed by God.
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           I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R05.251, (update to R03.670)
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           Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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           I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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           This is a repost of two important 2020 July (1st and 2nd) TWGA addresses on Coronavirus. See the very bottom for "ADDITIONAL" up-to-date remarks and recommendation. This is being provided as pertinent, but to a lesser degree, to the CURRENT crisis that continues regarding Coronavirus Infections nationally and abroad.
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           Due to the current situation in the U.S., I am showing both the Saturday (normally Friday) and Monday release of TWGA. Even if this information is life-saving to one more person who may see it, God may be thus pleased, as this knowledge is made known to others where reasonable. Please be aware that some information became clearer upon preparation of Monday's release. Also, a statement is made on another current issue to conclude.
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           This week we have seen the numbers of serious cases of coronavirus rising, despite efforts of many in the U.S. to recognize and follow the guidelines provided by those in authority, striving hard to re-open the economy in a safe and effective manner. This is despite similar efforts having proved more successful in other countries. What could be going on here?
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           It is quite possible that some news we've had in the past two months or so may provide an answer. There have been several reports of astonishing numbers of coronavirus cases at meat-processing plants in the U.S. The reasons for this that have been given are varied, but largely haven't been clear, going from poor working conditions to failures of employees to follow procedures, etc. Here is what is likely occurring in many instances. Are not most such workers in such facilities willing to eat the very meat they are processing for the benefit of people? They are showing a sense of responsibility toward others, placing themselves at risk should the meat they are processing somehow be unhealthy to the public! And the management of these plants have also doubtless largely been worried sick at the problem, trying to correct matters! While it is likely that the meat itself is of high quality, what about the cooking procedures and times given on the label? Is it not reasonable to consider that the meat being eaten by these hard-working employees is unintentionally at times being undercooked? I have seen uncooked (not heat and serve) hot dogs recently labelled with instructions to cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Pork was included in this meat. Now ask those who know and they should tell you that this is not long enough to cook such meat thoroughly. In this case the time should be more like 10 [NOW even 20!] minutes! Somehow the full cooking times have not always been labelled correctly, and this is likely causing coronavirus susceptibilty to those unsuspectingly eating this undercooked meat! Many believe it was, not pork, but undercooked pork, that contributed largely to the Spanish influenza of 1918, killing millions. These hot dogs are less expensive, and if labelled correctly, can still be a valued purchase, even if they must be cooked longer. Whereas some such plants had closed down due to the extent of illness, many were more recently re-opened, despite continued problems with coronavirus, understandably so that vital food could continue to reach the public. Likely, the meat that is being sold is GOOD MEAT! IT JUST NEEDS TO BE COOKED MORE THOROUGHLY TO BE SAFE! THOSE who have been exposed to undercooked meat should pray to God diligently for His assistance. If parasites were passed to the human, steps may be required to eliminate them naturally with a few herbs and spices available at low cost, or God Himself may intervene for the salvation of many exposed individuals.
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           1) May prayers continue at this time, that this matter may be addressed with as few further casualties as possible.
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           5) Again, make this a matter of personal prayer and attention for any who have been affected, to determine whether or not certain natural remedies may be necessary to restore health and immunity to the individual(s).
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           As shared previously, on Saturday's TWGA release, we've had a serious development, at least in the U.S., as regards the intake of undercooked meat which has increased susceptibility to coronavirus for many persons. There is another aspect to this matter, and not just a nuance. This involves a serious factor in immune system weakness that is contributing to coronavirus hospitalizations and even deaths. A reasonable question to ask is why would even the undercooked meat eaten by meat-packing workers have such as dramatic COVID-19 affect on so many of them, almost all of them? It has to do with FUNGAL INFECTIONS, mentioned previously on this website as an early factor affecting the personal impact of COVID-19 on individuals. Anyone receiving such an infection may have impaired liver function and immune response, and could suffer more dramatically from COVID-19. But how are they, and others, getting fungal infections from meat? Some time ago, an idea took hold that feeding PRE-DIGESTED corn to animals such as cows, would enhance their health and make for better meat. Unfortunately, the enzymes used to break down this corn for digestion were derived from a harmful fungus, usually a form of Aspergillus.Many fungi, fed sugar, will secrete substances that may appear to be those needed by humans, but in reality have a contrary effect on the human organism, as evidently these substances are secreted for use by the fungus itself [ACTUALLY now understood, secreting substances in a form meant for the soil], rather than for human or animal [consumption, or] benefit. Thus they may only function to extend or advance the life of the fungus inside it's host [or, for plants as found in a forest]. There may be a whole list of substances people may be ingesting that have been so derived from harmful fungi, that if truly derived from genuine food sources, [or from an acceptable fungal source,] could have very positive effects on human health. One common array of substances, largely being derived from harmful fungi, involves various types of ENZYMES, even appearing in some human digestive enzyme supplements. Such enzymes again apparently are breaking down food for the benefit and life of fungus, even inside a host creature, and are not advancing human health. Thus the animals eating this pre-digested food are feeding a living fungus within themselves, promoting fungal infection, and producing meat that must be thoroughly cooked for humans to have nutritional benefit. With proper response and corrections, both humans and animals may most-likely return to a state of good health. Much normal grain-fed and especially grass-fed cattle remain in excellent condition for nourishing consumption.
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           More has been learned as to how this infection weakens individuals. As explained early on, one helpful substance that can greatly assist one's recovery from such an infection is ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. [Removed statement no longer considered worthy.] So-called food-source ascorbic acid is most likely derived the cheapest way, from another yeast or fungus, which [may] only exacerbate the problem. [HOWEVER, it is now understood that good food-based C supplements do exist, and GOOD (including most Organic) FOOD SOURCES of VItamin C are among the best ways to receive this benefit]. Also, as regards even a synthetic vitamin C supplement, be careful, as the cheapest of ascorbic acid or vitamin C supplements may contain other added chemicals or ingredients that, while not necessarily inhibiting the desired effect on mold, may create other body imbalances or health impacts. Something else that has been learned is that one way fungi diminish human health is by taking minerals from their human host, especially perhaps inorganic minerals or minerals broken down by fungal enzymes for their use. Thus in support of human health, while combating a fungal infection, and eliminating intake of fungal enzymes, it can be beneficial to maintain adequate food mineral intake--not to further feed the fungus, but to prevent human body shutdown from lack of vital minerals. Drinking good coffee [with good cream or creamer], for instance, supports human remineralization, as does eating mineral-rich foods, such as potatoes and other root vegetables grown in healthy soil.
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           ADDITIONAL: After these posts I checked into a yeast/fungus that I had learned of years before, that was understood to be beneficial for human health, and this has proven to be so, and a truly beneficial replacement for any Aspergillus fungus being used for enzymes or food- or drink-based nutrition. This beneficial yeast has gone into much heavier production since 2020, and should be available at a very reasonable cost. If Aspergillus Niger or some similar Aspergillus or other harmful strain is being used in food processing still (or again), I am fairly sure that any now realizing this would wish to make this change immediately, that whatever animals being fed pre-digested meal (from enzyme-treated foods) would benefit also from such a change, and our National and International systems of providing food, drink and nourishment can become free of such things contaminating people or causing contamination further down the line. The Human Safe Yeast/Fungal Strain is called SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII. Again, this should especially replace Aspergillus Niger, which had become extremely commonplace as a source of food/vegetable-based "nutrients," and evidence has linked such past use to possible Coronavirus infection or susceptibility. This is not the case with S. Boulardii.
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           The terrible wildfires in the U.S. are causing disheartening destruction. At Yellowstone, long-time oaks are burning up by the minute. I'm proposing that a test be done as soon as possible, to see whether a large jet, the fuel of which actually produces a form of water as it is used, carefully brought lower and slower without jeopardizing flight, could actually produce enough effect to assist with combating the blaze, or help cut-off further pathways of flame. Of course, all clearances of lower flying planes, etc. would be needed, and again every precaution taken to ensure safe passes, keeping careful watch on fuel levels, altitude, nearby mountains, etc. If this idea is considered reasonable, may we do what we can to halt this calamitous situation.
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           ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. This article is from segment (8) of my blog, Come to Consensus Corner, dated 2023 Feb 27-Mar 26, article under CTC[1] entitled Realities of God's Kingdom and Beneficial Standards, paragraph headed: One Such Intervention. G.E. at point of manufacture, temporary plug-in solution first, both Industrial and Residential solution. R05.253 Update from R03.210C
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          Not long ago it was reported that even in the U.S., more worldwide, there were still hundreds dying of COVID daily--Here is one simple way to help all of us to lessen this danger, at least somewhat. Some spice mixes like this one can really save some lives--not all have had effective vaccines or their booster--let's do what we can so ourselves or our neighbors may have more protection from potential harm, at least until the danger has subsided. This mixture has been modified slightly to be even more powerful and possibly life-saving!
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          PEPPER SPICE MIX, etc.: At this time of spotty Coronavirus presence, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. Remember BLACK PEPPER? When you're at a restaurant, if going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. It has also been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body. If you're concerned about it more than normal, then add more black pepper. Here is a spice mix you can use at home, or possibly take with you. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER (NOT WHITE PEPPER), then smaller amounts of both CINNAMON and GROUND CLOVES spice, half and half, each one tenth the amount of each of the other spices, the cinnamon being the most important of the two, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of the combination of both Cinnamon (adding potent anti-germ activity and Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. **I NOW RECOMMEND ADDING ONION POWDER AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, at double the amount of paprika, etc. Thus the total ratios would be 10:5:5:5:1.** If you wish, you may add Light Brown (Cane) Sugar, about half of the total volume of the spice mix--it doesn't lessen the effectiveness, but could increase caking a little, so only use if the holes are large enough. With larger holes to sprinkle, you could add the brown sugar up to equal parts spice and sugar. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts, when used on many dishes, esp. combined with dressings, etc. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, it can be effective against the virus. And at home, any CURRY POWDER may also prove helpful. Ref. R03.813
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          Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, did God design us to be robots, or people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.
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          Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, "Free Will." Did God design us to be programmed to always do things a certain way, or rather, to be people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? That's "Free Will." The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to either fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God--experiencing "Divine Intervention"? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.
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           "11 Because of the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the crooked tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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           THUS UNDERSTANDING AND ACQUIRING TRUE DISCERNMENT MAKES POSSIBLE CORRECTION, AS NEEDED, OF HEART, OR GOOD MOTIVE. The Founding Father of our nation, and the First Presidents of these United States, George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson added insight to this issue. While loving knowledge himself, President Washington sought to educate others, including those working/serving at his home in Mount Vernon, first ensuring a good motive had been acquired, with knowledge of the human spirit, and clean habits by God's law, as made possible by a study of God's word the Holy Bible. President Jefferson, who learned much from Washington, likely had this proper foundation as he introduced a plethora of subjects of knowledge, possibly however worried about entering a "race" with other nations over knowledge acquisition, being known for having a great understanding of many subjects. Caution is in order, as this can be detrimental without the proper humble attitude and respect of the law of God, toward whatever knowledge received. It was under Jefferson's presidency that the divisive two-party system was first introduced to the nation. Grouping some individuals together for a good purpose is, of course, not necessarily wrong. However, surprising to some, this so-called "system" was NOT part of the "checks and balances" so essential to the success made possible by the U.S. Constitution. While having a leaning toward ensuring the viability of important national institutions, such as for business and agriculture, all members of the U.S. Congress should see the value of adherence to the truth, respecting the spirit of God which can be evident on their good work, these inspiring the true laws of our nation that should reflect respect for God and one another as our Founding Fathers largely sought, and seek greater unity that is inspired by the love of God, as well as the genuine welfare of all humankind. Such reference to God by the Founding Fathers may be seen, for instance, in George Washington's address regarding the National institution of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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           Alternatively, "17 One using kindness benefits himself, But the one using cruelty troubles himself."
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           (11:17) Kindness is a major component of true unselfish love, and as such it does benefit us, as we know "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). And we should know how to love oneself in harmony with God's will, if we're going to 'love one's neighbor as oneself.' For instance, you might occasionally reward yourself with dessert or a favorite meal after working to accomplish something of value in God's eyes, just as you might do for your wife or another loved one. Commend efforts to use knowledge for the benefit of others, rather than merely for just "knowing" something. Gaining knowledge without the good heart or spirit to use it properly could make way for abuses, even serious ones, as knowledge can bring power which we should aim to never abuse! On the other hand from kindness, the person acting in a cruel way toward others does not benefit himself, but rather brings himself trouble, as he for instance harms his own conscience and happiness after doing what he usually knows is wrong. So instead, may any having tendencies to act without empathy toward another give pause and perhaps think about what is called the "Golden Rule"--Act, speak or "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Such a way of thinking will indeed reward, or benefit, the one living in such a way!
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           "18 The (spiritually) unclean one earns false wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward."
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           Prove 11:18 The unclean one's false wages likely refer to his temporary reward, perhaps monetary, for doing wrong, but as Proverbs 10:2 states, "the treasures gained by unclean behavior will be of no benefit." So while it appears they may be profiting from their badness, in the end they will have only gained real benefit or profit by repenting of such a wrong course in life and turning to upright conduct. Thus living and acting in harmony with God's righteousness brings a "true reward," one that is blessed by God for his/her genuine benefit. How much better to act honestly in our dealings with others, so that God's blessing is on our efforts to earn a living, making honest wages, supporting livelihood. At Psalm 37:25, King David said "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Certainly this is the will of God, that 16 “everyone exercising faith (thankfully trusting) in God's Son might not be eliminated but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) Surely any who have trusted yet lost a battle with COVID, are alive in God's memory, to be brought back in the "resurrection" of both the righteous [or, "worthy"] and the unrighteous [or, "unworthy"]. (Acts 24:15) Those having faith in the Son of God are like Abraham, God's friend, whose trust in God was "counted to him as righteousness [or, worthiness]," finding great favor in God's view.
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           Proverbs 11:19-21.
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           "19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death. 20 Those crooked at heart are disfavorable to Jehovoe, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: An person practicing evil will not go undisciplined, But the children of the righteous will escape."
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           "19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death."
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           Prove 11:19 Foresighted prudence reveals the outcome of a course, in this case the differing results between pursuing righteousness and evil. Notice, however, that we should "stand firmly for righteousness," valuing Christian endurance despite at times being tempted to do wrong--holding to what is right in harmony with God. Godly devotion moves us to appreciate our treasured relationship with Jehovoe, not wanting to hurt or displease Him in any way--in faith choosing not to violate His laws or standards, and trusting His love for us and His blessing on our faithful course of integrity, after the example of Job, Jesus, and other faithful ones of Bible record and even modern history. 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." The truth of our sincere loyalty will eventually be seen even despite tricks of those opposing, while hoping in their repentance in time. May we turn to Jehovoe in prayer whenever any temptation or trial may seem to overwhelm us, trusting in His support to endure faithfully, keeping in mind our many and endless rewards in happiness for doing so."
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           "20 Those crooked at heart are disfavorable to Jehovoe, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: A person practicing evil will not go undisciplined, But the children of the righteous will escape."
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           (20-21) Normally, God loves the person, while hating any bad that they do (2Peter 3:9). But we should never become "crooked at heart," becoming corrupt in our heartfelt desires and practices, bringing Jehovoe's heartfelt disfavor and displeasure. When this happens, such a person can easily mislead and hurt others, possibly causing or contributing to their downfall, even loss of eternal life. God is not pleased when his dear human creation is led astray from His love, from faithfulness to Him and His endless blessings of happiness. May such crooked ones repent over their wrongdoing, and become restored to His divine favor and blessing. (Isaiah 55:6-7). At Isaiah 1:18, Jehovoe says to his wayward people: "“Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovoe. “Though your sins are like scarlet, They will be made as white as snow; Though they are as red as crimson cloth, They will become like wool." Let us never forsake the blessings and rewards of serving God faithfully, and helping others to learn to do so. Upon learning the truth, may we endeavor from that time onward to set a good example for others to serve God faithfully and help them see that doing so is worth every effort. We do this in faith, or with grateful or thankful trust, as "whoever approaches God must believe that He is, and that He becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him." (Hebre 11:6). There is no God like Jehovoe!
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           "22 Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig Is a beautiful woman who rejects good sense. 23 The desire of the righteous leads to good, But what the wayward hope for leads to fury. 24 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
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           Prove 11:22 For a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 119:66). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of "good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: "“Praise Jehovoe the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved "harsh and bad in his practices," some 10 days later, at which David chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his third wife, although his first wife, Saul's daughter Michal, had been given to another man, for a time. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such a way after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galat 6:10).
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           "23 The desire of the upright leads to good, But what the wayward hope for leads to fury."
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           Prove 11:23 The upright one thus desires things in agreement with God's will and purpose, things 'leading to good.' Significantly, such a person is not "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh"--does not improperly spend excessive, or too much, time longing for even God-approved physical "desires of the flesh," like even a tasty meal, but may rejoice when the time does arrive to enjoy such 'gifts of God.' Certainly these desires may be appreciated "in the moment," again, grateful for God's gifts and provisions of life, recognizing His hand in precious life as humans. Nevertheless, our focus remains on living in a way that pleases God, unselfishly desiring good things for ourselves and others--right desires to give to others what they need spiritually and otherwise. As we know, "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). Wayward ones, by contrast, may think they need to be selfish to have what they want, desiring things out of selfishness or greed, often hurting others along with themselves, bringing God's "fury" or anger.
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           "24 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
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           Prove 11:24-26 God's word shows He rewards those with an unselfish giving spirit. Jesus said at Luke 6:38, "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return." We must at at times trust God to maintain such a spirit, praying for His blessing. But as David stated, at Psalm 37:25, "I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Thus a giving spirit should be accompanied by adherence to God's righteous ways, for His blessing and approval. How can we prove upright before God? Faith, or thankful trust in God's provisions is essential. Note the plea of Jehovoe himself at Isaiah 48:17-18: "This is what Jehovoe says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovoe, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea."
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           “27 The one who diligently seeks to do good seeks favor, But the one searching for bad—that is what will surely come upon him. 28 The one trusting in his riches will fall, But the upright will flourish like the foliage. 29 Anyone who brings trouble on his household will inherit the wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one. 30 The fruitage of the upright one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is wise. 31 If, indeed, the upright one on earth is rewarded, How much more the corrupt one and the sinner!”
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           Prove 11:27 Divine favor may be upon the one who seeks to practice what is good. Of course, we need godly discernment to tell good from bad, especially in this world where often what is bad is made to appear good. Isaiah 5:20 says “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” What is truly good is in harmony with the light of truth and is sweet to taste, as opposed to the dark and bitter reality of badness. God understands the difference perfectly, and warns us from the problems, troubles, pain and stain of pursuing what is bad. Look for the benefits of doing what is right and good before Jehovoe. May we thus maintain His divine favor, while those seeking bad may not escape the bad effects thereof.
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           "28 The one trusting in his riches will fall, But the upright will flourish like the foliage."
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           Prove 11:28 Clearly, upright ones are not trusting in their “riches” or wealth, material or spiritual, such as only in their own acquired experience in life, but they instead trust in Jehovoe and His reliable word. As Proverbs 3:5-7 encourages, they do not rely on their own understanding, but trust Jehovoe with all their heart, and take His view into consideration in all they do. They thus avoid becoming “wise in [their] own eyes,” but instead remain humble and obedient to God. If they would trust in their own selves or material wealth, they would likely become prideful, leading to a “crash” or “fall.” (Prove 16:18).
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           "29 Anyone who brings his household to ruin will inherit the wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one."
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           Prove 11:29 Why needlessly “inherit the wind," vainly violating God's word or law, to the extent of bringing ruin upon one's household? Have you ever heard someone say that they would rather not know God's law, because they may say, knowing makes them more responsible to live by it? What's wrong with beoming more responsible? Being accountable and responsible for our actions is one of the vital lessons in life, that can help prevent accidents and needless harm to ourselves and others. That law of God can make one spiritually ALIVE--what's wrong with LIVING by it? The key is our EFFORT to live by it, with thankful trust in the ransom provision of God's Son to cover the unintended mistakes! This brings God's approval and "blessing...that makes one rich...And he adds no pain with it." (Proverbs 10:22). May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction, referring to unbalanced use of unworthy substances. Nor should one turn to unlawful practices as stealing to support his family or bad habits, setting a foolish, poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones.
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           Prove 11:31 How fine that God rewards the upright with eternal life and many blessings throughout! Wayward ones, however, receive no such reward if they remain on that course. If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to them the fruitless consequences of badness--the "reward" of wrongdoing. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and loss of God’s favor and blessing. Again, Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May such ones, then, realize God's merciful love and change course, repenting over past wrong, and accept His loving assistance, considering God's worthiness of our due respect, and the wisdom of His word to guide our steps properly, leading to the genuine happiness of adherence to His standards. May we thus choose and remain on the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for humanity! There may yet be fine blessings in store for those who've turned from their corrupt and sinful ways to be ever determined to uphold God's loving and trustworthy standards, still accepting their responsibility and God's discipline, still at times additional, for their former conduct!
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           "1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, But the one who hates reproof is unreasoning. 2 The good person obtains Jehovoe’s approval, But He judges the man of wicked schemes. 3 No man is made secure by corruption, But the upright will never be uprooted."
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           Prove 12:1: Do you comprehend this? A child should 'love knowledge.' This, in turn, helps such a child to love something just as important--discipline, or correction. What does this mean, since most of the time we are at least a bit unhappy that it was deemed necessary at the time? (HEBre 12:11) We see that the Bible term "discipline" here refers to a loving correction that trains and teaches. A child loving knowledge can usually see that properly given discipline aids understanding and growth in knowledge. Recall the word "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, punishment may be acceptable at times if the motive is clearly love for the child or student, and the lesson(s) are made clear. But primarily a child or student should look forward to the loving guidance of a parent or teacher, appreciating the instruction given. One hating "reproof," or strong correction, is not seeing the good reason(s) for it, and if continued, could lack discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, etc. Such ones need to ask "why" and have their questions kindly answered, to learn to reason on things.
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           STEP UP PLAN - FOR SHELTER, FOOD, NEC. TRANSPORT,  ETC.
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          Prepared in the love of God Jehovoe, by Joshua Michael JMA Camelanjemy (f. Campbell-Elanemy).
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          . While God's law encourages all to be willing to loan money to someone truly in a needy state, not all are in a position to lend much, and there have been harder times when many have been barely able to maintain their own economy. Some, with no money for even a meal, and possibly also not even an available bed with local houses of support, are in a desperate condition, and need our loving attention. This is a policy for helping those in such circumstances, in cooperation with supportive businesses who are to also benefit from these provisions. Since this policy was originally introduced, more structure has grown to support this initiative with increased breadth. Originally, the program was prepared to offer somewhat of a loan to ones who may be in desperate need of food or shelter, and this I believe should remain a key part of what will make this program successful. God's law strongly encouraged, even commanded, that those among God's people aware of someone in a desperate plight, in a poor state, to be offered a loan without seeking profit from such ones, to allow them to have what they need to survive and get back on their feet. In a society that honors God and cherishes people, there are often those willing to offer support to those truly in need, as long as the resources, be they financial or otherwise, will be used judiciously or without waste. 
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          ? Imagine being put out of your home, for lack of rent, loss of job, or some other reason, perhaps unfair. Most should have some sort of emergency fund to draw from in such circumstances, but a large percentage of the population has yet to fully recover from the Pandemic and other economic burdens. Where do you turn? Hopefully you have some other support system that can provide a lift for you and your family to recover, but sadly not all can claim this. Of course, those familiar with God's word of promise, may recall such words as at Psalm 46:1, where we read: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." This may remind us that we might speak with both family and friends, church members and the like, to be able to help one another if ever such a situation occurs. While some places offer a shelter here or there, what if these were full? If there is still no one to help, and you were reduced to asking for a handout, which is in some places now against the law, how could you find a way, or how long might it take to receive enough for a meal, or even a warm place to spend the night? What if you could receive loan for a hot meal for you and your family, without begging? Also for a place to stay until a steady income returns, and another home can be found? This program began with the plan for any such loan to have added some extra to be paid back by those benefitting from it--who are deeply grateful for such a provision and able to find work and get on with their lives--the additional being not for profit, but to help ensure that the fund is maintained for others who come after, and doesn't dwindle in it's power to continue supporting those in need.
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           SAT (11:00,10 am) Hello! Added both SW[1] and SW[2], with many familiar with the situation involving the 2020 election for President, and so much preparation for turning things around and with God's blessing, beginning to experience what God purposed our nation and world to become, with greater peace, unity, and joy! My time is increasingly diminished to be where I was elected to bring these things about, to understand more fully what Presidents experience and be better able in the future to assist in the role God has purposed for me beyond my relatively short time as President. May your prayers continue that things may be set right for me to utilize all that God's spirit made possible for me to prepare and become at this critical time in our history, along with those alre
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           Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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           . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day was Saturday, but in time our society has gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, now commonly the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday the original first day of the week, so that in time both days became recognized as time off from most work. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Thus the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but is it being kept “sacred?” Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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           Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovoe your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovoe made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovoe blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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           . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (MATth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to be “on call” that day, as Jesus stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. Some seek to recognize the principle of the Sabbath day in their everyday life, keeping spiritual things a priority in our life—not letting them fade into the background. Reasonably, we should thus not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh us down, but have faith in Jehovoe and His son to support us as we seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, along with pursuit of God’s “worthiness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Jesus said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness or worthiness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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           . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and the only laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God may now reasonably allow to be Sunday, having been the final day of the weekend before the next workweek, and already considered by many to be a day of rest and spiritual refreshment? (EXOdus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that new Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Law. The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MATth 27:50-54) At least Paul and James reference commands from the Ten, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also JAMes 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Sunday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and perhaps give some attention to spiritual matters--in what ways? Perhaps you might consider something beneficial and of interest to you and your family spiritually. Have you found an agreeable place among the twelve tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, or spending undue time in the kitchen or in other absorbing work tasks if at all possible. Prepare some things ahead of time, Saturday evening perhaps, so that time may be freed up for your family on the day considered our Sabbath. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Still, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest. Does not the fact that God is still honoring the abundance of the sixth year harvest indicate that He expects our gratitude and adherence to all Ten Commandments, including the Sabbath Rest? God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Have there even been accidents or increased difficulties during the seventh year, when God was really wanting us to rest from such labor? By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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           . Still, while requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovoe God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (PHiliP 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (MATth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. With the varying schedules that many are required to work, perhaps you could choose another day soon before or after the Sabbath, to give more complete attention to spiritual matters. One day we may hope, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, even faithful employers may be more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Do we not want God's blessing on all our activities?
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           . Therefore may we aim to recognize the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Sunday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or deep trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those [diligently] seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovoe fully, reaping rich rewards!
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           Now let's consider God's next words to Israel, the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12.
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           "“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovoe your God is giving you."
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           Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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           "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe."
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           . Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that an ungodly system may try to push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus Christ. Jesus or Jehoshoia himself, despite being perfect, was submissive and obedient to his righteous, though imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Was Jesus constantly punishing his followers in a harsh manner, or did he lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s).
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           . Of course, Jehovoe God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Jesus or Jehoshoia, and who together, with an anointed bride, prophetically fulfilled in both spirit and in flesh, likewise assist mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17) It is also worthy to explain how God feels about the human family of His own making. Parents should look to our heavenly Father to raise their children well, as He looks after them also, giving parents the joy and privilege of raising them as He would have us do, to love God and His law, bringing peace and happiness to them and all humanity, with His blessing! "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God, and such we are!" This realization occurs as people joyfully come to know more fully God and His love! (1John 3:1)
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           The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus come to appreciate the love shown by their parents, both, and seek to honor them throughout their lives, that they "may live a long time in the land that Jehovoe your God is giving you."
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           . It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Jehovoe, obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas. Other causes of war, for instance, may involve mistreatment of some sort, possibly on both sides, but usually have a more peaceable solution rather than giving consideration to ideas that threaten innocent lives.
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           Still, Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues agitated with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of eternal destruction).
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           . Regarding Jesus' first words here, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," we find encouragement at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the Devil an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. The words of Christ and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those worshiping Jehovoe properly but even with our neighbors who are not yet honoring God as they should. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all target games do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind, and do all we can to help our loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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           . It should however be noted that an active shooter, taking innocent lives, must be stopped--Supreme authority in a land is blessed by God to protect the innocent ("it is a minister of God to you for good."), and is given "the sword" for this purpose: "...But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil."--Romans 13:1-7. The use of the "sword" however can vary--may wrongdoers look for right ways to achieve proper aims, seeking repentance from past views or mistakes, with mercy from God, bringing their activities within God's law, and not without it. Innocent lives may be spared, and genuine needs and desires may be met in ways that agree with God's loving standards. (Psalm 103).
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           . Recall that the United States Constitution provides for the security of fellow citizens, and by extension, other residents. One means of safeguard that should be put forward and examined is permitting selected responsible or well-regulated citizens, such as many teachers,  the lawful use of a Taser suited for immediately halting a serious threat to innocent people in harm's way, by any going astray with use of a weapon of some sort. Those who have such extreme distress need and can have real help, but such lawless activity has no place in civilized society, when there are more peace-loving and truly helpful solutions to, or ways to cope with things at times causing distress or misunderstandings.
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           . The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice that threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of eternal destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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           . Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with God Jehovoe as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovoe is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one s/he stole if possible, with less penalty, but perhaps four more of the same value. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowing of Jehovoe As the waters cover the sea.”
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           While we are on the verge of God’s new world of peace and righteousness, we must still cope with some difficulties foretold during the “last days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true God. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” Due to the seriousness of these harmful attitudes or practices, it is not only these ungodly traits we must reject, but we are to “turn away” from those somehow viewing these as acceptable, but still loving and where possible seeking to help such ones who are being led astray by them. Still we must be careful about how close our association is with such ones in the meantime. As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a timely, appropriate way. (PROve 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your power will be meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his activity.”
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          Psalm 119 or 5Psalm13
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           THE SPIRIT OF GENUINE PEACE
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          . While not wanting to neglect other valuable psalms, containing many important lessons of their own, we can nevertheless still benefit from reviewing this priceless one of David, anointed to be king, having endured many years to finally receive that privileged right. Why not both--an occasional Psalm Select, or selections from the spirit-inspired psalms, along with Psalm 119, we can gain even more insight into the spirit of God, or the "goodforce" that we may receive as we love God and His word of truth, and that can stir or motivate us in the doing of God's loving will for humans. According to 1Timothy 2:3-4 that's the saving of people everywhere, as they come to an ACCURATE knowledge of the truth about God! That also thus involves the genuine peace and security God has promised and, along with prayerful pleas of the human family to God and thankful trust in Him, living in accord with His law, should be everyone's desire to be obtained. Many may not realize it, but God's word can be fulfilled in a way that allows nearly the entire human family to be preserved(!)--although many must make great strides to genuine peace. Godly instruction is thus involved. (On a sidenote, I would like to also continue the podcast of Psalm 119). For some, it may require more faith or thankful trust in God and His word. For others, it may be that comprehending godly fear or awe, and the vital spirit of true humility--a humble respect for fellow humans and God and His decisions and will--need be recognized, replacing an arrogant sense of superiority (letting it die, as it were, lacking trust in God), acknowledging How Jehovoe is still accomplishing His will for a peace-loving world, even through the corrections of those within the United States and elsewhere, desiring the happiness of the entire human family on Earth. Let's do all we can to promote such genuine peace, remaining peace-lovers as the wisdom of God teaches us to do.
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          . As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. Evidently, the psalmist David, anointed to be king, considered the lessons of this psalm so important and helpful to all that he wanted to make it easier to remember and recall in the acrostic format. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections (of 8 verses each) can break down to 2 sets of 11, and this time I wish to modify the pattern from 4-4-3 to that I now believe was most intended, a 4-3-4 for each 11-stanza half of the psalm. Beginning with the next Psalm 119 blog post I wish to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider it gradually, typically a 4-verse half-section at a time, at least twice per week, and then a review summary as well.  I wish to review and revamp the commentary where appropriate. We may thus consider, by commentary, 8+ verses, of the loving and inspired work, per week. We can then proceed with the next 3 stanzas the same way, with a preview and verse-by-verse consideration, and review, then again the next 4 stanzas to complete the first 11 sections. A broader review of the first 11 sections could then be provided. This arrangement could then be repeated for the final 11 sections. Thus 4-3-4, and 4-3-4 with previews and reviews. Finally the broader reviews of each set of 11 can be shared. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm.
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          Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!
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          There is an intriguing connection between this 119th (5#13) psalm and Psalm 19, which also highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the exact same order, although with two others inserted in between them! Psalm 19 is clearly credited to David as a melody by him, which I now believe was an earlier work, and formed a basis for much of this one, while Psalm 119 is now understood to have connections to his time while anointed to become king.
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          Let's notice the reading of Psalm 19:7-14, beautifully inspired of God.
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          "7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. 
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          Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "ways" and "regulations," or , "laws of conduct."  "Regulations" need to be understood as the beneficial laws governing, or regulating, our conduct so as to live and find true satisfaction within God's law, not without it. The expression "instructions" or even "lines of living" might be appropriate alternate expressions. The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear," or "awe" of Jehovoe and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that true happiness depends on walking in God's law! Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th Psalm (5Psa.13)! Let's begin by previewing the first four stanzas. A dominant point of the first stanza is found in the first verse:
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way[or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only possible, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, but all this with whole-hearted love for God, aiming for genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Still, accordingly it should be rare that we undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should become clear, at least in time, all trickiness aside, with hopes of wrongdoers turning around, abandoning wrong conduct, preferring God's merciful love. Such matters as these as God's word addresses will be considered more thoroughly.
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          Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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          : Since the printing of the King James Version of God's word beginning in 1611, many began to accept the personal name of God in English as shown at Exodus 6:3 and Psalm 83:18, as JEHOVAH. However, with the ending "vah" the true meaning of God's name was still in question. It has become clearer with more careful consideration of past usage and word meanings, that a mere ending adjustment is all that's necessary to confirm the true name as JEHO'VOE, truly completing the meaning as "He Who Causes to Become." With this insight, the new short form carries the meaning "God increases." God's name in this English form was in use centuries ago. It is hoped that with this understanding, many Bible translations will consider using God's name where it appears in original Bible manuscripts, throughout God's word, in over 7,000 places, rather than "LORD" in all capitals, distinguishing it from the "Lord" Christ. As regards the only-begotten Son of God, his true name has also been misconstrued. He has a Hebrew name, which is quite disimilar to the name that became most recognized in English. Matthew's gospel actually originally used 4 Hebrew letters for his name, rather than the name evidently proposed by Caesar, with an entirely different meaning--"He Makes Wet." This is the name that eventually began to be used by copyists in the Greek Manuscripts, but was not the name his early disciples used or kept in their hearts. That name has the meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," and is most correctly transliterated to English as "Jehoshoia," pronounced JE-HO-SHWA'. Due to the recent development of awareness of these facts, I may use both names intermittently throughout this Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) commentary. It is yet unclear whether I will at this time re-record my podcast work to reflect this change, or merely pick up with the second half of Psalm 119. (My "Find Life And See Earview Podcast" is available on Spotify, search "find life" and Sort Oldest to Newest for this particular show. For newest releases, Sort Newest to Oldest)
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgments. 8 I will observe your regulations. May you never utterly forsake me."
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          . As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's law, and true Christians do so by faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word, and Jehoshoia's (or Jesus') example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, God's word shows that He would have, which Jehoshoia (or Jesus) should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). It is hoped that such an organization would remain faithful to God, carefully teaching in accord with God's love for all (John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9), and not 'beating his fellow slaves and eating and drinking with the confirmed drunkards.' (Matthew 24:48-51). It would be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. When such an organization humbly corrects wrong teachings, it demonstrates the love that goes hand in hand with humility. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, they most likely cannot constitute a perfect organization when largely made up of imperfect people--humility should always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction become and remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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          Now let's begin considering at least the 10 terms mentioned in verses 1-16, starting with the first 7.
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe."
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          " Verse 1 mentions God's LAW, which can be defined as a singular custom or practice of a community, or a rule of conduct prescribed and enforced by a controlling authority. In verse 1, however, reference is made, not to a single law, but rather to the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules. Psalm 19:7 says "The LAW of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength."
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          Verse 2: "Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart."
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          . Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          "3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways."
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          . Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovoe and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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          . Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment. We should therefore likewise acknowledge the term of a "God-order," meaning an order eminating from the ultimate Source of authority--the true God, Jehovoe.
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          "5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations!"
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          . Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative, and sometimes detailed, rules or procedures, given to regulate or control a body, an organization or system. In this context, they need to be understood as the beneficial laws and guidelines governing, or regulating, our conduct so as to live and find true satisfaction within God's law, not without it. In Scripture, when in the plural, this term has been more simply translated as INSTRUCTIONS. However, the expression "LINES OF LIVING" may capture even more closely the essence of the term.
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          . Verse 6 speaks of God's COMMANDMENTS. Something commanded, or required to either do or avoid. Psalm 19:8 says "The commandment of the Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [or, "enlightening the eyes."--AMP]. God's commandments preserve our purity before God, making it possible to serve Him acceptably and see things clearly, with keen spiritual vision.
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          . Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether worthy." (Psalm 19:9).
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          God's regulations, or now restoring "instructions" as the most appropriate alternative one-word term, involve the everyday lines of conduct we should recognize to promote genuine peace and happiness, with a loving, unselfish motive. May we come to recognize these instructions, or "lines of living" as highly valuable for life under the Kingdom of God. Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119 (5Ps13). Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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          As mentioned in the preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that by God's word a youth can remain morally clean or pure. This was by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." Let's first consider the 3 remaining terms of the 10 that are found in verses 9, 11, and 16. These refer to God's (1) word, (2) saying, and (3) statutes.
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          Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or His Son, Jehoshoia or Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. His Son said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
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          God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovoe throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, similar to Good Friday, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Christ's sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovoe may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others during the earthly ministry of God's Son, which he showed were teaching people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovoe; Teach me your instructions (or, regulations). 13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
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          . Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that threatens to degrade the morality and spirituality of the naive lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehovoe each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jehoshoia (or Jesus) said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. Shoia said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
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          . Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Shoia said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          . The psalmist recognizes the value of Jehovoe's judgments, as much can be learned from them. Psalm 19:9 says of these: "The judgments of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous." Thus His evaluations of matters can be counted upon, and learned from. While we usually think of God's judgments as regards situations involving right or wrong conduct, we should also trust God's judgments as to what truly is and isn't important in life. When it comes to the situations mentioned, Jehovoe's judgments often emphasize His mercy and understanding toward His precious human creation, He looking for the causes of wrong behavior, rather than being quick to condemn. Still, He cannot condone evil, or wrong behavior, as we should ever appreciate His loving counsel, corrections and warnings, so as to live and act in harmony with His right standards, contributing toward the genuine peace and happiness of all humans. Such is the way of eternity!
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          . What a fine statement of appreciation for God's loving reminders. His word outlines certain reminders that Christians should receive on a regular basis, to assist recall of all of God's instructions for living. How significant, that the psalmist not only knows these are important, but considers them so highly that he delights in them "more than all other valuable things!" It is God who provides His holy spirit to genuine Christians, the fruitage of which includes the quality of "joy"--a deep seated satisfaction we find in serving Jehovoe faithfully. Nehemiah speaks of the "joy of Jehovoe" as being a stronghold for His people. As we consider God's word regularly, may we come to find such delight in serving Jehovoe, and being reminded of the important instructions He provides for our everlasting happiness!
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           SUN (9:56 pm) Hello, wishing all well! For any interested in upcoming Coronavirus info, please ensure awareness of my Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Page, linked near the top of my Home Page of this website. The next podcast week series is upcoming, and is to appear on the Feb 27-Mar 26 START page.
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           SAT (9:35; 11 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated Nov28 CTC[1] Counting Time, esp. Month 3. Upcoming, (7) SongWeekly, and possibly a Golden Apples on an important issue. Now I'm putting this one off a bit--let's see what next week brings, there a few more ideas and things to update! I may, however, address Coronavirus sometime before then.
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           (Fri) Update on Jesus' more correct name. Also, WM2, episode R04.215. Now this morning (EST) the Eighth of the Ten.
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           FRI (1:01,09; 3:46; 9:35,56; 10:16,33,38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Update on Jesus' more correct name is here and below under WM2[2] "Take note". (Also WM2 R04.215, and Now (6) MLH[5] Eighth of the Ten--Thievery.
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           The true name of God's Son, from Hebrew, as found in Matthew's original gospel, was originally shared as Jehosha, which was believed could possibly retain the true meaning as "Jehovoe is Salvation", but was lacking some in the genuine pronunciation of the ending. Since "u" as in "Joshua" always seemed to be pronounced with an extra syllable, this was thought to be not quite accurate. It may help to alert those not having been familiar with this discussion, that the name Matthew used in his gospel for God's Son was the Hebrew name, like "Yehoshua," with a meaning differing significantly from the more familiar Greek name translated to English as "Jesus," which was evidently given him by Caesar, and means "He makes wet." Continuing from concerns over the name Joshua, usually pronounced as three syllables, it was then considered that using the "w" as in "-shwa" could help with pronouncing the ending as one syllable, but there was issue with the genuine meaning using the letter "w." That is why "Jehoshoia" was considered. This was still an archaic construction for English usage, however, not easy for children to write and relate to. We then recently considered that the "w" meanings in English could be adjusted to allow for "-shwa", making possible the most accurate English name. However, after these developments, perhaps many having gained greater knowledge of language itself, it has come full circle: It is now understood that the English name "Joshua" really was intended for this very purpose, with very little difference in meaning from the Hebrew. The meaning of "Joshua," truly as many had learned formerly, is "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoe." The "Jo" is suitable as a shortened form for replacing "Jeho", even with a short "o" as in "hop" and "shua," with the inclusion of the "u" offers the proper meaning without gymnastics. We need only be considerate of three syllable pronunciations of the name, without judgment, while those capable of sounding the "ua" as one syllable, preferring a two-syllable pronunciation, "Joshua." One more thing completes the transition to the true name in English: Names should normally have accent on the proper syllable. From our past consideration, which syllable is that in this case? Yes, the last syllable should be accented if we wish to pronounce God's son's earthly name, emphasizing God's Role in Salvation, as it should be in English, thus JO-SHUA'. Again, the O can be pronounced short, as in normal usage of the name. It is the most sensible and accurate way to speak the true name most agreeable in both meaning and pronunciation in English, although such usage may take time to become more widespread. It is hoped that many may see this as the most worthy recommendation for newer versions of English Bible translations. The accent mark on the last syllable might, for instance, accompany the name at least at it's first location in each Bible book where it appears, that the proper pronunciation may be made clear to readers.
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           THU (3:28,30; 9:50,53; 10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added to Spotify WM2 R04.214, see theme below. Changing planned time for episodes to be by 3:30 am. Also, apologizing for the delay, added to (4) Ps119 Commentary, Ps119[5], Stanza 2, verse by verse, but also with more preliminary information. Update.
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           WED (4:50; 5:38; 9:33; 10:35; 11:33,38,44,48 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added WM2 R04.212, now R04.213. Also added/updated segment below under WM2[1] and WM2[2]. Also added (3) Commentary PC[8], Proverbs 11:6-10. Updated.
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           MON (3:01,33; 9:05,08,55,59 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Win-it Minute WM2 episode 1 of this week's series, but notice the number: R04.211 not 210. I've chosen to update the numbering to the new 5-day format, so rather than 0-4, the endings shall be 1-5. For this one, search "R04.211" or possibly "WM2 211" (WM2 is for Season 2). Also adding (6) MLH[4] Seventh of the Ten Commandments.
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           FRI (9:40,50; 11:01 am; 7:47 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Win-it Minute R04.204--see below for this past week's schedule. Upcoming (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], verses 1-5. Also updated Nov 28, CTC[1] Month 5.
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           THU (9:40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Spotify episode, WM2, R04.203, and check update to Nov 28 (8) Come to Consensus Corner article, CTC[1], adjusting names for Months 3,5,10--Nearing completion?
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           WED (4:08,10,23,31 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted to Spotify.com the first three Win-it Minute episodes for the new 2nd Season, R04.199, 200, 201, working on 202. WM2 episodes. You may try searching "wm2 199" etc. In a broadcast setting, perhaps starting today, two episodes WM2 R04.199 &amp;amp; 200 might be shared, tomorrow WM2 R04.201 &amp;amp; 202, and lastly WM2 R04.203 &amp;amp; 204. Next week would then be episodes 210 - 214, Mon through Fri, planned by 2:45 am ea. day. It is now a five-day weekly segment, with the recommended five-week review in the sixth week, both half-seasons, and then possibly a 10-week review during the 13th week of Humaneth.
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           TUE (9:40; 10:58; 11:00 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updating, now Added (4) Psalm 119 (5Psalm 13) Stanza 1 Commentary. As regards Win-it Minute, I am now preparing for beginning next week, although I'd still like to reserve the right to drop up to three episodes by tomorrow morning and reclaim this week's start. There will of course be more details on plans forward for this season upcoming!
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           (Mon) Important Updates to Finding Truth article, online version, esp.  par's 7-10.
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           MON (9:46,56 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please consider important updates to Finding Truth article, online version, esp. par's 7-10. I am planning to restart Win-it Minute soon, stay tuned...If possible, please review Finding Truth, following logic, from the beginning, on such important doctrinal issues, again the online version for now.
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           Introducing Season 2 of Win-it Minute, as "A five-day weekly segment promoting divine precepts contributing to greater peace and true success."
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           The aim of this season is to provide in a broadcast format some essential lessons rooted in divine wisdom that make possible greater peace and unity of thought as we seek true happiness that acknowledges the reasonable view of God's love, "by whom we have life, and move, and exist.," such things being considered carefully in season 1, in this show and on my website findlifeandsee.com. The first podcast episode of Season 1 on Spotify can be found searching "WM 199" These lessons can serve to demonstrate that blessings promised in God's word are both realistic and achievable here on Earth, as we gain greater trust in the God of love, His Son, and all that God's help, blessing, and spirit are making possible. R04.199.
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           R04.200 Intro Lessons From Season 1. One's Good Character
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           Let's begin the first series with a few significant lessons vital from Season 1. What was it that pleased God so about the man Job? [pronounced "Jobe"]
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           Both Abraham and Job were descendants of Noah's son Shem, and considered patriarchal heads. Job is referred to as "the greatest of all the Orientals," having great wealth. He most likely lived between the time of Jacob's son Joseph in Egypt and Moses, as God stated that "there is no one like him in the land, a man blameless and honest, revering God and turning aside from bad." Thus Job revered and honored God, upholding good conduct, and rightly expected to be blessed for doing so. Job's words within the Bible book bearing his name reveal the conduct that led to a prosperous life, marriage, family, and estate. Respecting God, Job held a good conscience, and sought to live by it. R04.200
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           The true name of God's Son, from Hebrew, as found in Matthew's original gospel, was originally shared as Jehosha, which was believed could possibly retain the true meaning as "Jehovoe is Salvation", but was lacking some in the genuine pronunciation of the ending. Since "u" as in "Joshua" always seemed to be pronounced with an extra syllable, this was thought to be not quite accurate. It may help to alert those not having been familiar with this discussion, that the name Matthew used in his gospel for God's Son was the Hebrew name, like "Yehoshua," with a meaning differing significantly from the more familiar Greek name translated to English as "Jesus," which was evidently given him by Caesar, and means "He makes wet." Continuing from concerns over the name Joshua, usually pronounced as three syllables, it was then considered that using the "w" as in "-shwa" could help with pronouncing the ending as one syllable, but there was issue with the genuine meaning using the letter "w." That is why "Jehoshoia" was considered. This was still an archaic construction for English usage, however, not easy for children to write and relate to. We then recently considered that the "w" meanings in English could be adjusted to allow for "-shwa", making possible the most accurate English name. However, after these developments, perhaps many having gained greater knowledge of language itself, it has come full circle: It is now understood that the English name "Joshua" really was intended for this very purpose, with very little difference in meaning from the Hebrew. The meaning of "Joshua," truly as many had learned formerly, is "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoe." The "Jo" is suitable as a shortened form for replacing "Jeho", even with a short "o" as in "hop" and "shua," with the inclusion of the "u" offers the proper meaning without gymnastics. We need only be considerate of three syllable pronunciations of the name, without judgment, while those capable of sounding the "ua" as one syllable, preferring a two-syllable pronunciation, "Joshua." One more thing completes the transition to the true name in English: Names should normally have accent on the proper syllable. From our past consideration, which syllable is that in this case? Yes, the last syllable should be accented if we wish to pronounce God's son's earthly name, emphasizing God's Role in Salvation, as it should be in English, thus JO-SHUA'. Again, the O can be pronounced short, as in normal usage of the name. It is the most sensible and accurate way to speak the true name most agreeable in both meaning and pronunciation in English, although such usage may take time to become more widespread. It is hoped that many may see this as the most worthy recommendation for newer versions of English Bible translations. The accent mark on the last syllable might, for instance, accompany the name at least at it's first location in each Bible book where it appears, that the proper pronunciation may be made clear to readers.
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           "1 Proverbs of Solʹo·mon. A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by waywardness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovoe will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wayward what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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           Prove 10:1 How does Solomon begin? With encouragement for a son to become wise, making his father rejoice, and not causing grief to his mother. What fine reasons for any person to take to heart God's wise counsel! How delighted good and loving parents are to find each of their precious children delighting in divine wisdom and the doing of right as God instructs us! And what a happy future this will lead to as all obedient mankind learns God's ways of true peace and happiness!
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           "2 The treasures gained by waywardness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death."
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           Prove 10:2 God will see to it that there is no lasting value in anything obtained by violating His divine standards, yet we should bear in mind that God's standards include mercy where it may be extended by Him in His good judgment, particularly where genuine repentance is shown over some past error(s). Thus, where an endeavor may have not been blessed by God initially, it may in time receive His blessing under certain circumstances. On the other hand, from the beginning accepting God's standards and choosing to live by them is far better, and means life to those doing so, at times even protecting one(s) from untimely death. Also, helping others to learn and practice what is right in God's eyes can "rescue them"--restore their life spiritually, preserving their hope of eternal life by God's kindness!
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           "3 Jehovoe will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wayward what they crave."
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           Prove 10:3 The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's provisions. As Jehoshwa declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both things we are to give priority to--the Kingdom, which often involves sacrifices we make in serving God, AND God's righteousness--aiming to maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience. An important Bible principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovoe may then look upon any of our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about God's righteous servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His blessings and support!
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           "4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest."
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           Prove 10:4-5 Such lovers of God need to learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in a world where not all are completely trustworthy, young ones need caution despite a lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any dangerous circumstance--checking first with their parents or guardians, according to age and level of experience or prudence.)
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           "6 Blessings are on the head of the upright one, But the mouth of the wayward conceals violence. 7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wayward will rot. 8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways corrupt will be found out. 10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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           Prove 10:6 Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22). Those bad at heart, however, could deceptively speak truth, covering over their violent hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Jesus did not come to do away with even the Mosaic Law, but to FULFILL it (Matth 5:17). We learn much from that law, although now Christian principles and standards show a better way of holding to what is right by God, keeping that Law. But the ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy over past sin, is not intended to cause us to dismiss sin altogether--Christ set a pattern of obedience to God and His law that all do well to follow.
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           "7 The memory of the upright one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wayward will rot."
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           Prove 10:7 Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psalm 145:16). Those intentionally disregarding God, wrongly pursuing a selfish course will not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good reputation before others that can last into eternity, let us take God's side and trust Him, holding firmly to His laws and standards, even if we may be besmirched by others temporarily as in an ungodly system of times past. God will continue lovingly to bring correction!
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           Prove 10:8 As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not contribute to respect for God's law, and those unrepentantly holding to a foolish course are threatening to lose out on life. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas. Recall, from Proverbs 1, that it was disrespecting all of God's discipline and reproof that would lead to disaster, saying "They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools (being satisfied with their own ways) will destroy them. But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”" They thus need more understanding of the consequences of good and evil, to develop more hatred for what is bad, in the healthy fear or awe of God.
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           "9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways corrupt will be found out."
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           Prove 10:9 We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other hand, those only pretending to practice what is right, while secretly violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their cover indefinitely. How vital to be honest about our mistakes and seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, we have a battle to wage against such wrong thinking! But we can win, pleading to God for His wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in awe of His greatness, we are moved to want to be close to God, not disappointing Him. But He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally! Consider, for example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovoe; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovoe is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him."
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           "10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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           Prove 10:10 Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, cause much grief--such ones should shun deception and trickery, and appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him ("Seek His will in all you do", NLT), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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           "11 The mouth of the upright one is a source of life, But the mouth of the wayward conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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           Prove 10:11-12 The upright one typically has true love as one's motive, keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the upright one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred may be in the heart of the wayward, therefore this one's mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear God, realizing His great power and purpose, with mercy, and let hatred be replaced with love for God and others. (Psalm 103).
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           "13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense."
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           Prove 10:13 The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear or awe of God, according to Proverbs 2, discernment is needed. We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, and so on--"make sure of the more important things." Such a discerning person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
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           "14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin."
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           Prove 10:14 The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one may learn and speak only of things that contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters, we're better able to absorb important, especially divine knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (ridiculing fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus give God first place and be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and to understand more about God's loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
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           "15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty."
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           Prove 10:15 A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Jesus/Jehoshwa instructed (Matt 6:25-33). Doing so, God can provide, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living.
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           "16 The activity of the upright one leads to life; But the produce of the crooked one leads to sin."
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           Prove 10:16 As Jesus or Jehoshwa also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, upright ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, wayward ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, causing headaches, heartaches, grief and troubles, distancing ones from God and others, requiring a humble turning to God, possibly with help from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to find or remain on the path of eternal life. May we guard our associations from crooked ones promoting sinful practices, that we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the righteous, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wayward, they will be lopped off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." (Prove 2:20-22). These last statements may yet be fulfilled as such ones turn to God, eliminating their former life course, choosing to love and please God instead, with a renewed spirit.
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           "17 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life, But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is up to no good. 19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly. 20 The tongue of the upright one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the crooked one is worth little. 21 The lips of the upright one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
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           Prove 10:17 As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. In all actuality, the term "punishment" itself is worth re-examining, as a "pun", a play on words that offers correction in a loving way, is often enough to provoke a change of heart in a sensitive child. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovoe said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jeremiah 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction we really need, we could not only hurt ourselves, but our stubbornness could even affect others, 'leading them astray.' We may or may not need a more humble view of ourselves.
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           "18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is mischievous."
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           Prove 10:18 One trying to cover up their hatred for another is clearly being deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the degree of hatred can vary, and allowing others to know about it might get that one the help he needs to have more love for the person. Prayer by the hater for the one hated might also have a powerful effect, if he's seeking to correct his heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." Harboring hatred or resentment for another, refusing to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Jesus' model prayer, he said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to ruin reputations. Nevertheless, if we harbor, or seek to cover-up hatred, and gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, we're continuing our venture into the path of the wayward one, lacking God's favor. But on the other hand, it is basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth." May we choose to imitate our loving God and father, Jehovoe, and His Son.
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           "19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly."
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           Prove 10:19 Clearly, we need to avoid talking too much. It is far better to be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A mischievous person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
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           "20 The tongue of the upright one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the crooked one is worth little."
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           Prove 10:20 It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the upright are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry." (NIRV) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver jewelry carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties. But "the crooked man out of his crooked treasure sends out crooked things." (Matthew 12:35). Thus his heart is "worth little" as regards helping others on the path of eternal life.
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           "21 The lips of the upright one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
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           Prove 10:21 "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as upright ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones promote understanding of spiritual things, that others may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physical death with a heart straying from sensibleness. Let's uprightly examine matters of life, including those regarding our spirit within, heart and mind, and use such knowledge to promote, and not harm, life.
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            22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The awe of Jehovoe prolongs life, But the years of the wayward will be cut short.
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           Prove 10:22 One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that spiritual and potentially material wealth come from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovoe the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. A verse from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Also Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that you, whose name alone is JEHOVOE, are the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovoe desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
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           "23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the mischievous one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment."
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           Prove 10:23 The "mischievous" one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the mischievous ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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           "24 What the crooked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the upright will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the crooked one will be no more, But the upright one is a foundation forever."
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           Prove 10:24-25 The "crooked one" usually knows that he/she is doing wrong, and thus deep down fear having to answer for wrong conduct, whereas the upright have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovoe while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6-7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovoe himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Christ, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wayward." (Prove 3:25). Knowing about that storm is to motivate all to heed God's instructions, preserving life. That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace on this planet, and whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
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           Prove 10:26 The lazy one often becomes such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
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           "27 The awe of Jehovoe prolongs life, But the years of the wayward will be cut short."
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           Prove 10:27 May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began hurting their own children, Jehovoe says of the practice: "which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its associated heartache, troubles, grief and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 1:12).
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           Prove 10:28 Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured expectation of the things hoped for.” (HEBre 11:1). Just having confidence in the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jehoshwa or Jesus] endured” impalement. (HEBre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovoe is your stronghold.” (NEHem 8:10). It is the faith of “the upright” that brings joy, so we must be determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve an upright standing before our great God. The long-awaited hopes of those wayward must disappear, to be replaced with the prospect of an eternity of happiness for all turning to God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy from a loving God.
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           Prove 10:29 God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such things. Evildoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovoe in their activity, and it leads to their downfall, just as “egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (PROve 16:18).
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           "31 The mouth of the upright one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the upright one know what is pleasing, But the mouth of the wayward is perverse.”
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           Prove 10:31-32 “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (PROve 12:18). May we treasure godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. Notice it is not just the "ears" of upright ones that "know what is pleasing," but it is also their "lips." In other words, such a person is typically thoughtful, careful in hisr speech, to usually speak in a pleasing manner. Of course, this may come easy when treated well by others, but more challenging if wronged or harmed in some way by another. We might then apply the thoughts of Proverbs 15:1-4, which says "A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the mischievous blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovoe are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair." We must overcome a perverse, corrupt tongue that causes harm, and that will not endure forever.
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           Prove 11:1: Jehovoe hates dishonesty and violations of righteousness, but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovoe hates dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovoe" on all of our activities! (Prove 10:22).
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           Prove 11:2: Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty is humbly recognizing proper limits (God's laws and standards) and our own limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe requiring of you? Only to exercise justice [or, righteousness], to cherish loyalty [or, show loyal love], And to walk in modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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           Prove 11:3: Seeking to live a life of integrity to God helps to motivate and guide us in life. "Treacherous" means "likely to betray trust: unreliable." (Merriam-Webster, 2018). "Betrayers" is listed among the attitudes many would have during the last days, mentioned in 2Timothy 3:1-5. Such ones need to humble themselves, learning to trust in God as their refuge, bringing sure-footedness spiritually, seeing the rewards of genuine loyalty and faithfulness to God. Until they do, we need to be careful of close association with such ones, to safeguard spirituality and happiness. (1Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 2Timothy 3:5).
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           Prove 11:4: We need to put money in the proper place in our lives, as much as we do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right before Jehovoe God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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           Prove 11:5: Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the framework of a happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to violate God's standards enables us to become blameless before God, and our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, rather than a crooked one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own crookedness" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn from it, not desiring "anyone to [lose out on life], but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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           6 The righteousness of the honest will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires. 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; And expectations based on his power also perish. 8 The upright one is rescued from distress, And the wicked one takes his place. 9 By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the upright are rescued. 10 The goodness of the upright makes a city rejoice, And when the wicked perish, there is a joyful cry"
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           (Prove 11:6) The keeping of God's laws and standards rescues us from much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds disloyalty to God and treachery, making it easy for one to be caught in traps laid by evil ones, such desires pulling one away from God's love. Thus, the importance of guarding our heart's desires--what we choose to ponder, or think about, and aim for--needs to be appreciated and found pleasing to our loving God and Father, in harmony with His good will and purpose for mankind. Proverbs 4:23, you may recall, says: "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The next few verses continue: "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad." Thus God's word helps us know the right things to desire and place high priority upon, that our happiness and an endless peaceful future may be safeguarded. 
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           (Prove 11:9) May we be among those rescuing the upright, by using truthful knowledge aright, and avoid the snares laid by apostate liars. Especially do we want to help to rescue others spiritually, helping them lay hold on genuine peace and happiness with a real hope for a happy future. Encouraging them to give attention to God's living and powerful word can be life-saving! (Hebre 4:12). But true wisdom includes also what is helpful in a practical way, so rescuing others may include helping them with knowledge that may save them or help them in physical or material ways. Some may wish to benefit, for instance, by learning to make better use of various sauces and spices in cooking, to make healthier foods more delicious and appealing. There may be many areas of knowledge that we could benefit others with, as we learn to apply such knowledge in our own lives, promoting health and life, sacred to God.
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           SAT (9:38; 11:05 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added both (7) SongWeekly SW[1] and SW[2], with many familiar with the situation involving the 2020 election for President, and so much preparation for turning things around and with God's blessing, beginning to experience what God purposed our nation and world to become, with greater peace, unity, and joy! My time is increasingly diminished to be where I was elected to bring these things about, to understand more fully what Presidents experience and be better able in the future to assist in the role God has purposed for me beyond my relatively short time as President. May your prayers continue that things may be set right for me to utilize all that God's spirit made possible for me to prepare and become at this critical time in our history, along with those already there by God's spirit and some further, working together to bring such good things!
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           FRI (9:31,33; 10:38,40,53,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[6], Proverbs 10:28-32. Also added to the Ten Commandments consideration, more MLH[3]. Also did some work last night regarding language study, that the vowel "A" was basically never intended to be used in words to make an "O" sound, just as "ball" has the same sound as would "boll," with "O" being the more consistent sound. More importantly, the written word "LAW," would register more correctly in the mind, even of the young, with a word such as "LOL" or "LOLL" instead. It even rolls better to say, for instance, the LOLL OFFICE, both words having the same "O" sound. Of course the term "LAW" has been in use so long, the intent I believe would only be, among other terms, the possible permission of such an "O" term in this case that may truly be proven to register deeper in the hearts and minds of young and old, that all may, as God intended, most truly use, understand and appreciate such an important term and concept in our everyday life.
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           THU (9:23,44,46; 10:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Mosaic Law Highlights, MLH[3], Sixth of the Ten Commandments, Against Murder. Updates.
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           WED (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs Commentary, PC[5], on Proverbs 10:22-27.
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           MON (9:31,46, 48 am; 12:53; 1:15 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) Mosaic Law Highlights MLH[2] Fifth of the Ten Commandments, Honor Parents! Also PC[4], Proverbs 10:17-21--Updated.
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           SAT (9:40,53 am; 5:22,31,42; 6:08 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding to (4) Ps119 Commentary, and Nov28 CTC[1] Month name (5)...now with another three name options...Updated par. 2 Finding More Truth
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           FRI (9:30,55; 10:21,23 am; 5:29,38 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) Eternal Express, EE[1] on True Unity. Also more on Proverbs 10, as PC[3], covering verses 11-16. ALso, (8) Come to Consensus Corner, CTC[1] STEP-UP PLAN, to aid shelter and food provisions, originally introduced during my 2020 campaign mostly for food and travel provisions as the Hardship Step-Up Plan, with plans to increase shelter options as well.
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           THU (9:37; 10:04,28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[2], More Intro to Psalm 119 (or 5Psalm 13) Commentary. Also (4) MLH[1], Fourth of the Ten--Sabbath/Rest Day
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           WED (8:46,48; 9:40,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated Nov 28 CTC[1] Month 5 name change. Also article Finding Truth to go with update below, Finding More Truth. Also added PC[2], Proverbs Commentary ch. 10, verses 6-10. Update.
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           TUE (9:40,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119 the Preface. Also small update to article Finding More Truth, a worthy review.
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           MON (9:42,46,48 am; 7:22 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added Proverbs Commentary, PC[1], Pro10:1-5. Also blog Nov 28 CTC update to CTC[1] More Orderly Time, Months 3 &amp;amp; 5 Name changes.
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          . How beneficial, then, to learn to acquire these attributes with respect to God's word, decisions, and arrangements for the spiritual and physical blessings under His Kingdom's rulership! May we be supportive of those whom God has selected, including myself, to represent Him, sharing with all who will, divine wisdom to lovingly obey Him and promote the genuine peace that only Jehovoe makes possible through such faith as described above!
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          . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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          . 2Peter 2 cautions true Christians to be wary of false teachers among Christianity. Clearly it would those without a good grasp of God's word or with improper motives being referred to here. Such ones would prove to be a divisive influence, quietly bringing in "destructive sects" and disown God, "the owner who bought them," purchased "with the blood of His own Son." (Acts 20:28). May such ones repent, and seek to cling to God's word of truth, humbly seeking the praise and glory of God, and not that of themselves. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." However, it should here be acknowledged that the judgment against the forming of "sects" in the Scriptures does not necessarily apply to every former of a new church with a different name, as some may imply or contend. In fact, one of the 12 tribes of Christianity evidently is Congregationalist, acknowledged even by U.S. founding fathers, and is considered as permitting more localized groupings, and self-governing (still seeking faithfulness to God's word) rather than so organized as most are. Among these are the Assembly of God churches. Acknowledging that God has brought about 12 tribes of Christianity, which nevertheless can ascribe to a single genuine faith in Christ, realizing those having such faith enable genuine growth as Christians, seeking adherence to God's law, respectful of the law of the land--such things are more important to God than debates over doctrinal issues of varying significance, such as the issue of circumcision which the early Christians tolerated for several years before addressing, in a way accepted genuinely by sincere Christians everywhere, and blessed by God. (Acts 15). Still, warnings against worshipping falsely should still be heeded, as 2Peter 2:1-3 reads this way: "1 However, there also came to be false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you. These will quietly bring in destructive sects, and they will even disown the owner who bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves. 2 Furthermore, many will follow their brazen conduct, and because of them the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively. 3 Also, they will greedily exploit you with counterfeit words. But their judgment, decided long ago, is not moving slowly, and their destruction is not sleeping." May we carefully examine the word of God, especially the teachings of Christ, to treasure and maintain our hold on Christian truth, trusting God in prayer, as He guides us by his holy spirit into "all the truth," appreciating His genuine instruction and guidance based solidly on the word of God.
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          . 2Peter 2:4,5 responds to earlier mention of false teachers among the early true Christian congregation, who would by their mixing human philosophies and false religious ideas with the truth, “disown the owner that bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves.” This is a serious matter to God, as it is the truth of God that is life-saving, and that will “set you free.” (1Timo 2:3,4; John 8:32). Peter continues, showing God is not averse to acting against ungodly sinners. However, the number of opposers in the past has no bearing on the current situation, in a world still made and loved by God. The current world is full of descendants of Noah's obedient family, and scripturally, some may change their life course significantly, to choose eternal life respectful of a loving God, as He may have flooded even this world with genuine waters of truth. Verses 4,5 read: “4 Certainly God did not refrain from punishing the angels who sinned, but threw them into Tarʹta·rus, putting them in chains of dense darkness to be reserved for judgment. 5 And he did not refrain from punishing an ancient world, but kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness, safe with seven others when he brought a flood upon a world of ungodly people.” May we therefore appreciate God’s loving instructions for eternal life, responding to His kind discipline and correction. Jehovoe wants the best for us, in harmony with His primary quality, mentioned at 1John 4:8, “8...God is love.”
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          Here is some related encouragement from God, through the Christian apostle Peter:
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          . 2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we've been at 'day's end' of the old system, and at the beginning of a new system, or arrangement, of things, with the doing away of corruption and lawlessness, to be replaced with integrity and respect for God's "perfect law that belongs to freedom," as the Bible book of James expresses. James 1:25 says this: "But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does." We must trust God's decisions and guidance in truth to really benefit. A related expression is found at Psalm 19:7, which says this: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the [imprudent] one wise." God's Kingdom is soon to bring significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. 
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          May we not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule: Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He is capable now, but far prefers removing evil practices at this time of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. Still, we've also experienced injustice in many good persons losing their life in this Pandemic--God can resurrect such loved ones in the new world, as part of the "resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15). May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          . 2Peter 3:5-7 These verses remind us that ignorers of God are failing to learn from history—that such ones living in the days of Noah met their end, as a warning to us living through the “last days” of an ungodly system of things. While God is seeking the repentance of all people, aligning themselves for eternal happiness, He will still deny this privilege to unappreciative, unrepentant evil ones. This warning should move ones to reevaluate their relationship with God. These words read: “5 For they deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for fire and are being kept until the day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly.” Recall that "fire" is not only destructive, but can also be used to refine, or reshape malleable material. Jehovah is merciful, reasonable, and a God of perfect justice. (Psalm 86:5; Deute 32:4) May we grow to appreciate Him more, by looking into His trustworthy and beneficial word the Bible. (Psalm 1:1-3).
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          . At 1John 1:1-4, John writes, bearing testimony as to his dealings with Jehosha, his "fellowship" with him, having seen him and witnessed his speech, teachings, and actions. The eyewitness accounts of his life and ministry are not "artfully contrived stories," as some opposers may have claimed toward the end of the first century as John wrote, but are entirely true, with God's spirit upon the writers. John writes with regard to the fellowship that believers can have amongst one another, but underscores it to be a "fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jehosha Christ." True peace, love, and unity is only genuinely possible among those who love and fear, or highly regard, Jehovoe God, the God who "is love," and respect His Son, Jehosha, even loving him and his teachings. John's words read as follows: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have observed and our hands have felt, concerning the word of life, 2 (yes, the life was made manifest, and we have seen and are bearing witness and reporting to you the everlasting life that was with the Father and was made manifest to us), 3 that which we have seen and heard we are reporting also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete." When all have fellowship with the Father and the Son, the unselfish love, peace, and unity possible is well expressed at Psalm 133:1-3. Verse 2 highlights the anointing of the high priest, Aaron, which foreshadowed Christ's priestly duties, looking after the welfare and interests of all spiritual Israel, "all those who will walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct." (Galat 6:16). Verse 1 exclaims the blessing of true peace, and verse 3 it's refreshing value. Here we read: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovoe decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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          . 1John 1 alerts us to what it means to be close to God. 1John 1:5-7 says: "This is the message that we heard from him and are announcing to you: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. 6 If we make the statement, “We are having fellowship with him,” and yet we go on walking in the darkness, we are lying and are not practicing the truth. 7 However, if we are walking in the light as he himself is in the light, we do have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jehosha his Son cleanses us from all sin." May we love the light of truth, and walk accordingly, hating the darkness that prevents others from seeing the truth, threatening their eternal life. May we shine the light of truth for others to see the beauty of God's love and His word of truth.
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          [1Peter 1:14-16]: "As obedient children, stop being molded by the desires you formerly had in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct, 16 for it is written: “You must be holy, because I am holy.”
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          . There is a word used in the Bible that has become somewhat misunderstood in some circles, yet it is so important to comprehend it's true meaning, as it can seriously affect our own view of God as our Creator and the extent of His goodness and love for all of us as the precious people He's made, to love and be loved by. This word, properly understood, draws us close to God as completely trustworthy. The word is "holy," and has many aspects, among them being "clean, uncorrupt." Yes, the true God is holy in a complete sense, and therefore is not corrupt or abusive in any respect. He has purposed that those seeking to love and please, even represent, Him also uphold such revered purity. Yes, we are expected by Him to be clean, upholding divine standards that are not beyond reach, and likewise not be given to serious violations of what is truly right and good before Him. Can we not be grateful that our loving Father above is truly interested in our genuine peace, joyful happiness, and, while caring for ourselves, also our carefully unselfish dealings with Him and one another? With such a view, the ransom is able to cover primarily unintentional missteps, in God and His Son's merciful love.
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          . This would include consideration of the Ten Commandments, the introduction, if you will, by God to His Mosaic Law covenant. Jesus would prove to keep the Law completely, to a degree that no one prior was able to do. Of course, he would offer new teachings, that gave people a fresh way of looking at living by God's standards, in harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, to love God with our all, and then our neighbor as ourself. The Mosaic Law itself can thus be seen from a new perspective, with greater insight into God's thinking and what it means to love Him and others as genuine Christians. This segment offers highlights from consideration of the Mosaic Law covenant, as found largely in Exodus, taking God's laws to Israel point by point. Leviticus adds laws for the Levitical priesthood, Numbers some related to organization, and Deuteronomy, which means "Second Law" was largely a restatement of the Law by Moses, and was doubtless one of Jesus' favorite books, evidently being the one he quoted from the most! Especially let's be reminded of how God wants to be worshipped, as we largely consider points from the Mosaic Law as they have application in the life of a Christian today. Many today wish to worship God on their own terms, but doesn’t God have the right, the authority as Author of the Universe, to reveal to us they way to our greatest happiness--to inform us as to His will to worship Him acceptably? Let's highlight the Mosaic Law seeing parallels in true Christianity. May we review and increase our understanding of true worship!
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          Now let’s consider Exodus 23:19: “You are to bring the best of the first ripe fruits of your ground to the house of Jehovoe your God. “You must not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.”
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          . This isn’t the only time these two commands appear together—they are actually repeated at Exodus 34:26! What could they possibly have in common? Well, let’s start with the first one—the Israelites were to offer their best to Jehovoe in sacrifice, and in this case the best of the first ripe fruits—to be brought to Jehovoe’s house for sacrifice, and of use to the attending priests. Attending priests were to present them before Jehovoe, and this would be a way for Israelites to credit Jehovoe with all of the fruits harvested from the ground, and thanking Him for His blessing on their efforts. The priests would also benefit, as they had no ground to cultivate, and relied upon what was brought to them from other tribes of Israel. How do God’s people today benefit? What sacrifices do Christians present to Jehovoe God today? For one, we may offer sacrifices of praise to Jehovoe, by sharing Kingdom truth to others. Hebrews 13:15,16 mentions this and other sacrifices, in these words: “15 Through him [Jesus] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that make public declaration to his name. 16 Moreover, do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices.”
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          . Thus the apostle Paul makes reference to the “fruit of our lips,” along with publicly declaring God’s name. In speaking about God to others, we therefore should not “boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.” What could this mean? As we share the Bible’s message with others, teaching them about God, should we not make sure we speak compassionately, especially with those “younger” in their spirituality, in their knowledge about God? The purpose of milk is to nourish the young—never should such elementary nourishment be turned toward harmful speech that crushes tender hearts! Especially should a young one’s own parents offer loving, tender encouragement toward them wherever possible. Thus Paul relates that he and his companions demonstrated sincere, compassionate motives in teaching those in Thessalonica, saying, at 1Thessalonians 2:5-8, “5 In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us.” May we likewise be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, especially as they begin their walk with God, getting to know our loving Father and Life-giver, the God who is love, Jehovoe. (1John 4:8). Acknowledging God’s hand in our “fruit of lips” may go a long way toward ensuring that our speech is used to His honor, truly benefitting our listeners.
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          . This week let's begin anew a consideration of the Mosaic Law, beginning with the Ten Commandments, all of which can be shown applicable to genuine Christians. Just as Christ placed emphasis on a person's thinking, and not just actions, so this Tenth Commandment helps all to appreciate the importance of controlled thinking:
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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          . As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, or not of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Jesus kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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           AVOIDING JEALOUSY
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          . For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, “rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life.
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          . Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jesus quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” This would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God!
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          . Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with others. James 1:14,15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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           SETTING OF &amp;amp; APPRECIATION FOR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
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          . Let’s consider the setting in which God’s chosen people of ancient times were assembled to hear God’s actual voice from heaven relate the words that would be inscribed by God’s finger on stone tablets, separate from the “handwritten document” that was temporarily set aside at Christ’s impalement--causing great distress. (Matthew 27:51-54). Yet, that "handwritten" Law was to be understood differently following that event--with a new Christian perspective. Following this introduction, we may review thoughts from 2Peter 1. For a careful consideration of the Ten, you may look in the article section under the Christianity heading, in the article "What it Means to be Upright"—how important for all wishing to obey the true God, looking forward to Paradise blessings!
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          “14 Then Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and he began to sanctify the people, and they washed their clothing. 15 He said to the people: “Get ready for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations.”
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          . You may recall from a previous consideration that the people were to wash their clothes, which was appropriate for the occasion of appearing formally before Jehovoe. This may also have figuratively depicted one’s having a clean standing before God, with clean conduct. (Revel 19:8). Moses commanded the next two days they were to demonstrate self-control by abstaining from sexual relations, God’s gift for married partners, as they would bring focus to their relationship with Jehovoe God, their Life-giver and the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” (James 1:17). Their obeying God in this matter may have helped prepare their hearts for concentrating on God’s forthcoming Law, as they would conclude with God the Mosaic Law covenant. Jehovoe gives us His laws and commands for our lasting welfare and happiness, along with such gifts as the gift of marriage. May we always acknowledge God’s right to regulate our lives for our own benefit and the benefit of others, contributing to our true happiness.
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          “16 On the morning of the third day, there was thunder and lightning, and there was a heavy cloud on the mountain and a very loud sound of a horn, and all the people in the camp began to tremble. 17 Moses now brought the people out of the camp to meet the true God, and they took their place at the base of the mountain. 18 Mount Siʹnai smoked all over, because Jehovoe came down upon it in fire; and its smoke was rising like the smoke of a kiln, and the whole mountain was trembling violently. 19 As the sound of the horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and the voice of the true God answered him.”
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          ! So the approach of this meeting brings thunder and lightning—how such can move us to highly regard God’s great power! As promised, there was also a “heavy cloud” on the mountain, which could amplify sound for the occasion, and the “very loud sound of a horn,” perhaps signaling the call for assembling the people before Jehovoe. The result of all of this was that “all the people in the camp began to tremble.” Certainly, Jehovoe wanted all of his people Israel to have a proper regard for Him, to “understand the fear (or, "awe") of Jehovoe, and...find the knowledge of God.” Still, this was to be a healthy fear, not a morbid one. Why, this great God Jehovoe, by His power, and loyal love, had rescued all Israel from Pharaoh and the mighty Egyptian army! They had every reason to be drawn close to God for His just use of His great power. Still, this was certainly an unusual occurrence, which reasonably brought on a “trembling” among all the people, just as our hearts may have trembled some time just at the experience of close lightning and thunder.
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          . Moses now brings the people out of the camp “to meet the true God,” and assembles them at the base of Mount Sinai. More miracles awaited them. Jehovoe “came down” upon the mountain “in fire,” and “its smoke was rising like the smoke of a kiln.” To this day we might reasonably expect the real Mount Sinai to give evidence of this burning, having a burnt appearance, or in some way reflecting this occurrence. Nevertheless, what a sight for all Israel! What evidence of the reality of this great God, Jehovoe, no figment of their imagination! The whole mountain was even “trembling violently.” As the horn sound grew louder, Moses spoke, and Jehovoe responded—likely with His voice resembling thunder—what an astounding and memorable experience! May we likewise visualize Bible events with our mind’s eye, that we may gain greater comprehension of the lessons to be learned—in this case to have a proper regard for the greatness of Jehovoe, not allowing others to cause us to think less of Him for their own egotistical or God-dishonoring and self-serving interests.
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          . What a dramatic display! May we always have a weighty regard for Jehovoe whenever His enlightening word is considered, or we approach Him to assemble in Christian meetings. What a privilege to attend such with fellow believers, as those seeking the divine truth of Scripture, to worship the true God Jehovoe acceptably—as He wants to be worshipped—not just as we wish to worship Him. God’s word itself helps to clarify for us how to do this, that we may become truly united earth-wide, regardless of which tribe of Christianity we may belong to. It is God’s will that we all “speak in agreement, that there may not be divisions among [us], but that [we] may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.” (1Cori 1:10). Thus, 1Timothy 2:3,4 says “3 This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” May we pursue and encourage pursuit of Christian truth with fellow believers, to the accomplishing of God’s will, the doing of which was like food to Jesus, saying “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” As mentioned above, you may review the Ten Commandments by considering the article on this website under the Christianity heading, entitled "What Does it Mean to be Righteous?"
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           TEN COMMANDMENTS - FIRST--GOD'S RIGHT TO OUR RESPECT, LOVE, DEVOTION
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          Let's continue the examination of the Original Ten Commandments written by God's finger on stone tablets...
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovoe your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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           GOD'S RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE WORSHIP
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          . The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshipping only Jehovoe, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods, or in a way that violates God's own wise and loving standards for living. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (GENes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent an ungodly system's ruling authority (aspects ignoring God--see REVel 11:8). Many Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out of an ungodly sphere of influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovoe faithfully. With the coming of God's Kingdom, we may be exuberant over the loving exercise of God's power on the world scene. In this regard, Revelation 11:15 says: "The seventh angel blew his trumpet. And there were loud voices in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.” So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among one another. May we appreciate the spiritual paradise that can be enjoyed now, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise ahead.
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          . Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovoe. Without putting Jehovoe first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one we serve. (GALat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with true worship, the right and loving standards of Jehovoe as set forth in His holy word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions, acknowledging God over any possession, or any other person, organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23,24 says “23 This is what Jehovoe says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich man boast about his riches.” 24 “But let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me, That I am Jehovoe, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovoe.” May we thus speak well of Jehovoe to others, giving Him due praise and honor, as our Creator and Life-giver—the One who gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (ACTs 17:25).
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          . The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import for Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoe your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoe swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” Then God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshipping the true God Jehovoe properly. Of course, God in time would send his son, Jehosha/Jesus, as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to lose life but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving Father, Jehovoe, and show it by our adherence to His standards and commands. 1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          “4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image ("idol", NLT) or a form (for worship) like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovoe your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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          . Jesus or Jehoshua said at Matthew 6:24““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jehovoe the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovoe as we should, as he said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (MATth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovoe the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person (which may nevertheless have great respect), or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolatry, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on--but how so? Such idols claiming worship are at least spiritually dead, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8-9 then says “ 8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovoe —He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and encourages wise and reasonable efforts to take precautions and seek help from others, still wants us to daily look to Him as our supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          . The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read or heard cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a meeting for worship. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true peace, happiness, and love, with eternity in view!
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           . While God's law encourages all to be willing to loan money to someone truly in a needy state, not all are in a position to lend much, and there have been harder times when many have been barely able to maintain their own economy. Some, with no money for even a meal, and possibly also not even an available bed with local houses of support, are in a desperate condition, and need our loving attention. This is a policy for helping those in such circumstances, in cooperation with supportive businesses who are to also benefit from these provisions. Since this policy was originally introduced, more structure has grown to support this initiative with increased breadth. Originally, the program was prepared to offer somewhat of a loan to ones who may be in desperate need of food or shelter, and this I believe should remain a key part of what will make this program successful. God's law strongly encouraged, even commanded, that those among God's people aware of someone in a desperate plight, in a poor state, to be offered a loan without seeking profit from such ones, to allow them to have what they need to survive and get back on their feet. In a society that honors God and cherishes people, there are often those willing to offer support to those truly in need, as long as the resources, be they financial or otherwise, will be used judiciously or without waste. 
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           ? Imagine being put out of your home, for lack of rent, loss of job, or some other reason, perhaps unfair. Most should have some sort of emergency fund to draw from in such circumstances, but a large percentage of the population has yet to fully recover from the Pandemic and other economic burdens. Where do you turn? Hopefully you have some other support system that can provide a lift for you and your family to recover, but sadly not all can claim this. Of course, those familiar with God's word of promise, may recall such words as at Psalm 46:1, where we read: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." This may remind us that we might speak with both family and friends, church members and the like, to be able to help one another if ever such a situation occurs. While some places offer a shelter here or there, what if these were full? If there is still no one to help, and you were reduced to asking for a handout, which is in some places now against the law, how could you find a way, or how long might it take to receive enough for a meal, or even a warm place to spend the night? What if you could receive loan for a hot meal for you and your family, without begging? Also for a place to stay until a steady income returns, and another home can be found? This program began with the plan for any such loan to have added some extra to be paid back by those benefitting from it--who are deeply grateful for such a provision and able to find work and get on with their lives--the additional being not for profit, but to help ensure that the fund is maintained for others who come after, and doesn't dwindle in it's power to continue supporting those in need.
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           . It is well known that the Salvation Army provides beds and perhaps one meal for those in need in their associated communities. Many city transit systems will reach to this location, sometimes for free or very little money. They may locally encourage those receiving help to exit each day for addressing their individual situations, seeking to get back on their feet. It was recommended and affirmed that the local community Salvation Army HAS BECOME a point of contact for receiving funds that could be considered for the STEP UP plan, as well as directing needy ones that may not have a bed at the local facility, to other hotels, etc.--those that have agreed to cooperate with and benefit from the arrangement. Those wishing to donate might contribute to this STEP UP fund. Most importantly, I've recommended that wherever possible, at least on or near local bus or other transportation routes, that hotels consider carefully whether some rooms, many which may be unbooked, in many cases up to 1/2 of hotel room availability, might be considered for an arrangement for rooms to be available on the program for one of three or four rates nightly, $17, $27, $37, or where necessary $47. They might seek every possible method to keep these rates low, realizing that these prices are for each day/night's stay and, while payment is to be made to the hotel immediately, the individual(s) are to be repaying these costs as a loan. It should be considered that in most cases there may be plans to stay for a week at a time, and therefore less need for daily housekeeping services. These might also be rooms less convenient to services such as elevators, etc. It might also be that two separate same-gender persons might be agreeable to sharing a two-bed room, to perhaps halve their loan debt. 
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           . The aforementioned addition to the loan is 10%, again coming with this ability to have basic needs met in a humane way, with the aim of restoring personal income, possibly with assistance. In addition to providing shelter, this program also makes provision for food costs, urging that these are used very sparingly--ones must avoid burdening the system--avoid ballooning their loan repayment--with only food that's necessary, and carefully selected. This program could also provide inexpensive cellular smart phones, and cellular service, to those not having such already, which will not only enable phone calls as needed and whenever desired, but may also provide a way for appropriate instruction to be provided, such as on my "Find Life And See Earview Podcast" Spotify.com podcast site (Search "find life") with The Divine Gift of God's Word podcast, and the Win-it Minute Series (Search "Winit" for the first Episode currently 02.161/199 week 1 through 02.167) and Psalm 119 (5#13) Commentary podcast (now 1/2 podcasted, through Stanza 11 out of 22, to eventually cover all 176 verses, as completely authored on my website in written form), all three excellent for gaining a foundation in divine wisdom and life improvement. Similar and more extensive instruction is available on this website and blog, www.findlifeandsee.com. It might be recommended that inexpensive earphones be purchased for listening to the free podcasts, whenever family or others are nearby and involved in other things. LIKELY YOUR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY EXTENSION IS NOT YET EQUIPPED OR FUNDED TO HANDLE ALL THE PROVISIONS ABOVE FOR AS MANY AS THEY WOULD WISH TO HELP. However, it is my understanding now that that many local extensions are already prepared for some of these services, and others of them may soon be made available. Therefore, please currently contribute by your prayers and use your local extension as a contact EITHER FOR:
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           (1) For contributions either to the STEP UP Fund or the Salvation Army itself, your choice.
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           (2) If personally in need of shelter, etc. still willing to receive of available services either there on the premises, or elsewhere only if need be.
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           Many will be truly grateful for the help they will be receiving, and how others too will benefit.
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           ! To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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           ? Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth? Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who cares deeply for the human family of His making!
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           ? And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best interests, and that reveal loving compassion for practically all humans.
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           ? Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object, how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not literally, but with eyes of faith. The upright man Job, for instance, after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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           . Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Joe does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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           ! It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if Jehovoe did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to allow computer chips and other components to be made. God made all of this possible by the materials and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise is our Creator Jehovoe, so evident in the incredible way He made us and had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know Jehovoe's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
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           . Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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           ! Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovoe my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you; If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovoe our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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           ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (those He created, Isaiah 40:26).
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           ? If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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           . Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3). IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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           . Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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           . Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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           . What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. You may recall that around the time of Moses' birth, the king of Egypt was commanding something similar regarding the Israelites (Exodus 1). God now answers, with the Tenth plague, but with a merciful provision. JEHOVOE is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD, the doing of HIS will, and the keeping of His word. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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           . Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by Satan was this: “It is written: “ MAN MUST LIVE, NOT ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD COMING FROM JEHOVOE’S MOUTH. ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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           Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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           It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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           Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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           Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovoe, And their descendants with them.”
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           . While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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           . It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovoe that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovoe and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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           ! Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovoe of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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           . While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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           . Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still, we shouldn't forget that happy workers can be productive workers! Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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           . Another solution to make much factory work more satisfying to workers, is to look at how the flowing work or product coming out could be halted for a brief time, even while the machinery is still on or functioning, to enable workers to "catch their breath" and refresh with a few sips from a bottled drink or something else, maintaining energy, even conversing a little, before resuming for another productive and possibly problem-free run. Initially, I proposed about a 5:45 to 6 minute run, with a 90 second or so break, and this for the most part was well-received, by many employees and managers. Revisiting this some time later, an 8-minute or 8:15 run, with a continuation at every 10 minutes, was considered another reasonable option. As often is already the case, longer breaks may be considered every two hours or so, such as a 15- or 25-minute break, with an additional 5 minutes at the station/equipment, ready to begin again in a moment's notice, on the 10. Also, permitting maintenance to check over the equipment at 7 am, with a planned start-up time between 7:30 and 8 am, would allow workers to check in normally by 7 am and be present, but also permitting cases of families with children to ensure bus loading if necessary and arrive before 7:30 am for start-up. Arrangements could also be made for rare and unexpected occurences, replacement call-ins, a temporary relief worker, etc., so that full staffing is available for start-up.
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           . Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed work on a Sabbath or Rest day has not yet been specifically mentioned. Could not Jehovoe’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward businesses that recognize His Sabbath requirement, regarding Saturday, as Seventh Day Adventists have taught for years, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovoe can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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           . What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His Son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovoe for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of an upright one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the upright is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that man's Creator, Jehovoe, has purposed for all people coming to know and love Him! (Romans 8:28).
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           This is the Introductory Foundational Policy/article from Week 3, CTC Corner beginning March of 2020.
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           I'm leaving this one largely original, without updating to the most accurate corrections of the personal names of God and His Son, Jeho'voe and Jeho'shwa.
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           ? Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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           “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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           . What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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           . There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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           . The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           ! It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in discussing, not death, but the enduring of hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to
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           course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” Here it is Christ's faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong that is to be followed closely, which sometimes involves limited suffering. We are to trust God for power "beyond what is normal" and to be saved out of trial. It is those chosen to be faithful rulers with Christ who receive more of such training. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to experience or face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           ! Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course includes a healthy home environment, both physically and spiritually, cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our planetary home.
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           . Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           . JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           ! Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           ! Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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           . We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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           : Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           . But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           : Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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           ! No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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           . GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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           ” Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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           . The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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           ! May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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           . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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           . Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting pre-cooked hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Don't we need both safe and regulated systems and equipment, as well as to be informed about fire hazards and safety, and act accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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           . And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovoe GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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           . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovoe, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovoe not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of God's Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovoe GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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           that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert both nominal 220V industrial and household 110V AC systems to now a DC base of pure voltages as a DC outlet that can then be safely altered and power-inverted/converted back to a mix of AC and DC for typical household use. The 220V can be pure 88V+6-8V to absorb power surges, fluctuations, etc. Then the household conversion of a nominal 110V AC system to pure DC voltages can be a single DC of pure 32V (as DC 4V or normally 8V branches), now below center (and reaching lower-right AC on face) + 16V conversion to 4.5V and 8V DC centered side-by-side, with remaining DC. Thus the DC is converted to two upper 8V AC outlets + the lower right 16V (significantly as 2x8V) AC power-strip or plasma outlet, with additional 4.5V DC receptacle and 8V DC receptacle, leaving 3-4V for safety shut-off and LED's and to absorb power surges, fluctuations, etc. These DC pure voltages are reduced, as they support normal device voltages up to the full 220V or 110V nominal outlet power. It is rare that there's ever any genuine power allocation issue even near maxing circumstances over the (2) DC 8V connector arrangement for the lower right (Power Strip) receptacle, though resolved in such rare instances with the now two AC connector for 24V total availability. This arrangement is less complicated for safe hookup than others, while preserving great flexibility for safe power distribution. This conversion can be done at each outlet, typically without needing any overhaul of existing systems, and makes much rarer electrical issues more addressable. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes, as well as another 32V arrangement. However, this format is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Along with a temporary solution, this work with God's blessing is nearing the point of manufacture and implementation, along with companies such as GE, and possibly LG, and it is hoped that all will support the work on this in the coming days and months. 
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           Since AC Power Strips normally attempt to use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same outlet, it has now been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a three-receptacle AC outlet that includes the two upper receptacles of 8V each, and now one lower receptacle totalling 16V (2x8V), allowing for a much safer isolated power strip or Plasma TV connection. Again, to maintain the purpose of increased safety, the 16V should be from (2) 8V lines. Above and between the two uppers can be an 8V DC receptacle (allowing for newer DC 8V devices which may also be portable) and a middle 4.5V DC, which due to greater efficiency of power, surprisingly to some can support conversion with adapter to 12V DC or also a 5V USB-A adapter, also for charging, etc, along with a 4V. While even the total 16V can support almost any power strip up to 8 receptacles, or even a Plasma TV (using standard, not pure, 48V), we intend an adapter than can add now just the one upper 8V AC receptacle above to the lower 16V (2x8V) AC to make 24V of pure AC available for an overtly hungry power strip--although this should be rare(!)--this adds the power needed without being wasteful, practically never needed. The change was needed to 24V from two 8's (making binary 32V) due to potential risk of shock using some power strips with excessive binary power, again unnecessary. Again, Plasma TVs need only use the 16V receptacle, but mistaken use of the 24V may not be harmful, just wasteful. Also, there is to be a breaker that will cause a chirp and visible switch/pop out in case any rare overload is perceived, or incorrect connection, and not be able to reset until the active plug is switched off, then remove. The DC wall plate now is designed as a diamond format, (1) 4.5V center-left and (1) 8V center-right, with (1) live DC 32V below, and (1) dummy/pass-through stabilization 32V connector above center, with well-insulated wires reaching as needed. Also, until this work can be done at each home, with awareness of the power-strip issue, there is also planned a plug-in for existing outlets that will provide a similar approach, likewise allowing for much safer device connection. The power-strip plug is shown to be visibly distinct, and the plug-in likewise has the chirp/pop out for an unsafe condition, with 8-second shut-off, 2-seconds for any rare Plasma TV issue (such a large-drain device needs the 2x8V connection to a lower P/S receptacle, NOT an upper 8V). Adapters are to be made converting an upper 8V AC receptacle to two 4V AC receptacles, which would plug in the left or right receptacle to mount against either the left or right side of the outlet face. Also a straight four-outlet plug-in over the two upper 8V receptacles is also an option, as well as a smart two-receptacle extension cord could be another effective accessory. As for the 220V Industrial arrangement, the wall-plate should have (2) live 32V connectors above and below center, with two 8V connectors left and right, and 4.5V (top) and 4V connectors at center.
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           . Until the above solutions are utilized, at least two significant fire risks should be understood by all capable: (1) If any, use of only a Single Power Strip per Wall Outlet, with NO other device plugged into the second receptacle. Otherwise, strange electrical things can happen as the power strip attempts to use all the power of that outlet, with little left for another device, which should therefore be plugged into the Power Strip itself, and a dummy or child-safe plug inserted into the other receptacle instead. (2) Some cheap extension cords pose serious fire risk, allowing for connection of more than one device, commonly three, without the safeguards of a genuine Power strip. Dispose of these, unless the cord is very thick, and then ensure that all devices are connected to the extension end PRIOR to inserting the cord into the Outlet itself. Due to typical system design, adding additional devices, after plugging in, can cause power to be lacking and result in a serious fire. For the kitchen, we can start mass production of BAKING-SODA Fire extinguishers, with less force than typical extinguishers, when dealing with a grease fire, for instance. Look for recommended ways to deal with a grease fire--if you can cut the heat and, not using water, but possibly baking soda--rip open the top of the box and get a handful, throwing onto the fire, then safely cover the pan if possible, this should halt fire and smoke and decrease pan temp. Some typical extinguishers, while good for other fires like electrical, can shoot the burning grease and cause a house fire, whereas using baking soda with proper instructions will cool the hot grease. As regards flammable ceilings and such, capable painters can also use paint rollers to coat either a water-based flame-resistant mixture (evidently best of Rooibos tea and baking soda, about 1:1) over the entire ceiling and even on the walls, or a special nonflammable paint, NOT most oil-based paint, although more of a pain to apply, could also be used. Now we've found a way to apply a coating to a wall, similar to wallpaper, but clear and flame-resistant, as another viable solution!
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           . Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Abnormal fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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           . May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovoe GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating excessive fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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           . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          THU (10:25; 11:05 am; 11:56 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Tech delay, look for (6) Mosaic Law Highlights, 3rd of Ten. Also, updated (8) CTC[6] both paragraphs One Such Intervention and Other Solutions.
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          TUE (9:44,46,48,53,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've added Proverbs Commentary, PC[7], on chapter 9, verses 10-12. I plan to restart the Psalm 119 Commentary, probably next week, usually Tue's and Thu's. I'm adjusting the Stanza groupings a little, and reviewing for those with interest in an ebook release, and a print format, along with other works of mine.
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           An introduction to this explanation may be found in three video posts that I posted to my Twitter account @RealJoshuaMCE, but might best be viewed from the Vimeo links provided below:
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           Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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           I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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           (GA) R03.210C, UPDATED, locate podcast on Spotify, search "GA R03.210C" for this one, or "find life" for the entire podcast show (Find Life And See Earview Podcast)
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           ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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           A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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           Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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           A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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           ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. (GA) R03.210C
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           "1 Is not wisdom calling out? Is not discernment raising its voice? 2 On the heights along the road, It takes its position at the crossroads. 3 Next to the gates leading into the city, At the entrances of the doorways, It keeps crying out loudly: 4 “To you, O people, I am calling; I raise my voice to everyone. 5 You naive ones, learn prudence; You “fools”, acquire an understanding heart. 6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is right; 7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked."
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           Prove 8:1-4 Those with genuine love and wisdom, understanding God's word, want to help as many as possible respond to the message of truth, finding ways to 'cry out loudly' to those not walking straight before Jehovoe, to even naive ones. God raises his "voice to everyone." Clearly God cares about every person, wanting all to love his ways and embrace the hope of endless life in true peace and happiness. 2Peter 3:9 confirms this, saying "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to lose life but desires all to attain to repentance." God is patiently loyal toward mankind--may all appreciate His patience and respond by seeking to understand His word more completely, finding out what's required to be pleasing Him, and offering heartfelt prayer for His mercy over past wrongdoing.
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           Prove 8:5 So naive ones need foresighted prudence--learning to look ahead and see the consequences of both good and bad decisions or actions, seeing the danger of a wrong course, coming to hate the bad accordingly, seeking to avoid it, and love the good, seeking to remain on the path of good people. Proverbs 2:20-22 says: "So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." It would be foolish to really know right but choose not to do it. Such a person needs to acquire an "understanding heart." This involves seeing the big picture regarding God's will and purpose, putting divine knowledge together, seeing how the pieces fit in the puzzle of God's word, to make the beautiful complete picture of God's purpose. Qualities of the heart, such as patience and kindness should be appreciated and understood. Jesus' or Jehosha's (correct English and meaning, from his original Heb. name) teachings are also vital to apply, especially his direct commands. The Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7 is an excellent starting point, containing much of all that's required of true Christians.
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           Prove 8:6 The wisdom God granted Solomon, under power of holy spirit, enables him to write as though the Son of God were speaking or writing, as the Word of God. Understanding what is truly important in life, discerning the difference between more important matters and those of lesser importance, is part of having true wisdom and finding success in God's eyes--living in harmony with His standards, practicing true righteousness. May we listen to God's inspired word.
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           "7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked."
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           Prove 8:7 Notice the truth is uttered while detesting what is bad in God's eyes. May we likewise come to love Jehovoe and goodness, and hate what is bad, in harmony with Psal 97:10a: "O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad." This is in harmony with the godly respectful fear of displeasing God.
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           "All the sayings of my mouth are upright. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge. 10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability. 13 The fear of Jehovoe means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and egopride and the evil way and perverse speech. 14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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           "8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge."
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           Prove 8:8-9 There is little reason for servants of God to be deceptive or tricky with their tongue, lying deceitfully. Rather, may we be honest, and forthright where it is needed, although realizing there is also "a time to be silent." (ECCle 3:7) Notice, too, all this father's sayings are righteous. And this would be in harmony with true love, loyal love that "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1COri 13:6). The "discerning" one who has acquired this quality to recognize true from false and right from wrong, find the father's sayings "straightforward," plain or understandable.
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           "10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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           Prove 8:10-11 Nothing can compare to living life in harmony with godly wisdom, having God's approval and blessing on our life, our marriage, and all our activities, finding true success in life, in harmony with God's right standards. Having God's blessing on our adhering to the course of divine wisdom causes even ordinarily desirable things to become even more delightful, as it adds real purpose to life. Thus, wisdom "is better than" any highly valued gift, material or spiritual, and thus "all other desirable things cannot compare to it." Corals were rare and highly prized in Solomon's day, but no material gift or desired thing can compare to true godly wisdom, as it brings meaning and purpose to life and thereby makes possible genuine peace, harmony, and happiness among mankind. Adding the right purpose and meaning to life also happens to increase enjoyment in the delights we may experience. Recall that while Solomon, when given the opportunity to request anything from God, asked for wisdom, but largely for this reason, God also granted Him great wealth.
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           "12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability."
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           Prove 8:12 Shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, dwells with true wisdom. This quality enables us to look ahead at the consequences of good and bad decisions and actions. Thus we grow in wisdom without having to experience the results of bad decisions ourselves, along with associated troubles, turmoil, headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, problems, grief, and pain, and the need to recover from such things at times with the help of parents or spiritual shepherds to get back on track spiritually. Let's make good decisions, encouraging those needing it, as we avoid the ways of the wrongful, realizing the detrimental consequences of bad practices, as well as the blessings and rewards associated with right conduct. Thus we may avoid being naïve, and find real success in life, keeping away from snares and traps hindering our success in God's eyes (Prove 22:3).
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           "13 The fear of Jehovoe means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech."
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           Prove 8:13 What insight into godly fear or reverence--associated with the hating of bad! As we learn the consequences of badness, we may thus find reason to hate it thoroughly, and rather treasure what is truly good, in harmony with God's standards. Jehovoe God himself we should "fear" or "revere"--"consider worthy of great respect or honor." We find here four things worth hating, including self-exaltation and pride, lifting oneself up above others, viewing others as lesser ones. God's word says "knowledge puffs up," while "love builds up." True love is humble, viewing others as superior to ourselves. Others have gifts and talents as we do, often more or better than us, but regardless, all such gifts and talents come from our God, the giver of "every good gift and perfect present." (JAMes 1:17). Therefore we've no reason to brag or boast in ourselves, or flatter ourselves, making it harder to see our flaws and correct them (PSalm 36:2).
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           "14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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           Prove 8:14-16 Jesus exemplified true wisdom, and proved to be a "Wonderful Counselor." By his teachings and example as outlined in God's word, high officials and nobles may decree righteousness, and judges judge in harmony with law, which law is hopefully respectful of the law of God.
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           "17 I love those loving me, And those seeking me will find me. 18 Riches and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruitage is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce is better than the finest silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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           Prove 8:17 True wisdom rewards those who love and live by it, and God ensures those seeking and praying in faith for true wisdom will find it. (JAMes 1:5-6). Jesus/Jehosha also loves those who love him, and knows he's "the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (JOHn 14:6) Therefore, God and His Son are happy to assist those seeking to know them. (John 17:3)
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           Prove 8:18-19 Spiritual Riches includes a close relationship with God, fine Christian qualities, an understanding of true righteousness and peaceable relationships with others. What a blessing also would be children who also gain such wisdom and "continue loving" God (JAMes 1:12). One's glory would not be equal to what God deserves as worship, but rather a good reputation before other God-fearing humans. True wisdom involves successful application of divine knowledge, while "lasting wealth" mentioned here involve primarily the spiritual riches bringing the reward of eternal life. Clearly the emphasis is on giving attention to matters of the heart, or spirit. God's rewards, however, are not limited to spirituality, including deep satisfaction, contentment, or happiness.
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           "20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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           Prove 8:20-21 Those having true wisdom love God's righteousness, living by His orders and standards. Such ones realize that living God's way brings true happiness--they rejoice to have God's direction and guidance in life. Psalm 19:8 says "The orders of Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice..." Such ones gain protective qualities such as Christian endurance/integrity, mildness and self-control, saying "NO" to any idea to venture near the fence of God's law, choosing happily to remain "in the middle of the pathways of justice."
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           However, it should be noted that the Scriptures reveal, as they occasionally do, another name, a heavenly name, Michael, appropriately meaning "Who is like God?" Really, would God require that his Son, when born as a human, be given the same name as he had previously in heaven? "Michael," a fitting name as the pre-human and resurrected name of Christ, accordingly upholds the rightfulness of God's sovereign rulership of His universe, that no one should rival God for that right.
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           Mentioned a few times in the Scriptures, there is enough proof that the name "Michael" refers to Jesus in his heavenly station. When God spoke to Daniel in Babylon, in Daniel 12, God mentions "Michael...the great prince who is standing in behalf of [Daniel's] people." In Jude 9, Michael is called "the archangel," who disputed with the Devil. The term "archangel" means "chief of angels," and Hebrews 1:6 says, "when [God] again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: "And let all of God's angels do obeisance to him." It is God's firstborn Son that all the angels are to respect, the archangel, Michael, the resurrected Christ. Jesus is the one prophesied in Scripture to take the lead in righteous warfare (Psalm 45; Revel 6:1,2; 20:1-3) This same one is spoken of in Revelation, with the name "Michael," as waging war with his angels against Satan the Devil and the demons, hurling them to earth as among his first acts as King as God's Kingdom (Revel 12:7-10). It was the Seed of God's woman, in the first Bible prophecy of Genesis 3:15, that was foretold to eventually "crush the serpent's head."
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           After all that time spent together, Michael, or Jesus, came to know God's personality so well, and replicate it, that he is called "the image of the invisible God." How appropriate that he be the one sent by God to explain Him to mankind. As John 1:18 puts it, "No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the Father's side is the one who has explained Him." He is called a "god" here, not to rival Jehovoe, or be declared a part of the Trinity, but rather, in the sense the scriptures speak of gods as powerful beings. (Psalm 82:1). Jehovoe made Michael to be such, a mighty one, however he uses whatever power he has to glorify God and fulfill prophecy concerning himself, when able. He proves himself "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11; John 7:18). Still, while he might in certain circles be referred to as Michael, he still came to be known far and wide on Earth as the name he received fondly as a human, in Hebrew Yeho'shwa, meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation," apparently being assigned a different name in Greek, translated "Jesus." Thus, for instance, in the Revelation he gave to the apostle John, he opens this way: "A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place." Also, in verse 5 (NKJV), referring to himself: "And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth." For a more in-depth examination of a doctrine/teaching that has generated much confusion over the identity of Michael, see the article: ( FINDING TRUTH ).
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           "24 When there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, When he established the foundations of the earth"
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           Prove 8:24-29 Jesus describes some of the things of earth that he helped God prepare, such as the "deep waters," overflowing springs, mountains, hills, the fields and earth's soil. Do we not appreciate such gifts of God that went into making the earth such as beautiful and wonderful place to live? There is symbolism here as well, with the deep waters, or sea, being referred to in Revelation, and explained in Isaiah, as restless humanity, before true peace is brought to calm it. (ISAiah 57:20,21) Revelation makes clear the sea is symbolic, for instance, in Revelation 12:12, when the Devil, as God's enemy, was hurled out of heaven, and the pronouncement was made: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time." This verse explains why we have seen such upheaval among humans over the last century or so, during the time of the "last days." (MATth 24, 2TImo 3:1-5). There was to be woe for both earth and the sea. The "earth" represents in Revelation the framework of society, whereas the sea refers to restless mankind in general. Nevertheless, as 1John 3:8 shows, "...For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil." May we rejoice to be or become squarely on the side of God's son Jesus or Jehosha (English form of the Hebrew name that Matthew used in his original manuscript and earliest copies, meaning "Jehovoe is Salvation"), seeing an end to the sinful ways that have brought such suffering to humans throughout history.
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           "30 Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
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           Prove 8:30-31 Jehosha became a "master worker" alongside Jehovoe. Going back to Colossians 1, after referring to him as the "firstborn of all creation," verses 16,17 say "16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist." Notice that while he might have enjoyed the science God used in making the universe and our planet, it was the "sons of men" that Jehosha was "especially fond of." While having an interest in some noble causes, he primarily looked forward to helping humanity to love and serve God, overcoming sin, and appreciate sharing in the role God's Kingdom would have in really bringing about the peaceful world God has promised, as revealed in his ministry on earth.
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           “32 And now, my sons, listen to me; Yes, happy are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect it. 34 Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my doorposts; 35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives approval from Jehovoe. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And those who hate me love death.””
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           Prove 8:32 God's word continues, as Jehosha would speak, “listen to me.” God makes a similar plea at Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His son bring great satisfaction and happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Jehosha also said “Pay attention to how you listen.” (LUKe 8:18). We need godly discernment to make good judgments as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder their thoughts, or read the Bible merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word, consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
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           "33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect it."
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           Prove 8:33 The words of God and Christ offer fine discipline leading to true wisdom. Recall that this word “discipline” comes from the same root as “disciple”—meaning loving correction, as Jehosha aided his disciples. A child receiving such discipline should feel loved and appreciated, not dejected by constant punishment. May parents thus be proactive in lovingly helping and guiding their children, that they may be understanding what they need to do to make their parents, God and others happy. Proverbs 23:24 says “24 The father of an upright one will surely be joyful; Whoever fathers a wise son will rejoice in him.” Try not to discourage all the questions of a child—providing age-appropriate answers as parents are able. How fine that they may look to loving parents for the guidance they need!
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           "34 Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my doorposts;"
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           Prove 8:34 Some enjoy rising early to give consideration to God’s word and spiritual matters. Psalm 1:1-3 discusses the happiness found thereby: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the crooked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we appreciate God’s instruction daily, especially the words of his Son that have explained God to us more clearly. (JOHn 1:18). We needn’t view God’s word as overwhelming. Recall, for example, that Jehosha’s Sermon on the Mount is contained in just three chapters of Matthew, Matthew 5-7, and has been said to comprise nearly a quarter of all that God requires of true Christians. Add the Ten Commandments and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs for another sizable percentage of value.
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           "35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives approval from Jehovoe. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And those who hate me love death.””
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           Prove 8:35-36 May people thus find Christ by being familiar with Jehosha’s teachings and recognizing their value and application. Thus such may become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval. Jehosha always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. This one has thus become “Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (PHiliP 2:11). While learning from the Son, it is ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through me." (JOHn 14:6). We will therefore benefit greatly by earnestly studying and applying Jehosha’s teachings. Ignoring such teachings brings harm to oneself, perhaps even leading one to actually love this one less, blocking the way to God and eternal life.
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           "1 True wisdom has built its house; It has carved out its seven pillars. 2 It has fully prepared its meat; It has mixed its wine; It has also arranged its table. 3 It has sent out its female servants To call out from the heights above the city: 4 “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to the one lacking good sense: 5 “Come, eat my bread And share in drinking the wine that I have mixed. 6 Leave behind your inexperience and live; Walk forward in the way of understanding. 7 The one who corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, And whoever reproves someone wicked will get hurt. 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, or he will hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9 Share with a wise person, and he will become wiser. Teach someone righteous, and he will add to his learning."
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           Prove 9:1 Jehosha spoke of building a house with faith and obedience to his sayings and commands. (Matth 7:24,25). Thus we seek God's righteousness, adherence to God's way, as the framework for a happy and successful life and family, both now and long into the future, everlastingly. Also the house should be built with true love for God and neighbor. However, what about the seven pillars of wisdom? What does Proverbs reveal as to some of the essentials? The fear of Jehovoe is the beginning of both wisdom and knowledge. (Prove 1:7; 9:10), and is accompanied by a crucial attitude of humility. So we need to have trust in Jehovoe, faith in our powerful God of love, and Christ. The Christ is the foundation cornerstone, with the prophets and Christian apostles forming the foundation itself. (Ephes 2:20). Faith in Christ and the ransom sacrifice is crucial to the gaining of life. Divine knowledge should thus also be a pillar. Both discernment and understanding are highlighted as crucial to learning the fear of Jehovoe. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Also, foresighted prudence assisting good judgment is vital as well, being able to look ahead at consequences of good and bad decisions, using such knowledge accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then truth, with faithfulness, honest integrity or righteousness should likewise be included. Again, the entire house should be built with love for both God and others, with faith, and in accord with God's righteousness. Aside from referring to seven vital qualities associated with wisdom, it is entirely possible that the seven pillars may refer to distinct areas of knowledge essential to living under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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           Prove 9:2-6 The "meat" refers to solid spiritual food, promoting genuine growth in Christian love. Wine is for rejoicing, and is indicative of the deep happiness or joy that can accompany strong spirituality, or even spiritual growth in general, as joy is a fruit of God's holy spirit. The naive need foresighted prudence, to learn and consider the consequences of both good and bad decisions, speech, and actions. They need to properly evaluate such things to make wise decisions, acting accordingly. We do not need to experience the bad to understand it's consequences. We can learn from God's word and the experience of others, and safeguard our spirituality and happiness. In doing so, discernment is acquired and safeguarded, to tell true from false, and right from wrong, and to tell what is truly important from what isn't nearly so. Then, knowledge and understanding may be used beneficially. Thus the admonition to "walk forward in the way of understanding."
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           Prove 9:7-9 says "7 The one who corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, And whoever reproves someone wicked will get hurt. 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, or he will hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9 Share with a wise person, and he will become wiser. Teach someone righteous, and he will add to his learning."
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           Notice that giving strong correction to a ridiculer, or a critical faultfinder, will likely result in his hatred of you. There may be several reasons for someone resembling a ridiculer, or fault-finder. Some rarely received much praise as a youth--there may have been alcoholism or other unhealthy addictions in hisr family, or similar problems with a variety of causes and contributing factors, many of which may have caught such ones by surprise. Still, this one is now likely missing the love of God in his heart. Such a person may be high-minded, respecting himself and few others, and is on a path to become like someone corrupt, who has "no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." (Psalm 36:1-4) Such ones need to reflect on God's love for all humans, providing every good gift that we enjoy daily, including food and the breath of life itself! How such ones need to grow in appreciation for our loving Father! They need to repent of their wrong course, and turn around to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovoe himself." (Acts 3:19). Until this occurs, right-hearted ones need to be careful as they seek to encourage such persons, as the Scriptures strongly warn: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits [or, "corrupt good morals"]. 34 Come to your senses in a righteous way and do not practice sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I am speaking to move you to shame." (1Cor 15:33,34)
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           "10 The fear of Jehovoe is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
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           Prove 9:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide family and friends. And only Jehovoe GOD can return life to our ancestors and loved ones of the past, those who have been "sleeping in death." It is hoped that only a relatively few have received unfavorable judgment. For most, "He who has died has been acquitted (or, "freed") of his sin." (Romans 6:7) God yearns to bring them back to us! Imagine eternal life knowing those we love, loving God and us, are safe, secure and happy with Jehovoe!
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          Nevertheless, Jehovoe is a God of comfort and hope! Such a person today, man or woman, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, "which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5). Proverbs 8:5 says that "mischievous ones" need to acquire an "understanding heart." Thus they need to learn to look at the big picture, seeing things from God's viewpoint, examining pieces of divine knowledge more carefully. God "does not desire anyone to lose life, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself." Appreciate God's mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6-7: "Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wrongful man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. Jehovoe is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). How important for ourselves and others to continue trusting God and the ransom provision of Christ, seeking to remain squarely on the path of righteousness and eternal happiness!
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          Prove 9:16-18 The persuasion of the woman described in these verses is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather than anything of lasting spiritual value. She claims that "stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." She thus causes ones to believe that stealing and behaving secretly or deceptively leads to real satisfaction in life. Her motives are made clear in verse 18, showing her persuasions lead to such things as wrongful immorality or other serious sins that result in spiritual and often physical demise, turning ones away from the path leading to eternal life and true happiness. May we all thus be alert to such persuasions in our personal associations, including the entertainment we allow ourselves to be exposed to, appreciating the much good that is available. Within God's law we find the way promoting our greatest happiness, en route to a happy marriage and family, for instance. Let's be careful in what we choose to consider, that, avoiding the cunning way the serpent deceived Eve, our minds are not "corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." (2Cori 11:3). Proverbs 13:20 thus cautions: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the mischievous will fare badly." Let's be alert to notice if naive loved ones are somehow gravitating toward personalities inclined in such ways, that they may be alerted to helpful cautions, to gain more foresighted prudence, to realize the potential harm of falling into bad company (1Cori 15:33). While we love all people, wanting as many as possible to gain a foothold on eternal life, many are still inclined otherwise, and need loving guidance to understand how to correct their steps. We might pray about the matter regarding our loved ones or others needing help, that the human family may largely escape the corruption and disobedient or disloyal spirit that may cause some, we hope now just relatively few, to lose out on everlasting happiness!
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           (Mon) Another update to (3) PC[5] Pro08:32-36, also see (6) MLH[1&amp;amp;2] Intro to Mosaic Law Highlights, MLH[2] Tenth Commandment.
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           TUE (9:33 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (6) MLH[3], Setting for the Ten Commandments.
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           MON (10:19 am; 2:35,56 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Again updated PC[5] Proverbs 8:32-36, also see addition to MLH[1], Introductory remarks to segment, Mosaic Law Highlights, and MLH[2] Comments on Tenth Commandment, as precursor to all Ten.
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           (Fri) Update to CTC[6] Design work on Fire Safety Outlet work which might now be complete. Also added PC[5], Pro08:32-36 and (6) MLH[1] Love Teaches About God Compassionately.
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           SAT (9:46 am) Hello, wishing all well! I've updated the article Finding More Truth, esp. par 12 branches of Christianity.
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           FRI (7:56; 9:38; 10:12 am) Hello, wishing all well! Consider (8) CTC[6] update, on One Such Intervention. Also more Proverbs 8 Commentary, PC[5] as Proverbs 8:32-36. Also, (6) Mosaic Law Highlights, MLH[1] Love Teaches About God Compassionately
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           (Wed) Adding PC[4] Pro08:22-31; FOR THE 2020 IMMIGRATION POLICY, SEE THE BLOG POST OF:  OCT 31-NOV 27 (8) COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           THU (9:55; 10:25,28,44; 11:09 am) Hello, wishing you well! Updated the (8) CTC Realities/Standards Policy on fire-safety work, some clarification update.
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           WED (9:55; 10:25 am; 4:37 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added PC[4], Proverbs Commentary covering chapter 8, verses 22-31, a moving description of this one's life before God, and with Him, a deep interest in mankind. For my 2020 Immigration Policy, with related information, see the Blog post of:  Oct 31-Nov 27 (8) Come to Consensus Corner--I plan to provide some updated information addressing the current migrant crisis more fully.
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           (Tue) Updated (8) CTC[6] on fire-safety work. Also added PC[3], Pro08:17-21. Also updates to Nov 28 (8) Counting Time, months 2-3.
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           (Mon) Added (Proverbs Commentary) PC[2], Pro08:8-16. Also, Segment (8) CTC Corner Founding articles and related GA[2] One House-fire solution!
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           TUE (9:40,44,56 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated (8) CTC[6] par. One Such Intervention, on fire-safety work. Also, added Proverbs 8 Commentary, PC[3] verses 17-21.
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           MON (9:38,40; 10:40 am; 12:19,25,31 pm) Hello, wishing all well! I've added to the Proverbs Commentary of Chapter 8, with verses 8-16. This is under segment 3, as PC[2]. Also, I've added several founding articles of the segment (8) Come to Consensus Corner. Please do not see a need to rush through them. Also one more CTC has been added, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, updated on fire-safety work, as well as a related article under (Golden Apples) GA[2] entitled One House-Fire Solution, with a reference num. R03.210C which is the podcast number on my Spotify podcast, search "GA R03.210C"
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           THU (10:12 am) Hello, wishing all well! Consideration being given to Nov 28 (8) CTC[1] Counting time/calendar, update to months 1-3.
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           (Mon) Pro08 Commentary, then (8) CTC Calendar. Please Review the Nov 28 (8) Calendar post, as Months 1-3 have been revised from earlier; Updates to CTC Cal--see below.
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           MON (10:19; 11:59 am; 3:46; 4:33,35 pm) Hello, wishing the best in the new year for all! I'd like to begin this Monday with the start of Proverbs 8, which refers to "Wisdom Personified" in the life of God's firstborn, Jesus/Jehosha, as Michael of kingly royalty, whom you may see that I've sought to emulate and honor, as one in the royal house of David (John 3:17). You may delight in considering these verse commentaries as they are presented! I also wish to repost the (8) CTC Counting Time article on a Calendar proposal that could add more meaning to our lives and enable you to more easily determine which day of the week any date would fall on, among other things. Update to (8) CTC, months 1-3,9.
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          SAT (9:33,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! May you consider a prayer regarding the matter presented under section 1! I've added 
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           PC[5], concluding Proverbs 7 Commentary, verses 24-27. 
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          FRI (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! PC[4], Proverbs 7 Commentary, verses 7-10,21-23
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          THU (9:40; 10:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Soon PC[3], more Proverbs 7 Commentary, verses 10, 17-21.
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          TUE (9:35,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs 7 Commentary, verses 13-16. Update.
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          MON (9:50,56; 11:21,53 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (3) Proverbs 7 Commentary, verses 6-12. Update. Also, (1) Golden Apples, GA[1] 2020 Election--Finding Truth and earlier GA[2] Election Truth of 2020.
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           An introduction to this explanation may be found in three video posts that I posted to my Twitter account @RealJoshuaMCE, but might best be viewed from the Vimeo links provided below:
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           Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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           I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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           . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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          The remaining verses of the entire chapter, verses 6-27, involve somewhat of a story, a lesson against getting seduced into a course of immorality. Not only can sexual immorality be destructive physically, retracting diseases, even those deadly, but it is also spiritually damaging, not only to our relationship with God, our loving Father, but also to our relationships with others, among other things contributing to becoming disloyal in our dealings with others. How much better to wait and pray for God's blessing to find that person you can enjoy spending a lifetime with, becoming truly loyal to that one, as you both maintain or gain loyalty to God. This can begin with God's blessing sooner than many may yet realize, with a real engagement that permits a long-distance relationship, getting to know the other person--intimate from a distance, and working toward a beautiful marriage, but looking forward to the more direct intimacy meant for the marriage bond. What happiness this brings, in harmony with the arrangement of God! As expressed in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be honorable among all". How loyal marriages and families have contributed to the happiness of communities and nations! Let's look at Proverbs 7:6-12:
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          (Pro07:13) While her husband is away on a journey, this unfaithful woman has immorality on her mind. Not only can such activity cost us everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner, but it can have devastating effects now on our spirituality and our relationships with others. (1COri 6:9-11). There are those who would have us believe that such a practice is not harmful. God, however, forbids it for good reason! Rather, it causes us to lose our sense of loyalty and faithfulness to God and others. It leads us astray from God's righteous standards, which promote true happiness and peace among people. Jehovoe once told his prophet Hosea of Israel, at Hosea 1:2, that "by prostitution (or, "immorality; promiscuity") the land has turned completely away from following Jehovoe (God)." How that hurt Jehovoe--what a calamity! At that time God would use such prophets to teach important lessons to His people, to help them understand their wrong ways and repent.
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          (Pro07:14-15) This woman wants to believe that offering a few sacrifices to God is enough to make up for her serious sin, her serious lack of integrity to God. This is not the case. We must seek loyalty to God, and only in the case of sincere repentance, with a turning around to serve God faithfully might forgiveness be extended in God's mercy. Still, there are consequences to sin, especially serious sin. Even God's loved servant King David suffered many family troubles for his serious sins. May we not take God's loving warnings for granted, but aim to stay away from sin, and far away from the most serious transgressions, or violations.
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          (Pro07:16) This woman clearly has meditated on her immoral desire, preparing her bed for such activity while her husband is away. How she tries to entice this young man into a disobedient course bringing harm to their spiritual lives. Is that true love? To engage someone in a practice that threatens your and that one's future of everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner? How much better to treasure God's marriage arrangement, and trust in Him to find that person that you can enjoy a lovely lifetime with together, looking forward to the day of your marriage for satisfying appropriate sexual desire. Such is the privilege of the marriage bond, with a willingness to love God first, and then this person like no other, as "one flesh." (GENes 2:24). This is a treasured bond of loyal love, loving one another as you help each other be loyal to the God of love, Jehovoe, who is the Ultimate Giver of "every good and perfect gift." (JAMes 1:17).
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           "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart...17 I have sprinkled my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us drink our fill of love until the morning; Let us enjoy passionate love together, 19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a distant journey. 20 He took a bag of money with him, And he will not return until the day of the full moon.” 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech."
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           Prove 7:10 Here we see this woman "dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart." "Cunning" refers to deceptive craftiness and trickery. Some men have also stooped to such deception, with similar schemes. Recall that God realizes the harm caused and the superiority of a proper engagement and marriage, wanting all to realize this and seriously repent from wrong thinking (Acts 3:19). With God's blessing, a beautiful long-distance relationship can blossom during a real engagement--likely leading to delightful marriage! The wrong thinking starts in the mind, but could reach the heart, leading to sin. All who have fallen to such sin in the past should be aware that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1JOhn 3:20). There are somewhat hidden factors, which God realizes and can help ones to overcome. How urgent to comprehend the right view of such things, looking to correct one's thinking and avert the often unseen repercussions. The woman in the proverb is already married, and should be a faithful wife to her husband, who evidently works hard to provide for her.
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           Prove 7:17-18 The woman sprinkles her bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. Myrrh is esteemed for its fragrance, and commonly used for this purpose. It might be noted, however, that the perfumes of myrrh and cinnamon were significant ingredients in the "holy anointing oil" that God directed to be mixed for holy use, at Exodus 30:23-25. In so doing, perhaps the woman tries to whitewash her behavior, fooling herself and this young man into believing that somehow what they are doing could be approved by God. Back in verse 14 she said: "I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows." She says so as if by doing these things she is now all right with God. With no regard for God or her marriage partner, she now invites this young man to "enjoy passionate love together." This move threatens both of their hopes of eternal life with loyal marriage partners--is this true love?
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           Prove 7:21 Her "smooth" persuasive words cause this naïve young man to be misled and seduced. He gives no thought to the consequences of their behavior. If only he would trust God and prepare himself for a real marriage, trusting God to help him find a loyal partner, to satisfy any such desires with a lovely, trustworthy marriage partner! Too often people selfishly rush ahead of God, rather than realizing God has our best and lasting happiness at heart by His laws and standards. May we not take God's instructions for granted, and safeguard true loyalty in our relationships with God and others, treasuring purity of heart, true wisdom and love before God, finding the true happiness that God intends for us to enjoy forever!
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           "7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart... 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech. 22 Suddenly he goes after her, like a bull to the slaughter, Like a fool to be punished in the stocks, 23 Until an arrow pierces his liver; Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know that it will cost him his life."
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           Prove 7:7-10 The verse calls the young man "naïve" and one "lacking good sense." He is oblivious, unaware, of the serious consequences of his dwelling on and succumbing to immoral desires. This is in direct contrast to having wise shrewdness, or prudence, able to see the terrible consequences and develop hatred for the wrong. Wrong desire may occasionally confront anyone, whether from our own mind or from our association, including entertainment sources. But how unwise to dwell on the desire we know to be wrong! This has been illustrated by a bird's landing on someone's head, like an immoral desire. What do we do about it? Wouldn't we quickly shoo it away? We wouldn't let the bird remain and build a nest on our head, would we? So it should be with wrong thoughts entering our mind. Fight it with good reasoning on the matter, thinking of the right way to view things from God's perspective, after the example of Jesus. Thus shoo away the wrong thoughts, and switch the station to something good and upbuilding. Unfortunately, the young man of Proverbs 7 acted on his wrong desires, marching "in the direction of her house," putting himself in a compromising situation, exposing himself to temptation that could lead to disaster.
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           Prove 7:21 The woman immorally uses "smooth speech" and actions with "great persuasiveness." Verse 10 informs us she has a "cunning heart." Thus she proves very deceptive, claiming she has pleased God while violating His standards, and threatening the eternal life and happiness of herself and this young man. May we be reminded to ponder the good things we learn about God's ways, appreciating the wisdom and benefits of doing things the right way, that we may truly love Jehovoe and "hate what is bad." (PSalm 97:10). Pondering God's ways, coupled with prayer, will help the right thoughts to sink deep into our hearts, where it will affect both our speech and actions.
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           Prove 7:22-23 Since the young man had unwisely pondered wrong desires, her immoral persuasiveness overcomes his "thinking ability", leading him into disastrous conduct with this married woman. He didn't even stop to consider how unwise and troublesome this conduct may be. How would her husband feel once he finds out about this young man's interference with the wife? He is "like a fool to be punished in the stocks," as such conduct usually becomes exposed and known publicly, bringing disgrace. Further, sometimes there are hidden dangers to wrong conduct, that God understands and gives Him reason to lovingly warn us against the sin. This young man didn't realize the effect on his "liver," causing disease that could end his life in untimely death, like many others who have come to "fall down slain." (verse 26). Recall that God knows what is best, such as a real engagement, developing a long-distance relationship with someone you believe would make a fine marriage partner, getting to know this one, gaining treasures from God's wise word, learning to support one another, likely through ups and downs, and moving toward a lovely marriage as true partners. Just as important is the spiritual impact of ignoring God's way, corrupting our chaste thinking toward others, as God is preparing us for life in a clean environment spiritually on Earth, with all able to have loyal marriage partners and enjoy pure dealings with true friends worldwide, delighting in God's righteousness. May we ponder the blessings of God's loving purpose toward humans, moving us to be loyally obedient to God and Jesus' teachings and instruction.
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           "And now, my sons, listen to me; Pay attention to the words I speak. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not stray onto her paths, 26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It goes down to the inner chambers of death."
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           Prove 7:25 We must protect our figurative heart, including our motives for acting, from corruption. Proverbs 4:23 says “23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life.” Ideas may be presented to the mind, but we choose whether we stop up our ear, let it go in one ear and out the other, or we ponder, or meditate, upon the notion, for or against, which could allow it to penetrate our heart, stirring desire, and eventually prompting action. Thus we need to develop the discernment or judgement necessary to distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, etc. to judge what we allow ourselves to ponder. It has been said that a bird might land on a person’s head, but what does he do about it—does he quickly shoo it away, or does he foolishly allow it to build a nest on his head?!? Shoo away wrong thoughts presented to us by others, and refuse to ponder wrong desires, as we learn to recognize and distinguish them. Rather, choose to ponder right thinking, protecting our hearts from leading us into sin. In fact, when presented with a wrong notion, the best thing to do may be to replace that wrong idea with good reasons for rejecting it as harmful or leading to disaster.
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           Prove 7:26-27 Such immorality can lead to spiritual death, great damage to our relationships with God and others. Without recovery, this is a sin that can bar one from God’s Kingdom and eternal life with a loyal marriage partner. Does this really make sense? (1COri 6:9-11). For young ones, they should spend time preparing for adult, married life, learning to do the things that will please their spouse and contribute to the stability and happiness of their newfound family. Look to God in prayer to help you find the marriage partner that will truly make you happy—you needn’t worry excessively over missing the right one. Jehovoe God has brought countless married couples together for a delightful relationship, both loving Him and each other. Cultivate first your relationship with God, learning to think wisely and make good, right decisions each day. Learn the personality of a true Christian, growing in your fondness for spiritual things, that will be one source of delightful conversation for an eternity.
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          Mar 15, 2023 (10:55 am) Update to Month Names, prior to new Arrangement recommendations.
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          "This proposal is meant to be observed alongside the existing calendar, with aids for easy reference between, with a possible or eventual transition as planners and others have come to value it's usefulness and benefit, likely at least throughout this year and into the next."
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, with Extension to Previous Policy:
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME, MONTH &amp;amp; WEEKDAY NAMES
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year. Again this is possible if we divide this 13th month into four separate weeks--it's first week appearing between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April), at the start of Spring! The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and still related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          ? So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          (formerly Lernfulnes, Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Lerngood, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus or Jehosha who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, but Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , an early proposal. To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2022, perhaps January 3, with the month called Prudency (abbreviated Pru.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2022 calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the CENTURY omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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             "Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 There is One who dwells above the globe of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. He is stretching out the heavens like a fine gauze, And he spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He reduces high officials to nothing And makes the judges of the earth an unreality. 24 They are hardly planted, They are hardly sown, Their stem has hardly taken root in the earth, And they are blown on and dry up, And the wind carries them away like stubble. 25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One. 26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you declare, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from Jeho'voe, And I receive no justice from God’? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovoe, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength. 30 Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall, 31 But those hoping in Jehovoe will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.” 
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           (Sat) Please see my correction on the last SongWeekly, by Michele McLaughlin!
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           SAT (3:11 pm) Hello! Please see (7) SongWeekly CORRECTION!
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           MAINTAIN FAITHFULNESS TO GOD, NEEDING HIS SUPPORT
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          . James 1 opens with encouragement not to view our trials negatively. Remember that God will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear, but makes the way out for us to be able to endure it. Normally, we can bear up under temptations and trials, looking to God for the way to do so faithfully (1Cor 10:13). So we can have a measure of happiness in our trials, trusting God for the strength and wisdom to endure faithfully, to cope with it until it has passed. This view allows us to grow in endurance, a vital quality en route to the gaining of true Christian love and adulthood. According to James 1:5, if we're lacking wisdom, keep asking God, for He gives generously to all. We need godly wisdom to cope with the many trials we may experience in this life. As Jesus said, "Keep asking and you will receive."
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          . James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men, concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the part of the world that's faith-deprived, affected by wrong thinking, largely those believing in no God. Congregations of true Christians, or even individuals, were not to align themselves with any corrupting practice, influence, or system. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever, therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is making himself an enemy of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the benefits of His law for themselves and others. Drawing close to those who refuse to consider such evidence can corrupt our thinking, lead to serious sin, and will not have God's blessing, although we may still lovingly seek to encourage such ones to consider changing their view. As Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." (For further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this website.)
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          . They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God and His Son that is vital to pleasing God and receiving His blessing and approval. As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." Recall the bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovoe, and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to trust in Jehovoe to give them the victory over their enemies. Because all Israel largely failed to trust in Jehovoe, and accepted the faithless negative report of the 10, they lost out on entrance into the Promised Land, and, after some 40 years, died in the Wilderness. We have these lessons now to learn from, as Joshua and Caleb did enter the Promised Land afterward. The truth is not always the most popular view, although it can be and we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to trust in Jehovoe and do things His way, that we can look forward to His many blessings, both now and everlastingly.
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          . James 5:10-11 says "Brothers, take as a pattern of the suffering of evil and the exercising of patience the prophets who spoke in the name of Jehovoe. 11 Look! We consider happy those who have endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovoe gave, that Jehovoe is very tender in affection and merciful."
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          Thus we may have to suffer evil at times, enduring hurtful speech from unkind or disobedient ones, but if we maintain self-control, our mild gentle responses may quiet such things, and be blessed by God. We want to maintain love in our hearts, for God and all others. May we endure our trials faithfully, trusting in God's favor and the joy set before us, just as Jesus or Jehosha, God's firstborn Son, whose death ransomed mankind, endured faithfully by hoping in the joy "set before HIM" to be and remain the one chosen by God to rule God's Kingdom, and restore humans to spiritual completeness, true peace and happiness, and eternal life! Hebrews 12:2 says: "as we look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus/Jehosha. For the joy that was set before him he endured [impalement], despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
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          . 1Peter 1 describes the salvation for a limited number, which Christ's resurrection gave example of, being raised to "heavenly" life, to rule with Christ. Ones with this hope have been especially "distressed by various trials, in order that the tested quality of [their] faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Of course, those with hopes of an earthly Paradise also need such refining of faith, and may rejoice as well as they meet tests faithfully, with integrity to God. How the anointed followers of Christ on earth, to serve as kings and priests, rejoice at seeing such ones remain obedient to God under test! Such faithful ones may enjoy precious privileges of service to God in his coming new world, while all may certainly enjoy learning and educating others in true Christian living. There will be the final test that all will need to be prepared to face faithfully, loyally to God. May we bolster our faith now, that we may assist others to have strong faith in God through the end of the "old" system, on into the new.
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          . 1Peter 2:1-3 exhorts all: "1 So rid yourselves of all badness and deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all backbiting. 2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind." Therefore, all should experience the kindness of God and Jesus, this loyal love for mankind, including for each person and their loved ones individually, that all may come to comprehend this love and gain such a proper heart motive personally, inclined to unselfish love, wisdom and righteousness. Any who do not have this view of both should pray for this earnestly and urgently. Thus may all grow to love the word of God and His inspiring promises, including those regarding an everlasting satisfying future, that each may learn at first the basics of true Christianity, "the unadulterated milk of the word," providing the basis for continued spiritual growth to Christian soundness, or maturity, and genuine peace and happiness.
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          . As regards the family, while husbands are to love their wives as they do themselves, 1Peter 3 reminds godly wives to "be in subjection to your husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, 2 because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect." Such qualities are treasured by most men, and may move some to have more love and fear of God. The true fear of God is a reverential respect for Him, fearing to displease Him in any way, refusing to hurt Him, out of love for Him and regard for His feelings. For a time the Israelites failed in this, as explained in Psalm 78:40,41: "How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness And made him feel hurt in the desert! 41 Again and again they put God to the test, And they grieved the Holy One of Israel." May we appreciate, and not take for granted, the love of our God! Romans 8:38-39 says of such love: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers 39 nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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          . 1Peter 3:3-6 helps us focus on the inner person—the lovely qualities of the heart that make life worth living and make friendships far more meaningful and delightful. How much more important to be beautiful spiritually, while we may still modestly value physical beauty. Notice Peter’s inspired words:
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          “3 Do not let your adornment be external—the braiding of hair and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothing—4 but let it be the secret person of the heart in the incorruptible adornment of the quiet and mild spirit, which is of great value in the eyes of God. 5 For this is how the holy women of the past who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, subjecting themselves to their husbands, 6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you have become her children, provided you continue doing good and do not give in to fear.”
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          . Thus it takes courage to “continue doing good” and focusing on spiritual beauty with obedience to God. May we ever appreciate the “quiet and mild spirit” of great value in God’s eyes. Such a spirit involves humility, self-control, and mild gentleness manifested throughout each day—not just at certain times, such as when one is becoming irritated. These qualities should flow from us constantly, forming a vital foundation of the Christian new personality with faith in God and Christ. May we treasure spiritual qualities, no longer being a “physical man” oblivious to spirituality, or inner well-being and happiness. May we add loyalty and faithfulness, in harmony with true love, seeking the long-term best interests of others, including their eternal life before God.
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          . 1Peter 2:4-6 Once again, we find Peter writing to those anointed as kings to rule with Christ, but those with earthly Paradise hopes may find encouragement in his words as well. We may appreciate Christ’s role in God’s purpose, despite having been initially rejected by many, to form the foundation of a holy temple and priesthood, to assist humanity to a right relationship with God, to worship Him acceptably, with faith in Jesus. Notice Peter’s words:
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          . Thus may we continue to place confidence in God’s Son, in Christian teachings, and the rest of God’s word, to lovingly assist us toward our goal of eternal life, in true happiness and peace, with a restored relationship with Jehovoe, a loyal marriage partner to share life with, and fine dealings with friends. What delight we may find in God’s eternal purpose, awaiting what lies ahead for humans that God may yet reveal!
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          . 1Peter 4:1-5 counsels those who would be true Christians to faithfully endure trials or suffering, setting an example in true loyal love for God and others, with integrity, hoping that others may respond in faith to a good example, finding the path of eternal life. Notice Peter's words:
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          "Since Christ suffered in the flesh, you too arm yourselves with the same mental disposition; because the person who has suffered in the flesh has desisted from sins, 2 so that he may live the remainder of his time in the flesh, no more for the desires of men, but for God’s will. 3 For the time that has passed by is sufficient for you to have done the will of the nations when you carried on in acts of brazen conduct, unbridled passions, overdrinking, wild parties, drinking bouts, and lawless idolatries. 4 They are puzzled that you do not continue running with them in the same decadent course of debauchery, so they speak abusively of you. 5 But these people will render an account to the one who is ready to judge those living and those dead."
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          Therefore, such abusive speech is not to long endure, and by responding kindly and gently, with Christian mildness, we may soften the hearts of others, or defuse any escalating anger or irritation they may have. (PROve 15:1). It is learning the ways of true peace through Christ, with genuine obedience to God, that will bring eternal life and happiness to humans. If we truly love others, we will set the right example, showing with kindness that genuine happiness is really found within God's law, not without it. We need not weakly bow to practices that dishonor God. We should thus pray for courage, self-control, and true love and wisdom to deal with others appropriately. Remember, "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." (PROve 10:22). On another note, as clarified in Revelation and other Bible books, let God make sure that peace-loving, obedient humans are ultimately successful. Humans should primarily be learning the ways of true peace, with Christian mildness, rather than turning focus to hateful strife, and contentious war. (EPHes 4:1-3; GALat 5:20,22-23).
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          . 1Peter 4:6 says "In fact, this is why the good news was declared also to the dead, so that although they are judged in the flesh from the standpoint of men, they might live in harmony with the spirit from God’s standpoint." The "dead" here are those FIGURATIVELY dead, or those "dead to the world," likely those judged or condemned as criminals who, for instance, have not yet come into a good, righteous standing with Jehovoe. Recall that God's own Son, Jesus Christ, was condemned by the world to death as a criminal, but God raised him, protecting his good name from total ruin. This had an original as well as a secondary fulfillment. May we do what we reasonably can to assist such ones to be aware of the hope of the good news of God, exercising faith in the ransom provision, that they may be motivated to pursue to live by God's right standards, looking forward to eternal life by God's kindness.
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          . 2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PEter 3:9).
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          . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or deep trust, primarily in Jehovoe God, His Son Jesus, God’s word, and Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovoe personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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          . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as divine knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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          . Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to remove evil ones on a coming day of judgement, for the happiness of all who will love real peace and joy. (PROve 2:20-22). May ones yet unaware of God's wisdom repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over any disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human family, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          1John 4:1, 4-8 says "Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world...4 You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world [the system refusing to acknowledge God]. 5 They originate with the world; that is why they speak what originates with the world and the world listens to them. 6 We originate with God. Whoever comes to know God listens to us; whoever does not originate with God does not listen to us. By this we distinguish the inspired statement of truth from the inspired statement of error. 7 Beloved ones, let us continue loving one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love."
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          . The apostle John and other fellow Christians anointed for heavenly rulership originated with God, as did the Scriptural writings of John and the other apostles and Christian writers. (REVel 20:6; 1Timo 2:3-4) May we carefully examine especially Christian writings, as well as the entire word of God, to ascertain the truth of God to which we should cling, distinguishing truth from falsehood, discerning right from wrong by the teachings of Jesus and others in God's word. Many false ideas have proliferated, causing confusion and division among those who would be Christians today. But it is God's will that those who would be true Christians become united in our teachings and our beliefs, just as were the first-century early Christians. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, at 1Corinithians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." The truth, in harmony with the love of God, can be found in the word of God. Let's continue to look there for spiritual nourishment!
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          . 1John 4:2-3,9-12 On coming to realize God's expression of love for the human family, we should know the truth about Jesus, as truly having been the "Son of God." John provides the touchstone to know a true inspired statement from a false one--largely based on whether it acknowledges Jesus as being a genuine son of God (His firstborn, made directly by God--COLos 1:15-18; REVel 1:4-5), who truly became a human, while God above in the heavens watched over his earthly life course, even resurrecting him after his death. Colossians 1:15-16 reads: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him." While the historical Jesus is indeed godlike, and has become AzGod, Much confusion over the idea of Jesus actually being God is over the wrongful use of the term "Lord" or "LORD" in place of God's personal name "Jehovoe." Many have learned that Jesus is Lord, and from a young age they may have heard God being called "Lord" as well. 1Corinthians 8:5-6 clarifies: "For even though there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,”6 there is actually to us one God, the Father, from whom all things are and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and we through him." Unfortunately, to always replace the personal name of God with a title was based on both superstition and disagreement on the right name to use, having great meaning, which has undermined closeness to our loving God and Father, Jehovoe. How would you feel if no one ever called you by your first name, but always said "Man", or "Woman", "Boy", or "Girl" instead? The use of your personal name brings to mind your personality, specific details of the kind of person you are! So it is with Jehovoe! What marvelous qualities He has, and loyal deeds He has performed toward those close to Him, knowing His name! How fine if some of our most loved translations of the Bible one day correct this mistake, and actually put the name of "Jehovoe" where it rightly belongs in God's word! (For more information, see the article "Bible Translation Work" elsewhere on this website.)
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          . John's words here help to clarify the difference between Jesus and Jehovoe God. He clearly states that no man had seen God--it was truly His son who came "in the flesh," born as a human, and setting an example for humans as obedient servants of God. There was no hidden secret to be found in God's word to cause us to believe otherwise! Notice John's words: "2 This is how you know that the inspired statement is from God: Every inspired statement that acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God. 3 But every inspired statement that does not acknowledge Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist’s inspired statement that you have heard was coming, and now it is already in the world...9 By this the love of God was revealed in our case, that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might gain life through him. 10 The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins. 11 Beloved ones, if this is how God loved us, then we are also under obligation to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. If we continue loving one another, God remains in us and his love is made perfect in us." Thus, as many acknowledge God's expression of love and mercy to each in sending His son to die, providing the ransom sacrifice to cover sins, making true love capable of becoming "perfect," or complete in the hearts of mankind, may all be moved to love God in return, and love one another, seeking peace with one another, spurning, or rejecting, hatred and anger toward others, being quick to settle disagreements and restore peace. A new world of peace and righteousness awaits all who are willing to live in such a way, and call upon the name of our loving Father, Jehovoe!
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          . When such pure motives are corrupted, righteous integrity can be lost, and the words of God fulfilled in saying “the bribe blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men.” Nothing should take the rightful first place God holds in our hearts, to love and obey Him foremost. Of course, God understands all matters of influence, but normally if money or any other thing commands our lives more than integrity to God, those influencing us and perhaps we ourselves have fallen to the sin of idolatry, as described in Psalm 115, and we could be worshipping flashy idols of silver or gold, the work of man’s hands, of persons or things, which may seem to have eyes, but cannot truly see, and seem to have ears, but that cannot hear, and may seem to speak, but really do not, at least not truthful speech of lasting value. Psalm 115:8-15 thus concludes: “8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovoe —He is their help and their shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in Jehovoe —He is their help and their shield. 11 You who fear Jehovoe, trust in Jehovoe —He is their help and their shield. 12 Jehovoe remembers us and will bless; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless those who revere Jehovoe, The small as well as the great. 14 Jehovoe will give you an increase, To you and your children. 15 May you be blessed by Jehovoe, The Maker of heaven and earth.” Thus we have every reason to avoid all forms of dishonesty and corruption, including bribery. May we treasure having God’s blessing and spirit upon our activities day by day, looking forward to arising each day, endlessly, to love our Father, our marriage partner, and all others with integrity to God, peace, and true happiness!
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          . Certainly the Israelites knew “how it feels” to be a foreign resident in a mighty nation, as they had lived a life of harsh slavery in Egypt, after their forefathers moved there during a time of great famine, several centuries earlier. The Scriptures speak of the Israelites being afflicted by Egypt for 400 years, this period evidently beginning with Abraham’s son Ishmael (by his wife’s servant Hagar) “poking fun” at [or, “mocking”] Sarah’s son Isaac, Ishmael being part Egyptian. (Genes 21:9). Paul writes at Galatians 4:29 that “But just as then the one born through natural descent began persecuting the one born through spirit, so also now.” Isaac was “born through spirit” in that he was not born “through natural descent” since through God’s word of promise Sarah miraculously became pregnant at 90 years old, and it was this son that God foretold would become a “great and mighty nation” and in time produce the promised Seed, or Messiah. (Genes 18:18; 15:5). Through this son Abraham would “become a blessing” to many. (Genes 12:2). However, God promised Hagar that her son, Ishmael, would also become a great nation. (Genes 17:20). The 400 years of affliction would prove to end when Israel came out of the land of Egypt by God’s power, and became a nation itself. How fine to have become free of Egyptian dominance and oppression, and be allowed to worship the true God Jehovoe fully! God shortly thereafter assembled Israel at Mount Sinai to institute true worship as a nation in a special way, with the Mosaic Law covenant, between God and Israel. But they were to remember what it was like to be oppressed, and have compassion for foreign residents in their midst.
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          . This was the first of three festivals Jehovoe required the Israelites to commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the seven days. (EXOdus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough." (1COri 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that genuine peace may be found. Jesus sacrifice was to make possible a freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of corruption. (ROMans 3:21-24). It was Jesus that John called "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (JOHn 1:29). Upon his resurrection, Jesus would continue working to protect and defend the eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of their Deliverance by Jehovoe out of slavery, their freedom as a nation coming from Him.
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          . To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such things in their own power. Thus Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it." Wouldn't we want the backing of the Creator in what we do? God is very understanding, and knows many have been taught wrong things about Him and His word, even from young age, and it may take some time and effort to realize the truth about Him. Let all heed His encouragement: The prophet Jeremiah 17:7-8 says this: "7 Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovoe, Whose confidence is in Jehovoe. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit." Any yet lacking faith in God or His word may benefit from my Spotify podcast, Find Life And See Earview Podcast, listening to such things as the article "The Divine Gift of God's Word" and the entire series "Win-it Minute", the first episode found by searching "Winit". These contain ample evidence of the Source of divine wisdom and guidance, benefitting mankind greatly! There is also much to be found on my website, findlifeandsee.com. May all come to acknowledge and appreciate Jehovoe and the Christ, with great love for God's people, to include all mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of Jesus Christ in David's line to have received kingship, letting all look for divine guidance in life, and ultimately to Jehovoe and His word as the Source of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . The truths that God reveals in His Word really are awe-inspiring! The wise guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in exact detail. The experience of persecution is to be expected by those loving God, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the reproach of people of God. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” Jesus said: “10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in awe of God’s words of promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace.
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          . God’s word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step.” Do we not find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as not to be misled? The foresighted prudent one gives thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages telling us something we may need or should believe. Often it really is true, or the messages are presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Jesus encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.” (MATth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like an opposer of God, as the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness, being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in God, being willing to boldly stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the Holy Bible.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          . Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovoe, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (JOHn 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions promote genuine adherence to God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (PSalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all willing to learn true peace will be united to happily serve God forever! (MATth 5:9).
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe, And I observe your commandments.
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Jehosha (the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          . Once again, the psalmist expresses appreciation for God’s loving reminders, which He has established to enable us to maintain loving obedience to Him throughout eternity. May we love the reminder which keep God’s law fresh in mind, that we may become and remain steadfast in obedience to God’s loving and peaceful guidance in life.
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          . The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most important and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in godly fear or awe. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist pleads that the “Hearer of Prayer,” Jehovoe, prove to be so in his case, when he ‘cries for help.’ (PSalm 65:2). Psalm 65:5 refers to Him, saying “You will answer us with awe-inspiring deeds of righteousness, O God of our salvation; You are the Confidence of all the ends of the earth And of those distant across the sea.” May the love, power, wisdom and justice of Jehovoe inspire confidence within us, having faith, or deep trust, in Him to keep His promises and fulfill His word. The psalmist also pleads for understanding from God, likely regarding living life acceptably before Him. He knows God’s word gives the instruction and guidance that all need to do so, and thus pleads for God to “make” him understand, according to His word. We may make a similar plea to God, when we truly have confidence in Jehovoe’s trustworthiness with our life, desiring to please Him fully. We therefore need to give attention to God’s inspired word, the Bible, aiming to read it regularly, even daily. Psalm 1:1-3 describes benefits of doing so: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wayward And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.”
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          . Once again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovoe will possess the earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” Jehovoe God is rightly determined to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this earth, in which mankind may dwell, all willing to learn God’s loving and peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s divine wisdom and standards.
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoe and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoe, And I am fond of your law.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoe, And I am fond of your law.
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          . God Himself ‘longs’ to resurrect His faithful servants of times past, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job. He revealed this at Job 14:15, where Job says to God: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” Likewise, we may long to be saved from difficult trials or circumstances in this system of things, aware of God’s promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace. Still, we want as many as possible to be saved, as God “does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2Peter 3:9). So while God longs to bring the blessings of Paradise, He loves all mankind even more, hoping for billions to seek His favor before judgement becomes necessary. We can likewise see things God’s way. May we also maintain fondness for God’s law, as keeping it is vital for the everlasting salvation of man.
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          . Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoe? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoe God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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          . Some in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Much of the world is still “without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual contentment. Yet many such ones remember times of great joy found in loving and serving God, putting His will first in life. They “have not forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones be helped to return to Jehovoe, motivated to once again give Jehovoe their obedience, this time gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for God and fellow worshippers, finding the true “joy of Jehovoe” that they may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. Jehovoe stands ready, as the Greatest Shepherd, to assist such ones to recover in whatever way possible, and this Son of God, the Fine Shepherd, likewise (JOHn 10:11,14). May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, setting a good example for all as loyal servants of Jehovoe, clinging to God’s orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of eternity!
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the treacherous, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          *154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          *155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          *156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoe defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Jehosha to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all practicers of evil: “6 Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--1:4) Matthew 5-7 adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Jehosha (the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoe and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          . Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovoe? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (JAMes 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovoe God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgements against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1COri 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with God’s will.
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          . (92,93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jehosha showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s law?
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          130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1TImo 6:18).
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1COri 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, how much more we should acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe's "law IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Law can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's law. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's law and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoe, on into eternity.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoe defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Jehosha (Jesus) to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wayward, or practicers of wrongdoing, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all practicers of evil: “6 Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--1:4) Matthew 5-7 adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe, And I observe your commandments.
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Jehosha (the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all such loyal ones.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoe and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          " Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today? Psalm 46:1 says this: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          . Some in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Much of the world is still “without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual contentment. Yet many such ones remember times of great joy found in loving and serving God, putting His will first in life. They “have not forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones be helped to return to Jehovoe, motivated to once again give Jehovoe their obedience, this time gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for God and fellow worshippers, finding the true “joy of Jehovoe” that they may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. Jehovoe stands ready, as the Greatest Shepherd, to assist such ones to recover in whatever way possible, and this Son of God, the Fine Shepherd, likewise (JOHn 10:11,14). May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, setting a good example for all as loyal servants of Jehovoe, clinging to God’s orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of eternity!
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          . Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovoe God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. It is most likely that when used in the plural in God's word, this may be translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," a much more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's upright JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether upright." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . (09) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that became common in "critical times hard to deal with." (2TImo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1COri 15:33, NIV; 2TImo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . (11) Verse 11 says "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you." Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (PSalm 97:10; PROve 2:20-22).
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          . (18) In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. Anointed to become king, the psalmist knew that accepting a bribe, as God's law stated at Exodus 23:8, "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, hampering spiritual vision. (PSalm 115). For example, married partners may fail to recognize threats to their relationship. And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by an opposing godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, let's not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in genuine peace with real satisfaction, only by God's law, is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances, such as God would permit. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          . (25) In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. Even if sins have been committed, it is faith, or a loving, thankful trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness, or worthiness." Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." Are you motivated to continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right? While it's not always the "path of least resistance," you will receive assistance toward lasting peace for all. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all."
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          . (34) The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are things to know and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without drivers understanding this important knowledge, there would be chaos and confusion. By the time people learn to drive, they thus use this thinking to do so properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We of course learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good from bad, clean from unclean things in God's eyes, also the importance or seriousness of matters before they reach a reasonable age of youth, perhaps between 8 and 10, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics. Older children can bolster these qualities with various books, as well as periodicals known for wholesome instruction, such as Reader's Digest, and the Bible journal known as Awake!.
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          (37) Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. We need the quality of discernment, or possibly "difftell", to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, and clean and unclean things in God's eyes. We might add: between important and unimportant things, and things of great value, or less or no value. Let's use God's word to correct a child's thinking on these matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (HEBre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (JAMes 4:8). 
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          " (38) As a future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is actually David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1CHron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovoe is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "revere the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (ECCle 12:13).
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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          . (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1JOhn 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my hardship, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          . (49) This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . (56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (PSalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovoe alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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          . (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of the designation by God's Son Jesus/Jehosha of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1JOhn 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (GENes 2:24).
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          . (63) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEUte 10:12; PSAlm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
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          . (68) Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          . (71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Still, according to God we may hope in time that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating..." (ISAiah 65:17) Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or a loving, thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance! Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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          92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          . (92,93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSalm 119:4).
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding ("Never rely on what you think you know.", GNT). 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (MATth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1JOhn 4:8; PSalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas, or ideas they've heard, above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory or prominence, though perhaps thinking humans will benefit. May such ones come to their senses, considering abundant evidence of God's loving creative works making life possible, with wondrous beauty! And may we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow this example of righteousness and keep such inspired commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jehosha showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1TImo 6:18).
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe's "law IS truth." What has come to be known as the Mosaic Law can be understood in Christian light, and often applied in a different, or figurative way. Of course Jesus gave commands that, when kept, enable a richer, and even more heartfelt obedience to God's law. (MATth 5:17-20; JERem 31:31-34). Thus God's law and Christ's instructions should be treasured as guiding all of mankind to an eternally peaceful world of right and just living!
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of God and divine truth, as also any further revealed will of Jehovoe, on into eternity.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoe defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Jehosha (Jesus) to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wayward, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wayward, or practicers of wrongdoing, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from wrong conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all practicers of evil: “6 Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--1:4) Matthew 5-7 adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          . Truly, Jehovoe is worthy of our praise. His judgements, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovoe, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe, And I observe your commandments.
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          . Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ covers our misses, allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus/Jehosha (the more correct name, with the proper meaning).”
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1COri 10:31).
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          . The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovoe, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovoe out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovoe and the governance of true worship of modern times (REVel 21:1-4; 1PEter 2:6; REVel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovoe for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          THU (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added v68 to Ps119[7] Review 7, and reposted Review 8 as Ps119[8].
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          TUE (9:43; 10:02; 10:46,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming this morning the repost of (4) Psalm 119 Review 7 of Stanzas 1-11. I apologize for the delay this morning--I expect my own updates to this Review to be complete between 10 and 10:30 am. Completed, as (4) Ps119[7] Review 7. Update.
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          MON (11:03 am; 3:50 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Planning repost of (4) Ps119 Review 7 Stanzas 1-11 tomorrow. Also, added (8) CTC[2], updated article What About Smoking?
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          SUN (9:38; 10:24 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added the (8) CTC[1] Come to Consensus More Orderly Time article, originally from 2020, with additional updates. If not yet familiar, please consider this, as many find it very reasonable and practical!
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          SAT (3:14 pm) Hello to all! Please see (7) SongWeekly CORRECTION regarding on one of Michele McLaughlin's!
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          THU (9:30 am; 12:25 pm) Hello, wishing all well. Completed an updated Psalm 119 Review 8, stanzas 12-22 (the second half), as (4) Ps119[6].
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          WED (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! With the goings-on today, I'm postponing today's post until tomorrow, but if you wish please consider some of the recent posts as a review. Tomorrow may well bring the second half review of Psalm 119!
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          TUE (9:40,56; 10:40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (2) PS[1] Psalm 43, and PS[2] of Psalm 45, now also the (4) Ps119 Review 6 of Stanzas 20-22. I have completed some updating of this review from recent revisions and also eliminated some excess.
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          MON (11:40,55 am; 12:08,46 pm) Hello, wishing all well, and again praise to God for His power to overcome evil works--I again make appeal for the true election results of 2020 to be more closely examined, as I seek peace with all and wish to use what God has given me to contribute fully to the peaceful world God has purposed for us, with many blessings, some that even I have helped prepare, with the joy God has purposed for all and even me. There were many factors interfering, and God is "good and ready to forgive," as I am also.
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          Up front I wish to apologize for not making drawing more attention to this, at least over the last week or so. There are reasons, and not good ones, for some interference. But we continue to seek peace, to better understand these causes and peace has grown. I'm recommending that we go ahead and celebrate in whatever way we can today, doing things for family members, being more mindful of considerate and thoughtful speech and actions. Why not think of at least one game you could play together? The rules could even be modified to be more family-friendly! For instance, I have Boggle, a game to make up simple words from lettered dice on a four-by-four grid. We now have a version called Washcloth Boggle! The letters are properly shaken to randomize, and a washcloth is promptly placed over top to cover. One person is chosen as a moderator to be the ONLY one to write down words, and in charge of timing. This person may also choose to play along. The players are placed in order youngest to oldest, this usually can be accomplished without pronouncing age. The goal is 25 words or more, over 5 rounds, of 12 seconds each. The washcloth is removed, and everyone playing has 12 seconds to find a few words that they can keep in mind, because after 12 seconds the washcloth is placed back over top. The moderator asks who has a word, and each word to be written comes from the youngest to the oldest. This is a TEAM FAMILY game, and NO score is kept track between individuals--the goal is as many words made altogether, 25 or more. After the youngest player to speak up has revealed all his words that he remembers, the question is posed again, and the next older person with words can proceed, with no repeats necessary--only words not yet written. The oldest person may have no words to add--but it this necessarily a bad thing?
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          SAT (9:38,40,42 am) Hello, wishing all well! How marvelous God's power, even to undo works of evil, that we may all look forward to worldwide Kingdom Blessings! (1John 3:8) Added (4) Ps119[4] Stanza 22B Commentary, possibly more
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          THU (9:35; 10:12,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[3] Commentary, soon a (6) Mosaic Law Highlights post as well: MLH[3], Christians to Maintain Deep Trust in God and Christ...
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          WED (9:40; 10:21 am; 12:08,16,28 pm) Hello, wishing all well with God's blessing! Added more Proverbs 6 Commentary, PC[4], Proverbs 6:20-23, another Eternal Express piece, EE[3] True Christians Recognize Christ's Role, and an update to the GA[2] article, and the associated Spotify podcast, R03.830. Another update.
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          SUN (9:38,53,59; 10:01,08 am) Hello, wishing all fine things, with God's blessing! Updated the article under Christianity entitled "Finding More Truth," especially inserted par. 7 What of Holidays? The purpose of this article, as well as "Finding Truth",  is to assist some Christians in acknowledging an increasingly brighter faith than they may in the past have known, making possible greater unity, recognizing God's love for all mankind to be repentant and most fully realize the accurate and complete understanding of His good will and purpose, and receive with others the blessings of His Kingdom. (John 3:16-18; 2Peter 3:9; 1Timothy 2:3-4)
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          THU (9:25,28; 11:59 am; 12:03,10,17,19,25 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Ps119[2], Psalm 119 Stanza 21B Commentary. Also planning GA[1], on current Coronavirus CRISIS, with reasons, Covid Thanksgiving Resurge.
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          WED (9:33,58 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) EE[1], Eternal Express on Faithfulness, and (6) MLH[1] on Refusing Corruption, and PC[2] more Proverbs 6 Commentary.
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          MON (9:37 am) Hello, wishing all well, blessed by God! Added (3) Proverbs 6 Commentary, PC[1].
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          Continuing as "Golden Apples," this segment was developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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          Win-it Minute is a six-day weekly instructional segment promoting divine wisdom and love for true success. It is currently available free on Spotify, under my Find Life And See Earview Podcast. Search "find life". You may locate the very first episode by searching "winit"
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          My Twitter link is @RealJoshuaMCE, click on my home posts to find (3) Short (~90 sec) Video links introducing this article, also found on Vimeo, supplying other facts surrounding my Presidential campaign.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation still as a qualified candidate, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          This is an earlier piece, posted and podcasted from February of this year. I believe at the time a few were effective at suppressing this information.
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          ELECTION TRUTH OF 2020. Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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          Certainly many looked forward, as I did, to the Thanksgiving holiday, for many to finally spend time with family or friends more freely, although not being totally out of the woods as regards Coronavirus, RSV, or the Flu. Hopefully many were and are still able to utilize the Pepper Spice Mix that offers antiviral protection. However, a few factors have still resulted in some increase of Coronavirus infections and hospital treatment, from already serious levels. While many were concerned with the increased close contact with family as a possible cause for increased illness or viral contraction, there appears to have been other factors contributing to this, including the use of enzyme-treated feed for some of the Turkeys being used for the Thanksgiving meals. This practice predates the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it became clear during 2020 that the wrong kind of digestive enzymes being used for this, in the undesirable scenario these being from Aspergillus Niger or a similar strain, can actually cause the resulting meat to be predigested, not for human benefit, but as those fungii are intended, for the inorganic soil of a forest. Plants take up such nutrients and convert them into those beneficial for human consumption--that is why we should not eat chalk, but rather the calcium such as found in Kale and other foods that are in the perfect form our bodies need to grow and repair tissue, etc. It is the presence of byproducts of Aspergillus Niger especially that has contributed greatly to the proliferation of Coronavirus, as is explained more fully on my Coronavirus Relief page as linked from my Home page at findlifeandsee.com. 
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           Quite a number of food manufacturers have taken this to heart, and switched from these fungal products. From 2020, many were made aware of this problem, and have been substituting another fungus/yeast strain, Saccharomyces Boulardii, as a viable alternative most beneficial for human consumption. This has been used now more readily for making cheese and even for production of food-friendly nutrients. I am recommending that feed being given to animals, including cattle, chicken, hogs/pigs, and turkey, be carefully scrutinized for this, reducing disease, benefitting both humans and these creatures.
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           To sum up, some Thanksgiving turkeys this year have actually set up our bodies for Coronavirus susceptibility, and this has lead to perhaps a doubling in many places of serious Coronavirus cases in hospitals, etc. Some hospitals have come forward in recent days with similar news, and have recommended a temporary return to stricter Pandemic measures, such as masking, frequent handwashing, vaccine shots/boosters, and the like. It is believed that Moderna's booster, if taken by itself, without any other vaccine such as the flu vaccine at a particular time, may offer the greatest protection going forward, for a variety of situations of those having been vaccinated previously or not. And the Pepper Spice Mix still offers beneficial antiviral support, and I believe it's use reduced the extent of the resurge somewhat. The recipe now includes a caution NOT to substitute White Pepper for the Recommended Black Pepper. The recipe can be made without black pepper if this is not available. The more who wish to overcome any present stigma associated with masking, might not only have greater protection themselves while we recover, but reduce the extent of infected ones unknowingly increasing the presence of germs in areas such as supermarkets, shopping centers and restaurants. Recall that unmasking in a restaurant upon receiving a drink or an appetizer is most appropriate, as eating or drinking anything within every one minute or so has been shown to greatly reduce viral proliferation. Also, the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief page mentioned previously may be a resource for other help in combatting a more deeply rooted Coronavirus infection. R03.820
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          . The recent Supreme Court ruling has reaffirmed the right of a child, yet unborn, to live, encouraging his or her dear mother to nourish and nurture that child and herself to a happy and healthy birth. Even if, for a time, that child must be placed in the arms of another loving family, it is hoped the mother aims to prepare and ready herself for the privilege and joy of resuming or supporting, at some time, the nurturing of the child to become adult. She has the right to loving motherhood, but of course it is the choice of each woman to desire the capability of raising her child(ren) well.
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          . Becoming a mother in the fullest sense is not beyond the reach of most if not all women, despite current circumstances. God's word offers valuable insight and instruction that can develop this ability inside even a young woman, and much instruction that is based on such godly wisdom is also available. In fact, apart from God, this task would be much more difficult. God has created us to need his guidance, which we may receive freely. Psalm 127:1 of Bible record says this: "Unless Jehovoe himself builds the house, It is to no avail that its builders have worked hard on it." Notice how God wants us to see our children: Verse 3 continues: "Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoe; The fruitage of the belly is a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the sons of youth. 5 Happy is the able-bodied man that has filled his quiver with them. They will not be ashamed, For they will speak with enemies in the gate."
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          . It is important, however, to realize and include in laws regarding the process of pregnancy, that certain conditions still exist that can, only occasionally in certain circumstances, threaten the life of the mother to give birth. God is not to blame, as His truthful wisdom and the sanctity of life have often been ignored, resulting in some foods not being as nourishing as they otherwise would be, the sometimes unwise use of certain chemicals and drugs that have proven harmful, and other factors, affecting such things as weakening the uterine wall, for instance. This condition is quite serious, and threatens the life of both mother and child. However, we believe tests exist for practically all such conditions, and in most circumstances, pollutants can be halted, and nutritional or other treatments also exist to hopefully remedy the problem so as to be able to continue the progression of birth without harm to the mother. Not all respond to such treatments the same though, and if ineffective, it is not impossible that a decision might have to be made to sadly end the pregnancy to preserve the lives of both mother and child, but with appeal to God, who can restart the pregnancy in the future. It is believed that these treatments can be attempted early enough in the pregnancy to avoid any consideration of late-term mutilating abortion, which is an extreme trauma to a trusting baby beyond imagination, which no mother would ever approve of who truly understands what is taking place, and must no longer be tolerated. 
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          . It is now understood by many that between 14 and 16 weeks is the pain threshold, the time at which pain may be felt by the growing baby. As mentioned above, there are some conditions that should be tested for, that involve even the life of both baby and mother. At least one of these is necessary at 12 weeks, such as the test for the integrity or constitution of the uterine wall, and if there's a problem, treatment can immediately begin for 1 week. A return at 13 weeks can determine response to treatment, and if not effective, a stronger treatment can be applied, as well as an appeal to God for His guidance and assistance. The return at 14 weeks is then crucial to determine whether or not a pregnancy may be terminated without pain to the baby, still with God being able to restart the pregnancy at a future time when the health of the mother is suitable for carrying the child to birth, having no memory of any past termination. This two-week time frame between 12 and 14 weeks should be carefully guarded and recognized as very significant in determining the life of both mother and baby. Despite promotion of a 15 week threshold, there is evidence that some drugs or other factors can shorten this to sometime between 14 and 15 weeks. Therefore 14 weeks should become understood as the Standard. With appeal to Him, God can ensure that the pain threshold is beyond 14 weeks, so that harm felt by a trusting child can be avoided at all costs, and a restart of the pregnancy under God's Kingdom is wonderfully made possible!
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          . Nevertheless, as the health of all generally increases under the loving rulership of God's Son, with improved breadth of nourishment, and replacement of all harmful chemical pollutants with more effective and healthful alternatives, such grievous circumstances will gradually subside, and life may become as God intended, bringing genuine happiness to mankind, developing greater peace gradually with the application of God's loving instruction. May all look to God, with hope in His blessing, on a rewarding life ahead!
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          . It should be mentioned that, with understanding of these things, faith in God early in the pregnancy can assist in finding provisions and guidance that may prove beneficial to both mother and child. In most cases what is needed or helpful may be found. Still there are many with limited resources and/or health concerns. Trust God and ask for help. Another article under this segment is posted on my 2022 December blogpost under segment 1 entitled Considering Adoption over Abortion, that is, only as a last resort--far better to look forward to treasuring the bond of trust and love that a child has built up inside, finding joy raising him or her with God's help and guidance. Most perhaps are yet unaware that due to past abortions, there are many precious children of God still waiting to see the light of day, another reason he wants us to curtail the practice of careless or irresponsible abortion. [Let's do our best to straighten this out--that's all He asks.] Without food and drug excesses, etc. God normally times conception and chooses the gender most appropriate for a couple. This article lists some foods that offer additional nourishment for many expecting mothers, in hopes of a healthy and happy birth. R03.830
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          Psalm 139:16 "Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed."
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          Psalm 127:1a,3 "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it...Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovoe; The fruit of the womb is a reward."
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          ? With the topic of Abortion in the news recently, how fine to reflect upon some of the reasons this became an issue in the first place. Some have been looking for an alternative to prevention, not wishing for the child at this time in their life. The effects of some pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals from cigarettes, pesticides/herbicides and even some food products, etc. have had undesirable effects on fertility. This, along with other behaviors may have interfered with God's assistance on conception. God desires to bless couples, and assist their timing of a child and it's gender, but many, not realizing this, have used their free will to influence such things. Also, many women have not had access to the health care and nutritious foods that others have had, and thus have been concerned about the health and normalcy of the resulting child, and at times, the health of the mother through the pregnancy. If conception has occurred, however, in God's eyes this child is a life, which should be considered sacred, just as King David reflected upon his own conception, when no one had any idea who or what he would become! (Psalm 139:13-16). A woman who has been considering abortion should have access to views of the unborn and be reassured of her respect for life as she chooses to protect it.
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          . The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect for God's law and with His love. If, however, a woman has conceived, and is not wishing to be responsible for raising the child upon it's birth, can she not still be encouraged to give up the child for adoption, and have genuine assistance for her pregnancy, including exceptional nourishment, so as to have the best opportunity to remain healthy herself, and deliver a healthy child in a healthy way? She may still wish to be aware, from time to time, on the child's progress, as most children will prove grateful for their life and desire at some point, to get to know the biological parents who protected him or her during pregnancy. Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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            2 For you are my God, my fortress. Why have you cast me off?
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           The deeds you accomplished in their days, In the days of long ago. 
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           2 With your hand you drove away nations And settled our forefathers there.  
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           9 But now you have cast us off and humiliated us, And you do not go out with our armies. 
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           10 You keep making us retreat from our adversary; Those who hate us take whatever they want. 
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           11 You hand us over to be devoured like sheep; You have scattered us among the nations. 
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           12 You sell your people for next to nothing; You make no profit from the sale. 
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           13 You make us a reproach to our neighbors, An object of ridicule and jeering to those all around us. 
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           14 You make us an object of scorn among the nations, Something for the peoples to shake their heads at. 
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           16 On account of the sound of their taunts and insults, Because of our enemy who is taking revenge. 
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           17 All of this has come upon us, yet we have not forgotten you, And we have not violated your covenant. 
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           18 Our heart has not deviated; Our footsteps do not stray from your path. 
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           19 But you have crushed us where the jackals dwell; You have covered us with deep shadow. 
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           20 If we have forgotten the name of our God Or if we spread out our hands in prayer to a foreign god,
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           21 Will not God discover this? He is aware of the secrets of the heart. 
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           22 For your sake we are being put to death all day long; We have been accounted as sheep for slaughtering. 
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           23 Rouse yourself. Why do you keep sleeping, O Jehovoe? Awake! Do not keep casting us off forever.
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           24 Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and our oppression?
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           25 For we have been brought down to the dust; Our bodies are pressed to the ground. 
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           26 Rise up as our helper! Rescue us because of your loyal love.
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           1 My heart is stirred by something good. 
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           I say: “My song is about a king.” 
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           May my tongue be the stylus of a skilled copyist.
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           2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men. 
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           Gracious speech flows from your lips. 
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           That is why God has blessed you forever.
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           In your dignity and your splendor. 
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           4 And in your splendor go on to victory; 
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           Ride in the cause of truth and humility and righteousness, 
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           And your right hand will accomplish awe-inspiring things. 
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           5 Your arrows are sharp, making peoples fall before you; 
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           They pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies. 
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           6 God is your throne forever and ever; 
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           The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness. 
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           That is why God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of exultation more than your companions.
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           8 All your garments are scented with myrrh and aloeswood and cassia; 
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           From the grand ivory palace, stringed instruments make you rejoice.
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           9 The daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor. 
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           The royal consort has taken her stand at your right hand, adorned in gold of Oʹphir.
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           10 Listen, O daughter, pay attention and incline your ear; 
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           Forget your people and your father’s house. 
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           For he is your lord, So bow down to him. 
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           The wealthiest of men will seek your favor. 
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           13 Inside the palace the king’s daughter is absolutely magnificent; 
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           Her clothing is adorned with gold. 
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           14 She will be brought to the king in richly woven garments.
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           The virgin companions following her are brought in before you.
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           They will enter into the king’s palace. 
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           16 Your sons will take the place of your forefathers. 
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          "1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
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          Pro06:1-5 No one wants to be in such a situation. You've opened your mouth and made an obligation with someone, and something unexpected has come along to throw you off course, perhaps temporarily hindering you from meeting that agreement. No doubt you should go to Jehovoe in prayer over the matter. Then, what wisdom not to delay, but humble yourself and "urgently plead with your neighbor." Do whatever you can to appease the other party, and perhaps get back on track with your obligation if it can be arranged. Jehovoe can still bless your effort to keep your word to the extent possible. This verse evidently refers to a legitimate promise made between two or more persons, one that agrees with God's word. On the other hand another thing for all to realize is that God Jehovoe is the One in charge of all vows, promises and major decisions. For instance, if a promise that has been made would cause one or more to violate God's law, or word or will, should such a promise be carried out? Practically any breaking of God's law is harmful to oneself or others, or it likely would not be against the law in the first place--that is why God gives us His law, to protect the human family from harm and to help us find and maintain genuine peace, promoting honest, fair, and loving conduct with one another. Therefore, leave it to God to decide in such matters, and let's always aim for any promises made to be promises that we are sure God approves of, and will bless us for keeping!
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Although it has no commander, officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies in the harvest. 9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.”
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          Pro06:6 What wisdom God used in His astounding creative works! We're instructed to examine the ways of the ant, and become wise, industrious, rather than remaining lazy. It has been found that young persons have become lazy when they are praised for their knowledge, rather than for putting that knowledge to work for the benefit of others. That is where commendation is appropriate, when a youth uses knowledge, talents, and abilities to work good toward others. Also, "by knowledge the righteous are rescued." Sharing our knowledge with others to help them in some important way may also be commendable. But may such commendation not go to our head--it is God who gives us our talents and abilities, and helps us use them for the benefit of others. He is the One who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (ROMans 8:28). So may God receive our rightful praise and loving appreciation. Let's continue looking at the ant:
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          “7 Although it has no commander, officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies in the harvest.”
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          Pro06:7-8 The ant needs no one to constantly tell him what to do--he instinctively knows his job and purpose, and wisely proceeds to work for the benefit of the colony. Likewise, we should get to know what needs to be done--so that we needn't be told constantly what we need to do, or only work hard when someone is watching us. Rather seek to please Jehovoe--let Him watch us, as He can see and can help us have the wisdom we need to set proper goals and to use our time efficiently, working productively. Colossians 3:23 says "Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovoe, and not for men."
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          “9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          "12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked speech; 13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions. 15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment he will be broken beyond healing. 16 There are six things that Jehovoe hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers."
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          “12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked speech”
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          Pro06:12 Crooked speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may say all the right things to all the right people to sound truthful, but may be covering over hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and such a one cannot cover such things indefinitely. With loving efforts, it is hoped that such a one may come to his/her senses. As 2Peter 3:9 states, "God...desires all to attain to repentance," and really live as God has purposed. Honesty is such an important aspect of such a life, avoiding deceitfulness, that only by this can we remain good and as useful to God as we can be, helping others and ourselves. 
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          “13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions.”
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          Pro06:13-14 This clearly describes someone who has turned against right honest conduct, violating his own conscience. His actions may speak the truth about his real intentions and ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, perhaps those who would expose his evil. His heart is thus perverted, or corrupt. His values are totally distorted, and true love for God and others is largely nonexistent. His words thus cause division among others, not truly bringing peace among brothers. Such a person needs to turn to God earnestly, needing spiritual "heart surgery."
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          Pro06:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovoe himself." (Acts 3:19). It is repentance that Jehovoe is seeking from all, that they may find closeness to Him, true happiness and eternal life. Each one needs to grasp, or understand, at least some of the ill consequences of badness, and come to “hate what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10). Discerning between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, etc. also makes possible the genuine fear or awe of God. Such regard for God, not wanting to displease or hurt Him, “means the hating of bad,” and is the “beginning of wisdom.” Without cultivating such right desires, instead choosing to scheme evil toward others deceptively, leads one down a deadly path. Such a person is heading for terrible disaster, being "broken beyond healing." Jehovoe responds, through Isaiah: “Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” (Isaiah 55:7).
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          “16 There are six things that Jehovoe hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers."
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          Pro06:16-19 Jehovoe reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should. Most scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others, not 'considering others as superior' to themselves. (Psalm 36:2; Philip 2:3). Truly great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others. They also, as we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:2,3). Those practicing evil have a heart that 'plots wicked schemes' and feet that 'run quickly to evil.' We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes. "O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked."
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          "20 Observe, my son, the commandment of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 21 Always bind them around your heart; Tie them about your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will lead you; When you lie down, it will stand guard over you; And when you awaken, it will speak to you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Pro06:20 One of the Ten Commandments written on Stone Tablets, outstanding from the "handwritten document that consists of decrees," includes one that applies to the relationship between child and parents. (COLos 2:14). It is the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovoe your God is giving you." The apostle Paul also quotes this command at Ephesians 6:2, saying it "is the first command with a promise." The very first proverb of chapter 10 says "A wise son makes his father rejoice, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother." What understanding child wants to bring grief to his own mother? Should he or she prefer wisdom, or foolishness? Growing in wisdom brings delight to a good parent. So the counsel to listen to their instruction, which can be life-saving to a child! There are many dangers in life, especially to an inexperienced child, needing guidance and correction from loving parents! May every child learn to appreciate the instruction coming from parents who love him or her.
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          "21 Always bind them around your heart; Tie them about your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will lead you; When you lie down, it will stand guard over you; And when you awaken, it will speak to you."
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          Pro06:21-22 Binding the commandments and instruction from parents around your heart means they affect your very heartfelt thoughts and actions. Tied around your neck means these affect the words coming through your throat, your very speech. "Out of the heart's abundance his mouth speaks." (LUKe 6:45). The law of God as explained by parents will guide a youth in the right way, will stand guard over him--offering protection from much danger, and, being ultimately from God, will speak to that one's heart and mind in line with truth.
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          "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Pro06:23 Each commandment sheds light on a given situation, the entire law being a light that shines on our entire life, and shines ahead upon the path of life, helping us see what's coming, and the rewards of keeping the law, and may also enlighten us as to the problems, troubles, grief and pain of violating God's word and law. The reproofs, or strong corrections, of discipline are the way to life. The more we each consider God's word and listen to His instruction, the more we can discipline ourselves, and hopefully limit the correction we need from others. Still, how we all need God's loving discipline in life, to help us stay on the path leading to endless life in true happiness, seeking ever to remain on it, being an example and encouragement to our friends and loved ones to maintain their hope and happiness.
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          "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life. 24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her alluring eyes, 26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life. 27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go unpunished."
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          Pro06:23 God's specific commands brighten and help to guide each step, while his law lightens our path, or the road ahead. The "reproofs of discipline", "reproof" referring to strong but loving counsel or correction, are said to be "the way to life." May we strive hard not to pridefully refuse such counsel when given, especially when we know we need it. Or we may need to strive harder to fight any egopride when we don't think we need it! Often we really do but don't think we do! Regardless, it usually requires great love for a parent or someone else to approach us with such reproof--they may have prayed to Jehovoe for the wisdom to do so properly. Let's aim to be thankful for such counsel, even if we have a hard time swallowing it, and even if we are not sure if we deserved it. Perhaps it would be best to soon after pray to Jehovoe about the matter, searching our heart for how best to apply what we've heard or received. Remember, that "those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” Therefore, 1Peter 5:5-7 says "But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
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          "24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her alluring eyes,"
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          Pro06:24-25 These "reproofs of discipline," along with God's laws and commands, will guard one against the "seductive tongue" of an immoral woman, and with appropriate warnings should move us to steer far away from desiring her beauty in our heart. We should reserve such desire for the spiritual and physical beauty of the wife that God can allow us to find, being captivated by her eyes, and no one else's. Recall that the punishment for immorality in the Mosaic Law provided by God was severe, possibly bringing strong repercussions, or consequences. This was to teach mankind the seriousness of the offense, that the effects spiritually and perhaps physically are significantly detrimental, promoting disloyalty to God and others, and toward the bond or covenant of marriage, which we should rather want to treasure and appreciate for an eternity!
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          "26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life."
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          Pro06:26 What are some of the consequences of being seduced by an immoral woman, be she a prostitute or the wife of another man? Regarding the prostitute, the verse says the man is "reduced to a loaf of bread." Clearly, any material wealth is squandered, over time, as she entices him to give up what he has. Both the man and the woman are shown willing to violate God's standards to get what they want, not living a life of honest integrity. Thus they are not having God's approval, blessing, or prosperity by Him. If the woman is the wife of another man, she "preys on a precious life," as the violation of adultery is a serious violation of trust and loyalty, that threatens the very life, spiritually and physically, of those involved. These days, however, we must keep in mind that God can completely understand the motives and circumstances. If repentance is shown, it is up to the wronged mate to decide whether to forgive the erring one, and work to restore trust in the relationship. Willfully choosing to continue sexual intercourse with the erring one is evidence that such forgiveness has been extended. If there are problems in the marriage to begin with, rather than violating any of God's standards, can we not promptly beseech Jehovoe, the Originator of the Marriage Arrangement, for His assistance?
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          "27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go unpunished."
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          Pro06:27-29 We must realize and look for the consequences of our behavior before doing something or making some decision that may be important. This is shown by the illustration of raking fire to one's chest. There are consequences. Will not one's garments get burned? Such is an apt illustration regarding immorality, as such an act will sully spiritual garments--our Christian identification and many Christlike qualities can be seriously damaged, leaving off vital faith or trust in God and faithfulness to Him and others. Also, if you would walk on hot coals, would there not be an effect? Would it not scorch your feet? We should never undervalue the spiritual implications of our behavior, just because we may not yet understand all of the effects. God's loving warning should be enough until we do. It is an aspect of divine wisdom, foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, that involves seeing the consequences of our actions and decisions, so as to hate and avoid the wrong path. Proverbs 22:3 accordingly cautions: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." Good and loving instruction based on God's word of truth can enlighten such ones, helping them to develop the prudence with foresightedness to look ahead and avoid unwise choices or actions that would otherwise result in undesirable consequences. The answers truly lie within God's word and law, not without it!
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          “30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He will give up all the valuables of his house. 32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          Pro06:30-31 This is found in the midst of a discussion of the serious sin of adultery. Even a hungry person stealing to feed himself or his family must still pay the penalty for his sin when found out. Did he really need to violate God’s law to meet his need, or could God have found another way to provide for him? David wrote, at Psalm 37: “25 I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread.” Yes, God can provide what’s needed, even rightly desired, for one keeping His law, remaining righteous before Him.
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          "32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away."
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          Pro06:32-33 Likewise, is an act of adultery to be committed in the name of “love”? True, it is possible for genuine love to diminish in a relationship, between a husband and wife. Should this, however, be viewed as an opportunity to steal another man’s wife, or another woman’s husband? Or, rather, should they receive encouragement and support to strengthen and restore their love for each other, if possible, not throwing away all the love they’ve shared in the past? Should not the marriage union be so honored? “4 Let marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge immoral people and adulterers.” (HEBre 13:4). For a discussion of what may be hindering love in a marriage, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC heading on this website. God wants trust to be the order of the day in His new world of peace and righteousness, with everyone having a loyal marriage partner into endless life, day by day, year by year, millennium by millennium. How long, for instance, should Adam and Eve have remained together if obedient to God, or if resurrected? While Christ, as "the last Adam" becomes a spiritual father to all, and has a spiritual bride comprising New Jerusalem, together bestowing spiritual and eternal life to obedient mankind, how long would the first couple have been, or could they still be, respected as the fleshly grandparents of everyone on earth? According to Bible chronology, it has been thousands of years since their beginning. It is reasonable to believe that the person you are now married to, or even if younger you may soon marry, could well continue with you as we begin our walk into an eternal happy future. In time, you may grow so fond of your spouse that you both deeply wish for your love to remain so long--if you truly love each other, why not aim for endless life together, and trust God for intervention if ever necessary? May you “trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (PROve 3:5-7). Most married persons will likely remain together for the thousand year Reign of Christ, during the earthly cleanup and resurrection and assistance to ancestors of the past. Thus may loyalty between married partners be treasured, while looking to God for any adjustments to the arrangement if truly needed in the future. There is generally no need now to be looking outside of the marriage bond for another partner--work on loving the one you are now with, learning true faithfulness and loyalty, to God and each other, even if that one is not your partner into eternity. May the sin of adultery be rejected by those wishing to please God, and seen as a gross disrespect for God’s lovely marriage arrangement, blessed by Him.
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          Pro06:34-35 Thus a husband dearly loving his wife may become very jealous over having been wronged in such a way by another man. Such sin may bring great spiritual harm to participators and disgrace. Thus was the lesson of ancient Israel, with the severe punishment at times administered. Now, God’s arrangement through Christ makes mercy possible, but it is up to the offended spouse to decide whether to end the marriage or forgive. Resumed sexual relations after being aware of the sin is indicative of extended forgiveness and continued marriage. Matthew 19:9 Jesus says “9 I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” It is reasonable to believe that Jesus had not only literal fornication in mind, but also spiritual fornication, or a gross violation of true worship, as a legal ground for separation or divorce. Still, “mercy triumphs over judgement.” (JAMes 2:13). If a mate has somehow become revilingly abusive or overly critical, for instance, this should be addressed urgently, as it grossly misrepresents the love that God has for the family arrangement. Hopefully the practice is quickly curtailed--otherwise separation may be needed over a short period to save the marriage over the long run. As understanding is shown, help should be offered to completely overcome such a habit, such as by understanding past grievances. Hopefully, genuine correction can be made and appreciated, and where possible, love restored or strengthened between marriage partners. (1COri 5:9-11; 1COri 7:12-16)
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          "1 My son, keep my sayings, And treasure up my commandments. 2 Keep my commandments and live; Guard my instruction like the pupil of your eye. 3 Tie them around your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding “my relative,” 5 To guard you against the wayward woman, Against the immoral woman and her smooth words."
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          (Pro07:1-3) Clearly, we should "keep" and "treasure" the sayings of God and Christ, and their commands, as they mean life to us and others. While we have faith in Christ, this trust largely causes us to obey him carefully, and as Matthew 28:19-20 shows, Jesus says we are to teach others "to observe all the things I have commanded you." He says "you are my friends if you do what I am commanding you." (JOHn 15:14). May we continually review God's reminders and commands, as if they were tied around our fingers. Let's God's words sink deep into us as we ponder the benefits, blessings, and rewards for doing as He instructs us. Then His words can be written on our hearts, as we in turn love God with all our heart, soul or life, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, these being the two greatest commandments of the Law. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. And yet his commandments are not burdensome."
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          (Pro07:4-5) May we view godly wisdom (applying knowledge to success and God's honor) and understanding as near and dear as godly family members and relatives. God's wisdom should be close to our hearts, as we learn to successfully apply God's instructions to our daily life, thinking God's thoughts as we meet various situations each day. God's thoughts will protect us from being seduced by others to stray from God's commands. The fatherly counselor here specifically mentions the "wayward woman," one disregarding God's word or law. She speaks with "smooth words," attempting to cause another to likewise disregard God's standards and ways, and fall with her into the seductive trap of sexual immorality. Yet, marriage is God's gift for satisfying such desires, and is the way two can express that romantic marital love to one another, with God's blessing and approval! Why miss out on the "blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich", 'without added pain?' (PROve 10:22). The so-called "treasures gained by waywardness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death," a vital principle among the very first of the proverbial sayings beginning in chapter 10 (PROve 10:2). Let's honor God's lovely arrangement of marriage, promoting true loyal love among mankind!
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          Before considering some ways to address the long-time issue of legal immigration into the United States, there are related issues, that together help to see the significance of taking action, gradually implementing such an approach, which can alleviate some of the problems of our current national plight, and bring greater peace to many. Below I present an approach to streamline the process of permitting worthy persons the prospect of entering the country legally, with family heads working to earn a living and facilitate the program. At the same time, there have been many faithful U.S. workers in factories, some having worked diligently for decades, although this has not been easy for some. Many have looked forward to the coming of God’s Kingdom to bring better opportunity, that some might find work more suitable as loyal U.S. citizens, having become quite dependable and hard-working. There is one more thing that I know has God’s backing that could provide good work for such ones, and allow newer immigrants to assume well-paying factory work to those who wish. 
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          The plan involves aiding some government employees to start their own well-paying businesses that can actually perform the same work or something of similar benefit to the community at large, where ever they wish to establish it. These businesses could still be associated with the government on some level, although they would no longer officially be direct government employees—they would be self-employed, but having a business associated with the government. They would set up services and fees such as would be appropriate for them, in line with their qualifications, and could hire additional employees, possibly everyone working from home, or having an office for a normal or hybrid-work environment. This is where these many desirable factory employees might come in—to have opportunity to do work associated with caring for people as associated with the government, doing largely computer-based work, with greater flexibility than they have currently working as factory employees. Of course, this arrangement should take place decently and orderly, so that there are dependable, capable, and qualified individuals to assume their responsibilities at the factory upon their work change. 
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          The government employees could have more control over their earnings, and in some cases continue in much the same way as they have been, with similar contacts, etc. The new businesses should have some sort of government approval and backing, and like insurance, some help to keep going financially if things somehow start out rocky with reason to believe in it’s eventual success. It is possible that several employees could combine together, if doing so may permit a more stable and consistent business. This reduction could take place gradually, as proper care is taken on the importance of preserving national and community interests. This arrangement, carried out properly, could bring much benefit, such as reducing the bloated size of government, the tax burden on U.S. residents, and other measures blessed by God.
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          The previous week’s conclusion included this thought: Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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          ? There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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          Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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          How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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          , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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          , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. Let’s set a maximum goal of 10 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 5 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 5 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 5 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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          , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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          . While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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           ? Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgement he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (ROMans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain. May any such troublemakers repent of their errors, while God may show them mercy. (ISAiah 55:6-7).
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           . Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
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           . Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (JAMes 1:17).
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           . 2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, respecting their head and king, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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           . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of egopride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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           . 2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (JOHn 7:18; 1PEter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-22: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will." May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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           . 2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," Jehovoe!
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           . 2Timothy 1:1-5 reveals the brotherly affection that is possible between faithful Christian servants of God, as Paul had with Timothy, loved like a son. Notice Paul’s expressions of affection and love for Timothy: “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jehosha/Jesus by God’s will according to the promise of the life that is through Christ Jehosha/Jesus, 2 to Timothy, a beloved child: May you have undeserved kindness, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I am grateful to God, to whom I am rendering sacred service as my forefathers did, and with a clean conscience, never ceasing to remember you in my supplications night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I am longing to see you, so that I may get filled with joy. 5 For I recall your unhypocritical faith, which dwelled first in your grandmother Loʹis and your mother Euʹnice, but which I am confident is also in you.”
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           . May we likewise come to have an unhypocritical faith, sincerely applying our hearts to all the guidance we receive from God and Christ, treasuring purity of heart, having upright motives in our dealings with others. What a privilege to serve the true God among His clean Christian servants earth-wide! As we change from a past sinful course, may we ever appreciate God’s mercy to allow us a place with His people. May we never take this for granted! As 1Peter 1:14-16 says “14 As obedient children, stop being molded by the desires you formerly had in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct, 16 for it is written: “You must be holy, because I am holy.”” God’s holiness means He is never abusive or mistreating humans, but dealing with the utmost love and interest in the welfare of all humanity, doing what benefits all the most. May we appreciate and imitate God’s purity of heart, humbly representing God well before others, upholding His great name, or reputation, as the loving and just Father that He is.
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           . 2Timothy 1:7 says "For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of soundness of mind." Paul continues to Timothy, "So do not become ashamed either of the witness about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but take your part in suffering adversity for the good news by relying on the power of God." For a time, Paul was a prisoner because he refused to offer a bribe to the Roman official in charge of him. As Paul says in Hebrews 13:18, "we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." God will bless and reward such integrity.
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           . 2Timothy 3:1-5 reads like a newspaper, of the attitudes of people that would become prominent in "the last days" during "critical times hard to deal with." These would include men that would be "lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty,...having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power." We are to guard our associations with such persons, while still loving them and seeking to help them spiritually. Jehosha/Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was to love God with our whole heart, soul (life), mind, and strength, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40) We should love God first, who can supply us with the things we need and even things we enjoy, but especially the things that enable us to live in harmony with His will, caring for our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, encouraging them. God wants us to enjoy life, but not to love money or possessions more than Him.
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           . 2Timothy 3:16-17 says "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." Reproving involves strong correction in a matter, and "setting things straight" is putting things in good order again. Another translation puts it this way: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing."
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           . Paul opens his letter to Philemon by referring to himself as "a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus." You may recall it was his refusal to offer a bribe to a Roman official that caused him to become such a prisoner. (ACTs 24:26-27). Paul would write, at Hebrews 13:18, "Keep praying for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." May we thus show determination to deal honestly with others, even under threat of persecution, holding to a course of honest integrity to God. (PSAlm 15:1-5).
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           . The letter Philemon from Paul honestly makes him aware that the runaway slave Onesimus from Philemon's house has since become a Christian himself, and Paul is sending him back, yet requesting that Onesimus be allowed to attend to Paul. He states that as an apostle he could order him to allow this, but instead, wants Philemon to be moved of his own free will to do so. Thus, once again, right motive is encouraged in God's word. Rather than forcing one to comply, Jehovoe much prefers encouraging others out of love to act rightly, loyal to Jehovoe and His judgements, unselfishly, with godly wisdom and in the best interests of all. Notice this in Philemon 8-9a, 11-14: "For this very reason, though I have great freeness of speech in connection with Christ to order you to do what is proper, 9 I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love,...He was formerly useless to you, but now he is useful to you and to me. 12 I am sending him back to you, yes him, my very own heart. 13 I would like to keep him here for myself so that he might take your place in ministering to me during my imprisonment for the sake of the good news. 14 But I do not want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed may be done, not under compulsion, but of your own free will."
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           . Paul continues in Philemon 15-17 to plead that Philemon act with compassion toward his runaway slave, as he was coming back, now with the enlightenment of divine truth, as a genuine Christian servant of God, one now more than ever willing to comply with divine standards. How fine when one can truly repent of wrong behavior and really turn around from it, with determination to loyally practice what is right in God's eyes! Such ones should be treated mercifully wherever possible, in line with God's law. Paul's words read this way: "Perhaps this is really why he broke away for a short while, so that you may have him back forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but as more than a slave, as a brother who is beloved, especially so to me, but how much more so to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 So if you consider me a friend, receive him kindly the same way you would me."
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           . Verses 8,9 Recall this was GOD'S law, and these were HIS people. God could easily know who stole the items, so if the thief is not found, then verses 8 and 9 move on to determine whether the trusted fellow man took the goods for himself, claiming that they were stolen. Like the thief in the first instance, this man also is acting as if God cannot see what happened. In this case, the goods went from being legally possessed by another, to being illegally possessed by someone. In this matter of “illegal possession of goods,” each one must now present their case “before the true God.” Then God makes known his decision as to the guilty one, who is also to make only double compensation, and hopefully come to realize God’s power to see and read hearts and minds.
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           . May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the true God, Jehovoe. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God chooses to know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoe is far away from the wayward, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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           . May we stay close to God, and appreciate the great privilege of speaking with the Sovereign of the Universe by means of the communication called “prayer!” We need only use God’s name, Jehovoe, seek to acknowledge His will or interests, and then convey to Him our thanks and personal concerns, concluding our prayers in the name of Jesus. Thus we recognize the Model prayer Jesus gave His followers at Matthew 6:9-13, and his words for instance at John 15:16, showing that as we seek to please God, He desires to give what we ask—what we’re needing. (1JOhn 5:14). Clearly, we should look to God for what we desire in life, waiting on Him to lovingly guide and care for us, avoiding any form of envy or jealousy over what others may have or receive. By avoiding being jealous of others, we avoid the consequences of, according to James 3:16, “disorder and every vile [or, evil] thing.” Who needs that in their life??? None of us! Therefore, have compassion for others, and according to Romans 12, “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice...” Try to be happy for the good that may come to others, and look to God to provide for your needs and wants, trusting Him to know what’s best for us.
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           . Matthew 7:12 reveals the Golden Rule, saying: "All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean." The Mosaic Law and the teaching of the Prophets were based on this treasured principle. Luke 6:31 words it this way: "...Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them." How do we do this? What would we like others to say to us, or to do for us? Can we say or do those things for this person? True compassion and love for others will make this possible. It helps to practice having compassion or empathy for others, putting ourselves in their place, or in their shoes, that we may comprehend their situation or circumstance. Then we can fathom how we would like to be treated if we were in their place. But what we need to understand perhaps most is that we should consider ourselves an extension of God's hand in what we do for others, to His glory and praise. Our motive should be clean and pure. Any gifts or talents we possess come from our loving God, and should be used in a way that reflects honor to Him. Romans 8:28 says "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." Of course, God wants us to be loved and appreciated! But using compassion selfishly to seek attention, immoral affection, or glory for ourselves does not meet with God's approval. True compassion is a gift from God, motivated in harmony with true Christian love, making us happy to be used by God to help others--to be exercised toward God and one another for the true and lasting happiness and benefit of all! Who doesn't take delight in a kind word at the right time, or a gift from someone that meets a genuine need? All of this is possible if compassion is exercised in a godly way! May we treasure God's ways of purity, genuine love and compassion, realizing the truth stated by Jehosha or Jesus that there is "more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (ACTs 20:35).
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           Now let’s consider Exodus 22:29-31: “29 “You must not hesitate to make offerings from your abundant produce and the overflow of your presses. The firstborn of your sons you are to give to me. 30 This is what you should do with your bull and your sheep: Seven days it will continue with its mother. On the eighth day, you are to give it to me. 31 “You should prove yourselves holy people to me, and you must not eat the flesh of anything in the field that has been torn by a wild animal. You should throw it to the dogs.”
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           . Verse 29 God encourages Israel not to hesitate to make “offerings” to God in true worship. Let’s get back to that. Also, God stated here that He wanted some from among Israel to be 'given to Him,' or especially devoted to His worship, and rewarded—initially these were the firstborn whose lives were spared in Egypt when God’s angel “passed over” the homes of those who had the blood of the lamb or goat on their doorposts. Of course, this proved to foreshadow the blood of Jehosha, “the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” largely by means of faith in this one's ransom sacrifice. (MATth 20:28; GALat 3:24). It is interesting that God permitted either the lamb or the goat to be used--did not some try to make God's own son appear to be goatlike, despite the truth? Despite initially claiming these firstborn ones of Israel to be devoted to perhaps duties associated with the tent of worship, God would choose to replace them with the sons of Levi, the number of which was almost identical (NUMbe 3:44,45). Moses and Aaron were both born in the line of Levi. (NUMbe 26:57-59). Getting back to the “offerings” to be made to God, we might notice: While it would come to be the Levites and especially the house of Aaron in charge of temple worship, interestingly all Israel could present “offerings” to God by means of the priests. According to other statements, these offerings were to be “the best” they could offer, not discarded leftovers (EXOdus 23:19). The Levitical priests in charge, then, were to ensure that nothing unholy was offered in sacrifice to Jehovoe.
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           " Verse 30 So, not just produce of the field, but animals as well would be offered in sacrifice. Bulls and sheep are mentioned here specifically. Seven days were to pass before a young animal could be presented to the temple for sacrifice. It was to “continue with it’s mother” for this time, no doubt feeding from her, and receiving of her nurturing care. In the Bible book of Hosea, God compares such offerings to expressions of praise. Notice Hosea 14:1-4: “1 “Come back, O Israel, to Jehovoe your God, For you have stumbled because of your error. 2 Come back to Jehovoe with these words, Say to him, ‘May you pardon our error and accept what is good, And we will offer the praise of our lips as we would young bulls. 3 As·syrʹi·a will not save us. We will not ride on horses, And we will no longer say, “O our God!” to the work of our hands, For it is by you that the fatherless child is shown mercy.’ 4 I will heal their unfaithfulness. I will love them of my own free will, Because my anger has turned away from him.”
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL
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          " Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoe. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          . Psalm 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no healing." May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God "is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to perish but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          . God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe's "law IS truth."
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          . How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Jesus said "It is written, 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe's mouth.'" (MATth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovoe gives, and how essential they are to life.
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your instructions I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          . Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoe will be saved.” To be saved by God, should not this calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The psalmist thus again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will keep God’s reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our obedience, and he does not want his salvation to somehow be in vain. As expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to last forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Jehovoe, seeking His guidance and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us regularly, for our eternal happiness and benefit!
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          . If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoe for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          . Here the psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, “that [he could] ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and beneficial God’s word is to us! Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.” This expression means pondering God’s law, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s own life. The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time to reflect on, or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to our life, including our dealings with family and others.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovoe, And all your commandments are truth.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          . God’s “loyal love” does move Him to be the exclusive “Hearer of prayer.” Psalm 65:2 says in full: “ 2 O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come.” People from all walks of life can respond to Jehovoe’s word, and turn to Him, learning to “draw close to” Him. He in turn, will draw close to us (James 4:8). Still, God loved us first, by creating us with many abilities to derive much happiness in life, and by sending His son to die for our sins. Romans 5:8 says “8 But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” In doing so, God has demonstrated great kindness, even “undeserved kindness” or grace, for which we should be duly grateful. The psalmist once again pleads to be preserved alive, in harmony with God’s just and fair ways. He had great faith that Jehovoe is able to rescue him from distress or hardship. May we do our best to please God, having faith while seeking obedience fully, as we grow in discernment and understanding.
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          . While some may “come near” to us in some way, we should be careful to guard our closest associations. God’s word warns us, at 1Corinthians 15:33, “Don’t let anyone fool you. ‘Bad companions make a good person bad.’ (NIRV). Those engaging in “shameful conduct” are described in NIV as “those who devise evil schemes.” In doing so, they reveal themselves to be “far away from [God’s] law.” We need to help people to appreciate God’s law through Christ as life-sustaining and vital to good inner peace and friendships. Still, we can easily be corrupted by seeking to please those who are not inclined to view God’s law in that way. May we treasure good companions, who are humbly willing to submit to God’s ways, desiring to please God along with us.
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          " We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoe—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovoe is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as well as any further revealed will of Jehovoe, on into eternity.
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          All 8 of these verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and right. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSAlm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          . (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoe, by practicing what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he was therefore worthy of receiving from God the wise quality of divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking understanding of things, before being able to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? The psalmist considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jehosha showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s law?
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoe, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment if he failed to obey, such as promoted by the teaching of "hellfire" adopted from Greek philosophy. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          *130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          *132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          . “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor. We are also reminded of the rich meaning of God's name, as "He who causes to become." He has proven to be a great beginning, or starter of things, and making good things grow, just as Paul eluded to in 1 Corinthians 3, referring to the planting and watering of truth within hearts, "but God kept making it grow, so that neither is the one that plants anything, nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow." While those on earth, including those in high station, may rightly receive honor for good works, how much more we should acknowledge the God whose blessing likely made it possible!
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined?
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          " Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovoe. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1JOhn 4:8; 5:3; JAMes 1:17).
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          . We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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          . It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovoe loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (ISAiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovoe's "law IS truth."
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovoe He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          *145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovoe. Your regulations [authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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          . Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovoe regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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          *147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          . If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovoe for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          " We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovoe—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovoe is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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          " How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovoe God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as well as any further revealed will of Jehovoe, on into eternity.
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          **155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          *158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgements endure forever.
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgements.
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          **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovoe, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovoe. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovoe, And I am fond of your law.
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          **175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgements be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovoe. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          . Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovoe defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow His Son Jehosha to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          . Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with disfavor, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovoe, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          . Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovoe was hurt by even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovoe explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoe with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoe has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovoe to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovoe, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovoe. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          . The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovoe’s will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human children, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovoe’s help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovoe would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, both physically and spiritually. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Jehosha or Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that this teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
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          . Yes, Jehovoe is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (TITus 1:2; PROve 6:16-19). His judgements are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovoe warns of judgement against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” (This does not rule out playing a lottery, or being entertained with games of chance, where greed is not practiced.) "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (REVel 21:1-5). May we put faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoe and His firstborn Son, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life and family that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2PEter 3:13)
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           SAT (9:27,45 am) Hello, wishing all well, wonderful things from God! I've added (5) EE[4], Eternal Express piece on Honesty based on Philemon, and (6) MLH[4], Mosaic Law Highlights from Exodus 23, on Showing True Love. Also, (7) SongWeekly, and increased font size of that page, for smaller phones.
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          FRI (9:38,55 am; 12:07 pm) Hello, wishing all well and Thanksgiving blessings and Shopping peace! Added PC[10], the Proverbs 5 commentary, final verses. Added PS[2], the text of Psalm 122:1-9, referencing the fulfillment of God's wonderful purpose, to receive His many blessings.
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          THU (8:50,55; 9:33; 10:21 am) Added GA[5], with the Pepper Spice Mix formula, working against Coronavirus and other germs. R03.813. Also added (4) 5Ps13[8] Stanza 20B Commentary. Update.
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          WED (9:50; 10:12,25 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated the article "God's View of Celebrations" including the recommendations for Family Day of Jehovoe, FDJ, a revised name for a gifting holiday for families that wish to maintain the holiday spirit, but address some important concerns over Christmas, as explained in the article. Those wishing to do so and newer to such teachings I encourage to continue respectful of those set on Christmas based on what they know, still in accord with their own consciences!
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          TUE (10:10,17,40 am; 12:21 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) 5Ps13[7] on Stanza 20A, and (6) MLH[3] Honor God, Guard Right Thinking. First GA[4], One House-Fire Solution repost!
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          MON (8:48; 9:16,18,23 am) Hello, wishing fine things for you! I've added PC[9], commentary on Proverbs 5:18-20. Also, added (5) Eternal Express, EE[3] Manifest True Unhypocritical Faith, based on verses from 2Timothy.
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          SAT (9:18,38 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added Psalm Select, PS[1], Psalm 40:1-11. Also added the (7) SongWeekly, SW[1]!
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          FRI (9:46, 10:35; 11:03,12,18,33,55 am) Hello, wishing all well! By about 10:30 am, added as above, (3) PC[8] Proverbs 5:7-14, and (5) EE[2] Eternal Express, Take Matters to God, Not Falling to Lies. PC[8] Update.
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           THU (9:30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) 5Ps13[6] on the Preview of Stanzas 20-22, and (6) MLH[2] on the Golden Rule, the basis for "the Law and the Prophets."
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          WED (7:58; 9:20 am) Hello, wishing all well! Updated Tue Remarks below. Also, (3) PC[7] Commentary on Proverbs 5:1-6.
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           TUE (9:40 am; 10:33,41,55; 11:08,10 am) Hello, wishing all well! Likely between 10-10:30, with updating, the 5Ps13 Review 5, of Stanzas 16-19. I would like to alert those following the matter of the confusion surrounding my votes in the 2020 Presidential election, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy, while yet believing in the integrity of our nation, that this be given national media attention, that there is another factor in many supporting Donald Trump in the past--I'll continue upon posting the 5Ps13 Review 5...
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          While this needn't receive excessive attention, it may help some who have been confused over Donald Trump's prominence and conduct over several years. I have stated previously that it was God's will for me to become President, as I have hoped to be a two-term president, after other good and faithful ones of times past, such as George Washington. Following that let God's will reveal His purpose regarding me. In this divine will, I came to know that there was someone who was to be born of prominence and become an aid to me, this one was to be a woman, while I was supposed to take on the name, at least temporarily, "Donald Trump," but which name could change to something more appropriate afterward. Perhaps by interference of spells or something similar, the family of this one to help chose to "have" a boy, or man, instead, and named this one "Donald Trump"--the one who we know became elected president 2016, before I was really prepared for a Presidential run.
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           See GA[1] &amp;amp; GA[2] below for more information surrounding the 2020 Presidential election.
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           MON (12:41,44,46 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Adding PC[6], Proverbs 4:24-27 Commentary, apologizing for the delay! I can usually overcome things that come up in the early morning hours to post something according to the planned time(s).
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           (Sat) Added (1) GA[3], an earlier piece on the election, entitled "Election Truth of 2020" Placed directly following GA[1].
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          SUN (8:14,18 am) Hello, wishing all fine things today! As above, reordered GA[2] and GA[3], with GA[2] now being the earlier "Election Truth of 2020" from February. A WM update.
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          SAT (10:04,23 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added the other Golden Apples piece written, posted and podcasted regarding the 2020 Election, as GA[3], entitled "Election Truth of 2020." This dates from February this year. It is placed directly following GA[1].
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          FRI (9:30,31 am; 12:10,18,22 pm) Hello, wishing all well! At least PC[5] today, Commentary on Proverbs 4:20-23. I'm soon adding the Win-it Minute past week's schedule, and am updating you on WM going forward!
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          (Wed) Twitter link @RealJoshuaMCE, with recent short videos introducing GA[1] post on 2020 Election.
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          THU (9:37,56 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added the (4) 5Ps13[4], Stanza 19B Commentary.
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          WED (8:08,24 am) No plans to add further to the blog today--I understand some are exploring the website and blog for the first time, or first time in a while, and wish no disruption to their activity. See my Twitter link @RealJoshuaMCE, also under GA[1], with 3 short videos via Vimeo.
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          (Mon) Updates to WM, a new GA[2] on a Recent Coal Initiative, PC[4] Pro04:14-19, and (8) CTC[1] Immigration policy, with updated Supplement
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          TUE (9:38 am) Hello! Adding (4) 5Ps13[3] Stanza 19A Commentary.
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          MON (7:25; 8:21,53,55 am; 12:05,07 pm) Hello, wishing you a lovely day! Began updating Win-it Minute, current Golden Apples piece, GA[2] On Recent U.S. Coal Initiatives,  more Proverbs 4, verses 14-19 PC[4], and a former (8) CTC Policy, CTC[1] Immigration with an updated Supplement.
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           (Fri) (3) PC[3] Pro04:11-13 Commentary, and (6) MLH[1] from Exo22:7-9, Become True, Walk with God
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          FRI (9:46,56; 11:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! PC[3] Proverbs 4:11-13, then MLH[1] from Exo22:7-9, Those Who Are True Walk with God
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          THU (9:35,56 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added (4) 5Ps13[2] Psalm 119 Stanza 18B Commentary, (5) EE[1] Eternal Express, from Galatians 5-6, on Further Cautions for Christians.
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          WED (9:35 am) Hello, wishing all well! Adding more Proverbs 4, PC[2].
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          TUE (9:25 am) Hello, wishing all well. Added (4) 5Ps13[1] (119) Stanza 18A Commentary.
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          MON (9:42,59; 10:12,31,56; 11:03 am) Hello, wishing all well! Wishing for your prayers and support, as many hearts are aware of our need for honest attention to the 2020 election results that were not fully understood! Added Proverbs 4 Commentary, beginning verse 1. Also the full text of the first Win-it Minute episode this week, on Wisdom is With the Modest. Also, I've reposted the explanatory GA piece from last month on the 2020 Election--Finding Truth, GA[1]. Update.
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           Continuing as "Golden Apples," this segment was developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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           Win-it Minute is a six-day weekly instructional segment promoting divine wisdom and love for true success. It is currently available free on Spotify, under my Find Life And See Earview Podcast. Search "find life". You may locate the very first episode by searching "winit"
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          My Twitter link is @RealJoshuaMCE, click on my home posts to find (3) Short (~90 sec) Video links introducing this article, also found on Vimeo, supplying other facts surrounding my Presidential campaign.
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allowed for my situation still as a qualified candidate, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States. R03.162
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          Recently, a plan was revealed to address the use of coal, known to be a heavy polluter, i.e. carbon dioxide when burned. It is still in considerable use worldwide, although efforts have been underway to curb it use, eventually replacing it with other fuel sources, which of course I favor.  The plan mentioned involves it's current use as an energy source in the U.S. and seemed to indicate a somewhat abrupt halt to it's use in the power industry, but a recent government report cites this as accounting for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021. Yes, my plans rightly include several green initiatives, but these may be implemented in a balanced way that in most if not all cases can protect jobs and not cause excessive disruptions either to the power industry or the economy. For instance, if the use of coal for power was halted, and the coal sold for personal use, the pollution effect would actually increase considerably, because it's current use for large-scale energy is less polluting per capita. Since we have considerable stores of coal, perhaps coal production may switch to responsible chopped wood production, with trees being replanted, with about a 10-year turnover, preserving their beneficial environmental impact. Power plants using coal may be able, quite economically, to switch to wood burning, which may actually be as much as 10X as efficient as coal, with possibly 10% of the carbon pollution, and possibly much less of other polluting gases and particulate. If this is done in a reasonable but timely fashion, without any abrupt halt, jobs can be preserved, working families not burdened, and power production adequately maintained with little disruption in these areas.
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          ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210
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          Not long ago it was reported that even in the U.S., more worldwide, there were still hundreds dying of COVID daily--Here is one simple way to help all of us to lessen this danger, at least somewhat. Some spice mixes like this one can really save some lives--not all have had effective vaccines or their booster--let's do what we can so ourselves or our neighbors may have more protection from potential harm, at least until the danger has subsided. This mixture has been modified slightly to be even more powerful and possibly life-saving!
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          PEPPER SPICE MIX, etc.: At this time of spotty Coronavirus presence, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. Remember BLACK PEPPER? When you're at a restaurant, if going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. It has also been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body. If you're concerned about it more than normal, then add more black pepper. Here is a spice mix you can use at home, or possibly take with you. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER (NOT WHITE PEPPER), then smaller amounts of both CINNAMON and GROUND CLOVES spice, half and half, each one tenth the amount of each of the other spices, the cinnamon being the most important of the two, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of the combination of both Cinnamon (adding potent anti-germ activity and Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. **I NOW RECOMMEND ADDING ONION POWDER AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, at double the amount of paprika, etc. Thus the total ratios would be 10:5:5:5:1.** If you wish, you may add Light Brown (Cane) Sugar, about half of the total volume of the spice mix--it doesn't lessen the effectiveness, but could increase caking a little, so only use if the holes are large enough. With larger holes to sprinkle, you could add the brown sugar up to equal parts spice and sugar. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts, when used on many dishes, esp. combined with dressings, etc. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, it can be effective against the virus. And at home, any CURRY POWDER may also prove helpful. Ref. R03.813
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          The importance of being a truly modest person may well be shown by a favorite verse of many, found at Micah 6:8. It says: "He [God] has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, or righteousness, to cherish loyalty, and to walk in modesty with your God." In the next few episodes, let's consider what modesty is, what it makes possible, and how we might understand and practice the various aspects of this virtue. Modesty is often thought of as a lack of conceit, arrogance, or vanity, and includes a reluctance to boast about one's abilities, achievements and possessions. It also means "keeping within bounds." Thus a modest person stays within with bounds of good behavior, and acknowledges that there are limits to what he or she ought to do and is able or qualified to do. True modesty enables peace with God, others, and oneself. More next time. R02.740
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          How beautiful is the transformation that can take place within the heart and mind of one, even family members, each responding to Christian thought and teaching! God's word speaks of the "new personality." After mentioning "how you used to conduct yourselves in your former way of life," Colossians 3:8 continues: "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with it's practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, foreigner, Scyth'ian, slave, or freeman, but Christ is all things and in all." In the next few episodes, let's consider the genuine change that can take place in one developing Christian love "without hypocrisy." R02.750
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              2 He brought me up out of a roaring pit, Out of the slimy mire. 
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              3 Then he put a new song in my mouth, Praise to our God.  
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              5 How many things you have done, O Jehovoe my God, 
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              6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, But you opened up my ears to hear.  
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          "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching. 3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living. 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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           Prove 4:8-9 Humbly working to grow in divine wisdom, while respecting God's greatness, will in turn bring us honor from God. It will cause our thoughts and words to be more pleasing to God and others of obedient, God-fearing mankind. While we all want to be liked, respected, or appreciated by others, there may be a snare, trap, or pitfall in this desire if excessive. We should all stand for God's wisdom, His right standards. Yet, God allows free will--He gives us the opportunity to choose to obey Him out of love for Him. Not everyone has made such a choice. Thus, when we stand for what's right, we may find out who really respects us for who we are and what we stand for, and who doesn't! But standing for what's right sets the example for such ones to find everlasting life themselves, if they may turn to God and His ways. While we shouldn't be overly judgmental or condemning of others, we are made in the image of God to make judgements--we want to judge others well, with compassion and mercy wherever possible. We should judge impartially--not by ethnicity, race, skin color, economic standing, etc. but rather by their actions--their choices between good and bad. If someone makes foolish, bad decisions, or acts in wrong ways, we may rightly judge them to be poor associates, at least until they learn to turn around from such behaviors. We still love such ones, and may seek to help them understand the right way to live, but we must do so with the greatest of caution, as they themselves may try to influence us against what is right! Thus, 1Corinthians 15:33 exhorts: "Do not be misled. 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" (NIV). And Proverbs 13:20 similarly says: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." (NIV). Therefore, hold true to God, and look forward to the day when all earth's inhabitants will be friends of God, genuinely respecting Him and each other, living right and loyally loving one another! (Psalm 37:29; 2Peter 3:13).
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           Prove 4:10 God's guidance and direction does generally contribute to longer life now, but much more in receiving His reward of endless life in the future. Thus, once again, the key to a long, satisfying life is in pleasing God--listening, and accepting His sayings. Jehovoe is the God of truth, and does not intentionally lie to us. He thus has proven eminently trustworthy, reliable. Such a loving father, who cares for each of us, we should ever want to please Him and offer Him acceptable worship--even if just by accepting the truth from God, letting it touch our heart by pondering it's value in our life, and thereby living and acting in harmony with it. Since it is the truth, we should practice honesty ourselves, "speaking the truth in [our] heart," and not dealing deceitfully with others (Psalm 15:2). Encouraging such qualities as humility, reliance upon God, doing good work, and being rich in fine works, 1Timothy 6:17-19 thus helps all to "get a firm hold on the real life." It then cautions against the contradiction of the "falsely called 'knowledge.'"--so-called knowledge that teaches lies, violating what is holy, and opposing the truth of God. May we be alert to such things, and truly accept and treasure the sayings of God!
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          "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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          Prove 4:11 Really listening to wise ones, especially wise parents, can help us to become wise, as will reading Proverbs, Jesus' teachings, those of his apostles, and the rest of God's word. Are you in the habit of regularly receiving such instruction or reminders? Is it not nourishing to us in a spiritual sense? How often do you receive physical nourishment? Daily? Likely, several times a day. And do you request God's blessing on your food beforehand, to effectively nourish you? Why not have even short periods of spiritual examination, and contemplation, briefly requesting God's blessing? We will gain understanding in how to walk with God uprightly, bringing Him great pleasure.
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          Prove 4:12 When we walk according to God's righteousness, we will have God's favor and blessing, and will experience less in the way of spiritually harmful consequences than disobedient ones. We may choose to "walk" in serving God, or when our circumstances permit, we can choose to "run" in God's service, accepting greater responsibilities in worshipping God. Instructed in true wisdom and righteousness, we will not stumble either way. Psalm 119:165 says to God: "Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble."
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          (4:14-16) The wise counsel here is to shun, or "turn away from" the path or the way of evil ones. We should never be envious of what they seem to have, or so-called benefits they seem to gain by their evil practices. They are robbed of sleep unless they do bad, or cause someone's downfall. Are they motivated by true love? Do they have the reward and blessing of God? In no way. So what is their future? Without repentance or turning around, As Asaph realized in Psalm 73:18-19, "Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" May we follow the path leading to eternal life, in true peace and happiness, and help others find and remain on this path! Let wrongdoers repent from such an erring course, and really find God's blessing as they honestly seek good, desiring no longer to cause harm to another.
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          (4:17) What may have turned them to the way of evil to begin with was what they were feeding their minds on spiritually--much exists in the way of "the bread of waywardness" and the "wine of violence." There is much entertainment making evil practices seem to bring happiness, or at least a temporary pleasure. Such promoted ideas are usually a boldface lie, hiding the resulting headaches, heartaches, troubles, turmoil, sorrow, pain and grief caused by such practices. God knows the way of true happiness for all humans, the way that not only brings us and others pleasure and true happiness, but that leaves no scars, nor leaves us battered spiritually. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." And James reminds us, at James 1:16,17: "Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." Man often tries to run ahead of God, stealing gifts from God just a little while before God was going to give it. We often just need to learn a little patience, appreciation, and self-control, things we can pray to God for, to be thankful for what we have now, and prepare or ready ourselves for the future gifts God will bring us at the right time, when we're truly ready for it.
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          (4:18) Upright ones are drawn to the truth of God, letting it lead them to the true path going toward eternal life. May all Christians be willing to discard any belief that is found to be out of harmony with God's reliable word, even if Bible translators believed it, and made it seem to be true in their translation! Some truths may be harder to decipher, but we want to be prudent and on guard against believing a lie. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the prudent one ponders each step." May we be very careful before accepting anything into our belief system that might not be entirely true, even if a minister may believe it and seem to use scripture to justify his belief. The scriptures may be taken out of context, or even (hopefully not often) be translated unfaithfully. More insight into the scriptures may be needed to clarify truth, but the truth is in harmony with the entire Bible, so almost invariably the truth can be discerned by comparison of other scriptures discussing the same subject. If unsure, let's pray and wait on God for further clarification.
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          (4:19) Those acting falsely do not have the light of God's word to guide their path. They stumble and fall, experiencing trouble, pain, and grief, and often not knowing why their path is not leading them to the happiness they thought they were finding. May we cling to our loving God, who can bring us to the true happiness we're seeking, leading us to experience it even more fully in His new world of righteousness and peace, and eternal life. Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehovoe are honest, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, enlightening the eyes." Keeping God first, respecting His law, allows us to become and remain clear-sighted, largely able to see and reject our own mistaken paths. (Psalm 36:1-2)
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          Prove 4:20-22 God and parents can say a lot, but if we aren't listening well, how will we benefit? We are to "pay" attention. When we pay money, for instance, we're giving up something. To "pay" attention, we have to give up concentrating on other things to focus on the one speaking, or the words of God we're reading or hearing. If you don't really pay genuine money for that steak dinner, someone may come looking for you. Let's not pretend to "pay attention"--let's really give up other things to genuinely concentrate on what's more important, to "listen carefully!" Jesus said at Luke 8:18: "Pay attention to how you listen, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he imagines he has will be taken away from him." To truly comprehend what we're hearing, we need to cultivate genuine understanding and discernment, to put things in proper place in our minds and hearts, and judge between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and so on. Otherwise, what we hear may be going "in one ear and out the other!" Of what value is this? Once we have these things in our heart, we should keep them there, treasuring the spiritual insight and direction that God and parents may give, as this can lead us to eternal life and good health both spiritually and perhaps with time, physically. (Job 33:25). Such things are actually worth paying "more than the usual attention!" (Hebre 2:1).
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          Prove 4:23 One of the values of God's word is it helps us gain a proper view of priorities, which gives us "soundness of mind." What do you seek to protect in life? What is so important to you that you would guard it with everything you have? God tells us here that it is our heart that we should safeguard "above all the things that you guard." This would certainly include our relationship with God, whom we are to love with our "whole heart." (Matth 22:37). Our figurative heart is primarily our entire spiritual being, our qualities, values, and viewpoints, as we see things from God's perspective. Especially our integrity to God and His ways should be preserved. The things of the spirit are related to our mental faculties. The two, heart and mind, are at times separated to clarify that one could have knowledge without affecting his heart and real behavior, thus setting him up for an unfavorable course of deception, needing serious help from God to correct. Therefore, we should ponder what we're learning from others, from God or parents, to truly see how to live according to what we're learning. Then the words of Proverbs 27:11 may ring true in our case, where God says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Some who followed Satan may have become liars, deceivers and taunters of God, but all who truly appreciate God's way, the way of the truth, and seek to live by it, oppose evil and give Jehovoe evidence that His way promotes genuine happiness among His human creation.
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          Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as wrong desire. The deception may not be as intentional and the degree can vary—for a young one it might be caused by that desired candy right before dinner that could ruin the appetite. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far away.” This speech also has wrong motive, but deviates from a right, lawful course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and straightforwardness. Parents should especially keep guard on their young one’s close associations, including TV personalities. Parents need to help their young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As challenging as it may be, parents should not give the impression that the child should totally stop asking them questions—at certain times they may be especially inquisitive. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather than someone else, who may not be truthful or have their best interests at heart? Still, parents might gradually help their child learn to discern the difference between important questions and lesser ones, as they continue to grow in their vital understanding of things.
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          Prove 4:25 Yes, we should walk straightforwardly, and keep our eyes on the path ahead, avoiding the distractions that may appear to our left or right. We should be on the path leading us to eternal life in true peace and happiness. We will then practically be able to go anywhere and do anything in harmony with God’s right standards, finding such delight in company with our marriage partner and dear friends. Even the near future will bring enjoyable work, cooperating with friends and loved ones to clean up this earth and turn it into a veritable Paradise, ready for the return of those who have died, being able to welcome our ancestors and encourage them to remain for life everlasting. We have much to look forward to, so may we delight in the gifts of God we may enjoy daily while we endeavor to work at what is good now, doing God’s will to the extent possible, helping as many as we can to learn the truth of God, to turn from wrong ways and habits. In our personal lives, looking ahead will help equip us for challenges we may be soon be facing, or that our children could face.
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          Prove 4:26 Thus let’s help our children prepare for what lies ahead, assisting them to grow in divine knowledge and wisdom to learn how to make good decisions daily, keeping God in mind—decisions that parents can take delight in! By growing in such knowledge, and taking it to heart by pondering it’s application to our daily lives, we may make it easier to walk a straight path, and “smooth out the course of our feet.” To fully do this, we need to gain the qualities of divine wisdom, such as understanding, discernment, shrewdness or foresighted prudence, and the healthy fear of Jehovoe, which “means the hating of bad.” As we grow in such qualities, and “trust in Jehovoe with all” our heart, taking Him into account in all we do, then all our “ways will be sure.” (Prove 3:5-7).
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          Prove 5:1-2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of His word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. The apostle Peter wrote, at 2Peter 1:12: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." It is knowledge that can lead others to everlasting life--try to see a difference in the way such knowledge is being presented each time. When Jesus was trying to teach his followers humility, they struggled to get the point, in the competitive, class-driven society of their day. But Jesus would each time try a different approach to the same lesson. It still took time, but they would eventually get the point. Peter counseled, for instance, at 1Peter 5:5, "In the same way, you younger men, be in subjection to the older men. But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones." Peter understood and taught discernment, to see the difference between egopride that God opposes, and humility that He blesses.
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          "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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          Prove 5:3-6: Even an immoral person can have compelling words, being seductive, but if falling into the trap of immorality the end is bitter, causing great spiritual harm which can lead to death and the Grave. Is that true love? If you truly love someone, will you cause them to do something that could harm that one's hope of eternal life? We should all hate sexual immorality as a sin that is causing many to lose out on everlasting life--rather, what is wrong with treasuring the loyal marital relationship, helping others to look for a treasured mate who loves God and will be loyal in a true marriage? Ones can pray to Jehovoe for His blessing on finding such a person. "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." If you're of marriageable age, this process needn't drag on for more years--lest you be tempted to have an immoral relationship, or to look elsewhere. The suitable one you find or have found may well be the partner you begin with into eternity--why not see how close you can become in a God-approved marriage? Aim to build a relationship that could last for an eternity, and leave it in God's hands, the founder of marriage, to decide whether that should ever change--delight in sharing life with this one day by day!
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          Prove 5:7-10 Recall that "shrewdness" basically means "foresighted prudence," and thus looks ahead at the consequences of actions and decisions beforehand, good and bad, and acts accordingly to avoid calamity, or danger. Something God tells us is "sin," which means "missing the mark," is out of harmony with God's standards and leads us astray, causing spiritual harm and other consequences. God loves us greatly, and warns us of such things to save us from spiritual and physical harm. As Proverbs 22:3 says, "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced [or, "naïve"] keep right on going and suffer the consequences." The Bible book of Proverbs provides much in the way of awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. This consideration in Proverbs 5 is one example. One choosing as a life partner one who is "wayward," thus straying from God, perhaps worshipping false gods, which God's word equates to serving demons, will likely reap bitter consequences, which can include eventual loss of life, even eternal life which could otherwise bring true happiness with God and a loyal marriage partner, among dear family and friends earthwide. Why give up such blessings, for enticements such as pleasure that a godly marriage partner can also bring, or money, or other things? This is merely a trap, snaring those lacking heart, or good motive. If one is of age, or nearing the age to marry, why not look to God for help to find a loyal marriage partner you can delight to share life with? The process need not be terribly drawn out! But failing to obey God, including in the matter of choosing a lifelong partner where possible that will adhere to true faith, is sin, and can lead to greater sin.
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          Prove 5:11-14 Do we want to regret our life looking back, saying "How I hated discipline!...I have come to the brink of complete ruin in the midst of the entire congregation?" Let us value needed discipline, and hate what is bad in God's eyes! May we especially learn to hate any violation of the marriage covenant, which is God's only provision for satisfying sexual desires. God commands: "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge fornicators and adulterers." (HEBrews 13:4). When married partners love God and each other, sex allows them to express their loyal love and likely bear children that can be raised in a secure, loving home by both mother and father, in harmony with God's ways. Often with God, we need only faithfully wait a little longer while remaining faithful to His statutes to experience many blessings from Him! With an approved engagement, two might even be able to carry on a long-distance relationship, while preparing for a marriage blessed by God! As regards immoral contact, if someone tries to entice you, refuse to participate! Says Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Thus avoid sinning in this matter--is it true love to do what could cause another to lose out on eternal happiness with a loyal marriage partner, teaching them disloyalty to God? To move us to "hate what is bad" that we may make wisely prudent decisions, may we realize that such sin, any serious sin, can result in headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, and pain, for ourselves and others, along with the what is spiritually necessary, perhaps aided by spiritual shepherds, to get back on track after such sin, as well as personal efforts to do what we can to right the wrong to the best of our ability. (JAMes 5:14-16; GALat 6:1) This is meant to correct our future steps, alerting us to real consequences of sin, but not to excessively dwell on past mistakes. Recall that Psalm 103 reassures us of God's mercy, with the aim of obedience. For instance, verse 12 says "As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions." While it is worth the effort to find forgiveness and recover, how much better to see the consequences of badness, and stay far away from such sin in the first place, remaining close to God and others spiritually, finding true joy in living in accord with God's will and word!
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          One not yet married should work on preparing heart and mind for this privilege, acquiring useful skills for contributing to a happy union and family with one that God can help him or her find in agreement with their heart's desire. Some such skills may be acquired while two are engaged to be married. Should romantic expressions come to an end a few months after the marriage begins? By no means! The man is to love her as his "own body", and be "captivated by her love constantly!" The wisdom and love of God as taught in His word helps both husband and wife to respect, cherish, and love one another as they should--let spiritual things be appreciated by both the man and woman, with the man taking the lead to ensure caring for various needs of his family--not just material needs. Of course, the wife can also have a share in instructing any children, along with her other responsibilities. (Prove 31:10-31). Both husband and wife should be freely able to express appropriate affection for one another when together. Therefore there is no need for a man to look anywhere else for such satisfaction--God made us to be happiest loving our marriage partner while obeying God together faithfully. If married, may we faithfully disregard the actions or "lips of a wayward woman" that threaten the sanctity of our marriage! If unmarried, prepare yourself for this gift God's way, maintaining purity of heart and mind, saving your expressions of love and endearment for the one God will help you find if you loyally turn to Him for such, becoming engaged to prepare, or marrying appropriately, finding true joy with God's blessing.
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          Prove 5:21 Clearly, Jehovoe can see what a man has done, and what is truly in his mind and heart. But does Jehovoe use this ability to try to find fault with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his children, does He not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good, being lovingly willing to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer? Certainly, God recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (ROMans 3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.” Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants us to use our freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who knows better than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy and satisfied? Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief, trouble, and problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does Jehovoe take delight in those causing such grief to themselves and others? How we need God’s help and word to guide and correct our steps! It is up to us to use our freedom to seek His direction in our life. Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoe is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
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          Prove 5:22 Notice that it is not necessarily God himself that is bringing troubles on those sinning, but it is often their own errors that cause them trouble, which Jehovoe lovingly wants to warn us against. It is usually the errors themselves that ensnare a wicked one. God understands the troubles caused by “sin,” which means “missing the mark,” as an arrow might miss it’s target. Some arrows, like errors or sins, might miss the target completely, whereas others may not be as far from center. How terrible if an arrow is so far off target that it seriously wounds another human! We need God’s wise and wonderful word to make sin clear to us, following Jesus’ or Jehosha's commands and teachings to avoid hurting others and please God more fully.
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          Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or guidance, that a parent can freely offer their children. Parents should aim to lovingly instruct, guide, and correct their children, seeing beyond the notion of simply punishing them for every conceivable violation of rules. Even before Jehosha set an example in patiently instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy 11:18-19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words of mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand, and they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have we let ourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses? Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such beneficial communication. We might benefit from an honest publication sharing Jesus'/Jehosha's teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. Try to relate the real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day. Such efforts may well prevent one from 'going astray'!
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          . 2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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          . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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          . 2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. These verses are really meant to save us from falsehood. The judgement here mentioned by Paul is largely past. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved." Some verses like this could be misunderstood due to past disturbing abuses of power upon mankind. As strong as such words may seem, God's word is meant, not to condemn, but rather to correct our thinking toward God's way of love, including mercy and forgiveness based on faith in Christ's ransom provision.
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          How vital to be truth seekers, considering God's word regularly so as to overcome lies, and not be misled from the truth of God, by those who would either deny or claim to know God's word but teach falsehood, some seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" These words were for those strongly opposing God's loving will, deceiving others. God and Christ most readily seek loving understanding of all, so as not to condemn, but rather to address the root causes of misconduct. May true Christians humbly embrace God's truthful word and law as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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          . Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jesus and the ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and His Son move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (Romans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1John 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, and be disobedient (James 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us from God's Kingdom (1Cori 6:9,10). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy fear of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 22:3) Faith in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, considering God's word regularly. (Matth 4:4).
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          . Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. But in God's name he fell to approving serious violations of even the law of God, pleasing those opposing God. Upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the truth, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovoe through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared upright by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1Peter 2:21).
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          . Verse 28 Another term for “curse” here is “revile,” to speak abusively of this one. How we should always hold God in high esteem, learning the proper healthy, reverential fear of ever displeasing Him, always wanting to please God, never hurting Him in any way, appreciative of His great love for us and all of His human creation. Some have blamed God when they’ve misunderstood the issues of universal sovereignty and free will, involving His temporary permission of corruption and suffering. Our first parents, inspired by Satan, chose disobedience to God, wanting in effect to decide for themselves right and wrong, rather than trusting God for that determination. They and the human family thus came out from under God’s overriding protection and blessing, and this is why mankind has experimented with various forms of rulership, but struggling to find one that can fully care for all the needs of it’s subjects. Still, we’ve all been given the gift of free will, to choose whether or not we want to please our loving God, pleasing and honoring Him in love, or turn away from Him. Of course, there are consequences to our decisions, but He’s given us free will nonetheless, which we can use to make His heart rejoice when we freely choose to love and serve Him, appreciating His guidance in life. Proverbs 27:11 says “11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.” Thus we are wise to choose to obey God, and we may still receive certain protections and blessings for doing so, although we must trust in God’s kingdom for humankind to experience this in full measure, with everyone siding with God’s right of rulership over His human creation. What blessings are in store!
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          FRI (9:30; 10:12 am) Hello! Added 5Ps13[5] Commentaries on Stanza 16A &amp;amp; 16B.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          . The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. While God has purposed good use of money, it should not be worshipped--look to God to be truly rich. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSAlm 37:11).
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          . Jehovoe’s word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and dangers have abounded in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, other God-fearing ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom increases, as Jesus said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith, or thankful trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world of hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          . What determination to love God! God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent, or Satan. (GENes 3:15). Now we see evil men trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we be wary of such tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or His love as we do. Yes, Jesus came into the world “to save sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom. If there is some way to correct a past mistake, or "set things straight," this may also be necessary. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, we need to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (MATth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in God’s compassion and mercy, with the ransom provision, such lives may be spared.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          . Evidently, God had promised this future king David that He would be supported to fulfill His role, despite hardships experienced. What confidence this inspired in the psalmist! He held fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after difficulty. He looked to God for support, as he sought to keep God’s law completely. Our hope of eternal life likewise can be a source of great comfort to us through difficulties or hardships. Psalm 34:19 says “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God, our hope becomes ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a gift from God that no one earns. (ROMans 6:23). But genuine faith, or thankful trust, in God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness, learning to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray for God’s wisdom to see things properly. May we continue to always aim for the target of obedience, letting the ransom cover our occasional unintended misses. We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands, with confident hope in God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgements.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          . As the psalmist earlier revealed, his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While he has not forgotten God’s law, he is not able to give it the attention he would like, as a future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the detailed guidance God has given in the Law, so as to follow it carefully and, perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as to keep it as well. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
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          . Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          . Regarding Jehovoe, Isaiah reports: “14 With whom did he consult to gain understanding, Or who teaches him in the path of justice, Or teaches him knowledge, Or shows him the way of true understanding? 15 Look! The nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.” (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from their badness, Jehovoe can in time discard the unrepentant wicked ones, who are misleading others away from God and true happiness. God’s reminders, on the other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Such ones would know the right way to go, would make the right decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgments.
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          . While the genuine fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with awe, helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” While motivated by appreciation for His love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgements, refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s judgements—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the outworking of His good and loving will, that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life everlasting!
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          . (92,93) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Especially was the psalmist concerned with God's "orders." Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSAlm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSAlm 119:4).
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          . (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          . (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (PROve 21:3; PSAlm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1JOhn 4:8).
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          . (105) It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          . (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          113 I love less the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          . (113) The Hebrew expression often translated “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1Cori 15:33; Prove 13:20; Psalm 37:11).
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          . (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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          These verses show that God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and upright. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          * 121 I have done what is just and upright. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          * 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous (defying your law) not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoe to act, For they have broken your law.
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          * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          * 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          * 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgement toward those loving your name.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wayward dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your instructions.
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          * 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          * 137 You are righteous, O Jehovoe, And your judgements are fair.
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          * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          * 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law.
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          * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          121 I have done what is just and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          . (:121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (ROMans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous [defying your law] not oppress me.
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          . (:122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in the present world, He can look after our welfare, our long-term welfare spiritually and otherwise—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones (defying God's law), at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and right,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (PSAlm 37:9-11; 2PEter 3:13).
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          . (:123) The psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time, waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovoe has promised eventual deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that you may not get tired and give up." (HEBre 12:1-3). Certainly God will supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (Phili 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger hope in the promised eternal reward!
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          . (:124) The psalmist appeals to God for His expression of loyal love. With all that David had to endure from his enemies and from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovoe, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we prove a servant of the Most High God, Jehovoe, and seek to be taught even detailed instructions by Him, adhering to such faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovoe, knowing “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovoe to act, For they have broken your law.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          . (:125) Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovoe, by practicing what is just and right, with good judgement and discernment, he was therefore worthy of receiving from God the wise quality of divine understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. What's the point of seeking understanding of things, before being able to discern true knowledge from false, or what is good from bad, as clarified by God, so as to use the knowledge gained in the most beneficial way? The psalmist considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          . (:126) When Jehovoe considers it right to do so, He may act at any time to support or protect His faithful servants, or even the interests of all mankind. Of course, He, the Creator Jehovoe, is motivated by deep love to do so, for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of this God: “17 Now Jehovoe is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom.” While Jehovoe is a God of freedom, there must be law for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably and happily with respect to God and one another. God’s authority is above that of any other ruler, and His law should thus be appreciated and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under severe threat, Jehovoe may well step in to save His good and loving purpose for mankind.
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          . (:127) Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus/Jehoshwa showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. By this, of course, he was not choosing to give up his right to material wealth. However, eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (JOHn 17:3; 1TImo 6:19; JAMes 1:12).
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          . (:128) Likewise, God’s commandments are right and truly beneficial to humanity. The psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s law, kept His orders, and followed even His detailed instructions. He found that doing so helped him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and His law he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “10 O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wayward.” While loving people as God does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The awe of Jehovoe means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.” May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.” (2PEter 2:2).
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the naive.
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          . Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovoe, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          . As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          . Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, we still have Christian commands helping us live by God's law. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Detest what is wayward; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovoe. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those given to the nation of Israel? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
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          . Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, Jehovoe is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something is true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Jesus said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing wayward to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do?” or “What would Jesus do or have done in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-6, saying: “ 5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him [“Seek His will in all you do”, NLT], And he will make your paths straight.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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          . The indication is here that “oppressive men” may try to interfere with such godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders may involve the most serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of God’s law, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
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          . Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to be taught even appropriate detailed guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoe, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovoe would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovoe said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovoe bless you and safeguard you. 25 May Jehovoe make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May Jehovoe lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to Jehovoe and honor Him as the Source of genuine peace and happiness!
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          . Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared deeply about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovoe God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, in imitation of Christ, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          ! To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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          . Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          ! Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovoe my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you; If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovoe our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (those He created, Isaiah 40:26).
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          ? If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          . Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3). IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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          . Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          . Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          . What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. You may recall that around the time of Moses' birth, the king of Egypt was commanding something similar regarding the Israelites (Exodus 1). God now answers, with the Tenth plague, but with a merciful provision. JEHOVOE is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD, the doing of HIS will, and the keeping of His word. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          . Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by Satan was this: “It is written: “ MAN MUST LIVE, NOT ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD COMING FROM JEHOVOE’S MOUTH. ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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          Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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          Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovoe, And their descendants with them.”
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          . While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          . It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovoe that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovoe and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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          ! Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovoe of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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          . While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          . Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that happy workers can be productive workers! Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          . Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovoe’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovoe can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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          . What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovoe for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovoe!
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          This is the Introductory Foundational Policy/article from Week 3, CTC Corner beginning March of 2020.
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          ? Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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          . What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          . There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          . The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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          ! It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          ! Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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          Such happiness of course includes a healthy home environment, both physically and spiritually, cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our planetary home.
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          . The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          . Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          . JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP]. 9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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          ! Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          ! Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          . We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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          . But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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          : Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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          ! No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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          . GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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          ” Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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          . The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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          . As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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           TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE
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          ! May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          . Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting pre-cooked hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Don't we need both safe and regulated systems and equipment, as well as to be informed about fire hazards and safety, and act accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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          WITH JEHOVOE GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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          . And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovoe GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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          . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovoe, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovoe not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of God's Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovoe GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert typical 120V AC systems to now a 32Vx2 (64V) or similar 112V DC outlet than can then be safely altered and power-inverted/converted back to AC for typical household use. This conversion can be done at each outlet, typically without needing any overhaul of existing systems, and makes electrical concerns more addressable. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes. However, this dual 32V format is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Along with a temporary solution, this work with God's blessing is nearing the point of manufacture and implementation, along with companies such as GE and LG, and it is hoped that all will support the work on this in the coming days and months. Since AC power strips normally attempt to use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same outlet, it has now been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a four-receptacle AC outlet, that has place for a single power strip if desired, that can use 32V of the 64 available, while also allowing the other three receptacles to make use of the remainder. By sticking with plentiful 32V for the power strip, other future developments can make use of a full 32V as well at the same outlet. Actually, when converting from a typical 120V AC system, two groups of 8V ports may be included, bringing the total conversion to 112V, leaving 8V to absorb some power surges, fluctuations, etc. Also, there is to be a breaker that will switch/pop out if a second active power strip is connected, and not be able to reset until the second power strip is removed. Also, until this work can be done at each home, with awareness of the power-strip issue, there is also planned a plug-in for existing outlets that will provide benefit, separating a power-strip plug from 3 or 4 other receptacles, allowing for much safer device connection. The power-strip plug is shown to be visibly distinct, and has a chirp/red flasher for an unsafe condition, with 8-second shut-off and an LED display for the percentage of power draw from the power strip, which must fully be less than 100%.
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          . For the kitchen, we can start mass production of BAKING-SODA Fire extinguishers, with less force than typical extinguishers, when dealing with a grease fire, for instance. Look for recommended ways to deal with a grease fire--if you can safely cover the pan, not using water, but possibly baking soda, and if possible, exit the home with the smoking pan, this may prevent disaster. Some typical extinguishers, while good for other fires like electrical, can shoot the burning grease and cause a house fire, whereas using baking soda with proper instructions will quiet the hot grease making it easier to cover the fire with the pan lid and safely take it outside the building to a hard or dirt surface without grass or plants, to be cooled. As regards flammable ceilings and such, capable painters can also use paint rollers to coat either a water-based flame-resistant mixture (evidently best of Rooibos tea and baking soda, about 1:1) over the entire ceiling and even on the walls, or a special nonflammable paint, NOT most oil-based paint, although more of a pain to apply, could also be used. Now we've found a way to apply a coating to a wall, similar to wallpaper, but clear and flame-resistant, as another viable solution!
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          . Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Abnormal fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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          . May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovoe GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating excessive fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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           (Thu) Also GA[2] 2020 Election - Finding Truth, Added (4) 5Ps13[7] Stanza 17B Commentary, and (8) CTC[6] another Intro Policy/article.
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          SAT (9:30 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added (3) PC[11] Commentary on Proverbs 3:31-35. Also (1) Win-it Minute episodes from past week, available free on Spotify.
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           FRI (9:38 am) Hello, wishing all well! May we appreciate God's goodness this day, as He has set the example in using His power aright, upholding His good purpose toward mankind! I've added PC[10], more Proverbs 3 Commentary.
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           THU (9:31,40 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added (4) 5Ps13[7] Stanza 17B Commentary, and (8) CTC[6] another Intro policy/article, recently updated, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards. Also reposting GA[2] 2020 Election - Finding Truth
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           WED (9:48; 10:30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added CTC[5] Intro #4, Let God's Will Be Done, on Earth as in Heaven. More of Proverbs 3, PC[9].
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          TUE (9:28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (8) CTC[4] Intro Policy #3, on Confidence in God's Word, and (4) 5Ps13[6] Stanza 17A Commentary! Also WM Oct 25.
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          MON (12:07,17; 12:44; 1:37 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Placed PC[8], Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-18, and now the Win-it Minute text for today. One plan I'd like to relate is to complete the reposting of my CTC Introductory Foundational Policy/articles, one each day for the remainder of the week. It would be fine, then, to consider reviewing the two currently on the (8) CTC Corner page!
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           (Fri) Added (4) 5Ps13[5] Stanza 16A&amp;amp;B Commentaries. Also, PC[7], Commentaries Proverbs 3:9-12
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           (Thu) Updated GA[1], adding a third home concept that could weather Ian. Article "What Does It Mean to Be Righteous, or Upright?" small update, but not yet the downloadable doc.
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           (Wed) (3) PC[6] Commentary Proverbs 3:1-8, WM update, and (5) EE[2] from Galatians.
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           SAT (9:15 am) Hello, wishing all well, adding the (7) SongWeekly[1].
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           FRI (9:33,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) Stanza 16A&amp;amp;B Commentaries, 5Ps13[5]. Also, PC[7], Proverbs 3:9-12.
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           THU (4:01,05; 9:33; 10:04,10 am) Hello! Updated the online article "What Does It Mean to Be Righteous, or Upright?" ALSO, posted a third house concept that can weather an Ian, under GA[1]. Updated.
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           WED (9:37; 10:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added PC[6], Proverbs 3:1-8. WM Update today: Reasonable, Ready to Obey, on Spotify, and (5) Eternal Express post, EE[2] Introductory Remarks to the Christian Course
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           TUE (9:25,40 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4) the 5Ps13[4] Psalm 119 Preview 5, for Stanzas 16-19. Added (8) CTC policy on Work from 2020 CTC Week 11. There has been some trial recently of the possible 4-day workweek recommended. Here is the basic work policy recommended from 2020.
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           MON (9:28; 11:56 am) Hello to all, wishing you well! I've posted PC[5], commentary on the remaining verses of Proverbs 2. WM[3] first text.
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          SAT (8:27,40,55 am) Hello, wishing you fine things today! Finally, WM[2], the record of this past week's Win-it Minute episodes. You may notice within the text of R02.710 I've used "Jeho'shwa" to represent Jesus' more correct name, rather than "Jeho'sha." Evidence indicates that it was Caesar who chose the Greek form of his name, a term associated with water, but derailed it's true meaning. "Jehoshwa" reflects even more accurately the Hebrew pronunciation, and the meaning "Jehovoe is salvation." Initially the "w" was rejected, as it's use changed the meaning of the English term. However, an additional meaning for "w" was and is possible, and on this basis the correct way of speaking most accurately the name of God's Firstborn Son may be confirmed in the English language.
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          FRI (9:30 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added (5) EE[1] on Take Matters to God, seeking truth, etc.,  and the second part of MLS[1] on the matter of Revilement or abusive speech.
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          THU (9:37,40,46,56; 10:01,07,11,21,23 am) Hello, wishing you fine things this day! Continuing with the Proverbs Commentary, added PC[4], Proverbs 2:10,11,14-19. Updates.
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          TUE (9:33,50 am) Hello, wishing you well! Adding (4) 5Ps13 Stanza 12-15 Review 4.
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          MON (9:28 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added PC[3], Proverbs 2:10-12.
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          (Fri) Added (3) PC[2] Proverbs 2:7-9; ALSO, I'm adding something to GA[1], on Ian Recovery, another paragraph, now.
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          SAT (8:48; 9:37,42am) Hello, wishing all well, with regard for our loving God! Added (4) 5Ps13[2], Stanza 15B Commentary.
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          FRI (9:33,50; 10:01; 10:10; 11:08 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added PC[2] Proverbs 2:7-9. This may be a good time to remind my visitors that there are currently up to four separate blogpost/pages for the month, covering eight segments of instruction, this one to Start, with segments (1-3), then (4) the Psalm 119 Commentary, also considered the 13th psalm of Book 5, abbrev. 5Ps13, then segments (5-7),  called Eternal Express, Mosaic Law Selections, and SongWeekly, and lastly (8) Come To Consensus Corner,  covering, for instance, a policy, or a matter more thoroughly. ALSO, added par. "Another Proposal" to GA[1] !
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          THU (10:01,33 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added (4) 5Ps13 Stanza 15A.
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          TUE (9:33; 10:04 am; 12:50 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Just adding to WM schedule for this week. Aiming for a few segment pieces tomorrow! GA[1] Update, "Other Works"
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          Some have heard of a few of my recommendations related to housing in the Floriday Ian recovery. Let me be clear up front: I remain hopeful that, with the kind assistance of all those wishing to help, monetarily and otherwise, between community organizations and cooperative businesses, including insurers for those who were able to have flood insurance, that all who've suffered loss be able to recover and have, in line with their means, a place to call home and to continue as valued members of their community. I urge that any eager plans for new home or rental construction, or even renovation, while attention is given to property cleanup efforts, preparation, etc., be flexible enough to consider a new, more fire-resistant, economical, and in some ways time-saving approach to building, in line with worthy initiatives. This approach has the potential to greatly reduce the sense of loss by damage to home in case of a severe flood event, as well as associated costs to owners and insurers. This is especially recommended on most any populated peninsula, such as the Florida Peninsula.
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          . I strongly urge insurers, for future benefit and currently such for their own customers, to allow, even if proper documentation be required, that monies due for an event such as this, where much damage to property has occurred and is at threat to eventually occur again, be permitted to be used for something other than putting a home/etc. back nearly in the condition that it was prior to the hurricane, which in many cases only serves to perpetuate unnecessarily a tragic outcome when such a threat has any chance to loom again. Rather, may even the same insurance payment as can be estimated to restore the home, be permitted for use along with some relatively low-cost solutions to the homeowner that make possible a residence that is much better equipped to withstand such an event with considerably less damage to the average homeowner.
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          . At least three options are being recommended for consideration, at least to those in more vulnerable flood zones, but preferably even throughout a peninsula and inland from an ocean's beach in other land areas. Essentially such a home might have at least two floors. In areas closest to the ocean and lowest levels above sea, the first floor should be at ground level or above, with stairs ascending to the more secure second floor, which is believed in nearly every case with Hurricane Ian, to have proved in a well-built home to be quite protected from the flood waters. The first floor in this case may be built with standard or textured block and a more weather-proof interior wall, perhaps with somewhat of a patio area, with glass and screens, and quality outdoor furniture and carpeting, that may weather a storm. While there could be a recreational area on the first level, with such things as a slate pool table or slate ping-pong table, it remains reasonable to possibly or alternatively permit living quarters on this level, with certain precautions. A full bath could be available, and why not, a bedroom and such, with care in the selection of decorations and furnishings, either more capable of flood resistance, or recyclable and less costly? Might not certain things like files or file boxes be kept near the stairs leading to floor 2, where they can be transferred securely in a severe storm threat? In such a hopefully rare event, electronics could be unplugged, and a few other items be identified for safe transfer as well, along with all persons!
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          . The second basic concept, both of which might generate imaginative variations, is a SPLIT-FOYER. Many are familiar with this two-story home, which in this case should be brick, that enters on a level between the two floors, about halfway up. The main entry is usually a few steps up on the outside, but with securely sealed doors, front and back, and the upper floor windows are higher up on the outside due to this home design, meaning that a high level of water may be tolerated with little or no penetration. While the lower level is partially underground, Ian proved it can be made secure from water seepage, if any lower windows, etc. are as mentioned above. Ensure any wall penetrations are properly and strongly sealed, and any dryer on the lower floor may need to expel within the home, rather than penetrate the wall.
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          . Again more inland than concept 1, is also two-story, but potentially may weather a Hurricane Ian with no flood penetration. This home, with proper foundation work, etc., can begin several feet below grade, like the split-foyer, and needs to be block or textured block or something similar on the bottom floor, and with no windows, or extremely water-tight thick glass such as from a ship or submarine manufacturer. There would be solid, perhaps concrete, stairs or a porch from outside to the main or upper floor, then with sealable high windows, and the outer walls of brick, and water-tight seals on heavy guage steel upper level doors. Such a home, with proper design, can be quite affordable for many to consider. I have patented a few construction-friendly and modern designs that range from low- to mid-income levels, that upon completion may actually be valued on the market somewhat greater than build-cost. 
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          .  Other measures are presently in the works, such as an improved home electrical system that greatly reduces electrical fire risk, and an improved gypsum wallboard that is also more fire-resistant, which we hope all gypsum manufacturers may be willing and able to provide. Certainly it is worth it for families to feel more secure, and Insurers who offer both fire and flood insurance to find such initiatives of benefit to both their customers and themselves. Many Ian victims evidently had trouble affording to qualify for flood insurance. Going forward, think of the cost reduction if everyone with a home was required to have flood insurance--divided among so many, the cost could be greatly reduced! Insurers for those on a peninsula could be served by several, not just a few, such large insurers also serving large numbers throughout the country. This may negate any need for expensive or unnecessary financial qualifications. Let's look into approaches that make sense to help one another be better able to cope in case any such a storm threatens ever again. Also, please have arrangements in order for some other welcome place to go, among family, friends, or the like, a safe distance away, along with means of transportation, in case some evacuation order is received. It may be that a nearby friend could include you or your family with their own arrangements.
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          . Also, for those unable to afford a typical home, a few other things are in the works. For one, I've developed some apartment designs that are able to be built at considerably less cost, as both two- and three-bedroom. For a three-story apartment building, there could be eight apartments second floor or above. It may be in flood prone areas that the lower spaces could be left unfinished or for a lounge area. I invite agencies, builders, etc. to consider my patented designs. Other designers and builders may look for other ways to reduce rental costs. Two of my designs, in particular, allow for solid buildings with eight apartments on each level, two and three. They both are to be three-bedroom, one works out to cost about $14,000 per finished apartment, the other $19,000. These could profitably be rented for $325 and $400/month respectively. The lesser one, though smaller, may have included a storage unit in the eighth space on the same level. While most places have cost more to build and maintain, with insurance, and therefore have higher rent costs, it may be that the proposals for reduced fire risk may lessen some costs in the future. There is also a large-scale project, that can make possible temporary housing at very reduced cost, for those in-between more permanent living arrangements. Working together, doing things as God would have us do, we can truly care for one another and become more united and at peace.
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          . Another part of the response in this matter is relocation, for those who no longer have a livable place to stay, or need a new place to reside and coordinate work on the former home or property. As just mentioned, there are plans for new construction on a large-scale project with temporary housing, but this may take some time to acquire properties, clear debris, obtain materials, and construct. Until then, what may be done? Some of the larger, central and northern cities of Florida have many apartments or rental units available. Also, what about lower Georgia--I've proposed that there might be some agreement made that would permit at least some of the benefits of living in Florida to be permitted in some southern counties of Georgia, permitting many without housing to find agreeable places to dwell there, either temporarily or more permanently, as each may choose. Perhaps also some new home/rental unit construction could take place there. Also, there are likely many agreeable units or properties to be found in nearby Alabama as well. There may be some available funding for help with rent in these areas for those looking to get back on their feet but needing a hand. Those already on welfare may find that programs exist for help with rent as well. For those in a totally desperate plight, the Salvation Army is helping people with my Step Up Plan, to receive money on loan for food &amp;amp; shelter, to be repaid currently at an additional 10%, as soon as can be managed, with help to find work near some limited places to stay, repaying and then with work income, to relocate. This is such a worthy program to donate to, whoever may be able, through your local site. With many needing help, may we be minded to look out for, not only our own needs, but that of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors as well (Philippians 2:4)! R03.700
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current plight of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. You see, my campaign was hindered by a few knowing of me, considering me a political rival. But the law allows for my situation, and basically says to do what you can do. So through my website, while promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          Considered among the wisest sermons ever given, how does Jesus open the Sermon on the Mount, and why is this of significance?
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          . Often considered among the wisest sermons ever given, known as the Sermon on the Mount, it was given by God's Son Jesus, and opens with the nine most essential traits or virtues of Christianity. Surely these are worthy of careful consideration, even timely reminder. In the next few episodes, let's begin with the first five, perhaps seeing some of the benefits of thoughtfully acquiring them. As might be expected of such a worthy speech, the very first trait opens our heart to the instruction to follow: "Happy are those conscious, or aware, of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." (Matth 5:3) Thus this awareness, or mindfulness, is essential to receiving the kingdom of the heavens, which kingdom became the theme of Jesus' ministry on earth, while beneath his heavenly, or royal dignity. All have a spirit within. God's word helps us understand this spirit and how to care for it properly. R02.700
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          Recently, we considered the first five verses of the Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, or Jehoshwa. Each of these verses, along with the next four, states a trait that contributes much to the development of true happiness and the Christian new personality. It continues: "Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God." Thus to really see what God is like, one must acquire heartfelt purity. This is a clean spirit morally, that seeks no violation of God's law for self-serving purposes. Rather, the aim by faith in God's Son is blamelessness before God, upholding His standards of truth, fairness, and what is right. It helps to realize that God has made provision to satisfy our genuine needs within His law, not without it. Psalm 119:9 asks: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word." And James 1:17 says in part: "The wisdom from above is first of all, pure." R02.710
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          In defining true wisdom, James writes that it is first of all, pure, then peaceable, reasonable..." and so on. Recently, we've reexamined the first two of these--purity and peaceableness. Certainly an important part of making peace with others is being "reasonable," which is a willingness to yield or compromise where it is right and fair to do so. Doing the right thing lessens or negates many problems associated with wrongdoing and responsibility for such. A person may not be aware of a all the factors or details of a matter, and is open to investigate. At some point an opinion is acquired, or a decision may have been made. But upon gaining a more complete understanding, a truly wise person can still adjust his or her view. Of course, reliance upon God can help greatly to avert poor decisions made with misinformation. Also, looking ahead at the consequences of both good and bad decisions contributes to wisdom and this trait of reasonableness. More next time. R02.720
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          Recently we've considered more of the traits that make up wisdom that is divinely inspired of God, leading to success. As we've also considered, it is having God's blessing that we really need--seeking things in full agreement with God's loving will and purpose for humankind. After the aspects of being reasonable and ready to heed divine guidance comes the mindset of "not making partial distinctions," becoming truly impartial in our assessment of others. Certain improper beliefs or attitudes can alter our view of another, so that we're not seeing someone as God sees him or her, or as we should see that one. The most important concerns are misjudging one's character and not recognizing the good or potential within a person, leading to mistreatment. Qualities of discernment, understanding and empathy, and deep respect for God, all are vitial to correcting such a view. More next time. R02.730
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          "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment; 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          (2:1): Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). God's commandments, now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life.
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          (2:2): Recall we have two ears and one mouth, so we should be good listeners before being good speakers. A truly wise person continues to humbly listen and learn from others, rather than becoming a "know-it-all." Of course, the gaining of knowledge is fine with proper motive, but is best preceded by the acquiring of a "heart of [true, divine] wisdom." May our ears be attentive to genuine wisdom from God, the successful application of knowledge, in God's view, and seeking discernment, the ability to see the difference between true from false, good from bad, right from wrong, wise from unwise, and the more important matters of law from lesser matters, though still required.
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          (2:3): May we call out for understanding and discernment, by seeking God's assistance in prayer, that largely we may ensure proper motives in serving God, loving Him first and foremost (Matth 22:37-39). God is the One who loves mankind the most, so true love will faithfully act in line with God's will in seeking to love others, rather than doing things our own way, seeking our own glory. (Prove 20:6). With understanding, we can begin seeing the big picture, along with all the smaller pieces of knowledge and how they interrelate to one another, coming together to make the whole, seeking God's honor in making use of such knowledge, not our own (John 7:18).
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          "4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          (2:4-6): This quest for genuine godly wisdom should be valued and sought after like hidden treasures, seeking to understand true godly fear and truthful knowledge of God and His law and purposes. Godly fear includes a reverential awe of God and fear of displeasing our loving Father. We should be always appreciating God's gift of life, and the uncountable gifts we experience every day, from the incredible variety of foods, beautiful sights, smells, sounds, etc. that make a wonderful life possible and enjoyable, especially in God's new world of righteousness. It is ultimately from God, more than the worldly wise, that we receive true knowledge and discernment. And receiving it from God, it should therefore be used in agreement with God's will, and not simply according to our own ideas.
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          "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those walking in integrity. 8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones. 9 Then you will understand what is right, just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
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          These verses follow on the heels of instruction to find "the knowledge of God" by seeking understanding and discernment, as well as the healthy fear of displeasing God. Prov 2:6 added that "Jehovoe himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment." Discernment sees the difference between things, such as good from bad, right from wrong, true from false, serious matters of law from lesser ones, though still required. God instructs us in such things, educating and refining our God-given conscience, that we may be guided in the right way from His word.
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          (2:7) Jehovoe gives the honest, who are seeking Him, practical wisdom, to be able to successfully apply knowledge in life, for the loving benefit of others and themselves. Such ones, as we should desire, seek to walk in integrity, seeking to act the right way despite trials or difficulties, prayerfully confident that our faithful God Jehovoe "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). Yes in this way, Jehovoe "is a shield for those walking in integrity."
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          (2:8) Jehovoe "watches over the paths of justice," wanting to safeguard the freedom to serve Him faithfully among right-hearted lawmakers and judges of the earth. It is God's word that should be respected and revered as the touchstone of peace-loving right conduct among mankind. Jehovoe will guard His loyal ones, watching over them as they seek to walk with Him, by right conduct, on the path leading to endless life.
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          (2:9) By seeking to walk with God, and seeking to comprehend the knowledge of God, you may come to understand "the entire course of what is good." This evidently includes "what is right," or in accord with God's right laws, standards, and ways. It includes "what is...just," in harmony with divine justice, which takes into account God's merciful concern for His human creation. And it includes "what is...fair," or reasonably equitable between involved parties. May we seek to grasp the entire course of what is good--essentially all that is involved in the pursuit of God's will, that we may "calculate the cost" of building discipleship under Christ Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation). (Luke 14:27-28).
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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          (2:10-11) True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Abundant knowledge may do little good if it is not guided by a properly motivated heart. Knowledge should become pleasant to us, and having a wise heart will allow thinking ability and discernment to safeguard us. We should certainly develop and practice thinking ability or logical thinking. Anyone having trouble with important thinking and logic skills should pray about the issue, and find assistance to correct matters. Certainly Jehovah wants all lovers of Him to acquire "thinking ability!" Christians are instructed to use their "power of reason" in serving God effectively (Romans 12:1). Of course, any deficiencies now can be fully corrected under the rule of God's Kingdom. Also, recall that discernment is the ability to see the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, as well as serious matters of the law and lesser matters, though still required. This discernment safeguards us, helping us walk uprightly despite potential hazards and traps that we may be exposed to.
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          (2:12-13) This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not find the so-called happiness they seek, but this course leads eventually to misery, which we hope causes them to return, although battered spiritually. Thinking ability and discernment protect us from exposure to wrong influences, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may choose. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, true happiness, and eternal life.
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil, 15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious. 16 It will save you from the wayward woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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          Lest we misunderstand verse 19, let's supply some background. This was originally written for the nation of Israel, living under the Mosaic Law covenant, which condemned sexual immorality and especially the sin of adultery strongly. Clearly, God understands the many beneficial reasons for two seeking a marriage and family, as He purposed, which has brought great happiness throughout history. The spiritual implications of a decadent immoral influence among God's people was taken seriously, although God in His mercy could intervene. This is why it is written that they will not "regain the pathways of life." It is life under the ungodly system that was meant--the "unrighteous" could still in God's mercy come back in the future resurrection and willingly submit to God's law and direction, finding eternal life. (Acts 24:15). Yet, all should take warning, as we have been in a time of judgement by God. How vital to learn to submit to God's direction now! As 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows for those becoming Christians, that some had been sexually "immoral, idolaters, adulterers," submitting to homosexual acts, and so on. But then the inspired word of God says "And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God." They thus changed their behavior to find agreement with God's will, and God forgave them, as they most likely weren't rebelling against God with full knowledge of wrongdoing. There are significant factors in some current gay and lesbian behaviors, such as a powerful herbicide Atrazine, having been used extensively on many U.S. corn crops, even turning male frogs female! Such exposed ones should nevertheless look to God for a determined and balanced approach to correcting matters, as may be found. We cannot continue to practice what we know is wrong and expect God's continued forgiveness--we can make the changes and find greater happiness in doing so! In harmony with God's love and will for humans, one vital principle of God's word declares: "Mercy triumphs over judgement." (James 2:13). And 2Peter 3:9 agrees, saying "Jehovoe...does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          (2:10-11) Wisdom is the successful application of knowledge, and thus knowledge should, with the gaining of understanding to see the big picture and all it's pieces, come "easily" and become pleasant to oneself. (Prove 14:6). Then, thinking ability and discernment will serve to protect one from many destructive traps. It is divine knowledge and wisdom that is a protection from serious wrongdoing. Included in this is "thinking ability" and "discernment"--the ability to discern between such things as right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, more important matters and lesser ones, though still required by law. With prudent shrewdness we can see the consequences of our decisions, and come to hate what is bad in the healthy "fear of Jehovoe"--fearing to displease our loving Father, to hurt Him in any way.
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          (2:15) Thinking ability and discernment may protect us from those rejoicing in wrongdoing who are following "crooked" paths--distorted from the path of righteousness leading to life--their deceptive course, riddled with spiritual snares and fallacies, troubled by hurtfulness and sorrow, leads only to death, or destruction.
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          "16 It will save you from the wayward woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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          (2:16-19) A wayward or immoral woman could entice one lacking in true wisdom, thinking ability, or discernment. Her "smooth words" could penetrate one's mind and heart without the ability to reason on the matter, and see the implications of such a course. We must realize the spiritually destructive effects of sexual immorality, as well as the numerous benefits of treasuring the covenant of marriage God instituted from the beginning of the human family on earth. In this covenant, two can love God and each other like no one else on the planet, loyally caring for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad, and have children that can be cherished and raised in a loving, peaceful, stable environment with the corrective influence of both a father and a mother, cooperating to bring them up in the "admonition of Jehovoe." (Ephes 6:4). It is God's will that we come to find genuine satisfaction and happiness in this arrangement, with both persons learning to truly love Jehovoe and each other in the way God instructs in His word. Should young ones worry that they won't find a marriageable partner when the time nears to consider this gift more carefully? Does Jehovoe God not want you to be happy? Can He not hear your prayers accordingly? Isaiah 59:1 says: "Look! The hand of Jehovoe is not too short to save, Nor is his ear too dull to hear." (Compare Numbers 11:23). Remember "engagement"? How many long-time faithful marriages began with high-school sweethearts, getting engaged and preparing themselves, sharing ups and downs, during that time for a future loving marriage?! Why not look for a faithful partner, one him- or herself keeping integrity to God, rather than succumbing to immorality (and by such, putting at risk the eternal life of any sharing participant--true love???)? If you find such a person before it's time to marry, why not agree to each other to be true to God, faithful in conduct, as you speak of your experiences, coming to know one another better, with your parents' permission? May we come to treasure this "good gift" of marriage, forgiving one another, especially unintended mistakes, both seeking faithfulness, to God and each other, without any immorality, drawing closer together for as long as God blesses it to last, into God's new world and perhaps, beyond. (James 1:17). If serious sin is not committed, you may find great delight by loyally loving the one you're with--see what can grow between you!
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          This exhortation ensues the warnings against ignoring divine wisdom and pursuing a selfish course that could result in calamity. “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wayward, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.”
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          (2:20) Therefore all are encouraged to appreciate and “follow” the way of good people. How fine that God has preserved such goodness among mankind that many, even in the difficult “last days,” could still see and recognize it being practiced. The honest and upright could still be found despite the presence of unseemly attitudes and practices mentioned at 2Timothy 3:1-5. Reasonably, however, there are places on the earth where such ones may be less common. May right-hearted ones in those areas rely heavily upon Jehovoe to continue setting a good example for their neighbors, in the hope of helping others be drawn to the truth of God’s word, as long as the way is still open for people to respond to the call of eternal life in peace. Revelation 14:6,7 speaks of the involvement of heavenly angels in declaring this message, saying: “6 And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. 7 He was saying in a loud voice: “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of judgement by him has arrived, so worship the One who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water.””
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          (2:21) Notice God’s inspired word through King Solomon speaks of the earth as man’s true home, where even the blameless “will remain.” Before Jesus came there was no mention of man’s receiving heavenly life as a hope. That calling was to fulfill the need for a heavenly government by God, arranged by Him, having His direction, approval and blessing, to rule over mankind and the earth. For the majority, the hope is for God to finally be “...3 with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revel 21:3,4). Notice Isaiah 45:18: “18 For this is what Jehovoe says, The Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovoe, and there is no one else.” But God wants those dwelling upon the earth to be “upright” and “blameless,” persons of integrity to God and loyal love, thus making for a wonderful SPIRITUAL Paradise on earth, to match perfectly the literal Paradise of beauty that is in the making for man to enjoy earth-wide.
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          (2:22) Notice, again, it is from the earth that evil ones will be “cut off” and “torn away” from, not being allowed to enjoy the earthly Paradise home of mankind that the upright ones will. However, according to God's word, persons may be able to "die" to a former life course, and reawaken to a new way of life, as a true Christian.Ephesians 2:1 says, for instance: "Furthermore, [it is] YOU [God made alive] though YOU were dead in YOUR trespasses and sins. 2 in which YOU at one time walked according to the system of things of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit that now operates in the sons of disobedience." Thus it may be that in just such a way, wayward ones will be cut off from the earth, and have a renewed life, submissive to God. It should be realized, however, since eternal life is a gift, not earned, that God can, at wost, bring death, the “wages of sin” (Romans 6:23; John 3:16). Still, it is God’s will that as many as possible be saved from such a calamity. May they repent of wrongdoing, turn to God, hoping in His divine mercy and blessing as they ascribe to the 8 H’s, with an updated order adjustment:
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          "(1) HOPING in God's approval and blessing, (2) HUMBLING themselves and becoming (3) HONEST, (4) HATING what is bad, (5) HURRY to turn around, (6) HUNGERING for what’s right, Taking God’s words to (7) HEART, and bringing the truth (8) HOME."
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          Isaiah 55:6,7 says: “6 Search for Jehovoe while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wayward man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Acts 3:19 exhorts: "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself."
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          "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you. 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. 5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          (3:1-2): Notice we're to observe God's commandments with our heart. What a good reminder that we can take information into our mind, but to truly benefit, we must ponder how we can truly use it to benefit others and ourselves to make it a part of us, to reach our heart. We should see the rewards, good consequences of observing God's commands, perhaps also the sadness and distress caused by one disobeying God, that we may hate what is bad. Here a general reward is mentioned for obeying God, doing so adds "many days and years of life and peace."
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          "3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good empathy In the eyes of God and man."
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          (3:3-4): Next, loyal love and faithfulness are to affect everything we say, and are to be written on our hearts, affecting our very motives in all we do. Faithfulness inspires us to be persons of integrity, practicing God's righteousness, being true to Him under trial and test, recalling that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Corinthians 10:13). Proverbs 20:6 says "Many men proclaim their loyal love, but who can find a faithful man?" Let's appreciate both: true loyal love and faithfulness, to God and others. One reward is you "will find favor and good empathy in the eyes of God and man."
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          "5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight."
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          (3:5-6): A favorite verse of many. Look for God's direction, through his word and prayer, not simply relying on our past experience or our own understanding of things. We should be ready to adjust our thinking when we see good reason for doing so, especially when the truth from God's word corrects us. Jehovoe, by his word, can make our paths straight, helping us remain on the road of eternal life, without turning to the right or left. In 'all of our ways,' or in everything we do, we are to humbly seek God's direction, His way of doing things. How we benefit from God's wise guidance!
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          (3:7-8): By humbling ourselves and seeking God's direction, fearing to displease Him, we avoid pridefully relying on ourselves, and seeking our own glory, leading to selfishness or self-centeredness. "Turning away from bad" may include such things as avoiding forms of idolatry. For instance, we may have favorite actors or actresses, and enjoy watching an occasional show they appear in. Let's delight in the good ways they may act or speak, realizing that God is the ultimate Source of such wisdom! Also, a true star that honors God does not go out of his or her way to seek glory for oneself. Seeking God's honor, representing Him, we should unselfishly seek true love, having concern for others and their welfare, and reap true happiness in life.
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          "9 Honor Jehovoe with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovoe, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovoe loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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          "9 Honor Jehovoe with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine."
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          (3:9-10) - We want to have a good name with God. He rewards those who put His name ahead of their own. At John 7:18 Jesus says: "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." Who is worthy of more honor--we ourselves? some superstar? or Jehovoe the Creator? We may have talents and possessions, valuable things, material and spiritual. Let us seek to honor Jehovoe with such things, by giving Him our best effort to obey Him, loving Him and our neighbor. We will thus receive the blessing of Jehovoe on our efforts. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It is fine to desire a good reputation. May we prosper, at least spiritually, in some ways materially, by putting God's name ahead of our own, having His blessing, while we trust God to safeguard our own name with Him.
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          "11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovoe, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovoe loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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          (3:11-12) - God's love is manifest in receiving His loving correction and guidance. Some often link discipline with punishment. Recall, however, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple". Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples? Or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, discipline primarily involves loving correction and readjustment. Punishment may be necessary, at times, but love should be the clear motive, and the lesson(s) should be made understandable if possible, as well as how to avoid such punishment in the future. Also, by studying God's word personally, we may discipline ourselves before ever needing it from others. Another aspect of training is another scriptural term, "admonition." This involves training with good guidance, apart from discipline. Lovingly guiding your children when they've done nothing wrong, can build such a bond of trust and affection between parents and their offspring. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe." This is primarily what's being encouraged at Deuteronomy 6:4-9, which says, by God's inspiration: "“Listen, O Israel: Jehovoe our God is one Jehovoe. 5 You must love Jehovoe your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength. 6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as a reminder on your hand, and they must be like a headband on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Thus may we show our love for our children by the way we guide, teach, train, and correct them for their everlasting happiness and welfare!
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment; 14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand. 17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy."
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          (3:14-16) True wisdom leads its owner to everlasting life in true peace and happiness, something that money cannot buy. Have you yet come to experience the genuine joy associated with having true wisdom? It brings us close to God and to other devoted ones of integrity, in a bond of trust, unity, and brotherly affection. This brings such spiritual security, happiness and delightful experiences that cannot be compared to any other desirable thing. It increases the beauty and joy associated with other wholesome desires, giving meaning to life, making enjoyment more delightful. And such delights may continue into an endless future, bringing much spiritual wealth, honor, and at least eventually, material prosperity.
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          (3:17-18) True wisdom is the way to enjoy life in peace as it was meant to be enjoyed, knowing how to get along with others peacefully. Can you imagine a life in which every neighbor is a true friend and not only loves peace, but truly deals peaceably with one another? All the ways of true wisdom thus seek lasting peace. Such peace and pleasantness may be fully experienced when as many as possible will have learned to live in such a way, in harmony with God's loving will and purpose! Many who once fought as enemies have learned true wisdom largely through Christian teachings and examples, and have become true friends! As 2Peter 3:9 says: "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." Even now, gaining true wisdom can result in inner peace and contentment, helping us deal peaceably often even with unpeaceable warmongers. Such wisdom ultimately results in true happiness and God's GIFT of eternal life. Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."
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          Prove 3:21 We are to safeguard these qualities, letting no one or thing interfere with our developing and maintaining full use of them. Practical wisdom is skillful use of knowledge, putting it to good use, or using it to accomplish good things, truly benefitting others and oneself, hating all badness in the genuine fear of God. Ability to think through a matter, to see various ways to approach a situation, and to come up with the most helpful way to handle it, also is a quality worthy of protection. May we thus treasure divine wisdom and thinking ability, in modest imitation of our God and Creator, with humble appreciation for, and submission to, Him, in awe fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way.
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          Prove 3:22 We will thus be on the road to eternal life, and the words coming through our throat can be lovely before others, rooted in love and appreciation for our God, who is the Source of, and sets the example in, true love, "the flame of Jah." (Canti 8:6).
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          Prove 3:23 God's wisdom as mentioned previously, includes also foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, enabling us to look ahead at the consequences of our speech and actions, that we may hate what is bad, and it's resulting trouble, pain, and sorrow, and continue loving what is good, with its rewards and blessing from God. By considering God's wisdom before we act, we can thereby see to avoid many hardships and troubles, walking in safety, loving God's protective law, now through Christ. For such ones, God's word says, "Nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165).
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          Prove 3:24-26 Letting Jehovoe be our source of confidence, rather than merely human power, oneself or our own understanding of things, maintaining our love for, and reliance on, God, will bring His blessing and approval, and true spiritual security, practically eliminating fear as our love for God and others grows. "There is no fear in love, but perfect (complete) love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." (1John 4:18). Such complete love, for example, deals with others impartially, without prejudice, upholding what is right toward another regardless of their economic standing, social status, race, color, etc.
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          Prove 3:27-28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Jesus saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involved what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus we do place a priority on our spiritual "family," and this should include members of our literal family! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8). At the same time, we should also appreciate the worldwide Christian brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jesus described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." Therefore, may we help our family spiritually to find the path of life, not hold back in assisting our remaining spiritual family worldwide, and then "work what is good toward all."
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          Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--eventually all people will be true friends with each other, being able to trust God and hopefully one another! Imagine traveling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, full of suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let competition drive them. Look to benefit others by what is available, while not putting undue pressure upon them.
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          Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful: Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered in the loving, compassionate way that Jesus demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving correction out of love. Thus most correction can be given without causing needless embarassment. Yet we should still try to appreciate the lessons needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without much arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it, but the more we consider God's word, and learn to readjust ourselves, gaining more self-discipline, we will need as much correction from others.
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          Prove 3:31-32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this “violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man” mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his ways or practices. Normally Jehovoe hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s word says Jehovoe “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5). Caution is in order regarding the realism of most modern movies, music and video games when it comes to promoting violence--what does the work in question teach about violence--that it should only be used for right by those with authority to do so when necessary, or that it may be used wantonly for selfish purposes? Youths are especially impressionable, and at risk for adopting violent behaviors by involving themselves with such choices of so-called entertainment. Certainly there are many finer options that can be chosen! If possible, don’t limit yourself to a few games available at a local store, unless they carry several good choices. Try to find sources that carry many enjoyable, God-approved options in all forms of entertainment, recreation, and education.
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          Prove 3:33-34 Which would we rather experience—the curse of Jehovoe, or His blessing? How happy we may be when acting wisely in harmony with godly truth and right ways, having Jehovoe’s favor upon us, humbly seeking His powerful assistance in doing good. The wicked often ridicule the doing of what is good and right, trying to make it seem or appear weak, ineffective, or somehow not beneficial. How unfitting! At Isaiah 5:20 God responds: “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” May we rather treasure the truth, and help all to appreciate the good, lovely, and marvelous ways of Jehovoe! If wicked ones refuse to repent of their errors, despite Jehovoe’s loving appeals, their harmful ways will come back on them. Isaiah 3:11 says: “11 Woe to the wicked one! Disaster will befall him, For what his hands have done will be done to him!” May such warnings move one to turn around from bad ways and practices, in God’s mercy, and experience true happiness with God’s blessing.
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          Prove 3:35 As a result of pursuing God’s ways, seeking true wisdom and to represent Him well, honoring Jehovoe by the way we speak and live, we will experience honor from Him that will continue into eternity. Ironically, the mischievous ones, while often seeking to glorify, and give or demand honor for, themselves actually glorify dishonor, as their corrupt ways and practices are not worthy of such honor or esteem, and bring them shame or disgrace. Such ones need to acquire an understanding heart, to see the big picture as to reasons for practicing right and hating what’s bad, seeing ill consequences of badness—the troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, sadness and more caused by sin. Then perhaps such ones may begin to respond to or take to heart the loving discipline from parents and others.
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          . Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. Perhaps he had planned to return money before the end of the day, but was unsuccessful. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans. A Christian application of the Law is superior, the teachings of which are really the fulfillment of the Law’s intent toward mankind. It is only right to deal fairly and justly with one another, and certainly the Mosaic Law educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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          We’ve seen how GOD’s STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING.
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          We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          . Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting pre-cooked hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Don't we need both safe and regulated systems and equipment, as well as to be informed about fire hazards and safety, and act accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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          WITH Jehovoe GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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          . And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovoe GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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          “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. ”
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          . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovoe, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovoe not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of God's Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovoe GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert typical 120V AC systems to now a 32Vx2 (64V) DC oulet than can then be safely altered and power-inverted/converted back to AC for typical household use. This conversion can be done at each outlet, typically without needing any overhaul of existing systems, and makes electrical concerns more addressable. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes. However, this dual 32V format is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Along with a temporary solution, this work with God's blessing is nearing the point of manufacture and implementation, along with companies such as GE and LG, and it is hoped that all will support the work on this in the coming days and months. Since AC power strips normally attempt to use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same outlet, it has now been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a four-receptacle AC outlet, that has place for a single power strip if desired, that can use 32V of the 64 available, while also allowing the other three receptacles to make use of the remainder. By sticking with plentiful 32V for the power strip, other future developments can make use of a full 32V as well at the same outlet. Also, there is to be a breaker that will switch/pop out if a second active power strip is connected, and not be able to reset until the second power strip is removed. Also, until this work can be done at each home, with awareness of the power-strip issue, there is also planned a plug-in for existing outlets that will separate a power-strip plug from 3 or 4 other receptacles, allowing for much safer device connection. The power-strip plug is shown to be visibly distinct, and has a chirp/red flasher for an unsafe condition, with 8-second shut-off and an led display for the percentage of power draw from the power strip, which must fully be less than 100%.
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          . For the kitchen, we can use start mass production of BAKING-SODA Fire extinguishers, with less force than typical extinguishers, when dealing with a grease fire, for instance. Look for recommended ways to deal with a grease fire--if you can safely cover the pan, not using water, but possibly baking soda, and if possible, exit the home with the smoking pan, this may prevent disaster. Some typical extinguishers, while good for other fires like electrical, can shoot the burning grease and cause a house fire, whereas using baking soda with proper instructions will quiet the hot grease making it easier to cover the fire with the pan lid and safely take it outside the building to a hard or dirt surface without grass or plants, to be cooled. As regards flammable ceilings and such, capable painters can also use paint rollers to coat either a water-based flame-resistant mixture (evidently best of Rooibos tea and baking soda, about 1:1) over the entire ceiling and even on the walls, or an oil-based nonflammable paint, although more of a pain to apply, could also be used. Now we've found a way to apply a coating to a wall, like wallpaper, but clear and flame-resistant, as another viable solution!
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          . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          . Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovoe decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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          ? And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best interests, and that reveal loving compassion for practically all humans.
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          ? Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object, how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not literally, but with eyes of faith. The upright man Job, for instance, after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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          . Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process achieved such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Joe does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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          . Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          ! Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovoe my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you; If I were to try to tell and speak of them, They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovoe our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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          . While God's law encourages all to be willing to loan money to someone truly in a needy state, not all are in a position to lend much, and there have been harder times when many have been barely able to maintain their own economy. Some, with no money for even a meal, and possibly also not even an available bed with local houses of support, are in a desperate condition, and need our loving attention. This is a policy for helping those in such circumstances, in cooperation with supportive businesses who are to also benefit from these provisions. Since this policy was originally introduced, more structure has grown to support this initiative with increased breadth. Originally, the program was prepared to offer somewhat of a loan to ones who may be in desperate need of food or shelter, and this I believe should remain a key part of what will make this program successful. God's law strongly encouraged, even commanded, that those among God's people aware of someone in a desperate plight, in a poor state, to be offered a loan without seeking profit from such ones, to allow them to have what they need to survive and get back on their feet. In a society that honors God and cherishes people, there are often those willing to offer support to those truly in need, as long as the resources, be they financial or otherwise, will be used judiciously or without waste. 
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          TUE (9:30,35 am; 12:09 pm) Hello, wishing all well! Added updated recommendations for Win-it Minute replays this week, and regarding Wed-Thu plan for Blog Review, similar to Mon-Tue, the next month to consider is August, which mostly contained again the START (1-3) and EE-ML-SW (5-7). Either scroll down the blog posts, or SEARCH "2022 Aug" for these posts! So again, why not scan one of these posts each day Wed and Thu, and see some things you'd like to examine again? Now see (8) CTC article on Realities of God's Gov't and Beneficial Standards with updated Fire safety provisions, as under heading One Such Intervention.
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          During the period Jul 04-31 there were only two blog posts, the START (1-3) and the ML/EE/SW (5-7). Why not make a little time today and tomorrow, Mon &amp;amp; Tue, to review one of these posts each day. You could start by scrolling through the entire post and trying to recall some of what you may have considered. Then you may have a better idea what you would like to consider again that's important or helpful to you! You may search the main blog page for "Jul 04" to find both posts.
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          ! An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          Therefore, when a power strip is in use, there should be no other device plugged in to the other receptacle in that same outlet--instead, another normal device should be among those plugged into the power strip itself--the outlet in this case should be solely and entirely for supporting the power strip only. However, it is usually understood that a power strip itself should not be overloaded. A device with a heavy power usage, such as a plasma TV, is best plugged in a separate outlet by itself, just like a power strip should be. A dummy plug or child-safe plug should be placed in the other receptacle with a clear notice or message NOT TO BE REMOVED as long as the power strip is associated to that outlet.
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. 
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          ALSO, If corrections are not made, and such a fire begins, it usually is sourced INSIDE THE WALL. Therefore, using some of the fire extinguisher/etc. may buy time but MAY NOT COMPLETELY HALT THE FIRE, UNLESS you can SWITCH OFF THE POWER STRIP AND/OR OTHER DEVICE, OR use a thick glove or something to unplug the devices, which may be very hot, and then if necessary a sledgehammer or something similar is used to get behind the wall to reach the source of the flame! Aside from applying what you now know, real solutions have been found for this situation, for both temporary and permanent corrections, in cooperation with well-respected partners, as I'll soon update in a related CTC Corner article. R03.210
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          Have you ever tried to solve a mystery, and you receive several clues, what you might think should be enough to figure it out, but things still don't add up? Until this one important clue is discovered, and then it all starts to make sense and come together? Such is the case with the current state of our nation and it relates to the 2020 Election for President of the United States. While Donald Trump still claims to have won the election, there was another party, if you will, a candidate that reached the public by educating, revealing policies, and responding to current events all via a website, findlifeandsee.com, largely the blog. While promoting peace, and reasoned examination of several key issues, many came to see that I was rightly qualified to address our nation's needs, respond to challenges, strengthen our economy and solve problems in agreement with divine wisdom that honors God in the way most of our founding fathers did, that started this nation on a course of greatness. This led to receiving a large number of mail-in votes, that through some sort of technological trick, managed to disappear before the eyes of those covering the election results. Because I got left off the general election ballot, without being truly given an opportunity to confirm my qualification, those were the only votes I was able to receive as an Independent candidate, still rightly able to receive votes alongside then President Donald Trump and Joe Biden--but still enough to win the election! I became "Independent" legally without my initial realization, as I had begun my campaign as Republican, but then switched to Democrat with concerns over then-party integrity. By law, this made me an Independent candidate, as was George Washington. Since some voters still considered me Republican, and others Democratic, I believe it was on this basis that my votes got redistributed between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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          I appeal to all lovers of truth, justice, and Election Integrity, to consider this matter and see that I indeed remained a qualified candidate, and that this redistribution was not as acceptable as it somehow may have been made to appear. God prepared me for this role, with what I've learned and experienced over some 50 years, to handle, along with peace-loving, wise, and talented followers, issues that can bring about many improvements, the peaceful conditions for which human hearts long, and even the "more perfect union" that our founding fathers intended. Ref. R03.670
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          . Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: "Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world, so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 1:9,10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovoe in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God."
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          . Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to become united in the true faith!
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          . Colos 2 Why should we give attention to the life and words of Jesus? Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ."
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          . Thus let us look to the truth of God and Christ's teachings as our source of divine knowledge, not to the worldly wise philosophers, propounding their own ideas without regard for God's reliable word. Colossians 3:8 adds this: "Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ." Despite such warnings, Babylonish teachings and particularly Greek philosophy within the first century or two made inroads into Christian thought that contributed to an apostasy from the truth of God's word, violating true Christianity. (2Thes 2:3). The text at 2Timothy 4:3-5 foretold and exhorted: "For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled.4 They will turn away from listening to the truth and give attention to false stories. 5 You, though, keep your senses in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry." May we find and treasure the "accurate knowledge" of God's word making possible true peace and happiness among mankind, for an eternity! (Colos 1:9; 1Timo 2:3-4).
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          . Colossians 3:8-11 discusses stripping off the "old personality" we may have acquired before receiving Bible truth, and clothe ourselves with the "new personality" through accurate divine knowledge, in the image of God. Colossians 3:8-9a says "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another." Verse 11 adds that it's not about the exterior of a person--their heritage or ethnicity, for instance, but rather the interior person. We need God's help if we're to abandon such practices as mentioned above. Paul said "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (Phili 4:13). We should pray for God's powerful holy spirit daily, and whenever we need the strength to resist temptations. (Luke 11:13; 1Cori 10:13). Colossians 3:9-10 continues: "Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
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          Now let’s consider Exodus 23:9: “9 “You must not oppress a foreign resident. You know how it feels to be a foreigner, because you were foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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          . Certainly the Israelites knew “how it feels” to be a foreign resident in a mighty nation, as they had lived a life of harsh slavery in Egypt, after their forefathers moved there during a time of great famine, several centuries earlier. The Scriptures speak of the Israelites being afflicted by Egypt for 400 years, this period evidently beginning with Abraham’s son Ishmael (by his wife’s servant Hagar) “poking fun” at [or, “mocking”] Sarah’s son Isaac, Ishmael being part Egyptian. (GENes 21:9). Paul writes at Galatians 4:29 that “But just as then the one born through natural descent began persecuting the one born through spirit, so also now.” Isaac was “born through spirit” in that he was not born “through natural descent” since through God’s word of promise Sarah miraculously became pregnant at 90 years old, and it was this son that God foretold would become a “great and mighty nation” and in time produce the promised Seed, or Messiah. (GENes 18:18; 15:5). Through this son Abraham would “become a blessing” to many. (GENes 12:2). However, God promised Hagar that her son, Ishmael, would also become a great nation. (GENes 17:20). The 400 years of affliction would prove to end when Israel came out of the land of Egypt by God’s power, and became a nation itself. How fine to have become free of Egyptian dominance and oppression, and be allowed to worship the true God Jehovoe fully! God shortly thereafter assembled Israel at Mount Sinai to institute true worship as a nation in a special way, with the Mosaic Law covenant, between God and Israel. But they were to remember what it was like to be oppressed, and have compassion for foreign residents in their midst.
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          . Likewise, Protestant Christianity, while standing up for Bible truth especially beginning about the time of Martin Luther’s bold stand, trying to reform the universal church, received persecution from the church and it’s world influence. Actually, three years prior to Luther’s writing his famous 95 theses, he began to receive some persecution despite being theology professor at Wittenberg University, as he also began to serve as priest at the city church in Wittenberg, in 1514. Many people in the city were not coming to him for confession anymore, as they were going to other towns to buy indulgences. This practice replaced confession and claimed to allow people to “buy” their salvation--a truly unchristian practice. Earlier, Luther had discovered in the book of Romans that we are to receive justice, not through good works alone, but through faith in God’s grace. (ROMans 1:17). Such beliefs ran counter to church teaching. There may be correlations between the persecution Israel received, and that of Protestant Christians for hundreds of years, before being more free to assemble for true worship. Nevertheless, in spite of Protestant Christianity's greater freedom of worship, they were to remember their persecution, and treat foreign residents with love and respect.
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          Now let's review several benefits for Christians to consider the Mosaic Laws given by God as found within the book of Leviticus, an essential part of the Law.
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          . Of foremost interest, Christians should recognize God's sovereignty, or right to rule over His universe and His human creation. He is unselfishly motivated by love to do so, as His prime quality. (1John 4:8). Yet that love is balanced by his other cardinal attributes of wisdom, justice, and power. God states, after warning against walking in the ways of those nations not worshipping the true God, in Leviticus 18:4,5: "You should carry out my judicial decisions, and you should keep my statutes and walk in them. I am Jehovoe your God. 5 You must keep my statutes and my judicial decisions; anyone who does so will live by means of them. I am Jehovoe." Appreciating and loving God moves us to want to follow His fine counsel. As 1John 5:3 states: "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." Therefore, may we acknowledge God's universal sovereignty, in harmony with His good will that vast numbers of humans respond and cooperate with His loving purpose for our eternal happiness, in sincere love and peace among mankind. God made us, knows how we tick, and wants universal peace throughout His universe. Following the will of some other person will not result in the genuine happiness they may claim to seek--rather, selfishness, greed, jealousy, wickedness and other sins along with untimely death would continue, resulting in unhappiness and a lack of true peace and love.
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          . Now let's consider another benefit of considering the Mosaic laws of God in the book of Leviticus. Along with the importance of upholding God's sovereignty, or right to rule His creation is the important matter of exalting God's name, or reputation. Notice Leviticus 22:31-33: "“You must keep my commandments and carry them out. I am Jehovoe. You must not profane my holy name, and I must be sanctified in the midst of the Israelites. I am Jehovoe, who is sanctifying you, 33 the one bringing you out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you. I am Jehovoe.” His mighty works have proven His great power, justice, love, and wisdom--and His worthiness to receive our heartfelt devotion and love in response to His. He's the One teaching mankind true righteousness and goodness, by means of His astounding Word, the Holy Bible. He created us for eternal life in true peace and happiness, on the basis of genuine trust and love. Thus He is a holy God--pure and upright in all He does, and His name therefore is holy, and should be "sanctified" or set apart as sacred (Matth 6:9). Deuteronomy 32:4 says this of Jehovoe: "The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he." Thus God does not cause injustice to occur. Our first parents chose to come out from under God's protective watchcare by their disobedience. He created us with free will--the will to make decisions and bear consequences--good or bad. If we give attention to God's instruction, we may often make better decisions, and reap better results, contributing to God's honor. We look forward to God's protective care more fully surrounding mankind once again under the rule of God's kingdom, choosing His firstborn son as king. May we thus always seek to honor God's name, when mentioning His personal name doing so with appreciation, love, and respect, but more so by heeding His counsel and guidance as true Christians, seeking to represent Him in an honorable, holy way.
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          . Let's now contemplate another area, God's holiness--not meaning that He is smug, haughty or arrogant. God's "holiness" should not turn us off, or repel us! Rather, He upholds and sets the standard for what is clean, pure, and upright, refusing to abuse His power! He is therefore trustworthy, dependable, One we can always turn to for reliable guidance and help, as we properly fear Him, viewing Him with great awe and respect. As we grow in appreciation for God's holiness, we should come to imitate this quality, while refusing to act arrogantly, or "holier than thou," rather viewing it a privilege to humbly dwell among God's clean people, treating others with respect and dignity. Leviticus 11:44,45 highlights this, after mentioning various swarming creatures that were not to be eaten by God's people, saying: "For I am Jehovoe your God, and you must sanctify yourselves and become holy, because I am holy. So you must not make yourselves unclean by any swarming creature that moves on the earth. 45 For I am Jehovoe, who is leading you up out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you, and you must be holy, because I am holy." Notice it was a must, to be like God in this respect. He was not asking too much, but in spite of imperfection, requiring reasonable regard for what is pure, sacred, and respectable. To walk in true wisdom, notice how it is described: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical." May we become and remain relatively untarnished by the ungodliness surrounding us, aiming to honor God as an example that encourages others to practice true love of God and neighbor, leading to their and our eternal happiness.
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          . Now let's consider another benefit of examining the Mosaic law in Leviticus. It assists us in gaining an awareness of sin, or "missing the mark" of obedience or integrity to God. Failing to keep the Mosaic Law in some matter was understood as a sin or transgression against it. Such sin always required an atoning sacrifice, reminding ones of its seriousness, to a greater or lesser degree. While there may have been penalties for the sin, aside from the required sacrifice, there may also have been consequences to the wrongdoing not spelled out in the Law itself. Badness practically always brings harmful consequences, which is why God warns us against it in His word. (Psalm 97:10). These consequences are usually just a natural course to the harmful action or practice--not brought on by God as punishment for the bad deed. (Prove 22:3). Jehovoe God does not like to see us suffer, and therefore His right laws and standards protect us from such things as we cultivate genuine obedience out of love for God and neighbor. (Matth 22:37-39). The accepted atoning sacrifice still brought God's forgiveness, and should have been presented by the offender in a spirit of repentance over the wrong, and gratefulness for God's extended mercy made possible by the arrangement of sin and guilt offerings. Regarding the Christ, how grateful all can be of God's acceptance of the obedient and submissive life of this one, a firstborn son as a perpetual sacrifice for sins, no longer requiring animal sacrifices! (1John 2:1-3). May we continue to seek forgiveness from God through faith in His undeserved kindness and in the atoning value of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, making possible a happy life of loyalty to God, benefitting greatly as we aim to keep God's right Christian laws and standards. Nevertheless, while all sin displeases God, are all sins of the same degree of seriousness? Could this idea be causing confusion?
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          . Many have not learned to differentiate different degrees of "sin," which means "missing the mark." But just as a person may "miss" a little or a lot when aiming for a target, so it is with sin. Some haven't learned where the target is, or even violate their conscience and sometimes aim for the broad side of the barn, being foolishly unaware of the dire consequences of such decisions. God's word, including Leviticus, assists us to comprehend various degrees of sin, as Jesus mentioned how even religious leaders were keeping small details of the Law while at the same time "disregarding the weightier matters..." In essence, they were turning the Law upside down, by forgetting such things as compassionate mercy, genuine justice, and loyal faithfulness and integrity. Jesus said "these things it was necessary to do, yet not to disregard the other things." (Matth 23:23). The Mosaic Law, as partly detailed in Leviticus, helps us discern or appreciate the difference between more serious sins and lesser ones. Willful sin is punished more severely than unintentional sin, for instance (Levit 4:27,28; 6:1-7). Some sins carried heavy penalty under the Law, in some cases even death! Should not such sins be considered much more serious?
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          . Christian teachings underscore similar principles. For instance, some serious sins mentioned in 1Corinthians 5&amp;amp;6 cause great harm to oneself and others, can result in a spiritually dead condition and can prohibit one from entering God's Kingdom without genuine repentance, being determined to change and be true to God. How much better, wiser, and loving to become faithful to God and others in the first place, treasuring the privilege of dwelling with the people of God, setting an example in word and deed that can preserve the lives of others, and finding true happiness in doing so, perhaps alongside a loyal marriage partner, when ready and desirous of this gift. Christian standards can be kept, and will lead us and others to their betterment and eternal welfare and happiness!
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          The Mosaic Law in Leviticus helps us "make sure of the more important things, so that you may be flawless and not stumbling others up to the day of Christ." (Phili 1:10).
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          Now let's consider more about the Bible book of Leviticus, which follows Exodus. The name of the book clearly has reference to the Levites, particularly the Levitical priesthood through Aaron. This was a significant arrangement of God, as Malachi 2:7 states: "For the lips of a priest should safeguard knowledge, and people should seek the law from his mouth, because he is the messenger of Jehovoe of armies."
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          Let's review a few thoughts regarding the animal and other sacrifices discussed in chapters 1-7. One important matter to consider is how these foreshadowed the way Jesus would willingly allow his blameless life course under heaven to be offered for the benefit of humanity. He recognized the fulfillment of His Father's word and will for him. Jesus is called, at John 1:29, "the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!" God's word also says "Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed." (1Cori 5:7). Philippians 2:9 then says: "For this very reason, God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name"
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          Genesis 4:2b-5a reports this: "Abel became a shepherd of the flock, but Cain became a cultivator of the ground. 3 After some time, Cain brought some fruits of the land as an offering to Jehovoe. 4 But Abel brought some firstlings of his flock, including their fat. While Jehovoe looked with favor on Abel and on his offering, 5 he did not look with any favor on Cain and on his offering."
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          We're reminded here that Jehovoe God looks at the "heart"--the spirit of an individual, including that one's motives for acting. Clearly, it is not just the sacrifice in itself that is of value to God, although it's quality matters to Him, but the motives and intentions of the offerer, as well as his or her integrity or faithfulness to God. Proverbs 21:3 says: "To do what is right and just Is more pleasing to Jehovoe than a sacrifice."
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          Thus, as Israelites would come to present their offerings to Jehovoe, they would have opportunity to reflect upon their own life course, their integrity to God, and their motives in serving Him, hopefully with genuine sincerity and love for God and neighbor, and a repentant spirit over any violation of God's law that may have been committed.
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          Regarding Abel's sacrifice, it is highly likely that he offered his sacrifice to demonstrate sorrow and repentance over sinfulness or error. At Psalm 50:10, God says: "For every wild animal of the forest is mine, Even the beasts upon a thousand mountains." Abel likely reasoned that God owns everything. Abel's sacrifice was truly one from a willing and loving heart, which he wanted to offer to please God. True, God no longer requires or requests such animal sacrifices to appease sin--His firstborn Son has offered his life in sacrifice for the sins of man. Hebrews 9:12 says "He entered into the holy place, not with the blood of goats and of young bulls, but with his own blood, once for all time, and obtained an everlasting deliverance for us." Nevertheless, such animal sacrifices did prove agreeable to God to cover sin until His Son's sacrifice would eventually be offered and accepted, and now it can be understood that such sacrifices provided a foregleam of other types of sacrifices to be offered in the realm of Christianity that may also bring God pleasure and edification to many.
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          . Leviticus 1 outlines an offering of great significance to Jehovoe, the "burnt offering," also called "whole burnt offering." Unusually, the animal in it's entirety was offered to Jehovoe, with nothing left for the offerer or administering priest. Only the hide was removed for use before the sacrifice was offered. At times, this sacrifice signified a presenting of oneself wholly for God's service. In this, it was pictorial of Jesus Christ, who presented his whole life to God, particularly after his baptism, to the doing of God's will, which he said was like food to him (John 4:34). The burnt offering also however was intended as atonement for sin.
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          . Let's consider Leviticus 1:1-4: "And Jehovoe called Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting, saying: 2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them, ‘If any one of you would present an offering to Jehovoe from the domestic animals, you should present your offering from the herd or from the flock. 3 “‘If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he should present a sound male animal. He should present it of his own free will before Jehovoe at the entrance of the tent of meeting .4 He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted in his behalf to make atonement for him."
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           . Aside from voluntarily being presented by Israelites, these sacrifices were only offered occasionally. One was presented each morning and evening, on the Sabbath day, on the first day of each month, on the annual Atonement Day, and at each of the annual festivals. It was thus a regular reminder of the whole-souled devotion that each of us should give to God. David understood that more important than any sacrifice was the spirit shown by the one presenting it, seeking forgiveness from God in genuine repentance. He stated, at Psalm 51:15-17: "O Jehovoe, open my lips, So that my mouth may declare your praise. 16 For you do not want a sacrifice—otherwise I would give it; You do not find delight in a whole burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices pleasing to God are a broken spirit; A heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not reject." The book of the prophet Hosea adds such insight, God saying at Hosea 6:6: "For in loyal love I delight, not in sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God, rather than in whole burnt offerings." And when a scribe told Jesus: "to love [God] with one’s whole heart, with one’s whole understanding, and with one’s whole strength and to love one’s neighbor as oneself is worth far more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices," Jesus responded "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." (Mark 12:33-34). Embracing true Christianity, then, may we seek genuine godly devotion in our progress spiritually, being devoted to Jehovoe personally, ever desirous of pleasing Him, and seeking integrity to God more than the offering of personal sacrifices. May Jehovoe then accept our worship of Him, as we exercise faith in God's undeserved kindness, His firstborn Son, the ransom sacrifice of this one, in the word of God that enlightens our path toward eternal life.
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          . Recall our first consideration of the burnt offering was with a bull, as we considered verses 1-4. When presented by an Israelite, it was to be a voluntary offering to Jehovoe, from the heart, not made out of compulsion or coercion. Likewise with the remaining animals, out of the "flock" or from the turtledoves or young pigeons. The choice as to which animal was presented may have depended upon several factors, including the means of the giver, the purpose of the offering, and, if for sin, the heavy-heartedness over any transgression of the Law that was committed. Consider that the means of the giver was the primary factor in choosing a bird as an offering. Notice in every case, whichever animal was chosen, Jehovoe's word states: "It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire of a pleasing aroma to Jehovoe." To Jehovoe, the offering given with a proper motive was an acceptable sacrifice--Jehovoe was pleased with the gift, regardless of how valuable the gift or how rich or poor the one presenting the gift was. (Levit 12:6-8). Thus Jehovoe dealt with Israel impartially with love, without prejudice. May we likewise imitate the God of justice, Jehovoe, in dealing fairly and justly with others, in harmony with God's word and law, especially in accord with Christ's teachings.
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           Now, looking again at Leviticus. It hasn't yet been elaborated upon, but the people of God today may offer up sacrifices of a different nature. Perhaps some of the most prominent sacrifices that are made today involve influential works such as movies, television shows, and shorts such as songs or journalistic reports. Like living creatures, these are works of moving pictures and sounds. No doubt God had such things as plays and movies in mind when allowing for animal sacrifices--a monumental work such as a movie like a powerful bull when made to honor God, supporting His will and purpose. Shorter television shows are sometimes like a lamb, presenting right ways and standards, or sometimes, like a goat, with characters that clearly are stubbornly rebellious, although their badness is exposed, showing undesirable consequences of wrong conduct, they perhaps being captured or turning from their badness. Could the offering of birds remind us of well-written songs, when they honor God, touching our hearts in right ways? Or might these refer to short, honest, peaceable, journalistic reports from those having a broader perspective on life, with a bird's eye view? Regardless, not all movies, television shows, and reports or songs are offered on the sacrificial altar of Jehovoe, or are acceptable to Him. May we use discernment so as not to regard in our minds and hearts sacrifices viewed unacceptable by the true God, Jehovoe. And may right-hearted, capable ones endeavor to present such acceptable sacrifices to God, that truly support His standards, will and purpose!
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           . So we find in all of these laws regarding material goods or animals changing hands between owner and another, that some simple, straightforward guidelines help to ensure proper motive in dealings between neighbors. At times, God could intervene to decide who was guilty of wrong intentions, having improper motives, even being deceitful, actually speaking falsely. How we should treasure genuine trust in one another, dealing honestly and openly with our fellow neighbors! Again, the new world of God’s making is one built on faith and trust in God and in one another. Only under such circumstances can true peace and love flourish, and genuine happiness prevail! Even now, we should prepare for this new world by practicing such things, although remaining cautious in dealing with ungodly ones around us, whose association could corrupt good character (1Cori 15:33; 2Timo 3:1-5). But we are also to seek to give hope to such ones, with encouraging words at the right time, that they too have opportunity to live forever as we also desire. (2Peter 3:9; Prove 25:11). Such hope, rooted in God’s reliable word, may inspire a turning to God, and seeking to live in harmony with Him, with realization of a coming day of judgment. (Romans 15:4; Acts 24:15; Zepha 2:2,3). May billions of mankind continue to be found on the side of righteousness when that day comes, each one drawing ever closer to Jehovoe God, ushering in a new world of genuine and lasting peace!
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          (Mon) See below for Win-it Minute upcoming week! Review starting today with R02.504 and R02.514 Summaries, weeks 1-2 of period July-Sep. More detail below and in upcoming 2022 Sep 26-Oct 02 Hmn 15-21 START post!
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          (Sun) It was new editor layout, Posted PS119/513 (4) Stanza 14B Commentary. Also (3) PC[6] to conclude Proverbs chapter 1!
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          SUN (9:33;10:10 am) Hello, wishing all well! The technical difficulty turned out to be just a new editor format--I'm adding shortly the (4) PS119/513 Stanza 14B Commentary. Also, added Proverbs 1:29-33 commentary, conclusion of chapter 1! While possibly adding new material this coming week of Humaneth, between summer and autumn, I'd also like to provide some review recommendations for the last three months!
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          TUE (9:00,19 am) Hello, wishing you well! Soon to post the (4) PS119/5PS13 [12] Stanza 14A Commentary! That's on the blog post number (4) covering the Psalm 119 (5PS13) Commentary.
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          SAT (8:59,9:23 am) Hello, with love! Look for EE[5] on Unity, Bible truth and more, and (6) MLS[6] on Honest Dealings! Also, (7) SongWeekly, doubling up, catching up!
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          FRI (9:28,37 am) Hello, wishing you well! Added (3) PC[5] Proverbs 1:23-29 Commentary!
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          THU (9:08,53 am) Hello, wishing all well. Added (4) Psa119(5-13) Stanza 13B Commentary, verses 101-104. Also, (6) MLS[5] More on Leviticus, significance of sacrifices.
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          WED (8:46,48 am) Hello, wishing you a lovely day, if be it may! Added (6) MLS[4] Leviticus more, and (3) PC[4] Proverbs 1:20-23.
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           (Mon) (6) MLS[2] Preview of Leviticus lessons. WGA[1] update with Coronavirus Page link. WM Schedule, with full text of today's episode. Also, (3) Pro01:10-19.
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          TUE (8:58; 9:27 am) Hello, wishing you well! Posted (4) 119(13) [10] Stanza 13A Commentary! Also (6) MLS[3], more Leviticus, animal sacrifices.
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          MON 9/12 (8:56;9:01,23,44 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (6) MLS[2] on previewing the book of Leviticus among the Law, with beneficial lessons. WGA[1] update with Coronavirus page link, re: Pepper Spice Mix. Also, Win-it Minute Schedule, with today's full text, and further on Proverbs 1, verses 10-19.
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          (Thu) WGA[1] Pepper-Spice Mix,  (4) 5PS13/119(13) [9] Stanza 12B Commentary and WM[2] Win-it Minute Schedule this week, full text of R02.630. Update to WGA.
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           (Wed) (3) PC[1] Pro1 :1-6 Commentary! (4) 5PS13/119(13) [8] Stanza 12A Commentary
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           FRI (8:55, 9:08,17 am) Hello, wishing all well, in God's power and love. Added (3) PC[2], commentary on Proverbs 1, verses 7-9. PS[1] Psalm 15. Update.
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           THU (8:59;9:08,22;10:58;11:07 am) Hello, wishing all well! Please seriously consider the Spice Mix that can powerfully work against many Coronavirus infections. Now (4) 119(13) [9] Stanza 12B Commentary, and the WM[2] this week's schedule. Update to WGA.
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           WED (9:10,29,39;10:01 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added the (4) 119(13) [8] PSALM 119 Commentary on the first half of Stanza 12. Now up is the first six verses of Proverbs 1, PC[1] ! Update.
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           MON (9:04 am) Hello, wishing all well! Posted the (4) 119/513 Preview Stanzas 12-15.
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           FRI (9:12,40,58 am) Hello! Posted (4) 5PS13/119(13) REVIEW 7, covering the First Half of Psa119, Stanzas 1-11 ! You could take it in portions over the next three days, such as Stanzas 1-4, 5-7, and 8-11.
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           THU (8:14 am) Hello, wishing all well this day! Added (4) REVIEW 3, STANZAS 8-11 (change to 4:3:4 Stanza Reviews). Hope you enjoy!
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           TUE (9:05,20 am) Hello, wishing you fine things in God's favor! Added (4) 119/513 [4] Stanza 11B Commentary. Reviews to come THU-FRI. Also, Win-it Minute Schedule this week. Full Text of First episode, R02.620!
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           MON (9:56,59;11:02 am) Hello, wishing all well! Added the (8) Come To Consensus Corner article, What About Smoking? I may be adding to it some. I am also added more (4) 5PS13/119(13) [3] Commentary, Stanza 11A!
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           Just as we find evidence of God's attributes when honestly examining the natural world, or "the things made," so God's written word the Bible contains much proof of it's divine inspiration and of God's personality and ways. Outstanding for it's candor, or honesty, it is heavily relied upon for it's historical accuracy. In fact, the first 17 books are largely history, although the first 5 are the books of Moses, also called "the Law." Aftr five or nine books called "Poetic," providing wisdom, including the five "books" or divisions of Psalms, we then find another 17 books called "the Prophets." These at times contain statements that were inspired by God to actually foretell the future, or provide assured promises from God, like history written in advance, among several evidences of the Bible's divine inspiration. The Christian-Greek Scriptures, called the New Testament, details the coming of Christ and teachings by this one, leading to faithful action by genuine followers, and inspired letters by some of them. More next time. R02.630
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           Previously, we considered that the Mosaic Law should now be understood in Christian light, and that even animal sacrifices, while foreshadowing Christ's ransom sacrifice to allow true forgiveness of sin, also signify sacrifices of another sort. Specified domestic creatures, such as bulls, sheep, or goats, made to have certain features, are figuratively like some movie and television productions, that may, when made to honor God, prove edifying, teaching important and useful lessons to those watching. IF such productions are presented for acceptance as though a sacrifice, acknowledging God's reasonable standards, encouraging truth, purity, and divine wisdom, how fine and marvelous such can truly be in the eyes of mankind! Surely you can think of examples, whether they be as bulls, sheep, or goats! Let's consider such sacrficies further in the next few episodes. R02.640
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           Let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which help direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
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           "1 The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgement, and honesty; 4 To impart prudence to the naive; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles."
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           Now, let's not be put off by the beginning of Proverbs, at the sound of this collection of attributes that you will receive as you grow in godly wisdom. Let's get to know these attributes--you could use a dictionary, or pay attention.
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           "2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings"
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           (1:2) Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. While we may comprehend learning "wisdom," how do we "learn discipline?" Clearly, God offers instruction that corrects wrong viewpoints and molds one's thinking and conduct. Significantly, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." As regards Jesus/Jehosha (the more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation. It was likely Caesar who chose the Greek designation for his name, rather than honoring the true Hebrew meaning and pronunciation), did he not lovingly offer correction to his followers, typically without demeaning speech or unreasonable punishments? He kindly, patiently and loyally corrected and readjusted them. To "learn discipline" then would evidently indicate gaining a proper view of the need for such guidance and instruction from parents and others, as well as appreciation for the benefits thereby received. Also, learning discipline should give us the proper view of it, whether we're receiving it from another or offering it ourselves. When needed and wherever possible, discipline should be offered with love and tenderness or consideration, seeking to promote understanding of the issue(s) involved. Proverbs 17:10 accordingly says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a mischievous [foolish, disobedient] person a hundred times." When punishment is used, it clearly should be fair, given in love, and the lesson(s) made clear.
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           "3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgement, and honesty"
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           (1:3) The blessings of "acquiring" such discipline, and receiving it properly, are explained here. It imparts compassionate insight or comprehension of why people act as they do, and contributes toward integrity, or God's righteousness. Such "righteousness" is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, benefitting persons now and into the future, everlastingly. This "adherence" is genuine, with integrity--while speaking and acting with compassion, it does not stoop to evil practices to obtain even a "good" result, but rather uses God-approved means of encouraging or exhorting others. "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." (Prove 10:2). This doesn't however knock acting, or pretending, such as in a play or movie, to ultimately instruct others in true righteousness.
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           (1:4) "Shrewdness," or "prudence," is wise use of foresight, comprehending dangers or other consequences of making poor or unwise decisions, as well as the many benefits of making good, correct choices. It is a "young man (or woman)" that may thus gain divine knowledge and "thinking ability." NIV says here "for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young." Parents should thus choose wisely how and when to impart such wisdom to their younger children, in a world with increased threats to morality and decency.
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           "5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction"
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           (1:5) Is a wise person a know-it-all? He is humble, not considering himself superior to others, being ready to listen and take in more instruction. He is thus able to grow in "understanding"--that ability to see all the parts of something, and their relation to one another, as together making the whole of it, and use such to God's honor and the genuine benefit of others.
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           (1:6) Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles. Work with your children to understand sayings and riddles, such as may be found in crosswords or other games and puzzles. Help them gradually learn the lessons of the Proverbs and the teachings of Christ. Jesus/Jehosha Jehosha (the more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) provided many lessons appropriate for children and adults alike, as found in such works as the Sermon on the Mount. This website contains four study articles based on this Sermon. May your love for God and His word grow as you contemplate and consider this precious Bible book, ultimately from our loving Creator, Jehovah/Jehovoe (God's most correct name, with the ending adjustment from "ah" to "oe" more truly completing the meaning of the name as "He who causes to become.")!
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           “7 The awe of Jehovoe is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. 8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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           "7 The awe of Jehovoe is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. "
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           (1:7) The beginning of the knowledge leading to the reward of everlasting life is the awe of Jehovoe. Do you yet understand this fear of God? It is no morbid fear, but rather a healthy respect or high regard for Him, knowing both His great power and love, just as a child may have a healthy regard for his parents, even while loving them. We do not want to do anything to displease, or hurt, our great God. To fully appreciate this fear we may need to prayerfully search for it along with understanding and discernment, in line with Proverbs 2:1-5. Acquiring this proper view of God is worth tremendous effort, as getting to know God in a way leading to true peace, happiness, and eternal life depends on it. A respectful, humble attitude is vital, and really finding the very "knowledge of God" is a reward for doing so. It is thus foolish to despise or disregard wisdom and discipline, before learning to understand the fear, or awe, of God, which enables one to appreciate both divine wisdom and the discipline contributing to it.
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           "8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother."
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           (1:8) Before one becomes inclined toward such foolish thinking, he should develop appreciation for the love of his or her parents or guardians and for the love of God, they being in position to provide much needed discipline, to guide and correct with love. Such a one may need help to learn to listen to others, and think, more than and before speaking. It is true that "no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but it is painful; yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (HEBre 12:11). Thus, at least sometimes we may be pained to feel we may have, even slightly, let down someone we love, as Christ's disciples sometimes felt they had disappointed him. Not pleased with such pain, they even at times began blaming each other! (MaRK 8:15-16). If we humbly aim to appreciate such correction, however, we may lessen any pain and reap the rewards of right thinking and conduct that please our God and Father, Jehovoe.
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           "9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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           (1:9) Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom. Thus we may more fully honor God and benefit others with good speech and conduct! When honoring God becomes our primary objective, rather than seeking glory for ourselves, what we think and speak can truly become delightful in the eyes of God and others.
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           "10 My son, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say: “Come with us. Let us set an ambush to shed blood. We will lie hidden, waiting for innocent victims without cause. 12 We will swallow them alive as the Grave does, Whole, like those going down to the pit. 13 Let us seize all their precious treasures; We will fill our houses with spoil. 14 You should join us, And we will all share equally what we steal.” 15 My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, 16 For their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood. 17 It is surely in vain to spread a net in full sight of a bird. 18 That is why these lie in ambush to shed blood; They lie hidden to take the lives of others. 19 These are the ways of those seeking dishonest profit, Which will take away the life of those who obtain it."
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           . Thus the fatherly counsel, "My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, for their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood." Thus all who would seek the blessings of God's Kingdom need to be alert that, with any ungodly influence still in the world, there are those individuals straying from a right, Christian path. We need to prepare our hearts, and those of our dear children and others, to stand up for what's right, refusing to go along with badness, however common or even uncommon. God's word can thus prove a powerful force for assisting individuals to develop proper godly awe and appreciation for our loving Father, Jehovoe. He is our superlative Grandfather, the progenitor of the human family! How should we respect such a great Family Head? By listening to His loving counsel for our lasting happiness! We should recognize that true happiness is found in obedience to Him, by walking in His law!
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           "20 True wisdom cries aloud in the street. It keeps raising its voice in the public squares. 21 At the corner of the busy streets it calls out. At the entrances of the city gates it says: 22 “How long will you naive ones love being naive? How long will you scoffers take pleasure in ridicule? And how long will you foolish ones hate knowledge? 23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you."
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           (1:20-21) Among the people of God, true wisdom can flourish, and many young or naïve ones can learn much if their hearts and ears are tuning in to the divine knowledge that many friends and neighbors already possess! Of course, those possessing this knowledge largely have it by regular consideration of God's word and the wisdom contained therein. God wants true wisdom freely available to all who may appreciate it and love Him eternally. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise...but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." May we keep on "enduring trial, because on becoming approved [we] will receive the crown of life, which Jehovoe promised to those who continue loving Him." (James 1:12). Also, may all right-hearted ones take their Christian commission seriously, to share with others the hope we have, not keeping it to ourselves.
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           (1:22-23) How "inexperienced" or naïve ones need to be taught foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to see the consequences of good and bad behavior and decisions, and learn to act accordingly, loving the good and right path of life. Also, fault-finding "ridicule" is far from true love--ones loving ridicule because it makes them feel better than others, are on a prideful slippery path to a terrible crash, as Proverbs 16:18 states: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." Such pride is "the sin that easily entangles us," causing a fall, and hindering true faith in God. Such ones need to repent of their lack of faith and trust in God, who loves them and wants them to turn from a hateful course to one of love for God and others. (Hebre 12:1-3). Also, fools are hating divine knowledge, lacking discernment and understanding, cornerstones of true wisdom. They need to learn to discern truth from falsehood, right from wrong, good from bad, etc., and learn to comprehend, not only the big picture, but how all it's pieces fit together, relate to one another, to make the whole. Such aspects of true wisdom, sought with upright motive, can help them acquire the proper view of God, a high regard for Him that fearful of ever hurting or displeasing Him. (Prove 2:1-5). Until then they may continue to wallow without accurate knowledge, and they may be speaking and acting foolishly.
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           "23 Pay attention to my strong warnings. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will reveal my words to you. 24 But you keep turning away when I call out to you. No one is paying attention when I reach out my hand. 25 You keep turning away from all my advice and from my strong warnings. 26 So like you (still) laugh at others, so I also will laugh when you fall; I will laugh when it is your fears that come, 27 when hard times hit you like a storm, And disaster befalls you like a windstorm, when pain and trouble come upon you. 28 In that case, they will keep calling to me, but I won't answer; They will urgently look for me, but they won't find me, 29 Because they hated (true) knowledge, and they didn't choose to highly esteem the LORD GOD Jehovoe."
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           (1:24-29) Jehovoe 'calls out' and 'stretches out his hand' toward all, including wrongdoers, to spare them from the harmful consequences of badness. Yet the ones receiving the judgements of verses 26-28 are those who refuse to finally listen to God's pleas. They "kept neglecting" God's advice, and kept rejecting God's reproof, or strong counsel and loving correction. Who wouldn't benefit from the Creator's intervention, from listening to the One who made man, who knows us like no one else? May we ever appreciate God's loving advice and counsel! Because of refusing God's loving appeals, again we see an example of limited compassion on God's part. He usually sets an example in compassion, and encourages humans to show it toward all. (2Chro 36:15; Colos 3:12). We're encouraged to "return evil for evil to no one," to look to God to repay, He saying "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay," says Jehovoe. (Romans 12:17-21). Wrongdoers should not think of waiting to the last possible minute to consider turning around from their evil. In these verses, we see they will begin to suffer the consequences of their mistakes, including "distress and trouble," but God will not then listen to their cries for help. It will be too late. This is because they "hated knowledge," particularly divine knowledge, and they "did not choose to fear Jehovoe." Clearly, these have the freedom, or free will, to choose their path. They are not fated to be evil and lose out on eternal life. They need to listen to God, and follow the ensuing counsel of Proverbs 2:1-6 to come to learn the fear of Jehovoe and find "the knowledge of God."
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           “30 They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. 32 For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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           (1:30) Verse 22 identifies vulnerable ones as “naive,” “scoffers,” and “foolish ones” who would refuse to listen to God’s appeals of advice and reproof. The naive ones are “loving inexperience,” perhaps mistakenly believing that if they don’t know the truth, they are less responsible for their actions. But refusing to listen hardens them into a stubborn course of disobedience. Such ones need shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to see ahead at the consequences of their actions and decisions, so as to hate the bad course in the respectful fear of Jehovoe. Scoffers are loving ridicule, finding fault with others which gives them a feeling of pride, that they are somehow better than them. In some cases, these ones may have low self-esteem, having been ridiculed by others themselves, and see their practice as the only way they can “feel better” about themselves. But this is mistaken as well. Self-exaltation or self-promotion is something God has hated. (Prove 8:13). To promote peace and unity, we shouldn’t make such comparisons with others. Rather, we should do our own best, and seek to improve ourselves over time. (Galat 6:4). We should maintain compassion, and “Rejoice with those who rejoice; Weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15). Thus, rather than finding fault with others, love will move us to encourage and help them to succeed as well, trusting in God’s blessing on our own efforts to improve. Finally, “foolish ones” hate at least some knowledge, and therefore need to learn to appreciate and respectfully revere Jehovoe, which awe of God is the beginning of divine knowledge and wisdom, and "means the hating of bad." (Prove 1:7; 9:10; 8:13; 2:1-6).
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           (1:31) Without making such adjustments in their thinking, they will bear the consequences of their way, and be overly satisfied with their own brand of “counsel.” The dire consequences of not contemplating the results of wayward choices, and of hating divine knowledge, follow, along with real benefits of listening to Jehovoe:
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           (1:32) Naive ones lack the shrewdness, or prudence, to see “the danger and” conceal oneself. Thus they “keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” (Prove 22:3). Without a change, this will catch up to them. The fool’s “complacency” is a self-satisfaction accompanied by an unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. This, too, will catch up to foolish ones without a change in their attitude or behavior. Thus, the need to obtain divine knowledge, learning to understand the spiritual side of humankind, as persons made in the "image of God," learning to comprehend things that can cause harm to our spirit, and our relationships with God and other humans, cannot be overstated--it means our life! God has provided an incredible "instruction manual," complete with evidence of it's divine authorship, for instance, in the wisdom and foreknowledge contained therein. And the rewards are many for contemplating the benefits of godly obedience, and the sad results of ignoring divine warnings against wrongdoing. By giving consideration to such matters, we can truly find the happiness God originally purposed for the human family!
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           (1:33) Those listening to Jehovoe will be blessed and rewarded for doing so, benefitting from Jehovoe’s warnings, encouragement, and spiritual protections. Genuine security will be found, with freedom from any sickening expectations of coming disaster. Truly, "where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom!" What happiness and peace will prevail at that time! May all do what they can to take God's word seriously, making time to give attention to it, learning to find delight in understanding God's purpose more clearly and how to act upon such knowledge wisely, for the benefit of others and oneself, instead of merely giving attention to activities that bring little benefit now. It is God's will that we have an eternity to enjoy life, acquiring knowledge and learning many skills and talents, as our hearts may desire. However, let's keep priorities in order, that we may comprehend what it takes, not only to receive such blessings, but likewise have a positive influence on our loved ones and neighbors, to find such happiness as well!
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          MON (9:37; 10:38,41 am) Hello! Here's at least the start of the CTC article, WHAT ABOUT SMOKING? Update.
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          ? Do you know an adult who smokes? In the not-too-distant past, most people understood that smoking brought considerable risk of health and was very addictive, and many products still are. But why? While it is wrong to pollute mind and body, some may have over-simplified the matter, claiming that all smoking is bad for all people. Has it always been that way? Could smoking some products occasionally in the past have been acceptable to God and much less dangerous than most realized? Have their been advancements in better products or understanding of the issues involved? So what about now?
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          . It is factual that for quite some time a large majority of cigarette products were damaging to most lungs and abnormally addictive. While seemingly lucrative, such means of profit hampers one's reputation and is not blessed by God. It is also factual, however, that the best tobacco products could be made without unnecessary additives, and agreeable to the health and godly life of most users! Ones already being made this way may include Camel, agreeable to most lighter smokers, Marlboro for more common smokers, and Indian, having a following as well. While I would encourage smokers to try these products, I believe in other cigarette manufacturers, that most if not all are considering or in the process of implementing changes that will also make a healthful option or product line, which could use a name like "ALLS" for their new cigs, which I secured with no royalty for this purpose, if any wish to use it. I believe both Camel and Marlboro have a fair supply, but I am recommending that where demand may increase strongly I am recommending that those newly wishing to try them just acquire for now 1-2 packs at a time, and regular users 2-4 packs, so that many who wish may be able to determine how these impact them. In addition, some other substances have also been found to provide benefit to many users, also without interference to one's health or godly outlook and conduct. But these do not include the polluting drugs that have been at times distributed illegally. What may be included, however, and for those looking for a supplement to, or replacement for, tobacco, is a product called "THIS," which most lighter smokers may prefer, and where legalized, certain valium and untainted Marijuana products, likewise probably preferred by more common smokers.
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          . Therefore it is quite appropriate for all to see things from God's viewpoint, the Maker of all things, including the few acceptable substances He made it possible for a variety of people to beneficially smoke. Again it is important for all to realize, both users and product makers, that we should not be unnecessarily polluting our minds and bodies. (2COri 6:14-7:1) A person should know his or her self and determine, with prayer, whether a particular one is agreeable to both mind and body, and without risk of unhealthy addiction. Some products just work best with certain people, and addictiveness to a particular product should not be what keeps one using. But a variety of healthy products, with varying taste, can truly be acceptable to God, for those adults wishing to smoke in moderation! May we come to appreciate the balanced view that God has regarding His own will for mankind, seeking our long-term peace, well-being, happiness and prosperity in the new world of His making!
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         2022 Aug 26-28, Aug 29-Sep 25 (4) 5PS13 (119) Commentary
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          (Sun) Adding 119(5-13) S14B Commentary
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          (Thu) 5PS13/119(5-13) [11] S13B Commentary.
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          THU (9:04 am) Hello! Adding 119(13) [11] Stanza 13B Commentary, verses 101-104.
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          TUE (8:55 am) Hello! Adding Psalm 119/513 [10] Stanza 13A Commentary.
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          (Thu) 5PS13/119(13) [9] Stanza 12B Commentary. Update.
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          THU (9:07,41 am) Hello! Added 119(13) [9] Stanza 12B Commentary. Update (95).
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          WED (9:08;10:37 am) Hello! Added 119(13) [8] Commentary on the first half of Stanza 12, covering verses 89-92. Update
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          FRI (9:40;10:10 am) Hello! Added the 119(13) [6] R7 Review 7, covering the first half of Psalm 119, Stanzas 1-11 !
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          THU (8:11 am) Hello! Here's Review 3, Stanzas 8-11 (I want a 4:3:4 pattern for the 11 stanzas now rather than 4:4:3, so now it's Stanzas 1-4, 5-7, and 8-11) !!!
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          Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who revere you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are upright And that you have challenged me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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          . (:74) Those truly revering God likely know that the course of integrity does not mean a total lack of problems or challenges in life, but having God's help to solve or cope with them. On the other hand, those ignoring God’s word have many problems as well--worse, they haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that upright ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all.” Thus upright ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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          . (:76) Thus in God’s faithfulness we can see or experience His loyal love, which expression reminds of us the loyalty involved in expressing true Christian love toward others, such as in a marriage. This loyalty can patiently put up with a wrong in the strength of God, when another strays somewhat, looking to God for loving ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restoration of the approved relationship. It is good, then, to keep in mind that the greatest way married ones can show love for each other is to help one another be true to God, who "is love." (1JOhn 4:8,16) Then such ones may, in other ways, love one another as "one flesh." The psalmist pleads for the comfort of God’s loyal love toward him, as he endures any difficulties, maintaining his hope in whatever promise God made to Him, as we too can rely on the promises of God’s written word for comfort.
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          Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous (crossing boundaries) be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who revere you return to me, Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your instructions, So that I may not be put to shame."
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          . (:77) The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and upright standing comes by deep trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (:78) On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's upright standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to perish, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PEter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience, with effort to "set things straight." Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jesus/Jehosha himself concurs, concluding his Sermon on the Mount with illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding his teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (MATth 7:24-27). The presumptuous fail to welcome Christ's brothers, instead they are causing them loss. They need to repent, as God and Christ have no desire for any to fully suffer the judgement warned against at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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          . (:79) While those truly revering God usually understand that hardships that can challenge upright ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as Jesus' apostles fled upon his arrest. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Christ, how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-fearing ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, loving Him in part by keeping His law, rooted in love, making true unity possible, then loving our neighbor as ourselves. (MATth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbors, we will be helping them to love Jehovoe first, to loyally maintain their integrity to Him.
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          ." (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue having faith in God and His spiritual provisions, seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION
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          Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?"
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope.
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          . At Matthew 5:10 Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or ‘annoyed by someone persistently’, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches my eyeball.” (ZEChariah 2:8). While we may reasonably stand up for ourselves, offering loving correction to those acting so unkindly, or seeking help if unable to do so ourselves, we should avoid seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the agitation; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” If necessary, leave it to the proper authorities. Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, if we must endure, with prayer and God’s word, we can see how to maintain our peace, and hope in eventual relief of any hardship, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovoe. Regardless, He knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1COri 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 82: My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?
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           . The psalmist found delight in pleasing God, receiving the guidance and comfort from God's word. He also knew of comfort that God himself would bring to him, whether from His word or from fellow servants of Jehovoe, whether assembling for worship, or in personal fellowship. He looked forward to such encouragement, knowing that it would come as he prayed for it and remained faithful, enduring his trials. Romans 15:4 speaks of "the comfort from the Scriptures," so may we strive to read God's word regularly, finding needed strength to serve God faithfully.
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          Verse 83: For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget.
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          . Certain skins were used in ancient times to hold liquids. These skin bottles could darken, dry up, and shrivel if too near an open fire. Such a bottle would likely then be cast aside as worthless to hold liquids. The psalmist may have wore lines on his face from the distress caused by his persecutors, and may have at times felt like such a useless skin bottle. Yet he would not give up, and would not forget God's word and laws given to regulate life--His instructions, or regulations. He held on to the word of promises from God, which remained his hope. May we continue hoping in God, trusting His word, and enduring trials faithfully, which will strengthen our hope and allow us to maintain certain joy in spite of hardships. 1Timothy 4:10 says: "This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves, because we have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Savior of all sorts of men, especially of faithful ones."
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?"
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          . Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgement, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgement, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgement arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovoe knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve wrongful people to be destroyed on the day of judgement, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even the salvation of his own apostles, Jehosha (or, Jesus) said to them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help weaker ones acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (LUKe 11:13; ACTs 5:32).
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          Verses 85-88 read this way: "The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) dig pits for me, Those who defy your law. 86 All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me! 87 They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders. 88 Preserve me alive because of your loyal love, So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken."
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          Verse 85: The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) dig pits for me, Those who defy your law.
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          . The psalmist well describes the presumptuous as those defying, or violating, God's law to selfishly get what they want. They may seek to harm and/or to receive personal advantage, going beyond boundaries God has set for the happiness and benefit of all, to dwell together peaceably. And they do this out of greed, jealousy, hatred and/or anger. They are missing vital aspects of true wisdom, such as humility, honesty, modesty, integrity, self-control, Christian mildness or gentleness, and shrewdness or prudence, letting one see the harmful consequences of ignoring God's law, to steer clear. While it may seem like great hurdles for one to climb, such a person primarily needs to humble oneself and turn to God, trusting God's mercy (Psa103) and acknowledging his/her error, beginning anew LISTENING to God and His instruction, gradually overcoming wrong thinking and ways.
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          . God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! Looking in the right direction, however, he pleads to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          . By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11-12). On the other hand, are those defying God's law, opposing His will. They are not using their intelligence to honor God and support the peaceful rule of His Son. They are missing God's blessing, and may believe the reason they are not happy is that they haven't underhandedly received whatever they are still wrongfully seeking. They could rather seek the wisdom and understanding of God's law they yet lack, as God is merciful and "ready to forgive." They could come to see that God has provided for complete satisfaction in life, living within His law, rather than without it. Repenting over past wrongdoing, then training and seeking to heed their God-given conscience, they may yet prosper with God's blessing, seeing their right desires fulfilled by a loving God and Father. (PROve 10:2,22; PSAlm 145:16)
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          . The psalmist seeks by God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love. God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful to our Life-giver, Jehovoe. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes to our spiritual life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times or hardships in life, looking forward to eternal blessings!
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          . (:58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of the designation by God's Son Jesus (or, more accurately, Jeho'sha) of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1JOhn 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is helping each other be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (GENes 2:24).
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          . (:63,64) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEUte 10:12; PSAlm 103:11). A less confusing term may be "to revere" God--consider Him worthy of great honor. He is the God who "IS love." (1JOhn 4:8,16) It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God through Christ that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience. Jehovoe has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' that Jesus/Jehosha Christ had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Through and with His firstborn Son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoe's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          Verse 67: Before I was in difficulty, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your instructions.
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           SPARED HEARTACHE &amp;amp; MORE EVIDENCE OF LOVE
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          . (:67-68) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (HEBre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction. Also, God's works provide evidence of His love for us. Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1JOhn 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Verse 71: It is good that I have been challenged, So that I may learn your instructions.
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          Verse 72: The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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          . (:71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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          . (:75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          " (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love.
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?
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          . (:81,84) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (ZECha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. Jehovoe knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1COri 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God! In verse 84, notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgement, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgement, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgement arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards.The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help many acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2COri 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (LUKe 11:13; ACTs 5:32).
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          . (:86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance! Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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          . Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness, or worthiness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          . These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether upright." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no crookedness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          . (09) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common in "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1COri 15:33, NIV; 2TImo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . (11) Verse 11 says "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you." Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (PSAlm 97:10; PROve 2:20-22).
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          . (18) In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. Anointed to become king, the psalmist knew that accepting a bribe, as God's law stated at Exodus 23:8, "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of upright men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, hampering spiritual vision. (PSAlm 115). For example, married partners may fail to recognize threats to their relationship. And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by an opposing godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, let's not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in genuine peace with real satisfaction, only by God's law, is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances, such as God would permit. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          . (25) In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. Even if sins have been committed, it is faith, or a loving, thankful trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness, or worthiness." Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." Are you motivated to continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right? While it's not always the "path of least resistance," you will receive assistance toward lasting peace for all. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all."
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Verse 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . (34) The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are things to know and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without drivers understanding this important knowledge, there would be chaos and confusion. By the time people learn to drive, they thus use this thinking to do so properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We of course learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good from bad, clean from unclean things in God's eyes, also the importance or seriousness of matters before they reach a reasonable age of youth, perhaps between 8 and 10, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics. Older children can bolster these qualities with various books, as well as periodicals known for wholesome instruction, such as Reader's Digest, and the Bible journal known as Awake!.
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          (37) Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. We need the quality of discernment, or possibly "difftell", to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, and clean and unclean things in God's eyes. We might add: between important and unimportant things, and things of great value, or less or no value. Let's use God's word to correct a child's thinking on these matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (HEBre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (JAMes 4:8). 
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          " (38) As a future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is actually David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1CHron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovoe is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the upright one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "revere the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (ECCle 12:13).
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          In addition to verse 41, verses 44 and 47 also underscore this theme. They read: "I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever... I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them."
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          . (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1JOhn 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my hardship, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          . (49) This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . (56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (PSAlm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovoe alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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          . (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of the designation by God's Son Jesus/Jehosha of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1JOhn 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (GENes 2:24).
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          . (63) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEUte 10:12; PSAlm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . (71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Still, according to God we may hope in time that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating..." (ISAiah 65:17) Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (86-87) God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance! Also, by concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          *89 Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          *92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship.
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          *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The devious wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          **97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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          *101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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          Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your upright judgements.
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          107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovoe, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovoe, And teach me your judgements.
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          **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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          110 The devious have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your instructions At all times, down to the last.
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          What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          *113 I dislike the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your instructions.
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          *119 You discard all the devious of the earth as if they were unworthy dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in awe of your judgements.
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand. 91 By your judgements they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my hardship."
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          89 Forever, O Jehovoe, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          . (:89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their governance.
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          (:90) Is planet Earth just a "testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but often exclusively to the people upon it, and their arrangement for living. And the heavens, at times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when 2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being dissolved' this has reference to rulerships and unrighteous evildoers and arrangements. 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." Jehovoe spent way too much time creating the literal heavens and earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans may ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to perish, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PETer 3:9).
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          . (:91) It is likely here "all generations" that still remain, but God's judgements that "are all your servants." God's upright judgements have governed the lives of mankind. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovoe as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (GENes 5:5). Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of 120 years, as God's judgement came after mankind had been "ruined" morally in Noah's day. (GENes 6:3). Of course, it also God's judgement that upright ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgements are ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. They are "all [God's] servants" perhaps in the sense that all of them should serve for His good purpose. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovoe has made everything work for his purpose, Even the ungodly for the day of disaster."
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          . (:92) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1TImo 6:19). Even in the new world, God's law serves as a guide as one grows to tell right from wrong, and gain greater wisdom to fully grasp the reasons for the laws God has set for our eternal welfare and happiness.
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The wrongful wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          ! (:93) Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1COri 15:33; PROve 13:20; PSAlm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (PSAlm 119:4).
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           (:94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jehosha spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any unsafe way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          95 The wrongful wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          . (:95) Thus this future king had enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s life, at least spiritually speaking. Jesus taught the importance of obedience even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an impact on a person spiritually? Many today are still blinded spiritually, being taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, Jehovoe. They are still unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving God obediently, perhaps believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The greater happiness, Jehosha said, is in giving, than in receiving. (ACTs 20:35). Jehovoe invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,” Jehovoe of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.” May we grow in faith, or deep trust, in God’s ability to make His servants happy! Jehovoe Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of the good condition of the heart...” (ISAiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve Jehovoe wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him.” (HEBre 11:6).
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          . (:96) Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective, the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different. God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoe. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.” (ISAiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          . (:97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovoe’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          . (:98) Once again we find that God’s law or commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s law, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with verses 7-8, NLT: “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word or law, may we continue to trust in God and His word more than ourselves or any wisdom we may have acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we prayerfully rely upon Him.
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          . (:99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovoe always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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          . (:100) Two more aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully grasp God’s law and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text, as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it. This is important when it comes to comprehending God’s law in a matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and must be well understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great understanding. May we give attention especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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          . Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovoe in any way—wanting only to keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells evil men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jehovoe!
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgements, For you have instructed me.
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          . God’s “judgements” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the awe of God and His judgements: “9 The fear of Jehovoe is pure, lasting forever. The judgements of Jehovoe are true, altogether upright.” Regarding what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there are judgements from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and judgements to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jehovoe judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by all about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s judgements because he had been instructed by Jehovoe, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovoe, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” Jesus continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgements or decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to hurt Him in any way.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          . What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Jesus opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. Jesus also emphasized this when being tempted by Satan, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.’” Jesus was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by him about his Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to us, like real honey from the honeycomb, usually beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to live by them!
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          . More than just avoiding an evil path out of love for God, the psalmist came to “hate every false path.” Psalm 97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who love Jehovoe, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” By coming to know some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns us against certain things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for all such badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came to hate a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to act with understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important and urgent commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in wisdom and gaining the understanding necessary to see problems associated with false or dishonest ways of no lasting benefit.
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          . It was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovoe, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovoe as we “walk with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can choose our course in life, for Jehovoe is a God of freedom! But man was not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovoe God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s loving will and good purpose!
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          . Genuine decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jehovoe’s judgements. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and upright decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgements God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” They were not to worship idols, desire pleasure above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance. We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than what He created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovoe, as the God of love, deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to keep God first, and greatly respect His upright judgements!
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          . Another translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the wisdom of God found throughout His word, but especially in the Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also as we receive God’s help in prayer.
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          . For all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovoe takes pleasure in such, as we express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgements, or judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgements enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His upright judgements!
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          . (:109) Jehovoe, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovoe knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgement.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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          . (:110) The psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of evil ones. May we be ever determined to abide by Jehovoe’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The disciples of Jesus set an example in this, in the first century C.E. Jesus had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about Jesus, after his impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of Jesus’ name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.” May we trust God’s saving power, especially for our eternal life, as we obey God’s orders for true Christians.
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          . (:111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovoe as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          . (:112) The detailed guidance God provides in His instructions or “regulations” (guidelines that regulate our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law in any way. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he came, he would trust God’s law, even His detailed instructions. Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His upright new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. Should we really follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law and orders? Jesus stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which Jesus showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to the true God, Jehovoe, that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans 13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every way, as long as it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
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           MON (10:44 am; 12:11 pm) Hello! Added EE[4] from Galatians 5 and 6, with further cautions for Christians!
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           THU (8:58 am) Hello! Adding EE[3] from Galatians 1-2, Intro to Christian Course
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           TUE (8:07,17 am) Hello! Adding MLS[4] on Devotion to God, Faith, and Adherence to His Standards Through Christ. FONT SIZE INCREASE!
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           (Sat) MLS[3] Vital lessons from Lev 07! Also, SongWeekly[1] !
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           SAT (9:25,31 am) Hello! Adding MLS[3] with vital lessons from Leviticus 7! Also, the SongWeekly!!
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           FRI (8:37 am) Hello! Added EE[2] on James 4:4, Avoiding Ignorance of God's (Wise) Counsel 
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           (Thu) EE[1] 1Th4 lessons, MLS[2] Lev07:11- Lessons from the Law on peace.
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           THU (7:48 am) Hello! Adding EE[1] with lessons from 1Thessalonians 4, and MLS[2] from Leviticus 7 with lessons on peace regarding Community Offerings.
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           TUE (8:07 am) Hello! Adding MLS[1] on Compassionate Teaching to those Younger Spiritually
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           . 1Thessalonians 4:1-2 mentions how God provides instruction "on how you should walk in order to please God," and encourages us to "keep doing it more fully." 1Thessalonians 4:13-14 debunks the idea of an immortal soul (a popular Greek philosophy) in saying "we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest who have no hope. For if we have faith that Jesus/Jehosha died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through [him]." Scripturally, it is the "spirit" of a person that can receive immortality upon one's resurrection to heavenly life, having been scourged by God in training for that special privilege (granted these "anointed" or "holy ones"). (HEBre 12:6; 1PEter 5:10; REVel 20:6; HEBre 6:10). For more detail on this subject, see the article "Finding Truth".
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           . James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men, concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship at the time with an anti-God system under evil influence. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the ungodly system is enmity with God? Whoever, therefore, wants to be a friend of [that] system is making himself an enemy of God." What a serious warning! Recall the bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovoe, and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to trust in Jehovoe to give them the victory over their enemies. Because all Israel failed to trust in Jehovoe, and accepted the faithless negative report of the 10, they couldn't enter the Promised Land themselves, and died in the Wilderness. The truth is not always the most popular view, although it can be and we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to trust in Jehovoe and seek to do things His way, that we can all look forward to His many blessings, both now and everlastingly!
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           . Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still at times promoting unrighteousness.
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           . Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jesus and his ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (ROMans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, in disobedience (JAMes 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us from God's Kingdom (1COri 6:9,10). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy fear, or awe, of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly. (PSAlm 97:10; PROve 22:3) Our faith in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (MATth 4:4).
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           . Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (JAMes 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the truth, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain Christ. (PHiliP 3:8). True worship of Jehovoe through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (PHiliP 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (PHiliP 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared upright by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed during an earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1PETer 2:21).
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           ? Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgement he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (ROMans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain. May any such troublemakers repent of their errors, while God may show them mercy. (ISAiah 55:6-7).
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           . Galatians 6:4,7-8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
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           . Verses 7-8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (JAMes 1:17).
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           . Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most having qualities we could improve in. (PHiliP 2:3). We should also deal with one another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to God themselves. Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow Christians, is also vital to maintaining our Christian unity. Ephesians 4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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           . This isn’t the only time these two commands appear together—they are actually repeated at Exodus 34:26! What could they possibly have in common? Well, let’s start with the first one—the Israelites were to offer their best to Jehovoe in sacrifice, and in this case the best of the first ripe fruits—to be brought to Jehovoe’s house for sacrifice, and of use to the attending priests. Attending priests were to present them before Jehovoe, and this would be a way for Israelites to credit Jehovoe with all of the fruits harvested from the ground, and thanking Him for His blessing on their efforts. The priests would also benefit, as they had no ground to cultivate, and relied upon what was brought to them from other tribes of Israel. How do God’s people today benefit? What sacrifices do Christians present to Jehovoe God today? For one, we may offer sacrifices of praise to Jehovoe, by sharing Kingdom truth to others. Hebrews 13:15-16 mentions this and other sacrifices, in these words: “15 Through him [Jesus/Jehosha] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that make public declaration to his name. 16 Moreover, do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices.”
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           . Thus the apostle Paul makes reference to the “fruit of our lips,” along with publicly declaring God’s name. In speaking about God to others, we therefore should not “boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.” What could this mean? As we share the Bible’s message with others, teaching them about God, should we not make sure we speak compassionately, especially with those “younger” in their spirituality, in their knowledge about God? The purpose of milk is to nourish the young—never should such elementary nourishment be turned toward harmful speech that crushes tender hearts! Especially should a young one’s own parents offer loving, tender encouragement toward them wherever possible. Thus Paul relates that he and his companions demonstrated sincere, compassionate motives in teaching those in Thessalonica, saying, at 1Thessalonians 2:5-8, “5 In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us.” May we likewise be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, especially as they begin their walk with God, getting to know our loving Father and Life-giver, the God who is love, Jehovoe. (1JOhn 4:8). Acknowledging God’s hand in our “fruit of lips” may go a long way toward ensuring that our speech is used to His honor, truly benefitting our listeners.
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           . Recall the community offering (or "peace offering") was shared, both priest(s) and offerer taking the meal together. The community offering was "for Jehovoe", so the offerer certainly had to be in a clean condition before God, also associating this closely with a priest (LEVit 5:20; 19:5). The sharing of a meal with someone is scripturally indicative of at least relative peace with others, among spiritual brothers, peaceful unity (ACTs 2:42; 1COri 5:11). How fine in this case a "thanksgiving offering." Colossians 3:15 places peace and thanksgiving together in these words: "Also, let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, for you were called to that peace in one body. And show yourselves thankful." From a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness can come many fine things, and it was with such a spirit that even grain offerings were to be prepared as part of this offering. From such a spirit can come many spiritually edifying thoughts of appreciation and of godly encouragement.
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           . Another area where peace and thanksgiving are mentioned together is regarding our prayers. Having a thankful spirit in prayer may be necessary to bring about genuine peace of mind and heart, from God. Philippians 4:6-7 says "Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus/Jehosha." Even being "stabilized in the faith" is associated with being thankful. Recall that "every good gift and perfect present is from above"--from our Father Jehovoe. How grateful we should be! May our faith and reliance on God continue to be made strong, as we are "overflowing with thanksgiving!" (COLos 2:7).
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            "...I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoe your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoe swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
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           . Now Israel had this Law to read, contemplate, and understand before offering these sacrifices in worship, so there was no reason to disregard the Law and mistakenly lose one's life--high regard for the holy things of Jehovoe was supported and encouraged, and regarding the priests, it is said: "7 For the lips of a priest should safeguard knowledge, and people should seek the law from his mouth, because he is the messenger of Jehovoe of armies." The priests should have therefore understood the Law, to also help ensure no violations of this sort would occur. Recall God's words to Israel, at
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            Such righteousness, or adherence to God's laws and standards, now through Christ, would serve as a protection and make possible genuine peace of mind and heart, and truly peaceful relationships with others.
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           God illustrates the respect we should have for His laws, ways, and thoughts, in speaking to some not respecting Him, exalting their own ideas: "“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoe. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." And "His commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). Trusting in God's merciful assistance, may ones come to view God's lofty standards with the respect they deserve, though they are certainly within reach, and attainable, with God's help by His spirit, with faith in His reliable and powerful word, the Holy Bible, and His Son.
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            TRUE CHRISTIANS HEED THE FIRST COMMANDMENT, GIVING JEHOVOE EXCLUSIVE DEVOTION, AND HELP OTHERS EXERCISE FAITH, ADHERING TO GOD'S STANDARDS REVEALED THROUGH CHRIST
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           Now let’s consider Exodus 23:31-33: “31 “I will set your boundary from the Red Sea to the sea of the Phi·lisʹtines and from the wilderness to the River; for I will give the inhabitants of the land into your hand, and you will drive them out from before you. 32 You must not make a covenant with them or their gods. 33 They should not dwell in your land, so that they may not cause you to sin against me. If you should serve their gods, it would surely become a snare to you.”
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           . There were those inhabiting the Land of Promise in Israel’s day who were not revering Jehovoe in any respect, determined to worship false gods rather than acknowledge the moral standards of the Creator. But Jehovoe’s laws are for our benefit and happiness, and those adhering to them truly give evidence of this. Those serving Jehovoe are peace-loving individuals within all Christian tribes who delight in living life as God outlines in His word the Bible. How fine for those worshipping other gods to at least investigate for themselves the way of true Christianity, considering such things as the Sermon on the Mount found in God’s word the Holy Bible at Matthew 5-7, the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and perhaps Proverbs 1-10, together comprising perhaps half of all God requires of Christians! Such ones must also come to appreciate that obedience to God is not found through myriads of laws, but rather by exercising faith in God and in the ransom sacrifice of Christ for true forgiveness of sins, such faith in God’s mercy making possible adherence to God’s upright standards for everlasting life. Such knowledge may be found, for instance, in the Bible book of Romans, chapters 3-6. By considering just these various chapters from God’s word, may ones come to familiarize themselves with God’s wisdom as found therein, and see the value of looking further into the truth about God and Christ that leads true believers to eternal life. As Jesus/Jehosha stated in prayer, at John 17:3, “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus/Jehosha Christ.”
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           . Whereas God is capable of driving away His enemies, it is God himself who has stated to Christians, as found at 2Peter 3:9, “Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.” And notice God’s words to His own people, Israel, at Ezekiel 33:11: “11 Tell them, ‘“As surely as I am alive,” declares the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe, “I take no pleasure in the death of the corrupt, but rather that someone corrupt changes his way and keeps living. Turn back, turn back from your bad ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel?”’” Certainly God feels the same way toward all his human creation, but ones must repentantly turn from evil practices, to pursue what is right by God, and avoid bringing themselves to ruin in corruption. The apostle Paul was mentioned as a foremost case of sinners, who although living by his conscience, was actually approving of the murder of Christians. (Acts 22:19-21) Upon realizing his error, however, he turned to true worship and zealously assisted many to rest their faith on God and Christ for eternal life. As he stated at 1Timothy 1:16, “16 Nevertheless, I was shown mercy so that by means of me as the foremost case, Christ Jesus/Jehosha might demonstrate all his patience, making me an example to those who are going to rest their faith on him for everlasting life.” May all right-hearted ones of mankind learn more about life’s Creator, and gain the hope of eternal life in true peace and happiness. May such ones heed the counsel of Acts 3:19: “Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself.”
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           . Thus may true Christians hold firmly to the true worship of Jehovoe, as God prepares the way to a Paradise earth under the rulership of God’s kingdom. By keeping integrity, refusing to fall to idolatry or worship of any false gods, may our eyes remain open and clear sighted to the folly of false worship, and be in position to protect our loved ones, our family perhaps both fleshly and spiritual, to safeguard their relationship with God, and find the rewards of obedience to God and His son. May we maintain our faith in God, as Hebrews 11:6 declares: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those zealously seeking him.” What a fine reward God is extending to all mankind—may we be ever appreciative of God’s loving will and purpose for humans—not rushing ahead of God, but patiently finding joy in doing the delightful will of Jehovoe, according to His timetable!
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           Now let's examine Leviticus 7, verses 22-25: "And Jehovoe continued to speak to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘YOU must not eat any fat of a bull or a young ram or a goat. 24 Now the fat of a body [already] dead and the fat of an animal torn to pieces may be used for anything else conceivable, but YOU must not eat it at all. 25 For anyone eating fat from the beast from which he presents it as an offering made by fire to Jehovoe, the soul that eats must be cut off from his people."
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           . Recall that Christ did not come to "destroy the Law or the Prophets," but came to "fulfill" them--not in a way that ends their import. Rather, the Law is now fulfilled in a Christian way, such as in the figurative meaning of animal sacrifices. This is evidently the case as well with the law regarding fat. Of course, we find no prohibition against the fatty cream in the milk of these creatures. However the body fat, while yet being so regarded, seems to have represented the best of the creature, which belonged to Jehovoe--therefore all of the fatty appendages were consumed on the altar of sacrifice. This was a reminder to Israel, and also one to Christians, that our best always should belong to Jehovoe, and what we do for Him should be whole-souled. (EXOdus 23:19a; COLos 4:5; 3:23-24). When things are right, we will find delight in contributing to God's loving will in various ways, and enjoying life as He has purposed for all! Still, we should not aim in life only to give Jehovoe our leftovers, after we've exhausted ourselves in recreation or the like. Work, also, is a necessary obligation before God to care for ourselves and our families--as such we are to carry it out "whole-souled, as to Jehovoe and not to men." All of these things may require energy and effort, but we should not be so exhausted that we have no real energy or motivation left for satisfying our spiritual needs, and rightly others. Rather, when we put Jehovoe first in life, everything else often seems to fall into place--we seem to get more accomplished, with God's spirit upon us for our giving Him priority. (PROve 3:9-10). Let us look for ways in our life to put God first, loving God and our neighbor as oneself, and seek His blessing on our entire life course, on into eternity!
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           There was a time when disgusting practices that God and His law condemns were being carried on by very wayward people, with no inclination to change. At that time, literal wars needed to take place. Since the time of Christ, however, things may be viewed differently! The bad inclinations of a person may "die" or be eliminated, a person coming to life spiritually! So some may continue outside of the blessings of Christian governance, only as a discipline to "wake up" to the beautiful world God is making possible through His Son and Christian teachings. Such ones, correcting their steps, could then be restored to spiritual life within God's arrangement! ANY FUTURE JUDGEMENT BY GOD IS ACCORDING TO HIS MERCIFUL STANDARDS AND MAY NOT EVEN BE NECESSARY! It is with this understanding that God's words to ancient Israel should be considered. Now let’s consider God’s next words to His people, at Exodus 23:20-26: “20 “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you on the way and to bring you into the place that I have prepared. 21 Pay attention to him, and obey his voice. Do not rebel against him, for he will not ignore your transgressions, because my name is in him. 22 However, if you strictly obey his voice and do all that I say, I will show hostility to your enemies and oppose those who oppose you. 23 For my angel will go ahead of you and will bring you to the Amʹor·ites, the Hitʹtites, the Perʹiz·zites, the Caʹnaan·ites, the Hiʹvites, and the Jebʹu·sites, and I will bring them down. 24 You must not bow down to their gods or be persuaded to serve them, and you must not imitate their practices. Instead, you must demolish them and smash their sacred pillars. 25 You must serve Jehovoe your God, and he will bless your bread and your water. I will remove sickness from among you. 26 The women in your land will not suffer a miscarriage or be barren, and I will give you a full life span.”
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           . Surely the time is upon us for God to intervene in man’s affairs and guide mankind through His kingdom rulership to the Promised Paradise conditions on this planet. This will require utmost cooperation as we respond spiritually to His guidance, and work together to clean up the earth, our lovely home planet. God is not going to continue to put up with those “ruining the earth”—either spiritually or physically (REVela 11:18). Important changes will no doubt take place to promote spiritual healing. And at least at that time we will no doubt step up the pace and improve upon programs to eliminate pollution in our manufacturing facilities, to acceptable levels—we’re gaining the technology to allow for much cleaner ways to produce acceptable, and often recyclable, renewable or quite usable and reusable products. Many companies may be surprised at the technologies that are becoming available to accomplish such things, with God’s blessing, or that God himself may make available at that time!
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           . Also, may those opposing God humble themselves, that many may find His favor and abandon false worship causing spiritual ruin or harm to His human creation. Romans 1:18-23 puts it this way: “18 For God’s wrath is being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who are suppressing the truth in an unrighteous way, 19 because what may be known about God is clearly evident among them, for God made it clear to them. 20 For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable. 21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings and their senseless hearts became darkened. 22 Although claiming they were wise, they became foolish 23 and turned the glory of the incorruptible God into something like the image of corruptible man and birds and four-footed creatures and reptiles.” Therefore, may we help one another be loyal to our true God, Jehovoe, and reject the lies that cause others to engage in false worship. As Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           . What rewards are in store for those trusting in Jehovoe, especially now, being willing to worship God exclusively, trusting in His leadership through His son, abandoning false worship and dishonest, unfair or unclean practices. No one is to threaten right-hearted lovers of God and truth, those who want to love one another in true peace and happiness. God will remove sickness from among such faithful ones, and usher in many blessings upon our land and our people. May we follow the words of Proverbs 3:5-8, when it says: “ 5 Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not depend on your own view of things. 6 Seek God's will in all you do, And he will straighten your ways. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Revere Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Once in a while, comparing another translation may add insight to the scripture being examined. Notice the same verses in NLT: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. 7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. 8 Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.” Thus, ‘seeking God's will’ involves seeking His view of matters, what pleases Him, and will result in having His direction and guidance. Also, what is our wisdom compared to that of Jehovoe? Romans 11:33 puts it this way: “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” May we trust what God reveals is bad in His word, and turn away from it, finding true refreshment spiritually, in our overall well-being and peaceful dealings with others!
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         2022 Aug 01-Aug 28 (8) Come to Consensus Corner
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           MON (11:09 am; 3:03,07,15,28,33 pm) A weather feels-like system that may be more readily recognizable for the day's planning. Removed reference to Very Dry Climates, already accounted for with Humidity calculations, now added below.
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           Among our consistent topics of conversation, practically every day, most of us will agree is the Weather. Wherever we may dwell, at least temporarily, are we not interested in how the day's weather may affect our comfort and our activities? Knowing what's to come, we may plan to do our bring certain things that will allow us to be more or less comfortable under the circumstances. Might there be a way to more easily comprehend the day's forecast, and how it should affect our preparation or activities?
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           As it turns out, the Celsius (°C) Temperature scale is excellent for generating a number range for a Feels-Like Weather Comfort Rating for the Day's outdoor activities. I worked on this in nearly Picture Perfect temperatures indoors, primarily in hopes that we might have an improved Feels-Like System that included more than the humidity or wind, in an insightful Format. Here it is in a Chart form, which professionals might use as well for their day planning. For most people, our outdoor weather experiences should fall between 0 and 40 on this scale, with 0 being the "Freezing" temperature of water (32°F), 20 being "Pleasant" conditions,  and 40 or more being Extreme Heat.
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           After reviewing the Chart, let's look at a way to apply this system to daily life in a more useful, practical way!
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           In practice, such as in weather forecasting, the Feels-Like Number could be chosen to most closely reflect a range of temps, +/- 2.5°C. If it's just too close to call between an even 5 rating (20 or 25, for instance), then the rounded up in-between number (either 3 or 8) may be chosen. Thus 23 may be chosen in a close call between 20 and 25.
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           MON (9:03,10 am) Hello! Adding EE[5] on James 3 regarding controlling our speech, and MLS[7] with remarks on outward appearance.
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           THU (9:08 am) Hello! Added EE[5] from 1Thess 1-2, on Enduring with Joy, Hope, and Sincerity! Also MLS[2] on God's Deserving of Exclusive Worship!
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           MON (8:46; 9:09 am) Added EE[2] based on Ephesians 5, Protecting Purity, Rejecting Immorality, Greediness, also (7) a new SongWeekly
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           . Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most having qualities we could improve in. (Philippians 2:3). We should also deal with one another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to God themselves. Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow Christians, is also vital to maintaining our Christian unity. Ephesians 4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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           . Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to become united in the true faith!
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           . Colos 2 Why should we give attention to the life and words of Jesus/Jehosha? Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ."
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           . Thus let us look to the truth of God and Christ's teachings as our source of divine knowledge, not to the worldly wise philosophers, propounding their own ideas without regard for God's reliable word. Colossians 3:8 adds this: "Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ." Despite such warnings, Babylonish teachings and particularly Greek philosophy within the first century or two made inroads into Christian thought that contributed to an apostasy from the truth of God's word, violating true Christianity. (2THess 2:3). The text at 2Timothy 4:3-5 foretold and exhorted: "For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled. 4 They will turn away from listening to the truth and give attention to false stories. 5 You, though, keep your senses in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry." May we find and treasure the "accurate knowledge" of God's word making possible true peace and happiness among mankind, for an eternity! (COLos 1:9; 1TImo 2:3-4).
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           . Colossians 3:8-11 discusses stripping off the "old personality" we may have acquired before receiving Bible truth, and clothe ourselves with the "new personality" through accurate divine knowledge, in the image of God. Colossians 3:8-9a says "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another." Verse 11 adds that it's not about the exterior of a person--their heritage or ethnicity, for instance, but rather the interior person. We need God's help if we're to abandon such practices as mentioned above. Paul said "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (PHiliP 4:13). We should pray for God's powerful holy spirit daily, and whenever we need the strength to resist temptations. (LUKe 11:13; 1COri 10:13). Colossians 3:9-10 continues: "Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
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           . 1Thessalonians 1:5-7 The Thessalonian congregation became an example to many believers in the first century, as the inspired word says through the apostle Paul: "because the good news we preach did not come to you with speech alone but also with power and with holy spirit and with strong conviction, just as you know what sort of men we became among you for your sakes. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, seeing that you accepted the word under much tribulation with joy of holy spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Mac·e·doʹni·a and in A·chaʹia." The truth of the good news can make us powerful with the help of God's holy spirit, to help us stand firm for godly principles and standards, which example can encourage others to do the same, bringing hope and everlasting happiness to many. They were able to endure much with joy of holy spirit--such joy, or deep satisfaction, with a hopeful outlook, can be a powerful sustaining force as we hold to a good course. Nehemiah once told fellow Israelites of the power of such satisfaction found in pleasing God: "the joy of Jehovoe is your stronghold." (Nehem 8:10). May we rely on God and His powerful holy spirit, producing fruitful qualities such as joy, that we may continue successfully serving God faithfully, into eternity!
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           . 1Thessalonians 2:2 shows that although Paul "suffered" and was "insolently treated" in Philippi, along with others, they "mustered up boldness by means of...God to tell...the good news of God in the face of much opposition." The everlasting lives of people are at stake--we too may face opposition while trying to inform others of the choice they have to side with the true God for everlasting life. 1Thessalonians 2:4 offers a helpful view, saying "but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak to please, not men, but God, who examines our hearts." May God see our desire to show genuine love for others, hoping that some may respond and find the genuine "joy of Jehovoe" that can be our "stronghold." (NEHem 8:10).
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           . 1Thessalonians 2:5-8 shows the motives and attitude of ones imitating Christ, such as the apostle Paul, in the first century: "In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory f
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           rom men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us." May we be determined to have similar motives toward others, with true sincerity and chastity. At 2Corinthians 11:3 Paul expressed concern regarding the true motives of Christians, saying: "But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." By maintaining Christian love and associated qualities, such as humility, loyalty (with integrity), and mildness, we can safeguard our hearts from corruption. (EPHes 4:1-3). May we remain gentle in our dealings with fellow Christians, sincerely and truly loving them.
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           . 2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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           . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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           . 2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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           . 2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," Jehovoe!
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           James 3 highlights the importance of learning to control our speech. James 3:2 says "For we all stumble many times. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle also his whole body." Even ships are big, but "they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the man at the helm is inclined to go. So, too, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it makes great brags. See how small a fire it takes to set a great forest ablaze!" (JAMes 3:4,5). Let's take to heart God's word and learn to thoughtfully control our speech. "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is a healing." (PROve 12:18). And "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (JAMes 1:19). We have two ears and only one mouth, so let's aim to listen about twice as much as we speak, listening well enough to alter the words of our mouth according to the needs of others.
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           1Thessalonians 3:6-8 The early Christians of the first century maintained remarkable unity before "oppressive wolves" entered among them as foretold (Acts 20:28-30). True, they had some disagreements, but resolved these eventually, after some debate, by a Scriptural discussion by appointed men, the apostles and outstanding older men in Jerusalem. (Acts 15). Notice that before the decision on whether or not circumcision was a necessary Christian requirement was handed down, those debating the issue, expressing differing opinions, were not "removed" from the Christian congregation for having an opinion on the matter. Such a thing is not scripturally a serious offense, as is being an idolater, reviler (seriously verbally abusive), a drunkard, or extortioner, for instance. Yet, as 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows, some used to have such practices, but learning the truth, were able to make necessary changes in their life, with God's help. May we seek Christian unity, loving one another, and rejoicing in the truth as it is clarified to us in God's kind way, practicing it faithfully, standing firm. (Ephes 4:1-3). The inspired words through Paul in 1Thes. 3:6-8 say: "But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has given us the good news about your faithfulness and love, that you always continue to remember us fondly and that you long to see us in the same way as we also do you. 7 That is why, brothers, in all our distress and tribulation, we have been comforted because of you and the faithfulness you demonstrate. 8 Because we are revitalized if you are standing firm in the Lord."
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           . Verse 14 Notice in this instance, rather than an owner asking another to keep his animal, this time someone asks to borrow it. What is his real motive in doing so? Hopefully good. But if something should happen to the animal while the owner is not around, the man in this instance must compensate for whatever happened to the animal. This is in contrast to the previous law in the case of the owner initiating the change of possession. This clearly helps avoid someone having questionable intentions regarding what belongs to another. And once again, accepting goods from another temporarily does bring responsibility, but can reinforce trust between neighbors if all goes well, or according to law.
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           . Verse 15 We see here, however, reasonably that if the owner is with the animal when something has happened to it, this frees the borrowing neighbor from responsibility, or the requirement of compensation. Also, if the animal was hired, the borrowing neighbor giving up money to use the animal, and something happens to it, that money is the compensation to the owner for the animal, as both have suffered loss, the borrower likely not getting the use of the animal that he intended after payment.
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           . So we find in all of these laws regarding material goods or animals changing hands between owner and another, that some simple, straightforward guidelines help to ensure proper motive in dealings between neighbors. At times, God could intervene to decide who was guilty of wrong intentions, having improper motives, even being deceitful, actually speaking falsely. How we should treasure genuine trust in one another, dealing honestly and openly with our fellow neighbors! Again, the new world of God’s making is one built on faith and trust in God and in one another. Only under such circumstances can true peace and love flourish, and genuine happiness prevail! Even now, we should prepare for this new world by practicing such things, although remaining cautious in dealing with any ungodly ones around us, whose association could corrupt good character (1COri 15:33; 2TImo 3:1-5). But we are also to seek to give hope to such ones, with encouraging words at the right time, that they too have opportunity to live forever as we also desire. (2PE
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           ter 3:9; PROve 25:11). Such hope, rooted in God’s reliable word, may inspire a turning to God, and seeking to live in harmony with Him, with realization of a coming day of judgement. (ROMans 15:4; ACTs 24:15; ZEPha 2:2,3). May billions of mankind continue to be found on the side of righteousness as that day arrives, each one drawing ever closer to Jehovoe God, ushering in a new world of genuine and lasting peace!
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           In Deuteronomy 22:18-20, God roundly condemns three practices among His covenanted people: Sorcery, Bestiality, and Sacrificing to False gods.
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           . Verse 18 Regarding the first one, certainly the same would have applied to a male practicing sorcery in ancient Israel, but in stating that even a woman doing so was condemned by God, we see even more clearly how serious of a matter this was. Notice how Deuteronomy 18 expands to explain the reasons, as Moses relates, in verses 9-14: "“When you have entered into the land that Jehovoe your God is giving you, you must not learn to imitate the detestable practices of those nations. 10 There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer, 11 anyone binding others with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead. 12 For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovoe, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovoe your God is driving them away from before you. 13 You should prove yourself blameless before Jehovoe your God. 14 “For these nations that you are dispossessing used to listen to those practicing magic and divination, but Jehovoe your God has not allowed you to do anything like this. Jehovoe your God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet like me. You must listen to him."
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           ? Did Jesus and his first-century disciples allow sorcery or witchcraft among the believing congregation? The Scriptural answer is a clear "NO." In fact, the city of Ephesus was actually known for such practices, these together called "spiritism" in God's word. When they received the truth of God's word, true Christianity, what did they do with all of their magic books on spells, omens, etc.? Acts 19:19,20 reveals: "Indeed, quite a number of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them up before everybody. And they calculated their value and found them worth 50,000 pieces of silver. 20 Thus in a mighty way, the word of Jehovoe kept growing and prevailing." So we see Jehovoe's blessing on their willingly sacrificing such things--by doing this they showed they cared, not only for their own spirituality, but that of their neighbors as well. Also, are not those who have become involved in such practices, desirous of certain advantages, although often out of selfishness? Does God not have the power to provide for our right desires before Him, such as finding a good and loyal marriage partner? Psalm 145:9,16 says "9 Jehovoe is good to all, And his mercy is evident in all his works...16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." Thus, look to God to satisfy your desires, going to Him in prayer to seek out how to please Him and find genuine satisfaction in living before Him, with eternal life and happiness in view!
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           . Today, an ungodly system, and perhaps to some degree, even Christian thinking, has been affected by spiritistic practices. Such things have sometimes even been the basis for teaching our children some of the things they need to learn in life--causing confusion when they learn of God's view of matters. Recall, however, that God is superbly understanding and reasonable in His love for us. We should do our best to correct our thinking and that of our children, in line with God's reliable word. It is Jehovoe God that gives us hope of a truly happy, successful life into eternity, along with our resurrected loved ones alive in His memory, that we may see again, along with ancestors we've yet to meet, but that Jehovoe Himself came to know and love! (JOB 14:13-15; JOHn 5:28-29). May we yearn to please our loving Creator and Father, Jehovoe, and learn to refuse or ignore any attempts to persuade us to practice the things God hates. Remember, God always has good reasons for telling us to reject something as bad--it can harm us or others spiritually and otherwise. While we can encourage others to gain God's view, we needn't try to make them do so--God typically invites people to learn of His loving ways and to live by them--He usually doesn't force them to do so. May we happily serve our loving God in a clean way that He approves, and lovingly share our hope of eternal life with others!
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           Now let's begin considering Leviticus 6, with verses 1-7, as God's Law through Moses continues: "Jehovoe went on to say to Moses: 2 “If someone sins and behaves unfaithfully toward Jehovoe by deceiving his neighbor in connection with something entrusted to him, or something deposited with him, or he robs or defrauds his neighbor, 3 or he finds something lost and is deceptive about it, and if he swears falsely over any such sin he may commit, this is what he should do: 4 If he has sinned and is guilty, he must return what he stole, what he extorted, what he took by fraud, what was entrusted to him, or the lost thing that he found, 5 or anything about which he swore falsely, and he must make full compensation for it, and he will add to it a fifth of its value. He will give it to the owner on the day his guilt is proved. 6 And he will bring to the priest as his guilt offering to Jehovoe a sound ram from the flock according to the assessed value, for a guilt offering. 7 The priest will make atonement for him before Jehovoe, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done resulting in his guilt."
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           The thief of Exodus 22, stealing another's sheep or cattle, was to make double, quadruple, even five-fold compensation for what he stole! Such a thief had likely started with smaller things, and became trained in deceit. In Leviticus 6, the unfaithful deception of his/her neighbor may be untrained, with less practice, and hopefully can be curtailed with the lesson learned by God's discipline here. It is still penalized by adding a fifth to what was received by deception, on top of returning the item(s) itself. And the sound ram for a guilt offering was required. All of this should have helped the erring one to be reminded of God's watchcare--that He can see what we're doing, and we should act accordingly! Proverbs 15:3 says "The eyes of Jehovoe are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good." Yet God remains somewhat separated from sinners, not being entertained by their evil. 1Peter 3:12 says "For the eyes of Jehovoe are on the upright, and his ears listen to their supplication, but the face of Jehovoe is against those doing bad things.” God's spirit angels would have seen what was done, and could report to Jehovoe. Genesis 18:20-21 talks about an earlier outcry that reached Jehovoe's ears: "Then Jehovoe said: “The outcry against Sodʹom and Go·morʹrah is indeed great, and their sin is very heavy. 21 I will go down to see whether they are acting according to the outcry that has reached me. And if not, I can get to know it.” Clearly from this verse, God CHOOSES what He will know and learn about--He is not automatically familiarizing Himself with every instance of every evil thing going on in the world, and neither should we. He learns what is necessary to preserve and rescue His servants from evil for their eternal welfare. May we place our trust in such an all-wise and loving God. May any wrongdoers repent of such evil, turning to our merciful, loving God and Father, and may right-hearted ones continue in the course of what is right, finding true joy in life and setting an example for others, leading to their being rescued for eternal life!
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           Here we have the inauguration of the Levitical high priest, who under the Mosaic Law would remain so for his lifetime, and then be succeeded, by one in the family line. Notice that it was this successor who was to make this grain offering (v.22). And half was to be offered in the morning, and half in the evening. Also, those among the priests were not to eat it, but rather it was in whole sacrificed on Jehovoe's altar. Of course, in the Christian application, it is Jesus who is not only king, but an everlasting high priest, but if there were those prior to the installment of Jesus, each one, in harmony with our spiritual understanding of grain offerings, would likely offer a spiritual discourse, both early in the day, perhaps on the Sabbath, as well as later in the day, or evening. This discourse was to be "well-mixed with oil," which scripturally is said to "make the face shine," so this would be an uplifting discourse, something appropriate for the occasion. Regarding the Christ, Hebrews 4:15 says this: "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tested in all respects as we have, but without sin." Even those representing God and Christ on earth can become very close to God's perfect standard, with God's training, on the basis of faith in God, and His undeserved kindness through the ransom sacrifice of the Christ above. And Hebrews 7:26 says "For it is fitting for us to have such a high priest who is loyal, innocent, undefiled, separated from the sinners, and exalted above the heavens." May we look forward to the rulership of God's kingdom, including the earthly realm. Clearly, God's chosen one has wisdom necessary to encourage mankind back to a good relationship with Him, as the priests are responsible to do, leading as many as possible to eternal life in Paradise.
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           . This was the first of three festivals Jehovoe required the Israelites to commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the seven days. (Exodus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough." (1Cori 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that genuine peace may be found. Jesus sacrifice was to make possible a freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of corruption. (Romans 3:21-24). It was Jesus that John called "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Upon his resurrection, Jesus would continue working to protect and defend the eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of their Deliverance by Jehovoe out of slavery, their freedom as a nation coming from Him.
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           . To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such things in their own power. The prophet Jeremiah 17:5-8 says this: "This is what Jehovoe says: “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in mere humans, Who relies on human power, And whose heart turns away from Jehovoe. 6 He will become like a solitary tree in the desert. He will not see when good comes, But he will reside in parched places in the wilderness, In a salt land where no one can live. 7 Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovoe, Whose confidence is in Jehovoe. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit." May we ever acknowledge and appreciate Jehovoe and Jesus, and their great love for God's people, and all mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of God's firstborn son in David's line to have received kingship, looking to them for guidance in life, and ultimately Jehovoe as our Source of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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           . The third festival was also called the Festival of Booths, or Tabernacles, and was associated with the end of harvest ingathering from the fields—a time of great thanksgiving to Jehovoe for His blessing on their fruitful land. They were to make “booths” from palm fronds, boughs of trees and poplars, which each family would occupy for the seven days of the festival. These were to be constructed in and around Jerusalem, on roofs, in courtyards and public squares, and along roads within a Sabbath day’s journey. Consider what this meant: Rich and poor alike were all to dwell in these booths made from the same materials from the hills and countryside near Jerusalem, eating within them. What a fine reminder of the equality with which God looked upon all of His people. In the Law, God reminds judges, at Leviticus 19:15: “15 “‘You must not be unjust in your judgment. You must not show partiality to the poor or show preference to the rich. With justice you should judge your fellow man.” Also in Job, Elihu made this statement regarding Jehovoe: “19 There is One who does not show partiality to princes And who does not favor the rich over the poor, For they are all the work of his hands.” (Job 34:19). Thus, Peter’s assessment is applicable, when he stated at Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who reveres him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Therefore, may we treat others impartially, with true love, encouraging them to practice what is right before God, and find God’s acceptance and blessing for them and ourselves. Spiritual wealth and wisdom is even more advantageous than material wealth. While both, even scripturally, have advantages, Proverbs 10:22 may refer more to spiritual riches in saying: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 adds: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” May we treasure spiritual things, our relationships with God and others, and the happy future He is making possible, more than what we acquire materially, moving us to be faithful and keep integrity to our Loving God and Father, Jehovoe.
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          (Thu) SWITCH! Consider new update to Month (7) and (5) name consideration of CTC[3] More Orderly Time!
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          (Tue) Added CTC[3] on More Orderly Time, a recommended Kingdom Calendar!
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           (Mon) Added CTC[2] with some abortion discussion, titled Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships.
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          (Sun) My recent CTC article, restored?
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          THU (2:42;4:29,33; 5:33,40 am) Hello! SWITCH! Update to 7th and 5th month name consideration, of CTC[3] More Orderly Time--now new month names switched!
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          TUE (9:10,12 am) Hello! Added CTC[3] during this week of recommended "Humaneth," to explain and remind of this fine way to consider counting time under God's Kingdom!
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          MON (8:59 am) Hello! Added CTC[2] article Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships, covering some abortion issue topics.
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          SUN (9:33; 10:11 am) Hello! Realized the Healing CTC article was missing on this page, the one from late last month, that I also intended to be brought forward, so here it is! Update.
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          MON (10:08 am) Pleasant day to you! May God bless reflection upon the sacrifices of so many seeking to protect the lives of those seeking good, and safeguard what this nation was founded for! Adding here the recent (8) CTC Corner article, Healing That Can Help Quell Aggravated Killings, Solutions Going Forward, More
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          Isaiah 25:6-8 "In this mountain Jehovoe of armies will make for ALL the peoples A banquet of rich dishes, A banquet of fine wine, Of rich dishes filled with marrow, Of fine, filtered wine. 7 In this mountain he will swallow up the shroud that is enveloping all the peoples And the veil that is woven over all the nations. 8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The shame of [those believing in Him] he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it."
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          Psalm 103:10-14 "He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our mistakes. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovoe has shown mercy to those who revere him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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          Hebrews 12:15 "carefully watching that no one may be deprived of the undeserved kindness of God; that no poisonous root may spring up and cause trouble and that many may not be defiled by it"
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          . How can all compassionate people not be affected by tragic killings such that have taken place in our nation? Precious and beloved children have even been victims, along with others. There should be almost no doubt that those who have carried out such acts of extreme violence have had feelings of worthlessness, lacking compassion for others and even oneself, likely for an extended period of time. Let's consider where such feelings may have often originated, not to point fingers to the past, but rather to help bring correction to our collective thinking, rushing to help those who may need assistance themselves, such as in preventive care, better handling challenges in administering discipline or in other ways.
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          . Even true science has clearly proven that people thrive when loved and appreciated by others, especially those they look up to. God has made us in just such a way, and this truth should govern much of our treatment of those we may be in a position to help or correct in some way. The evidence is truly overwhelming of God's loving Creatorship and Designership of Planet Earth and Beloved Mankind. It would take teams of scientists, engineers, and others to design a robot that could do anywhere near what humans are capable of doing. Such organized and orderly wonder does not happen by chance or by laws lacking a Supreme Intelligence. It is just too important for people to know that God Himself loves all people, including them personally, desiring that all be admonished lovingly to live a good life, respectful of Him and His law. Ideas that seem to undermine such truths should be reconsidered. In fact, God has promised a world of genuine peace! One supportive statement among many found in God's word is this: 
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          . Such a statement may prove helpful on both sides of the issue of human treatment. God's Son clearly taught people of God's great mercy and compassion (Matthew 5:7-9). Even if being mistreated, we should look to God for support, seeking to be forgiving and understanding. However, so should those in authority over others. The ability of people to change and mend their ways, especially when loved and appreciated, should not be underestimated. For this reason, God's word states: "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." (James 2:13).
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          . With good considerate care, these facilities can and should be supportive of local communities. Interferences in times past, however, have caused many such places to have practices and methods that can contribute to feelings of isolation and unworthiness. Especially in today's society, near to God's Kingdom, all people should know they have merit, made to feel appreciated for their good talents and abilities, for their able contributions to society. There are so many ways we can all contribute in meaningful ways to life, so that such facilities should be able to uplift and help people to see their place in society and get back on their feet if in some way they need a lift. There should be counsellors and advisers in such places that can even help if someone is having financial problems or is suffering from addiction or having been abused in some way. However, by and large these facilities should not be set up to cause people to feel trapped with no way out. At least some excellent therapists should be on staff to help get to the bottom of challenging cases, where uncontrollable anger or other behaviors are or become manifest. Through it all, care should be taken to help each one to feel loved and appreciated by God and others, so as never to lose hope of being a productive and happy member of society. Every such facility should be able to accommodate anyone who walks in freely for assistance, to be able to get such help, and walk out just as freely as they walked in, to continue to function in their life and to care for their responsibilities unhampered.
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          . People who have come to feel less worthy than others as human beings, if not seeking or receiving adequate attention to remedy such feelings, may sometimes put the blame in the wrong place for their feelings. For instance, teachers often care deeply for their students' welfare, and whether required to or not, may occasionally send home with a student a note to help parents recognize some good behavior he or she is showing, or at times, something that needs attention, that the teacher has not yet been able to correct him- or herself. How should parents respond to such notes? Surely parents should not be overly offended by any negative report, but rather see it as an attempt at loving intervention to correct anything needing attention for the student to continue growing within and with others. Certainly care should be taken not to react severely or harshly toward their precious child--there is much time to gradually help our children to overcome problems and keep in step with their advancement throughout their youth into adulthood! How we should appreciate the observant eye of loving teachers who can help the parents of their beloved children to continue to influence their growth in positive ways. If, on the other hand, a child is treated harshly for some negative report, he or she may carry feelings of unworthiness, lack of self-respect, losing compassion for oneself and others, and act out, possibly blaming the school for the mistreatment experienced.
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          . Like public and private schools, churches play a meaningful and powerful role in supporting communities and many of their members. With the right instruction on a regular basis, the spirit of many are uplifted from week to week, adding much to their home and workplace atmosphere, and to their interactions in other aspects of everyday life. In fact, the various churches throughout a community help meet the needs of so many who are homeless or jobless, needing meals or food or other assistance! Sometimes, however, disciplinary actions by a church, intended to be protective, have either been misinterpreted, or enforced in ways that have caused some to feel somehow unloved. God does have a disciplinary arrangement that could be misinterpreted in such a way, but it's intended purpose is not only to protect law-abiding members, but to help a disciplined one to deepen appreciation for all the benefits that godly people make possible, even by businesses and organizations in their communities, as they respect God's law and His word of hope and promise.
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          . Such ones should never be made to feel hopeless or unable to correct his or her steps and return to acceptance as a worthy member of the congregation of God. Such a one could misinterpret such discipline, and perhaps with feelings of unworthiness, come to blame another person, when they need to look at their own behaviors and seek God's help to mend their ways. When a man once disciplined came to his senses, repenting over past error, the congregation was instructed: "This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary now, YOU should kindly forgive and comfort [him], that somehow such a man may not be swallowed up by his being overly sad. 8 Therefore I exhort YOU to confirm YOUR love for him." (2Corinthians 2:6-8) Extreme care should be taken by church authority, that cases involving church members be judged by God's law and scriptural standards, especially avoiding the use of personal feelings or prejudices in judgement of a case, so that members can focus on pleasing their loving God to correct their steps. When all understand the loving and respectful way God wants people to be treated, in accord with His word, rarely should His trustworthy guidance ever be misconstrued.
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          . It has been understood for quite some time that sensible laws regarding the acquisition of guns need to be made and upheld. While rights exist as part of the U.S. Constitution, the preamble sets out it's very purpose, and provides a basis for sensible guidelines for the common good of our citizens. Between the wording of the preamble and the specific amendment, there is room for Congressional involvement. There has been indication that some of the political mechanisms that have in the past hindered the passage of some beneficial laws have very recently been addressed and corrected. May that spirit continue. Also, the need for improved security as regards some of our institutions should also be addressed. Certainly with God's blessing, such important matters can be peaceably considered and reasonably implemented.
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          . Thus, may we all be alert to see that hope dwells in the heart of all people, looking forward to blessings as they seek a right course in life. Any who seek willingly to violate their God-given conscience to do what they know is wrong, for some selfish or supposedly higher aim, is at risk of hampering their own happiness and that of others. Let's help one another to understand the cause of such notions, that God's loving law may be appreciated and valued as contributing to the genuine peaceful world He has promised for those respectful of His Kingdom. It is not God's will for evil to continue indefinitely. The apostle of Jesus named Peter was inspired by God to shared this promise recorded at 2Peter 3:13, saying: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." For us to experience such blessings, we need to be respectful of a loving God, be willing to consider His wise and loving instruction, and seek to dwell peaceably with others, resolving conflict diplomatically, without violence. For a time, unfair treatment may have to be endured, when God's rule is not respected. Nevertheless, may all seeking such peace from God find His rich blessings and rewards, as we increasingly come to know and love the upright and joyful ways of God.
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          . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Growth Term Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such G.T. Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          . What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          . David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—with the proper diet and nourishment, and possibly certain exercises if needed, the experience needn't be overly difficult or painful. Carrying a child to birth can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! Also, it is quite likely that many aborted children will be "resurrected," having their birth process renewed, by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          . Recall that Marriage is to be "honorable before all." (Hebrews 13:4). Have some unwed mothers shied away from marriage to the father of their yet unborn child due to concerns regarding the health of their relationship, or some sort of entrapment? Of course, where love begins, it may continue and grow with the blessing of the God of love. Both should be respectful of God's word the Holy Bible, which can provide a basis for excellent instruction to help make an engagement and marriage a true success! While God hates a divorce, and so should we, one should be open to making a success of a relationship, as long as it is realized a marriage can end in God's sight if truly necessary, as Scripturally it is not only physical fornication or immorality that may provide a basis for divorce, but also spiritual fornication--one proving to place other persons or things as of higher authority than God himself, and ignoring His standards of living. While God wishes us to be understanding, merciful, and loyal to Him and one's mate in seeking together to be faithful to God and each other, those somehow ignoring God should turn to Him for help, repenting over past error and seeking instruction to gain greater divine wisdom and love for the family that God may yet bless them to maintain. The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5-7, is one place where sound, reliable instruction may be found, as well as counsel on marriage found in Ephesians chapter 5.
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          . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as G.T. Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, presumably male, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their current or acquired gender, or where appropriate restore persons to the original gender God made them to be, with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called Atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are other chemicals and even birth-related drugs which no doubt have had a similar effect on many, either impacting the birth in ways God never intended or influencing growth from a tender age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovoe God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          . One of the cases mentioned calls for great consideration and understanding--what if God truly made you from conception to be a female, but without realizing the danger, a parent, not realizing scientific research can at times be incomplete, accepted use of a drug that was believed to innocently cause a male birth, when in actuality it brought about a child that had an unfair struggle between two genders, or perhaps a real struggle of another sort? What if, just as quoted previously, from Genesis 1:27, "God [really] made them male and female" truly, not intending for this to be changed by even a well-meaning doctor? Further, what if God Himself was to intervene, and bring about the truly transgender change that made possible finally the relief that this dear child or even adult has needed to truly be at peace with him- or herself and others? Could we not all be supportive of the amazing ability of our Great God, Jehovoe, or His Son Jesus above, and be grateful for this person, who may finally be able to have the personality he or she has struggled to have, in line with truth and true feelings and emotions, to experience the peace of God like perhaps never before? May we aim to be carefully considerate of such matters, even as it may occur within our own family or among dear friends of our own!
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          . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year. Again this is possible if we divide this 13th month into four separate weeks--it's first week appearing between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April), at the start of Spring! The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and still related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          ? So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          (Hpg.) - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. In fact, when hope seemed lost to the human family after the first sin, it was God Jehovoe who rushed in with the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 to restore hope to the human family, which hope both Adam and Eve seemed to embrace and share with their eventual family. Thus our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). God is the Source of true love, wisdom, and a clear sense of fairness or justice. Also, His written word the Bible is chock full of reliable promises from God, offering hope for all in most if not every circumstance in life. For Hopengod, it is important that young children eventually be able to connect God with His holy name, often little used, due in large part to it's not being the most correct way it should be pronounced. The name is most accurately Jehovoe, pronounced Jeho'voe, the corrected ending truly bringing the meaning of the name to "He Who Causes to Become." This has a shortened form previously believed to be "Jah" but now, with the same ending adjustment, revealed to be no ordinary "Joe", with real meaning: "God Increases." This short form should make its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places, such as Isaiah 12:2. The truth surrounding this has remained hidden for quite some time, as vowels are typically not included in original Hebrew writings. In recent times much interference to God's will has been uncovered, along with precious truths as this. YOU WILL FIND IN HISTORY CENTURIES AGO GOD'S NAME WRITTEN IN SUCH A WAY!!! In support of this shortened form of Jehovoe, it is evident that most people given the name "Joe" are usually remarkable human beings, with a love of true living, a wise and loving way, gravitating to God's word of truth. With this new month name, along with verses such as Psalm 89:8, 106:1, and 150:1, quoted toward the end of this article, the young can make the connection to God's name as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The three verses especially encouraged to remember and share near the conclusion of this article may help young children substantially.
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          (Nol.) - Traditionally known as a month of cleansing, how important is realizing what is true for this purpose? An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving truth is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Jesus taught his apostles and others over several months or more. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart." Of course, the second syllable in this month name is pronouced "lie," not "lee" or something else.
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          (Pru.) - While at first it was considered that the first month should be about foresight, we are reminded that HOPE and TRUTH are first vital to the development of proper wisdom and foresight, developing prudency, or proper use of genuine foresight. With proper groundwork laid, escaping Winter, this could involve looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name early in the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13). At the same time, appreciating the many rewards of good decisions and conduct certainly add to our proper motivations.
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          (Lsg.) While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          (Gfs.) ,"God," understood to be the true God, Jehovoe, combined with the unusual spelling "ferss" instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God or Jod, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Joe" or "Jeho'voe" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jeho'voe, for he is good; His love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (Lfn.) (formerly Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Learnfulnes, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          Godlove is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown such love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let godlove and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." While godlove is usually learned first between humans, this helps us to comprehend God's love for us. We may then realize we can be an extension of God's loving hand to express His love to one another. Realizing this, we may then see that godlove should be shown back to God first, which still involves loving fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This month name, Godlovnes, thus carries such significance. Since "God is love," when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality (1John 4:8). Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over ungodliness." Also, upholding a truly "loving" quality, in saying "love is patient (in the past also termed "long-suffering", but should become "loyal"), the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loving and genuinely loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. When not straying from God's standard of morality, that's a course signifying the true loyalty inspired by the love of our heavenly Father, Jeho'voe! To truly LOVE is to truly LIVE. However, God must be involved or true love is lost. Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jeho'voe As the waters cover the sea."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2022, perhaps January 3, with the month called Prudency (abbreviated Pru.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2022 calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the CENTURY omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          , Previously Monday, NOW REMAINING Monday, but possibly Moonday just the 1st of each month, like a holiday. While we've largely come to see the tremendous benefit of modifying our monthly schedule and month names, why not reconsider our day names? While Monday has reference to the moon, which formed the basis for the timing of months in times past among the people of God, and with every month now beginning on a Monday, albeit the very first day of the month to be a recognized Holiday, why not continue largely as Monday, in part so that the new calendar is revealed to retain the same 7-day pattern as before. Yet, this day can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities.
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           TUE (9:07,35 am) Added EE[3] Some Introductory Remarks to the Christian Course, and MLS[2] Principled Love Respects the Rights of Others to Their Belongings. Update.
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           . Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: "Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world, so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 1:9-10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovoe in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God."
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           . Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to become united in the true faith!
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           . Colos 2 Why should we all give attention to the life and words of Jehosha or Jesus? Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ."
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           Colossians 4:1,2 Paul highlights two important reminders for true Christians, one regarding those having workers, or employees, the same principles applying to the master-slave relationships of former times. Then regarding prayer. Notice Paul’s words:
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           . “1 You masters, treat your slaves in an upright and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Persevere in prayer, remaining awake in it with thanksgiving.” May employers take note of their “Master in heaven.” 1Corinthians 7:22 speaks of a freeman as being a “slave of Christ.” And 1Corinthians 11:3 says the “head of every man is the Christ.” Therefore, employers should treat their workers in harmony with Christian teachings, “in an upright and fair way,” pleasing both God and Christ, answering to them for their dealings. Also, may we not forget “thanksgiving” in our prayers, being ever grateful for the gifts of God we receive and enjoy each day, helping us overcome anxiety and discouragement for any difficulties we must endure as in the past system, as we look ahead, grateful for the hope of a bright future.
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           . Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unworthy ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
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           . Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name in both meaning and pronunciation) and his ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (ROMans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1JOhn 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, or be disobedient (JAMes 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us from God's Kingdom (1COri 6:9-10). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy awe of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly. (PSAlm 97:10; PROve 22:3) Genuine faith in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (MATth 4:4).
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           . Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (JAMes 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the genuine truth of God, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain Christ. (PHiliP 3:8). True worship of Jehovoe through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (PHiliP 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (PHiliP 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared upright by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1PEter 2:21).
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           . Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
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           . Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (James 1:17).
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           . 1Thessalonians 2:5-8 shows the motives and attitude of ones imitating Christ, such as the apostle Paul, in the first century: "In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us." May we be determined to have similar motives toward others, with true sincerity and chastity. At 2Corinthians 11:3 Paul expressed concern regarding the true motives of Christians, saying: "But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." By considering God's word, maintaining Christian love and associated qualities, such as humility, loyalty (with integrity), and mildness, we can safeguard our hearts from corruption. (EPHes 4:1-3). May we remain gentle in our dealings with fellow Christians and others, sincerely and truly loving them.
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           . 1Thessalonians 3:4-5 shows we may occasionally suffer hardship to maintain the true faith, looking forward to the Kingdom hope of a world without such things. Paul says "For when we were with you, we used to tell you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, and that is what has happened, just as you know. That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn of your faithfulness, in case somehow the Tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have turned out to be in vain." In more recent times, underhanded tricks and "smoke and mirrors" have been used to cause confusion. Recall that "God is greater than our hearts, and knows all things." Therefore, may we pray to maintain our loyalty, faithfulness, and integrity to God, and include as in the Model prayer, "do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the crooked one." (Matt 6:13). May we trust that the reward God holds out for us is worth every effort and is far greater than anything we may give up. May we pray too for our loved ones and others, to grow and become strong in their faith as well. Everlasting life in true peace and happiness, loving God and others--this hope is much greater than anything tempting us to be disloyal to Jehovoe. Let's use our talents to glorify our loving Father, upholding His name, or reputation.
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           . 1Thessalonians 4:1-2 mentions how God provides instruction "on how you should walk in order to please God," and encourages us to "keep doing it more fully." 1Thes. 4:13-14 debunks the idea of an immortal soul (a popular Greek philosophy) in saying "we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest who have no hope. For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus." Scripturally, it is the "spirit" of a person that can receive immortality upon one's resurrection to heavenly life, having been scourged by God in training for that special privilege. (HEBre 12:6; 1PEter 5:10; REVel 20:6). Whether one's hope is God-chosen with heavenly authority or within an earthly Paradise, 1Corinthians 15:44 says "...if there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual one." It is the spirit within that contains one's personality. For more detail on this subject, see the article "Finding Truth".
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           ! Philippians 4:4 continues this thought, exhorting "Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say, Rejoice!" (v.4) Paul was then inspired to acknowledge our reasonableness, perhaps showing that our joy should be more in our heart than in making a spectacle of ourselves before the world. (v.5) Verse 8 continues with a list of standards that should govern our choices regarding what we feed our minds and hearts, to safeguard ourselves from corruption. We should seek to grasp the scope of these beneficial standards, and be cautious about our viewing things in violation of them.The verse reads as follows: "8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things." Paul may have been addressing material that was suitable for consideration within the congregation of God, but the principles benefit us in whatever we may choose to feed our minds and hearts upon. The key to this understanding may lie in the mention of things "of serious concern." Such things are to be among those studied, not the only things studied! Thus there should be occasional smiles and laughter when joyful people congregate for study! Congregation study is more geared for examination of important spiritual matters, although considering such things contribute to deep-seated joy (Galatians 5:22-23). In the home, however, occasional comedic entertainment can lift spirits! Surely God wants us to enjoy life! Ecclesiastes 10:19a says "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable..."Any such entertainment, however, should be well-motivated, still supporting what is "true," "chaste," and so forth. We needn't feel deprived--there are several gems of education and entertainment that have been produced over the years that are reasonably in complete, or nearly complete harmony with these standards! This is true of reading material, music, television and movies, both older and modern. We should, however, use discernment to carefully judge whether we have a true gem, or a cheap imitation. Is it based on, or supporting, genuine truth, and such upright and godly standards? Find economical or convenient sources, or ways to find sources, of such entertainment, appreciating the good enjoyment or lessons being heard or viewed, but disregarding anything that seriously violates what is good. May we place higher priority on God's word and spiritual things, leading us to everlasting life!
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            OUR HOPE IN GOD'S KINGDOM
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           . While many God-fearing human governmental systems can make advances toward a cleaner, perhaps even a bit more peaceful, earth, caution is in order as regards some human influences. 1Thessalonians 5 begins with a prophecy showing we must not place trust in an anti-God system to bring complete peace and security--something only Jehovoe can bring about in His own time and way through His kingdom. We must not be fooled into choosing an anti-God system as our hope rather than God's kingdom, which is the true solution to all of man's problems. Verse 4,6 says "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves...So then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses."
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           . 1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovoe, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovoe says:“The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool.Where, then, is the house that you could build for me,And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovoe. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovoe, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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            REALLY TRUSTING GOD &amp;amp; TRUE FREEDOM WITHIN GOD'S LAW
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           James 2 shows we need to trust in God, with faith and love finding complete obedience, not picking and choosing which laws of God we should keep. Still, upon realizing this, God's mercy may be needed and may be provided for truly repentant ones. Notice verses 10-13: "10 For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgement without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement." Notice that it is WITHIN God's law that we find genuine freedom--freedom that make true happiness possible with many blessings of peace and prosperity under the rule of God's Kingdom!
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           Now let's review several benefits for Christians to consider the Mosaic Laws given by God as found within the Bible book of Leviticus.
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           . Of foremost interest, Christians should recognize God's sovereignty, or right to rule over His universe and His human creation. He is unselfishly motivated by love to do so, as His prime quality. (1John 4:8). Yet that love is balanced by his other cardinal attributes of wisdom, justice, and power. God states, after warning against walking in the ways of those nations not worshipping the true God, in Leviticus 18:4,5: "You should carry out my judicial decisions, and you should keep my statutes and walk in them. I am Jehovoe your God. 5 You must keep my statutes and my judicial decisions; anyone who does so will live by means of them. I am Jehovoe." Appreciating and loving God moves us to want to follow His fine counsel. As 1John 5:3 states: "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." Therefore, may we acknowledge God's universal sovereignty, in harmony with His good will that vast numbers of humans respond and cooperate with His loving purpose for our eternal happiness, in sincere love and peace among mankind. God made us, knows how we tick, and wants universal peace throughout His universe. Following the will of some other person will not result in the genuine happiness they may claim to seek--rather, selfishness, greed, jealousy, corruption and other sins along with untimely death would continue, resulting in unhappiness and a lack of true peace and love.
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           . Now let's consider another benefit of considering the Mosaic laws of God in the book of Leviticus. Along with the importance of upholding God's sovereignty, or right to rule His creation is the important matter of exalting God's name, or reputation. Notice Leviticus 22:31-33: "“You must keep my commandments and carry them out. I am Jehovoe. You must not profane my holy name, and I must be sanctified in the midst of the Israelites. I am Jehovoe, who is sanctifying you, 33 the one bringing you out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you. I am Jehovoe.” His mighty works have proven His great power, justice, love, and wisdom--and His worthiness to receive our heartfelt devotion and love in response to His. He's the One teaching mankind true rightness and goodness, by means of His astounding Word, the Holy Bible. He created us for eternal life in true peace and happiness, on the basis of genuine trust and love. Thus He is a holy God--pure and upright in all He does, and His name therefore is holy, and should be "sanctified" or set apart as sacred (MATth 6:9). Deuteronomy 32:4 says this of Jehovah: "The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Thus God does not cause injustice to occur. Our first parents chose to come out from under God's protective watchcare by their disobedience. He created us with free will--the will to make decisions and bear consequences--good or bad. If we give attention to God's instruction, we may often make better decisions, and reap better results, contributing to God's honor. We look forward to God's protective care more fully surrounding mankind once again under the rule of God's kingdom, choosing His firstborn son as king. May we thus always seek to honor God's name, when mentioning His personal name doing so with appreciation, love, and respect, but more so by heeding His counsel and guidance as true Christians, seeking to represent Him in an honorable, holy way.
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           . Let's now contemplate another area, God's holiness--not meaning that He is smug, haughty or arrogant. God's "holiness" should not turn us off, or repel us! Rather, He upholds and sets the standard for what is clean, pure, and upright, refusing to abuse His power! He is therefore trustworthy, dependable, One we can always turn to for reliable guidance and help, as we properly fear Him, viewing Him with great awe and respect. As we grow in appreciation for God's holiness, we should come to imitate this quality, while refusing to act arrogantly, or "holier than thou," rather viewing it a privilege to humbly dwell among God's clean people, treating others with respect and dignity. Leviticus 11:44,45 highlights this, after mentioning various swarming creatures that were not to be eaten by God's people, saying: "For I am Jehovoe your God, and you must sanctify yourselves and become holy, because I am holy. So you must not make yourselves unclean by any swarming creature that moves on the earth. 45 For I am Jehovah, who is leading you up out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you, and you must be holy, because I am holy." Notice it was a must, to be like God in this respect. He was not asking too much, but in spite of imperfection, requiring reasonable regard for what is pure, sacred, and respectable. To walk in true wisdom, notice how it is described: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical." May we become and remain relatively untarnished by the ungodliness surrounding us, aiming to honor God as an example that encourages others to practice true love of God and neighbor, leading to their and our eternal happiness.
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           . Now let's consider another benefit of examining the Mosaic law in Leviticus. It assists us in gaining an awareness of sin, or "missing the mark" of obedience or integrity to God. Failing to keep the Mosaic Law in some matter was understood as a sin or transgression against it. Such sin always required an atoning sacrifice, reminding ones of its seriousness, to a greater or lesser degree. While there may have been penalties for the sin, aside from the required sacrifice, there may also have been consequences to the wrongdoing not spelled out in the Law itself. Badness practically always brings harmful consequences, which is why God warns us against it in His word. (PSAlm 97:10). These consequences are usually just a natural course to the harmful action or practice--not brought on by God as punishment for the bad deed. (PROve 22:3). Jehovoe God does not like to see us suffer, and therefore His right laws and standards protect us from such things as we cultivate genuine obedience out of love for God and neighbor. (MATth 22:37-39). The accepted atoning sacrifice still brought God's forgiveness, and should have been presented by the offender in a spirit of repentance over the wrong, and gratefulness for God's extended mercy made possible by the arrangement of sin and guilt offerings. Aren't we grateful that God accepted the obedient life of His firstborn son as a perpetual sacrifice for sins, no longer requiring animal sacrifices! (1John 2:1-3). May we continue to seek forgiveness from God through faith in His undeserved kindness and in the atoning value of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, making possible a happy life of loyalty to God, benefitting greatly as we aim to keep God's right Christian laws and standards. Nevertheless, while all sin displeases God, are all sins of the same degree of seriousness? Could this idea be causing confusion?
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           . Many have not learned to differentiate different degrees of "sin," which means "missing the mark." But just as a person may "miss" a little or a lot when aiming for a target, so it is with sin. Some haven't learned where the target is, or even violate their conscience and sometimes aim for the broad side of the barn, being foolishly unaware of the dire consequences of such decisions. God's word, including Leviticus, assists us to comprehend various degrees of sin, as Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) mentioned how even religious leaders were keeping small details of the Law while at the same time "disregarding the weightier matters..." In essence, they were turning the Law upside down, by forgetting such things as compassionate mercy, genuine justice, and loyal faithfulness and integrity. Jehosha said "these things it was necessary to do, yet not to disregard the other things." (Matth 23:23). The Mosaic Law, as partly detailed in Leviticus, helps us discern or appreciate the difference between more serious sins and lesser ones. Willful sin is punished more severely than unintentional sin, for instance (Levit 4:27,28; 6:1-7). Some sins carried heavy penalty under the Law, in some cases even death! Should not such sins be considered much more serious?
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           . Christian teachings underscore similar principles. For instance, some serious sins mentioned in 1Corinthians 5&amp;amp;6 cause great harm to oneself and others, can result in a spiritually dead condition and can prohibit one from entering God's Kingdom without genuine repentance, being determined to change and be true to God. How much better, wiser, and loving to become faithful to God and others in the first place, treasuring the privilege of dwelling with the people of God, setting an example in word and deed that can preserve the lives of others, and finding true happiness in doing so, perhaps alongside a loyal marriage partner, when ready and desirous of this gift. Christian standards can be kept, and will lead us and others to their betterment and eternal welfare and happiness!
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           The Mosaic Law in Leviticus helps us "make sure of the more important things, so that you may be flawless and not stumbling others up to the day of Christ." (Phili 1:10).
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           Now let’s consider God's instruction to Israel, at Exodus 22:1-4: “1 “If a man steals a bull or a sheep and he slaughters or sells it, he is to compensate with five bulls for the bull and four sheep for the sheep. 2 (“If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he gets struck and dies, there is no bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it happens after sunrise, there is bloodguilt for him.) “He must make compensation. If he has nothing, then he must be sold for the things he stole. 4 If what he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is a bull or a donkey or a sheep, he is to make double compensation.”
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           " Verse 1 It is the Eighth Commandment out of the Ten that says “You must not steal.” Can not we, as humans appreciative of “life and breath and all things” that God gives us, keep ten of the most important laws God has given to man? (Acts 17:25). Those ten were carved by “God’s finger” on two stone tablets, perhaps reminding Israel of the law code of Hammurabi of the Amorites, a compilation of existing laws, but which he had engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom so that all would know the law. Certainly God did want, and wants us, to know Christian law well in order to live by it day by day! A little further down, let’s consider how Christian teachings reflect insight into God’s law to Israel. First, in this verse, the one stealing, who then kills or sells it, is to pay heavy—he is to compensate five times for the bull. There are also cases where only one-fifth more of the value is to be paid back. Why such a severe penalty with the stolen bull? Evidently, it is the fact that a bull can mean survival to a person--being used to plow and harvest produce, for instance. In God’s view, while there may be cases of merciful leniency, what if the same principle applied to some modern things, such as vehicles, used to get back and forth to work, and to other life-sustaining resources? The key here is everyone's knowing the Law and the consequences of it's violation. If one is thinking of stealing a $20,000 vehicle, would he not reconsider if he realized the consequence could be to pay back four or five vehicles, the $80-100,000 to the victim for his violation against God and his neighbor? Without the money, how long would he have to work to pay off this debt? Is this not a serious deterrent from the practice of stealing?
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           . Verse 2-4 shows God’s view of nighttime thievery, often perceived as a serious threat to one’s family. One striking a thief in the victim’s own home at night in this instance under God's Law to ancient Israel, was not considered bloodguilty, even if the thief were to die. This would have been a serious deterrent from nighttime thievery. Perhaps the intent was just to stop or prevent him, likely with primary concern of protecting one's family. Remember, though, that this was in the days without modern electricity or lighting. If this occurred after sunrise, there would be bloodguilt for the thief’s death. The point is, that back then, one should, after sunrise, be able to recognize the person in some way, making positive identification to bring that one to justice only for stealing, unless there was clear intent to harm the family. Either way, the thief was to make compensation for what he stole. If he does not have the item stolen, then again he was to compensate four or five times for what he stole. Notice, he "must make compensation." Under that Law, if he did not have the ability to pay the amount necessary, he was to be sold as a slave, and the money thereby gained would go toward payment, while he became the slave of a master, working off his debt for perhaps several years. In today's terms, he may have had to work hard for a fair-minded boss until his debts were paid. However, going back, if the stolen item was still in his possession, God went easier on this person, as he needed only make double compensation, paying twice the value of the item—in today's terms "only" $40,000 for the $20,000 vehicle. How fine when the day arrives when no one will worry about their neighbor’s intentions, when all will respect what rightly belongs to another, and will be void of envy or jealousy, having no desire to rob anyone of anything, any possession another may have. Such persons will all look to God to satisfy their needs and desires. Micah 4:4 foretells: “They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovoe of armies has spoken.”
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           . Christian teachings support the principles of the Ten Commandments, but add other principles of truth, teachings, as well as laws and commands that all can benefit from. Sometimes Christian teachings expand on the law, or get to the root of it, with compassion. Ephesians 4:28 says “28 Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need.” Thus mercy may be readily extended for one willing to turn to true Christianity and seek to avoid sin, hating its resulting harm to others. And guidance is here given for what he should do, finding good work with his hands to support himself with God’s blessing, and learning to give to others, rather than take, by having “something to share with someone in need.” What fine and wise advice from God’s word for one who has considered stealing from another. Even the Tenth Commandment helps one to avoid pondering wrong desires, reading: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (Exodus 20:17). May we all look to God for the satisfying of good desires before Him. Psalm 145:16 says of God, “You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Do you not want God to fulfill this promise in your life? Then by all means, please God in your activity, and look to Him in prayer for the things you are needing, in order to comply with God's delightful will! (MATth 6:8; 1JOhn 5:14)
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           Now let’s look at Exodus 22:5,6: “5 “If anyone puts his animals out to graze in a field or a vineyard and lets them graze in someone else’s field, he is to make compensation with the best of his own field or with the best of his own vineyard. 6 “If a fire starts and spreads to thornbushes and it causes sheaves or standing grain or a field to be consumed, the one who started the fire must make compensation for what was burned.”
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           Verse 5 So we continue in laws related to stealing, although in these cases it may more be considered illegal destruction of property. In this verse, maybe the owner of the animal is not himself taking something, but allowing his animal to do so. He is obviously still responsible, and must “make compensation with the best” he can offer from either the field or the vineyard—whichever he took if possible. Clearly, he is at least to compensate the amount taken by his animal—that appears to be all that’s required here, although again it must be the “best” he can offer. If he acknowledges his error and is truly sorry, this may be enough to restore peace with his neighbor, although of course there is nothing wrong here with giving even more, if doing so may further help to restore the relationship between neighbors. Leviticus 19:18 says “‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovoe.”
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           Verse 6 Notice there is no mention as to how the fire started—it may well have been accidental. Nevertheless, it would be the responsibility of the one who started it, who did not take proper precautions to ensure the fire would and could not spread, to make the compensation for what was damaged because of it—whether lone sheaves, grain, or even an entire field. How serious of matter that is! And how can one “compensate” for the life of someone which may be harmed or taken by fire? Only God’s kingdom will make all matters right, when loved ones may be resurrected and fully restored to our lives. These dear persons are alive in God’s memory, awaiting their restoration to life in peaceful Paradise conditions. (Luke 20:37,38).
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           May we take every precaution to prevent fire accidents, whether outdoors or in the home! What is the leading cause of home fires and injuries? Cooking equipment. The leading cause of home fire deaths is smoking—for instance falling asleep in bed or on a sofa with cigarette in hand or in an unsafe place. If you haven't quit, it has been said to NEVER smoke indoors, and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER smoke in bed or in any way you might fall asleep or pass out! And the second leading cause of home fire deaths is heating equipment, likely often being too near combustible materials, or possibly knocked over by a pet!
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           Also, you may recall the serious warning against plugging anything into the same wall outlet as a power strip--the power strip draws all the power, and should be the only thing plugged into that wall outlet--anything else should be plugged into the power strip itself. Otherwise, an electrical fire may begin inside the wall at the outlet--quickly unplugging the offending device may help, but it may take a sledgehammer or some other way to penetrate the wall to put out the fire. Of course, use good judgement, as every second matters,  and lives are of utmost importance--get everyone out safely if at all possible!
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 22:7-9: “7 “If a man gives his fellow man money or articles to keep and these are stolen from the fellow man’s house, if the thief is found, he must make double compensation. 8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must be brought before the true God in order to determine whether he put his hand on the goods of his fellow man. 9 In all cases of illegal possession of goods, concerning a bull, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything lost of which he may say, ‘This is mine!’ both parties will present their case before the true God. The one whom God pronounces guilty is to make double compensation to his fellow man.”
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           . Verse 7 In this case, what relief on the part of the one who was keeping the goods, if the thief is found, thus clearing up any doubt as to his trustworthiness toward his neighbor. Yes, God’s new world is to be one built on faith and trust in God and in one another! In this case, the thief was to make only double compensation, as there was enough evidence to identify him, or he was willing to confess his error.
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           . Verses 8,9 Recall this was GOD'S law, and these were HIS people. God could easily know who stole the items, so if the thief is not found, then verses 8 and 9 move on to determine whether the trusted fellow man took the goods for himself, claiming that they were stolen. Like the thief in the first instance, this man also is acting as if God cannot see what happened. In this case, the goods went from being legally possessed by another, to being illegally possessed by someone. In this matter of “illegal possession of goods,” each one must now present their case “before the true God.” Then God makes known his decision as to the guilty one, who is also to make only double compensation, and hopefully come to realize God’s power to see and read hearts and minds.
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           . May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the true God, Jehovoe. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those zealously seeking him.” God chooses to know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoe is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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           . May we stay close to God, and appreciate the great privilege of speaking with the Sovereign of the Universe by means of the communication called “prayer!” We need only use God’s name, Jehovoe, seek to acknowledge His will or interests, and then convey to Him our thanks and personal concerns, concluding our prayers in the name of Jesus. Thus we recognize the Model prayer Jesus gave His followers at Matthew 6:9-13, and his words for instance at John 15:16, showing that as we seek to please God, He desires to give what we ask—what we’re needing. (1John 5:14). Clearly, we should look to God for what we desire in life, waiting on Him to lovingly guide and care for us, avoiding any form of envy or jealousy over what others may have or receive. By avoiding being jealous of others, we avoid the consequences of, according to James 3:16, “disorder and every vile [or, worthless] thing.” Who needs that in their life??? None of us! Therefore, have compassion for others, and according to Romans 12, “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice...” Try to be happy for the good that may come to others, and look to God to provide for your needs and wants, trusting Him to know what’s best for us.
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           Now let's consider more about the Bible book of Leviticus, which follows Exodus. The name of the book clearly has reference to the Levites, particularly the Levitical priesthood through Aaron. This was a significant arrangement of God, as Malachi 2:7 states: "For the lips of a priest should safeguard knowledge, and people should seek the law from his mouth, because he is the messenger of Jehovoe of armies."
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           Leviticus opens with regulations concerning the various sacrifices that were to be offered on Jehovoe's altar of sacrifice, with the meat usually being eaten by the offerer and/or the priest(s). 
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           Chapters 1-7 of Leviticus, and include (1) Burnt offerings, (2) Communion sacrifices, (3) Sin offerings, (4) Guilt offerings, and (5) Grain offerings.
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           . Now let's review a few thoughts regarding the animal and other sacrifices discussed in chapters 1-7. One important matter to consider is how these foreshadowed the way Jehosha/Jesus would willingly allow his perfect life to be taken for the benefit of humanity. Isaiah 53:7, for instance, was fulfilled, saying: "He was oppressed and he let himself be afflicted, But he would not open his mouth. He was brought like a sheep to the slaughter, Like a ewe that is silent before its shearers, And he would not open his mouth." While he reasonably would defend his faith and reputation demonstrated by his speech and actions, as his foretold death neared, in his special case, when upon him, he did not loudly try to change God's judgement, being treated as if a common criminal. He recognized the fulfillment of His Father's word and will for him. He is called, at John 1:29, "the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!" God's word also says "Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed." (1Cori 5:7). Of course, afterward he received great authority from God and heaven, and was to then acquire a name above every other name, receiving ruling authority to act in God's behalf, as ruler in the Kingdom of God.
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           Genesis 4:2b-5a reports this: "Abel became a shepherd of the flock, but Cain became a cultivator of the ground. 3 After some time, Cain brought some fruits of the land as an offering to Jehovah. 4 But Abel brought some firstlings of his flock, including their fat. While Jehovah looked with favor on Abel and on his offering, 5 he did not look with any favor on Cain and on his offering."
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           We're reminded here that Jehovoe God looks at the "heart"--the spirit of an individual, including that one's motives for acting. Clearly, it is not just the sacrifice in itself that is of value to God, although it's quality matters to Him, but the motives and intentions of the offerer, as well as his or her integrity or faithfulness to God. Proverbs 21:3 says: "To do what is right and just Is more pleasing to Jehovah than a sacrifice."
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           Thus, as Israelites would come to present their offerings to Jehovoe, they would have opportunity to reflect upon their own life course, their integrity to God, and their motives in serving Him, hopefully with genuine sincerity and love for God and neighbor, and a repentant spirit over any violation of God's law that may have been committed.
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           Regarding Abel's sacrifice, it is highly likely that he offered his sacrifice to demonstrate sorrow and repentance over sinfulness or error. At Psalm 50:10, God says: "For every wild animal of the forest is mine, Even the beasts upon a thousand mountains." Abel likely reasoned that God owns everything. Abel's sacrifice was truly one from a willing and loving heart, which he wanted to offer to please God. True, God no longer requires or requests such animal sacrifices to appease sin--His firstborn Son has offered his life in sacrifice for the sins of man. Hebrews 9:12 says "He entered into the holy place, not with the blood of goats and of young bulls, but with his own blood, once for all time, and obtained an everlasting deliverance for us." Nevertheless, such animal sacrifices did prove agreeable to God to cover sin until His Son's sacrifice would eventually be offered and accepted.
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           . As detailed earlier, there are laws in Leviticus regarding other things besides sacrifices. Largely, these laws are more related to matters of offering God acceptable worship, including mention of the yearly festivals, and understanding how to be ceremonially clean before God for worship. As we consider Leviticus, we will make application to the Christian arrangement, as we aim to offer God acceptable worship as true Christians today.
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           . Leviticus 1 outlines an offering of great significance to Jehovoe, the "burnt offering," also called "whole burnt offering." Unusually, the animal in it's entirety was offered to Jehovoe, with nothing left for the offerer or administering priest. Only the hide was removed for use before the sacrifice was offered. At times, this sacrifice signified a presenting of oneself wholly for God's service. In this, it was pictorial of Christ, who presented his whole life to God, particularly after his baptism, to the doing of God's will, which he said was like food to him (John 4:34). The burnt offering also however was intended as atonement for sin.
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           . Aside from voluntarily being presented by Israelites, these sacrifices were only offered occasionally. One was presented each morning and evening, on the Sabbath day, on the first day of the each month, on the annual Atonement Day, and at each of the annual festivals. It was thus a regular reminder of the whole-souled devotion that each of us should give to God. David understood that more important than any sacrifice was the spirit shown by the one presenting it, seeking forgiveness from God in genuine repentance. He stated, at Psalm 51:15-17: "O Jehovoe, open my lips, So that my mouth may declare your praise. 16 For you do not want a sacrifice—otherwise I would give it; You do not find delight in a whole burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices pleasing to God are a broken spirit; A heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not reject." The book of the prophet Hosea adds such insight, God saying at Hosea 6:6: "For in loyal love I delight, not in sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God, rather than in whole burnt offerings." And when a scribe told Jehosha/Jesus: "to love [God] with one’s whole heart, with one’s whole understanding, and with one’s whole strength and to love one’s neighbor as oneself is worth far more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices," he responded "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." (Mark 12:33-34). Embracing true Christianity, then, may we seek genuine godly devotion in our progress spiritually, being devoted to Jehovoe personally, ever desirous of pleasing Him, and seeking integrity to God more than the offering of personal sacrifices. May Jehovoe then accept our worship of Him, as we exercise faith in God's undeserved kindness, His firstborn Son, his ransom sacrifice, and in the word of God that enlightens our path toward eternal life.
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           . Recall our first consideration of the burnt offering was with a bull, as we considered verses 1-9. When presented by an Israelite, it was to be a voluntary offering to Jehovoe, from the heart, not made out of compulsion or coercion. Likewise with the remaining animals, out of the "flock" or from the turtledoves or young pigeons. The choice as to which animal was presented may have depended upon several factors, including the means of the giver, the purpose of the offering, and, if for sin, the heavy-heartedness over any transgression of the Law that was committed. Consider that the means of the giver was the primary factor in choosing a bird as an offering. Notice in every case, whichever animal was chosen, Jehovoe's word states: "It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire of a pleasing aroma to Jehovoe." To Jehovoe, the offering given with a proper motive was an acceptable sacrifice--Jehovoe was pleased with the gift, regardless of how valuable the gift or how rich or poor the one presenting the gift was. (LEVit 12:6-8). Thus Jehovoe dealt with Israel impartially with love, without prejudice. May we likewise imitate the God of justice, Jehovoe, in dealing fairly and justly with others, in harmony with God's word and law, especially in accord with Christ's teachings.
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           . Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans, in line with Christianity, the teachings of which are really the fulfillment of the Law’s intent toward mankind. Galatians 3:24-25 says “24 So the Law became our guardian leading to Christ, so that we might be declared upright through faith. 25 But now that the faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian.” Again, this does not undermine the Law as, according to Christ, NOT to be 'destroyed,' but 'fulfilled' through Christ. Thus, it is only right to deal fairly and justly with one another, and certainly the Mosaic Law educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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           . Verse 10-11 Here we have another instance where a possession of one person enters into the care of another. This law involves just animals, which of course, as opposed to cash money or some material object, can be more subject to outside influences, such as other animals while grazing, etc. If something should happen to the animal outside of the control of the keeper of it, then an oath was to be made between the two neighbors, that the man did nothing to harm or take his fellow man’s property, and no compensation for the animal was necessary in this instance. Of course, this "oath" was not to be taken lightly, just to get out of responsibility for the animal. Among the seven things that God's word says Jehovoe HATES, are both a "lying tongue" and even a person that becomes a "false witness who lies with every breath." (Prove 6:16-19). Certainly God can know the truth and hold someone accountable for any such lie or false oath. So why not own up to the mistake, speak the truth, and look to God for help to provide whatever is necessary to make amends or to remedy the problem. In fact, Acts 3:19 shows that to really begin receiving God's blessing, one must "Repent, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the person of Jehovoe." Thus simply saying one is sorry is not usually the end of the matter. Being truly sorry, and doing one's best to repair any harm that was done, is more accurately God's will for one having made a mistake. And God desires that all "attain repentance," adopting the inclination to repent and correct wrongs that may be made, hopefully without intention.
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who revere you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are upright And that you have challenged me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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          Verse 73: Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments.
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          Verse 74: Those who revere you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope.
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          . (:74) Those truly revering God likely know that the course of integrity does not mean a lack of problems or challenges in life. Still, those ignoring God’s word have problems as well--they just haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that upright ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the upright one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all.” Thus upright ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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          Verse 75: I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are upright And that you have challenged me in your faithfulness.
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          . (:75) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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          Verse 76: May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.
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          . (:76) Thus in God’s faithfulness we can see or experience His loyal love, which expression reminds us of the loyalty involved in expressing true Christian love toward others, such as in a marriage. This loyalty can patiently put up with a wrong in the strength of God, when another strays somewhat, looking to God for loving ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restoration of the approved relationship. The psalmist pleads for the comfort of God’s loyal love toward him, as he endures any difficulties, maintaining his hope in the promise God made to Him regarding his kingship, as all should rely on the promises of God’s written word for comfort.
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          Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous (crossing boundaries) be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who revere you return to me, Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your instructions, So that I may not be put to shame."
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          Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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          . (:77) The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rulings, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and upright standing comes by thankful trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as ones likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (:78) On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's upright standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to perish, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience. Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jeho'sha (or, Jesus) himself concurs, concluding his Sermon on the Mount with an illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding his teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (Matth 7:24-27). The presumptuous fail to welcome Christ's genuine brothers, instead they are causing them loss. Unless they repent, they will suffer the consequences he described at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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          . (:79) While those truly revering God usually understand that hardships that can afflict upright ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as Jesus' apostles fled upon his arrest. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Jehosha (or, Jesus), how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-revering ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, loving Him in part by keeping His law, making true unity possible, and THEN loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Matth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbor, we will be helping them to love God first, to loyally maintain their integrity to Him.
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          (:80) The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your instructions! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue having faith in God and His spiritual provisions, seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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          Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?"
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope.
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          . At Matthew 5:10 Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for uprightness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or ‘annoyed by someone persistently’, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches my eyeball.” (Zechariah 2:8). While we may reasonably stand up for ourselves, offering loving correction to those acting so unkindly, or seeking help if unable to do so, we should avoid seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the agitation; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, if we must endure, with prayer and God’s word, we can see how to maintain our peace, and hope in eventual relief of any hardship, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovoe. Regardless, He knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          . The psalmist found delight in pleasing God, receiving the guidance and comfort from God's word. He also knew of comfort that God himself would bring to him, whether from His word or from fellow servants of Jehovoe, whether assembling for worship, or in personal fellowship. He looked forward to such encouragement, knowing that it would come as he prayed for it and remained faithful, enduring his trials. Romans 15:4 speaks of "the comfort from the Scriptures," so may we strive to read God's word regularly, finding needed strength to serve God faithfully.
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          Verse 83: For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your instructions I do not forget.
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          . Certain skins were used in ancient times to hold liquids. These skin bottles could darken, dry up, and shrivel if too near an open fire. Such a bottle would likely then be cast aside as worthless to hold liquids. The psalmist may have wore lines on his face from the distress caused by his persecutors, and may have at times felt like such a useless skin bottle. Yet he would not give up, and would not forget God's word and laws given to regulate life--His instructions, or regulations. He held on to the word of promises from God, which remained his hope. May we continue hoping in God, trusting His word, and enduring trials faithfully, which will strengthen our hope and allow us to maintain certain joy in spite of hardships. 1Timothy 4:10 says: "This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves, because we have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Savior of all sorts of men, especially of faithful ones."
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          . God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovoe, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jehosha (or, Jesus) will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! Looking in the right direction, however, he pleads to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          . By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovoe during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (HEBrews 11-12). On the other hand, are those defying God's law, opposing His will. They are not using their intelligence to honor God and support the peaceful rule of His Son. They are missing God's blessing, and may believe the reason they are not happy is that they still haven't underhandedly received the desires they are wrongfully seeking. They could rather seek the wisdom and understanding of God's law they yet lack, as God is merciful and "ready to forgive." They could come to see that God has provided for complete satisfaction in life, living within His law, rather than without it. Repenting over past wrongdoing, then training and seeking to heed their God-given conscience, they may yet prosper with God's blessing, seeing their right desires fulfilled by a loving God and Father. (PROve 10:2,22; PSAlm 145:16)
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          . The psalmist seeks by God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love. God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful to our Life-giver, Jehovoe. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes to our spiritual life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times or hardships in life, looking forward to eternal blessings!
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW
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          This theme is underscored in verses 67-68 and 71-72. 
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          Verse 67: Before I was in difficulty, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your instructions.
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          . (:67-68) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (HEBre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction. Also, God's works provide evidence of His love for us. Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1JOhn 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          . (:71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (:75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . (:81,84) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the upright one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovoe God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (ZECha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” Jehovoe can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. Jehovoe knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1COri 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God! In verse 84, notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgement, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgement, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgement arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards.The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help many acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2COri 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (LUKe 11:13; ACTs 5:32).
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovoe God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. It is most likely that when used in the plural in God's word, this may be translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," a much more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's upright JUDGEMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether upright." (Psalm 19:9).
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          . Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovoe. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no crookedness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          Verse 9 "How can a young man keep his path clean? BY keeping on guard according to your word.”
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          . (9) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common in "critical times hard to deal with." (2TImo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1COri 15:33, NIV; 2TImo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          Verse 11 "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you."
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          . Verse 11 says "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you." Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (PSAlm 97:10; PROve 2:20-22).
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          Verse 18 "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law."
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          . In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. Anointed to become king, the psalmist knew that accepting a bribe, as God's law stated at Exodus 23:8, "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, hampering spiritual vision. (PSAlm 115). For example, married partners may fail to recognize threats to their relationship. And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by an opposing godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, let's not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in genuine peace with real satisfaction, only by God's law, is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . We can remain faithful under trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          . In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. Even if sins have been committed, it is faith, or thankful trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as worthiness." Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovoe, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the worthy one to fall." Are you motivated to continue trusting in Jehovoe, seeking what is right? While it's not always the "path of least resistance," you will receive assistance toward lasting peace for all. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the worthy one, But Jehovoe rescues him from them all."
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          Recall the theme for STANZA 5, verses 33-40:
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are things to know and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without drivers understanding this important knowledge, there would be chaos and confusion. By the time people learn to drive, they thus use this thinking to do so properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We of course learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good from bad, clean from unclean, more important matters from less important matters, etc. before they reach about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics. Older children can bolster these qualities with various books, as well as periodicals known for wholesome instruction, such as Reader's Digest, and the Bible journal known as Awake!. 
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. We need the quality of discernment, or possibly "difftell", to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value, and between clean and unclean things in God's eyes. Let's use God's word to correct a child's thinking on such things. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (HEBre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (JAMes 4:8). 
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovoe, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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          . (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          . (:49) This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          . (:56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (PSAlm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovoe alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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          . (:58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of the designation by God's Son Jesus of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1JOhn 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (GENes 2:24).
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          . (:71-72) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovoe can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (ISAiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards! Also in verse 72, the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          . (:75,77) The psalmist was a future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians, focusing on their problems, were counseled at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgements were upright, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully. Also, the psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and one's upright standing come by faith, or thankful trust, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          . A solution that may not yet have been given much consideration, but could work well under God's incoming Kingdom, is that of State-run Student Education Insurance. This would need to be required for all student loans. Let's begin with addressing the current crisis. All students with at least two years of remaining student loan debt or thereabouts should be required to begin paying education insurance, but rather than increasing anyone's current monthly rate, the loan term should be extended for a few months or so to absorb any added cost. Those with less than two years loan payments remaining may choose to opt out. They may still benefit themselves or others however if they do contribute.
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          . During this loan restructuring process, some may choose to request loan assistance for their remaining debt. Their case will be considered, with an agreement that it be included in a study purposed to help prevent others going forward from experiencing similar difficulties, but preferably without needing himr to be personally identified in the study results or pooled data. In this arrangement, current loan debts can normally be reduced to as little as 1/8 the remaining balance, while keeping the same loan term. However, the reduction amount will depend on a case by case consideration, by those qualified to examine all the issues, with understanding for the aforementioned challenges of both former and current students.
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          . The lessons learned from this loan restructuring process will contribute to a student loan system that will help protect students from similar situations in the future, still providing Student Education Insurance (SEI), but that should more often enable loan reductions of 1/2 or less, and be more commonly used for covering payments between jobs related to their degree(s) or career path. With the study results and recommendations, along with both honesty and kind consideration on the part of potential students and informed loan providers, corrections and adjustments can be made early to avoid troubling situations for students looking forward to a rewarding education and work life experience.
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          . Our loving God, as clarified in His written Word, realizes the importance of a good and rewarding education. In Deuteronomy 5, for instance, we read: "Moses then summoned all Israel and said to them: “Hear, O Israel, the instructions and the judgements that I am announcing to you today, and you must learn them and carefully observe them." Our mind and thinking processes are an incredible gift, as we are made "in God's image." May we seek God's guidance in prayer, and use such gifts to honor Him with decisions that we see should bring us contentment and satisfaction long into life's journey.
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          . Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Growth Term Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such G.T. Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          . What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          . Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—with the proper diet and nourishment, and possibly certain exercises if needed, the experience needn't be overly difficult or painful. Carrying a child to birth can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! Also, it is quite likely that many aborted children will be "resurrected," having their birth process renewed, by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          . Recall that Marriage is to be "honorable before all." (Hebrews 13:4). Have some unwed mothers shied away from marriage to the father of their yet unborn child due to concerns regarding the health of their relationship, or some sort of entrapment? Of course, where love begins, it may continue and grow with the blessing of the God of love. Both should be respectful of God's word the Holy Bible, which can provide a basis for excellent instruction to help make an engagement and marriage a true success! While God hates a divorce, and so should we, one should be open to making a success of a relationship, as long as it is realized a marriage can end in God's sight if truly necessary, as Scripturally it is not only physical fornication or immorality that may provide a basis for divorce, but also spiritual fornication--one proving to place other persons or things as of higher authority than God himself, and ignoring His standards of living (Matthew 19:9; Ezekiel 6:9). While God wishes us to be understanding, merciful, and loyal to Him and one's mate in seeking together to be faithful to God and each other, those somehow ignoring God should turn to Him for help, repenting over past error and seeking instruction to gain greater divine wisdom and love for the family that God may yet bless them to maintain. The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5-7, is one place where sound, reliable instruction may be found, as well as counsel on marriage found in Ephesians chapter 5.
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          . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as G.T. Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, presumably male, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their current or acquired gender, or where appropriate restore persons to the original gender God made them to be, with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called Atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are other chemicals and even birth-related drugs which no doubt have had a similar effect on many, either impacting the birth in ways God never intended or influencing growth from a tender age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovoe God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          . One of the cases mentioned calls for great consideration and understanding--what if God truly made you from conception to be a female, but without realizing the danger, a parent, not realizing scientific research can at times be incomplete, accepted use of a drug that was believed to innocently cause a male birth, when in actuality it brought about a child that had an unfair struggle between two genders, or perhaps a real struggle of another sort? What if, just as quoted previously, from Genesis 1:27, "God [really] made them male and female" truly, not intending for this to be changed by even a well-meaning doctor? Further, what if God Himself was to intervene, and bring about the truly transgender change that made possible finally the relief that this dear child or even adult has needed to truly be at peace with him- or herself and others? Could we not all be supportive of the amazing ability of our Great God, Jehovoe, or His Son Jesus above, and be grateful for this person, who may finally be able to have the personality he or she has struggled to have, in line with truth and true feelings and emotions, to experience the peace of God like perhaps never before? May we aim to be carefully considerate of such matters, even as it may occur within our own family or among dear friends of our own!
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          . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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           ? Have you ever rode a horse? A marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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           . Many people today believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then, these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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           ? One major issue that arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses can tragically slip and fall on typical asphalt roadways, and thus must travel much more slowly than they are otherwise capable of traveling! Resurfacing, however, can correct this! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, preferably the proper (emphasize PROPER) mixture of cement*, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth, with very little maintenance! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed! On this surface, a typical horse can travel the safe 55mph that most current vehicles on the road can safely travel, to minimize or eliminate deadly accident outcomes. However, stallions can travel 80mph, which newer cars that properly increase distance between the engine compartment and the steering wheel, may likewise one day be allowed to also travel much more safely. It has recently been determined, however, that until the superiority of properly mixed cement* as a road surface is appreciated, asphalt that has sand added to mixture reaching 1/4 the weight, will also function perfectly, and like the properly mixed cement*, will not normally break up either! The cement* however, mostly of plentiful sand that by God's design naturally replenishes to most beaches, is much better suited eventually for the repaving of roadways, just one inch depth on all existing paved road surfaces is all that's necessary!
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           . In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there, leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the cement*. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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           ! With the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on cement* surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless, many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the world.
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           While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities, so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovoez God blesses all of our efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the current president.
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          Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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          . The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an honest man of integrity; he revered God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He became prominent even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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          . This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on uprightness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own uprightness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovoe God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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          . Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and revere, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovoe and live by Christian laws and standards. Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your uprightness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with uprightness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring uprightness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will revere you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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          . In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s uprightness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine awe of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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          ! Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Christ Jehosha (or, Jesus). Rather than advantaged ones seeking favoritism, or to be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can make their life largely what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Still, many will delight in making a living doing something they enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways. In time, Isaiah 14:7 will prove true, saying: "7 The whole earth has come to rest, has become free of disturbance. People have become cheerful with joyful cries." With God’s full blessing, the result will be a secure, peaceful, happy and prosperous society of God-revering persons, continuing to learn of God’s delightful ways to further bring their lives in harmony with them.
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          "In this mountain Jehovoe of armies will make for ALL the peoples A banquet of rich dishes, A banquet of fine wine, Of rich dishes filled with marrow, Of fine, filtered wine. 7 In this mountain he will swallow up the shroud that is enveloping all the peoples And the veil that is woven over all the nations. 8 He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovoe will wipe away the tears from all faces. The shame of [those believing in Him] he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovoe himself has spoken it."
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          "He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our mistakes. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovoe has shown mercy to those who revere him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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          "carefully watching that no one may be deprived of the undeserved kindness of God; that no poisonous root may spring up and cause trouble and that many may not be defiled by it"
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          . How can all compassionate people not be affected by tragic killings such that have taken place in our nation? Precious and beloved children have even been victims, along with others. There should be almost no doubt that those who have carried out such acts of extreme violence have had feelings of worthlessness, lacking compassion for others and even oneself, likely for an extended period of time. Let's consider where such feelings may have often originated, not to point fingers to the past, but rather to help bring correction to our collective thinking, rushing to help those who may need assistance themselves, such as in preventive care, better handling challenges in administering discipline or in other ways.
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          . Even true science has clearly proven that people thrive when loved and appreciated by others, especially those they look up to. God has made us in just such a way, and this truth should govern much of our treatment of those we may be in a position to help or correct in some way. The evidence is truly overwhelming of God's loving Creatorship and Designership of Planet Earth and Beloved Mankind. It would take teams of scientists, engineers, and others to design a robot that could do anywhere near what humans are capable of doing. Such organized and orderly wonder does not happen by chance or by laws lacking a Supreme Intelligence. It is just too important for people to know that God Himself loves all people, including them personally, desiring that all be admonished lovingly to live a good life, respectful of Him and His law. Ideas that seem to undermine such truths should be reconsidered. In fact, God has promised a world of genuine peace! One supportive statement among many found in God's word is this: 
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          . Such a statement may prove helpful on both sides of the issue of human treatment. God's Son clearly taught people of God's great mercy and compassion (Matthew 5:7-9). Even if being mistreated, we should look to God for support, seeking to be forgiving and understanding. However, so should those in authority over others. The ability of people to change and mend their ways, especially when loved and appreciated, should not be underestimated. For this reason, God's word states: "Mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." (James 2:13).
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          . With good considerate care, these facilities can and should be supportive of local communities. Interferences in times past, however, have caused many such places to have practices and methods that can contribute to feelings of isolation and unworthiness. Especially in today's society, near to God's Kingdom, all people should know they have merit, made to feel appreciated for their good talents and abilities, for their able contributions to society. There are so many ways we can all contribute in meaningful ways to life, so that such facilities should be able to uplift and help people to see their place in society and get back on their feet if in some way they need a lift. There should be counsellors and advisers in such places that can even help if someone is having financial problems or is suffering from addiction or having been abused in some way. However, by and large these facilities should not be set up to cause people to feel trapped with no way out. At least some excellent therapists should be on staff to help get to the bottom of challenging cases, where uncontrollable anger or other behaviors are or become manifest. Through it all, care should be taken to help each one to feel loved and appreciated by God and others, so as never to lose hope of being a productive and happy member of society. Every such facility should be able to accommodate anyone who walks in freely for assistance, to be able to get such help, and walk out just as freely as they walked in, to continue to function in their life and to care for their responsibilities unhampered.
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          . People who have come to feel less worthy than others as human beings, if not seeking or receiving adequate attention to remedy such feelings, may sometimes put the blame in the wrong place for their feelings. For instance, teachers often care deeply for their students' welfare, and whether required to or not, may occasionally send home with a student a note to help parents recognize some good behavior he or she is showing, or at times, something that needs attention, that the teacher has not yet been able to correct him- or herself. How should parents respond to such notes? Surely parents should not be overly offended by any negative report, but rather see it as an attempt at loving intervention to correct anything needing attention for the student to continue growing within and with others. Certainly care should be taken not to react severely or harshly toward their precious child--there is much time to gradually help our children to overcome problems and keep in step with their advancement throughout their youth into adulthood! How we should appreciate the observant eye of loving teachers who can help the parents of their beloved children to continue to influence their growth in positive ways. If, on the other hand, a child is treated harshly for some negative report, he or she may carry feelings of unworthiness, lack of self-respect, losing compassion for oneself and others, and act out, possibly blaming the school for the mistreatment experienced.
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          . Like public and private schools, churches play a meaningful and powerful role in supporting communities and many of their members. With the right instruction on a regular basis, the spirit of many are uplifted from week to week, adding much to their home and workplace atmosphere, and to their interactions in other aspects of everyday life. In fact, the various churches throughout a community help meet the needs of so many who are homeless or jobless, needing meals or food or other assistance! Sometimes, however, disciplinary actions by a church, intended to be protective, have either been misinterpreted, or enforced in ways that have caused some to feel somehow unloved. God does have a disciplinary arrangement that could be misinterpreted in such a way, but it's intended purpose is not only to protect law-abiding members, but to help a disciplined one to deepen appreciation for all the benefits that godly people make possible, even by businesses and organizations in their communities, as they respect God's law and His word of hope and promise.
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          . Such ones should never be made to feel hopeless or unable to correct his or her steps and return to acceptance as a worthy member of the congregation of God. Such a one could misinterpret such discipline, and perhaps with feelings of unworthiness, come to blame another person, when they need to look at their own behaviors and seek God's help to mend their ways. When a man once disciplined came to his senses, repenting over past error, the congregation was instructed: "This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary now, YOU should kindly forgive and comfort [him], that somehow such a man may not be swallowed up by his being overly sad. 8 Therefore I exhort YOU to confirm YOUR love for him." (2Corinthians 2:6-8) Extreme care should be taken by church authority, that cases involving church members be judged by God's law and scriptural standards, especially avoiding the use of personal feelings or prejudices in judgement of a case, so that members can focus on pleasing their loving God to correct their steps. When all understand the loving and respectful way God wants people to be treated, in accord with His word, rarely should His trustworthy guidance ever be misconstrued.
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          . It has been understood for quite some time that sensible laws regarding the acquisition of guns need to be made and upheld. While rights exist as part of the U.S. Constitution, the preamble sets out it's very purpose, and provides a basis for sensible guidelines for the common good of our citizens. Between the wording of the preamble and the specific amendment, there is room for Congressional involvement. There has been indication that some of the political mechanisms that have in the past hindered the passage of some beneficial laws have very recently been addressed and corrected. May that spirit continue. Also, the need for improved security as regards some of our institutions should also be addressed. Certainly with God's blessing, such important matters can be peaceably considered and reasonably implemented.
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          . Thus, may we all be alert to see that hope dwells in the heart of all people, looking forward to blessings as they seek a right course in life. Any who seek willingly to violate their God-given conscience to do what they know is wrong, for some selfish or supposedly higher aim, is at risk of hampering their own happiness and that of others. Let's help one another to understand the cause of such notions, that God's loving law may be appreciated and valued as contributing to the genuine peaceful world He has promised for those respectful of His Kingdom. It is not God's will for evil to continue indefinitely. The apostle of Jesus named Peter was inspired by God to shared this promise recorded at 2Peter 3:13, saying: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." For us to experience such blessings, we need to be respectful of a loving God, be willing to consider His wise and loving instruction, and seek to dwell peaceably with others, resolving conflict diplomatically, without violence. For a time, unfair treatment may have to be endured, when God's rule is not respected. Nevertheless, may all seeking such peace from God find His rich blessings and rewards, as we increasingly come to know and love the upright and joyful ways of God.
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           (Tue) Changing to MLS, Mosaic Law Select, added MLS[1] On Being True, Also, SW a SongWeekly selection, 
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           (Mon) SWITCHED (5-6) Eternal Express then Mosaic Law Highlights, EE from 2Peter 1&amp;amp;3
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          SAT (10:34,38 am) Adding (5) Eternal Express, EE[4] Philippians 4:4 under the theme: Adding and Safeguarding Genuine Joy
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          WED (9:48 am) Added EE[3] Gracious Words.
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          TUE (8:59; 9:14 am) Hello! Added MLS[2], Lessons from Leviticus--Difftell Degrees of Sin
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          TUE (9:29; 10:07 am) Hello! Restoring ML Select as the Segment title considering Christian Standards from the Mosaic Law! The one chosen today involves Being True, Walking with God, Not Hiding from Him! Added a SongWeekly selection below!
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          MON (11:58 am; 12:11,15 pm) Hello! I've recently considered switching numbers 5&amp;amp;6, placing Eternal Express as #5, and the Mosaic Law Highlights, knowing one purpose of the Law was to bring more awareness to SIN, with the number 6 in God's word being used to represent sin and imperfection, being one less than the divine number 7, I've chosen to do so at this time. Eternal Express primarily focuses on the Christian expressions of God's Son and His close followers, leading to mercifully being considered upright before God, gradually growing in awareness of and desirable compliance with God's perfect Law, making genuine peace, joy, and prosperity possible!
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          (5) ETERNAL EXPRESS
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          ETERNAL EXPRESS
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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           APPRECIATING BIBLE TRUTH, REPENTING, GROWING SPIRITUALLY
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           RECEIVE ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE
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          . 2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jeho'sha (Jesus' more correct name in both meaning and pronunciation) our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pet 3:9).
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          . 2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or thankful trust, primarily in Jehovoe God, His Son Jehosha (or, Jesus), God’s word, and the ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovoe personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jehosha (or, Jesus) Christ.”
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          . 2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jehosha (or, Jesus) Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and His Son.
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          2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we were living in the "last days" of an ungodly system, or arrangement, of things, with its associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is soon to bring significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May we not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule:
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           MOTIVATION TO REPENTANCE
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          . Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to remove evil ones on a coming day of judgment. (Pro 2:20-22). May such ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          . 2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges uprightly." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the upright judgement of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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           KINDNESS, FEED HUNGRY
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          . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovoe.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Also, might God's word refer to more than literal food and drink--what might be offered to such ones instead? Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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          Colossians 4:6 reminds us "6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person." We should be in the practice of speaking gently, tactfully toward others, having positive, encouraging things to say, strengthening them. With self-control, we should be able to be gentle and tactful even when others may accuse us or find fault with us, thus 'turning away rage,' or defusing a tense situation. (PROve 15:1). Even when irritated over a matter, for instance when being treated unfairly, it usually does no good to use a "harsh word" that merely "stirs up anger." We can still choose stronger words that get our point across, without causing tempers to flare.
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            ADDING AND SAFEGUARDING GENUINE JOY
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           Philippians 4:4 continues this thought, exhorting "Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say, Rejoice!" (v.4) Paul was then inspired to acknowledge our reasonableness, perhaps showing that our joy should be more in our heart than in making a spectacle of ourselves before the world. (v.5) Verse 8 continues with a list of standards that should govern our choices regarding what we feed our minds and hearts, to safeguard ourselves from corruption. We should seek to grasp the scope of these beneficial standards, and be cautious about our viewing things in violation of them. The verse reads as follows: "8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things." Paul may have been addressing material that was suitable for consideration within the congregation of God, but the principles benefit us in whatever we may choose to feed our minds and hearts upon. The key to this understanding may lie in the mention of things "of serious concern." Congregation study is more geared for examination of important spiritual matters, although considering such things contribute to deep-seated joy (Galatians 5:22-23). In the home, however, occasional comedic entertainment of course can be acceptable. Surely God wants us to enjoy life! Ecclesiastes 10:19a says "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable..." Any such entertainment, however, should be well-motivated, still supporting what is "true," "chaste," and so forth. We needn't feel deprived--there are several gems of education and entertainment that have been produced over the years that are reasonably in complete, or nearly complete harmony with these standards! This is true of reading material, music, television and movies, both older and modern. We should, however, use discernment to carefully judge whether we have a true gem, or a cheap imitation. Is it based on, or supporting, genuine truth, and such upright and godly standards? Find economical or convenient sources, or ways to find sources, of such entertainment, appreciating the good enjoyment or lessons being heard or viewed, but disregarding anything that violates what is good. May we place higher priority on God's word and spiritual things, leading us to everlasting life!
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           CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE: THOSE WHO ARE TRUE WALK WITH GOD, NOT TRYING TO "HIDE" FROM HIM.
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 22:7-9: “7 “If a man gives his fellow man money or articles to keep and these are stolen from the fellow man’s house, if the thief is found, he must make double compensation. 8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must be brought before the true God in order to determine whether he put his hand on the goods of his fellow man. 9 In all cases of illegal possession of goods, concerning a bull, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything lost of which he may say, ‘This is mine!’ both parties will present their case before the true God. The one whom God pronounces guilty is to make double compensation to his fellow man.”
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          . Verse 7 In this case, what relief on the part of the one who was keeping the goods, if the thief is found, thus clearing up any doubt as to his trustworthiness toward his neighbor. Yes, God’s new world is to be one built on faith and trust in God and in one another! In this case, the thief was to make only double compensation, as there was enough evidence to identify him, or he was willing to confess his error.
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          . Verses 8,9 Recall this was GOD'S law, and these were HIS people. God could easily know who stole the items, so if the thief is not found, then verses 8 and 9 move on to determine whether the trusted fellow man took the goods for himself, claiming that they were stolen. Like the thief in the first instance, this man also is acting as if God cannot see what happened. In this case, the goods went from being legally possessed by another, to being illegally possessed by someone. In this matter of “illegal possession of goods,” each one must now present their case “before the true God.” Then God makes known his decision as to the guilty one, who is also to make only double compensation, and hopefully come to realize God’s power to see and read hearts and minds.
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          . May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the true God, Jehovoe. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God chooses to know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoe is far away from the unnagodly, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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          (Sat, 8:55 am) MLH[4] The Fourth of the Ten--Sabbath! (How applicable?)
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovoe your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          . The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshiping only Jehovoe, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the part of the world with ungodly political influence, formerly having opposed God's sovereignty (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out of an ungodly system and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovoe faithfully. So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow believers. May we appreciate the spiritual paradise that can be enjoyed now, even among twelve tribes of Christianity, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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          . The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice his words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15 “See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovoe your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovoe your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17 “But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and serve them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovoe your God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your life and by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovoe swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that come from worshiping the true God Jehovoe properly. Of course, God in time would send his son, named Jesus (or, more correctly, Jehosha), as stated at John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovoe is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          . Also, marriage is one area where idolatry can “rear [or, “raise”] it’s ugly head.” To keep the relationship close between husband and wife, Jehovoe needs to be in the marriage. As Solomon wrote, a “threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” (Eccle 4:12). As we’ve seen, any form of idolatry can cause spiritual blindness, and prevent either partner from recognizing problems and solutions within the marriage. This matter is to be taken seriously, as is giving Jehovoe the honor and place in our hearts that He deserves. Most marriages that have ended, probably have involved some sort of idolatry. For further insight, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” elsewhere on this website.
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          . What a blessing is in store for giving Jehovoe the exclusive devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive “loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovoe] and keep [His] commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovoe, as He in turn draws close to us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons, to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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          “7 “You must not take up the name of Jehovoe your God in an unworthy way, for Jehovoe will not leave unpunished the one who takes up His name in an unworthy way.””
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          . So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in an unworthy way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name.” (NLT, New Living Translation). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovoe in a false way, intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits! However, there are some who know the truth about God, even how to do what is right before Him. They repeat this information to others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright evil! They do almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovoe's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day, as we read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the wicked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.”
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          . The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "B&amp;amp;B why?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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          Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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          . God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day was Saturday, but in time our society has gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, now commonly the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday the original first day of the week, so that in time both days became recognized as times off from most work. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Thus the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but is it being kept “sacred?” Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
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          Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovah your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovah made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovah blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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          . So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to be “on call” that day, as Jesus stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. Certainly Christians can recognize the principle of the Sabbath day, keeping spiritual things a priority in our life—not letting them fade into the background. We should thus not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh us down, but have faith in Jehovah and His son to support us as we seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, along with pursuit of God’s “worthiness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Jesus said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] worthiness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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          . If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and the only laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God may now reasonably allow to be Sunday, having been the final day of the weekend before the next workweek, and already considered by many to be a day of rest and spiritual refreshment? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are outstanding, though still a part of the Law--"the handwritten document" of the remaining law of God was not "destroyed" at Christ's impalement, but was set aside in the sense that Christ's ransom made possible a renewed application of the Law, as well as genuine forgiveness of trespasses against that Christian application. Also, Christ embodied the Law. The upheaval upon Christ's death may have been largely due to this earth-shaking transition. (MaTth 27:50-54) At least Paul and James reference commands from the Ten, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Sunday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and perhaps give some attention to spiritual matters, perhaps reading something beneficial and of interest to us and our family spiritually. Have you found a place among the tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? Aim to avoid giving attention to business matters on this day, or spending undue time in the kitchen or in other absorbing work tasks if at all possible. Prepare some things ahead of time, Saturday evening perhaps, so that time may be freed up for our family on the day considered our Sabbath. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! Still, taking advantage of advances that reduce or practically eliminate the workload of times past, such as a washer and dryer, is not unreasonable on this day. Supporting all of this, evidence reveals that with the Sabbath Law still in effect by God, farmers are experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground is to rest, and no planting is to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest is to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest. God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well! Recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Have there even been accidents or increased difficulties during the seventh year, when God wants us to rest from such labor? By heeding His law, we are rewarded and save ourselves much trouble!
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          . Still, while requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovah God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. With the varying schedules that many are required to work, perhaps you could choose another day soon before or after the Sabbath, to give more complete attention to spiritual matters. One day we may hope, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, even faithful employers may be more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Do we not want God's blessing on all our activities?
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          . Therefore may we aim to recognize the principle of the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Sunday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or deep trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovah fully, reaping rich rewards!
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          "“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovoe your God is giving you."
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          Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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          "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is upright. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe."
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          . Of course, Jehovoe God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovoe requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (MIcah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife and a mother! (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (HEbre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Jesus, and who together, with his anointed bride, likewise assists mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17)
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          The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
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          . It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Jehovoe, obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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          Still, Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues agitated with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of eternal destruction).
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          . Regarding Jesus' first words here, concerning one who "continues agitated with his brother," we find encouragement at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be agitated, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the Devil (or, slanderer) an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages us to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. The words of Christ and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only those worshiping Jehovoe properly but even with our neighbors who are not yet honoring God as they should. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all "shoot-em-ups" do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish, or merciless hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of uprightness and peace that God is preparing for mankind, and do all we can to help our loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          . Being the Seventh Commandment, coming after the serious commandment against murder, this violation is just as detrimental, affecting more than just one person. The one initiating the adultery may have slandered one's spouse, seeking to destroy their relationship--how unloving! This also comes just before the commandment against stealing, and what leads up to committing adultery may be just that—a stealing of the heart of another person from their marriage partner. In some way the unfaithful mate has likely been persuaded to develop affection for someone other than his or her marriage mate. Jehovoe God had words to say to the priests of Israel in Malachi’s day, regarding serious violations of His word and law, including concerning marriage. Notice His disgust, recorded at Malachi 2:13-16:
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          “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovoe with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovoe has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovoe the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovoe of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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          . Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. King David sadly committed this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his household for years afterward. His treachery against a faithful man is recorded in God’s word.
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          . It should be mentioned however, that there are legitimate cases of divorce and remarriage that should not be misjudged as being a result of sexual immorality. It is very important that all come to see the importance of acknowledging God's part in a marriage, and avoid seriously sinning against God by committing another form of adultery--decidely dishonoring God and putting others or things above Him in our hearts. Those not yet appreciating the gift of marriage may not yet see the important role God plays in helping many come together as well as in helping them remain appreciative of their marriage bond. If one or more serious acts of spiritual adjultery have been committed, a violated spouse by God's law has the right to either seek divorce, or choose to forgive. Depending on the circumstances, with God as judge, that one may need great strength to forgive and work on restoring the relationship with the repentant partner to perhaps a better condition than before the act, both willing to be completely honest with each other, identifying the causes of the offense or prior marital situation leading up to it.
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          Proverbs 6 also shows the seriousness of adultery, in verses 32-35. Notice how God’s word addresses the matter here, looking at some consequences:
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          “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          Only God and Christ can ultimately forgive and help one recover from such a sin. (Psalm 103:9; Matth 9:6-7).
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          . The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1COri 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice that threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The upright one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of eternal destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a practice as adultery! Still, God can know all the reasons and circumstances. If there is trouble in a marriage, such sins as mentioned in God's word, such as in the Ten Commandments, should not be considered an option in dealing with the problem--instead, honestly seek to understand the real trouble with God's help, and gain sight as to a truly effective and right or satisfying solution within God's law--not without it.
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          . Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining eternal partners--Jehovoe may have no reason to ever change that. However there are second marriages, and so on, for various reasons--some may be waiting for an earilier spouse to be resurrected. Be faithful to the one you now have, and trust Jehovoe for that determination in the future. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovoe as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovoe as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and uprightness!
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          . Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with Jehovoe as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovoe is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel could demand a fifth more, or up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. If everyone comprehends the serious consequences of a violation, then all can be strongly motivated to hate such conduct and avoid it. Steal one laptop, God can require the thief to repent and give back, not only the one s/he stole if possible, with less penalty, but perhaps four more of the same value. Just like a bull can feed so many, and produce more, so some of the things that we possess are similarly precious to the owner and others who may benefit from that one's work (EXOdus 22:1; 2SAmu 12:1-6; LEVit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovoe As the waters cover the sea.”
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          While we are on the verge of God’s new world of peace and uprightness, we must still cope with some difficulties foretold during the “last days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true God. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” While we are to reject, or “turn away” from those ungodly attitudes, we should seek to help those who are being led astray by them. The negative should be replaced with the positive--viewing things in agreement with God's love, word and will. Still we must be careful how close our association is with such ones still needing to change seriously mistaken views. As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a timely, appropriate way. (PROve 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your strength will be meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his activity.”
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          . Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, depending on the situation where we live, we may seek God's help in prayer and speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves from any spite from such a person. Of course, we hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovoe in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus at times said: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such as case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's laws, we are preparing our hearts for life in His new world of uprightness, becoming free of the evil which became so prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovoe and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovoe, And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovoe; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your uprightness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."Notice also Proverbs 18:10, saying: “10 The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection.” Therefore, to receive of God's powerful assistance, we should use God's personal name JEHOVOE in our prayers to Him, rather than mere titles such as "LORD" or "GOD."
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          . But it should be acknowledged, that while Jehovoe’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovoe for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the upright one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovoe’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovoe’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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          . God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the honest, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wayward, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wayward And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovoe, And he ponders His law day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words prove effective as we ponder them, considering their application to our activities throughout each day—a course leading to everlasting life!
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          . As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, nor of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Jesus kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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          . “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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          . Paul continues in Philemon 15-17 to plead that Philemon act with compassion toward his runaway slave, as he was coming back, now with the enlightenment of divine truth, as a genuine Christian servant of God, one now more than ever willing to comply with divine standards. How fine when one can truly repent of wrong behavior and really turn around from it, with determination to loyally practice what is right in God's eyes! Such ones should be treated mercifully wherever possible, in line with God's law. Paul's words read this way: "Perhaps this is really why he broke away for a short while, so that you may have him back forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but as more than a slave, as a brother who is beloved, especially so to me, but how much more so to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. 17 So if you consider me a friend, receive him kindly the same way you would me."
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           WED (9:17 am; 7:38 pm) Hello, wishing you well and fine things this day! Added to the (5) MLH[5] Fifth of the Ten Commandments , to Honor Father &amp;amp; Mother. Also, WM[3] R02.323.
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           TUE (9:56; 10:08 am) Hello, Let God's will take place! I'm soon to post the remainder of the PS119(13) Review 2 podcast on Spotify, and I've added PS Psalm 46(5) below, emphasizing God's power and love for the human family!
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           MON (5:59; 6:01,07 am; 1:28 pm) Hello! Posting WM[3] R02.320 In Awe of God,  detail coming...listen on Spotify (search "find life" for the podcast)! Added R02.321 and 322 WM episode themes &amp;amp; Spotify.
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           (Fri) PC[6] Proverbs 18:21-24, MLH[3] 3rd of the Ten! (Thu) (5) MLH[2] The Second of the Ten Commandments! 
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          SAT (2:38,40; 8:59 am) Hello! Just posted a vital correction to Win-it Minute, R02.300 transcribed below--the meaning of Jehosha, Jesus' more correct name, is actually "Jehovoe is Salvation" rather than "Salvation Belongs to Jehovoe." !!! Also, added to (5) MLH[4] Fourth the Ten Commandments, regarding the Sabbath Law--How can we benefit from this provision?
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           TUE (9:17 am) Hello, wishing you well this day! I've added to (5)MLH, [1] commentary on 1st of the Ten Commandments, also (6) EE[2] a Christian letter promoting Honesty and Love in dealing with others.
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          MON (4:01,18,28; 5:41; 8:50 am) Soon to post first WM of the week, by 4:15 am. (R02.310) Essentials to Grow Within--should be posting to Spotify momentarily! Added the first below as well, the outline for the remainder of the week will follow sometime this morning (EDT). Week's outline. Also, Proverbs 18 Commentary PC[4], verses 13-16!
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          (Fri) REMINDER: My home page has links to my Coronavirus work/pages. Adding (4) PS119 S8 Review, then (3) PC[3] Proverbs 8:9-12, 
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          FRI (9:01,22,49,57 am) Hello, adding S8 and update to v.34 of the Stanza 5-8 Review, (4) PS119/5PS13 Commentary. Also Proverbs 18 addition,, PC[3].
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          WED (10:07,25 am; 7:14 pm) Hello, wishing you a fine day! Adding to Proverbs 18, PC[2]. Notice (6)EE[1] Progressing Toward Christian Unity, with a reference to money, and also WGA[1], Keeping Money in it's Place. Misc updates.
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          TUE (8:28,56 am) Hello, wanting some fine things to come your way, with God's blessing! Added (4) PS119 (5#13) Review 2C, Stanza 7! Also, updated CTC article M&amp;amp;P, now "Growth Term (G.T.) Partners" and update to OTHER SITUATIONS.
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           MON START (9:46; 10:41,46; 11:14,21,25,35 am; 5:28 pm) Hello, wishing you well! Adding Proverbs Commentary PC[1] of 18:1-4. Also you may recall the (4) PS119 (5#13) Review of stanzas 5-8, so far 5-6. Also, Win-it Minute, WM[1], Episodes R02.300-305, with .300 Week's Intro in full. Correction.
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           This was a TWGA piece written with the first attempt in 2020 to return to work following the Coronavirus outbreak. You should find that the basic principles still apply!
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           With many returning to some degree of work activity, they may finally recover from a difficult period lacking much of what they used to be able to afford week to week. Most have found ways to cut back on monthly expenses, while seeking to have some quality of life remain intact. Likely, many will continue thrifty practices, even after beginning to receive a more "normal" paycheck. Let this be an opportunity to set a new standard of saving. Once paying off accumulated debts, what a fine time and reminder to aim to avoid ever allowing oneself or one's family to get under that burden again, if at all possible. While certain debts have some value, and are often considered normal to acquire, such as debt for a home or a vehicle, it is nevertheless wise if at all possible to save a decent percentage of the loan amount before getting the loan, which may lessen greatly the loan term and rate. For smaller items, why not if possible save up for it, and purchase it outright, with cash? Or it might be purchased with a credit card, and paid off quickly, as one way to establish better credit. 
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           Also, must we always live according to our means? Can we maintain a happy, peaceful lifestyle living on a little less, while saving what we can? Why not set aside an agreed amount each month if possible, and aim to have an emergency fund for those unexpected situations? Another fund might also be added to, such as a vacation or recreation fund for use on occasion. By now, you may have become expert at budgeting. So let's use the acquired talents, and avoid giving in to the urges to spend, spend, spend, if it's not necessary! While we can enjoy to some extent things money can buy, let's maintain our greatest appreciation for our relationships with God, with one another, and for spiritual values--our source of greatest and lasting happiness and peace. Even those with wealth need to be careful about their money: 1Timothy 6:17-19 for instance offers this counsel: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
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            I'd like to repost a TWGA from May of 2020 which sought to promote and ensure the freedoms by law of businesses to think outside the box in finding ways to save their business or increase profitability in hard times. Some of these suggestions may still serve the needs of our economy even now! Later that year I proposed a Stimulus package for a very modest price that could significantly boost the U.S. Economy.
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           (2020 May 08) News [that day included] the loss of some 20.5 million U.S. jobs in April, and a 14.7% unemployment rate. Is there anything that could be done to stem to tide and get some otherwise unemployed persons back to work?
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           . When is it not "in the news?" We're talking about people going to jail, or prison. How sad when people, once children, now usually adult, succumb to wrong desire or in some other way violate significant laws and face the prospect of an unpleasant future, to some extent "behind bars." How do we view such ones? Some would have us view them all as a "lost cause," as if they could never be trusted to love again and seek no harm to another. What a sad view, motivated either by fear of harm or perhaps some pain of loss, without much mercy. Both views have been understandable, but we stand on the threshold of blessing from God--even restoration of dear loved ones to life again--a resurrection! Thus if we can get to the root causes of all misconduct, letting ultimately God judge each matter, might ones find it within to forgive and let true healing take place, so that we needn't continue viewing such ones in the same way, seeing that Jehovoe God has the power to transform willing hearts! Actually, what about that word, PRISON? When that term started to be used, I'm fairly certain it was not intended to be pronounced PRIZ'UN. Rather, how does a parent feel about their beloved child doing something wrong and having to go to this place...for punishment and help? There is another term in more common use I believe at the time the word "prison" came into being, that could rhyme with the new word and offer a different perspective--that rhyming word is bison, a term used for buffalo. What's the significance of saying the word p-r-i-s-o-n as PRI'SON? Is it not short for PRIZED SON? Is this not the way we should be viewing such ones, and how they should view themselves perhaps, hopefully not as a lost cause but as a real loved human being that lost hisr way perhaps for a short time and needs at least some help to get back on track and return to a healthy, happy life that s/he may well have been living, or hoped to live, at one time prior? To their credit, many already strive to balance their treatment of such ones, but will acknowledge that more can be done to help. Also, what of Jail, or J-A-I-L? Might not the last two letters signify the weakened or ILL condition of such ones likely needing attention? And should not such ones be treated in a godly way, as perhaps the initial J may remind us, as the letter which begins both personal names of God and His Son? And that word "punishment"--what really is a PUN? Some corrections can really come from just a well-placed word or phrase, or play on words. Could it be that this word also got unfavorably rebooted and ended up booting others into jail cells without the real help that the word was originally inspired to offer?
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            You may find my Podcast/Show on Spotify (Visit spotify.com or download the app &amp;amp; sign up for free) by searching "find life". On my Find Life And See E. Podcast you may enjoy several programs of instruction, including this one!
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            Jesus' Path, Clean &amp;amp; Wise
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           How can all, including youths, be helped to gain wisdom such as God's son embodied?
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           Win-it Minute!  A daily short segment promoting divine wisdom and love for true success. I'm going to be using the name for Jesus that was recently uncovered as most accurate and reflective of the true meaning--"Jehovoe (or, God) is Salvation." Throughout his earthly life, Jesus, or Jeho'sha, turned people to God and His word for true worship. He loved all people, including children, teaching purity and wise living. David asked, in the 13th psalm of book 5: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your (God's) word." Are our young ones familiar with the wisdom contained therein? Jehosha was able to hold up under the scrutiny of teachers of God's law at age 12--a worthy example! More next time. Ref. 02.300.
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            By God, a Satisfying Life
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            Proverbial Assistance
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            Summary--Safeguard from Defilement!
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            Essentials to Grow Within
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           Win-it Minute--A daily short segment promoting divine wisdom and love for true success! Through the Bible, God offers great insight into the human spirit, to benefit us as we appreciate His loving interest in all. We find encouragement throughout, as in Proverbs 2:20-21: "So follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the honest, for only the upright will reside in the earth, and the blameless will remain in it." In the past, we may have made mistakes, but God "is good and ready to forgive." So should we be. Using God's word, we should: Seek peace with others, respectful humility, honesty, and humanity, to know good from bad, and seek the right thing with loyalty to God. Such things are essential to gaining the friendship and knowledge of God. More next time. R02.310.
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            Summary--Real Growth
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           Finding Godly Friendship and True Knowledge.
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           Win-it Minute--A daily short segment promoting divine wisdom and love for true success. God's word the Bible outlines how to find the knowledge of God, and understand what is right, just, and fair, the entire course of what is good." In the book of Proverbs, in just a few verses, God lovingly offers step by step assistance to help us! In the next few lessons let's take them one at a time. The proper view of God, a respectful awe of Him, is vital to seeing things clearly, and this is what we can find! The instructions start with this advice: "My son, if you accept my sayings and treasure up my commandments..." Consider this, and we'll see more of the "how" next time. Ref. R02.320.
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           Diligence and Persistence with God's help needed to receive wisdom from Him.
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            Godly awe, knowledge, and wisdom worth great effort to gain and maintain.
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            Win-it Minute. Self-control. The ability to control one's own judgement and conduct, or to govern oneself both inside and out. To be most effective, one must acknowledge influences often beyond one's control, both biological and environmental. Some may term this concept as "discipline." Either way, it plays an important role in correcting oneself or others where appropriate, and in the proper way. A highly important consideration in developing this quality is that thoughts lead to feelings, stronger as thoughts are pondered or considered. Adding emotion to those thoughts, as in music vocals, the resulting feelings may be stronger yet, albeit sometimes misguided. What we want is good-good-good, thoughts-feelings-conduct. God's word supports such notions, as we may consider in the next few lessons. Ref. 02-330
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             Apply--Self-control Needed for Growth and Future Blessings
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           "1 Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; He rejects all practical wisdom. 2 A flagrant person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart. 3 When a wayward person comes, contempt also comes, And along with dishonor there is disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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           . PR18:1: Humans are gregarious by nature--we are designed by God to need others, to be social. It is a danger for one to become embittered by the actions of one or more, and become an isolationist. God may be willing to forgive us, but we need to be merciful toward others to receive of His mercy (MaTth 6:12-15). Also, we should learn to be peaceable, or a peacemaker, and once again rejoice to be in the company of fellow humans. We are helped by focusing on unselfish giving toward others. Especially should we seek out those who love God and who seek earnestly to please Him. Such good companions will warm our hearts as we learn together to please God fully.
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           . PR18:2: We are to seek diligently the quality of understanding, in order to find the very knowledge of God (PRove 2:1-5). This is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, examining each piece of knowledge as it relates to the others, until we see the complete picture of something, including that of God's beautiful Kingdom purpose. A flagrant person, one who knows what's right but often will not do it, lacks understanding along with other aspects of wisdom, and instead of listening to the good counsel and correction of others, would rather express his own ideas. This one needs to appreciate more the discipline from God, realizing God loves those whom he disciplines (PRove 13:24; HEbre 12:5-6).
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           . PR18:3: A wayward person brings with him contempt for others, having an attitude that regards some persons as inferior or worthless. Such a one has a haughty attitude, and needs to humble himself before God, and also before others, "considering others as superior" to himself. He needs to turn around from bad practices, habits, and thoughts. "Let the wayward man leave his way and the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovoe, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." (ISaiah 55:7) Such a one can come to appreciate the beauty and goodness of God's love for him, the happiness that results from truly pleasing God and doing His will. God's justice seeks that the evildoing ones turn around from wrong thinking so as not to mar the peace and happiness that God promises in His new world.
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           . PR18:4: As a person gains genuine wisdom from God, he becomes full of good things to share with others, and learns to do so with tact and kindness (LUke 6:45; MaTth 13:52). He becomes a "bubbling brook" imparting the knowledge of God to others, leading them to endless life in peace and happiness. The deep waters in the heart of a man can require empathetic insight and tactful questions to bring them out, that one's heart may be better understood, and proper encouragement provided.
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           "5 It is not good to show partiality to the wayward one Or to deprive the upright one of justice. 6 The speech of the flagrant one leads to quarrels, And his mouth invites a beating. 7 The mouth of the flagrant is his ruin, And his lips are a snare for his life. 8 The words of a reproacher are like tasty morsels; They are gulped right down into the stomach."
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           . Prove 18:5 We should be impartial in our judgments and dealings with others. This is an important aspect of true wisdom and of showing true love. (James 3:17; Matt 5:43-48). We're to love even our enemies, but deal with all on the basis of God's word and law, looking to God for His protection and blessing as we choose to decide and act with integrity, doing what is right before God. Thus all should experience equal justice under the law.
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           . Prove 18:6 The flagrant one scripturally often knows the right thing but doesn't do it. Such a one often acts selfishly and with contentiousness, thus being argumentative. He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving counsel and correction, appreciating God's love as evidenced by His many gifts to us each day. He should turn his ear to God's wisdom, and begin listening to God and others more than speaking his own ideas.
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           PR18:7 We should all heed the words of James, at James 1:19: "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." We all have two ears and one mouth, reminding us that we should usually listen about twice as much as we speak. Prove 10:19 says "When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, but whoever controls his lips acts discreetly." Also, sadly, the more a person speaks foolish ideas disrespecting God and His standards, the more these ideas may become entrenched within, possibly becoming "a snare for his life." May we thus act to correct foolish talk, in hopes of saving the lives of such ones. They are in dire need of the skill of listening, of discernment and understanding, to acquire the proper awe of God, which "means the hating of bad," and which is the start of acquiring genuine wisdom (Prove 2:1-6; 8:13; 9:10).
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           "8 The words of a reproacher are like tasty morsels; They are gulped right down into the stomach."
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           . PR18:8 This is stating a sad fact about imperfect human nature--we should work to avoid 'gulping down' the words of one reproaching another. We should turn a deaf ear, try to change the subject, or speak something good of the person being attacked. Perhaps this has been true in times past, but it needn't and must not be something that continues to threaten the peace and happiness of the human family into the future! Let's be determined to remain loyal to God and others, not searching for reasons to be suspicious of one another's motives, but rather, seeing the good in one another. Of course, if someone has clearly violated God's orders or serious laws, we do need to stand against such wrongdoing. Nevertheless, most people, lovers of God, who wish to live rightly, usually have good reasons for their speech and actions, and we should lovingly aim to give them the benefit of the doubt. We want to maintain faith in the human family, as God does, expecting eventual good from people, seeing their potential as loyal, faithful servants of God. Each person, made in God's image, may be likened to an artistic masterpiece that has been damaged by imperfection, yet seeking to be painstakingly restored by professionals, ultimately under God's supervision, working tirelessly to bring life back to the beautiful work of Jehovoe.
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           "9 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin. 10 The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection. 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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           . PR18:9 A lazy person often has not been commended for his efforts to practice what is good, but rather for having knowledge of things. One should be commended for using knowledge aright, to the benefit of others. Having not seen the benefit of applying knowledge in uprightness, he is a brother to the one causing ruin.
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           "10 The name of Jehovoe is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection."
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           . PR18:10 Romans 10:18 says "For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovoe will be saved.”" The apostle Paul is quoting Joel 2:32. Calling on God's name of course implies more than knowing God's personal name Jehovoe and using it. We must also highly regard all that name stands for, "getting to know" God (and His son), which John 17:3 says leads to everlasting life. Strong faith or trust in God, with trusting and loving obedience to Him, will mean our life.
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           "11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination."
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           . PR18:11 Money will do us no good on "the day of fury." The Scriptures say nothing about money leading to eternal life, or protection from God's judgements. May wealthy ones continue to follow the inspired counsel of 1Timothy 6:17-19, looking to God for help, protection, and salvation more than anything material: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share,19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life." And let those have less than they wish, or even less than they should, use the right and lawful methods of correcting things, blessed by God--we must not pursue money at all costs. In that regard, 1Timothy 6:9-10 mentions those so determined to be rich, saying these "fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin.10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains."
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           "12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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           . PR18:12 Humility is the quality we're aiming for here, it's an attitude, or a viewpoint in life, viewing "others as superior to you." The scriptures say that "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cor 8:1). No amount of knowledge alone makes us better than another person. We must use that knowledge in a humble, loyal and kind way to benefit others. Jesus said whoever wants to be great among his disciples must be as a slave and a minister. Humility and love go hand in hand. And without love we are nothing. "And if I have the gift of prophecy and understand all the sacred secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing." (1Cor 13:2).
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           13 When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, It is foolish and humiliating. 14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit? 15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge. 16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him access to great people."
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           . PR18:13 How should we listen? Do you recall Jesus' words, "Pay attention to how you listen?" Do you listen with discernment, empathy, and understanding? We need to have a discerning ear, to recognize the truth or a lie, and ask the right questions to get to the truth of a matter. If we've discerned sincerity and truth, we might apply empathy to our listening so as to comprehend the speaker's words and ideas more readily, gaining insight into the situation. We need an understanding ear, to see the big picture, and to see each piece in it's place, to piece together the truth of a matter. Then might we be able to reply to the matter with a proper perspective, and avoid appearing foolish, and being humiliated.
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           "14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit?"
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           . PR18:14 In this system, lacking proper nourishment, for instance, we may still become ill while having a positive, upbuilding spirit, which can sustain us as we recover. A weakened faith in God's provisions for salvation can exacerbate the problem. A thoroughly depressed or crushed spirit, however, is difficult to bear. What is needed by such a person? Isn't hope vital, especially hope from God based on His inspired and inspiring Word, the Bible. Such a one also needs to trust in God, looking to Him to recover, searching with prayerful communication to understand the causes of the broken spirit, and find the right assistance as needed to deal or cope with them.
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           "15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge."
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           . PR18:15 If we've gained discernment, or difftell, to tell true from false, right from wrong, etc., the quality of understanding should help us to build knowledge and skill in using it for the benefit of others. Gaining the quality of understanding enables one to fit new pieces of knowledge into the bigger picture. Proverbs 14:6 says "knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." Such a person's ear is attuned to picking up new facts and learning from them.
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           . PR18:16 We should be in the practice of heartfelt giving, and realize the effect of an appropriate gift on the receiver. Such giving needn't merely be material, but in whatever form, should reflect consideration for the interests, values, and welfare of the one(s) receiving. Over time, or in various ways, we may even help others come to appreciate and acquire valuable treasures of a spiritual nature, such as qualities contributing to their peace and happiness, with hope of an eternal happy future. Still, even a material gift can reveal thoughtfulness toward others, and promote good relationships.
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           "17 The first to state his case seems right, Until the other party comes and cross-examines him. 18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents. 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress. 20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
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           . PR18:17 How important to recognize this principle, especially if judging a case. This reminds us not to place full stock in the first opinion we hear, but rather to be willing to hear both or all sides of a case before drawing definite conclusions. The quality of understanding should move us to aim to see the big picture in a case, see all the factors affecting the incident(s) being examined, and then to begin to draw proper conclusions with godly discernment, differentiating between the important factors involved, and lesser factors, although not necessarily negligible. We need to be able to discern between truth and falsehood or deception, among other things. Above all, trust in Jehovoe God, rely upon Him in prayer to see what's necessary to render an upright judgment.
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           "18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents."
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           . PR18:18 In ancient Israel, the practice of casting lots was used at times for even highly important matters when decisions were not clear for all, appealing to Jehovoe God for the necessary answers. Likewise today, God has ways in agreement with His word for helping us make good decisions. Especially we can appreciate when clear instruction is provided by God for serious matters affecting the human family.
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           "19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress."
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           . PR18:19 One in court likely has a legitimate cause for complaint. However, some are more easily offended by less serious issues. Ecclesiastes 7:8,9 counsels: "Better is the end of a matter than its beginning. Better to be patient than to be haughty in spirit. 9 Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." Another Proverb says a fool considers himself "right in his own eyes" rather than revering God and turning away from bad. (Prove 3:7). Of course, a person can commit a serious offense, or violation of a Christian standard or man's law. There are Christian guidelines for properly handling more or less serious matters of offense. While certain serious matters may involve the law, others may be more peaceably resolved within the congregation arrangement. (ROmans 13:1-4; 1COri 5:11-13; ACts 3:19; MaTth 5:23,24; MaTth 18:15-17). In any case, it is good to ensure that all involved have a healthy fear of displeasing God and Christlike humility, a hatred for badness, but a love for their fellowman and desire to live peaceably with all men if possible. (Romans 12:18). We should also be patient, or slow to anger, compassionately seeking insight into the situation of others, finding the cause of any offending conduct, promoting understanding of the circumstances leading up to it.
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           "20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
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           . PR18:20 How fine, then to spend time contemplating our speech--what we can say that will be upbuilding or uplifting to others each day. Positive speech begins in the heart. The integrity-keeper of Psalm 15 is "practicing what is right and speaking the truth in his heart." (Psalm 15:2). Have you learned to 'practice what is right'? Do you treasure up good sayings, stories, and experiences in harmony with God's word to better understand the truth of God, and even sharing these with others? What delight we can experience, humbly listening to others, and then sharing appropriate upbuilding things with them! (MaTth 13:52; 1TImo 4:13).
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           "21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love to use it will eat its fruitage. 22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovoe’s favor. 23 The poor man implores when speaking, But the rich man answers harshly. 24 There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
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           . PR18:21 Clearly, our words to others can promote their grasp on eternal life, or it can contribute to their loss of life--usually the choice is ours. Proverbs 12:18 says: "18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Those who use their tongue well can promote spiritual healing and one's welfare, and will often be rewarded by appreciative ones for their efforts, and blessed by God. You might review the article elsewhere on the website entitled "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech."
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           "22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovoe’s favor."
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           . PR18:22 Why? One who finds a "good wife" usually has sought Jehovoe's direction and guidance in prayer, and may have prepared himself for a good marriage. This one recognizes the value and gift of marriage, and willingly accepts the responsibilities and privileges that come with it, being willing to loyally love his dear wife. He shows a willingness to wait for the right person if necessary, looking for one who likewise appreciates marriage and it's Originator. He thereby receives Jehovoe's favor, for acting in harmony with God's uprightness. Still, those who didn't yet fully know Jehovoe may have yet had His blessing to find a good spouse, compatible with one another, capable of loving God and each other as they come to know Jehovoe better--HE is the Originator of Marriage and the Family unit! May all look to Him to make their marriage the joy it is intended to be for those honoring this gift from our loving God and Father!
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          (Fri) Review 2D Stanza 8 of 5-8 Review. (Tue) Review 2C Stanza 7, Review 2A&amp;amp;2B Stanzas 5&amp;amp;6.
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 2 STANZAS 5-8
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Verse 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          . The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovoe. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are things to know and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without drivers understanding this important knowledge, there would be chaos and confusion. By the time people learn to drive, they thus use this thinking to do so properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We of course learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. It is important to remember, however, that only with proper discernment can one's understanding can be most useful and effective. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, or the proposed term "difftell", the ability to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good from bad, wise and unwise, clean from unclean, more important matters from less important matters, serious matters from not-so-serious matters, etc. before they reach about the age of 8 years or later, when one might begin growing more steadily to understand broader topics. Older children can bolster these qualities with lessons from God's word, various books, as well as selected articles from periodicals known for wholesome instruction, such as Reader's Digest, and the Bible journal known as Awake!
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          This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. Again, discernment or "difftell" helps us judge matters correctly. Let's use God's word to help correct a child's thinking, lovingly if needed. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). 
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           LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
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          The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgement, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovoe, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovoe to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          . Acquiring such loyalty to God brings genuine joy of heart, being close to Him, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." Also, what a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovoe has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Largely through experience, the psalmist came to see the benefit and pure motive behind God's loving law, realizing it's protective power with God's spirit and backing! By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovoe, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          . This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovoe, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovoe almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovoe is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovoe. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovoe his God." Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer tribulation in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovoe brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (GEnes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          . Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (PSalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovoe for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (or, clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          . Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEute 10:12; PSalm 103:11). A less confusing term may be "to revere" God--consider Him worthy of great honor. He is the God who "IS love." (1JOhn 4:8,16) It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God through Christ that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience. Jehovoe has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' that Jehosha (or, Jesus) Christ had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Through and with His firstborn Son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoe's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before my tribulation, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your instructions." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have endured tribulation, So that I may learn your instructions." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. And verse 72 says "The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver." Why is God's law, then, so priceless?
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          Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovoe, that your judgements are upright And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a likely future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with Jesus also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your instructions, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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          Despite difficulties, we can remember God's detailed guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jeho'sha (Jesus' more correct name) said those persecuted for doing right will receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovoe God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgement against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgement, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" Verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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          Verses 65-68 read this way: “65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovoe, according to your word. 66 Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments. 67 Before my tribulation, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying. 68 You are good and your works are good. Teach me your instructions.”
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          . (:65) How thankful we can be to be able to know God’s personality and ways by means of His written word, the Bible. The psalmist acknowledges in his experience that God fully acts in harmony with it, dealing with him just as His word explains. For instance, Psalm 86:5 says: “ 5 For you, O Jehovoe, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we appreciate God’s fair and just dealings with mankind, not blaming Him for things that aren’t truly His responsibility. Recall our perfect ancestors, at Satan's instigation, left God’s divine favor and blessing, raising the issue of God's Sovereignty and bringing a world of much ungodly human experimentation, with sin, sickness, and death. (Genesis 3). We still feel the effects of that decision, but God’s Kingdom has begun to bring relief, and is poised to usher in greater blessings in accord with God’s will to fulfill His original purpose toward humans. Perhaps those with ruling authority may submit themselves to the wise guidance of God’s word, supportive of God’s incoming Kingdom, and thereby support the happiness and everlasting life prospects of all those under their care!
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          (:66) The psalmist places his trust in God’s commandments, which Psalm 19 says are “clean,” and “enlighten the eyes.” [Psalm 19:8, AMP]. Thus by heeding them one is better able to see and discern Bible truth, and acquire “good sense and knowledge.” It was Abigail that David commended for showing “good sense” by interceding for her senseless husband, Nabal, who cursed and faulted upright David, who had done him no wrong. She prepared food and other provisions for David’s men, at his request. God judged Nabal adversely for his gross disrespect. Thus, “good sense” moves one to act wisely, make good judgments, recognizing priorities with a sound mind, and using knowledge judiciously, and with a loving motive. The psalmist requested God to teach him such qualities, on the basis of his proper regard for God’s commandments. Likewise, we too can make such a request, in harmony with James 1:5-6, as God is generous to share true wisdom to any who are lacking, and who ask in faith, with deep, thankful trust in God’s desire and willingness to help.
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          . (:67) God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction.
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          . (:68) Thus, Jehovoe’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovoe is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          . (:69) Recall the “presumptuous” arrogantly ignore due limits, presuming authority they have no right to. In this case, they brazenly commit the same sin that Satan used to bring misery to the human family in the Garden of Eden, the “Park of Pleasure” God wanted our first parents to oversee the spread of in the making of an earth-wide Paradise. Satan chose to slander God, smearing Him with lies. He spoke to Eve as if God was lying to her about the results of eating from the tree God warned them against. God always has good reason when warning humans against something, if we only trust Him. The term "knowledge" can indicate even intimate familiarity. The “knowledge of good and evil” has not brought mankind the happiness Satan claimed it would, while time has shown that God’s way of truth, upholding what is good and right is truly the most beneficial course in life, as the psalmist recognizes. Despite the lies used against him, he whole-heartedly clings to God’s orders. May we appreciate especially God’s most serious and urgent commands, that we may maintain keen spiritual vision in spite of opposition.
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          ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM:
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          Philippians 4:5 “Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.”
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          . Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Growth Term Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such G.T. Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          . What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          . Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—with the proper diet and nourishment, and possibly certain exercises if needed, the experience needn't be overly difficult or painful. Carrying a child to birth can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! Also, it is quite likely that many aborted children will be "resurrected," having their birth process renewed, by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          . Recall that Marriage is to be "honorable before all." (Hebrews 13:4). Have some unwed mothers shied away from marriage to the father of their yet unborn child due to concerns regarding the health of their relationship, or some sort of entrapment? Of course, where love begins, it may continue and grow with the blessing of the God of love. Both should be respectful of God's word the Holy Bible, which can provide a basis for excellent instruction to help make an engagement and marriage a true success! While God hates a divorce, and so should we, one should be open to making a success of a relationship, as long as it is realized a marriage can end in God's sight if truly necessary, as Scripturally it is not only physical fornication or immorality that may provide a basis for divorce, but also spiritual fornication--one proving to place other persons or things as of higher authority than God himself, and ignoring His standards of living. While God wishes us to be understanding, merciful, and loyal to Him and one's mate in seeking together to be faithful to God and each other, those somehow ignoring God should turn to Him for help, repenting over past error and seeking instruction to gain greater divine wisdom and love for the family that God may yet bless them to maintain. The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5-7, is one place where sound, reliable instruction may be found, as well as counsel on marriage found in Ephesians chapter 5.
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          . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as G.T. Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, presumably male, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their current or acquired gender, or where appropriate restore persons to the original gender God made them to be, with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called Atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are other chemicals and even birth-related drugs which no doubt have had a similar effect on many, either impacting the birth in ways God never intended or influencing growth from a tender age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovoe God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          . One of the cases mentioned calls for great consideration and understanding--what if God truly made you from conception to be a female, but without realizing the danger, a parent, not realizing scientific research can at times be incomplete, accepted use of a drug that was believed to innocently cause a male birth, when in actuality it brought about a child that had an unfair struggle between two genders, or perhaps a real struggle of another sort? What if, just as quoted previously, from Genesis 1:27, "God [really] made them male and female" truly, not intending for this to be changed by even a well-meaning doctor? Further, what if God Himself was to intervene, and bring about the truly transgender change that made possible finally the relief that this dear child or even adult has needed to truly be at peace with him- or herself and others? Could we not all be supportive of the amazing ability of our Great God, Jehovoe, or His Son Jesus above, and be grateful for this person, who may finally be able to have the personality he or she has struggled to have, in line with truth and true feelings and emotions, to experience the peace of God like perhaps never before? May we aim to be carefully considerate of such matters, even as it may occur within our own family or among dear friends of our own!
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          . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          . Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovah, through His beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God,4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an end to sickness, aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and the death that God intends to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's government alone that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, a thankful trust in this one for everlasting life!
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          . One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you want to be somewhere on time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those few-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add a few minutes at least for completely safe driving, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, and even being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others you may be meeting with.
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          . Along the same lines of practical assistance, there are many mishaps taking place due to lack of awareness of vehicle/travel integrity. While inspection methods vary state to state, often yearly inspections are mandatory. However, there are some things on vehicles that can seriously go awry well inside a year's time. A recommendation to require smaller but vital checks at every oil change, usually every 3-6 months, could be another tremendous step forward in reducing roadway accidents. Many oil-change shops are currently doing at least a few safety checks already! It may be that a 14-point check could solve this issue, with most inspection stations I believe able to agree on TEN checks that would suitably apply to nearly every vehicle, with another more specific FOUR checks tailored to the type, make or model. I'm proposing work begin in earnest on determining these 10, and specific fours, with careful consideration as to whether these numbers are appropriate or could be improved. Also, recommendations for a few simple things drivers may check more often at home or on the level surface of a gas station might also lessen travel issues.
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          . Another area needing attention is avoiding driving while overly tired, or under the influence of excess alcohol and other substances. You should find, or have help to find, certain things that can make a real difference in how you are feeling if it is a matter such as tiredness. There may be many things that can perk you up, perhaps just a cup, to keep you perky for your trip. Aim to always have such things on hand if this has become a real issue currently. If you need to pull over somewhere for a brief nap when you have no other alternative, this should be permitted in the interests of safety for all! Also, as mentioned in my separate drunk driving policy, there have been found certain alcoholic beverages made from bad yeast/fungal strains that have caused people to do things such as drive without any consideration to consequences. Sometimes the extent of this effect is far more than normal alcoholic influence. This needs to be corrected swiftly--reports of such incidents should be carefully investigated to ascertain the real cause, considering the past behavior of the person in these matters as well. Beverage makers should not be quick to dismiss complaints about such things, especially if this is a recurring issue.
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          . Also, crosswalk lights should be reviewed, especially where there have been incidents occurring. I would make a recommendation that another crosslight symbol be included--that of a SCOOT speed crossing. While the normal WALK speed should be maintained, there are instances where only a faster paced jog or scoot across the street would make possible a crossing when the walk timing would not work. In some instances, showing the number of seconds remaining is very helpful, but see if the double to triple the walking speed as SCOOT might not also be possible. Then, check everything in the crosswalk patterns, because there have been times when a pedestrian believes it is safe to cross, when cars are still able to move into their path. There needs to be some laws clarification, crosslight changes, signage or other interventions to prevent misunderstandings about crossing safety! Laws clarification should include fairer laws about when crossing streets apart from crosswalks is acceptable--with clearing both ways behind foreseeable traffic at lights, for instance. One more thing--let's make sure we can see our pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists, with adequate reflectors and fluorescent or neon colors of some sort--please beware of wearing dark colors at night!
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          . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 80 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. By stating it as 56, we are then able to drive in good conscience at 55.00-55.99 without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law be made to allow an occasional rise to about 60 when building speed to 55, as long as it is without intention and quickly drops back to the max of 55 as is possible.
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          . Still, I believe there may be circumstances where one could allow passing up to 60 mph for no more than about 9-10 seconds, to avoid unsafely travelling right beside another car when it can be avoided. The lawful times should be recognized, however, to avoid travelling such a speed excessively. That speed should only be to remedy an unsafe situation where necessary. If it has been shown or demonstrated that some current vehicle models are not needing additional space between the engine compartment and the driver, it may be that some lanes such as HOV lanes could be repurposed to permit higher speeds than 56. For life to be considered precious for all of us, why not let the media tell us the statistics, as they are compiled, perhaps month to month, that we may have reassurance in our determination to eliminate all traffic deaths that should not be occurring as they have been. As we hear the numbers drop, and grow in faith in having the right laws in place, and stop the senseless losses of life, we can be encouraged to allow that extra time to arrive at our destinations safely and in good conscience, rejoicing in our travels to be among family, friends, coworkers, and the like, in the peaceful new world of God's making!
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          . Another crucial aspect of the issue of travelling speed arises on two-way roads already with limits around 55 mph. Accidents occurring with traffic oncoming can seriously amplify the risk of tragedy to all those involved, for much the same reasons as described earlier. On larger highways the speed reduction will allow for fewer accidents causing spinouts and multiple vehicle collisions. On other roadways, the full limit of 55.999/56 may be permissable with a clear road ahead, but must be reduced as oncoming traffic is in view, to a reasonable limit of 45.999/46 gradually, but with at least a light tap/hold on the brake pedal to alert any rear driver(s) to your intentions. As soon as the oncoming traffic has passed, the full speed limit under proper road conditions may be resumed. Also, if you're sure that a vehicle in front of you has a non-working brake light, I recommend a special horn tap to alert the driver, so that it may be resolved as soon as possible. It may be that a brief switch to hazard lights can fairly serve as an alternative until brake lights are repaired. The horn tap I recommend is an initial alerting tap that is heard, followed by two shorter/lesser taps. Then, two short taps in response by the front driver may indicate an understood thank-you by himr. By implementing these changes, thousands of lives per year will be saved. Once again, by receiving reports of dropping numbers of traffic collisions and especially deaths, might not all be encouraged to allow that extra time for safe and happy travels, perhaps making increased use of travel time for good conversations and/or careful sources of listening enjoyment or instruction? With proper care, safe travel times need not hamper our lifestyle, but rather spare ourselves and others needless grief and sorrow.
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          May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to make needed changes in their lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in Jesus.
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          EE[2] Helping Ensure Proper Motivations! SW[1&amp;amp;2] All I Ask of You. Before the Morning. MLH[2] EE[1] MLH[1]
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          FRI (9:58; 10:05 am) Hi! Added an earlier piece to (6) Eternal Express!
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          WED (9:40 am) Hello! Adding more MLH!
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          ." DEUT. Chapters 1-4: Moses’ first discourse of this book recounts significant events during the Israel’s 40-year wilderness sojourn, how they got to this point of nearing entry into the Promised Land, including several victories from Jehovoe over their opposers. They are exhorted to carefully follow the instructions and judgments of Jehovoe, because it would show “wisdom and understanding” on their part to do so. They were also not to forget what they had seen by Jehovoe’s hand, and speak of them to their sons and daughters.
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          . Recall that the "Israel of God" is now "all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." (Galatians 6:16). Most Christians are to have Paradise hopes, with this earth as a home planet. First, we must work to clean up this planet and let it be the gem both spiritually and physically Jehovoe GOD intended it to be!
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          “Now, O Israel, listen to the [instructions] and the judicial decisions that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live and go in and take possession of the land that Jehovoe, the God of your forefathers, is giving you. 2 You must not add to the word that I am commanding you, neither must you take away from it, so as to keep the commandments of Jehovoe your God that I am commanding you."
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          . Jesus taught similarly. Recall in his Sermon on the Mount, that he said he came, not to destroy the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Thus, his teachings help us to maintain the spirit of the Law, the primary motivation behind it being true love, for God and neighbor. Jesus, in fact, said these were the two greatest commandments of the Law--the first, to love GOD with all our heart, life, and strength, and the second, to love our neighbor as oneself. We love God first by obeying Him (1John 5:3). Paul said "LOVE DOES NOT WORK EVIL TO ONE'S NEIGHBOR, hence love is the Law's fulfillment." (Romans 13:10). Let's consider Moses' next words:
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          “Your own eyes have seen what Jehovoe did in the case of the Baʹal of Peʹor; Jehovoe your God annihilated from your midst every man who walked after the Baʹal of Peʹor. 4 But you who are holding fast to Jehovoe your God are all alive today. 5 See, I have taught you [instructions] and judicial decisions, just as Jehovoe my God has commanded me, so that you may observe them in the land you will take possession of.6 You must carefully follow them, because this will show wisdom and understanding on your part before the peoples who will hear about all these regulations, and they will say, ‘This great nation is undoubtedly a wise and understanding people.’7 For what great nation has gods as near to it as Jehovoe our God is to us whenever we call on him? 8 And what great nation has worthy regulations and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?"
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          . The scourge that killed many in Israel, falling to the worship of Baal, involved sexual immorality--utter disregard for GOD's marriage arrangement. As it turns out, realistically, many couples who didn't fully realize God's standard of marriage have still been living in the spirit of marriage in the eyes of God, and should consider making this right with God. What a marvelous gift to mankind is marriage, when a man and woman can remain loyal to each other in a covenant of closeness that should not compare to any other human relationship. Of course, their first loyalty is to GOD, as HE is the Originator of the marriage, and the Ultimate Preserver of the marriage bond, as husband and wife seek HIS direction and guidance in their life. Paul wrote of warnings in the Scriptures to conduct unbecoming of a Christian, leading to GOD's disfavor. (1COri 10:6-13) However, keep in mind that "mercy exults triumphantly over judgement." God simply wants all to come to recognize His right standards and keep them, promoting genuine peace, happiness, and love for all!
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          . We finished last time with verse 8, which states: "And what great nation has righteous [instructions] and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?" The Law God gave Israel was quite exceptional, and promoted both spiritual and physical health and genuine peaceful and loving relationships and actions among the communities of God's people then. Of course, God's sending of Jesus, and his offering of a sacrifice for man's life prospects, brought a fresh approach to that Law, allowing greater compassion and mercy, giving more opportunity for repentance--a true turn from wrongdoing, in hope of restoring God's favor. This was the message God ultimately intended for the rest of the world, to embrace true Christianity to serve Jehovoe GOD acceptably. Let's now pick up with verse 9:
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          "“Just be careful and watch yourself closely, so that you may not forget the things that your eyes have seen and so that they may not depart from your heart all the days of your life. You must also make them known to your sons and to your grandsons.10 On the day that you stood before Jehovoe your God in Horʹeb, Jehovoe said to me, ‘Congregate the people together to me so that I may let them hear my words, in order that they may learn to fear me all the days that they are alive on the ground and that they may teach their sons.’"
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          . Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The heart holds our very motives, and our spirituality, inclining us to Jehovoe when motivated properly, leading to life. Each father and grandfather was to speak often about the things they had witnessed or learned about Jehovoe GOD in truth, sharing such stories and teachings with their offspring. And they had God's law to listen to and learn from, to share and discuss with others as well. There was much to draw each one close to Jehovoe, loving Him with a complete heart. Let's continue:
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          “So you came near and stood at the base of the mountain, and the mountain was burning with fire up to the very heavens; there was darkness, cloud, and thick gloom.12 And Jehovoe began to speak to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words, but you saw no form—there was only a voice.13 And he declared his covenant to you, which he commanded you to observe—the Ten Commandments. Afterward, he wrote them on two tablets of stone.14 At that time Jehovoe commanded me to teach you [instructions] and judicial decisions, which you are to observe in the land you will enter to take possession of."
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          " The Christian scriptures offer proof that the Ten Commandments, written on stone upon making them known, are still in force by God, who wants us to live by them, along with the standards of Christian teaching, in support of the Law's precepts and teachings. (Ephes 6:2). "Love is the Law's fulfillment." James 2:10-13 says: "For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgment without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." Certainly the Ten Commandments are among the most important of all God's instructions! May all who will look forward to living by GOD's loving instructions and guidance in the promised "world" of peace foretold. 2Peter 3:13 says: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these uprightness is to dwell. 14 Therefore, beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace."
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             (11:12,19,28,33,40,46 am) Hello, with a warm welcome! By the recommended Kingdom Calendar, this would be the first week of Humaneth, a 13th week at the change of each season. I would like to use this week for reviewing some of the best posts from the last 3-4 months! Let's start with this post of blog segments 1-3, finding something still to delight in!
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           MOST RECENT
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          WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES, 
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           ZEROING TRAFFIC DEATHS, ADDITIONAL POLICY UPDATE
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           . Along the same lines of practical assistance, there are many mishaps taking place due to lack of awareness of vehicle/travel integrity. While inspection methods vary state to state, often yearly inspections are mandatory. However, there are some things on vehicles that can seriously go awry well inside a year's time. A recommendation to require smaller but vital checks at every oil change, usually every 3-6 months, could be another tremendous step forward in reducing roadway accidents. Many oil-change shops are currently doing at least a few safety checks already! It may be that a 14-point check could solve this issue, with most inspection stations I believe able to agree on TEN checks that would suitably apply to nearly every vehicle, with another more specific FOUR checks tailored to the type, make or model. I'm proposing work begin in earnest on determining these 10, and specific fours, with careful consideration as to whether these numbers are appropriate or could be further improved. 
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           Also, recommendations for a few simple things drivers may check more often at home or on the level surface of a gas station might also help to lessen travel issues.
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          . Another crucial aspect of the issue of travelling speed arises on two-way roads already with limits around 55 mph. Accidents occurring with traffic oncoming can seriously amplify the risk of tragedy to all those involved, for much the same reasons as described earlier. On larger highways the speed reduction will allow for fewer accidents causing spinouts and multiple vehicle collisions. On other roadways, the full limit of 55.999/56 may be permissable with a clear road ahead, but must be reduced as oncoming traffic is in view, to a reasonable limit of 45.999/46 gradually, but with at least a light tap/hold on the brake pedal to alert any rear driver(s) to your intentions. As soon as the oncoming traffic has passed, the full speed limit under proper road conditions may be resumed. Also, if you're sure that a vehicle in front of you has a non-working brake light, I recommend a special horn tap to alert the driver, so that it may be resolved as soon as possible. It may be that a brief switch to hazard lights can fairly serve as an alternative until brake lights are repaired. The horn tap I recommend is an initial alerting tap that is heard, followed by two shorter/lesser taps. Then, two short taps in response by the front driver may indicate an understood thank-you by himr. Also, the addition of proven deer-whistles on the front/bumper of vehicles may also reduce threats of serious animal collisions. By implementing these changes, thousands of lives per year will be saved. Once again, by receiving reports of dropping numbers of traffic collisions and especially deaths, might not all be encouraged to allow that extra time for safe and happy travels, perhaps making increased use of travel time for good conversations and/or careful sources of listening enjoyment or instruction? With proper care, safe travel times need not hamper our lifestyle, but rather spare ourselves and others needless grief and sorrow.
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          . When is it not "in the news?" We're talking about people going to jail, or prison. How sad when people, once children, now usually adult, succumb to wrong desire or in some other way violate significant laws and face the prospect of an unpleasant future, to some extent "behind bars." How do we view such ones? Some would have us view them all as a "lost cause," as if they could never be trusted to love again and seek no harm to another. What a sad view, motivated by fear of harm. But we needn't view them this way, as Jehovoe God has the power to transform! Actually, what about that word, PRISON? When that term started to be used, I'm fairly certain it was not intended to be pronounced PRIZ'UN. Rather, how does a parent feel about their beloved child doing something wrong and having to go to this place...for punishment and help? THere is another term, I believe at the time the word prison came into being, that could rhyme with the new word and offer a different perspective--that rhyming word is bison. What's the significance of saying the word prison as PRI'SON, or short for PRIZED SON? Is this not the way we should be viewing such ones, and how they should view themselves perhaps, hopefully not as a lost cause but as a real loved human being that lost hisr way perhaps for a short time and needs at least some help to get back on track and return to a healthy, happy life that s/he may well have been living, or hoped to live, at one time prior. And that word punishment--what really is a PUN? Could it be that this word also got unfavorably rebooted and ended up booting others into jail cells without the real help that the word was originially inspired to offer?
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          What could help to rehabilitate such ones, enabling them to fully repent, return to society with increased education and right desire to keep the law, even to help others to do so? And what could help us to trust that God can oversee such things and such ones, so as not to worry over a return to the bad conduct that troubled them in the first place? Most likely, they've come to detest the conduct that took them away from freedom, and resulted in a less than desirable life for possibly a long period of time. But what if that life needn't be so debilitating, but rather, educational, even rewarding, to improve their lives, giving them a renewed spirit of hope and uprightness, seeking the good of others, perhaps as they felt in their younger days, before things turned sour? And does it really need to be for so long a time, if genuine goodness within can be restored to such ones? This should be or become the subject of a CTC CORNER policy--I have one on the lines of LAW from last year I may reprint soon.
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          With the topic of Abortion in the news recently, how fine to reflect upon some of the reasons this became an issue in the first place. Some have been looking for an alternative to prevention, not wishing for the child at this time in their life. The effects of some pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals from cigarettes and even some food products, etc. have had undesirable effects on fertility. This, along with other behaviors may have interfered with God's assistance on conception. God desires to bless couples, and assist their timing of a child and it's gender, but He also has permitted their free will to influence such things. Also, many good women have not had access to the health care and nutritious foods that others have had, and thus have been concerned about the health and normalcy of the resulting child, and at times, the health of the mother through the pregnancy. If conception has occurred, however, in God's eyes this child is a life, which should be considered sacred, just as King David reflected upon his own conception, when no one had any idea who or what he would become! (Psalm 139:13-16). A woman who has been considering abortion should have access to views of the unborn and be reassured of her respect for life as she chooses to protect it.
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          . The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect to God's law and with His love. If, however, a woman has conceived, and is not wishing to be responsible for raising the child upon it's birth, can she not still be encouraged to give up the child for adoption, and have genuine assistance for her pregnancy, including exceptional nourishment, so as to have the best opportunity to remain healthy herself, and deliver a healthy child in a healthy way? She may still be able to be aware, from time to time, on the child's progress, as most children will prove grateful for their life and wish at some point, to get to know the biological parents who protected him or her during pregnancy. Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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          . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States.
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          An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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          A careful check should be performed in every home to determine whether an unsafe condition now exists, so as to correct any such condition. All of us doing so, and alerting loved ones, friends, and neighbors to this potentially hazardous condition, may dramatically reduce the tearful number of house-fires nationwide and abroad. Ref. 03-210
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          . Something wondrous has come to light. Many know that the personal name of Almighty God appears as the Tetragrammaton in the oldest manuscripts comprising the Bible. This name has largely been left out of Bible translations for centuries. Aside from mere superstition, we may now have a much larger reason as to why! Allow me to explain: The early copyists of the original Hebrew writings used consonants, leaving out the vowels. The true pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton became hidden, and largely replaced with the vowel marks of the term "Adonai" or LORD in later times. The name "Jehovah" came into common use in English, but now it has been found that an ending adjustment is all that's needed to solidify the true meaning of God's name as "He Who Causes to Become." The true ending is "oe" rather than "ah." Thus the true name of the Creator is JEHOVOE. Likewise, the short form, rather than "Jah" is really J-O-E, "Joe"--with a meaning: "God Increases." We cannot ignore these facts. Investigation into the writing of God's name in centuries past, on churches and elsewhere reveals some use of this form! With greater understanding and respect of Bible truth, even amid the establishment of God's Kingdom, now is perhaps a fitting time for this to become uncovered and well known. Ref. 03-220.
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          . Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, did God design us to be robots, or people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. 
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          However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help.* Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.
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          One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. You may have been late for a reason, but likely not for a purpose by God--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will--still we can investigate the reasons and make better decisions in the future. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! Ref. 03-221.
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          * God's word does, however, encourage all to pray to God daily for His help. While God may still help such ones, those refusing to do so thus may be risking loss of God's assistance or blessing on their activities.
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          This psalm can speak for itself. Mentioned in one of the PS119 Stanza 7B Commentaries, I've included it here.
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           O Jehovoe, who may be a guest in your tent? 
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          "14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him."
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          PR12:14 Continuing with the speech of an upright one, his speech rewards him with good things, for instance commendation approved by God for his efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather, for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their knowledge logically were not motivated to work for others, but became lazy and potentially prideful. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage our youth in the practice of good toward others.
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          "15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice."
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          PR12:15 The foolish one tends to be prideful, arrogant, and believing in his own ideas perhaps more than even God's. He is often moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted prudence, not seeing ahead at the troubles caused by making mistakes. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. To help, we should all seek wisdom rather than foolishness, be or become truly honest, and  admit we could make mistakes, but learning from them. It is far better, however, to avoid mistakes and their consequences. Still, Psalm 130:3 says about Jehovoe: "If errors were what you watch, O Joe, Then who, O Jehovoe, could stand?" The wise one is humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he believes and how he proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15). 
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          "16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the prudent man overlooks an insult."
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          PR12:16 Further underscoring the lack of prudence in a foolish one, he quickly reveals his annoyance, lacking self-control, not really listening and considering other opinions, and without giving thought to how it may impact others, being insensitive to their feelings. The foresighted prudent one, however, "overlooks an insult," with empathetic insight to readily forgive others for occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted. How fine when a conversation permits a considerate exchange of ideas, when ones are able to restate in their own words an idea that was just heard from another,  and be free to state an honest response to it, continuing where appropriate.
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          "19 Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment."
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          PR12:19 God just doesn't lie, and doesn't want us to either. Of course, in harmony with God's word, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm with the knowledge. We may thus keep silent or change the subject in such a situation, as Jesus did so to carry out the will of God when with Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovah hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 detailing 7 things Jehovoe hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a "false witness who lies with every breath." Even a lifetime of such lying, 70-100 years or so, is "only a moment" when compared to the millions upon millions of years Jehovoe wants humanity to enjoy in truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be honest and open with those deserving of the truth, including God himself in our honest prayers.
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          "24 Whoever holds back his rod is loving his son less, But the one who loves him [more] disciplines him diligently."
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          Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply mean “punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” Still, some may have wondered about the teaching here. Looking at this more carefully scripturally, there is evidence that the term "discipline" should be associated with "loving correction." This proverb and Hebrews 12:5-11 share this view of discipline, saying in Hebrews 12:5-6, "“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovoe, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovoe loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” While it is true that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them, there is another term that deals more with the loving teaching and training from parents and teachers. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovoe." The term "admonition" here has reference to loving "instruction, guidance." Therefore, Jesus' disciples were not merely disciplined after they had done something wrong, but admonished throughout the day by receiving loving instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows Jehovoe commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then to “7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up" (thus, not only when receiving “time-out” for doing something wrong). Parents, please make sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their questions according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them what they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and understanding (Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father rejoice...” So help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions each day, and reap many blessings for time well spent! Also, be ready to offer usually gentle correction in a loving way, whenever it is needed!
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          Prove 13:25 The upright one, wanting to act in harmony with God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared, as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovoe’s mouth.” Thus he or she reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including “whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.” Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we learn from and are entertained by. Whatever things are “true,” for instance, doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. This list is evidently meant for topics to be considered at congregation meetings for Bible study. But how fine when the lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says: “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
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          PR14:5: The Christian "new personality" seeks honesty in all things, rejecting lies as displeasing God, the One who "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Says Colossians 3:9-10: "Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." However, being honest does not mean we must reveal truth to all persons, including those who might use the knowledge they gain to harm others. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7 there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." Learning to be honest with ourselves and others is a vital step to become true, a person of integrity or compection. This last term has roots in the words pact and compassion, pact being an agreement. This term carries the sense of feeling for others while at the same time holding firmly and encouraging adherence to God's word and law, with a view to never violating it--instead, finding the answers and encouraging desires for what is within God's law that is better and superior to whatever one may have thought they needed outside of, or without it. I had coined the term on a podcast last year as a term related to heartfelt integrity, and as an understandable term for what God is expecting all of us to become that is attainable and sustainable forever!
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          SAT UPDATE (8:58; 9:08,49,57; 10:05,07,35; 11:56,58 am) Hello! Added (8) Come to Consensus Corner on God's (Peaceable) Standards under His Kingdom! Also now a Weekly Golden Apples piece ADDRESSING THE WAR IN UKRAINE! Also as a Psalm Select and commentary on Proverbs 17:8-10. Also, this coming week's Win-it Minute Monday (at least) episode is being posted to Spotify by mid-Sunday (tomorrow), prior to Monday AM!!!
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          FRI UPDATE (7:59;8:10,13,17 am) Adding schedule for next week's Win-it Minute episodes! This is to be fresh material, but per the Revised WM Plan all may consider their own progress as regards past lessons.
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          THU UPDATE (9:55 am) Hello! May your day be blessed by God, and may your prayers or pleas continue to Him for His will to be truly acknowledged and sought, even as God has prepared me to accomplish. I've added the PS119 (5#13) Commentary Review 2 covering stanzas 5-8--find blogpost (4) PS119 Commentary!
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          WED UPDATE (8:53; 9:08; 11:07 am; 2:37 pm) Hello! Adding to Proverbs 17 and later, another segment addition! Please note that searching Spotify for "flasep" is no longer bringing up my main podcast/show. A better search may be "find life" for the main podcast.
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          TUE UPDATE (12:48,56; 11:03,08,31,33 am; 12:35 pm) Hello! Added WM episode to Spotify! 
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          ! Updated Win-it Minute episodes below according to the Not Monday now Tuesday recommendation. Now, groups of 4 weeks, with 3 weeks of original Win-it Minute instruction, and the following week a fresh review of the prior three. Then the 13th week is a replay of former material! I''m going to revise the outline below accordingly, and add or post on Spotify this week's Win-it Minutes as I had begun previously, 02.230-02.235.
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          MON/TUE UPDATE (8:59 am; 1:37 pm) Hello! Added Proverbs Commentary of 17:1-3, see PC[1].
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          :  Regarding the Win-it Minute and Weekly Golden Apples episodes, both here and podcasted on Spotify, I'd like to make a recommendation. I aim for all episodes to be beneficial. However, it is easier said than done for listeners to apply the lessons in day-to-day life. The lessons are prepared in a relatively wise order, building on one another gradually to help encourage a more peace-loving, upright, successful life from God's standpoint. Due to this, here's what I recommend:
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          Each quarter of a year is basically 13 weeks long. I'd like to prepare original Win-it Minute material/episodes in sets of four weeks each, with the first three weeks as original material, then one week of fresh review material--I believe all can benefit from going back over the lessons in some way again, reflecting on whether or not the particular lesson was put into practice and personally thinking how you may have benefitted from it. Thus after every three weeks normally, there would be a week of material aimed at reviewing the prior three in some way. All the while, new episodes of Weekly Golden Apples can be shared, sometimes supplementing Win-it Minute episodes. In this case, the twelve weeks would be in groups of four altogether, new material and a fresh review, then a whole new set of four weeks, then another before the last week of the season. The 13th week might be the summary and/or application episodes each day from the previous review material of the prior 12. If desired, half of each review week could be reviewed daily during the 13th week, perhaps in groupings of 3 minutes. I still believe this arrangement would provide much benefit for all.
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          Thus, this week I would propose finishing out the fresh material of 02.230-235, with each of the next two weeks providing fresh reviews of the first two weeks and the most recent two weeks. This will allow for personal reflection on each lesson, for some of the most important lessons for growing with God, within and with others. We should then be at the 13th week of this year, into the first week of April, for a replay of review material, perhaps with summary and applied lessons. Following that would begin a full set of 13 weeks as proposed
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          SAT UPDATE (8:50; 9:33 am) Hello, let's keep pleas rising for sensibilities to return, and halting the tragic, deadly conflict in Ukraine! I'm adding more Spotify WM podcasts this morning, please check there for the latest--on Spotify, search "find life" !
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          THU UPDATE (4:00,19,35; 10:53; 11:01,10 pm--Correction WM[2]) Hello! Updated the list of upcoming Win-it Minutes--see WM[2] !
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          WED UPDATE (5:25,28,48; 6:01; 9:04,08,09 am) Hello, additional Win-it Minute Episodes, Ref 02.223-02.225, see topics below &amp;amp; sign up free on Spotify.com, then search "flasep" (FYI: If you've had trouble with the same Spotify account on two different devices, it now may be fixed--but you still may need to delete the most recent device's app and download again). 
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          ALSO, I've added a reading of Psalm 4 or 1PS4, look under PS[1]. I may add some auxiliary remarks sometime. I appreciate your patience, as I still have things of great concern I've been addressing, as some may realize, and I'm getting into a routine on including the podcast work, including the daily Win-it Minute episodes and occasional Weekly Golden Apples segments. I'll continue to add to other segments as I can!
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          TUE UPDATE (10:04; 10:46,48 am) Hello! VITAL UPDATE to Corrected True Name for Jesus(Jehosha, pron. Jeho'sha), found under Jan (8A) Come to Consensus Corner Segment (you may need to search the blog for "Jan 01"), in the MORE ORDERLY TIME article under Month (7) !!! Also added WM[1] Win-it Minute, the coming week's summaries, soon to post more and podcast on Spotify.
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         MON START (9:56; 10:08,33,35,38 am) Hello! May your day be a pleasant one--if you will, please plea before our God for my being as is appropriate for my work in God's Kingdom through His Son!  Allow me to bring the contents of last month's blog in, in preparation for adding content! Added Proverbs 16:29-33 to finish out this past month's blogpost, look under the former START post, Jan31-Feb27 START,  and find PC[10].
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          02.220 Evidence.
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          02.225 Seek Peace and Benefit From God's Law.
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          02.234 Peaceable Respect, Purity &amp;amp; Honesty.
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          02.240 Rewarding Wisdom.
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           developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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          . This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 80 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of about 55 mph. I believe an additional 0.999 should be understood by all. By stating it that way, reading "55" or possibly "56", we are then able to drive in good conscience up to 55.99 without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law be made to allow an occasional rise to about 60 when building speed to 55, as long as it is without intention and quickly drops back to the max of 55 as is possible.
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          . Our loving Father Jehovoe and His Son, take no delight in warfare, but treasure divine peace, as respecting God's divine word and law make possible. However the Scripture do make clear a war against ungodliness, against hatred, prejudice, jealously, and other ungodly attitudes and the lies promoting them. There are powerful ways for even nations to achieve what they wish without resorting to violent or physical harm, especially of innocent people. In the current conflict in Ukraine, I believe there may have been ungodly elements contributing to the use of force, perhaps even one or more imposters, as even Vladamir Putin himself in a fairly recent past has shown disinterest in such methods. We have come so far as a human family that literal weaponry should no longer threaten humankind. Member nations of the U.N. have promoted more diplomacy in handling disagreements internationally. Genuine peace is to prevail under the rule of God's Kingdom, as more and more nations submit to God's loving and fair rule. 
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           As a human family, let's remind ourselves of lessons from a sometimes ugly past. Let's continue our prayers, that peaceable ways may prevail on both sides of this disagreement, and attacks on peace-loving people may quickly cease, replaced by work on a peaceful agreement among the level heads of all those involved in this major conflict of human interest(s). There is one disagreement that has a reasonable solution: The pipeline going from Russia to Germany should not ever be oil, taking lubricant from below the earth protecting from earthquakes, causing immense economic damage when they occur, but rather IT SHOULD BE, with a slight detour, AN INVALUABLE SOURCE OF FRESHWATER FROM NORTHERN REGIONS. Might discussion take place on this good project for the benefit to Europe and elsewhere!
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           While we may not have experienced much of a resurge yet from the increased relaxing of masking mandates, etc., there is still much potential for a resurge of Coronavirus, and a real need to proceed cautiously. While believing this has been done a bit early, rather than balk I would like to recommend that some serious attention be given to dietary antiviral and immune support for all who wish to safeguard their health, and that of others. The spice mix below, modified slightly from the original version, may give you an idea of some spices that are potent, even against Coronavirus, and can help reduce any viral load on one's immune system! You might mix something like this up to take with you, or at least consider making use of black pepper, crushed red pepper, ketchup, or other available spices/condiments at restaurants. Also you may be aware that eating or drinking nearly anything subdues viral transmission for about a minute afterward, thus the benefit of a quick water or drink being provided by restaurants--gum may qualify while you wait!
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          The caution is this: While respecting the latest guidance, we should still act with due caution unless we don't care to risk the safety of ourselves or others. Do research! For instance, have all gyms really been modified to be a safe place, with such things as UV filtration, even though ones may maintain "social distancing"? They should make some attempt, esp. where there have been reports of hospitalizations, etc. COVID-19 is respiratory, and is there not much heavy breathing when ones are working out in a gym? There have been those working out in gyms recently who have ended up in the hospital with both pneumonia and COVID-19. There may be other factors that are contributing to the relaxing of standards in this case. It may be understandable in areas that have had very little exposure to the virus. But for other areas, how could it be for those not yet exposed, when any one of them could become exposed and then proceed to unknowingly contaminate the facility? Perhaps gyms there could be intended only for those who have been fully vaccinated including the booster, and are clearly no longer contagious. For those not yet exposed, certainly exercising outdoors in the warm sun may be a far safer alternative. It is possible that much careful planning has gone into the reopening of gyms in each specific area, and as mentioned UV filtration should be considered a primary tool against viral spread. If there are safe and reasonable guidelines being provided, then please use good judgement in this matter. Regardless, please proceed with the utmost of caution, holding to the precautionary guidelines that have allowed this serious pandemic to lessen its grip on much of our nation and our world in recent times.
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          . Recently, we've considered the noble aims of developing greater wisdom and love. The Bible is a resource. My article "The Divine Gift of God's Word" is available both on my website findlifeandsee.com and on Spotify, search "flasep". One line of evidence is in God's promises, such as to Abraham that his descendants would inherit what would become the land of Israel. Out of harsh slavery in Egypt millions came, along with many convinced Egyptians of God's loyalty and power, all experiencing the miracle of crossing the Red Sea, able to speak and write about it. They then conquered the land by God's power, God's servant Joshua summing it up: "You well know...that not one word out of all the good promises that God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you." In our day, love is to subdue the world, in a peace-inspiring way! Ref. 02.220.
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          . Previously, we made reference to the Bible as inspired of God, leading us with love to a peaceful world. Notice what the first three verses of Psalm 119, or the 13th psalm of book 5, reveal that makes true happiness possible and realistic to find:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, who walk in the law of God. Happy are those who observe His reminders, who search for Him with all their heart. They practice no ungodliness, they walk in His ways."
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           Thus, happiness depends on always aiming to walk in God's law. WIth mercy for missteps, let's aim to know and keep it. Search findlifeandsee.com and Spotify for my commentary of this psalm, until other forms are available. Ref. 02.221.
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          . Previously, we considered how keeping God's Law relates to our happiness. The Bible also contains divine truths that, when acknowledged and applied, aid our growth in wisdom. One is found at Proverbs 15:1: There we find insight that betters our dealings with others, helping resolve conflict in peace. Rather than escalating bitter words between two people, the verse says:
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          With God-given self-control, we can learn to better choose our response to an angry word from someone, thinking about the results of our speech. Expressing ourselves in both an honest and a mild way can defuse a tense situation and help bring the peace we're all really looking for. Ref. 02.222.
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          . Here is a divine standard that can powerfully prevent much conflict with others, that might otherwise hinder peace. Ref 02.223.
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          . Previously we considered a divine principle found in God's word at Proverbs 15:1, that can assist in the resolving of conflict. What about preventing it? Must we{or, so many of us} always compare ourselves to others, trying to outdo them? The so-called success of this approach is not genuine. Why not seek God's help, examine yourself and your abilities{/activities} to improve over time, able to maintain love as your prime motive and meet the needs of others? The verse for this is Galatians 6:4. Let's read it in the Amplified version: "But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor." Next time, let's do a summary of these recent lessons. Ref. 02.223
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          . A summary of valuable lessons that support (1) the reliability of God's written word, (2) the happiness that God's word and law make possible, and (3) wise standards that help resolve and even prevent conflict. Ref 02.224
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          !!! Regarding the Win-it Minute and Weekly Golden Apples episodes, both here and podcasted on Spotify, I'd like to make a recommendation. I aim for all episodes to be beneficial. However, it is easier said than done for listeners to apply the lessons in day-to-day life. The lessons are prepared in a relatively wise order, building on one another gradually to help encourage a more peace-loving, upright, successful life from God's standpoint. Due to this, here's what I recommend:
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          Each quarter of a year is basically 13 weeks long. I'd like to prepare original Win-it Minute material/episodes in sets of four weeks each, with the first three weeks as original material, then one week of fresh review material--I believe all can benefit from going back over the lessons in some way again, reflecting on whether or not the particular lesson was put into practice and personally thinking how you may have benefitted from it. Thus after every three weeks normally, there would be a week of material aimed at reviewing the prior three in some way. All the while, new episodes of Weekly Golden Apples can be shared, sometimes supplementing Win-it Minute episodes. In this case, the twelve weeks would be in groups of four altogether, new material and a fresh review, then a whole new set of four weeks, then another before the last week of the season. The 13th week might be the summary and/or application episodes each day from the previous review material of the prior 12. If desired, half of each review week could be reviewed daily during the 13th week, perhaps in groupings of 3 minutes. I still believe this arrangement would provide much benefit for all.
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          Thus, this week I would propose finishing out the fresh material of 02.230-235, with each of the next two weeks providing fresh reviews of the first two weeks and the most recent two weeks. This will allow for personal reflection on each lesson, for some of the most important lessons for growing with God, within and with others. We should then be at the 13th week of this year, into the first week of April, for a replay of review material, perhaps with summary and applied lessons. Following that would begin a full set of 13 weeks as proposed!
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          Our loving Father Jehovoe and His Son, take no delight in warfare, but treasure divine peace, as respecting God's divine word and law make possible. However the Scripture do make clear a war against ungodliness, against hatred, prejudice, jealously, and other ungodly attitudes and the lies promoting them. There are powerful ways for even nations to achieve what they wish without resorting to violent or physical harm, especially of innocent people. In the current conflict in Ukraine, I believe there may have been ungodly elements contributing to the use of force, perhaps even one or more imposters, as even Vladamir Putin himself in a fairly recent past has shown disinterest in such methods. We have come so far as a human family that literal weaponry should no longer threaten humankind. Member nations of the U.N. have promoted more diplomacy in handling disagreements internationally. Genuine peace is to prevail under the rule of God's Kingdom, as more and more nations submit to God's loving and fair rule. 
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          As a human family, let's remind ourselves of lessons from a sometimes ugly past. Let's continue our prayers, that peaceable ways may prevail on both sides of this disagreement, and attacks on peace-loving people may quickly cease, replaced by work on a peaceful agreement among the level heads of all those involved in this major conflict of human interest.
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          God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence. (Selah) 
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          4 There is a river the streams of which make the city of God rejoice, The holy grand tabernacle of the Most High. 5 God is in the city; it cannot be overthrown. God will come to its aid at the break of dawn. 6 The nations were in an uproar, the kingdoms were overthrown; He raised his voice, and the earth melted. 7 Jehovoe of armies is with us; The God of Jacob is our secure refuge. (Selah)
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          8 Come and witness the activities of Jehovoe, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. 9 He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire. 10 “Give in and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” 11 Jehovoe of armies is with us; The God of Jacob is a secure refuge for us. (Selah)
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          "1 Better is a piece of dry bread where there is peace Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling. 2 A servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully; He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But Jehovah is the examiner of hearts."
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          . PR17:1: Genuine peace. A primary aim for lovers of God. Happy are the peaceable, or the "peacemakers," since they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers generally manifest humility, with due respect for others, and the other tender affections of Colossians 3:12, along with self-control. They are able to control their reactions, thinking about the results, to give a mild or gentle response to an angry word, maintaining peace. These are qualities we can pray for, and that also lead to true joy of heart, satisfaction and contentment.
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          . PR17:2: Empathy mentioned here is a compassionate understanding of others and their situations. When we can see what others are facing or going through, "the empathy of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." We're not so quick to get angry at another when we compassionately understand the reasons for the offense. We are more inclined to forgive, or overlook it. Whether a son, or a servant, we should one and all cultivate insight, or empathy for others.
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          . PR17:3: Jehovoe God examines the hearts and motives of all. Are we motivated, like Jesus, to "always do the things pleasing to Him?" We want to seek God's honor, and let Him primarily take care of our reputation. Recall that Jesus innocently suffered as a terrible criminal, yet what was Jehovoe able to do as regards his reputation afterward and long-term? While we may take reasonable steps to safeguard our reputation before others, can you nevertheless trust God with your long-term reputation, as you put Him first in life, with a good and pure heart and motive? This requires humility, rejecting selfish pride, but such will find the blessing of Almighty God.
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          "4 An ungodly man pays attention to hurtful speech, And a deceptive man listens to a malicious tongue. 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker, And whoever rejoices over another’s disaster will not go unpunished. 6 Grandsons are a crown to the aged, And fathers are the glory of their sons. 7 Upright speech does not befit a fool. How much less does false speech befit a ruler!"
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          . Prove 17:4 What powerful insight! True Christians should turn away from harmful and malicious speech that is harsh, painful, hurting others, including slanderous speech that tears down the reputation of others. Wherever possible, let's feed our minds and hearts on upbuilding, positive speech that loves truth, and encourages and strengthens others, imparting peace and true inner joy.
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          . Prove 17:5 What counsel against prejudice! We should seek to love and respect, or give dignity, to all persons, although we may love more those who love God as we do, as we grow in brotherly affection for one another and we loyally obey God together. (1Pet 1:22) Those who are poor materially or spiritually typically had sad or unfortunate circumstances, that most any person could face in their lifetime. As God's word elsewhere says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15) We should have compassion for one facing such a situation. For instance, such a person may not be aware of services that are locally available for their need. If we can discern that they are sincerely in need of help, with discretion we may choose to help such a person, whether materially, or spiritually, or both. (1John 3:17-18)
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          " PR 17:6 Sons raised to love God and His ways, and loving their parents and grandparents, bring them due honor. Such parents prayerfully and wisely look to God for direction and guidance in life, and lovingly instruct their children in the right way to live. May families be moved to look to God, "the One to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." (Ephe 3:15).
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          . PR 17:7 Upright speech is not typical of a foolish person, while we would encourage such a person to humble themselves before God and listen to His counsel and correction. A ruler likewise should not be known for speaking lies. While still using discretion, truthful speech in the wisdom of God is fitting for such a person.
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          "8 A gift is like a precious stone to its owner; Everywhere he turns, it brings him success. 9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a flagrant person a hundred times."
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          . Prove 17:9 What insight! With love in our hearts, we don't wish for someone to suffer excessive sorrow over a mistake, especially a minor one--rather, we're eager in love to forgive them, and try not to bring it up again and again. This does not mean every mistake must be forgiven readily as if no mistake ever took place--an individual should be repentant over a wrong if we're to trust them in a similar matter in the future. Still, we want to forgive them wherever we reasonably can. An unforgiving person, on the other hand, is dealing treacherously with relationships, is being disloyal to God and others by not seeking to resolve a matter in peace.
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          . Prove 17:10 Let's help our dear young ones to grow in understanding by answering their questions whenever possible, not telling them that they ask too many questions, but rather, realizing that this is how they grow in understanding of life. Perhaps just help them learn to be more choosy in the questions they ask. Encourage them to ask you, especially regarding things pertaining to divine knowledge of God and spirituality. Your loving corrections may well reach deeper in their hearts, reducing need of stronger discipline.
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          "11 A bad man seeks only rebellion, But a cruel messenger will be sent to punish him. 12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to encounter someone flagrant in his foolishness. 13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house. 14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave."
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          . PR17:11 Notice that the "bad man" seeks ONLY rebellion--this is not a case of right indignation against wrong or ungodly practices. God's new world will be one of "uprightness" and true "peace." The earth will be cleansed of evil, with practicers of such badness having opportunity before God to see their wrong and mend their ways. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." May all right-hearted ones rejoice in what God is bringing about. As Psalm 46 proclaims: "Come and witness the activities of Jehovah, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire."
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          "12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to encounter someone flagrant in his foolishness."
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          . PR17:12 What a serious statement! The flagrant one often knows the right thing but is lacking the understanding to see it's value. However, rather than seeking more understanding, this one brazenly exalts hisr foolishness. He has no sense of integrity. May such ones follow the advice of Jehovoe at Proverbs 2:1-5 and pray for divine wisdom, understanding, and discernment, thus learning to fear Jehovoe properly, giving Him due respect and reverence, viewing Him with awe as our Universal Creator and Life-giver, and coming to appreciate His life-giving counsel and guidance.
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          "13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house."
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          . PR17:13 Another serious statement! Are there those having such a practice of repaying bad for the good others may do? What an insensible response, with great disregard for the God of justice! May such ones repent, that God may show mercy, and end His judgement against their households.
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          "14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave."
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          PR17:14 Gentle Christian mildness can defuse a tense situation when applied at the right time or in the right way. But if two or more have no such mindset, a quarrel may be nearly inevitable. Taking your leave when a contentious ungodly quarrel is inevitable, is the wisest course, not to get involved in such a demoralizing experience.
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          "15 Anyone who acquits the ungodly one and anyone who condemns the upright one—Both of them are detestable to Jehovah. 16 What good is it that the flagrant one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it? 17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress. 18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his entryway high invites a crash. 20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          . PR17:15 How seriously does God take justice? Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: "4The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he." Jehovoe hates injustice, and the practice of bad, while loving people, typically even wrongdoers, hoping for their repentance. Injustice, esp. if commonplace, threatens the foundations of society. In this verse we find how God feels about someone who would release an evil person from proper judgement, as though he were innocent, and another causing an upright one to be unjustly punished. At Isaiah 5:20,23 God says: "Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!...Those who acquit the ungodly for a bribe and who deny justice to the upright!" Since God hates such a course, should we not therefore look to Him to uphold the truth, with His guidance, especially when called upon to testify in a court upholding the law? May we seek understanding of God's uprightness, that we may hate what is bad and love what is good, in harmony with godly wisdom. God would thus say, as at Proverbs 27:11: "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Our stand on the side of truth, justice and uprightness brings God great pleasure.
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          "16 What good is it that the flagrant one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it?"
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          . Prove 17:16 The morally flagrant one often knows the right thing but unwisely chooses against it. The proverbs laments that such a one could obtain godly wisdom while having "no heart," or "lacking good motive." He is not properly motivated, out of love for God with godly fear, or a healthy dread of displeasing God, and a love of neighbor. But the purpose of verses such as these found in God's word is not to condemn, but to correct! God loves us all, as He states at 2Peter 3:9, that He "does not desire anyone to perish, but desires all to attain repentance." So while severe punishments exist, God wants all to be educated in the Law and it's right judgements, so that violations can be hated and avoided by all, not wishing to displease God, hurt others nor suffer such punishment. This is helped by making clear the abundant evidence of God's wisdom, love, and power as can be seen all around us, that He be hold in high esteem by all, willing to acknowledge the truth about Him and His insightful word. Using divine know-how with selfish motives--As the Proverb says, "What good is it" for this to happen? Let's aim to reach the heart of all students early on, to be properly motivated, with love as an aim, that knowledge can be used aright, honoring God for the benefit of society, rather than for it's downfall, with such dismal aims as greed, selfishness, egopride, and jealous contention.
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          "17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress."
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          . PR17:17 In contrast to one having "no heart," the true friend of Proverbs 17:17 has a true, deep, loyal love, eager to assist one experiencing "times of distress." Rather than fleeing those experiencing difficulty, he rather is made for helping such ones. Jehovah sets the example for this, saying of Himself, at Isaiah 57:15b: "“I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed." May we strive for true love in our life, taking steps to obtain godly wisdom which true love acts in harmony with, making it possible for our desire to love others to be wisely directed, to do what is truly in others' best and lasting welfare.
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          "18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor."
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          . PR17:18 Proverbs such as this one shows we should be very careful before putting up security for a loan--it shouldn't be done just to "show off" any kindness toward others. How easy it could be to suffer financial losses in such circumstances! God's word repeatedly gives warning to be on guard. How much better for us and others to save for what we want wherever possible, rather than seeking loans, often with exorbitant interest. This practice can lead to greater and greater debt--eventually needing to be paid at great sacrifice! Let us be in the practice of saving, rather than borrowing--spending with what we have more than with what we don't have.
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          . PR17:19 Loving conflict is out of harmony with the peace that God wants all mankind to enjoy, on the basis of genuine trust in God and all right-hearted humans. God's laws or Christian guidelines are set up to promote this genuine peace and associated happiness. Those loving violence and conflict, therefore, will tend to violate God's standards, sinning against God and others. Also, we would be wise to avoid flaunting any wealth we may have, as one unnecessarily 'making his entryway high.' This reflects unhealthy egopride in any sort of wealth we may possess, and as we know "Egopride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." (Prove 16:18). Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." In harmony with uprightness, however, this "pretending" would not go to the point of being overtly deceitful in speech or action.
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          "20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          . PR17:20 Among the most important of qualities before God is humility and honest integrity. God loves and blesses such qualities including genuine honesty in speech, promoting trust between fellow right-hearted ones. Deceitful hearts will not find true success, despite what they are seeking. Deceitful speech, attempting to mislead others, leads only to "ruin." How much better to learn true wisdom and uprightness, learning to hold a course of integrity, loyal to God, which will have His blessing. Having God's blessing can make us truly successful in life, leading to the reward of eternal life.
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          "21 The one who fathers a flagrant child will experience grief; And the father of a senseless child has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a crushed spirit saps one’s strength. 23 An unworthy man will take a bribe in secret To pervert the course of justice. 24 Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, But the eyes of the flagrant wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A flagrant son brings grief to his father And heartache to the one who gave birth to him."
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          PR17:21 May such "grief" move loving parents to take steps to correct any wrong tendencies in their child! It is "the fear of Jehovoe" that is the beginning of both divine knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, how does a child learn "the fear of Jehovoe?" Proverbs 2:1-5 outlines the steps to acquiring it, showing that both qualities of discernment and understanding are necessary. A person is to "call out" for such qualities--may parents and children alike petition Jehovoe to receive such qualities! James 1:5,6 says "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all..." 
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          Discernment is vitally required for true wisdom. One needs to clearly see the difference between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and lesser matters from more important ones. Find games that offer practice in reasoning on such things, or invent your own. Math and logic puzzles may be helpful, as well as deciphering words and statements. Using clues to solve riddles may be especially challenging, fun and beneficial, working powers of deduction. Some newer television Game shows can also be helpful.
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          Regarding the quality of understanding, Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a flagrant person a hundred times." If a child needs understanding, the ability to see the big picture and all its pieces--how they fit together to make the whole, explain the quality to him or her, and then practice this quality by going to a toy or hobby store and finding appropriate puzzles to work, and models to put together of something that interests the child. With puzzles, start "easy" with 25, 50 or 100 pieces. Once these are mastered, move up another 50. Since the pieces of such a puzzle are not the same as, say, parts of a model, going much higher, while helpful in some ways, may not increase understanding as much as one might hope. The model, on the other hand, would add the element of three dimensions--you may just need to help at first if glue is involved--teach caution with this if the child is old enough to use this on his or her own, or assist as needed--be sure safety precautions are understood! Also, with a model, the purpose of some parts may be more obvious, like a steering wheel, for instance, whereas other parts may allow for further explanation. Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance the understanding of the child. 
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          Any child tending to make bad decisions should also be helped to see the harmful consequences of badness, learning foresighted shrewdness or prudence. This is so they may come to hate what is bad, as the "fear of Jehovoe means the hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). Proverbs 22:3,4 say "3 The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the imprudent keep right on going and suffer the consequences. 4 The result of humility and the fear of Jehovoe Is riches and glory and life." At Psalm 34:11, David is inspired to say: "Come, my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Jehovoe." Using this psalm as a basis, look for the article Revere God, Receive Divine Wisdom, on this website, regarding the learning of this healthy desire not to displease our loving Father, Jehovoe.
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          . PR17:22 Two contrasting circumstances, nearly all persons having experienced both. When one's spirit is crushed, how such a person needs comfort, hope, and encouragement! Romans 15:4 says "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." And 2Corinithians 1:3,4 says regarding Jehovoe: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." So may we look to Jehovoe through prayer, as well as God's word and perhaps other spiritually-minded loved ones and friends if our spirits are low, pouring out our hearts primarily to Jehovoe, perhaps also to others, but being "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19). 
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          How fine when one is experiencing a "joyful heart," as this has proven to be "good medicine." People have been healed by appropriate laughter or spending time with someone genuinely joyful--perhaps we can find an upbuilding talk or speech that we enjoy listening to, or some fine comedy routine or particular show that may be one of our favorites. While we shouldn't foolishly laugh at everything people do or mistakes they make, we can try to see any humor in things that happen or things that we read or study, and collect some enjoyable jokes, puns, riddles, and so on to share with others when they need a lift. Doing so may help others maintain a positive, joyful outlook. May we not overlook, however, the deep-seated, genuine joy that comes from appreciating God and spiritual things, that may not always be evident by laughter, or a smiling face. Proverbs 14:13 says "Even in laughter the heart may feel pain, and rejoicing may end in grief." Thus loving and practicing what is right and good in the eyes of Jehovoe will bring His pleasure and blessing, and truly uplift others.
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          “26 To punish the worthy one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips, discerning.”
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          ! PR17:26 People should come to see that pursuing worthiness leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world, under His Kingdom rule, where “uprightness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). But we want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary correction—surely to be intended for unworthy and dishonorable ones, yet still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor right-hearted ones pursuing the will of Jehovoe whole-souled!
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          THU UPDATE (9:37,46,50,56 am; 8:08,09; 9:07 pm) Hi! Added Mosaic Law Highlights from Exodus, helping to respect rights of others to their belongings! Updated. Added SongWeekly, SW[1-2] ! update.
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           CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE RESPECTS THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS TO THEIR BELONGINGS
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          Now let’s consider God's instruction to Israel, at Exodus 22:1-4: “1 “If a man steals a bull or a sheep and he slaughters or sells it, he is to compensate with five bulls for the bull and four sheep for the sheep. 2 (“If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he gets struck and dies, there is no bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it happens after sunrise, there is bloodguilt for him.) “He must make compensation. If he has nothing, then he must be sold for the things he stole. 4 If what he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is a bull or a donkey or a sheep, he is to make double compensation.”
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          " Verse 1 It is the Eighth Commandment out of the Ten that says “You must not steal.” Can not we, as humans appreciative of “life and breath and all things” that God gives us, keep ten of the most important laws God has given to man? (ACts 17:25). Those ten were carved by “God’s finger” on two stone tablets, perhaps reminding Israel of the law code of Hammurabi of the Amorites, a compilation of existing laws, but which he had engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom so that all would know the law. Certainly God did want, and wants us, to know Christian law well in order to live by it day by day! A little further down, let’s consider how Christian teachings reflect compassionate understanding into God’s law to Israel. First, however, under the Law, in this verse, the one stealing, who then kills or sells the bull, which may affect the victim's power to work his land to feed himself and his family, is to pay heavy—he is to compensate five times for the bull. Now if you know the Law, would this not be a powerful deterrent? In God’s view, the same principle may apply today. There is, however, a merciful provision in God's law for paying back what was stolen, with an addition of 1/5 more. Notice how this reads, at Leviticus 6:1-5: 
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          . Verse 2-4 shows God’s view of nighttime thievery, often perceived as a serious threat to one’s family. One striking a thief in the victim’s own home at night in this instance under God's Law to ancient Israel, was not considered bloodguilty, even if the thief were to die. This would have been a serious deterrent from nighttime thievery. Perhaps the intent was just to stop or prevent him, likely with primary concern of protecting one's family. Remember, though, that this was in the days without modern electricity or lighting. If this occurred after sunrise, there would be bloodguilt for the thief’s death. The point is, that back then, one should, after sunrise, be able to recognize the person’s face, making positive identification to bring that one to justice only for stealing, unless there was clear intent to harm the family. Either way, the thief was to make compensation for what he stole. If he does not have the item stolen, then again he was to compensate four or five times for what he stole. Notice, he "must make compensation." If he did not have the ability to pay the amount necessary, an arrangement was to be made for him/her to work off the debt:
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          . Christian teachings support the principles of the Ten Commandments, but add other principles of truth, teachings, as well as laws and commands that all can benefit from. Sometimes Christian teachings expand on the law, or get to the root of it, with compassion. Ephesians 4:28 says “28 Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need.” Thus mercy may be extended perhaps in certain circumstances for one willing to turn to true Christianity and seek to avoid sin, hating its resulting harm to others. And guidance is here given for what he should do, finding good work with his hands to support himself with God’s blessing, and learning to give to others, rather than take, by having “something to share with someone in need.” What fine and wise advice from God’s word for one who has considered stealing from another. Even the Tenth Commandment helps one to avoid pondering wrong desires, reading: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (EXodus 20:17). May we all look to God for the satisfying of good desires before Him. Psalm 145:16 says of God, “You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Do you not want God to fulfill this promise in your life? Then by all means, please God in your activity, and look to Him in prayer for the things you are needing, in order to comply with God's delightful will! (MAtth 6:8; 1JOhn 5:14)
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          . Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies to affect our view of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to the GOD who IS LOVE (1John 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that no sexually immoral person or unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." While looking to God for strength and right dealings in such matters, even as regards a long-distance relationship seeking marriage, improper or immoral sexual contact with anyone risks not only your eternal life in God's Kingdom with a loyal marriage partner, but the everlasting life of the other person as well. Is that showing true love??? Look to God to help you prepare for marriage and find a good partner! Let's work to protect, or safeguard, the lives of others, rather than being a threat to them. Rescue the righteous, as Proverbs 11:9 states: "By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the righteous are rescued." May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal happiness, God's way!
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          . Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: "Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world, so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 1:9,10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovoe in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God."
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          . Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to become united in the true faith!
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          . Colossians 3:8-11 discusses stripping off the "old personality" we may have acquired before receiving Bible truth, and clothe ourselves with the "new personality" through accurate divine knowledge, in the image of God. Colossians 3:8-9a says "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another." Verse 11 adds that it's not about the exterior of a person--their heritage or ethnicity, for instance, but rather the interior person. We need God's help if we're to abandon such practices as mentioned above. Paul said "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (Phili 4:13). We should pray for God's powerful holy spirit daily, and whenever we need the strength to resist temptations. (Luke 11:13; 1Cori 10:13). Colossians 3:9-10 continues: "Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
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          . 1Thessalonians 2:5-8 shows the motives and attitude of ones imitating Christ, such as the apostle Paul, in the first century: "In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us." May we be determined to have similar motives toward others, with true sincerity and chastity. At 2Corinthians 11:3 Paul expressed concern regarding the true motives of Christians, saying: "But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." By maintaining Christian love and associated qualities, such as humility, loyalty (with integrity), and mildness, we can safeguard our hearts from corruption. (Ephes 4:1-3). May we remain gentle in our dealings with others, sincerely and truly loving them.
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          . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind with God's blessing, can He not intervene to help us retain the blessings of His Kingdom? Certainly we can be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, and conflicts resolved, as ones continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME, MONTH &amp;amp; WEEKDAY NAMES
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          Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year. Again this is possible if we divide this 13th month into four separate weeks--it's first week appearing between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April), at the start of Spring! The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and still related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. In fact, when hope seemed lost to the human family after the first sin, it was God Jehovoe who rushed in with the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 to restore hope to the human family, which hope both Adam and Eve seemed to embrace and share with their eventual family. Thus our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). God is the Source of true love, wisdom, and a clear sense of fairness or justice. Also, His written word the Bible is chock full of reliable promises from God, offering hope for all in most if not every circumstance in life. For Hopengod, it is important that young children eventually be able to connect God with His holy name, often little used, due in large part to it's not being the most correct way it should be pronounced. The name is most accurately Jehovoe, pronounced Jeho'voe, the corrected ending truly bringing the meaning of the name to "He Who Causes to Become." This has a shortened form previously believed to be "Jah" but now, with the same ending adjustment, revealed to be no ordinary "Joe", with real meaning: "God Increases." This short form should make its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places, such as Isaiah 12:2. The truth surrounding this has remained hidden for quite some time, as vowels are typically not included in original Hebrew writings. In recent times much interference to God's will has been uncovered, along with precious truths as this. YOU WILL FIND IN HISTORY CENTURIES AGO GOD'S NAME WRITTEN IN SUCH A WAY!!! In support of this shortened form of Jehovoe, it is evident that most people given the name "Joe" are usually remarkable human beings, with a love of true living, a wise and loving way, gravitating to God's word of truth. With this new month name, along with verses such as Psalm 89:8, 106:1, and 150:1, quoted toward the end of this article, the young can make the connection to God's name as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The three verses especially encouraged to remember and share near the conclusion of this article may help young children substantially.
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          - Traditionally known as a month of cleansing, how important is realizing what is true for this purpose? An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving truth is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jesus helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Jesus taught his apostles and others over several months or more. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart." Of course, the second syllable in this month name is pronouced "lie," not "lee" or something else.
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          - While at first it was considered that the first month should be about foresight, we are reminded that HOPE and TRUTH are first vital to the development of proper wisdom and foresight, developing prudency, or proper use of genuine foresight. With proper groundwork laid, escaping Winter, this could involve looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name early in the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13). At the same time, appreciating the many rewards of good decisions and conduct certainly add to our proper motivations.
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          ANOTHER adjustment has been made to the order of 4-6, returning Agreehelp (Agr.) to the fourth month (Apr.), with scriptural insight. James 3:17 says the wisdom from above is first of all pure (clean/chaste), THEN peaceable (as in agreehelp), reasonable ("yielding," as in humility), ready to obey (as in Rightnes). Humility is still a hallmark of truly learning right in peace-loving conditions strengthened in months 4 &amp;amp; 5: As regards right-learning, the next verse says "Moreover, the fruit of worthiness (or, uprightness) is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          While again an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, or to respect others while coming to agreement on the right answer, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          While this was previously Hapnesy, it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovoe God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves,"  thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          . formerly Godwaylove(Gwl.), etc. UPDATE! To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovoe and One As God, His Son Jesus, or now found to be most accurate, Jehosha, pronounced with three syllables, as Jeho'sha. This is an update from Jehoshua--In English trying to pronounce -shua as -shwa is difficult and not common, and spelling it "shwa" loses the proper meaning--However the ending -sha can carry the same meaning and is agreeably natural to say! The Hebrew was actually more like Yeho'sha, but Heb. spelling/pronunciations vary a bit from English. "Jesus" is similar to the Greek translation, but actually not with the same meaning as "Jeho'sha," relating Salvation to God Jehovoe. I've had direction that my own name be converted from Joshua to (now) Jehosha as well. As regards Jesus, so many are familiar to that form that the expression "Jesu" can be considered a viable short form of his name. Those familiar with God's word know Jesus (or, Jehosha) paved the way for a greater and more complete understanding of God's ways, even leading to Christianity being called "The Way." He also said at John 14:6, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The month name may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God and His Son. Originally considering Jahswaylove as the name, a serious hindrance used to be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--evidently the reason the movie was permitted by God's spirit to be called such was that "Jah" was never intended to truly become the shortened way of pronouncing God's name!
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          (Abbreviated such for consideration of including the shortened form of God's name in time. Also, it has been put forward that some "G" words, being pronounced "J", might be at some point ported to become less hard "J" words, and "God", while strong and mighty, is often known more for such qualities as gentleness, kindness, love, and more appropriately termed "Jod," similar to the first letter of both His personal name and it's shortened form.) While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," or "Jod" as explained regarding the previous month name, understood to be the true God, Joe Jeho'voe, combined with the unusual spelling instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God or Jod, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Joe" or "Jeho'voe" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jeho'voe, for he is good; His truelove endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God or Jod exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          or Learnfulnes (Lfn.) (formerly Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Learnfulnes, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          , formerly Goodsee. After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          , formerly Trulovnes, Wiselovnes and Loyalnes. However, young children, while they can surprisingly be minded toward godly love, are not yet truly wise. The use of "J" in the abbreviation acknowledges a future recommendation to soften the hard "G" in "God" to the softer "J", recognizing God's most significant qualities of gentleness, kindness, and love, and more in line with the "J" of both God's personal name and it's shortened form. The kind of love God's word teaches all to develop may be emphasized with the month name of Godlovnes. Loyalty to the wrong cause can have devastating effects on the human family, so how important to come together on what true love for God and one another involves, so we do not fail to uphold the right standards in life. To round out the year, "truelove" or even "godlove" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty should in this world describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." However, it is being put forward that "godlove" is a better term for the kind of love Jesus and other Bible writers encouraged from beginning to end. The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. However, when using the term "loving" as an adjective, it rarely invokes the wrong feelings. 
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          Godlove is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown such love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his godlove toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let godlove and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." While godlove is learned first between humans, this helps us to comprehend God's love for us. We may then realize we can be an extension of God's loving hand to express His love to one another. Realizing this, we may then see that godlove should be shown back to God first, which still involves loving fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This month name, Godlovnes, thus carries such significance. Since "God is love," when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality (1John 4:8). Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over ungodliness." Also, upholding a truly "loving" quality, in saying "love is patient (in the past also termed "long-suffering", but should become "loyal"), the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loving and genuinely loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. When not straying from God's standard of morality, that's a course signifying the true loyalty inspired by the godlove of our heavenly Father, Jeho'voe! To truly LOVE is to truly LIVE. However, God must be involved or true love is lost. Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          After 4 weeks of each of these months, would come the fourth week of Humaneth, 22-28, 29 (proposed now "Year Day" [Yry.] or "Reflection Day" [Rfd.]), and every fourth year, 30 (proposed "Leap Day" [Lpd.] or "Quad Day" {Qdd.])
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jeho'voe As the waters cover the sea."
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          And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovoe God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Joe? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jehovoe, for he is good; His love endures forever." Also let's add Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Joe! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2022, perhaps January 3, with the month called Prudency (abbreviated Pru.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2022 calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the CENTURY omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          , Previously Monday, NOW REMAINING Monday, but possibly Moonday just the 1st of each month, like a holiday. While we've largely come to see the tremendous benefit of modifying our monthly schedule and month names, why not reconsider our day names? While Monday has reference to the moon, which formed the basis for the timing of months in times past among the people of God, and with every month now beginning on a Monday, albeit the very first day of the month to be a recognized Holiday, why not continue largely as Monday, in part so that the new calendar is revealed to retain the same 7-day pattern as before. Yet, this day can be recognized for it's significance as providing reflection of the sun's rays, for instance, in the distribution of refreshingly honest enlightenment, despite past times of darkness. Music that is refreshingly honest and supportive of God's purpose might be intertwined with the day's activities.
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          Tuesday, or Twosday. Outings for two...Couldn't it be clear that these next two day-names are just other ways of saying what should have been the obvious, but to many not fully appreciated? Honestly, not everyone has made these connections...I mean more than in a light-hearted way...I believe Tuesday may be close enough, but the next one such a missed spelling as to cause ignorance of the real connection.
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          Wednesday, or Wedinsday. As long as we can keep the connection in mind and heart, should we continue with Wednesday, or come up with a different but similar name, like Wedinsday? Can it not be a day for acknowledging the gift of marriage and the one God has blessed each with? It is a legitimate question as to whether marriage ceremonies would best be in the middle of the week, with those able to relieve themselves of their job for the time necessary. Ones may have to be choosy, as they likely may not be able to attend every Wednesday Wedding that they would like to--employees should perhaps have a number per year, or have fewer Wednesday workdays during the more popular times of the year, if this is God's direction going forward...This whole thing makes me wonder whether Wednes might have once been the name of a month, like May, and Wednesday the day of the week that such weddings typically took place. I mean, don't April showers bring May flowers (?)...
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          . There are several scriptural texts that hold one important key to unlocking a refreshing understanding of God's revealed will for all of mankind. These verses are in agreement, not only with one another, but with God's inspired Word in it's entirety. One of these is 2Peter 3:9, often shared to help ones appreciate the extent of God's love for mankind. Yet might that love be even greater than many have originally considered possible? The scripture reads this way, according to one translation considered by many to be among the most accurate, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures: "Jehovah (the personal name of God the Father, see Psalm 83:18 in the original King James Version, although a recently discovered ending adjustment, used centuries ago, may prove to more accurately convey the true meaning of "He Who Causes to Become") is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." Could it be that, not only does Jehovah desire that no one be destroyed and that all attain to repentance, but He is far more capable of bringing this about than many have thought reasonable or even possible?
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          . True, the Scriptures have revealed that there would be some refusing to repent and that could really lose out on the eternal life reward from God, but the Scriptures also reveal that persons, many of whom could be dead in a figurative, or spiritual sense, may yet remain alive and have opportunity to wake up, and be restored to life in a spiritual sense! Many will acknowledge that the change in a person's life that respect for God's word makes possible is so significant, that in some cases it is as if they have died to a former life course of evil, and, having truly attained to repentance, have reawakened to a life filled with appreciation for God's loving mercy and have changed dramatically on a determined course of loving God and others. Psalm 37:9-10 thus reads this way: "For evil men will be done away with (in what way, or in what sense?), But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. Just a little while longer, and the [ungodly] will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there." They are no longer where they were, at that place in their life, and cannot be found as such, but may have become meek, teachable, and far more respectful of God. Thus the next verse says: "But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance (or, fulfillment) of peace." Thus it is as stated at John 8:31-32 "Then Jesus went on to say to the Jews who had believed him: “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." How many have expressed gratitude that God did not bring the end a year before they started to take seriously God's word, and to study it diligently? Might he have still preserved you alive, believing in your capacity to repent, or change your life course? What of others, even throughout the world?
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          . Along the same lines, there is a word in the Bible that, like others, has more than one meaning, and that has been at times a source of confusion among those respecting God's word and seeking to think and live by it. The apostle John himself may have seen the need to clarify, when he wrote a familiar verse to many, at John 3:16-18a: "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him. 18 Whoever exercises faith in him is not to be judged..." The term under discussion is "world." In this sense in John's writing, it clearly means the world of mankind, whom God so "loved," and still does! There has been another, different "world" (Greek, "cosmos") or system that true Christians were to remain separate from, as Jesus expressed regarding his true followers at John 17: "You are no part of the world." What did he mean by this?
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          . Much of the world in Jesus' day was not considerate of the Creator, the Giver of life, Jehovah, and to this day many have been refusing to acknowledge a God above, that they not have to answer to Him for moral or immoral decisions. Thus there is an earthly, ungodly influence that all true Christians should separate and remain apart from. James eludes to this, when he writes at James 3:15, after speaking of it's effects, bitter jealousy and contention: "This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." THIS is the world (or, earthly system or framework) that Christ's disciples were and are to be no part of--an ungodly "system" (an earthly system of society that is apart from God, still claiming there is no God) that was not acknowledging a Creator and His right to govern mankind, to lay down the loving law we all should keep. While in God's way we should still love those part of this ungodly framework, by seeking to help them acknowledge God's love for them and change their thinking, it would be wrong to befriend such ones to such an extent that we ourselves are influenced in ungodly ways to violate God's word and law ourselves (James 4:4-8). Thus, vital to pleasing God is keeping integrity to the standards of His word, and all should recognize in that regard that it is appropriate to have a Kingdom point of view of serious issues facing mankind, rather than believing we must have no opinion in such matters. God certainly has a view, and by acknowledging this, and looking carefully to His word, we may come to have, agree on, and support His view of matters. We remain no part of an ungodly system by refusing to violate the pure standards of God's word (Acts 5:27-32; Romans 13:1-4). Thus, it is also a fallacy to believe that all upright persons must refrain from having a voting say, accepting some responsibility, on who should exercise power over them in high station. How so?
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          . In harmony with the lessons found in the article "Twelve Tribes of Christianity," there is a prophecy in Daniel that has found a secondary fulfillment. Without discussing the entire prophecy, the verse at Daniel 9:25 has much to indicate. There we read "You should know and understand that from the issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem until Mes·siʹah the Leader, there will be 7 weeks, also 62 weeks. She will be restored and rebuilt, with a public square and moat, but in times of distress." Of prime interest in this article is the "issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem." This didn't only happen in the centuries leading up to Jesus' appearance in the year 29 C.E. Rather, there was another fulfillment. Martin Luther, discussed at length in the aforementioned article, amazingly had a hand in seeking to restore and rebuild another Jerusalem, one acknowledging Christianity. In fact, at an appropriate time, a Bible-based publication, the Watchtower magazine, published an article in the 2003, September 15 issue, pp. 26-30, entitled "Martin Luther--The Man and His Legacy." In this article, mention is made of Luther's famous 95 Theses, noting that Luther was "wanting to encourage reform, not rebellion." Yet it would be a few years later, in 1520, that presses would with great zeal put to print Luther's work, along with the pamphlets entitled "Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation", "The Babylonian Captivity of the Church", and "The Liberty of a Christian Man." It was likely about the fall of that year, when in more diligence, the word was truly going forth "to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem." Why do I mention the timing of the September 2003 Watchtower article? Count back 69 weeks (7 and 62 weeks) of years, or 483 years, and we arrive at September 1520. In ways that God above could make possible, an appearance reflective of Christ was brought about, in line with Scriptural prophecy, and "in times of distress." Many people, living within a Godly Israel of Christianity, could hear words as from Christ, and begin to put greater faith in God's incoming Kingdom (Galatians 6:16; Isaiah 9:6-7).
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          . There was thus indication that God's Kingdom, and the end of the time discussed in Scripture as "the last days" was drawing ever nearer (2Timothy 3:1-5; 1Corinthians 10:11). Yet, how would larger numbers of people be able to be assisted to greater faith and love, and able to acknowledge the Kingdom of God that really had it's very start back in 1914, in accord with other prophecies of Scripture? It was like the dawn of a new day. Many began proclaiming with zeal the present and incoming Kingdom of God. Proverbs 4:18 thus says "But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight." It has become evident that from the beginning of the Kingdom there would still be just a partial understanding of God's loving will among mankind, but that in time, this would lead to a much greater, or accurate understanding, closer to our day. (1Corinthians 13:8-13). What are some other aspects of true understanding that make possible the greater unity among acknowledging Christians that we are capable of experiencing? 
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          . For one, God has intended that all families among mankind be associated with one of the twelve tribes of Christianity that would begin to be clarified with the work of Martin Luther and others of his day. People from all walks of life would begin to feel at ease among one of the tribes, whether Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, Churches of Christ, Amish, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses and others. It has become evident that it was NOT God's will for these tribes to oppose Catholics--rather Luther had intended a REFORM of the Universal Church--not a revolt against it. It would become tragic that wars would take place causing Christians to oppose one another, against Jesus' teachings. Now, in this time of continued enlightenment, we are finding the answers we have needed for much greater unity and peace. It would be proper use of excommunication from the realm of Christianity, a figurative death to one seriously violating God's will, that could bring about a repentant attitude in one, to come to his or her senses. What a reality check all can reflect upon, to realize how much s/he could take for granted, regarding the blessings that a Christian heritage has brought to society, under the rule of God's Kingdom. Also, it is an attitude of respectful humility among the tribes that can make possible compromise--not of God's standards, but of human interpretations that may be seen less worthy of dogmatism than previously thought, bringing greater peace to all branches of Christianity. I might recommend four branches represent all in finding agreement on areas of difference, they being Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptists, Mormons, and Methodists, hopefully respectful of the loving and peaceable teachings as found on my website, www. findlifeandsee.com. It is my view that a coming together on God's view of celebrations (see the article on this website of the same name), and on the sort of entertainment, on television and otherwise, that Christians should find truly acceptable, will go a long way toward harmonious peace (see also the article, What it Means to Be Righteous).
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          . Recall that even though there were 12 tribes of Israel, they were to all serve Jehovah God unitedly, in one true way, as taught by the sons of Levi, charged with the temple duties and education of true worship. Are there other gems of truth that can bring Christians together under the one faith of Christianity? Recall that Paul wrote in 1Corinithians 1:9-13 that "God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought. 11 For some from the house of Chloʹe have informed me regarding you, my brothers, that there are dissensions among you. 12 What I mean is this, that each one of you says: “I belong to Paul,” “But I to A·polʹlos,” “But I to Ceʹphas,” “But I to Christ.”13 Is the Christ divided? Paul was not executed on the stake for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?" Yes, there would be a single, united teaching of God through Christ that would serve to bring all Christians together in abundant peace and unity. Recall Psalm 133:1, which says "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" May we not neglect our attention to God's word and the clear teachings of Jesus, that we may be able to recognize divine truth as it is clarified to all.
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          . With a resurgence of Kingdom adherents in recent years, largely from a ministry reflective of Jesus and especially blessed by God, there have been accordingly a secondary group of 144,000, anointed constituents primarily following one as a son of Christ above, to co-rule alongside this "one with the legal right," as I have, and fulfilling God's word, within another "heavenly" government, on earth. With this must come an understanding of the origins of the United States as we know it. It was an agreement made on the Mayflower ship, in November of the year 1620, known as the Mayflower Compact, after stormy seas caused a major shift in destination from the Jamestown, Virginia settlement, to land much farther north, which helped to found Plymouth colony. The agreement was to establish self-government, whereby their freedom to worship God acceptably could be maintained, as many sought relief from the religious persecution of King James I of England. The Founding Fathers of this nation would continue the spirit of this pact in declaring freedom from the British and preparing the United States for a better and more perfect government with the U.S. Constitution. Recall that Isaac was persecuted by Ishmael, which begun a 400-year period of intolerance that would end with the nation of Israel being freed from oppressive slavery in Egypt, by God's power. Likewise, it would be in November of 2020, some 400 years following the signing of the Mayflower Compact, that votes for one "with the legal right" in the election for the Presidency of the United States would initially go unacknowledged, in a cover-up, no doubt agreed upon by the then-current President whose term had been marred by much corruption. Being the time that God's Kingdom was to begin more completely as represented by my Independent candidacy, not initially acknowledged, let prayers continue to ascend, that the blessings of the Kingdom may truly and finally begin to flourish, as the true God Jehovah and His Son Jesus Christ exert power over right-hearted mankind, to bring about the right, fair, and just results that the people of the United States chose to embrace during the election of 2020. Notice the prophecy which is to have another fulfillment, as found in Revelation 11:15 "The seventh angel blew his trumpet. And there were loud voices in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.”
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          . While we’ve considered the subject of racism, realizing how unfair and unkind it is to view people of a different skin color than yours as somehow less of a human being, we should also make sure we comprehend God’s view of justice. The Mosaic Law made it clear that all people, regardless of their circumstance, should be entitled to honest and fair judgment in cases of wrongdoing or accusation of such, or, with sound mind, in the rights and privileges granted by law. It was pointed out, when addressing prejudice and racism, that we are made in God’s image, and therefore have a strong sense of justice, wanting to see that all—not just ourselves—are treated fairly. Deuteronomy 32:4-5 was shared: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; worthy and upright is he. 5 They have acted ruinously on their own part; They are not his children, the defect is their own. A generation crooked and twisted!” Thus, when people practice injustice, God considers them as ‘acting ruinously,’ as being ‘crooked and twisted!’ We must, then, come to learn God’s standards in life, to know right from wrong, that we may hold to a right course, and avoid harming the fabric of human society by treating others unjustly.
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          To do otherwise, to hold each person to a different standard based on biased leanings, favoring one race or skin color, persons having so much money or certain possessions, hair color, eye color, height, gender, choice of favorite foods, furniture style, favorite sport, hobby or their choice of home location or neighborhood, is to act unjustly in the eyes of God. Of course there's nothing wrong with enjoying the company of those with which we share things in common--such is among life's great joys! But treating those "outside" unfairly may even be considered by God as in part “ruining the earth.” (See Genesis 6:11-12). God is going to call such ones to account, if they do not respond to His corrective appeals to mend their unjust ways. It is God's view of a person's character, abiding by genuine law, with upright motives, that should serve as a basis for judgement. Revelation 11 speaks of a time of judgment by God, for Him, not only to remove evil, but also to reward faithful ones. Nevertheless, God is abundantly merciful and patient. 2Peter 3:9 says: “9 Jehovoe is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.” And scriptures such as Psalm 103 make His mercy clear: “103 Let me praise Jehovoe; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 2 Let me praise Jehovoe; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle. 6 Jehovoe acts with uprightness and justice For all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who revere him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovoe has shown mercy to those who revere him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.”
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          . Thus, under God’s Kingdom rule, not only will laws be corrected wherever necessary, to uphold God’s right and loving standards, but judges themselves will be willing to see things God’s way, to render truly fair and right justice to all. All such ones will be willing to acknowledge, as declared by worthy rulers at Revelation 4:11, that “11 “You are worthy, Jehovoe, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.” Yes, ultimately it is God’s authority that should be recognized, that makes genuine happiness possible, as peace-lovers faithfully hold to His worthy standards in life. This is the course of wisdom, as described in the Bible book of James, at James 3:17-18: “17 But the wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of uprightness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” This shows that adherence to God’s standards can grow and thrive among those who desire and promote peace. Those desiring an overtly selfish course that runs counter to a peace-loving society will not get to know real peace unless they mend their ways, understanding the ransom of Christ for mercy, strengthening their love for God and truth, and appreciation for His law. At 1John 4:19 we read: "We love, because he first loved us." And Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” Thus we learn these seven steps in life's journey: 1) APPRECIATE GOD'S LOVE, AND MERCIFUL RANSOM, 2) HATE FALSEHOOD, 3) LOVE GOD'S LAW, 4) RECEIVE ABUNDANT PEACE, 5) CULTIVATE TRUE WORTHINESS, 6) FIND TRUE HAPPINESS, 7) REFINE TRUE LOVE, 
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          . Therefore, God will bless His Son’s efforts to ensure that true peace, happiness, love and prosperity will prevail under the rule of His Kingdom. The “new heaven(s)” mentioned in God’s word has reference to this government, but it needn’t rule only from above this planet—the term heavenly can refer to ruling powers in general—which exercise an influence over earth’s affairs. It is in this sense that the “new heaven” and “new earth” appear as mentioned in Revelation 21. This does not require all new people to replace former ones, although God’s government will be primarily be directed by faithful, integrity-keeping ones, requiring some changes. Rather, an entirely new view of ruling will have been acquired, and those of earth will largely have gained a new perspective on life, grateful for God’s abundant blessing and favor bestowed upon humankind, desiring of holding to His worthy standards. Thus great cooperation will exist to accomplish God’s marvelous will toward mankind and this planet. It is a New Jerusalem, a new spiritual governing arrangement with God’s blessing, that will bring these things about. It is in this setting that verses 3-5 of Revelation 21 are related: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” While some changes may happen “overnight,” others will take some time. Still, as we come to love God's law, may we rejoice at the application of truth, purity, and peace, to the earth of God’s making, and it’s resulting uprightness, justice, and happiness!
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           SAT (UPDATE 10:40 am; 5:40,44 pm) Update to verse 34 commentary. I'm reposting the Review 2 commentary upon podcasting each section. Notice the addition to the last verse 37 commentary under Stanza 5. You may listen to the podcast of this Commentary and particularly this Review 2 by searching Spotify for my podcast. My website name is in my Spotify main podcast, but you should find it by simply typing "find life" in the search box, and looking for podcasts/shows.
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. We need the quality of discernment, or possibly "telldiff", to tell the difference or judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value, between clean and unclean things in God's eyes, and serious matters and less serious matters. Let's use God's word to correct a child's thinking on these matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). 
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         2022 Feb 14-Feb 27 (4) PS119 (5#13) Commentary
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          WED UPDATE (1:25 am) Hello! Podcasts 07.9, 08.0-08.2, for Stanza 8 Commentary complete, on Spotify.com.
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          02/22 TUE UPDATE (9:07,15,46 am; 12:30; 1:21 pm) Hello! Podcasts found on Spotify.com, search "flasep". Planning to add Stanza 8 to podcast later today or tonight. Updates to Stanza 8.
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          SAT (UPDATE 09:42,48; 10:10) Hello, with the last of stanzas 5-8, as the 8B Commentary of verses 61-64 added!
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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          Find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching "fllasep" or some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Earview Podcast--Commentary 119th Psalm (5#13)" Include "Earview" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. You might search "Earview Commentary 119th", and select the podcast choice that shows up, to see the entire show with all available segments.
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          Stanza 7, Verses 49-56:
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovah sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and
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          --which includes the quality of our relationships, personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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          Verses 49-52, covering the first half of stanza 7, state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law. 52 I remember your judgments from of old, O Jehovah, And I find comfort in them."
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          Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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          Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovah brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's law, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual matters, is able to be content with necessities, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's law or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping at least some may turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor and blessing of eternal life.
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          Psalm 119:52 The judgments of Jehovah, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, fornication, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovah also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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          Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's law are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's laws is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path of destruction that robs them of hope of eternal blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. This can disgust those loving God and fellow humans, seeking their eternal happiness. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "Jesus entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and law, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally detailed instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out God's will toward humans in accord with true justice. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist David who literally composed songs like the one outlining the course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-10, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewdness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovah And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovah, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become," Jehovah causing His purposes to become reality, for one thing. We also significantly recall His reputation and our privilege to uphold it by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who revere you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoe, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          In the first half of stanza 8, we see that the psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovoe is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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           (57) The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovoe was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovoe set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovoe’s covenant, to stand before Jehovoe in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovoe is his inheritance, just as Jehovoe your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovoe as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." He no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovoe, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovoe your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovoe God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovoe's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          (59) God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or to our routine habits. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          (60) The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other necessary or agreeable things. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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          Verse 58 for instance pleads "I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise." Verses 61-64 read: "The ropes of the corrupt surround me, But your law I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your upright judgments. 63 I am a friend of all who revere you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovoe, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions."
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          . (61) Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's law, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, for both God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome." Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unselfishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jesus honored God and loved others, while seeking purity of heart and maintaining a humble view of ourselves. (COlos 3:12). If "cornered," there may be only one right way of "escape"--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1COri 10:13).
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          . (62) Recall God's word emphasizes His "faithfulness during the nights." God's "upright judgements" demonstrate His faithfulness toward humans, as He is loyal to His own right standards. When He judges, or evaluates a situation, He decides according to what is right, just, fair and true. How thankful we should be for God's adherence to uprightness--His own integrity! And may we imitate such integrity in our own life, seeking always to please Him by doing right ourselves. At John 8:29, we read of Jesus: "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.”
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          . (63) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovoe, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEute 10:12; PSalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovoe God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . (64) Jehovoe has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovoe's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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         MON UPDATE (10:48; 11:17 am) Hello! Posting the Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships article in association with the recent WGA[1] posting.
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          . For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          . Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          . What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s now call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to consider fostering a child who is without loving parents, preferably a young boy, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          . Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—with the proper diet and nourishment, and possibly certain exercises if needed, the experience needn't be overly difficult or painful. Carrying a child to birth can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! Also, it is quite likely that many aborted children will be "resurrected," having their birth process renewed, by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          . Recall that Marriage is to be "honorable before all." (Hebrews 13:4). Have some unwed mothers shied away from marriage to the father of their yet unborn child due to concerns regarding the health of their relationship, or some sort of entrapment? Of course, where love begins, it may continue and grow with the blessing of the God of love. Both should be respectful of God's word the Holy Bible, which can provide a basis for excellent instruction to help make an engagement and marriage a true success! While God hates a divorce, and so should we, one should be open to making a success of a relationship, as long as it is realized a marriage can end in God's sight if truly necessary, as Scripturally it is not only physical fornication or immorality that may provide a basis for divorce, but also spiritual fornication--one proving to place other persons or things as of higher authority than God himself, and ignoring His standards of living. While God wishes us to be understanding, merciful, and loyal to Him and one's mate in seeking together to be faithful to God and each other, those somehow ignoring God should turn to Him for help, repenting over past error and seeking instruction to gain greater divine wisdom and love for the family that God may yet bless them to maintain. The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5-7, is one place where sound, reliable instruction may be found, as well as counsel on marriage found in Ephesians chapter 5.
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          . Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their current or acquired gender, or where appropriate restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          . With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          FRI UPDATE (5:21 pm) Hi! SongWeekly for this latter week...We Are the World!
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         TUE START (9:29; 11:25 am) Hello! Let's begin with a ML Highlight on looking after others!
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          Now let’s consider Exodus 22, verses 22-24, as God declares: “22 “You must not afflict any widow or fatherless child. 23 If you afflict him at all, so that he cries out to me, I will unfailingly hear his outcry; 24 and my anger will blaze, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives will become widows, and your children will be fatherless.”
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          . Does not Jeho'voe God want his servants to defend and look after the weak and vulnerable ones among them?! How seriously he shows that we should have compassion and insight into the needs of especially widows and orphans. Clearly, God shows this was a life or death matter for Israel, to compassionately comprehend what they’re going through. The widow, having been dependent upon her husband while alive, both spiritually and materially, now must materially rely upon whatever savings he may have accumulated until they run dry, or upon any of her own efforts to generate income, perhaps meager, or upon support from family members or perhaps some form of organized assistance. And what of spiritual and emotional support? How mature spiritual women can offer emotional support and encouragement that she may now be lacking from the husband's love, while she continues to receive spiritual instruction from God's word. And what if she has children? These are now fatherless. What a difficult time this may be for a dear child! How fine if other responsible, chaste, mature men and women, perhaps themselves married and parents, render any assistance they can in support of the widow’s caring for the spiritual needs of any such children. Especially may any boys benefit from good examples of men to encourage them and help them progress in divine wisdom, receiving any training that may be offered. The seriousness of this matter for Christians is underscored by the words of James 1:27, where he writes under inspiration: “27 The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.” Of course, those looking after orphans and widows should be exemplary, untarnished by the world’s moral degradation, rather seeking to honor God, upholding his uprightness with integrity, all this essentially the meaning of James' reference to spotless conduct.
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          . Clearly, the primary principle is that God deeply cares for the weaker and vulnerable ones among even mankind, those perhaps deprived of what they are needing spiritually to maintain a good relationship with God and others, to grow in divine wisdom and uprightness. May we do what we can to develop these things ourselves, that we may be in a position to render chaste, wholesome assistance to any we find in need of encouragement and assistance, to the honor of our loving God and Father, Jeho'voe. Deuteronomy 10:16-19 says this to Israel: “16 You must now cleanse your hearts and stop being so stubborn. 17 For Jeho'voe your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the God great, mighty, and awe-inspiring, who treats none with partiality and does not accept a bribe. 18 He executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. 19 You too must love the foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of Egypt.” Why couldn't most orphanages become "Family Centers," equipping such children morally and spiritually to fit in with a family looking to support God's arrangement of caring for such ones, and perhaps awaiting a resurrection of loved ones or parents either physically or spiritually, or both, under the Kingdom of God? As Paul was inspired to write, at Acts 24:15 "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the upright and the unworthy." With good spiritual instruction, each child can grow to become a grateful, respected member of any of many families, and perhaps ready to welcome back resurrected loved ones!  Also, p
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          . Verse 7 Accordingly, such judges should often be able to see through a “false accusation.” Such ones were not to waste time with such, which may perhaps serve to accomplish the aims of those encouraging such a thing. Also, trust in God was to be maintained in that, regardless of it’s resulting perceptions to the public, one truly innocent or upright in the judgment was not to be unfairly condemned, for God “will not declare the corrupt one upright.” Judges were clearly to deal impartially, with fairness and true justice, and trust God to bless the outcome of holding to truth and uprightness, in accord with His Law. How fine for Israel to have had the Law of Jehovoe God to judge by! And was not Jesus likewise a fine impartial judge, whose teachings and ways, such as found in his Sermon on the Mount, are recognized to be superior among humans? He fulfilled scores of prophecies, never violating God’s law to Israel, proving himself a worthy judge of mankind, having God’s blessing. And he himself said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). Thus, appreciating his role in God’s purpose involves the life and happiness of all humans! Certainly many have benefitted greatly from true Christian principles and standards! As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and honest is he.” How happy a people can be when true justice can prevail in their lives, when wrongdoers can truly repent of their evil, and truly innocent ones can be proven innocent, and exonerated. Who would not want God’s influence, at least among His people, on such judgments? Eventually, ones will not be permitted to cause "any harm." How? "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovoe As the waters cover the sea." Divine knowledge, wisdom, and true love of God and neighbor will make such possible (Matth 22:37-39). Lies and other harmful practices will no longer hold mankind hostage. May we look forward to the rulership of God’s kingdom in the hands of Christ, to at last fully restore true uprightness and justice to the new world of God’s making! (2Peter 3:13).
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           (7:25 am; 11:17,33,48,56 pm) Hello, wishing you well! Another Win-it Minute, A Principle of Peace. Added significant Weekly Golden Apples, WGA[4] 03-220, An Illustrious Name of God, and WGA[5] 03-221, Free Will and Divine Intervention!
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                  (8:50;9:00 am; 1:44,46,48; 6:53; 7:19,53 pm) This time, WGA[3], One House-fire Solution! Welcome, and good day to you! I'm putting up a Weekly Golden Apples, I'm hoping a lifesaving one, within the next few hours or so, and adding a couple Win-it Minutes, and likely some more proverbial wisdom from chapter 16! Also, I'm planning to start back up the Psalm 119/5Psalm 13 presentation and podcast, picking up where I left off, I think stanza 8! Also, I'm recommending one article from Christianity be reviewed each week, on a rotational basis, every season. In this case, we would pick up at the article "Overcoming Sin." Please make time, if you can, to at least review this important matter, either for your own benefit or for helping others, or preferably, both. The proverbs segment is PC[8], verses 20-24! Added two Win-it Minute episodes!
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           WED UPDATE (11:50,58 am) Hi! Welcome, wishing you well! I've added a Psalm Select, one of King David's, this time the 3rd of Book 1. Find PS[1]. Also note today's Win-it Minute!
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           FRI UPDATE (10:00,14,50,53 am) Hello! What an opening ceremony to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing! It will be rebroadcast on NBC (in most areas) between 8pm and 11pm EST this evening! Also, a reminder of my Public Statements now appearing directly under the WGA Heading. Also, the (7) SongWeekly chosen is "Strong" !
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           (10:17,33,53; 11:33,35,41 am) Added second related 2/3/2022 PUBLIC STATEMENT under WGA. Hello! Wishing you a fine day, as we continue to seek God's will together as regards His Kingdom! I've added another segment of Proverbs 15, PC[3], this time verses 26-33, and moved my public comments of two days ago to the WGA section at the top, to be less needle-in-the-haystackish. Also, added (5) MLH[2] on showing true love for God and neighbor.
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          (9:14,21,33,53; 11:35 am) Hello, with well wishes! Let's consider more of Proverbs 15, as PC[2], another inspiring chapter! Added also (6) Eternal Express piece!
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          TUE UPDATE (9:31, 10:01 am; 10:55 pm) Hello, warmly welcoming you! I've added to Proverbs Commentary (3) PC on chapter 15, and a Mosaic Law Highlight under post (5-7), as shown below! I've gotten word that there be some false rumors, so I'd like to clarify. The primary articles on my website, under Christianity and Misc, are not cut and paste from others sources--they are entirely authored by me, with occasional research. They are based on things received by God's spirit, such as much good instruction and studious investigation of God's word over 35 years and more, among many other things, for which I ultimately credit the true God and His Son, but also many dear and supportive people.
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         MON START (9:14,41 am) Hello, wishing you well! I'm listing last month's blogposts first, before we add to it this week!
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           This segment developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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          I've gotten word that there be some false rumors, so I'd like to clarify. The primary articles on my website, under Christianity and Misc, are not cut and paste from others sources--they are entirely authored by me, with occasional research. They are based on things received by God's spirit, such as much good instruction and studious investigation of God's word over 35 years and more, among many other things, for which I ultimately credit the true God and His Son, but also many dear and supportive people.
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          I wish to add a little further to my 2/1/2022 Public Statement. I've come to understand that a certain M. Johnson came upon my website, evidently in a form that had been corrupted by someone else previously, and began claiming my authored work for himself. Likely, he made some corrections to a corrupted version of my site, and believed this gave him rights to my material. My work, begun late 2018, has been copyrighted from it's inception, and I've not given anyone permission to change my authored material and call it their own. I've spent much time and effort offering such wisdom for the loving benefit of mankind, and it was after a prayer that no one use my instruction as a basis for hindering my own place before God in His Kingdom, as He has assigned me, before the world and the nation of the United States, for which I qualified as an Independent candidate in the Presidential election of 2020, the true results of which having yet to be made public, after reaching 1 million election fraud cases, the limit imposed by International law.
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           The first date is the website and Spotify original release date for followers, the second date is the preferred radio release, one week later--still new to many, but a fine review for those regularly using my weblinks. I'm beginning to supply only one date--the preferred radio release date.
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           . Far easier to say than to acquire. But worth the effort? You bet! Most have obtained a degree of divine wisdom, such as God gave Solomon, and which Jesus Christ embodied, adhering fully to God's law. A vital aspect is "understanding," to put the pieces of the puzzle together, even as regards human nature, to deal well and peaceably with one another, helping to solve thorny problems, the right way. In the days to come, let's put some of these pieces together, and understand more completely the true treasures that divine wisdom holds out for all of us.
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           . The previous installment highlighted an important aspect of divine wisdom, that of understanding--putting the pieces together, esp. of human nature, seeking peaceful relations. Also essential and related is discernment--the ability to distinguish true from false, good from bad, right from wrong, and so on. How would you rate yourself, in such areas of judgement? Can you improve? I hope, as humans are designed, not to rely on ourselves to learn to see things straight, but to look above, and appreciate divine assistance to make better decisions in day-to-day life. We can be grateful that God has provided a source of such trustworthy guidance. More next time.
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           . Previously, considering divine wisdom, I spoke of trustworthy guidance that God makes available to us. One serious misunderstanding involves the meaning of the term "faith." Some have been taught that it is blind--how untrue! The faith that Jesus and others recommended demands evidence, and makes true understanding possible. When you see the effects of the wind on a tree full of leaves, you have evidence of what we do not see--the wind! Hebrews 11 defines faith as "being sure of what we hope for...being certain of what we do not see." In the Bible, we find abundant proof of God's power and love for the human family. As we investigate, we can grow in faith, in God and the success we can find by applying divine counsel.
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           . Previously, we considered the real meaning of the term "faith"--based on proof, trusting, or accepting truths that we cannot visibly see. The existence and love of God is one example. Proof is all around us, in the design of humans and God's other created works as found and seen throughout the earth! Human inventors, designers, and engineers are usually credited with their designs, which often benefit society in meaningful ways--what about God, and the multitudinous foods, creatures, land forms, and materials, not only making life possible on this planet, but even magnificently enjoyable! Let's give credit where credit is due.
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           . Previously, we've considered the meaning of the term "faith." Understanding the meaning fully goes a long way toward progressing in your own spirit--in your mind and heart within and relating to others. The true meaning would not be complete without emphasizing both the ideas of trust and gratitude. Just as a happy child usually has developed great trust in hisr parents, so we should develop faith, or thankful trust, in our loving God and Father above, who has our best interests at heart! God's word the Bible and His wise law, embodied in Jesus Christ, make clear His loving interest in the human family as a whole, and in each member within.
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          . Let's reflect on a few recent lessons from this series. You may recall that two vital precursors to developing true wisdom are understanding and discernment. With God-given understanding, we put the pieces of the puzzle together, as regards God's loving will for mankind, which includes grasping human nature, to deal well and peaceably with others. Also, discernment enables distinguishing between things, like true &amp;amp; false, good &amp;amp; bad, right &amp;amp; wrong, and so on. As we grow in faith, or thankful trust, in God, by contemplating the evidence all around us by His marvelous design of things, we can benefit from His trustworthy guidance in life, which makes possible genuine peace, contentment, and even love among mankind.
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          . Hopefully, you've at least heard the summary of the week's material considering wisdom and faith. If not, you may find it on Spotify searching "flasep." How else might we apply this information? Perhaps we've gained greater respect for God and the wisdom or everyday guidance that His word inspires. I've defined faith as a "thankful trust." God's promises inspire confidence in Him, and rightly so. We can say He wants us to have a "tank-ful of trust" in Him, not doubting, but expecting good from our best efforts to know and please Him. In the days ahead, let's seek greater peace with God and others, while we consider more wisdom leading to successful living.
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           . As valuable as true wisdom is, it's not the most important quality we need to seek. Having it actually makes possible a greater expression of true Christian love. When asked about the greatest command of God's law, Jesus responded with two: You must love Jeho'voe your God with your whole heart, soul (life), mind and strength, and your neighbor as yourself. This says a lot--returning God's love is foremost, and to love your neighbor, we need to practice caring for oneself--necessary to love your neighbor as yourself. More on this quality of love and it's relation to wisdom next time. Ref. 02.200.
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          . Previously we considered the higher aim of true Christian love, for both God and neighbor. The more we come to appreciate God's tremendous love for all, including you and I, we are moved to show kindness to others as coming from Him, more than from ourselves. He, after all, is the One ultimately instructing us in the way of true unselfish love, with all it's rewards. As we gain wisdom, we understand more how to help others (and ourselves) long-term, which often brings both an immediate smile and a joyful outlook. We may plead to God to understand His love and use wisom He grants us aright to become better members of the human family. More next time. Ref. 02-201
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          Previously, we considered the relationship between wisdom and love, a higher aim. This matter of genuine love--is it automatic, or easy as pie, so to speak? Well, even after it's prepared, a pie usually takes time to bake--it's not done in a few seconds, or even a minute. Whereas an unselfish motive and compassion is a good start, seeking to honor God with integrity to Him is also involved, based on divine wisdom, which takes time to learn and acquire. Why, Jesus' apostles had the best example and instruction for more than 3 years, and they were still arguing over who was the greatest among them. Yet they did eventually understand more fully, helping many to acquire this love themselves. More next time. Ref. 02-202
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          . Complete godly love should be an aim of every person, gradually improving with time and effort. For many purposes, 3.14 is good enough for the mathematical pi. But for some cases, you need greater precision--like 3.14159. Our love, with integrity to God and understanding of divine wisdom can grow and improve--be refined, and we can handle more and more situations in a way that pleases God and reflects His love properly. King David is one who learned to rely on God through many challenges, while seeking to please and honor Him. Lessons from his experiences, proverbial wisdom of his son Solomon, and teachings of Jesus and his apostles, can all help refine our love today. Let's review a few next time. Ref. 02-203.
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          . We began the week considering wisdom as a precursor to love, a higher aim. Per Jesus' words, love for God is foremost, and caring for oneself vital to loving one's neighbor properly. Considering God's tremendous love, shown by His works and ways, moves us to want to honor Him by showing kindness to others, seeking their long-term good--understanding more as we gain greater wisdom from God. This is found and refined by giving careful attention to God's word the Bible. Tune in to Win-it Minute and my website findlifeandsee.com for great help in your journey with hope for Promised peace and happiness. Let's apply more of these lessons next time. Ref. 02-204.
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          . Let's apply lessons from the past week. Love for both God and neighbor we've seen is a higher, even primary aim. Unselfishness and compassion for others with a pure motive is a great start, but the gaining of wisdom directs our love properly. If we truly love someone, would we not speak honorably of them? This is the meaning of the term "praise," and very much a part of returning to God (Jehovoe) the tremendous love He has shown to us, within His human and angelic family. As we gain wisdom from God, may we both speak and act in ways that show appreciation for all His good gifts. Written with love, the Bible has moved multitudes to grow within. Let's look to God in our journey toward the genuine global peace that His word, viewed properly, inspires. Ref. 02-205.
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          . Recently, we've considered the noble aims of developing greater wisdom and love. The Bible is a resource. My article "The Divine Gift of God's Word" is available both on my website findlifeandsee.com and on Spotify, search "flasep". One line of evidence is in God's promises, such as to Abraham that his descendants would inherit what would become the land of Israel. Out of harsh slavery in Egypt millions came, along with many convinced Egyptians of God's loyalty and power, all experiencing the miracle of crossing the Red Sea, able to speak and write about it. They then conquered the land by God's power, God's servant Joshua summing it up: "You well know...that not one word out of all the good promises that God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you." In our day, love is to subdue the world, in a peace-inspiring way! Ref. 02-220.
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          . Previously, we made reference to the Bible as inspired of God, leading us with love to a peaceful world. Notice what the first three verses of Psalm 119, or the 13th psalm of book 5, reveal that makes true happiness possible and realistic to find:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, who walk in the law of God. Happy are those who observe His reminders, who search for Him with all their heart. They practice no ungodliness, they walk in His ways."
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           Thus, happiness depends on always aiming to walk in God's law. WIth mercy for missteps, let's aim to know and keep it. Search findlifeandsee.com and Spotify for my commentary of this psalm, until other forms are available. Ref. 02-221.
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          . Previously, we considered how keeping God's Law relates to our happiness. The Bible also contains divine truths that, when acknowledged and applied, aid our growth in wisdom. One is found at Proverbs 15:1: There we find insight that betters our dealings with others, helping resolve conflict in peace. Rather than escalating bitter words between two people, the verse says:
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          WIth God-given self-control, we can learn to better choose our response to an angry word from someone, thinking about the results of our speech. Expressing ourselves in both an honest and a mild way can defuse a tense situation and help bring the peace we're all really looking for. Ref. 02-222.
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          . Here is a divine standard that can powerfully prevent much conflict with others, that might otherwise hinder peace. Ref 02-223.
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          . A summary of valuable lessons that support (1) the reliability of God's written word, (2) the happiness that God's word and law make possible, and (3) wise standards that help resolve and even prevent conflict.
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          . Nearly every human wants peace and prosperity--God's word makes this possible for all!
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          . I heard a recent news piece about single-woman home-buying on the rise. Many of you already know what I'm about to say--it has been my hope that this trend be going in the opposite direction. While this news might seem beneficial in some ways, and might even be considered as promoting a woman's prerogative, I am not objecting to every case of this, and do not wish anyone having recently done so to be criticized for it. Rather, I merely wish to promote the greatest happiness and welfare for all such women, realizing the potential for a good relationship leading to a wonderful marriage, to have a partner with which to shares life's ups and downs, or sometimes, under God's Kingdom, even ups and ups! Managing and taking care of a house, seeing to repairs, etc. is something I've recommended that a young man begin to do early on, in preparation for the marriage he seeks. The young woman, even high school age, on the other hand, could remain with parents, or if older, find another single woman who already has one, and share expenses with her, rather than putting out so much money for one's own furniture, etc. when that money could be saved for her future family, and avoid the trouble of having to figure out what to do when a good man with a home is found--what to do with two couches, two of all the other furniture and accessories that are almost necessary along with every home purchase. If you are one who has already recently made such a purchase, please consider putting greater effort into finding that man of your dreams, with God's help that very real man, that He wants you to find, perhaps one paying rent somewhere but already having a head start on the things necessary to turn a house into a home. I am putting up for this week's consideration the Come to Consensus article that made this recommendation under the theme, Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships.
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           . Have you ever nearly finished a puzzle, maybe a picturesque scene, only to find one important piece is missing? You begin a search for the missing piece, do you not? This is quite the case with the Presidential election of 2020. Not only was there another qualified candidate, one that had become an Independent candidate, qualified to receive votes by mail-in voting and qualified to be on the General election ballot, alongside Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but this one did indeed receive a significant number of votes, enough to change the outcome of the Presidential Election. Therefore, the reason for all those election fraud lawsuits was indeed not just Donald Trump trying to finagle a few more votes to declare victory--the number of cases actually reached One Million--the limit imposed by law, under the presumption that if such a number was reached, there would be legitimate reason to investigate further into the entire election, to look more carefully at the election process and results, to determine whether any decisions were made that could prevent the true outcome from being realized. Due to interference, I had to run my campaign largely out of the spotlight, but was lawful, and public via my website, findlifeandsee.com, nonetheless. Recently, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly, before reporters, and speaking in the context of Donald Trump's claim that he could have overturned the election results (of course, to his own favor), Mike made this statement: "Under the Constitution, I had no right to change the outcome of our election..." I believe this statement was made for two reasons. One, his intentions were to be fair, and not win the presidency for Donald Trump underhandedly. But secondly, I know that a decision was indeed made by someone, to give away my election votes--most likely between the two frontrunner candidates. A decidedly large number of votes did come in at the tail end of the election counting, as mail-in votes were tabulated, without any mention of my name, running as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy--having become an Independent candidate qualified to be elected by the people, under God, as President of the United States.
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          An issue has come to light regarding those power-strips, making possible the connecting of several components to a single household electrical outlet. The issue is a serious one, involving electrical fire risk.
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          A typical home electrical outlet, which is sometimes called a receptacle, is in all actuality a duplex, which most realize that two receptacles are usually provided at each wall outlet. Indications are increasing that a power strip, not so much by it's individual design, but rather by it's very function, actually draws on nearly all the power of the entire outlet from the single receptacle plug. The point is this: Strange electrical things can take place when both a power strip and a lamp or other device of some sort are plugged into the same outlet together, potentially leading to a possible electrical fire catastrophe. 
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           Something wondrous has come to light. Many know that the personal name of Almighty God appears as the Tetragrammaton in the oldest manuscripts comprising the Bible. This name has largely been left out of Bible translations for centuries. Aside from mere superstition, we may now have a much larger reason as to why! Allow me to explain: The early copyists of the original Hebrew writings used consonants, leaving out the vowels. The true pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton became hidden, and largely replaced with the vowel marks of the term "Adonai" or LORD in later times. The name "Jehovah" came into common use in English, but now it has been found that an ending adjustment is all that's needed to solidify the true meaning of God's name as "He Who Causes to Become." The true ending is "oe" rather than "ah." Thus the true name of the Creator is JEHOVOE. Likewise, the short form, rather than "Jah" is really J-O-E, "Joe"--with a meaning: "God Increases." We cannot ignore these facts. Investigation into the writing of God's name in centuries past, on churches and elsewhere reveals some use of this form! With greater understanding and respect of Bible truth, even amid the establishment of God's Kingdom, now is perhaps a fitting time for this to become uncovered and well known. Ref. 03-220.
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           Many have heard these terms, but the Bible helps us fit these and related concepts together as we contemplate God's loving purpose for mankind. First, did God design us to be robots, or people with freedom, like Him, to learn and make good choices in life, warming the hearts of one another? The Bible clearly states that "God is love," and as such wants us to love as He does. Thus we are not fated to fail or succeed--rather He instructs us to acquire knowledge and learn to tell true from false, good from bad, etc. and to choose accordingly. This ability to distinguish is called "discernment," but might be called "difftell," to tell the difference, for some to comprehend and benefit from this important aspect of wisdom. 
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           However, what about things that sometimes happen in the world around us that appear to have been caused by God? At times, for instance, He seems to have protected someone's life miraculously, from tragedy. The Bible offers examples of God's intervention at times, but shows He doesn't always choose to do so. The ones saved often had prayed to God for His help. Thus we shouldn't assume that everything that happens in life is God's will--God doesn't purpose that people drive drunk or cause traffic deaths. There are other reasons for these things. Thus we should use knowledge to make decisions, rather than 'look for omens,' or signs from God in everyday events, as though God uses these to make decisions for us.
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          One confusion in English has to do with the question "Why?" Sometimes we are looking for a reason, and other times we want to know a purpose, for an action perhaps. You may have been late for a reason, but likely not for a purpose by God--He teaches us punctuality, after all. In this respect, the terms "reason" and "purpose" have different meanings. Thus the saying that "everything happens for a reason" is commonly misapplied--not everything happens is God's will--still we can investigate the reasons and make better decisions in the future. With God's word we can better "difftell" between right and wrong! Ref. 03-221.
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          O Jeho'voe, why have my adversaries become so numerous? 
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          Why are so many rising up against me? 
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          2 Many are saying about me: “God will not save him.” (Selah) 
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          3 But you, O Jehovoe, are a shield around me, 
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          My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 
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          4 I will call aloud to Jehovoe, 
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          For Jehovoe continues to support me. 
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          7 Rise up, O Jehovoe! Save me, O my God! 
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          You will break the teeth of the ungodly. 
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          8 Salvation belongs to Jehovoe. 
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          Your blessing is upon your people. (Selah)
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          Notice where David turned for salvation from those opposing him--Jehovoe! Of course, with God's great love, so often we may find the source of opposition, even misunderstandings may be the cause. By looking to the God of truth, many times those once enemies have become genuine friends! Let us love God's word and it's power to work good in the lives of everyone!
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          2 Let me praise Jehovoe; May I never forget all that he has done. 
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          3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 
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          4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 
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          Jehovoe acts with uprightness and justice For all who are oppressed. 
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          19 Jehovoe has firmly established his throne in the heavens; And his kingship rules over everything. 
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          22 Praise Jehovoe, all his works, In all the places where he rules.  Let my whole being praise Jehovoe!
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          "15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little in the awe of Jeho'voe Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is godlove Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
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          . Prove 15:15 The "afflicted one" takes a negative, or pessimistic, view on life, is unhappy no matter what good comes his way. One with a "cheerful heart," on the other hand, sees and appreciates the good things in life, is often thankful to God for such gifts, and therefore "has a continual feast." Nowadays there may be emotional imbalances in some taking a negative view--correcting one's thinking can be helpful for many. Some may be overly critical of others or even themselves, perhaps even being unduly suspicious of others' motives. They may be having a hard time forgiving or overcoming their own past failings, and are viewing others in a similar way. We should remember that Jeho'voe "is good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Also, Psalm 130:4-5 says "If errors were what you watch, O Joe, Then who, O Jehovoe, could stand? 4 For with you there is true forgiveness, So that you may be held in awe." May such ones continue trusting in God's love and mercy, gaining in the awe of God, hating badness, looking to Jehovoe for His support and blessing as regards their everlasting welfare and happiness, and that of others.
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          16 Better is a little in the awe of Jeho'voe Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is godlove Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
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          . Prove 15:16-17 Great material wealth, or even great knowledge, can bring much anxiety, or stress, depending largely on one's reliance on God or failure to do so. We can pray to God for help to allay anxiety, relying on Him for His peace (Phili 4:6,7). It is possible to have money and wisdom and serve God faithfully, with due caution to continue relying on God, to serve Him faithfully. The proverb acknowledges the importance of cultivating godly fear--an awe of Him that moves us to seek never to displease Him--along with the spirit of contentment. Focusing too much on money or worshiping it, or even boasting of one's knowledge, may bring contention and hatred into our family--how important to maintain the right perspective, keeping such things in their place, and safeguard more important things, such as our love for one another! Let's find ways to safeguard the peace among all men, if possible, but especially among those willing to serve God faithfully, as in our family and among our friends. The Scriptures place a high value on safeguarding such peace among one another (Romans 12:18; Matt 5:23-24).
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          "18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. 19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the honest is like a level highway. 20 A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a flagrant man despises his mother. 21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead. 22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers. 23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovah will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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          . PR 15:18 As James 1:19 says, "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." For the world to sustain peace in the future, we all must learn not to be "hot-tempered," but to treasure Christian mildness and slowness to anger, or patience. Christian mildness is a gentleness of spirit that should pervade our life throughout each day, affecting all we say and do. It is a gentle manner, that is sensitive to the ideas and feelings of others, not wanting to hurt them but rather help and heal. Anyone impatient and quick to anger threatens true peace among humans, 'stirring up strife.' We should learn to quickly recognize when we are beginning to be agitated by something--that is the time to act to think through the situation, seeking to fix the problem, find a solution, or see how to cope with it until we can. Try not to get to the point of angry words escalating tension with another dear person. However, serious sin committed against us may rightly cause hurt or angry feelings. God's word says, at Ephesians 4:26, "Be [agitated] but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry." We should resolve the matter in a God-approved way. Especially among true Christians, who are not seriously sinning against one another, we should be "forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovoe freely forgave you, you must also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with godlove, for it is a perfect bond of union." With true love and patience, we can often 'calm a quarrel,' seeking true peace with others in harmony with God's laws and guidance for us. We should tend to patiently react to any temper of others with a gentle, calming response, thus defusing an otherwise unhelpful or harmful conversation. (Prove 15:1).
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          "19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is like a level highway."
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          . PR 15:19 A lazy person tends to focus on or imagine the difficulties and thorny problems in situations and does not want to get involved, thus excusing his inactivity. A diligent upright person, on the other hand, has learned how to cope with most problems, trusting God's help in good faith, while focusing on the rewards of accomplishment--to such ones the path is smooth, "like a level highway."
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          "21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead."
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          . PR 15:21 Foolishness in the Scriptures is clearly a negative trait, causing one to "go astray," even "die" for lack of discipline. (PRove 5:23). Remaining naïve will result in foolishness, and it also comes out in one who is impatient (Prove 14:18, 29). Thus young ones need to be taught to look ahead with foresighted prudence at the consequences of their speech and actions, and to act accordingly to steer away from badness, and its resulting troubles, problems, and grief. This would include the dire consequences of being impatient, running ahead of Jehovah rather than waiting on Him to provide for our needs and wants, or desires. We could impatiently let go of God's loyal love, leading to treachery and spiritual ruin. Let God satisfy us, as we are "content with the present things," until we reach our goals--for instance, a loyal Christian marriage partner. Foolishness is also here contrasted with discernment, to see true from false, and right from wrong. And with prudence, we're better able to choose what we believe more carefully. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step." May we avoid merely believing everything strangers may say, but rather learn to examine their words, checking facts if necessary, to accept what is true, right, good and wise. Thus we may walk straight ahead, successfully.
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          "22 Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers."
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          PR 15:22 A wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." (Prove 1:5). Thus may we be humble, as truly wise persons are, considering others superior to us. They have gifts and talents we may not possess, and may have knowledge to share of which we do not know. May we consult especially with ones affected or impacted by our decisions, taking their points of view into consideration, benefitting from their advice.
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          "23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!"
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           TIMELY ENCOURAGEMENT
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          . PR 15:23 May we delight in words spoken "at the right time," and with joy to seek to give the right answer to one in genuine need or peril. This, of course, is one of the treasured benefits of growing in true divine wisdom and godlove. We become better able to lovingly share with others timely encouragement, giving them what they need and when they need it. May we continue to absorb divine instruction from our loving Father, Jehovoe, through His precious divine gift--God's word.
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          "24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovoe will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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           TREASURE GOD'S ELEVATED WAYS, HUMILITY
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          . Prove 15:24-25 God's ways are elevated above mere human ideas and thinking. God told the wayward nation of Israel, at Isaiah 55:8-9: "“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovoe. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." May we benefit from God's elevated thinking as we learn to think as He does, and as Jesus did. Remember, Jesus once strongly corrected Peter for thinking, 'not God's thoughts, but those of men,' which threatened to stumble Jesus from his faithful course. (Matth 16:23). May we always let God's word trump mere human ideas, even if it means we may be 'proved a liar.' (Romans 3:4). This takes honesty and humility before God, to acknowledge a mistake, but will bring God's favor and blessing. Those arrogant, or haughty in spirit, refusing to humble themselves before God, and whose arrogance gravely threatens the fine spirit of others, should take a lesson before they suffer the loss of their "house," their good family name and reputation, or even by their egopride causing the spiritual downfall of their own family. On the other hand, Jehovoe looks out to support faithful widows, especially those serving God while lovingly waiting to be reunited with their dear husbands in the resurrection.
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          "26 Jeho'voe detests the schemes of the ungodly one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the ungodly blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovoe is far away from the ungodly, But he hears the prayer of the upright. 30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The awe of Jehovoe is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          ! PR15:26 The "ungodly" or corrupt one spends time plotting schemes out of selfishness, greed, or jealousy, for instance. Proverbs 24:8 says "Anyone who plots evil will be called a master schemer." How much better to spend time pondering pleasant and wise sayings! Such sayings are "pure" to Jehovoe God, and if from Him, "refined" and entirely good. Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." By pondering what is good and upright, ones may develop heart appreciation for goodness, and learn to hate and turn away from what is bad, or evil.
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          "27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living."
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          . PR15:27 Jehovoe rewards and blesses the upright, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living." We should therefore seek God's blessing on our life by making an honest living, seeking our means of maintenance in ways that are in harmony with God's laws and standards of truth, justice, and uprightness. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovoe that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." And Psalm 127:1 says, in part, "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it..." Also, the importance of living and acting in accord with God's standards, in whatever we do, is emphasized by one of the first Proverbs beginning in chapter 10. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, But uprightness is what rescues from death." Therefore, choose to find your treasures the right way, in accord with God's laws and standards, giving you heartfelt reason to rejoice over your contributions to a peaceful, happy, and prosperous new world."
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          "28 The heart of the upright one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the corrupt blurts out bad things."
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          . PR15:28 Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The upright ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The corrupt, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (PRove 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A flagrant person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19).Thus we should become excellent listeners, and be cautious when we choose to speak, that what we say may be in line with God's loving will and word.
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          "29 Jehovoe is far away from the ungodly, But he hears the prayer of the upright."
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          . PR15:29 If such ungodly ones do not repent, Jehovoe is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the upright. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The ungodly instead have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to other selfish ones. May they investigate reasons to appreciate the Giver of Life and every breath, Jehovoe, and ponder His tremendous love and mercy, that they may come to have more heart appreciation for Him, and be moved to respond obediently to His loving correction and counsel. Psalm 103:2-5 says, for instance, to those determined to obey Him with integrity: "Let me praise Jehovoe; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle." (See all of Psalm 103).
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          "30 Bright (or, Enlightened) eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones."
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          . PR15:30 Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the upright And rejoicing for those upright in heart." Of course, it is responding in action to the enlightenment we receive from God that brings true rejoicing, and upright ones will typically respond to beneficial knowledge with faithfulness, holding to God's standards. As 1Corinthians 13:6 says, godlove "rejoices with the truth." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
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          "31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding."
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           TREASURE "LIFE-GIVING REPROOF."
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          PR15:31-32 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovoe, hating what is bad. (Prove 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be truly beneficial, after the example of Jesus' loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          "33 The fear of Jehovoe is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          . PR15:33 The healthy fear of displeasing God is shown to be the "beginning" of both divine knowledge and wisdom. (PRove 1:7; 9:10). Thus, this should be taught at a young age, helping youths to grasp the qualities of both understanding and discernment (PRove 2:1-5). Humility must also be treasured among genuine servants of God, truly considering others as superior to us, valuing their gifts and knowledge that even we may benefit from. How appropriate that one receiving just or due honor have this view of themselves in relation to others.
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          "1 A man prepares the thoughts of his heart, But the answer he gives is from Jehovoe. 2 All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovoe examines the motives. 3 Commit to Jehovoe whatever you do, And your plans will succeed."
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          . Prove 16:1: How do we answer someone who questions our faith or needs to hear the hope we have that they may have hope themselves? We should ponder such things, as we seek to find the right words that will touch the hearts of others. When we do so, we can look to Jehovoe to help us say the right thing when it's needed.
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          "2 All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovoe examines the motives."
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          . Prove 16:2: Men may believe they have it all figured out, but what is the motive behind each individual? The motive we should have is seeking the glory and honor of God, pleasing Him as a true Christian representative of Jehovoe. Like Jesus, we should not be seeking our own glory, but God's. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no sinfulness in him." Thus Jesus, our exemplar, sought his Father's glory, and proved true to Him, with good motive.
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          "3 Commit to Jehovoe whatever you do, And your plans will succeed."
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          . Prove 16:3: As we plan our lives with Jehovoe's help in prayer, we can look to Him for success in our activities. Jehovah cares about our ideas and plans and wants to bless our efforts as we keep seeking first His Kingdom and uprightness (MaTth 6:33). This is a promise that God would supply our needs--such as food and clothing--if we would do this. But why not just seeking first "the Kingdom"--largely involving sacrifices we make in service to God, supporting Kingdom interests? Why also "His uprightness?" This involves keeping our integrity to God, seeking obedience to Him, not just to share our hope with others, but in all aspects of Christianity. Obedience to God is actually more important than any sacrifice we may offer. Such genuine obedience makes our clean sacrifices acceptable to God. Of course, God is not now requiring perfection, but He expects us to keep aiming for the target! We may occasionally miss, and God's grace and Christ's ransom can cover those misses. But we keep aiming right, accepting God's help to recover from a miss. Thus the definition of "sin"--missing the mark. Studying God's word, pondering to apply it--to live it--we may come surprisingly close to the obedient example Jesus set! This is true of anointed co-rulers with Christ, as well as "the whole world." As the apostle John wrote, at 1John 2:1-2 "I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, an upright one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s."
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          "4 Jehovoe has made everything work for his purpose, Even the ungodly for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovoe. Be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by revering Jehovoe one turns away from bad. 7 When Jehovoe is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with uprightness Than a large income without justice."
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          . Prove 16:4 We all have the gift of free will from God--he wants us to use that gift to His honor. For a discussion of free will, see the article "Heart Matters." God did not make us like robots, to force us into obedience, rather, He wants us to obey Him from the heart, out of love for Him and His ways. God is loyal and patient with mankind, desiring all to repent of all badness that promotes selfishness and sin, interfering with genuine peace and happiness. Ultimately each one must answer to Jehovoe for the path we choose, because selfishness and sin must be brought down in favor of God's loving rulership over man.
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          "5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovoe. Be assured that he will not go unpunished."
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          . Prove 16:5 This statement provides insight into those pursuing evil, their own pride is a powerful motivator for their evil course. They must humble themselves before Jehovoe, viewing Him and others as superior to them, finding willingness to listen to God's loving counsel and correction. God disciplines those whom he loves--they should learn to appreciate the love of God evident in their life--His many gifts he allows them to enjoy. Once again, a proud person will be called to account for his or her haughty attitude over others, a view of people that is imbalanced and unreasonable.
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          "6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by fearing Jehovoe one turns away from bad."
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          . Prove 16:6 Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovoe himself." By pursuing loyal love and faithfulness to God, the error of even proud, evil men can be forgiven on the basis of Christ's ransom sacrifice. Regarding his selection of close followers, Jesus said "I came to call, not upright people, but sinners to repentance." Of course, Jesus was in no way finding fault with those who were already right-hearted, but perhaps those insincerely "faking it," while seeking glory from others--self-righteous ones. Jesus proved himself to be a merciful, compassionate shepherd of the sheep of humankind while on earth. Jehovoe God likewise has such mercy. (Isaiah 55:6-9)
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          "7 When Jehovoe is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him."
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          . Prove16:7 What a blessing to have Jehovoe intervene in such a way! Jehovoe's ways do promote genuine peace among people, especially when His right standards are respected. What a lesson that pleasing God promotes true peace. God's way is the way of eternity, the way of eternal peace and happiness!
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          . Prove 16:8 We may only have a little, but if it's acquired with integrity to God and His standards, we can rest with a clean conscience, among the softest of pillows. Those pursuing greater wealth may be tempted to violate Christian standards in order to obtain it, or may have temptations daily in their work. Such ones should pray to Jehovoe, and endeavor to stand firm with integrity, appealing to managers or others to allow them to do their job the right way, without violations against God's ways. Some may need to find a lesser position or form of work in order to maintain their integrity. If so, God will certainly bless their efforts to please Him fully.
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          "9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovoe who directs his steps. 10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice. 11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovoe; All the weights in the bag are his doing. 12 Corrupt practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by uprightness."
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          . PR 16:9 When we look to Jehovoe for guidance and support, He can 'direct our steps.' But notice we should still 'plot out our course in our heart,' giving Jehovoe efforts to bless. In fact, without plans we may be hasty. "The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty." So become a planner of your day, scheduling especially your more important activities.
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          "10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice."
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          . PR 16:10 God's word should be familiar to kings, that they may know how to act with justice, and do so consistently. The king on God's throne will especially uphold God's written word and it's divine principles and standards, as applying them can bring genuine success, with God's blessing. Of course, it is His honor that should primarily be sought, as the Author of His own Word and Universe.
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          "11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovah; All the weights in the bag are his doing."
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          . Prove 16:11 Clearly, Jehovoe cares about the laws and justice among mankind, He is interested in man's affairs. He loves honest integrity, as Paul expressed: "We trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." Violations of honesty and integrity bring Jehovoe displeasure. Conversely, how pleased He is with our honest speech and conduct!
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          "12 Corrupt practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by uprightness."
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          . Prove 16:12 By seeking God's uprightness, a king may firmly establish his throne, while hating what God determines to be corrupt practices. What a world we can have when kings respect God's decisions and seek to live in harmony with His standards! Such authorities exist "in their relative positions by God" (Romans 13:1-7).
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          "13 Upright speech is a pleasure to kings. They love someone who speaks honestly. 14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life. 18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          . PR 16:13 Are you in the practice of keeping honest integrity? The upright one finding God's pleasure in Psalm 15 is "speaking the truth in his heart." (PSalm 15:2). If you are honest-hearted, it will be natural for you to 'speak honestly' before kings or anyone else. Also, as you continue to give attention to God's word and law, you will grow in understanding God's uprightness, or the course of integrity. You will thereby be learning, not just how to speak honestly, but also how to live and act in a right, fair, and honest way in practically every situation in life. Being honest doesn't mean we have to reveal every detail of private information to those who may do harm with it. We need to learn to be discerning. God's word cautions: "There is a time to keep quiet and a time to speak." (ECcle 3:7). Also, "In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discreetly." Still, God's new world is to be built on genuine trust, in God and in one another. So we are generally able to find trustworthy persons among the human family, and their numbers should continue to grow--look for them!!!
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          "14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it."
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          . PR 16:14 The wise man may appease the king's rage by understanding or discerning it's cause(s) and reasoning on the matter accordingly in a gentle manner. (Prove 15:1). Is such wisdom valuable to you?
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          "15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver."
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          . PR 16:15-16 Do you want to find favor in the eyes of a right-hearted king? Then choose wisdom, or spiritual wealth, over material wealth. The latter may still follow the former, but God's favor and blessing should be the motive. Why not prefer the favor of the Loving Creator of the Universe? Psalm 95:3-5 says: "For Jehovoe is a great God And a great King over all [other] gods, 4 He in whose hand are the inmost depths of the earth And to whom the peaks of the mountains belong; 5 To whom the sea, which he himself made, belongs And whose own hands formed the dry land itself." Jehovoe God is thus a source of tremendous wisdom, and love with which He formed humans. May we continue to look to Him and His word for guidance in life, seeking divine favor.
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          "17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life."
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          PR 16:17 May we choose the path of the upright, which may be considered a "highway" accessible to multitudes. When we fear to displease our loving and powerful Creator, we come to hate what is bad, along with it's undesirable consequences. We can thus come to learn and discern the bad results of violating God's laws or standards, of disobeying Him. Choosing the right way throughout our day preserves our hope of eternal life, and with God's blessing may even spare us untimely death in a world still somewhat lacking in integrity.
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          "18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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          . PR 16:18-19 Another significant one of the Proverbs, egopride or haughtiness is the "sin that easily entangles us" that Paul mentioned when discussing true faith. (HEbre 12:1). The term "entangles" can refer to the garment worn in ancient times, which may become entangled when running, causing "stumbling." Such is the snare of egopride, causing a devastating fall. While the term "pride" can be used in a good way, as regards that feeling of accomplishment for another when we've perhaps shared in that one's journey or successes, there is also the false, or excessive pride that is self-exalting and exceedingly headstrong. We should love to maintain a humble view of ourselves, appreciating the value of others--their gifts and talents which may at times exceed our own. We should appreciate that any such that we may possess are gifts emanating from God himself, and should be used for His praise and glory--not our own. Any glory or "spoil" obtained by egopride or arrogance is only temporary, as Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by ungodliness will be of no benefit, but uprightness is what rescues from death."
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          "20 The one who shows insight in a matter will find success, And happy is the one trusting in Jehovoe. 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness. 22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness. 23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          PR 16:20 What then is insight? It is a compassionate or empathetic comprehension of other's circumstances, a seeing beyond the obvious to understand what has led up to a situation or incident. This may be seen by comparing Proverbs 19:11, which says: "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Compassionately grasping what caused or led up to "an offense" by another, we are better able to overlook it, or forgive the person for what was done. For example, at work a woman approaches another man for some information she needs, but he is rather rude to her. Rather than let it rattle her, she uses insight to ask him why he is speaking in such a way to her. He apologizes, and realizes that it was because he had recently bought a new dress shirt, and just spilled his coffee on it. With such insight into the situation, she readily forgives him, and he proceeds to kindly give her the information she needed. She thus found "success" (lit., "good") in the matter, and remained happy as she trusted in Jehovoe's way of handling matters.
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          . PR 16:21 The gaining of true wisdom is worth great effort, as it brings untold blessings and hope of life to it's owner. While it seeks the honor and glory of Jehovoe and holds to His elevated standards, still one blessing from God is His watchcare of one's reputation in the long-term. Right-hearted ones of mankind will see and appreciate the wisdom we work hard to cultivate. Still, as Christ foretold, we may have to endure negative talk or even persecution by some for a time, but our enduring it with kindness may even in time persuade some persecutors to the truth.
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          "22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness."
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          PR 16:22 Here insight is contrasted with foolishness. Insight is a "fountain of life," as compassionately seeking to understand others makes it possible to teach them effectively, especially important with spiritual matters leading them to eternal life. A fool however may not often seek this, but if so it is typically for selfish purposes, as he or she is normally rather self-centered. The foolishness of his reactions may discipline him in some way, although he normally scoffs at advice from others, being "right in his own eyes." (Prove 12:15). The fool needs to appreciate kind counsel from loved ones, being helped to gain high regard for God with discernment, seeing good from bad, and foresighted prudence to see the consequences of good and bad decisions, to reject the bad along with its associated problems. God gives us His guidance to save us from grief and trouble, as He knows best how we can maintain true happiness!
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          "23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech."
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          . PR 16:23 Recall that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34b). A wise-hearted one with insight then, will compassionately speak with such insight, with kindness, and prove to be more persuasive, helping others gain more understanding of matters. Notice that a wise one sees the value of speaking with insight, or empathy. A truly wise heart is also loving--is not Jehovah the God who "IS love" (1John 4:8)? Therefore true love motivates all He does, and guided His acquisition of wisdom. So while humans need certain things in place to grow in love, and a complete love is a crowning goal to acheive, once the right motivation is obtained, an important aspect of true love, it may guide the acquisition of true knowledge, wisdom, and further empathetic understanding of others. May such ever be used to honor and please God, and be used by Him with pure motive to unselfishly care for others, and experience the rewards that only God can provide. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him."
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          "24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          ." PR 16:24 May we treasure "pleasant sayings," especially those coming from God's word, that are encouraging, upbuilding, and positive. True wisdom contributes to speech that is "healing," as Proverbs 12:18 says "...the tongue of the wise is a healing." Do you treasure sayings that have such a positive effect on you or others, strengthening them spiritually, to bolster their love for God and others, helping them find a happy course in life? We might search the Scriptures for such sayings, and come to know and love many of them, to help others and ourselves to stand firmly for God's uprightness, His right ways and standards that serve as a framework for a happy and successful life and family, leading to God's reward of endless life.
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          "25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of a laborer makes him work hard For his hunger urges him on. 27 An unworthy man digs up what is bad; His speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A troublemaker causes dissension, And a slanderer separates close friends."
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          . Do you grasp the significance of this inspired proverb? Is it not God's way that brings life to a person, both within and with hope of eternity? Do you count only on your own ideas for happiness, peace, security, and life for how long? We have not been designed, nor can we be truly successful, counting only on ourselves. God knows we are so much happier looking to Him, even depending on Him and His guidance and eager assistance to help us learn and know how to handle various situations throughout each day in a way that brings peace and happiness not only to ourselves, but to those we deal with, whether loved ones, friends, or neighbors. Even if our own ideas seem right to us, may we compare them with God's word, and seek Him, pleaing with Him in prayer when an idea or decision really matters or can make a difference in our own life or that of others. We want to do things a truly right way, a wise way as His word directs, that we may truly be successful in all our endeavors. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovoe builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it.  Unless Jehovoe guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.  2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Also, the beautiful truth of Romans 8:28 is this: "We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God..." As we all look to God and His way, seeking to honor Him more than ourselves, we can truly find the joy, the peace, the prosperous success for which the human family has long yearned.
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          . This insight into what compels a worker might also remind us of the importance of setting good goals in life, and working to acheive them. Truly good goals, such as Jehovoe would bless, can be turned into smaller, more manageable steps, in the right direction. Recall Proverbs 10:22, which says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Another verse says "Expectation postponed is making the heart sick..." Sometimes people set goals that do not line up with the will of Jehovoe, His wonderful purpose for mankind. If we're pursuing a wrong course, in violation of God's law or word, we should abandon such a thing, and choose instead something more in line with the talents God has given us in support of His loving will for humanity. That last verse continues, "but the thing desired is a tree of life when it does come." Let's look to God for rewarding us for being reasonable, realistic, and upright in the goals we choose to set, and with His blessing reach, that bring God gladness to His heart.
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          . Seeking God's wisdom, to keep His law and prove upright in our ways and dealings with others helps us see the good, and potential, in both ourselves and others. Ignoring these things, lacking wisdom and good motive, we would tend to look for faults in others, while ignoring our own, usually with arrogance. Psalm 36:1-4 reveals: "Transgression speaks to the corrupt one deep within his heart; There is no awe of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." May we always aim to please God, and help others do the same, using whatever wisdom God has given us for a good purpose, to strengthen others in the doing of good, as God instructs.
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          . Once again, ignoring God's word and law can cause one to be sidetracked in life, causing trouble rather than seeking peace with others. Without gentle kindness and self-control, our words can stir up wrong thoughts and feelings. Proverbs 3:7 says "Do not become wise in your own eyes. Revere Jehovoe and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones." As regards our speech, we should pause before saying just whatever comes into our mind--Think before we speak. A negative word about someone else usually does little to help a situation, and can cause pain to that one and others. Proverbs 12:18 says "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Rather than marring the name or reputation of others, let's seek wisdom from God to show mercy and help others correct their ways, rise to their potential to love as God does, truly loving our neighbor as ourselves.
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          . PR16:29-30 The connection may not be clear here, but a violent man is typically prideful, thinking his own ways are superior, and wants to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for God and His ways. Such a person needs to realize the wrongness of their ways, and repent from such badness. Still violent and prideful, he may also be persuasive, and entices his neighbor to do as he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” Such a one tends to scheme badness, deceive, and trick others. While he might make his voice “gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not yet fully  versed in mildness and compassionate patience with others. His anger may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’ against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an innocent one. Proverbs 3:31-32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovoe detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright.” May all of us learn to steer clear of deception, trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. We must recognize God's love for all and the value of His inspired Word, the Bible, to help each one to make spiritual progress. May we choose to be upright before Jehovoe, seeking to please and honor Him as He so deserves as our Life-giver and “the Judge of all the earth.” (Genes 18:25).
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          . PR16:31 Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man, and you must be in awe of your God. I am Jehovoe.” Of course, do not older persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking to live by the teachings of Christ! Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating what is bad in godly fear, would they not thus tend to have even more to share with younger ones to encourage them toward eternal life? May we delight in receiving of their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us!
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          . PR16:32 What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience among true worshippers of God. Who hasn't been at least irritated when something goes seriously wrong in their life? Of course, a minor offense or mishap is one thing. If you have been wronged or seriously hurt by others, then feeling hurt or frustrated is also understandable. It is normal to begin to have these feelings, but should we not keep them in check, to avoid sinning or hurting another? Let's thus maintain control and act quickly to find a peaceful resolution to the problem. As King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovoe will possess the earth.” Naturally, something may begin to agitate or even irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. This is well expressed at Psalm 4:4: "Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent." By cultivating self-control, mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and patience, channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and especially the God who “is love,” Jehovoe (1John 4:8).
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          ! Prove 16:33 This was a God-approved way in ancient Israel for certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life. Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, and 'looking for omens,' all part of “spiritism,” which is considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! For instance, whose help would you rather have in finding a loyal marriage partner—Jehovoe God’s or one of his enemies, such as the demons? Does not our loving God want to count you worthy of receiving of His assistance? Cannot Jehovoe, the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants of Abraham, where Jehovoe intervened to bring loyal persons together in heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, also Leah. This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus, “Trust in Jehovoe with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5-6). Receive of God’s loving guidance available, for example, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, don’t be discouraged over the “big words” in the first few verses—use a dictionary if necessary, or benefit from my commentary—these words refer to some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain understanding of as you read this book, which God has provided in part “to give to a young man knowledge and thinking ability.” Pray to God for help to understand this book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5-6).
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          SAT UPDATE (3:56,59 pm) Hello! A valuable CTC Policy entitled Proper View of Law has been included, as CTC (3)--Something all should be sure to have.
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          THU UPDATE (11:10,14,16,31 am) Hello! See the CTC (2) article that has been updated to include my plans for greater home fire safety, as God's wisdom is applied to bring His blessing under according to His Kingdom promises! The work and education on home safety can eventually be applied world-wide for much greater security as God has promised! I've inserted and alerted you to this work being done in the former article Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, mostly beginning with the paragraph "One Such Safety Intervention."
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          . Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          . Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Don't we need both safe and regulated systems and equipment, as well as to be informed about fire hazards and safety, and act accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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          WITH JEHOVOE GOD’S BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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          . And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovah GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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          . As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Certainly His Son will be blessed to bring about changes that will help prevent the problems many have experienced! Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly problems can be solved, as we continually look to God and His Son for guidance in life, and may all be grateful for that direction! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          that should soon begin to correct unsafe home electrical systems, and greatly reduce several electrical fire hazards, is my plan to redirect or convert typical 120V AC systems to a 32V DC outlet than can then be safely altered properly and power-inverted/converted back to AC for typical household use. Initially some work was done on DC 8V systems, a more stable, and effective voltage for many purposes. However, 32V is even more powerful and versatile, without compromising safety. Please allow my patented work with God's blessing to continue on this, and see what may be done to support the work on this in the coming days and months, in line with the rest of us. Since AC power strips must use all the power of a single outlet, without trying to share AC with any other device in the same receptacle, it has been agreed by many that the best approach is to have a single power-inverted AC outlet, that can either have a single power strip hooked to it, OR that outlet can alternatively have other outlets connected over it, such as a typical two-outlet receptacle, or even a four-outlet receptacle, for best efficiency over a six. Also, at the same time that this conversion work can be done at receptacles throughout a home, less conductive ALUMINUM receptacle boxes can be used to replace the existing ones, further greatly cutting fire risk at wall outlets. I am aiming to work with partners to appoint several appropriate innovative U.S.-based groups to work together on this concept, together able to recognize and address any further issues, that we may see it through in a timely fashion, making it possible for this work to be done in households throughout the United States and abroad.
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          . For the kitchen, we can use start mass production of BAKING-SODA Fire extinguishers, with less force than typical extinguishers, when dealing with a grease fire, for instance. Look for recommended ways to deal with a grease fire--if you can safely cover the pan, not using water, but possibly baking soda, and exit the building, this may prevent disaster. Some typical extinguishers, while good for other fires like electrical, can shoot the burning grease and cause a house fire, whereas using baking soda with proper instructions will quiet the hot grease making it easier to cover the fire with the pan lid and safely take it outside the building to a hard or dirt surface without grass or plants, to be cooled. As regards flammable ceilings and such, capable painters can also use paint rollers to coat either a water-based flame-resistant mixture (evidently best of Rooibos tea and baking soda, about 1:1) over the entire ceiling and even on the walls, or an oil-based nonflammable paint, although more of a pain to apply, could also be used.
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          . Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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          . May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          . These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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          Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jeho'voe. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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          . The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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          . One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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          ? Why do such laws of man and God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in wrong conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four times the amount, depending on the situation. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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          . We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can serve as a guide for helping ensure that all can learn to live respectfully and peaceably with one another. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovoe is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovoe is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovoe is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovoe are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovoe is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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          ? Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people upright as a result of faith and uncircumcised people upright by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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          . Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, uprightness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God’s Kingdom will thus help people to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by it, seeing it’s wisdom and value in their life. Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovoe, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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          . May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the true God, Jehovah. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God chooses to know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovah is far away from the ungodly, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
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          . May we stay close to God, and appreciate the great privilege of speaking with the Sovereign of the Universe by means of the communication called “prayer!” We need only use God’s name, Jehovah, seek to acknowledge His will or interests, and then convey to Him our thanks and personal concerns, concluding our pleas or prayers in the name of Jesus. Thus we recognize the Model prayer Jesus gave His followers at Matthew 6:9-13, and his words for instance at John 15:16, showing that as we seek to please God, He desires to give what we ask—what we’re needing. (1John 5:14). Clearly, we should look to God for what we desire in life, waiting on Him to lovingly guide and care for us, avoiding any form of envy or jealousy over what others may have or receive. By avoiding being jealous of others, we avoid the consequences of, according to James 3:16, “disorder and every vile [or, unworthy] thing.” Who needs that in their life??? None of us! Therefore, have compassion for others, and according to Romans 12, “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice...” Try to be happy for the good that may come to others, and look to God to provide for your needs and wants, trusting Him to know what’s best for us.
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          . Verse 12-13 Here we find what God’s view is if an animal is stolen, but there is no evidence to enable the thief to be found, to require compensation from him/her. Evidently, in this instance, the keeper of the animal was to make compensation, likely from one of his own animals. Thus, responsibility for holding something of a person temporarily was to be taken seriously, with a willingness to compensate for it if it is stolen and the thief is not found. However, God’s law was reasonable, so that other things that may happen to it outside of the person’s control, usually required no compensation—only the person’s oath before God that they sought no harm to the animal. Such was the case when the creature was torn by a wild animal and killed. The evidence of this still needed to be presented. Of course, God would hold a person accountable for a false oath, as He hates a “lying tongue” (Prove 6:16,17).
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          . Clearly, the Mosaic Law promoted fairness and reasonableness, taking various circumstances under consideration in the judgement to be rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men...” Yes, while God has some laws which we must respect and keep, even as true Christians, primarily Christianity involves acknowledging principles of truth in the awe of God, learning to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we continue to practice the law of love in our dealings with God and others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with God’s delightful will!
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          SAT UPDATE (4:01,04 pm) Added to (8B) Come to Consensus Corner (Jan 17-30) the article Proper View of Law, an important matter for all.
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          FRI UPDATE (9:18,28; 11:28 pm) UPDATED! Please see the update to (8A) Come to Consensus Corner article (Jan 01-16) on the Hardship Step-up plan to organize a point of contact for this plan. This has been UPDATED!
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          THU UPDATE (8:21,46; 9:04,29,40,44 am) Hello! Now set to work on a CTC article as referenced in the Weekly Golden Apples piece below, regarding potentially tremendous improvement in home fire safety, based on patented work already largely complete!
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           I bring this up now to help save lives currently! Also added to Proverbs Commentary PC (3), verses 11-14 of chapter 15. Updated format.
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          MON UPDATE (9:01 am; 1:53 pm) Hello, wishing you well this day, seeking God's will! Two major corrections to the More Orderly Time article, in (8A) Come to Consensus Corner! One, along with God's name, we have revealed an accurate name of His Son, similar to the Hebrew name many have heard before! This is found in the Month name adjustment for the 7th month, formerly the 9th. That is the other correction, after some name modifications recently, now a readjustment of several month names, for a more logical progression of values and growth! Again URGENT!!! Please consider the 1st through the 12th month names in that article, under (8A) Come to Consensus Corner!!!
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          FRI UPDATE (12:44 am) URGENT!!! REGARDING THE THU POST, IT IS NOT JUST PRONUNCIATION THAT MATTERS--GOD'S NAME WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO END WITH AN 'H'  BUT RATHER AN 'E"!!! SEE THE (8A) CTC CORNER,  'MORE ORDERLY TIME' ARTICLE, MONTH (2) ETC. FOR THE UPDATE!!!
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          THU UPDATE (9:20,40 am) Hello, and a warm welcome! I look to continue contributing to a month's first half posts, like CTC Corner, if of importance to do so--I had not concluded the determinations, esp. on month name recommendations. I've added to the first half of the month's (8A) Come to Consensus article on "More Orderly Time" with an explanation you'll want to consider on the second (2) month name change recommendation. It involves a refreshing enlightenment regarding God's shortened name! Now an update, even to God's name!
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          WED UPDATE (9:04,19 am) Hello, with warm wishes for a fine day! I've added two (5) MLawH pieces with important lessons for us to be reminded of and benefit from. May prayers continue, with hope and trust in God, for even me to be in the proper situation for handling better all that Jehovah has intended for me, of which many of you also hoped in voting for me 2020!
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         MON UPDATE (9:04,22 am; 10:12 am) Hello, mindful of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his support of impartial justice and treatment of one another! Starting this week with this post, adding a fresh translation of Psalm 1, and commentary on Proverbs 15:1-5!
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          "1 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the flagrant blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A foolish one disrespects his father’s discipline, But a prudent person accepts correction."
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          PR 15:1: How wise! When anger flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness always prefers a gentle approach in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. While such a one might still become irritated about something, especially serious matters, one with self-control can maintain enough calm to think through the problem or see how to cope with it. We should typically care enough about the other person and his or her feelings to avoid speaking harsh or painful words to this one, even if we're irritated about something. The wise quality of shrewdness, or prudence, enables us to look ahead and see the outcome or consequences of our speech or actions, and avert a disastrous course by making a better decision. (Prove 22:3). The qualities of mildness and self-control are part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which we can pray for (Galatians 5:22-23).
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          PR 15:2: Even the tongue can put knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The flagrant one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving correction. Also, it is good for such a person to realize a purpose to our having two ears and only one mouth. How much better and wiser to become a good LISTENER! We have much to learn from others, and shouldn't usually be a constant barrage of words everywhere we go, or there will often be transgression of speech and lack of consideration for others. In the words of James 1:19: "Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."
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          PR 15:4: Literally, "a tongue of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Twisted or corrupt speech brings nothing of value. Another proverbs says "the tongue of the wise is a healing..." This reveals how important it is to God that we typically speak in a peaceable, gentle manner, promoting the genuine happiness that God purposes for mankind. James 3:17-18 says "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of uprightness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." Thus to obtain genuine uprightness, or adherence to God's right and loving standards, built on faith that leads to eternal life, a peaceful demeanor is necessary, as one desiring to promote true peace with others.
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          PR 15:5: Once again the foolish one needs to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The prudent, or foresighted person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice and correction. Our ultimate heavenly Father, Jehovah, offers us advice leading to genuine security and happiness. As He states in Proverbs 1:23,33 "Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you...33...the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          "6 In the house of the upright one there is abundant treasure, But the produce of the ungodly one brings him trouble. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But not so the heart of the flagrant one. 8 The sacrifice of the ungodly is detestable to Jehovah, But the prayer of the honest one is a pleasure to Him. 9 Jehovah detests the way of the ungodly one, But he loves the one who pursues uprightness. 10 Discipline seems bad to one forsaking the way, But whoever hates reproof will die."
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          . Prove 15:6: The word "house" can refer to the family of a man and woman, as in Prov 14:1, which says "the truly wise woman builds up her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands." The wise woman is not necessarily doing literal carpentry work, but rather, is more often building up her family spiritually. Likewise, the upright one builds up his family spiritually, and this results in abundant spiritual treasures in the lives of family members. They live peaceably, and learn to love one another, and their neighbors. The ungodly one, on the other hand, does not care for the spiritual needs of his family, producing negative traits in others and bringing trouble upon himself. Of course, as one cleanses himself spiritually, with help from God the Father, he may come to receive both spiritual and material treasures.
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          . Prove 15:7: The wise one "does good with knowledge," sharing divine truth with others, strengthening them spiritually. The flagrant one, who often will not do the right thing, does not love divine truth, and would prefer most often to speak about himself or foolish things. Having something good to share with others, what a delight to do so! Verse 23 of Proverbs 15 says "A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!" It may certainly be considered a gift from God to be able to share something with someone that may prove helpful in some important way in their life--perhaps even touching their heart to have helped them so. May we all see such things as ultimately coming from our loving God and Father, Jehovah, who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28a).
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          . Prove 15:8: Jehovah does not value the so-called sacrifices of those pursuing an evil course, who may give up things or give gifts with a selfish or self-serving motive. At the same time, the sincere prayers of honest, right-hearted ones bring Jehovah delight. We can all at some time or another get too busy to speak with God as often as we really should--let's aim that that not be the case, even if it's just a few simple sincere words of thanks or appreciation for a good gift from Him we've happened to stumble upon that day! Just express His name, and your feelings, closing "in Jesus' name." We may come to express ourselves much like the psalmists, who poured out their hearts to Jehovah with sincerity and love for Him! David, for instance, realizes what a grand privilege it is to dwell with the Most High God, Jehovah, as in the opening verse of Psalm 15: "O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?" May we likewise appreciate our loving God, and do what we can to ever remain in His favor, helping others to do so as well!
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          . Prove 15:9: Jehovah does not approve of the self-centered way of one practicing evil, but loves and blesses the one "pursuing uprightness," or seeking adherence to His laws and standards. Such uprightness is the framework of a happy and successful life and family, with eternal life in view. Jesus showed the importance of this, when discussing God's ability to care for our needs. In Matthew 6:33 he concludes: "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his [God's] uprightness, and all these other things will be added to you." Seeking first the Kingdom often involves making sacrifices in pursuit of the will of God. While this can please Jehovah well, it only does so if we are at the same time practicing what is right--a sacrifice should never take the place of obedience to God. As Samuel once said, "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice. To pay attention than the fat of rams!" While Jesus and James teach us that Jehovah is "very tender in affection and merciful," still we should never presume upon God's mercy, taking it for granted. Rather, as the second verse of Psalm 15 begins to describe the kind of person who may dwell with the Most High: "The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart." These are among the vital aspects of one "pursuing uprightness," and pleasing the true God, Jehovah.
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          . Prove 15:10: What an important lesson! The footnote says this could be: "Discipline seems 'severe' to one forsaking the way." Such a person views discipline as harsh, when it should be given with love, seeking to lovingly and patiently guide and correct a person or child. While something may upset us, let's make sure any discipline we offer follows the Scriptural pattern, firm for what's right, but not giving it with anger, rather remaining calm, with understanding, wanting the person or child to see love as the motive behind the correction, as Jesus did with his disciples, using punishment only when necessary, and the motive and lesson(s) are made clear. For the receiver, Hebrews 12:5-6 exhorts: "5...“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.”
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          "11 The Grave and the place of destruction are in full view of Jeho'voe. How much more so the hearts of men! 12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the flagrant feeds on foolishness."
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          PR 15:11 How much more Jeho'voe is interested in our hearts--our spirituality, our knowledge and personality along with our affections, desires, and goals, the way we deal with others, and our relationships with friends and loved ones. Jehovoe wants our hearts to be stirred by His great love for us, to love Him and others in return. We are reminded here that He is fully aware of those who have lost their life in this system, especially in an unjust way, and He longs to restore them to life in His new world of peace and uprightness! Regarding this time and God's yearning or "longing" to restore life, Job says at Job 14:15, "You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands."
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          PR 15:13 Hopefully, we can maintain a joyful heart, appreciating spiritual things and God's love for us, having many reasons to love God and others as ourselves, following what Jesus called the two greatest commandments of the Mosaic Law. (Matt 22:37-39). If we must face heartache, however, may we rely on God, whom David says "will not reject" a heart "broken and crushed," and whom Paul called "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others..." (Psalm 51:17; 2Cori 1:3-4) JOY itself is among the fruits of God's spirit, so we may pray for more of it, as He tends to give His spirit to those asking Him, and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          PR 15:14 Understanding enables us to see how all the pieces fit together of something, to make the whole. When we have a heart of understanding, we are wise to seek an understanding of divine knowledge, to know well the course of spirituality, as well as knowledge of things that enrich our lives, enhancing our ability to grow and to know and love others more. The morally foolish have little interest in such things, often ignoring what they know to be right. They feed on foolish things rather than spiritual truths, or truly beneficial knowledge. This is not in harmony with the spirit of true godlove, which 1Corinthians 13:6 says "does not rejoice over ungodliness, but rejoices with the truth."
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          . Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans. Helpful still are the teachings of Christianity, as Jesus embodied the Law, fulfilling but not destroying it. We are not to misinterpret Galatians 3:24-25, which says “24 So the Law became our guardian leading to Christ, so that we might be declared righteous through faith. 25 But now that the faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian.” Recall that Jesus said he did not come to "destroy the Law, but to fulfill it." So, now we are under the law in the ultimate way. As we carefully seek to imitate Jesus and seek ever to live by his teachings, we come to fulfill the Law of the Christ as he did. In this way, God is writing His law on hearts, within each person. Thus verse 26 continues "You are all, in fact, sons of God through your faith in Christ Jesus." Regardless of our place spiritually, certainly all should seek to be God's children. As we learn to deal fairly and justly with one another, the Mosaic Law still educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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          SAT UPDATE (10:35 am, 12:31 pm) I've been working this morning on a project, which I believe will be to your liking...Finally, I've added Proverbs 14:31-35, the conclusion to that chapter!
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          FRI UPDATE (10:04,08 am) Hello, wishing you well! A WGA (3) COVID message to encourage research into a potential proven solution for airline and gym atmospheres, as well as eventually all other important public locations.
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          THU UPDATE (9:08 am) Hello! I've added to some of the More Orderly Time article under (8) CTC Corner, for more clarity and help to determine answers for some lingering issues.
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          WED UPDATE (9:08 am; 12:46 pm) Hi! You're invited to check out the Wise Cautions article, which can help safeguard the progress ones have already made. Also, I've shared an addition to (5) Mosaic Law Highlights with it's Christian application! Also, I've added the (8) CTC Corner (4) Policy of
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          TUE UPDATE (9:31am; 1:05pm) Hello, wishing you well this day! I'm adding more of Proverbs 14, verses 25-30, with continued work on the CTC Policy mentioned yesterday. Now (8) CTC (3) complete.
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          MON UPDATE (9:53am) Hello, wishing you fine things this day, blessed by God! I'm adding more to Proverbs 14 Commentary, verses 19-24. I'm also planning to put up an updated CTC Corner Hardship Step-up Plan, as a way for many to assist those still in need this winter season, at least until bringing a more complete answer for them.
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          SAT UPDATE (8:44,53,55,59; 10:29am; 12:31,38pm) Hello, I'm adding an alert on COVID testing which explains some of the high numbers of positive tests, as well as more commentary on Proverbs 14. Also adding to PS, Psalm 98 highlights. Adding another COVID reminder to WGA (2).
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          THU UPDATE (9:53am; 10:48,55am; 11:00,05am--PR14:11 update; 04:33,56pm) Hello, may your day be honestly good. Adding more commentary to Proverbs 14, this time verses 10-12. Added WGA (1) on the Cinnamon Issue.
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          WED UPDATE (8:58am; 9:01,08am) Hello, may your day be a fine one, with Jehovah's blessing, as God's will is that 'all things take place decently and by arrangement"--although some have intentionally sought to use chaos to accomplish their own will, such as last Jan 6. (1Corinthians 14:40) I've added to the Proverbs 14 commentary below, verses 6-9.
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          There is mounting evidence, that I recommend now be researched carefully, that ongoing properly installed and utilized genuine UV 100% filtration of an atmosphere, blocked from typical human sight, along with personal protective measures, may be all that's necessary to diminish most COVID concerns in planes, in gyms, and elsewhere. 
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          (Book 4, 9th psalm) recognizes God's wondrous activity, bringing about salvation to right-hearted mankind. Verse 2 says "Jehovah has made known his salvation; He has revealed his uprightness before the nations." Verse 3 says "He has remembered his loyal love and faithfulness to the house of Israel." Israel, of course, was God's chosen people, whom he loved and favored at one time. But with determined disobedience and rejection of his own son, God's favor shifted toward those having the spiritual faith of Israel's forefather Abraham, rather than simply those born in his lineage. Thus those, including fleshly Jews, walking in line with true Christianity have become the "Israel of God", as God's word explains in Galatians 6:16: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." Such ones might also be referred to as "Godly Israel." Verses 3,4,9 of Psalm 98 continue: "All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Shout in triumph to Jehovah, all the earth. Be cheerful and shout joyfully and sing praises...He will judge the inhabited earth with uprightness and the peoples with fairness." Jehovah's favor is now upon those looking to Him and his son for direction and guidance in life, leading to their genuine peace and happiness.
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          Prove 14:1: The foolish woman is disregarding God's counsel or discipline, thus is missing out on the spiritual values and wisdom necessary to be spiritually upbuilding to her family. With the "philosophy and empty deception" present in the world today, many otherwise fine men and women have hardly ever been introduced to the value of God's written word, the Holy Bible. The wisdom present therein can almost work miracles in the life of a family or person, and is worth every effort to get to know and understand. Proverbs itself is an especially worthy source of study, and it's first 9 chapters are written like a letter from a loving father to a son, with excellent counsel in how to be successful in life, in God's eyes.
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          "2 The one walking in his uprightness fears Jehovah, But the one whose ways are devious despises Him."
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          Prove 14:2: The upright one has genuine godly fear, which is a healthy fear of displeasing or hurting God in some way. HE loves us, especially if we seek to please him, and the man of godly fear does not want to harm that relationship, or hurt God's feelings by disobeying him in some way. This healthy fear of God encourages right and honest conduct, in contrast to the 'devious ways' of some.
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          "3 The rod of haughtiness is in the mouth of the fool, But the lips of the wise will protect them."
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          Prove 14:3: The foolish one tends to be haughty in spirit, offended by God's counsel or discipline, rather than humbly accepting it and seeking to improve. We're encouraged in God's word to consider others as superior to us, benefitting from their knowledge and counsel. The foolish would benefit most by listening more than speaking their own ideas and knowledge, remembering we have two ears and only 1 mouth--James says we should be quick to listen, but slow about speaking and slow about wrath or anger. (James 1:19). Some may simply need to learn to ask questions when they are not sure of what to do, rather than guess at it and have problems. Asking Jehovah primarily for help each day can go a long way.
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          "4 Where there are no cattle the manger is clean, But the power of a bull yields an abundant harvest."
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          Prove 14:4: The Scriptures encourage hard work as opposed to laziness. Children should not be praised so much for the knowledge they gain, as for putting that knowledge to work to benefit others by it. The praise should be using their knowledge aright, to help others. This encourages them to be busy, good workers. The verse shows hard work pays off in an "abundant harvest."
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          "5 A faithful witness will not lie, But a false witness lies with every breath."
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          Prove 14:5: The Christian "new personality" seeks honesty in all things, rejecting lies as displeasing God, the One who "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Says Colossians 3:9-10: "Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." However, being honest does not mean we must reveal truth to all persons, including those who might use the knowledge they gain to harm others. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7 there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." Learning to be honest with ourselves and others is a vital step to become true, a person of integrity or compection. This last term has roots in the words pact and compassion, pact being an agreement. This term carries the sense of feeling for others while at the same time holding firmly and encouraging adherence to God's word and law, with a view to never violating it--instead, finding the answers and encouraging desires for what is within God's law that is better and superior to whatever one may have thought they needed outside of, or without it. I had coined the term on a podcast last year as a term related to heartfelt integrity.
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          "6 The scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding. 7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips. 8 By wisdom the prudent man understands the way he is going, But the stupid are deceived by their foolishness. 9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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          Prove 14:6 One who tends to find fault with and ridicule others will not find true wisdom with such an improper self-serving motive. God is not critical of us, but seeks and appreciates the good in us. Scoffers should ponder God's love for all people, including them, that they might repent from reviling, and turn to seeking the good in themselves and others.
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          "7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips."
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          Prove 14:7 The foolish man may like to talk, but divine knowledge will not be coming from his mouth, at least not in a way that harmonizes with the God of truth. We are to "stay away" from such ones. While we want to help them turn around from a wrong course, humble themselves before God and appreciate his counsel and discipline offered toward them, we shouldn't desire their close association or company, lest we want to become a fool ourselves. Let's treasure wisdom from God.
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          "8 By wisdom the prudent man understands the way he is going, But the stupid are deceived by their foolishness."
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          Prove 14:8 The foresighted prudent one looks ahead at the consequences of a right and wrong course, and acts accordingly, sparing harm. Such a person is likely also acquiring wisdom with understanding, to comprehend the entirety of his course in life. The stupid ones, knowing what's right but often choosing not to follow it, are being deceived by their own foolishness. Such ones need to ponder the consequences of doing wrong, of ignoring their relationship with God, and turning their backs on his counsel and loving correction, that they may come to hate a bad course, and begin to fear the true God, wanting His favor and approval.
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          "9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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          Prove 14:9 Foolish ones may begin to ignore their conscience, or haven't trained it properly with the wisdom and guidance of God's word. If such a course continues, it will lead to disaster. Guilt over wrongdoing is necessary to enable one to repent of a wrong course, realizing the hurt it may have caused God, others, and him-/herself, and moving one to become determined not to repeat such a mistake, understanding the reasons it was made and how to avert it in the future. One can thus be living in a way that has God's approval and blessing.
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          "10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And no outsider can share in its joy. 11 The house of the corrupt will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death."
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          Prove 14:10 This is why it may not always be correct to say "I know what you're going through", but maybe "I kind-of know what you're going through." It is primarily Jehovah God who can know every nuance of the many factors in causing one to feel bitter, or even joyful. Still, we want to be as compassionate as we can, with the right motive, a pure heart, desiring to be an extension of God's comforting hand in helping them overcome grief, bitterness, or to share their joy. We can be glad simply because they are joyful, knowing the main reasons for it. The Scriptures tell us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roma 12:15).
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          "11 The house of the corrupt will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish."
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          Prove 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches their god. But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, generally content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works," and thriving, even if some have not yet been able to live where they've wanted. Under God's kingdom, however, the people of God "will build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit (slaving for another people, as in the past system), nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isaiah 65:21-22). Therefore, choosing to be an "upright" person has the favor and blessing of Jehovah God Himself. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." Let Jehovah "build the house," by choosing to walk in His ways--upholding His standards of what is true, right, good, and just, or fair.
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          Prove 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of [Jehovah], and he will make your paths straight." (PHili 1:10; PRove 3:5b-6) We need God's word to guide our steps in life. While it is commendable to listen to our conscience, it really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom. For example, it might "seem right" to a person to choose to lust after someone's spouse, or marital partner, perhaps trying to convince themselves that it is in the name of "true love" that they're doing so. Granted, there is serious sin that may allow for divorce, but part of the confusion may be the relaxed laws seemingly allowing for divorce on most "any sort of grounds."--that is not God's view. That person might imagine that the spouse is not treating the other as well as they should, or as well as that one thinks he or she might be able to. But is that a reason to interfere with the work of God, who likely brought the two of them together, with a holy vow to love one another? The two marital partners in this case have likely forged a bond over time, a bond that most likely should not be broken. If God blessed the marriage to last, then it brought these two together as "one flesh...So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matth 19:5b-6). Who knows or decides whether God really brought them together in marriage, other than God Himself? Let God remain "the Judge of all the earth"--including the Judge as to what is truly right and wrong for His human creation. (GEnes 18:25; PSalm 67:4). If you've considered acting in such ways in the past, work on cultivating God's loyal love, that seeks to protect or safeguard such relationships, and look to God to help you forge and safeguard your own precious relationships as well.
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          "13 Even in laughter the heart may feel pain, And rejoicing may end in grief. 14 The one wayward at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings. 15 The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd (or, prudent) one ponders each step. 16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the flagrant one is reckless and overconfident. 17 The one who is quick to anger acts foolishly, But the man who thinks things out is hated. 18 The naive will inherit foolishness, But the wise are crowned with knowledge."
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          Prove 14:13 Laughter and rejoicing may not always stem from the heart, or may be half-hearted, and not indicative of true inner joy, part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit. For example, some laughter may be out of harmony with God's love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cor 13:6). True joy is a deep-seated satisfaction in one's life, not simply displayed by occasional laughing. And a person may be taught to rejoice over what is bad--how sad, ending in grief!
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          "14 The one wayward at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings."
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          Prove 14:14 If we would stray from God's direction, we will likely suffer the consequences of the wayward course. God is loving and warns us against the things that could cause us harm--it is foolish to ignore divine counsel. A good man even goes beyond what is right, to benefit others, and will be rewarded for his acts of kindness.
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          Prove 14:15 One of the most vital proverbs, a child must eventually learn to examine what he hears, to test whether he is hearing the truth. The prudent one is foresighted, and ponders the end results of doing or believing something, which may avert disaster. May we overcome any tendency to be naïve. And may we be especially careful to avoid believing religious lies, such as the teaching of hellfire, that could have serious repercussions on our relationship with God and other people. God "IS love", and looks out for the long-term welfare of all people. To some degree, Greek philosphy has contaminated some Christian teaching. According to the Scriptures, while all have a "spirit," only some have an immortal one, not referring to the human soul, which is of flesh, yet may still live forever. (1John 4:8; Ezekiel 18:4; Hebrews 4:12) See the article "Finding Truth" for more details.
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          Prove 14:16 Such prudent pondering mentioned in verse 15 will enable us to be cautious and reject an evil path, "hating what is bad." The flagrant one, however, doesn't ponder the right course. Such a person ignores danger, and pridefully trusts in himself more than God, bringing much trouble upon himself and others.
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          Prove 14:17 "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (Jame 1:19). Seeking to compassionately understand the other's point of view or situation can slow down any rising anger, and we should quickly channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem, or seeking the best way to cope with it. Those who haven't yet learned to act so wisely should turn to God for more wisdom, rather than become jealous.
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          Prove 14:18 Believing every word, as in verse 15, causes one to act foolishly, while gaining foresighted prudence helps us acquire beneficial knowledge to thwart disaster. Thus, while a young person will tend to be naive to a certain extent, he or she must not remain so. Shrewdness, or prudence, must be acquired--learning to look ahead at the consequences of one's speech and actions--and acting accordingly, in order to avoid prolonged foolishness, which would only lead to trouble. At a reasonable age, parents should encourage their growing or older youth to learn to become more wise, understanding various aspects of wisdom as described and explained in Proverbs, for instance. Yet, a detailed study of Proverbs should most likely not be encouraged for younger ones, still in their childhood, and learning in other ways, before about age 10 or 12. Ultimately, parents or guardians should decide when their child should be encouraged to study such things in depth.
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          "19 Bad people will have to bow down before the good, And the corrupt will bow at the gates of the upright. 20 The poor man is less loved even by his neighbors, But many are the friends of the rich person. 21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy. 22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness. 23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the flagrant is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:19 Practicers of bad or corruption must one day acknowledge their path is not leading to the happiness they imagined it would, but rather, is leading to spiritual death. They must bow in respect of the good, or upright ones. If their acknowledgement humbles them, they may repent of their error, and in God's mercy, find the path of life and the true happiness they were missing.
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          Prove 14:21 The poor man of the previous verse really should not normally be "despised." May our compassion overcome any tendency to hate or despise others, which would be sinning. Thus we may maintain true happiness, as hatred of others does little to contribute to this. Rather, loving and even praying "for those who persecute you," as Jesus instructed in his Sermon on the Mount, may prove to have a good effect on others, as well as ourselves. (Matth 5:44). May we realize that even those practicing bad are often desperately in spiritual need, and who will be there to lovingly help them? If we cannot do it ourselves, can we at least, with godly insight, overlook an offense, and compassionately pray for them to receive needed help? (Prove 19:11). This is not to say that serious violations should merely be overlooked or brushed aside. Such conduct usually needs to be brought to the attention of those authorized to provide assistance in some way, such as one who claims to be a "brother" but engages in serious immoral conduct (1Cori 5:11-13). Nevertheless, such ones have been known to repent, ask forgiveness, and mend their ways, paving the way for extended mercy. (1Cori 6:9-11). Serious, but lesser sins may be addressed by following the counsel of Matthew 18:15-17. Minor sins, however, may be a different story. Colossians 3:13-14 says this: "Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 14 But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union." May God reward the love you show!
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          "22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness."
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          Prove 14:22 The rewards are many for those "intent on doing good," rather than plotting mischief! Psalm 18:25 says of God, "With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly." Thus, such ones receive of God's loyal love and faithfulness, as may be expressed by others. Recall that God "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Roman 8:28). May we rejoice to receive of God's blessings for pursuing an upright course before Him! On the other hand, how unkind and imprudent, failing to consider the consequences, are those planning to violate right conduct or even harm others! May we NEVER give thought to how we might deliberately ignore God's counsel and pursue a wayward course, but rather, hope in God's blessing and favor, the rewards of uprightness, as we most certainly CAN learn and hold to God's standards and find prosperity and happiness in doing so!
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          Prove 14:23 While planning is beneficial and important, is it not the "hard work" that's needed in order to receive the benefits, actually accomplishing what we've set out to do? Merely talking, without appreciation for the effort necessary for success, brings little benefit. In harmony with this, praising others for their head knowledge, rather than for efforts to use their knowledge for the benefit of others, causes laziness. As ones gain knowledge of beneficial skills, that may for instance contribute to their ability to earn a living, why should they not put that knowledge to work, and practice those skills to benefit others and themselves if it is reasonable to do so? How much wiser and better to put good and beneficial knowledge to work, benefitting both ourselves and others!
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          "24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the flagrant is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:24 Truly wise ones become successful in life, bringing wealth upon themselves and others. This wealth is primarily spiritual, placing emphasis on one's relationship with God and the blessings of eternal life. However, the skills gained by true wisdom may often bring a measure of material wealth as well, with God's blessing. Still, such ones are typically content with the necessities of life, remaining humbly reliant upon God. Foolish ones rarely apply knowledge skillfully for the benefit of others--most often only selfishly for their own benefit. Any material wealth a foolish one may gain is not accompanied by spiritual wealth, and may even be spent in foolishness, lacking God's blessing. May we willingly continue growing in true wisdom, seeking to apply divine knowledge for the everlasting welfare of ourselves and others, cultivating true love for God and our neighbor.
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          "25 A true witness saves lives, But a deceitful one lies with every breath. 26 There is strong confidence in the awe of Jehovah, And it will be a refuge for his children. 27 The awe of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death. 28 A multitude of people are a king’s majesty, But a ruler without subjects is ruined. 29 The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, But the impatient one displays his foolishness. 30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones."
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          Prove 14:26 The "strong confidence" that comes with the awe of Jehovah is in Jehovah himself, rather than in oneself. As Psalm 46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." Thus, having this healthy fear of displeasing God, and lovingly teaching it to one's children, will help the children to find this refuge as well.
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          Prove 14:27 As Proverbs 8:13 says, "The awe of Jehovah means the hating of bad." By seeing the ill consequences of badness, we may come to hate it, steering clear of "the snares of death," and remaining on the path to endless life. Having such awe moves us to share life-giving truth with others, proving this awe to be a "fountain of life." Regarding God's son, Isaiah 11:1-2 says "A twig will grow out of the stump of Jesʹse, And a sprout from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Jehovah will settle upon him, The spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The spirit of counsel and of mightiness, The spirit of knowledge and of the awe of Jehovah." This one sets an example for others, to grow in divine wisdom.
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          Prove 14:28 Proverbs 29:2 says: "When the upright are many, the people rejoice, But when the corrupt one rules, the people groan." Thus a king does well to pursue true wisdom and uprightness, with the favor and blessing of God, on himself and his people. Turning from uprightness would cause ruin to himself and a poor example to his people, who may thus fall into calamity.
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          Prove 14:29 To loyally have patience with others, both insight and discernment are shown to prove beneficial. Discernment enables one to judge properly between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and so on. This makes it possible to have compassionate insight, seeing the real reasons behind someone's speech, actions, and decisions. If someone gets rude to us just after spilling coffee on his brand new shirt, can we not understand and exercise more patience with the person? Being impatient often results in "foolishness," and does little to help the situation.
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          Prove 14:30 One who is patient contributes to calmness of heart, as well as one who seeks to avoid the ravages of jealousy. What is jealousy? It is a hateful competitive spirit toward another that seeks to prevent that one from receiving anything that gives the impression that s/he is better in some way. This may cause the jealous one to attempt cruel interference with their enjoying any such honor or possession. The scripture says it is "rottenness to the bones," or "to the core." We also read, at James 3:16, "For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." EVERY "VILE," or UNWORTHY THING! Such jealousy does nothing to benefit humanity in any way. May we reject any such inclination, and rather, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15).
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          “31 The one who defrauds the lowly one insults his Maker, But whoever shows compassion to the poor glorifies Him. 32 The corrupt one will be brought down by his own evil, But the upright one will find refuge in his integrity. 33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding person, But among the flagrant it must make itself known. 34 Uprightness exalts a nation, But sin is disgraceful to a people. 35 The king finds pleasure in a servant who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
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          Prove 14:31 Sometimes people sadly keep their distance from a poor person, perhaps not wanting to be seen by others and considered as someone “on their level.” They may be thinking of the popular adage, “Birds of a feather flock together,” or fear others may be thinking that way toward them. A more important Biblical principle, however, might be IMPARTIALITY ("freedom from bias or prejudice"), an aspect of both loyal love and true justice, as Peter stated at Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who reveres him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Some may mistakenly believe that God typically withholds material benefits from wrongdoers, but this is not necessarily so. Recall Asaph, in Psalm 73, lamented how the ungodly often seem to prosper, saying in verse 12: “Yes, these are the ungodly, who always have it easy. They keep increasing their wealth.” He came to realize, however, as we read in verses 18-19: “18 Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!” Yes, even economic hardship can befall almost any person, upright or not. Proverbs 24:16 says “16 For the upright one may fall seven times, and he will get up again, But the ungodly will be made to stumble by calamity.” How fine, then, when we show compassion to the poor, as Jesus does! This would include those "poor in spirit," who may be in desperate need of spiritual guidance. While we may appreciate the blessings and benefits of learning godly wisdom, would not God wish for us to unselfishly share it with those we discern would truly appreciate it? Whether poor materially or spiritually, God's son is eager to assist. Notice this, as stated at Psalm 72:12, “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.” No one should be taking advantage of their plight. For instance, might we be able to diminish the commonality of charging desperate ones exorbitant interest on a loan, perhaps ‘defrauding them,’ just because they don’t have the means or credit to receive a better rate? Recall that even fellow Israelites were to loan to one who became desperate, what they needed, even without additional interest. This is one of the best ways to help someone. Would it not be better in the future, when the economy has stabilized and there are fewer "poor" among us, to consider adjusting our monetary system, to help out the poor, with a temporary low rate, if they must borrow from a financial institution, still while having the means to work off and repay the loan? The government could even step in, matching the low rate to the financial institution for providing a loan with low interest to such a one in genuine need, and in no way squandering the resources. In fact, why couldn't these institutions contribute also by helping in an important way to educate their customers on financial responsibility, and effective budgeting, for instance? Would not God himself reward those displaying a spirit of kindness toward such ones? Perhaps you might think of other ways that the plight of the poor may be taken into consideration. Happily, under the rulership of God’s son, more compassion will be shown to the poor, ‘saving them.’ Psalm 72:13-14 read: “13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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          Prove 14:32 At Psalm 57:6 David says “6 They have prepared a net to ensnare my feet; I am bowed down with distress. They have dug a pit ahead of me, But they fell into it themselves.” David was essentially a man of integrity. Firmly holding to God’s right standards benefits and protects us in many ways. This is the course He blesses. Integrity is wholeness or completeness without corruption. We should never choose to act corruptly, out of harmony with God’s laws or ways. May we continually look to Jehovah for support in pursuing a right course in life, finding and maintaining divine favor, with eternal happiness in view.
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          "33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding person, But among the flagrant it must make itself known."
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          Prove 14:33 Of course, "quietly" here does not mean we shouldn't compassionately share divine wisdom with others, to their everlasting benefit! Rather, this indicates that a truly wise person is not a know-it-all, but instead, is humble. Proverbs 1:5 says “5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction...” An overly proud or morally foolish person often no longer sees the need to listen to others, especially those they consider “beneath” them. James 1:19 says “19 Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Most persons are going to have some knowledge that we ourselves do not, that we can benefit from. So should one believe he is so smart that he must always do all the talking? Perhaps such a person is lacking understanding in some respects, as true “wisdom rests quietly,” not loudly, in the heart of an understanding one. One not consistently doing right may be seeking his own glory above God’s, and therefore may deem it necessary to make known his own “wisdom” over and above others. May we be careful to humbly acknowledge God’s right to a good reputation, praising His wisdom as found in His divine word, as bringing the greatest satisfaction and spiritual astuteness to man.
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          Prove 14:34 May we thus encourage such uprightness among others, as leading to true success and happiness before God and mankind. Who knows better what we need to make us truly happy than our Maker, Jehovah God himself? For instance, aren’t we happy to embrace a beloved family member, to have the feeling of touch, along with the other senses? Have you ever had your lower mouth numbed for dental work? How did it feel to touch your chin right afterward? Or, how did it NOT feel? It seems as though your chin is dead, no longer able to feel. Do we appreciate the Creator who Himself placed such sensors over our entire body for our protection and well-being? May we recognize Jehovah as the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present,” and appreciatively use whatever gifts and talents we have in harmony with His right standards and ways, not sinning disgracefully. (James 1:17). God knows how we tick, and what will lead us to the best life we can enjoy! May we be mindful of God’s eternal purpose, and live for the joy that is set before us, not only in serving God now, but everlastingly.
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          Prove 14:35 Acting with insight requires compassion, looking at things from another person’s perspective, seeing beyond the obvious. Proverbs 19:11 says “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” In this case, understanding why a person was rude to us, for instance, helps us take the action of “overlooking an offense,” letting the offense go, forgetting it. Perhaps they had just spilled coffee on their brand new dress shirt. Understanding this can stir patience with people, smoothing over what could otherwise cause hurt feelings. This is contrasted with acting “shamefully,” or disgracefully, void of thoughtfulness or consideration for others or their feelings. Such insolence upsets the king, whereby he takes pleasure in the empathetic, insightful one. While Jesus Christ is ultimately the king representing Jehovah, any anger he displays is under control, as he looks for ways to assist, even wayward ones! (Isaiah 55:7-9). Why, if the king takes pleasure in one acting with insightful compassion, would not he himself do so? Another translation reads: "The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, but his anger is toward him who acts shamefully." (NASB). May all who would live forever in truly peaceful conditions come to fear God, turning aside from badness, hating shameful conduct. Also, those in authority as kings submitting to Christ's dominion, also taking pleasure in God’s divine wisdom and uprightness, may react similarly.
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           3/1 TUE (10:38,55,56; 11:02 am) UPDATE to Corrected True Name for Jesus(Jehosha, pron. "Jeho'sha"), in MORE ORDERLY TIME article under Month (7)!!!
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          FRI UPDATE (9:18,33; 11:05,25,31 pm) UPDATED! Addition to CTC (3) Hardship Step-up Plan with seeking to organize point of contact for all willing to support this plan, including local supportive hotels and a nearby restaurant or two. UPDATED situation!
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          MON UPDATE (8:59; 9:42,44; 10:00,16,20; 11:18,48,58 am; 12:04,40,48; 3:01,40; 4:35,44; 5:11,17, 44 pm) Hello! Two major corrections to the More Orderly Time article!!! One, along with God's name, we have revealed an accurate name of His Son, similar to the Hebrew name many have heard before! This is found in the Month name adjustment for the 7th month, formerly the 9th. That is the other correction, after some changes to month names, readjusting the order of names, for a more logical progression of values and growth! Again URGENT!!! Please consider the 1st through the 12th month names in this article!!! Also, a format update! NOW, Further clarifications. Another correction to (12).
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          FRI (1/21) UPDATE (12:34,40 am; 7:29,35; 8:04,16,35,46,48,55 am) URGENT!!! SEE THU REMARKS!!! FINAL E!!! NOT O!!! E!!! Also, misc. updates to the same article.
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         FRI UPDATE (03:23,25,38,42pm) Hello! Here's one CTC Policy article with some Issue Statements in a few Social and Education policy fields--perhaps some have been interested in my stance on some still-current issues and topics of discussion. I believe with God's blessing we can come together on the important ones, as God's view is the best and most balanced view to be upheld under the rule of His marvelous Kingdom, with many blessings in store for mankind! Let's continue seeing the magnificence of His rightful rulership through His Son!
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] I believe we can come together in God's view of this matter. Recognizing humans as physiological creatures, we can see that without poor nutrition or the interference of various substances or chemicals either ingested or applied to the skin, or received in other ways, the Scriptures reveal God's interest in the timing of conception, even the decision of gender, producing a precious child. God's word makes quite clear the sacredness of birth, recognizing the embryo of the one who would become King David, as he was later inspired by God to write about in song (Psalm 139:13-16; 2Samu 23:1-2). Pregnancy should not be so feared by any woman, young or old, as God designed the process to be among the miraculous gifts in life. In most cases it is adoption, rather than abortion, that should be considered the last resort. The woman should seek the proper nourishment to bring the precious child to birth in the healthiest way, to give him/her a good start, even if she feels it necessary to give him/her up for adoption. Later in life, when the child learns the truth about his or her birth, s/he will have reason to be glad that adoption was chosen rather than abortion, and to find that she cared to protect him or her throughout the pregnancy and birth, to give the child the best start in life. For those coming to this view late in life, they may delight in God's purpose of a resurrection, whereby some such women may be able to have a child again, whose life had previously been cut short by a plethora of factors, sometimes without much control of the woman in times past.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] The feelings among most gay couples are very real. However, many also recognize that these aren't the feelings God really intended that they have for one another, as Jesus acknowledged the first marriage was between a man and a woman, and this is the most natural of relationships. (Matthew 19:3-6). Humans are physiological creatures, and there have been chemicals in skin products, and received in other ways, such as ingested pesticides and/or herbicides from farmed foods, such as U.S. corn. Atrazine, having been used on some 90% of U.S. corn crops, has been known to turn male frogs female. What effects has this had on humans, many of whom have loved corn chips and other products with this pest/herbicide for decades? Some unnatural feelings have begun to subside in some who have turned to organic corn chips, etc. without the pest/herbicide contamination. For this and other reasons, I do not believe it best to subject a child to unnatural expressions of feelings that could cause unnecessary confusion in his/her own relationships during the formative years of growth. I rather recommend other reasonable measures among gay couples, including more support from the other gender, to work through their feelings over time with practical steps and God's blessing. Transgender solutions are not off the table in some circumstances.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Having greater understanding of the very real feelings of most if not all sincerely questioning their own gender, there is no place for discrimination of such ones. As mentioned in my comments on similar issues, some chemical pollutants have been known to cause changes in the hormones and feelings of some, unnaturally. They can and should find available resources for addressing their concerns in practical ways. In the meantime, they should be protected in reasonable ways from hurtful discrimination, but they themselves should also be careful not to push their conscience on others, becoming bullies themselves. With this understanding, I believe these laws updated, with wide attention and acceptance of the changes, along with education as described previously, should serve to help protect them from unnecessary grief in their circumstances.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Once again I believe we can come together on God's view of such things. God himself, in accord with His word, is impartial in His dealings with mankind. Acts 17 clarifies that all humans on Earth originated from one pair of humans, and science has substantiated this understanding in numerous ways. In line with Martin Luther King Jr's dream, it is the character of a person, his or her ways, actions and treatment of others, that should determine how they are judged, more than the color of their skin, their economic status, or something else. Individuals choosing to imitate the impartiality of God can together make substantial changes in the practices of a culture, a community, state, nation, and world. At Acts 10:34-35, it is recorded regarding Jesus' apostle Peter: "At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears (or, reveres) him and does what is right is acceptable to him." And the chosen apostle John likewise states that "God is love." God's example of love for all, as shown through His son Jesus, can move the entire world to overcome prejudice and racism that has stifled many in unacceptable ways in times past. I recommend a new program, Human Race Policy, to combine the appropriate truthful history taught in CRT, with inspiring truths underscored in God's word but also found to prove beneficial in real dealings among various ethnicities, to promote the peace that those respecting God's word have found effective in their own lives and dealings.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] There should be a balanced approach to this issue that can be considered reasonable for all. Rather than penalizing the wealthy in this instance, I believe some commonsense measures can assist those under the burden of student loan debt. For one thing, I believe this is one debt that has been on some levels, and should be, treated differently from other loans. I believe there should be permitted a few, perhaps three, occasions when the payments could be postponed for a period of 3 months at a time, and/or one time per calendar year. When between jobs or in other similar circumstances, there might reasonably be some time to gather oneself and sources of income, without negative effects on credit reporting. Also, the interest rate should not increase on a student loan, even if some have found difficulty in making payments. Restructuring loan possibilities and loan consolidation programs should also be considered by banks and students for ways to ensure payments are made as expected. Also, I'm not opposed to funds or grants making possible relief for eligible candidates addressing reasonable solutions for those in over their heads.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] As desirable is this might seem at first, we cannot ignore the fact that some college or university programs are far more intensive and valuable than others. Some of the principles on which our relatively free market system is founded on are at risk. Throughout the relatively recent history of the United States, there have been people able to meet nearly every need in the marketplace, satisfying the principle of supply and demand. As it is, families may work and save for a child's education, matching the dream job he would suitably seek. Again, funds or grants could assist a capable student to have a better education than he or she may have otherwise been able to afford. Not all students after high school are really ready intellectually for the mental task of college education. Such ones should find suitable work based on the skills obtained from high school, and continue improving their study skills either on one's own or at a community college, until more prepared for higher education, perhaps both mentally and financially. Often, community or small college courses can be credited at four-year colleges and universities. Also much experience can be gained at jobs that are available to even high school graduates, which experience can improve educational preparedness for a university education. Working and saving money for future education has certainly added to one's determination and appreciation for the privilege of four-year college education, largely satisfying the maxims that you get what you pay for, and that you get out of something what you put into it.
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          [Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark A Campbell of Winchester, VA] Ideally, parents should reasonably try to strike a balance between work and spending time bonding with young children. Teaching their children some of the most important lessons in life certainly has its rewards coming from parents. When preschool is necessary, however, it is also reasonable to consider having help from the government. For the reasons just mentioned, I would split this cost 50/50. I believe this would still encourage parents who are able to be with their children, and share in educating them, but when this is not reasonable in their circumstances, the cost of preschool is mitigated. The shared investment would also give parents freedom of choice and flexibility on cost and other factors in preschool selection. I believe full payment should be made as usual, and the preschool would keep track of the hours weekly,  and report it to the state or another appropriate entity for timely reimbursement.
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          . Much of the world in Jesus' day was not considerate of the Creator, the Giver of life, Jehovah, and to this day many have been refusing to acknowledge a God above, that they not have to answer to Him for moral or immoral decisions. Thus there is an earthly, ungodly influence that all true Christians should separate and remain apart from. James eludes to this, when he writes at James 3:15, after speaking of it's effects, bitter jealousy and contention: "This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." THIS is the world (or, earthly system or framework) that Christ's disciples were and are to be no part of--an ungodly "system" (an earthly system of society that is apart from God, still claiming there is no God) that was not acknowledging a Creator and His right to govern mankind, to lay down the loving law we all should keep. While in God's way we should still love those part of this ungodly framework, by seeking to help them acknowledge God's love for them and change their thinking, it would be wrong to befriend such ones to such an extent that we ourselves are influenced in ungodly ways to violate God's word and law ourselves (James 4:4-8). Thus, vital to pleasing God is keeping integrity to the standards of His word, and all should recognize in that regard that it is appropriate to have a Kingdom point of view of serious issues facing mankind, rather than believing we must have no opinion in such matters. God certainly has a view, and by acknowledging this, and looking carefully to His word, we may come to have, agree on, and support His view of matters. We remain no part of an ungodly system by refusing to violate the pure standards of God's word (Acts 5:27-32; Romans 13:1-4). Thus, it is also a fallacy to believe that all upright persons must refrain from having a voting say, accepting some responsibility, on who should exercise power over them in high station.
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          . At this point, we should perhaps acknowledge the reason some have refrained from claiming such views on issues considered "political." Largely, it is understood that such views can be divisive. Even Jesus, as peaceable as he was, knew that his teachings would not initially be accepted by all, and drew attention to some of the causes of division (Matthew 10:34-39). The love and unity of those professing faith in the true God mean a great deal to many--but this needn't be compromised when looked at in the proper way, despite having views that not all yet understand or appreciate. If we can truly understand and stick decidedly with God's view of a matter, based on a clear understanding of His word and will, might this not have a positive effect on the opinions of others? Many who have considered themselves as neutral and having no opinion on matters, actually do have scriptural points of view already on a variety of significant issues facing this nation and the world of mankind. God's Kingdom has the answers we all need to solve pressing problems, and as we continue to examine the Scriptures diligently, we are able to comprehend and recognize God's view on a number of these issues, and speak of such things in a tactful way that seeks to maintain peaceable dealings with others, tolerantly acknowledging their right to an opinion, encouraging all to seek an accurate understanding. We thus encourage diplomacy on world issues, rather than acts of aggression or violence.
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          . Thus we've begun to appreciate even more the love of God for all, and this is underscored once more by the apostle John, in his words found in 1John 2, verses 1-3. In these words, the ransom provision of the Christ is upheld, applied to all attaining repentance. This involves realizing that sin can bring death, but faith, or thankful trust in God's gift through Christ, having experienced a death that can be used in place of all looking to him and his teachings, can save such ones, causing a transformation to a life seeking true Christian love. The passage reads this way: "My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s. 3 And by this we realize that we have come to know him, namely, if we continue observing his commandments." Thus, along with believing in the ransom sacrifice of Christ, all must likewise seek obedience to God fully, realizing His commandments are for everyone's benefit out of God's great love for all. In this way only, is true peace, contentment, and prosperity possible for all mankind.
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          . In harmony with the lessons found in the article "Twelve Tribes of Christianity," there is a prophecy in Daniel that has found a secondary fulfillment. Without discussing the entire prophecy, the verse at Daniel 9:25 has much to indicate. There we read "You should know and understand that from the issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem until Mes·siʹah the Leader, there will be 7 weeks, also 62 weeks. She will be restored and rebuilt, with a public square and moat, but in times of distress." Of prime interest in this article is the "issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem." This didn't only happen in the centuries leading up to Jesus' appearance in the year 29 C.E. Rather, there was another fulfillment. Martin Luther, discussed at length in the aforementioned article, amazingly had a hand in seeking to restore and rebuild another Jerusalem, one acknowledging Christianity. In fact, at an appropriate time, a Bible-based publication, the Watchtower magazine, published an article in the 2003, September 15 issue, pp. 26-30, entitled "Martin Luther--The Man and His Legacy." In this article, mention is made of Luther's famous 95 Theses, noting that Luther was "wanting to encourage reform, not rebellion." Yet it would be a few years later, in 1520, that presses would with great zeal put to print Luther's work, along with the pamphlets entitled "Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation", "The Babylonian Captivity of the Church", and "The Liberty of a Christian Man." It was likely about the fall of that year, when in more diligence, the word was truly going forth "to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem." Why do I mention the timing of the September 2003 Watchtower article? Count back 69 weeks (7 and 62 weeks) of years, or 483 years, and we arrive at September 1520. In ways that God above could make possible, an appearance reflective of Christ was brought about, in line with Scriptural prophecy, and "in times of distress." Many people, living within a Godly Israel of Christianity, could hear words as from Christ, and begin to put greater faith in God's incoming Kingdom (Galatians 6:16; Isaiah 9:6-7).
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          . There was thus indication that God's Kingdom, and the end of the time discussed in Scripture as "the last days" was drawing ever nearer (2Timothy 3:1-5; 1Corinthians 10:11). Yet, how would larger numbers of people be able to be assisted to greater faith and love, and able to acknowledge the Kingdom of God that really had it's very start back in 1914, in accord with other prophecies of Scripture? It was like the dawn of a new day. Many began proclaiming with zeal the present and incoming Kingdom of God. Proverbs 4:18 thus says "But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight." It has become evident that from the beginning of the Kingdom there would still be just a partial understanding of God's loving will among mankind, but that in time, this would lead to a much greater, or accurate understanding, closer to our day. (1Corinthians 13:8-13). What are some other aspects of true understanding that make possible the greater unity among acknowledging Christians that we are capable of experiencing? 
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          . For one, God has intended that all families among mankind be associated with one of the twelve tribes of Christianity that would begin to be clarified with the work of Martin Luther and others of his day. People from all walks of life would begin to feel at ease among one of the tribes, whether Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, Churches of Christ, Amish, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses and others. It has become evident that it was NOT God's will for these tribes to oppose Catholics--rather Luther had intended a REFORM of the Universal Church--not a revolt against it. It would become tragic that wars would take place causing Christians to oppose one another, against Jesus' teachings. Now, in this time of continued enlightenment, we are finding the answers we have needed for much greater unity and peace. It would be proper use of excommunication from the realm of Christianity, a figurative death to one seriously violating God's will, that could bring about a repentant attitude in one, to come to his or her senses. What a reality check all can reflect upon, to realize how much s/he could take for granted, regarding the blessings that a Christian heritage has brought to society, under the rule of God's Kingdom. Also, it is an attitude of respectful humility among the tribes that can make possible compromise--not of God's standards, but of human interpretations that may be seen less worthy of dogmatism than previously thought, bringing greater peace to all branches of Christianity. I might recommend four branches represent all in finding agreement on areas of difference, they being Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptists, Mormons, and Methodists, hopefully respectful of the loving and peaceable teachings as found on my website, www. findlifeandsee.com. It is my view that a coming together on God's view of celebrations (see the article on this website of the same name), and on the sort of entertainment, on television and otherwise, that Christians should find truly acceptable, will go a long way toward harmonious peace (see also the article, What it Means to Be Righteous).
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          . Recall that even though there were 12 tribes of Israel, they were to all serve Jehovah God unitedly, in one true way, as taught by the sons of Levi, charged with the temple duties and education of true worship. Are there other gems of truth that can bring Christians together under the one faith of Christianity? Recall that Paul wrote in 1Corinithians 1:9-13 that "God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought. 11 For some from the house of Chloʹe have informed me regarding you, my brothers, that there are dissensions among you. 12 What I mean is this, that each one of you says: “I belong to Paul,” “But I to A·polʹlos,” “But I to Ceʹphas,” “But I to Christ.”13 Is the Christ divided? Paul was not executed on the stake for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?" Yes, there would be a single, united teaching of God through Christ that would serve to bring all Christians together in abundant peace and unity. Recall Psalm 133:1, which says "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" May we not neglect our attention to God's word and the clear teachings of Jesus, that we may be able to recognize divine truth as it is clarified to all.
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          . Another significant area of understanding necessary to become and remain united is as regards God's view of the Ten Commandments and the remainder of God's law through Moses. Recall that Jesus warned some not to imagine that he came to destroy the Law. He clarified that he came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. The term "fulfill" did not mean he was rejecting the Law, but rather his teachings enabled it be understood in a different way, as he embodied the Law. He helped people to understand it's principles, and to write that Law on their hearts, sincerely living by it in a new way, and not viewing it as a mere list of do's and don'ts. Evidence has mounted that the United States and other nations have largely suffered by not acknowledging, for instance, the Sabbath laws regarding crop planting, as in the requirement to store up the 6th year double harvest, so as to let the 7th year ground lie fallow, having enough to eat until the next 1st year crops can then be planted and harvested. Many have not understood the abundance of the 6th year, which has indicated God's own adherence to the Mosaic Law Sabbath, or Day of Rest/Calm. Thus, the Ten Commandments themselves are not to be ignored, but rather, should continue to be recognized by all Christian branches as among the most important of all of God's laws! (Romans 13:8-10; James 2:10-12)
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          . With a resurgence of Kingdom adherents in recent years, largely from a ministry reflective of Jesus and especially blessed by God, there have been accordingly a secondary group of 144,000, anointed constituents primarily following one as a son of Christ above, and to corule with me within another "heavenly" government, on earth. With this must come an understanding of the origins of the United States as we know it. It was an agreement made on the Mayflower ship, in November of the year 1620, known as the Mayflower Compact, after stormy seas caused a major shift in destination from the Jamestown, Virginia settlement, to land much farther north, which helped to found Plymouth colony. The agreement was to establish self-government, whereby their freedom to worship God acceptably could be maintained, as many sought relief from the religious persecution of King James I of England. The Founding Fathers of this nation would continue the spirit of this pact in declaring freedom from the British and preparing the United States for a better and more perfect government with the U.S. Constitution. Recall that Isaac was persecuted by Ishmael, which begun a 400-year period of intolerance that would end with the nation of Israel being freed from oppressive slavery in Egypt, by God's power. Likewise, it would be in November of 2020, some 400 years following the signing of the Mayflower Compact, that votes for one "with the legal right" in the election for the Presidency of the United States would initially go unacknowledged, in a cover-up, no doubt agreed upon by the then-current President whose term had been marred by much corruption. Being the time that God's Kingdom was to begin more completely as represented by my Independent candidacy, not initially acknowledged, let prayers continue to ascend, that the blessings of the Kingdom may truly and finally begin to flourish, as the true God Jehovah and His Son Jesus Christ exert power over right-hearted mankind, to bring about the right, fair, and just results that the people of the United States chose to embrace during the election of 2020. Notice the prophecy which is to have another fulfillment, as found in Revelation 11:15 "The seventh angel blew his trumpet. And there were loud voices in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.”
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          . While God's law encourages all to be willing to loan money to someone truly in a needy state, not all are in a position to lend much, and there have been harder times when many have been barely able to maintain their own economy. Some, with no money for even a meal, and possibly also not even an available bed with local houses of support, are in a desperate condition, and need our loving attention. This is a policy for helping those in such circumstances, in cooperation with supportive restaurants and other businesses. I recommend the program be started with an accumulative donation from any wishing to support this provision of anywhere from $100 to $500. Under the program, anyone under genuine hardship could receive a loan from this Hardship fund at participating restaurants, bars, taxi services (including those having agreements with these businesses). They could request this service, with confidence in each one's promise and determination to pay back the agreed amount, soon after it becomes available to them and other needs are met. Each time, as long as there are funds available, they may receive both a credit for either of the three options, according to their own determination as to their need, as well as $3 in cash. If therefore the $7 option is chosen, for instance, they would have a meal credit of $7 (not to be given in cash, except as provided below) but considered as receiving a total of $10, planning to return an additional $5 (equaling the next level up), in this case they would return a total of $15. They needn’t state when it is to be returned, but should keep a record of this obligation/loan and plan ahead to pay it when back on their feet, being ever grateful to have had this kind hand extended to them. If they only spend $5 or $6, then the remainder may be considered by the restaurant as part of the tip, or with $1 as tip, a $1 bill might be permitted as change with a genuine need. A good system might be to make business cards that allow a hole punch for the credited amount, with initials by the one offering. Two such cards, both punched and initialed, can be provided, with one of them going to the waiter/waitress upon payment, along with any additional tip money. The card might also provide a postal address that would enable the recipient to mail a check, for instance, if they need to return the agreed amount in that way.
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          ? It should be duly noted that while most anyone in such a plight may take advantage of this kind provision, there is to be little cash maintained in this fund on site, mostly as $1 bills. The most anyone should be permitted to receive in cash from the fund at any time is $8 or $9, with the additional $5 only at the discretion of the business--this additional amount should not be assumed, but should also be repaid if provided. If so, of course, it would be added to the total, and an updated and initialed hole punch should be made. If one feels desperate for help, s/he may write a note stating their dire situation, then: With extreme clarity write their first and last name, as well as either their cell phone number or mailing address, and provide identification for the clerk to verify and initial. The business may then pass this information on to those locally capable of providing assistance. If they don’t have a cell phone, the person(s) may be directed to the local Salvation Army, where this additional need might be provided for.
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          ? It is also being requested that overnight places of stay be considered for Hardship Step-up Funding, with most inexpensive accommodations be made available for one of three price points of $17, $27, or $37, all taxes and fees included. If available, an additional $3 cash may be provided, for tipping, bus fare, etc., and the repayment would be an additional $10 in this case. Thus, a $17 accommodation, with $3 cash, would be repaid to the fund as $30 when back on their feet. Recall that it is the Fund being drawn from to pay the place of stay--not necessarily their own money. Such a Hardship Step-up Fund could begin at such as location preferably for about $500-1000, accumulated by any wishing to support this need. It may be that a few little-used rooms may be remade to include several beds or bunk-beds, to allow for multiple guests, ever grateful for such a provision.
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          . It is well known that the Salvation Army provides beds and perhaps one meal for those in need in their associated communities. Many city transit systems will reach to this location, sometimes for free or very little money. They may locally encourage those receiving help to exit each day for addressing their individual situations, seeking to get back on their feet. It is being recommended and the possibility tacitly affirmed that the local community Salvation Army COULD BECOME a point of contact for receiving funds that could be considered for the Hardship Step-up plan, as well as directing needy ones that may not have a bed at the local facility, to other hotels, etc. and nearby restaurants--only those that have agreed to cooperate with the arrangement as outlined above. They may, and those wishing to donate might contribute, to this Hardship Step-up fund that could also provide inexpensive cellular smart phones, and cellular service, to those not having such already, which will not only enable phone calls as needed and whenever desired, but with inexpensive earphones or eventually a 4.1 Bluetooth earphone device, may provide a way for appropriate instruction to be provided, such as on my "flasep" Spotify.com podcast site, with The Divine Gift of God's Word podcast, and the Psalm 119 (5#13) Commentary podcast (now 1/3 complete, through Stanza 7 of 22, to cover all 176 verses, as completely authored on my website in written form), both excellent for gaining a foundation in divine wisdom and life improvement. Not all realize that David, anointed by God to be King, wrote this while being hunted by King Saul, over a long time, both men having families of supporters. LIKELY YOUR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY EXTENSION IS NOT YET EQUIPPED OR FUNDED TO HANDLE ALL THE PROVISIONS ABOVE FOR AS MANY AS THEY WOULD WISH TO HELP. However, it is my understanding now that that many local extensions are already prepared for some of these services, and others of them may soon be made available. Therefore, please currently contribute by your prayers and use your local extension as a contact EITHER FOR:
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME, MONTH &amp;amp; WEEKDAY NAMES
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          ? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          ! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth(Hmn.). I still recommend that it be considered the 13th month, so as not to confuse the order of the other 12 months, which largely retain their same place in the course of the year,  where it's first week appears between the 3rd month (March) and the 4th month (April). The meaning and origins of the month name may be explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the word having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 FULL months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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           YEAR TO YEAR
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          ? So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29,  following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply either "Reflection Day" or "Year Day." I think we should both reflect on the previous year and look ahead at possibilities or plans for the next. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow Humaneth 29 as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. This one could be "Leap Day," or possibly "Quad Day."
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           OTHER MONTH NAMES
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          . Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          In a new world of God’s making, benefitting from the rule of His Kingdom,
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          The first three months might be named accordingly:
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           HopenGod (Hop.)
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          - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. In fact, when hope seemed lost to the human family after the first sin, it was God Jeho'voe who rushed in with the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 to restore hope to the human family, which hope both Adam and Eve seemed to embrace and share with their eventual family. Thus our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). God is the Source of true love, wisdom, and a clear sense of fairness or justice. Also, His written word the Bible is chock full of reliable promises from God, offering hope for all in most if not every circumstance in life. For Hopengod, it is important that young children eventually be able to connect God with His holy name, often little used due, in large part, to it's not being the most correct way it should be pronounced. The name, most accurately pronounced Jeho'voe has a shortened form previously believed to be "Jah" but now revealed to be no ordinary "Joe", the short form being what should appear instead in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places, such as Isaiah 12:2. There we should read the reference to God's name fully as Joe Jeho'voe, although normally in Scripture it would be found simply as Jeho'voe. The truth surrounding this has remained hidden for quite some time, as vowels are typically not included in original Hebrew writings. In recent times much interference to God's will has been uncovered, along with precious truths as this. YOU WILL FIND IN HISTORY CENTURIES AGO GOD'S NAME WRITTEN IN SUCH A WAY!!! In support of this shortened form of Jeho'voe, it is evident that most people given the name "Joe" are usually remarkable human beings, with a love of true living, a wise and loving way, gravitating to God's word of truth. With this new month name, along with verses such as Psalm 89:8, 106:1, and 150:1, quoted toward the end of this article, the young can make the connection to God's name as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The three verses especially encouraged to remember and share near the conclusion of this article may help young children substantially. Also, we may be reminded that we have some current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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           - Traditionally known as a month of cleansing, how important is realizing what is true for this purpose? An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths. Loving truth is a very important start to the gaining of divine wisdom, revealed in His word, and that Jesus (or Jeho'shua, see month 7) helped clarify. Peter once showed the importance of purity and truth leading to right thinking and development of genuine love. An unselfish loving motive is a start, but true love is a crowning accomplishment, such as Jesus taught his apostles and others over several months or more. Peter spoke of this and made a connection between cleansing and truth, after acknowledging God's pure standards, by saying to Christian congregations at 1Peter 1:21, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart." Of course, the second syllable in this month name is pronouced "lie," not "lee" or something else.
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          - While at first it was considered that the first month should be about foresight, we are reminded that HOPE and TRUTH are first vital to the development of proper wisdom and foresight, developing prudency, or proper use of genuine foresight. With proper groundwork laid, escaping Winter, this could involve looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name early in the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13). At the same time, appreciating the many rewards of good decisions and conduct certainly add to our proper motivations.
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          After 4 weeks each of these months, would come the first week of Humaneth, 1-7.
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          The next three months of Spring might then be named:
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          While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          While this was previously Hapnesy , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves,"  thus respecting them. (Philippians 2:3, NIRV). This will assist consideration of the next month's virtue.
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          Now named two months later. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of uprightness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Learning to be peaceable and respectful of God and others is important to discussing and  finding agreement with others on the right standards of God's word.
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          After 4 weeks each of these months, would come the second week of Humaneth, 8-14.
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          . formerly Godwaylove(Gwl.), etc. UPDATE! To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jeho'voe and One As God, His Son Jesus, or now found to be most accurate, Jehosha,  pronounced with three syllables, as Jeho'sha. This is an update from Jehoshua--In English trying to pronounce -shua as -shwa is not proper, and spelling it "shwa" loses the proper meaning, however the ending -sha can carry the same meaning and is agreeably natural to say! The Hebrew was actually more like Yehoshua, but Heb. spelling/pronunciations vary a bit from English. "Jesus" is similar to the Greek translation, but actually not with the same meaning as "Jeho'sha," related Salvation to God Jehovoe. I've had direction that my own name be converted from Joshua to (now) Jehosha as well. As regards Jesus, so many are familiar to that form that the expression "Jesu" can be considered a viable short form of his name. Those familiar with God's word know Jesus (or, Jehosha) paved the way for a greater and more complete understanding of God's ways, even leading to Christianity being called "The Way." He also said at John 14:6, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The month name may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God and His Son. Originally considering Jahswaylove as the name, a serious hindrance used to be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--evidently the reason the movie was permitted by God's spirit to be called such was that "Jah" was never intended to truly become the shortened way of pronouncing God's name!
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           (Abbreviated such for consideration of including the shortened form of God's name in time. Also, it has been put forward that some "G" words, being pronounced "J", might be at some point ported to become less hard "J" words, and "God", while strong and mighty, is often known more for such qualities as gentleness, kindness, love, and more appropriately termed "Jod," similar to the first letter of both His personal name and it's shortened form.) While other qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love the ways of God through His Son, and even our all-important faith begins with the hearing of God's word. (Romans 10:17). 
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          ,"God," or "Jod" as explained regarding the previous month name, understood to be the true God, Joe Jeho'voe, combined with the unusual spelling instead of "first" helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. God Himself reveals his power in the Scriptures, to protect those looking to Him as God or Jod, such as at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Joe Jeho'voe is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Joe" or "Jeho'voe" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Joe! Give thanks to Jeho'voe, for he is good; His truelove endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God or Jod exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of this nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          After 4 weeks of each of these months, would come the third week of Humaneth, 15-21.
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           (formerly Autisciplince) While correcting ourselves to avoid wrongdoing is important, we do need to keep our humility. The original name acknowledged that while we need to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of self-discipline can do much to enhance one’s life. However, it has been considered in this regard that becoming a truly good listener may more naturally bring this quality about. However, sometimes the child or student has not learned how to listen, or does not yet have a foundation for understanding the topic at hand. Therefore, I am presenting a change to Learnfulnes, that parents, teachers and others may give proper attention to helping children and students to develop proper learning skills, of course with the right motive that respects and honors both God and His Son's teachings. It was Jesus who said, at Luke 8:18, "Pay attention to HOW you listen." To become a good earner, a student needs to become a good learner. This could still lead to more Blissfulness!
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          After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us. It was intended that the second syllable of Goodsee be drawn out, not clipped, so that the right idea is retained, for seeing good from our hard work and, at the same time, carrying the thought of truly seeing the good in things, looking for the good not so much the bad. The idea of Seegood arose from the concern with clipping the end of Goodsee, as if it were Goodsy or something. I actually think both could accomplish the same purpose, and Seegood would avoid that clipping issue.
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          Godlove is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown such love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his godlove toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let godlove and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." While godlove is learned first between humans, this helps us to comprehend God's love for us. We may then realize we can be an extension of God's loving hand to express His love to one another. Realizing this, we may then see that godlove should be shown back to God first, which still involves loving fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This month name, Godlovnes, thus carries such significance. Since "God is love," when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality (1John 4:8). Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over ungodliness." Also, upholding a truly "loving" quality, in saying "love is patient (in the past also termed "long-suffering", but should become "loyal"), the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loving and genuinely loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. When not straying from God's standard of morality, that's a course signifying the true loyalty inspired by the godlove of our heavenly Father, Jeho'voe! To truly LOVE is to truly LIVE. However, God must be involved or true love is lost. Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          After 4 weeks of each of these months, would come the fourth week of Humaneth, 22-28, 29 (proposed now "Year Day" [Yry.] or "Reflection Day" [Rfd.]), and every fourth year, 30 (proposed "Leap Day" [Lpd.] or "Quad Day" {Qdd.])
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jeho'voe As the waters cover the sea."
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          . It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jeho'voe God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2022, perhaps January 3, with the month called Prudency (abbreviated Pru.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2022 calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the CENTURY omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          FRI UPDATE (03:33pm) Hello, wishing you well this New Year's, and offering some of my stances on a few fairly current Social &amp;amp; Education issues presented on iSideWith.com, and placed on my 2022 segment (8) Come to Consensus Corner.
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          THU UPDATE (7:38,55am; 8:13am;9:01am--PR13:22) Hello, with warm wishes for a fine day! I've added again to the first 3 segments below, help against Coronavirus, another PS selection from the past, and Proverbs 13 commentary, through the last verse 25!
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          TUE UPDATE (11:00am) Hello, with a hearty welcome! I've added to the first 3 segments below, while working on my Earview Podcast, having completed the first 3 of 4 segments of The Divine Gift of God's Word article in that format, as found on Spotify.com, search "flasep" Perhaps reviewing the article in that format may help you remind you of valuable insights learned or missed the first time around!
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         MON UPDATE (11:01,05am) Hello, warmly wishing you well! Please peruse the recent blog posts or the articles under Christianity that you may find of benefit currently. I may this week find some more posts from this past year that would be of interest currently, as we look forward to better things to come, under God's Kingdom! Please help others to be aware of this site for their own strengthened trust in God's provisions for our future peace and harmony, from having His blessing and support! Much attention should be on showing extreme caution with COVID-19, restoring face masking and such for the welfare of ourselves and others, having vaccines with no strings attached (truly safe) and beneficial boosters as well.
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          I plan on including today and the following 3 days selections of psalms shared this year among the most encouraging and insightful. This psalm can speak for itself. Mentioned in one of the PS119 Stanza 7B Commentaries, I've included it here. In verse 3, you may choose to prefer either the conventional "slander" or a proposed alteration, "slanver." The former term seems to be much less used currently than in times past. The proposal has its roots in someone being slammed verbally, usually without the aggressor realizing the victim is not just the one targeted, but also women and others who tend to care even more about the reputation of the one so harmed, realizing and feeling the pain being caused by such an attack, particularly if the targeted one did not intend harm to the offender in the first place. Jesus' instructions require that, when appropriate, perceived offenses be discussed privately in most instances, before attempting to more publicly draw unseemly attention to the matter. (Matthew 18)
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          Psalm 15
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          O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? 
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          "1 I will praise Jehovah at all times; His praise will be on my lips constantly. 2 I will boast in Jehovah; The meek will hear and rejoice. 3 Magnify Jehovah along with me; Let us exalt his name together. 4 I inquired of Jehovah, and he answered me. He rescued me from all my fears."
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          "5 Those who looked to him became radiant. Their faces could not be put to shame. 6 This lowly one called, and Jehovah heard. He saved him from all his distresses. 7 The angel of Jehovah camps all around those revering Him, And he rescues them. 8 Taste and see that Jehovah is good; Happy is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Revere Jehovah, all you clean in spirit, For those who revere him lack nothing. 10 Even strong young lions have been reduced to hunger, But those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good."
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          "11 Come my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Jehovah. 12 Who among you takes pleasure in life And would love to see many good days? 13 Then guard your tongue from what is bad, Your lips from speaking deception. 14 Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; Seek peace and pursue it. 15 The eyes of Jehovah are on the worthy,  And his ears listen to their cry for help. 16 But the face of Jehovah is against those doing what is bad, To erase all memory of them from the earth. 17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. 18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19 Many are the hardships of the worthy one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all. 20 He is guarding all his bones; Not one of them has been broken. 21 Disaster will put the corrupt to death; Those hating the worthy will be found guilty. 22 Jehovah is redeeming the life of his servants; None of those taking refuge in him will be found guilty."
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          No faithful consideration of God's word would be complete without giving attention to this, the 23rd psalm. Like several other psalms and passages of scripture, much is said in a short amount of space. All should wish to be considered as sheep under the loving, protective care of the Great Shepherd, Jehovah God, and the Fine Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Notice the ways God has an influence in the life of one truly revering Him (considering Him worthy of great honor):
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          We just considered Psalm 34, and verses 9-10 reassure us of the expression found in the first verse, that "I will lack nothing." Those verses say this: "Revere Jehovah, all you his holy ones,  For those who revere him lack nothing. 10 Even strong young lions have been reduced to hunger,  But those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good." Clearly, Jehovah also cares to provide both nourishing food and pure waters of truth for our good health. Complete refreshment He seeks to provide, teaching us upright conduct, such as others have, that brings us peace and joy, and glorifies Him. Proverbs 2:20-22 also relates to this passage. These verses say this: "So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the upright, 21 For only the righteous will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the corrupt, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." Thus take note of the first 3 verses out of the 6. Many persons have committed all 6 verses to memory--why not start with these 3?
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          Thus we may all at times be in a dark place in our lives,  at least surrounding us, but we needn't lose hope or give in to fear, as we can look to and rely upon Jehovah to be there for us, and assist us in various ways to cope with our situation and eventually come through it. As we're staring at the Kingdom of God, how much more we should rely upon Him and help others to do so, to experience the blessings promised since long-lasting times. God will provide for us, even while some may be opposing His kingdom by some measure, and us personally--we will nevertheless be refreshed and encouraged to continue, as we seek for all, even them, to turn around and find rich blessings from God. His will for us He reveals, and as we pursue it, we can find His goodness and love pursuing us in return, throughout our lives. May we rejoice in Jehovah day after day, into an everlasting future!
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          In the Scriptures, even humans with higher power or authority may be considered "gods," such as those serving as judges. In this case, it is a respectful term, as they do carry much influence in their judgements. As with all such ones with power, it is good to be reminded from time to time of our station before the throne of God, called by Abraham "the Judge of all the earth." 
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          13 Whoever despises instruction will pay the penalty, But the one who respects the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise one is a source of life To turn one away from the snares of death. 15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh. 16 The prudent person acts with knowledge, But the fool exposes his own foolishness."
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          Prove 13:13-14 A person 'despising instruction' is not considering the outcome of ignoring the counsel, the consequences of bad decisions or actions. The instruction is typically given to protect one from danger, from a course leading to disaster. Thus one ignoring counsel will often find the disaster that could have been averted--he or she will thus "pay the penalty." On the other hand, the one 'respecting the commandment' will be protected from many troubles and dangers, being rewarded with a more successful life, learning the way leading to true happiness and eternal life. Likewise, the truly wise one 'rescues others with knowledge,' brings healing, and helps them to find, understand, and appreciate the path leading to endless life, that they may remain on it, avoiding the snares or traps causing spiritual or literal death. (Prove 11:9; 12:18)
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          Prove 13:15 Insight involves compassionate understanding of the situation of others, with empathetic feeling. Therefore, "the insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Anyone given to bouts of anger would benefit by reflecting on such insight, trying to understand the cause of any irritation by others--and the contributing circumstances. Don't let anger go beyond agitation or irritation--channel any energy into thinking through it to find a solution, fix the problem, or see how to cope with it. The treacherous, on the other hand, are typically unfeeling and disloyal, lacking loyal love, thereby often harsh in their words and dealings. Contemplating patient insight may help such ones to be more considerate of others.
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          Prove 13:16 Divine knowledge moves a prudent person to contemplate how to use it effectively to benefit or protect oneself or others spiritually, and then to prudently act on such contemplation to realize the benefit of it. Fools generally give no such consideration to knowledge, and therefore fail to be protected when hazards come, exposing their foolishness. Thus, may we not become closed-minded to information that could prove useful in the making of good and helpful decisions. Be an investigator of matters promoting what is good and healthful, that we may support and assist our family and others to live well, finding true happiness and satisfaction in life. Especially should we trust God's word for such helpful advice and knowledge, that we may make good and wise decisions that lead to endless happiness and much success!
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          "17 A corrupt messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified. 19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid hate to turn away from bad. 20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly. 21 Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the upright."
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          Prove 13:17 An evil messenger may fall to distorting the message for his own greed, or selfish gain. Such was the case with Gehazi, an attendant of God's prophet Elisha. After Naaman, the army chief of the king of Syria took ill with leprosy, an Israelite girl told him he could be cured by a prophet of the true God, Jehovah. Elisha tells him to wash in the Jordan, the river of Israel, seven times and he would be cleansed. He eventually humbles himself to do so, and is cured! He wants to give a gift to Elisha for his cure, but Elisha takes no credit, giving it to Jehovah God. After departing, however, Elisha's attendant Gehazi begins to get greedy, thinking he could receive the gift intended for Elisha. Gehazi actually returns to Naaman, at which Naaman asks "Is everything all right?" Gehazi then delivers his false "message." 2Kings 5:22 says: "To this he said: “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Look! Just now two young men from the mountainous region of Eʹphra·im from the sons of the prophets came to me. Give them, please, a talent of silver and two changes of garments.’”" He receives his "gift" and eventually returns to Elisha, who says to him: "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" He answers "Your servant did not go anywhere." Verses 26-27 explains what happened next: "26 E·liʹsha said to him: “Was my heart not there with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept silver or to accept garments or olive groves or vineyards or sheep or cattle or male or female servants? 27 Now Naʹa·man’s leprosy will stick to you and your descendants forever.” Immediately he went out from before him a leper, white as snow." What a lesson! May we never lie, cheat, or steal in the name of Jehovah!
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          "18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified."
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          Prove 13:18 It is "only fools [that] despise wisdom and discipline." Their neglect of discipline, or the loving correction offered by others, continues their foolishness, and leads them to "poverty and disgrace." Of course, reaching this point should be a "wake-up call" for the person, realizing the reason they came to such a situation in life. This "poverty" is primarily spiritual, although it could be literal as well. The person clearly needs to learn to accept correction, and improve their life dramatically! A truly wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." Such a person is humble, willing to accept correction, and "will be glorified" in God's way and time.
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          "19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid hate to turn away from bad."
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          Prove 13:19 We need to be careful, as "expectation postponed is making the heart sick." So we should not spend undue time longing for things that may not come when we expect. Also, "do not be planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." So, while having right desires, wait until they come, then we may rejoice in the gift of God we desire, and it will be "sweet to a person." The morally stupid one, who often knows what's right but refuses to do it, will not usually be blessed by God to receive the realization of His rewards. May we avoid spiritual stupidity, by learning to hate what is bad in the genuine fear of Jehovah, desiring never to displease Him.
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          "20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly."
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          Prove 13:20 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 that cautions "...Bad associations spoil useful habits." So may we diligently find truly "wise" persons to enjoy good company with, those who love Jehovah, turn away from bad, loving what is right in God's eyes, what is truly right and good for the benefit of all long-term, to live peacefully and endlessly before God. If we deal often with morally stupid ones, we will be affected. Another translation of 1Corinthians 15:33 says "...Bad company corrupts good character." (NLT, NIV). While seeking to help such ones embrace a right path, to make better choices in life, due caution is in order, lest we fall victim spiritually.
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          Prove 13:21 Calamity pursues, or "chases after" sinners, as they eventually experience the undesirable consequences of badness afterward. The upright, however, tend to enjoy prosperity, the results that come from holding to God's standards. Coupled with blessings from God, right-hearted ones find great reward in serving Him, in doing His will. May we treasure a good relationship with God, seeking to hold to His right standards, happy that He is a God standing for everything good, fair, right and lovely in life.
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          “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the upright one. 23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The upright one eats and satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the ungodly is empty.”
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          Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to save up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course, situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the future welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in the illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to receive his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13,14). Clearly, while an inheritance might in certain circumstances be given sooner than normal, care should be taken that wise use be made of such provisions. Still, these days understanding should be shown by younger ones, if failing health or other factors limit what parents can give those they still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! Sinners who've been stubborn need to turn around, and find the joyful life God has intended for all, no longer leading others in the wrong direction, but joyfully pointing them to life! We should ask what kind of inheritance we really want to give our offspring, at the steps of God's Kingdom! Often such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not experiencing the deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly Father who “will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of uprightness leading to eternal life alongside a loyal marriage partner, and help our children receive a similar inheritance!
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          Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor one who puts full trust in Jehovah to provide his needs as he seeks to live God’s way. Still, injustice has not yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace” under God’s Kingdom. This verse also shows that we all need to be acknowledging God's law, as vital to live by so that what is right prevails under the Kingdom of God, and true justice becomes the order of the day. (Psalm 37:11).
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          Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply mean “punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” Still, some may have wondered about the teaching here. Looking at this more carefully scripturally, there is evidence that the term "discipline" should be associated with "loving correction." This proverb and Hebrews 12:5-11 share this view of discipline, saying in Hebrews 12:5-6, "“My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” While it is true that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them, there is another term that deals more with the loving teaching and training of parents and teachers. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah." The term "admonition" here has reference to loving "instruction, guidance." Therefore, Jesus' disciples were not merely disciplined after they had done something wrong, but admonished throughout the day by receiving loving instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows Jehovah commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then to “7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up"(thus, not only when receiving “time-out” for doing something wrong). Parents, please make sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their questions according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them what they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and understanding (Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father rejoice...” So help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions each day, and reap many blessings for time well spent! Also, be ready to offer usually gentle correction in a loving way, whenever it is needed!
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          Prove 13:25 The upright one, wanting to act in harmony with God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared, as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.” Thus he or she reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including “whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.” Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we learn from and are entertained by. Whatever things are “true,” for instance, doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. This list is evidently meant for topics to be considered at congregation meetings for Bible study. But how fine when the lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says: “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
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         FRI UPDATE (8:40,58am; 9:25am) Hello! With significant interest recently in the subjects of prejudice and racism, I'm reposting the CTC article from last year that is basically named the same: Prejudice &amp;amp; Racism.
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PREJUDICE &amp;amp; RACISM 
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          Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who reveres him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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          Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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          Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with uprightness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’”
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          Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Upright and righteous is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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          . The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the righteous is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that righteous men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an upright man of integrity; he feared God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He became prominent even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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          . This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on uprightness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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          . Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and revere, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovah and live by Christian laws and standards. Jesus certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your uprightness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with uprightness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring uprightness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will revere you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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          . In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s uprightness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine awe of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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          Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. Rather than advantaged ones seeking favoritism, or to be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can make their life largely what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Still, many will delight in making a living doing something they enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways. In time, Isaiah 14:7 will prove true, saying: "7 The whole earth has come to rest, has become free of disturbance. People have become cheerful with joyful cries." With God’s full blessing, the result will be a secure, peaceful, happy and prosperous society of God-revering persons, continuing to learn of God’s delightful ways to further bring their lives in harmony with them.
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          THU UPDATE 12/23 (04:18pm) Hello! I've just added Part 1B to the Earview Podcast, The Divine Gift of God's Word, as found on Spotify.com.
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          “Ask, now, about the former days before your time, from the day when God created man on the earth; search from one end of the heavens to the other end of the heavens. Has anything so great ever happened or has anything like it ever been heard of? 33 Have any other people heard the voice of God speaking out of the fire the way you have heard it and kept on living? 34 Or has God ever attempted to take for himself a nation out of the midst of another nation along with judgments, with signs, with miracles, with war, with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm, and with terrifying deeds, as Jehovah your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes? 35 You yourselves have been shown these things so you will know that Jehovah is the true God; there is no other besides him. 36 He made you hear his voice from the heavens to correct you, and on the earth he made you see his great fire, and his words you heard from out of the fire."
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           SAT UPDATE (12/25 09:40,44am) Hello, wishing you and your family well! For those interested in considering this day a make-up for Jehovah's Family Day, which was originally two Saturdays ago, December 11 (Tln 13), there are a few things you might keep in mind: (1) We are not interested in judging someone for heeding their own conscience. Most of us from a young age were taught that these traditions are fully Christian. (2) Also, we aren't interested in diminishing good experiences and memories from times past with family and friends, even if all can recognize some adjustments should be made now or in the future to honor God and Christ more fully. When all things are right, and we have the evidence that our holidays are all blessed by our Father above, we want our emotions involved in our pure holiday experiences, with good music and family joy! (3) Many of you have seen from the Celebration article that there is much associated with even this celebration that should be retained in a holiday that in no way hinders our aims of honoring Christ, seeking genuine peace, living in agreement with God, in ways leading to endless happiness. It is hoped that the evidence can largely speak for itself, to help all of us be in the same book, even perhaps on the same page, seeking the unity and peace of all mankind. Therefore, if now wishing to respect God's view this day, try to focus most on the things pleasing  God and promoting our good, pure relationships with one another, whether we're with family or friends. The thoughtful gifts can be a real blessing to share, bringing us joy, and we can continue finding joy throughout each year, if on occasion we see someone in need and we have saved a little for such a purpose. Jehovah's Family Day of course focuses on family members, but also including those we know without much family currently, as God is "the one to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes it's name." (Ephesians 3:15). It is being considered to make it Jehovah's Family Days, a two-day weekend event, (Tln 13-14) both Saturday and Sunday being with family, visiting and such together, sharing meals, good gifts, music, laughter, and loving concern for one another, as God's Kingdom brings great joy to all mankind in time, Isaiah 14:7 expressing it this way: "The whole earth now rests, free of disturbance. People cry out for joy!"
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          FRI UPDATE (8:44am) Hello, wishing you some fine things this day! I've included (8) Come to Consensus Corner (the segment might be abbreviated CCC, or as in the past, "CTC Corner") with a subject that has been of interest recently in the book-reading world, Prejudice &amp;amp; Racism.
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          THU UPDATE (09:00,04,10,18,21am; 11:09,11am; 12:13pm; 4:20,53,55pm) Hello, warmly wishing you blessings from our Father in the heavens above this day! I'm adding a WGA (8), but I'm putting this both at the top and bottom of the list, likely until a new one. The latest one I may keep at the top of the list, especially when there are many. The topic is the use of some simple spices that can powerfully help rid the body of coronavirus at this time of resurge. Some very simple practices can help to halt the spread until we get a better handle on this again, or until we conquer it this time. Also please watch pedestrians and fellow drivers safely if travelling! I've added a few more helpful spices. Also, I've added to the Spotify.com Earview Podcast the Part 1B to The Divine Gift of God's Word article. Also, I've added significant references to CINNAMON in the WGA (8) Spice mix article and the WGA (7)...SIGNIFICANT Chewy Granola recipe.
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          WED UPDATE (09:44) Hello, with warm wishes for your day. I've added another WGA (7) with a coronavirus battling recipe that can assist many in this time of resurge. Also, note the homepage for the Coronavirus relief plan, Updated layout, with other recipes and suggestions going forward.
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          MON UPDATE (09:08, 12:23,25,35,38pm; 02:35pm) Hello! Added to (6) Eternal Express, from James' letter! Also, VITAL WGA(6) on COVID-19, TWO important reposts with updates. One on undercooked meat such as some hot dogs, and the other on a FUNGAL and related ENZYME connection and food supply alternatives, including animal feed. Addition to WGA(6).
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          SAT UPDATE (08:05,07am; 09:01,08am; 03:50pm) Hello, wishing you well this day! I"ve added the A segment of Part 1 of the Earview Podcast "The Divine Gift of God's Word" article, found on Find Life And See Earview Podcast, abbreviated FLASEP, currently on Spotify.com. Also due to increasing Coronavirus, I'm reposting a hydration recommendation along with an approved Gatorade Remix from my Coronavirus Relief Plan Post, that helped many athletes and others overcome the virus last year. It still may be helpful against the current strains. This is reposted as a WGA (5) article below. Added acceptable red Fruit punch flavor Gatorade to the prior Frost flavor recommendation. The Divine Gift DOCX on Android wasn't showing paragraph 4 correctly with Job 26:7 reference. This has been corrected.
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          FRI UPDATE (08:30,37,48am;09:14am) Here's another (T)WGA from last year, reposted here as WGA (4) with encouragement even now! You may have noticed the Tln. abbreviation above as part of the proposal of new month names in the CTC Policy from last year, on the subject of "Counting Time." Originally we were recommending Loyalnes, but we came to modify this to Trulovnes (Tln), and considering "true love" as similar to the expression "loyal love" found in the Hebrew Scriptures (OT) in some Bible translations, although "love" itself should likely be used scripturally, and understood as the primary love shown as Christians, to God, our neighbors and loved ones, and as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.
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          WED UPDATE (10:38,11:01) Hello, wishing you well, having added to (5) Mosaic Law Highlights another Deuteronomy segment, 04G. Also, I've added an Eternal Express on 2Timothy, and a (1) Weekly Golden Apples repost from last year, having merit even now, as we seek to discontinue all racial prejudice.
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           This segment developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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          The caution is this: While respecting guidance from those with proper authority to rule, we must not ignore the facts unless we don't care to risk the safety of ourselves or others. Do research! For instance, have all gyms really been modified to be a safe place, with such things as UV filtration, even though ones may maintain "social distancing"? COVID-19 is respiratory, and is there not much heavy breathing when ones are working out in a gym?
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          There may be other factors that are contributing to the relaxing of standards in this case. It may be understandable in areas that have had very little exposure to the virus. But for other areas, how could it be for those not yet exposed, when any one of them could become exposed and then proceed to unknowingly contaminate the facility? Perhaps gyms there could be intended only for those who have been fully vaccinated including the booster, and are clearly no longer contagious. For those not yet exposed, certainly exercising outdoors in the warm sun may be a far safer alternative. It is possible that much careful planning has gone into the reopening of gyms in each specific area, even somehow including the introduction of measured safe antiviral oxygenating ozone into the atmosphere. If there are safe and reasonable guidelines being provided, then please use good judgment in this matter. Regardless, please proceed with the utmost of caution, holding to the precautionary guidelines that have allowed this serious pandemic to lessen its grip on much of our nation and our world in recent times.
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          The very next verse, Proverbs 22:4, says this: "The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah Is riches and glory and life."
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          Thus may we never become too proud or arrogant, ignoring divine warnings or standards, but rather remain humble before God, fearing to displease Him in any way, and find spiritual riches, honor or esteem from God, and the prospects of endless life before Him.
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          1Timothy 6:17-19: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
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          With many returning to some degree of work activity, they may finally recover from a difficult period lacking much of what they used to be able to afford week to week. Most have found ways to cut back on monthly expenses, while seeking to have some quality of life remain intact. Likely, many will continue thrifty practices, even after beginning to receive a more "normal" paycheck. Let this be an opportunity to set a new standard of saving. Once paying off accumulated debts, what a fine time and reminder to aim to avoid ever allowing oneself or one's family to get under that burden again, if at all possible. While certain debts have some value, and are often considered normal to acquire, such as debt for a home or a vehicle, it is nevertheless wise if at all possible to save a decent percentage of the loan amount before getting the loan, which may lessen greatly the loan term and rate. For smaller items, why not if possible save up for it, and purchase it outright, with cash? Or it might be purchased with a credit card, and paid off quickly, as one way to establish better credit. Also, must we always live according to our means? Can we maintain a happy, peaceful lifestyle living on a little less, while saving what we can? Why not set aside an agreed amount each month if possible, and aim to have an emergency fund for those unexpected situations? Another fund might also be added to, such as a vacation or recreation fund for use on occasion. By now, you may have become expert at budgeting. So let's use the acquired talents, and avoid giving in to the urges to spend, spend, spend, if it's not necessary! While we can enjoy to some extent things money can buy, let's maintain our greatest appreciation for our relationships with God, with one another, and for spiritual values--our source of greatest and lasting happiness and peace. Even those with wealth need to be careful about their money, as in the instructions highlighted in the verses above.
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           KEEPING PROTESTS VALID, VOID OF RACIAL HATRED
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          . While the recent protests clearly have validity as regards the need to eradicate hate, prejudice, and partiality, and the need for true justice in accord with the law, could some be taking advantage of honorable intentions of most, to actually begin promoting a hate campaign of their own? How so?
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          Life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes. We are to love one another, the human race, the human family.
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          When has God ever exalted one skin color above another? You may recall that even the people of Israel, when exiting Egypt, were accompanied by a large crowd of Egyptians! Is there any mention that these became slaves to Israelites, somehow seeking revenge on the Egyptians for having been made slaves to them in Egypt? NO! They were permitted to dwell equally among Israel, treated fairly, justly alongside them. They all lived by the same law,  and had to answer to it accordingly. As regards God's arrangement of slavery in Israel, even fellow Israelites could be slaves to a master--they could be sold to pay off a debt or if they became poor, and some slaves even came to love their master and his household greatly, wishing to remain slaves even when freedom was to have been granted! (Deute 15:16-17). Thus, under God's law and among His people, it was not to be harsh slavery such as they may have experienced in Egypt--they were to have compassion for their fellowman, showing them human dignity. However, choosing to come out from the practice of slavery as a nation, in the United States, it had been clear that some slaves had not been treated in the same way. It was chosen to ban the practice altogether, than to allow malpractice of slavery to continue.
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          Again, life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes. We are to love one another, the human race, the human family. It would be unjust and unkind to allow a few to incite many to continue stirring hatred for people.
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          Would it be appropriate for some now to seek revenge on those of another color, as if all such ones are responsible for the maltreatment that was experienced by some? Have all of a certain skin color always agreed with laws that may have promoted racial prejudice at earlier times in our history? Or were many wishing such laws would change? Isn't it time to finally love the human race, the human family, as God has always intended? Let God take care of any vengeance as He sees fit, on any He considers deserving of it. God's law to Israel said this: "“‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovah. " (Leviticus 19:18). Christians are told, at Romans 12:19: "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.”
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          Could destructive jealousy take root in the hearts of some, contentiously seeking revenge? Such would have nothing to do with true love, and would tear at the fabric of humanity. James offers this counsel, in James 3: "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him by his fine conduct demonstrate works performed with a mildness (gentleness) that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your hearts, do not be bragging and lying against the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing ."
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          It continues: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          Of God and man, Acts 17:26-28 says this: "And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he decreed the appointed times and the set limits of where men would dwell,27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’"
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          Again, life is precious to God. We're not to hate another person because of the color of their skin, or their hair, or their eyes, for their size or their pace. We are to love one another, the human family, the human race.
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          During this time when many families are quarantined in their homes, together more than they have ever been before, what are some Bible principles that can assist our dealings with one another, to minimize or eliminate any distress or irritability?
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          This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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          . The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One translation of a proverb, for instance says this: "By PATIENCE a commander is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). What commander of an army is deeply impressed by a man's PATIENCE? While an important quality, is it not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a commander? This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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          A fine consideration for the family may be the article "LOVE EXAMINED," found elsewhere on this website, which offers a point by point consideration of Paul's description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.
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          6.	Then add 1/8 tsp (per quart of Gatorade) of (mostly Germicidal) Food-grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Without the proper form of peroxide, then Ground Cinnamon could be used, as 1/2 tsp., or better yet, a cinnamon extract, 1 dropper. Alternatively, it has just been learned that Green bean juice from canned beans can also suffice, at a 3:1 ratio, 1-1/2 teaspoons.
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          I'm reposting a serous alert from last year, TWO POSTS SHOWN TOGETHER that may help to explain at least a significant part of the current resurge in COVID-19. Many food manufacturers have corrected matters as it relates to this information, but some may have been misinformed as to the lack of available alternatives to the harmful fungii mentioned below.
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          Since these two articles are just too important to forget about, I'm showing them both once more, as life is still involved in understanding what has been going on. This was the TWGA from last Saturday (normally Friday) and Monday:
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          This week we have seen the numbers of serious cases of coronavirus rising, despite efforts of many in the U.S. to recognize and follow the guidelines provided by those in authority, striving hard to re-open the economy in a safe and effective manner. This is despite similar efforts having proved more successful in other countries. What could be going on here?
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          It is quite possible that some news we've had in the past two months or so may provide an answer. There have been several reports of astonishing numbers of coronavirus cases at meat-processing plants in the U.S. The reasons for this that have been given are varied, but largely haven't been clear, going from poor working conditions to failures of employees to follow procedures, etc. Here is what is likely occurring in many instances. Are not most such workers in such facilities willing to eat the very meat they are processing for the benefit of people? They are showing a sense of responsibility toward others, placing themselves at risk should the meat they are processing somehow be unhealthy to the public! And the management of these plants have also doubtless largely been worried sick at the problem, trying to correct matters! While it is likely that the meat itself is of high quality, what about the cooking procedures and times given on the label? Is it not reasonable to consider that the meat being eaten by these hard-working employees is unintentionally at times being undercooked? I have seen uncooked (not heat and serve) hot dogs recently labelled with instructions to cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Pork was included in this meat. Now ask those who know and they should tell you that this is not long enough to cook such meat thoroughly. In this case the time should be more like 10 minutes! Somehow the full cooking times have not always been labelled correctly, and this is likely causing coronavirus susceptibility to those unsuspectingly eating this undercooked meat! Many believe it was, not pork, but undercooked pork, that contributed largely to the Spanish influenza of 1918, killing millions. These hot dogs are less expensive, and if labelled correctly, can still be a valued purchase, even if they must be cooked longer. Whereas some such plants had closed down due to the extent of illness, many were more recently re-opened, despite continued problems with coronavirus, understandably so that vital food could continue to reach the public. Likely, the meat that is being sold may be GOOD MEAT! IT JUST NEEDS TO BE COOKED MORE THOROUGHLY TO BE SAFE! THOSE who have been exposed to undercooked meat should pray to God diligently for His assistance. If parasites were passed to the human, steps may be required to eliminate them naturally with a few herbs and spices available at low cost, or God Himself may intervene for the salvation of many exposed individuals.
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          As shared previously, on Saturday's TWGA release, we've had a serious development, at least in the U.S., as regards the intake of undercooked meat which has increased susceptibility to coronavirus for many persons. There is another aspect to this matter, and not just a nuance. This involves a serious factor in immune system weakness that is contributing to coronavirus hospitalizations and even deaths. A reasonable question to ask is why would even the undercooked meat eaten by meat-packing workers have such as dramatic COVID-19 affect on so many of them, almost all of them? It has to do with FUNGAL INFECTIONS, mentioned previously on this website as an early factor affecting the personal impact of COVID-19 on individuals. Anyone receiving such an infection may have impaired liver function and immune response, and could suffer more dramatically from COVID-19. But how are they, and others, getting fungal infections from meat? Some time ago, an idea took hold that feeding PRE-DIGESTED corn to animals such as cows, would enhance their health and make for better meat. Unfortunately, the enzymes used to break down this corn for digestion were derived from a harmful fungus, usually a form of Aspergillus. Many fungi, fed sugar, will secrete substances that may appear to be those needed by humans, but in reality have a contrary effect on the human organism, as evidently these substances are secreted for use by the fungus itself, rather than for human or animal benefit. Thus they may only function to extend or advance the life of the fungus inside it's host. There may be a whole list of substances people may be ingesting that have been so derived from harmful fungi, that if truly derived from genuine food sources, could have very positive effects on human health. One common array of substances, largely being derived from harmful fungi, involves various types of ENZYMES, even appearing in some human digestive enzyme supplements. Such enzymes again apparently are breaking down food for the benefit and life of fungus, even inside a host creature, and are not advancing human health. Thus the animals eating this pre-digested food are feeding a living fungus within themselves, promoting fungal infection, and producing meat that must be thoroughly cooked for humans to whatever extent it may have nutritional benefit. With proper response and corrections, both humans and animals may most-likely return to a state of good health. Much normal grain-fed and especially grass-fed cattle remain in excellent condition for nourishing consumption. Also, there is a yeast/fungus called Saccharomyces Boullardii that is proving acceptable and beneficial for use in many if not all of these applications!
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          More has been learned as to how this infection weakens individuals. As explained early on, one helpful substance that can greatly assist one's recovery from such an infection is ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. The typical version of this, which usually is the only type that can be made into tablet form, may or may not be helpful for the purpose of killing mold toxins and restoring liver function from the fungal invasion. Vitamin C can most beneficially be received from foods such as 100% Orange juice, preferably with some pulp. Food-source ascorbic acid is most likely derived from good sources, and may include other substances like bioflavanoids which support the body's use of vitamin C. Synthetic supplements may contain other added chemicals or ingredients that, while not necessarily inhibiting the desired effect on mold, may create other body imbalances or health impacts. Something else that has been learned is that one way fungi diminish human health is by taking minerals from their human host, especially perhaps useful minerals or minerals broken down by fungal enzymes for their use. Keep in mind that natural food enzymes can be found from sources such as pineapple (Bromelain) and papaya (Papain), and from modest intake of fruits such as bananas and kiwis. Again Saccharomyces Boullardii is proving to be an acceptable fungal source of enzymes and nutrients in support of human health. While combating a harmful fungal infection, and eliminating intake of the harmful fungal enzymes, it can be beneficial to maintain adequate food mineral intake--not to further feed the fungus, but to prevent human body shutdown from lack of vital minerals. Drinking good coffee, for instance, supports human remineralization, with milk for calcium (but NOT calcium carbonate as found in many milk substitutes, which is inorganic chalk which can clog arteries and other body pathways), as does eating mineral-rich foods, such as potatoes and other root vegetables grown in healthy soil.
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          "Are you not aware that whatever enters into the mouth passes through the stomach and is discharged into the sewer?18 However, whatever comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and those things defile a man...but to take a meal with unwashed hands does not defile a man.” (Matthew 15:17-20)
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          This is the way our bodies are designed to be. However, in recent times some of God's laws and standards designed for our protection have been disregarded, and some parasites and pollutants, such as some pharmaceuticals and chemical herbicides, pesticides, and other substances along with some food processing methods and eating habits have collectively thrown off the normally stalwart digestive health of many people, making a situation where the body does not operate as Jesus said it normally would. This means something is wrong, and must be addressed to correct this damaging and unhealthy situation that many find themselves in.
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          Here is a repost, updated slightly, of what can help many with this coronavirus battle we were conquering, and now still need careful attention to our foods and their preparation to protect our health from looming threats. Pray for God's blessing as far as vaccination and a proven booster. Yet recipes such as this one, that support immunity, can be part of our toolkit going forward. This was a segment of a former WGA post:
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          : Another situation has revealed a food-spice combination that evidently captures and help rid the body of coronavirus! Preparing the salad recipe shared previously for another, I was led to search for other anti-coronavirus foods etc. on-hand. I have at times recommended to some the combination of coconut oil and raw honey, as this has remedied a sore throat or two in the past. Putting some in a dish, you should then add generous amounts of garlic powder without anti-caking agents, and (yellow) curry powder. To this you may add 1/2 to 1 package of raw quick oats, such as Nature's Path Organic Blueberry Cinnamon Flax Instant Oatmeal or Quaker's Apple-Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal. Mix well, adding more raw honey, if desired to bring to desired consistency, such as chewy granola.
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          "The (foresighted) prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the naive keep right on going and suffer the consequences." Let's make sure of the danger of this recent resurge, and take the steps needed to protect ourselves, our families, and our neighbors from the potential harm.
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          At this critical time of Coronavirus resurge, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. Remember BLACK PEPPER? When you're at a restaurant, going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. It has also been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body. If you're concerned about it more than normal, then added more black pepper. If you have higher concern, you could bring a spice or two with you, and use at home. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER, then a smaller amount of GROUND CLOVES spice, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, can be effective against the virus. And at home, any CURRY POWDER may also prove helpful.
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          PRove 13:5: It may only take one lie to cause harm, so may we be among those hating lies, while evildoers receive shame and disgrace. May their humiliation cause them to humbly turn to God and seek his favor before it's too late. The implications are that such ones do not hate lies as wise-hearted ones do, but rather fall to believing the lie. Some people can tend to believe what they want to believe, rather than believing the truth. It takes courage, sometimes, to accept the truth, and adjust our lives accordingly. May we not cower in fear, and fall to lies, but rather, courageously seek the truth, and correct our steps in the healthy fear and power of Jehovah God, seeking never to displease or hurt Him.
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          "6 Uprightness protects the one whose way is innocent, But corruption brings down the sinner. 7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened. 9 The light of the upright shines brightly, But the lamp of the ungodly will be extinguished. 10 Presumptuousness (or, "Overstepping due bounds") leads only to strife, But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice. 11 Wealth quickly gained will dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will increase. 12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
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          Prove 13:6 We should strive to be persons of honest integrity, serving the God who cannot lie. Our speech and conduct should be truthful and upright. May our "way" become "innocent" from evil, or "blameless"--giving others no good cause to find fault with us, and "spotless" from the ways of amorality or immorality still present in the world system. Aiming for the target of God's good standards, enables gradual growth spiritually, and great peace and happiness in our life. With such continual aim, we may have forgiveness for unintentional misses, by the ransom of Christ! Adhering to God's ways does protect us from much harm that is experienced by others, while foolishly practicing badness harms an individual, and brings him down--this one thus needs desperately to take a lesson--repent and change course!
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          Prove 13:7 While we should have regard for ourselves and our talents or skills, it is far better to be honest with others, not 'pretending to be rich,' even spiritually, which brings no true reward, as we need to keep honest integrity to grow spiritually and become more successful in God's view. Still, it is God's will to have regard for our true name/reputation. Look for the genuine good things within us and embrace these, looking for ways to benefit others with such things. Being honest itself is an important and valuable one of these good things! However, some rich persons, especially when rich spiritually, live humbly and modestly. In this case, it is not wrong to live in a way that reflects a humble lifestyle, even dealing humbly and respectfully with others. While being clean, and looking neat and dignified, one may not always look exceedingly wealthy, yet has great spiritual wealth, seeking to please God.
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          Prove 13:8 Those who are wealthy materially, may occasionally have such concerns as extortion, while the poor usually have no such worries. This is another reason for both to trust in Jehovah, leaning upon him in their trials, looking forward to such worries ending by the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          Prove 13:9 The upright let their light shine by their fine speech and deeds toward others, honoring the Father, enabling others to see and respond by themselves giving glory to God. (Matt 5:16) The ungodly, not seeking the Father's honor, but rather their own high-mindedly, must have their prideful lamp extinguished, hopefully by responding to the truth and changing their heart's motivation, rather than by an eventual death. Hopefully the former, because Proverbs 21:4 reveals a sinful course hindering true peace: "Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the ungodly is sin."
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          Prove 13:10 Presumptuousness is overstepping due bounds, taking liberties, and is in direct contrast to genuine modesty. Due bounds may be God's laws or regulations, or what is socially acceptable in speech or actions. Crossing such boundaries hurts others and thus causes conflict. On the other hand, "wisdom is with the modest ones." (Prov 11:2). Those 'seeking advice' are humble, modest, and want to know the boundaries to respect them, not desiring conflict with others. Such a modest attitude contributes to the gaining of true wisdom.
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          Prove 13:11 It is easy to spend quickly when money is gained quickly, having the money to obtain more expensive items that may not be purchased if the money was gained "little by little." Also, the acquiring of spiritual riches may best be done "little by little," with continual effort to understand and make application of the knowledge to your personal situation. Spending time pondering what you are learning is like your taking time to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing, rather than gulping it down, as if greedily. Granted, some foods go down easier than others! But try to enjoy the meal, taste the flavors in each bite, if possible. Your body will thank you, and be better able to digest and utilize the food you just enjoyed! So it is spiritually--we should take the time to savor what we've learned, rather than reading very fast and assuming we've gotten all we can obtain from it. It is not just head knowledge that we want, but rather, heart-knowledge--putting the knowledge into action, letting it affect our motivation and purposes, moving us to align ourselves more with what is right before God, always aiming for the target of God's true divine standards, and receiving mercy for an occasional unintentional miss. As our lives are gradually refined, and our wisdom grows, we will be making better decisions that contribute to the lasting peace and happiness, not only of ourselves, but of our loved ones, friends, and others!
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          Prove 13:12 What an important truth to bear in mind, as we do not wish for the heart of friends or family to become sick. For instance, some may be looking forward to an upcoming vacation, but how would you feel if the day before you leave, a serious problem arises at work that requires you to remain and change or postpone your plans? Could you not be heartsick? But take note: Such a situation shouldn't happen too often, because if we keep our plans before Jehovah, He will often bless our efforts to make them successful! But the situation illustrates the heartsickness that may happen on occasion. While we should have time-based goals, we are wise not to spend too much time expecting a desire within a certain time if that time could reasonably change! Rather, focus more on the present joys and blessings, giving attention to good work and it's rewards presently, while still looking forward to those desires. When the time comes for that desire to be realized, how refreshing the experience can be! May we do our best to keep our obligations to others, so as not to disappoint them, and wisely avoid "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." (Roma 13:14). What does that mean? There may be some acceptable desires that we however shouldn't be constantly thinking about or longing for. Let's keep busy in fine Christian works and pondering spiritual matters, then enjoy appropriate desires when they do come. Jehovah wants to bless our right desires! Psalm 145:16 says of God: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing."
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          THU UPDATE (UPDATE 09:40,56--v53, "corrupt ones" etc.; 12:07--v54)
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          WED 12/15 (UPDATE 01:38pm--v52 comments)
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          SAT (UPDATE 09:42,48; 10:10) Hello, with the last of stanzas 5-8, as the 8B Commentary of verses 61-64 added!
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          TUE/TWO (UPDATE 09:33,38,48) Hi! Added stanza 8A Commentary, verses 57-60!
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          SAT (UPDATE 08:22) Hello! Added Stanza 7B Commentary, verses 53-56
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          FRI (UPDATE 08:35) Hi! Wishing you well, I've added the Stanza 7A Commentary to this post!
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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          Find the Podcast on Spotify.com, by searching some portion of the title: "Find Life and See Reviewers Podcast--Commentary 119th Psalm (5#13)" Include "Reviewers" to differentiate from my former podcast, not yet active again. You might search "Reviewers Commentary 119th", and select the podcast choice that shows up, to see the entire show with all available segments.
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          Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovah sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and
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          Verses 49-52, covering the first half of stanza 7, state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous (crossing boundaries) utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law. 52 I remember your judgments from of old, O Jehovah, And I find comfort in them."
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          Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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          Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovah brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's law, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual matters, is able to be content with necessities, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's law or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping at least some may turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor and blessing of eternal life.
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          Psalm 119:52 The judgments of Jehovah, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, fornication, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovah also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than to money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the upright one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--we should not trust solely in our own knowledge--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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          Verses 49-52 spoke of God's word as giving the psalmist hope, and even preserving him alive. In the next 4 verses, the psalmist is angered by lawless men, and remembers God by observing His orders.
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          Verses 53-56 read: "I am seized with burning rage because of the corrupt ones, Who forsake your law. 54 Your instructions are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah, So that I may keep your law. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          Verse 53 I am seized with burning rage because of the corrupt ones, Who forsake your law.
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           ROBBING OF TRUE HAPPINESS.
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          Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's law are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's laws is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path of destruction that robs them of hope of eternal blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. This can disgust those loving God and fellow humans, seeking their eternal happiness. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "Jesus entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and law, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone upright abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally detailed instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out God's will toward humans in accord with true justice. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist David who literally composed songs like the one outlining the course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-10, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewdness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Verse 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah, So that I may keep your law.
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          Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovah And to sing praises to your name, O Most High, 2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights, 3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovah, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become," Jehovah causing His purposes to become reality, for one thing. We also significantly recall His reputation and our privilege to uphold it by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          Verse 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders.
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           KEEPING GOD FIRST.
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          Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels (clay pots), so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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          Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who revere you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          In the first half of stanza 8, we see that the psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          Psalm 119:57 The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovah was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovah set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovah’s covenant, to stand before Jehovah in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovah is his inheritance, just as Jehovah your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovah as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." He no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovah, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          Psalm 119:59 God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or to our routine habits. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          Psalm 119:60 The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other necessary things. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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          Verse 58 for instance pleads "I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise." Verses 61-64 read: "The ropes of the corrupt surround me, But your law I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your upright judgments. 63 I am a friend of all who revere you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth; Teach me your instructions."
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          . Psalm 119:61 Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's law, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, for God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome." Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unselfishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or thankful trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jesus honored God and loved others, while seeking purity of heart and maintaining a humble view of ourselves. (COlos 3:12). If "cornered," there may be only one right way of "escape"--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1COri 10:13).
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          . Psalm 119:62 Recall God's word emphasizes His "faithfulness during the nights." God's "upright judgments" demonstrate His faithfulness toward humans, as He is loyal to His own right standards. When He judges, or evaluates a situation, He decides according to what is right, just, fair and true. How thankful we should be for God's adherence to uprightness--His own integrity! And may we imitate such integrity in our own life, seeking always to please Him by doing right ourselves. At John 8:29, we read of Jesus: "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.”
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          . Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear (or, awe) and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (DEute 10:12; PSalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          . Psalm 119:64 Jehovah has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovah's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          SAT (UPDATE 09:16) Hello! Look for Deuteronomy 04E under MLawH!
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          FRI (UPDATE 08:35,57;09:11) Hello! More of both (5) MLawH and (6) Eternal Express!
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          THU (UPDATE 10:04,10) Hello! (6) Eternal Express on the move again to 1Thessalonians.
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          WED (UPDATE 10:11) Hi! Added to MLawH, Deuteronomy 04B.
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          MON (UPDATE 10:01) Hello! Added to Eternal Express, from Colossians 3.
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           "WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING."
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          DEUT. Chapters 1-4: Moses’ first discourse of this book recounts significant events during the Israel’s 40-year wilderness sojourn, how they got to this point of nearing entry into the Promised Land, including several victories from Jehovah over their opposers. They are exhorted to carefully follow the instructions and judgments of Jehovah, because it would show “wisdom and understanding” on their part to do so. They were also not to forget what they had seen by Jehovah’s hand, and speak of them to their sons and daughters.
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           A CLEAN HOME PLANET.
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          Recall that the "Israel of God" is now "all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." (Galatians 6:16). Most Christians are to have Paradise hopes, with this earth as a home planet. First, we must work to clean up this planet and let it be the gem both spiritually and physically Jehovah GOD intended it to be!
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          “Now, O Israel, listen to the [instructions] and the judicial decisions that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live and go in and take possession of the land that Jehovah, the God of your forefathers, is giving you. 2 You must not add to the word that I am commanding you, neither must you take away from it, so as to keep the commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you."
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          Jesus taught similarly. Recall in his Sermon on the Mount, that he said he came, not to destroy the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Thus, his teachings help us to maintain the spirit of the Law, the primary motivation behind it being true love, for God and neighbor. Jesus, in fact, said these were the two greatest commandments of the Law--the first, to love GOD with all our heart, life, and strength, and the second, to love our neighbor as oneself. We love God first by obeying Him (1John 5:3). Paul said "LOVE DOES NOT WORK EVIL TO ONE'S NEIGHBOR, hence love is the Law's fulfillment." (Romans 13:10). Let's consider Moses' next words:
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          “Your own eyes have seen what Jehovah did in the case of the Baʹal of Peʹor; Jehovah your God annihilated from your midst every man who walked after the Baʹal of Peʹor. 4 But you who are holding fast to Jehovah your God are all alive today. 5 See, I have taught you [instructions] and judicial decisions, just as Jehovah my God has commanded me, so that you may observe them in the land you will take possession of.6 You must carefully follow them, because this will show wisdom and understanding on your part before the peoples who will hear about all these regulations, and they will say, ‘This great nation is undoubtedly a wise and understanding people.’7 For what great nation has gods as near to it as Jehovah our God is to us whenever we call on him? 8 And what great nation has righteous regulations and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?"
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          The scourge that killed many in Israel, falling to the worship of Baal, involved sexual immorality--utter disregard for GOD's marriage arrangement. As it turns out, realistically, many more couples are actually considered married in the eyes of God than some realize. What a marvelous gift to mankind is marriage, when a man and woman can remain loyal to each other in a covenant of closeness that should not compare to any other human relationship. Of course, their first loyalty is to GOD, as HE is the Originator of the marriage, and the Ultimate Preserver of the marriage bond, as husband and wife seek HIS direction and guidance in their life. Paul wrote of warnings in the Scriptures to conduct unbecoming of a true Christian, leading to GOD's disfavor.
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          1Corinthian 10:6-13 accordingly says this: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them. 7 Neither become idolaters, as some of them did; just as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink. Then they got up to have a good time.”8 Neither let us practice sexual immorality, as some of them committed sexual immorality, only to fall, 23,000 of them in one day. 9 Neither let us put Jehovah to the test, as some of them put him to the test, only to perish by the serpents. 10 Neither be murmurers, as some of them murmured, only to perish by the destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come. 12 So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall. 13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          We finished last time with verse 8, which states: "And what great nation has righteous [instructions] and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?" The Law God gave Israel was quite exceptional, and promoted both spiritual and physical health and genuine peaceful and loving relationships and actions among the communities of God's people then. Of course, God's sending of Jesus, and his offering of a sacrifice for man's life prospects, brought a fresh approach to that Law, allowing greater compassion and mercy, giving more opportunity for repentance--a true turn from wrongdoing, in hope of restoring God's favor. This was the message God ultimately intended for the rest of the world, to embrace true Christianity to serve Jehovah GOD acceptably. Let's now pick up with verse 9:
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          "“Just be careful and watch yourself closely, so that you may not forget the things that your eyes have seen and so that they may not depart from your heart all the days of your life. You must also make them known to your sons and to your grandsons.10 On the day that you stood before Jehovah your God in Horʹeb, Jehovah said to me, ‘Congregate the people together to me so that I may let them hear my words, in order that they may learn to fear me all the days that they are alive on the ground and that they may teach their sons.’"
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          Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The heart holds our very motives, and our spirituality, inclining us to Jehovah when motivated properly, leading to life. Each father and grandfather was to speak often about the things they had witnessed or learned about Jehovah GOD in truth, sharing such stories and teachings with their offspring. And they had God's law to listen to and learn from, to share and discuss with others as well. There was much to draw each one close to Jehovah, loving Him with a complete heart. Let's continue:
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          “So you came near and stood at the base of the mountain, and the mountain was burning with fire up to the very heavens; there was darkness, cloud, and thick gloom.12 And Jehovah began to speak to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words, but you saw no form—there was only a voice.13 And he declared his covenant to you, which he commanded you to observe—the Ten Commandments. Afterward, he wrote them on two tablets of stone.14 At that time Jehovah commanded me to teach you [instructions] and judicial decisions, which you are to observe in the land you will enter to take possession of."
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          The Christian scriptures offer proof that the Ten Commandments, written on stone upon making them known, are still in force by God, who wants us to live by them, along with the standards of Christian teaching, in support of the Law's precepts and teachings. (Ephes 6:2). "Love is the Law's fulfillment." James 2:10-13 says: "For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgment without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." Certainly the Ten Commandments are among the most important of all God's instructions! May all who will look forward to living by GOD's loving instructions and guidance in the promised "world" of peace foretold. 2Peter 3:13 says: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these uprightness is to dwell. 14 Therefore, beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace."
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          Our last consideration taught us to safeguard our heart from corruption, and to observe God's instructions, to be found by Him unblemished and in peace. Let's continue further in Moses' discourse.
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          “Therefore, watch yourselves closely—since you did not see any form on the day Jehovah spoke to you in Horʹeb out of the middle of the fire—16 that you may not act corruptly by making for yourselves any carved image having the form of any symbol, the representation of male or female,17 the representation of any animal on the earth or the representation of any bird that flies in the sky,18 the representation of anything creeping on the ground or the representation of any fish in the waters under the earth.19 And when you raise your eyes to the heavens and see the sun and the moon and the stars—all the army of the heavens—do not get seduced and bow down to them and serve them. Jehovah your God has given them to all the peoples under the whole heavens.20 But you are the ones Jehovah took and brought out of the iron-smelting furnace, out of Egypt, to become the people of his personal possession, as you are today."
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          It was the first Two Commandments of the Ten that clearly show Jehovah requires exclusive worship of His people, ultimately all humankind, the work of His own hands. These state: "“‘I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.7 You must never have any other gods besides me.8 “‘You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.9 You must not bow down to them nor be led to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishing correction for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me,10 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments." It is the sin of idolatry that involves lifting up another thing or creature, including humans, above Jehovah in worship--this practice blinds one spiritually, so this one is no longer able to see clearly and be fully honest and upright. (Psalm 115). Even the stars are a gift from God, supporting life throughout the Universe, but may we carefully follow God's guidance and direction obediently, to be able to enjoy life as He has intended for humans, first restoring true peace, purity, and happiness to our planet. We would never want to worship the sun, the moon, or the stars, or even our own planet Earth, as though these gifts from God and anything obtained from them are somehow greater than the love of God Himself, and our relationship with Him. We are to love Jehovah, pleasing Him, patiently waiting for His guidance in doing what is right before Him, not selfishly running ahead of Jehovah, or worshipping those we should respect, and losing out on our precious eternal future as His loyal, faithful worshipers.
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          : Clearly, God takes His command to worship only Him quite seriously. No other so-called gods, anything or anyone exalted above Jehovah to obey or love, should be allowed to take God's primary place in our hearts. He is the God of truth, peace, and "is love." There is no need to desire any other standards than what God Himself sets for the human family. HE and HIS WORD is our security system. Take the Ten Commandments--our security and happiness are threatened by the violation of any ONE of them! If someone ignores the Command not the steal, what insecurity and unhappiness this creates among those robbed of what belongs to them! May we treasure God's loving instructions for the human family, and worship Him exclusively! Let's see what Moses further has to say regarding this circumstance that Israel of old found themselves in, after being exiled to Babylon:
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          Colossians 2 Why should we give attention to the life and words of Jesus? Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ."
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          Thus let us look to the truth of God and Christ's teachings as our source of divine knowledge, not to the worldly wise philosophers, propounding their own ideas without regard for God's reliable word. Colossians 3:8 adds this: "Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ." Despite such warnings, Babylonish teachings and particularly Greek philosophy within the first century or two made inroads into Christian thought that contributed to an apostasy from the truth of God's word, violating true Christianity. (2Thes 2:3). The text at 2Timothy 4:3-5 foretold and exhorted: "For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled.4 They will turn away from listening to the truth and give attention to false stories. 5 You, though, keep your senses in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry." May we find and treasure the "accurate knowledge" of God's word making possible true peace and happiness among mankind, for an eternity! (Colos 1:9; 1Timo 2:3-4).
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          Colossians 3:8-11 discusses stripping off the "old personality" we may have acquired before receiving Bible truth, and clothe ourselves with the "new personality" through accurate divine knowledge, in the image of God. Colossians 3:8-9a says "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another." Verse 11 adds that it's not about the exterior of a person--their heritage or ethnicity, for instance, but rather the interior person. We need God's help if we're to abandon such practices as mentioned above. Paul said "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." (Phili 4:13). We should pray for God's powerful holy spirit daily, and whenever we need the strength to resist temptations. (Luke 11:13; 1Cori 10:13). Colossians 3:9-10 continues: "Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
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          1Thessalonians 3:4-5 shows we may occasionally suffer hardship to maintain the true faith, looking forward to the Kingdom hope of a world without such things. Paul says "For when we were with you, we used to tell you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, and that is what has happened, just as you know. That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn of your faithfulness, in case somehow the Tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have turned out to be in vain." May we pray to maintain our loyalty, faithfulness, and integrity to God, and include as in the Model prayer, "do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the corrupt one." (Matt 6:13).
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          Recall that "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). Smoke &amp;amp; mirrors aside, the truth becomes clearer. May we pray too for our loved ones and others, to grow and become strong in their faith as well. Everlasting life in true peace and happiness, loving God and others--this hope is much greater than anything this world may offer us, in tempting us to be disloyal to Jehovah. Let's use our talents to glorify our loving Father and His great and holy name.
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          1Thessalonians 3:6-8 The early Christians of the first century maintained remarkable unity before "oppressive wolves" entered among them as foretold (Acts 20:28-30). True, they had some disagreements, but resolved these eventually, after some debate, by a Scriptural discussion by appointed men, the apostles and outstanding older men in Jerusalem. (Acts 15). Notice that before the decision on whether or not circumcision was a necessary Christian requirement was handed down, those debating the issue, expressing differing opinions, were not "removed" from the Christian congregation for having an opinion on the matter. Such a thing is not scripturally a serious offense, as is being an idolater, reviler (seriously verbally abusive), a drunkard, or extortioner, for instance. Yet, as 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows, some used to have such practices, but learning the truth, were able to make necessary changes in their life, with God's help. May we seek Christian unity, loving one another, and rejoicing in the truth as it is clarified to us in God's kind way, practicing it faithfully, standing firm. (Ephes 4:1-3). The inspired words through Paul in 1Thes. 3:6-8 say: "But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has given us the good news about your faithfulness and love, that you always continue to remember us fondly and that you long to see us in the same way as we also do you. 7 That is why, brothers, in all our distress and tribulation, we have been comforted because of you and the faithfulness you demonstrate. 8 Because we are revitalized if you are standing firm in the Lord."
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          1Thessalonians 4:1-2 mentions how God provides instruction "on how you should walk in order to please God," and encourages us to "keep doing it more fully." 1Thes. 4:13-14 debunks the idea of an immortal soul (a popular Greek philosophy) in saying "we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest who have no hope. For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus." Scripturally, it is the "spirit" of a person that can receive immortality upon one's resurrection to heavenly life, having been scourged by God in training for that special privilege. (Hebre 12:6; 1Peter 5:10; Revel 20:6). Also, it should be known that "heavenly" life is also in the Scriptures associated with government and rulership, even as humans. Whether one's hope is heavenly or within an earthly Paradise, 1Corinthians 15:44 says "...if there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual one." It is the spirit within that contains one's personality. For more detail on this subject, see the article "Finding Truth".
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          THU (UPDATE 09:25,46) Hi! I've included the CTC policy on PROPER VIEW OF LAW as the third installment this biweek. Updated the same one.
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          While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law sets this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking. Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this will typically drop by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, if afterward choosing non-alcoholic beverages, this much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated driver(s).” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a familiar beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement. Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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          Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. There can be some provision put in place for a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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          And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to drink responsibly.
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          Another significant issue that needs attention is the organic fermenting substance used in the making of a particular brand's beverage. It has become clear that certain beverages, or germal intrusion thereof, has caused a drink to become quite threatening to clear thinking, such as with the near-complete loss of a sense of consequences--outside of the normal BAC range problem. If a drink has been found to cause an otherwise safe drinker to uncharacteristically "keep going" with seemingly no limit, this is an example of possibly a drink's contaminating influence, likely from a particular yeast or fungus used in it's making. This particular situation may be much more responsible for drunk driving deaths than most have yet come to realize. May we not overlook this very serious threat to all of us, and may beverage-makers take reports seriously along these lines, and be quick to remedy any such issue.
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          MOTIVATION. How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk to innocent life.
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          As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone corrupt having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone corrupt,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” Going forward, may we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: " He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it. 9 In that day they will say: “Look! This is our God! We have hoped in him, And he will save us. This is Jehovah! We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”
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          Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovah, through His beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God,4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an end to sickness, aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and the death that God intends to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's government alone that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, a thankful trust in this one for everlasting life!
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          One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you want to be somewhere on time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those few-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add a few minutes at least for completely safe driving, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, and even being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others you may be meeting with.
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          Also, crosswalk lights should be reviewed, especially where there have been incidents occurring. I would make a recommendation that another crosslight symbol be included--that of a SCOOT speed crossing. While the normal WALK speed should be maintained, there are instances where only a faster paced jog or scoot across the street would make possible a crossing when the walk timing would not work. In some instances, showing the number of seconds remaining is very helpful, but see if the double to triple the walking speed as SCOOT might not also be possible. Then, check everything in the crosswalk patterns, because there have been times when a pedestrian believes it is safe to cross, when cars are still able to move into their path. There needs to be some laws clarification, crosslight changes, signage or other interventions to prevent misunderstandings about crossing safety! Laws clarification should include fairer laws about when crossing streets apart from crosswalks is acceptable--with clearing both ways behind foreseeable traffic at lights, for instance. One more thing--let's make sure we can see our pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists, with adequate reflectors and fluorescent or neon colors of some sort--please beware of wearing dark colors at night!
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          May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to make needed changes in their lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in Jesus.
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          Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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          Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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          The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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          One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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          Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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          We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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          Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or thankful trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true uprightness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared upright by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people upright as a result of faith and uncircumcised people upright by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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          Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, uprightness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or thankful trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those zealously seeking him.” God’s Kingdom will thus help people to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by it, seeing it’s wisdom and value in their life. Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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          WED (UPDATE 09:11,21,28,31; 10:23,25,38; 11:07) Hello, wishing you well! If you've examined the God's View of Celebrations article, you may be interested in a way to celebrate that does not involve any sort of worship that displeases Jehovah. A completely true celebration or holiday could be called "Jehovah's Family Day" and focuses on appreciation for our dear loved family members, and the One who originated the marriage covenant and the family arrangement, Jehovah God. (Ephesians 3:15) Gifts for the family and a day or two with special time with our loved ones, with fine meal(s), perhaps even visiting relatives and such, in one way or another, can bring such good times and memories, carrying on those traditions, but in a God-approved way! This year, the day falls on this Saturday, lingering into Sunday. This year, perhaps just Friday through Sunday could be acknowledged, for last minute shopping and preparation for a special meal and time for gifts. It is hoped that many may at least consider this for starters, in spite of the attention being given to the way that includes false worship, offending God. The holiday can be made so delightful without needlessly violating God's reliable and trustworthy word! Regardless, please endeavor to live by your conscience, Bible-trained to whatever extent, even from the training others have received and passed on to us the divine wisdom gained. May your way of worship this year truly be blessed by Jehovah, and bring you fine times and memories to continue our traditions in a way that pleases our loving Father.
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          SAT (UPDATE 08:33,09:21) Hello this day! I've added Stanza 7B to the (4) PS119 Commentary. I've also included Psalm 15 under Psalm Select, this psalm being mentioned in one of the 7B commentaries.
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          FRI (UPDATE 08:40) Hello, wishing you well this day! You may find the stanza 7 first half commentaries, in (4) 5PS13, PS119.
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          THU (UPDATE 08:40, 09:30) Hello again, I've written a piece for WGA, perhaps more a Golden Apples than usual. It's responsible for also adding a (8) CTC policy (3) from last year on Proper View of Law.
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          WED (UPDATE 08:28,09:25) Hello, hoping you're well, I've added to PRoverbs 12 two more verse commentaries. Also, this biweek's Page (5-7) on Mosaic Law Highlights and Eternal Express is up, and (8) CTC two articles from last biweek.
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           When is it not "in the news?" We're talking about people going to jail, or prison. How sad when people, once children, now usually adult, succumb to wrong desire or in some other way violate significant laws and face the prospect of an unpleasant future, to some extent "behind bars." How do we view such ones? Some would have us view them all as a "lost cause," as if they could never be trusted to love again and seek no harm to another. What a sad view, motivated by fear of harm. But we needn't view them this way, as Jehovah God has the power to transform! Actually, what about that word, PRISON? When that term started to be used, I'm fairly certain it was not intended to be pronounced PRIZ'UN. Rather, how does a parent feel about their beloved child doing something wrong and having to go to this place...for punishment and help? THere is another term, I believe at the time the word prison came into being, that could rhyme with the new word and offer a different perspective--that rhyming word is bison. What's the significance of saying the word prison as PRI'SON, or short for PRIZED SON? Is this not the way we should be viewing such ones, and how they should view themselves perhaps, hopefully not as a lost cause but as a real loved human being that lost hisr way perhaps for a short time and needs at least some help to get back on track and return to a healthy, happy life that s/he may well have been living, or hoped to live, at one time prior. And that word punishment--what really is a PUN? Could it be that this word also got unfavorably rebooted and ended up booting others into jail cells without the real help that the word was originially inspired to offer?
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           What could help to rehabilitate such ones, enabling them to fully repent, return to society with increased education and right desire to keep the law, even to help others to do so? And what could help us to trust that God can oversee such things and such ones, so as not to worry over a return to the bad conduct that troubled them in the first place? Most likely, they've come to detest the conduct that took them away from freedom, and resulted in a less than desirable life for possibly a long period of time. But what if that life needn't be so debilitating, but rather, educational, even rewarding, to improve their lives, giving them a renewed spirit of hope and uprightness, seeking the good of others, perhaps as they felt in their younger days, before things turned sour? And does it really need to be for so long a time, if genuine goodness within can be restored to such ones? This should be or become the subject of a CTC CORNER policy--I have one on the lines of LAW from last year I may reprint soon.
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          With the topic of Abortion in the news recently, how fine to reflect upon some of the reasons this became an issue in the first place. Some have been looking for an alternative to prevention, not wishing for the child at this time in their life. The effects of some pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals from cigarettes and even some food products, etc. have had undesirable effects on fertility. This, along with other behaviors may have interfered with God's assistance on conception. God desires to bless couples, and assist their timing of a child and it's gender, but He also has permitted their free will to influence such things. Also, many good women have not had access to the health care and nutritious foods that others have had, and thus have been concerned about the health and normalcy of the resulting child, and at times, the health of the mother through the pregnancy. If conception has occurred, however, in God's eyes this child is a life, which should be considered sacred, just as King David reflected upon his own conception, when no one had any idea who or what he would become! (Psalm 139:13-16). A woman who has been considering abortion should have access to views of the unborn and be reassured of her respect for life as she chooses to protect it.
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          The miracle of birth should underscore God's right to guide our lives, and a child should be considered just as much God's as our own, to be raised with respect to God's law and with His love. If, however, a woman has conceived, and is not wishing to be responsible for raising the child upon it's birth, can she not still be encouraged to give up the child for adoption, and have genuine assistance for her pregnancy, including exceptional nourishment, so as to have the best opportunity to remain healthy herself, and deliver a healthy child in a healthy way? She may still be able to be aware, from time to time, on the child's progress, as most children will prove grateful for their life and wish at some point, to get to know the biological parents who protected him or her during pregnancy. Below is a list of proven delicious and nourishing foods, meals, or snacks that can assist a healthy pregnancy and could be possibly considered by various food banks as worthy foods to provide for an expecting mother. Such a pregnancy and birth should be so enlightening and rewarding to a young woman.
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          This psalm can speak for itself. Mentioned in one of the PS119 Stanza 7B Commentaries, I've included it here.
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           O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? 
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           Who may reside in your holy mountain?
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           2 The one who is walking faultlessly, 
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           Practicing what is right 
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           And speaking the truth in his heart. 
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           He does nothing bad to his neighbor, 
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           And he doesn't shame his friends. 
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           But he honors those revering Jehovah. 
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           He doesn't go back on his godly promise, 
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           11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing unworthy things is lacking good sense.12 The corrupt man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the upright bears fruit.
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          13 The practicer of evil is ensnared by his own sinful speech, But the upright one escapes from distress. 14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him. 15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice. 16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the prudent man overlooks an insult.
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           17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing."
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          "11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing unworthy things is lacking good sense."
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          A person or adult tending toward foolish behavior may not have his priorities in order, and might sometime give almost exclusive attention to things, even knowledge, that contributes little to spirituality, and a godly, successful life. One acting with godly wisdom, however, while properly enjoying the life God has given us, and enjoying times of relaxation, will also learn and do things that will enable him to provide for himself and his family, or family-to-be, both in matters of the spirit as well as materially. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says, for instance: "For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner."
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          "12 The corrupt man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the upright bears fruit."
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          Envy and Jealousy have caused great distress to humanity. It is the Tenth commandment that says: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (Exod 20:17). Notice this commandment involves the very desires of our heart, not the act of stealing which is outlawed in the eighth commandment. God can read our thoughts and heart, so may we learn to please Him, being happy at the good things others acquire, and trust God for His help to find the things we really want or need, in line with His will.
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          13 The practicer of evil is ensnared by his own sinful speech, But the upright one escapes from distress.
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          The practicer of evil has allowed his heart to be corrupted, or perverted. Thus his speech is also corrupt, or sinful, as he places priority on badness, disregarding God's right and happifying standards. Such a person is not truly happy, regardless of how he or she may appear on the outside. And the speech of such as person gets him in trouble in various ways, as ridicule, reviling, and negative talk are likely commonplace. The upright one, on the other hand, often "escapes distress" by speech that is wholesome, upbuilding, and humbly corrective of mistakes. The wrongdoer should "repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get [his] sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah Himself." (Acts 3:19)
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          "14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him."
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          Continuing with the speech of an upright one, his speech rewards him with good things, for instance commendation approved by God for his efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather, for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their knowledge logically were not motivated to work for others, but became lazy and potentially prideful. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage our youth in the practice of good toward others.
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          "15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice."
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          The foolish one tends to be prideful, arrogant, and believing in his own ideas perhaps more than even God's. He is often moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted prudence, not seeing ahead at the troubles caused by making mistakes. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. To help, we should all seek wisdom rather than foolishness, be or become truly honest, and  admit we could make mistakes, but learning from them. It is far better, however, to avoid mistakes and their consequences. Still, Psalm 130:3 says about Jehovah: "If errors were what you watch, O Jah, Then who, O Jehovah, could stand?" The wise one is humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he believes and how he proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15). 
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          "16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the prudent man overlooks an insult."
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          Further underscoring the lack of prudence in a foolish one, he quickly reveals his annoyance, lacking self-control, not really listening and considering other opinions, and without giving thought to how it may impact others, being insensitive to their feelings. The foresighted prudent one, however, "overlooks an insult," with empathetic insight to readily forgive others for occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted. How fine when a conversation permits a considerate exchange of ideas, when ones are able to restate in their own words an idea that was just heard from another, and be free to state an honest response to it, continuing where appropriate.
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          "17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing"
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          One "testifying faithfully" may be under pressure to compromise, to accept a bribe, but refuses to do so. A false witness, however, has not integrity, and gives in to such pressure, whether for money, out of fear, or for some other seeming benefit. We should trust Jehovah God as our refuge and shelter, to speak the truth in matters of law, with integrity to Him, upholding true justice, just as we wish we would have others do if we were being falsely accused. Jehovah sets the example for us to imitate, as "a God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Regarding those not imitating Him, the scripture continues "they are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" (Deute 32:4,5). May such ones 'turn to doing good,' and receive an exaltation by God for their repentant and renewed spirit.
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           "19 Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy. 21 No harm will befall the upright one, But the corrupt will have their fill of calamity. 22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovah, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him. 23 A prudent man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
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          God just doesn't lie, and doesn't want us to either. Of course, in harmony with God's word, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm with the knowledge. We may thus keep silent or change the subject in such a situation, as Jesus did so to carry out the will of God when with Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovah hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 detailing 7 things Jehovah hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a "false witness who lies with every breath." Even a lifetime of such lying, 70-100 years or so, is "only a moment" when compared to the millions upon millions of years Jehovah wants humanity to enjoy in truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be honest and open with those deserving of the truth, including God himself in our honest prayers.
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          "20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy."
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          Those 'plotting mischief' are not promoting true peace, based on sincerity, seeking the welfare of others rather than their harm. Such mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's uprightness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of uprightness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          No lasting harm will come to the upright, even if some good people do suffer problems in this current system of things. Upright ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in this system under or in the midst of evil influence. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the upright one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all." Corrupt or evil ones, however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and physical benefits from living the way of the truth--God's way. This is why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and turning around (Acts 3:19).
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          In contrast to lying, persons acting faithfully are true, honest, sincere. They are faithful to God by adhering to His ways, and faithful to others by helping them do the same, to remain on the path of eternal life. Such ones are consistent in obeying God, just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies," consistently maintaining it's place and function in God's purpose (Psalm 89:37).
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          Perhaps many stand somewhere between two ends of the spectrum, between skillful and idle hands. Would you like to become wisely skillful in your work? Proverbs 22:29 says “29 Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before common men.” One of the first of the proverbs, in chapter 10, verse 4, says “ 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But diligent hands bring riches.” You may recall that laziness is often brought on by being praised excessively for simply having knowledge of things, contributing to pride, rather than for the work or effort to use that knowledge wisely and diligently to benefit others or perhaps yourself. The Scriptural encouragement is found at Proverbs 6:6-11, beginning with the words: “6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.” The ants work individually without even needing a “commander.” They are what are often called “self-starters.” Our motivation to work should largely come from God, as we seek to represent Him well before others. If we worship and represent the God who “created all things”, can we not become capable as a diligent worker? Colossians 3:23 instructs: “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.” When learning a new skill, simply take it one step at a time, trying to see the purpose behind each step in the procedure. You, too, can become skillful and a diligent worker, to God’s honor!
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          We should recognize the role anxiety can play in how one feels, contributing to depression, or feelings of worthlessness. Clearly, we want to avoid such feelings whenever possible, not touching them with a 10-foot pole, so to speak. God’s enemies have threatened to cause people to lose their hope of eternal life, but we should be determined never to let that happen. Hope is like “an anchor for the soul [or, “life”]” and is considered the “helmet of salvation,” protecting the mind, or our mental faculties. Perhaps Philippians gives us the finest counsel, revealing the powerful effect prayer can have on a person. We read, in Philippians 4:6-7 “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” The God of hope, Jehovah, is eager to come to our aid if we look to Him for guidance and direction in life! (PSalm 25:5). A “good word” cheers up a man’s heart. God’s word is full of fine counsel and encouragement that helps us maintain a positive, joyful outlook. Proverbs 15:15 says this: “15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.” This powerfully shows the pointlessness of having a negative attitude on things, seeing only the bad, as if it’s unavoidable. A cheerful heart is one with a positive, hopeful outlook, and is said to have a “continual feast”—appreciating many fine gifts that each day may bring. May we, to the extent possible, choose a positive outlook, hoping in our great God, Jehovah, all day long.
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          Pastures are a feeding ground for sheep, for instance. So we might conclude that an upright one searches for good instruction to feed others, especially those under his watch care. Thus another translation says “The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.” Especially should family heads be on the lookout for what will encourage family members in their various challenges or steps of progress spiritually or otherwise. A weekly time for family discussion, besides daily interaction such as a family meal, works well for many to address any issues that have come up during the week or that may arise in the near future, or that may prove to be of assistance in a group setting. Reserve more private counsel where appropriate. However best for your family, let family heads aim that none of those in their care are neglected physically or spiritually. Learn to rely upon Jehovah to provide for all such ones. Psalm 37:5 says "Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf."
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          "27 The lazy do not chase after the prey, But diligence is a man’s precious treasure."
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          Again, diligence leads to success, the rewards of skillful work. This can make the difference in being able to provide for our family, one of the responsibilities or duties of a family head, usually the husband and father. 1Timothy 5:8 shows the seriousness of the matter, in saying: “8 Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.” Now situations vary, including the economic environment where a family may reside. God is ultimately the one to judge such matters, but certainly knows how to help those rightly looking to Him to provide as needed. While enjoying occasional rest and refreshment, may we be moved to avoid laziness and care well for our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. This may be both spiritually and physically.
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          "28 The path of uprightness leads to life; Along its pathway there is no death.”
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          This must refer to spiritual or lasting death, as even faithful early Christians are spoken of as being "asleep in death." (1COri 15:6). No lasting death will befall one on the path of uprightness. You may recall that uprightness (originally, righteousness) is the framework for a happy and successful life, as possible now, even more so everlastingly in God’s new world. True uprightness is built on faithful trust in God and Jesus, and the ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, with a determination to happily live in harmony with God’s standards. This is with recognition that God knows what’s best for us, what way of living will bring us the greatest happiness and satisfaction. He knows how humans can get along with one another in genuine peace and harmony. He alone can give us the best life possible into an eternity, including a loyal marriage partner to share life with. May we delight in God’s wonderful purpose for mankind, as we lovingly serve “the happy God !” (1TImo 1:11).
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          FRI (UPDATE 11:25,28;12:44;13:17;14:12,19;15:01) Hello to all! Added the Zeroing Traffic Deaths policy below, as CTC CORNER (5).
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          SUN (UPDATE 15:53) Hello! Also bringing out the CTC Corner Segment, to further aid Finding Content. 
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PUSHING RESET: LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING.
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          Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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          Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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          Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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          While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that happy workers can be productive workers! Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          Another fair group of ideas considered in recent months involved INTERVALS of quite productive work time, with short breaks to refresh, have a snack, drink, converse, etc. the plan involves both short-term and long-term breaks throughout the work day. Short-term breaks would be after about 5 3/4 minutes of steady work, with the next 1/4 minute or so typically used to catch up on remaining work after the equipment ceases to send work to the employee. Wherever possible, the machines may continue to operate--just without the materials or products being sent through. The employees could catch up any remaining products, and then have up to 1 1/2 minutes to rest, refresh, etc. Long-term breaks would involve a more complete shutdown of equipment, or having a substitute worker if really necessary. The plan involves one shorter start-up period to assess how the equipment is operating this day, and worker productivity. It may be, for instance, a morning start of equipment at 7:15am working, still with short-term breaks, for 30 minutes. Then a 15 minute shutdown, for mechanics to address any issues that may have arisen during the first half-hour. Also, if a worker needed to have time off for some serious reason, that first half-hour would give time for a replacement to show up, and begin substitution. Following this would be a solid 1 3/4 hours of work with short-term breaks, from 8am to 9:45 am. After 1 3/4 hours, the recommendation is typically for a 30-minute mid-morning break, to both recover and possibly plan ahead for the next work period, from 10:15 until 12:00. This would then allow for a full lunch hour perhaps, if reasonable, or perhaps just 30 minutes if all can agree that it would allow for an earlier end to the work day. If 1 hour, then work would restart at 1:00 until 2:45, or 3:00pm, if paid for time from 7am until 3pm, an 8-hour work day.If not able to pay employees for all break times, then the 2:45 time would allow for a 15 minute break, with additional work from 3pm until 4:45. Adjustments to this schedule could be made as needed locally. It has been said that "Happy workers are productive workers." May we give consideration to both employers and employees, and find the happy meeting between efficiency and worker contentment, the meeting point possibly satisfying both needs effectively.
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          One more proposal to help with other types of work, such as services in food and other businesses would require acceptance by most people for it to prove beneficial, but stands to provide great satisfaction for stressed workers. Let's take a fast-food restaurant, for example. The plan is for all to acknowledge the need for workers to have catch-up time for restocking things and cleaning, maintaining equipment, and refreshing themselves. What if all recognize a 45-minute period from the top of the hour, for ordering items at the counter. If everyone knows this, then they can plan accordingly. There might be a 5-minute or more additional time during especially busy times of day for those already in line. This would allow throughout the day for the workers to accomplish other things as mentioned above, with workers more ready than ever to begin accepting orders at the top of the hour. Depending on the nature of other businesses, the same might go for office workers, where the 45 minutes would mostly be for worker calls and interactions of a business nature, with the 15 minutes for some refreshment, some conversation, or catch-up time on some pressing projects. OR this could be FLIPPED, with 45 minutes of steady work without calls to interrupt, and then the 15 minutes of time being for refreshment while accepting phone interactions between workers, or possibly others if permissible. The employers could make this call depending on the nature of the work and business.
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          What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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          Last week’s conclusion included this thought: Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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          There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          Deuteronomy 10:18-19 “He executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. You too must love the foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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          When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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          Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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          How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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          , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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          , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. Let’s set a maximum goal of 10 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 5 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 5 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 5 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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          , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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          will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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          , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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          Deuteronomy 31:12 Gather the people together, the men, the women, the children, and your foreign resident who is within your cities, in order that they may listen and learn about and fear Jehovah your God and take care to carry out all the words of this Law.
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          While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          Matthew 22:39: "The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’
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          Certainly this is a matter for concern when we contemplate the Genuinely Peaceful World that God has purposed under His Kingdom Rule through His son. Why, one of the Ten Commandments is quite clear in saying "You musn't murder." Rather, you are to "love your neighbor as yourself," after the greatest commandment that Jesus identified, to "love Jehovah your God with all your heart, soul (or, life), mind and strength." Therein lies a key, as Jesus said that this love actually forms the basis for the entire Law of God, and for the teachings of His word. (Matthew 22:36-40). We must comprehend that, as 1John 4:8,16 identify, God's greatest quality or attribute is genuine, kind and loyal love, these verses stating that "God IS love." And the Scriptures also make clear that this love is not only for a few, but as 2Peter 3:9 and many other verses clarify, "God does not want anyone to be destroyed, but desires ALL to attain repentance." He wishes everyone to realize the truth of His merciful love, and turn back from all badness, seeking His help to overcome any challenge to living in a good way with Him and others. He has purposed the fulfillment of true lasting peace earth-wide, even Universally! These things must be understood first, before consideration of the controlled usage of any weapon that threatens the life, peace, and freedoms that God has purposed to exist for all willingly submissive to His Kingdom Rulership.
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          Secondly, however, and almost nearly as important, is realizing that God has blessed the proper usage of firearms for those intending to protect families, communities, and the entire world from any who would hold and promote mistaken views that actually threaten the same life, peace, and freedoms we hold dear, and which God Himself wants all to eventually acknowledge and appreciate. Certainly all should desire that such weapons be in the hands of those comprehending the things mentioned previously with a sound mind and good judgement in their controlled use. 
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          Being physiological human beings, however, it is possible that some possibly addictive substances or pollutions, or even infections of some sort could temporarily affect an otherwise wise human being, and possibly render them a threat to using a weapon in a reasonable way. God can certainly bless an arrangement allowing anyone in such circumstances to receive assistance for correcting such a situation, and in most cases, not even having to require the removal of firearms from that one's possession. But it should be acknowledged that it is possible in some situations that it may be necessary to do so, hopefully that person realizing the need for it himself and willingly giving them up on a temporary basis, until being restored to soundness of mind, and giving proof thereof, to have his right restored. This notion is indeed supported by the U.S. Constitution--in fact, in the very Preamble. This states the entire purpose for the document that has formed the basis for U.S. law--the purposes that guide an outline of what is just and right in such matters as these.
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          One recommendation that should strongly assist with good cooperation in all of this is to form a Police Department Association (PDA), allowing, not only police officers, but members of the surrounding community desiring to exercise their right to bear arms, to receive regular instruction by the Police Department, with reminders and current law updates, etc., associating together, enabling local officers to get to know other respectable members of the community and encourage proper thinking such as they themselves have acquired. Another major concern to give attention is the playing of video games that are virtually life-like, but that include shoot-em-up games perhaps even in a war-like setting. What thought patterns are being made if such games seem so realistic, but fail to encourage respect for life in a fantasy or make-believe world? In all fairness, it is certainly possible for the gaming world to make games that can teach proper thought-patterns to instruct those having joined the armed forces, eager to practice the teamwork and lessons they are already being taught in the real world.
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          Likewise, another worthy proposal is to have important members of the community, such as police officers, prominent officials in local government and possibly church and business leaders to come together in a sport that is excellent for promoting respect and good thinking habits. The sport is golf, where one lines up and thinks carefully about his shot and it's consequences before finally "pulling the trigger." Community members can be supportive, even as some enjoy learning to play, not taking their game too seriously at first, working on improving their own game gradually, instead of comparing their gameplay with others, leading to egopride or excessive discouragement. This may be the subject of another CTC Policy altogether, potentially letting golf courses become closer to parks more accessible to the public eye.
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          Then there is the matter of firearm manufacturers and selection. This can be a far more significant decision than many realize, as it has been advanced that certain weapon types in past history have rarely been used to kill someone unlawfully, or improperly. This history should be looked into and researched to verify, but there are those having used these weapons in the past, or perhaps treated wounds, who could substantiate these claims. Two of the weapons I recommend along these lines are the Colt 45 and a 38 Special. Also, rifles as used for hunting for the purpose of feeding one's family or others should also be permitted controlled usage. There are occasional incidents involving bears and other wild animals in which such a weapon may protect human life. 
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          However, what if something could be used to deter someone or a creature at first, as if a warning shot, prior to the use of a regular bullet for the weapon? Is it not God's blessing that we seek on our use of such weaponry? Can he not assist us in the situation, whatever it may be, to be successful and defend the lives of innocent ones? I believe the blessing of God would be proven upon this concept--to use BBs as a first shot deterrent. It could still be followed quickly with a real bullet if truly needed, but it may be that a well-placed shot could deter one wrongfully opposing justice. When it comes to animals, it has been recommended that a bear be shot in the paw to deter it's advancement. An understanding of people and certain common animals could well prove useful in preventing wrongful deaths and other tragedies.
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          While other matters and details still need to be considered, perhaps these concepts can form the basis for a renewed look at this highly important issue going forward, as God's Kingdom proceeds to exert wonderful rulership in the United States and abroad. God's word and standards should be the hallmark in the making of truly beneficial regulations, or lines of living, for people to understand, recognize and follow. Recall this proverb, found in chapter 10 verse 22: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." God's purpose is ultimately to eliminate death, sorrow and pain from mankind! Revelation 21:3-5 puts it plainly: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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          While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law sets this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking. Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this will typically drop by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, if afterward choosing non-alcoholic beverages, this much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated driver(s).” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a familiar beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement. Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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          Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. There can be some provision put in place for a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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          And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to drink responsibly.
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          Another significant issue that needs attention is the organic fermenting substance used in the making of a particular brand's beverage. It has become clear that certain beverages, or germal intrusion thereof, has caused a drink to become quite threatening to clear thinking, such as with the near-complete loss of a sense of consequences--outside of the normal BAC range problem. If a drink has been found to cause an otherwise safe drinker to uncharacteristically "keep going" with seemingly no limit, this is an example of possibly a drink's contaminating influence, likely from a particular yeast or fungus used in it's making. This particular situation may be much more responsible for drunk driving deaths than most have yet come to realize. May we not overlook this very serious threat to all of us, and may beverage-makers take reports seriously along these lines, and be quick to remedy any such issue.
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          MOTIVATION. How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk to innocent life.
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          As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone corrupt having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone corrupt,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” Going forward, may we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: " He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it. 9 In that day they will say: “Look! This is our God! We have hoped in him, And he will save us. This is Jehovah! We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: Zeroing Traffic Deaths
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          Isaiah 25:8a "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces."
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          Isaiah 11:9 "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea."
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          Surely, the blessings promised under God's Kingdom are wondrous and numerous. But without the proper mindset concerning the timing of God's Kingdom, we may never be able to rid ourselves of reckless behavior, disease, and death. Jehovah, through His beloved Son and chosen kingly representative, is to oversee God's promised rewards, as policies issuing from this source, the true source having God's blessing, will be able to accomplish God's will. God's will is that people be saved from any life-threatening disaster, particularly saved from adverse judgement, by supporting His Kingdom's laws and instructions based on God's word, including of course governmental laws also blessed by God. 1Timothy 2:3-4 spell out God's will for humans in these words: "This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God,4 whose will is that people everywhere should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." Do we not want to see an end to sickness, aging physically beyond the proper age of a truly healthy life, and the death that God intends to "swallow up"? He's promised a resurrection of our dear loved ones, to welcome them back even to a cleansed earth, blessed by God. (Acts 24:15). It is God's government alone that can bring this about--let's welcome this change directed by God through His Son, having faith in the ransom provision of this one's sacrifice, a thankful trust in this one for everlasting life!
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          One vital change along these lines we must give attention to is the matter of careful driving, looking out for the lives of others and our own while behind the wheel. While it's important to think along the lines of having God's blessing on our activities, we must also take practical steps to help ensure we can live God's way and care for the lives of one another. One very important aspect of this policy is in PLANNING TIME for making good, safe, careful decisions when the lives of others may be at risk. Such situations may be quite often when operating a motor vehicle. Pedestrians may be at every corner for some drivers, so it's paramount to manage your time wisely if you want to be somewhere on time. While you should thus always plan time, even an extra 5 minutes for those few-second hesitations to ensure safety, there should also be allowances, even if there are penalties, for arriving late to a destination, if it was in the interests of not risking lives. How much would it matter if someone was seriously wounded or even killed in the process of getting somewhere "on time"? The wisest course all the way around is to take a short time to carefully ascertain how long it really should take to get somewhere, then add a few minutes at least for completely safe driving, for unexpected stops like buses and trains, and even being somewhere a few minutes before last second, so as not to feel rushed and to be considerate of the time of others you may be meeting with.
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          Another area needing attention is avoiding driving while overly tired, or under the influence of excess alcohol and other substances. You should find, or have help to find, certain things that can make a real difference in how you are feeling if it is a matter such as tiredness. There may be many things that can perk you up, perhaps just a cup, to keep you perky for your trip. Aim to always have such things on hand if this has become a real issue currently. If you need to pull over somewhere for a brief nap when you have no other alternative, this should be permitted in the interests of safety for all! Also, as mentioned in my separate drunk driving policy, there have been found certain alcoholic beverages made from bad yeast/fungal strains that have caused people to do things such as drive without any consideration to consequences. Sometimes the extent of this effect is far more than normal alcoholic influence. This needs to be corrected swiftly--reports of such incidents should be carefully investigated to ascertain the real cause, considering the past behavior of the person in these matters as well. Beverage makers should not be quick to dismiss complaints about such things, especially if this is a recurring issue.
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          Also, crosswalk lights should be reviewed, especially where there have been incidents occurring. I would make a recommendation that another crosslight symbol be included--that of a SCOOT speed crossing. While the normal WALK speed should be maintained, there are instances where only a faster paced jog or scoot across the street would make possible a crossing when the walk timing would not work. In some instances, showing the number of seconds remaining is very helpful, but see if the double to triple the walking speed as SCOOT might not also be possible. Then, check everything in the crosswalk patterns, because there have been times when a pedestrian believes it is safe to cross, when cars are still able to move into their path. There needs to be some laws clarification, crosslight changes, signage or other interventions to prevent misunderstandings about crossing safety! Laws clarification should include fairer laws about when crossing streets apart from crosswalks is acceptable--with clearing both ways behind foreseeable traffic at lights, for instance. One more thing--let's make sure we can see our pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists, with adequate reflectors and fluorescent or neon colors of some sort--please beware of wearing dark colors at night!
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          This policy cannot be complete without explaining the need for the right speed. Do we really want high speed crashes to result in tragic deaths of our dear friends, loved ones, or neighbors? It seems we rarely hear the numbers, but what if you found that in 2020 traffic fatalities topped 35,000, including pedestrians and bikers? These are not just injuries, but actual deaths from accidents. Even when the numbers drop, it's hard to think of it per month. So many of our cars and other vehicles on the road currently were not designed for the speeds we would like to be able to drive on the highway, unless there is so little traffic perhaps in some far out areas. It is the speed that has been causing crashes to result in pinning people in, behind the steering wheel, protruding further than it should. There needs to be greater distance, at least another 12 inches, between the engine compartment and the driver, to allow a crash, with current safety measures such as belts and airbags, to prevent loss of life at the greater speeds we've wanted to go. With proper measures taken, we could actually increase some lanes to 80 mph! But with current vehicles, there has been abundant proof that traffic crash deaths can only be eliminated with current vehicle design by using the limit of 55/56 mph. By stating it as 56, we are then able to drive in good conscience at 55.00-55.99 without any violation of the limit. I recommend that the law be made to allow an occasional rise to about 60 when building speed to 55, as long as it is without intention and quickly drops back to the max of 55 as is possible.
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          May we once again reflect on God's promise of Revelation 21, where God promises that He will figuratively pitch tent with mankind, and He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning in grief, outcry, nor pain be anymore. These things WILL pass away. Then God guarantees that He is making all things new, and that these words are faithful and true. (Revelation 21:3-5). God desires that we all rejoice in whatever measures He knows we need to take for Him to make true all His promises, including His desire to "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces!" (Isaiah 25:8). The time is upon us, to recognize where we are in the stream of time, and stop missing out on what God is bringing about. Let's not kick the can down the road much longer, but rather acknowledge God's Kingdom in the ways that we now should, so as to experience the promised blessings just as God now wishes that we do! His mighty holy spirit can certainly help one and all to make needed changes in their lives, to bring them in full harmony with God's loving will for mankind, in agreement with His word, bound up in Jesus.
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           This is a verse-by-verse journey through the 119th psalm (the 13th of Book 5) written by, surprisingly to some, one anointed to become king, and in the process, relying on God and His word, doing so through many hardships. What I've gone through also has enabled keen insight into David's experiences and provides many fine lessons for all to benefit from as we endeavor to live life as God purposed, in a way that brings genuine peace, real satisfaction and eventual prosperity, in true love.
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          As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovah." This requires faith, or thankful trust, in God. As we learn God's laws and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as worthiness,' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time. The preview of Stanza 5 is as follows:
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          Stanza 5A, verses 33-36, says this: "33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your instructions, And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain."
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          Evidently, even the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn from God, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," possibly meaning "to the last detail." The psalmist may even have had a double-meaning in mind here, as AMP adds "[steadfastly]." Regardless, we should value even detailed instructions from God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) puts it this way: "Point our your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them." May we thus likewise seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are God's rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word, where we perceive they are properly authorized or made with good intentions and that they're conceived for good reasons. Later, the psalmist mentions keeping God's law "forever and ever." May we likewise look long-term, comprehending God's eternal purpose, to have right-hearted worshippers happily and peaceably loving Him and one another throughout His universe. This requires that all acknowledge Jehovah's just, fair, and right standards for living.
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. We should want to primarily understand people and God's law, as His word clarifies--matters of the spirit, as in our relationships, our personal thinking, and emotional well-being. Understanding helps us put the pieces together, and requires acknowledging Jehovah's right to receive our honor and respectful admiration. We need to get to know and love God and His word! This same thinking is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these truths and laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
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          Psalm 119:35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight.
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          The psalmist again pleads to be instructed to remain on the path of life, the roadway leading to eternal life. He 'takes delight' in God's ways, and in His commandments, which, according to Psalm 19:8 are "pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments thus help us maintain purity, clean worship, which helps us maintain our keen spiritual vision, seeing the truth as it should be seen. We shouldn't shy away from the idea of "worship"--this mainly involves giving God the rightful place in our hearts and our lives. This helps us deal with problems head on, finding workable solutions in our dealings and relationships with God and others, rather than blindly being led astray. How we should delight in God's commandments, and the privilege of maintaining pure worship to God, alongside our neighbors and (hopefully) also our fellow worshippers.
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          Psalm 119:36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain.
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          As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. He knew our primary motive should be godly and unselfish, to experience the joy and peace only God can give. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even thoughts of using other people in some selfish way or even raising them or ourselves up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Let's thus maintain humility and an honest conscience. Jesus warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovah, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
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          In verse 34, the psalmist expressed longing to observe God's law and keep it with his whole heart.
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          Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared (or, revered). 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your worthy ways."
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          Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is unworthy; Preserve me alive in your way.
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          Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at, or watch. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "unworthy." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or thankful trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          Psalm 119:38 As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the worthy one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus acknowledge ancient King Solomon's summation of life in these words: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear (or, Revere) the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. 14 For the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as to whether it is good or bad." (Eccle 12:13-14).
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          Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jesus 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting Jesus to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or thankful trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgments, or fair and just evaluations. He can read hearts, and sees the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. So let us "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His true servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."
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          Psalm 119:40 Thus the psalmist once again highlights his fondness for God's word and guidance. According to Psalm 19:8 God's orders are worthy, and cause "the heart to rejoice." Thus we find genuine joy in obedience to God, and this obedience can be sustained, preserving us alive in God's worthy ways, with integrity to Him. God's right ways and standards are a protection in many ways, and form the way of eternity. May we thus treasure the privilege of doing things God's way, learning so that it becomes "first nature" to us! Why "second nature?" GOD'S WAY is the way He created us to live in the FIRST place. Let's get back to that, and experience the happiness and rewards of doing so! (Hebre 11:6)
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          As we come to live more in agreement with God's word, handling situations as we know we should, we're becoming more faithful, and this reassures our hope that much more, with increased joy, in the promised rewards by God, as we remain a humble servant of Him. Still, newer ones can have similar hope, and joy, even though they are not as far along as others, so long as they thankfully hold on to their faith, aiming for obedience. The preview of all of stanza 6 is as follows: 
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          Verses 41,44, and 47 say this: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise...44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever...47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them." God's loyal love for us moves Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with the promises of His word. What might be an example of such a promise from God, and what should we do to be among those experiencing God's loyal love? Also, we'll see how setting God's law as our own leads to endless happiness! And what a lovely, simple expression of appreciation for God's law. How might we also develop such appreciation for God's commandments?
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          The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever."
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          Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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          Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, it has primarily been Satan who was taunting God for some time, from the time of his rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovah God. Satan also, according to the book of Job (rhymes with robe), taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all that was done to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovah. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to those still taunting, even those taunting the people of God, and as He lovingly uses His power to protect and save them, they too perhaps can make a similar reply. May we continue to build thankful trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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          Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with the truth. As we put faith, or thankful trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the course of integrity is essentially outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. In another Psalm, 115, we sadly find that this could happen as one somehow commits idolatry, in placing anyone or anything above the first place that God should have in our hearts. We could then develop blindness to our eyes of divine understanding, ears no longer able to perceive truth, and mouths not able to speak it. May we trust Jehovah God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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          Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! Jehovah speaks at Jeremiah 31:33-34 regarding His law, saying of Israel: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”34 “And they will no longer teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know Jehovah!’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them,” declares Jehovah. “For I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.” And at Galatians 6:16, Paul's inspired words refer to true Christianity, in saying: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He knew this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses contentment with doing so:
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          Psalm 119:45 We may thus dwell in a figurative place of spiritual security, as we stay close to Jehovah, like the psalmist, searching for God's orders. He wanted to know everything God commanded him, so that he would not fail to be obedient. He continues "to search" for God's orders, as often revealed in His word. May we likewise be searching for God's guidance and instruction, especially the most serious, important, and urgent commands, seeking to understand the reasons for them, that we may comply with God's vital direction. May we delight in God's orders, which "cause the heart to rejoice," and His reminders, that we may not forget what's required of Him. Understandably, he next mentions these "reminders."
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          Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it may mean someone's eternal life to "speak up." Even if they do not appreciate our effort to do so then, it doesn't mean they won't remember it later in life, perhaps before it's too late. Something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By setting the right example for them now, we show them as soon as possible the right way for them to go, the way to eternal happiness! (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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          Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovah has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovah says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your worthiness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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          Psalm 119:48 The psalmist may have reference to prayer, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we prayerfully reflect on God's law, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or instructions and procedures, so that he could keep them diligently and entirely. It takes development spiritually before one can grasp more detailed instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or law of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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          THU (UPDATE 08:40,09:08) Hi! Added to (6) Eternal Express some chosen highlights from Ephesians. Also (5) added to a segment of the Deuteronomy overview.
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          SAT (UPDATE 11:01, 11:40, 12:11, 13:04) Hello, may God's blessing be upon your day's activities! I'm including one of the CTC Policies mentioned in Weekly Golden Apples, this one the Controlled Usage Policy for Firearms, certainly a sensitive issue, but one God's Kingdom must address in a reasonable way! Find CTC CORNER (3). Added to One Recommendation.
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          THU (UPDATE 11:02, 18:44) Added summaries of two more Bible books under MLawH/CS, and another verse commentary in Eternal Express. Beginning work on a fresh CTC Corner policy. Added the further overview of the book of Deuteronomy.
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          WED (UPDATE 09:10,10:13) A hearty Hello to all! Under the Mosaic Law Highlights is further description of the first set of Bible books Genesis through Deuteronomy, written by Moses (He is also credited with the book of Job and other select writings.) This morning is the descriptions for the next two, after Genesis, being Exodus and Leviticus. If you can download the JW Library app, you may also receive their video descriptions of the Bible books as we go through them. These are found under the Media, Videos, The Bible section. In that same section, beneath the Bible Book previews, is the section "Bible Teachings." One of the first few covers a topic that also may be considered essential. This is "Does God Have a Name?" If you are yet unfamiliar with the evidence surrounding this theme, or wish to review, feel free to examine this well-done work. Jehovah's Witnesses are responsible for this and other works like it, and find a place among the some Twelve Tribes of Christianity that God cares for. The Christian letters segment under Eternal Express should also prove to be helpful, this time looking at a verse from Galatians 2. This shares vital, early lessons with motivation to "Adhere to what is pure, Acquire Discernment."
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          Genesis , containing the record of how humanity today got it's start with the creation of Adam and Eve, and placed in a Paradise park, with indication as to God's intended purpose for this planet. The record proceeds with the grievous results of disobedience and disloyalty, but with hope of an eventual restoration to God's purpose. Activities of mankind before and after the Great Flood of Noah's day are revealed, and we become acquainted with men who had implicit trust in Jehovah, whose offspring He promised to bless--Abraham, Isaac, and then Jacob, who received the name "Israel." Also, Jacob's son Joseph became prominent in helping mankind avert widespread famine, and showed loyal love toward his brothers who had mistreated him severely, realizing it had been God's will to put him in position to help others. Many valuable lessons and insights are gained concerning Jehovah's personality in this Bible book, as with many others. In spite of a rough start for mankind, humanity on earth is essentially descendants of a faithful man, Noah. And God's word, beginning even in Genesis, gives the instructions we need for all to be thankful for, and trust in, to bring about the genuine and global peace all should desire!
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          Exodus , picking up on Israel's stay in Egypt, becoming slaves there, but God's protection of Moses, and preparation of him for his role in God's purpose, to lead Israel out of Egyptian bondage to the land promised to their forefathers. Jehovah accomplishes this mighty act with various plagues exposing Egypt's gods as being powerless to protect Egypt, while providing salvation to those coming to trust in Him and His saving power, ultimately parting the Red Sea for His people to escape from the hand of Egypt. Upon witnessing God's power and love for His people, many Egyptians themselves chose to leave Egypt with them! What a beautiful foregleam of God's purpose for all mankind. Keep in mind that such prophetic dramas need not be replayed in exactly the same way, as God's permits free will on the part of all participants--they may choose to turn from wrongdoing, for instance, and not have the same judgement as those formerly! Then, much of the Mosaic Law covenant is detailed in this book, setting forth laws that would distinguish Israel as a clean and happy people, as they loved and obeyed their God, Jehovah. Also, details for the construction of the tabernacle, or tent for worship of Jehovah are set forth and carried out.
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          Deuteronomy , an exhortation to love and obey God, and includes an explanation of the Law, with some additional details, preparing Israel to inherit the Promised Land and find divine favor in their new home. Moses time and again encourages Israel to give Jehovah exclusive devotion, to obey Him out of love, and keep His instructions for living, finding life and happiness in doing so. This book will be previewed in more detail in the next post.
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          However, all of you approached me and said, ‘Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land for us and bring word back to us as to what route we should take and what kind of cities we will encounter.’ 23 The suggestion seemed good to me, so I selected 12 of your men, one for each tribe. 24 They left and went up into the mountainous region and reached the Valley of Eshʹcol and spied it out. 25 They took some of the fruitage of the land and carried it back to us, and they brought word back to us, ‘The land that Jehovah our God is giving us is good.’ 26 But you refused to go up, and you rebelled against the order of Jehovah your God. 27 You kept grumbling in your tents and were saying, ‘It was because Jehovah hated us that he brought us out of the land of Egypt to hand us over to the Amʹor·ites to annihilate us. 28 What kind of place are we going to? Our brothers made us lose heart by saying, “They are a people greater and taller than we are, and their cities are great and fortified to the heavens, and we saw the sons of the Anʹa·kim there.”’
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          Notice that focusing on the physical traits of the people they were to battle weakened their faith in God. On the other hand, Jehovah wants us to have confidence in Him, and rely upon His mighty holy spirit. As Zechariah 4:6 says, “6 He then said to me: “This is the word of Jehovah to Ze·rubʹba·bel: ‘“Not by a military force, nor by power, but by my spirit,” says Jehovah of armies.” Of course, today we wage primarily a spiritual warfare, as “God does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” And “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners...” (1Timothy 1:15). Still, a nation is to be equipped to defend itself. Yet, may as many as possible turn to a loving God for eternal hope and happiness! We need to stick closely to God and His word, certainly so in times of judgment by Him.
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          “So I said to you, ‘Do not be struck with terror or be afraid because of them. 30 Jehovah your God will go before you and will fight for you, just as he did in Egypt before your very eyes. 31 And you saw in the wilderness how Jehovah your God carried you just as a man carries his son, everywhere you went until you came to this place.’ 32 But despite all of this, you did not put faith in Jehovah your God, 33 who was going ahead of you on the way, to spy out a place for you to camp. He appeared by fire at night and by a cloud in the daytime to show you the way you should walk."
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          DEUT. Chapters 5-26: Moses’ second discourse begins drawing Israel’s attention to the covenant they made with Jehovah at Mount Horeb. The Ten Commandments are restated, as Moses continues to relate their experience, and some further significant events of their history, and lessons to be learned from them. Instructions are given, with reminders that obedience to Jehovah will bring success. A choice of a blessing and a curse is put before them, and they are to choose the blessing by obeying Jehovah and listening to Him. Many important laws and commands are provided, that will benefit them upon entry into the land. Jehovah will become their God as they walk in His ways and listen to Him.
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          DEUT. Chapters 27-28: Moses’ third discourse provides instruction to have God’s law inscribed on stone, and presents specific blessings they will receive for obedience to Jehovah, and curses that would come upon them for their disobedience, that they may have the prudence needed to continue loving, appreciating, and obeying Jehovah.
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          DEUT. Chapters 29-30: Moses’ final discourse include more warnings against disobedience, and exhortation to love Jehovah, and the choice before them involving life or death, showing the seriousness of choosing life by listening to Jehovah, loving and obeying Him.
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          DEUT. Chapters 31-34: The book wraps up with insights and a song of Moses to encourage their obedience, and blessings from Moses with mention of Jehovah’s “everlasting arms,” as they prepare to enter the land promised to them.
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          What lessons to be learned from the book of Deuteronomy, the one Jesus referenced the most in the gospel accounts! May we come to treasure this book as other faithful servants of Jehovah have, containing much loving encouragement from Jehovah and his servant Moses, as preparation is made to enter the land of Promise!
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          Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared righteous, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith or thankful trust in Jesus and the ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for sins, can move all out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (Romans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, and become disobedient (James 2:10-13). Some practices are so seriously wrong they could bar us from God's Kingdom, yet God understands the causes of wrongdoing and judges accordingly. We still should all be familiar, especially with the most serious of God's requirements but certainly also His merciful care for all, and pray for His help to live right before Him. (1Cori 6:9-11; James 1:5). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy fear of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both good and bad, and acting accordingly. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 22:3) Our faith, or thankful trust, in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (Matth 4:4).
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          Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the genuine truth of God, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse (or, garbage)," that he may gain Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovah through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared worthy by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1Peter 2:21).
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          Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
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          SUN (UPDATE 10:46,50,55; 11:41--Switched to (2)PS &amp;amp; (3)PR12; 13:00,23--Adn. to PS) Hello, wishing you fine things this day! Another update to PR12 for clarity, and blog image, as this 1-2-3 post should be home base, and now considering the expression "See" matters of the spirit as a vital start. Also, I encourage the podcast on Spotify.com, going there, locating the Search box, and typing "
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          MON (UPDATE 09:25, 09:33, 14:56, 15:21,28,41) Hello, may you be blessed this day! This 1-2-3 post should be home base. An update was made to verse 34 commentary of (4) PS119, on Understanding Needed, and (8) CTC Policy on drunk driving was added, look for CTC POLICY (4), this was from last year, but added preliminary to the Zeroing Traffic Deaths policy yet forthcoming. Misc. updates, PR12 &amp;amp; PS (34).
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          SUN (UPDATE 11:33, 11:37, 16:09) Hi, wishing you pleasantness this day, loving our God! Added to Psalm 119 (5#13), Stanza 6A, the first half, covering verses 41-44. Moved out the (4) Psalm 119 (5#13) Commentary, in it's own post!
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          THU (UPDATE 09:07,09:44, 18:40) May your day bring delight, with love for God!  I've added to Psalm 34, more vital lessons to revere God and receive of His wisdom. Also, the 5Psalm 13 (119) Commentary picks up with Stanza 5A and the theme involving Whole-hearted faithfulness to God. Added now Stanza 5B as well.
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          WED (UPDATE 09:28,09:31,11:18;13:16--119 Preview 2 podcasted!, 17:42--Intro link) Wishing a good day to you, with God's blessing! There is the third comment on PRoverbs 12 for today, added last evening, and I'm beginning the new Psalm Select choice with Psalm 34, which forms the basis for the article entitled "Revere Jehovah, Receive Divine Wisdom." David asks a pertinent question in this psalm: "
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          TUE/TWO UPDATE (18:16,18:42) I am planning for a unique educational program especially over the next 3 two-week blogs, within both first and second halves. There may be outside web pages or other internet sources involved, yet using God's word as the primary basis for it all. It is hoped that you will truly benefit by coming to know God's word more than ever! If you haven't yet found my
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          I'm very interested in issuing a CTC Policy on this issue, one that could also assist our cities and locales to address their own trouble in this matter. We need to give attention to the number and location of traffic incidents occurring at our city crosswalks with swift attention to crosswalk light patterns where needed, as well as clarity to residents and tourists as to walkway rules in force and where. Drivers also should be quite clear of driving and pedestrian laws, and should proceed cautiously especially at crosswalk locations, even if it takes leaving 5 minutes earlier, or allowing an extra 5 minutes to get places--even a few extra seconds here and there can save a life! Also, speed limit considerations should be addressed although most should be fine. When it comes to faster speeds, some have been choosing against certain protective measures. Many vehicles on the road, both new and used, are not adequately designed to protect life above a certain speed. Studies have been done even years ago on this issue, and we need to update vehicle design to allow the faster speeds we would like to have and maintain on highways. Until then, some speeds must be reduced if we wish to save life with accidents, and with the protective measures we have in place, such as safety belts and air bags.
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          Another solemn matter needing attention is that of weapons, particularly firearms. I don't think I need to point out a recent example in this matter, as anyone listening to local or national news should have recall of some item of evasive interest. Did you know there are guns that have been rarely associated with unlawful deaths? There are several matters of concern when it comes to gun control. I aim to address many if not most of these in another CTC Policy. Together, we can determine, even from God's law, some common sense and divinely wise solutions to both sticky and thorny problems.
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          Brain health and heart health are closely connected, and forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age will help keep both your brain and your heart at peak performance.
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          The American Heart Association conducted a market research survey of 2,000 adults across three age groups, including Generation X (aged 40-54 years), Millennials (ages 23-39 years), and Generation Z (18-22 years). The survey found that, overall, fewer than half of the adults surveyed rated their brain health as "very good or excellent." The same survey also found that 1 in 4 respondents said they were unaware of the connection between heart health and brain health.
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          * Get moving. Physical activity is as good for the brain as it is for the whole body. Data shows that exercise increases a protein in the brain that impacts learning and memory. Aim to be active for 150 minutes per week to reap the benefits of a stronger body and mind. In essence, the more you move, the healthier your brain.
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          1. What beneficial things can we learn from Psalm 34?
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           SEE MANY GOOD DAYS.
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          How much we can benefit from true godly wisdom. But it starts with genuine godly awe, as stated at Proverbs 9:10. What does it mean to revere God? As Psalm 34 explains how to do so, it asks "Who among you takes pleasure in life And would love to see many good days?" Let all such ones benefit as we examine this godly fear, or reverence. Let us look carefully at Psalm 34, wherein we find an invitation to learn the awe of God, in verse 11. First, though, we find practices of one fearing, or revering, God, and blessings received for doing so. Proverbs 8:13 does inform us that "the awe of Jehovah means the hating of bad." So evil ways and attributes such as egopride or haughtiness should be hated by a God-revering person.
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          2. How can we reasonably honor God with our speech?
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           MIRACULOUSLY SAVED, MAGNIFY JEHOVAH.
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          David reveals his exuberance in reflecting upon how God had miraculously saved him from his enemies, who had him cornered. His elation and appreciation for Jehovah is apparent in his opening words: "I will praise Jehovah at all times; his praise will be on my lips constantly." Now let's be real. David was far from sanctimonious, or hypocritically devout, as is common in some religion today. For clarity, notice his words at Psalm 19:14: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer." So he wanted his speech to always be pleasing Jehovah. When we do speak, we can do so in a way that honors God--by being sincere and honest or truthful, for instance. "Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king," so to be king, David knew he had a special responsibility to be speaking God's law--right and honorable things before Jehovah, the One he was representing on the throne (Prov. 16:10). Note his next words, which may further clarify his intentions: "I will boast in Jehovah; the meek will hear and rejoice. Magnify Jehovah along with me, let us exalt his name together. I inquired of Jehovah, and he answered me. He rescued me from all my fears." (Ps. 34:1-4) David was so grateful for Jehovah's intervention in his life, saving him from calamity. He was happy to speak of such things to others. His godly awe or reverence pleased Jehovah, who was happy to respond to David's need. To revere Jehovah, then, is to consider Him worthy of great honor, or respect.
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           5 Those who looked to him became radiant. Their faces could not be put to shame. 6 This lowly one called, and Jehovah heard. He saved him from all his distresses. 7 The angel of Jehovah camps all around those [revering] Him, And he rescues them. 8 Taste and see that Jehovah is good; Happy is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Revere Jehovah, all you clean in spirit, For those who revere him lack nothing. 10 Even strong young lions have been reduced to hunger, But those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good."
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          7. What unique blessing is in store for those revering Jehovah?
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          Now let's consider Psalm 34:9,10: "Revere Jehovah, all you clean in spirit, For those who revere him lack nothing. Even strong young lions have been reduced to hunger, But those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good." Here we find another blessing of revering Jehovah, ones doing so would lack nothing good. To what extent have you experienced this? Speaking with other servants of Jehovah, among those "clean in spirit," may enlighten you to see and appreciate how Jehovah has blessed them abundantly. May we yearn to be and remain among such ones, having the aim of "perfecting cleanliness in the awe of God." (2Cor. 7:1).
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          8. Why is it not too difficult to become reasonably clean in God's eyes?
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          Becoming reasonably clean in God's eyes is not too difficult, for "his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). Sadly, however, many today are put off by the idea of God's holiness, mistakenly associating it with self-righteousness or false piety. Rather, God's holiness does not mean that he is smug, haughty, or disdainful of others--he actually hates such qualities. (Prov. 16:5; James 4:6). Looking to Him, He deals with each one of us as a loving Father toward his own children, not requiring of us more than we can handle. Therefore God's standards, though lofty, are well within our reach, especially with the power of God's holy spirit. Really, Jehovah's holiness should draw us closer to Him, as One who is above reproach and would never turn corrupt, dissolute or abusive, able to deal with each of His earthly children with appropriate loving care, correcting ones in the proper way who wish to come under his shadow, or protective wings. (Ps. 91:1; 63:7). Therefore, may we come to lack nothing good as we revere Jehovah, in spite of occasional hardships that we may have to endure, with God's help to see how. (1Cor 10:13).
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           11 Come my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Jehovah. 12 Who among you takes pleasure in life And would love to see many good days? 13 Then guard your tongue from what is bad, Your lips from speaking deception. 14 Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; Seek peace and pursue it. 15 The eyes of Jehovah are on the worthy, And his ears listen to their cry for help. 16 But the face of Jehovah is against those doing what is bad, To erase all memory of them from the earth. 17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. 18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.
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            19 Many are the hardships of the worthy one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all. 20 He is guarding all his bones; Not one of them has been broken. 21 Disaster will put the corrupt to death; Those hating the worthy will be found guilty. 22 Jehovah is redeeming the life of his servants; None of those taking refuge in him will be found guilty."
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          9. a) In the instruction given regarding how to revere God, what is mentioned first, and why might that be the case? (b) In what way did Joseph revere God, and how do we know?
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          Now we come to the invitation, ultimately by God, to learn to revere Him. Notice this in Psalm 34:11,12: "Come my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the awe of Jehovah. Who among you takes pleasure in life And would love to see many good days?" Reflecting upon these words should stir our hearts to realize that God has our best interests at heart--He made us and knows how we tick; he knows the way for us to live that will make us truly happy. So what direction are we given so as to learn the awe of God? Psalm 34:13 continues: "Then guard your tongue from what is bad, Your lips from speaking deception." So we're first to guard our speech, avoiding what is bad in the eyes of God, especially any form of deception or falsehood, tricky speech and slander. Why is the guarding of our speech mentioned first? James reveals that the person who can control his tongue can "bridle also his whole body." (James 3:2,3). So eventually one truly revering God is able to learn self-control, part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit. Such self-control enables one to govern his body and mind, and includes the ability to resist temptation and to control inappropriate impulses. Godly awe largely moved Joseph to say, when tempted with sin, "How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?" In revering God Joseph regarded Jehovah with appropriate wonder, awe and respect, cultivating love for Him and showed it in both his speech and actions.
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          Regarding mostly speech, Colossians 3:8-11 states this for true Christians: "But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it." So we want to learn to turn away from defiling speech that tears down rather than builds up. 
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          11. Who alone has the right to determine good and bad, and how should we feel about all badness?
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          Next, after addressing speech, Psalm 34 continues regarding our actions, in verse 14: "Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; Seek peace and pursue it." So again, "the awe of Jehovah means the hating of bad." (Prov. 8:13). We want to be viewing things as God does, looking to Him to ascertain what is good and what is bad, and not giving that right to anyone else, including ourselves. We should hate all badness, as God does, while reasonably refusing to participate in such. We should never, for example, accept a bribe to do something wrong in God's eyes, perhaps even hurting others. We should rather desire or treasure integrity of heart, wanting to be complete spiritually without corruption. We're also encouraged to "seek peace and pursue it." As Jesus spoke in the Sermon on the Mount, "Happy are the peacemakers, since they will be called sons of God." A genuine peacemaker learns how to make peace, and goes out of his way to restore peace where it was lost, in his own relationships or between others if needed. Jesus showed in that Sermon that maintaining true peace between servants of God is more urgent than offering any sacrifice to God (Matt. 5:23,24). As God's word encourages, "do not let the sun set while you are still angry, do not give the Devil an opportunity" (Eph. 4:26,27).
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          12. a) How does God feel about righthearted ones? (b) Why must God not allow practicers of evil to continue in their course?
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          Let's continue with Psalm 34:15,16: "The eyes of Jehovah are on the worthy, And his ears listen to their cry for help. פ16 But the face of Jehovah is against those doing what is bad, To erase all memory of them from the earth." As patient as Jehovah is with mankind, evil must not prevail to hinder God's loving purpose toward humans. He especially loves right-hearted individuals and is eager to assist such ones to serve Him and endure faithfully, listening to their cry for help. However, "God opposes the haughty ones." Haughty ones are not viewing themselves properly in their relation to God or others, lacking appropriate reverence or respect, but they can change their view. It is hoped that God's opposition to them will awaken in them a more humble view of themselves. God "gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones." (1Pet. 5:5). If haughty ones disregard God's counsel and continue in a wayward course, God cannot allow them to continue ruining the happiness, peace, and secure future of the rest of us. May as many of them as possible come to repent before God's appointed time of judgement (1Thess. 5:2).
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          13. What are some ways Jehovah helps us cope with distressing situations?
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          Returning to the mention of right-hearted ones, Psalm 34:17 says: "They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses." Once again we see Jehovah doesn't just listen to our cry, but He hears and in His time acts upon it. He is capable of rescuing us from all of the things causing us distress, whether ending the distressing situation for us, or helping us see how to endure it successfully until it is finished. Sometimes we may have to endure a difficulty for a time to help us refine our loyal integrity to God, trusting that God "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out for you to be able to endure it." (1Cor. 10:13). "Throw your burden on Jehovah and he will sustain you. Never will he allow the worthy one to fall." (Ps. 55:22). Sometimes God will use our fellow Christians to help us carry a heavy load, perhaps a load that God knows is too heavy for us to carry alone. We find the counsel to "go on carrying the burdens of one another, and in this way you will fulfill the law of the Christ." (Gal. 6:2).
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          To continue learning the proper awe of Jehovah, consider Psalm 34:18: "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." If we have experienced loss causing grief, or have become aware of a serious error on our part, we may fit this description. If so, it is vital to look to Jehovah for assistance, appreciating His compassion for us. If applicable, Acts 3:19 encourages us: "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." Jehovah is the One to hope in who knows precisely what we need to be restored to spiritual health to the extent possible, although there may be lingering consequences of sin we may have committed. If we have erred, we may have hurt more than Jehovah and ourselves--others may be hurting in ways we haven't grasped, perhaps just by our sinful decisions. Still, we may hope in Jehovah for recovery and to return to setting a good example for others by remaining on the road to endless life under God's Kingdom, determined to walk faithfully on this road into the foreseeable future. We should learn to prudently, with foresight, look ahead at the consequences of our decisions, choosing to make the good and right decisions leading to true happiness, in harmony with the counsel of Proverbs and the rest of God's word. 
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          Jehovah is a rewarder of the one persistently seeking Him (Heb. 11:6). However, does that mean a person is guaranteed a care-free life now after they choose to serve the true God Jehovah? Psalm 34:19,20 acknowledges: "Many are the hardships of the worthy one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all. He is guarding all his bones; Not one of them has been broken." As 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us, "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men." So we may experience hardship. Our growing faith in Jehovah will help us to look to Him for help, protection, and salvation as we trust fully in His guidance and direction. Remember to "throw all your anxiety upon Him, because he cares for you." (1Pet. 5:7).
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          It is Jehovah himself that we should revere and rely upon--no opposing creature, angelic or human. No other person should pressure us to ignore or violate God's counsel or command. God's commands are for every human to obey. Of course, if governmental powers are involved, we need to show proper respect for those in high station, realizing that such are part of the "arrangement of God." (Rom. 13:1-4). May we carry on prayer for such ones to allow all to serve the true God freely. However, when there's a conflict, our hearts should still respond as the apostles in their day, when told to quit speaking about Jesus: "We must obey God as ruler, rather than men." (Acts 5:27-42). Psalm 34:21 says "Disaster will put the corrupt to death; Those hating the worthy will be found guilty." 
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          This was a special election, as indications even from our founding fathers by law, and in Bible prophecy, as a time similar to Israel coming out of captivity from the world power of Egypt, being set free from slavery. Keep in mind, God allows such prophecies to come true in different ways than originally. This is the time for God's Kingdom to begin rulership in a more visible way, and I the one "with the legal right" to become ruler, under the rulership of my fathers God/Jesus Christ above. Love and wisdom from God is within me, to rule like Jesus, with compassion or compection, in agreement with God's Christian law. May all lovers of God, and loyal/loving truth, hold faith in His good will and spirit, to lead to the outworking of His grand purpose for the true salvation and joy of humans, seeking His honor and praise. We've been having many problems, without me being in the house I know my forefather George Washington intended for me, loving God's word and seeking the fulfillment of a "more perfect union" as I am capable of bringing about, in cooperation with others, including a spirit-anointed "bride" of constituents, on the basis of faith, or thankful trust, in God's love, power, wisdom and fairness  (Romans 8:28; Ephesians 4:16). Others, I firmly hope and believe, may be supportive of a presidency looking to truly honor God, and truly unite our people, both in the U.S. and in the entire world community. Many, including those in political office, are largely aware of the significance of our times, and would be more supportive of this outcome and my policies than perhaps most realize. I, Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy aka Mark Allen Campbell, of Winchester, VA, am the originator of this website for the loyal love of mankind and for Jehovah God's right to rule in true love through His chosen anointed one, as promised to King David of ancient Israel, whom He also loves.
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            This segment developed as a way to address current events in the news or look at timely issues from God's perspective, seeing wisdom from God at work applied to the issue at hand, which enables problems to be solved and hope to remain for God's Kingdom blessings. Applying God's word, and not just human wisdom, is a vital part of the key to having His approval and receiving His blessing, as we accept His incoming Kingdom. As one version (NLT) translates Proverbs 25:11, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (Psalm 127:1,2-5; Proverbs 10:22).
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          Over the past weekend, a major airline was moved to cancel [several] flights over what appears to be multiple issues. Of course, such delays to passengers can have a snowball effect, causing often more than mere inconvenience. Might there be a reasonable solution that could lessen the impact of occasional disturbances to airline travel? When such a thing happens, onlookers should typically be assured the airline has the best interests of everyone at heart, holding to high standards of human safety and dignity. From God's overriding perspective, any threat to such standards should indeed be taken seriously. Just as the proverb says, 'The prudent one sees the danger and conceals (or, safeguards) himself; the imprudent one keeps right on going and suffers the consequences." 
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          If this most recent occurrence involved Coronavirus in some way, think of the countless lives that may have been spared this threat to the life and health of so many! Other issues that sometimes arise are mechanical and piloting crew safety. The same proverb might also be considered when contemplating a solution to these concerns. What if there was an insurance fund payed into by all airline carriers, that could offer protection for such issues industry-wide. One divine standard recommends such solutions, by acknowledging times when one's deficiency could be offset by another's surplus, and then vice-versa. this is the benefit of an insurance proposition, although with necessary adjustments.
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          When an airline cannot accommodate moving the passengers to another flight, the cancellation could be handled with more grace, as other airline flights with room could accommodate many of these forlorn passengers, the paid amount being transferred to the accommodating airline, with one caveat. The cancelling airline should be willing to offer a surcharge to the accommodating airline, of up to 25%, in addition to the passenger's costs. While this might be waived, this could nevertheless serve as a deterrent from normalizing this procedure, maintaining urgency to remedy the initial problem. Several factors need to be considered, it may be that more standardization in some matters could help, or similar airlines and/or planes be grouped together to ease transitions for passengers. Luggage restrictions and other such issues would need to be included in such considerations.
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          Regardless, the airlines are no doubt concerned with the health of crews and passengers. On-board air UV filtration and perhaps even other effective remedies could be researched, [such as carefully regulated air humidified with water containing small amounts of safe Hydrogen peroxide, obtained from Wild Oregano(?) or aromatherapy with usage such as with wild Oreganol, both during and between flights, could ease coronavirus concerns.] May we do our best to safeguard the lives and health of all, taking precautionary measures and finding reasonable and workable solutions to matters such as these.
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          . The previous 1st half post addressed morning beverages. I'd like to mention a practice I've had for some time, to use raw honey, a relatively small amount, in the beverage, such as coffee, first. Mix this up well, then add whatever amount of sugar deemed appropriate. I've had indication that the honey's presence may beneficially alter the added sugar, to improve it's assimilation for the one drinking. Evidently,  a Bible term translated "eat" may also mean  "have," "ingest" or "receive" (as in nourishment).
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          In the news recently has been a concerning number of quitting employees. While a number of factors are involved, I've included some of my ideas from recent months in a former CTC Corner article enttitled: PUSHING RESET: LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING. This entire article is reposted, with the addition, under the 2nd Half Blogpost. Still, the currency of this issue prompted me to include the addition also here, as a Weekly Golden Apples piece. If the DILIGENT one is to be FULLY SATISFIED, then some changes may be in order to improve perhaps both contentment and overall efficiency (including worker retention):
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          Another fair group of ideas considered in recent months involved INTERVALS of quite productive work time, with short breaks to refresh, have a snack, drink, converse, etc. the plan involves both short-term and long-term breaks throughout the work day. Short-term breaks would be after about 5 3/4 minutes of steady work, with the next 1/4 minute or so typically used to catch up on remaining work after the equipment ceases to send work to the employee. Wherever possible, the machines may continue to operate--just without the materials or products being sent through. The employees could catch up any remaining products, and then have up to 1 1/2 minutes to rest, refresh, etc. Long-term breaks would involve a more complete shutdown of equipment, or having a substitute worker if really necessary. The plan involves one shorter start-up period to assess how the equipment is operating this day, and worker productivity. It may be, for instance, a morning start of equipment at 7:15am working, still with short-term breaks, for 30 minutes. Then a 15 minute shutdown, for mechanics to address any issues that may have arisen during the first half-hour. Also, if a worker needed to have time off for some serious reason, that first half-hour would give time for a replacement to show up, and begin substitution. Following this would be a solid 1 3/4 hours of work with short-term breaks, from 8am to 9:45 am. After 1 3/4 hours, the recommendation is typically for a 30-minute mid-morning break, to both recover and possibly plan ahead for the next work period, from 10:15 until 12:00. This would then allow for a full lunch hour perhaps, if reasonable, or perhaps just 30 minutes if all can agree that it would allow for an earlier end to the work day. If 1 hour, then work would restart at 1:00 until 2:45, or 3:00pm, if paid for time from 7am until 3pm, an 8-hour work day.If not able to pay employees for all break times, then the 2:45 time would allow for a 15 minute break, with additional work from 3pm until 4:45. Adjustments to this schedule could be made as needed locally. It has been said that "Happy workers are productive workers." May we give consideration to both employers and employees, and find the happy meeting between efficiency and worker contentment, the meeting point possibly satisfying both needs effectively.
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          One more proposal to help with other types of work, such as services in food and other businesses would require acceptance by most people for it to prove beneficial, but stands to provide great satisfaction for stressed workers. Let's take a fast-food restaurant, for example. The plan is for all to acknowledge the need for workers to have catch-up time for restocking things and cleaning, maintaining equipment, and refreshing themselves. What if all recognize a 45-minute period from the top of the hour, for ordering items at the counter. If everyone knows this, then they can plan accordingly. There might be a 5-minute or more additional time during especially busy times of day for those already in line. This would allow throughout the day for the workers to accomplish other things as mentioned above, with workers more ready than ever to begin accepting orders at the top of the hour. Depending on the nature of other businesses, the same might go for office workers, where the 45 minutes would mostly be for worker calls and interactions of a business nature, with the 15 minutes for some refreshment, some conversation, or catch-up time on some pressing projects. OR this could be FLIPPED, with 45 minutes of steady work without calls to interrupt, and then the 15 minutes of time being for refreshment while accepting phone interactions between workers, or possibly others if permissible. The employers could make this call depending on the nature of the work and business."...
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          It may be that in some cases, adjustments like this may cause some who recently quit to consider returning to their former job. This may end up being a happy reunion, if such kindness can be shown by both employer and employee. Nevertheless, such changes should also welcome new ones,  and may provide incentive to jobless workers to find suitable work as well.
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          Prove 11:22 For a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 119:66). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of "good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: "“Praise Jehovah the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved "harsh and bad in his practices," some 10 days later, at which David chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his third wife, although his first wife, Saul's daughter Michal, had been given to another man, for a time. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such as way after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galat 6:10).
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          Prove 11:23 The worthy one thus desires things in agreement with God's will and purpose, things 'leading to good.' Significantly, such a person is "not...planning ahead for the desires of the flesh"--primarily wrong desires (Romans 13:14). However,  even when acceptable physical desires arise, such as for a good meal, why not focus on such things more when the time arises,  rather than longing, or planning ahead, for these? Isn't it the good and spiritual things we should appreciate, or even ponder, most on such occasions, such as the conversation and time spent with our family or friends at such times? "Against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23). Certainly the physical desires may also be appreciated "in the moment," again, grateful for God's gifts and provisions of life, recognizing His hand in precious life as humans. Nevertheless, our focus remains on unselfishly desiring good things for ourselves and others--right desires to give to others what they need spiritually and otherwise. Having such good kind and helpful desires to benefit others leads to much good for them and ourselves! As we know, "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). Corrupt ones, by contrast, desire things usually out of selfishness or greed, often hurting others along with themselves, bringing God's "fury" or anger. While God wants all to benefit from His counsel, this "fury" needn't confuse us as regards God's love for all. This "fury" may also relate to "turmoil" in their own lives due to ignoring God's right standards. Such turmoil should offer correction in their own minds and hearts, with God desiring "all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9, Isaiah 55:6-7)
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          God's word shows He rewards those with an unselfish giving spirit. Jesus said at Luke 6:38, "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return." We must learn to trust God to maintain such a spirit, praying for His blessing. But as David stated, at Psalm 37:25, "I have not seen anyone worthy abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Thus a giving spirit should be accompanied by adherence to God's worthy ways, for His blessing and approval.
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          Prove 11:27 Divine favor may be upon the one who seeks to practice what is good. Of course, we need godly discernment to tell good from bad, especially in this world where often what is bad is made to appear good. Isaiah 5:20 says “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” What is truly good is in harmony with the light of truth and (when all is right) is sweet to taste, as opposed to the dark and bitter reality of badness. God understands the difference perfectly, and warns us from the problems, troubles, pain and stain of pursuing what is bad. Look for the benefits of doing what is right and good before Jehovah. May we thus maintain His divine favor, while those seeking bad will not escape at least some bad effects thereof.
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          Prove 11:28 Clearly, “worthy” ones are not trusting in their “riches” or wealth, material or spiritual, such as only in their own experience, but they instead trust in Jehovah and His reliable word. As Proverbs 3:5-7 encourages, they do not rely on their own understanding, but trust Jehovah with all their heart, and take His view into consideration in all they do. They thus avoid becoming “wise in [their] own eyes,” but instead remain humble and obedient to God. If they would trust in their own selves or material wealth, they would likely become prideful, leading to a “crash” or “fall.” (Prove 16:18).
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          "29 Anyone who brings his household to ruin will inherit the wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one."
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          Why needlessly “inherit the wind," having vainly violated God's word or law, to the extent of bringing ruin upon his household? Have you ever heard someone say that they would rather not know God's law, because they may say, knowing makes them more responsible to live by it? What's wrong with becoming more responsible? Being accountable and responsible for our actions is one of the vital lessons in life, that can help prevent accidents and needless harm to ourselves and others. That law of God can make one spiritually ALIVE--what's wrong with LIVING by it? The key is our EFFORT to live by it, with thankful trust in the ransom provision of God's son to cover the unintended mistakes! This brings God's approval and "blessing...that makes one rich...And he adds no pain with it." (PRoverbs 10:22). May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction, referring to unbalanced use of unworthy substances. Nor should one turn to unlawful practices as stealing to support his family or bad habits, setting a foolish, poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones.
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          "30 The fruitage of the worthy one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is wise."
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          Part of becoming “wise hearted” is understanding the course of living rightly by God, appreciating and keeping God’s laws, commands, and guidance in life. As 1John 5:3 states: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” At Matthew 11:19 Jesus says “...wisdom is proved worthy by its works.” Living in such a way can benefit others profoundly, leading them on the course of eternal life, rescuing them from the darkness. Proverbs 11:9 agrees in saying "by knowledge the worthy are rescued."
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          "31 If, indeed, the worthy one on earth is rewarded, How much more the corrupt one and the sinner!”
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          How fine that God rewards the worthy with eternal life and many blessings throughout! Evil ones, however, receive no such reward if they remain on that course. If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to them the fruitless consequences of badness--the "reward" of wrongdoing. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and loss of God’s favor and blessing. Again, Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May we thus choose the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for humanity! There may yet be fine blessings also in store for those who've turned from their corrupt and sinful ways to be ever determined to uphold God's loving and trustworthy standards, still accepting their responsibility and God's discipline for their former conduct!
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          And he will not abandon his loyal ones.
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          God's will is that if possible everyone turn to Him and His ways. An oft quoted statement made in His word, at John 3:16-17, says "“For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith (thankful trust) in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him." Jesus presence beneath the heavenly realm for a time, demonstrated his and God's love for all people. By teaching in such a loving way, even many sinners turned back from their ways and learned how to gain or regain God's favor and blessing. Yet, it helps all to know that God has and should have the power to judge or intervene when anyone may be using his power to hurt others or threaten the purpose of His peace-loving ways and Kingdom. The desire is for Jehovah to intervene even for opposers, to see what's causing their opposition, and help their faith in God's Son as being capable, with God's spirit and blessing, of helping such ones see what God's Kingdom can really do in their behalf, if they just turn to believing in the worthiness of God and His ways. They can go through such a significant change in their life that it is as if the corrupt person has died, and a renewed, rededicated person now stands in his place, as a peace-loving one. May all seek loyalty to God and His will, truly appreciating the love that God and His Son and other faithful ones have for everyone.
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          Verses 41,44, and 47 say this: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise...44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever...47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them." God's loyal love for us moves Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with the promises of His word.
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          MON (UPDATE 09:25,09:33, 10:46--update to M&amp;amp;P article, par. "Partnerships") Hello! May Jehovah bless your day! I've added a former CTC article, the full article of "Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships" from which there was a partial print last Monday as mentioned below.
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          FRI (UPDATE 09:02, 23:38--MLawH/CS-Intro correction) Updated the source of the CTC Corner piece on God's view of the Unborn was the article called Marriage &amp;amp; Partnerships. Also, added another CTC article from last year, on Legal Contracts.
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          1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovah, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovah says: “The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where, then, is the house that you could build for me, And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovah. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovah, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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          One aspect of God's word that is so enthralling relates to the promises God has made for the future! Many of these involve life under the Kingdom of God, with welcome changes to life on earth. Some of these have been detailed in various songs of worship, including a beautiful song found in the songbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Sing Out Joyfully" to Jehovah. This one is number 144, entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!" Another timely song is number 111, entitled "Our Reasons for Joy." This one expresses how we may feel even now as God's Kingdom is at hand! If you already have downloaded the app JW Library, you may find the music and lyrics together for these under the Media collection, Video tab, Music selection, in the "Sing Out Joyfully"--Meetings section. Alternatively, they may be found on jw.org, using the search box. The lyrics of the songs, as with many found in their songbook, are quite heartwarming. The first one starts with these opening words: "When eyes of blind ones see again, And ears of deaf ones hear again..." The second one starts this way: "Our reasons for joy are abundant, Like riches increasing in worth. Those precious to God from all nations Are joining us in all the earth." The time for God's Kingdom is now at hand, but we must have faith and help others as well, in following the Son of God. Let's continue praying to Jehovah for His blessing on our collective submission to His Kingdom, regardless of which "tribe" or branch of Christianity each of us belong to. (Luke 22:28-30; Galatians 6:16; Malachi 3:3-4)
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          This chosen to address a vital issue regarding the lives of the unborn, who are threatened by mistaken views...Must a living child be the responsibility of the biological mother, or might it be given up to adoption if undesired at the time by the mother? There are many, and growing numbers, who will gladly accept a child and care for it, if there is no one else to do so in the family of the mother. And with the right emotional support, foods and/or nutritious beverages, the experience of the pregnancy need not be burdensome, to someone who may yet be unsure! Please may all consider God's view, as outlined below!
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed.”
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          “22 “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Proverbs 12:19-20 “Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy.”
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          Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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          At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are asking for from you.
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          Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns as these?
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          What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part of customers.
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          What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out, honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it more official.
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          Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society. While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good for. While such terms could change anytime for new customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a time every so often to make significant changes to the internet environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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          Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the services, then having more time with which to consider the more official legal version!
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          What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated with using their products or services, attracting certain types of customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, even endlessly!
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option. For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion. Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents, preferably in this case a young or even older boy, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation. Keep in mind that many young men grew up with other siblings, and learned much about raising children from parents and other family members.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed.”
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          “22 “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom progresses, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. For example, the negative effects from certain drugs and chemicals could be relieved. He can, for instance, either help persons with gender issues to better align with their current or acquired gender, or where appropriate restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings suitable for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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           PUSHING RESET: LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING.
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          Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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          Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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          Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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          While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that happy workers can be productive workers! Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          Another fair group of ideas considered in recent months involved INTERVALS of quite productive work time, with short breaks to refresh, have a snack, drink, converse, etc. the plan involves both short-term and long-term breaks throughout the work day. Short-term breaks would be after about 5 3/4 minutes of steady work, with the next 1/4 minute or so typically used to catch up on remaining work after the equipment ceases to send work to the employee. Wherever possible, the machines may continue to operate--just without the materials or products being sent through. The employees could catch up any remaining products, and then have up to 1 1/2 minutes to rest, refresh, etc. Long-term breaks would involve a more complete shutdown of equipment, or having a substitute worker if really necessary. The plan involves one shorter start-up period to assess how the equipment is operating this day, and worker productivity. It may be, for instance, a morning start of equipment at 7:15am working, still with short-term breaks, for 30 minutes. Then a 15 minute shutdown, for mechanics to address any issues that may have arisen during the first half-hour. Also, if a worker needed to have time off for some serious reason, that first half-hour would give time for a replacement to show up, and begin substitution. Following this would be a solid 1 3/4 hours of work with short-term breaks, from 8am to 9:45 am. After 1 3/4 hours, the recommendation is typically for a 30-minute mid-morning break, to both recover and possibly plan ahead for the next work period, from 10:15 until 12:00. This would then allow for a full lunch hour perhaps, if reasonable, or perhaps just 30 minutes if all can agree that it would allow for an earlier end to the work day. If 1 hour, then work would restart at 1:00 until 2:45, or 3:00pm, if paid for time from 7am until 3pm, an 8-hour work day.If not able to pay employees for all break times, then the 2:45 time would allow for a 15 minute break, with additional work from 3pm until 4:45. Adjustments to this schedule could be made as needed locally. It has been said that "Happy workers are productive workers." May we give consideration to both employers and employees, and find the happy meeting between efficiency and worker contentment, the meeting point possibly satisfying both needs effectively.
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          One more proposal to help with other types of work, such as services in food and other businesses would require acceptance by most people for it to prove beneficial, but stands to provide great satisfaction for stressed workers. Let's take a fast-food restaurant, for example. The plan is for all to acknowledge the need for workers to have catch-up time for restocking things and cleaning, maintaining equipment, and refreshing themselves. What if all recognize a 45-minute period from the top of the hour, for ordering items at the counter. If everyone knows this, then they can plan accordingly. There might be a 5-minute or more additional time during especially busy times of day for those already in line. This would allow throughout the day for the workers to accomplish other things as mentioned above, with workers more ready than ever to begin accepting orders at the top of the hour. Depending on the nature of other businesses, the same might go for office workers, where the 45 minutes would mostly be for worker calls and interactions of a business nature, with the 15 minutes for some refreshment, some conversation, or catch-up time on some pressing projects. OR this could be FLIPPED, with 45 minutes of steady work without calls to interrupt, and then the 15 minutes of time being for refreshment while accepting phone interactions between workers, or possibly others if permissible. The employers could make this call depending on the nature of the work and business.
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          Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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          This isn’t the only time these two commands appear together—they are actually repeated at Exodus 34:26! What could they possibly have in common? Well, let’s start with the first one—the Israelites were to offer their best to Jehovah in sacrifice, and in this case the best of the first ripe fruits—to be brought to Jehovah’s house for sacrifice, and of use to the attending priests. Attending priests were to present them before Jehovah, and this would be a way for Israelites to credit Jehovah with all of the fruits harvested from the ground, and thanking Him for His blessing on their efforts. The priests would also benefit, as they had no ground to cultivate, and relied upon what was brought to them from other tribes of Israel. How do God’s people today benefit? What sacrifices do Christians present to Jehovah God today? For one, we may offer sacrifices of praise to Jehovah, by sharing Kingdom truth to others. Hebrews 13:15,16 mentions this and other sacrifices, in these words: “15 Through him [Jesus] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that make public declaration to his name. 16 Moreover, do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices.”
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          Thus the apostle Paul makes reference to the “fruit of our lips,” along with publicly declaring God’s name. In speaking about God to others, we therefore should not “boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.” What could this mean? As we share the Bible’s message with others, teaching them about God, should we not make sure we speak compassionately, especially with those “younger” in their spirituality, in their knowledge about God? The purpose of milk is to nourish the young—never should such elementary nourishment be turned toward harmful speech that crushes tender hearts! Especially should a young one’s own parents offer loving, tender encouragement toward them wherever possible. Thus Paul relates that he and his companions demonstrated sincere, compassionate motives in teaching those in Thessalonica, saying, at 1Thessalonians 2:5-8, “5 In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us.” May we likewise be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, especially as they begin their walk with God, getting to know our loving Father and Life-giver, the God who is love, Jehovah. (1John 4:8). Acknowledging God’s hand in our “fruit of lips” may go a long way toward ensuring that our speech is used to His honor, truly benefitting our listeners.
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          We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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          Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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          But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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          Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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          No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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          GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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          Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless this would be if they realized what they were doing! There is likely another explanation, which we've begun to see. Thus also, some may be tricked into such a course by any opposing of God.
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          The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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          As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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           TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE. 
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          May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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          WITH JEHOVAH GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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          As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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          May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that
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          WED (UPDATE 10:42,20:23--sp. of JUDGEMENTS in 5Psalm 13 (119) Review., also introduction to Stanza 1-4 Review, and a logical update to the 10-letter Acronym for the Ten Commandments)
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          MON (UPDATE 08:58, 10:33) Wishing you a pleasant day in God's favor! New blog perhaps up by noon today, while catching up FLAS Reviewers podcast on Spotify to PS 119 Stanza 1-4 Review. In the meantime, please consider looking over again the UPDATED Stanza 1-4 Review below, with meaningful changes just this morning!
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          THU (UPDATE 09:04,11:09) Hello! A little revamping, esp. 5PS13 (119) Review, soon to add the Preview of Stanzas 5-8. Also planning to add Stanza 3 on FLAS Reviewer's podcast, aiming to catch it up, to be fairly parallel with this blog. Also added to PS, Psalm 37.
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          MON (UPDATE 09:55) Hello! Addressing a critical issue in another Weekly Golden Apples piece (3), entitled Making Space, Urgently Save Earth.
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          FRI (UPDATE 09:00,09:56--WGA,PS) Good morning to you! Looking to add a bit, within another hour or two...I've added the segment Psalm Select, again more of Psalm 37, verses 16-19 with some commentary. I would like to add more than once per week to this segment.
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         Hello, seeking a pleasant enough day come your way, while asking your prayers that God's will be truly fulfilled in love, even in my case, to be able to do the most good in this critical time in our history. As regards the website blog, I've distinguished between the two groups of four segments for clarity, possibly just temporarily, and also extended the time to two-week or so blogposts in both cases. This should allow for more manageable instruction, not overwhelming, but a fair amount of delightful assistance!
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          On a health note, as God's word promotes healthy and otherwise good habits, many may benefit trying a morning routine that can aid health and hydration levels. Recall that dehydration is a top cause of catching illness, and warming home air from the cold does lessen hydration levels within the house. This becomes more of an issue with much colder temperatures outside. Safe and proper use of a humidifier on really cold days may benefit families in such a case. If you can, please include good and safe spring water, with awareness that typical Reverse Osmosis water, while removing many harmful things, can also remove both minerals and oxygen from the water. You should clean the humidifier regularly when in use, protecting against potential for mold growth over time with wet equipment. You might consider implementing an appropriate and proven natural herb or spice extract for further protection.
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           A morning routine that includes Coffee, 100% Orange Juice, and water, can bolster hydration considerably. First, begin coffee preparation, but make more than one cup, so the first cup can be sweetened (perhaps with a small amount of honey, stirred, and then sugar/etc.) but not with added cream (YET!). Drinking this first, and allowing 5 minutes for it to assimilate (fast without cream), will enable the following glass of Orange juice to better prepare the body for hydration after another 5 minutes, with a good glass of cold or iced spring water. Another 5 minutes later, ENJOY any remaining coffee with creamer as desired! You might use an alarm, with 5 minute snooze option. The whole time is just 15 minutes from finishing the first cup to enjoying the complete creamed cup(s) of coffee!
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          Alternatively, a simpler plan that may also help is this: You could purchase or make for yourself Orange Tea--simply a combination of Orange Juice and Regular or Decaf Tea. This could be your very first drink, still a pick-me-up. Then begin to prepare your coffee. Just 5 minutes or so after finishing the tea, pour the cup of spring water to aid hydration. Then enjoy your coffee with cream and sugar if desired, after another 5 minutes--total time about 10-12 minutes to enjoy your morning coffee!
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           CALCIUM BOOST: One more recommendation: Take the first version above, pour the first coffee cup without milk or cream to just 1/2 cup rather than full, then, after the 4-5 minutes, use 3/4 of a cup of Orange Juice. After the 5 minutes use 1 full cup of iced water. Then, finally, after another 5 minutes, pour a 3/4 cup of coffee, and add 1/4 cup of milk. Actually, there's a serious probability that anything up to a full glass of milk will actually now give you a tremendous boost of good calcium, before finishing your coffee.
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          While many things are capturing our attention and interest lately, we should appreciate how God's word helps us not to neglect what may be considered among the "more important things," which God's word reminds us to "make sure of." So things involving the outworking of God's will and incoming Kingdom we should keep paramount! These things affect the everlasting lives, hopes, and joys of all people! Also, matters pertaining to the more present precious lives of one another also can be considered high on this list. Such is the case with leading causes of tearful deaths and serious injuries, often from high-speed automotive accidents. While usually numbering into the 1000's each year, we rarely hear of them it seems, unless some famous person is involved, or unusually large numbers of victims. When this happens, it should well alert us to a vital issue. It can lead to good, less risky driving experiences: 
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          Many of the vehicles on the road today are not designed for life-sparing accidents above the speed of 55 m.p.h. When these vehicles exceed this speed, accidents can thrust engines and supporting devices toward the interior, causing steering wheels, etc. to pin the driver into their seat, and in other ways threaten the lives of all those involved in the accident. Designs may have begun on vehicles with just another 12 inches of space between the engine compartment and the driver, which may enable in time, safely increased speed, on properly surfaced roadways, of potentially higher than current speeds! However, with current vehicles, the speed that history has proven is substantially safer from terrible accident deaths, which no one wants to see, hear of, or experience should be capped at 55, or as a limit of 56 m.p.h. There should be allowance for a temporary rise of speed to correct an unsafe situation with another vehicle, in a matter of seconds, before returning to 55. There were years we recognized this number,  and deaths dropped dramatically! We should begin to plan a little longer to get places, and find this history, and have these discussions, so we might honor our Creator and life for one another to a degree that encourages us to lessen our speed to protect all we hold dear for ourselves and others!
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          Many have been enthralled to witness trips into space in recent weeks. People have been fascinated for many years with ideas of the future and where technology could take us. However, if we're not very careful with our resources, we could end up threatening our existence right here on planet Earth, and jeopardize life itself, sensitive ecosystems that we need to function and live. There is a vital part of our atmosphere that we've found is being used up at alarming rates, a form of nitrogen called nitric oxide that is formed by complex processes, so appears to be NEVER quickly replenishable. This critical component of our breathable and livable space evidently also helps in some way to keep us grounded on our planet. Undoubtedly it was never intentioned to use up such a precious resource, but now we must question the purpose of such trips. We have a  planet here, perfectly designed for life, even peaceful Paradisaic life, if we take care to do as we've been designed, to love one another and care for our beautiful planet. Those going up in recent weeks often come back with renewed appreciation for life HERE, on the planet, and a strong desire to take care of our environment and be protective of what we've come to have in the grace of God. The resources being used up on such trips must NOW be given CAREFUL ANALYSIS, PRIOR TO CALAMITY for Earth's billions of inhabitants. Why not scale back such trips, and repurpose them for checks on our planet's health--inspections can be made from above, to help ensure we're taking care of it as we should. There is another space that's largely been ignored--that of the undersea coral reefs, which are many and varied in our precious oceans, and could be toured with special submarines allowing for large viewing areas and educational programs as we find healthful resources in this fascinating environment that has not yet fully been appreciated. Let's turn our attention to life here, and look for ways to save and utilize precious, even abundant and replenishable resources, while God prepares us to know peaceable living, finding genuine peace within and with one another, so that when God Himself wants us to explore and build families on other planets, more fully making space, we may truly be prepared and ready for doing so. (PS 8:3-4, 1CO 2:9)
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          As discussed previously, the reviews follow a 4-4-3 pattern, then with an overall 11 Stanza review of each half of the 22 Stanza Psalm. The plan is for each smaller review to cover from 1-3 selected verse commentaries per Stanza, often shortened some and with a few things rephrased to keep it fresh. The review may thus bring back to mind several key ideas from the Commentary. The larger reviews, then, attempt to draw from each stanza, with an occasional summary followed by one or two commentary selections. Let's now consider together our first 4-stanza review.
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as worthiness," so we can develop a worthy standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are worthy, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment, with hopefully all recognizing it's purpose--the important reasons for it, and therefore possibly serious consequences if we fail to heed it. We may recognize a "God-order" as an order coming from the Supreme authority of Jehovah God. (Genesis 18:22-25-33).
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control a body, an organization or system. When used in the plural in the Scriptures, this term has been translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," and now this still appears to be a better match to the real meaning. Peace and order requires some good and fair law, just not excessive. Regulations are basically the laws governing, or regulating, our conduct that we may live and find the genuine peace and real satisfaction God has promised, only within God's law, not without it. God's "standards" really help form the basis for good regulations or "instructions," which might also be phrased as "beneficial bounds," and "lines of living," helping us comprehend living the way of endless peace and prosperity that only God's Kingdom can bring through the Christ.
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          KEEPING ON GUARD. Verse 9 says: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word." Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades many. Our youths, while vulnerable, may grow in spiritual strength, in the force of good. Thus, Proverbs 22:3 says: "The prudent one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the imprudent keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common in the "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will nevertheless need to realize that "bad company" still threatens or "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          . In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. Anointed to become king, the psalmist knew that accepting a bribe, as God's law stated at Exodus 23:8, "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, hampering spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). For example, married partners may fail to recognize threats to their relationship. And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, let's not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in genuine peace with real satisfaction, only by God's law, is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          . In verse 22, this request is made: "Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders." The psalmist pleads for Jehovah to take away any reproach motivated by misunderstandings, or anger perhaps, sometimes even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault, possibly misinterpreting slander, or even due to the sins or mistakes that others have caused him. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to mistaken views or the errors of others.
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          . In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. Even if sins have been committed, it is faith, or thankful trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as worthiness." Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the worthy one to fall." Are you motivated to continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right? While it's not always the "path of least resistance," you will receive assistance toward lasting peace for all. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the worthy one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all."
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          . Verse 29 says this: "Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law." Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or deep trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to know God's law and hold to it. Have you come to realize that keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically?
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          . And verse 31 reads this way: "I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed." Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law or word daily, and related literature, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus said we should make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, we would need to know "all the things" ourselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find perhaps a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, the Ten Commandments how well should we know? See if you can figure out this acronym for the Ten, (now updated): WIN-SH,MAS-FD. (Exodus 20). (The W appropriately stands for proper Worship of God, also the 9th place now uses "F", continuing as against things, in this case "False" testimony.) The "FD" may remind one of the "Fire Department," perhaps fitting as these two sins represented can each lead to a spiritual firestorm. On a sidenote, local F.D.'s are hubs promoting safety and life in associated communities. These should be supported well, and in turn, may offer educational materials helping to reduce fire risks and other safety hazards locally. Adding Proverbs 1-10 to the aforementioned Bible chapters, we may have come to know well over a third of God's requirements! What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment!" (Romans 5:5).
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          SUN (UPDATE by 09:45) Hello to you this day! Under SongWeekly, Let's consider that song, reminding us of precious life, which God and those of faith may yet see, prior to "birth."
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           SUN (UPDATE 09:11,18:00) Hi, hoping for your happiness, in God's favor. Remember to be forgiving, so we may be forgiven (Matthew 6).  I wish to try something. Let's start with the first half of stanza 4, just 4 of the 8 verses.  Later, after say around 6pm EDT, I'd like to put up the last 4, completing the first 4 stanzas this week.
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           FRI (UPDATE 09:08, 09:25) Hello, let's consider more of the 119 (5#13)! All of stanza 3!
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          “7 “You must not take up the name of Jehovah your God in a worthless way, for Jehovah will not leave unpunished the one who takes up His name in a worthless way.””
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          So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a worthless way?” Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name.” (NLT, New Living Translation). King James Version says “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovah in a false way, intending to misrepresent Him in any way.
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          Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits! However, there are some who know the truth about God, even how to do what is right before Him. They repeat this information to others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright evil! They do almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovah's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of his day, as we read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.” Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves up over others, claiming greatness before God. This haughty attitude was actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart —The lamp that guides the wicked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says “18 Egopride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.”
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          The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God is not about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed divine instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the benefit of others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should accompany reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain the most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction beneficial, and perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply this information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering such things should help the material to penetrate our heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the right things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths. While we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 4:8 overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual attention to in a meeting for worship. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy, continue considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed our minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of God leading to true peace, happiness, and love, with eternity in view!
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           CHRISTIAN STANDARD: TRUE CHRISTIANS MAINTAIN DEEP TRUST IN GOD AND JESUS FOR BOTH SALVATION AND FREEDOM FROM SIN, MAKING POSSIBLE GENUINE PEACE.
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          Now let's consider Exodus 23, verses 14,15: "“Three times a year you are to celebrate a festival to me. 15 You will observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread. You will eat unleavened bread for seven days, just as I have commanded you, at the appointed time in the month of Aʹbib, for at that time you came out of Egypt. No one is to appear before me empty-handed."
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          This was the first of three festivals Jehovah required the Israelites to commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the seven days. (Exodus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough." (1Cori 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that genuine peace may be found. Jesus sacrifice was to make possible a freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of corruption. (Romans 3:21-24). It was Jesus that John called "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Upon his resurrection, Jesus would continue working to protect and defend the eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of their Deliverance by Jehovah out of slavery, their freedom as a nation coming from Him.
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          To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such things in their own power. The prophet Jeremiah 17:5-8 says this: "This is what Jehovah says: “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in mere humans, Who relies on human power, And whose heart turns away from Jehovah. 6 He will become like a solitary tree in the desert. He will not see when good comes, But he will reside in parched places in the wilderness, In a salt land where no one can live. 7 Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovah, Whose confidence is in Jehovah. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit." May we ever acknowledge and appreciate Jehovah and Jesus, and their great love for God's people, and all mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of God's firstborn son in David's line to have received kingship, looking to them for guidance in life, and ultimately Jehovah as our Source of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          At 1John 1:1-4, John writes, bearing testimony as to his dealings with Jesus, his "fellowship" with him, having seen him and witnessed his speech, teachings, and actions. The eyewitness accounts of Jesus' life and ministry are not "artfully contrived stories," as some opposers may have claimed toward the end of the first century as John wrote, but are entirely true, with God's spirit upon the writers. John writes with regard to the fellowship that believers can have amongst one another, but underscores it to be a "fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." True peace, love, and unity is only genuinely possible among those who love and fear, or highly regard, Jehovah God, the God who "is love," and respect His Son, Jesus, even loving him and his teachings. John's words read as follows: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have observed and our hands have felt, concerning the word of life,2 (yes, the life was made manifest, and we have seen and are bearing witness and reporting to you the everlasting life that was with the Father and was made manifest to us),3 that which we have seen and heard we are reporting also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete." When all have fellowship with the Father and the Son, the unselfish love, peace, and unity possible is well expressed at Psalm 133:1-3. Verse 2 highlights the anointing of the high priest, Aaron, which foreshadowed Christ's priestly duties, looking after the welfare and interests of all spiritual Israel, "all those who will walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct." (Galat 6:16). Verse 1 exclaims the blessing of true peace, and verse 3 it's refreshing value. Here we read: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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          There is a word used in the Bible that has become quite misunderstood in many circles, yet it is so important to comprehend it's true meaning, as it can seriously affect our own view of God as our Creator and the extent of His goodness and love for all of us as the precious people He's made, to love and be loved. This word, properly understood, draws us to God as completely trustworthy. The word is "holy," and might be re-termed as "wholly pure," when we understand the term "whole" spelled this way as meaning "complete." Yes, the true God is pure in a complete sense, and therefore is not corrupt or abusive in any respect. He has purposed that those seeking to love and please, even represent Him also uphold such wholesome purity. Yes, we are expected by Him to be wholly pure, and not given to serious violations of what is truly right and good before Him. Can we not be grateful that our loving Father above is truly interested in our genuine peace, joyful happiness, and carefully unselfish dealings with Him and one another!
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          (See also Ps. 66:3; 94:19; Jer. 17:10.)
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          (CTC Corner, not to be confused with the China or Canadian Car Touring Championship, both abbreviated CTCC)
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          As stated above, I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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          Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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           CONFIDENCE IN THE CREATOR AND HIS INSPIRED WORD VITAL FOR TRUE HAPPINESS. 
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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           LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3). IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY. 
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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           GOD’S PURPOSES LOVING, BENEFICIAL, ENLIGHTENING AND TRUSTWORTHY 
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan was this: “It is written: “ MAN MUST LIVE, NOT ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD COMING FROM JEHOVAH’S MOUTH. ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.  It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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           UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS. 
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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          TRUTHFUL GUIDANCE? Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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          What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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          It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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          The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities,  as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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          Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earth-wide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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          Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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          The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an upright man of integrity; he feared God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He lived even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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          This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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          Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and fear, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovah and live by Christian laws and standards. Jesus certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your righteousness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring righteousness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will fear you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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          In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s righteousness. Thus any expression of compassion is is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine fear of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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          Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. Rather than advantaged ones concerned that they might not be shown favoritism, or be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can make their life largely what they put into it.And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace.Still, many will delight in making a living doing something they enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways. In time, Isaiah 14:7 will prove true, saying: "7 The whole earth has come to rest, has become free of disturbance. People have become cheerful with joyful cries." With God’s full blessing, the result will be a secure, peaceful, happy and prosperous society of God-fearing persons, continuing to learn of God’s delightful ways to further bring their lives in harmony with them.
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           04/15  Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson (J&amp;amp;J) Vaccination blood-clotting issue CAUSE &amp;amp; SOLUTION.
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           03/31 URGENT HELP AFTER TRYING OTHER THINGS;
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           03/28 URGENT DEHYDRATION EMERGENCY HELP!; 
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           03/23, ADDED REASON FOR READILY ADOPTING NEW SOLUTION TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS!; FORMULA TO RESTORE PROPER BODY OXYGEN, STAGE 10 STEP 2; 
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           03/13@08:52-10:56 TRANSFUSION FORMULA SEALED? +USE OF ASCORBIC ACID FOR AFLATOXIN MOLD TOXICITY; 
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           03/11 IMPORTANT NOTE ! GENUINE FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN C TO BE PREFERRED, Now being produced from Organic Strawberries!
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           FOLLOWS THESE UPDATES, THE 8-STEP PLAN ANOTHER APPROACH
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           04/15 CHALK PROS &amp;amp; CONS. I am also adding an alert here and on the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Page Post, that the calcium carbonate (chalk) being added to some so-called replacements for dairy milk, such as Soy and Rice "milks" are the culprit for the J&amp;amp;J, Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccination blood clot problems. This so-called calcium booster is not plant-based, which is what our bones truly need and is the form calcium takes in standard dairy products. Yet some such "milks" have used as much as 50% of the RDA of calcium in the form of chalk, perhaps desiring to satisfy the calcium needs of drinkers, perhaps knowing that this form of calcium, has at times been limiting the loss of bone calcium due to it's effect upon excess blood acidity from things such as excessive soft drink use, especially from sodas containing the abnormal Aspergillus fungal form of "citric acid," which has been contributing to a condition that is more permissive of cancer growth, and therefore, under the circumstances, these so-called milk products may have been saving countless lives by helping return the blood to the proper balance between alkalinity and acidity. THE SAME may have been true of TOFU, long inclusive of a calcium additive, but that now may also be contributing to abnormal vaccination reactions. 
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           CITRIC ACID FURTHER, LIPOIC? Yet with awareness of the issue with excess sodas, and perhaps temporarily switching to Coca-cola and it's generic brands also using phosphoric acid, Dr. Pepper, and other such alternatives to the "citric acid" issue, UNTIL these soda manufacturers hurry to replace the dangerous citric acid with the new version coming likely from either strawberries, preferably organic ones, as well as where they once had been obtained, from Italian lemons, where they may just be starting to generate a suitably healthful and genuine "lipoic acid" replacement, which is quite harmless to the human organism, yet a powerful antioxidant capable of performing it's functions both in water-soluble solution and fatty tissue. 
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           SNOW-CALCIUM BOOST. Also, there is now a calcium boost that should be considered by the nut and grain drink makers, which are typically quite healthful in themselves except there are two that would be much better actually combined into one, perhaps to be called, or as a new formula to replace a previous attempt: Silk Dream, combining a now famous Soy milk, with perhaps the premier replacement for dairy milks from many years ago, originally called Rice dream, which original formula did NOT contain calcium carbonate, but subsequently did in a later formula, likely for the above-stated reasons. The new calcium booster has been found to be molecularly similar, actually, to real SNOW, yes snow, and, like the silk of the silkworm, a very safe fabric meant for human usage, also descends from the rear end of an animal, in this case, the white drippings of birds, EXCEPT for pigeons, which are often the culprits of nasty, disgusting protrusions upon our car windows, requiring and perhaps reminding us to maintain our windshield wipers and wiper fluid, both for this purpose as well as, with the proper formulation, assisting with improved snow and ice melting and removal for much greater clarity of driving vision for winter travel.
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           04/01-02 CORONAVIRUS RELIEF? IT SEEMS THAT SOME SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS MAY HAVE ENABLED RELIEF, AT LEAST FOR A TIME--WHILE STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN TO FURTHER REMOVE/REPLACE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS REMAINING IN OUR FOOD SUPPLY, AS WELL AS CLEANING/SANITIZATION/ETC., SUCH AS BY THOROUGHLY CLEANING FACE MASKS, SUCH AS WITH IRISH SPRING SOAP,  OR TOSSING ANY USED DISPOSABLE ONES, IF YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF SOMEWHAT FREE OF CORONAVIRUS AND ASPERGILLUS FUNGUS, IT WOULD BE TIME TO USE/ACQUIRE QUAKER OATS, AND PREPARE CAREFULLY ACCORDING TO THE PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS. AS REVEALED PREVIOUSLY, THIS CAN PROVIDE MOST A PROTECTIVE BIOME AGAINST INFECTION.
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           ALSO, SIGNIFICANTLY, THE SUEZ CANAL INCIDENT REMINDED ME OF WORK I HAD CONSIDERED SOME TWO YEARS AGO ON A MORE HOMEBOUND PROJECT, AND AN APPROACH I SUGGESTED EARLIER THIS YEAR THAT PROVED INVALUABLE.
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           While exploring the Suez Canal on Google Maps, my My interest was peaked in the land of my forefather, King David, of ancient Israel. On the border between Israel and Egypt lies roads with an area of some 100 feet between. I suggested that it could be that water lay beneath the surface to allow a waterway—a new passage for smaller boats in Israelite territory.
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           03/31 URGENT HELP AFTER TRYING OTHER THINGS:
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           GOD THROUGH HIS KINGDOM PROMISES TO RIGHT THE WRONGS OF THE PAST. WHILE WE HAVE HEAVY HEARTS FOR GOOD, INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO ARE "ALIVE" IN GOD'S MEMORY, WHOM GOD, JESUS AND MYSELF ARE EAGER TO ENSURE SPRING FORTH IN THE COMING RESURRECTION IN THE IMPROVING PROSPEROUS (YES!), PEACEFUL, PARADISE CONDITIONS! STILL, DESPITE BREAKTHROUGHS, MANY ARE STILL IN DESPERATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO HEAL. WITH FAITH IN GOD AND EVEN MY LIFECOURSE AFTER THE MODEL OF JESUS, AND GUIDANCE WITH GOD'S SPIRIT, ONES MAY STILL BE SURPRISED HOW CERTAIN FOODS AND SPICES CAN OFFER VALUABLE ASSISTANCE WHERE EVEN SO-CALLED MODERN MEDICINE FAILS. ONE SUCH PRODUCT IS PROVIDED BY AN AMERICAN COMPANY NAMED NORTH AMERICAN HERB &amp;amp; SPICE, AND IS CALLED "OregaRESP" LET'S ENSURE THOSE MOST IN SUCH CONDITION CAN URGENTLY RECEIVE THIS PRODUCT, CONTAINING PROVEN SAFE BENEFICIAL SPICE OILS AND EXTRACTS. THERE MAY THEN BE PEOPLES IN OTHER LANDS WHO ALSO ARE IN SUCH DESPERATE CONDITIONS, AGAIN AFTER OTHER EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED (CHECK SEVERAL POINTS OF ASSISTANCE ON THIS PAGE.) WITH REPORTS FROM THOSE IN THE U.S., WHETHER BENEFITTING FROM THIS PRODUCT, LIKELY IN A SHORT TIME, OTHERS WHO TRULY NEED THIS PRODUCT WILL BE BLESSED BY GOD JEHOVAH TO TRULY BENEFIT, PERHAPS EVEN THEN RECEIVING FINANCIAL OR OTHER ASSISTANCE FROM GOD TO SEE THEY MAY BE ABLE TO PURCHASE OR ACQUIRE IT. OTHERS STILL NEEDING SUPPORT MAY BENEFIT FROM OTHER PRODUCTS FROM THIS COMPANY AND OTHERS UTILIZING SUCH RESOURCES.
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           03/28 URGENT HYDRATION EMERGENCY HELP!
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           SINCE MANY HAVE HAD DEHYDRATION ISSUES IN THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THERE IS A SPECIAL SECTION COVERING SEVERAL HYDRATION FACTORS--SECTION 8(C) [AND, BY THE WAY, WHERE YOU LIVE MAY BE ANOTHER IMPORTANT FACTOR].
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           STEP 1: REAL TOMATO JUICE--drink most, then hold some under tongue, 5 seconds! The blood can become thicker when water is somehow lacking, this causes the light-headedness. Tomato Juice evidently gets liquid into the blood stream faster, especially holding under tongue, where the design of our body evidently makes possible powerful blood hydration.
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           STEP 3: ONCE-USED REGULAR/DECAF TEA BAGS, HAVING BEEN IN OPEN GLASS JAR FOR ONE WEEK OR MORE. USE THIS TO MAKE TEA, LET WATER REACH BOILING, EVEN IF JUST ON BOTTOM, THEN QUICKLY TURN OFF, AND SOON AFTERWARD POUR INTO LARGE GLASS CONTAINER WITH PREFERABLY 3-5 TEA BAGS. SOME MODEST SUGAR/BROWN SUGAR OR RAW WILDFLOWER HONEY MAY BE ADDED FOR SWEETNESS, ALONG WITH A LITTLE DAIRY WHOLE MILK IF DESIRED. FOLLOWING THE DIGESTION OF THAT MEAL, OR UPON ANY FURTHER LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, YOU SHOULD DRINK OR POSSIBLY HYDRATE IN BATH WATER, IF CHLORINATED, THEN ESPECIALLY OZONATE OR ADD FOOD-GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ABOUT 1 TABLESPOON PER NORMAL BATH OF WATER IN TYPICAL HOME SHOWER/TUB, SWISHED AROUND TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE HOPPING IN.
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           03/11 IMPORTANT NOTE !EARLY ON IT HAD BEEN REALIZED THAT VITAMIN C HAD POWER TO DESTROY MOLD TOXINS, WHICH ARE PRODUCED BY UNHEALTHY FUNGAL STRAINS LIKE ASPERGILLUS NIGER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY DAMAGE LIVER CELLS/FUNCTION, SO VITAL TO HEALTH. YET I BELIEVE THERE WAS INTERFERENCE CAUSING THE MISCONCEPTION THAT TYPICAL ASCORBIC ACID WAS BETTER THAN NATURAL FOOD SOURCES. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY SUCH MISCONCEPTION. AT THE TIME ONE SERIOUS DANGER WAS THAT SOME VITAMIN C/ASCORBIC ACID CRYSTALS/POWDERS WERE BEING PRODUCED FROM FUNGAL STRAINS UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, ALTHOUGH LABELLED AS NATURAL/FOOD-SOURCED, AND IN NO WAY WOULD HELP IN DESTROYING IT'S OWN MOLD TOXINS. STILL, IT IS RARE FOR A SYNTHETIC VITAMIN TO EVER BE PREFERRED OVER NATURAL FOOD SOURCES. HOWEVER, ASCORBIC ACID MAY BE PRODUCED FROM GOOD SOURCES, AND MAY BE ESPECIALLY INDICATED IN THE CASE OF TOXICITY FROM ASPERGILLUS NIGER COMBINED WITH AFLATOXIN MOLD, WHEN AFFECTING BREAD AND PEANUTS, FOR INSTANCE. THE ADDITION OF FOOD-GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAY HELP ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF THE ASCORBIC ACID FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE USE OF SUCH ASCORBIC ACID, WITHOUT GROUND CLOVES SPICE OR ANOTHER GOOD SOURCE OF M.S.M., WHICH FALLS IN RAIN WATER AND NORMALLY FOUND IN MOST VEGETABLES, MAY BE HINDERING THE PROPER SUPPLENESS OF BODY CELLS, INCLUDING SKIN CELLS. THIS LACK OF M.S.M., WHICH EVIDENTLY IS NOT GENERALLY HELPFUL TO SUPPLEMENT WITH A TYPICAL SYNTHETIC FORM, COMMONLY SOLD AS CRYSTALS/POWDER IN HEALTH STORES, QUITE POSSIBLY HAS BEEN LARGELY CAUSED BY IT'S BEING DIMINISHED FROM OUR FOOD SUPPLY THROUGH SOME ERRANT PROCESSES OF IRRADIATION, WHOLLY INTENDED TO PROTECT THE FOOD SUPPLY FROM POLLUTION. THERE MAY BE BETTER WAYS TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY, SUCH AS THROUGH REGULATION OF GOOD STANDARDS AND METHODS IN FOOD PROCESSING. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS NOW BEING EMPHASIZED TO DEFINITELY ADD GOOD FOOD SOURCES OF FRESH VITAMIN C TO YOUR DAILY DIET WHEREVER YOU CAN REASONABLY DO SO, SUCH AS ORANGES, KIWI, BANANAS (BEST SLICED IN SWEET MIXES OR USED IN BATTER FOR MUFFINS, ETC.) AND SIMILAR FOODS. WHILE PREFERRING TRULY FRESH JUICES, ETC., IT NEVERTHELESS MAY BE REASONABLE FOR ONE FRESH ORANGE, FOR INSTANCE, TO BE ADDED TO A BOTTLED BRAND OF ORANGE JUICE KNOWN FOR IT'S FRESHNESS AND NOT HAVING ADDITIONAL CITRIC ACID OR ENZYME USE, ETC., TO HELP ENLIVEN THE ENTIRE BOTTLE AND INCREASE VITAMIN POTENCY.
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           ALSO, IT APPEARS THAT A QUALITY KOMBUCHA BEVERAGE, AS MENTIONED ELSEWHERE ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE TOPIC OF HYDRATION, MAY ALSO BE PROVING EFFECTIVE AT DESTROYING THE CAUSITIVE FUNGUS. THIS KOMBUCHA SHOULD BE NATURAL, FIZZY BY THE TEA, WITHOUT ADDED ENZYMES NOR CARBONATED WATER. ONE ACCEPTABLE BRAND, AT LEAST WITH GRAPEFRUIT-SAGE FLAVOR, IS BUCHA.
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           THE KILLING OF THE CAUSITIVE FUNGUS IS REVEALING A RELEASE OF PARASITE EGGS--WHICH THEMSELVES SHOULD BE DESTROYED WITH THE USE OF PREFERABLY THE SPICE CLOVES , WHICH MIGHT BE PREPARED AS A TEA, SWEETENED IN MOST ANY WAY, OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE SUNFLOWER SEEDS (ANYTIME, BUT PREFERABLY SPRING-SUMMER?) OR PUMPKIN SEEDS (ANYTIME, BUT PREFERABLY FALL-WINTER?) MAY BE USED. THE SEEDS MAY OR MAY NOT NEED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY WALNUTS AND/OR ALMONDS . IF ANY OF THESE OPTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, IT MAY BE THAT THE HERBS BASIL AND/OR ROSEMARY , AS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN SEASONING, COULD ALSO PROVE EFFECTIVE.
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           A SODA WITHOUT CITRIC ACID, BUT RATHER PHOSPHORIC ACID ALLOWABLE (while recommending the proper LIPOIC ACID be reviewed as a preferred drink preservative), LIKE PROVEN COCA-COLA SHOULD, WITH 1/8 TEASPOON PER 2QUART/2LITER, 1/16 TEASPOON PER 1QT/LITER, AND ABOUT 6-8 DROPS PER CUP OF FOOD-GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, REACH FURTHER INTO THE BODY TO DESTROY CORONAVIRUS REMAINS, ALTHOUGH THE PATENTED DRINKS I PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY FOR BOTH PEPSI/GATORADE AND COCA-COLA WHICH IF PURSUED MIGHT BE CONSIDERED THE NEW COCA-COLA OR POSSIBLY "COCA-COROLLA" OR EVEN "COCOROLLA", IF NOT INFRINGING UPON TOYOTA, SHOULD ASSIST IN SEVERAL WAYS IN THIS PANDEMIC FIGHT.
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           LASTLY(?), ONE MORE THING may assist recovery from the effect this decay-causing fungus has been having on individuals: Open a can of Organic Corn , that has no additional toxin such as added fungal citric acid, and add much of the juice and some of the corn to an already cooked dish, such as what I used recently, black beans and white basmati rice (from Texas?). It is possible that you may personally need to do as I did, use an already open bottle of the newer Organic Light Lager of Michelob Ultra, which I had drank from some time ago under special circumstances which God approved of (and which at the time He miraculously had eliminated the entire hops content so as not to offend sensitive consciences), and add much of the resulting liquid now void of practically all alcoholic content to the above-mentioned dish that may be dry and in need of some liquifying source. [By the way, I believe there are many potential Texans eager to begin accepting male chicks to feed properly, including such things as sunflower seeds and eventually pumpkin seeds, which could produce not only adequate meat but also helpful against parasitic infection, helping to spur on another U.S. meat industry that could become poised to export worldwide in the coming months or years.] This corn may evidently help resolve alcohol issues as has been produced from toxic fungus/yeast influences, and may even assist healing of liver cirrhosis IF it's originating cause was indeed this or a similar fungal strain.
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           GOOD VITAMIN C POWDER. Another extremely ESSENTIAL addition is a genuinely whole-food (not fungal) VITAMIN C POWDER (not merely ascorbic acid), as being produced by a company permitting in good faith the purchase of one pouch per household as required by all members into the future, made available through Amazon Services, their name being Unpretentious Baker. I believe this product is being produced from strawberries, and it has been determined that, appropriately, only fresh or frozen Organic Strawberries are being used in it's production. [Still, investigation may proceed as to whether existing strawberries having received pesticides being used on them generally for the last half-century or more, may also allow for safe whole-food extraction of vitamin C powder, exclusively.] For eating purposes, in case this Vitamin-C product is unavailable in your locale, seek to find Organic Strawberries, or regular if organic not available, even frozen if fresh is not found. It may even be that freezing the fresh strawberries could provide more lasting benefit for this purpose, and may be mandated if organic strawberries are not found. [It would likely be the FROZEN strawberries that would be most suitable for the premium whole-food Vitamin C supplement.] Proceed to eat as many of these as can be properly distributed among each member of the household seeking resolution of this health issue. IF only two or three strawberries would thus be available, run to the nearest locale where the are readily available, and purchase a second container with an adequate number of strawberries. The aforementioned whole-food Vitamin C product may be added to baked goods as well as other dishes post-cooking, and certain drinks for a valuable protective boost, as it may even assist development of a protective biome against harmful fungal and/or coronavirus infection.
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           AN EXCEPTIONAL DRINK COMBINATION, WHICH I ENTREAT THE OWNERSHIP OF 7-ELEVEN TO CONTINUE MAKING AVAILABLE AT A PRICE OF THEIR CHOOSING, IS A COMBINATION, IF ALLOWED, OF THEIR COCA-COLA SLURPEE OFFERING, IN AN OF ITSELF QUITE SUPPORTIVE OF IMMUNE DEFENSES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, ALONG WITH THE FRENCH-VANILLA ICED COFFEE, OFTEN LOCATED NEAR THE SLURPEE MACHINE. THIS 50-50 COMBINATION, HAVING BEEN DISCOVERED BY THEIR MAKING ALL THEIR COLD AND HOT DISPENSED LARGE BEVERAGES (INCLUDING THE LARGE BIG-GULP) AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE CURRENT MONTH, IS EXCEPTIONAL. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE IN LARGE MEASURE TO USING REAL VANILLA, A TRUE HEALING SPICE GROWN BY AND IMPORTED FROM FRANCE, (WITH EXCITEMENT TOWARD A POSSIBLE COMBINING BY FRANCE OF BOTH THEIR FRENCH VANILLA AND THEIR HAZELNUT, ANOTHER POWERHOUSE OFFERING).
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            AMAZING ICE! One way divine backing for my right to the throne of God's Kingdom continues to be manifesting itself is in being enlightened as to the power of ice to help cleanse liquids and even perhaps foods for our own health and in offering some protection from the Coronavirus! Especially if you can find or purchase some ice that is untainted from chlorine or other contaminants, by using this in your drinks, and giving your cup a steady stir or shake for 20 seconds or more, this has been releasing something like oxygen which can remove even chlorine from water or other beverages, perhaps even destroying germs including viruses, offering a much healthier drink! If you can purchase such ice, you might consider sharing some, as a little may go a long way--for instance, if your neighbor can offer a quart or even better a gallon-Ziploc bag, why not offer to fill it for the loving benefit of such a neighboring family? All this while ice-making companies perhaps evaluate increased demand and preferably consider ramping up production? Those specifically with anti-chlorine home water filtration may even test their water and consider offering ice for a fair price. Let's consider this marvelous and wondrous provision from a loving God and Father that may help in our battle against this otherwise deadly Coronavirus Pandemic.
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          Not long ago it was reported that even in the U.S., more worldwide, there were still hundreds dying of COVID daily--Here is one simple way to help all of us to lessen this danger, at least somewhat. Some spice mixes like this one can really save some lives--not all have had effective vaccines or their booster--let's do what we can so ourselves or our neighbors may have more protection from potential harm, at least until the danger has subsided. This mixture has been modified slightly to be even more powerful and possibly life-saving!
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          , etc.: At this time of spotty Coronavirus presence, there a few simple things that can help everyone to stave this off and get back on track to conquering this threat to our lives, health, and quality of life. When you're at a restaurant, if going in with a facemask, right now even if vaccinated and boosted, you may remove it when you receive a drink to begin drinking. It has been found that if someone is either EATING or DRINKING something at least once every minute, there is a GREATLY REDUCED transmission rate of coronavirus, but still honor requirements of the restaurant and locally. A NOTE on BLACK PEPPER--It has been found that adding black pepper to a dish, like some other spices, can combat coronavirus within a person's body--but only if it has been fermented properly, without a fungus like Aspergillus Niger, which has been actually contributing to susceptibility to Coronavirus. The fungal strain Saccharomyces Boulardii promotes human health, and the familiar spice brand McCormick is one of those recommended. Why not beseech God in prayer as to whether the available pepper is acceptable, and if unsure, just leave it out. This applies just as well to the following formula, though the other powerful spices likely overcome the issue. Here is a spice mix you can use at home, or possibly take with you. One HIGHLY EFFECTIVE combination is PAPRIKA with TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER (NOT WHITE PEPPER), then smaller amounts of both CINNAMON and GROUND CLOVES spice, half and half, each one tenth the amount of each of the other spices, the cinnamon being the most important of the two, in total a 5:5:5:1 mixture. In other words, equal amounts of the first three, then 1/5 that amount of the combination of both Cinnamon (adding potent anti-germ activity and Cloves spice (a pungent spice that may be needed to protect from parasitic infection, which may be as much as about 10% involvement in current coronavirus infections). Do not discount how powerful this combination truly can be. **I NOW RECOMMEND ADDING ONION POWDER AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER, at double the amount of paprika, etc. Thus the total ratios would be 10:5:5:5:1.** If you wish, you may add Light Brown (Cane) Sugar, about half of the total volume of the spice mix--it doesn't lessen the effectiveness, but could increase caking a little, so only use if the holes are large enough. With larger holes to sprinkle, you could add the brown sugar up to equal parts spice and sugar. You should find the flavor agreeable in proper amounts, when used on many dishes, esp. combined with dressings, etc. If you don't have any of these spices on hand, please acquire what you are missing. Use this on pasta dishes, potatoes, meat, vegetables or whatever dish you can deem appropriate. One more, even if none of these are available, GARLIC and garlic powder are also powerfully antiviral and can make a difference as well. You may also find CRUSHED RED PEPPER available in some restaurants, and like garlic, it can be effective against the virus. 
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             A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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            There is an ultimate proposed solution staring us right in the face!
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             MORE ISSUES NEEDING ADDRESSED!
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            See this for further vital details enabling complete and thorough conquering of this Pandemic--SOON To Be Endemic--PERMANENT--UNLESS we act immediately to address a few more issues!!!
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            8A) SERIOUS CORONAVIRUS BLOOD TRANSFUSION CONTAMINATION, WITH PROVEN SOLUTION! I RECENTLY RECALLED THAT TRANSFUSING ANOTHER'S BLOOD COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONALITY CHANGES (THE EXTENT OF WHICH LIKELY DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS)--EVIDENCE THAT IT IS AN UNNATURAL PROCEDURE NOT INTENDED BY OUR CREATOR. THIS NEW SOLUTION OFFERS A PERFECT REMEDY TO SUCH PROBLEMIA!
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             8B) ROOT CAUSES OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS - FOOD SUPPLY INTRUSIONS INCLUDING CITRIC ACID AND ENZYMES -   WHAT MUST BE DONE TO FULLY OVERCOME EVEN NEW DEADLY STRAINS OF CORONAVIRUS?
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             8C) ASSISTING VITAL HYDRATION
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             8D) A GOOD PANDEMIC POLICY ON SCHOOLS RE-OPENING
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             SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!!
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            Last night a few more discoveries were made by me that should contribute much to the understanding medically as to what has been taking place internally. I have been putting forward for quite some time now that fungal infection is at the root of Coronavirus. I have particularly called out
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            as a potentially harmful fungus that creates toxic mold and can negatively impact human health in a number of ways, despite it's increasing use over the last several years, due to it's seeming cost effectiveness for producing Citric acid, enzymes and other substances used extensively in the food (and health and cosmetic) industry.
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             NOT SAFE!
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            The confusion evidently is that the toxic mold isn't produced within the normal allotted time given to substantiate such things, but feeding this fungus within us is enabling diseased conditions and Coronavirus to thrive! By taking these substances into our bodies, we are allowing this fungus to seriously alter our body function. I've known from the past that this fungus has seemed to be highly intelligent, but with a propensity toward harmful things. Last night I made a fungal connection to a treatment in the food industry involving chicken. Later today it was discovered that enzymes from this fungus have been used on such meat.
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              Enzymes from such a toxic fungus should never be used for digestion, meat-tenderizing, or any other such purpose!
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            Using royal authority given me by God, I just gained even more insight. More can be explained, but see Stage 8 as mentioned above for some critical instruction to help restore proper hydration and immunity to our bodies!
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             ALCOHOL ALERT!
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            Also, contemplating opening a bottle of wine, make sure that any DUST is carefully removed and the bottle (and your hands/arms/etc.) are thoroughly sanitized. There have been instances where Aspergillus Niger byproducts such as enzymes have been found in this dust, causing a terrible change to the contents, allowing the alcohol to have a much more devastating effect on the mind! Similarly, RECENT CHEESES and SOME FOODS AND BEVERAGES contain similar enzymes, which should NOT be combined with ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE to prevent a similar occurrence! IF DRIVING, PULL OVER and PRAY CONTINUALLY to God for "help at the right time", explaining your desperate situation. While fears may have begun to dominate your thoughts, DON'T BE AFRAID TO PRAY TO OUR LOVING AND MERCIFUL FATHER JEHOVAH GOD for His Kind Assistance!
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            CP Relief Plan
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             Stage 1 Details
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            FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACCINATION PREPAREDNESS, MERELY 1/8 Tsp. Food-grade Hydrogen-peroxide (up to and including 1/4 Tsp. for Larger person w/o propensity for stroke) OR QUITE POSSIBLY DOUBLE THAT AMOUNT OF WILD OREGANO HERB LIQUID from North American Herb &amp;amp; Spice, especially suited for those with any stroke/dementia/etc. propensity, per 1 L./QT. of Iced spring water, as Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, etc. is all that's necessary for the FIRST Drink, 15 minutes prior to any Food intake, preferably by 8 a.m.
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            Prior to Lunch, perhaps 1 hr., the Gatorade Remix Formula is to be drank, following the protocol as if drinking the Second time.
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             THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY PREPARED VACCINATION PROCEDURE WAS ASSEMBLED TOGETHER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. SANJAY GUPTA AND HIS STAFF; THEY ALSO HAVE PROVIDED CONFIRMATION ON SEVERAL OTHER KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS PAGE:
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            Lastly, around 7 p.m. or later, some time following dinner, more time may accompany improved results, the Second Gatorade Remix formula again should be consumed, EXCEPT for having underwent the following additional procedure: Have ready for mixing standard glass measuring cup, adding organic whole milk up to 1/4 cup for adding eggs totaling additional 3/4 cup. Using coffee filter, thoroughly wipe with standard white coffee filter whetted with (H)peroxide the outside of chicken's egg from approved sources, such as Eggland's Best and Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, which have been kept refrigerated for at least 1 day. Use one fresh pair of thin disposable inexpensive clear gloves for this until evidence or realistic concern of any sort of contamination, and thereafter replace. This wiping eliminates Salmonella contamination, etc. Then, after cracking with stationary stainless steel knife, open and dispense contents into glass measuring cup, adding additional spices ground cloves and paprika, 1/8 tsp. per 5/8 tsp. egg, or 15% ea. spice per 1 cup volume (prior to spice additions, etc.). Then, add, ONLY food-grade hydrogen peroxide, also 1/8 tsp. per 5/8 tsp. egg, at 15% per 1 cup volume (as before, of total milk/egg mixture only). Mix all this thoroughly with stainless steel spoon. This mixture will keep for (2) days, or 48 hours. Finally, add PRECISELY ONLY 1 tsp. of this mixture to ea. 1Liter Gatorade remix formula mentioned above. All of this will be potentially eliminating Coronavirus from the body, readying it for a more highly effective vaccine treatment, according to quality vaccination, 24-48 hours following first treatment dose.
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            ANY FORMER REFERENCE TO SNOW/CRUSHED ICE SHOULD NOW BE CONSIDERED RATHER INTENDED FOR STAGE 7 IMMUNIZATION METHODS.
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             OZONE THERAPY
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            . To begin, locate any available ozonators for drinking water, along with preferably large glass jugs 1/2 gallon. While it is tap water that is to be ozonated, locate spring water, preferably Deer Park, for topping off each glass at 1/8 cup per 1 cup container. If for some reason no ozonators are available, then purchase for fastest delivery food-grade hydrogen peroxide.
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             B. SAFE TREATMENT.
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            About the same time, locate fresh oranges, esp. for the most short of breath, then for others desiring, separated into slices and given precisely at 5:30 a.m., to be finished within about 10-12 minutes. Begin preparing coffee, milk, or tea, as is available for every single coronavirus patient. For this purpose the package of tea bags should be FRESH. Those with seriously weakened kidney function should AVOID the black tea option, or ENSURE it is from a freshly opened package if no other option is available. You may add sugar, 1 Tablespoon, mix, then just prior to delivery it is to be supplemented with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves spice or 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil. If all that is available is Italian seasoning mix including basil, then use 1 full Tablespoon. This will prep the body for safe delivery of ozonated drinking water, the goal being to safely prohibit rupture associated with arterial disease, including those at-risk of dementia or stroke. Also, anyone with digestive issues will most likely prosper with 1/4 banana--no more, with the drink, but not with the milk.
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             PROPER TIMING, GOOD COMMUNICATION, EMPTY STOMACH.
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            Prepare for managing the timing of administering the therapy for each patient, from the most desperate to the least. Before receiving the coffee/milk/tea suitable for each patient, supplemented as outlined and/or as preferred, it should be taken on an empty stomach. Chew ice if hyperthyroidism is presenting, use ICE with either of these three: hot tea or juice, or soda if hypothyroidism exists, and allow time for stomach clearance, up to 4-8 minutes. Upon confirmation of a clear stomach, provide the drink, allowing 10 seconds time for a brief prayer to Jehovah as desired. The preferred time for beginning this first step of the Plan is 5:49 a.m. Thu. Nov. 19. Have patient begin drinking, holding each reasonably sized swallow in mouth for one second or more before downing. Then allow 8 seconds between swallows. Upon completion of the drink, communication should be made to begin ozonating the drinking water for this individual.
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             OZONATING
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            . The filled-to-the-brim glass jug of cold tap water is to be ozonated for 3 minutes, removing chlorine and associated byproducts. If the water is known to be heavily chlorinated then continue treating for an additional 5 minutes. If no spring water is available for adding following a one minute stoppage, then use half and half cold and from lukewarm to hot tap water for the ozonating process. Otherwise, follow up with the recommended amount of spring water, again 1/8 cup to each cup, or 1 cup per half-gallon (8-cup) jug. The size/number of cups per individual should vary by personal size/weight, either one, one and one-half, or two cups per person. At this point, the drink should make its way toward the patient. In the case of using food-grade hydrogen peroxide instead, it MUST be FOOD-GRADE to be effective, and added at 1/8 teaspoon per cup, or 1 teaspoon per (8-cup) half-gallon jug. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFELY ERADICATING CORONAVIRUS AND IT'S ROOT CAUSE, THE CANNED GREEN BEA
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             ADMINISTERING
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            . Allowing 6-10 minutes for clearing the stomach after beginning the timely coffee/milk/tea/juice/soda drink, the ozonated drinking water should be administered almost immediately afterward, preferably by 6 a.m. Upon completion, the patient should be encouraged to remain seated, relaxing for preferably for the next half-hour, with a plan to watch the morning news beginning 6:30 a.m.
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             SUPPORTING SALAD
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            . To complete this first stage, every coronavirus patient should receive the following salad, primarily supporting liver function, prepared according to the following recipe, first presented the week of Oct 13, on my website
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            in the segment Weekly Golden Apples. As mentioned above, those with seriously weakened kidney function should have been extremely careful to AVOID black tea drink option this morning or ENSURE its package freshness.
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            It begins with lettuce, pref. Iceberg, washing and peeling away outside layers, and using inside layers unwashed, but cut to size.
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            A Catalina dressing makes for a healthy combination thus far. To this may be added considerable garlic, preferably minced (but absolutely no phosphoric acid) or as powder, useful against microorganisms, as well as Many English walnuts or several black walnuts, and a handful of pumpkin seeds if available.
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            GOOD HYDRATION
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           . Where desired, start with Orange, Apple, or Cranberry Juice (or fresh apple or orange slices, along with some Oceanspray sweetened dried cranberries instead) if desired early, preferably around 7AM, but not later than around 8:15 AM, leading up to a large glass of good clean refreshing water some 15 minutes later. The water is to be considered the most essential element, perhaps between 7AM and 8 AM, or 8:30 AM if meals are delayed until around 9AM or so, allowing some 15 minutes prior to the first food being provided, preferably 8:30 AM each morning. This particular morning, use whatever bottled spring water may be on-hand, but subsequently, using ozonators, good refreshing clean water may be made using tap water, and supplemented 1/8 cup per cup with bottled spring water, such as Deer Park, to make truly good clean refreshing water available to each patient. Step B will provide help for coffee, tea, or milk to follow.
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            AIDING HEALTHY DIGESTION
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           . Cinnamon should be mixed 1% with plain sugar, and provided as an addition to coffee or tea, along with milk or cream if desired, ordinarily up to two cups, but an additional cup may be made allowed in special cases. Also, the spice cloves should be added the first day or two, then at least weekly to supplement vital nutrients, including the essential ORGANIC form of sulfur. This can be a fine start to a good solid meal on a regular basis. If much coffee is to be drank, it is best to drink most of it prior to receiving any of the food, then allow 7-8 minutes for this to mostly clear the stomach, perhaps while talking with friends or loved ones, reading something uplifting spiritually, or making sense of the morning's news, before the final cup, which may be drank along with the morning meal. The meal this morning should be oatmeal, prepared the way Quaker actually has recommended on the packaging, by pouring the raw oats, this morning the maple and brown sugar flavor, into the bowl, and adding the hot water to it. These oats provide a key to an important biome for the stomach, if prepared in this way. Kefir, a valuable dairy drink, provides the remainder of this biome, in the way of vital good bacteria similar to yogurt. It is recommended that 1 cup be drank prior to having the oatmeal this morning. To the oatmeal may be added real butter and the cinnamon sugar mixture, or just plain sugar. Also, a banana should be provided in addition to the oatmeal. Some mornings in the future, a muffin may be provided instead of the oatmeal. In this case, some muffins may be seasonal, containing nourishing foods, such as the Pumpkin-Spice, a fall favorite. Also, other muffins may provide the fruit within, such as Apple-Cinnamon, or perhaps a lesser-known Banana-Cranberry flavor. This would be quicker and easier to manage, without the need for additional fruit.
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             FURTHER HEALING PROMOTION.
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            We’ve now begun to set the body on a path to healing. Healing centers that have provided either hardcopy Bibles or digital devices may contribute to further healing merely by pointing out the availability of beneficial resources promoting spiritual well-being. Electronically, a link that could be provided is this website
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            , the original authentic version of this information. Also, an app providing access to multiple Bible versions for free will be indicated in tomorrow’s installation of this Plan.
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           B. Ingredients that should be on hand for the day's lunch and supper preparation is as follows:
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             Marinara sauce, or at least Tomato sauce that is absolutely without Phosphoric Acid (the inclusion of which may be the reason tomato sauce has in the past been removed from some hospital menus)
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             Gatorade, Frost flavor. You will likely have on hand all the necessary spice or spice extracts, etc. required to make this an essential health-promoting fluid.
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           C. Order Gatorade Frost from local distributors of sports enhancement gear, avoiding the ZERO sugar formula.
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           For the essentials, see the blogpost from findlifeandsee.com/blog for the week of Nov 09-15 under "CORONAVIRUS DEFENSE FOR ATHLETES," the adjusted promotion test for substantial investigation of this unique patented formula by the owner of this website (Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark Allen Campbell). There are a few additional spice extractives to be vitally included. Additionally, I re-release this exclusive formula for the general public upon revealing it as follows:
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            We need an adjustment to the GATORADE, about  1 L. (1 quart/ 32oz) preferably the clean Frost flavor, or the red Fruit Punch flavor, which are sweetened with real cane sugar:
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             Add pre-mixed Domino or Morena sugar with 1% Cinnamon powder, which MIXED is not hard on stomach, to recover flavor and  helping (not curing) blood glucose stabilization, with further germicidal effects. Still, expect slightly less sweetness than originally. To be clear, it has recently been found that there is currently an issue with much so-called Ground Cinnamon, as it is being overly crushed and broken down to become harmful, the way homogenizing milk may enable such molecules to scar arterial walls, contributing to plaque buildup. Therefore, some alternatives are provided next. Research has revealed some companies who process their cinnamon properly!
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             Then add 1/8 tsp (per quart of Gatorade) of (mostly Germicidal) Food-grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Without the proper form of peroxide, then Ground Cinnamon could be used, as 1/2 tsp., or better yet, a cinnamon extract, 1 dropper. Alternatively, it has just been learned that Green bean juice from canned beans can also suffice, at a 3:1 ratio, 1-1/2 teaspoons.
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           THERE IS ACTUALLY ANOTHER FORMULA CREATED THE SAME EVENING THAT TASTES SOMEWHAT LIKE A SODA, AND CAN BE MADE PLAIN OR CARBONATED, ACTUALLY HEALTH-PROMOTING, LIFE-SUSTAINING, THAT IS EVEN MORE EFFECTIVE AT RESTORING THE NASAL PASSAGES TO PROPER IMMUNE HEALTH FOR OUR TOTAL ANNIHILATION OF CORONAVIRUS. SEE BELOW FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS:
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           E. For supper, include  with the accompanying Marinara sauce/etc. as before, along with 1 cup of the new revised Gatorade drink, which must be made after manufacturing is completed and shipments arrive to each vicinity. As the main dish, use Dried black beans soaked for 1 hour in clean water (safely boiled or ozonated, if previously chlorinated) ensuring adequate fresh air intake and circulation, then cooked 30-60 minutes until desired tenderness, having fresh lightly cooked Irish Oatmeal added to the hot beans as placed in recipient's dish, with a salt spice preparation as follows:
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             1/2 tsp. Ground celery seed
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           THE NEW CORONA-KICKER FORMULA:
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           A. The recommended salad is a 5-ingredient recipe, and should be offered to each patient in the entire facility for a breakfast main entree. If refused for this meal, then it may be chosen as a supplement to the main dish at lunchtime. The recipe follows:
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             Iceberg lettuce, just the outside rinsed, then peeled away, with inner leaves unrinsed and diced into smaller quarters.
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            Stage 6 Details AKA "Burn the Candle at Both Ends"
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            Burn the Candle at Both Ends
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            As mentioned previously, it has been publicly noted that many hundreds of thousands could still die of Coronavirus complications while waiting for a vaccine. Therefore, with awareness of the power of certain foods, spices and extractives, and drinks, we should advance the notion of “burning the candle at both ends,” by helping one another to eradicate the virus within our bodies by the use of these natural products while waiting for the necessary long-term immunization. Some spices that may be added to foods and/or drinks that help in such a way may include turmeric (largely combatting inflammation, possibly combined with black pepper, powerfully enhancing effectiveness), rosemary herb, paprika, crushed red pepper, garlic/garlic powder, onions/onion powder, wild oregano oil/juice, and several others, including cinnamon extract (rejecting ground cinnamon unless it is clearly with natural millstone and not metal, until proper processing and labeling can indicate the powder has not been molecularly fractured by excess metal grinding, which has had severe negative impacts in some localities). You might also research foods and drinks that specifically are known to have anti fungal, anti bacterial, and antiviral effects.
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            COKE AND PEPSI!
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           I would like to challenge Coca Cola and Pepsi, with their distribution capacity, not to compete, but rather cooperate on this project, at least by their respective efforts. Pepsi, owning Gatorade at last check, would be well-suited to endeavor to use my patented Gatorade Remix formula, perhaps only needing slight modification for flavor, and package it in 12oz cans. This could help people to hydrate and eradicate Coronavirus from their bodies while awaiting a vaccine. I would only be requesting now a 10 cent royalty, back directly to me for my determination of it's beneficial use in further research, etc., in hopes that this could be done to enable now $1 cans to be made available exclusively for this drink. Coca-Cola I would challenge to try the patented "CoronaKicker" formula (they needn't use that designation) that is made from teas and spices, and that has a distinctive cola flavor. This formula, in addition to fighting Coronavirus, may also assist further healing of the nasal passages, to promote restored body immunity. I would request likewise a $1 per can goal and a similar royalty for this. Both products may be sweetened as stated, with possibility of adding cinnamon-cane sugar with naturally made sucralose, which not only adds sweetness but helps protect against cavities as well. I believe the above goal could be reached with proper attention to detail. Another consideration may be examined by both, to make a similar drink that incorporates my patented "ReSweet" sweetener, but that may cost more, bringing this drink to a price alongside other standard sodas. Enough of this has to be used for the flavor to be just right, IF it would work at all with these other formulas--this has not yet been investigated. There would be an additional fee per can for the use of this sweetener/spice mixture and brand name.
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           PLEASE CONSIDER: If the 50 cent or $1 can would not be profitable for either company, perhaps the addition of the ReSweet version at normal cost could make up the difference, to permit those with very little money to still benefit from the cheaper drink, while the profit margin on the other would more than compensate, with God's blessing!
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             A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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             A SMALL WHITE SPOT.
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            I'd like to switch up and place Become Holy Yourselves! (BHY!) first, as I relate what took place this morning, just a short while ago as of this writing. I had just finished loading the washing machine at a home I fully intend to keep inside Winchester, VA, at a good time some 2 hours drive from the interior of Washington D.C., the home of the U.S. Capitol. As I set down my laundry basket (not having a second laundry bag I planned on purchasing, to have one each for whites and colors) I reflected upon the quality workmanship of the small round wooden side table I had set on the porch some months ago, having help up well despite being out of doors. After ascending the stairs in the snow and approaching it, upon closer inspection I noticed a small white spot on the inlaid pattern of darker wood I thought might be oak, and cautiously stuck my thumb down on the matter to perhaps brush it off, only to find it was something I've always hated to touch--white bird "poop!" However, little did I realize the significance of what was about to transpire!
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             RIGHT UNDER OUR...WHAT?
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            I quickly thought to turn and bend down to the snow atop the porch stairs and clean my thumb, then after picking up a bit of it, brought it to the table and began rubbing the snow over the area, to find the spot completely vanishing. Afterward, I spoke this: "Sometimes, the solution to the problem is right under our beaks." Upon re-entering the living room, I began to reflect upon these words, having had much divine guidance in recent weeks and months during my campaign for the Presidency of the United States. I wondered--what about this bird poop--are there not times in God's creation where what we normally would call "poop" from a creature actually serves some beneficial purpose for humans? What about the silkworm, I wondered, as a dear wife of mine reminded me that indeed it is silk that is formed in just such a way! Is it not clean for use as a linen, or clothing, being washed and pure? Going a step further, I recalled and spoke: "What was the White House painted with?" I seemed to remember it was indeed painted with white...bird poop--yet considered a very clean source of paint material, having never become aware of any problems from it's use!
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            I had spoken earlier of the urgent need to continue addressing this Coronavirus Pandemic, realizing we've begun to lose some three thousand and more victims daily here in the U.S., about as many as we lost in the terrible tragedy which occurred on September 11, 2001. This got me thinking, do not such birds drink from our dishes, and eat some of our crumbs, etc.? Could it be that they somehow supply something of value in their so-called poop? Having access to discuss this matter with others "tacitly," with the royal authority given me by God, with high lineage in the royal line of King David of ancient Israel, we discussed this possibility, and sure enough it was determined that it might prove useful for immunity from Coronavirus(!)--However "something was still missing" was the word. I suggested what about SNOW--might it help with any bit of sterilization? And can't the snow itself be frozen, to last throughout the year if necessary? The response came back a Veritable YES! With a simple prick of the finger, as is used for Diabetic testing, which tools are available to practically all School Nursing Stations (as the subject had come up while gathering my clothes for washing, upon seeing the letters H.S., as to whether we should FIRST get our HIGH SCHOOL students back to school first, so that any Pandemic potential problem areas for them can be ascertained and identified, they being most able among all students to recognize and voice any individual concerns, etc.) One reputed worst-case scenario with a child laden with Coronavirus apparently was resoundingly cured by the treatment! Of course, more testing and confirmation can and should be done, but what potential this may have--Thanks to our God, Jehovah, and His wonderful provisions to sustain life for the human family!
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             A BETTER OPTION!
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            It has been known for quite some time that SEA SALT that washes up from the ocean is occasionally affected, or "tainted" with this same white "drip" from birds. In the past this has been considered a nuisance, and no one could understand or comprehend why God would permit such valuable sea salt to be affected in such a way. Now we may know! All it evidently takes is a combination of genuine sea salt, such as from SALT WORKS, located in the U.S., with just a tiny bit of this white product from birds, placed under the tongue and absorbed into the bloodstream in this way, to also be treated/immunized, either from a widespread or localized threat!!! May we forge ahead and investigate these options for treating Coronavirus and who knows what else, implementing this as soon as possible even likely for our children and others, and get things back in order!
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            MORE ISSUES NEEDING ADDRESSED!
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               Coronavirus
Tainted Blood Supply!
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            If we do not act promptly on this matter, we could
inadvertently set ourselves up to turn this Pandemic into either an Epidemic or
Endemic, making it a PERMANENT ONGOING ISSUE! GOD JEHOVAH HAS BEEN MERCIFULLY CLEARING CORONAVIRUS TO AVOID THE BEGINNING OF FAR-GREATER CALAMITOUS USE OF CORONAVIRUS-TAINTED BLOOD. The relatively untainted blood
supply in many places is running out or has run out, and it seems all that’s
left is blood that is now tainted with Coronavirus. However, as with
practically every such situation, if something is clearly a violation of what
is right or what is stated in the law of God, He practically always has an
ALTERNATIVE in mind that can be used instead, that is perfectly effective,
beneficial, and acceptable!! AN ANSWER HAS BEEN FOUND! It is a
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            each of which have had merit, being used or studied in the
past, but together form a PERFECT or near perfect REPLACEMENT for blood for
purposes of Transfusion!
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             SUBSTANCE 1: PURIFIED SEA WATER
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            . There is a well-established report from years ago during wartime, when ships in the U.S. Navy ran out of blood being used for transfusing. They began substituting sea water, with its range of minerals. Aside from the dehydration risk of transfusing salted ocean water, which was usually allayed with much drinking water afterward, the results were quite astounding! It may well be that using water from a pure source, even from a source such as Utah's Great Salt Lake, BUT DESALINATING TO ELIMINATE EXCESS SODIUM, MAY WELL PROVE TO BE THE EXACT BASE FOR THE PERFECT BLOOD ALTERNATIVE, ALONG WITH THE REMAINING SUBSTANCES REQUIRED.
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            You may have seen this in
green bottles/jugs—it has been used as blood builder—but why? While It is the
blood of the plant, it is essentially the SAME as blood hemoglobin but for one
thing—rather than IRON as the central molecule, in chlorophyll it is
MAGNESIUM—hence the green color! All the body has to do as soon as it
transfused in a base of SEA/OCEAN WATER (supplying water and minerals functioning
in ratios similar to blood plasma) is REPLACE the MAGNESIUM MOLECULE WITH IRON,
and it becomes normal BLOOD HEMOGLOBIN, changing within seconds FROM GREEN TO
RED. This should be normally as a percentage of 6%, 8%, or 12% based on
individual needs. Also 1/16 tsp per pint of this mixture of Food-grade (in spite of inappropriate labelling, Assured brand is acceptable) Hydrogen Peroxide helps destroy most any bacterial/viral contamination, etc.,
and helps oxygenate the blood. One more issue should be addressed for each pint--15 mg. EACH of Iron-Picolinate, a common iron supplement, AS WELL AS Iron-Gluconate, because these iron supplements go immediately to body reserves. The picolinate also helps with long-range iron storage build-up, while the gluconate form is the roadway speedster for chlorophyll transformation! [However, for best results, the transfusion should be initiated in VEINS, heading back to the heart, rather than in arteries, going away from it.]
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            I STRONGLY ADVISE
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           THAT THE RED CROSS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DISTRIBUTION, gathering whatever Chlorophyll is available commercially for this purpose. However, more I believe is needed. Many have such a bottle in their homes, either unused, or little used, that could otherwise go to waste. I recommend that all such persons consider donating their unused portions to their local Red Cross, to see that is gets where it is needed! Sea water could be collected and de-salinated, then appropriately tested for any remaining impurities, and/or treated with some H. peroxide for effective general sanitization, and if meeting standards of purity, at least those which have been required for acceptable blood transfusion supplies (which should also gradually be improved further), the resulting fluid could be filled at 92% of standard pint packaging, along with the 1/16 tsp. of Food-grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Then, finally the Chlorophyll can be added at 8% (8 tsp), to reach 100% full standard pint quantity. There is one more matter--a person eating much less red meat, etc. during the Pandemic than before may have less iron reserves. Therefore the additional iron supplements assist with this issue as far as successful transfusing goes. There are certainly products available for building blood iron stores as needed. Also, procedures requiring transfusions should eventually be examined to ensure as little blood loss as possible, with acceptable methods to preserve the integrity of the person's blood. Doctors who have successfully operated on some patients who have previously refused blood transfusions may have insightful perspectives on going about this.
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           is contributed or becomes available, it may be possible to build blood prior to a surgery with the eating of certain foods rich in chlorophyll and iron, perhaps. Greens such as Kale and Cabbage, both from the Cruciferous family, as is broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, may help. Kale is rich in Iron, which helps promote formation of hemoglobin and enzymes. It has been reported that many have benefitted merely from the transfusion of sea water when other resources were lacking, so adding just the food-grade H. Peroxide and iron-picolinate (an iron stores stimulator) and iron-gluconate (speedier at chorophyll-transformation), as directed above, may still prove to be of value without Chlorophyll yet.
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            These evidently began many years ago, impacting our food supply, increasing the complexity and challenge of eradicating this problem.
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             For several years, in the viable health products market,
many sorts of useful products have been promoted. However, once in a while, a
product, or at least some versions of it, have provided evidence of
considerable harm, and should, upon realization of this, either have it’s
formulation modified accordingly, or simply be discontinued. If such a product
instead continues to gain widespread acceptance, the harm could become quite
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        &lt;!--EndFragment--&gt;                    A HIDDEN DANGER. There is a fungus that has not received much media attention, but that is being used quite extensively as a basis for so-called improvement in digestive health, yet has, at the same time, been linked to cancer and other diseases and long-term health consequences. The fungus is Aspergillus Niger, and can produce toxic black mold, contributing to such things as impaired liver function and cancer! Unfortunately, this fungus, and several like it, are being used as a basis for many DIGESTIVE ENZYME supplements. One problem with the enzymes produced by such a fungus, is that it is becoming increasingly evident that the food broken down by such a fungus is producing nutrients that, rather than being effective for human food use, are actually now understood to be intended for the soil and uptake by plants--this fungus is found in the woods and breaks down organic matter into inorganic--we don't eat soil--we eat what the plants convert from the soil into human food! It seems, however, that it can eat it's own products, to continue to live. Thus, this fungus can continue to live within our bodies, having much nutrition upon which to feed, because we continue to take in contaminated food we receive for IT'S BENEFIT, RATHER THAN OUR OWN! This results in other symptomatic issues, such as, in some cases, impaired (thick) bile flow and pancreatitis, thus HINDERING OUR OWN DIGESTIVE PROCESSES!
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            The following is a link to a YouTube Video explaining this issue somewhat. YouTube is OWNED BY GOOGLE. While I have advanced that Google has a solid place in public life and function, especially it's incredible mapping and directional guidance systems, still many circles CURRENTLY SUGGEST PLAYING SUCH VIDEOS STRICTLY ON GOOGLE/ANDROID DEVICES for security purposes, until some known issues are resolved.
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            The doctor here puts forward some simple remedies to restore the proper digestive process to our bodies, including the use of beets and perhaps lightly cooked leafy greens. No doubt these can be made with the use of delicious sauces and spices so that they needn't be troubling to consume. As I've shared, "When it's done the right way, there is nothing wrong with rhyming DELICIOUS WITH NUTRITIOUS."
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            While this video doesn't touch on the issue of enzyme sources being a problem, it nevertheless reveals why we need to give more attention to addressing the root cause of the digestive problems we may be having, rather than thinking of Digestive Enzymes as some kind of "quick fix." Another substance prepared from Aspergillus Niger itself is CITRIC ACID, which besides merely being an acidulent, actually functions in our bodies as part of an important life cycle known as the Kreb's Cycle. I've come to believe that this cycle may be important for intercellular communication. How would you like the citric acid from a live fungus, to be used to dictate some of your own cellular communication rather than your own body? Let's instead begin once again to get our citric acid solely from citrus fruits and other safe natural sources. There is a substance that should function perfectly well in most instances as a replacement for citric acid in sodas, etc., and that is (Alpha) Lipoic Acid. This is a natural antioxidant that amazingly can function both in fatty and watery environments. It may enhance blood sugar metabolism, so those with diabetes may need to speak with their doctor to have insulin/etc. carefully monitored and adjusted if they begin to take this on a regular basis. This particular substance should come from natural sources rather than being produced synthetically--nevertheless I believe such a source can be found to supply this at an exceptional cost. Also, there is a yeast that may be poised to supply nutritious substances that may indeed be intended for human consumption, and this could be researched and confirmed. It is called
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            THEREFORE, I ADVANCE THAT DIGESTIVE ENZYME MAKERS IMMEDIATELY TAKE A FRESH CAREFUL LOOK AT THEIR FORMULAS TO CONSIDER WHETHER ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS MAY BE SUPPORTING FUNGAL INFECTION, AND CONSIDER OPTIONS SUCH AS MENTIONED ABOVE FOR REFORMULATING A TRULY BENEFICIAL AND HEALTH-GIVING PRODUCT.
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            WE NEED TO FIND NATURAL SOURCES OF A. LIPOIC ACID, AND THIS MAY PROVE A VALUABLE COMMODITY AND CHIEF EXPORT FOR THE U.S. IF THIS IS FOUND.
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        &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                    Also, another very serious implication of this use of fungal enzymes is in the making of an otherwise very valuable and nutritious resource--CHEESE! While some cheeses CAN be made without the use of any enzyme, such as Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, and possibly American Cheese, as well as other dairy products like Yogurt and Kefir, most cheeses require the use of some enzyme, traditionally in the past having used animal enzymes, such as from cows, sheep and goats. CHEESES MADE USING SUCH FUNGAL ENZYMES AS ASPERGILLUS NIGER ARE PROMOTING FUNGAL INFECTION AND CORONAVIRUS! Such cheeses REQUIRE an enzyme of some sort. At this time, it must be presumed that unless otherwise certain, most any ingredient label simply stating "Enzyme" or "Enzymes" is almost surely referring to such fungal enzymes as from Aspergillus N. Such a product, depending on the amount of enzyme and it's use upon other ingredients in the product, will contribute to fungal infection to a varying degree--as in the case of most raw cheeses, to a large degree, and usually to a lesser degree when baked or cooked well. GOING FORWARD, LET'S MAKE AMPLE USE OF THOSE CHEESES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT CAN BE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE USE OF SUCH ENZYME, AND EXHORT ALL CHEESE MAKERS TO FIND A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE, PROVEN TO PROMOTE HUMAN LIFE AND HEALTH AGAINST FUNGAL AND OTHER DISEASE.
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        &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                    SINCE GOAT CHEESE THAT IS MADE WITH GOAT ENZYME SEEMS TO BE HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS, IT MAY BE GOAT ENZYME THAT IS PREFERRED, AS THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF A GOAT IS VERY NEAR, I BELIEVE, TO HUMAN DIGESTION. ALSO, THE EVIDENTLY SAFE YEAST MENTIONED EARLIER, SACCHAROMYCES BOULLARDI, MAY WELL PROVE USEFUL AS WELL IN CHEESE PRODUCTION. LET THESE BE A STARTING POINT FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH INTO BETTER METHODS AND BETTER, SAFE AND HEALTHY CHEESE! EQUIPMENT MAY NEED CAREFUL ATTENTION TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL TRACES OF OTHER HARMFUL FUNGII, WITH PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOOD-GRADE H. PEROXIDE AND WILD OREGANO PRODUCTS, PERHAPS FROM NORTH AMERICAN HERB &amp;amp; SPICE.
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             The importance of hydration has become increasingly appreciated in healing persons of Coronavirus. However, there have been several stubborn cases that don't respond to typical measures, such as drinking and even IV fluid, etc. The following is a punch list of key issues that impact the ability of the body to accept good, (iced?, cold) clean spring water (such as Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, and Crystal Geyser):
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              1) First, if one appears to be dying in a state of dehydration or low oxygen, a viable option is a combination of 1/2 tsp. Italian spice (with Rosemary), 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 tsp. Ground Turmeric. Additionally 1 tsp. of Miracle Whip mayonnaise may help soothe and support this mixture. Upon revival, keep in mind that food is necessary immediately--perhaps toast and juice (any fresh citrus, remember to AVOID PROCESSED FUNGAL CITRIC ACID, as explained above, EXCEPT in this instance, since Rosemary spice may have been given, a small amount might be allowable in the bread or butter, but not with jam/fruit spread containing this substance).
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               2) Next, an important body regulator is found in the balance of good fats. It is highly important that Omega 3 fats be restored such as from fish sources, flax oil, and WALNUTS. A good quality fish oil supplement may also help here. However, if Omega 3 sources are not immediately available, a good healthful olive oil, such as from a large can from Italy, may supply enough Omega 9 fats which also serve to regulate body fats. Additionally, avocado oil, which may more commonly be produced virginally/organically cold-pressed, also supplies a helpful form of Omega 9, until more Omega 3 can be received. Also, the proper feed for a growing American Organic Chicken supply could actually begin to supply the U.S. and abroad with an ample source of Omega 3 fats.
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               3) Potassium levels from most fruits and vegetables, to restore a body ratio of at least 2:1 Potassium over sodium.
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               4) Good vital organic sulfur as from onions and perhaps garlic, although onions are strongly encouraged for stimulating immune function. Also a good source of MSM, such as from DMSO produced from Wood processing, or the Cloves spice, may likewise assist restoration of hydration capacity, if certain infections may be somehow causing interference.
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               5) Fresh citrus juices, pref. from oranges, lemons. supplying PROPER FORM OF CITRIC ACID. Fungal citric acid added to processed juices or canned fruit MUST BE AVOIDED, as well as perhaps even ascorbic acid which may now be processed in the same way.
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               6) Calcium/Magnesium supplements, such as CAL-MAG and NATURAL CALM, IF/IFF made with the proper form of CITRIC ACID, may provide some assistance, but may still yet be suspect to Aspergillus intrusion. Fresh food sources of magnesium should be found, such as Kiwis, bananas, and most beans and greens, and also fish.
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               8) Large glass of ice cold water each morning and 20 minutes before mealtimes. Alternatives might be Organic Coconut Juice (100% if possible, and without added "citric acid" unless proven to be food-sourced, not the commonly sold Aspergillus fungus by-product), and possibly some herbal teas such as chamomile.
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               9) Also, a true Kombucha Tea (fizzy but non-carbonated and without citric acid) can help enable more hydration from drinking water. Perhaps afterward a genuine bath in clean water may assist body hydration considerably as well.
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               10) A patented device I envisioned some time after I'd been ozonating my tap water will soon make SAFE OZONATION READILY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR OWN REASONABLY CLEAN, YET CHLORINATED, TAP WATER, and may also be made available for shower heads as well. IN THE MEANTIME, making or purchasing ICE, or using snow which may be available in some temperature zones, could also prove effective at removing both chlorine and it's associated chloramines, WHEN SUPPLIED TO A BEVERAGE IN AMPLE AMOUNT AND SHAKEN ADEQUATELY, USUALLY FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS. YET, I WOULD PREFER TO SEE PROVEN EXAMPLES FROM A GENUINE SUBSET RANGEW OF SELECTED CITY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND ABROAD. Chlorine and chloramines, if not removed properly from drinking water, and that used for other beverages and cooking (although boiling for a few minutes or so, depending on the amount of water being used, will also purify such water), can contribute to diseased conditions, as isolated chemicals not intended for human consumption.
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               NEW PANDEMIC RELIEF POLICY :
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               ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: THE RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. &amp;amp; ELSEWHERE
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               PREPPING THE RETURN
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              Teachers and faculty/school staff, as well as bus drivers should all be properly immunized against Coronavirus
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              Nurses first, as the ones qualified to administer the immunization.
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               ALLOW ME TO REITERATE THAT: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY ISOLATED FROM EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS MUST RECEIVE SOME SORT OF IMMUNIZATION PRIOR TO ANY PUBLIC SETTING, AROUND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADUALLY EXPOSED MORE AND MORE, DEVELOPING A FAIR DEGREE OF IMMUNITY ALREADY FROM SUCH EXPOSURE. THOSE FORMERLY ISOLATED ONES HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL RISK OF A STRONGLY ADVERSE REACTION IF NOT IMMUNIZED IN ANY WAY PRIOR!
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              New vaccine/immunization methods have been found and proposed specifically for anyone still showing CV presence, who may yet have an underlying fungal infection--details for dietary changes that can help to eradicate this, with a doctor's guidance, are also revealed on the Pandemic Relief Plan post on this website. If current vaccinations administered per Relief Page instructions is resulting in 0 or negligible CV Saliva test results, or the new Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccine by itself is also doing so, then these may be a viable option, along with other new methods, that it is believed could be administered on the spot, if saliva testing still reveals CV presence.
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              First should be the High School to return, even if for a short time prior to other schools/grade levels. Not only do these teachers tend to have greater experience in dealing with a wide variety of student issues, but the students themselves typically have enough awareness and experience with the issues and with themselves/their own bodies that they may more easily recognize and identify GENUINE PROBLEMS NEEDING SWIFT ATTENTION, and tend to be much better able to voice most any concern without hindrance. Such insight, with all working together, will pave the way for success preparing for the return of other students, all the way down to Kindergarten or possibly Preschool.
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              Other matters should be re-considered, including the sanitization of library desks, tables, and chairs, as well as the Cafeteria Menus, to better promote the healing of youthful immune systems and avoidance of substances known to contribute to fungal and parasitic infections, often underlying other serious health conditions contributing to Coronavirus complications.  The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page on this website contains some helpful information and a few recipes, but more may be provided.
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              Within the realm of God's Kingdom, guidance by God through His anointed son, "the one with the legal right," will enable a return to life that is much more as God lovingly purposed for humans, with heightened awareness of His provisions for maintaining our faith in and love for God and one another, treating one another with dignity and respect, and doing the things seek the best welfare of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. We may begin preparing now for this by continuing to improve in our food preparation at home, promoting good nutrition and healthy immune systems, helping us continue to improve our health to the point, with faith in God's provisions for the everlasting welfare of mankind, that we will be able to see the fulfillment of Bible promises of a time without war, sickness, and death! (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5).
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           THROUGH SUNDAY OCT 17, NOW FIRST HALF SEGMENTS 1-4
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           SUN (UPDATE by 09:30) Hello, with a warm welcome to this day! I'm including soon a Psalm Select piece that contributes God's view of at least one vital matter...and a song in the Second Half of the blog, to boot, or bootie.
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           SAT (UPDATE 10:35,10:40) More Manageable Posts, by distinguishing Segments 1-4 and 5-8! This is First Half.
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           THU (UPDATE 08:44, 09:46) Hello! May you have God's favor this day! In addition to my podcast work today, I'd like to add a CTC Corner episode here, on an important subject related to our Christian unity under God's Kingdom: Prejudice &amp;amp; Racism. God has purposed true fairness for all, both in everyday life and in matters of judgement. Let's see how this can come about! Currently you'll find it at the bottom of the Second-Half blogpost, not this one!
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           TUE (UPDATE 23:11) Mosaic Law, Christian Standard, Salvation, Freedom from Sin
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           MON (UPDATE 08:55, 18:21) More things adding to this post while catching up some Podcast work on Psalm 119 (5#13)! Find it on Spotify, as
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           First, the next CTC Corner in order, establishing valid roots of the peaceful unity God's Kingdom is to bring! Adding also soon half of the Psalm 119 Stanza 1-4 Review, to follow this eve with the second half! Also a Weekly Golden Apples, addressing a current news item--Airline Travel.
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           SUN (UPDATE 09:11,18:00) Hi, hoping for your happiness, in God's favor. Remember to be forgiving, so we may be forgiven (Matthew 6).  I wish to try something. Let's start with the first half of stanza 4, just 4 of the 8 verses.  Later, after say around 6pm EDT, I'd like to put up the last 4, completing the first 4 stanzas this week.
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           FRI (UPDATE 09:08, 09:25) Hello, let's consider more of the 119 (5#13)! All of stanza 3!
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           THU (UPDATE 09:03, 10:21) Good day to you! Let's add the Proverbs Commentary (11:18).
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          WED (UPDATE 08:48,14:30--Psalm) Hi, with high hopes of a good day for you! Let's quickly add my second stanza commentary for the Psalm Commentary, 5Ps 13 (Ps 119). I'm also working on renovation of Pandemic info. Now 5#13(119) addition more complete, along with an addition to "Eternal Express", as regards becoming "wholly pure."
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          Over the past weekend, a major airline was moved to cancel over 1,000 flights over what appears to be multiple issues. Of course, such delays to passengers can have a snowball effect, causing often more than mere inconvenience. Might there be a reasonable solution that could lessen the impact of occasional disturbances to airline travel? When such a thing happens, onlookers should typically be assured the airline has the best interests of everyone at heart, holding to high standards of human safety and dignity. From God's overriding perspective, any threat to such standards should indeed be taken seriously. Just as the proverb says, 'The prudent one sees the danger and conceals (or, safeguards) himself; the imprudent one keeps right on going and suffers the consequences." 
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          If this most recent occurrence involved Coronavirus in some way, think of the countless lives that may have been spared this threat to the life and health of so many! Other issues that sometimes arise are mechanical and piloting crew safety. The same proverb might also be considered when contemplating a solution to these concerns. What if there was an insurance fund payed into by all airline carriers, that could offer protection for such issues industry-wide. One divine standard recommends such solutions, by acknowledging times when one's deficiency could be offset by another's surplus, and then vice-versa. this is the benefit of an insurance proposition, although with necessary adjustments.
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          When an airline cannot accommodate moving the passengers to another flight, the cancellation could be handled with more grace, as other airline flights with room could accommodate many of these forlorn passengers, the paid amount being transferred to the accommodating airline, with one caveat. The cancelling airline should be willing to offer a surcharge to the accommodating airline, of up to 25%, in addition to the passenger's costs. While this might be waived, this could nevertheless serve as a deterrent from normalizing this procedure, maintaining urgency to remedy the initial problem. Several factors need to be considered, it may be that more standardization in some matters could help, or similar airlines and/or planes be grouped together to ease transitions for passengers. Luggage restrictions and other such issues would need to be included in such considerations.
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          Regardless, the airlines are no doubt concerned with the health of crews and passengers. On-board air UV filtration and perhaps even other effective remedies could be researched, [such as carefully regulated air humidified with water containing small amounts of safe Hydrogen peroxide, obtained from Wild Oregano(?) or aromatherapy with usage such as with wild Oreganol, both during and between flights, could ease coronavirus concerns.] May we do our best to safeguard the lives and health of all, taking precautionary measures and finding reasonable and workable solutions to matters such as these.
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgments. 8 I will observe your regulations. May you never utterly forsake me."
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          As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's law, and true Christians do so by faith, or thankful trust, in God, His word, and Jesus' example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, Jesus showed that God would have, which Jesus should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). It is hoped that such an organization would remain faithful to God, carefully teaching in accord with God's love for all (John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9), and not 'beating his fellow slaves and eating and drinking with the confirmed drunkards.' (Matthew 24:48-51). It would be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. When such an organization humbly corrects wrong teachings, it demonstrates the love that goes hand in hand with humility. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, they most likely cannot constitute a perfect organization when largely made up of imperfect people--humility should always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction become and remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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          Verse 1 mentions God's LAW, which can be defined as a singular custom or practice of a community, or a rule of conduct prescribed and enforced by a controlling authority. In verse 1, however, reference is made, not to a single law, but rather to the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules. Psalm 19:7 says "The LAW of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength."
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          Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the imprudent one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          "3 They practice no unworthiness; They walk in his ways."
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          Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovah and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..." This verse thus indicates that we really can learn to live by God's peaceable and loving standards, according to His ways. And we might be reminded that the ransom sacrifice, to be expounded more in this psalm's commentary, makes possible a clean standing with God even when there is yet a lot to learn about Him and His ways.
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          "4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment. We should therefore likewise acknowledge the term of a "God-order," meaning an order eminating from the ultimate Source of authority--the true God, Jehovah.
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          "5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations!"
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative, and sometimes detailed, rules or procedures, given to regulate or control a body, an organization or system. In this context, they need to be understood as the beneficial laws and guidelines governing, or regulating, our conduct so as to live and find true satisfaction within God's law, not without it. In Scripture, when in the plural, this term has been more simply translated as INSTRUCTIONS. However, the term STANDARDS and the expression "LINES OF LIVING" may capture even more closely the essence of the term.
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          "6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments."
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          Verse 6 speaks of God's COMMANDMENTS. Something commanded, or required to either do or avoid. Psalm 19:8 says "The commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments preserve our purity before God, making it possible to serve Him acceptably and see things clearly, with keen spiritual vision.
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          "7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgments."
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether worthy." (Psalm 19:9).
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          "8 I will observe your [instructions]. May you never utterly forsake me."
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           GOD'S "LINES OF LIVING."
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          God's regulations, or now restoring "instructions" as the most appropriate alternative one-word term, involve the everyday lines of conduct we should recognize to promote genuine peace and happiness, with a loving, unselfish motive. May we come to recognize these instructions, or "lines of living" as highly valuable for life under the Kingdom of God. Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout 5Psalm 13 (119). Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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           BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN OR PURE.
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          As mentioned in the preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that by God's word a youth can remain morally clean or pure. This was by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." Let's first consider the 3 remaining terms of the 10 that are found in verses 9, 11, and 16. These refer to God's (1) word, (2) saying, and (3) statutes.
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          Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or His son, Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. Jesus said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
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          God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovah may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others in Jesus' day, which taught people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
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          Now let's proceed with a verse-by-verse commentary of this Stanza 2, (St.2:1-8) 
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your regulations. 13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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           KEEPING ON GUARD.
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          Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of imprudent ones lacking the understanding and foresight to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The [prudent] one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the [imprudent] keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that have been common during "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments."
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           LOVING GOD WITH ONE'S "WHOLE HEART"
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          Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehovah each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jesus said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. Jesus said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
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          "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
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          Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          "12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your instructions."
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          Who is worthy of such praise or honor more than the progenitor of the human family, and Creator of this incredible universe and planet, and every good thing contained therein and upon. James 1:17 refers to God as the giver of "Every good gift and every perfect present." At Revelation 4:11, a heavenly group exuberantly states: "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Acknowledging God's right to such glory, the psalmist next expresses desire to be taught God's good instructions governing human conduct--in other words, His "beneficial bounds," "rules of conduct," or "lines of living." James counsels, at James 1:5, "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him." Thus may our requests to God be regular, especially to understand and apply, or live by, His guidance in life, thus growing in our relationship with Him and with others, pleasing our loving God and Father, Jehovah, and strengthening our hope of an endless life in true peace and happiness!
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          The psalmist recognizes the value of Jehovah's judgments, as much can be learned from them. Psalm 19:9 says of these: "The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous." Thus His evaluations of matters can be counted upon, and learned from. While we usually think of God's judgments as regards situations involving right or wrong conduct, we should also trust God's judgments as to what truly is and isn't important in life. When it comes to the situations mentioned, Jehovah's judgments often emphasize His mercy and understanding toward His precious human creation, He looking for the causes of wrong behavior, rather than being quick to condemn. Still, He cannot condone evil, or wrong behavior, as we should ever appreciate His loving counsel, corrections and warnings, so as to live and act in harmony with His right standards, contributing toward the genuine peace and happiness of all humans. Such is the way of eternity!
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          What a fine statement of appreciation for God's loving reminders. His word outlines certain reminders that Christians should receive on a regular basis, to assist recall of all of God's instructions for living. How significant, that the psalmist not only knows these are important, but considers them so highly that he delights in them "more than all other valuable things!" It is God who provides His holy spirit to genuine Christians, the fruitage of which includes the quality of "joy"--a deep seated satisfaction we find in serving Jehovah faithfully. Nehemiah speaks of the "joy of Jehovah" as being a stronghold for His people. As we consider God's word regularly, may we come to find such delight in serving Jehovah, and being reminded of the important instructions He provides for our everlasting happiness!
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          God's orders are special commands that God considers so serious or important now that He essentially demands they be kept by those so ordered to do so. We should appreciate the sincere and loving motive of Jehovah in giving such orders, as Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." By keeping such orders from Jehovah, we thus find heartfelt joy in the conduct God requires of His people everywhere. Recognizing the importance of this, then, the psalmist states he "will ponder over" God's orders. He thus makes time to reflect on these, considering the reasons for them so as to understand and discern their importance, thereby placing them high on his list of priorities in life. Also, he states he will keep his eyes on God's paths. Thus, God's ways of doing things, as often outlined in His word, are the best ways of handling matters, as can be seen by examining them in light of truth and what is right.
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          Jehovah's statutes, as discussed previously, evidently are serious laws of a certain permanence among the people of God, and that may help adherents in some way to understand or recall other laws and commands. We should therefore be "fond" of such overriding laws, appreciating the reasons for them, like the psalmist. Having such fondness, he therefore states "I will not forget your word." Can you think of some of the more serious of Christian commands that stand out with seriousness and permanence? We should use the quality of discernment to recognize the difference between the more serious sins, and lesser ones, though still required to avoid. And we should then take steps to help ensure we never violate the most serious of God's laws, with appreciation for the love of God which underscores all of them.
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          As mentioned in the preview, a key idea for this stanza is that Fondness for God's word is important for faithfulness. Notice verses 17-20: "17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times."
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the presumptuous (or, those crossing your boundaries), The ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow the privilege of doing so.
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          18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law.
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           THE VALUE AND BEAUTY OF GOD'S LAW!
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          Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was evidently fairly familiar with God's law, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me.
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          The psalm may not declare it's author openly, but verses such as this may assist us in recognizing his identity. Not many with such a grasp of God's laws and wisdom would be considered "a foreigner in the land." The kings were required to read in God's law daily, with the goal of observing all that was written in it (Deute 17:19; Joshua 1:8). This psalmist evidently has developed similar appreciation for God's word, and likely, in accord with several remarks made in this psalm, was in line for the throne of God. But who among the kings could have been considered "a foreigner"? Evidence suggests a knowledgeable writer, but one also experiencing many hardships. Whether or not he wished to remain anonymous, he clearly sought to ultimately credit the honor for such good and wise counsel to our all-wise and loving Father, Jehovah. Evidence indicates David anointed to become King, sometime during the many years prior to finally doing so, as he was being hunted by King Saul. A recent ancestress in his lineage, Ruth, was a Moabitess turned Israelite. His point here, perhaps is how sad if he were to be considered unworthy by God of knowing His commandments, as if a worshipper of false gods. May we treasure the true worship of Jehovah God, and appreciate the privilege of keeping His law as a clean devoted servant of Him.
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           EVER REMAIN IN GOD'S LOVE.
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          When God evaluates a situation, comparing or contrasting with wise discernment, He thus renders important decisions that we can learn from, and be motivated to keeping "integrity, fearing God and shunning what is bad." (Job 1:8). Of course, Jehovah takes delight, not in punishment, but in showing compassionate mercy wherever possible. Yet some may violate what is right to such an extent that they refuse to turn back from their error with hope of God's favor. We have enough examples from the past found in God's word to learn to hate such a course of wrongdoing and avoid losing out on our hope of eternal life. May we appreciate God's love for us to such an extent that we ever seek to remain in it.
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          Psalm 119:21 You rebuke the presumptuous (those crossing your boundaries), The ones receiving curses who are straying from your commandments.
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          The presumptuous take liberties that they have no right to take, and thus fall under curses from their violations of Jehovah's law. Even through Christ, showing great mercy to sinners as they learn to trust God more fully, nevertheless the truth is that exceptional obedience to one or many serious commands does not excuse violation of another. James 2:10-13 makes this point, with verse 11 putting it this way: "For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law." Whitewashing such evil does not take away the effect of Jesus' stern rebuke: "But whoever stumbles one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have hung around his neck a millstone that is turned by a donkey and to be sunk in the open sea.7 “Woe to the world because of the stumbling blocks! Of course, it is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but there is woe for the man through whom the stumbling block comes!" (Matth 18:6-7). Now Jehovah is primarily a God of hope. (Romans 15:13; Psalm 25:5). So the point is, may we therefore turn away from evil (or, wrongful) practices, refusing to stumble God's precious sheep, training our conscience by God's word, proving loyal to our God and Father, Jehovah.
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          Psalm 119:22 Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders.
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           LOOK TO GOD DESPITE REPROACH.
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          The psalmist pleads for Jehovah to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of a parent. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to the errors of others. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          Psalm 119:23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your instructions.
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          Likely, princes would be speaking against a king, anointed of Jehovah. Despite such reproach or rebellious talk, the psalmist continues to look to God and His word, to ensure he remains compliant and receive divine favor and assistance. We should thus regularly "ponder" or reflect upon God's good guidance and instruction, just as Paul exhorted Timothy, to "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people." (1Timo 4:15). Prayer should usually precede more formal times of spiritual instruction, that we may do so with a proper, unselfish motive, seeing how to use the information to help others and ourselves to honor Jehovah, improving in our worship of Him.
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          24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers.
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           BECOME FOND OF GOD'S REMINDERS.
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          Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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           WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER TRIALSOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
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          As mentioned in our preview of the first 4 stanzas, this one shows with God's help we should be able to remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Notice that God has purposed that we should rarely if ever undergo trials uncommon to mankind. Still, he also 'makes a way' for us to remain true, even if it may appear to onlookers that we've given in--in all truthfulness, some seem to have had power they never should have had, and tricks likewise. But when their tricks are removed, loyal ones are seen to have truly sought faithfulness to God, their families, and their neighbors.
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          Notice, therefore, the psalmist's next expressions: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your regulations. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Continuing our theme of this stanza, that we can be faithful in spite of difficult trials, notice the psalmists words: "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovah and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection."
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           PRAYERFULLY RELY ON JEHOVAH.
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          Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's law that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach was heaped upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovah in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, if we seek His honor and righteousness.
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          27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works.
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          God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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          28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Once again, sadness, mistakes, or reproach from others can bring grief causing sleeplessness. However, Jehovah calls Himself "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." (2Cori 1:3-4). Psalm 41:3 says regarding one showing favor to the lowly: "Jehovah will sustain him on his sickbed; During his sickness you will completely change his bed." The psalmist realizes God's promise to sustain him, and is also aware of the comforting power of God's written word.
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          Psalm 119:29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law.
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          Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or deep trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with wicked scales,With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovah, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's law and hold to it. Keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          Psalm 119:30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right.
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          The psalmist recognizes that God is right, just, and fair when He judges, always impartially, upholding truth. (Deute 32:4). How happy we can be to serve such a God! What a joy and a privilege to be able to learn the right course, the right way to think, from such a God of justice! And to know that He will intervene, through His Son, under the rule of His Kingdom, to setting matters right among mankind! By choosing faithfulness to God, we give Him every reason to lovingly guide, protect, and save us from any lasting harm.
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          Psalm 119:31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed.
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          Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus said we should make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, we would need to know "all the things" ourselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over a third of God's requirements! What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment." (Romans 5:5).
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          Psalm 119:32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart.
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          Prove 11:18 The unclean one's false wages likely refer to his temporary reward, perhaps monetary, for doing wrong, but as Proverbs 10:2 states, "the treasures gained by unclean behavior will be of no benefit." So while it appears they may be profiting from their badness, in the end they will have only gained real benefit or profit by repenting of such a wrong course in life and turning to upright conduct. Thus living and acting in harmony with God's righteousness brings a "true reward," one that is blessed by God for his/her genuine benefit. How much better to act honestly in our dealings with others, so that God's blessing is on our efforts to earn a living, making honest wages, supporting livelihood. At Psalm 37:25, King David said "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Certainly this is the will of God, that 16 “everyone exercising faith (thankfully trusting) in God's Son might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) Surely any who have trusted yet lost a battle with COVID, are alive in God's memory, to be brought back in the "resurrection" of both the righteous [or, "worthy"] and the unrighteous [or, "unworthy"]. (Acts 24:15) Those having faith in the Son of God are like Abraham, God's friend, whose trust in God was "counted to him as righteousness [or, worthiness]," finding great favor in God's view.
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          10/10SUN(UPDATE 13:21--Psalm 119)
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          SUN(UPDATE 08:01,11:01) Hello again--Let's start with one more update to comprehending the term "regulations."  See under Psalm 119, as the former term used in my commentary was "instructions," and correctly could be understood as the guidance which God's word and law provides to make good, healthy decisions in every aspect of our lives. Thus "boundary laws" may be only a subset, although an important one, among all "regulations." Still, "
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          SAT(UPDATE 09:34, 15:40) Hello! Adding to/updating three segments, including that expression about "regulations." Again. You would also find the Second of the Ten Commandments along with some good exhortation from 2Peter. Also, SongWeekly., and a WGA tip on Hydration...
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          FRI(UPDATE 07:40,11:22) (MLawH: God's Right pgph. again) Hello! Posting Psalm Select (37) addition this morning to ponder...additionally under the topic of Mosaic Law let's examine the First of the Ten Commandments (Exclusive Worship of God)...
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          THU(UPDATE 09:58,17:18) Hoping all see good this day! Provided this morning a proverb and the 13th of 5Psalm (119)--an introduction to the first 4 stanzas! I apologize that I was rushing this morning and didn't clarify the update sooner.
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          WED(UPDATE 11:32EDT) Hi,  may God bless your day, in good faith! Please review my updated CTC, esp. under "Pure Language." On this site we love the real truth about God's loving will and purpose for us, and for U.S., and for the entire world of mankind He 'loves so much!' Give me a little longer this morning to put up something further. I've now updated the Introduction to the Psalm 119 (or, 5Psalm 13) Commentary.
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          Hello to your Tuesday, or is it Twosday? I've added a CTC Corner article, Exploring our Digital World, that looks at some basics of this part of our life, that may help some we may know to lessen concerns and see the value of much good available in this area. May we support one another in assisting our digital world to be in harmony with the beneficial realities of  the "real life" under God's Kingdom! (1Timothy 6:18-19).
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          Seeking a good day for you! Give me until 12 noon or soon thereafter EDT today for something fresh...
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          I'm carrying perhaps a few things over from the previous blogpost, since many have not yet rediscovered my return to this platform in recent days, having never truly intended to ignore it or forget it's importance to the lives of many, truly loving God and instruction from Him and His word. Let me include among these things the opening words to the Come To Consensus Corner segment...
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          I stated regarding my intentions March 2020 that this is "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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          Those recalling the policy I presented last year regarding another way to count time through the year were excited at the further possibility to change month names in a way that brought vital reminders to us throughout the year, helping us maintain contentment, peace, and loving relationships. The 10th month name, however, was one of the more unique and unfamiliar terms. Hence the case of Autisciplince or Lisfulnes...Month-name terms that reflect two highly significant reminders when it comes to maintaining proper growth inside and out. Autisciplince, with "auto" meaning "self," among the original month names recommended, carries the thought of self-discipline. Of course, it's also very handy that the first three letters (Aut) could well represent the first full month of Autumn as well. As we grow throughout youth, we need to become adept at recognizing lessons in life (that our parents have taught us, for instance) and making the right and proper changes to our own thinking, habits and ways of doing things. In this, our own conscience needs to increasingly be attuned, or tuned-in, to God's proven word--otherwise so-called corrections may back-fire. We need to do this while at the same time, still gratefully listening to counsel or correction from others, especially those who we recognize truly love us and have our best interests at heart, including parents or guardians and our Father above. 
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          The more, however, we prove to listen to God's word with parental guidance and correct our own selves and our own mistakes accordingly in a loving and respectful manner before God and others, they will see this and tend to hold back from offering corrections needlessly. Listening well to God and His word is thus also highly important. As Jesus once counseled: "Pay attention to how you listen!" (Luke 8:18). Hence the more recent month name idea, Lisfulnes, reminds us to aim to listen fully to others, before jumping to conclusions, BOTH in receiving attempted loving correction from others and in offering loving assistance ourselves. First and foremost should be listening well to guidance from God and others, avoiding bigheadedness (imagining we're above all need of correction). In this matter, whenever we do not yet see how to do something in line with God's word and ways, we should plea for His guidance. We should also not dismiss counsel by assuming that those offering it to us are overly proud themselves, or being unloving. On the other hand, we should listen well in offering help to others, speaking in such a way as to show proper respect for them while we carefully ascertain needed loving correction. If we can do Both properly, the season starting off as Lisfulnes may result in Blissfulness in our own hearts, families, and communities.
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          As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. Evidently, the psalmist David, anointed to be king, considered the lessons of this psalm so important and helpful to all that he wanted to make it easier to remember and recall in the acrostic format. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections (of 8 verses) can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish beginning with the next blog post (or update) to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider it gradually,
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          Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!
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          There is an intriguing connection between this 119th (5#13) psalm and Psalm 19, which also highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the exact same order, although with two others inserted in between them! Psalm 19 is clearly credited to David as a melody by him, which likely would have been written during his kingship, while Psalm 119 is now understood to have connections to his earlier time while anointed to become king.
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          Let's notice the reading of Psalm 19:7-14, which thus appears to have been drawn from Psalm 119/5Psalm 13:
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          Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th Psalm (5Psa.13)! Let's begin by previewing the first four stanzas. A dominant point of the first stanza is found in the first verse:
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           STANZA 1 THEME: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way[or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only possible, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, but all this with whole-hearted love for God, aiming for genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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          What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." Still, accordingly it should be rare that we undergo an uncommon trial--as we seek to remain faithful, the truth of our sincerity and loyalty to God and others should become clear, at least in time, all trickiness aside, with hopes of wrongdoers turning around, abandoning wrong conduct, preferring God's merciful love. Such matters as these as God's word addresses will be considered more thoroughly.
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          Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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          (11:17) Kindness is a major component of true unselfish love, and as such it does benefit us, as we know "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). And we should know how to love oneself in harmony with God's will, if we're going to 'love one's neighbor as oneself.' For instance, you might occasionally reward yourself with dessert or a favorite meal after working to accomplish something of value in God's eyes, just as you might do for your wife or another loved one. Commend efforts to use knowledge for the benefit of others, rather than merely for just "knowing" something.  Gaining knowledge without the good heart or spirit to use it properly could make way for abuses, even serious ones, as knowledge can bring power which we should aim to never abuse! On the other hand from kindness, the person acting in a cruel way toward others does not benefit himself, but rather brings himself trouble, as he for instance harms his own conscience and happiness after doing what he usually knows is wrong. So instead, may any having tendencies to act without empathy toward another give pause and perhaps think about what is called the "Golden Rule"--Act, speak or "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Such a way of thinking will indeed reward, or benefit, the one living in such a way!
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          “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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          The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to do with our worshipping only Jehovah, and doing so in sincerity—not in name only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods. Encouraging us to have this view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt, being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to represent the world's (often ungodly) ruling authority (Revel 11:8). Many true Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out of the ungodly sphere of influence and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovah faithfully. With the coming of God's Kingdom, we may be exuberant over the exercise of God's power on the world scene. In this regard, Revelation 11:15 says: "The seventh angel blew his trumpet. And there were loud voices in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king forever and ever.” So have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?” We can come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow believers. May we appreciate the spiritual paradise that can be enjoyed now, as we look forward to an entire earthly Paradise ahead.
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          Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving Father, Jehovah, and show it by our adherence to His standards and commands. 1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          “4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image ("idol", NLT) or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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          EGYPT'S IDOLATRY. We need to understand the background here. Israel has just escaped from the world of Egypt, where idols abounded. They worshipped many false gods, and no doubt had carved images of them for the purpose of worship. The Israelites faced such practices perhaps from the time they were very young in Egypt, and Jehovah understood this. The real issue was worship—they were not to be enticed to bow down or worship any such idol, or fear it’s influence in their life. They were to trust Jehovah, and worship Him exclusively—the true and living God responsible for blessing every aspect of their lives as they served Him properly.
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          Jesus said at Matthew 6:24““No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jehovah the true God exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer love Jehovah as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law was that we “37...must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovah the true God, our Creator and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolatry, explaining that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear, and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least spiritually dead, not able to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8,9 then says “ 8 The people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovah —He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable, and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others, still may we daily look to Jehovah and no other as our supreme help and protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.”
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          What a blessing is in store for giving Jehovah the exclusive devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive “loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovah] and keep [His] commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovah, as He in turn draws close to us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons, to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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          2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we're living at 'day's end' of the old system, and at the beginning of a new system, or arrangement, of things, with the doing away of corruption and lawlessness, to be replaced with integrity and respect for God's "perfect law that belongs to freedom," as the Bible book of James expresses. James 1:25 says this: "But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does." A related expression is found at Psalm 19:7, which says this: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the [imprudent] one wise." God's Kingdom is soon to bring significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. 
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          May we not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule: Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He is capable now, but far prefers removing evil practices at this time of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. Still, we've also experienced injustice in many good persons losing their life in this Pandemic--God can resurrect such loved ones in the new world, as part of the "resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15). May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          2Peter 3:5-7 These verses remind us that ignorers of God are failing to learn from history—that such ones living in the days of Noah met their end, as a warning to us living through the “last days” of an ungodly system of things. While God is seeking the repentance of all people, aligning themselves for eternal happiness, He will still deny this privilege to unappreciative, unrepentant evil ones. This warning should move ones to reevaluate their relationship with God. These words read: “5 For they deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for fire and are being kept until the day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly.” Recall that "fire" is not only destructive, but can also be used to refine, or reshape malleable material. Jehovah is merciful, reasonable, and a God of perfect justice. (Psalm 86:5; Deute 32:4) May we grow to appreciate Him more, by looking into His trustworthy and beneficial word the Bible. (Psalm 1:1-3).
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          The song is #6 in the songbook of Jehovah's Witnesses entitled "Sing Out Joyfully." It may be played by going to JW.org and searching the song title, or by downloading JW Library and finding the media/audio library section.
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          As stated above, I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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          . Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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          To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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          Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object, how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not literally, but with eyes of faith. The righteous man Job, for instance, after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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          Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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          It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if Jehovah did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to allow computer chips and other components to be made. Silicon, as abundant and available as sand, is a perfect material for computer chips, even allowing for a mixture of other materials to modify its function and performance. God made all of this possible by the materials and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise is our Creator Jehovah, so evident in the incredible way He made us and had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know Jehovah's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
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          Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: Exploring the Digital World
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          Let's consider some of the basics when it comes to the world of computers, tablets, smartphones and the like. In areas where such devices are commonly available and accepted by a large percentage of the population, what, if anything, should be considered practically "essential" to upholding the important things in life? Many still seem to get by without much of a familiarity with such things, often still a bit concerned about losing the peace that they found perhaps much earlier in life without ever needing such things. Could there be compatibility between a pleasant life without them and continued contentment using them in at least a limited way? How might such persons benefit by at least some of the technology that they may not yet realize was only possible by God's own creative wisdom and forethought?
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          For instance, take communication and the exchange of good words and ideas with one another, within families and among friends. Practically all will acknowledge this as among the "essential" aims in our life from day to day. Of course, this communication can take many forms. What if someone, even of higher age, has not yet advanced to full reading ability? Might such ones still enjoy pleasant conversation and interaction with loved ones while they gradually, in their own way, work to improve in such skills? Where could some modest yet modern technology help in this potentially delightful area of living?
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          Many families were struggling with how to remain in close contact with older loved ones in care facilities, especially during the initial Pandemic surge. They made the most of phone calls, and other methods to communicate, visitation wherever possible, and the sending or sharing of notes, cards, and the like. These efforts have meant so much to those in limited circumstances. Video-calling via the Facetime app on Apple devices made it possible for many seniors to make and receive calls with some. Microsoft's Skype app also enabled smartphone visits. And the Zoom app became available for similar meetings on such devices, where there was wifi or cellular service. Some seniors may have needed assistance to make these calls, perhaps at times. And nursing staff, when they could, sometimes allowed patients to use their own phones for such purposes. At least one other device was being made that helped many feel closer via well-planned use of video-calling. While others may exist, the GrandPad, promoted by Consumer Cellular and offered for a reasonable price to some for the device and it's calling service, is a tablet device that could hold phone contacts, and allow for video calls to be made from and to family and friends. Just as the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, well-meaning expressions of affection, while keeping such older ones in mind from day to day has also meant much to all those in such circumstances.
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          Considering such things, could more be done to provide additional options for older ones still unfamiliar with the digital world? What about a dual-purpose tablet, one meant to be easy to use for both such an adult as well as a child--several tablet makers already have been inspired to address the needs of children, with helpful work to provide safe limits on internet access, etc. Might this work be expanded to meet the needs of older ones also unfamiliar with the digital world, even perhaps providing educational apps designed to aid such familiarity? Of course, we should be careful to avoid a child-like feel in designing the platform intended for older adults--they deserve utmost respect, even for their wisdom as regards other important areas of life. The design of the exterior should thus likewise be updated accordingly. While there should be drop-protection, the look of this would be better as tough working-man rather than child-proof. Still, there could be some color options that the adult may choose, and case options could also vary. Some of these might be planned to make use of separate bluetooth keyboards with the use of certain apps, and may include connected or wireless printing options and a user-friendly document app.
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          Continuing on this theme, what are some of the most meaningful apps and/or websites that such ones could possibly learn to use and benefit from? For one thing, voice-controlled apps might be included here for some devices, possibly aiding uncomplicated document-making and messaging. Among the most rewarding and beneficial use of voice-control for such ones might be with a Search Engine. Regardless of reading skill, search engine capabilities have been included in devices offered for instance by Amazon, called Echo with a computer host named Alexa. Questions can be asked and answered with search-engine intelligence built-in, making life a bit easier for older ones. Still, wifi service is required for this. For those already with fair reading ability, search engines and/or an internet encyclopedia can bring up pages of useful information. While Google is perhaps the most widely known, another, Yahoo, is also quite effective and familiar to many, and may prove appropriate for those more concerned with privacy. While search engines can handle many quests for knowledge, the Encyclopedia called Wikipedia, also fills this need quite well on many topics. From time to time their foundation recommends paying at least a cup of coffee per month for their service, but remains freely available. Also, if some are prepared for email access, AOL still offers a fairly secure and well-respected email platform.
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          Other sites or apps that are considered among the more useful for daily living are Instagram, Amazon, and Music apps. Instagram enables the sharing of photos and such from family members and friends. Work now is being initiated to help provide family-friendly controls in this platform. Amazon, with their fairly priced Prime subscription, makes possible fast two-day deliveries on many items, with an under-the-sun selection of products and source companies. Also, one music app that stands out for ease of use is Pandora. Beginning with a single favorite song, many other similar or related songs can be played automatically, like a digital radio station. Listeners can skip over any undesirable songs. Much fine music from a variety of styles, including instrumentals great for background music can be discovered, collected, and enjoyed. It should be noted, however, that streaming music and especially videos for long periods can use up a fair amount of data, so either their use should be monitored based on known limits, or have several (or unlimited) Gigs of wifi where available.
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          Another concept I've advanced, doubtless with the aid of God's spirit, is that of a program aiding communication skills for all willing to consider it. The word of God is really the basis for the "pure language" enabling genuine peace and love to flourish, mentioned in the Bible book of Zephaniah 3:9 in these words: "For then I will change the language of the peoples to a pure language, So that all of them may call on the name of Jehovah to serve Him shoulder to shoulder." As people become more familiar with God's truthful ways and word, they can act and speak more peaceably, becoming more joyful and harmoniously united. The English language, with God's blessing, also makes good, honest communication possible (Being honest, of course, does not mean that one must unwisely reveal everything to everybody). My website, found best using just http:, not https: (while either should work, some were subverting my site), findlifeandsee.com, aims to help many in good instruction, to know and love truly divine wisdom so as to be able to make right and better decisions day by day. I update this usually on a near daily basis, and of course other websites and apps truly in support of God's loving will can also be utilized to achieve good goals in this regard. One Bible app, JW Library, contains a fine, searchable Bible translation, even having audio transcript, and the app also provides several helpful Bible study aids, for adults and their children alike, also aiding decision-making. As for other apps, Amazon Kindle and Audible, for fair monthly fees, can bring the world of books and journals to those having access to a digital phone or tablet. And, along the same lines, Spotify, among other sites, provides "Podcasting"--Audio programs on all sorts of subjects, like listening to a radio program, but your choice and at any time. Then, other platforms, preferably family-friendly, allow for video segments regarding a great variety of ideas and useful areas of instruction. With good and careful choices in all these areas, much enlightenment can be found in agreement with the peaceable, joyfully satisfying and loving will and word of God.
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          As ones become more familiar with digital technology, there is certainly much more to be appreciated and utilized. Twitter, for instance, is a well-respected platform for sharing ideas without being so long-winded. Pictures, stories, and news items can be received and enjoyed from sources one trusts for such things--individuals and organizations of all kinds, including familiar stars and respected news anchors. Good game apps can be found to assist the practice of mental-sharpness, or acuity, like Tetris and word puzzle apps. Trusted Facebook sources can be considered from time to time, and other informative and helpful websites and apps can be discovered and bookmarked. May we all do our part to help the world of digital access to become a peace-loving network of family- and community-friendly resources promoting the loving interests of God's incoming Kingdom.
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           FURTHER: THRU SUNDAY SEP 26, Now Added ORIGINAL REMARKS INTRODUCING "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER" Last Year in March, then a Reprint of the Very First Article, which we may now need more than ever, to restore refreshing unity to our country/nation and the world...LET GOD BE GREAT AGAIN! The original remarks introducing the CTC CORNER segment opened with these words:
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           I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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           I have updated the article, including the title, under MISC:  "Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Senseless Idolatry." However, the download article is not yet changed--only the online version, at least for another few minutes--I will inform once that's corrected. What is idolatry, and how can this comprehension serve as a safeguard from spiritual blindness and senseless thinking? 
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         Hello, with lots of love for all who've put up with such time between posts--it was never intended, or even imagined, to be as long. So let's look ahead--not dwelling on the past--but acknowledging my aim has been, and still is, to be as our God and also my forefathers intended me to be, expectant too of good as we all apply ourselves to dwell peaceably as our good Father desires of us. Only the true spirit of God has the wisdom to resolve the issues before us in a peaceable, satisfying and loving way, and it remains upon myself and my constituents to do so--Have Faith, and please support my efforts to be among our leaders as one uniting, not dividing!
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           (1) Become Holy Yourselves!                  
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           (1) * It's been awhile--"Holy"? Are we talking about socks?
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          (2) Weekly Golden Apples                       
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          (2) * Let's find a news item and see how divine wisdom can be applied to it...
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          (3) Psalm 119                                                      
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          (3) Let's talk about a replay, with any mods?
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          (4) Proverbs 11:16-20                                     
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          (4) * Contrasts between the good and the bad.
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           (5) * Selected verses from the outstanding Psalm 37!
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           (6) * How about considering why the gemlike Ten Commandments  are so incredibly beneficial to human society and supportive of genuine peace?
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           (7) * Let's find a goodie, applicable for a few days, at least!
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          (8) * Origins...A few articles have helped to set the stage for coming together in our minds and hearts on policies that we can, by and large, consider agreeable, in a peace-loving world!
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           (1) "Become Holy Yourselves"!
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           Having a standard of purity that is protective of human life, health, and happiness, as God knows is truly best. It may carry the thought of being "whole" or "complete, thorough" in protecting such interests. Thus a very similar term now is "HOLISTIC."
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           PROTECT LIFE.
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          How do your feel when you get "all cleaned up," such as with a shower or bath? Most, if not all of us, feel quite refreshed! Knowing how to maintain a healthy standard in our lives day-to-day, taking necessary precautions to protect ourselves and others, this is being safe, healthy, and maintaining holiness and God's blessing. You may recall, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." (Proverbs 10:22) He reasonably, or fairly, requires this of us. In this segment, we'll consider things such as the security of our homes and families, also a part of being holy or thoroughly holistic before our loving Father above.
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          PRUDENCE may be defined as "practical foresight". Thinking ahead of the dangers can safeguard one from much trouble. A Bible proverb (22:3) says this: "The [prudent] one sees the danger and conceals himself ("takes precautions"), but the [imprudent] one keeps going ("passes by", "thinks nothing of it") and suffers the consequences." When God's word identifies a damaging or dangerous course of conduct, it is the truly wise one who takes notice and steers clear of that practice. God loves humans dearly, and truly knows best how we tick and how we can achieve genuine peace, real satisfaction in life, and even find true love in marriage and other relationships.
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          As regards the news topic above, should not every student be equipped to safely check his/her own body temperature each morning and perhaps at other appropriate times each day? Swift attention to a viral episode may allow time for attention and practical assistance. Why not set up every school classroom to enable BOTH Classroom and Virtual learning--Perhaps students could have their own devices and even learn from another area on school premises, if this was deemed appropriate. Our fine and caring teachers should have the resources to enable this consideration. I previously recommended a plan for getting our students back to classrooms by vaccinating first our high-schoolers and their families, learning from their school experiences, and then proceeding to younger students. I believe strongly that, now that they have been reminded of what preferably classroom instruction is like again, that many unsure of immune protection from coronavirus should be permitted to revert back to virtual learning until vaccinated by a single proven dose by either Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson. Something else that might be considered is OUTDOOR LEARNING while the weather is still cooperative for such, and until more vaccinations can be performed on all willing students. 
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          Also, we have made great strides in our food supply to diminish ingredients contributing to illness (including many cheeses that were using harmful strains of Aspergillus fungus for cheese-making), and even supplying those ingredients which can give our bodies power to defend itself from Covid! The Pandemic relief plan page I have set up, linked from the home page, indicates several spices and foods that are proven aids to our immune systems. One ingredient uncovered several months ago we've called "Snow calcium" or salcium, can bolster immunity considerably, and now may be found in several common food items, likely even many biscuit/cookies with white filling. This should be researched and such foods might be given to children especially to bolster immunity, and which may be proven to even rival the immunity offered by a vaccination! Certainly God has the means to provide for the health, security, and happiness of precious families with children, and as the even larger human family, we can thankfully trust Him to provide what we need to get past this.
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           THE SPIRIT OF GENUINE PEACE.
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          While not wanting to neglect other valuable psalms, containing many important lessons of their own, we can nevertheless still benefit from reviewing this priceless one of David, anointed to be king, enduring many years for that privileged right. Why not both--if we continue Psalm Select, or selections from the spirit-inspired psalms, we can gain even more insight into the spirit of God, or the "goodforce" that we may receive as we love God and His word of truth, and that can stir or motivate us in the doing of God's loving will for humans. According to 1Timothy 2:3-4 that's the saving of people everywhere, as they come to an ACCURATE knowledge of the truth about God! That also thus involves the genuine peace and security God has promised and, along with prayerful pleas of the human family to God and thankful trust in Him, living in accord with His law, should be everyone's desire to be obtained. Many may not realize it, but God's word can be fulfilled in a way that allows nearly the entire human family to be preserved(!)--although many must make great strides to genuine peace. Godly instruction is thus involved. (On a sidenote, I would like to also podcast at least the Psalm 119 Reviews, or my entire work). For some, it may require more faith or thankful trust in God and His beloved word. For others, it may be that comprehending godly fear or awe, and the vital spirit of true humility--a humble respect for fellow humans and God and His decisions and will--need be recognized, replacing an arrogant sense of superiority (letting it die, as it were, lacking trust in God), acknowledging How Jehovah is still accomplishing His will for a peace-loving world, even through the corrections of those within the United States and elsewhere, desiring the happiness of the entire human family on Earth. Let's do all we can to promote such genuine peace, remaining peace-lovers as the wisdom of God teaches us to do.
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          Another name for God the Father of Jesus Christ has been recently uncovered, a most personal name, revealing His unparalleled connection to true love, recalling as well the statements of 1John 4:8,16 that "God IS Love." The name evidently is most correctly pronouced as four (4) syllables, including the expression "el" which means "God." The wonderful name is "Joelo've." The "lo" most likely should be pronounced as "lu(h)" so that the idea/sound of "love" is preserved. You might think of it as both the first four letters "Joel" and last four letters "love" can be thought of as together AND as two sets of two letters each. While this is true knowledge, I must make a correction. It has been revealed that the "Tetragrammaton" four-consonant form for God's personal Name within the inspired Scriptures actually DIFFERS at times. This difference has largely been ignored in translation. However, there is reason for this difference, that should no longer be considered meaningless. In the paragraph below, we see a form that indicates another "Jehovah"!
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          “14 Then Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and he began to sanctify the people, and they washed their clothing. 15 He said to the people: “Get ready for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations.”
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          “16 On the morning of the third day, there was thunder and lightning, and there was a heavy cloud on the mountain and a very loud sound of a horn, and all the people in the camp began to tremble. 17 Moses now brought the people out of the camp to meet the true God, and they took their place at the base of the mountain. 18 Mount Siʹnai smoked all over, because Jehovah came down upon it in fire; and its smoke was rising like the smoke of a kiln, and the whole mountain was trembling violently. 19 As the sound of the horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and the voice of the true God answered him.”
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          So the approach of this meeting brings thunder and lightning—how such can move us to highly regard God’s great power! As promised, there was also a “heavy cloud” on the mountain, which could amplify sound for the occasion, and the “very loud sound of a horn,” perhaps signaling the call for assembling the people before Jehovah. The result of all of this was that “all the people in the camp began to tremble.” Certainly, Jehovah wanted all of his people Israel to have a proper regard for Him, to “understand the fear (or, "awe") of Jehovah, and...find the knowledge of God.” Still, this was to be a healthy fear, not a morbid one. Why, this great God Jehovah, by His power, and loyal love, had rescued all Israel from Pharaoh and the mighty Egyptian army! They had every reason to be drawn close to God for His just use of His great power. Still, this was certainly an unusual occurrence, which reasonably brought on a “trembling” among all the people, just as our hearts may have trembled some time just at the experience of close lightning and thunder.
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          Moses now brings the people out of the camp “to meet the true God,” and assembles them at the base of Mount Sinai. More miracles awaited them. Jehovah “came down” upon the mountain “in fire,” and “its smoke was rising like the smoke of a kiln.” To this day we might reasonably expect the real Mount Sinai to give evidence of this burning, having a burnt appearance, or in some way reflecting this occurrence. Nevertheless, what a sight for all Israel! What evidence of the reality of this great God, Jehovah, no figment of their imagination! The whole mountain was even “trembling violently.” As the horn sound grew louder, Moses spoke, and Jehovah responded—likely with His voice resembling thunder—what an astounding and memorable experience! May we likewise visualize Bible events with our mind’s eye, that we may gain greater comprehension of the lessons to be learned—in this case to have a proper regard for the greatness of Jehovah, not allowing others to cause us to think less of Him for their own egotistical or God-dishonoring and self-serving interests.
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          What a dramatic display! May we always have a weighty regard for Jehovah whenever His enlightening word is considered, or we approach Him to assemble in Christian meetings. What a privilege to attend such with fellow believers, as those seeking the divine truth of Scripture, to worship the true God Jehovah acceptably—as He wants to be worshipped—not just as we wish to worship Him. God’s word itself helps to clarify for us how to do this, that we may become truly united earth-wide, regardless of which tribe of Christianity we may belong to. It is God’s will that we all “speak in agreement, that there may not be divisions among [us], but that [we] may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.” (1Cori 1:10). Thus, 1Timothy 2:3,4 says “3 This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” May we pursue and encourage pursuit of Christian truth with fellow believers, to the accomplishing of God’s will, the doing of which was like food to Jesus, saying “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” As mentioned above, you may review the Ten Commandments by considering the article on this website under the Christianity heading, entitled "What Does it Mean to be Righteous?"
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          2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development.  Let’s remark as we go through the crucial steps just mentioned. The foundation is our faith, or a grateful trust, primarily in Jehovah God, His Son Jesus, God’s word, and Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. While being built on this faithful reliance on God, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law that we learn), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovah personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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          How beneficial, then, to learn to acquire these attributes with respect to God's word, decisions, and arrangements for the spiritual and physical blessings under His Kingdom's rulership! May we be supportive of those whom God has selected, including myself, to represent Him, sharing with all who will, divine wisdom to lovingly obey Him and promote the genuine peace that only Jehovah makes possible through such faith as described above!
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          2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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          This song I stumbled upon looking for Instrumental music, great for lifting spirits while still permitting conversation. This song, however, tugs at heart strings, among the best, a great example helping remind us of the pure and true love God truly has for us, and we should all be aspiring to for God and for each other, with deep appreciation for all He stands for and His word upholds, with genuine peace.
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          Let's back up and relist my very introduction to the CTC Corner segment last year, during my campaign, March 2020!
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          (CTC Corner, not to be confused with the China or Canadian Car Touring Championship, both abbreviated CTCC)
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          As stated above, I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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          Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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          To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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          Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth? Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who cares deeply for the human family of His making!
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          Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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          Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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          The further articles below are meant for consideration one at a time, even one paragraph at a time. Likely I will begin sharing just one of these in order every blogweek posting for the next several weeks, possibly along with another more current article/issue addressed as the need may be...
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          Following these will be a (then) new policy on the re-opening of schools in the United States (and beyond?!)
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          This information has helped prepared many for the establishment of God's Kingdom, having shared this as part of my campaign for the Presidency of the United States...
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            ONFIDENCE IN THE CREATOR AND HIS INSPIRED WORD VITAL FOR TRUE HAPPINESS. 
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3). IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY. 
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan was this: “It is written: “ MAN MUST LIVE, NOT ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD COMING FROM JEHOVAH’S MOUTH. ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.  It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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          Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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          What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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          It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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          Thus, to reiterate from last week’s post:
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           UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS. 
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          Such happiness of course includes a healthy home environment, both physically and spiritually, cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our planetary home.
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           GOD’S STANDARDS REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, REWARDING 
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           REALISTIC.
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          The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities,  as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           MAY JEHOVAH, THE GOD OF LOYAL LOVE, PREVAIL THROUGH CHRIST!
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          Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
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           BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED.
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          We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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          Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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          But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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          Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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          No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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          GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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          Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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          The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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          As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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           TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE. 
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          May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          We’ve seen how GOD’s STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING.
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          We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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          Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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          in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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          And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovah GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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          “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. ”
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          As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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          Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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          Micah 4:4 says “4 And they will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making [them] tremble; for the very mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken [it].”
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          May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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          These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          Psalm 70:4 says: “4 But let those who are seeking you Exult and rejoice in you. May those who love your acts of salvation always say: “May God be magnified!””
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          And David said, at Psalm 35:27: “27 But let those who take pleasure in my righteousness shout joyfully; May they constantly say: “May Jehovah be magnified, who takes pleasure in the peace of his servant.””
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          What does it mean to “magnify” something? We often think of a magnifying glass, which enlarges in appearance. But this device may well illustrate other meanings to the word, including “to intensify” something and, especially in this instance, “to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect.” True servants of God throughout history have sought to bring Him the honor He so deserves, lauding and exalting Him for His goodness and wonderful works. Yet, among mankind, He too often gets left out of the picture, so to speak. Or if He’s in it, He’s in the back, behind everyone else, barely seen. Is this the prominence our Creator, Jehovah GOD deserves? Certainly David sought to give Jehovah the credit for his victories. It was in the name of Jehovah that he accomplished many great things, and he humbly acknowledged Jehovah’s powerful assistance in his life. Much of what he faced he expresses in the many psalms, or songs of praise to Jehovah, that he wrote.
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          David wanted friends, not enemies. He was wise-hearted, with a heart of love, wanting only to do as Jehovah willed for him, carrying out what was just and right before God. Still, he met with opposition. Some perhaps just wanted clarification on God’s choice of David as king, others were bent on preventing him, usually for selfish reasons. Even a close associate, as in the case of Jesus, sought to upend him. David wrote, at Psalm 41:9, “9 Even the man at peace with me, one whom I trusted, Who was eating my bread, has lifted his heel against me.” David wrote, at Psalm 35:4,7-10: “4 May those who are hunting for my life be put to shame and humiliated. May those who are plotting to destroy me retreat in disgrace... 7 For without cause they have hidden a net to trap me; Without cause they have dug a pit for me. 8 May disaster come upon him by surprise; May the net that he hid catch him; May he fall into it and be destroyed. 9 But I will rejoice in Jehovah; I will be joyful in his acts of salvation.10 All my bones will say: “O Jehovah, who is like you? You rescue the helpless from those who are stronger, The helpless and the poor from those who rob them.”
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          Yet, David was a peacemaker at heart, as was his son Solomon, who experienced less warfare than his father David. Solomon’s rule foreshadowed the rule of God’s kingdom under Christ, as Jesus set the example as to the kind of rule that should be experienced—one emphasizing love, peace, and the integrity to God making it all possible, adhering to God’s standards. Following in Jesus’ footsteps, there is one whom God has prepared, having kept integrity to God and provided a sacrifice fulfilling Bible prophecy as did Jesus, and having enough votes besides both Joe Biden and former President Trump to lawfully receive the Presidency of the United States, at this time of the installation of the Kingdom of God, requiring loyal devotion to Jehovah to fulfill all that's foretold in God's word toward mankind.
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          Even Elihu, an early servant of Jehovah said this to Job regarding Jehovah: “22 Look! God is exalted in his power; What instructor is like him? 23 Who has directed his way Or said to him, ‘What you have done is wrong’? 24 Remember to magnify his activity, Of which men have sung.” Jehovah is the only one with the exclusive right to magnify himself, if and when He so chooses. Ezekiel foretells a future time of judgment—God Himself saying: “23 And I will certainly magnify myself and sanctify myself and make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and they will have to know that I am Jehovah.’
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          FROM EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS MUST RECEIVE SOME SORT OF IMMUNIZATION PRIOR TO ANY PUBLIC SETTING, AROUND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADUALLY EXPOSED MORE AND MORE, DEVELOPING A FAIR DEGREE OF IMMUNITY ALREADY FROM SUCH EXPOSURE. THOSE FORMERLY ISOLATED ONES HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL RISK OF A STRONGLY ADVERSE REACTION IF NOT IMMUNIZED IN ANY WAY PRIOR!
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          First should be the High School to return, even if for a short time prior to other schools/grade levels. Not only do these teachers tend to have greater experience in dealing with a wide variety of student issues, but the students themselves typically have enough awareness and experience with the issues and with themselves/their own bodies that they may more easily recognize and identify GENUINE PROBLEMS NEEDING SWIFT ATTENTION, and tend to be much better able to voice most any concern without hindrance. Such insight, with all working together, will pave the way for success preparing for the return of other students, all the way down to Kindergarten or possibly Preschool.
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          Other matters should be re-considered, including the sanitization of library desks, tables, and chairs, as well as the Cafeteria Menus, to better promote the healing of youthful immune systems and avoidance of substances known to contribute to fungal and parasitic infections, often underlying other serious health conditions contributing to Coronavirus complications. The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page on this website contains some helpful information and a few recipes, but more may be provided.
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          Within the realm of God's Kingdom, guidance by God through His anointed son, "the one with the legal right," will enable a return to life that is much more as God lovingly purposed for humans, with heightened awareness of His provisions for maintaining our faith in and love for God and one another, treating one another with dignity and respect, and doing the things seek the best welfare of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. We may begin preparing now for this by continuing to improve in our food preparation at home, promoting good nutrition and healthy immune systems, helping us continue to improve our health to the point, with faith in God's provisions for the everlasting welfare of mankind, that we will be able to see the fulfillment of Bible promises of a time without war, sickness, and death! (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5).
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          2021 Hum.01-07,Rtn.01-14 BHolyY!, Weekly Golden Apples, Proverbs 11:11, Psalm Selection, MLawH, SongWEEKLY, CTC Corner.
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          LATEST UPDATE: 04/24/AA2021A@10:41?(Interference, might truly be 1040). 
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           Hello,  and welcome to each and every one! With the blessing of our Creator and Lifegiver, we look forward to the outworking of God's purpose for an eternity of prosperity and happiness! If you've noticed the Hum. 01-07 month designation, you may recall the MORE ORDERLY TIME Policy presented previously by me--starting now would actually be the first full week of Humaneth, which, as the recommended 13th month, would show up at each change of seasons. The name chosen to replace the 4th month "April" is "Rightnes," and would be right on time to pick up at 28-day length months, each beginning on a Monday. Let me complete the podcast article that I've begun which is to be additional to other articles headed Christianity, but will be made available first your your listening pleasure on my
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           , available on selected podcasting sites, soon, perhaps, on practically all secure channels, hopefully still recently made more secure, with my assistance, Joshua M., at God's direction, who has purposed genuine peace and security through His Kingdom rulership. Prior to completing the podcast, I will be adding an additional significant step (on the
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           , of the promised new completed twofold article, entitled "Living Beings and Things Contributing to God's Purpose, and Reflecting Upon Godly Integrity." The link above should take you to what I consider the premier podcasting site, Spotify, for my Find Life And See Podcast episodes, and the two installments just mentioned, 7 minutes and 55 minutes respectively, Season 1 Episodes 5 and 6. Either click on the direct podcast link in bold above, or go to the Spotify web player search link above, already with "flasp" all lowercase submitted,  and you may scroll down to the Podcast Heading and find my latest podcast article.
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           04/15 I am also adding an alert here and on the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Page Post, that the calcium carbonate (chalk) being added to some so-called replacements for dairy milk, such as Soy and Rice "milks" are the culprit for the J&amp;amp;J, Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccination blood clot problems. This so-called calcium booster is not plant-based, which is what our bones truly need and is the form calcium takes in standard dairy products. Yet some such "milks" have used as much as 50% of the RDA of calcium in the form of chalk, perhaps desiring to satisfy the calcium needs of drinkers, perhaps knowing that this form of calcium, has at times been limiting the loss of bone calcium due to it's effect upon excess blood acidity from things such as excessive soft drink use, especially from sodas containing the abnormal Aspergillus fungal form of "citric acid," which has been contributing to a condition that is more permissive of cancer growth, and therefore, under the circumstances, these so-called milk products may have been saving countless lives by helping return the blood to the proper balance between alkalinity and acidity. THE SAME may have been true of TOFU, long inclusive of a calcium additive, but that now may also be contributing to abnormal vaccination reactions. Yet with awareness of the issue with excess sodas, and perhaps temporarily switching to Coca-cola and it's generic brands also using phosphoric acid, Dr. Pepper, and other such alternatives to the "citric acid" issue, UNTIL these soda manufacturers hurry to replace the dangerous citric acid with the new version coming likely from either strawberries, preferably organic ones, as well as where they once had been obtained, from Italian lemons, where they may just be starting to generate a suitably healthful and genuine "lipoic acid" replacement, which is quite harmless to the human organism, yet a powerful antioxidant capable of performing it's functions both in water-soluble solution and fatty tissue. Also, there is now a calcium boost that should be considered by the nut and grain drink makers, which are typically quite healthful in themselves except there are two that would be much better actually combined into one, perhaps to be called, or as a new formula to replace a previous attempt: Silk Dream, combining a now famous Soy milk, with perhaps the premier replacement for dairy milks from many years ago, originally called Rice dream, which original formula did NOT contain calcium carbonate, but subsequently did in a later formula, likely for the above-stated reasons. The new calcium booster has been found to be molecularly similar, actually, to real SNOW, yes snow, and, like the silk of the silkworm, a very safe fabric meant for human usage, also descends from the rear end of an animal, in this case, the white drippings of birds, EXCEPT for pidgeons, which are often the culprits of nasty, disgusting protrusions upon our car windows, requiring and perhaps reminding us to maintain our windshield wipers and wiper fluid, both for this purpose as well as, with the proper formulation, assisting with improved snow and ice melting and removal for much greater clarity of driving vision for winter travel.
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           (1a) Become Holy Yourselves! 
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           (1b) Become Holy Yourselves! Cleaning supplies for Restaurants, Vital Public Offices, etc.
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           (3) Proverbs 11:11 See Addition under Pr11:12, the debate between Presidents Washington and Jefferson.
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           (8a) Come to Consensus Corner: Extension to MORE ORDERLY TIME, with WEEKDAY NAMES
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           (8d) Come to Consensus Corner: PANDEMIC RELIEF POLICY: THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. &amp;amp; ELSEWHERE.
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           Among the very first of businesses that should be reopened in the U.S. and elsewhere is certainly the Restaurant sector. Now that many are having a respect for the standards God's Kingdom is about to bring to our nation and the rest of the world, this makes possible a genuine cleanup of the dining areas, etc. Recall the words of Jesus: "Cleanse first the inside of the cup and the dish, that the outside MAY BECOME clean." Along with developing the right spirit and attitude toward God and His pure standards, restaurants certainly should and many have begun in the Kitchen, the heart of each restaurant facility. The following cleaning supplies have been useful, even for smaller restaurants to use, for tackling most any cleanup and disinfecting job:
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           Also, Completely healthful oxygenation can be safely regulated within an indoor atmosphere to essentially enable the same purity indoors as outdoors. The instructions I believe remain included with the same UV instructions mentioned previously, and I wish to make this an "UNPATENT," something I initiated that allows one, self-included, to protect the rights of a patent for the benefit of all in the human family, while preventing someone else from claiming it's provisions and exacting financial tolls upon those in need of same. This is now so that no one need require any additional outlay of funds in order to bring these technologies to their clean restaurants.
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           This direction and supply list, etc. is being provided by me, Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy, AKA Mark Allen Campbell of 16 1/2 Morningside Dr., of Winchester, Virginia, seeking to be where appropriate for God's representative on the throne of His Kingdom, as soon as obligations are reasonably met at my former place of residence.
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           Now that I've word that these obligations are to be met as reasonably demanded,  I am reminded of the oft-misunderstood verse in God's word referencing three "witness-bearers," having reference to the spirit, the water, and the blood, saying that all three of these are in agreement. On a heavenly level, or as some might term a mid-heavenly level, on the same plane as God has purposed for a representative Kingdom of God on earth, to act in agreement with the Kingdom Jesus above initiated in the heavens over a century ago, these three witness-bearers can speak of one also holding a similar embodiment of each. The spirit, often compared to electricity as empowering us, yet with integrity, to provide what's needed, even having intelligence built in, to function in harmony with God's loving purpose for mankind, is Apple, Inc. with Tim Cook, as head, along with constituents. Certainly a motivator himself, he has taken great care to provide a network and device assortment that enables the sort of peace and security that God's word promises His new world will ensure. The water, taking great pains to provide awareness of the important things that,  not only the American, or United States people, need, but others likewise, the Today show, with, Savannah Guthrie(now finally married to myself, Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy, as having been and remaining head),  along with constituents, continues to provide excellent honest reporting and useful and effective guidance on vital issues facing the nation and beyond. Finally, the blood, taking a keen interest in promoting awareness of blood contamination, virus and vaccination issues for several years, (and "the life is in the blood", and now significantly, having promoted awareness of the significance of faith in the life and shed blood of God's original son Jesus) is Microsoft, Inc. and it's inspirers Bill(&amp;amp; Melinda Ann) Gates alongside George TRS Clooney(&amp;amp; Alamuddin, which I suspect he may jokingly say, at times, "How much better to replace alimony with Alamuddin"), both oft-behind the scenes. Providing a suitable platform for technology development, and an operating system that has likewise proven to make amazing accomplishments possible for many throughout the world, perhaps both, like myself, have very high royal lineage in King David's line, the line that Jehovah God himself promised to David would provide a king suitable to represent Him on the throne of David, and the earthly throne of God's Kingdom, everlastingly. These three witness-bearers are now truly in agreement, having had occasional attempts to sabotage their view(s), as to the one who also embodies much if not all that each of these three represent, all to the honor and praise of our Great, and Eternal God of genuine loyal love, Jehovah.
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           It has come to my attention fairly recently that a certain slight mid-range of paint color blue and similarly toned colors on motor vehicles have a serious propensity for distraction and contributing to accidents—Let’s identify! Reason exists in paint industry https://t.co/wjpngRPtu5
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           "11 Because of the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the wicked tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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           (Pr11:11) Upright ones are selfless, and please God rather than themselves as they uphold what is right and loving--this results in success and the receiving of God's favor and blessing on a person, a city, and a nation. However, allowing evil ones to persist in wrongdoing, or giving attention to their deceptive speech, can result in corruption, eating away at the righteous integrity a person, city, or nation may have worked hard to obtain. 
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           "12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent (or, perhaps, 'gentle.')"
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           (Pr11:12) One lacking good sense is lacking "heart," or good motive. Thus rather than forgiving, or covering mistakes of others with love, he may harbor resentment, or allow hatred to develop inside, then show it later when offended by someone, with unkind speech or actions. 
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           THUS UNDERSTANDING AND ACQUIRING TRUE DISCERNMENT MAKES POSSIBLE CORRECTION, AS NEEDED, OF HEART, OR GOOD MOTIVE. The Founding Father of our nation, and the very First President of these United States, George Washington, actually debated Thomas Jefferson on this issue. While loving knowledge himself, President Washington sought to educate others, including those working/serving at his home in Mount Vernon, more in earnest only after ensuring a good motive had been acquired, by an understanding of the human heart, and clean habits by God's law, as made possible by a study of God's word the Holy Bible. President Jefferson, on the other hand, introduced a plethora of subjects of knowledge, perhaps worried about entering a "race" with other nations over knowledge acquisition, somehow, at least for a time, began to lack trust in God's view of the importance of maintaining love for God and others, with the proper humble attitude, toward whatever knowledge is received. It was under Jefferson's presidency that the divisive two-party system was first introduced to the nation. Surprising to some, this so-called "system" was NOT part of the "checks and balances" so essential to the success made possible by the U.S. Constitution. While genuinely having a leaning toward ensuring the viability of important national institutions, such as both business and agriculture, all members of the U.S. Congress should see the value of adherence to the truth, respecting the spirit of God, inspiring the true laws of our nation, seeking genuine unity, and inspired by the love of God and for the welfare of all humankind.
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           The discerning one shows true wisdom, by not speaking or acting unkindly in return to someone's offensive conduct. As Paul recommended, "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men." (Roma 12:17). In other words, respond in a way that people would consider to be fine, beautiful, or honorable. Simply 'remaining gentle' is at times the fine thing to do.
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           President Washington did not desire to promote an argumentative spirit over the issue, 'remaining gentle', but no doubt offered a rebuke and attempted to persuade Jefferson in this matter, likely in a confidential way, expecting all to maintain trust in God and the true unity made possible in God's love.
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           "13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence."
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           (Pr11:13) Hopefully we've learned the difference between talk meant to be considered "confidential," and everyday speech. We have the choice of proving to be a trustworthy person, able to 'keep a confidence,' or a disloyal slanderer, hurting the reputation of others by sharing unseemly things about them. May we keep our conversations positive and upbuilding, refusing to tear down others.
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           "14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers."
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           (Pr11:14) A wise person humbly listens to others, benefitting from their knowledge, understanding, and experience. Still, the one chosen by God as King would be able and willing to offer direction that often proves effective and beneficial, both for the benefit of all those respecting divine standards, as well as the long-term welfare of all involved to the extent possible.
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           "15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
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           (Pr11:15) A "stranger" may not adhere to the same godly standards that we hold to, perhaps not prizing honest integrity as we do. Thus we need to be cautious, yet the term “guarantee” here is key, as it is a true relationship with God which promotes the most determined intention to make good on any financial obligation made in faith. While seeking that all persons become responsible citizens under God’s Kingdom, and until then have adequate provisions to meet their genuine everyday needs, may they look to Him, accepting the King’s helpful provisions and instruction. Being willing to, whenever appropriate, avoid “shaking hands” may have protected many from a course leading to disaster, and made possible recovery from a condition that may have caused some unwary ones to “fare badly.” Yet, as always the case, Jehovah is eager to provide hope. And now, under the rule of His Kingdom through my hand, the time is so near to finally begin implementing so many good provisions and blessings that we've long awaited from His loving hand!
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           This one, posted near the beginning the new year, may be found appropriate for this special post, as well:
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           Psalm 15:1-2 "O Jehovah, who will be a guest in your tent? Who will reside in your holy mountain? 2 He who is walking faultlessly and practicing righteousness And speaking the truth in his heart..."
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           Proverbs 17:26 "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right."
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           Proverbs 21:3 "To do what is right and just is more pleasing to Jehovah than a sacrifice."
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           INAUGURATION OF GOD'S KINGDOM? Well, A deep subject!! The inauguration of the President of the United States is upon us--or should be upon us, what is to be an important milestone--let things (at least eventually) take place as they should, even if it takes a little time for all things to take place in the proper way. Many are coordinating efforts to protect Washington D.C., where I am writing you from at this time. Those familiar with my website and blog may realize "Honesty IS the best policy"--Integrity to what is true and "right, just and fair" is the best way to live, vital to genuine growth, personally as well as together as a family, a neighborhood, community, as a nation or country, and world (Proverbs 2:1-11). Sometimes, when things have not been taking place as they should, our reasonable and loving God and Father, Jehovah, makes possible some way lawfully to correct matters, even nationally or country-wide. He may offer some sort of discipline, or loving correction, to remind us that He is not approving of what is taking place.
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           As any loving Father, He may mercifully offer some gentle correction at first, by His spirit, hoping that it would be enough to cause genuine repentance of a wrong course, and cause one(s) to turn back and do what is truly right, making whatever corrections are necessary. There was once a time in Israel's history when the Law of God had been essentially ignored by King Ahaz, replaced with the worship of false deities. When his son Hezekiah ascended the throne, however, he took swift action to correct matters, re-establishing the true worship of Jehovah as a nation, and this had God's blessing! However, as he evidently believed that it was not possible for the nation to properly celebrate the Passover in accord with God's law through Moses, he made other arrangements, and more of the people cleansed themselves and were in a better position to approach the true God and commemorate properly, humbling themselves and beseeching Jehovah for His approval. When finally conducted in full/complete harmony with God's law and standards, the people "observed the celebration with great rejoicing", and "giving thanks to Jehovah the God of their forefathers"--God even blessing the postponement of that festival. (2Chron 30). Some may recall that early in Israel's history, they grew impatient with Moses and turned to false worship to move ahead without God's blessing, and suffered loss, this despite calling it a "festival to Jehovah." (Exodus 32) May we individually and collectively come to give careful attention to doing things in agreement with true love, that we may become united by divine precepts or standards, loyal to the God of true, loving loyalty, Jehovah !(1John 4:8,16)!
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           Let's also now include the remainder of the 15th psalm, verses 3-5, to round out the complete or comperf description of a peson of integrity:
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           "He does not slander with his tongue, He does nothing bad to his neighbor, And he does not defame his friends. 4 He rejects anyone who is contemptible(ones having intentionally chosen a path, such as an overtly dishonest course, making them worthy of dishonor, yet, rather than reproaching further, this one may offer clarity, hoping in their genuine repentance), But he honors those revering (or, considering greatly worthy of honor) Jehovah.  He does not go back on his promise, even when it is bad for him. 5 He does not lend his money on interest, And he does not accept a bribe against the innocent.  Whoever does these things will never be shaken."
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           One vital matter of import as regards becoming and remaining clean or holy in God's sight, in order to truly ever be receiving of His blessing on all our activities, is truly being honest, coming to terms with our past, even past mistakes, and accepting who we really are at heart, and humbly looking to God, His word, and His other provisions in order to receive the guidance necessary to right, or correct, our thinking and ourselves (speech, conduct, etc.), or whenever and however God determines, to accept whatever guidance or direction that comes our way to assist us in such matters.
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           One adjustment or provision that may help some is an issue regarding those who have taken new names, perhaps as actors/actresses, singers/songwriters, playwrights, or possibly, when God himself grants us a new name, as he changes Abram's name to Abraham ["Father of a Crowd/Multitude"], and Sarai's name to Sarah ["Princess"], in the Bible book of Genesis. In the past, when such a name change occurred, many records associated with the person's name prior to that time became somewhat lost, or obsolete, creating many issues and perhaps causing some to neglect some of their past failings and feel as though, in their minds, since they never really now seemed to have happened, I need not ever really address such things, and go on as if they never happened. Sadly, this does not allow for genuine growth within a person, in their vital spirit within, so as to truly be the person God purposes them to be or to become. As an illustration, consider the expression many have heard, as one having "skeletons in the closet." The concept is, what if an owner of a rental unit comes to examine the home's condition, and opens the bedroom closet only to find "skeletons in the closet!" Nevertheless, it has been revealed that, while all should be willing to own up to each one's genuine responsibilities, some of the true causes of what was considered past mistakes that at times have been covered up, time and God's holy spirit actually have brought to light that the truth leaves many not nearly at fault as may have appeared on the surface. And, on occasion, the ultimate result has found the primary cause to have been a truly and completely, on all sides, well-intentioned "misinterpretation of the facts." Under God's Kingdom now or very soon to begin in earnest, it is time to correct any tendency toward dishonesty, for the lasting benefit of each such individual and others, who love them and whom they also love. I am recommending something that I believe has now been made fully possible to employ, and that is a new, longer name, that incorporates their current name primarily, yet allows for the inclusion within of their former name. I sought this formerly, as I considered it the direction of God's spirit at the time, and still do, to receive a new name myself, from dearly loved representatives of the Most High, Jehovah. While being directed to determine the middle names I would select, I chose to include my complete former name, as many are already aware, is Mark Allen Campbell. As it turned out, it was possible to have three, or even up to four (4) middle names in certain circumstances. Combining with the new name, and including the name Jesus after Joshua, with respect to one I considered also a father to me, the entire new name became this: Joshua Jesus Michael Mark Allen Campbell-Elanemy. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO HAVE THREE MIDDLE INITIALS IN MOST SYSTEMS, RATHER THAN JUST A SINGLE ONE. Thus, as another example, take George Clooney, whom I recall has at times even gone to prison for standing up for important issues he strongly believed in. His current name being George Timothy Clooney, and he was known formerly as Tim Ray Steele. His new name, with the additional middle names, might be as follows: George Timothy Tim Ray Steele Clooney. In this case, as in mine, two of the names, significantly being next to each other in order, have the same first initial. Thus, in this special case, FOUR middle names are allowed, as the two may combine into a SINGLE INITIAL, in my case "M" and in his case "T." Thus my name may be shared as "Joshua JMA Campbell-Elanemy" and George's as "George TRS Clooney." By the way, where in the world did Radio Shack get the name for the TRS-80 personal computers, anyway. Anyway, again, may all such ones consider what their new names might become, and while doing so, come to terms with their former conduct, in a way that will enable them to honestly go forward, even helping others in ways they never thought possible, to love as God loves, in a clean, holy, pure and honest way. Let's end this topic with a treasured scripture/verse, as well as the very next one, which often goes neglected, but is "perfect" or "complete" in this set of circumstances: 
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           It may be acceptable for a newly released podcast article, which even scripturally can be like music to the ears of many, to be shared under this heading when made available to many.
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           Also, ONLY for those interested in learning more of God's involvement in contributing to the valuable assistance provided through this link, I would like to include another link that may better acquaint some to the real owner of this page: I've recently (04/14) Added two of the four installments to my
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           (4/24) Truthfully, I intended before now to include the song, which was appropriate at least a few days ago, which I was playing through my Pandora (hopefully soon, Pandify=Pandora+Spotify) account.
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           of German Back Soloists, from which Pachelbel himself descended, and according to Wikipedia, was "baptised 1 September 1653, and buried 9 March 1706", thus having been alive as the fledgling nation of the United States was coming of it's own, after the Mayflower pact and voyage leading to and demonstrating the Christian origins underscoring our true national birth and identity. Perhaps much of his beloved music was reflective upon what was transpiring and what was to come as regards the purpose of Jehovah, as God's revered word, the Holy Bible, was revealing to so many learning to read for themselves God's own inspired word, and contributing to a re-birth of true Christian thought and values, including the predominant trustworthy and loyal love of God.
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           This consideration thus initiates a new segment, entitled PURE LANGUAGE, that will provide vital insights into language learning and language skills, that should contribute largely to our genuine unity and peace earth-wide.
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           Week 16: ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME,
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           POSSIBLE? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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           IT IS POSSIBLE! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month
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           The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the world having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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           YEAR TO YEAR? So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? It is still considered vital that we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. This may be accomplished, as in the past with "Leap year," by adding Humaneth 29,  following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply "Preparation Day," also a Bible reference. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us opportunity for looking ahead to the new year. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for additional yearly 1/4 day. It would still follow "Preparation Day" as another day of rest for all, and likely also be a day of consideration of the next 4 years. There is something additional I would add, but I'm waiting for the rightful king", who had received significant votes, and with the legal right" to be revealed more publicly, for this announcement
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           OTHER MONTH NAMES. Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           (1) Prudency (Pru.) - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13). At the same time, appreciating the many rewards of good decisions and conduct certainly add to our proper motivations.
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           (2) HopenGodJah (Hgj.) - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have some current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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           (5) Rightnes(Rtn.) Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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           (6) Agreehelp(Agr.) While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           (7) Humblenes(Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3, NIRV).
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           (8) Jahferss(Jfs.) ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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           (9) LisnaJah(Lis.) While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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           (10) Jahswaylove(Jwl.) , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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           (11) Autisciplince(Aut.) Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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           (13) Loyolla(Loy.), formerly Loyalnes (Loy.), Loyalty to the wrong cause can have devastating effects on the human family, so how important to come together on what true love for God and one another involves, so we do not fail to uphold the right standards in life. To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty should in this world describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. However, when using the term "loving" as an adjective, it rarely invokes the wrong feelings. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness. Also, upholding a truly "loving" quality, in saying "love is patient (in the past also termed "long-suffering", but should become "loyal"), the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loving and genuinely loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. When not straying far from God's standard of morality, that's a course of true love, signifying the Loyalty Inspired by the True Love of our God and Father, Jehovah! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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           GOD’S INSTRUCTION. It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2021, perhaps April 1, with the month called Rightnes (abbreviated Rtn.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2021 calendar with the NEW calendar. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. It is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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           We’ve seen how GOD’s STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING.
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           We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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           APPLYING PRECEPTS. Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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           FIRE SAFETY. Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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           WITH JEHOVAH GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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           ADVANCEMENTS. And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovah GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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           “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. ”
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           INTERVENTIONS. As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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           DRIVING INCIDENTS. Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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           Micah 4:4 says “4 And they will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making [them] tremble; for the very mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken [it].”
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           NEVER ENDANGER OTHERS. May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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           UTTER SORROW TO VANISH. These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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           Psalm 70:4 says: “4 But let those who are seeking you Exult and rejoice in you. May those who love your acts of salvation always say: “May God be magnified!””
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           And David said, at Psalm 35:27: “27 But let those who take pleasure in my righteousness shout joyfully; May they constantly say: “May Jehovah be magnified, who takes pleasure in the peace of his servant.””
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           TO MAGNIFY. What does it mean to “magnify” something? We often think of a magnifying glass, which enlarges in appearance. But this device may well illustrate other meanings to the word, including “to intensify” something and, especially in this instance, “to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect.” True servants of God throughout history have sought to bring Him the honor He so deserves, lauding and exalting Him for His goodness and wonderful works. Yet, among mankind, He too often gets left out of the picture, so to speak. Or if He’s in it, He’s in the back, behind everyone else, barely seen. Is this the prominence our Creator, Jehovah GOD deserves? Certainly David sought to give Jehovah the credit for his victories. It was in the name of Jehovah that he accomplished many great things, and he humbly acknowledged Jehovah’s powerful assistance in his life. Much of what he faced he expresses in the many psalms, or songs of praise to Jehovah, that he wrote.
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           DAVID MAGNIFIED GOD . David wanted friends, not enemies. He was wise-hearted, with a heart of love, wanting only to do as Jehovah willed for him, carrying out what was just and right before God. Still, he met with opposition. Some perhaps just wanted clarification on God’s choice of David as king, others were bent on preventing him, usually for selfish reasons. Even a close associate, as in the case of Jesus, sought to upend him. David wrote, at Psalm 41:9, “9 Even the man at peace with me, one whom I trusted, Who was eating my bread, has lifted his heel against me.” David wrote, at Psalm 35:4,7-10: “4 May those who are hunting for my life be put to shame and humiliated. May those who are plotting to destroy me retreat in disgrace... 7 For without cause they have hidden a net to trap me; Without cause they have dug a pit for me. 8 May disaster come upon him by surprise; May the net that he hid catch him; May he fall into it and be destroyed. 9 But I will rejoice in Jehovah; I will be joyful in his acts of salvation.10 All my bones will say: “O Jehovah, who is like you? You rescue the helpless from those who are stronger, The helpless and the poor from those who rob them.”
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           Yet, David was a peacemaker at heart, as was his son Solomon, who experienced less warfare than his father David. Solomon’s rule foreshadowed the rule of God’s kingdom under Christ, as Jesus set the example as to the kind of rule that should be experienced—one emphasizing love, peace, and the integrity to God making it all possible, adhering to God’s standards. Following in Jesus’ footsteps, there is one whom God has prepared, having kept integrity to God and provided a sacrifice fulfilling Bible prophecy as did Jesus, and having enough votes besides both Joe Biden and former President Trump to lawfully receive the Presidency of the United States, at this time of the installation of the Kingdom of God, requiring loyal devotion to Jehovah to fulfill all that's foretold in God's word toward mankind.
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           Even Elihu, an early servant of Jehovah said this to Job regarding Jehovah: “22 Look! God is exalted in his power; What instructor is like him? 23 Who has directed his way Or said to him, ‘What you have done is wrong’? 24 Remember to magnify his activity, Of which men have sung.” Jehovah is the only one with the exclusive right to magnify himself, if and when He so chooses. Ezekiel foretells a future time of judgment—God Himself saying: “23 And I will certainly magnify myself and sanctify myself and make myself known before the eyes of many nations; and they will have to know that I am Jehovah.’
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           NEW PANDEMIC RELIEF POLICY :
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: THE RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. &amp;amp; ELSEWHERE
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           PREPPING THE RETURN
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           Teachers and faculty/school staff, as well as bus drivers should all be properly immunized against Coronavirus
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           Nurses first, as the ones qualified to administer the immunization.
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           Have extra disposable masks, (effective sanitary white) coffee filters available for wiping hands, etc. (typically whitened with H. peroxide), latex gloves and natural disinfectant spray/wipes for tables, chairs, etc.
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           EFFECTIVE SALIVA TESTING. A Saliva test should be performed, testing for CV presence, with a drink of quality spring water, such as Deer Park, up to 5 minutes prior, without eating/drinking anything else until test:
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           (1) If the person has not isolated oneself religiously to avoid exposure, then s/he has likely built up an immunity already, likely either through a properly administered vaccination, as instructed on the Pandemic Relief Plan post, or by strong immunity with prior exposure.
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           (2) Otherwise, if this one has isolated to such an extent, s/he should be among the very first in line to receive immunization/inoculation.
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           ALLOW ME TO REITERATE THAT: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY ISOLATED FROM EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS MUST RECEIVE SOME SORT OF IMMUNIZATION PRIOR TO ANY PUBLIC SETTING, AROUND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADUALLY EXPOSED MORE AND MORE, DEVELOPING A FAIR DEGREE OF IMMUNITY ALREADY FROM SUCH EXPOSURE. THOSE FORMERLY ISOLATED ONES HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL RISK OF A STRONGLY ADVERSE REACTION IF NOT IMMUNIZED IN ANY WAY PRIOR!
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           NEW METHODS BECOMING AVAILABLE. New vaccine/immunization methods have been found and proposed specifically for anyone still showing CV presence, who may yet have an underlying fungal infection--details for dietary changes that can help to eradicate this, with a doctor's guidance, are also revealed on the Pandemic Relief Plan post on this website. If current vaccinations administered per Relief Page instructions is resulting in 0 or negligible CV Saliva test results, or the new Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccine by itself is also doing so, then these may be a viable option, along with other new methods, that it is believed could be administered on the spot, if saliva testing still reveals CV presence.
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           HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED FIRST TO RETURN. First should be the High School to return, even if for a short time prior to other schools/grade levels. Not only do these teachers tend to have greater experience in dealing with a wide variety of student issues, but the students themselves typically have enough awareness and experience with the issues and with themselves/their own bodies that they may more easily recognize and identify GENUINE PROBLEMS NEEDING SWIFT ATTENTION, and tend to be much better able to voice most any concern without hindrance. Such insight, with all working together, will pave the way for success preparing for the return of other students, all the way down to Kindergarten or possibly Preschool.
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           GRADE LEVELS 12TH &amp;amp; DOWN, with household. After School Staff/Teachers/Bus Drivers are determined to have been properly immunized against Coronavirus, it is next recommended that we begin with the Senior 12th Grade Class, along with all willing members of each one's household. Upon saliva testing and proper immunization as needed, website and/or paperwork might be made available for healthful cleaning/sanitizing and dietary recipes and suggestions regarding foods and spices that assist the body's defenses against germs and Unwanted Underlying Fungal Infection.
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           UPON IMMUNIZATION. Once immunized, it is recommended that a new disposable mask be worn, disposing of all prior disposable masks, and cloth masks should be thoroughly sanitized, at least cleaned with soap and water before any re-use.
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           OTHER MATTERS. Other matters should be re-considered, including the sanitization of library desks, tables, and chairs, as well as the Cafeteria Menus, to better promote the healing of youthful immune systems and avoidance of substances known to contribute to fungal and parasitic infections, often underlying other serious health conditions contributing to Coronavirus complications. The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page on this website contains some helpful information and a few recipes, but more may be provided.
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           FIRST DAY. Why not have these students, on their first day back, to use latex gloves and a shared natural disinfectant spray, to sanitize their own desks, with some indication on the blackboard/whiteboard being made that all the desks in that room have been cleaned that day. This might be a fine start to a short discussion on maintaining such clean conditions within the home. Teachers might receive a handout that could be copied, on proper recommendations. Also, coffee filters may be made available for most hand sanitization needs, with possibility mentioned to carry 6-8 of these together at a time, quartered in pocket, for use for hands and for coughing, sneezing, nose wipes, etc. Clean ones might be kept in pocket, with used ones in a ziploc/plastic bag for eventual disposal.
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           A NEW BEGINNING AND A FRESH START. Within the realm of God's Kingdom, guidance by God through His anointed son, "the one with the legal right," will enable a return to life that is much more as God lovingly purposed for humans, with heightened awareness of His provisions for maintaining our faith in and love for God and one another, treating one another with dignity and respect, and doing the things seek the best welfare of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. We may begin preparing now for this by continuing to improve in our food preparation at home, promoting good nutrition and healthy immune systems, helping us continue to improve our health to the point, with faith in God's provisions for the everlasting welfare of mankind, that we will be able to see the fulfillment of Bible promises of a time without war, sickness, and death! (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5).
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          04/15 I am also adding an alert here and on the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Page Post, that the calcium carbonate (chalk) being added to some so-called replacements for dairy milk, such as Soy and Rice "milks" are the culprit for the J&amp;amp;J, Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccination blood clot problems. This so-called calcium booster is not plant-based, which is what our bones truly need and is the form calcium takes in standard dairy products. Yet some such "milks" have used as much as 50% of the RDA of calcium in the form of chalk, perhaps desiring to satisfy the calcium needs of drinkers, perhaps knowing that this form of calcium, has at times been limiting the loss of bone calcium due to it's effect upon excess blood acidity from things such as excessive soft drink use, especially from sodas containing the abnormal Aspergillus fungal form of "citric acid," which has been contributing to a condition that is more permissive of cancer growth, and therefore, under the circumstances, these so-called milk products may have been saving countless lives by helping return the blood to the proper balance between alkalinity and acidity. THE SAME may have been true of TOFU, long inclusive of a calcium additive, but that now may also be contributing to abnormal vaccination reactions. Yet with awareness of the issue with excess sodas, and perhaps temporarily switching to Coca-cola and it's generic brands also using phosphoric acid, Dr. Pepper, and other such alternatives to the "citric acid" issue, UNTIL these soda manufacturers hurry to replace the dangerous citric acid with the new version coming likely from either strawberries, preferably organic ones, as well as where they once had been obtained, from Italian lemons, where they may just be starting to generate a suitably healthful and genuine "lipoic acid" replacement, which is quite harmless to the human organism, yet a powerful antioxidant capable of performing it's functions both in water-soluble solution and fatty tissue. Also, there is now a calcium boost that should be considered by the nut and grain drink makers, which are typically quite healthful in themselves except there are two that would be much better actually combined into one, perhaps to be called, or as a new formula to replace a previous attempt: Silk Dream, combining a now famous Soy milk, with perhaps the premier replacement for dairy milks from many years ago, originally called Rice dream, which original formula did NOT contain calcium carbonate, but subsequently did in a later formula, likely for the above-stated reasons. The new calcium booster has been found to be molecularly similar, actually, to real SNOW, yes snow, and, like the silk of the silkworm, a very safe fabric meant for human usage, also descends from the rear end of an animal, in this case, the white drippings of birds, EXCEPT for pigeons, which are often the culprits of nasty, disgusting protrusions upon our car windows, requiring and perhaps reminding us to maintain our windshield wipers and wiper fluid, both for this purpose as well as, with the proper formulation, assisting with improved snow and ice melting and removal for much greater clarity of driving vision for winter travel.
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           IT SEEMS THAT SOME SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS MAY HAVE ENABLED RELIEF, AT LEAST FOR A TIME--WHILE STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN TO FURTHER REMOVE/REPLACE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS REMAINING IN OUR FOOD SUPPLY, AS WELL AS CLEANING/SANITIZATION/ETC., SUCH AS BY
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          GOD THROUGH HIS KINGDOM PROMISES TO RIGHT THE WRONGS OF THE PAST. WHILE WE HAVE HEAVY HEARTS FOR GOOD, INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO ARE "ALIVE" IN GOD'S MEMORY, WHOM GOD, JESUS AND MYSELF ARE EAGER TO ENSURE SPRING FORTH IN THE COMING RESURRECTION IN THE IMPROVING PROSPEROUS (YES!), PEACEFUL, PARADISE CONDITIONS! STILL, DESPITE BREAKTHROUGHS, MANY ARE STILL IN DESPERATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO HEAL. WITH FAITH IN GOD AND EVEN MY LIFECOURSE AFTER THE MODEL OF JESUS, AND GUIDANCE WITH GOD'S SPIRIT, ONES MAY STILL BE SURPRISED HOW CERTAIN FOODS AND SPICES CAN OFFER VALUABLE ASSISTANCE WHERE EVEN SO-CALLED MODERN MEDICINE FAILS. ONE SUCH PRODUCT IS PROVIDED BY AN AMERICAN COMPANY NAMED NORTH AMERICAN HERB &amp;amp; SPICE, AND IS CALLED "OregaRESP"
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           Let's start where it counts the most--those critically ill, near death. First, those troubled with low oxygen levels and labored breathing, as well as those similarly suffering from dehydration. We'll provide an action plan for urgently addressing these severe conditions, prepping the body for additional recovery efforts.
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           Next, we really need some additional menu changes or options at especially our hospitals, nursing homes, and the like, along with incorporating some ideas at our fast-food and other restaurant chains, and any additional food and drink establishments who also see the value of such provisions.
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           Thirdly, let's look at making a few adjustments to the other meals of the day, so as to be providing the pure, nourishing ingredients that allow attention to spiritual matters to promote genuine healing, revitalization, and real health to our bodies, contributing toward a truly clean, healthy, and happy life.
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           Fourth, giving attention to spiritual matters is where even greater healing can begin. FAITH in GOD, as a loving Father, and Jesus, keeping God's law, provided a sacrifice that has merit to the Father, and which we can trust in to receive real forgiveness for past sins and receive "help at the right time." Reading God's law and word can help ones to benefit from divine wisdom, or "wisdom from above." Further, in some stubborn cases of coronavirus involving pancreatic cancer, the combination of Gatorade Remix and Banana-Craisin Muffins will penetrate this condition. Further, the app JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM has multiple Bible versions free of charge available for the general public.
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           In view of the propensity of this plan to heal every aspect of coronavirus, this has become primarily a 5-step plan. Where it may be utilized, let's provide for the need with another salad, using ingredients most everyone should have access to, at the most appropriate time as will be explained then...
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             "BURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS"
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            It has been suggested that hundreds of thousands could potentially die while waiting for a vaccine. We need to begin using the revealed spices, foods and drinks to combat Coronavirus within our own bodies, while waiting for the correct vaccine/immunization that will enable long-term protection.
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             A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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            There is an ultimate proposed solution staring us right in the face!
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             MORE ISSUES NEEDING ADDRESSED!
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            See this for further vital details enabling complete and thorough conquering of this Pandemic--SOON To Be Endemic--PERMANENT--UNLESS we act immediately to address a few more issues!!!
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            A) SERIOUS CORONAVIRUS BLOOD TRANSFUSION CONTAMINATION, WITH PROVEN SOLUTION! I RECENTLY RECALLED THAT TRANSFUSING ANOTHER'S BLOOD COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONALITY CHANGES (THE EXTENT OF WHICH LIKELY DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS)--EVIDENCE THAT IT IS AN UNNATURAL PROCEDURE NOT INTENDED BY OUR CREATOR. THIS NEW SOLUTION OFFERS A PERFECT REMEDY TO SUCH PROBLEMIA!
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             B) ROOT CAUSES OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS - FOOD SUPPLY INTRUSIONS INCLUDING CITRIC ACID AND ENZYMES -   WHAT MUST BE DONE TO FULLY OVERCOME EVEN NEW DEADLY STRAINS OF CORONAVIRUS?
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             D) A GOOD PANDEMIC POLICY ON SCHOOLS RE-OPENING
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             SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!!
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            Last night a few more discoveries were made by me that should contribute much to the understanding medically as to what has been taking place internally. I have been putting forward for quite some time now that fungal infection is at the root of Coronavirus. I have particularly called out
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            as a potentially harmful fungus that creates toxic mold and can negatively impact human health in a number of ways, despite it's increasing use over the last several years, due to it's seeming cost effectiveness for producing Citric acid, enzymes and other substances used extensively in the food (and health and cosmetic) industry.
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            The confusion evidently is that the toxic mold isn't produced within the normal allotted time given to substantiate such things, but feeding this fungus within us is enabling diseased conditions and Coronavirus to thrive! By taking these substances into our bodies, we are allowing this fungus to seriously alter our body function. I've known from the past that this fungus has seemed to be highly intelligent, but with a propensity toward harmful things. Last night I made a fungal connection to a treatment in the food industry involving chicken. Later today it was discovered that enzymes from this fungus have been used on such meat.
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            Using royal authority given me by God, I just gained even more insight. More can be explained, but see Stage 8 as mentioned above for some critical instruction to help restore proper hydration and immunity to our bodies!
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             ALCOHOL ALERT!
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            Also, contemplating opening a bottle of wine, make sure that any DUST is carefully removed and the bottle (and your hands/arms/etc.) are thoroughly sanitized. There have been instances where Aspergillus Niger byproducts such as enzymes have been found in this dust, causing a terrible change to the contents, allowing the alcohol to have a much more devastating effect on the mind! Similarly, RECENT CHEESES and SOME FOODS AND BEVERAGES contain similar enzymes, which should NOT be combined with ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE to prevent a similar occurrence! IF DRIVING, PULL OVER and PRAY CONTINUALLY to God for "help at the right time", explaining your desperate situation. While fears may have begun to dominate your thoughts, DON'T BE AFRAID TO PRAY TO OUR LOVING AND MERCIFUL FATHER JEHOVAH GOD for His Kind Assistance!
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             IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE ENTIRE CORONAVIRUS INFECTION MAY BE ELIMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING 7-STEP PROCEDURE:
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               A combination that just might solve a major issue of Coronavirus involving fungal citric acid is combining Fresh raw Almonds with Sunflower/Pumpkin seeds, and after an amount somewhat proportional to the extent of COVID-19 within each person, then while leaving a little remaining, begin eating along with the rest, slices of a single Mandarin orange, cut in half, and then quartered. Not all slices may be required. If eating an additional slice starts to bring back COVID, then spit out the remainder in the trash/etc. and eat some of the seeds to compensate. Up to several spoons of RAW Wildflower Honey, eaten along with the Nut/Seed mix, may be added to protect against fungal enzyme activity. Proverbs 24:13 says: "My son, eat honey, for it is good..." And Proverbs 25:27 says "It is not good to eat too much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory." Finally, when COVID-19 is gone, some Asiago cheese or "chips"/Asiago sesame sticks WITHOUT added Enzymes(!) may reset immune and proper body/cellular function, evidently offering added protection from COVID-19 infection. If eaten too soon, however, Asiago could be converted and COVID-19 restored. Try to finish with a final handful of almonds and sunflower/pumpkin seeds.  Better yet, take a single almond and place it in the bag of sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Then pour the seeds into your hand while aiming to also pour out that almond. This will provide substantial seeds which may be required even more than the almond. If you've received some confirmation of success, why not offer at least a silent prayer of thanks to Jehovah for such a victory, having made such a marvelous provision for recovery from such a potentially devastating disease/condition?!
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               Next, of vital importance, is properly oxygenating the body, to enable other foods/supplements to achieve their intended purpose. Some intrusions into our diet/environment over the last decade and more have been hampering our body's own ability to provide us with ample oxygen for such purposes. We need to restore this vital function and proper nourishment. Aside from the role of
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               for emergency use, other sources and provisions exist. One has been prepared for some time from North American Spice &amp;amp; Herb, as
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                products based on their Wild Oregano herb
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               , including a powerful oil extractive. This oil, especially is extremely sanitizing, and could even perform a major role in coronavirus extinction, both in the air/environment and within the human body. Most economically, the oil extracted from the herb may provide exceptional body oxygenation with very little amount, and the Wild Oregano juice/water may also prove to be an exceptional value in certain circumstances.
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             Also, PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE HINDRANCE OF THE INSANELY COMMON HERBICIDE, ATRAZINE, HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED EXTENSIVELY ON U.S. CORN CROPS. THIS HAS BEEN FOUND TO CONTRIBUTE DRAMATICALLY TO ASTHMA AND CORONAVIRUS!
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            such as from Lifeway, being similar in composition to yogurt, which helps restore a biome protective layer in the stomach. There are different flavors, but I've only successfully tried
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            at least about a 1/4 Teaspoon each, but about 1/4 Tablespoon each for serious conditions.
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            This mixture is usually 2 Tablespoon ea. to fit a small (5/8 Cup) spice shaker/container, 3 1/2 TB ea. to fit a typical larger (1 Cup) shaker. (Hint: You may also see this
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            show up in a well-known mayonnaise brand!).
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           ALSO, IT APPEARS THAT A QUALITY KOMBUCHA BEVERAGE, AS MENTIONED ELSEWHERE ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE TOPIC OF HYDRATION, MAY ALSO BE PROVING EFFECTIVE AT DESTROYING THE CAUSITIVE FUNGUS. THIS KOMBUCHA SHOULD BE NATURAL, FIZZY BY THE TEA, WITHOUT ADDED ENZYMES NOR CARBONATED WATER. ONE ACCEPTABLE BRAND, AT LEAST WITH
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            THE KILLING OF THE CAUSITIVE FUNGUS IS REVEALING A RELEASE OF PARASITE EGGS--WHICH THEMSELVES SHOULD BE DESTROYED WITH THE USE OF PREFERABLY THE
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            IT NOW IS EVIDENT THAT USE OF FOOD-GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PERIL IN PROPER AMOUNTS, WHICH NEVERTHELESS SHOULD STILL BE CAREFULLY ASCERTAINED.
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            may assist recovery from the effect this decay-causing fungus has been having on individuals: Open a
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            , that has no additional toxin such as added fungal citric acid, and add much of the juice and some of the corn to an already cooked dish, such as what I used recently, black beans and white basmati rice (from Texas?). It is possible that you may personally need to do as I did, use an already open bottle of the newer Organic Light Lager of Michelob Ultra, which I had drank from some time ago under special circumstances which God approved of (and which at the time He miraculously had eliminated the entire hops content so as not to offend sensitive consciences), and add much of the resulting liquid now void of practically all alcoholic content to the above-mentioned dish that may be dry and in need of some liquifying source. [By the way, I believe there  are many potential Texans eager to begin accepting male chicks to feed properly, including such things as sunflower seeds and eventually pumpkin seeds, which could produce not only adequate meat but also helpful against parasitic infection, helping to spur on another U.S. meat industry that could become poised to export worldwide in the coming months or years.] This corn may evidently help resolve alcohol issues as has been produced from toxic fungus/yeast influences, and may even assist healing of liver cirrhosis IF it's originating cause was indeed this or a similar fungal strain.
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             Another extremely ESSENTIAL addition is a genuinely whole-food (not fungal) VITAMIN C POWDER (not merely ascorbic acid), as being produced by a company permitting in good faith the purchase of one pouch per household as required by all members into the future,  made available through Amazon Services, their name being Unpretentious Baker. I believe this product is being produced from strawberries, and it has been determined that, appropriately, only fresh or frozen Organic Strawberries are being used in it's production. [Still, investigation may proceed as to whether existing strawberries having received pesticides being used on them generally for the last half-century or more, may also allow for safe whole-food extraction of vitamin C powder, exclusively.] For eating purposes, in case this Vitamin-C product is unavailable in your locale, seek to find Organic Strawberries, or regular if organic not available, even frozen if fresh is not found. It may even be that freezing the fresh strawberries could provide more lasting benefit for this purpose, and may be mandated if organic strawberries are not found. [It would likely be the FROZEN strawberries that would be most suitable for the premium whole-food Vitamin C supplement.] Proceed to eat as many of these as can be properly distributed among each member of the household seeking resolution of this health issue. IF only two or three strawberries would thus be available, run to the nearest locale where the are readily available, and purchase a second container with an adequate number of strawberries. The aforementioned whole-food Vitamin C product may be added to baked goods as well as other dishes post-cooking, and certain drinks for a valuable protective boost, as it may even assist development of a protective biome against harmful fungal and/or coronavirus infection.
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            Additionally, a product that seems not to have received the attention it deserves is SWEET POTATO JUICE. This may also supply a similar reserve of Vitamin-C related nutrients, and assist body hydration and possibly oxygenation.
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             AN EXCEPTIONAL DRINK COMBINATION
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            , WHICH I ENTREAT THE OWNERSHIP OF 7-ELEVEN TO CONTINUE MAKING AVAILABLE AT A PRICE OF THEIR CHOOSING, IS A COMBINATION, IF ALLOWED, OF THEIR COCA-COLA SLURPEE OFFERING, IN AN OF ITSELF QUITE SUPPORTIVE OF IMMUNE DEFENSES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, ALONG WITH THE FRENCH-VANILLA ICED COFFEE, OFTEN LOCATED NEAR THE SLURPEE MACHINE. THIS 50-50 COMBINATION, HAVING BEEN DISCOVERED BY THEIR MAKING ALL THEIR COLD AND HOT DISPENSED LARGE BEVERAGES (INCLUDING THE LARGE BIG-GULP) AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE CURRENT MONTH, IS EXCEPTIONAL. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE IN LARGE MEASURE TO USING REAL VANILLA, A TRUE HEALING SPICE GROWN BY AND IMPORTED FROM FRANCE, (WITH EXCITEMENT TOWARD A POSSIBLE COMBINING BY FRANCE OF BOTH THEIR FRENCH VANILLA AND THEIR HAZELNUT, ANOTHER POWERHOUSE OFFERING).
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            WHERE FROZEN COCA-COLA IS NOT YET AVAILABLE, ADDING SOME ICE ITSELF TO THE SAME POPULAR SODA BEVERAGE, OR AN APPROVE KNOCK-OFF, AND SHAKING/STIRRING THE ICE THOROUGHLY, MAY PROVIDE A SIMILAR EFFECT/BENEFIT:
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              AMAZING ICE!
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             One way divine backing for my right to the throne of God's Kingdom continues to be manifesting itself is in being enlightened as to the power of ice to help cleanse liquids and even perhaps foods for our own health and in offering some protection from the Coronavirus! Especially if you can find or purchase some ice that is untainted from chlorine or other contaminants, by using this in your drinks, and giving your cup a steady stir or shake for 20 seconds or more, this has been releasing something like oxygen which can remove even chlorine from water or other beverages, perhaps even destroying germs including viruses, offering a much healthier drink! If you can purchase such ice, you might consider sharing some, as a little may go a long way--for instance, if your neighbor can offer a quart or even better a gallon-Ziploc bag, why not offer to fill it for the loving benefit of such a neighboring family? All this while ice-making companies perhaps evaluate increased demand and preferably consider ramping up production? Those specifically with anti-chlorine home water filtration may even test their water and consider offering ice for a fair price. Let's consider this marvelous and wondrous provision from a loving God and Father that may help in our battle against this otherwise deadly Coronavirus Pandemic.
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            IS APPEARING CRUCIAL AND MUST (MUST!!!) SEEK TO BE DONE AS FOLLOWS TO ENSURE TRUE SUCCESS! THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLY AFTER ALL PREVIOUS STEPS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED TO REMOVE AS MUCH OF THE FUNGUS AND CORONAVIRUS AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THIS CRUCIAL 
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            1) GRAPEFRUIT CONTAINS EVERYTHING NEEDED TO DISPOSE PROPERLY THE FUNGII, INCLUDING ONE OR MORE GRAPEFRUIT SEEDS, AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH MUST BE CAUGHT BETWEEN TEETH AND CHEWED THOROUGHLY TO RELEASE ADEQUATE GSE, GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT.
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            2) IT SHOULD ONLY TAKE QUARTER OF THE GRAPEFRUIT FOR THIS PURPOSE, ALONG WITH ANY SEEDS THAT ACCOMPANY THAT PARTICULAR QUARTER.
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            3) BEGIN FIRST WITH THE FRUIT,  AND IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, SET ASIDE A SEED OR TWO YOU'RE ASSURED CAN BE CHEWED, IN ORDER TO DO SO DIRECTLY ENSUING THIS STEP. THEN BEGIN EATING THE JUICY FRUIT AS MAY BE DESIRED--IF BAKER'S SECRET BROWN SUGAR IS ACQUIRED/AVAILABLE, ANY BALANCED AMOUNT MAY BE ADDED FOR ENHANCED SWEETNESS, AS REAL GRAPEFRUIT SHOULD TASTE SWEET....THEN:
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            4) FOLLOWING THIS,  LOCATE ANY SEED THAT CAN BE BITTEN INTO, WITH THE EXTRACTIVES WITHIN BEING RELEASED, AND CONTINUE CHEWING TO RELEASE ALL THAT'S NECESSARY TO SWITCH ON THE ACTIVITY THAT ENABLES THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FUNGII!!
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            5) AFTER YOU CEASE THOROUGH CHEWING, IF THERE'S ANY INDICATION THAT THE FUNGUS REMAINS, CHEW ANOTHER SEED THOROUGHLY, AND CONTINUE THIS PROCESS UNTIL ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
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            5) AFTER YOU CEASE THOROUGH CHEWING, CONSIDER WHETHER THERE IS ANYTHING IN YOUR POSSESSION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH THE FUNGUS, INCLUDING BED LINENS, PILLOWCASES, ETC. FOLLOWING A PRAYER REGARDING SUCH ITEMS, IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE GO WITH YOUR GUT AND DISPOSE IN THE WASTEBASKET (REMAINING COMPLETELY BELOW THE RIM) EACH ITEM DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO DO SO. FOLLOWING THIS, YOU MAY PROCEED TO WRAP THE TRASH AS YOU SHOULD, TIED AS APPROPRIATELY TIGHT AND TWICE WHEN POSSIBLE, AND REMOVE FROM INDOORS, AGAIN, WHEN POSSIBLE.
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             Stage 1 Details
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            FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACCINATION PREPAREDNESS, MERELY 1/8 Tsp. Food-grade Hydrogen-peroxide (up to and including 1/4 Tsp. for Larger person w/o propensity for stroke) OR QUITE POSSIBLY DOUBLE THAT AMOUNT OF WILD OREGANO HERB LIQUID from North American Herb &amp;amp; Spice, especially suited for those with any stroke/dementia/etc. propensity, per 1 L./QT. of Iced spring water, as Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, etc. is all that's necessary for the FIRST Drink, 15 minutes prior to any Food intake, preferably by 8 a.m.
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            Prior to Lunch, perhaps 1 hr., the Gatorade Remix Formula is to be drank, following the protocol as if drinking the Second time.
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             THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY PREPARED VACCINATION PROCEDURE WAS ASSEMBLED TOGETHER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. SANJAY GUPTA AND HIS STAFF; THEY ALSO HAVE PROVIDED CONFIRMATION ON SEVERAL OTHER KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS PAGE:
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            Lastly, around 7 p.m. or later, some time following dinner, more time may accompany improved results, the Second Gatorade Remix formula again should be consumed, EXCEPT for having underwent the following additional procedure: Have ready for mixing standard glass measuring cup, adding organic whole milk up to 1/4 cup for adding eggs totaling additional 3/4 cup. Using coffee filter, thoroughly wipe with standard white coffee filter whetted with (H)peroxide the outside of chicken's egg from approved sources, such as Eggland's Best and Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, which have been kept refrigerated for at least 1 day. Use one fresh pair of thin disposable inexpensive clear gloves for this until evidence or realistic concern of any sort of contamination, and thereafter replace. This wiping eliminates Salmonella contamination, etc. Then, after cracking with stationary stainless steel knife, open and dispense contents into glass measuring cup, adding additional spices ground cloves and paprika, 1/8 tsp. per 5/8 tsp. egg, or 15% ea. spice per 1 cup volume (prior to spice additions, etc.). Then, add, ONLY food-grade hydrogen peroxide, also 1/8 tsp. per 5/8 tsp. egg, at 15% per 1 cup volume (as before, of total milk/egg mixture only). Mix all this thoroughly with stainless steel spoon. This mixture will keep for (2) days, or 48 hours. Finally, add PRECISELY ONLY 1 tsp. of this mixture to ea. 1Liter Gatorade remix formula mentioned above. All of this will be potentially eliminating Coronavirus from the body, readying it for a more highly effective vaccine treatment, according to quality vaccination, 24-48 hours following first treatment dose.
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            ANY FORMER REFERENCE TO SNOW/CRUSHED ICE SHOULD NOW BE CONSIDERED RATHER INTENDED FOR STAGE 7 IMMUNIZATION METHODS.
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            . To begin, locate any available ozonators for drinking water, along with preferably large glass jugs 1/2 gallon. While it is tap water that is to be ozonated, locate spring water, preferably Deer Park, for topping off each glass at 1/8 cup per 1 cup container. If for some reason no ozonators are available, then purchase for fastest delivery food-grade hydrogen peroxide.
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            About the same time, locate fresh oranges, esp. for the most short of breath, then for others desiring, separated into slices and given precisely at 5:30 a.m., to be finished within about 10-12 minutes. Begin preparing coffee, milk, or tea, as is available for every single coronavirus patient. For this purpose the package of tea bags should be FRESH. Those with seriously weakened kidney function should AVOID the black tea option, or ENSURE it is from a freshly opened package if no other option is available. You may add sugar, 1 Tablespoon, mix, then just prior to delivery it is to be supplemented with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves spice or 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil. If all that is available is Italian seasoning mix including basil, then use 1 full Tablespoon. This will prep the body for safe delivery of ozonated drinking water, the goal being to safely prohibit rupture associated with arterial disease, including those at-risk of dementia or stroke. Also, anyone with digestive issues will most likely prosper with 1/4 banana--no more, with the drink, but not with the milk.
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             PROPER TIMING, GOOD COMMUNICATION, EMPTY STOMACH.
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            Prepare for managing the timing of administering the therapy for each patient, from the most desperate to the least. Before receiving the coffee/milk/tea suitable for each patient, supplemented as outlined and/or as preferred, it should be taken on an empty stomach. Chew ice if hyperthyroidism is presenting, use ICE with either of these three: hot tea or juice, or soda if hypothyroidism exists, and allow time for stomach clearance, up to 4-8 minutes. Upon confirmation of a clear stomach, provide the drink, allowing 10 seconds time for a brief prayer to Jehovah as desired. The preferred time for beginning this first step of the Plan is 5:49 a.m. Thu. Nov. 19. Have patient begin drinking, holding each reasonably sized swallow in mouth for one second or more before downing. Then allow 8 seconds between swallows. Upon completion of the drink, communication should be made to begin ozonating the drinking water for this individual.
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             OZONATING
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            . The filled-to-the-brim glass jug of cold tap water is to be ozonated for 3 minutes, removing chlorine and associated byproducts. If the water is known to be heavily chlorinated then continue treating for an additional 5 minutes. If no spring water is available for adding following a one minute stoppage, then use half and half cold and from lukewarm to hot tap water for the ozonating process. Otherwise, follow up with the recommended amount of spring water, again 1/8 cup to each cup, or 1 cup per half-gallon (8-cup) jug. The size/number of cups per individual should vary by personal size/weight, either one, one and one-half, or two cups per person. At this point, the drink should make its way toward the patient. In the case of using food-grade hydrogen peroxide instead, it MUST be FOOD-GRADE to be effective, and added at 1/8 teaspoon per cup, or 1 teaspoon per (8-cup) half-gallon jug. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFELY ERADICATING CORONAVIRUS AND IT'S ROOT CAUSE, THE CANNED GREEN BEA
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             ADMINISTERING
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            . Allowing 6-10 minutes for clearing the stomach after beginning the timely coffee/milk/tea/juice/soda drink, the ozonated drinking water should be administered almost immediately afterward, preferably by 6 a.m. Upon completion, the patient should be encouraged to remain seated, relaxing for preferably for the next half-hour, with a plan to watch the morning news beginning 6:30 a.m.
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             SUPPORTING SALAD
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            . To complete this first stage, every coronavirus patient should receive the following salad, primarily supporting liver function, prepared according to the following recipe, first presented the week of Oct 13, on my website
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            in the segment Weekly Golden Apples. As mentioned above, those with seriously weakened kidney function should have been extremely careful to AVOID black tea drink option this morning or ENSURE its package freshness.
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            It begins with lettuce, pref. Iceberg, washing and peeling away outside layers, and using inside layers unwashed, but cut to size.
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            A Catalina dressing makes for a healthy combination thus far. To this may be added considerable garlic, preferably minced (but absolutely no phosphoric acid) or as powder, useful against microorganisms, as well as Many English walnuts or several black walnuts, and a handful of pumpkin seeds if available.
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           . Where desired, start with Orange, Apple, or Cranberry Juice (or fresh apple or orange slices, along with some Oceanspray sweetened dried cranberries instead) if desired early, preferably around 7AM, but not later than around 8:15 AM, leading up to a large glass of good clean refreshing water some 15 minutes later. The water is to be considered the most essential element, perhaps between 7AM and 8 AM, or 8:30 AM if meals are delayed until around 9AM or so, allowing some 15 minutes prior to the first food being provided, preferably 8:30 AM each morning. This particular morning, use whatever bottled spring water may be on-hand, but subsequently, using ozonators, good refreshing clean water may be made using tap water, and supplemented 1/8 cup per cup with bottled spring water, such as Deer Park, to make truly good clean refreshing water available to each patient. Step B will provide help for coffee, tea, or milk to follow.
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           . Cinnamon should be mixed 1% with plain sugar, and provided as an addition to coffee or tea, along with milk or cream if desired, ordinarily up to two cups, but an additional cup may be made allowed in special cases. Also, the spice cloves should be added the first day or two, then at least weekly to supplement vital nutrients, including the essential ORGANIC form of sulfur. This can be a fine start to a good solid meal on a regular basis. If much coffee is to be drank, it is best to drink most of it prior to receiving any of the food, then allow 7-8 minutes for this to mostly clear the stomach, perhaps while talking with friends or loved ones, reading something uplifting spiritually, or making sense of the morning's news, before the final cup, which may be drank along with the morning meal. The meal this morning should be oatmeal, prepared the way Quaker actually has recommended on the packaging, by pouring the raw oats, this morning the maple and brown sugar flavor, into the bowl, and adding the hot water to it. These oats provide a key to an important biome for the stomach, if prepared in this way. Kefir, a valuable dairy drink, provides the remainder of this biome, in the way of vital good bacteria similar to yogurt. It is recommended that 1 cup be drank prior to having the oatmeal this morning. To the oatmeal may be added real butter and the cinnamon sugar mixture, or just plain sugar. Also, a banana should be provided in addition to the oatmeal. Some mornings in the future, a muffin may be provided instead of the oatmeal. In this case, some muffins may be seasonal, containing nourishing foods, such as the Pumpkin-Spice, a fall favorite. Also, other muffins may provide the fruit within, such as Apple-Cinnamon, or perhaps a lesser-known Banana-Cranberry flavor. This would be quicker and easier to manage, without the need for additional fruit.
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             FURTHER HEALING PROMOTION.
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            We’ve now begun to set the body on a path to healing. Healing centers that have provided either hardcopy Bibles or digital devices may contribute to further healing merely by pointing out the availability of beneficial resources promoting spiritual well-being. Electronically, a link that could be provided is this website
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            , the original authentic version of this information. Also, an app providing access to multiple Bible versions for free will be indicated in tomorrow’s installation of this Plan.
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             Marinara sauce, or at least Tomato sauce that is absolutely without Phosphoric Acid (the inclusion of which may be the reason tomato sauce has in the past been removed from some hospital menus)
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           For the essentials, see the blogpost from findlifeandsee.com/blog for the week of Nov 09-15 under "CORONAVIRUS DEFENSE FOR ATHLETES," the adjusted promotion test for substantial investigation of this unique patented formula by the owner of this website (Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark Allen Campbell of 16 1/2 Morningside Dr., Winchester, VA 22601-4968). There are a few additional spice extractives to be vitally included. Additionally, I re-release this exclusive formula for the general public upon revealing it as follows:
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           Additionally, take note of the correction to Plan Stage 2 A. Good Hydration regarding Oceanspray sweetened dried cranberries inclusion. It is one or the other--Juice OR Fresh fruit with cranberry additional.
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             Add 1 dropper full of a Vegetable Glycerin extracted Ginkgo Biloba, increasing circulation, especially for enhanced mental function.
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             Add pre-mixed Domino or Morena cane sugar with 1% Cinnamon powder, which MIXED is not hard on stomach, to recover flavor and  helping (not curing) blood glucose stabilization, with further germicidal effects. Still, expect slightly less sweetness than originally. To be clear, it has recently been found that there is currently an issue with much so-called Ground Cinnamon, as it is being overly crushed and broken down to become harmful, the way homogenizing milk may enable such molecules to scar arterial walls, contributing to plaque buildup. Therefore, some alternatives are provided next. Research has revealed some companies who process their cinnamon properly!
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             Then add 1/8 tsp (per quart of Gatorade) of (mostly Germicidal) Food-grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Without the proper form of peroxide, then Ground Cinnamon could be used, as 1/2 tsp., or better yet, a cinnamon extract, 1 dropper. Alternatively, it has just been learned that Green bean juice from canned beans can also suffice, at a 3:1 ratio, 1-1/2 teaspoons.
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             Also add 1/8 tsp. Turmeric spice extract, equal to roughly 1/7 pure ground Turmeric.
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             This is adequate before bedtime, healing muscle tearing, etc. while promoting tiredness. At other times, add also 1/2 tsp. ground paprika spice.
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             When a greater healing response is desirable, increasing the Turmeric spice will promote further anti-inflammatory activity, but this must be of limited use, carefully scrutinized.
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            Along with this, I recommend fresh fruit to be eaten most days, preferably in the morning.
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           THERE IS ACTUALLY ANOTHER FORMULA CREATED THE SAME EVENING THAT TASTES SOMEWHAT LIKE A SODA, AND CAN BE MADE PLAIN OR CARBONATED, ACTUALLY HEALTH-PROMOTING, LIFE-SUSTAINING, THAT IS EVEN MORE EFFECTIVE AT RESTORING THE NASAL PASSAGES TO PROPER IMMUNE HEALTH FOR OUR TOTAL ANNIHILATION OF CORONAVIRUS. SEE BELOW FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS:
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           E. For supper, include  with the accompanying Marinara sauce/etc. as before, along with 1 cup of the new revised Gatorade drink, which must be made after manufacturing is completed and shipments arrive to each vicinity. As the main dish, use Dried black beans soaked for 1 hour in clean water (safely boiled or ozonated, if previously chlorinated) ensuring adequate fresh air intake and circulation, then cooked 30-60 minutes until desired tenderness, having fresh lightly cooked Irish Oatmeal added to the hot beans as placed in recipient's dish, with a salt spice preparation as follows:
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             1/4 tsp. Baking soda
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             1/2 tsp. Ground Turmeric,
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             1 tsp. Ground Paprika,
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             1/2 tsp. Ground celery seed
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           THE NEW CORONA-KICKER FORMULA:
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             Start by making tea, using (2) Red Rose tea bags (Box 100, keep sealed preferably in 1 Gallon Zippered Ziploc) and (1) Lipton Decaf tea bag (any size box), (2) Rooibos herbal tea bags (Bigelow), and (1) Chamomile tea bag (Bigelow). Start stovetop heating of 2 cups of good clean water in stainless steel sauce pan, inserting all aforementioned tea bags, and slowly heat to just barely a rapid boil.
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             Remove from heat, and add 1/2 cup cold water from a typical gallon plastic jug, to preserve nutrition, removing tea bags.
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             Add Zulka Morena plain sugar, 3/4 cup.
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             Also add 1 dropper of Cinnamon extract--any kind should work.
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             Pour into clear drinking jug, adding 1/4 cup fresh Spring Water (Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, etc.)
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             Add 1/8 cup additional Zulka Morena cane sugar, then 1/4 teaspoon Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, and 1 additional dropper of Cinnamon extract.
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             Also add 1 dropper Ginkgo Biloba Vegetable Glycerin extract.
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             Add 1 Tablespoon Cloves spice, and 1/4 cup Domino cane sugar.
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             Lastly, 3/4 teaspoon Paprika spice.
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           CP Relief Plan
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            Stage 5 Details
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           A. The recommended salad is a 5-ingredient recipe, and should be offered to each patient in the entire facility for a breakfast main entree. If refused for this meal, then it may be chosen as a supplement to the main dish at lunchtime. The recipe follows:
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             Iceberg lettuce, just the outside rinsed, then peeled away, with inner leaves unrinsed and diced into smaller quarters.
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             Ranch or Italian dressing for those sensitive to milk/dairy.
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             Walnuts--a handful.
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             Sweetened, dried cranberries, also a handful.
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             Sunflower seeds, a small OR LARGE handful.
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           CP Relief Plan
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            Stage 6 Details AKA "Burn the Candle at Both Ends"
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            Burn the Candle at Both Ends
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            As mentioned previously, it has been publicly noted that many hundreds of thousands could still die of Coronavirus complications while waiting for a vaccine. Therefore, with awareness of the power of certain foods, spices and extractives, and drinks, we should advance the notion of “burning the candle at both ends,” by helping one another to eradicate the virus within our bodies by the use of these natural products while waiting for the necessary long-term immunization. Some spices that may be added to foods and/or drinks that help in such a way may include turmeric (largely combatting inflammation, possibly combined with black pepper, powerfully enhancing effectiveness), rosemary herb, paprika, crushed red pepper, garlic/garlic powder, onions/onion powder, wild oregano oil/juice, and several others, including cinnamon extract (rejecting ground cinnamon unless it is clearly with natural millstone and not metal, until proper processing and labeling can indicate the powder has not been molecularly fractured by excess metal grinding, which has had severe negative impacts in some localities). You might also research foods and drinks that specifically are known to have anti fungal, anti bacterial, and antiviral effects.
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            COKE AND PEPSI!
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           I would like to challenge Coca Cola and Pepsi, with their distribution capacity, not to compete, but rather cooperate on this project, at least by their respective efforts. Pepsi, owning Gatorade at last check, would be well-suited to endeavor to use my patented Gatorade Remix formula, perhaps only needing slight modification for flavor, and package it in 12oz cans. This could help people to hydrate and eradicate Coronavirus from their bodies while awaiting a vaccine. I would only be requesting as little as 1/4-1/2 cent royalty, back to a government fund, perhaps for similar Coronavirus research, if it cannot now be to me personally, in hopes that this could be done to enable 25 cent cans to be made available exclusively for this drink. Coca-Cola I would challenge to try the patented "CoronaKicker" formula (they needn't use that designation) that is made from teas and spices, and that has a distinctive cola flavor. This formula, in addition to fighting Coronavirus, may also assist further healing of the nasal passages, to promote restored body immunity. I would request likewise a 25 cent per can goal and a similar royalty for this. Both products may be sweetened as stated, with possibility of adding natural birch tree xylitol which not only adds sweetness but helps protect against cavities as well. I believe the above goal could be reached with proper attention to detail. Another consideration may be examined by both, to make a similar drink that incorporates my patented "ReSweet" sweetener, but that may cost more, bringing this drink to a price alongside other standard sodas. Enough of this has to be used for the flavor to be just right, IF it would work at all with these other formulas--this has not yet been investigated. There would be an additional fee per can for the use of this sweetener/spice mixture and brand name.
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           PLEASE CONSIDER: If the 25 cent can would not be profitable for either company, perhaps the addition of the ReSweet version at normal cost could make up the difference, to permit those with very little money to still benefit from the cheaper drink, while the profit margin on the other would more than compensate, with God's blessing!
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           CP Relief Plan Stage 7 Details
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             A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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             A SMALL WHITE SPOT.
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            I'd like to switch up and place Become Holy Yourselves! (BHY!) first, as I relate what took place this morning, just a short while ago as of this writing. I had just finished loading the washing machine at a home I fully intend to keep inside Winchester, VA, at a good time some 2 hours drive from the interior of Washington D.C., the home of the U.S. Capitol. As I set down my laundry basket (not having a second laundry bag I planned on purchasing, to have one each for whites and colors) I reflected upon the quality workmanship of the small round wooden side table I had set on the porch some months ago, having help up well despite being out of doors. After ascending the stairs in the snow and approaching it, upon closer inspection I noticed a small white spot on the inlaid pattern of darker wood I thought might be oak, and cautiously stuck my thumb down on the matter to perhaps brush it off, only to find it was something I've always hated to touch--white bird "poop!" However, little did I realize the significance of what was about to transpire!
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             RIGHT UNDER OUR...WHAT?
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            I quickly thought to turn and bend down to the snow atop the porch stairs and clean my thumb, then after picking up a bit of it, brought it to the table and began rubbing the snow over the area, to find the spot completely vanishing. Afterward, I spoke this: "Sometimes, the solution to the problem is right under our beaks." Upon re-entering the living room, I began to reflect upon these words, having had much divine guidance in recent weeks and months during my campaign for the Presidency of the United States. I wondered--what about this bird poop--are there not times in God's creation where what we normally would call "poop" from a creature actually serves some beneficial purpose for humans? What about the silkworm, I wondered, as a dear wife of mine reminded me that indeed it is silk that is formed in just such a way! Is it not clean for use as a linen, or clothing, being washed and pure? Going a step further, I recalled and spoke: "What was the White House painted with?" I seemed to remember it was indeed painted with white...bird poop--yet considered a very clean source of paint material, having never become aware of any problems from it's use!
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             MORE DIVINE GUIDANCE?
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            I had spoken earlier of the urgent need to continue addressing this Coronavirus Pandemic, realizing we've begun to lose some three thousand and more victims daily here in the U.S., about as many as we lost in the terrible tragedy which occurred on September 11, 2001. This got me thinking, do not such birds drink from our dishes, and eat some of our crumbs, etc.? Could it be that they somehow supply something of value in their so-called poop? Having access to discuss this matter with others "tacitly," with the royal authority given me by God, with high lineage in the royal line of King David of ancient Israel, we discussed this possibility, and sure enough it was determined that it might prove useful for immunity from Coronavirus(!)--However "something was still missing" was the word. I suggested what about SNOW--might it help with any bit of sterilization? And can't the snow itself be frozen, to last throughout the year if necessary? The response came back a Veritable YES! With a simple prick of the finger, as is used for Diabetic testing, which tools are available to practically all School Nursing Stations (as the subject had come up while gathering my clothes for washing, upon seeing the letters H.S., as to whether we should FIRST get our HIGH SCHOOL students back to school first, so that any Pandemic potential problem areas for them can be ascertained and identified, they being most able among all students to recognize and voice any individual concerns, etc.) One reputed worst-case scenario with a child laden with Coronavirus apparently was resoundingly cured by the treatment! Of course, more testing and confirmation can and should be done, but what potential this may have--Thanks to our God, Jehovah, and His wonderful provisions to sustain life for the human family!
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             A BETTER OPTION!
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            It has been known for quite some time that SEA SALT that washes up from the ocean is occasionally affected, or "tainted" with this same white "drip" from birds. In the past this has been considered a nuisance, and no one could understand or comprehend why God would permit such valuable sea salt to be affected in such a way. Now we may know! All it evidently takes is a combination of genuine sea salt, such as from SALT WORKS, located in the U.S., with just a tiny bit of this white product from birds, placed under the tongue and absorbed into the bloodstream in this way, to also be treated/immunized, either from a widespread or localized threat!!! May we forge ahead and investigate these options for treating Coronavirus and who knows what else, implementing this as soon as possible even likely for our children and others, and get things back in order!
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            MORE ISSUES NEEDING ADDRESSED!
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               Coronavirus
Tainted Blood Supply!
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            If we do not act promptly on this matter, we could
inadvertently set ourselves up to turn this Pandemic into either an Epidemic or
Endemic, making it a PERMANENT ONGOING ISSUE! GOD JEHOVAH HAS BEEN MERCIFULLY CLEARING CORONAVIRUS TO AVOID THE BEGINNING OF FAR-GREATER CALAMITOUS USE OF CORONAVIRUS-TAINTED BLOOD. The relatively untainted blood
supply in many places is running out or has run out, and it seems all that’s
left is blood that is now tainted with Coronavirus. However, as with
practically every such situation, if something is clearly a violation of what
is right or what is stated in the law of God, He practically always has an
ALTERNATIVE in mind that can be used instead, that is perfectly effective,
beneficial, and acceptable!! AN ANSWER HAS BEEN FOUND! It is a
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             COMBINATION OF FIVE (5) SUBSTANCES,
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            each of which have had merit, being used or studied in the
past, but together form a PERFECT or near perfect REPLACEMENT for blood for
purposes of Transfusion!
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             SUBSTANCE 1: PURIFIED SEA WATER
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            . There is a well-established report from years ago during wartime, when ships in the U.S. Navy ran out of blood being used for transfusing. They began substituting sea water, with its range of minerals. Aside from the dehydration risk of transfusing salted ocean water, which was usually allayed with much drinking water afterward, the results were quite astounding! It may well be that using water from a pure source, even from a source such as Utah's Great Salt Lake, BUT DESALINATING TO ELIMINATE EXCESS SODIUM, MAY WELL PROVE TO BE THE EXACT BASE FOR THE PERFECT BLOOD ALTERNATIVE, ALONG WITH THE REMAINING SUBSTANCES REQUIRED.
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             SUBSTANCE 2: CHLOROPHYLL!
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            You may have seen this in
green bottles/jugs—it has been used as blood builder—but why? While It is the
blood of the plant, it is essentially the SAME as blood hemoglobin but for one
thing—rather than IRON as the central molecule, in chlorophyll it is
MAGNESIUM—hence the green color! All the body has to do as soon as it
transfused in a base of SEA/OCEAN WATER (supplying water and minerals functioning
in ratios similar to blood plasma) is REPLACE the MAGNESIUM MOLECULE WITH IRON,
and it becomes normal BLOOD HEMOGLOBIN, changing within seconds FROM GREEN TO
RED. This should be normally as a percentage of 6%, 8%, or 12% based on
individual needs. Also 1/16 tsp per pint of this mixture of Food-grade (in spite of inappropriate labelling, Assured brand is acceptable) Hydrogen Peroxide helps destroy most any bacterial/viral contamination, etc.,
and helps oxygenate the blood. One more issue should be addressed for each pint--15 mg. EACH of Iron-Picolinate, a common iron supplement, AS WELL AS Iron-Gluconate, because these iron supplements go immediately to body reserves. The picolinate also helps with long-range iron storage build-up, while the gluconate form is the roadway speedster for chlorophyll transformation! [However, for best results, the transfusion should be initiated in VEINS, heading back to the heart, rather than in arteries, going away from it.]
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            I STRONGLY ADVISE
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           THAT THE RED CROSS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DISTRIBUTION, gathering whatever Chlorophyll is available commercially for this purpose. However, more I believe is needed. Many have such a bottle in their homes, either unused, or little used, that could otherwise go to waste. I recommend that all such persons consider donating their unused portions to their local Red Cross, to see that is gets where it is needed! Sea water could be collected and de-salinated, then appropriately tested for any remaining impurities, and/or treated with some H. peroxide for effective general sanitization, and if meeting standards of purity, at least those which have been required for acceptable blood transfusion supplies (which should also gradually be improved further), the resulting fluid could be filled at 92% of standard pint packaging, along with the 1/16 tsp. of Food-grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Then, finally the Chlorophyll can be added at 8% (8 tsp), to reach 100% full standard pint quantity. There is one more matter--a person eating much less red meat, etc. during the Pandemic than before may have less iron reserves. Therefore the additional iron supplements assist with this issue as far as successful transfusing goes. There are certainly products available for building blood iron stores as needed. Also, procedures requiring transfusions should eventually be examined to ensure as little blood loss as possible, with acceptable methods to preserve the integrity of the person's blood. Doctors who have successfully operated on some patients who have previously refused blood transfusions may have insightful perspectives on going about this.
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           is contributed or becomes available, it may be possible to build blood prior to a surgery with the eating of certain foods rich in chlorophyll and iron, perhaps. Greens such as Kale and Cabbage, both from the Cruciferous family, as is broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, may help. Kale is rich in Iron, which helps promote formation of hemoglobin and enzymes. It has been reported that many have benefitted merely from the transfusion of sea water when other resources were lacking, so adding just the food-grade H. Peroxide and iron-picolinate (an iron stores stimulator) and iron-gluconate (speedier at chorophyll-transformation), as directed above, may still prove to be of value without Chlorophyll yet.
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             (B) Root causes of Coronavirus Infections
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            These evidently began many years ago, impacting our food supply, increasing the complexity and challenge of eradicating this problem.
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             For several years, in the viable health products market,
many sorts of useful products have been promoted. However, once in a while, a
product, or at least some versions of it, have provided evidence of
considerable harm, and should, upon realization of this, either have it’s
formulation modified accordingly, or simply be discontinued. If such a product
instead continues to gain widespread acceptance, the harm could become quite
substantial and ongoing!
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        &lt;!--EndFragment--&gt;                    A HIDDEN DANGER. There is a fungus that has not received much media attention, but that is being used quite extensively as a basis for so-called improvement in digestive health, yet has, at the same time, been linked to cancer and other diseases and long-term health consequences. The fungus is Aspergillus Niger, and can produce toxic black mold, contributing to such things as impaired liver function and cancer! Unfortunately, this fungus, and several like it, are being used as a basis for many DIGESTIVE ENZYME supplements. One problem with the enzymes produced by such a fungus, is that it is becoming increasingly evident that the food broken down by such a fungus is producing nutrients  that, rather than being effective for human food use, are actually now understood to be intended for the soil and uptake by plants--this fungus is found in the woods and breaks down organic matter into inorganic--we don't eat soil--we eat what the plants convert from the soil into human food! It seems, however, that it can eat it's own products, to continue to live. Thus, this fungus can continue to live within our bodies, having much nutrition upon which to feed, because we continue to break down the food we receive for IT'S BENEFIT, RATHER THAN OUR OWN! This results in other symptomatic issues, such as, in some cases, impaired (thick) bile flow and pancreatitis, thus HINDERING OUR OWN DIGESTIVE PROCESSES!
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            The following is a link to a YouTube Video explaining this issue somewhat. YouTube is OWNED BY GOOGLE. While I have advanced that Google has a solid place in public life and function, especially it's incredible mapping and directional guidance systems, still many circles CURRENTLY SUGGEST PLAYING SUCH VIDEOS STRICTLY ON GOOGLE/ANDROID DEVICES for security purposes, until some known issues are resolved.
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            The doctor here puts forward some simple remedies to restore the proper digestive process to our bodies, including the use of beets and perhaps lightly cooked leafy greens. No doubt these can be made with the use of delicious sauces and spices so that they needn't be troubling to consume. As I've shared, "When it's done the right way, there is nothing wrong with rhyming DELICIOUS WITH NUTRITIOUS."
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            While this video doesn't touch on the issue of enzyme sources being a problem, it nevertheless reveals why we need to give more attention to addressing the root cause of the digestive problems we may be having, rather than thinking of Digestive Enzymes as some kind of "quick fix." Another substance prepared from Aspergillus Niger itself is CITRIC ACID, which besides merely being an acidulent, actually functions in our bodies as part of an important life cycle known as the Kreb's Cycle. I've come to believe that this cycle may be important for intercellular communication. How would you like the citric acid from a live fungus, to be used to dictate some of your own cellular communication rather than your own body? Let's instead begin once again to get our citric acid solely from citrus fruits and other safe natural sources. There is a substance that should function perfectly well in most instances as a replacement for citric acid in sodas, etc., and that is (Alpha) Lipoic Acid. This is a natural antioxidant that amazingly can function both in fatty and watery environments. It may enhance blood sugar metabolism, so those with diabetes may need to speak with their doctor to have insulin/etc. carefully monitored and adjusted if they begin to take this on a regular basis. This particular substance should come from natural sources rather than being produced synthetically--nevertheless I believe such a source can be found to supply this at an exceptional cost. Also, there is a yeast that may be poised to supply nutritious substances that may indeed be intended for human consumption, and this could be researched and confirmed. It is called
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            THEREFORE, I ADVANCE THAT DIGESTIVE ENZYME MAKERS IMMEDIATELY TAKE A FRESH CAREFUL LOOK AT THEIR FORMULAS TO CONSIDER WHETHER ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS MAY BE SUPPORTING FUNGAL INFECTION, AND CONSIDER OPTIONS SUCH AS MENTIONED ABOVE FOR REFORMULATING A TRULY BENEFICIAL AND HEALTH-GIVING PRODUCT.
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            WE NEED TO FIND NATURAL SOURCES OF A. LIPOIC ACID, AND THIS MAY PROVE A VALUABLE COMMODITY AND CHIEF EXPORT FOR THE U.S. IF THIS IS FOUND.
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        &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                    Also, another very serious implication of this use of fungal enzymes is in the making of an otherwise very valuable and nutritious resource--CHEESE! While some cheeses CAN be made without the use of any enzyme, such as Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, and possibly American Cheese, as well as other dairy products like Yogurt and Kefir, most cheeses require the use of some enzyme, traditionally in the past having used animal enzymes, such as from cows, sheep and goats. CHEESES MADE USING SUCH FUNGAL ENZYMES AS ASPERGILLUS NIGER ARE PROMOTING FUNGAL INFECTION AND CORONAVIRUS! Such cheeses REQUIRE an enzyme of some sort. At this time, it must be presumed that unless otherwise certain, most any ingredient label simply stating "Enzyme" or "Enzymes" is almost surely referring to such fungal enzymes as from Aspergillus N. Such a product, depending on the amount of enzyme and it's use upon other ingredients in the product, will contribute to fungal infection to a varying degree--as in the case of most raw cheeses, to a large degree, and usually to a lesser degree when baked or cooked well. GOING FORWARD, LET'S MAKE AMPLE USE OF THOSE CHEESES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT CAN BE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE USE OF SUCH ENZYME, AND EXHORT ALL CHEESE MAKERS TO FIND A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE, PROVEN TO PROMOTE HUMAN LIFE AND HEALTH AGAINST FUNGAL AND OTHER DISEASE.
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        &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                    SINCE GOAT CHEESE THAT IS MADE WITH GOAT ENZYME SEEMS TO BE HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS, IT MAY BE GOAT ENZYME THAT IS PREFERRED, AS THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF A GOAT IS VERY NEAR, I BELIEVE, TO HUMAN DIGESTION. ALSO, THE EVIDENTLY SAFE YEAST MENTIONED EARLIER, SACCHAROMYCES BOULLARDI, MAY WELL PROVE USEFUL AS WELL IN CHEESE PRODUCTION. LET THESE BE A STARTING POINT FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH INTO BETTER METHODS AND BETTER, SAFE AND HEALTHY CHEESE! EQUIPMENT MAY NEED CAREFUL ATTENTION TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL TRACES OF OTHER HARMFUL FUNGII, WITH PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOOD-GRADE H. PEROXIDE AND WILD OREGANO PRODUCTS, PERHAPS FROM NORTH AMERICAN HERB &amp;amp; SPICE.
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             The importance of hydration has become increasingly appreciated in healing persons of Coronavirus. However, there have been several stubborn cases that don't respond to typical measures, such as drinking and even IV fluid, etc. The following is a punch list of key issues that impact the ability of the body to accept good, (iced?, cold) clean spring water (such as Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, and Crystal Geyser):
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              1) First, if one appears to be dying in a state of dehydration or low oxygen, a viable option is a combination of 1/2 tsp. Italian spice (with Rosemary), 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 tsp. Ground Turmeric. Additionally 1 tsp. of Miracle Whip mayonnaise may help soothe and support this mixture. Upon revival, keep in mind that food is necessary immediately--perhaps toast and juice (any fresh citrus, remember to AVOID PROCESSED FUNGAL CITRIC ACID, as explained above, EXCEPT in this instance, since Rosemary spice may have been given, a small amount might be allowable in the bread or butter, but not with jam/fruit spread containing this substance).
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               2) Next, an important body regulator is found in the balance of good fats. It is highly important that Omega 3 fats be restored such as from fish sources, flax oil, and WALNUTS. A good quality fish oil supplement may also help here. However, if Omega 3 sources are not immediately available, a good healthful olive oil, such as from a large can from Italy, may supply enough Omega 9 fats which also serve to regulate body fats. Additionally, avocado oil, which may more commonly be produced virginally/organically cold-pressed, also supplies a helpful form of Omega 9, until more Omega 3 can be received. Also, the proper feed for a growing American Organic Chicken supply could actually begin to supply the U.S. and abroad with an ample source of Omega 3 fats.
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               3) Potassium levels from most fruits and vegetables, to restore a body ratio of at least 2:1 Potassium over sodium.
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               4) Good vital organic sulfur as from onions and perhaps garlic, although onions are strongly encouraged for stimulating immune function. Also a good source of MSM, such as from DMSO produced from Wood processing, or the Cloves spice, may likewise assist restoration of hydration capacity, if certain infections may be somehow causing interference.
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               5) Fresh citrus juices, pref. from oranges, lemons. supplying PROPER FORM OF CITRIC ACID. Fungal citric acid added to processed juices or canned fruit MUST BE AVOIDED, as well as perhaps even ascorbic acid which may now be processed in the same way.
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               6) Calcium/Magnesium supplements, such as CAL-MAG and NATURAL CALM, IF/IFF made with the proper form of CITRIC ACID, may provide some assistance, but may still yet be suspect to Aspergillus intrusion. Fresh food sources of magnesium should be found, such as Kiwis, bananas, and most beans and greens, and also fish.
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               8) Large glass of ice cold water each morning and 20 minutes before mealtimes. Alternatives might be Organic Coconut Juice (100% if possible, and without added "citric acid" unless proven to be food-sourced, not the commonly sold Aspergillus fungus by-product), and possibly some herbal teas such as chamomile.
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               9) Also, a true Kombucha Tea (fizzy but non-carbonated and without citric acid) can help enable more hydration from drinking water. Perhaps afterward a genuine bath in clean water may assist body hydration considerably as well.
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               10) A patented device I envisioned some time after I'd been ozonating my tap water will soon make SAFE OZONATION READILY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR OWN REASONABLY CLEAN, YET CHLORINATED, TAP WATER, and may also be made available for shower heads as well. IN THE MEANTIME, making or purchasing ICE, or using snow which may be available in some temperature zones, could also prove effective at removing both chlorine and it's associated chloramines, WHEN SUPPLIED TO A BEVERAGE IN AMPLE AMOUNT AND SHAKEN ADEQUATELY, USUALLY FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS. YET, I WOULD PREFER TO SEE PROVEN EXAMPLES FROM A GENUINE SUBSET RANGEW OF SELECTED CITY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND ABROAD. Chlorine and chloramines, if not removed properly from drinking water, and that used for other beverages and cooking (although boiling for a few minutes or so, depending on the amount of water being used, will also purify such water), can contribute to diseased conditions, as isolated chemicals not intended for human consumption.
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               NEW PANDEMIC RELIEF POLICY :
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               ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: THE RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. &amp;amp; ELSEWHERE
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              Teachers and faculty/school staff, as well as bus drivers should all be properly immunized against Coronavirus
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              Nurses first, as the ones qualified to administer the immunization.
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               ALLOW ME TO REITERATE THAT: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY ISOLATED FROM EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS MUST RECEIVE SOME SORT OF IMMUNIZATION PRIOR TO ANY PUBLIC SETTING, AROUND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADUALLY EXPOSED MORE AND MORE, DEVELOPING A FAIR DEGREE OF IMMUNITY ALREADY FROM SUCH EXPOSURE. THOSE FORMERLY ISOLATED ONES HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL RISK OF A STRONGLY ADVERSE REACTION IF NOT IMMUNIZED IN ANY WAY PRIOR!
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              New vaccine/immunization methods have been found and proposed specifically for anyone still showing CV presence, who may yet have an underlying fungal infection--details for dietary changes that can help to eradicate this, with a doctor's guidance, are also revealed on the Pandemic Relief Plan post on this website. If current vaccinations administered per Relief Page instructions is resulting in 0 or negligible CV Saliva test results, or the new Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson vaccine by itself is also doing so, then these may be a viable option, along with other new methods, that it is believed could be administered on the spot, if saliva testing still reveals CV presence.
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              First should be the High School to return, even if for a short time prior to other schools/grade levels. Not only do these teachers tend to have greater experience in dealing with a wide variety of student issues, but the students themselves typically have enough awareness and experience with the issues and with themselves/their own bodies that they may more easily recognize and identify GENUINE PROBLEMS NEEDING SWIFT ATTENTION, and tend to be much better able to voice most any concern without hindrance. Such insight, with all working together, will pave the way for success preparing for the return of other students, all the way down to Kindergarten or possibly Preschool.
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              Other matters should be re-considered, including the sanitization of library desks, tables, and chairs, as well as the Cafeteria Menus, to better promote the healing of youthful immune systems and avoidance of substances known to contribute to fungal and parasitic infections, often underlying other serious health conditions contributing to Coronavirus complications.  The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page on this website contains some helpful information and a few recipes, but more may be provided.
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              Within the realm of God's Kingdom, guidance by God through His anointed son, "the one with the legal right," will enable a return to life that is much more as God lovingly purposed for humans, with heightened awareness of His provisions for maintaining our faith in and love for God and one another, treating one another with dignity and respect, and doing the things seek the best welfare of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. We may begin preparing now for this by continuing to improve in our food preparation at home, promoting good nutrition and healthy immune systems, helping us continue to improve our health to the point, with faith in God's provisions for the everlasting welfare of mankind, that we will be able to see the fulfillment of Bible promises of a time without war, sickness, and death! (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5).
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         2021 Mar 04-24 BHolyY! WGA Proverbs 11, MLawH PS WeekSong CTC Corner
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          Hello, and welcome! I'm beginning this week's blogpost with the repost of a former Come to Consensus Corner Policy, called MORE ORDERLY TIME. There is one adjustment that I'm making, and for good reason. The Policy involves an abrupt change to the MONTHS going forward, starting THIS APRIL 2021! Actually, according to the new arrangement, the last 7 days of this March would be the start of the 13th month, named Humaneth (see the post for it's significance/meaning). It would be the Humaneth's first week, each starting around the beginning of each new season (every 3 months). Many have been fascinated by the way it can really work to have consistent 4-week, 28-day months, always beginning on a Monday, and concluding on a Sunday (Rest-Day). The mandated change is regarding the names of the months, which have been arranged to promote the blessings going forward under God's Kingdom, through the rightful heir to the throne, which God has prepared me for, and for which I had really won the votes for President of the United States, despite claims to the contrary, as a write-in candidate through both in-person and mail-in voting. I was supposed to have been on the actual ballot, listed as a candidate, but some claim of disqualification kept me off, without having any opportunity to defend my right to this. The true God, however, still made a way for many who knew of my website and policies to ultimately choose God's way over man's, which most of you know I whole-heartedly support! It is God's love, wisdom and guidance, which He has gradually prepared me to receive and retain, among other things, that we need to truly solve and together resolve the pressing issues before us, helping our nation and the rest of the world to enjoy the conditions God intended us to dwell in!
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          The Month Names need to be Unique, not just ordinary words which could easily be confused. Yet some interesting concepts may be employed, such as the month of March being called "Noli", signifying the vital importance of Truth and Honesty. God's word advances the notion that it only takes one lie to cause great harm to others, so why not encourage such respect for the only way a person can truly grow and mature, with honesty, for instance (Psalm 15). Whereas previously, I was mandating a change to the name of the 12th month, from Loyalnes to Trulovloy, it has become clear that there was unholy interference causing this disturbance. Therefore, I recommend that we retain
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          Let me re-print a previous BHY! from a couple months ago, with some helpful things that may soon supplement the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan/Post:
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          One way divine backing for my right to the throne of God's Kingdom continues to be manifesting itself is in being enlightened as to the power of ice to help cleanse liquids and even perhaps foods for our own health and in offering some protection from the Coronavirus! Especially if you can find or purchase some ice that is untainted from chlorine or other contaminants, by using this in your drinks, and giving your cup a steady stir or shake for 20 seconds or more, this has been releasing something like oxygen which can remove even chlorine from water or other beverages, perhaps even destroying germs including viruses, offering a much healthier drink! If you can purchase such ice, you might consider sharing some, as a little may go a long way--for instance, if your neighbor can offer a quart or even better a gallon-Ziploc bag, why not offer to fill it for the loving benefit of such a neighboring family? All this while ice-making companies perhaps evaluate increased demand and preferably consider ramping up production? Those specifically with anti-chlorine home water filtration may even test their water and consider offering ice for a fair price. Let's consider this marvelous and wondrous provision from a loving God and Father that may help in our battle against this otherwise deadly Coronavirus Pandemic.
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          We have found another GEM that can help eradicate Coronavirus from our bodies--a mix I've called ReSweet (which I've attempted to have patent-pending but am sharing it with you here for your personal use and to assist others as permitted here), and used with Lipton's Decaf Tea! It would probably work with other teas, but to quickly reveal this powerful combination to save as many lives as possible, we are revealing it firsthand just minutes after it's being effectively used! The ReSweet recipe I put together about two days ago, and is a healing mix of plain "cane sugar" (Don't be fooled by just "sugar" that may now have been made from (at least, the wrong) microorganisms--which they were not made for, and is hurting them--this so called sugar is also giving people terrible back pain within days (if not minutes) after it's first taken). ReSweet uses mostly Domino brand cane sugar, with 1/10 Cinnamon extract, 1/20 combo of 50:50 Paprika and Turmeric spices, then 3/10 combo of 50:50 Brown sugar (if available, a natural or organic product, non-GMO) and Onion powder. Use this recipe generally to stir and sweeten well the Decaf Tea prepared, tea bags heated with the water, and heat turned off upon steaming, and simmered for 10 minutes. Ice should be added and stirred as well. This should be used with other efforts to maintain good hydration and use similar spices on foods to assist elimination of Coronavirus from your body.
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          Psalm 15:1-2 "O Jehovah, who will be a guest in your tent? Who will reside in your holy mountain? 2 He who is walking faultlessly and practicing righteousness And speaking the truth in his heart..."
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          INAUGURATION OF GOD'S KINGDOM? Well, A deep subject!! The inauguration of the President of the United States came and went--let things (at least eventually) take place as they should, even if it takes a little time for all things to take place in the proper way. Many are coordinating efforts to protect Washington D.C., where I am writing you from at this time. Those familiar with my website and blog may realize "Honesty IS the best policy"--Integrity to what is true and "right, just and fair" is the best way to live, vital to genuine growth, personally as well as together as a family, a neighborhood, community, as a nation or country, and world (Proverbs 2:1-11). Sometimes, when things have not been taking place as they should, our reasonable and loving God and Father, Jehovah, makes possible some way lawfully to correct matters, even nationally or country-wide. He may offer some sort of discipline, or loving correction, to remind us that He is not approving of what is taking place.
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          As any loving Father, He may mercifully offer some gentle correction at first, by His spirit, hoping that it would be enough to cause genuine repentance of a wrong course, and cause one(s) to turn back and do what is truly right, making whatever corrections are necessary. There was once a time in Israel's history when the Law of God had been essentially ignored by King Ahaz, replaced with the worship of false deities. When his son Hezekiah ascended the throne, however, he took swift action to correct matters, re-establishing the true worship of Jehovah as a nation, and this had God's blessing! However, as he evidently believed that it was not possible for the nation to properly celebrate the Passover in accord with God's law through Moses, he made other arrangements, and more of the people cleansed themselves and were in a better position to approach the true God and commemorate properly, humbling themselves and beseeching Jehovah for His approval. When finally conducted in full/complete harmony with God's law and standards, the people "observed the celebration with great rejoicing", and "giving thanks to Jehovah the God of their forefathers"--God even blessing the postponement of that festival. (2Chron 30). Some may recall that early in Israel's history, they grew impatient with Moses and turned to false worship to move ahead without God's blessing, and suffered loss, this despite calling it a "festival to Jehovah." (Exodus 32) May we individually and collectively come to give careful attention to doing things in agreement with true love, that we may become united by divine precepts or standards, loyal to the God of true, loving loyalty, Jehovah !(1John 4:8,16)!
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          6 The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires. 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; And expectations based on his power also perish. 8 The righteous one is rescued from distress, And the wicked one takes his place. 9 By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the righteous are rescued. 10 The goodness of the righteous makes a city rejoice, And when the wicked perish, there is a joyful cry"
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          (Pr11:6) The keeping of God's laws and standards rescues us from much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds disloyalty to God and treachery, making it easy for one to be caught in traps laid by evil ones, such desires pulling one away from God's love. Thus, the importance of guarding our heart's desires--what we choose to ponder, or think about, and aim for--needs to be appreciated and found pleasing to our loving God and Father, in harmony with His good will and purpose for mankind. Proverbs 4:23, you may recall, says: "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The next few verses continue: "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad." Thus God's word helps us know the right things to desire and place high priority upon, that our happiness and an endless peaceful future may be safeguarded. 
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          (Pr11:7) A "wicked man" who does not repent over wrongdoing has no claim to the reward of eternal life bestowed upon faithful ones. Whereas God's son Jesus of ancient times brought together those who would find a heavenly abode as spirit sons of God. In our time,  upon Earth, there would likewise be those called to rule, but this time visibly with another son of God, who would "have the legal right", and whose lineage in the royal line of King David would be preserved, preparing mankind for the rule of God's Kingdom, helping many to shun bad or outright wicked conduct, to embrace God's wonderfully loving ways. Also, however, this verse assists us to reject a significant false teaching promoted for many centuries. The wicked have no immortal "soul," which refers to life in human form, just as Adam "became a living soul." It was, instead, for instance, the disciple Stephen's "spirit" that he sought Jesus to safeguard, just as God Jehovah had safeguarded his. (Acts 7:59; 1Cori 15:44,53). The idea of an immortal soul that ascends above is a concept of Greek philosophy--not rooted in God's word. In the Scriptures, souls are mortal and may die, as Jehovah declares for instance in Ezekiel, "The soul who sins is the one who will die". (Ezeki 18:4,20). God's word reveals everlasting life to be a GIFT from God, not a curse, as it would be if one suffered eternal torment. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages sin pays is death, but the GIFT that God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."
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          (Pr11:10) Goodness goes beyond the minimum of what's required before God, often by exceptional kindness and gifts of knowledge and charity. Such goodness of righteous ones brings true contentment and joy to a city, and such persons should certainly be appreciated by governors and kings for their upright conduct. (Romans 13:1-7). Of course, awareness of God's intention to remove incorrigibly evil ones, to preserve the very real prospect of true peace and happiness throughout the universe, gives all reason to examine our own conduct. Another meaning to the wicked perishing may be possible scripturally, as God's word throughout encourages such ones to "change" their ways. When such ones do so completely, as did the apostle Paul, who considered himself at one time the "foremost" of sinners,  there may indeed likewise be "a joyful cry" among all lovers of God and of the genuine peace He makes possible by integrity, adhering closely to His ways and standards!
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         While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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         It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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         Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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         While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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         Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that
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         Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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         Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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         CONCLUSION
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         What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said:
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         Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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         $7-12-17 Hardship Step Up Plan for Restaurants, Taxi services, and other creative businesses.
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          GENERAL PROVISION.
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         Anyone under genuine hardship may receive a loan from a Hardship fund from participating restaurants, bars, taxi services (including those having agreements with these businesses). They need only request this service, perhaps bringing with them a simple signed note, which includes a promise to return at some point the proper amount at some point after it becomes available to them, including IF they wish, a few words about their circumstance, and then, as long as there are funds available, they may receive either of the three options, according to their own determination as to their need. If it is only the $7 option required, for instance, they would promise to return it with an additional $5 (equaling the next level up), in this case they would return a total of $12. They needn’t state when it is to be returned, but should keep a record of this obligation/loan and plan ahead to pay it as previously recommended. The restaurant should also provide a postal address (or business card) that would enable the recipient to mail a check, for instance, if they were visiting from another vicinity.
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         Whereas the individual is permitted to choose either of the three amounts to borrow, it should be allowed that if it is the smallest amount--the $7 amount, that is chosen, to be used for a small meal, for instance, or, in the case of a larger person, if only the $12 amount at this locale has proven to sufficiently nourish or satisfy the individual, only in such circumstances, having received either the $7 or $12, might such one in good conscience be permitted to receive an additional $5 to carry with them outside the establishment, either as one $5 bill, or as five $1 bills. If so, of course, it would be the total of $12 or a $17 that should be returned with the additional $5 step up--while this additional amount is expected, it might be viewed by the individual as an expression of appreciation for the prior loan, as though gratuity. It should be duly noted, however, that while most anyone may take advantage of this kind provision, one attempting in some way to rob from this provision is risking serious financial penalty and criminal charges. Instead, let this one write a note stating their dire situation, then: With extreme clarity write their first name, as well as either their cell phone number or email address. If they don’t have a cell phone, allow the phone carriers Sprint or Consumer Cellular assist! Sprint has tacitly agreed to supply a single phone and at least one month’s service for the $17 Hardship allowance, or, in the case of C.C., a Grandpad (which at the construction of this policy, is being made available for the initial cost of $25, with a monthly charge going forward) for the same amount of $17. Using money made available at the opening of the Hardship Fund, at least three Sprint phones and one Grandpad should be purchased, and kept secure, being made available upon request with proof of the note precisely as instructed. This would require $68 of the initial fund allowance. If desired, the appropriate amount may be forwarded to either company from the business account, after the arrangement is made by telephone, allowing for the quickest response available at the time.
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         Following this, the money received during the ensuing month toward such devices should be used solely for the purchase of additional phones and Grandpads at the exact same ratio of 3:1 (Sprint phones to CC Grandpads), on or near the same day of the month as the opening date the Hardship Step Up Fund becomes available to the general public—seeking Jehovah’s blessing on this arrangement. Please ensure the individual is given something clearly showing the phone number associated with this phone. If within the first month, they have received any needed assistance, and wish to return this phone, they may attempt to do so, if it is in a clean condition, but it will be accepted only at the sole discretion of the business owner.
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          Week 16: ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME
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          POSSIBLE? Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days, only 1-1/4 days short. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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          IT IS POSSIBLE! The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth . The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity, the latter part of the world having reference to the term "month." Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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          YEAR TO YEAR? So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply "Reflection-Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad-Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection-Day" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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          OTHER MONTH NAMES. Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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          (1) Prudency (Pru.) - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13). At the same time, appreciating the many rewards of good decisions and conduct certainly add to our proper motivations.
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          (2) HopenGodJah (Hgj.) - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have some current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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          (4) Rightnes (Rtn.) Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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          (5) Agreehelp (Agr.) While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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          (6) Humblenes (Hml.) While this was previously Hapnesy , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3, NIRV).
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          (7) Jahferss (Jfs.) ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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          (8) LisnaJah (Lis.) While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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          (9) Jahswaylove (Jwl.) , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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          (10) Autisciplince (Aut.) Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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          (11) Goodsee (Gds.) After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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          (12) Loyalnes (Loy.), Loyalty to the wrong cause can have devastating effects on the human family, so how important to come together on what true love for God and one another involves, so we do not fail to uphold the right standards in life. To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty should in this world describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. However, when using the term "loving" as an adjective, it rarely invokes the wrong feelings. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8. For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness. Also, upholding a truly "loving" quality, in saying "love is patient (in the past also termed "long-suffering", but should become "loyal"), the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loving and genuinely loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. When not straying far from God's standard of morality, that's a course of true love, signifying the Loyalty Inspired by the True Love of our God and Father, Jehovah! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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          After 4 weeks of each of these months, would come the fourth week of Humaneth, 22-28, 29 (proposed "Reflection-Day" [Ref.]), and every fourth year, 30 (proposed NEW "Quad-Day")
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          Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea."
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          And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 ( 3Psalm 17:8 ), which says "O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 ( 4Psalm 17:1 ) "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Alternatively, instead of the first one, Psalm 150:1 ( 5Psalm 44:1 ) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Jah! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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          GOD’S INSTRUCTION. It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place even beginning 2021, perhaps April 1, with the month called Rightnes (abbreviated Rtn.) as charts can be made to correlate the former 2021 calendar with the NEW calender. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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           There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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           , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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           , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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           While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          One sensitive issue over the years has been what to do with some who managed, often out of desperation, to enter this land in a way though, that was not as the law provided for. After many years, it has in most cases become clear to such ones that the way they entered was not the manner which would ultimately satisfy them in the way that will truly lead to their greatest happiness. As we have shared on this website from God's word several times previously, it is being truly honest with ourselves and others that makes genuine spiritual progress possible. This includes coming to terms with our past decisions, actions, and conduct, and correcting matters completely, with God's loving correction and help, to be fully restored and able to truly have His blessing going forward. While beginning to see this, many of these now wish or have seen the need or that it may be best to return and set matters right with the SITUATION they left formerly to the extent possible, and, perhaps finding improved economic conditions in their former land, afterward proceed to get in line, at a fair place, perhaps with other loved ones left behind previously, to either return to this land in the proper way, with God's blessing, or see the blessings of God's Kingdom as they come to what is perhaps their homeland! Either way, with prayer and reliance upon Jehovah, they could be assured of His blessing in their return and in their decisions regarding children and others, so as to remain loyal to family members, preserving God's precious institution of the family unit. It may well be that many tears of joy may be shed with the return of family members to one another, in spite of perhaps many years of separation from one another. May God's love truly return to all seeing things His way, and complying with God's guidance in this matter, hopefully properly reflected in any new immigration law provisions made in the proper way in our beloved land.
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           UPDATE: 2021 03/03 SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!!
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          WGA: Explanation soon to come... | FOR the Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page approved by Drs. Anthony Fauci, Sanjay Gupta, and Dr. Oz, Click
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          Hello,
with a warm welcome, wishing even greater warmth to those enduring in the 28th
of these United States. An unfortunate situation developed there, with an
unusual and unexpected freeze and snow event that caused selected blackouts and
widespread power outages in the state. No doubt officials there are working feverishly to restore power to every home to the extent possible, and when looking to God, ones are finding what they need to remain alive, neighbors helping neighbors time and again and in so many ways.
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          It may be that newspapers in some areas weren't recycled in recent weeks, proving to be a source of warmth in fireplaces, etc. where they could be burned--perhaps each hour a new one could be used. Matches along with Coffee filters may have been realized to be good for starting and maintaining such fires. Once  started, when the fire is nearly out, having a rolled-up coffee filter, possibly held with scotch tape, may have been found to burn well enough to allow the next paper to be started. With God's blessing, no doubt many other things were done to preserve precious lives, with many sacrifices being made.
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          BHY!
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           WGA SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!! For Explanation see Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page, link below.
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          PS  Psalm 15:1-5 An inspiring psalm of David
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           RE-OPENING SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. &amp;amp; Elsewhere
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          that could not only allow Schools to Re-open despite this Pandemic, but to do so in a way that demonstrates that by applying divine wisdom and guidance, our communities can once again Thrive and Prosper, overcoming Coronavirus!
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          BECOME HOLY YOURSELVES!
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          WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES
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           SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!!
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          For Explanation see Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page, link
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          PSALM SELECTIONS
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           A melody of David.
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           15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?
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                    Dear Guests: So many were delighted to grasp concepts related to both integrity and doing what is right as portrayed in the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' As you will come to see in God's word, the Holy Bible, Jehovah God Himself has protected genuine innocence and right-heartedness among humanity, and is worthy of our trust! Various books of the Bible underscore this--as God's word is not just one complete book, but is comprised of many much smaller "books," some as short as a single page! Also, while each book is of great value and importance, some provide greater value to a person than others, at least at certain times of his or her life. Actually, the number of these books is not really 66, but is more correctly 70, a significant number in God's eyes, as what is considered the entire "book" of Psalms is actually 5 books that had been inadvertently combined together. I am including here for your consideration both a song and a series of Bible verses that were chosen by one I know, who had largely lived her life based on this book, while also learning of the Bible, having ascended into heaven itself, but before 'passing away,' she carefully selected these references based on the word of God:
  
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  1. Just see yourself, just see me too; Just see us all in a world that is new.
  
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  Think how you’ll feel, how it will be, To live in peace, to be truly free.
  
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  No evil one will then prevail; Rule by our God cannot ever fail.
  
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  The time will have come for a new earthly start,
  
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  The song of our praises will pour out from our heart:
  
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  All has come true, just as he said;
  
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  Now over mankind, his tent is spread.
  
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  He now will awaken those sleeping in death;
  
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  Their voices will join ours with ev’ry grateful breath:
  
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and go to the search box and type: "See yourself" Then find a touching video of this song below to select.
  
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  Or, for both the music with these lyrics, this link may be tried: 
  
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    Psalm 94:17-19:  If Jehovah had not been my helper, I would soon have perished. 18 When I said: “My foot is slipping,” Your loyal love, O Jehovah, kept supporting me.19 When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me.
  
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    Psalm 32:8: “I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give you advice with my eye upon you.
  
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    Psalm 145:18-19: "Jehovah is near to all those calling on him,To all who call on him in truth. ר [Resh]19 He satisfies the desire of those who fear him; He hears their cry for help, and he rescues them."
    
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    Psalm 34:4,6,15,17,19: "I  inquired of Jehovah, and he answered me. He rescued me from all my fears. This lowly one called, and Jehovah heard. He saved him from all his distresses. The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous and his ears listen to their cry for help. They cried out and Jehovah heard, he rescued them from all their distresses. Many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all.
    
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    Jeremiah 29:11,12: “‘For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.12 And you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.’
    
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    Feel free to explore this website, as well as the one cited above, to assist in your attaining greater understanding  of God's loving purposes and will in harmony with God's right standards, in spite of efforts by some to interfere or hinder genuine integrity.
  
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          reveal of 4 chapters of my re-write last year (with permission) of President Ronald Reagan's Autobiography in my typical blogging style, with paragraph headings, etc. quite enjoyable!  I'm releasing it a chapter at a time, chapters 2 and 3 already posted! | Hello Everyone! Some may recall this image as the one that I used at the founding of my website some two+ years ago! I wish to offer a sincere apology for any lack of attention to the website over the last few weeks. While I have provided some significant insights and help in certain key areas, I wasn't providing the full instructive material I normally wish to share. Allow me to endeavor to pick up where we left off, while still giving attention to the most serious issues facing our country/nation currently, at least in some manner, until with a voice even more reflective of God's full intention with respect to the intended establishment of God's Kingdom!
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          Hello! I meant to mention sooner the "HGJ" above as I intend to keep us mindful of where we would be if we had initiated the new time counting arrangement with Month Names that would demonstrate an appropriate change to recognizing God's Kingdom, as you may recall from the Policy revealed last year under Come To Consensus Corner. Let's allow this policy to once again show this week, that we might be mindful of such a change that could still occur this year at an appropriate time with respect to Jehovah's desired intervention, looking into the genuine election results that involved, not just Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but another receiving many votes that may have somehow been set aside in the belief that the candidate wasn't legitimate in some way. The recommended name of the first month, to replace January, is Prudency, abbreviated perhaps "Pru." (As an aside, the country of Peru has a three-letter abbreviation of "PER.") As explained below, the months would generally be 28 days each, and each beginning on Monday. It is prudent to gain prudence, as this quality helps us look ahead or foresee the consequences of good and bad decisions, in order to hate the bad, and cultivate love for what is truly right and good, as God encourages us to do in His word the Bible, knowing that this leads to genuine peace, prosperity and happiness among humankind! The second month name is also explained below...The policy is entitled as follows: Adding,
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          Hi there! Hoping as many as possible may be able to consider the  insights we're sharing regarding the Pandemic, that we may halt the unnecessary deaths and have the immune (and spiritual) assistance needed to remain healthy and alive! Also, might some be seeing effects of the initial Stimulus package passed through Congress, based mostly on Policies and patents I developed and shared through this website or in other ways? The day a much more costly plan was expected to be passed, I tweeted (@JElanemy) concerning Joe that we could address the real issues for much less, while making great progress economically and otherwise. If you can read a copy of this Stimulus package, those who've followed my website over the last year would recognize policy after policy, going hand-in-hand with several key patented ideas. God through holy spirit has been preparing me for these 50 years for the role of President, able to apply the divine wisdom of God's word to many of our pressing problems. It would not be fair to credit someone else with my policies and patents, although it is the true God Jehovah through His Son, Jesus making all of this possible through God's Kingdom, now upon us!!! Let's please seek the truth regarding all this, and the reason for so much question regarding the election results (that a third candidate received significant voting, but was believed to be unqualified in some way). May the truth be revealed!
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          Good day to you! While I find something further to contribute to the blogpost, let me say this, which I coined this morning and may be repeated under BHY! (Become Holy Yourselves!): "There is nothing wrong with rhyming DELICIOUS with NUTRITIOUS! " The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan post, among others in recent weeks, provides several key spices that can not only add flavor to a dish, along with a good sauce or dressing, but may even help your body combat coronavirus and improve your health dramatically!!! Adding,
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included Proverbs 11:1-5 below, to pick up with our consideration there. While under the new month arrangement, when work policies are adjusted where possible (perhaps taking some time for this to be implemented by various businesses, a year or more in some cases) many would have begun work today, this Friday would have begun a 4-day weekend for the majority, with preference for (4) 8-10 hour workdays. This would include the Feb/HGJ 14th Sunday holiday, which might be adjusted to always come on a Sunday, as well as the ensuing Monday having off from work/school as well. Adding,
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              (1)Become Holy Yourselves!:   A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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           With NEW subheading, "A Better Option!"
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          (2)Weekly Golden Apples:   
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          (3)Mosaic Law Highlights:    Christian Standard: Principled love respects the rights of others to their belongings
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          (4) Psalm Selections:     
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           Psalm 19:7-14
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          , presented with preliminary comments of Psalm 119
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          (5)Proverbs Commentary:    Proverbs 11:1-5 Honesty, Integrity Vital for Spiritual Livelihood
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          (6)Eternal Express:       Some introductory remarks to the Christian course
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           "Just See Yourself"
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          , to appreciate God's loving interest in mankind.
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          (8a)Come to Consensus Corner: Issue after issue addressed by God’s kingdom: More orderly time
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          (8b)Come to Consensus Corner: Issue by issue addressed by God’s kingdom:  Pushing reset: Letting work become more enjoyable, rewarding. Also, see
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           additional introductory comments
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         BECOME HOLY YOURSELVES!
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          A Touch of White--Problem Solved!
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          A SMALL WHITE SPOT.
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         I'd like to switch up and place Become Holy Yourselves! (BHY!) first, as I relate what took place this morning, just a short while ago as of this writing. I had just finished loading the washing machine at a home I fully intend to keep inside Winchester, VA, at a good time some 2 hours drive from the interior of Washington D.C., the home of the U.S. Capitol. As I set down my laundry basket (not having a second laundry bag I planned on purchasing, to have one each for whites and colors) I reflected upon the quality workmanship of the small round wooden side table I had set on the porch some months ago, having help up well despite being out of doors. After ascending the stairs in the snow and approaching it, upon closer inspection I noticed a small white spot on the inlaid pattern of darker wood I thought might be oak, and cautiously stuck my thumb down on the matter to perhaps brush it off, only to find it was something I've always hated to touch--white bird doodoo! However, little did I realize the significance of what was about to transpire!
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         I quickly thought to turn and bend down to the snow atop the porch stairs and clean my thumb, then after picking up a bit of it, brought it to the table and began rubbing the snow over the  area, to find the spot completely vanishing. Afterward, I spoke this: "Sometimes, the solution to the problem is right under our beaks." Upon re-entering the living room, I began to reflect upon these words, having had much divine guidance in recent weeks and months during my campaign for the Presidency of the United States. I wondered--what about this bird poop--are there not times in God's creation where what we normally would call "poop" from a creature actually serves some beneficial purpose for humans? What about the silkworm, I wondered, as a dear wife of mine reminded me that indeed it is silk that is formed in just such a way! Is it not clean for use as a linen, or clothing, being washed and pure? Going a step further, I recalled and spoke: "What was the White House painted with?" I seemed to remember it was indeed painted with white...bird poop--yet considered a very clean source of paint material, having never become aware of any  problems from it's use!
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          MORE DIVINE GUIDANCE?
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         I had spoken earlier of the urgent need to continue addressing this Coronavirus Pandemic, realizing we've begun to lose some three thousand and more victims daily here in the U.S., about as many as we lost in the terrible tragedy which occurred on September 11, 2001. This got me thinking, do not such birds drink from our dishes, and eat some of our crumbs, etc.? Could it be that they somehow supply something of value in their so-called poop? Having access to discuss this matter with others "tacitly," with the royal authority given me by God, with high lineage in the royal line of King David of ancient Israel, we discussed this possibility, and sure enough it was determined that it might prove useful for immunity from Coronavirus(!)--However "something was still missing" was the word. I suggested what about SNOW--might it help with any bit of sterilization? And can it not be frozen, to last throughout the year if necessary? The response came back a Veritable YES! With a simple prick of the finger, as is used for Diabetic testing, which tools are available to practically all School Nursing Stations (as the subject had come up while gathering my clothes for washing, upon seeing the letters H.S., as to whether we should FIRST get our HIGH SCHOOL students back to school first, so that any Pandemic potential problem areas for them can be ascertained and identified, they being most able among all students to recognize and voice any individual concerns, etc.) One reputed worst-case scenario with a child laden with Coronavirus apparently was resoundingly cured by the treatment! Of course, more testing and confirmation can and should be done, but what potential this may have--Thanks to our God, Jehovah, and His wonderful provisions to sustain life for the human family!
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          A BETTER OPTION!
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         It has been known for quite some time that SEA SALT that washes up from the ocean is occasionally affected, or "tainted" with this same white "drip" from birds. In the past this has been considered a nuisance, and no one could understand or comprehend why God would permit such valuable sea salt to be affected in such a way. Now we may know! All it evidently takes is a combination of genuine sea salt, such as CELTIC SEA SALT, with just a tiny bit of this white product from birds, placed under the tongue and absorbed into the bloodstream in this way, to also be treated/immunized, either from a widespread or localized threat!!! May we forge ahead and investigate these options for treating Coronavirus and who knows what else, implementing this as soon as possible even likely for our children and others, and get things back in order!
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         WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES
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         Time for Pandemic Relief and Cure, to be On Track for Endless Life, Yes even on this Planet!
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         Consider the Context of the famous text at John 3:16 (KJV): "16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
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         "14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."
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         the 'lifting up of the serpent' in Moses's day that Jesus had reference to, which may strengthen faith leading to "eternal life."
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         MOSAIC LAW HIGHLIGHTS
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           CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE RESPECTS THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS TO THEIR BELONGINGS
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          Now let’s consider God's instruction to Israel, at Exodus 22:1-4: 
“1 “If a man steals a bull or a sheep and he slaughters or sells it, he 
is to compensate with five bulls for the bull and four sheep for the 
sheep. 2 (“If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he gets 
struck and dies, there is no bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it happens 
after sunrise, there is bloodguilt for him.) “He must make compensation.
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what he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is a bull or a
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           "YOU MUST NOT STEAL"
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          Verse 1 It is the Eighth Commandment out of the Ten that says “You must 
not steal.” Can not we, as humans appreciative of “life and breath and 
all things” that God gives us, keep ten of the most important laws God 
has given to man? (Acts 17:25). Those ten were carved by “God’s finger” 
on two stone tablets, perhaps reminding Israel of the law code of 
Hammurabi of the Amorites, a compilation of existing laws, but which he 
had engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom so that 
all would know the law. Certainly God did want, and wants us, to know 
Christian law well in order to live by it day by day! A little further 
down, let’s consider how Christian teachings reflect insight into God’s 
law to Israel. First, in this verse, the one stealing, who then kills or
 sells it, is to pay heavy—he is to compensate five times for the bull. 
In God’s view, the same principle may apply to our modern things, such 
as cars and TVs. If one is thinking of stealing a $20,000 vehicle, does 
he have the $80-100,000 to pay the victim for his violation against God 
and his neighbor? If not, how long will he have to work to pay off this 
debt? Is this not a serious deterrent from the practice of stealing?
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          Verse 2-4 shows God’s view of nighttime thievery, often perceived as a 
serious threat to one’s family. One striking a thief in the victim’s own
 home at night in this instance under God's Law to ancient Israel, was 
not considered bloodguilty, even if the thief were to die. This would 
have been a serious deterrent from nighttime thievery. Perhaps the 
intent was just to stop or prevent him, likely with primary concern of 
protecting one's family. Remember, though, that this was in the days 
without modern electricity or lighting. If this occurred after sunrise, 
there would be bloodguilt for the thief’s death. The point is, that back
 then, one should, after sunrise, be able to recognize the person’s 
face, making positive identification to bring that one to justice only 
for stealing, unless there was clear intent to harm the family. Either 
way, the thief was to make compensation for what he stole. If he does 
not have the item stolen, then again he was to compensate four or five 
times for what he stole. Notice, he "must make compensation." Under that
 Law, if he did not have the ability to pay the amount necessary, he was
 to be sold as a slave, and the money thereby gained would go toward 
payment, while he became the slave of a master, working off his debt for
 perhaps several years. In today's terms, he may have had to work hard 
for a fair-minded boss until his debts were paid. However, going back, 
if the stolen item was still in his possession, God went easier on this 
person, as he needed only make double compensation, paying twice the 
value of the item—in today's terms "only" $40,000 for the $20,000 
vehicle. How fine when the day arrives when no one will worry about 
their neighbor’s intentions, when all will respect what rightly belongs 
to another, and will be void of envy or jealousy, having no desire to 
rob anyone of anything, any possession another may have. Such persons 
will all look to God to satisfy their needs and desires. Micah 4:4 
foretells: “They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig 
tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of 
armies has spoken.”
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         Christian teachings support the principles of the Ten Commandments, but 
add other principles of truth, teachings, as well as laws and commands 
that all can benefit from. Sometimes Christian teachings expand on the 
law, or get to the root of it, with compassion. Ephesians 4:28 says “28 
Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, 
doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share 
with someone in need.” Thus mercy may be readily extended for one 
willing to turn to true Christianity and seek to avoid sin, hating its 
resulting harm to others. And guidance is here given for what he should 
do, finding good work with his hands to support himself with God’s 
blessing, and learning to give to others, rather than take, by having 
“something to share with someone in need.” What fine and wise advice 
from God’s word for one who has considered stealing from another. Even 
the Tenth Commandment helps one to avoid pondering wrong desires, 
reading: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not 
desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor 
his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” 
(Exodus 20:17). May we all look to God for the satisfying of good 
desires before Him. Psalm 145:16 says of God, “You open your hand And 
satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Do you not want God to 
fulfill this promise in your life? Then by all means, please God in your
 activity, and look to Him in prayer for the things you are needing, in 
order to comply with God's delightful will! (Matth 6:8; 1John 5:14)
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         , a most encouraging portion of Scripture, enhancing our awareness of the value of God's word the Holy Bible for worthy examination and reflection. I prepared this material as an introduction to my study of Psalm 119, or 5Psalm13. I'm retaining the entire preliminary instruction here, within which I offer Psalm 19:7-14 as a foundation for the study of the much larger psalm of 22 stanzas and 176 verses.
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          As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an 
alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the
 next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for 
assistance with memorization. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total 
verses. The 22 sections can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish 
beginning with the next blog post to offer an overview of the first 4 
sections, then consider each section day by day, and perhaps a review 
summary as well. Then proceed with the next 4 the same way, with a 
preview and day by day consideration, and review, then the next 3 to 
complete the first 11 sections. Then this could be repeated for the 
final 11 sections. Thus 4-4-3, and 4-4-3 with previews and perhaps 
reviews. Finally I wish to review each set of 11. In this way much can 
be gained from this valuable psalm.
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          Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals 
through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His 
word, and for those who could benefit from it!
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          The psalmist clearly spring-boarded from Psalm 19, which 
highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", 
(2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." 
These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the same order, 
although with two others inserted in between them!
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         10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
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         Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted 
in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values 
mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in
 Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods
 "ways" and "regulations," or "instructions." The remaining terms are 
God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values 
mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear of" Jehovah and His 
"works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can 
better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next 
blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of 
Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in 
the first verse, that
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         Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk
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           "1 Dishonest scales are 
detestable to Jehovah, But an accurate weight brings pleasure to him. 2 
When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with 
the modest ones. 3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But
 the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 Wealth will be 
of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue 
from death. 5 The righteousness of the blameless one makes his path 
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           (11:01) Jehovah hates dishonesty and violations of 
righteousness,
 but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and 
loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards 
if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it 
needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we 
expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovah hates 
dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, 
we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and 
evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or 
boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the 
right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovah" on all of our 
activities! (Prove 10:22).
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           (11:02) Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand 
the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty is
 humbly recognizing proper limits (God's laws and standards) and our own
 limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, 
spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of 
many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And
 what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice[or, 
righteousness], to cherish loyalty[or, show loyal love], And to walk in 
modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as
 a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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           "3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them."
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           (11:03) Seeking to live a life of integrity to God helps to motivate and 
guide us in life. "Treacherous" means "likely to betray trust: 
unreliable." (Merriam-Webster, 2018). "Betrayers" is listed among the 
attitudes many would have during the last days, mentioned in 2Timothy 
3:1-5. Such ones need to humble themselves, learning to trust in God as 
their refuge, bringing sure-footedness spiritually, seeing the rewards 
of genuine loyalty and faithfulness to God. Until they do, we need to be
 careful of close association with such ones, to safeguard spirituality and happiness. (1Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 
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           "4 Wealth will be of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue from death."
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           (11:04) We need to put money in the proper place in our lives,
 as much as we
 do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn 
our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our 
Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are 
determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many 
senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin.
 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and 
by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith 
and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 
therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system 
of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain 
riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we 
enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right 
before Jehovah God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being 
rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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           "5 The righteousness of the blameless one makes his path straight, But the wicked one will fall because of his own wickedness."
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           (11:05) Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the 
framework of a 
happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to 
violate God's standards enables us to become blameless before God, and 
our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, 
however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones 
must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, 
rather than a crooked one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own 
wickedness" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn 
from it, not desiring "anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain
 to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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           "ETERNAL EXPRESS"
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          Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These 
verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our 
faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by 
unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from
 the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another 
sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are 
certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good
 news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven 
were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we 
declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our 
understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as 
our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
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          Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said
 "that a man is declared righteous, not by works of law, but only 
through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jesus and his ransom 
sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of 
appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ 
move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such 
obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a 
loving God (Romans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His 
commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1John 5:3). 
However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate
 for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what 
is holy, and be disobedient (James 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us 
from God's Kingdom (1Cori 6:9,10). We should acquire discernment to see 
the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser 
matters, though still required. In the healthy fear of God, we should 
seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted 
shrewdness to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting 
accordingly.  (Psalm 97:10; Prove 22:3) Our faith in God and Christ can 
thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. 
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          Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not
 to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an 
example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great 
prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off 
materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ,
 he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward
 of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. 
(James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the 
truth, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away
 with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred 
to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and 
considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain 
Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovah through Christ opens our 
eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able 
to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life 
accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making
 any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as
 we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God 
will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His
 name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and 
not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this 
way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be 
declared righteous by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? 
Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up 
again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: 
"Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the 
Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we 
appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly 
life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as
 described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. 
(1Peter 2:21).
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          Grateful for the Ransom (Luke 22:20)
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          we stand before your throne,
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          For you showed the greatest love
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          You gave the gift of your dear Son,
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          that we might live.
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          No greater sacrifice than this
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          could you ever give.
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          He gave his life to set us free.
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          His precious blood provides the key.
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          With all our hearts,
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          we’ll go on thanking you eternally.
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          that Jesus made.
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          We had no hope until he came
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          to save mankind.
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          He gave his life to set us free.
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          With all our hearts,
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          we’ll go on thanking you eternally.
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         and go to the search box and type: "Grateful" Then find this touching song below to select.
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         Or, for both the music with these lyrics, this link may be tried:
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           I'm remaining focused on the U.S. COVID-19 situation at this time, so let's continue the week 16 issue:
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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            Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15). Integral to developing the proper reverence for God (or, godly fear or awe) is learning to hate what is bad, by realizing enough of it's harmful consequences (Prove 8:13).
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            - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have several current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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            Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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            , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself. We should respect the knowledge and talents of others, which we likely are not fully aware of, and, as God's word recommends, "think of others as better than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3, NIRV).
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             ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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             While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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            , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness. "Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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             And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 (3Psalm 17:8), which says "O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 (4Psalm 17:1) "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Alternatively, instead of the first one, Psalm 150:1 (5Psalm 44:1) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Jah! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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week, let's include another of the policies that God's Kingdom by Christ could
utilize to effectively improve working environments. In line with the
IMMIGRATION policy revealed earlier, as well as the TRANSITION of some
Government Department staff to Community Outreach Service Business Entities, or
COSBE's, may allow for not only former government workers to find suitable and
rewarding employment, but also enable many U.S. workers in challenging
positions such as factory work to better realize their potential, qualifying to
use their talents helping others in this way, while talented, good working
immigrants, even alongside some formerly imprisoned, yearning for a chance to
prove they can live right by God, also learn to handle some of these jobs as
they are able, but with improved working conditions, aiming for satisfying
employment.
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         Week 11:
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          ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM:
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           PUSHING RESET:
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            LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING.
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         Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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         Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          LOOKING FORWARD.
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         While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          THE BLESSING OF JEHOVAH.
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         It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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          NOTHING BETTER!
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         Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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          WORK SCHEDULES.
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         While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          OTHER MATTERS.
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         Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that
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          happy workers can be productive workers!
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         Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          TRUE SUCCESS.
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         Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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          LOOK TO JEHOVAH.
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         What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said:
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          “Look! I am making all things new.”
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         Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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          | PLEASE see BECOME HOLY YOURSELVES below for an Additional Valuable Recipe/Drink to combat Coronavirus--"ReSweet" with Decaf Tea!!! Hello, with a very warm welcome, as only together supporting God's evergood judgments as His incoming Kingdom, which the founding fathers of this country/nation sought to prepare us for, with the establishment of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution! Many have been foggy on the mention in Revelation of the number 144,000. This refers to the number of my constituents that have been guided by holy spirit as I have been, to be prepared to serve our rational national and passional interests, embracing God's loving guidance and direction via the "unfathomable" wisdom of His word, making possible true solutions to the otherwise perplexing problems before us!!! Those aware of the policies I prepared over the last several months and share under the segment "Come to Consensus Corner" likely have come to see the reality of successful guidance that will turn around this worldwide pandemic and econodemic, to usher in wonderful conditions for a new world of peace, better than what many have imagined could take place right here on earth! You may recall the Model or Our Father prayer Jesus uttered, when he said "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven, also upon earth." (Matthew 6:10, KJV) Just as the heavens have been largely cleansed, so likewise this Earth must be!
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          INAUGURATION OF GOD'S KINGDOM? Well, A deep subject!! The inauguration of the President of the United States is upon us--or should be upon us, what is to be an important milestone--let things (at least eventually) take place as they should, even if it takes a little time for all things to take place in the proper way. Many are coordinating efforts to protect Washington D.C., where I am writing you from at this time. Those familiar with my website and blog may realize "Honesty IS the best policy"--Integrity to what is true and "right, just and fair" is the best way to live, vital to genuine growth, personally as well as together as a family, a neighborhood, community, as a nation or country, and world (Proverbs 2:1-11). Sometimes, when things have not been taking place as they should, our reasonable and loving God and Father, Jehovah, makes possible some way lawfully to correct matters, even nationally or country-wide. He may offer some sort of discipline, or loving correction, to remind us that He is not approving of what is taking place.
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          One way divine backing for my right to the throne of God's Kingdom continues to be manifesting itself is in being enlightened as to the power of ice to help cleanse liquids and even perhaps foods for our own health and in offering some protection from the Coronavirus! Especially if you can find or purchase some ice that is untainted from chlorine or other contaminants, by using this in your drinks, and giving your cup a steady stir or shake for 20 seconds or more, this has been releasing something like oxygen which can remove even chlorine from water or other beverages, perhaps even destroying germs including viruses, offering a much healthier drink! If you can purchase such ice, you might consider sharing some, as a little may go a long way--for instance, if your neighbor can offer a quart or even better a gallon-Ziploc bag, why not offer to fill it for the loving benefit of such a neighboring family? All this while ice-making companies perhaps evaluate increased demand and preferably consider ramping up production? Those specifically with anti-chlorine home water filtration may even test their water and consider offering ice for a fair price. Let's consider this marvelous and wondrous provision from a loving God and Father that may help in our battle against this otherwise deadly Coronavirus Pandemic.
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          We have found another GEM that can help eradicate Coronavirus from our bodies--a mix I've called ReSweet (which I've attempted to have patent-pending but am sharing it with you here for your personal use and to assist others as permitted here), and used with Lipton's Decaf Tea! It would probably work with other teas, but to quickly reveal this powerful combination to save as many lives as possible, we are revealing it firsthand just minutes after it's being effectively used! The ReSweet recipe I put together about two days ago, and is a healing mix of plain "cane sugar" (Don't be fooled by just "sugar" that may now have been made from (at least, the wrong) microorganisms--which they were not made for, and is hurting them--this so called sugar is also giving people terrible back pain within days (if not minutes) after it's first taken). ReSweet uses mostly Domino brand cane sugar, with 1/10 Cinnamon extract, 1/20 combo of 50:50 Paprika and Turmeric spices, then 3/10 combo of 50:50 Brown sugar (if available, a natural or organic product, non-GMO) and Onion powder. Use this recipe generally to stir and sweeten well the Decaf Tea prepared, tea bags heated with the water, and heat turned off upon steaming, and simmered for 10 minutes. Ice should be added and stirred as well. This should be used with other efforts to maintain good hydration and use similar spices on foods to assist elimination of Coronavirus from your body.
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          | Hello! Since the last blogpost began belatedly, I chose to carry over from it and begin anew this week. Again, So much has been taking place lately! Let's begin by recommending for any who weren't quite ready for Jehovah's Family Day, to makeup on Sunday December 20 this year, as it is evidently better to wait a year or so on implementing the exciting new Month/Dating system that has been recommended, at which time the date for Jehovah's Family Day could become Sunday Loyalnes 14, many having a four-day weekend from Loyalnes 12-15. Accordingly, clean-up from the weekend activities could take place on Monday the 15th for most people.
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           SPECIAL MESSAGE (1-10-2021) BY JOSHUA JMA CAMPBELL-ELANEMY(GOT).
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          THIS EXPLAINS MANY OF THE RECENT UNSETTLING OCCURENCES IN THE U.S.
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           I HAD THE VOTES(!)
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          —However, they somehow got dismissed (understandably, iI realize I was not as visible a candidate, having interference) but the law still allowed for my officially being a candidate, even on the ballot, although a misunderstanding regarding qualifications hindered this, but got most votes from mail-in voting--this must be looked into urgently!
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           IF GOD WILLS,
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          I am willing  for either Joe Biden or Andrew Cuomo to serve as a stand-in if necessary serve for as long as God sees fit, especially as I complete a few more study projects that will also assist many to increase their education and understanding for greater Unity among one another, as the people of the United States, and the world. Many policies presented on this website blog under "Come to Consensus Corner" are significantly part of the second stimulus bill, which I pleaded for after seeing that the original was to cost $900 billion, which I believed would eventually become 1 trillion. I turned to C-SPAN to hear remarks in the House that while it was not what they wanted, they were ready to give up and just accept it. I tweeted (via Twitter) that it could be done for much less, and my policies were appreciated by Congress.
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          You may examine my Tweets leading up to this by examining my Profile at @JElanemy (
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           https://twitter.com/JElanemy
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          ) on Twitter.
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           I PUT FORWARD:
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          THAT THE SPECIAL RULES REGARDING THIS ELECTION BE EXAMINED, OR THE ELECTDRAL COLLEGE VOTE BE RECONSIDERED AS TO IT'S ACTUAL VERITABLE ACCORDANCE WITH ALL ESTABLISHED RULES OF LAW, AND IF FOUND TO BE SIMPLY OUT OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ESTABLISHED RULES/LAW, THAT THIS MATTER BE CONSIDERED, AS I HAVE BEEN QUALIFIED BY THE TRUE GOD AND HIS SON, BOTH OUR LOVING FATHER JEHOVAH AND JESUS, TO BE GENUINELY CAPABLE, WHICH COULD BE PROVEN IF PATIENTLY GIVEN THE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN MORE FULLY.
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           MY CONSTITUENCY
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          (NUMBERING MANY THOUSANDS) includes many of Joe Biden's cabinet picks, as they were following Christ and myself, are generally Christian largely as i taught via this website! That is why many have appreciated these choices that are really meant by God for me, as the genuine choice of the U.S. voters, regarding the Presidency. There have been attempts to cover over these facts.
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           ASKING
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          Joe Biden how long this presidency is to last, or how long President Trump ihas desired to continue as "president" should reveal that it is finally the time for God's intervention via His Kingdom to solve the problems that otherwise would not be solved in the proper way! This can thus begin God's blessings, yes, through my hand, wiping away sickness and death, and restoring life and peace as God has lovingly promised in his word! Jehovah and Jesus have in various ways prepared me for this!
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          ALSO, JOE BIDEN AND DONALD TRUMP WERE/ARE AWARE OF SEVERAL OF MY POLICIES, SOMETIMES TRYING TO CLAIM THEM FOR THEMSELVES (LIKELY UNLAWFULLY INFLUENCED BY OTHERS), BUT HAVE AT TIMES ACKNOWLEDGED THIS OPENLY. While some were hindering my voice via my website, Findlifeandsee.com, Joe worked amicably with myself on the second Stimulus package. Their awareness of my policies did at least give them some publicity.
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          "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep."
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          As important as drinking enough water is for proper body hydration, there are other nutritional factors involved for optimal health. The Promised land of Israel was a land blessed by God, providing many kinds of nutritious foods. It was"a land of wheat and barley, of grapevines, fig trees, and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." (Deuteronomy 8:8). Many nowadays are not really meeting their nutritional needs as well as they might think, as this study bears out. Please consider this article, that I may print here:
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          (NewsUSA) – Although consumers say they are at least somewhat knowledgeable about nutrition, new research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shows several wide gaps between American’s perception of their nutrient intakes and reality..
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          “While there is some disparity between perceived nutrient adequacy and actual nutrient intake, it is notable that consumers recognize the benefits their food can offer,” says Sarah Romotsky, registered dietitian and associate director of health and wellness at the IFIC Foundation. “Indeed, health-promoting foods and food components, like blueberries, yogurt, fish, milk and fortified breads and breakfast cereals, play an important role in meeting nutrient needs and improving overall health.”
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          According to the 2013 IFIC Functional Foods Consumer survey, however, the majority of respondents (almost 70 percent) believe they fall short of meeting “all or nearly all” of their nutritional needs.
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          What’s more, a comparison of the survey’s findings and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data shows gaps between how many believe their intakes are adequate versus recommended daily intakes or nutrient intake recommendations (Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine). For nutrients such as vitamin D (68 percent perception vs. 32 percent consumption), potassium (61 percent vs. less than 3 percent) and fiber (67 percent vs. 5 percent), the discrepancy between perception and reality is glaring.
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          One of the nutrients mentioned here was potassium. Research shows our cells function properly within a certain balance between potassium and sodium. Potassium is actually a cellular salt, while sodium is an intra-cellular salt. Enough potassium is needed in the diet, with reasonable sodium intake, to allow cells to receive water/hydration and be properly cleansed. If you're constantly passing urine often throughout the day, this is a likely indication of low cellular hydration, despite adequate water intake! Drinking good refreshingly cold water is important, at least a few times a day. Be aware that some drinks, such as black tea, can be diuretic, meaning they promote urine excretion. Several other herbal teas, for instance, may not be diuretic, and may contain less or no caffeine, but still may enhance energy or body balance in other ways. Still, with over-consumption of salt, and inadequate potassium intake, the excessive urine-passing may continue. To beat the problem, educate yourself on good potassium sources, such as most fruits and vegetables, including bananas, kiwis, and potatoes. Many vegetables have a potassium-sodium ratio of 10:1 or more! Of course, potatoes are often accompanied with salt, but eating ORGANIC sodium may help with this issue--CELERY has the proper kind of sodium that may assist with the sodium balance issue--organic sodium versus inorganic salt. Finding delicious low-salt foods/dips/etc to accompany a portion of celery with a salty meal may prove beneficial. Also finding other spice alternatives to using added salt can also make a big difference. There are several spice mixes on the market to flavor foods with instead of salt. Also, Celery Seed (Not celery salt), although it has a strong flavor, can also help assimilate a salt-laden food, sprinkling or mixing it into a dressing, etc., as it also contains the organic sodium helpful for salt metabolism. Just being mindful of the comparison of potassium and sodium in processed foods may help you limit your intake of excessive salt, and find delicious alternatives that promote more potassium intake. Be aware that, while a potassium salt is available, it is associated with increased risks of troublesome health conditions--it is INORGANIC POTASSIUM, as opposed to the ORGANIC potassium found in foods. Putting some of this knowledge to work, you may finally make headway on that excessive urine condition that has seemed for many to be a lost cause, and actually promote true body hydration and likely better health!
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          P.S. Our bodies utilize ORGANIC minerals and nutrients primarily. INORGANIC minerals are found in soil, for instance. Plants can take up the inorganic nutrients and convert them into the ORGANIC nutrients that benefit our bodies, promoting good health!
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          Onions, onions, and more onions! These boost thyroid functions and purportedly serve to re-orient the immune system of humans, restoring awareness of the GENUINE CURRENT SITUATION OR STATE OF HEALTH that our body is in! AN ASSOCIATED NUTRIENT, WHICH MAY PROVE CRITICAL AS WELL TO RESTORING PROPER HYDRATION, has long been generated within the body by the consumption of the spice cloves. Some have long touted the benefits of something abbreviated as MSM. However, the stories many heard of it's benefits, as something so natural that it typically falls in rainwater, were from forms early produced, from truly natural sources. Some such valuable nutrients have been sought after for synthetic production, at a much cheaper cost. And this has taken place, however not without price. Without intervention, the synthetic form may actually produce unwanted side effects, or produce limited results. There may remain some MSM naturally sourced--however, the addition of food-grade hydrogen peroxide can actually make some synthetic forms of nutrition more viable to our bodies! Evidently, MSM is no different! Nevertheless,
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          I'm not endorsing any food/nutrition-based websites at this time. There are some substances being used in the market that I believe are dangerous to the public's health, including some common sugar substitutes, that are often being touted as harmless. Please do careful research before assuming that unnatural chemicals are somehow completely safe for the body! God gave us sugar, although it has been processed to remove certain essential minerals that support sugar metabolism. For now, just a thin layer of ground cinnamon added to a sugar shaker, and mixed, can compensate for this. You could also try pouring food-grade hydrogen peroxide on the unwaxy skin of a small or scooped-out cucumber, and alternate bites with a sugary cookie or dessert. Also, you might make use of other, more natural and complete sugar substitutes. (Proverbs 24:13)
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         While long ago it was well-known that salt was indeed life-promoting, and food manufacturers began steadily increasing the salt content of their products, in time some health conditions became increasingly common, such as increased blood pressure, etc. Many food manufacturers did indeed respond appropriately, to reduce the amount of salt in their food products, but not everyone has understood this, and had already been limiting their salt intake, so their became a growing divide--those receiving excessive amounts of what we came to call "table salt"--sodium chloride--a combination that is vital to body function, even on the cellular level, and those who were severely limiting their intake--which has come with it's own set of problems. As it turns out, this is not the form in which "salt" is generally found in nature for consumption by humans--rather, we benefit most from salt that washes up from the ocean, commonly called "sea salt," as well as salt found in deposits beneath the land, for instance, where a sea once thrived.
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           CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE LENDS TO JEHOVAH BY KIND ASSISTANCE TO LOWLY ONES TRULY IN NEED.
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 22:25-27: “25 “If you lend money to anyone poor of my people, someone who is dwelling with you, you must not become like a moneylender to him. You must not charge him interest. 26 “If you seize the garment of your fellow man as security for a loan, you are to return it to him by sunset. 27 For it is his only covering, his clothing to cover his body; in what will he lie down to sleep? When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.”
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          Verse 25 Notice this was out of compassion for someone who has fallen on hard times, to loan them money for their needs. They were not to charge interest as was common with a moneylender. Evidently, Israelites were familiar with “moneylenders” in other nations. This acknowledgement in the Law of a “moneylender” evidently would allow for the practice in Israel, with interest primarily being made on loans for business purposes, big purchases, and the like. Yet were those among Israelites to capitalize on the poor, taking advantage of their adversity? The Law made provision here for neighbors to assist one another when someone was in genuine need. Proverbs 19:17 says, for instance, “17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does.” A lovely Scriptural example of Jehovah repaying someone was when barren Hannah, deeply distressed and longing to give birth to a child, promised to “lend” her first one to Jehovah, this one becoming the prophet Samuel, who served Jehovah faithfully for many years. For doing so, Hannah then received repayment from Jehovah—she would come to have, not just another son, but three more, along with two daughters. Yes, Jehovah is generous when we “lend” to Him!
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          The Law in other places actually commanded that fellow Israelites support one another in need. Leviticus 25:35-37, for instance, actually commanded: “35 “‘If your brother who is nearby becomes poor and cannot support himself, you must sustain him as you would a foreign resident and a settler, so that he may keep alive with you. 36 Do not take interest or make a profit from him. You must be in fear of your God, and your brother will keep alive with you. 37 You must not lend him your money on interest or give out your food for profit.” Apparently, even a foreign resident was to be treated similarly, and not charged interest from those in a position willing and able to help. Rather, such interest was charged, as mentioned, primarily for business dealings and important purchases, as foreigners also might do. Of course, wise ones in need may certainly be able to make use of a loan for profitable business, and are eager to receive any such assistance possible.
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         Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans. Even more superior is the way of Christianity, the teachings of which are really the fulfillment of the Law’s intent toward mankind. Galatians 3:24,25 says “24 So the Law became our guardian leading to Christ, so that we might be declared righteous through faith. 25 But now that the faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian.” Still, it is only right to deal fairly and justly with one another, and certainly the Mosaic Law educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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          1Thessalonians 4:3-8 emphasizes high regard for the marriage bond. Encouragement is given to practice vital self-control, especially in sexual matters, knowing how to control one's body "in holiness and honor." We must wait on Jehovah to help us find a suitable marriage partner at the right time, when we're of age and have some sense of the responsibilities that come with marriage. Rushing ahead of Jehovah into the serious sin of "sexual immorality," not only puts one's own everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner at risk, but the other person's as well--is that true love? Or, rather, contrary selfishness? (1Cori 6:9-11). God's word helps us immensely to learn what pure unselfish Christian love is all about, teaching us to let such love for God and others be the motive as we understand and apply true wisdom in life. Living by God's standards, according to His righteousness, provides the framework for a happy and successful life and family, now and endlessly. The verses of 1Thes. read this way: "3 For this is the will of God, that you should be holy and abstain from sexual immorality. 4 Each one of you should know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not with greedy, uncontrolled sexual passion like the nations have that do not know God. 6 No one should go beyond proper limits and take advantage of his brother in this matter, because Jehovah exacts punishment for all these things, just as we told you previously and also strongly warned you. 7 For God has called us, not for uncleanness, but for holiness. 8 So, then, the man who disregards this is disregarding, not man, but God, who gives you his holy spirit." What blessings are in store for those maintaining God's view, and arranging their affairs in harmony with God's will in this matter, setting an example for those who will remain clean in God's eyes, having His approval and favor!
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          While many God-fearing human governmental systems can make advances toward a cleaner, perhaps even a bit more peaceful, earth, 1Thessalonians 5 begins with a prophecy showing we must not fully trust the ungodly world to bring complete peace and security--something only Jehovah can bring about in His own time and way through His kingdom. We must not be fooled into choosing an ungodly system as our hope rather than God's kingdom, which is the true solution to all of man's problems. Verse 4,6 says "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves...So then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses."
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          1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovah, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovah says:“The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool.Where, then, is the house that you could build for me,And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovah. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovah, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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         Notice, we are likewise to avoid cursing a “chieftain” or “ruler” among God’s people. Those that God has allowed to receive authority to govern His people deserve our respect and appreciation for their hard work and efforts to do so properly. If they stray from God’s moral guidelines, setting a poor example, we should make this a matter of prayer, but while their public conduct might be discussed, we should still avoid abusive, hateful speech. We may still express hatred for what is bad, but we should compassionately use the utmost caution as regards sullying a person’s reputation. If there is a need to discuss such things, try to focus on the supposed actions themselves rather than the person so much. It was Satan’s hateful false slander against God that deceived Eve and led to man’s fall from perfection and true happiness. We should thus guard our tongue, using it to bless rather than curse. For instance, Romans 12:14 says “14 Keep on blessing those who persecute; bless and do not curse.” Trust God to deal justly with things that appear out of harmony with His will. It is wrongdoers that often “sharpen their tongue like that of a serpent; Venom of vipers is behind their lips.” (Psalm 140:3). Regarding God’s servants, Proverbs 10 says “20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver” and Proverbs 12 says “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” Our hearts are most valuable to God when they are found in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 10:20 continued with saying “But the heart of the wicked one is worth little.” May all look to God to grow in true wisdom, understanding the right way to live before Him, looking forward to doing so with eternal life and happiness in view!
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          2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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          2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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          GOD'S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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         94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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         (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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         (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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         (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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         109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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         (109) Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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         (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully to appreciate them deeply, rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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         118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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         (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, often deceiving others in seeking their own objectives. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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         (121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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         (122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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         (130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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         (137) Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own.They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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         (140) It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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         We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovah He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests.
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         145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
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          TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF.
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         (145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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         147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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         (147) If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          (151) We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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          GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
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         This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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         154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          JESUS SAVED FROM REPROACH.
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         (154) Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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         155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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         (155) Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.”
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         156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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         (156) Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to wayward ones: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
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         165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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         (165) Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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         168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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         (168) The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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          JEHOVAH WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAW.
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         The last 8 verses conclude the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His law. Requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all such loyal ones. Three of the verses are highlighted here:
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          JEHOVAH’S HOLY MOUNTAIN.
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         (172) The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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         173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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         (173) Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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         175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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         (175) Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting delight! (Revel 4:11).
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         John 3:13-18 "Moreover, no man has ascended into heaven but the one who descended from heaven, the Son of man.14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of man must be lifted up,15 so that everyone believing in him may have everlasting life.16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.18 Whoever exercises faith in him is not to be judged. Whoever does not exercise faith has been judged already, because he has not exercised faith in the name of the only-begotten Son of God."
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         How vital faith, or deep trust, in the Son of man truly is--really life-saving! A sacrifice was laid down, fulfilling every prophecy regarding this one, in some way, even if not literally, but figuratively, or spiritually. This one is identified in the way that he would prove to have conquered the substantial corrupting inflluences in the "world",
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         1John 5:9-12 thus says: "If we accept the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. Because this is the witness God gives, the witness that he has given about his Son.10 The person putting his faith in the Son of God has the witness within himself. The person not having faith in God has made him a liar, because he has not put his faith in the witness given by God concerning his Son.11 And this is the witness, that God gave us everlasting life, and this life is in his Son.12 The one who has the Son has this life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this life."
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         It is vital that as many as possible have faith in God's choice as King of God's Kingdom, as the time is now, upon us, at this crucial time in human history, that no one step in and turn attention away from the one God has chosen to lead this nation or country according to divine precepts, now vital to truly solve the complex issues facing us in the U.S. and the world! Such precepts were what I used in presenting the various policies under "Come to Consensus Corner", that you may exercise faith in God's superlative ability to resolve conflicts and usher in genuinely peaceful conditions, with a robust economy and so many other critical matters needing attention, in line with what is right, just, and fair.
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         One song, needed at this time is entitled "GRATEFUL for the RANSOM"--all must appreciate the significance and meaning of the ransom sacrifice of God's Son to have life, and not lose it by putting other men in the place of God's choice as King of God's now incoming Kingdom! The recent election was not meant to be "politics as usual."--The founding fathers knew of Bible prophecy that pointed to this SPECIAL TIME for election rules that would enable God's choice to be selected for the
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         The reference to the "precious blood" of Christ can refer, not only to a death, (1) literal and (2) figurative, but also to the lineage of the one to come in our day, in the Jewish blood line of King David, being called a "Son of David" as well as a "Son of God" and a "Son of man."
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            SPECIAL MESSAGE (1-10-2021) BY JOSHUA JMA CAMPBELL-ELANEMY(GOT).
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           THIS EXPLAINS MANY OF THE RECENT UNSETTLING OCCURENCES IN THE U.S.
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            I HAD THE VOTES(!)
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           —However, they somehow got dismissed (understandably, I realize I was not as visible a candidate, having interference) but the law still allowed for my officially being a candidate, even on the ballot, although a misunderstanding regarding qualifications hindered this, but got most votes from mail-in voting--this must be looked into urgently!
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            IF GOD WILLS,
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           I am willing  for either Joe Biden or Andrew Cuomo to serve as a stand-in if necessary serve for as long as God sees fit, especially as I complete a few more study projects that will also assist many to increase their education and understanding for greater Unity among one another, as the people of the United States, and the world. Many policies presented on this website blog under "Come to Consensus Corner" are significantly part of the second stimulus bill, which I pleaded for after seeing that the original was to cost $900 billion, which I believed would eventually become 1 trillion. I turned to C-SPAN to hear remarks in the House that while it was not what they wanted, they were ready to give up and just accept it. I tweeted (via Twitter) that it could be done for much less, and my policies were appreciated by Congress.
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           You may examine my Tweets leading up to this by examining my Profile at @JElanemy (
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           ) on Twitter.
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            I PUT FORWARD:
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           THAT THE SPECIAL RULES REGARDING THIS ELECTION BE EXAMINED, OR THE ELECTDRAL COLLEGE VOTE BE RECONSIDERED AS TO IT'S ACTUAL VERITABLE ACCORDANCE WITH ALL ESTABLISHED RULES OF LAW, AND IF FOUND TO BE SIMPLY OUT OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ESTABLISHED RULES/LAW, THAT THIS MATTER BE CONSIDERED, AS I HAVE BEEN QUALIFIED BY THE TRUE GOD AND HIS SON, BOTH OUR LOVING FATHER JEHOVAH AND JESUS, TO BE GENUINELY CAPABLE, WHICH COULD BE PROVEN IF PATIENTLY GIVEN THE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN MORE FULLY.
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            MY CONSTITUENCY
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           (NUMBERING MANY THOUSANDS) includes many of Joe Biden's cabinet picks, as they were following Christ and myself, are generally Christian largely as i taught via this website! That is why many have appreciated these choices that are really meant by God for me, as the genuine choice of the U.S. voters, regarding the Presidency. There have been attempts to cover over these facts.
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            ASKING
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           Joe Biden how long this presidency is to last, or how long President Trump ihas desired to continue as "president" should reveal that it is finally the time for God's intervention via His Kingdom to solve the problems that otherwise would not be solved in the proper way! This can thus begin God's blessings, yes, through my hand, wiping away sickness and death, and restoring life and peace as God has lovingly promised in his word! Jehovah and Jesus have in various ways prepared me for this!
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           ALSO, JOE BIDEN AND DONALD TRUMP WERE/ARE AWARE OF SEVERAL OF MY POLICIES, SOMETIMES TRYING TO CLAIM THEM FOR THEMSELVES (LIKELY UNLAWFULLY INFLUENCED BY OTHERS), BUT HAVE AT TIMES ACKNOWLEDGED THIS OPENLY. While some were hindering my voice via my website, Findlifeandsee.com, Joe worked amicably with myself on the second Stimulus package. Their awareness of my policies did at least give them some publicity.
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            PSALM 127:1-2 SAYS:
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           "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep."
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            IF YOU CHOOSE, PLEASE SPEAK UP(!) FOR EVERYONE'S TRUE JOY, LIFE, PEACE AND A GENUINE, UNCORRUPT GOVERNANCE WITH GOD'S BLESSING, PROTECTION, AND APPROVAL!!!
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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            HORSES!
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            EVER RODE?
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           Have you ever rode a horse? A
marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent
for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of
our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have
found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable
conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to
do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not
only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while
allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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            LIMITATIONS OF THE PAST.
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           Many people today
believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in
our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way
around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to
appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then,
these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that
need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable
merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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            PERFECT SURFACE?
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           One major issue that arises is
roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of
asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into
an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their
capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways
may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling!
While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper
mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect
solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a
stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface,
allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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            A CLEAR PATH.
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           In view of this, a clear aim comes
into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost
entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average
full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there,
leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the
concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and
it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work,
while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details
for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel,
but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow,
will be included in a continued addition.
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            A SURPRISE RESOURCE?
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           Some time ago in reflecting
upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to
another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising
usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all
horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use
of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It
has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another
100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle
manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be
permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make
use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may
shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on
without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do
previously.
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            WITH DUE CAUTION, MUCH SAFER TRAVELS FOR A NEW BEGINNING!
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           With
the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the
accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry
conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined
that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that
makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently
performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete
surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found
primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my
initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless,
many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so
long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while
we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the
world.
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            STEPS TOWARD CAUTIOUS AND TRULY SAFE ROAD TRAVEL UNDER
GOD'S KINGDOM
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           While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting
season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent
call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal
ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities,
so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter
travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be
a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety
measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovah God blesses all of our
efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and
the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the
current president.
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                  COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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                   LET GOD’S WILL “BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” (NIV)
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                  What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
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                   BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED.
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                  We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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                   A FEW VERSES:
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                  Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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                   FIGURATIVE DESTRUCTION.
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                  But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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                  Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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                  No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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                  GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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                  Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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                  The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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                  As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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                   TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
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                   TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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                  May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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                   ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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                  Philippians 4:5 “Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.”
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                  Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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                  For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married 
life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph 
headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] 
While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking
 to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become 
“as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth 
was still an option.
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                   For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly 
marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a 
beloved married companion.
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                  Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our 
ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, 
God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? 
Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic 
feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing
 marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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                  Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, 
trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near 
marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in 
preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is
 able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and 
responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to 
find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun 
preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and 
others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they 
will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he 
has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take 
the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job 
that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, 
he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife.
 However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay
 mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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                  What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a 
marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them 
“Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying 
for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and 
contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that 
come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the 
management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and 
family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. 
Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, 
learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own.
 Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that
 of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for 
this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible 
men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents,
 either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary 
responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, 
as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of 
the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and 
provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible 
care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should 
be provided as in a family situation.
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                  What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and 
responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she 
be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men 
are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman 
remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps 
finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be 
beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, 
with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ 
expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s 
needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens 
and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable 
marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family,
 that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a
 new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented 
properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or 
consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of 
course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and
 it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences
 fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be 
free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the 
transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she
 may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents 
possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses 
associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most 
beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, 
“Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, 
even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). 
There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at 
home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen
 many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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                  Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to 
care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is
 not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no 
relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if 
the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a 
precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent 
such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel 
about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His 
inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, 
in Psalm 139.
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                  Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my 
kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you 
because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are 
wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you 
When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the 
earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written 
in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of 
them existed.”
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                  David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an 
embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who 
would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in
 the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is 
found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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                  “22 “If men should struggle with each 
other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but
 no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him 
by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 
But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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                  Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was 
harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the 
child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, 
and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty 
is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such 
things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this
 reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person 
as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered 
emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather 
have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a
 relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase 
the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t 
done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous 
bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before 
birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of 
God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be 
resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the 
light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed 
appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life 
sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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                  Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and
 women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families
 of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a 
strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, 
if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older 
men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more 
experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps
 qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s 
Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human 
family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore 
transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with 
the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] 
created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not 
just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various 
chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances
 or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics 
molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed 
previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called 
atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., 
and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be 
having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar 
effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of 
“re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to 
restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for 
their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom 
investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to 
“ruining the earth.”
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                   GENUINE HAPPINESS.
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                  With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His 
Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily 
married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the 
exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). 
God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors 
inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another,
 and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed 
by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable 
marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious 
bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and 
come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for 
humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of
 peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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                   ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: IMMIGRATION
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                   Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word!
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                  Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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                  There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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                  Deuteronomy 10:18-19 “He executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. You too must love the foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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                  When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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                  Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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                  How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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                  , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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                  , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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                  , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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                  will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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                  , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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                  While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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                  Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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                  Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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                  , which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise."
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                  There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while being about as far away as a tent in the backyard, while learning to grow into adulthood?
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                  At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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                  Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year term be planned, however on a month-to-month basis, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home if ever necessary. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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                  Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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                  The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah. Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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                  ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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                  The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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                  Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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                  Part of maintaining the extended home in accord with godly standards includes realizing the balance of between security and trust in a world that is still growing spiritually. We must realize that God's new world is to be built on genuine faith, deep trust especially in God, but also in others, all who will submit to God's instruction and cultivate genuine integrity to His word and law. Generally, by maintaining faith in Jehovah and adhering to divine standards, we should exercise caution, while placing a measure of trust in others, with genuine peace. We do need the spirit of a sound mind to protect ourselves from danger, as this world is still fraught with those who may not appreciate what we do about life! Of course, approved guests can be welcome! Ones you know and trust might be kindly greeted and spoken to either inside or out of doors where appropriate with your house partner with you. Speak with your parents on laying down the ground rules in such matters. Be careful to maintain the lock when going in or out of the home. With Jehovah by your side, you will be able to handle practically every situation that comes without undue worry or anxiety. He will help you develop good judgment and assist you to have other protective measures in place, such as smoke detectors and the like.
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                 In any circumstance, it must be kept in mind that the purpose of this arrangement in every way is intended to assist right relationships between the youth involved and his/her loved ones--Jehovah, godly parents and family members, and others. May such youths recall all the loyal love shown by parents and others in their early years, and aim to return the joy by the way they live, thus honoring the God of love, Jehovah! (1John 4:8,16) Therefore, make certain arrangements to stay close by video calls, phone calls, frequent visits, meals together, and so on, sharing delightful stories regarding your adventure and the important, helpful things you're learning from God's word, other study materials, and your work and school experiences. May such an arrangement blessed by God bring many happy memories that you may recall fondly as supporting God's wonderful Kingdom purpose--for all mankind to embrace true loyalty to Jehovah, for an eternity of genuine happiness!
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              Hello! A warm belated welcome this week, but I wish to at least offer some helpful and rewarding things until next week's blogpost, which will hopefully be once again offered in a timely manner! So much has been taking place lately! Let's begin by recommending for any who weren't quite ready for Jehovah's Family Day, to makeup on Sunday December 20 this year, as it is evidently better to wait a year or so on implementing the exciting new Month/Dating system that has been recommended, at which time the date for Jehovah's Family Day could become Sunday Loyalnes 14, many having a four-day weekend from Loyalnes 12-15. Accordingly, clean-up from the weekend activities could take place on Monday the 15th for most people.
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          As many realize, perhaps from the article "God's View of Celebrations" lsewhere on this website, the date of December 25 could evidently coincide with words of the faithful man Job (pronounced "Jobe"), following tragic events in his life despite having remained loyal to God, loving Him and His right ways of living. In chapter 1 of the book bearing his name, Job showed his love for his godly children, who may well have prepared acceptable, modest feasts associated with the day of their birth, each in turn. In spite of this, Job himself declared a curse for the day of his birth, after suffering a painful loss that was in no way punishment from God, but rather coming from other sources, causing confusion as to the worthiness of Job's integrity and loyalty to God, which had been highly regarded for many years. By sticking to Jehovah and His view of things, despite any negative experiences from the past, faithful servants of God like him find hope and comfort in the promises of God.  Occasional hardships can serve to strengthen us, as we look forward to the full establishment of God's Kingdom, with blessings upon blessings as we experience God's love and the benefits of applying wisdom from God in our lives!
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          "The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous, And his ears listen to their cry for help. פ [Pe]16 But the face of Jehovah is against those doing what is bad, To erase all memory of them from the earth. צ [Tsade]17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard; He rescued them from all their distresses. ק [Qoph]18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. ר [Resh]19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all. ש [Shin]20 He is guarding all his bones; Not one of them has been broken. ת [Taw]21 Disaster will put the wicked to death; Those hating the righteous will be found guilty. 22 Jehovah is redeeming the life of his servants; None of those taking refuge in him will be found guilty."
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          May we exercise great caution at this critical time in our history, to seek Jehovah God's way of doing things, as we will thereby find protection from Him and from the application of His word day by day. Proverbs 18:10-12 says: "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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          As important as drinking enough water is for proper body hydration, there are other nutritional factors involved for optimal health. The Promised land of Israel was a land blessed by God, providing many kinds of nutritious foods. It was"a land of wheat and barley, of grapevines, fig trees, and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." (Deuteronomy 8:8). Many nowadays are not really meeting their nutritional needs as well as they might think, as this study bears out. Please consider this article, that I may print here:
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          (NewsUSA) – Although consumers say they are at least somewhat knowledgeable about nutrition, new research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shows several wide gaps between American’s perception of their nutrient intakes and reality..
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          “While there is some disparity between perceived nutrient adequacy and actual nutrient intake, it is notable that consumers recognize the benefits their food can offer,” says Sarah Romotsky, registered dietitian and associate director of health and wellness at the IFIC Foundation. “Indeed, health-promoting foods and food components, like blueberries, yogurt, fish, milk and fortified breads and breakfast cereals, play an important role in meeting nutrient needs and improving overall health.”
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          According to the 2013 IFIC Functional Foods Consumer survey, however, the majority of respondents (almost 70 percent) believe they fall short of meeting “all or nearly all” of their nutritional needs.
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          What’s more, a comparison of the survey’s findings and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data shows gaps between how many believe their intakes are adequate versus recommended daily intakes or nutrient intake recommendations (Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine). For nutrients such as vitamin D (68 percent perception vs. 32 percent consumption), potassium (61 percent vs. less than 3 percent) and fiber (67 percent vs. 5 percent), the discrepancy between perception and reality is glaring.
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          The good news, though, according to the survey, is that consumer interest in learning more about foods with benefits beyond basic nutrition remains high. Almost nine in 10 Americans say they are interested in learning more about foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition, but cited barriers such as price.
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          One of the nutrients mentioned here was potassium. Research shows our cells function properly within a certain balance between potassium and sodium. Potassium is actually a cellular salt, while sodium is an intra-cellular salt. Enough potassium is needed in the diet, with reasonable sodium intake, to allow cells to receive water/hydration and be properly cleansed. If you're constantly passing urine often throughout the day, this is a likely indication of low cellular hydration, despite adequate water intake! Drinking good refreshingly cold water is important, at least a few times a day. Be aware that some drinks, such as black tea, can be diuretic, meaning they promote urine excretion. Several other herbal teas, for instance, may not be diuretic, and may contain less or no caffeine, but still may enhance energy or body balance in other ways. Still, with over-consumption of salt, and inadequate potassium intake, the excessive urine-passing may continue. To beat the problem, educate yourself on good potassium sources, such as most fruits and vegetables, including bananas, kiwis, and potatoes. Many vegetables have a potassium-sodium ratio of 10:1 or more! Of course, potatoes are often accompanied with salt, but eating ORGANIC sodium may help with this issue--CELERY has the proper kind of sodium that may assist with the sodium balance issue--organic sodium versus inorganic salt. Finding delicious low-salt foods/dips/etc to accompany a portion of celery with a salty meal may prove beneficial. Also finding other spice alternatives to using added salt can also make a big difference. There are several spice mixes on the market to flavor foods with instead of salt. Also, Celery Seed (Not celery salt), although it has a strong flavor, can also help assimilate a salt-laden food, sprinkling or mixing it into a dressing, etc., as it also contains the organic sodium helpful for salt metabolism. Just being mindful of the comparison of potassium and sodium in processed foods may help you limit your intake of excessive salt, and find delicious alternatives that promote more potassium intake. Be aware that, while a potassium salt is available, it is associated with increased risks of troublesome health conditons--it is INORGANIC POTASSIUM, as opposed to the ORGANIC potassium found in foods. Putting some of this knowledge to work, you may finally make headway on that excessive urine condition that has seemed for many to be a lost cause, and actually promote true body hydration and likely better health!
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          P.S. Our bodies utilize ORGANIC minerals and nutrients primarily. INORGANIC minerals are found in soil, for instance. Plants can take up the inorganic nutrients and convert them into the ORGANIC nutrients that benefit our bodies, promoting good health!
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          Onions, onions, and more onions! These boost thyroid functions and purportedly serve to re-orient the immune system of humans, restoring awareness of the GENUINE CURRENT SITUATION OR STATE OF HEALTH that our body is in! AN ASSOCIATED NUTRIENT, WHICH MAY PROVE CRITICAL AS WELL TO RESTORING PROPER HYDRATION, has long been generated within the body by the consumption of the spice cloves. Some have long touted the benefits of something abbreviated as MSM. However, the stories many heard of it's benefits, as something so natural that it typically falls in rainwater, were from forms early produced, from truly natural sources. Some such valuable nutrients have been sought after for synthetic production, at a much cheaper cost. And this has taken place, however not without price. Without intervention, the synthetic form may actually produce unwanted side effects, or produce limited results. There may remain some MSM naturally sourced--however, the addition of food-grade hydrogen peroxide can actually make some synthetic forms of nutrition more viable to our bodies!
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          I'm not endorsing any food/nutrition-based websites at this time. There are some substances being used in the market that I believe are dangerous to the public's health, including some common sugar substitutes, that are often being touted as harmless. Please do careful research before assuming that unnatural chemicals are somehow completely safe for the body! God gave us sugar, although it has been processed to remove certain essential minerals that support sugar metabolism. Keeping sugar within reasonable limits is in most cases the best answer until the missing minerals start to be added back in with the sugar. Also, you might make use of other, more natural and complete sugar substitutes. (Proverbs 24:13)
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         While long ago it was well-known that salt was indeed life-promoting, and food manufacturers began steadily increasing the salt content of their products, in time some health conditions became increasingly common, such as increased blood pressure, etc. Many food manufacturers did indeed respond appropriately, to reduce the amount of salt in their food products, but not everyone has understood this, and had already been limiting their salt intake, so their became a growing divide--those receiving excessive amounts of what we came to call "table salt"--sodium chloride--a combination that is vital to body function, even on the cellular level, and those who were severely limiting their intake--which has come with it's own set of problems. As it turns out, this is not the form in which "salt" is generally found in nature for consumption by humans--rather, we benefit most from salt that washes up from the ocean, commonly called "sea salt," as well as salt found in deposits beneath the land, for instance, where a sea once thrived. Remember, at one time salt--real salt, was being used for monetary transactions for services, etc. by the U.S. government.  It was, in most cases, the misuse of "table salt," which I believe in many lands throughout the world has been replaced with genuine salt--sea salt, ancient or modern. Both have value!
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           CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE LENDS TO JEHOVAH BY KIND ASSISTANCE TO LOWLY ONES TRULY IN NEED.
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 22:25-27: “25 “If you lend money to anyone poor of my people, someone who is dwelling with you, you must not become like a moneylender to him. You must not charge him interest. 26 “If you seize the garment of your fellow man as security for a loan, you are to return it to him by sunset. 27 For it is his only covering, his clothing to cover his body; in what will he lie down to sleep? When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.”
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          Verse 25 Notice this was out of compassion for someone who has fallen on hard times, to loan them money for their needs. They were not to charge interest as was common with a moneylender. Evidently, Israelites were familiar with “moneylenders” in other nations. This acknowledgement in the Law of a “moneylender” evidently would allow for the practice in Israel, with interest primarily being made on loans for business purposes, big purchases, and the like. Yet were those among Israelites to capitalize on the poor, taking advantage of their adversity? The Law made provision here for neighbors to assist one another when someone was in genuine need. Proverbs 19:17 says, for instance, “17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does.” A lovely Scriptural example of Jehovah repaying someone was when barren Hannah, deeply distressed and longing to give birth to a child, promised to “lend” her first one to Jehovah, this one becoming the prophet Samuel, who served Jehovah faithfully for many years. For doing so, Hannah then received repayment from Jehovah—she would come to have, not just another son, but three more, along with two daughters. Yes, Jehovah is generous when we “lend” to Him!
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          The Law in other places actually commanded that fellow Israelites support one another in need. Leviticus 25:35-37, for instance, actually commanded: “35 “‘If your brother who is nearby becomes poor and cannot support himself, you must sustain him as you would a foreign resident and a settler, so that he may keep alive with you. 36 Do not take interest or make a profit from him. You must be in fear of your God, and your brother will keep alive with you. 37 You must not lend him your money on interest or give out your food for profit.” Apparently, even a foreign resident was to be treated similarly, and not charged interest from those in a position willing and able to help. Rather, such interest was charged, as mentioned, primarily for business dealings and important purchases, as foreigners also might do. Of course, wise ones in need may certainly be able to make use of a loan for profitable business, and are eager to receive any such assistance possible.
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         Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans. Even more superior is the way of Christianity, the teachings of which are really the fulfillment of the Law’s intent toward mankind. Galatians 3:24,25 says “24 So the Law became our guardian leading to Christ, so that we might be declared righteous through faith. 25 But now that the faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian.” Still, it is only right to deal fairly and justly with one another, and certainly the Mosaic Law educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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          1Thessalonians 4:3-8 emphasizes high regard for the marriage bond. Encouragement is given to practice vital self-control, especially in sexual matters, knowing how to control one's body "in holiness and honor." We must wait on Jehovah to help us find a suitable marriage partner at the right time, when we're of age and have some sense of the responsibilities that come with marriage. Rushing ahead of Jehovah into the serious sin of "sexual immorality," not only puts one's own everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner at risk, but the other person's as well--is that true love? Or, rather, contrary selfishness? (1Cori 6:9-11). God's word helps us immensely to learn what pure unselfish Christian love is all about, teaching us to let such love for God and others be the motive as we understand and apply true wisdom in life. Living by God's standards, according to His righteousness, provides the framework for a happy and successful life and family, now and endlessly. The verses of 1Thes. read this way: "3 For this is the will of God, that you should be holy and abstain from sexual immorality. 4 Each one of you should know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not with greedy, uncontrolled sexual passion like the nations have that do not know God. 6 No one should go beyond proper limits and take advantage of his brother in this matter, because Jehovah exacts punishment for all these things, just as we told you previously and also strongly warned you. 7 For God has called us, not for uncleanness, but for holiness. 8 So, then, the man who disregards this is disregarding, not man, but God, who gives you his holy spirit." What blessings are in store for those maintaining God's view, and arranging their affairs in harmony with God's will in this matter, setting an example for those who will remain clean in God's eyes, having His approval and favor!
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          While many God-fearing human governmental systems can make advances toward a cleaner, perhaps even a bit more peaceful, earth, 1Thessalonians 5 begins with a prophecy showing we must not fully trust the ungodly world to bring complete peace and security--something only Jehovah can bring about in His own time and way through His kingdom. We must not be fooled into choosing an ungodly system as our hope rather than God's kingdom, which is the true solution to all of man's problems. Verse 4,6 says "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves...So then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses."
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          1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovah, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovah says:“The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool.Where, then, is the house that you could build for me,And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovah. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovah, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 22:28: “28 “You must not curse God nor curse a chieftain among your people.”
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          Verse 28 Another term for “curse” here is “revile,” to speak abusively of this one. How we should always hold God in high esteem, learning the proper healthy, reverential fear of ever displeasing Him, always wanting to please God, never hurting Him in any way, appreciative of His great love for us and all of His human creation. Some have blamed God when they’ve misunderstood the issues of universal sovereignty and free will, involving His temporary permission of wickedness and suffering. Our first parents, inspired by Satan, chose disobedience to God, wanting in effect to decide for themselves right and wrong, rather than trusting God for that determination. They and the human family thus came out from under God’s overriding protection and blessing, and this is why mankind has experimented with various forms of rulership, but struggling to find one that can fully care for all the needs of it’s subjects. Still, we’ve all been given the gift of free will, to choose whether or not we want to please our loving God, pleasing and honoring Him in love, or turn away from Him. Of course, there are consequences to our decisions, but He’s given us free will nonetheless, which we can use to make His heart rejoice when we freely choose to love and serve Him, appreciating His guidance in life. Proverbs 27:11 says “11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.” Thus we are wise to choose to obey God, and we may still receive certain protections and blessings for doing so, although we must wait for God’s kingdom for humankind to experience this in full measure, with everyone siding with God’s right of rulership over His human creation. What blessings are in store!
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         Notice, we are likewise to avoid cursing a “chieftain” or “ruler” among God’s people. Those that God has allowed to receive authority to govern His people deserve our respect and appreciation for their hard work and efforts to do so properly. If they stray from God’s moral guidelines, setting a poor example, we should make this a matter of prayer, but while their public conduct might be discussed, we should still avoid abusive, hateful speech. We may still express hatred for what is bad, but we should compassionately use the utmost caution as regards sullying a person’s reputation. If there is a need to discuss such things, try to focus on the supposed actions themselves rather than the person so much. It was Satan’s hateful false slander against God that deceived Eve and led to man’s fall from perfection and true happiness. We should thus guard our tongue, using it to bless rather than curse. For instance, Romans 12:14 says “14 Keep on blessing those who persecute; bless and do not curse.” Trust God to deal justly with things that appear out of harmony with His will. It is wrongdoers that often “sharpen their tongue like that of a serpent; Venom of vipers is behind their lips.” (Psalm 140:3). Regarding God’s servants, Proverbs 10 says “20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver” and Proverbs 12 says “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” Our hearts are most valuable to God when they are found in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 10:20 continued with saying “But the heart of the wicked one is worth little.” May all look to God to grow in true wisdom, understanding the right way to live before Him, looking forward to doing so with eternal life and happiness in view!
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          . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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          2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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         2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," Jehovah!
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          GOD'S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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         94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY "SURVIVING."
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         (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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         The highlighted verses address how the psalmist was able to ponder God’s law “all day long,” and what’s involved in pondering God’s reminders:
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         97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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         (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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         99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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         (99) One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
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         109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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         (109) Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.“
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         111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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         (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully to appreciate them deeply, rather than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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         118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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         (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, often deceiving others in seeking their own objectives. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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         121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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         (121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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         (122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
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         130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
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         (130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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         (132) “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor.
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         137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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         (137) Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own.They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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         (140) It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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         145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
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         (145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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         147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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         (147) If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          (151) We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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         154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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         (154) Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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         155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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         (155) Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.”
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         156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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         (156) Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to wayward ones: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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         165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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         (165) Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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         168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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         (168) The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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         The last 8 verses conclude the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His law. Requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all such loyal ones. Three of the verses are highlighted here:
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         (172) The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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         173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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         (173) Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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         175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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         (175) Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting delight! (Revel 4:11).
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A
marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent
for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of
our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have
found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable
conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to
do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not
only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while
allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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          Many people today
believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in
our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way
around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to
appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then,
these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that
need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable
merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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          One major issue that arises is
roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of
asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into
an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their
capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways
may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling!
While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper
mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect
solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a
stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface,
allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes
into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost
entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average
full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there,
leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the
concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and
it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work,
while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details
for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel,
but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow,
will be included in a continued addition.
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upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to
another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising
usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all
horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use
of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It
has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another
100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle
manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be
permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make
use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may
shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on
without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do
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the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the
accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry
conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined
that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that
makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently
performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete
surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found
primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my
initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless,
many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so
long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while
we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the
world.
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          While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting
season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent
call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal
ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities,
so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter
travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be
a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety
measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovah God blesses all of our
efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and
the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the
current president.
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                 We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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                 Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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                 But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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                 Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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                 No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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                 GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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                  NOT TO BE THWARTED BY WOULD-BE THIEVES
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                  “YOU ARE WORTHY”
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                 Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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                 The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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                 As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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                  TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
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                  TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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                 May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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                  ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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                 Philippians 4:5 “Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.”
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                 Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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                  MARRIED LIFE.
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                 For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married 
life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph 
headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] 
While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking
 to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become 
“as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth 
was still an option.
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                  For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly 
marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a 
beloved married companion.
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                 Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our 
ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, 
God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? 
Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic 
feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing
 marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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                 Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, 
trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near 
marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in 
preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is
 able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and 
responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to 
find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun 
preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and 
others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they 
will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he 
has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take 
the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job 
that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, 
he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife.
 However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay
 mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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                 What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a 
marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them 
“Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying 
for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and 
contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that 
come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the 
management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and 
family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. 
Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, 
learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own.
 Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that
 of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for 
this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible 
men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents,
 either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary 
responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, 
as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of 
the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and 
provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible 
care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should 
be provided as in a family situation.
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                 What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and 
responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she 
be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men 
are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman 
remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps 
finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be 
beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, 
with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ 
expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s 
needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens 
and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable 
marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family,
 that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a
 new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented 
properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or 
consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of 
course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and
 it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences
 fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be 
free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the 
transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she
 may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents 
possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses 
associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most 
beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, 
“Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, 
even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). 
There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at 
home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen
 many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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                 Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to 
care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is
 not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no 
relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if 
the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a 
precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent 
such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel 
about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His 
inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, 
in Psalm 139.
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                 Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my 
kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you 
because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are 
wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you 
When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the 
earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written 
in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of 
them existed.”
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                 David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an 
embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who 
would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in
 the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is 
found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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                 “22 “If men should struggle with each 
other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but
 no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him 
by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 
But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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                 Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was 
harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the 
child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, 
and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty 
is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such 
things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this
 reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person 
as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered 
emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather 
have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a
 relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase 
the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t 
done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous 
bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before 
birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of 
God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be 
resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the 
light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed 
appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life 
sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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                 Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and
 women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families
 of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a 
strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, 
if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older 
men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more 
experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps
 qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s 
Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human 
family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore 
transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with 
the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] 
created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not 
just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various 
chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances
 or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics 
molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed 
previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called 
atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., 
and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be 
having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar 
effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of 
“re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to 
restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for 
their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom 
investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to 
“ruining the earth.”
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                  GENUINE HAPPINESS.
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                 With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His 
Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily 
married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the 
exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). 
God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors 
inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another,
 and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed 
by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable 
marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious 
bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and 
come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for 
humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of
 peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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                  ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: IMMIGRATION
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                 Last week’s conclusion included this thought:
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                  Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word!
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                 Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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                 There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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                 Deuteronomy 10:18-19 “He executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. You too must love the foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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                 When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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                 Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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                 How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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                 , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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                 , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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                 , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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                 will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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                 , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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                 who is within your cities, in order that they may listen and learn about and fear Jehovah your God and take care to carry out all the words of this Law.
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                 While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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                 Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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                 Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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                 , which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise."
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                 There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while being about as far away as a tent in the backyard, while learning to grow into adulthood?
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                 At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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                 Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year term be planned, however on a month-to-month basis, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home if ever necessary. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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                 Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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                 The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah. Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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                 ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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                 The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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                 Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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                 Part of maintaining the extended home in accord with godly standards includes realizing the balance of between security and trust in a world that is still growing spiritually. We must realize that God's new world is to be built on genuine faith, deep trust especially in God, but also in others, all who will submit to God's instruction and cultivate genuine integrity to His word and law. Generally, by maintaining faith in Jehovah and adhering to divine standards, we should exercise caution, while placing a measure of trust in others, with genuine peace. We do need the spirit of a sound mind to protect ourselves from danger, as this world is still fraught with those who may not appreciate what we do about life! Of course, approved guests can be welcome! Ones you know and trust might be kindly greeted and spoken to either inside or out of doors where appropriate with your house partner with you. Speak with your parents on laying down the ground rules in such matters. Be careful to maintain the lock when going in or out of the home. With Jehovah by your side, you will be able to handle practically every situation that comes without undue worry or anxiety. He will help you develop good judgment and assist you to have other protective measures in place, such as smoke detectors and the like.
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                In any circumstance, it must be kept in mind that the purpose of this arrangement in every way is intended to assist right relationships between the youth involved and his/her loved ones--Jehovah, godly parents and family members, and others. May such youths recall all the loyal love shown by parents and others in their early years, and aim to return the joy by the way they live, thus honoring the God of love, Jehovah! (1John 4:8,16) Therefore, make certain arrangements to stay close by video calls, phone calls, frequent visits, meals together, and so on, sharing delightful stories regarding your adventure and the important, helpful things you're learning from God's word, other study materials, and your work and school experiences. May such an arrangement blessed by God bring many happy memories that you may recall fondly as supporting God's wonderful Kingdom purpose--for all mankind to embrace true loyalty to Jehovah, for an eternity of genuine happiness!
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          UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THE RECOMMENDED NAME ADJUSTMENT TO MONTH 6 IN THE CTC ARTICLE: MORE ORDERLY TIME. My choice of article reprint was influenced by underhanded attempts by others. Nevertheless, it was mostly as Jehovah really wanted I do believe, except for this important change. | Welcome back, any who may have been in dire straights in a hospital bed, suffering dehydration or labored breathing due to coronavirus, who accepted my recommended Gatorade Remix!!! May we continue to conquer this pandemic by holy spirit along with application of divine standards, thanking Jehovah for all such provisions!!! Let's appreciate the Review 7 once more, going back to the first half of Psalm 119, before next week's Review 8 of the last half, also looking forward to other segments of this blog.
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         The other night I was working late in the kitchen, and I was about to use the spice cinnamon, having recently become aware of its oxygen-promoting capacity. I had long been aware of its use as a blood sugar stabilizer, and recall as a young lad using it generously on morning toast with sugar and butter for a delicious (and, I believe, more nutritious than many realize:) start to my day! It was still night, but nearing the time I was planning to arise, early morning, to spend some private time in study and such. What was about to transpire was quite awesome and a source of great satisfaction from the spirit of God, evidence of His loving provisions for the human family He holds dear, but at the same time typical of events taking place in my life in recent months, as we grew ever near the time for God's Kingdom to begin to manifest itself to mankind! May many see evidence of the power of Jehovah's holy spirit, as I relate what took place generally. As I was reflecting upon the cinnamon I needed, somehow the situation of Flint, Michigan came to mind, having recently considered a few things that could help their situation to some extent, including the use of Pine Sol to clean sinks, which allows this pure and natural cleanser to assist detoxifying germs from the water supply. Yet, I was believing that more was needed, not really having yet studied carefully every issue they were having, although wanting to somehow be of assistance. I began to consider the possibility that the attention I was giving to cinnamon and the remembrance of Flint was no coincidence in my case, realizing the important role I truly believe God has been preparing me for in life, even having qualified as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. I began to consider how cinnamon might actually be involved in Flint's circumstances. Thinking of cinnamon's oxygen or oxidizing power,  I imagined a potential explosion within the water system that could take place, even in a public water system. I was taken aback, and began to consider how this might come about...
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          Using what I knew about water systems from my own experience
and research,  I first began thinking of what kind of piping may be
involved there. While clearly a long-shot, I became fairly convinced of the
spirit's influence as I compared cinnamon's color to that of rust--could they
largely have iron piping, that could be deteriorating internally from the water
I thought was being received from the neighboring town? Could there be some
molecular similarity, as evidenced perhaps somehow (unusually) by the similar
color, to enable some sort of reaction? Then I was moved to consider whether
something could be wrong with the cinnamon, to allow this frightful
circumstance, since normally a natural spice would RARELY cause such a
devastating potential! What of the processing of cinnamon? At this point I
recalled the process of homogenization of dairy milk. While the intention of
this process might be understood--to allow the cream in the milk to be
dispersed throughout rather than separating and rising to the top, I recalled
that I had found out quite some time ago that this process basically
centrifuged milk, spinning it so hard and fast that the resulting molecules
could actually scar the walls of the arteries within us--certainly an unnatural
condition God never would have intended. Could something similar be happening
with cinnamon--what if cinnamon was truly processed in a similar way, rather
than simply "ground" into a powder? I knew enough of food processing
to feel assured of this as a very real possibility, although I hadn't yet
watched that episode of "How It's Made"! Therefore, could an
unnatural, fractured molecule of cinnamon, with power to oxidize, somehow react
with the iron metal, with rushing water having electrically conductive minerals
within, contribute to this problem?
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          Don't get me wrong--I feel much more secure dealing with known facts than with
possibilities, yet having done much research, I am comfortable with the notion
of exploring these to ascertain what is really true and what isn't.
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         I went into this detail to give you an idea of how Jehovah and His spirit has been upon me to investigate matters, out of love, appreciating truth that is used aright, with proper motive, to 'rescue the righteous.' The Bible book of Proverbs, at 11:6, says this: "
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          The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires.
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         " To gain and maintain God's approval and blessing, we need to love His divine standards of right, loving Jehovah as He has loved us first, step by step bringing our lives into harmony with His will.  I have felt a special obligation to aim to honestly say as Jesus stated at John 8:29, "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him."
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         A few more steps took place that night--adding the electrical factor of having two dissimilar metals converging together, likely the most common circumstance being the iron piping coming into connection with a common home water piping system of copper. This can actually create an electrical potential, enabling the whole problem condition to exist. I considered that in (new) home piping connections, it may be that some sort of stone or concrete separator may work well to separate the two dissimilar metals, eliminating the problem condition.
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         Of course, I wondered about where GOOD cinnamon could be found, and whether introducing this cinnamon into the system could actually bind with the fractured molecules to help alleviate the hazardous potential. I recently was using Quaker Oats oatmeal, as a three-flavor box, with two of the flavors having cinnamon included. I felt strongly that, being Jehovah's direction in the matter, Quaker would be happy to at least make known to Flint the source of their cinnamon, after ensuring it to be a truly safe source--this could serve additionally as a germicide. Also something else learned in recent weeks is the importance of an organic biome in the body, for instance, the stomach, which serves to protect the stomach lining from acid, harmful toxins, and other digestive "intruders." This "biome" is a combination of a good fungus that is found in oatmeal (when not overcooked), like Quaker Oats, along with a source of select beneficial bacteria, such as those actually found in the canned juice of Tuna and Salmon. It may be that Salmon juice actually contains both--the fungus and the bacteria, making it a good choice for entering the system in order to permeate the entire water piping system of a home or business. This protective layer that can come to coat the inside of piping (in this case water piping) serves to prevent unwanted interactions between molecules within the water and the walls of the conduit material. Those with copper piping in their home are at risk of schizophrenia--could there be evidence of this in Flint or the neighboring city? It is largely the salt in the system that has eaten away at any mineral scale buildup on the inside of the pipe.
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  &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;           When my parents built their dream home years ago, they opted not to "soften" the water with a salt conditioner, and we had considerable minerals in the water, showing up at bathtub drains, etc. requiring such things as vinegar to clean or dissolve. These largely calcium deposits over time formed a layer on the inside of the copper water pipe. In such a case, schizophrenia would be unlikely. However, upon installation of a salt water conditioner years later did initially soften the water quite well, even as the salt reacted with the calcium/mineral deposits. However, too much salt may have prevented any protective biome from remaining, and ate away at the calcium deposits. At this point, the (acidic) salt began to react with the copper piping, creating COPPER-SALTS that even my daily showers caused me to absorb. Some time later, I began to discern I wasn't feeling quite right, and wondered about the water. Research revealed the above-mentioned copper-salts, revealing that these can accumulate in the brain and cause schizophrenia! These copper-salts, I found, have a half-life in the body of 18 days, meaning it typically takes *18 DAYS* for half the amount received in that one shower to leave the body! With copper piping, if you no longer have the white scale buildup at the bathtub drain, it may be time to call your local water system provider and discuss a replacement to the salt conditioner--as well as other water treatment options! There is a company with several patents on home water filtration systems that endeavor to retain the minerals in the water after all treatments are applied, unlike such things as reverse-osmosis and distillation. They even offer UV filtration against germs. Once I ascertain that this company can fairly handle the workload, I may reveal the name. Other knock-offs of my genuine website (not speaking of respectfully translated sites who in good conscience have made fairly regular attempts to contact me for approval) would prove themselves as lacking all respect or consideration for the things Jehovah and myself lovingly provide if they rush to reveal this before I do, and I would respectfully request of this company that they refuse advertising contracts with these other individuals, or it may never be revealed here openly.
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         PSALM 119 REVIEW 7
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           STANZA 1, Verses 1-8: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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           TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND.
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          A few misunderstood terms found in verses 1-7 include these:
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment.
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. It is most likely that when used in the plural in God's word, this may be translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," a much more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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           A REASONABLE LAW.
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          Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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           STANZA 2, Verses 9-16: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN OR PURE.
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          Verse 9 "How can a young man keep his path clean? BY keeping on guard according to your word.”
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           KEEPING ON GUARD.
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          (9) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that are common in these "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          Verse 11 "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you."
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           TREASURE GOD'S SAYINGS.
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          (11) Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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           STANZA 3, Verses 17-24: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS.
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          Verse 18 "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law."
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           SEE WONDERFUL, VALUABLE THINGS.
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          (18) The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was likely a future king, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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           STANZA 4, Verses 25-32: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER SEVERE TRIALS.
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           HELP TO ENDURE.
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          We can remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          Verse 25 "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word."
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           EVEN FROM THE DUST.
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          (25) He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. It is faith, or deep trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness." One's name may have been brought into disrepute. Even if sins have been committed, forgiveness can be found. God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all."
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Verse 38 offers another hint as to the writer of Psalm 119. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Verse 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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           UNDERSTANDING AND GODLY OBEDIENCE.
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          (34) The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. People often grow in understanding as they thus learn to drive properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
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          Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
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          (37) This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          (38) As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "fear the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (Eccle 12:13).
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           LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
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          In addition to verse 41, verses 44 and 47 also underscore this theme. They read: "I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever... I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them."
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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           CULTIVATE AFFECTION FOR JEHOVAH.
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          (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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           Recall the theme for STANZA 7, verses 49-56:
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           GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          Verse 49: Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope.
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           WORDS OF PROMISE, HOPE.
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          (49) This likely future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          (56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels, so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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           The theme for stanza 8, verses 57-64, is this:
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           CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovah alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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          Verse 58: I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise.
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           COMPLETE LOVE FOR GOD, THEN OTHERS.
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          (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          (63) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience. God's son, Jesus, likewise revealed the way to genuine peace and love. (John 14:6).
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           The theme for STANZA 9, verses 65-72, is this, along with selected verse commentary:
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
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           GOD'S WORKS PROVEN GOOD!
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          (68) Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          (71) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s detailed instructions, or guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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          Verse 72: The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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          (72) Here the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by many God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD'S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS.
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          Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.
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           GOD'S LOVING CORRECTION.
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          (75) The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need more of God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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           GREATEST AUTHORITY--JEHOVAH GOD.
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          (81) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 2:8). Yet we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengenace, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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          (84) Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help humans acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          (87) By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovah during such times, knowing of faithful men and women throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11-12).
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          Prove 10:17 As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovah said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jeremiah 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction, we not only hurt ourselves, but our stubbornness can have a negative effect on others, 'leading them astray.'
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          Prove 10:18 One trying to cover up their hatred for another is clearly being deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the degree of hatred can vary, and allowing others to know about it might get that one the help he needs to have more love for the person. Prayer by the hater for the one hated might also have a powerful effect, if he's seeking to correct his heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." Harboring hatred or resentment for another, refusing to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Jesus' model prayer, he said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to ruin reputations. Nevertheless, if we harbor, or seek to cover-up hatred, and gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, we're continuing our venture into the path of the wicked one, God's enemy, who not only hates others, but is "the father of the lie." On the other hand, it is basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth." May we choose to imitate our loving God and father, Jehovah.
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          Prove 10:19 Clearly, we need to avoid talking too much. It is far better to be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A stupid person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
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          "20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the wicked one is worth little."
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          Prove 10:20 It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the righteous are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (NLT) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver basket carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties. But "the wicked man out of his wicked treasure sends out wicked things." (Matthew 12:35). Thus his heart is "worth little" as regards helping others on the path of eternal life.
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          Prove 10:21 "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as righteous ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones promote understanding of spiritual things, that others may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physical death with a heart straying from sensibleness.
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           "22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the stupid one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the wicked one will be no more, But the righteous one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The fear of Jehovah prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be cut short."
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           Prove 10:22 One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that primarily spiritual wealth comes from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovah the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovah desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
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           "23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the stupid one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment."
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           Prove 10:23 The "stupid" one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the stupid ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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           "24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the wicked one will be no more, But the righteous one is a foundation forever."
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           Prove 10:24-25 The "wicked" usually know that they are doing wrong, and thus deep down fear having to answer for their wrong conduct, whereas the righteous have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such evil ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovah while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6,7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked." (Prove 3:25). That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace on this planet, and whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
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           "26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him."
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           Prove 10:26 The lazy one often becomes such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
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           "27 The fear of Jehovah prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be cut short."
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           Prove 10:27 May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began hurting their own children, Jehovah says of the practice: "which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its associated heartache, heartbreak, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, pain, and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 1:12).
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         assisting good judgment is vital as well, being able to look ahead at consequences of good and bad decisions, using such knowledge accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then truth, with faithfulness, honest integrity or righteousness should likewise be included. Again, the entire house should be built with love for both God and others, with faith, and in accord with God's righteousness. Aside from referring to seven vital qualities associated with wisdom, it is entirely possible that the seven pillars may refer to distinct areas of knowledge essential to living under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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           Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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           The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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           So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simply, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year. Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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           Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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           Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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           After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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           To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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            Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea."
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            And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 (3Psalm 17:8), which says "O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 (4Psalm 17:1) "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever."
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           It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, as their circumstances would change sometime after their death. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option.
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           For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion.
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents, either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed.”
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          “22 “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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           GENUINE HAPPINESS.
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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           Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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           Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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           , which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise."
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           There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while being about as far away as a tent in the backyard, while learning to grow into adulthood?
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           At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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           Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year term be planned, however on a month-to-month basis, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home if ever necessary. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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           Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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           The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah. Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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           ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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           The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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           Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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           Part of maintaining the extended home in accord with godly standards includes realizing the balance of between security and trust in a world that is still growing spiritually. We must realize that God's new world is to be built on genuine faith, deep trust especially in God, but also in others, all who will submit to God's instruction and cultivate genuine integrity to His word and law. Generally, by maintaining faith in Jehovah and adhering to divine standards, we should exercise caution, while placing a measure of trust in others, with genuine peace. We do need the spirit of a sound mind to protect ourselves from danger, as this world is still fraught with those who may not appreciate what we do about life! Of course, approved guests can be welcome! Ones you know and trust might be kindly greeted and spoken to either inside or out of doors where appropriate with your house partner with you. Speak with your parents on laying down the ground rules in such matters. Be careful to maintain the lock when going in or out of the home. With Jehovah by your side, you will be able to handle practically every situation that comes without undue worry or anxiety. He will help you develop good judgment and assist you to have other protective measures in place, such as smoke detectors and the like.
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          In any circumstance, it must be kept in mind that the purpose of this arrangement in every way is intended to assist right relationships between the youth involved and his/her loved ones--Jehovah, godly parents and family members, and others. May such youths recall all the loyal love shown by parents and others in their early years, and aim to return the joy by the way they live, thus honoring the God of love, Jehovah! (1John 4:8,16) Therefore, make certain arrangements to stay close by video calls, phone calls, frequent visits, meals together, and so on, sharing delightful stories regarding your adventure and the important, helpful things you're learning from God's word, other study materials, and your work and school experiences. May such an arrangement blessed by God bring many happy memories that you may recall fondly as supporting God's wonderful Kingdom purpose--for all mankind to embrace true loyalty to Jehovah, for an eternity of genuine happiness!
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           Psalms “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 “Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy.”
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           Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are asking for from you.
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           Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns as these?
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part of customers.
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           ALSO, if a GENERAL TERMS document needs to be modified or updated at all, let an UPDATE document be released, that shows just the changes made to the document, or all the changes made that calendar year, for any who have already read the ORIGINAL. They need only read and comprehend the changes. Perhaps the latest entire GENERAL TERMS document may be posted each January 1, so that anyone can read it or be reminded of it’s contents.
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           What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out, honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it more official.
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           Also, such companies who choose to uphold the aforementioned standards of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the right to use these headings for free when writing something that is not-for-profit.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that once again several other business or internet groups may officially support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society. While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good for. While such terms could change anytime for
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a time every so often to make significant changes to the internet environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the services, then having more time with which to consider the more official legal version!
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated with using their products or services, attracting certain types of customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, even endlessly!
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           Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.”
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           Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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           Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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           The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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           One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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           Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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           We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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           Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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           Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”
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           Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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          Anyone under genuine hardship may receive a loan from a Hardship fund from participating restaurants, bars, taxi services (including those having agreements with these businesses). They need only request this service, perhaps bringing with them a simple signed note, which includes a promise to return at some point the proper amount at some point after it becomes available to them, including IF they wish, a few words about their circumstance, and then, as long as there are funds available, they may receive either of the three options, according to their own determination as to their need. If it is only the $7 option required, for instance, they would promise to return it with an additional $5 (equaling the next level up), in this case they would return a total of $12. They needn’t state when it is to be returned, but should keep a record of this obligation/loan and plan ahead to pay it as previously recommended. The restaurant should also provide a postal address (or business card) that would enable the recipient to mail a check, for instance, if they were visiting from another vicinity.
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          Whereas the individual is permitted to choose either of the three amounts to borrow, it should be allowed that if it is the smallest amount--the $7 amount, that is chosen, to be used for a small meal, for instance, or, in the case of a larger person, if only the $12 amount at this locale has proven to sufficiently nourish or satisfy the individual, only in such circumstances, having received either the $7 or $12, might such one in good conscience be permitted to receive an additional $5 to carry with them outside the establishment, either as one $5 bill, or as five $1 bills. If so, of course, it would be the total of $12 or a $17 that should be returned with the additional $5 step up--while this additional amount is expected, it might be viewed by the individual as an expression of appreciation for the prior loan, as though gratuity. It should be duly noted, however, that while most anyone may take advantage of this kind provision, one attempting in some way to rob from this provision is risking serious financial penalty and criminal charges. Instead, let this one write a note stating their dire situation, then: With extreme clarity write their first name, as well as either their cell phone number or email address. If they don’t have a cell phone, allow the phone carriers Sprint, Consumer Cellular assist! Sprint has tacitly agreed to supply a single phone and at least one month’s service for the $17 Hardship allowance, or, in the case of C.C., a Grandpad (which at the construction of this policy, is being made available for the initial cost of $25, with a monthly charge going forward) for the same amount of $17. Using money made available at the opening of the Hardship Fund, at least three Sprint phones and one Grandpad should be purchased, and kept secure, being made available upon request with proof of the note precisely as instructed. This would require $68 of the initial fund allowance. If desired, the appropriate amount may be forwarded to either company from the business account, after the arrangement is made by telephone, allowing for the quickest response available at the time.
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            LET GOD’S WILL “BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” (NIV)
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           What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
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            BIBLE DIVINELY INSPIRED.
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           We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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           Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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           No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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           GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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           Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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           The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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           As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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            TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, BRINGING ABOUT TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, WHILE ELIMINATING SIN, SICKNESS, AND EVEN DEATH ITSELF, CROWNING OBEDIENT MANKIND WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
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           May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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         This week, let's include another of the policies that God's Kingdom by Christ could utilize to effectively improve working environments. In line with the IMMIGRATION policy revealed earlier, as well as the TRANSITION of some Government Department staff to Community Outreach Service Business Entities, or COSBE's, may allow for not only former government workers to find suitable and rewarding employment, but also enable many U.S. workers in challenging positions such as factory work to better realize their potential, qualifying to use their talents helping others in this way, while talented, good working immigrants, even alongside some formerly imprisoned, yearning for a chance to prove they can live right by God, also learn to handle some of these jobs as they are able, but with improved working conditions, aiming for satisfying employment.
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          ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PUSHING RESET: LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING.
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         Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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         Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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         While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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         It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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         Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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         While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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         Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could "push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we shouldn't forget that
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         Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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         Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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         What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said:
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         Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3).
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           IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY, SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS, AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan at the time was this: “It is written: “
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          ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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           Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word!
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          There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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          , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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          , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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          , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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          While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          Hello, warmly welcoming you to some review of the Psalm 119 series! Let's give it consideration, for some upbuilding thoughts this week! While giving serious attention to vital matters this week, including a
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          , I would still like to include the review of the final three stanzas (Review 6), then  next week the first half of Psalm 119 (Stanzas 1-11, Review 7), and following that the last half (Most Recent, Review 8). This week we should also include something from Proverbs 10, such a great introduction to God's wise proverbial sayings of truth!
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            GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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           JESUS SAVED FROM REPROACH.
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          Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.”
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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           JEHOVAH'S PATIENCE AND MERCY GREAT.
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          Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all practicers of evil: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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           AVOID TREACHERY, REMAIN LOYAL.
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          Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovah roundly judged even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovah explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovah has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovah to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Therefore, they needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovah, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovah. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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            NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments.
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          Clearly, the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” As we cultivate a high regard for God, “fearing” Him, we come to hate what He hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Jehovah for the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, along with our relationship with God.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments.
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          Truly, Jehovah is worthy of our praise. His judgments, or evaluations and decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of Jehovah, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “ 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love Him and one another eternally!
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          Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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          Thus salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God. As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ may cover our misses, allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says “24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus.”
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          The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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          Once again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” Jehovah God is rightly determined to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this earth, in which mankind may dwell, all willing to learn God’s loving and peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s divine wisdom and standards.
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          Yes, Jehovah is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. (1Cori 10:31).
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          The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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           Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was “ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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          Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting delight! (Revel 4:11).
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           "11 The mouth of the righteous one is a source of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the righteous one leads to life; But the produce of the wicked one leads to sin."
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           Prove 10:11-12 The righteous one typically has true love as one's motive, keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the righteous one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred is in the heart of the wicked, therefore this one's mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others.
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           "13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense."
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           Prove 10:13 The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear of God, according to Proverbs 2, both discernment and understanding are needed. But discernment should take priority, like putting the horse in front of the carriage, and not behind it! We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, and important, valuable things from those less so. Only then can understanding be used properly for the loving and true benefit of others. Such a discerning person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
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           "14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin."
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           Prove 10:14 The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one may learn and speak only of things that contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we acquire good discernment, and grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters--the big picture, and then all it's pieces and how they interrelate to one another, we're better able to absorb important, especially divine knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (ridiculing fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and to understand more about God, His loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
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           "15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty."
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           Prove 10:15 A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Christ instructed (Matt 6:25-33). Doing so, the necessities of life will be provided by God, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
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           "16 The activity of the righteous one leads to life; But the produce of the wicked one leads to sin."
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           Prove 10:16 As Jesus also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, righteous ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, wicked ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, causing headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, and sadness, distancing ones from God and others, usually requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. May we guard our associations from wicked ones promoting sinful practices, that we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the righteous, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." (Prov 2:20-22).
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          Anyone under genuine hardship may receive a loan from a Hardship fund from participating
restaurants, bars, taxi services (including those having agreements with these businesses).
They need only request this service, perhaps bringing with them a simple signed note, which
includes a promise to return at some point the proper amount at some point after it becomes
available to them, including IF they wish, a few words about their circumstance, and then, as
long as there are funds available, they may receive either of the three options, according to
their own determination as to their need. If it is only the $7 option required, for instance, they
would promise to return it with an additional $5 (equaling the next level up), in this case they
would return a total of $12. They needn’t state when it is to be returned, but should keep a
record of this obligation/loan and plan ahead to pay it as previously recommended. The
restaurant should also provide a postal address (or business card) that would enable the
recipient to mail a check, for instance, if they were visiting from another vicinity.
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          Whereas the individual is permitted to choose either of the three amounts to borrow, it should be allowed that if it is the smallest amount--the $7 amount, that is chosen, to be used for a small meal, for instance, or, in the case of a larger person, if only the $12 amount at this locale has proven to sufficiently nourish or satisfy the individual, only in such circumstances, having received either the $7 or $12, might such one in good conscience be permitted to receive an additional $5 to carry with them outside the establishment, either as one $5 bill, or as five $1 bills. If so, of course, it would be the total of $12 or a $17 that should be returned with the additional $5 step up--while this additional amount is expected, it might be viewed by the individual as an expression of appreciation for the prior loan, as though gratuity. It should be
duly noted, however, that while most anyone may take advantage of this kind provision, one
attempting in some way to rob from this provision is risking serious financial penalty and
criminal charges. Instead, let this one write a note stating their dire situation, then: With
extreme clarity write their first name, as well as either their cell phone number or email address.
If they don’t have a cell phone, allow the phone carriers Sprint or Consumer Cellular assist!
Sprint has tacitly agreed to supply a single phone and at least one month’s service for the $17
Hardship allowance, or, in the case of C.C., a Grandpad (which at the construction of this
policy, is being made available for the initial cost of $25, with a monthly charge going forward)
for the same amount of $17. Using money made available at the opening of the Hardship Fund,
at least three Sprint phones and one Grandpad should be purchased, and kept secure, being
made available upon request with proof of the note precisely as instructed. This would require
$68 of the initial fund allowance. If desired, the appropriate amount may be forwarded to either company
from the business account, after the arrangement is made by telephone, allowing for the
quickest response available at the time.
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          Following this, the money received during the ensuing
month toward such devices should be used solely for the purchase of additional phones and
Grandpads at the exact same ratio of 3:1 (Sprint phones to CC Grandpads), on or near the
same day of the month as the opening date the Hardship Step Up Fund becomes available to
the general public—seeking Jehovah’s blessing on this arrangement. Please ensure the
individual is given something clearly showing the phone number associated with this phone. If
within the first month, they have received any needed assistance, and wish to return this
phone, they may attempt to do so, if it is in a clean condition, but it will be accepted only at the
sole discretion of the business owner.
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           What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
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           We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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           Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it? Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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           No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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           GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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           Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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           03/28 URGENT DEHYDRATION EMERGENCY HELP!
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           STEP 5 GOOD VITAMIN C POWDER;
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           03/03 SERIOUSLY SOLVED!!!
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           02/22@05:20 STAGE 8 MORE ISSUES: (C)
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           THIS WEBSITE PAGE HAS THE APPROVAL OF DRS. SANJAY GUPTA, ANTHONY FAUCI, AND DR. OZ.
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           SINCE MANY HAVE HAD DEHYDRATION ISSUES IN THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THERE IS A SPECIAL SECTION COVERING SEVERAL HYDRATION FACTORS--SECTION 8(C) [AND, BY THE WAY, WHERE YOU LIVE MAY BE ANOTHER IMPORTANT FACTOR].
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            Let's start where it counts the most--those critically ill, near death. First, those troubled with low oxygen levels and labored breathing, as well as those similarly suffering from dehydration. We'll provide an action plan for urgently addressing these severe conditions, prepping the body for additional recovery efforts.
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            Next, we really need some additional menu changes or options at especially our hospitals, nursing homes, and the like, along with incorporating some ideas at our fast-food and other restaurant chains, and any additional food and drink establishments who also see the value of such provisions.
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            Thirdly, let's look at making a few adjustments to the other meals of the day, so as to be providing the pure, nourishing ingredients that allow attention to spiritual matters to promote genuine healing, revitalization, and real health to our bodies, contributing toward a truly clean, healthy, and happy life.
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            Fourth, giving attention to spiritual matters is where even greater healing can begin. FAITH in GOD, as a loving Father, and Jesus, keeping God's law, provided a sacrifice that has merit to the Father, and which we can trust in to receive real forgiveness for past sins and receive "help at the right time." Reading God's law and word can help ones to benefit from divine wisdom, or "wisdom from above." Further, in some stubborn cases of coronavirus involving pancreatic cancer, the combination of Gatorade Remix and Banana-Craisin Muffins will penetrate this condition. Further, the app JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM has multiple Bible versions free of charge available for the general public.
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            In view of the propensity of this plan to heal every aspect of coronavirus, this has become primarily a 5-step plan. Where it may be utilized, let's provide for the need with another salad, using ingredients most everyone should have access to, at the most appropriate time as will be explained then...
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            It has been suggested that hundreds of thousands could potentially die while waiting for a vaccine. We need to begin using the revealed spices, foods and drinks to combat Coronavirus within our own bodies, while waiting for the correct vaccine/immunization that will enable long-term protection.
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           MORE ISSUES NEEDING ADDRESSED!
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            See this for further vital details enabling complete and thorough conquering of this Pandemic--SOON To Be Endemic--PERMANENT--UNLESS we act immediately to address a few more issues!!!
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           A) SERIOUS CORONAVIRUS BLOOD TRANSFUSION CONTAMINATION, WITH PROVEN SOLUTION!
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           B) ROOT CAUSES OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS - FOOD SUPPLY INTRUSIONS INCLUDING CITRIC ACID AND ENZYMES -   WHAT MUST BE DONE TO FULLY OVERCOME EVEN NEW DEADLY STRAINS OF CORONAVIRUS?
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            Last night a few more discoveries were made by me that should contribute much to the understanding medically as to what has been taking place internally. I have been putting forward for quite some time now that fungal infection is at the root of Coronavirus. I have particularly called out Aspergillus Niger as a potentially harmful fungus that creates toxic mold and can negatively impact human health in a number of ways, despite it's increasing use over the last several years, due to it's seeming cost effectiveness for producing Citric acid, enzymes and other substances used extensively in the food (and health and cosmetic) industry.
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            The confusion evidently is that the toxic mold isn't produced within the normal allotted time given to substantiate such things, but feeding this fungus within us is enabling diseased conditions and Coronavirus to thrive! By taking these substances into our bodies, we are allowing this fungus to seriously alter our body function. I've known from the past that this fungus has seemed to be highly intelligent, but with a propensity toward harmful things. Last night I made a fungal connection to a treatment in the food industry involving chicken. Later today it was discovered that enzymes from this fungus have been used on such meat. Enzymes from such a toxic fungus should never be used for digestion, meat-tenderizing, or any other such purpose! Using royal authority given me by God, I just gained even more insight. More can be explained, but see Stage 8 as mentioned above for some critical instruction to help restore proper hydration and immunity to our bodies!
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           A combination that just might solve a major issue of Coronavirus involving fungal citric acid is combining Fresh raw Almonds with Sunflower/Pumpkin seeds, and after an amount somewhat proportional to the extent of COVID-19 within each person, then while leaving a little remaining, begin eating along with the rest, slices of a single Mandarin orange, cut in half, and then quartered. Not all slices may be required. If eating an additional slice starts to bring back COVID, then spit out the remainder in the trash/etc. and eat some of the seeds to compensate. Up to several spoons of Plain Processed Honey, eaten along with the Nut/Seed mix, may be added to protect against fungal enzyme activity. Proverbs 24:13 says: "My son, eat honey, for it is good..." And Proverbs 25:27 says "It is not good to eat too much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory." Finally, when COVID-19 is gone, some Asiago cheese or "chips"/Asiago sesame sticks WITHOUT added Enzymes(!) may reset immune and proper body/cellular function, evidently offering added protection from COVID-19 infection. If eaten too soon, however, Asiago could be converted and COVID-19 restored. Try to finish with a final handful of almonds and sunflower/pumpkin seeds.  Better yet, take a single almond and place it in the bag of sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Then pour the seeds into your hand while aiming to also pour out that almond. This will provide substantial seeds which may be required even more than the almond. If you've received some confirmation of success, why not offer at least a silent prayer of thanks to Jehovah for such a victory, having made such a marvelous provision for recovery from such a potentially devastating disease/condition?!
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           WITH 1/8 TEASPOON PER 2QUART/2LITER, 1/16 TEASPOON PER 1QT/LITER, AND ABOUT 6-8 DROPS PER CUP OF FOOD-GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, REACH FURTHER INTO THE BODY TO DESTROY CORONAVIRUS REMAINS
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           [By the way, I believe there are many potential Texans eager to begin accepting male chicks to feed properly, including such things as sunflower seeds and eventually pumpkin seeds, which could produce not only adequate meat but also helpful against parasitic infection, helping to spur on another U.S. meat industry that could become poised to export worldwide in the coming months or years.] This corn may evidently help resolve alcohol issues as has been produced from toxic fungus/yeast influences, and may even assist healing of liver cirrhosis IF it's originating cause was indeed this or a similar fungal strain.
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            Another extremely helpful addition is a genuinely whole-food (not fungal) VITAMIN C POWDER (not merely ascorbic acid), as being produced by a company permitting in good faith the purchase of one pouch per household as required by all members into the future,  made available through Amazon Services, their name being
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           This product may be added to baked goods as well as other dishes post-cooking, and certain drinks for a valuable protective boost, as it may even assist development of a protective biome against harmful fungal and/or coronavirus infection.
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           AN EXCEPTIONAL DRINK COMBINATION, WHICH I ENTREAT THE OWNERSHIP OF 7-ELEVEN TO CONTINUE MAKING AVAILABLE AT A PRICE OF THEIR CHOOSING, IS A COMBINATION, IF ALLOWED, OF THEIR COCA-COLA SLURPEE OFFERING, IN AN OF ITSELF QUITE SUPPORTIVE OF IMMUNE DEFENSES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, ALONG WITH THE FRENCH-VANILLA ICED COFFEE, OFTEN LOCATED NEAR THE SLURPEE MACHINE. THIS 50-50 COMBINATION, HAVING BEEN DISCOVERED BY THEIR MAKING ALL THEIR COLD AND HOT DISPENSED LARGE BEVERAGES (INCLUDING THE LARGE BIG-GULP) AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE CURRENT MONTH, IS EXCEPTIONAL. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE IN LARGE MEASURE TO USING REAL VANILLA, A TRUE HEALING SPICE GROWN BY AND IMPORTED FROM FRANCE, (WITH EXCITEMENT TOWARD A POSSIBLE COMBINING BY FRANCE OF BOTH THEIR FRENCH VANILLA AND THEIR HAZELNUT, ANOTHER POWERHOUSE OFFERING).
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            One way divine backing for my right to the throne of God's Kingdom continues to be manifesting itself is in being enlightened as to the power of ice to help cleanse liquids and even perhaps foods for our own health and in offering some protection from the Coronavirus! Especially if you can find or purchase some ice that is untainted from chlorine or other contaminants, by using this in your drinks, and giving your cup a steady stir or shake for 20 seconds or more, this has been releasing something like oxygen which can remove even chlorine from water or other beverages, perhaps even destroying germs including viruses, offering a much healthier drink! If you can purchase such ice, you might consider sharing some, as a little may go a long way--for instance, if your neighbor can offer a quart or even better a gallon-Ziploc bag, why not offer to fill it for the loving benefit of such a neighboring family? All this while ice-making companies perhaps evaluate increased demand and preferably consider ramping up production? Those specifically with anti-chlorine home water filtration may even test their water and consider offering ice for a fair price. Let's consider this marvelous and wondrous provision from a loving God and Father that may help in our battle against this otherwise deadly Coronavirus Pandemic.
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           FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACCINATION PREPAREDNESS, MERELY 1/8 Tsp. (up to and including 1/4 Tsp. for Larger person w/o propensity for stroke) per 1 L./QT. of Iced spring water, as Deer Park, Berkeley Springs, etc. is all that's necessary for the FIRST Drink, 15 minutes prior to any Food intake, preferably by 8 a.m.
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           THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY PREPARED VACCINATION PROCEDURE WAS ASSEMBLED TOGETHER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. SANJAY GUPTA AND HIS STAFF; THEY ALSO HAVE PROVIDED CONFIRMATION ON SEVERAL OTHER KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS PAGE:
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           Lastly, around 7 p.m. or later, some time following dinner, more time may accompany improved results, the Second Gatorade Remix formula again should be consumed, EXCEPT for having underwent the following additional procedure: Have ready for mixing standard glass measuring cup, adding organic whole milk up to 1/4 cup for adding eggs totaling additional 3/4 cup. Using coffee filter, thoroughly wipe with standard white coffee filter whetted with (H)peroxide the outside of chicken's egg from approved sources, such as Eggland's Best and Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, which have been kept refrigerated for at least 1 day. Use one fresh pair of thin disposable inexpensive clear gloves for this until evidence or realistic concern of any sort of contamination, and thereafter replace. This wiping eliminates Salmonella contamination, etc. Then, after cracking with stationary stainless steel knife, open and dispense contents into glass measuring cup, adding additional spices ground cloves and paprika, 1/8 tsp. per 5/8 tsp. egg, or 15% ea. spice per 1 cup volume (prior to spice additions, etc.). Then, add food-grade hydrogen peroxide to mixture, also at 15% per 1 cup volume (as before, of total milk/egg mixture only). Mix all this thoroughly with stainless steel spoon. This mixture will keep for (2) days, or 48 hours. Finally, add PRECISELY ONLY 1 tsp. of this mixture to ea. 1Liter Gatorade remix formula mentioned above. All of this will be potentially eliminating Coronavirus from the body, readying it for a more highly effective vaccine treatment, according to quality vaccination, 24-48 hours following first treatment dose.
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            . Allowing 6-10 minutes for clearing the stomach after beginning the timely coffee/milk/tea drink, the ozonated drinking water should be administered almost immediately afterward, preferably by 6 a.m. Upon completion, the patient should be encouraged to remain seated, relaxing for preferably for the next half-hour, with a plan to watch the morning news beginning 6:30 a.m.
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           A Catalina dressing makes for a healthy combination thus far. To this may be added considerable garlic, preferably minced (but absolutely no phosphoric acid) or as powder, useful against microorganisms, as well as Many English walnuts or several black walnuts, and a handful of pumpkin seeds if available.
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           . Where desired, start with Orange, Apple, or Cranberry Juice (or fresh apple or orange slices, along with some Oceanspray sweetened dried cranberries instead) if desired early, preferably around 7AM, but not later than around 8:15 AM, leading up to a large glass of good clean refreshing water some 15 minutes later. The water is to be considered the most essential element, perhaps between 7AM and 8 AM, or 8:30 AM if meals are delayed until around 9AM or so, allowing some 15 minutes prior to the first food being provided, preferably 8:30 AM each morning. This particular morning, use whatever bottled spring water may be on-hand, but subsequently, using ozonators, good refreshing clean water may be made using tap water, and supplemented 1/8 cup per cup with bottled spring water, such as Deer Park, to make truly good clean refreshing water available to each patient. Step B will provide help for coffee, tea, or milk to follow.
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           . Cinnamon should be mixed 1% with plain sugar, and provided as an addition to coffee or tea, along with milk or cream if desired, ordinarily up to two cups, but an additional cup may be made allowed in special cases. Also, the spice cloves should be added the first day or two, then at least weekly to supplement vital nutrients, including the essential ORGANIC form of sulfur. This can be a fine start to a good solid meal on a regular basis. If much coffee is to be drank, it is best to drink most of it prior to receiving any of the food, then allow 7-8 minutes for this to mostly clear the stomach, perhaps while talking with friends or loved ones, reading something uplifting spiritually, or making sense of the morning's news, before the final cup, which may be drank along with the morning meal. The meal this morning should be oatmeal, prepared the way Quaker actually has recommended on the packaging, by pouring the raw oats, this morning the maple and brown sugar flavor, into the bowl, and adding the hot water to it. These oats provide a key to an important biome for the stomach, if prepared in this way. Kefir, a valuable dairy drink, provides the remainder of this biome, in the way of vital good bacteria similar to yogurt. It is recommended that 1 cup be drank prior to having the oatmeal this morning. To the oatmeal may be added real butter and the cinnamon sugar mixture, or just plain sugar. Also, a banana should be provided in addition to the oatmeal. Some mornings in the future, a muffin may be provided instead of the oatmeal. In this case, some muffins may be seasonal, containing nourishing foods, such as the Pumpkin-Spice, a fall favorite. Also, other muffins may provide the fruit within, such as Apple-Cinnamon, or perhaps a lesser-known Banana-Cranberry flavor. This would be quicker and easier to manage, without the need for additional fruit.
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            We’ve now begun to set the body on a path to healing. Healing centers that have provided either hardcopy Bibles or digital devices may contribute to further healing merely by pointing out the availability of beneficial resources promoting spiritual well-being. Electronically, a link that could be provided is this website
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            , the original authentic version of this information. Also, an app providing access to multiple Bible versions for free will be indicated in tomorrow’s installation of this Plan.
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            B. Ingredients that should be on hand for the day's lunch and supper preparation is as follows:
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            D. For lunch, include now, instead of any potential cheese threat, perhaps some NOODLES OR WHOLE-GRAIN RICE, "ENZYME"-FREE, with the accompanying Marinara sauce or the alternative Tomato sauce with added ordinary sugar to taste. Additionally, supply every man, woman, and child in the facility with a cup of the following provision for resolving Pandemic worldwide:
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            For the essentials, see the blogpost from findlifeandsee.com/blog for the week of Nov 09-15 under "CORONAVIRUS DEFENSE FOR ATHLETES," the adjusted promotion test for substantial investigation of this unique patented formula by the owner of this website (Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy AKA Mark Allen Campbell of 16 1/2 Morningside Dr., Winchester, VA 22601-4968). There are a few additional spice extractives to be vitally included. Additionally, I re-release this exclusive formula for the general public upon revealing it as follows:
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           As mentioned previously, it has been publicly noted that many hundreds of thousands could still die of Coronavirus complications while waiting for a vaccine. Therefore, with awareness of the power of certain foods, spices and extractives, and drinks, we should advance the notion of “burning the candle at both ends,” by helping one another to eradicate the virus within our bodies by the use of these natural products while waiting for the necessary long-term immunization. Some spices that may be added to foods and/or drinks that help in such a way may include turmeric (largely combatting inflammation, possibly combined with black pepper, powerfully enhancing effectiveness), rosemary herb, paprika, crushed red pepper, garlic/garlic powder, onions/onion powder, wild oregano oil/juice, and several others, including cinnamon extract (rejecting ground cinnamon unless it is clearly with natural millstone and not metal, until proper processing and labeling can indicate the powder has not been molecularly fractured by excess metal grinding, which has had severe negative impacts in some localities). You might also research foods and drinks that specifically are known to have anti fungal, anti bacterial, and antiviral effects.
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           COKE AND PEPSI!
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            I would like to challenge Coca Cola and Pepsi, with their distribution capacity, not to compete, but rather cooperate on this project, at least by their respective efforts. Pepsi, owning Gatorade at last check, would be well-suited to endeavor to use my patented Gatorade Remix formula, perhaps only needing slight modification for flavor, and package it in 12oz cans. This could help people to hydrate and eradicate Coronavirus from their bodies while awaiting a vaccine. I would only be requesting as little as 1/4-1/2 cent royalty, back to a government fund, perhaps for similar Coronavirus research, if it cannot now be to me personally, in hopes that this could be done to enable 25 cent cans to be made available exclusively for this drink. Coca-Cola I would challenge to try the patented "CoronaKicker" formula (they needn't use that designation) that is made from teas and spices, and that has a distinctive cola flavor. This formula, in addition to fighting Coronavirus, may also assist further healing of the nasal passages, to promote restored body immunity. I would request likewise a 25 cent per can goal and a similar royalty for this. Both products may be sweetened as stated, with possibility of adding natural birch tree xylitol or a new natural form of sucralose already being produced by a company called Baker's Secret by additional milling of cane sugar, which not only adds sweetness but helps protect against cavities as well. I believe the above goal could be reached with proper attention to detail. Another consideration may be examined by both, to make a similar drink that incorporates my patented "ReSweet" sweetener, but that may cost more, bringing this drink to a price alongside other standard sodas. Enough of this has to be used for the flavor to be just right, IF it would work at all with these other formulas--this has not yet been investigated. There would be an additional fee per can for the use of this sweetener/spice mixture and brand name.
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            I quickly thought to turn and bend down to the snow atop the porch stairs and clean my thumb, then after picking up a bit of it, brought it to the table and began rubbing the snow over the area, to find the spot completely vanishing. Afterward, I spoke this: "Sometimes, the solution to the problem is right under our beaks." Upon re-entering the living room, I began to reflect upon these words, having had much divine guidance in recent weeks and months during my campaign for the Presidency of the United States. I wondered--what about this bird poop--are there not times in God's creation where what we normally would call "poop" from a creature actually serves some beneficial purpose for humans? What about the silkworm, I wondered, as a dear wife of mine reminded me that indeed it is silk that is formed in just such a way! Is it not clean for use as a linen, or clothing, being washed and pure? Going a step further, I recalled and spoke: "What was the White House painted with?" I seemed to remember it was indeed painted with white...bird poop--yet considered a very clean source of paint material, having never become aware of any problems from it's use!
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           MORE DIVINE GUIDANCE?
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            I had spoken earlier of the urgent need to continue addressing this Coronavirus Pandemic, realizing we've begun to lose some three thousand and more victims daily here in the U.S., about as many as we lost in the terrible tragedy which occurred on September 11, 2001. This got me thinking, do not such birds drink from our dishes, and eat some of our crumbs, etc.? Could it be that they somehow supply something of value in their so-called poop? Having access to discuss this matter with others "tacitly," with the royal authority given me by God, with high lineage in the royal line of King David of ancient Israel, we discussed this possibility, and sure enough it was determined that it might prove useful for immunity from Coronavirus(!)--However "something was still missing" was the word. I suggested what about SNOW--might it help with any bit of sterilization? And can't the snow itself be frozen, to last throughout the year if necessary? The response came back a Veritable YES! With a simple prick of the finger, as is used for Diabetic testing, which tools are available to practically all School Nursing Stations (as the subject had come up while gathering my clothes for washing, upon seeing the letters H.S., as to whether we should FIRST get our HIGH SCHOOL students back to school first, so that any Pandemic potential problem areas for them can be ascertained and identified, they being most able among all students to recognize and voice any individual concerns, etc.) One reputed worst-case scenario with a child laden with Coronavirus apparently was resoundingly cured by the treatment! Of course, more testing and confirmation can and should be done, but what potential this may have--Thanks to our God, Jehovah, and His wonderful provisions to sustain life for the human family!
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            It has been known for quite some time that SEA SALT that washes up from the ocean is occasionally affected, or "tainted" with this same white "drip" from birds. In the past this has been considered a nuisance, and no one could understand or comprehend why God would permit such valuable sea salt to be affected in such a way. Now we may know! All it evidently takes is a combination of genuine sea salt, such as from SALT WORKS, located in the U.S., with just a tiny bit of this white product from birds, placed under the tongue and absorbed into the bloodstream in this way, to also be treated/immunized, either from a widespread or localized threat!!! May we forge ahead and investigate these options for treating Coronavirus and who knows what else, implementing this as soon as possible even likely for our children and others, and get things back in order!
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            each of which have had merit, being used or studied in the past, but together form a PERFECT or near perfect REPLACEMENT for blood for purposes of Transfusion!
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            You may have seen this in green bottles/jugs—it has been used as blood builder—but why? While It is theblood of the plant, it is essentially the SAME as blood hemoglobin but for one thing—rather than IRON as the central molecule, in chlorophyll it is MAGNESIUM—hence the green color! All the body has to do as soon as it transfused in a base of SEA/OCEAN WATER (supplying water and minerals functioning in ratios similar to blood plasma) is REPLACE the MAGNESIUM MOLECULE WITH IRON, and it becomes normal BLOOD HEMOGLOBIN, changing within seconds FROM GREEN TO RED. This should be normally as a percentage of 6%, 8%, or 12% based on individual needs. Also 1/16 tsp per pint of this mixture of Food-grade (in spite of inappropriate labelling, Assured brand is acceptable) Hydrogen Peroxide helps destroy most any bacterial/viral contamination, etc., and helps oxygenate the blood. One more issue should be addressed for each pint--15 mg. EACH of Iron-Picolinate, a common iron supplement, AS WELL AS Iron-Gluconate, because these iron supplements go immediately to body reserves. The picolinate also helps with long-range iron storage build-up, while the gluconate form is the roadway speedster for chlorophyll transformation! [However, for best results, the transfusion should be initiated in VEINS, heading back to the heart, rather than in arteries, going away from it.]  Once there, the amazing communication network alerts the body to it's presence, from which it can then be drawn in order to replace the Magnesium molecules, converting Chlorophyll to Hemoglobin. While most will already have such reserves acquired primarily through diet, any who are lacking sufficient free iron will benefit from this addition, and others will simply have their iron stores increased. With the added support of both Iron-Picolinate and Iron-Gluconate, there evidently is no longer any real need to differentiate between volume ratios of chlorophyll. A standard 8% chlorophyll is adequate for practically all circumstances! Thus any previous mention of testing iron stores may no longer be necessary.
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            A HIDDEN DANGER. There is a fungus that has not received much media attention, but that is being used quite extensively as a basis for so-called improvement in digestive health, yet has, at the same time, been linked to cancer and other diseases and long-term health consequences. The fungus is Aspergillus Niger, and can produce toxic black mold, contributing to such things as impaired liver function and cancer! Unfortunately, this fungus, and several like it, are being used as a basis for many DIGESTIVE ENZYME supplements. One problem with the enzymes produced by such a fungus, is that it is becoming increasingly evident that the food broken down by such a fungus is producing nutrients that, rather than being effective for human use, are instead are strictly intended for use by the fungus alone! Thus, this fungus can continue to live within our bodies, having much nutrition upon which to feed, because we continue to break down the food we receive for IT'S BENEFIT, RATHER THAN OUR OWN! This results in other symptomatic issues, such as, in some cases, impaired (thick) bile flow and pancreatitis, thus HINDERING OUR OWN DIGESTIVE PROCESSES!
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             The doctor here puts forward some simple remedies to restore the proper digestive process to our bodies, including the use of beets and perhaps lightly cooked leafy greens. No doubt these can be made with the use of delicious sauces and spices so that they needn't be troubling to consume. As I've shared, "When it's done the right way, there is nothing wrong with rhyming DELICIOUS WITH NUTRITIOUS."
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             Also, another very serious implication of this use of fungal enzymes is in the making of an otherwise very valuable and nutritious resource--CHEESE! While some cheeses CAN be made without the use of any enzyme, such as Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, and possibly American Cheese, as well as other dairy products like Yogurt and Kefir, most cheeses require the use of some enzyme, traditionally in the past having used animal enzymes, such as from cows, sheep and goats. CHEESES MADE USING SUCH FUNGAL ENZYMES AS ASPERGILLUS NIGER ARE PROMOTING FUNGAL INFECTION AND CORONAVIRUS! Such cheeses REQUIRE an enzyme of some sort. At this time, it must be presumed that unless otherwise certain, most any ingredient label simply stating "Enzyme" or "Enzymes" is almost surely referring to such fungal enzymes as from Aspergillus N. Such a product, depending on the amount of enzyme and it's use upon other ingredients in the product, will contribute to fungal infection to a varying degree--as in the case of most raw cheeses, to a large degree, and usually to a lesser degree when baked or cooked well. GOING FORWARD, LET'S MAKE AMPLE USE OF THOSE CHEESES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT CAN BE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE USE OF SUCH ENZYME, AND EXHORT ALL CHEESE MAKERS TO FIND A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE, PROVEN TO PROMOTE HUMAN LIFE AND HEALTH AGAINST FUNGAL AND OTHER DISEASE.  SINCE GOAT CHEESE THAT IS MADE WITH GOAT ENZYME SEEMS TO BE HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS, IT MAY BE GOAT ENZYME THAT IS PREFERRED, AS THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF A GOAT IS VERY NEAR, I BELIEVE, TO HUMAN DIGESTION. ALSO, THE EVIDENTLY SAFE YEAST MENTIONED EARLIER, SACCHAROMYCES BOULLARDI, MAY WELL PROVE USEFUL AS WELL IN CHEESE PRODUCTION. LET THESE BE A STARTING POINT FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH INTO BETTER METHODS AND BETTER, SAFE AND HEALTHY CHEESE! EQUIPMENT MAY NEED CAREFUL ATTENTION TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL TRACES OF OTHER HARMFUL FUNGII, WITH PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOOD-GRADE H. PEROXIDE AND WILD OREGANO PRODUCTS, PERHAPS FROM NORTH AMERICAN HERB &amp;amp; SPICE.
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           ALLOW ME TO REITERATE THAT: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY ISOLATED FROM EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS MUST RECEIVE SOME SORT OF IMMUNIZATION PRIOR TO ANY PUBLIC SETTING, AROUND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADUALLY EXPOSED MORE AND MORE, DEVELOPING A FAIR DEGREE OF IMMUNITY ALREADY FROM SUCH EXPOSURE. THOSE FORMERLY ISOLATED ONES HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL RISK OF A STRONGLY ADVERSE REACTION IF NOT IMMUNIZED IN ANY WAY PRIOR!
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            First should be the High School to return, even if for a short time prior to other schools/grade levels. Not only do these teachers tend to have greater experience in dealing with a wide variety of student issues, but the students themselves typically have enough awareness and experience with the issues and with themselves/their own bodies that they may more easily recognize and identify GENUINE PROBLEMS NEEDING SWIFT ATTENTION, and tend to be much better able to voice most any concern without hindrance. Such insight, with all working together, will pave the way for success preparing for the return of other students, all the way down to Kindergarten or possibly Preschool.
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            Other matters should be re-considered, including the sanitization of library desks, tables, and chairs, as well as the Cafeteria Menus, to better promote the healing of youthful immune systems and avoidance of substances known to contribute to fungal and parasitic infections, often underlying other serious health conditions contributing to Coronavirus complications. The Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Plan page on this website contains some helpful information and a few recipes, but more may be provided.
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            Within the realm of God's Kingdom, guidance by God through His anointed son, "the one with the legal right," will enable a return to life that is much more as God lovingly purposed for humans, with heightened awareness of His provisions for maintaining our faith in and love for God and one another, treating one another with dignity and respect, and doing the things seek the best welfare of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. We may begin preparing now for this by continuing to improve in our food preparation at home, promoting good nutrition and healthy immune systems, helping us continue to improve our health to the point, with faith in God's provisions for the everlasting welfare of mankind, that we will be able to see the fulfillment of Bible promises of a time without war, sickness, and death! (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5).
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          UPDATE : Please take note of the Gatorade drink ADJUSTMENT for Athletes to help protect from CoronaV going viral. As is mentioned, I am proceeding with work on assisting the efforts of so many to halt this terrible pandemic! As many are aware, I should say that I was a viable candidate for the Presidency of the United States. | Hello, wishing you a fine week as we beseech Jehovah's guidance and direction for the outworking of His wonderful purpose as regards His Kingdom, in the hands of His chosen anointed one, to be administered in agreement with the spirit of God, having His approval, and acting in harmony with it.
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          NOV 10 TUE See the previous week's blogpost for the addition of Psalm 119 stanza 21, then you may appreciate further this week's consideration of stanza 22.
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          NOV 10 WED Welcome! If you haven't already, you might take note of the latest CTC CORNER policy review regarding the matter of Working in the realm of God's incoming Kingdom! How is working to make ends meet to be viewed in the Kingdom of God? Some may yet wonder how much work is really to be done, yet God's word reveals that we were designed by our Creator to find enjoyment in work that is meaningful, purposeful. As Ecclesiastes 3:13 says, "...every man should eat and indeed drink and see good for all his hard work. It is the gift of God." Let's see some positive changes that can be made that will make a real difference in life under the rule of God's anointed son, as I aim to uphold and apply the advice of God's inspired word! Also, more instruction on the matter of security is being prepared for the policy regarding Fifteenagers Becoming Responsible! Hear the latest podcast version:
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           Becoming Responsible!
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          Matthew 4:4 "But in reply he said: “It is written, ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.’”
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          On the subject of apples, here is a somewhat substantial, on-the-go meal that might be purchased, or that you might try at home:
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          Good, clean water is a fine way to begin the day early, perhaps with good fruit or fruit juice assimilated several minutes prior, that may sometimes help with hydration.
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          I have patented an idea which has been engineered to safely and effectively ozonate city tap water (which is often chlorinated) with a faucet attachment--using only water pressure(!)--no power source required, which can keep the power at the appropriate level to eliminate harmful chlorine and byproducts. Also, water filtration companies accordingly may repurpose their units upside-down to accept bottled spring water which can dispense into the running water to add perhaps at 1/8 or so volume, to furnish valuable minerals! This is one of my solutions which I believe Jehovah is guiding by my hand to assist our conquering of the Coronavirus Pandemic--more complete plan forward forthcoming!
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          After 8 A.M. is a good time for something more substantial:
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          Coffee, or a similar hot drink, such as a Chai Latte, is capable of contributing to balanced health when properly prepared. Many persons enjoy sipping two cups, or a large cup on-the-go. Good fresh milk might be on-hand, such as the quality milk U.S. dairy is capable of providing, for added protein and for those whose tongues are sensitive to the heat.
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          With the large cup, when you have the time, the first half, or the first cup at home, is best sipped without food, and given 7-8 minutes to assimilate through an otherwise "empty" stomach. Use that time to converse with loved ones or friends, consider some reading material that is spiritually edifying, and/or make sense of the morning's news, for instance. (Matthew 4:4).
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          This portion of the drink should be nourishing, and then can be followed by the remainder along with a muffin and some fruit--primarily a banana or SLICED apples--even fried apples where available that can even be prepared with chick peas for added protein, etc. The muffin itself might be inclusive of nourishing foods, perhaps seasonal, such as Pumpkin-Spice, a fall favorite, or even inclusive of the fruit just mentioned, in the way of Banana-Cranberry or Apple-Cinnamon, for instance, thereby reducing or eliminating for some the need for additional fruit.
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          Under God's Kingdom, such a good start to your day, with His blessing, can contribute to fine activities to His honor and praise! (Psalm 112:1, NLT: "Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear ["revere," ed.] the LORD and delight in obeying His commands.")
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          "MATURITY"--A single word with such a depth of meaning. Merriam-Webster's definition of includes the expression "FULL DEVELOPMENT." 
In God's word, such "full" development is closely associated with the eventual acquiring of Christian loyal love in agreement with divine truth. (Psalm 23:6). At 1Corinthians 14:20 (NKJV) we read: "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature." And at Genesis 32:15, the same expression translated as "mature" is used in reference to full-grown donkeys. How beneficial for our precious youths to come to appreciate the beauty and importance of developing fully into the person God intends them to be as an adult! Unlike the animals, we are made "in God's image," having spiritual qualities and extraordinary capacities enabling us to cooperate together to accomplish His loving will and purpose regarding His creation. (Genesis 1:26; Colossians 3:10) Some youths carry on as if they wish to remain young, never growing up. However, they must come to realize that they would thereby be MISSING OUT on the wonderful purpose of Jehovah God, who intends to bring them the GREATEST JOY or deep happiness that comes with being fully able to obey God and live in complete harmony with His divine standards! Therefore, it is most certainly not a person's physical development that ultimately should assess whether s/he is prepared to marry another as a young adult, but rather that one's MATURITY! God Himself can certainly examine a person's heart, "young or old" (physically speaking), and determine their maturity! I believe that this spiritual awareness, in complete harmony with God's inspired Word the Bible, and not mere human knowledge, can be used  by parents and authorized responsible ones in God's Kingdom to assist youths to maintain proper growth, year to year, that they may truly continue to be the AGE they should be, at least during youth--not being stunted spiritually nor becoming too "mature" too soon--while still growing spiritually, learning from God's word to understand and appreciate spiritual truths, developing ability to assess matters and make good, right decisions appropriate for their age, such ones should reach the physical age between 8 and 9 to determine their degree of spiritual development, to assess what may assist their continued spiritual advancement. That age can reveal a lot about a youth's spiritual development up to that point in life. If one's behavior at that time reveals some lack of proper development to that age, then special attention should be given this one urgently, that spiritual development may pick up at it's proper place, if possible by age 10, so that genuine advancement may be made toward maturity, "full development." Then they may begin to receive additional knowledge of matters in more earnest, freely developing as s/he wishes, as it relates to advancing in understanding more about life that will ultimately lead to their becoming capable of living as a married adult. Of course, we have been living in a world that was not fully aware of God's word and it's beauty, value, and application to our lives--but under God's Kingdom, our loving father, Jehovah, and I maintain hope that this is with my loving direction as well, will see to it that all who will do so may be able to be the kind of person He intends them to be for their lasting peace and happiness, in among a loving, joyful, peaceable and prosperous society!
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          TO SAVE the most NFL PLAYERS’ remaining season from CoronaHALT,
from Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy, owner of findlifeandsee.com:
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          We need an adjustment to the GATORADE, either the red,
Fruitpunch flavor, preferred for Athletes, or the largely clear Frost flavor, if you can get your hands on it:
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          1) Pour out (and drink or save, if desired) about 1/8 of the liquid, or 1/2 cup per quart.
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          2)  Add  1/8 tsp (per quart)  of  (Germicidal antiviral)  Food-grade 
Hydrogen  Peroxide.
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          3)  Add  back 
in 3/8 cup of good  clean 
bottled  SPRING water,  such 
as  Deer  Park, 
for  added  electrolytes, leaving room for added ingredients, or 1/4 cup of this you may substitute with pure Oceanspray or other cranberry juice, or fresh-pressed or bottled pure apple juice, safely sourced.
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          4)  Also add 1 
dropper  full  of 
a  Vegetable  Glycerin 
extracted  Ginkgo  Biloba, 
increasing  circulation,  especially 
for  enhanced  mental 
function.
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          5)  Add  pre-mixed 
Domino  or  Morena 
sugar  with  1% 
Cinnamon  powder,  which 
MIXED  is  not 
hard  on  stomach, 
to  recover  flavor 
and  helping  (not 
curing) blood  glucose  stabilization,  with 
further  germicidal  effects. Still,  expect 
slightly  less  sweetness 
than  originally.
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          Along  with  this, keep in mind that fresh  fruit should be  eaten regularly,  preferably 
in  the  morning.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 22A
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          STANZA 22 THEME:
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           JEHOVAH WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAW.
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          This
 group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, 
acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
such loyal ones.
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          Stanza 22A:
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
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           SEEK UNDERSTANDING OF GOD'S WORD.
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          The
 psalmist pleads that the “Hearer of Prayer,” Jehovah, prove to be so in
 his case, when he ‘cries for help.’ (Psalm 65:2). Psalm 65:5 refers to 
Him, saying “You will answer us with awe-inspiring deeds of 
righteousness, O God of our salvation; You are the Confidence of all the
 ends of the earth And of those distant across the sea.” May the love, 
power, wisdom and justice of Jehovah inspire confidence within us, 
having faith, or deep trust, in Him to keep His promises and fulfill His
 word. The psalmist also pleads for understanding from God, likely 
regarding living life acceptably before Him. He knows God’s word gives 
the instruction and guidance we all need to do so, and thus pleads for 
God to “make” him understand, according to His word. We may make a 
similar plea to God, when we truly have confidence in Jehovah’s 
trustworthiness with our life, desiring to please Him fully. We 
therefore need to give attention to God’s inspired word, the Bible, 
aiming to read it regularly, even daily. Psalm 1:1-3 describes benefits 
of doing so: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the 
advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does 
not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law 
of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.  3 
He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces
 fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And 
everything he does will succeed.”
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          Once
 again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication 
with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by 
God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in 
life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just 
as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes 
similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For 
instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians
 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common 
to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond 
what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the 
way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s 
promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such 
faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovah will possess the 
earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find 
exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The righteous will 
possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” Jehovah God is 
rightly determined to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this 
earth, in which mankind may dwell, all willing to learn God’s loving and
 peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s 
divine wisdom and standards.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          Yes,
 Jehovah is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard 
and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and 
provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions 
God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine 
wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in
 God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this 
way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of 
Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for 
correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. 
It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a 
man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we
 must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God 
and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is 
among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good
 gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the 
Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the 
shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject 
yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw
 close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we 
should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever 
speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever 
seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is 
no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s 
honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. 
(1Cori 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          The
 psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging 
the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about 
God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as 
expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom 
withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be 
that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the 
earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His 
way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a 
glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of
 our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places
 of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these
 words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the 
mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct 
us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out 
of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the 
ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of 
Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a
 figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and 
the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 
2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah 
for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands,
 and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His 
Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking
 divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 22B
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          This
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acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
such loyal ones.
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          Stanza 22B:
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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           "OBEY GOD AS RULER"
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          Titus
 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God 
Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His
 assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, 
thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or 
urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them 
essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such 
circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when 
threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the 
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The 
God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a
 stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right 
hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we 
are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has
 given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was 
“ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law.
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          God
 Himself ‘longs’ to resurrect His faithful servants of times past, such 
as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job. He revealed this at Job 14:15, where 
Job says to God: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long
 for the work of your hands.” Likewise, we may long to be saved from 
difficult trials or circumstances in this system of things, aware of 
God’s promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace. 
Still, we want as many as possible to be saved, as God “does not desire 
anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” 
(2Peter 3:9). So while God longs to bring the blessings of Paradise, He 
loves all mankind even more, hoping for billions to seek His favor 
before judgment becomes necessary. We can likewise see things God’s way.
 May we also maintain fondness for God’s law, as keeping it is vital for
 the everlasting salvation of man.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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          Might
 the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise
 the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? 
Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not 
wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not 
more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every 
good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the
 glory of God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our 
own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of
 Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His 
righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, 
as He makes them in harmony with what is truly right, just, and fair. 
They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may 
know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers 
of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends
 of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate
 what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony 
with God’s will.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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           Some
 in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, 
perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed
 to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Much of the world is still 
“without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, 
found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual 
contentment. Yet many such ones remember times of great joy found in 
loving and serving God, putting His will first in life. They “have not 
forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones be helped to return to 
Jehovah, motivated to once again give Jehovah their obedience, this time
 gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for 
God and fellow worshippers, finding the true “joy of Jehovah” that they 
may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. 
Jehovah stands ready, as the Great Shepherd, to assist such ones to 
recover in whatever way possible. May all become faithful ones, ever determined to remain so, 
setting a good example for all as loyal servants of Jehovah, clinging to
 God’s orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way
 of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of
 eternity!
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foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by 
wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from
 death. 3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he 
will deny the wicked what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, 
But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers 
the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during 
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          Verse 1: How does Solomon begin? With encouragement for  a son to 
become wise, making his father rejoice, and not causing grief to his 
mother. What fine reasons for any person to take to heart God's wise 
counsel! How delighted good and loving parents are to find each of their
 precious children delighting in divine wisdom and the doing of right as
 God instructs us! And what a happy future this will lead to as all 
obedient mankind learns God's ways of true peace and happiness!
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          "2 The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death."
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          Verse
 2: God will see to it that there is no lasting value in anything 
obtained by 
violating His divine standards, yet we should bear in mind that God's standards include mercy where it may be extended by Him in His good judgment, particularly where genuine repentance is shown over some past error(s). Thus, where an endeavor may have not been blessed by God initially, it may in time receive His blessing under certain circumstances. On the other hand, from the beginning accepting God's 
standards and choosing to live by them is far better, and means life to those doing so, at times even protecting one(s) from untimely death. Also, helping others
 to learn and practice what is right in God's eyes can "rescue 
them"--restore their life spiritually, preserving their hope of eternal 
life by God's kindness!
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          "3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wicked what they crave."
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          Verse
 3: The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, 
will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's 
provisions. As Jesus declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 
6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, 
and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both 
things we are to give priority to--the Kingdom, which often involves 
sacrifices we make in serving God, AND God's righteousness--aiming to 
maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience. An important Bible 
principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a 
sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious 
pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we 
thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovah may then look upon any of 
our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about 
God's righteous servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have
 not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for 
bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor 
God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His 
blessings and support!
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          "4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But 
diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the 
crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the 
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          Verse 4-5: Such lovers of God need to 
learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, 
earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too 
much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that 
knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones 
who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should 
also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as 
the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with
 insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not 
just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in these 
"critical times hard to deal with" young ones need caution despite a 
lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any 
dangerous circumstance--checking first with their parents or guardians, 
according to age and level of experience or prudence.)
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          "6
 Blessings are on the head of the righteous one, But the mouth of the 
wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous one is due for a
 blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wisehearted person
 will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be 
trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But 
the one making his ways crooked will be found out. 10 The one who slyly 
winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be 
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          Prove 10:6 Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing 
on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes
 one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prov 10:22). Those bad at 
heart, however, may deceptively speak truth, covering over their violent
 hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these
 proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is 
right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Jesus 
did not come to do away with even the Mosaic Law, but to FULFILL it 
(Matth 5:17). We learn much from that law, although now Christian 
principles and standards show a better way of holding to what is right 
by God. But the ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy 
over past sin, is not intended to cause us to dismiss sin altogether, 
Christ set a pattern of obedience to God and His law that we do well to 
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          "7 The memory of the righteous one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot."
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          Prove
 10:7 Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, 
pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to
 have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that
 can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and 
satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psal 145:16). Those 
intentionally disregarding God, wickedly pursuing a selfish course will 
not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. 
Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good 
reputation before others that can last into eternity, let us take God's 
side and trust Him, holding firmly to His laws and standards, even if we
 may be besmirched by others temporarily in this challenging system of 
things. God will see to it's correction, in due time!
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          "8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down."
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          Prove
 10:8 As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept 
and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not 
contribute to respect for God's law, and those unrepentantly holding to a
 foolish course will ultimately lose out on life. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas. Recall, from Proverbs 1, that it was disrespecting all of God's discipline and reproof that would lead to disaster, saying "They
 refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will 
bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their 
own counsel. For the waywardness of the inexperienced will kill them, 
And the complacency of fools (being satisfied with their own ways) will 
destroy them. But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be 
undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”" They thus need more 
understanding of the consequences of good and evil, to develop more 
hatred for what is bad, in the healthy fear of God.
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          "9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out."
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          Prove
 10:9 We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right 
standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under 
God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, 
largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other 
hand, those pretending to practice what is right, while secretly 
violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their 
cover indefinitely. How much better to be honest about our mistakes and 
seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, 
conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, we have a battle to 
wage against such wrong thinking! But we can win, pleading to God for 
His wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in awe of His greatness,
 we are moved to want to be close to God, not disappointing Him. But 
He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even 
if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally! Consider, for 
example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget 
all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your 
ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his 
loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life,
 So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovah is 
merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 
He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He 
has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what 
our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So 
great is his loyal love toward those who fear him."
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          "10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
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          Prove
 10:10 Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, 
cause much grief--such ones should shun deception and trickery, and 
appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an 
honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, 
the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is 
mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to 
understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied 
with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn 
or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust 
in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own 
understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him ("Seek His will in 
all you do", NLT), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become
 wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will 
be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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         This week, let's include another of the policies that God's Kingdom by Christ could utilize to effectively improve working environments. In line with the IMMIGRATION policy revealed earlier, as well as the TRANSITION of some Government Department staff to Community Outreach Service Business Entities, or COSBE's, may allow for not only former government workers to find suitable and rewarding employment, but also enable many U.S. workers in challenging positions such as factory work to better realize their potential, qualifying to use their talents helping others in this way, while talented, good working immigrants, even alongside some formerly imprisoned, yearning for a chance to prove they can live right by God, also learn to handle some of these jobs as they are able, but with improved working conditions, aiming for satisfying employment.
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          ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PUSHING RESET: LETTING WORK BECOME MORE ENJOYABLE, REWARDING.
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         Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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         Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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         While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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         It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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         Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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         While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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         Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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         Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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         What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said:
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         Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3).
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           IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY, SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS, AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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           JESUS’ SIMILAR PLEA.
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan at the time was this: “It is written: “
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           MAN MUST LIVE, NOT ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD COMING FROM JEHOVAH’S MOUTH.
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          ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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           UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: IMMIGRATION
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          Last week’s conclusion included this thought:
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           Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word!
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          Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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          There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          Deuteronomy 10:18-19 “He executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. You too must love the foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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          When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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          Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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          How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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          , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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          , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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          , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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          will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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          While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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          Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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          There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while being about as far away as a tent in the backyard, while learning to grow into adulthood?
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          At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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          Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year term be planned, however on a month-to-month basis, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home if ever necessary. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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          Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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          The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah. Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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          ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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          The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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          Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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extended home in accord with godly standards includes realizing the balance of
between security and trust in a world that is still growing spiritually. We
must realize that God's new world is to be built on genuine faith, deep trust
especially in God, but also in others, all who will submit to God's instruction
and cultivate genuine integrity to His word and law. Generally, by maintaining faith
in Jehovah and adhering to divine standards, we should exercise caution, while
placing a measure of trust in others, with genuine peace. We do need the spirit
of a sound mind to protect ourselves from danger, as this world is still
fraught with those who may not appreciate what we do about life! Of course,
approved guests can be welcome! Ones you know and trust might be kindly greeted
and spoken to either inside or out of doors where appropriate with your house
partner with you. Speak with your parents on laying down the ground rules in
such matters. Be careful to maintain the lock when going in or out of the home.
With Jehovah by your side, you will be able to handle practically every
situation that comes without undue worry or anxiety. He will help you develop
good judgment and assist you to have other protective measures in place, such
as smoke detectors and the like.
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         In any circumstance, it must be kept in mind that the purpose of this arrangement in every way is intended to assist right relationships between the youth involved and his/her loved ones--Jehovah, godly parents and family members, and others. May such youths recall all the loyal love shown by parents and others in their early years, and aim to return the joy by the way they live, thus honoring the God of love, Jehovah! (1John 4:8,16) Therefore, make certain arrangements to stay close by video calls, phone calls, frequent visits, meals together, and so on, sharing delightful stories regarding your adventure and the important, helpful things you're learning from God's word, other study materials, and your work and school experiences. May such an arrangement blessed by God bring many happy memories that you may recall fondly as supporting God's wonderful Kingdom purpose--for all mankind to embrace true loyalty to Jehovah, for an eternity of genuine happiness!
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          Hello! Let's perhaps start fresh with a pic I took while at Virginia Beach some time ago, sunrise! God's word reveals that Jehovah also is "a sun and a shield." Along with beginning a new segment, let's review some of the policies presented in Come To Consensus Corner over the last several months, enabling us to get an idea of how God's Kingdom will begin to address the pressing issues facing our nation and planet.
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          NOV 04 WED At least a Weekly Golden Apples today, with an uplifting news story that is inspiring many...
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              NOV 05 THU Let's add a few more policies under Come to Consensus Corner, and the rest of Proverbs 9, along with commentary on Psalm 98 and Romans 9:1-6, which help us see that "Israel" need not only refer to the land of the Middle East--with the teachings of Jesus came a new understanding of God's reference to that name--a figurative, or spiritual land of true Christianity.
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          One more version of this "Fifteenagers" podcast is under way, incorporating more assistance regarding the vital matter of security.
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          What a remarkably unselfish and considerate recommendation(!), revealing the kind of spirit businesses have begun to embrace during these difficult times, as BK well expresses the concern many restaurants have remaining afloat through the current pandemic challenges. Businesses such as Burger King have seen that they can maintain compassion, peace, kindness, and love even toward similar chains while at the same time doing quite well financially. Practically all businesses have at least slightly different circumstances, strengths and weaknesses, and can honor the Creator by focusing on meeting public needs, and improving themselves gradually, week to week, month to month, avoiding needless or discouraging comparisons with those in similar markets. A business need not cultivate a jealous spirit, that seeks to bring down another to it's "own level"--rather, as James 3:16 relates: "For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile [or, "worthless"] thing." Note that "vile" does not mean simply "evil," but rather "of no lasting value." Of what benefit is it to pursue such things? Also, Galatians 6:4 explains it this way, NLT: "Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else." Under God's Kingdom, businesses unselfishly serving public needs in such a way should be able to thrive under most conditions, and maintain the Creator's blessing on their activity.
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          "BECOME HOLY YOURSELVES"--1PETER 1:15-16
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          "but like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct, for it is written: "You must be holy, because I am holy."
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          HOME SECURITY. Did you know that God considers it a matter of holiness to maintain personal and home security?
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          Before Moses explains God's standards for those appointed to judge among Israel, he expresses a bit some distress he felt at trying to handle the load of judging the nation by himself, and accepts the advice he had received to delegate this responsibility to many capable, worthy men--what qualities does he look for in them? How does he organize them? Israel then numbered into the millions, and Moses compares their number to the stars of the heavens, and expressing hope that they continue to grow in number. Here are his words:
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          “9 And I told you at that time, ‘I am not able to carry you by myself. 10 Jehovah your God has multiplied you, and here you are today as numerous as the stars of the heavens.11 May Jehovah, the God of your forefathers, multiply you a thousand times as many as you are, and may he bless you just as he has promised you. 12 How can I bear by myself the burden of you and the load of you and your quarreling? 13 Select wise, discreet, and experienced men of your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads over you.’ 14 You answered me, ‘What you have told us to do is good.’ 15 So I took the heads of your tribes, wise and experienced men, and appointed them as heads over you, chiefs of thousands, chiefs of hundreds, chiefs of fifties, chiefs of tens, and officers of your tribes."
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          Notice what Moses was looking for in those selected to judge and lead Israel: He wanted "wise, discreet, and experienced men." Thus they were to have many of the traits of wisdom, such as discernment, understanding, and prudence, with good thinking ability. With discernment, they could tell true from false, right from wrong, important matters from those less so. They would thus be discreet, showing good judgment. With understanding, they could see the whole of many matters, and how small issues contributed to the big picture, God's view. With experience often comes prudence, to see the consequences of an action or a decision, and think ahead to avoid the problems, grief, etc. of bad choices, finding the rewards of practicing what is right. Such qualities, then, would enable them to serve the needs of those in their care with fair success, and do so lovingly, after the example of Jehovah and His servant Moses. And Moses proceeded to organize them to serve over variously sized groups of 1000, 100, 50, and 10. What a fine arrangement and example for spiritual Israel today, as true Christians should likewise submit to such order in seeking to serve and please GOD. Now, in what way were the appointed men to judge their cases? By whose standards?
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          “16 At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’18 At that time I instructed you regarding all the things that you should do."
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          Thus, the appointed men were to judge their cases by God's standards of what is right, and to do so impartially, regardless whether the individual in the right was an Israelite or a foreigner. Favoritism was not to be shown in a case of judgment--not to the rich, nor to the poor, the great, nor the small--what was right by God was to prevail in each case. And they were not to fear men, or their threats in a case, but trust God to safeguard them as they did what was right each time. The most difficult cases could go to Moses to judge. He related all the things they needed to do, to maintain good order.
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             GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
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           This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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           153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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           154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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           155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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           156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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           153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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           Affliction here may be considered as “suffering of sustained hardship or extreme emotional distress.” Can Jehovah rescue one experiencing this? 9 God’s word says, at 2Peter 2:9-10, “So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority. Daring and self-willed, they are not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” The psalmist appeals to Jehovah for rescue on the basis of not forgetting God’s law. That would mean he would not defile the flesh of others or despise authority. While courageous for what is right, he is not self-willed, but pleases God, and refuses to slander God’s loyal servants.
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           Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete trust, in Him!
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           155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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            GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALVATION.
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           Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time. The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search, wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right and loving ways.
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           156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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            Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to all practicers of evil: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, "To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--1:4) Matthew 5-7 adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          Notice the psalmist distinguishes his persecutors from his adversaries. Apparently, not all who are persecuting him does he believe to be enemies. Some may genuinely be seeking to do right, but are misled perhaps by those in authority who should be leading the people properly. Nevertheless the number of all these are “many,” yet Jehovah has not abandoned him. The psalmist continues to keep God’s reminders faithfully. Whatever challenges we may face in serving Jehovah, may we continue to uphold His law, especially His orders, and loving the reminders we receive to keep His law constantly before us. (v.44)
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          Such “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s day, Jehovah roundly condemned even the people of Judah, for dealing treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovah explains: “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovah has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving Jehovah to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence may have also been a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, Jehovah, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts and marriages. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovah. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          The psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing Jehovah’s will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s tremendous love for His human creation, especially for those proving loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovah’s help to be ‘preserved alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation intact. Thus Jehovah would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, both physically and spiritually. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.” With faith in Christ, Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time we’re living: “25 Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; 26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” How vital that all learn Christ’s instructions, that Jesus’ teaching and example may be faithfully followed!
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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            Yes, Jehovah is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God who hates a lie. (Titus 1:2; Prove 6:16-19). His judgments are “true and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovah speaks eventual judgment against those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good luck” and “Destiny.” "15...But his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes.17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (Revel 21:1-5). May we put faith, or deep trust, in Jehovah and Jesus, following the truth of God’s word, toward an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the framework of a happy, successful life and family that accords with God’s right ways and standards! (2Peter 3:13)
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          Prove 9:15-18 The persuasion of this woman is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather than anything of lasting value. She claims that "stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." She thus causes ones to believe that stealing and behaving secretly or deceptively leads to real satisfaction in life. Her motives are made clear in verse 18, showing her persuasions lead to such things as sexual immorality or other serious sins that result in spiritual and often physical demise, turning ones away from the path leading to eternal life and true happiness. May we be alert to such persuasions in our personal associations, including the entertainment we allow ourselves to be exposed to. Let's be careful in what we choose to consider, that, avoiding the cunning way Satan deceived Eve, our minds are not "corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." (2Cori 11:3). Proverbs 13:20 thus cautions: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly." Let's be alert to notice if inexperienced loved ones are somehow gravitating toward personalities inclined in such ways, that they may be alerted to helpful cautions, to gain more foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to realize the potentially disastrous consequences of falling into bad company (1Cori 15:33). While we love all people, wanting as many as possible to gain a foothold on eternal life, many are still inclined otherwise, and need loving guidance to understand how to correct their steps. We might pray about the matter regarding our loved ones or companions needing help, that the human family may largely escape the corruption and disobedient or disloyal spirit that may cause many to lose out on everlasting happiness!
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          Psalm 98 (Book 4, 9th psalm) recognizes God's wondrous activity, bringing about salvation to right-hearted mankind. Verse 2 says "Jehovah has made known his salvation; He has revealed his righteousness before the nations." Verse 3 says "He has remembered his loyal love and faithfulness to the house of Israel." Israel, of course, was God's chosen people, whom he loved and favored at one time. But with determined disobedience and rejection of his own son, God's favor shifted toward those having the spiritual faith of Israel's forefather Abraham, rather than simply those born in his lineage. Thus those, including fleshly Jews, walking in line with true Christianity have become the "Israel of God", as God's word explains in Galatians 6:16: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." Verses 3,4,9 of Psalm 98 continue: "All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Shout in triumph to Jehovah, all the earth. Be cheerful and shout joyfully and sing praises...He will judge the inhabited earth with righteousness and the peoples with fairness." Jehovah's favor is now upon those looking to Him and his son for direction and guidance in life, leading to their genuine peace and happiness.
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          Romans 9:1-6 The apostle Paul explains that salvation did originate with the Jews. He has "great grief and unceasing pain in his heart," that more Israelites did not or would not accept Christ and fulfill their intended role in the salvation of mankind. In verse 4 Paul says "To them belong the adoption as sons and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law and the sacred service and the promises. To them the forefathers belong, and from them the Christ descended according to the flesh." But notice Paul's next words: "However, it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who descend from Israel are really "Israel." Yes, God gave fleshly Israel the opportunity of being the ones from whom the kings of God's kingdom, co-rulers with Christ, would descend. At Exodus 19:5,6 God said this to Moses, to tell Israel: "Now if you will strictly obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me. 6 You will become to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.”" Did Israel live up to God's requirement? They did not strictly obey God's voice, but time and again turned to false gods and false worship, resulting in their captivity to Assyria and Babylon, and their ultimate rejection of God's son. Notice Jesus' sentiments, at Matthew 23:37-39: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the killer of the prophets and stoner of those sent to her—how often I wanted to gather your children together the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings! But you did not want it. 38 Look! Your house is abandoned to you. 39 For I say to you, you will by no means see me from now until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in Jehovah’s name!’” Still, there were many faithful individuals, and thus many of them did accept Christ and received the privilege of being with Christ in the heavenly kingdom. But God turned to the nations, to allow some of them also to receive this same privilege. God's will is still being accomplished worldwide, toward a united, peaceful Earth. All praise to Jehovah for the outworking of His loving purpose toward mankind!
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3).
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan at the time was this: “It is written: “
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          ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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          Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both Jehovah and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, and their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you,
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          knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “
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          It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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          The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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          Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by enemies for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earth-wide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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          Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year term be planned, however on a month-to-month basis, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home if ever necessary. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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          Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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          The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah.Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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          ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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          The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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          Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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         In any circumstance, it must be kept in mind that the purpose of this arrangement in every way is intended to assist right relationships between the youth involved and his/her loved ones--Jehovah, godly parents and family members, and others. May such youths recall all the loyal love shown by parents and others in their early years, and aim to return the joy by the way they live, thus honoring the God of love, Jehovah! (1John 4:8,16) Therefore, make certain arrangements to stay close by video calls, phone calls, frequent visits, meals together, and so on, sharing delightful stories regarding your adventure and the important, helpful things you're learning from God's word, other study materials, and your work and school experiences. May such an arrangement blessed by God bring many happy memories that you may recall fondly as supporting God's wonderful Kingdom purpose--for all mankind to embrace true loyalty to Jehovah, for an eternity of genuine happiness!
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: IMMIGRATION
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          Last week’s conclusion included this thought:
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           Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word!
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          Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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          There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          When a case arose involving a foreigner, it was to be handled fairly—impartially, the foreigner was not to be misjudged, but treated as fairly as a native of the land. As Moses had instructed Israel:
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          Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.”
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          How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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          , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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          , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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          , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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          will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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          , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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          While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. And no doubt some of them are eager to get to work--we might even have some perform duties during their stay, to acknowledge their work ethic, and disprove any ideas that immigrants are somehow lazy. This may result in a new hotel chain, for highly clean and inexpensive nightly or even weekly stays for those in need of such accommodations. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          Philippians 4:5 “Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.”
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, as their circumstances would change sometime after their death. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option.
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents, either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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           Psalms “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 “Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy.”
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           Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are asking for from you.
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           Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns as these?
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part of customers.
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           ALSO, if a GENERAL TERMS document needs to be modified or updated at all, let an UPDATE document be released, that shows just the changes made to the document, or all the changes made that calendar year, for any who have already read the ORIGINAL. They need only read and comprehend the changes. Perhaps the latest entire GENERAL TERMS document may be posted each January 1, so that anyone can read it or be reminded of it’s contents.
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           What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out, honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it more official.
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           Also, such companies who choose to uphold the aforementioned standards of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the right to use these headings for free when writing something that is not-for-profit.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that once again several other business or internet groups may officially support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society. While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good for. While such terms could change anytime for
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a time every so often to make significant changes to the internet environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the services, then having more time with which to consider the more official legal version!
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated with using their products or services, attracting certain types of customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, even endlessly!
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           Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.”
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           Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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           Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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           The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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           One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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           Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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           We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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           Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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           Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”
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           Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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          Hello with a warm welcome! Please consider approaching Jehovah GOD in prayer, which can be done silently, simply speaking internally, seeking His blessing on your consideration of His inspired Word, the Holy Bible. Then may you enjoy reviewing the last several stanzas of Psalm 119, being reminded of several of God's fine standards [established by authority (in this case, the Sovereign LORD Jehovah God) and based on God's loyal love and truth.] Of course, Jesus Christ, the firstborn Son of God who came to earth some 2000 years ago, to begin finding a select group of followers who would rejoice to dwell with him in accomplishing God's purpose from a "heavenly" station, actually laid down an outline for a course of life and a ministry that was to be fulfilled by someone yet to come. That someone was me, way back in 2003, in agreement with a prophecy in Daniel regarding "the going forth of the word to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the leader." That word went forth to begin the Protestant Reformation many centuries ago, eventually producing Twelve+ Tribes of Christianity (see the article elsewhere on this website). The prophecy was thus referring to a different kind of Israel, a spiritual Israel, as regards the favored land of Christianity. The rebuilding of "Jerusalem," the ruling city of the people of God, has reference to eventually restoring, as of now, the promised divine rulership of God by the heavenly Kingdom through this Messiah, revealed at God's appointed time, to accomplish His will. (Luke 24:44; Mark 1:15). Some time ago I did express my intention to begin a campaign seeking the office of the Presidency of the United States, beginning the segment "Come to Consensus Corner" as a way to outline some of the policies that God's Kingdom would or could use here on earth, in harmony with God's inspired Word, to "let [God's] will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth." (Matthew 6:9-10). By holy spirit I lovingly seek to continue assisting mankind as we accomplish Jehovah's will, wanting to never let Jehovah God, His Son Jesus down, or those loving them or turning from wrongdoing, but rather to see them rejoice at the outworking of Jehovah's wonderful, loving purpose toward mankind! Let's also give consideration to Proverbs 9, and other segments this week including Come to Consensus Corner, relaying an important previous installment.
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          OCT 31 SAT Sought Jehovah's assistance, encouraging as many as possible by my words to as many as would listen to skip the traditional Halloween plans and instead visit family and friends, encouraging them where possible, talking up the value of applying God's word in our lives, perhaps even benefitting from this website!
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           CORONAVIRUS
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          See previous week's installment for important coronavirus response issues.
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           VALUE OF PROPER SALT AND/OR SODIUM.
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          Some time ago, news articles propounded and extolled the value of salt in the diet. In fact, in history it was considered at one point so valuable that it was used to pay Roman soldiers as money to be exchanged for goods and services! However, at that time, what was the composition of the salt that was worth so much? Was it merely what some think of as "table salt" in this country, or was it actually salt from the sea, comprised of some 80 or more valuable trace minerals, being known as "sea salt"? One recommended brand is called "Celtic Sea Salt." It may come in another form, that which is acquired from beneath the earth's surface, from ancient seabeds. This is similar, but often called other names, such as a recommended brand "Himalayan Pink Salt, Fine Grain." Sea salt is differentiated from Organic sodium, which is found in such things as Celery and Celery seed. This sodium is very valuable in the body, even helping form a barrier in the stomach's wall to protect it from the stomach acid that assists digestion. It's benefits are numerous and varied. However, so is, surprisingly in some circles, sea salt or salt from mines. This sea salt supports and sustains our lives as it assists numerous chemical reactions throughout our bodies. At one point, this knowledge grabbed such attention in the media that former "salt" began to be added to almost everything. But in that form and at such great quantity, it caused in people unwanted side effects, such as high blood pressure. This is because the kidneys, functioning in part as a filter for the blood, became "clogged" with a combination of this compound reacting with other things being carried by the bloodstream, while lacking supporting trace minerals. By the world's replacing ordinary salt with the "NEW TABLE SALT" using genuine sea salt, WITH it's natural trace minerals included, or mined salt alike, in agreeable quantity,  to which may or may not be included just a hint of ground Celery Seed,
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 5
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           PROVE A LOYAL SERVANT OF GOD, BY PRACTICING WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT.
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          These verses show God looks after the welfare of His loyal servants, who practice what is just and righteous. How might understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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           STRIVE FOR BLAMELESS INTEGRITY.
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          The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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           FAITHFUL ENDURANCE, HOLDING FIRMLY.
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          Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your ["regulations" (guiding laws and instructions that are necessary to lawfully regulate our lives, bringing about true freedom from the corrupting effects of lawlessness, and true peace that is otherwise possible)].” And he said: “67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, lawless presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          Proving a loyal “servant” of Jehovah, by practicing what is just and right in accord with His word, he was therefore worthy of receiving from God the right kind of understanding. Since this divine quality is vital to receive the "fear of Jehovah," which is the "start of wisdom," he must have been appealing for increased understanding to "know" God's reminders. This quality involves seeing the reality, particularly regarding divine knowledge, and how parts interrelate to make the whole of it. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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           LOVING GOD'S COMMANDS MEAN LIFE.
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          Thus we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While “gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this likely king or future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus showed that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and His law more than anything money could buy. Eternal life is not available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (John 17:3; 1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
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          These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s law?
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          129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           GOD'S REMINDERS BENEFIT US.
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          Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovah, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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          130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [imprudent].
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          As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the imprudent, or younger ones. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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          “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor.
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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           THE VALUE OF GOD'S LAW.
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          Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law. The psalmist clearly cared about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovah God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.”
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, HIs reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined, and how is it that God's law is truth?
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          137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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          Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly.They are not his children, the defect is their own.They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          APPRECIATE TRUSTWORTHY REMINDERS.
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         We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostles Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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         140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          WONDERFUL AND RELIABLE WORDS.
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         It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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         142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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         God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovah loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (Isaiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovah's "law IS truth."
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          CALL UPON JEHOVAH WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY.
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         We’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovah He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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         145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
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          TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF.
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         Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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         147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT.
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         If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          We may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more clearly.
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         152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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         How we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven true on many levels. “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the Creator, Jehovah God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as well as any further revealed will of Jehovah, on into eternity.
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            GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
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           This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's orders.
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          **155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          *158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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            NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
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          This group of 8 verses build appreciation for God's law, with reasons to keep it, and some blessings for doing so.
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           161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments.
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          **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah, And I observe your commandments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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           JEHOVAH WORTHY OF PRAISE, GOD OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WILLING TO BE TAUGHT HIS LAW.
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           This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all such loyal ones.
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
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          *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law.
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          **175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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           176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          Prove 9:1 Jesus spoke of building a house with faith and
obedience to his sayings and commands. (Matth 7:24,25). Thus we seek God's
righteousness, adherence to God's way, as the framework for a happy and
successful life and family, both now and long into the future, everlastingly.
Also the house should be built with true love for God and neighbor. However,
what about the seven pillars of wisdom? What does Proverbs reveal as to some of
the essentials? The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of both wisdom and
knowledge. (Prove 1:7; 9:10), and is accompanied by a crucial attitude of humility.
So we need to have trust in Jehovah, faith in our powerful God of love, and
Christ. Jesus Christ is the foundation cornerstone, with the prophets and
Christian apostles forming the foundation itself. (Ephes 2:20). Our faith in
Jesus and his loving sacrifice is crucial to the gaining of life. Divine
knowledge should thus also be a pillar. Both discernment and understanding are
highlighted as crucial to learning the fear of Jehovah. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Also,
foresighted shrewdness assisting good judgment is vital as well, being able to
look ahead at consequences of good and bad decisions, using such knowledge
accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then truth, with faithfulness, honest
integrity or righteousness should likewise be included. Again, the entire house
should be built with love for both God and others, with faith, and in accord
with God's righteousness. Aside from referring to seven vital qualities associated
with wisdom, it is entirely possible that the seven pillars may refer to distinct areas of knowledge essential to living under the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          Prove 9:2-6 The "meat" refers to solid spiritual food, promoting
genuine growth in Christian love. Wine is for rejoicing, and is indicative of
the deep happiness or joy that can accompany strong spirituality, or even
spiritual growth in general, as joy is a fruit of God's holy spirit. The
inexperienced need foresighted shrewdness,  to learn and consider
the consequences of both good and bad decisions, speech, and actions. They need
to properly evaluate such things to make wise decisions, acting accordingly. We
do not need to experience the bad to understand it's consequences. We can learn
from God's word and the experience of others, and safeguard our spirituality
and happiness. In doing so, discernment is acquired and safeguarded, to tell
true from false, and right from wrong, and to tell what is truly important from
what isn't nearly so. Then, knowledge and understanding may be used beneficially.
Thus the admonition to "walk forward in the way of understanding."
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          "10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
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          Prove 9:10 Learning to respect and fear God properly is the proper motive for beginning to obtain divine wisdom. Without respecting our Creator, the Bible mentions a type of wisdom that is not divine, saying "this is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic." (James 3:15). Recall also that the fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. We must fear to displease God, fear hurting Him in any way by sinning against Him or others. Remember that God warns us from sin for our benefit--He knows the sad results of bad thinking, decisions and actions, and wants us to avoid such and find true happiness in life. Also, genuine knowledge is gained with divine understanding, aiming to see the big picture, and see how each piece fits in with the others, seeking God's view of matters. This is especially important with the gaining of divine knowledge.
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          "11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life."
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          Prove 9:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide family and friends. And only Jehovah GOD can return life to our ancestors and loved ones of the past, who have been "sleeping in death." God yearns to bring them back to us! Imagine eternal life knowing those we love, loving God and us, are safe, secure and happy with Jehovah!
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          "12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
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          Prove 9:12 True wisdom acting in harmony with godly love looks out for the benefit of all persons, but certainly it also benefits ourselves, helping us find true success in life. However, starkly opposed to true wisdom is the practice of ridiculing or even reviling others. A fault-finder is not loving, and is not benefitting himself or others by his negative thinking. If he continues, he will actually bring much trouble and have to deal with the consequences. Clearly being in the habit of ridiculing others to exalt oneself does not contribute to true, divine, or lasting wisdom.
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          "13 A stupid woman is loud. She is ignorant and knows absolutely nothing. 14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way:"
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          Prove 9:13 This woman is "loud," devoid of the "quiet and mild spirit which is of great value in the eyes of God," marked by humility, patience, and gentle mildness. (1Pete 3:4). The "stupid" woman is not necessarily unintelligent by worldly standards. She is MORALLY foolish, ignorant of the value of God's standards. She may well know what God says is right, but does not understand the path of righteousness, and often chooses to disregard the right path, to her harm, and that of others. She "knows absolutely nothing" regarding divine knowledge, not understanding the "fear of Jehovah" which is the "beginning of knowledge" and the "beginning of wisdom" (Prove 1:7; 9:10). The things she is aware of do not contribute to one's receiving of eternal life from God, rather she often discourages others from keeping integrity to God.
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          "14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way:"
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          Prove 9:14-15 Sitting in the "high places" of the city may make her seem to be a prominent person of the city--how inappropriate! Unlike the way of the humbly wise among us, her's is the way of a proud, or arrogant one, exalting oneself above others. She has no business calling out to "those passing by" as if she has valuable guidance to offer to them--when in reality she leads others only to their downfall.
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            Nevertheless, Jehovah is a God of comfort and hope! Such a person today, man or woman, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, "which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5). Proverbs 8:5 says that "stupid ones" need to acquire an "understanding heart." Thus they need to learn to look at the big picture, seeing things from God's viewpoint, examining pieces of divine knowledge more carefully. God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." Appreciate God's mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6,7: "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. Jehovah is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). How important for ourselves and others to continue trusting God and seek to remain squarely on the path of righteousness and eternal happiness!
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           James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men, concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the faithless world under evil influence, largely those believing in no God. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever, therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is making himself an enemy of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the benefits of His law for themselves and others. Closely befriending those who refuse to consider such evidence will not have God's blessing, although we may still lovingly seek to encourage such ones to change their view. As Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." (For further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this website.) They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God and His Son that is vital to pleasing Him and receiving His blessing and approval. As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." Recall the bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovah, and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to trust in Jehovah to give them the victory over their enemies. Because all Israel largely failed to trust in Jehovah, and accepted the faithless negative report of the 10, they lost out on entrance into the Promised Land, and, after some 40 years, died in the Wilderness. We have these lessons now to learn from, as Joshua and Caleb did enter the Promised Land afterward. The truth is not always the most popular view, although it can be and we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to trust in Jehovah and do things His way, that we can look forward to His many blessings, both now and everlastingly.
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3).
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan at the time was this: “It is written: “
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          ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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          Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both Jehovah and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, and their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “
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          It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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          Such happiness of course includes a healthy home environment, both physically and spiritually, cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our planetary home.
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          The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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          Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by enemies for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earth-wide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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          Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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          There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while eventually being a bit further apart than a tent in the backyard?
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          At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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          Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year lease term be established, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home after 1-year. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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          Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost in one's mind and heart should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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          The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah.Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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          The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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          Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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          Welcome! Much to do this week in anticipation of Jehovah's good will and purpose. Let's continue with our examination of Psalm 119 and Proverbs, and find continued benefit as the week progresses from Weekly Golden Apples, Greatest Man, and Come to Consensus Corner.
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          OCT 21 WED Hello, wishing you and your family a fine day before our great God Jehovah! May you find delightful more counsel and enlightenment from God's reliable word, including an important matter that God's word itself may help to clarify for us.
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          OCT 22 THU Welcome! May our loving God and Creator Jehovah be honored! I added a another CTC Corner, a former one--for your reviewing pleasure--it was an early one of this segment several months ago! Scroll to near the bottom of this page for your review!
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          OCT 23 FRI Hello! More of Psalm 119 and Proverbs 8 for your consideration! I am trying something different--to present the segment "WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES" first, at the top of the blogpost. I have also added to it a statement regarding the handling of coronavirus that I made back in mid-March, for your consideration.
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          OCT 25 SUN Hi with a warm welcome! I've added some considerable material well worth your examination regarding Coronavirus, in the Weekly Goiden Apples segment--LET'S TURN THE CORNER, OR EVEN DO A U-EY! Also, some helpful insight in Greatest man as regards the attitude each one should have in comparison with others, as well as a few additional comments under last week's CTC Corner theme--ENJOY!
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           ON CORONAVIRUS COMPLICATIONS
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          It is only because of the potentially extreme helpfulness of this information, and it's urgency with few foreseen implications, that it is both being provided here and being made available to the sitting U.S. president, right away if possible with less harm to the public.
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          Recently, while looking for a drink, I considered something that reminded me of my recent ponderings over the matter of certain food products such as cheese, particularly various raw cheeses, being made from enzymes of a particular strain of Aspergillus fungus, as are others, as discussed previously on this website, which can contribute to fungal infection. I noticed on a can of chilled coffee that after mention in the ingredients of a LACTASE ENZYME, which is intended to offset lactose intolerance in some individuals, a certain relatively common plant-derived preservative appeared next. I believe it to have been God's guidance at the time to consider whether certain plants or extracts thereof might offset the effects of the fungal enzymes, until a more human-friendly source of enzymes again gains more widespread use. God has provided perhaps 4-5 things that may prove beneficial:
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          There are at least 2 prime issues that I am aware of--(1) many fungal enzymes, as opposed to enzymes found naturally in foods such as papaya (papain), pineapple (bromelain), and kiwi, for example, and (2) citric acid, usually from fungus, which has been thought to work as a preservative, but with negative consequences, and might instead be derived from the processing of foods, or a human-safe fungal source.
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          (1) Tomato paste, particularly marinara preferably without added citric acid, but Picante sauce 1:3 with Tomato sauce containing citric acid will adequately compensate for the citric acid ingredient.
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          (2) Yerba Mate, a plant used for an herbal tea.
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          (3) Red Rooibos Tea.
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          (4) And Chamomile, used as tea, might also be helpful.
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          (5) Rosemary spice extract for drinks containing citric acid, but definitely NOT soda, unless the carbonated water comes from a natural source, such as currently in the Sodastream product line for making soda at home.
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          To those who are desperately sick with coronavirus fungal complications, as a representative of the Most High I recommend that Rooibos Tea be provided in abundance as quickly as possible, in an effort to reverse disease progression.
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          To prove it was I who is revealing this information, I hold the U.S. quarter of a certain state known to provide dairy cattle for cheese-making that I held among the change I drew from that evening to purchase the second can related to the above that I drank also.
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          Here is a statement I issued on the handling of coronavirus, from back in mid-March of this year, 2020:
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           STATEMENT FROM MID-MARCH 2020.
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          “Welcome, wishing you a careful day and more as we attempt
to stave off such a serious viral threat! Please continue to heed trustworthy
precautions! Keep this matter before Jehovah in prayer. Bear in mind that
dehydration is known to be a serious contributor to disease contraction, and
must be combated for a healthy recovery--please find out more about this if you
need to, among other dietary immune factors, and vital minerals or electrolytes
from food or juice. Guard against known factors that weaken the immune system.
Certain foods and other plants manifest some antiviral activity. Please do not
assume hydration will make you less vulnerable to receiving the virus. If you
do receive it, it may take 7 days or more before you are no longer
contagious--Please stay informed on the latest guidance from trustworthy
professionals and media sources! Wherever possible, please lovingly aim to
avoid contributing to the spread of this deadly disease!“
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          I am currently investigating an important step into a new phase of recovery...stay tuned.
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           SIGNIFICANT
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          : I would like to present a potentially significant factor that may allow for a major turnaround in the coronavirus pandemic:
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          While recently pondering the continued coronavirus worldwide pandemic, an answer, or at least a significant lead may have been identified. FACT: While we know that the human nose is designed to help protect the body from contamination, evidently many persons are lacking nutrients vital for the health of the nasal cavity as regards this important function, as well as a weakening of the immune system in general. It is my strong belief that certain key nutrients have been missing from the diet of many, and this could largely be attributed to outmoded method, still being used, to IRRADIATE vast amounts of the food supply in many nations, including several of those still seriously impacted by coronavirus. There have been primarily three methods employed for irradiation, which is used to counter insects, microorganisms, and the like in many foods being harvested and sold, including "fruits and vegetables" in general. While three methods were approved for irradiation long ago, I do believe that the use of both X-ray and Electron beam (e-beam) particularly (while Gamma Rays may cause other undesirable effects) have been depleting the affected foods of the natural ORGANIC forms of silicon and sulfur, both of which have vital roles in the human body, including within the critical immune system. The silicon or silica may play a role in hair, including the precious cilia that line the nasal cavity and assist immune function. Sulfur may have some anti-cancer effects, among other things. Also, a third protective nutrient may also be lost from such effects, as one 2013 study concluded that ORGANIC selenium compounds serve to protect against "ionizing radiation." (NIH ref# 25434167) In other words, some organic selenium may get used up within a food as it is being exposed to radiation, thus being depleted. I emphasize ORGANIC, because many are yet confused over the difference between INORGANIC and ORGANIC minerals. Rocks are inorganic, and inorganic matter is typically not food for humans, and yet such minerals can be taken up by plant roots and turned into the organic forms that human beings need within to survive and thrive. Research may be done personally to find good sources of these key nutrients from available sources. Seeds, for instance, are largely comprised of such important organic minerals. After IRRADIATION is replaced by Truly Clean Practices as regards proper Food Growing, Handling, Processing, and Transport, using clean water with wild oregano oil for effective organic cleaning of food and equipment, and another more naturally safe treatment such as genuine UV light, which evidently works against harmful E. coli and salmonella, where Irradiation has not, efforts to eradicate coronavirus may well prove much more successful. It's also good to keep in mind that chlorine may interrupt the immune system in the body, and is often used in the treatment of city tap water. As Pine Sol (or equivalent) is used to effectively clean sinks,  blue Palmolive OXY (or equivalent) for dish washing, and Irish Spring soap (or equivalent) for bath/hand washing and possibly even as shampoo, and care is taken using city water systems to wipe out dirty dishes first with napkins or towels of some sort, to avoid letting unnecessary food particles down the sink drain into the water supply, soon there may be no chlorine required for municipal water purification. Effective means of obtaining healthy good, clean water, so important for maintaining human health, should be given adequate attention by all. Until proper measures are employed, you might investigate effective ways to remove chlorine if not too concentrated--consult with your local health authorities.
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          Having received tacit approval, I wish to share two links to images for your comparison as it relates to the above subject:
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          The second can be found on Johns Hopkins website, in the CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTER, under Tracking, and Current Trends, a world map of DAILY CONFIRMED NEW CASES (within the last seven days).
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          Discrepancies between the two images may be understood with additional comprehension of things such as the extent of the use of irradiation in the public supply, nationwide and to some degree, abroad.
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           ALSO SIGNIFICANT
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          :  Another situation has revealed a food-spice combination that evidently captures and help rid the body of coronavirus! Preparing the salad recipe above for another, I was led to search for other anti-coronavirus foods etc. on-hand. I have at times recommended to some the combination of coconut oil and raw honey, as this has remedied a sore throat or two in the past. Putting some in a dish, you should then add generous amounts of garlic powder without anti-caking agents, and (yellow) curry powder.  To this you may add 1/2 to 1 package of raw quick oats, such as Nature's Path Organic Blueberry Cinnamon Flax Instant Oatmeal or Quaker's Apple-Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal. Mix well, adding now some regular honey, if on-hand and desired to bring to desired consistency, such as chewy granola. After offering a prayer, for the primary purpose of reversing coronavirus contamination, seeking Jehovah's blessing on the matter, eating just a spoon or two might well reverse it. Then, drinking coffee with added cinnamon, then if desired sweet, you may add sugar, but obtain raw OR REGULAR wildflower honey, both of which have value, adding just a teaspoon or two after the sugar, mixing this in, then a dash of sea salt or table salt as many are now lacking salt--all of this may actually halt the spread!
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 18A
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          Stanza 18 Theme:
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT
BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His
reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly
refined?
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          Stanza 18A:
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          137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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          138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it
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          137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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           "ALL HIS WAYS ARE JUSTICE"
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          Moses sang, at Deuteronomy
32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. Tell about the greatness
of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice.
A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They
are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is
their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind
such thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to
keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and others,
as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best interests. God is kind,
and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for ways to accuse us. Rather, He
loves us, showering mankind with so many gifts, and wants us to be moved by His
great love and the proven wisdom of His ways to love and obey Him in return
(1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           APPRECIATE TRUSTWORTHY REMINDERS.
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          We may thus put complete faith in
the things God has commanded that His people be reminded of on a regular basis.
The Christian apostle Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He
stated at 2Peter 1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of
these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that
is present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right
ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through
Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders,
expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, understand,
and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing with God and peace
with our fellowman.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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           THEY FORGOT YOUR WORDS.
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          Psalm 69:9, written by David, says
regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up, And the
very reproaches of those reproaching you have fallen upon me." Thus, as
David stood up for true worship, he did receive some reproach from adversaries.
Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words"
that his adversaries may have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy,
and God's warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These
things can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have
undesirable consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing
man" walking with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye,
making signs with his foot, making indications with his fingers. 14
Perverseness is in his heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He
keeps sending out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come
his disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no
healing." May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God
"is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but
desires all to attain to repentance."
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          140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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           WONDERFUL AND RELIABLE WORDS.
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          It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of
God's word: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching,
for reproving [strong correction], for setting things straight [readjusting],
for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully
competent, completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine
God's wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine
inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed
life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is
useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole
again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture,
a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." The
psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved it--may we come to have the
same appreciation!
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 18B
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          Stanza 18 Theme:
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly refined, and how is it that God's law is truth?
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          Stanza 18B:
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           HOPE IN GOD.
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          Despite a likely king or future king, the psalmist's hardships and treatment cause him to become hated by some, and to feel lowly. Yet he continued to hope in God, refusing to leave off God's orders, or most serious and urgent commands. His genuine faith and hope was evidenced by godly obedience. May we likewise manifest deep trust in God and His law, primarily through Christ, to help or cope with trials, as well as prevent many difficulties caused by poor decisions.
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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           THE WAY OF ETERNITY.
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          God's righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with Him and others, universally. Jehovah loves truth rooted in unselfish love, and is the "God of truth." (Isaiah 65:16). His divine law is perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovah's "law IS truth."
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           DEVELOP ENDURANCE/INTEGRITY.
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          While the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have been interfering with his keeping of God's law, he was nevertheless determined to obey it. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience "distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain ever "fond of God's commandments." Thus, as one endures trials as a Christian, s/he is developing genuine integrity, wholesome obedience to God, without corruption. May we come to share such determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity among mankind.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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             ENJOY SPIRITUAL SUSTAINMENT.
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            How will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He considers it necessary. Recall Jesus said "It is written, "Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's mouth." (Matth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders Jehovah gives, and how essential they are to life.
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="HTML Typewriter"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 19A
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          Stanza 19 Theme:
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           CALL UPON JEHOVAH WITH FAITH, HOPE,
AND INTEGRITY
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          In the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly call
upon Jehovah He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking
integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last
forever?
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          Stanza 19A
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your regulations I will
observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your
saying.
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          145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your regulations
[authoritative guidelines and procedures] I will observe.
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           TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF.
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          Clearly the psalmist loved
receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, whole-heartedly calling
upon Him. The psalmist makes known through several verses that doing so
includes observing God’s instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out
determined to obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is
accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what
benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have
works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are
lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them,
“Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what they need
for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without
works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine
how it should affect us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby
reaching our figurative heart.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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           LIFE OWED TO GOD.
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          Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For
“everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.” To be saved by God,
should not this calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The
psalmist thus again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will
keep God’s reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our
obedience, and he does not want his salvation to somehow be in vain. As
expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to last
forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Jehovah, seeking His guidance
and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us regularly, for our
eternal happiness and benefit!
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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           FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT.
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          If we face distress or hardship
like the psalmist, may we supplicate Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly
found strength and comfort from God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave
him a quiet time to prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope
they have inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope
becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does promise
support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep trust, in Him
and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests. Jesus gave
illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. His lesson: “9 So I
say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you
will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone
asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will
be opened.” May we likewise seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom
and promise.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your
saying.
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           PONDER GOD'S WORD, TO APPLY IT.
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psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, “that [he could]
ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and beneficial God’s word is to us!
Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk
according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners
And does not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law
of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.” This
expression means pondering God’s law, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s
own life. The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A
tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither.
And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time to reflect on,
or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to our life, including
our dealings with family and others.
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          "17 I love those loving me, And those seeking me will find me. 18 Riches and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruitage is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce is better than the finest silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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          Prove 8:17 True wisdom rewards those who love and live by it, and God ensures those seeking and praying in faith for true wisdom will find it. (James 1:5-6). Jesus also loves those who love him, and knows he's "the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) Therefore, God and His Son are happy to assist those seeking to know them. (John 17:3)
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          Prove 8:18-19 Spiritual Riches includes a close relationship with God, fine Christian qualities, an understanding of true righteousness and peaceable relationships with others. What a blessing also would be children who also gain such wisdom and "continue loving" God (James 1:12). One's glory would not be equal to what God deserves as worship, but rather a good reputation before other God-fearing humans. True wisdom involves successful application of divine knowledge, while "lasting wealth" would primarily involve the spiritual riches bringing the reward of eternal life.
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          "20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
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          Prove 8:20-21 Those having true wisdom love God's righteousness, living by His orders and standards. Such ones realize that living God's way brings true happiness--they rejoice to have God's direction and guidance in life. Psalm 19:8 says "The orders of Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice..." Such ones gain protective qualities such as Christian endurance/integrity, mildness and self-control, saying "NO" to any idea to venture near the fence of God's law, choosing happily to remain "in the middle of the pathways of justice."
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          "22 Jehovah produced me as the beginning of his way, The earliest of his achievements of long ago. 23 From ancient times I was installed, From the start, from times earlier than the earth. 24 When there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, When he established the foundations of the earth, 30 Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
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          Prove 8:22-23: In Colossians 1, the apostle Paul mentions God's "beloved Son" in verse 13, referring to Jesus, mentions his ransom sacrifice in verse 14, then says in verse 15: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Clearly and reasonably, Jesus was the first creature made by God as a companion, and as we learn in verse 30 and later in Colossians 1, he assisted God in the making of other angels and the universe, including this planet.
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          However, it should be noted that the Scriptures reveal, as they occasionally do, another name, a heavenly name, Michael, appropriately meaning "Who is like God?" Really, would God require that his Son, when born as a human, be given the same name as he had previously in heaven? "Michael," a fitting name as the pre-human and resurrected name of Christ, accordingly upholds the rightfulness of God's sovereign rulership of His universe, that no one should rival God for that right.
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          Mentioned a few times in the Scriptures, there is enough proof that the name "Michael" refers to Jesus in his heavenly station. When God spoke to Daniel in Babylon, in Daniel 12, God mentions "Michael...the great prince who is standing in behalf of [Daniel's] people." In Jude 9, Michael is called "the archangel," who disputed with the Devil. The term "archangel" means "chief of angels," and Hebrews 1:6 says, "when [God] again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: "And let all of God's angels do obeisance to him." It is God's firstborn Son that all the angels are to respect, the archangel, Michael, the resurrected Christ. Jesus is the one prophesied in Scripture to take the lead in righteous warfare (Psalm 45; Revel 6:1,2; 20:1-3)This same one is spoken of in Revelation, with the name "Michael," as waging war with his angels against Satan the Devil and the demons, hurling them to earth as among his first acts as King as God's Kingdom (Revel 12:7-10). It was the Seed of God's woman, in the first Bible prophecy of Genesis 3:15, that was foretold to eventually "crush [the serpent Satan]'s head."
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          After all that time spent together, Michael, or Jesus, came to know God's personality so well, and replicate it, that he is called "the image of the invisible God." How appropriate that he be the one sent by God to explain Him to mankind. As John 1:18 puts it, "No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the Father's side is the one who has explained Him." He is called a "god" here, not to rival Jehovah, or be declared a part of the Trinity, but rather, in the sense the scriptures speak of gods as powerful beings. (Psalm 82:1). Jehovah made Michael to be such, a mighty one, however he uses whatever power he has to glorify God and fulfill prophecy concerning himself. He proves himself "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11; John 7:18). Still, while he might in certain circles be referred to as Michael, he still came to be known far and wide on Earth as the name he received fondly as a human, Jesus Christ. Thus, for instance, in the Revelation he gave to the apostle John, he opens this way: "A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place." Also, in verse 5 (NKJV), referring to himself: "And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth." For a more in-depth examination of a doctrine/teaching that has generated much confusion over the identity of Michael, see the article: ( FINDING TRUTH ).
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          Prove 8:24-29 Jesus describes some of the things of earth that he helped God prepare, such as the "deep waters," overflowing springs, mountains, hills, the fields and earth's soil. Do we not appreciate such gifts of God that went into making the earth such as beautiful and wonderful place to live? There is symbolism here as well, with the deep waters, or sea, being referred to in Revelation, and explained in Isaiah, as restless humanity, before true peace is brought to calm it. (Isaiah 57:20,21) Revelation makes clear the sea is symbolic, for instance, in Revelation 12:12, when the Devil, as God's enemy, was hurled out of heaven, and the pronouncement was made: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time." This verse explains why we have seen such upheaval among humans over the last century or so, during the time of the "last days." (Matthew 24, 2Timo 3:1-5). There was to be woe for both earth and the sea. The "earth" represents in Revelation the framework of society, whereas the sea refers to restless mankind in general. Nevertheless, as 1John 3:8 shows, "...For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil." May we rejoice to be or become squarely on the side of God's son Jesus, seeing an end to the sinful ways that have brought such suffering to humans throughout history.
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          Prove 8:30-31 Jesus became a "master worker" alongside Jehovah. Going back to Colossians 1, after referring to Jesus as the "firstborn of all creation," verses 16,17 say "16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist." Notice that while he might have enjoyed the science God used in making our planet, it was the "sons of men" that Jesus was "especially fond of." While perhaps having an interest in various noble causes, he primarily looked forward to helping humanity to love and serve God, as revealed in his ministry on earth.
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           Proverbs 8:32-36
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           “32 And now, my sons, listen to me; Yes, happy are those who
keep my ways. 33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect it. 34
Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By
waiting next to my doorposts; 35 For the one finding me will find life, And he
receives approval from Jehovah. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself,
And those who hate me love death.””
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           Prove 8:32 Jesus says “listen to me.” God makes a similar
plea at Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not
bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen
intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what
is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His son bring great satisfaction and
happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Jesus also said “Pay
attention to how you listen.” (Luke 8:18). We need godly discernment to make
good judgments as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and
actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be
reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder their thoughts, or read the Bible
merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word,
consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of
appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
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           "33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never
neglect it."
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           Prove 8:33 The words of God and Christ offer fine
discipline leading to true wisdom. Recall that this word “discipline” comes
from the same root as “disciple”—meaning loving correction, as Jesus aided his
disciples. A child receiving such discipline should feel loved and appreciated,
not dejected by constant punishment. May parents thus be proactive in lovingly
helping and guiding their children, that they may be understanding what they
need to do to make their parents, God and others happy. Proverbs 23:24 says “24
The father of a righteous one will surely be joyful; Whoever fathers a wise son
will rejoice in him.” Try not to discourage all the questions of a
child—providing age-appropriate answers as parents are able. How fine that they
may look to loving parents for the guidance they need!
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           "34 Happy is the man who listens to me By coming early
to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my doorposts;"
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           Prove 8:34 Some enjoy rising early to give
consideration to God’s word and spiritual matters. Psalm 1:1-3 discusses the
happiness found thereby: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the
advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit
in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And
he reads His law in an undertone day and night.  3 He will be like a tree
planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The
foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we
appreciate God’s instruction daily, especially the words of his Son that have
explained God to us more clearly. (John 1:18). We needn’t view God’s word as
overwhelming. Recall, for example, that Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is contained
in just three chapters of Matthew, Matthew 5-7, and has been said to comprise
nearly a quarter of all that God requires of true Christians. Add the first 10
chapters of Proverbs for another sizable percentage of value.
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           "35 For the one finding me will find life, And he
receives approval from Jehovah. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself,
And those who hate me love death.””
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           Prove 8:35-36 May we thus find Christ by being
familiar with Jesus’ teachings and recognizing their value and application.
Thus we may become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval.
Jesus always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. He has thus become
“Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (Phili 2:11). While learning from
Christ, it is ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I
am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through
me,” he says. (John 14:6). We will therefore benefit greatly by earnestly
studying and applying Jesus’ teachings. Ignoring his teachings brings harm to
oneself, perhaps even leading one to actually hate him, blocking the way to God
and eternal life.
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           Greatest Man
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           Excerpt from JESUS--THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE, lesson 98
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            MAINTAINING HUMILITY.
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           The mother of the apostles James and John, who is apparently
Salome, is among the travelers. Jesus has given these two apostles a name
meaning “Sons of Thunder,” no doubt because of their fiery disposition. (Mark
3:17; Luke 9:54) For some time, these two have had the ambition of being
prominent in Christ’s Kingdom. Their mother is aware of that. She now
approaches Jesus in their behalf, bows before him, and asks for a favor. Jesus
replies: “What do you want?” She says: “Give the word that these two sons of
mine may sit down, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your
Kingdom.”​—Matthew 20:20, 21.
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           The request is really coming from James and
John. Having just outlined the shame and humiliation he will experience, Jesus
says to them: “You do not know what you are asking for. Can you drink the cup
that I am about to drink?” They reply: “We can.” (Matthew 20:22) Still, they
likely do not really comprehend what this means for them. Nevertheless, Jesus
tells them: “You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit down at my right hand and
at my left is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been
prepared by my Father.”​—Matthew 20:23. On learning about James and John’s
request, the other ten apostles are indignant. Might James and John have been
outspoken in the earlier argument among the apostles about who is the greatest?
(Luke 9:46-48)
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           Regardless, the present request reveals that the Twelve have not
applied the counsel Jesus has given about conducting oneself as a lesser one. Their
desire for prominence persists. Jesus decides to deal with this latest
controversy and the ill will it is creating. He calls the Twelve together and
counsels them lovingly, saying: “You know that those who appear to be ruling
the nations lord it over them and their great ones wield authority over them.
This must not be the way among you; but whoever wants to become great among you
must be your minister, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the
slave of all.”​—Mark 10:42-44.
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           Thus, humility is to be a hallmark of every person, regardless of their station in life--why even Jehovah God treasures and reflects both great power and humility as the beautiful quality that it is, associated with true loyal love!  May we highly value this aspect of the Christian "new personality." Colossians
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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            CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD PROMOTES GENUINE PEACEFUL UNITY.
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            GOD’S WORD MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD ACCURATELY BY SINCERE, DILIGENT STUDENTS
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            TRUTHFUL GUIDANCE?
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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           “10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.”
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            TRUE UNITY POSSIBLE.
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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            MISUNDERSTOOD GRAMMAR.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you,
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           asking, and it will be given you;
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “
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            CHRISTIANITY A MARCH OF LIFE
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            MANY TO MAINTAIN LIFE INTO ETERNITY!
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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            UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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           Such happiness of course includes a healthy home environment, both physically and spiritually, cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our planetary home.
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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           As stated above, I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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            LET'S LOOK TO GOD'S WORD FOR REFRESHING UNITY.
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           Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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            FIFTEENAGERS BECOMING RESPONSIBLE!
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           Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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           Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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           , which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise."
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           There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while eventually being a bit further apart than a tent in the backyard?
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           At 15, youths are nearing the time for learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home, elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality. Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new environment.
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           Of course, such a dwelling will usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year lease term be established, preferably during the summer working season, before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home after 1-year. The students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, could certainly have parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning, organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world. Certainly these more youthful ones need quality neighborhoods to dwell in at this particular time in their growth.
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           Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download preferably in the app "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES KINGDOM," a relatively new provision from this congregation, one of the Twelve Tribes of Christianity, as explained further in one of the primary established articles on this website (
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           The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah.Psalm 37:37-38, for instance, says this: "Take note of the blameless one, And keep the upright one in sight, For the future of that wo/man will be peaceful. But all the transgressors will be destroyed; The future of wicked people will be cut off." When we treasure fondness for Jehovah, we remain determined to uphold HIS standards in our life, including vital moral laws and principles. (
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           ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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           The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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           Recall that the new dwelling is to be an extension of the parental home. As such, it is fine to look forward to much that can also be examined by reading and study. Why not, for instance, have some study material on improving your reading comprehension and perhaps even reading speed? This will certainly come in handy the more you study. Also, this would be a good time for giving attention to an overview of the inspired word of God, with helpful materials, as it instructs us in making good decisions in practically every area of life, and getting to know better the world at large, as God shows His care for all those who will repent and appreciate His love for them. There will be other beneficial matters you can enjoy considering in this new environment, that you can learn to maintain according to God's standards of orderliness and cleanliness.
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          Hello! Welcome, wishing you a lovely day in God's favor! Let's continue with Psalm 119 stanza 16, more of Proverbs 7, then, despite some delay, and as promised I will reveal the details regarding the CTC Corner theme for this week as presented on the last blogpost: FIFTEENAGERS: BECOMING RESPONSIBLE!
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              THU OCT 15: With warm wishes for a fine day, I'd like to make what should prove to be a truly practical and beneficial adjustment to the schedule for this blog: Doesn't it start first with our home? Many have anticipated the latest blog posting, but end up doing so while on the job, or getting to work. Why shouldn't most if not all rather look forward to finding the useful instruction in the late afternoon, before dinnertime perhaps, allowing for discussion with our family first, whether it is a youth desiring to share something s/he appreciated, or a parent finding delight in some helpful direction or insight from God's word. Also, I wish to begin keeping a running blogpost for the week, adding to it each day that is planned. I aim to do so in a way that will not make it difficult to find the new or latest information. So most of the planned information for this day should be presented by late afternoon today, and additional remarks regarding this week's CTC Corner theme on FIFTEENAGERS: BECOMING RESPONSIBLE! should also come then.
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          FRI OCT 16: I reserve the right to add to any of my website/blog at any time, to help ensure accuracy of statement. I have added a few things, most notably updating some key points in the FIFTEENAGERS article.
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           SUN OCT 18: Welcome to another precious day of rest for many
before Jehovah! Perhaps you may consider further the psalmist's expressions
regarding His determination to remain faithful to Jehovah, upholding His law,
and the insight gained from both Proverbs 7 and 8. Also, additional remarks
have been added to this week's CTC Corner theme, as I am letting it remain for
another week's examination, as this one was not presented in it's entirety, as
most will be. Also, another installment of the GREATEST MAN, referring to the
life course of Jesus Christ as regards the example set by God's chosen Messiah,
will soon follow.
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servants, who practice what is just and righteous. How might 
understanding help us to know God’s reminders, and why should we highly 
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          The
 psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his adherence
 to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom 
sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is 
right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the 
Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I 
came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner 
would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one 
stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take 
place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and
 teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom
 of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called 
great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you 
that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the 
Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” 
The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as
 we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to 
God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to 
carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we 
may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests 
in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          Going
 further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not 
promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, 
He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our 
well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. 
The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point 
having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not 
been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he 
had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted,
 So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was 
afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now
 that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as 
God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals 
for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous 
oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your 
judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your 
faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 
No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is
 faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, 
but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you 
may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, 
holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in 
the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom 
will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness 
and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          The
 psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having 
acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s
 standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time,
 waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovah has promised eventual 
deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure 
years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for 
such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows 
in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his
 exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when
 you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested 
quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete 
its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not 
lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep 
satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy 
are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every
 sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be 
overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way 
they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly 
Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such
 faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining 
Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured 
such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that 
you may not get tired and give up." (Hebre 12:1-3). Certainly God will 
supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for 
instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who 
gives me power." (Phili 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger 
hope in the promised eternal reward!
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          The
 psalmist appeals to God for His expression of loyal love. With all that David had to endure from his enemies and 
from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovah, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With 
someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal 
blamelessly.” May we prove a servant of the Most High God, Jehovah, and 
seek to be taught even detailed instructions by Him, adhering to such 
faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of
 Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian 
standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, 
having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovah, knowing “6 Moreover, without 
faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God 
must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those 
earnestly seeking him.”
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          125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovah to act, For they have broken your law.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          Proving
 a loyal “servant” of Jehovah, by practicing what is just and right, with good judgment and discernment, he 
was therefore worthy of receiving from God the wise quality of 
understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of 
something, particularly regarding divine knowledge, along with all it’s 
pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. The psalmist 
considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s 
reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, 
keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a 
deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovah to act, For they have broken your law.
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 Jehovah considers it right to do so, He may act at any time to support 
or protect His faithful servants, or even the interests of all mankind. 
Of course, He, the Creator Jehovah, is motivated by deep love to do so, 
for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a 
loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of 
this God: “17 Now Jehovah is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovah
 is, there is freedom.” While Jehovah is a God of freedom, there must be
 law for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably 
and happily with respect to God and one another. God’s authority is 
above that of any other ruler, and His law should thus be appreciated 
and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of 
all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under 
severe threat, Jehovah may well step in to save His good and loving 
purpose for mankind.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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 contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While 
“gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this likely king 
or future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or
 spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom
 is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of 
knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus showed
 that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put 
God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put 
first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can 
slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the 
other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot 
slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and 
His law more than anything money could buy. Eternal life is not 
available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a
 genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word 
and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know 
them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life 
God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (John 17:3; 1Timo 
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           Likewise,
 God’s commandments are right and truly beneficial to humanity. The 
psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s law, kept His orders, and 
followed even His detailed instructions. He found that doing so helped 
him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the 
point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His 
qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and 
His law he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “10 O you who love 
Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; 
He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” While loving people as God
 does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts
 a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships 
with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect 
for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, 
Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I 
hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.” 
May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of 
all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.”
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           These verses express love for various aspects of God’s word, including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not keeping God’s law?
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           129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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           130 The disclosure of your words brings light,Giving understanding to the inexperienced.
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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           Clearly the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovah, not doing so out of morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind.”
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           As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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           131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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           Have you ever yearned to know how best to handle a situation? The principles of God’s word, and sometimes His commandments, help us to make better decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example and teachings, there are still Christian commands. Take for instance Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is wicked; cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead. 11 Be industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovah. 12 Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist may have longed for those given to the nation of Israel? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. (v.100).
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           132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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            “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist pleaded for God’s favor.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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           133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me.
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           Recall that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set goals and make plans, Jehovah is the One with the right and the wisdom to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovah, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to believe something is true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” Speaking of God, Jesus said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with this he asks for nothing wicked to dominate him, or as another translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would God have me do?” or “What would Jesus do or have done in this situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-6, saying: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him [“Seek His will in all you do”, NLT], And he will make your paths straight.” May we trust and appreciate God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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           134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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           The indication is here that “oppressive men” may try to interfere with such godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders may involve the most serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of God’s law, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
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           135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your [instructions].
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           Clearly, the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to be taught detailed guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovah, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the “Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovah would come to have abundant peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovah said to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovah bless you and safeguard you. 25 May Jehovah make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May Jehovah lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” May we ever look to Jehovah and honor Him as the Source of genuine peace and happiness!
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           136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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             Thus, the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovah God’s desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.” The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, recognizing their spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          Here we find encouragement to avoid the trappings of immorality, including by groups promoting serious violations of godly integrity:
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          Earlier, God reveals the “great persuasiveness” an
immoral woman may use to mislead a young man into her clutches. Sexual
immorality is not true love, causing participants to stray from God’s loving,
loyal, ways of faithfulness for an eternity of happiness with a loyal marriage
partner. Therefore, God’s words to young men and women are vital to protect
themselves from such seduction and immoral thinking. If we do not accept God’s
instructions carefully, we could be easily deceived into a wrong path. Jesus
said “Therefore, pay attention to how you listen...” (Luke 8:18).
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          "25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not
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          Prove 7:25 We must protect our figurative heart, including our
motives for acting, from corruption. Proverbs 4:23 says “23 Above all the
things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of
life.” Ideas may be presented to the mind, but we choose whether we stop up our ear, let it go
in one ear and out the other, or we ponder, or meditate, upon the notion, which
could allow it to penetrate our heart, stirring desire, and eventually
prompting action. Thus we need to develop the discernment necessary to
distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, etc. to judge what we allow
ourselves to ponder. It has been said that a bird might land on a person’s
head, but what does he do about it—does he quickly shoo it away, or does he
foolishly allow it to build a nest on his head?!? Shoo away wrong thoughts
presented to us by others, and refuse to ponder wrong desires, as we learn to
recognize and distinguish them. Rather, choose to ponder right thinking,
protecting our hearts from leading us into sin.
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          "26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And
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          Prove 7:26-27 Such immorality can lead to spiritual death, great
damage to our relationships with God and others. Without recovery, this is a
sin that can bar one from God’s Kingdom and eternal life with a loyal marriage
partner. Does this really make sense? (1Cori 6:9-11). For young ones, they should spend time
preparing for adult, married life, learning to do the things that will please
their spouse and contribute to the stability and happiness of their newfound
family. Look to God in prayer to help you find the marriage partner that will
truly make you happy—you needn’t worry excessively over missing the right one.
Jehovah God has brought countless married couples together for a delightful
relationship, both loving Him and each other. Cultivate first your relationship
with God, learning to think wisely and make good, right decisions each day.
Learn the personality of a true Christian, growing in your fondness for
spiritual things, that will be a source of delightful conversation for an
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          Beginning a new Proverbs chapter, let's consider an
important reminder that to truly benefit from examining spiritual matters even
a brief prayer for God's blessing can go a long way in receiving His spirit and
pondering properly to affect and safeguard our hearts before God with what
we’re studying.
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          "1 Is not wisdom calling out? Is not discernment
raising its voice? 2 On the heights along the road, It takes its position at
the crossroads. 3 Next to the gates leading into the city, At the entrances of
the doorways, It keeps crying out loudly: 4 “To you, O people, I am calling; I
raise my voice to everyone. 5 You inexperienced ones, learn shrewdness; You “fools”,
acquire an understanding heart."
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          Verses 1-4: Those with genuine love and wisdom,
understanding God's word, want to help as many as possible respond to the
message of truth, finding ways to 'cry out loudly' to those not walking
straight before Jehovah, to inexperienced ones. God raises his "voice to
everyone." Clearly God cares about every person, wanting all to love his
ways and embrace the hope of endless life in true peace and happiness. 2Peter
3:9 confirms this, saying "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as
some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not
desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
God is patiently loyal toward mankind--may all appreciate His patience and
respond by seeking to understand His word more completely, finding out what's
required to be pleasing Him, and offering heartfelt prayer for His mercy over
past wrongdoing.
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          Verse 5: So inexperienced ones need foresighted shrewdness, or
prudence--learning to look ahead and see the consequences of both good and bad
decisions or actions, seeing the danger of a wrong course, coming to hate the
bad accordingly, seeking to avoid it, and love the good, seeking to remain on
the path of good people. Proverbs 2:20-22 says: "So follow the way of good
people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 21 For only the upright will
reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked,
they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from
it." It would be foolish to really know right but choose not to do
it. Such a person needs to acquire an "understanding heart." This
involves seeing the big picture regarding God's will and purpose, putting
divine knowledge together, seeing how the pieces fit in the puzzle of God's
word, to make the beautiful complete picture of God's purpose. Qualities of the
heart, such as patience and kindness should be appreciated and understood. Jesus's
teachings are also vital to apply, especially his direct commands. The Sermon
on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7 is an excellent starting point, containing
much of all that's required of true Christians.
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           "6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is right; 7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked. 8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge. 10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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           Prove 8:6 Understanding what is truly important in life, discerning the difference between more important matters and those of lesser importance, is part of having true wisdom and finding success in God's eyes--living in harmony with His standards, practicing true righteousness. May we listen to God's inspired word.
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           "7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked."
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           Prove 8:7 Notice the truth is uttered while detesting what is bad in God's eyes. May we likewise come to love Jehovah and goodness, and hate what is bad, in harmony with Psal 97:10a: "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad." This is in harmony with the godly respectful fear of displeasing God.
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           "8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge."
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           Prove 8:8-9 There is little reason for servants of God to be deceptive or tricky with their tongue, lying deceitfully. Rather, may we be honest, and forthright where it is needed, although realizing there is also "a time to be silent." (Eccl 3:7) Notice, too, all this father's sayings are righteous. And this would be in harmony with true love, loyal love that "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cori 13:6). The "discerning" one who has acquired this quality to recognize true from false and right from wrong, find the father's sayings "straightforward," plain or understandable.
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           "10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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           Prove 8:10-11 Nothing can compare to living life in harmony with godly wisdom, having God's approval and blessing on our life, our marriage, and all our activities, finding true success in life, in harmony with God's right standards. Having God's blessing on our adhering to the course of divine wisdom causes even ordinarily desirable things to be come even more delightful, as it adds real purpose to life. Thus, wisdom "is better than" any highly valued gift, material or spiritual, and thus "all other desirable things cannot compare to it."
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           "11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability. 13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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           Prov 8:11 Corals were rare and highly prized in Solomon's day, but no material gift or desired thing can compare to true godly wisdom, as it brings meaning and purpose to life and thereby makes possible genuine peace, harmony, and happiness among mankind. Adding the right purpose and meaning to life also happens to increase enjoyment in the delights we may experience.
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           "12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability."
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           Prov 8:12 Shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, dwells with true wisdom. This quality enables us to look ahead at the consequences of good and bad decisions and actions. Thus we grow in wisdom without having to experience the results of bad decisions ourselves, along with associated troubles, turmoil, headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, problems, grief, and pain, and the need to recover from such things at times with the help of parents or spiritual shepherds to get back on track spiritually. Let's make good decisions as we stay far away from the path of the wicked, realizing the detrimental consequences of evil practices, as well as the blessings and rewards associated with right conduct. Thus we may avoid being naïve, and find real success in life, keeping away from snares and traps hindering our success in God's eyes (Prov 22:3).
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           "13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech."
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           Prov 8:13 What insight into godly fear or reverence--associated with the hating of bad! As we learn the consequences of badness, we may thus find reason to hate it thoroughly, and rather treasure what is truly good, in harmony with God's standards. Jehovah God himself we should "fear" or "revere"--"consider worthy of great respect or honor." We find here four things worth hating, including self-exaltation and pride, lifting oneself up above others, viewing others as lesser ones. God's word says "knowledge puffs up," while "love builds up." True love is humble, viewing others as superior to ourselves. Others have gifts and talents as we do, often more or better than us, but regardless, all such gifts and talents come from our God, the giver of "every good gift and perfect present." (James 1:17). Therefore we've no reason to brag or boast in ourselves, or flatter ourselves, making it harder to see our flaws and correct them (Psal 36:2).
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           "14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
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           Prov 8:14-16 Jesus exemplified true wisdom, and proved to be a "Wonderful Counselor." By his teachings and example as outlined in God's word, high officials and nobles may decree righteousness, and judges judge in harmony with law, which law is hopefully respectful of the law of God.
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          To those wishing to remain hydrated but lacking a clean fresh water source, use a "little wine for the sake of the stomach," said the apostle Paul, in his heartwarming letter to Timothy, at 1Timothy 5:23. It is recommended that you make your wine selection with Jehovah's assistance through the vital channel of communication--prayer. Such may also be considered important at this critical time regarding polluted sources spiritually--until effort is put forth to restore purity to them, with reliance upon Jehovah, we may need to turn to a "little wine for the sake of the stomach." Since wine is associated with rejoicing in the Scriptures, some delightful and uplifting provisions, bringing joy to the heart, can be enjoyed and help restore health to one's spiritual appetite.
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          Study Shows Older Americans Are Coping Best During the Pandemic
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          If you think older Americans have struggled to cope through the pandemic, think again. According to new research by financial services firm Edward Jones, they have actually been faring far better than their younger counterparts.
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          The Edward Jones and Age Wave Study focused exclusively on how different generations have held up emotionally and financially in the months since the lockdowns began, and some of its findings are at least as startling as how quickly even 70-year-olds came to love Zoom.
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          “COVID-19’s impact forever changed the reality of many Americans, yet we’ve observed a resilience among U.S. retirees in contrast to younger generations,” says Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., the founder and CEO of Age Wave, a leading research think tank on aging, retirement and longevity issues.
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          While acknowledging upfront that the virus itself disproportionately struck aging adults, the five-generational sampling of 9,000 people, age 18 and over, reveals more than a few surprises. Among them:
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          • Faring the best were those 75 and over – the Silent Generation that followed the so-called “Greatest Generation” – with a mere 8 percent of those respondents reporting any mental health deterioration. That would seem to run counter, as does the results for Boomers (age 56 to 74), to early warnings that prolonged social isolation made older adults especially vulnerable to depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
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          • Nearly 68 million Americans have altered the timing of their retirement due to the pandemic, and 20 million have stopped making regular retirement savings contributions.
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          Dychtwald attributes the two older generations’ resilience to having “a greater perspective on life.”
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          “They’ve seen wars and other major disruptions before,” he says, “and they know that this, too, will pass. Younger generations feel like, ‘What happened to my life? I mean, I was supposed to go to college or I was starting a new job, and now everything has changed.’”
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          Most retired Boomers and Silent Gens also had monthly Social Security checks to fall back on. Which explains why – though the pandemic has significantly reduced the financial security of a quarter of Americans – younger generations were slammed the hardest: Nearly one-third of Millennial and Gen Z respondents characterize the impact as “very or extremely negative,” compared to 16 percent of Boomers and 6 percent of Silent Gens who admitted to similar hardship.
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          “The pandemic has certainly thrown into sharp relief what matters most in our lives,” says Ken Cella, Edward Jones’s client services group principal. “And important discussions have taken place about planning earlier for retirement, saving more for emergencies, and even talking through end-of-life plans and long-term care costs.”
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          And with the study also showing that an overwhelming percentage of retirees yearn for more ways to use their talents to benefit society, financial services firm Edward Jones believes it’s time to redefine retirement more “holistically” to encompass what it calls
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          Successfully addressing most of those pillars admittedly takes more financial savvy than many of us have, though, especially given ever-rising costs. But a
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          such as a local one at Edward Jones, has the perspective, experience and empathy to help.
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            Non-invasive Screening Finds Liver Disease Early
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            ) – One quarter of the global population is estimated to have a liver disease called Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a condition where the liver consists of 5 percent or more fat. Untreated, this disease can lead to the more severe Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis which can result in cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver transplant.These liver diseases may become life-threatening without any noticeable symptoms, which is why screening is vital. For people who are at high risk, such as those living with obesity, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes, talk to your doctor about your liver health and get screened as early as possible. In the past, the best way to diagnose liver disease was by performing a liver biopsy, a procedure where a small piece of the liver is removed using a long needle and then analyzed in a lab. Liver biopsies can be painful, risky, expensive, and unreliable. Complications can include bleeding, infection, accidental injury to a nearby organ, and even death. A typical liver biopsy can cost more than $7,000. Additionally, a biopsy relies on using a tiny fraction of the liver, which means more than 30 percent of liver biopsy diagnoses may be wrong.Fortunately, there are now alternatives to biopsy. It is important for all healthcare providers and patients to understand that liver biopsy is not the only diagnostic option available. Some examples of non-invasive diagnostics include blood tests, ultrasound, and various different scans. Non-invasive diagnostics lead to fewer patient visits, quicker diagnosis, and are more cost-effective without the risks of surgery. Imaging tests can provide you and your doctor with a full picture of the liver, rather than just a small sample. If your doctor recommends a biopsy to screen for early liver disease, ask for non-invasive alternatives such as blood tests and imaging.For more information about liver health and non-invasive screening for liver disease, visit
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           The following is a salad recipe that may assist the liver to cleanse.
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           Jesus once taught his disciples to have a respectful,
appreciative attitude toward those willing to hire them for work, that they may
provide for themselves, and their families as needed.
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           “Who of YOU is there that has a slave plowing or minding the flock who will say
to him when he gets in from the field, ‘Come here at once and recline at the
table’?8 Rather, will he not say to him, ‘Get something ready for me to have my
evening meal, and put on an apron and minister to me until I am through eating
and drinking, and afterward you can eat and drink’? 9 He will not feel
gratitude to the slave because he did the things assigned, will he?10 So YOU,
also, when YOU have done all the things assigned to YOU, say, ‘We are
good-for-nothing slaves. What we have done is what we ought to have done.’”
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           While we all like our efforts to be appreciated, Jesus was
showing that not all employers treat their employees in such a way. Thus, by
having the attitude Jesus was encouraging, his disciples would be able to
maintain proper respect for those granting them the work and pay they needed to
support themselves, helping them maintain a proper work ethic. Colossians 3:23 recommends
the proper view: “Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as to
Jehovah, and not to men.” By seeking to please God in our activity, we can give an honest day's work. Young persons are especially in need of a proper
humble, respectful attitude toward their employers and even fellow employees, as
they are introduced to the working world. By maintaining such an attitude while
at work, we can be helped to avoid pleasing ourselves or concentrating on our
own comforts, causing unseemly pride or laziness. Don’t give in if you see
others begin to behave this way! Granted, some jobs do not require constant
motion, but we should still show some careful quickness, to stay in good
practice, especially in situations where the workload may increase. Jesus’ words in this regard
have no doubt spared many from much trouble or calamity from the loss of work,
especially at times throughout man’s history when jobs were hard to come by.
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           KINGDOM IMPROVEMENTS.
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          On the other hand, under the rule of God's Kingdom, joy shall increase as people improve in their peaceful, respectful, and cooperative dealings with one another, showing unselfish loyal love to God and one another in their activity. Certainly God meant for work to be somewhat enjoyable, refreshing, or at least bearable when it is not easy. Much effort will be put forth to encourage employers and employees to have the proper regard for one another, being considerate and thoughtful of each one's role and situation, with help in the way of God's good instruction from His word. With compassion and consideration, much improvement can be made so as to make the load light wherever possible. Recall that some persons just aren't well-suited for or just need more training for certain forms of work, while they may prosper if given a different work assignment. How fine that much has already been done in this regard out of respect for the needs of others and for godly Christian principles and standards! May such efforts continue, that necessary work may be as reasonably delightful as it can be.
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  &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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         Prior to continuing this week's CTC Corner theme, I would like to share the opening remarks made regarding this segment as it was begun earlier this year:
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          As stated above, I intend this as "a new 
segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for 
addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the 
world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, 
or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The 
information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but 
rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news
 item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue
 under inspection."
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           LET'S LOOK TO GOD'S WORD FOR REFRESHING UNITY.
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          Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an
 associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on 
various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be 
considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions 
that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of 
values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term 
consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their 
God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word 
of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One
 who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and 
decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best 
to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering
 His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may 
gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and 
standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in 
harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's 
view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible 
through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and 
the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a 
representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, 
foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). 
As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is 
For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on
 the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto 
the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That 
descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his 
blessing—Life everlasting."
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          SUBJECT:
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           FIFTEENAGERS BECOMING RESPONSIBLE!
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          Revelation 21:5: "And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
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          Philippians 1:9-11: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may
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           make sure of the more important things
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          , so that you may be
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           flawless and not stumbling others
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          up to the day of Christ; 11 and that you may be
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           filled with righteous fruit
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          , which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise."
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           RESPONSIBLE LIVING.
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          There comes a time in the course of a
teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before
Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more
thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared
to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with
full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such
things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually
one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on
one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and
responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and
their growing children to remain close while eventually being a bit further
apart than a tent in the backyard?
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           FIRST THINGS FIRST.
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          At 15, youths are nearing the time for
learning to operate a motor vehicle responsibly, and they certainly want to do
so in a way that will not endanger the lives of others! Surely under God’s
Kingdom, there must be a way that they can develop a proper sense of
responsibility while maintaining or even growing the close bond they have with
their godly parents and family members. It will be entirely advantageous if these youths find suitable employment during the summer prior to their initial high school year, to enable saving up for the expenses of the new dwelling at the start of the coming school year. Such youths, who prove themselves willing
to demonstrate genuine reverence for Jehovah God, could demonstrate to others
that an arrangement for living with a same-gender friend approved by the
parents of both individuals, in an apartment located not far from home,
elsewhere in the same city or nearby town or well-established community, could improve
the ability of such young ones to acquire this proper responsible quality.
Having been students of God’s word, and supporters of the true worship of
Jehovah along with others in the community, such as among one of several
Protestant Christian denominations, they could with parental guidance and
assistance, locate a peaceful dwelling that may be considered a CLEAN, HOLY EXTENSION OF EACH ONE'S PARENTAL HOME. Under such conditions, they may each
continue their school and personal study habits, perhaps even with less
distraction as may be found elsewhere. Their love for the inspired word of God
should be a hallmark of such a place, as it will be vital to maintain each
one’s personal relationship with Jehovah and the purity and sanctity of the new
environment.
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           AGREEMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS.
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          Of course, such a dwelling will
usually require some agreement with the owner or landlord of the apartment. It is strongly recommended that a 2-year lease term be established, preferably during the summer working season, well before the selected or assigned high school year for this dwelling, with provision in extreme circumstances to return home after 1-year. The
students themselves, as they take on this responsibility, may certainly have
parental assistance to determine how best to suitably pay for any associated
expenses. In this initial year, the parents may certainly help guide their
youths as needed to acquire the necessary services for the dwelling, and these
two students together may use inexpensive public transportation to acquire
needs or meet parents or approved godly associates for an occasional meal, or to transport to their job location. Altogether, the process of acquiring work, the handling of assigned duties there, acquiring and practicing other skills
needed to live responsibly, such as delightful cooking and thorough cleaning,
organizing and tidiness, and the insight gained in the extension of home by what may be studied in preparation for life's privileges, all can contribute greatly to acquiring the sense of responsibility vital for life in the new world.
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          Regarding what is to be studied in this godly setting, there are several beneficial matters worthy of consideration. First and foremost should be a more thorough examination of God's word the Holy Bible, life's genuine instruction manual. In the life of these youths, it's law and wisdom have already proven to be a beneficial guide for them in many difficult situations, and they have likely come to see it's value in their course of activity. There is one provision that would be an excellent start to strengthening one's relationship with God and acquiring vital insight into the godly Christian personality that will prove to enable abundant peace to prevail in the new world of God's making: It is a publication produced by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah." This publication is available for download in the app "JW Library."
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          The extreme importance of maintaining a morally clean environment throughout these formative years cannot be overstated. The experiences you have and the stories you can pass on to your children when they become of age to embark on their own journey toward a faithful, responsible life course before Jehovah God, will be passed down for generations to come. This arrangement, while challenging for both the youth involved and his/her parents, will end up creating some of the most inspiring testimonies of holding a faithful course of integrity to God, showing loyal love for both Him and one's parents for having cared so much for so many years to do their very best at raising them in a right, loving way. May the resulting experience gained over the next 3+ years of chaste singleness bring delight to lovers of righteousness everywhere and contribute immensely to the wonderful spiritual condition God has purposed for all to enjoy in His new world of peace. (Psalm 37:7-11,29; 2Peter 3:13) Psalm 37 may be of tremendous encouragement, reminding all of the value of proving blameless before Jehovah, doing nothing that could stumble others away from faithfulness and loyal integrity to our loving God and Father Jehovah.
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          ) As we do so, we cultivate the proper desires that are indeed IN HARMONY with the will of Jehovah God, which He will bless.
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          The Scriptures help us see this matter in the proper light:  With compassion, none of us wish to see another suffer a terrible disaster. Jesus understood this, but made a serious point, for the purpose of helping us strongly hate giving any consideration to tempting others to violate God's law: At Luke 17:1-4, NLT we read: "One day Jesus said to His disciples, "There will always be temptation to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." Therefore, while we understand that God is merciful, we must not take that mercy for granted, but always strive to please God in what we do. Then God will ensure you have the advice you need to remain faithful. At Psalm 32:8 God says: "I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you. 9 Do not become like a horse or mule, without understanding, whose spiritedness must be controlled with a bridle or a halter before it will come near to you." Ultimately, it is Jehovah God who can help a youth to prosper and assist one in eventually finding a suitable marriage partner that will make possible decade after decade of sharing life's joys together within the realm of God's Kingdom, with great love for our Creator, shown by obedience to Him (1John 5:3).
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          Hello, with warm wishes for a lovely day in the favor of God! Exploring ideas for a new sunflower picture! I just went back and accidentally replaced the HOPE image I had installed yesterday with my usual one. Let's continue in Psalm 119 with stanza 15, parts A&amp;amp;B, as well as Proverbs chapter 7, and conclude with this week's Come to Consensus Corner.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 15A
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          STANZA 15 Theme:
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           REMAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD'S
JUDGMENTS.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by
the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how
does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          Stanza 15A is this:
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          113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe
the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living;
Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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           AIM TO LOVE THE GIVER EVEN MORE THAN HIS GIFTS.
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          The Hebrew
expression “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist seems to be
contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those for God’s law.
Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as humans—how could we give
our greatest love, the first place in our hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted
ones may go through the motions of serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere.
They need to ponder the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every
breath, and worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts
themselves. The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and
expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God by
keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of God means,
that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.”
While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to love God more fully, we need to
guard our close associations, longing to maintain God’s favor first, along with
those properly fearing God and keeping His commandments, which makes possible
genuine peace, love, and truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1Cori 15:33;
Prove 13:20; Psalm 37:11).
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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           DEEP TRUST AND HOPE IN GOD'S WORD.
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          Jehovah’s word promises at least
spiritual protection for His genuine servants, along with the gift of eternal
life and happiness. We need to seek the honor of God’s name, representing Him
well, seeking fully to live in harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and
dangers abound in this world, but God can support us, our spiritual well-being,
and our relationships with Him and, at least eventually, other God-fearing
ones. Some may be protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom draws
closer, as Jesus said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and
exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus, faith,
or deep trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our spiritual and
eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield in a world of
hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like the psalmist.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of
my God.
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           THROUGH THE GATES OF GOD'S KINGDOM.
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          What determination to love God!
God said, in the first recorded prophecy in His word to mankind, that He would
put enmity, or strife, between the offspring of His Seed, and that of the
serpent, or Satan. (Genes 3:15). Now we see evil men trying to interfere with
the psalmist’s strong desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His
commandments. May we be wary of such tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet
appreciate God or His love as we do. Yes, Jesus came into the world “to save
sinners,” but such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and
turn around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s
ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s Kingdom.
Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, they need to help and
support others to obey God and His Son. (Matth 25:31-46). Perhaps, then, in
God’s abundant compassion and mercy, their lives may be spared.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope
turn into disappointment.
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           HOPE OF LIFE A GREAT COMFORT.
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          Evidently, God had
promised this likely king or future king that His life would be spared, despite
hardships experienced. What confidence this inspired in the psalmist! He held
fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after difficulty. He looked to God
for support, as he sought to keep God’s law completely. Our hope of eternal
life likewise can be a source of great comfort to us through difficulties or
hardships. Psalm 34:19 says “19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one,
But Jehovah rescues him from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God,
our hope becomes ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a
gift from God that no one earns. (Romans 6:23). But genuine faith, or deep
trust, in God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness,
learning to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray
for God’s wisdom to see things properly. May we continue to always aim for the
target of obedience, letting the ransom cover our occasional unintended misses.
We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands, with confident hope in
God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 15B
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          STANZA 15 Theme:
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          The 8 verses of stanza 15 express thoughts such as these: What determination by
the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how
does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always
concentrate on your regulations.
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your regulations,
For they are false and deceitful.
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          119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your
[instructions].
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           FINDING JOY IN GOD'S INSPIRED WORD.
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          As the psalmist earlier revealed,
his life was “in constant danger.” He pleads now for God’s support that he “may
be saved.” While he has not forgotten God’s law, he is not able to give it the
attention he would like, as a likely king or future king. Proverbs 16:10 says,
for instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must
never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on the
detailed guidance God has given in the Law, so as to follow it carefully and,
perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as to keep it as well.
While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he hopes in becoming free of
constant enemy opposition, as God may have promised him, so as to focus even
more on God’s inspired word! ( v.111,116).
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false
and deceitful.
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           PROVEN DIVINELY INSPIRED.
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          Recall that “God is love,” and He is the
“God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give
us specific instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably
in harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate
such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to
that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and
right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give evidence of
it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those straying from such
guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas
above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their own glory. May we not be so
deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He so
deserves!
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          119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross.
That is why I love your reminders.
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           HELP TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.
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          Regarding Jehovah, Isaiah reports: “14
With whom did he consult to gain understanding, Or who teaches him in the path
of justice, Or teaches him knowledge, Or shows him the way of true
understanding? 15 Look! The nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the
film of dust on the scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands
like fine dust.” (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from
their badness, Jehovah can in time discard the unrepentant wicked ones, who are
misleading others away from true worship. God’s reminders, on the other hand,
assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the path of
righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you would pay
attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river
And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Such ones would know the
right way to go, would make the right decisions, consistently, to promote true
happiness, peace, and godly success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of
God and truth ever appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to
the vital commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgments.
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           HIGHLY REGARD GOD'S JUDGMENTS.
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          While the genuine
fear of God is wholesome, healthful, and not morbid, it involves a high regard
for Him and His power, viewing Him with awe, helping us remain humble before
Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and
see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by
number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his
awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” While motivated by
appreciation for His love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him
in some way should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgments,
refusing to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s
judgments—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have benefitted
from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the outworking of His
good and loving will, that we may know how to please Him, and remain for life
everlasting!
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          Proverbs 7
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          The remaining verses of the entire chapter, verses 6-27,
involve somewhat of a story, a lesson against getting seduced into a course of
immorality. Not only can sexual immorality be destructive physically,
retracting diseases, even those deadly, but it is also spiritually damaging,
not only to our relationship with God, our loving Father, but also to our
relationships with others, among other things contributing to becoming disloyal
in our dealings with others. How much better to wait and pray for God's
blessing to find that person you can enjoy spending a lifetime with, becoming
truly loyal to that one, as you both gain loyalty to God. What happiness this
brings, in harmony with the arrangement of God! As expressed in Hebrews 13:4,
"Let marriage be honorable among all". How loyal marriages and
families have contributed to the happiness of communities and nations! Let's
look at Proverbs 7:6-12:
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          "6 From the window of my house, Through my lattice, I
looked down, 7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a
young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And
he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At
the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed
like a prostitute, with a cunning heart. 11 She is loud and defiant. She never
stays at home. 12 One moment she is outside, next she is in the public squares,
She lurks near every corner."
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          Prove 7:6-7 The loving father of Proverbs notices the
"naive ones." Such ones are lacking wisdom, needing shrewdness, or
foresighted prudence, to look ahead at the consequences of right and wrong
decisions. They also need to comprehend God's will, and the discipline that
prompts good judgment, gaining discernment, to further appreciate the
difference between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, etc. The particular
one he observed was lacking "good sense" [lit., "heart"],
or good, pure, upright motive. May we strive for good motives first, to honor and
obey God fully, with good judgment and discernment, knowing right from wrong
and acting accordingly, that we may properly apply any understanding we may
then gain in a useful, loving, and productively wise way, and thereby not
putting the proverbial "cart before the horse."
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          "8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he
marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the
approach of night and darkness."
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          Prove 7:8-9 This one evidently knows about this immoral
woman, having meditated on wrong desire, going in the direction of her house.
He has seen her before, and is falling prey to the snare of her attempts to
seduce one away from God's law, away from God's blessing and true happiness.
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          "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute,
with a cunning heart. 11 She is loud and defiant. She never stays at home. 12
One moment she is outside, next she is in the public squares, She lurks near
every corner."
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          Prov 7:10-12 Here the woman is described. She has a
"cunning" heart, seductive, deceptive, tricky. She is loud and
defiant, attributes opposite those of a loving, humble, respectful wife. As
highlighted above, such sin is destructive to the spirit that helps families to
thrive before God. May we rather treasure, not just physical beauty or
appearances, but the genuine godly qualities that make true happiness
possible--including honesty, sincerity, purity before God, with humility and
integrity to Him and His law. All of this makes genuine loyal love possible
between two people who seek and honor marriage as God's arrangement for a
lasting relationship between a man and woman. Thus, may true marriage once
again become and remain the order of the day, promoting happiness among
families, communities, and entire nations.
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           FIFTEENAGERS BECOMING RESPONSIBLE!
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          There comes a time in the course of a teenager working toward adulthood with its many blessings and privileges before Jehovah God that a major step must be taken to assist the acquiring of a more thorough sense of responsibility that is essential to becoming truly prepared to face life as a genuine man or woman. Some serious steps must be taken, with full faith and trust in God, in order to be ready to properly handle such things as qualifying for and finding work to support oneself and eventually one's wife and family, proving that one can maintain living responsibly on one's own, trusting God, and becoming prepared for driving safely and responsibly. How can this be achieved in a way that allows both parents and their growing children to remain close while eventually being a bit further apart than a tent in the backyard?
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          By Tuesday, allow me to offer a proposal in precise detail, that if followed prayerfully and carefully, family will consider agreeable to Jehovah God and His Kingdom purpose.
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           HORSES!
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           EVER RODE?
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A
marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent
for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of
our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have
found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable
conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to
do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not
only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while
allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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           LIMITATIONS OF THE PAST.
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          Many people today
believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in
our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way
around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to
appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then,
these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that
need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable
merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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           PERFECT SURFACE?
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          One major issue that arises is
roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of
asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into
an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their
capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways
may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling!
While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper
mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect
solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a
stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface,
allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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           A CLEAR PATH.
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes
into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost
entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average
full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there,
leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the
concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and
it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work,
while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details
for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel,
but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow,
will be included in a continued addition.
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           A SURPRISE RESOURCE?
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          Some time ago in reflecting
upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to
another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising
usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all
horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use
of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It
has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another
100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle
manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be
permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make
use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may
shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on
without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do
previously.
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           WITH DUE CAUTION, MUCH SAFER TRAVELS FOR A NEW BEGINNING!
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          With
the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the
accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry
conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined
that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that
makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently
performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete
surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found
primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my
initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless,
many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so
long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while
we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the
world.
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           STEPS TOWARD CAUTIOUS AND TRULY SAFE ROAD TRAVEL UNDER
GOD'S KINGDOM
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          While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting
season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent
call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal
ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities,
so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter
travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be
a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety
measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovah God blesses all of our
efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and
the world, even with cooperation from existing authorities under the current
president.
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          Hello, with warm wishes for a sunny sunflower day! Let's reflect on the 14th stanza of Psalm 119, verses from Proverbs 7, a current BWGA, as well as a new CTC Corner.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 14A
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          STANZA 14 Theme: GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL,
WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
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          The 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the psalmist, we
may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a
lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous
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          107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me
alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of
praise, O Jehovah, And teach me your judgments.
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          105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           BE GUIDED BY GOD'S WORD.
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          It was the prophet Jeremiah who was
inspired by God to pen the words of Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O
Jehovah, that man’s way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who
is walking even to direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovah as we “walk
with God,” willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and
can choose our course in life, for Jehovah is a God of freedom! But man was not
designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what is right and
what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovah God. Thus, Proverbs 16:9 says: “ 9 A man
may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovah who directs his steps.”
God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our foot, to allow us to see the next step
we should take. And more than that, it can light our path, helping us see down
the road, alerting us to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic
word does give warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to
God and His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s
loving will and good purpose!
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To
observe your righteous judgments.
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           LEARN FROM AND KEEP GOD'S JUDGMENTS.
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          Genuine decisions from God
should be appreciated as made in harmony with His law and will, and in line
with truth. The psalmist had such confidence in them that he made a solemn vow
to recognize and support Jehovah’s judgments. Really, we stand in awe of God’s
power and righteous decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgments
God made in times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so
as not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel
were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. Verses 6,11
say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire
injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now these things happened to them
as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of
the systems of things have come.” They were not to worship idols, desire
pleasure above God, or murmur against His exercise of authority, for instance.
We, too, should appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good
gift and every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than
what He created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovah, as the God of love,
deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to keep God first,
and greatly respect His righteous judgments!
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          107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me
alive according to your word.
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           ACCEPT COUNSEL OF GOD'S WORD.
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          Another translation says “I have
suffered much...” Have you been through difficult trials like the psalmist? If
we rely upon God, He can carry us through. What benefit would there be to
ignoring God and striking out on our own, as if we can get through without His
help? He wants to help us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can
help us know how to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to
make good, healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the
teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and the
wisdom of God found throughout His word, but especially in the Christian
writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we grow in wisdom,
which we can ask God for, we will often know the right decision to make, also
as we receive God’s help in prayer.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of
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           EXPRESS ADMIRATION OF GOD AND HIS WAYS.
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          For all
the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him our
whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovah takes pleasure in such, as we
express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts and love
exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such expressions, the
psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgments, or judicial decisions. As
highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgments enable all to learn of God’s
right ways and standards—what’s required by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways
and standards can themselves be objects of our praise and admiration, by which
God enables mankind to live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever
appreciate God’s loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in
accord with His good will and purpose, trusting His righteous judgments!
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 14B
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          STANZA 14 Theme:
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           GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES
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          Stanza 14B reads like this:
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          109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten
your law.
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          110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of
my heart.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your regulations At all times, down to the last.
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          109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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           JEHOVAH KNOWS HOW.
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          Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire
universe, certainly has tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants
out of peril? Look at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty
and power at the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God
lovingly ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of
Egyptian bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely
went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing wheels from
their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other side, before He
released the waters to have them destroy the warriors who had witnessed His
great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in the account any weaker ones
who got left behind, who didn’t make it? Still, they needed to follow God’s
instructions, as the psalmist did not forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So,
then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to
reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all
work on cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient
with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to
attain to repentance.“
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          110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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           OBEDIENCE TO GOD VITAL.
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          The psalmist expresses the role of God’s
orders in saving him from traps of evil ones. May we be ever determined to
abide by Jehovah’s most serious and urgent commands, especially as revealed
through Christ. The disciples of Jesus set an example in this, in the first
century C.E. Jesus had commissioned them to share with others the divine
knowledge about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were
persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about Jesus, after his
impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought them
and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest questioned them 28
and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep teaching on the basis of this
name, and yet look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are
determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate,
the account continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the
apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis of
Jesus’ name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the Sanʹhe·drin,
rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of
his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued
without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.”
May we trust God’s saving power, especially for our eternal life, as we obey
God’s orders for true Christians.
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of
my heart.
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           APPRECIATE THEM DEEPLY.
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          How we rejoice when we’ve recently been
reminded of something that proved helpful to us in an important decision or
situation we’ve faced! It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please
Jehovah as we face decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know
and not fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful,
handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, which may
come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where God’s word is
read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine faith, can help us
maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first both God’s kingdom and His
righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 6:33). As the psalmist, may we come
to delight in God’s reminders, seeking to understand them more fully rather than
viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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          112 I have resolved to obey your regulations At all times, down to the last.
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           The
detailed guidance God provides in His “regulations” (guidelines that regulate
our activities) the psalmist was determined to keep “at all times.” He was not
about to violate God’s law in any way. Then he adds, “down to the last.”
Another translation reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this
expression with a dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in
constant danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he
came, he would trust God’s law, even His detailed instructions. Of course, God
preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His
righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of
procedure, he was willing to follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the
last detail. May we not confuse God’s instructions or "regulations"
with laws made without God’s assistance or guidance, that are out of harmony
with God’s word or will. We shouldn’t follow detailed instructions that cause
us to disobey God’s clear law and orders. Jesus stated a principle, at Matthew
22: “21...“Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to
God.” Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which
Jesus showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to the true God,
Jehovah, that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has placed
rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him. (Romans
13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every way, as long as
it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to God’s Kingdom rulership
through Christ.
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          Proverbs 6:30-35, 7:1-5
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          “30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy
himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He will
give up all the valuables of his house. 32 Anyone committing adultery with a
woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He
will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34
For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes
revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter
how large you make the gift.”
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          Prove 6:30-31 This is found in the midst of a discussion of
the serious sin of adultery. Even a hungry person stealing to feed himself or
his family must still pay the penalty for his sin when found out. Did he really
need to violate God’s law to meet his need, or could God have found another way
to provide for him? David wrote, at Psalm 37: “25 I was once young and now I am
old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking
for bread.” Yes, God can provide what’s needed, even rightly desired, for one
keeping His law, remaining righteous before Him.
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          "32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking
good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only
wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away."
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          Prove 6:32-33 Likewise, is an act of adultery to be
committed in the name of “love”? True, it is possible for genuine love to
diminish in a relationship, between a husband and wife. Should this, however,
be viewed as an opportunity to steal another man’s wife, or another woman’s
husband? Or, rather, should they receive encouragement and support to
strengthen and restore their love for each other, if possible, not throwing
away all the love they’ve shared in the past? Should not the marriage union be
so honored? “4 Let marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be
without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.”
(Hebre 13:4). For a discussion of what may be hindering love in a marriage, see
the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC
heading on this website. God wants trust to be the order of the day in His new
world of peace and righteousness, with everyone having a loyal marriage partner
into endless life, day by day, year by year, millennium by millennium. How
long, for instance, should Adam and Eve have remained together if obedient to
God, or if resurrected? While Christ, as "the last Adam" becomes a
spiritual father to all, bestowing spiritual and eternal life to obedient
mankind, how long would they have been, or could they still be, respected as
the fleshly grandparents of everyone on earth? According to Bible chronology,
it has been thousands of years since their beginning. It is reasonable to believe
that the person you are now married to, or even if younger you may soon marry,
could well continue with you as we begin our walk into an eternal happy future.
In time, you may grow so fond of your spouse that you both deeply wish for your
love to remain so long--if you truly love each other, why not aim for endless
life together, and trust God for intervention if ever necessary? May you “trust
in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”
(Prove 3:5-7). Most married persons will likely remain together for the
thousand year Reign of Christ, during the earthly cleanup and resurrection and
assistance to ancestors of the past. Thus may loyalty between married partners
be treasured, while looking to God for any adjustments to the arrangement if
truly needed in the future. There is generally no need now to be looking
outside of the marriage bond for another partner--work on loving the one you
are now with, learning true faithfulness and loyalty, to God and each other,
even if that one is not your partner into eternity. May the sin of adultery be
rejected by those wishing to please God, and seen as a gross disrespect for
God’s lovely marriage arrangement, blessed by Him.
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          "34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show
no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will
not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
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          Prove 6:34-35 Thus a husband dearly loving his wife may
become very jealous over having been wronged in such a way by another man. Such
sin may bring great spiritual harm to participators and disgrace. Thus was the
lesson of ancient Israel, with the severe punishment usually administered. Now,
God’s arrangement through Christ makes mercy possible, but it is up to the
offended spouse to decide whether to end the marriage or forgive. Genuine resumption
of sexual relations after being aware of the sin is indicative of extended
forgiveness and continued marriage. Matthew 19:9 Jesus says “9 I say to you
that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of sexual immorality [or,
“fornication”], and marries another commits adultery.” It may be reasonable to
believe that Jesus had not only literal fornication in mind, but also spiritual
fornication, or a gross violation of true worship, as a legal ground for
separation or divorce. Still, “mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13). If
a mate is revilingly abusive, for instance, this should be addressed urgently,
as it grossly misrepresents the love that God has for the family arrangement.
Hopefully the practice is not so bad that separation is needed over a period.
As mercy is extended for a time, help should be offered to overcome such a
habit. Hopefully, genuine progress can be made and appreciated, and love
restored or strengthened between marriage partners. (1Cori 5:9-11; 1Cori
7:12-16)
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          Proverbs 7:1-5
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          "1 My son, keep my sayings, And treasure up my
commandments. 2 Keep my commandments and live; Guard my instruction like the
pupil of your eye. 3 Tie them around your fingers; Write them on the tablet of
your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding “my
relative,” 5 To guard you against the wayward woman, Against the immoral woman
and her smooth words."
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          Verse 1-3: Clearly, we should "keep" and
"treasure" the sayings of God and Christ, and their commands, as they
mean life to us and others. While we have faith in Christ, this trust largely
causes us to obey him carefully, and as Matthew 28:19-20 shows, Jesus says we
are to teach others "to observe all the things I have commanded you."
He says "you are my friends if you do what I am commanding you."
(John 15:14). May we continually review God's reminders and commands, as if
they were tied around our fingers. Let's God's words sink deep into us as we
ponder the benefits, blessings, and rewards for doing as He instructs us. Then
His words can be written on our hearts, as we in turn love God with all our
heart, soul or life, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, these being
the two greatest commandments of the Law. "This is what the love of God
means, that we observe His commandments. And yet his commandments are not
burdensome."
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          "4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call
understanding “my relative,” 5 To guard you against the wayward woman, Against
the immoral woman and her smooth words."
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           Verses 4-5:May we view godly
wisdom (applying knowledge to success and God's honor) and understanding as
near and dear as godly family members and relatives. God's wisdom should be
close to our hearts, as we learn to successfully apply God's instructions to
our daily life, thinking God's thoughts as we meet various situations each day.
God's thoughts will protect us from being seduced by others to stray from God's
commands. The fatherly counselor here specifically mentions the "wayward
woman," one disregarding God's word or law. She speaks with "smooth
words," attempting to cause another to likewise disregard God's standards
and ways, and fall with her into the seductive trap of sexual immorality. Yet,
marriage is God's gift for satisfying such desires, and is the way two can
express genuine true and loyal love to one another, with God's blessing and
approval! Why miss out on the "blessing of Jehovah that makes one
rich", 'without added pain?' (Prove 10:22). The so-called "treasures
gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues
from death," a vital principle among the very first of the proverbial
sayings beginning in chapter 10 (Prove 10:2). Let's honor God's lovely
arrangement of marriage, promoting true, loyal love, among mankind!
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Mention"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Smart Hyperlink"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="Hashtag"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Unresolved Mention"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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&lt;style&gt;
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	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
	mso-style-noshow:yes;
	mso-style-priority:99;
	mso-style-parent:"";
	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
	mso-para-margin-top:0in;
	mso-para-margin-right:0in;
	mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt;
	mso-para-margin-left:0in;
	line-height:107%;
	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
	font-size:11.0pt;
	font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
	mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}
&lt;/style&gt;
&lt;![endif]--&gt;    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;    &lt;div&gt;&#xD;
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      &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
 &lt;o:OfficeDocumentSettings&gt;
  &lt;o:AllowPNG&gt;&lt;/o:AllowPNG&gt;
 &lt;/o:OfficeDocumentSettings&gt;
&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;      &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
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  &lt;w:Zoom&gt;0&lt;/w:Zoom&gt;
  &lt;w:TrackMoves&gt;&lt;/w:TrackMoves&gt;
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  &lt;w:PunctuationKerning&gt;&lt;/w:PunctuationKerning&gt;
  &lt;w:ValidateAgainstSchemas&gt;&lt;/w:ValidateAgainstSchemas&gt;
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   &lt;w:WrapTextWithPunct&gt;&lt;/w:WrapTextWithPunct&gt;
   &lt;w:UseAsianBreakRules&gt;&lt;/w:UseAsianBreakRules&gt;
   &lt;w:DontGrowAutofit&gt;&lt;/w:DontGrowAutofit&gt;
   &lt;w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark&gt;&lt;/w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark&gt;
   &lt;w:EnableOpenTypeKerning&gt;&lt;/w:EnableOpenTypeKerning&gt;
   &lt;w:DontFlipMirrorIndents&gt;&lt;/w:DontFlipMirrorIndents&gt;
   &lt;w:OverrideTableStyleHps&gt;&lt;/w:OverrideTableStyleHps&gt;
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   &lt;m:dispDef&gt;&lt;/m:dispDef&gt;
   &lt;m:lMargin m:val="0"&gt;&lt;/m:lMargin&gt;
   &lt;m:rMargin m:val="0"&gt;&lt;/m:rMargin&gt;
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   &lt;m:intLim m:val="subSup"&gt;&lt;/m:intLim&gt;
   &lt;m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"&gt;&lt;/m:naryLim&gt;
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&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;      &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="index 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="index 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Normal Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footnote text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="annotation text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="header"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footer"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="table of figures"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="envelope address"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="envelope return"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footnote reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="annotation reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="line number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="page number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="endnote reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="endnote text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="table of authorities"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="macro"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="toa heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Closing"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Signature"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="Body Text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Message Header"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Salutation"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Date"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text First Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text First Indent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Note Heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Block Text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="index 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="index 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
   Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
   Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
   Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Mention"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Smart Hyperlink"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Hashtag"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Unresolved Mention"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Smart Link"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;          &lt;!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;
&lt;style&gt;
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	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
	mso-style-noshow:yes;
	mso-style-priority:99;
	mso-style-parent:"";
	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
	mso-para-margin-top:0in;
	mso-para-margin-right:0in;
	mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt;
	mso-para-margin-left:0in;
	line-height:107%;
	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
	font-size:11.0pt;
	font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
	mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}
&lt;/style&gt;
&lt;![endif]--&gt;          &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;          &lt;div&gt;&#xD;
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            &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
 &lt;o:OfficeDocumentSettings&gt;
  &lt;o:AllowPNG&gt;&lt;/o:AllowPNG&gt;
 &lt;/o:OfficeDocumentSettings&gt;
&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;            &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
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  &lt;w:Zoom&gt;0&lt;/w:Zoom&gt;
  &lt;w:TrackMoves&gt;&lt;/w:TrackMoves&gt;
  &lt;w:TrackFormatting&gt;&lt;/w:TrackFormatting&gt;
  &lt;w:PunctuationKerning&gt;&lt;/w:PunctuationKerning&gt;
  &lt;w:ValidateAgainstSchemas&gt;&lt;/w:ValidateAgainstSchemas&gt;
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  &lt;w:DoNotPromoteQF&gt;&lt;/w:DoNotPromoteQF&gt;
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  &lt;w:LidThemeComplexScript&gt;X-NONE&lt;/w:LidThemeComplexScript&gt;
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   &lt;w:WrapTextWithPunct&gt;&lt;/w:WrapTextWithPunct&gt;
   &lt;w:UseAsianBreakRules&gt;&lt;/w:UseAsianBreakRules&gt;
   &lt;w:DontGrowAutofit&gt;&lt;/w:DontGrowAutofit&gt;
   &lt;w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark&gt;&lt;/w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark&gt;
   &lt;w:EnableOpenTypeKerning&gt;&lt;/w:EnableOpenTypeKerning&gt;
   &lt;w:DontFlipMirrorIndents&gt;&lt;/w:DontFlipMirrorIndents&gt;
   &lt;w:OverrideTableStyleHps&gt;&lt;/w:OverrideTableStyleHps&gt;
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   &lt;m:dispDef&gt;&lt;/m:dispDef&gt;
   &lt;m:lMargin m:val="0"&gt;&lt;/m:lMargin&gt;
   &lt;m:rMargin m:val="0"&gt;&lt;/m:rMargin&gt;
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   &lt;m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"&gt;&lt;/m:wrapIndent&gt;
   &lt;m:intLim m:val="subSup"&gt;&lt;/m:intLim&gt;
   &lt;m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"&gt;&lt;/m:naryLim&gt;
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&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;            &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   Name="index 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Normal Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footnote text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="annotation text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="header"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footer"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="index heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="table of figures"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="envelope address"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="envelope return"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="footnote reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="annotation reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="line number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="page number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="endnote reference"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="endnote text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="table of authorities"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="macro"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="toa heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Bullet 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Number 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Closing"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Signature"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
   UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="List Continue 5"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Message Header"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Salutation"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Date"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text First Indent"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text First Indent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Note Heading"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent 2"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Body Text Indent 3"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Block Text"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
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                It begins with lettuce, washing
and peeling away outside layers, and using inside layers unwashed, but cut to
size.
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                To this may be added a small can
of a beets, setting liquid aside.
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                Then some sweetened dried cranberries may be included.
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                A Catalina dressing makes for a healthy combination thus far.
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                This by itself, may contribute
toward a healthy liver and kidney function.
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                To this may be added garlic, preferably minced or as powder, useful against harmful
microorganisms.
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                as well as regular English
walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin seeds, if not on-hand, may be
substituted with the use of fresh or dried basil.
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           Drink the beet juice to begin, after a solemn prayer for God's blessing.
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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          How would you sum up the meaning of the term “Modesty” and
it’s vital role in preserving peace among humans?
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          SUMMARY of article from the Watchtower magazine of 2000,
dated 03-15:
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           Modesty—A Quality
That Promotes Peace
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          1. What is included when defining modesty?
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          1.
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           MODESTY DEFINED
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          . Modesty can mean a number of
things, such as a lack of conceit, or vanity, and a reluctance to boast about
one’s abilities, achievements, and possessions. According to one reference
work, modesty also means “keeping within bounds.” A modest person stays within
the bounds of good behavior. He also acknowledges that there are limits to what
he ought to do and is able to do. He knows that there are things to which he is
not entitled. We surely feel drawn to modest people. “Nothing is more amiable than
true modesty,” wrote English poet Joseph Addison.
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          2. How would you sum up the quality of modesty?
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          2.
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           SUMMED UP.
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          Modesty is thus humble and obedient,
recognizing limits and limitations. Modesty also gives priority to spiritual
matters, being content with necessities, and is reluctant to boast. “Wisdom is
with the modest ones.”—Proverbs 11:2. Modesty enables ones to be at peace with
Jehovah, fellow humans, and oneself.
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          3. How only is peace with Jehovah possible?
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          3.
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           AT PEACE WITH JEHOVAH
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          : Peace with Jehovah is only
possible if one keeps within the bounds He sets for true worship. We must
recognize the limits God sets, such as those found at 1Cor. 6:9,10.
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          4. (a) How may family life prove to be more peaceful? (b)
How can elders display modesty, with what effect on congregation members?
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          4.
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           AT PEACE WITH FELLOW HUMANS
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          : Modesty promotes
peaceful relations with others. When parents set an example in giving priority
to spiritual matters and are content with necessities, their children find it
easier to be contented, even if they don’t always get what they want. Family
life will thus be more peaceful. Also, Christians are not to “go beyond the
things that are written.” This includes elders, who are not to impose upon
others their own personal preferences. Rather, they use God’s word to encourage
ones to apply Jehovah’s standards to their behavior, dress, grooming, and
recreation. When elders thus modestly trust God’s word, congregation members
are moved to respect such men and respond to scriptural counsel.
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          5. How may modesty contribute to inner peace?
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          5.
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           AT PEACE WITH ONESELF
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          : Those who practice modesty
are rewarded with inner peace. Such ones do not burn with ambition. While they
may have personal goals, they trust in Jehovah for such privileges and credit
them to Him. This draws the modest one closer to Jehovah, the “God of peace.”
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           Developing and Maintaining Modesty
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          6. How does what Jehovah has compare to what we may have?
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          6.
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           OUR LIMITED ATTRIBUTES
          &#xD;
    &lt;/b&gt;&#xD;
    
          . What personal achievements
could we claim that could ever compare with God’s accomplishments? Jehovah
asked faithful Job, “Where did you happen to be when I founded the earth? Tell
me, if you do know understanding.” (Job 38:4). Like Job, are we not similarly
limited in knowledge, ability, and experience? Also, what of our possessions?
“To Jehovah belongs the earth and that which fills it.” (Psalm 24:1; 50:10).
What do we have that could compare to that? Thus we have no reason to boast of
any talent or possession, material or spiritual.
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          7. (a) What attributes are essential to soundness of mind
and modesty? (b) After teaching us what is good, what does Jehovah ask back
from us?
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         7.
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          ALSO HUMBLE
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         . Rather, as stated by one
who might have had reason to boast, at Romans 12:3: “3 For through the
undeserved kindness given to me I tell everyone there among YOU not to think
more of himself than it is necessary to think; but to think so as to have a
sound mind, each one as God has distributed to him a measure of faith.” How
much faith in God, His word and will have you come to have? Looking to Him, we
can develop soundness of mind only with humble modesty, not thinking more of
ourself than is necessary. To that end, we should also pray for holy spirit, as
its fruitage helps us remain modest in God’s sight, producing within us
qualities such as love, peace, patient loyalty, gentle mildness, and
self-control. May we treasure the quality of modesty, recalling God’s counsel
at Micah 6: “8 He has told you, O earthling man, what is good. And what is
Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice [or, righteousness] and to
love kindness[or, practice loyal love] and to be modest in walking with your
God?” As we’ve learned, this modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing limits
and limitations. May Jehovah bless your efforts to walk as He would have us
walk throughout our lives.
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          UPDATE  11:25EDT: BWGA. Welcome! Let's continue in Psalm 119 and Proverbs as previously, and appreciate the wonderful insights and reminders God's word provides for all who wish to receive of it with appreciation for Him and His wonderful Kingdom purpose. Also, BWGA and CTC Corner may offer further beneficial reminders or insights.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 13
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          STANZA 13 Theme:
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           KEEP GOD'S WORD.
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          The 8 verses of this stanza address questions such as these: What are three
aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist
motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your
reminders.
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          100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION.
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          The psalmist is clearly motivated
to obey God, wanting to please Him by living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s
law clearly reflects His own values and standards—loving and keeping it
therefore helps us draw close to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to
“ponder over it all day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes
that God’s word gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every
situation we meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we
readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it this
way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own
understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek his will in all you
do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” Thus, look for God’s view, or
way, in every situation you face, remaining humble before Him and others.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me
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           DEEP APPRECIATION.
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          Once again we find that God’s law or
commandment, now especially through Christ, is the way of eternal peace and
happiness! As we’ve seen, the psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe
God’s law, appreciating it as priceless and now confident that it will be with
him forever. Have we yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3
continues, with verses 7-8, NLT: “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for
your body and strength for your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word
or law, may we continue to trust in God and His word more than ourselves or any
wisdom we may have acquired. Doing so, may God lead and guide us successfully
through any difficulties, as we prayerfully rely upon Him.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your
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           ALWAYS GOOD REASON.
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          One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This
is empathy at work, to comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this:
“11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on
his part to overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why
someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger that we
might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such keen insight by
pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded about some order or
command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering” the reasons for it, in
harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not Jehovah always have good reason
for His laws in keeping with what is true, right, just, and fair for all?
(Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs
us as He does, confident in His overriding love for us in all His good
guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your
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           DISCERN GOD'S ORDERS FOR GREATER WISDOM.
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          Two more aspects of divine
wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to
fully grasp God’s law and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text,
as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and following
God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. This requires discernment,
to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and
serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the
right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing
the big picture of something, along with all it’s pieces, and how they fit
together to make the whole of it. Children may develop greater understanding as
they get to know their family members and friends, and discover
interrelationships that they never had understood previously. This quality is
important when it comes to comprehending God’s law in a matter. Recently we
considered as an example the understanding needed to safely operate a motor
vehicle. Already having a good grasp of understanding will strongly aid development
of this important process. Several laws and principles can and must be well
understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to drive well. Love of God
and neighbor should be primary motivations in doing so, to do so safely.
Learning to observe God’s orders enabled the psalmist to act with great
understanding. May we give attention especially to God’s commands through
Christ, discerning the difference between the most serious of commands, and
those of lesser importance. We should keep them all, but seek awareness of the
most serious and urgent ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone
tablets. This will help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          101 I refuse to walk on any evil path,So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate,More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding.That is why I hate every false
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          101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep
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           REALLY PLEASING GOD.
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          Recall the psalmist said in verse 97 that he
loved God’s law, loving obedience to Him. He had acquired the discernment to
see the difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and
so on. Largely by God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least
knew when a path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it.
Notice he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovah in any way—wanting only to
keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells evil men to
stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of his God (v.115). May
we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our loving God, Jehovah!
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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          God’s “judgments” are decisions or evaluations
made by examining an issue in truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of
the fear of God and His judgments: “9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting
forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding
what can be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for
you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when there
are judgments from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land learn about
righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare God’s word and
judgments to Israel, even those regarding other nations. Thus when Jehovah
judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by all about God’s right ways,
and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was moved to acknowledge God’s
judgments because he had been instructed by Jehovah, as Isaiah 54:13 says of
God’s servants: “13 And all your sons will be taught by Jehovah, And the peace
of your sons will be abundant.” Jesus continues this thought, saying at John
6:45: “...Everyone who has listened to the Father and has learned comes to me.”
May we likewise appreciate and heed God’s right and wise judgments or
decisions, ever pleasing Him, fearing to hurt Him in any way.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           TREASURE SAYINGS OF GOD.
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          What we learn from God can be compared to
food, vital for sustaining life! In fact, Jesus opened his famous Sermon on the
Mount with these words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need,
since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually
just as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. Jesus also
emphasized this when being tempted by Satan, saying at Matthew 4:4 “...It is
written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from
Jehovah’s mouth.’” Jesus was the word of God, a spokesman for Him, and how
disciples appreciated the words spoken by him about his Father and the doing of
His will. Such sayings of God may become delightful to us, like real honey from
the honeycomb, usually beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the
wisdom of God found in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word,
and come to live by them!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false
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           GOD'S ORDERS PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING.
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          More than just avoiding an evil
path out of love for God, the psalmist came to “hate every false path.” Psalm
97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is
guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the
wicked.” By coming to know some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns
us against certain things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for
all such badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to
protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came to hate
a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to act with
understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important and urgent
commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in wisdom and gaining
the understanding necessary to see problems associated with false or dishonest
ways of no lasting benefit.
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          Proverbs 6:12-19
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          "12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked
speech; 13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his
fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading
contentions. 15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment he will
be broken beyond healing. 16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes,
seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that
shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run
quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone
sowing contentions among brothers."
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          “12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked
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          Prove 6:12 Crooked speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of
what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may say all the right
things to all the right people to sound truthful, but may be covering over
hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and such a one
cannot cover such things indefinitely.
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          “13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and
motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil
and spreading contentions.”
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          Prove 6:13-14 His actions may speak the truth about his real intentions and
ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, those who
would expose his evil. His heart is thus perverted, or corrupt. His values are
totally distorted, and true love for God and others is largely nonexistent. His
words thus cause division among others, not truly bringing peace among
brothers. Such a person needs to turn to God earnestly, needing spiritual
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          “15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment
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          Prove 6:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn
around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself."
(Acts 3:19). It is repentance that Jehovah is seeking from all, that they may
find closeness to Him, true happiness and eternal life. Each one needs to
grasp, or understand, at least some of the ill consequences of badness, and
come to “hate what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10). Discerning between true and false,
good and bad, right and wrong, etc. also makes possible the genuine fear of
God. Such regard for God, not wanting to displease or hurt Him, “means the
hating of bad,” and is the “beginning of wisdom.” Without cultivating such right
desires, instead choosing to scheme evil toward others deceptively, leads one
down a deadly path. Such a person is heading for terrible disaster, being
"broken beyond healing." Jehovah responds, through Isaiah: “Let the
wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to
Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large
way.” (Isaiah 55:7).
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          “16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven
things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed
innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly
to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing
contentions among brothers."
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          Prove 6:16-19 Jehovah reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should. Most
scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying
tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others,
not 'considering others as superior' to themselves. (Psal 36:2; Phps 2:3). Truly
great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others. They also, as
we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psal 15:2,3). Those practicing evil
have a heart that 'plots wicked schemes' and feet that 'run quickly to evil.'
We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes. "O you who
love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He
rescues them from the hand of the wicked."
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          "20 Observe, my son, the commandment of your father,
And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 21 Always bind them around
your heart; Tie them about your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will lead you;
When you lie down, it will stand guard over you; And when you awaken, it will
speak to you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the
reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Prove 6:20 One of the Ten Commandments written on Stone
Tablets, distinct from the "handwritten document that consisted of decrees
and was in opposition to us," includes one that applies to the relationship
between child and parents. (Colos 2:14). It is the fifth commandment, at Exodus
20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long
time in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you." The apostle Paul
also quotes this command at Ephesians 6:2, saying it "is the first command
with a promise." The very first proverb of chapter 10 says "A wise
son makes his father rejoice, but a foolish son is the grief of his
mother." What understanding child wants to bring grief to his own mother?
Should he or she prefer wisdom, or foolishness? Growing in wisdom brings
delight to a good parent. So the counsel to listen to their instruction, which
can be life-saving to a child! There are many dangers in life, especially to an
inexperienced child, needing guidance and correction from loving parents! May
every child learn to appreciate the instruction coming from parents who love
him or her.
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          "21 Always bind them around your heart; Tie them about
your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will lead you; When you lie down, it will
stand guard over you; And when you awaken, it will speak to you."
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          Prove 6:21-22 Binding the commandments and instruction from
parents around your heart means they affect your very heartfelt thoughts and
actions. Tied around your neck means these affect the words coming through your
throat, your very speech. "Out of the heart's abundance his mouth
speaks." (Luke 6:45). The law of God as explained by parents will guide a
youth in the right way, will stand guard over him--offering protection from
much danger, and, being ultimately from God, will speak to that one's heart in
line with truth.
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          "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a
light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          Prove 6:23 Each commandment sheds light on a given
situation, the entire law being a light that shines on our entire life, and
shines ahead upon the path of life, helping us see what's coming, and the
rewards of keeping the law, and may also enlighten us as to the problems, troubles,
grief and pain of violating God's word and law. The reproofs, or strong
corrections, of discipline are the way to life. The more we each consider God's
word and listen to His instruction, the more we can discipline ourselves, and
hopefully limit the correction we need from others. Still, how we all need
God's loving discipline in life, to help us stay on the path leading to endless
life in true happiness, seeking ever to remain on it, being an example and
encouragement to our friends and loved ones to maintain their hope and
happiness.
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          "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a
light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life. 24 They will guard
you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman.
25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with
her alluring eyes, 26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf
of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life. 27 Can a man
rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot
coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having
relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go
unpunished."
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          Prove 6:23 God's specific commands brighten and help to guide each step, while
his law lightens our path, or the road ahead. The "reproofs of
discipline", "reproof" referring to strong but loving counsel or
correction, are said to be "the way to life." May we strive hard not
to pridefully refuse such counsel when given, especially when we know we need
it. Or we may need to strive harder to fight our pride when we don't think we
need it! Often we really do but don't think we do! Regardless, it usually
requires great love for a parent or someone else to approach us with such
reproof--they may have prayed to Jehovah for the wisdom to do so properly.
Let's aim to be thankful for such counsel, even if we have a hard time
swallowing it, and even if we are not sure if we deserved it. Perhaps it would
be best to soon after pray to Jehovah about the matter, searching our heart for
how best to apply what we've heard or received. Remember, that "those whom
Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as
a son.” Therefore, 1Peter 5:5-7 says "But all of you clothe yourselves
with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he
gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore,
under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 while you
throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
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          "24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive
tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow
her to captivate you with her alluring eyes,"
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          Prove 6:24-25 These "reproofs of discipline,"
along with God's laws and commands, will guard one against the "seductive
tongue" of an immoral woman, and with appropriate warnings should move us
to steer far away from desiring her beauty in our heart. We should reserve such
desire for the spiritual and physical beauty of the wife that God can allow us
to find, being captivated by her eyes, and no one else's. Recall that the
punishment for immorality in the Mosaic Law provided by God was severe, bringing
strong repercussions, or consequences. This was to teach mankind the
seriousness of the offense, that the effects spiritually and perhaps physically
are significantly detrimental, promoting disloyalty to God and others, and
toward the bond or covenant of marriage, which we should rather want to
treasure and appreciate for an eternity!
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          "26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But
the wife of another man preys on a precious life."
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          Prove 6:26 What are some of the consequences of being
seduced by an immoral woman, be she a prostitute or the wife of another man?
Regarding the prostitute, the verse says the man is "reduced to a loaf of
bread." Clearly, any material wealth is squandered, over time, as she
entices him to give up what he has. Both the man and the woman are shown
willing to violate God's standards to get what they want, not living a life of
honest integrity. Thus they are not having God's approval, blessing, or
prosperity by Him. If the woman is the wife of another man, she "preys on
a precious life," as the violation of adultery is a serious violation of
trust and loyalty, that threatens the very life, spiritually and physically, of
those involved. These days, however, we must keep in mind that God can
completely understand the motives and circumstances. If repentance is shown, it
is up to the wronged mate to decide whether to forgive the erring one, and work
to restore trust in the relationship. Willfully choosing to continue sexual
intercourse with the erring one is evidence that such forgiveness has been
extended. If there are problems in the marriage to begin with, rather than
violating any of God's standards, can we not promptly beseech Jehovah, the
Originator of the Marriage Arrangement, for His assistance?
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          "27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can
a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with
anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will
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          Prove 6:27-29 We must realize and look for the consequences
of our behavior before doing something or making some decision that may be
important. This is shown by the illustration of raking fire to one's chest.
There are consequences. Will not one's garments get burned? Such is an apt
illustration regarding immorality, as such an act will sully spiritual
garments--our Christian identification and many Christlike qualities can be
seriously damaged, leaving off vital faith or trust in God and faithfulness to
Him and others. Also, if you would walk on hot coals, would there not be an
effect? Would it not scorch your feet? We should never undervalue the spiritual
implications of our behavior, just because we may not yet understand all of the
effects. God's loving warning should be enough until we do. It is an aspect of
divine wisdom, foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, that involves seeing the
consequences of our actions and decisions, so as to hate and avoid the wrong
path. Proverbs 22:3 accordingly cautions: "The shrewd one sees the danger
and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the
consequences."
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          BI-WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES
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          IN THE NEWS
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           : The president and first lady test positive for
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          Some may wonder about the cause of this development, whether
there may be some meaning in it. The truth is, if people are not careful, anyone
can make a bad decision that could carry undesirable consequences, although,
depending on the seriousness and intentions or motive of the decision, the resulting
effects may vary. A decision may have been made that was well-intentioned, but
we must not haphazardly dismiss well-founded warnings—we should all be in the
habit of looking into such a warning prayerfully and carefully before ignoring or
dismissing it. “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself.” (Proverbs
22:3a) The current president has revealed this quality, and hopefully we
can all be reminded to avoid disobedience to God’s commands or ways, to avert spiritual
calamity.
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          On the other hand, to further clarify, God can discipline or even punish to an appropriate degree someone who is refusing to accept His way of doing things--the right way expected of him or her. Should a person behave in such a way or make a vow or solemn promise to break integrity to law and good order, perhaps by nurturing a desire one knows to be extremely wrong, then God may indeed step in to correct the situation. The warning of James 1:13-15 stands clear in God's word, to move one to correct him- or herself:  "12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death." (James 1:13-15, NLT) This should move all people to turn away from wrong desire and develop healthy desires in agreement with Jehovah God's wonderful will and purpose, submitting ourselves to His authority and word through the Christ, in harmony with God's word, the Holy Bible, as regards His heavenly Kingdom.
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           EVER RODE?
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A
marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent
for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of
our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have
found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable
conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to
do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not
only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while
allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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           LIMITATIONS OF THE PAST.
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          Many people today
believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in
our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way
around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to
appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then,
these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that
need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable
merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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          One major issue that arises is
roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of
asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into
an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their
capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways
may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling!
While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper
mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect
solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a
stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface,
allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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           A CLEAR PATH.
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes
into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost
entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average
full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there,
leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the
concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and
it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work,
while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details
for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel,
but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow,
will be included in a continued addition.
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          Some time ago in reflecting
upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to
another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising
usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all
horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use
of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It
has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another
100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle
manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be
permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make
use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may
shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on
without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do
previously.
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           WITH DUE CAUTION, MUCH SAFER TRAVELS FOR A NEW BEGINNING!
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          With
the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the
accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry
conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined
that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that
makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently
performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete
surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found
primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my
initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless,
many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so
long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while
we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the
world.
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           STEPS TOWARD CAUTIOUS AND TRULY SAFE ROAD TRAVEL UNDER
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          While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting
season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent
call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal
ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities,
so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter
travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be
a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety
measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovah God blesses all of our
efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and
the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the
current president.
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                    Dear Guests: So many were delighted to grasp concepts related to both integrity and doing what is right as portrayed in the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' As you will come to see in God's word, the Holy Bible, Jehovah God Himself has protected genuine innocence and right-heartedness among humanity, and is worthy of our trust! Various books of the Bible underscore this--as God's word is not just one complete book, but is comprised of many much smaller "books," some as short as a single page! Also, while each book is of great value and importance, some provide greater value to a person than others, at least at certain times of his or her life. Actually, the number of these books is not really 66, but is more correctly 70, a significant number in God's eyes, as what is considered the entire "book" of Psalms is actually 5 books that had been inadvertently combined together. I am including here for your consideration both a song and a series of Bible verses that were chosen by one I know, who had largely lived her life based on this book, while also learning of the Bible, having ascended into heaven itself, but before 'passing away,' she carefully selected these references based on the word of God:
  
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  based on the Bible, at Revelation 21:1-5
  
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  1. Just see yourself, just see me too; Just see us all in a world that is new.
  
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  Think how you’ll feel, how it will be, To live in peace, to be truly free.
  
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  No evil one will then prevail; Rule by our God cannot ever fail.
  
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  The time will have come for a new earthly start,
  
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  The song of our praises will pour out from our heart:
  
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  (CHORUS)“We thank you, our God, for all you have done. 
  
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  All things are new by the rule of your Son. 
  
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  The fullness of our heart overflows in our song; 
  
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  All glory and honor and praise to you belong.” 
  
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  2. Now see yourself, and see me too;
  
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  And look ahead to a world that is new.
  
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  No sight we see, no sound we hear
  
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  Will cause alarm or give rise to fear.
  
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  All has come true, just as he said;
  
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  Now over mankind, his tent is spread.
  
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  He now will awaken those sleeping in death;
  
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  Their voices will join ours with ev’ry grateful breath:
  
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  The fullness of our heart overflows in our song; 
  
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  All glory and honor and praise to you belong.” 
  
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and go to the search box and type: "See yourself" Then find a touching video of this song below to select.
  
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  Or, for both the music with these lyrics, this link may be tried: 
  
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    Psalm 94:17-19:  If Jehovah had not been my helper, I would soon have perished. 18 When I said: “My foot is slipping,” Your loyal love, O Jehovah, kept supporting me.19 When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me.
  
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    Psalm 34:18: Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted, He saves those who are crushed in spirit.
  
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    Psalm 32:8: “I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give you advice with my eye upon you.
  
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    Psalm 55:22: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall.
  
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    Isaiah 12:2: "Look! God is my salvation.I will trust and feel no dread;For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might,And he has become my salvation.”
    
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    Psalm 145:18-19: "Jehovah is near to all those calling on him,To all who call on him in truth. ר [Resh]19 He satisfies the desire of those who fear him; He hears their cry for help, and he rescues them."
    
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    Psalm 34:4,6,15,17,19: "I  inquired of Jehovah, and he answered me. He rescued me from all my fears. This lowly one called, and Jehovah heard. He saved him from all his distresses. The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous and his ears listen to their cry for help. They cried out and Jehovah heard, he rescued them from all their distresses. Many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all.
    
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    Psalm 40:1: "I earnestly hoped in Jehovah, and he inclined his ear to me and heard my cry for help."
    
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    Psalm 18:2: "Jehovah is my crag and my stronghold and the One who rescues me. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and my horn of salvation, my secure refuge."
    
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    Jeremiah 29:11,12: “‘For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.12 And you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.’
    
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    Feel free to explore this website, as well as the one cited above, to assist in your attaining greater understanding  of God's loving purposes and will in harmony with God's right standards, in spite of efforts by some to interfere or hinder genuine integrity.
  
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         2020 Sep 27-28 Psalm 119 Stanza 12, Proverbs 6, CTC Corner+
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          Welcome!!! Let's continue with the second half of Psalm 119, beginning with stanza 12 parts A&amp;amp;B. Then, we may look further into Proverbs 6, and review the continuation of last week's Come to Consensus Corner, with additional remarks.
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          "12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked speech; 13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions. 15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment he will be broken beyond healing. 16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers."
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          Prove 6:12 Crooked speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may say all the right things to all the right people to sound truthful, but may be covering over hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and such a one cannot cover such things indefinitely.
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          “13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions.”
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          Prove 6:13-14 His actions may speak the truth about his real intentions and ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, those who would expose his evil. His heart is thus perverted, or corrupt. His values are totally distorted, and true love for God and others is largely nonexistent. His words thus cause division among others, not truly bringing peace among brothers. Such a person needs to turn to God earnestly, needing spiritual "heart surgery."
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          Prove 6:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). It is repentance that Jehovah is seeking from all, that they may find closeness to Him, true happiness and eternal life. Each one needs to grasp, or understand, at least some of the ill consequences of badness, and come to “hate what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10). Discerning between true and false, good and bad, right and wrong, etc. also makes possible the genuine fear of God. Such regard for God, not wanting to displease or hurt Him, “means the hating of bad,” and is the “beginning of wisdom.” Without cultivating such right desires, instead choosing to scheme evil toward others deceptively, leads one down a deadly path. Such a person is heading for terrible disaster, being "broken beyond healing." Jehovah responds, through Isaiah: “Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” (Isaiah 55:7).
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          “16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers."
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          Prove 6:16-19 Jehovah reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should. Most scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others, not 'considering others as superior' to themselves. (Psal 36:2; Phps 2:3). Truly great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others. They also, as we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psal 15:2,3). Those practicing evil have a heart that 'plots wicked schemes' and feet that 'run quickly to evil.' We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes. "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked."
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction."
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          89 Forever, O Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          (89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their governance.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          (90) Is planet Earth just a "testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but often exclusively to the people upon it, and their arrangement for living. And the heavens, at times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when 2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being dissolved' this has reference to rulerships and unrighteous evildoers and arrangements. 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." Jehovah spent way too much time creating the literal heavens and earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans will ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          (91) "They" likely refers to the generations mentioned previously. God's righteous judgments have governed the lives of mankind. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (Genes 5:5). Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of 120 years, as God's judgment came after mankind had been "ruined" morally in Noah's day. (Genes 6:3). Of course, it also God's judgment that righteous ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgments are ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. The generations are "all [God's] servants" perhaps in the sense that all things should serve for His good purpose. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovah has made everything work for his purpose, Even the wicked for the day of disaster."
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          (92) Once again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law, appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into the "real life." (1Timo 6:19).
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1Cori 15:33; Prove 13:20; Psalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them! (Psalm 119:4).
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          The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          Thus this likely king or future king had enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s life, at least spiritually speaking. Jesus taught the importance of obedience even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an impact on a person spiritually? Many today are still blinded spiritually, being taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, Jehovah. They are still unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving God obediently, perhaps believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The greater happiness, Jesus said, is in giving, than in receiving. (Acts 20:35). Jehovah invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,” Jehovah of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.” May we grow in faith, or deep trust, in God’s ability to make His servants happy! Jehovah Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of the good condition of the heart...” (Isaiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve Jehovah wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him.” (Hebre 11:6).
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          . Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective, the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different. God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovah. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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          Many people today believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then, these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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          One major issue that arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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           A CLEAR PATH.
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there, leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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          Some time ago in reflecting upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another 100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do previously.
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           WITH DUE CAUTION, MUCH SAFER TRAVELS FOR A NEW BEGINNING!
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          With the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless, many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the world.
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           STEPS TOWARD CAUTIOUS AND TRULY SAFE ROAD TRAVEL UNDER GOD'S KINGDOM
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          While indications are that the Arabica bean harvesting season is not yet upon us, perhaps not for a few months, there is an urgent call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal ways to safely plant this substance, in cooperation with African communities, so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as next season's winter travel may begin in an area. What this means is that this winter season will be a time of exceptional attention to safety using current treads. New safety measures will be implemented accordingly, while Jehovah God blesses all of our efforts to make it the safest winter travel season on record in the U.S. and the world, even more so with cooperation from existing authorities under the current president.
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         2020 Sep 24-25 Psalm 119 Preview 4, Proverbs 6, CTC Corner+
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          Hello and a warm welcome, wishing you a wonderfully pleasant day! I wish to apologize for the delay on the Wednesday Bi-weekly Golden Apples segment, which did finally get completed early Thursday, for any who wish to consider it. I am striving to uphold or restore the reputation or name I have acquired for maintaining timeliness as regards published information on this webpage. The Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Sunday schedule is still to be considered the norm, although occasionally a make-up day may be vital depending on the current situation at hand. Let's continue with Preview 4 of Psalm 119, delve into Proverbs chapter 6, and perhaps take another look at Come to Consensus Corner. Let's try adding an addition or plus sign to "CTC Corner" as it appears in the heading when significant information has been added to the former, and a period when the instruction is deemed fairly complete, although I retain the exclusive right to re-open the segment article when further information may be appropriately included.
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          PSALM 119 PREVIEW STANZAS 12-15
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          STANZA 12 Theme:
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           GOD’S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          *89 Forever, O Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          *92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.
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          *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive.
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          **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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           KEEP GOD'S WORD.
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          What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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          **97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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          **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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          *101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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           GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
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          Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgments.
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          107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovah, And teach me your judgments.
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          **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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          110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your [instructions] At all times, down to the last.
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          What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          *113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your [instructions].
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          **118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          *119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgments.
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          1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
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          No one wants to be in such a situation. You've opened your mouth and made an obligation with someone, and something unexpected has come along to throw you off course, perhaps temporarily hindering you from meeting that agreement. No doubt you should go to Jehovah in prayer over the matter. Then, what wisdom not to delay, but humble yourself and "urgently plead with your neighbor." Do whatever you can to appease the other party, and perhaps get back on track with your obligation if it can be arranged. Jehovah can still bless your effort to keep your word to the extent possible.
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Although it has no commander, officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies in the harvest. 9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.”
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          Prove 6:6 What wisdom God used in His astounding creative works! We're instructed to examine the ways of the ant, and become wise, industrious, rather than remaining lazy. It has been found that young persons have become lazy when they are praised for their knowledge, rather than for putting that knowledge to work for the benefit of others. That is where commendation is appropriate, when a youth uses knowledge, talents, and abilities to work good toward others. Also, "by knowledge the righteous are rescued." Sharing our knowledge with others to help them in some important way may also be commendable. But may such commendation not go to our head--it is God who gives us our talents and abilities, and helps us use them for the benefit of others. He is the One who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28). So may God receive our rightful praise and loving appreciation. Let's continue looking at the ant:
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          Prove 6:7-8 The ant needs no one to constantly tell him what to do--he instinctively knows his job and purpose, and wisely proceeds to work for the benefit of the colony. Likewise, we should get to know what needs to be done--so that we needn't be told constantly what we need to do, or only work hard when someone is watching us--seek to please Jehovah--let Him watch us, as He can see and can help us have the wisdom we need to set proper goals and to use our time efficiently, working productively. Colossians 3:23 says "Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men."
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          “9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          Prove 6:9-11 If we have no schedule, to-do list, or goals to achieve for the day, if we have not wisely looked ahead at planned activities and considered how long each activity should take and scheduled each one into our limited time for the day, we may not be motivated to accomplish the tasks we were wishing to get done. We may linger in bed, viewing some tasks as too daunting to accomplish. Perhaps at least the day or night before we should, not worry, but give thought to the important tasks for the next day we would like to achieve, determine how they are to be done, and the time they should take. Also, break up larger jobs into several smaller tasks. Schedule them into your day, plan a time for at least some of them--perhaps the most important ones. Become a planner--wisely looking ahead for the results of our decisions and activities. This is an aspect of divine wisdom called shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, looking ahead at consequences and wisely acting accordingly. (Prov 22:3).
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          One major issue that arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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           A CLEAR PATH.
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there, leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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          Some time ago in reflecting upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another 100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do previously.
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           WITH DUE CAUTION, MUCH SAFER TRAVELS FOR A NEW BEGINNING!
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          With the arrival of God's Kingdom by Christ, there must be an answer to the accidents that can occur, under normal conditions as well as during wintry conditions! Some months ago this matter was considered, and it was determined that there is indeed a substance which vehicle tires can be made from, that makes it possible to grip the entire surface of ice or snow--evidently performing adequately on asphalt but as much as 10 times better on concrete surfaces, including most bridges and overpasses! The substance is found primarily in Africa (My apologies that some intruder interfered with my initially revealing the correct locale of this natural resource.) Nevertheless, many are aware how the peoples of this land have suffered economically for so long a time. May it become a sustaining resource for many in those lands, while we somehow address the urgency of obtaining it for the U.S. and the world. There is an urgent call for any wishing to protect lives to research this matter and find legal ways to safely harvest this substance, in cooperation with African communities, so that everyone may have access to these tires as soon as winter travel may begin in an area!
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         2020 Sep 23 Psalm 119 Review 7, Proverbs 5, BWGA, CTC Corner.
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          Welcome!!! Let's give thoughtful consideration to God's word, reviewing the first 11 stanzas of Psalm 119, conclude Proverbs 5, examine a renewed segment, recently changed to Bi-weekly Golden Apples, and lastly Come to Consensus Corner.
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           STANZA 1, Verses 1-8: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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           TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND.
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          A few misunderstood terms found in verses 1-7 include these:
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment.
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. It is most likely that when used in the plural in God's word, this may be translated as "INSTRUCTIONS," a much more familiar term.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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           A REASONABLE LAW.
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          Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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           STANZA 2, Verses 9-16: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN OR PURE.
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          Verse 9 "How can a young man keep his path clean? BY keeping on guard according to your word.”
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           KEEPING ON GUARD.
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          (9) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that are common in these "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          Verse 11 "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you."
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           TREASURE GOD'S SAYINGS.
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          (11) Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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           STANZA 3, Verses 17-24: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS.
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          Verse 18 "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law."
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           SEE WONDERFUL, VALUABLE THINGS.
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          (18) The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was likely a future king, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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           STANZA 4, Verses 25-32: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER SEVERE TRIALS.
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           HELP TO ENDURE.
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          We can remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          Verse 25 "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word."
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           EVEN FROM THE DUST.
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          (25) He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. It is faith, or deep trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness." One's name may have been brought into disrepute. Even if sins have been committed, forgiveness can be found. God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all."
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           Recall the theme for STANZA 5, verses 33-40:
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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          Verses 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Verse 38 offers another hint as to the writer of Psalm 119. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Verse 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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           UNDERSTANDING AND GODLY OBEDIENCE.
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          (34) The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. People often grow in understanding as they thus learn to drive properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
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          Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
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           DISCERNMENT AND GODLY OBEDIENCE.
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          (37) This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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          Verse 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared.
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           "FULFILL YOUR PROMISE"
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          (38) As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "fear the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (Eccle 12:13).
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           Recall the theme for STANZA 6, verses 41-48:
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           LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
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          In addition to verse 41, verses 44 and 47 also underscore this theme. They read: "I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever... I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them."
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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           CULTIVATE AFFECTION FOR JEHOVAH.
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          (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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           GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY.
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          Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
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          Verse 49: Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope.
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           WORDS OF PROMISE, HOPE.
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          (49) This likely future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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          (56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels, so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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           The theme for stanza 8, verses 57-64, is this:
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           CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN.
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          Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovah alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
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           COMPLETE LOVE FOR GOD, THEN OTHERS.
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          (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          Verse 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders.
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          (63) Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience. God's son, Jesus, likewise revealed the way to genuine peace and love. (John 14:6).
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
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           GOD'S WORKS PROVEN GOOD!
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          (68) Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Verse 71: It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].
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           THE PROTECTION OF GOD'S LAW.
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          (71) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s detailed instructions, or guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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          Verse 72: The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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           PRICELESS WISDOM OVER MONEY.
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          (72) Here the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by many God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD'S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS.
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          Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.
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           GOD'S LOVING CORRECTION.
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          (75) The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need more of God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope.
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           GREATEST AUTHORITY--JEHOVAH GOD.
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          (81) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 2:8). Yet we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengenace, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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           GOD'S JUDGMENT, WILL &amp;amp; POWER TO ACT.
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          (84) Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help humans acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          Verse 87: They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders.
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           GOD'S ORDERS, RELIANCE ON HIM.
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          (87) By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovah during such times, knowing of faithful men and women throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11-12).
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          May we thus come to appreciate God's discipline and it's many benefits, placing ourselves in His hands of faithfulness by looking to Him and His word and law to guide and protect us spiritually through good times and periods of difficulty.
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          Proverbs 5:21-23
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          “21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; He examines all his paths. 22 The wicked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin. 23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness.”
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          “21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; He examines all his paths."
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          Prove 5:21 Clearly, Jehovah can see what a man has done, and what is truly in his mind and heart. But does Jehovah use this ability to try to find fault with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his children, does He not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good, being lovingly willing to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer? Certainly, God recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.” Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants us to use our freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who knows better than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy and satisfied? Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief, trouble, and problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does Jehovah take delight in those causing such grief to themselves and others? How we need God’s help and word to guide and correct our steps! It is up to us to use our freedom to seek His direction in our life. Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
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          "22 The wicked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin."
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          Prove 5:22 Notice that it is not necessarily God himself that is bringing troubles on those sinning, but it is often their own errors that cause them trouble, which Jehovah lovingly wants to warn us against. Such errors ensnare a wicked one. God understands the troubles caused by “sin,” which means “missing the mark,” as an arrow might miss it’s target. Some arrows, like errors or sins, might miss the target completely, whereas others may not be as far from center. How terrible if an arrow is so far off target that it seriously wounds another human! We need God’s wise and wonderful word to make sin clear to us, following Jesus’ commands and teachings to avoid hurting others and please God more fully.
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          "23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness.”
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          Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or guidance, that a parent should freely offer their children. Parents should aim to lovingly instruct and guide their children, not merely punish them for every conceivable violation of rules. Even before Jesus set an example in patiently instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy 11:18-19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words of mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand, and they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have we let ourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses? Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such beneficial communication. We might benefit from an honest publication sharing Jesus’ teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material from Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. Try to relate the real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day.
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          Jesus made good use of illustrations and stories to teach such important lessons—may we share these freely with our children, helping them understand the way of true Christianity.
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          As has been mentioned in this segment in times past, there is a connection between COVID-19 and most raw cheese on the market. While some cheese manufacturers appear to be returning to the way cheese has been made for centuries, a change took place some time ago to begin using fungal enzymes, from a fungus not truly intended for human consumption. Enzymes from such a fungus break down food to feed itself, rather than being designed to also feed human beings. Consumption of raw cheese and other products made with the use of these enzymes may result in a weakened body that is more susceptible to coronavirus! Vitamin C,  in juices such as  almost all pineapple, most orange and carefully processed apple,  made without additional "citric acid," may substantially assist in the removal of toxic mold from the liver, thus restoring clean health to the individual. Reasonably, God may have created some fungi that could be used to process most cheese, rather than going back to animal-sourced rennet, which may be toxic due to improper feeding of grain that itself is fungal enzyme treated. That being the case, it could be used permanently to solve the problem.
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           EVER RODE?
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A marvelous creature, so well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent for transporting people and goods from one place to another! Through much of our history, whether by carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have found great pleasure in moving by way of horses—with many memorable conversations taking place. So, what do you imagine these people will want to do not long after they return to life in the resurrection? How might we not only accommodate them, but perhaps even improve our own lifestyle while allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also exist?
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          Many people today believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then, these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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          One major issue that arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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           A CLEAR PATH.
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not remain there, leaving interstates alone, gradually covering the asphalt base with the concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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          Some time ago in reflecting upon the Horse issue, I wondered about, and was helped to see an answer to another aspect of this issue. Could the manure of horses have a surprising usefulness? As research should prove, there is power in the grass that all horses should be consuming. And it is possible with godly direction to make use of this resource, when a horse may occasionally unload on a road surface. It has been determined that one dump of manure can take an average vehicle another 100 miles down the road on the energy supplied by the manure! By vehicle manufacturers working together under God's kingdom, they may receive or be permitted to work on the technology for this, so that a person desiring to make use of this free resource available on a roadway, when it is safe to do so, may shovel it up and deposit it in the proper place in his vehicle, and continue on without the need for refueling as soon as s/he may have needed to do previously.
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          To be continued soon...
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          By "soon" I had hoped to finish by noon or so. Allow me to apologize, having several vital things to attend to until now. While you may have been waiting for the rest of the segment today, let this be a reminder to me to be in the habit of thinking ahead for these segments, aiming to prepare them in time to meet your reasonable expectations! Expect the remainder of this segment tomorrow by noon at the latest.
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          Welcome to the renewed blog, bringing back this week two former segments, Come to Consensus Corner, and now Bi-weekly Golden Apples,  beginning this Wednesday. Let's delve into the review of Psalm 119 segments 9 through 11, before also reviewing the entire first half of Psalm 119. Then we'll take a look at more of the timely counsel of Proverbs chapter 5. Finally we'll consider a new Come to Consensus Corner!
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 3 STANZAS 9 THRU 11
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          The theme for stanza 9 is this, along with selected verse commentary:
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW.
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          Verse 67: Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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           SPARED HEARTACHE.
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           Psalm 119:67 God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
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           EVIDENCE OF GOD'S LOVE.
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           Psalm 119:68 Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Verse 71: It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].
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           GOD'S LAW A PROTECTION.
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           Psalm 119:71 Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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          Verse 72: The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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           GOD'S LAW PRICELESS, LIFE-SUSTAINING.
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           Psalm 119:72 Here the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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          The theme for all of stanza 10 is:
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           SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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          Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.
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           GOD'S PERMISSION OF DIFFICULTIES.
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           Psalm 119:75 The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ likewise need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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          Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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           CHOOSE LIFE AND GOOD.
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           Psalm 119:77 The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad.16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and righteous standing comes by deep trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          Verse 80: May my heart be blameless in following your [instructions], So that I may not be put to shame."
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           Psalm 119:80 The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your [instructions]! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope.
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           ENDURE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION.
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           Psalm 119:81 At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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           Psalm 119:84 Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help weaker ones acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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          Verse 86: All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!
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           Psalm 119:86 God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovah, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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           Psalm 119:87 By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovah during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11).
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           May we thus come to appreciate God's discipline and it's many benefits, placing ourselves in His hands of faithfulness by looking to Him and His word and law to guide and protect us spiritually through good times and periods of difficulty.
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          PROVERBS 5:18-20
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          "18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may you
rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful mountain goat.
Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. May you be captivated by her love
constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a wayward woman Or
embrace the bosom of an immoral woman?"
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          The context of these verses involves helping a young man disregard the
"lips of a wayward woman" which may "drip like a
honeycomb," but "in the end she is as bitter as wormwood and as sharp
as a two-edged sword." (Verses 3,4). Rather, let's treasure the gift of
marriage, one's dear wife being cherished by him along with her expressions of
love and affection.
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          Prove 5:18-20 Jehovah instituted marriage for the happiness and benefit of
mankind! Patience and self-control are vital for both unmarried and married
persons. Loyalty to God and one's marriage partner should be safeguarded, with
expressions of sexual endearment reserved for this one alone, with whom vows
have been exchanged to care for one another through thick and thin, in good
times and bad. Of course, any misuse of sex is abusing the gift of God,
violating the sanctity of marriage. Trust God and wait! One abusing this gift
is practicing disloyalty toward others, seeding impurity and distrust, and
violating true love--putting at risk the everlasting happiness of himself and
others. God is allowing marriage to be a gift mankind can enjoy for all
eternity--would we want to turn our back on this blessing???
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           One not yet married should work
on preparing heart and mind for this privilege, acquiring useful skills for
contributing to a happy union and family with one that God can help him or her
find in agreement with their heart's desire. Should romantic expressions come
to an end a few months after the marriage begins? By no means! The man is to
love her as his "own body", and be "captivated by her love
constantly!" The wisdom and love of God as taught in His word helps both
husband and wife to respect, cherish, and love one another as they should--let
spiritual things be appreciated by both the man and woman, with the man taking
the lead to ensure caring for various needs of his family--not just material
needs. Of course, the wife can also have a share in instructing any children,
along with her other responsibilities. (Prove 31:10-31). Both husband and wife
should be freely able to express affection for one another when together and
where appropriate. Therefore there is no need for a man to look anywhere else
for such satisfaction--God made us to be happiest loving our marriage partner
while obeying God together faithfully. If married, may we faithfully disregard
the actions or "lips of a wayward woman" that threaten the sanctity
of our marriage! If unmarried, prepare yourself for this gift God's way,
maintaining purity of heart and mind, saving your expressions of love and
endearment for the one God will help you find if you loyally turn to Him for
such.
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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          Have you ever rode a horse? A marvelous creature, so
well-designed by God to be a perfectly effective agent for transporting people
and goods from one place to another! Through much of our history, whether by
carriage, by saddle, or bare-backed, many people have found great pleasure in
moving by way of horses—with many memorable conversations taking place. So, what
do you imagine these people will want to do not long after they return to life
in the resurrection? How might we not only accommodate them, but perhaps even
improve our own lifestyle while allowing for sustainable motor vehicles to also
exist?
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          Many people today believe that horse travel and motor vehicles could never coincide together in our modern society, but recall that over a century ago, it was the other way around--horse travel was the norm, and motor vehicles were just beginning to appear. While some problems existed between the two modes of travel back then, these were greatly caused by the limitations of motor vehicle technology that need no longer hinder people from cooperating together to allow for a peaceable merging of times past and present, although with some REASONABLE adjustments.
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          One major issue that arises is roadway surfaces. God is aware of the inherent problems with the choice of asphalt for roadways. This is not the long-term solution that can continue into an eternal future on the planet! Also, horses have difficulty traveling their capable speeds on this surface, so many who have seen horses on common roadways may not fully grasp the speed with which they are truly capable of traveling! While the asphalt surface may be stable enough to serve as a base, the proper mixture of concrete, consisting largely of plentiful sand, is the perfect solution for roadways that can exist forever on planet Earth! Not only is it a stable surface, but horse hooves are designed for travel on this surface, allowing for their achieving nearly their maximum horse speed!
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          In view of this, a clear aim comes into view. Many roadways made before interstate highways existed are almost entirely of speed limits at or below 45MPH, which is approximately the average full speed horses can travel under such conditions. So why not start there, leaving interstates alone for now, gradually covering the asphalt base with the concrete. No doubt we can find the most efficient method possible for this, and it just may be that night-time work for this may be great for the primary work, while we must be patient for it to set for a reasonable period of time. Details for how this will benefit not only people in the future desiring horse travel, but also allow for an improved condition for much safer travel in ice and snow, will be included in a continued addition.
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          Statement from Sunday Sep 21.
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          To be continued soon...
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          By "soon" I had hoped to finish by noon or so. Allow me to apologize, having several vital things to attend to until now. While you may have been waiting for the rest of the segment today, let this be a reminder to me to be in the habit of thinking ahead for these segments, aiming to prepare them in time to meet your reasonable expectations! Expect the remainder of this segment tomorrow by noon at the latest.
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          UPDATED THRU 9/21: Welcome, wishing you a fabulous night sky amidst the establishing of God's everlasting Kingdom by Christ Jesus and Mark A. Campbell AKA Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy, that is, me. Let's consider another segment of Psalm 119, this time stanza 11 both A&amp;amp;B together, and Proverbs chapter 5 verses 11-17. This is ensuing shortly. Any discrepancies you might notice may largely be the result of several spells cast by a few well-intentioned men who were being dominated by a ruthless self-imposed wizard. Also, with changing circumstances, the segment I began entitled "Come to Consensus Corner" should be reinstituted for further enlightenment this SUNDAY! In addition, the segment formerly called THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES is being changed to BI-WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES, a news commentary that WILL begin this Wednesday! The blog is returning to a 4-day per week schedule, with the BI-WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES appearing on Sundays and Wednesdays, with other blog posts also Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 11
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          The theme for stanza 11 is:
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS
HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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          Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is
my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort
me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your regulations
I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring
judgment against those persecuting me?"
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my
hope.
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           ENDURE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION.
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          At Matthew 5:10
Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’
sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26
says: "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable
people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or ‘annoyed by
someone persistently’, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following
His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He
says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches my eyeball.”
(Zechariah 2:8). While we may reasonably stand up for ourselves, offering
loving correction to those acting so unkindly, or seeking help if you are unable to do so, we should avoid seeking vengeance,
respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge
yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written:
“‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives
of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time.
Still, if we must endure, with prayer and God’s word, we can see how to
maintain our peace, and hope in eventual relief, trusting in God's word of
wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn
to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best
for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to
endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up
death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all
faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For
Jehovah himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for
all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 82: My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When
will you comfort me?
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           COMFORT THAT GOD BRINGS.
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          The psalmist found
delight in pleasing God, receiving the guidance and comfort from God's word. He
also knew of comfort that God himself would bring to him, whether from His word
or from fellow servants of Jehovah, whether assembling for worship, or in
personal fellowship. He looked forward to such encouragement, knowing that it
would come as he prayed for it and remained faithful, enduring his trials.
Romans 15:4 speaks of "the comfort from the Scriptures," so may we
strive to read God's word regularly, finding needed strength to serve God
faithfully.
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          Verse 83: For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke,
But your regulations I do not forget.
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           MAINTAIN HOPE AND JOY.
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          Certain skins were used
in ancient times to hold liquids. These skin bottles could darken, dry up, and
shrivel if too near an open fire. Such a bottle would likely then be cast aside
as worthless to hold liquids. The psalmist may have wore lines on his face from
the distress caused by his persecutors, and may have at times felt like such a
useless skin bottle. Yet he would not give up, and would not forget God's word
and laws given to regulate life, or regulations. He held on to the word of
promises from God, which remained his hope. May we continue hoping in God,
trusting His word, and enduring trials faithfully, which will strengthen our
hope and allow us to maintain certain joy in spite of hardships. 1Timothy 4:10
says: "This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves, because we
have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Savior of all sorts of men,
especially of faithful ones."
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will
you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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           JEHOVAH KNOWS HOW TO RESCUE.
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          Notice the faith of
the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was
not IF he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move
wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives,
coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and
have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to
hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in
harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to
rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people
to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile
the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need
urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to
change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own
strength. Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to
them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible,
but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God
used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help weaker ones acquire
"power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God
more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those
asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13;
Acts 5:32).
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HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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          Verses 85-88 read this way: "The presumptuous dig pits
for me, Those who defy your law. 86 All your commandments are trustworthy. Men
persecute me without cause; help me! 87 They almost exterminated me from the
earth, But I did not abandon your orders. 88 Preserve me alive because of your
loyal love, So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken."
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          Verse 85: The presumptuous dig pits for me, Those who defy
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           RESPECT FOR GOD'S LAW, WISDOM.
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describes the presumptuous as those defying, or violating, God's law to
selfishly get what they want. They may seek to harm and/or to receive personal
advantage, going beyond boundaries set for the happiness and benefit of all, to
dwell together peaceably. And they do this out of greed, jealousy, hatred
and/or anger. They are missing vital aspects of true wisdom, such as humility,
honesty, modesty, integrity, self-control, Christian mildness or gentleness,
and perhaps shrewdness or prudence, including awareness of harmful spiritual
consequences, to steer clear of them.
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          Verse 86: All your commandments are trustworthy. Men
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           VALUING GOD'S COMMANDS.
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          God's commandments truly
are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments
of our true loving God, Jehovah, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is
truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an
influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to
live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be
persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without
cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however,
pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's
trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          Verse 87: They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I
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           LOVING GOD'S ORDERS.
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          By concentrating on God's
most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual
harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely
on Jehovah during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who
faced similar trials (Hebrews 11-12).
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          Verse 88: Preserve me alive because of your loyal love, So
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           LIVING A FAITHFUL LIFE.
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          The psalmist seeks by
God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love.
God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of
eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful
to our Life-giver, Jehovah. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And
everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you
believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes
to our spiritual life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite
persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His
reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times
or hardships in life, looking forward to eternal blessings!
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          "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a
honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as
bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword...8 Stay far away from
her; Do not go near the entrance of her house,... 11 Otherwise, you will groan
at the end of your life When your flesh and body waste away 12 And you say:
“How I hated discipline! How my heart despised reproof! 13 I did not listen to
the voice of my instructors Or pay attention to my teachers. 14 I have come to
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          Recall that "shrewdness" basically means
"foresighted prudence," and thus looks ahead at the consequences of
actions and decisions beforehand, good and bad, and acts accordingly to avoid
calamity, or danger. Something God tells us is "sin," which means
"missing the mark," is out of harmony with God's standards and leads
us astray, causing spiritual harm and other consequences. God loves us greatly,
and warns us of such things to save us from spiritual and physical harm. As
Proverbs 22:3 says, "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself,
But the inexperienced [or, "naïve"] keep right on going and suffer
the consequences." The Bible book of Proverbs provides much in the way of
awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. This consideration in Proverbs 5
is one example. One choosing as a life partner one who is "wayward,"
thus straying from God, perhaps worshipping false gods, which God's word
equates to serving demons, will likely reap bitter consequences, which can
include eventual loss of life, even eternal life which could otherwise bring
true happiness with God and a loyal marriage partner, among dear family and
friends earthwide. Why give up such blessings, for enticements such as pleasure
that a godly marriage partner can also bring, or money, or other things? This
is merely a trap, snaring those lacking heart, or good motive. If one is of
age, or nearing the age to marry, why not look to God for help to find a loyal
marriage partner you can delight to share life with? The process need not be
terribly drawn out! But failing to obey God, including in the matter of
choosing a lifelong partner where possible that will adhere to true faith, is
sin, and can lead to greater sin.
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          Do we want to regret our life looking back, saying "How
I hated discipline!...I have come to the brink of complete ruin in the midst of
the entire congregation?" Let us value needed discipline, and hate what is
bad in God's eyes! May we especially learn to hate any violation of the marriage
covenant, which is God's only provision for satisfying sexual desires. God
commands: "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be
without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people [or,
"fornicators"] and adulterers." (Hebrews 13:4). When married
partners love God and each other, sex allows them to express their loyal love
and likely bear children that can be raised in a secure, loving home by both
mother and father, in harmony with God's ways. Often with God, we need only
faithfully wait a little longer while remaining faithful to His statutes to
experience many blessings from Him! If someone tries to entice you, refuse to
participate! Says Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that
makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Thus avoid sinning in this
matter--is it true love to do what could cause another to lose out on eternal
happiness with a loyal marriage partner, teaching them disloyalty to God? To
move us to "hate what is bad" that we may make wisely
"shrewd" decisions, may we realize that such sin, any serious sin,
can result in headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief,
sadness, and pain, for ourselves and others, along with the work spiritually
necessary, with the help of spiritual shepherds, to try to get back on track
after such sin, as well as personal efforts to do what we can to right the
wrong to the best of our ability. While it is worth the effort to recover, how
much better to see the consequences of badness, and stay far away from such sin
in the first place, remaining close to God and others spiritually, finding true
joy in living in accord with God's will and word!
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          "15 Drink water from your own cistern And flowing water
from your own well. 16 Should your springs be dispersed outside, Your streams
of water in the public squares? 17 Let them be for you alone, And not for
strangers with you."
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          Prove 5:15-17 For one married to a godly woman, how fine to
appreciate the gift provided in the marriage partner God may have helped you find!
She may have some flaws, as you do, but if she loves God, your true, tender and
loyal love may move her to overcome such things, as you both improve in your
relationship with God and each other. The reference to water is evidently
referring to your proper source of intimacy that should be exclusive to your
marriage partner, not only sexual but also a special emotional intimacy, to
remain within the marriage bond. Rarely should one seek such satisfaction
outside, in the public squares, with strangers! Seeking such intimacy elsewhere
could reveal a lack of appreciation for God's lovely arrangement of marriage.
If one is not married, may he or she look to God and His word, parents and
other responsible ones to prepare oneself properly for this privilege, then to
have God's help to find one that loves God and Christ as you do. God loves you,
and is happy to help you find a cherished partner, as you loyally remain
faithful to God, patiently waiting for the proper time and way to reach your
goal! Violating God's standards will not serve to prepare you for a happy,
loyal marriage that can endure the test of time, but will threaten hopes of
eternal happiness. Be faithful to God and your future companion!
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  2020 Sep 13 Name Change Fix

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                    As reported on August 31, my name changed to Elanemy-Campbell with respect to my HALF-sister, who had been keeping herself pure with another man, both of us believing God eventually wanted us together in marriage, having remained chaste into adulthood, with her being Campbell exclusively. Despite false claims otherwise, I continue to have deep and lasting appreciation and love for both my Mom and Dad who raised us!!! However, we were directed by Jesus to follow a different course, so happily my name is rightfully being restored  to Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy!!! Randy and Kathleen Green may remain the steadfast couple they have always been--it was a powerful judgment of God infiltrated by someone thinking they should oppose me somehow, that was moving us to seriously consider taking such a step, when in reality in this special case God had never intended that to happen, as most knew that I wasn't even aware growing up that she was my half-sister, treating her just like a genuine sister, and viewing myself as a genuine brother, just as all half-sisters and half-brothers should think toward one another, at least until they are of marriageable age. I reiterate that I have always determined in my heart never to violate the genuine loyal love between husband and wife that exists, moving me to be very careful in my selection of wives to accompany me in the kingship God may continue to grant me for the eternal salvation and joy of humanity. No one who exclusively loves another will ever be so selected by me.
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         2020 Sep 08 Psalm 119 Stanza 10, Proverbs 5
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          Welcome! May we rejoice together in reflection upon the incoming Kingdom of God poised to set matters straight and promote the genuine welfare of all people both physically and spiritually! God's judgments are only to oppose vicious evil that threatens the framework of humanity! Let all such opposers of godliness humbly turn to God and His word, seeking to understand the harmful effects of their errant course, moving them to action in some way, according to any faith they may yet have. Let's consider stanza 10 of Psalm 119, then ponder some of Proverbs chapter 5.
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         PSALM 119 STANZA 10
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         The theme for all of stanza 10 is:
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          SUBMISSION TO GOD’S DISCIPLINE PLACES US IN HIS HANDS TO EXPERIENCE HIS FAITHFULNESS
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         Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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         Verse 73: Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments.
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          GOD'S LOVING INTERVENTION.
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         Psalm 119:73 The psalmist acknowledges God’s loving intervention in his life, made possible by heeding God’s word, likely from the time of youth. Even if some time passed before learning the value of God’s written word, He may still have lovingly guided us in some ways or at critical times in our life. May we appreciate whatever God has done to encourage us in doing right, and seek the quality of understanding that we may more fully grasp God’s law. This quality enables us to see the big picture of something and how it’s various parts fit together to make the whole of it. Applying this to divine knowledge based on God’s written word enables us to grow in appreciation for God’s commandments, seeing how they relate to our life and the benefits of heeding them.
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         Verse 74: Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope.
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          HOPE IN GOD'S WORD.
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         Psalm 119:74 Those truly fearing God likely know the course of integrity does not mean a lack of problems or challenges in life. Still, those ignoring God’s word have problems as well--they just haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that righteous ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.” Thus righteous ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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         Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.
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          GOD'S PERMISSION OF DIFFICULTIES.
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         Psalm 119:75 The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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         Verse 76: May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.
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          TRUSTING GOD'S LOYAL LOVE.
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         Psalm 119:76 Thus in God’s faithfulness we can see or experience His loyal love, which expression reminds of us the loyalty involved in expressing true Christian love toward others, such as in a marriage. This loyalty can patiently put up with a wrong in the strength of God, when another strays somewhat, looking to God for loving ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restoration of the approved relationship. The psalmist pleads for the comfort of God’s loyal love toward him, as he endures any difficulties, maintaining his hope in whatever promise God made to Him, as we too can rely on the promises of God’s written word for comfort.
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         The first part of stanza 10 included thoughts such as this one: "Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments...you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." (v. 73,75) God allowed him to suffer hardship, that he might learn more fully the value of godly obedience.
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         Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who fear you return to me,Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your [instructions], So that I may not be put to shame."
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         Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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         Psalm 119:77 The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad.16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and righteous standing comes by deep trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provison of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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         Verse 78: May the presumptuous be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders.
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          REPENTANCE VITAL.
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         On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's righteous standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience. Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jesus himself concurs, concluding his Sermon on the Mount with illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding his teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (Matth 7:24-27). The presumptous fail to welcome Christ's brothers, instead they are causing them loss. Unless they repent, they will suffer the consequences Jesus described at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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         Verse 79: Let those who fear you return to me, Those who know your reminders.
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         While those truly fearing God usually understand that hardships that can afflict righteous ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as Jesus' apostles fled upon his arrest. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Jesus, how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-fearing ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, loving Him in part by keeping His law, making true unity possible, and THEN loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Matth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbor, we will be helping them to love Jehovah first, to loyally maintain their integrity to Him.
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         Verse 80: May my heart be blameless in following your [instructions], So that I may not be put to shame.
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         The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Regarding the following of God's regulations, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue having faith in God and His spiritual provisions, seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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         "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips."
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         Prove 5:1-2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of His word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. The apostle Peter wrote, at 2Peter 1:12: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you."It is knowledge that can lead others to everlasting life--try to see a difference in the way such knowledge is being presented each time. When Jesus was trying to teach his followers humility, they struggled to get the point, in the competitive, class-driven society of their day. But Jesus would each time try a different approach to the same lesson. It still took time, but they would eventually get the point. Peter counseled, for instance, at 1Peter 5:5, "In the same way, you younger men, be in subjection to the older men. But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones." Peter understood and taught discernment, to see the difference between pride that God opposes, and humility that He blesses.
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         "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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         Prov 5:3-6: Even an immoral person can have compelling words, being seductive, but if falling into the trap of immorality the end is bitter, causing great spiritual harm which can lead to death and the Grave. Is that true love? If you truly love someone, will you cause them to do something that could harm that one's hope of eternal life? We should all hate sexual immorality as a sin that is causing many to lose out on everlasting life--rather, what is wrong with treasuring the marital relationship, helping others to look for a treasured mate who loves God and will be loyal in a true marriage? Ones can pray to Jehovah for His blessing on finding such a person. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." If you're of marriageable age, this process needn't drag on for more years--lest you be tempted to have an immoral relationship, or to look elsewhere. The suitable one you find may or may not turn out to be the partner you begin with into eternity, but why not see how close you can become in a God-approved marriage? Aim to build a relationship that could last for an eternity, and leave it in God's hands, the founder of marriage, to decide whether that should ever change--delight in sharing life with this one day by day!
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         The chapter, beginning in verse 3, counsels a young man to guard thinking abilities and steer clear of a "wayward" woman, whose lips "drip like a honeycomb", and whose mouth is "smoother than oil", but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. Such is the effect of disregarding God's moral instruction, perhaps disregarding His standard to confine marriage to a loving, faithful woman that loves the true God and His son. 1Corinthians 7:39 states the principle that one should, if able to choose, marry "only in the Lord." One should thus marry a dedicated Christian if possible, one willing to comply with God's divine standards through Christ. If you or your family happens to belong to a particular Christian tribe, (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) then it may be beneficial to consider marrying into the same, although that one should be seeking, like you may be, the "one faith" of true Christianity (Ephes 4:5; 1Cori 1:10).The counsel to guard one's associations is no more important than in the selection of a lifelong marriage companion! (1Cori 15:33). Now let's consider verses 7-10:
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         "7 Now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from what I am saying. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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         Prov 5:7-8 The loving, wise father of Proverbs 1-9 exhorts his son to stay far away from a woman disregarding God and his standards, who is not fearing Him. How fine, however, if such a woman sees the error of her ways, by the counsel of God, repents of her life course and humbly turns to the true God. Perhaps such a woman, in God's mercy, may learn to serve Him in faithfulness. But this is not typical. Therefore if possible the wise son should seek a wife who will be loyal to Jehovah and the one faith of true Christianity, thus both having a hold on the path of everlasting life, seeking God's loving guidance and instruction in life. The proverber continues regarding the consequences of the son looking to the wayward woman, in verses 9-10:
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         Prov 5:9-10 Such a young man would be on a disastrous course, leading to heartache and loss, and likely having much of what he's worked hard for taken away from him, his resources drained, going to others. May men who have come to experience this bitterness still look to God for support as they seek to meet obligations until God's Kingdom sets all matters right. Young, inexperienced ones need to gain foresighted shrewdness or prudence, learning to look ahead at the consequences of a bad course, that they may hate what is bad in God's eyes, and steer clear of it. If God says its bad, it is so for a reason, and we do well to stay far away from such a course.
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          UPDATE: My apologies again for being detained in issuing the completed blog today--while much has been interfering with my usual timeliness as from days past, soon I should be back on track, preparing ahead of time if necessary to give you wise and informative instruction leading to the eternal happiness of all. | Welcome! I'm aiming to have this ready by Noon EDT. Also, my name is returning to Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy. Further explanation will be provided then. For now, most truly knowing my genuine thoughts and feelings for my mom and dad who so compassionately and lovingly assisted in raising me under God's care, would shiver at any claim that I didn't or somehow don't dearly love them still. God miraculously had provided a natural birth through Elanemy and Campbell lines among others, that still made the Elanemy genes more dominant than the Campbell genes. I say further that it was a half-sister that I had growing up. Let's consider Psalm 119 stanza 9, and more of Proverbs 4.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 9
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           GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW.
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          Verses 65-68 read this way: “65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovah, according to your word. 66 Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments. 67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying. 68 You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations.”
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          Verse 65: You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovah, according to your word.
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           JEHOVAH'S GOODNESS, LOYALTY.
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          Psalm 119:65 How thankful we can be to be able to know God’s personality and ways by means of His written word, the Bible. The psalmist acknowledges in his experience that God fully acts in harmony with it, dealing with him just as His word explains. For instance, Psalm 86:5 says of Jehovah: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we appreciate God’s fair and just dealings with mankind, not blaming Him for things that aren’t truly His responsibility. Recall our perfect ancestors, at Satan's instigation, left God’s divine favor and blessing, choosing for all their descendants a world of much ungodly human experimentation, with sin, sickness, and death. (Genesis 3). We still feel the effects of that decision, but God’s Kingdom has begun to bring relief, and is poised to usher in greater blessings in accord with God’s will to fulfill His original purpose toward humans. Perhaps those with ruling authority may submit themselves to the wise guidance of God’s word, supportive of God’s incoming Kingdom, and thereby support the happiness and everlasting life prospects of all those under their care!
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          Verse 66: Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments.
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           GAINING "GOOD SENSE."
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          Psalm 119:66 The psalmist places his trust in God’s commandments, which Psalm 19 says are “clean,” and “enlighten the eyes.” [Psalm 19:8, AMP]. Thus by heeding them one is better able to see and discern Bible truth, and acquire “good sense and knowledge.” It was Abigail that David commended for showing “good sense” by interceding for her senseless husband, Nabal, who cursed and faulted righteous David, who had done him no wrong. She prepared food and other provisions for David’s men, at his request. God judged Nabal adversely for his gross disrespect. Thus, “good sense” moves one to act wisely, make good judgments, recognizing priorities with a sound mind, and using knowledge judiciously, and with a loving motive. The psalmist requested God to teach him such qualities, on the basis of his proper regard for God’s commandments. Likewise, we too can make such a request, in harmony with James 1:5-6, as God is generous to share true wisdom to any who are lacking, and who ask in faith, with deep trust in God’s desire and willingness to help.
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          Verse 67: Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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           SPARED HEARTACHE.
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          Psalm 119:67 God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction.
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          Verse 68: You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
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          Psalm 119:68 Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Verses 69-72 read like this: “69 The presumptuous smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart. 70 Their heart is insensitive, But I am fond of your law. 71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations. 72 The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”
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          Verse 69: The presumptuous smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart.
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          Psalm 119:69 Recall the “presumptuous” arrogantly ignore due limits, presuming authority they have no right to. In this case, they brazenly commit the same sin that Satan used to bring misery to the human family in the Garden of Eden, the “Park of Pleasure” God wanted our first parents to oversee the spread of in the making of an earth-wide Paradise. Satan chose to slander God, smearing Him with lies. He spoke to Eve as if God was lying to her about the results of eating from the tree God warned them against. God always has good reason when warning humans against something, if we only trust Him. The “knowledge of good and evil” has not brought mankind the happiness Satan claimed it would, while time has shown that God’s way of truth, upholding what is good and right is truly the most beneficial course in life, as the psalmist recognizes. Despite the lies used against him, he whole-heartedly clings to God’s orders. May we appreciate especially God’s most serious and urgent commands, that we may maintain keen spiritual vision in spite of opposers.
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          Psalm 119:70 The heart of such presumptuous ones is callous, unfeeling toward others, largely void of compassion as to the feelings of those they hurt, or of God himself. Spurred on by wrong desire, such things as selfishness, greed, and jealousy foster little regard for others, and can lead to hateful actions, such as the slanderous attacks mentioned by the psalmist. They should be checking and assessing their wrong desires, in line with the principle stated in God’s word at Proverbs 10:2 “The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death.” Thus, all should learn to hate such badness, that brings no lasting benefit nor God’s blessing. Recall Proverbs 10:22 which says “It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” How much better to look for the blessing of God on our activities, by pursuing right and good desires, benefitting others and ourselves, and to become truly “rich” with endless rewards. We can thus develop a fondness for God’s word and law, in harmony with His love, that encourages good traits, such as compassion, kindness, and mercy.
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          . Psalm 119:71 Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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          "20 My son, pay attention to my words; Listen carefully to my sayings. 21 Do not lose sight of them; Keep them deep within your heart, 22 For they are life to those who find them And health to their whole body. 23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
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          Prove 4:20-22 God and parents can say a lot, but if we aren't listening well, how will we benefit? We are to "pay" attention. When we pay money, for instance, we're giving up something. To "pay" attention, we have to give up concentrating on other things to focus on the one speaking, or the words of God we're reading or hearing. If you don't really pay genuine money for that steak dinner, someone may come looking for you. Let's not pretend to "pay attention"--let's really give up other things to genuinely concentrate on what's more important, to "listen carefully!" Jesus said at Luke 8:18: "Pay attention to how you listen, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he imagines he has will be taken away from him." To truly comprehend what we're hearing, we need to cultivate genuine understanding and discernment, to put things in proper place in our minds and hearts, and judge between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and so on. Otherwise, what we hear may be going "in one ear and out the other!" Of what value is this? Once we have these things in our heart, we should keep them there, treasuring the spiritual insight and direction that God and parents may give, as this can lead us to eternal life and good health both spiritually and perhaps with time, physically. (Job 33:25). Such things are actually worth paying "more than the usual attention!" (Hebre 2:1).
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          "23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
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          Prove 4:23 One of the values of God's word is it helps us gain a proper view of priorities, which gives us "soundness of mind." What do you seek to protect in life? What is so important to you that you would guard it with everything you have? God tells us here that it is our heart that we should safeguard "above all the things that you guard." This would certainly include our relationship with God, whom we are to love with our "whole heart." (Matth 22:37). Our figurative heart is primarily our entire spiritual being, our qualities, values, and viewpoints, as we see things from God's perspective. Especially our integrity to God and His ways should be preserved. The things of the spirit are related to our mental faculties. The two, heart and mind, are at times separated to clarify that one could have knowledge without affecting his heart and real behavior, thus setting him up for an unfavorable course of deception, needing serious help from God to correct. Therefore, we should ponder what we're learning from others, from God or parents, to truly see how to live according to what we're learning. Then the words of Proverbs 27:11 may ring true in our case, where God says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Satan has been the primary liar, deceiver and taunter of God, but all who truly appreciate God's way, the way of the truth, and seek to live by it, oppose his evil and give Jehovah evidence that His way promotes genuine happiness among His human creation.
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          Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as wrong desire. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far away.” This speech also has wrong motive, but deviates from a right, lawful course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and straightforwardness. Parents should especially keep guard on their young one’s close associations, including TV personalities. Parents need to help their young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As challenging as it may be, parents should not give the impression that the child should totally stop asking them questions—at certain times they may be especially inquisitive. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather than someone else, who may not be truthful or have their best interests at heart? Still, parents might gradually help their child learn to discern the difference between important questions and lesser ones, as they continue to grow in their vital understanding of things.
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          "25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you."
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          Prove 4:25 Yes, we should walk straightforwardly, and keep our eyes on the path ahead, avoiding the distractions that may appear to our left or right. We should be on the path leading us to eternal life in true peace and happiness. We will then practically be able to go anywhere and do anything in harmony with God’s right standards, finding such delight in company with our marriage partner and dear friends. Even the near future will bring enjoyable work, cooperating with friends and loved ones to clean up this earth and turn it into a veritable Paradise, ready for the return of those who have died, being able to welcome our ancestors and encourage them to remain for life everlasting. We have much to look forward to, so may we delight in the gifts of God we may enjoy daily while we endeavor to work at what is good now, doing God’s will to the extent possible, helping as many as we can to learn the truth of God, to turn from wrong ways and habits. In our personal lives, looking ahead will help equip us for challenges we may be soon be facing, or that our children will soon face...
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          Prove 4:26 Thus let’s help our children prepare for what lies ahead, assisting them to grow in divine knowledge and wisdom to learn how to make good decisions daily, keeping God in mind—decisions that parents can take delight in! By growing in such knowledge, and taking it to heart by pondering it’s application to our daily lives, we may make it easier to walk a straight path, and “smooth out the course of our feet.” To fully do this, we need to gain the qualities of divine wisdom, such as understanding, discernment, shrewdness, and the healthy fear of Jehovah, which “means the hating of bad.” As we grow in such qualities, and “trust in Jehovah with all” our heart, taking Him into account in all we do, then all our “ways will be sure.” (Prove 3:5-7).
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          "27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad.”
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          Prove 4:27 In this world many distractions are dangled in front of us on a daily basis. Suggestions to pursue this or that, often with an emphasis on pleasure or material gain, are almost constantly before us. Sometimes we may receive a beneficial lead to something we truly need or that is of real value. But scams are commonplace. May we keep a focused eye on our family’s lasting happiness, and our sincere service to God. Especially should we avoid pursuit of “what is bad,” in the respectful fear of Jehovah. Let’s help our family to “hate what is bad,” seeing the rotten fruitage of badness—the problems, headaches, heartaches, and the like that it leads to, away from lasting happiness and eternal life. Help them keep God close in mind and heart, treasuring their relationship with Him. Psalm 97:10 says “10 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.”
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      <title>2020 Sep 01 Psalm 119 S. 5 thru 8 Review, S. 9 thru 11 Preview, Proverbs 4, Greatest Man</title>
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          Hello, with a warm welcome! Let's give consideration to a review of Psalm 119 stanza 5 thru 8, and then review stanzas 9 thru 11. We may also look into Proverbs 4, and something of genuine value regarding the Greatest Man.
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 2 STANZAS 5-8
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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         Verses 33, 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          "FOLLOW IT TO THE END."
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         Evidently, even the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn from God, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," possibly meaning "to the last detail." The psalmist may even have had a double-meaning in mind here, as AMP adds "[steadfastly]." Regardless, we should appreciate even detailed instructions from God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. May we thus seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are God's instructions or rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word,
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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          UNDERSTANDING NEEDED.
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         The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. By the time people learn to drive, they thus need to have a fair grasp of this quality to do so properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart. Children can begin learning this quality with overviews of various subjects, such as may appear currently in the Awake! magazine, published by Jehovah's Witnesses, who seem lately to be adjusting some views to embrace God's purpose even more accurately. They may even be modifying the current Awake! format to incorporate TWO subjects per journal rather than just one. It is important to remember, however, that discernment is far more important than having a deep understanding of many things. Everyone needs to gain a good grasp of discernment, to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good from bad, wise and unwise, clean from unclean, more important matters from less important matters, serious matters from not-so-serious matters, etc. before they reach about the age of 8 years or later, when they might more fully grasp understanding.
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          Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
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         Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to listen to or look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value, between clean and unclean things in God's eyes, and serious matters and less serious matters. Let's use God's word to correct a child's thinking on these matters. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8). At this time I wish to correct something that could otherwise cause misunderstanding. In describing the dangerous effects of wrong jealousy, I have often cited on my website James 3:16, which says that wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing. In harmony with this lesson, "vile" actually means "worthless," not just evil. However, how much evil is NOT worthless? In doing so, there has perhaps been greater effort to reject jealousy which many used to dismiss casually. However, the Bible shows there is a good form of jealousy, a godly jealousy, which involves being disturbed when anything on earth or in the heavens is worshipped by humans, hurting our loving and worthy God, and causing a departure from His right ways.  The apostle Paul thus highlighted loyalty and adherence to God's laws and standards,  at 2Corinthians 11:2.
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         Verses 41,44, and 47 underscore our theme. Here are the verses and their associated comments.
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise
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         Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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         Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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         Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovah has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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         Verses 49, 50, and 56 helps us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses follow, with their associated comments:
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         Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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         Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovah brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's commandments, and accordingly said this, in verse 56:
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         Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels, so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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         Verses 58, 63, and 64 underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovah alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. These verses and their associated comments follow:
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         Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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         Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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         Psalm 119:64 Jehovah has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovah's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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           GOD'S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE GOD'S PRICELESS LAW.
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         Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. And verse 72 says "The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver." Why is God's law, then, so priceless?
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         Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a likely future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with Jesus also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your regulations, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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         Psalm 119 stanza 11, verses 81-88:
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         Despite difficulties, we can remember God's detailed guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jesus said those persecuted for doing right wlll receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovah God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgment, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" And verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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         "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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          "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness."
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         Prove 4:11 Really listening to wise ones, especially wise parents, can help us to become wise, as will reading Proverbs, Jesus' teachings, those of his apostles, and the rest of God's word. Are you in the habit of regularly receiving such instruction or reminders? Is it not nourishing to us in a spiritual sense? How often do you receive physical nourishment? Daily? Likely, several times a day. And do you request God's blessing on your food beforehand, to effectively nourish you? Why not have even short periods of spiritual examination, and contemplation, briefly requesting God's blessing? We will gain understanding in how to walk with God uprightly, bringing Him great pleasure.
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          "12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble."
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         Prove 4:12 When we walk according to God's righteousness, we will have God's favor and blessing, and will experience less in the way of spiritually harmful consequences than disobedient ones. We may choose to "walk" in God's service, or when our circumstances permit, we can choose to "run" in God's service, accepting greater responsibilities in worshipping God. Instructed in true wisdom and righteousness, we will not stumble either way. Psalm 119:165 says to God: "Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble."
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         Prove 4:13 How vital to reject prideful thinking and remain humble before God and others, even when being offered correction. "So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall." (1Cor 10:12). The gifts and talents that others have often better our own, and we received such from God himself, so we should have no room for boasting, except in God Jehovah. While on earth, leaving us a model, Jesus always sought God's glory above his own (1Pet 2:21). So may we appreciate any discipline--loving and helpful correction--received from others, especially a parent, step-parent or guardian, or congregation elder, that is likely to be in harmony with God's word. Such correction may mean our very lives, even eternal life in true happiness!
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         "14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall. 17 They feed themselves with the bread of wickedness, And they drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight. 19 The way of the wicked is like the darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble."
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         Prove 4:14-16 The wise counsel here is to shun, or "turn away from" the path or the way of evil ones. We should never be envious of what they seem to have, or so-called benefits they seem to gain by their evil practices. They are robbed of sleep unless they do bad, or cause someone's downfall. Are they motivated by true love? Do they have the reward and blessing of God? In no way. So what is their future? As Asaph realized in Psalm 73:18-19, "Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" May we follow the path leading to eternal life, in true peace and happiness, and help others find and remain on this path!
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         Prove 4:17 What may have turned them to the way of evil to begin with was what they were feeding their minds on spiritually--much exists in the way of "the bread of wickedness" and the "wine of violence." There is much entertainment making evil practices seem to bring happiness, or at least a temporary pleasure. Such promoted ideas are usually a boldface lie, hiding the resulting headaches, heartaches, troubles, turmoil, sorrow, pain and grief caused by such practices. God knows the way of true happiness for all humans, the way that not only brings us and others pleasure and true happiness, but that leaves no scars, nor leaves us battered spiritually. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." And James reminds us, at James 1:16,17: "Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." Man often tries to run ahead of God, stealing gifts from God just a little while before God was going to give it. We often just need to learn a little patience, appreciation, and self-control, things we can pray to God for, to be thankful for what we have now, and prepare or ready ourselves for the future gifts God will bring us at the right time, when we're truly ready for it.
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         Prove 4:18 Righteous ones are drawn to the truth of God, letting it lead them to the true path going toward eternal life. May all Christians be willing to discard any belief that is found to be out of harmony with God's reliable word, even if Bible translators believed it, and made it seem to be true in their translation! Some truths may be harder to decipher, but we want to be shrewd and on guard against believing a lie. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step." May we be very careful before accepting anything into our belief system that might not be entirely true, even if a minister may believe it and seem to use scripture to justify his belief. The scriptures may be taken out of context, or even (hopefully not often) be translated unfaithfully. More insight into the scriptures may be needed to clarify truth, but the truth is in harmony with the entire Bible, so almost invariably the truth can be discerned by comparison of other scriptures discussing the same subject. If unsure, let's pray and wait on God for further clarification.
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         Prove 4:19 Those acting wickedly do not have the light of God's word to guide their path. They stumble and fall, experiencing trouble, pain, and grief, and often not knowing why their path is not leading them to the happiness they thought they were finding. May we cling to our loving God, who can bring us to the true happiness we're seeking, leading us to experience it even more fully in His new world of righteousness and peace, and eternal life.
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          UPDATE: Aug 23 Just a reminder, earlier I mentioned the blog would be updated usually by 10AM "on most days." There has been much taking  place the last two days, so I apologize for the lack of attention, but this should change and be back on track very soon. Please enjoy reviewing when this happens, as Jehovah's "reminders are wonderful!" |  Hello, wishing you a warm welcome! I want to remind you I will typically have the blog post finished by 10AM daily, but I intend to acknowledge the desire of many for an earlier post, which will be by 8:33AM ET occasionally, in case you wish to check for it. Let's continue in Psalm 119 Stanza 8, seeing more of the beauty and joy of being close to Jehovah, and look into Proverbs 4, verses 1-10. Also, let's peer deeper into peaceful relationships with all others, as we consider more of perhaps the greatest sermon ever given.
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          The psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          Verse 57: Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.
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          Psalm 119:57 The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovah was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovah set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovah’s covenant, to stand before Jehovah in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovah is his inheritance, just as Jehovah your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovah as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." He no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovah, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          Psalm 119:59 God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or our routine habits. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          Verse 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          Psalm 119:60 The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other necessary things. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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          Verse 58 for instance pleads "I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise." Verses 61-64 read: "The ropes of the wicked surround me, But your law I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your righteous judgments. 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth;Teach me your regulations."
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          Psalm 119:61 Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's law, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, for God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome." Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unsefishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or deep trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jesus honored God and loved others, while seeking purity of heart and maintaining a humble view of ourselves. (Colos 3:12). If "cornered," there may be only one right way of "escape"--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1Cori 10:13).
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          Verse 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your righteous judgments.
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          ALWAYS PLEASING HIM. Psalm 119:62 Recall God's word emphasizes His "faithfulness during the nights." God's "righteous judgments" demonstrate His faithfulness toward humans, as He is loyal to His own right standards. When He judges, or evaluates a situation, He decides according to what is right, just, fair and true. How thankful we should be for God's adherence to righteousness--His own integrity! And may we imitate such integrity in our own life, seeking always to please Him by doing right ourselves. At John 8:29, we read of Jesus: "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.”
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          Verse 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders.
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          Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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          Verse 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth; Teach me your [instructions].
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          Psalm 119:64 Jehovah has shown much love to all mankind, as evidence by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovah's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching. 3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living. 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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          "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching."
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          Prove 4:1-2: Recall that "discipline" is not merely punishment--it comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus always go around punishing his disciples, or did he lovingly correct them? Of course, punishment may at times be necessary, and can be given out of love for that one. But how much better when that one can be corrected more gently, with kind words and such! The counsel here is for the young one to pay attention to such discipline in order to "gain understanding." And gaining understanding reduces the need for disciplinary punishment! In fact, Proverbs 17:10 says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid person a hundred times." Yes, loving parents will attempt to offer such rebukes when needed, correcting, teaching and training in the way of God. Such discipline as well as simply good instruction, or "admonition" may lead to the gaining of understanding, especially regarding spiritual matters, "what is righteous and just and fair, the entire course of what is good." (Pr 2:9).
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          Prove 4:3-4: Even with faith in Christ there are commandments to follow. Jesus gave us both commands and principles of truth, God's standards that we are to follow. With faith in God and Christ, we are to be obedient to their instruction, and thereby "continue living." Children are encouraged here to be true to their parents, learning whatever godly instruction may be provided in order to grow spiritually, and become loyal Christian disciples.
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          "5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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          Prove 4:5-8: Wisdom is the successful application of divine knowledge to benefit others and oneself, honoring God. It's the "most important thing," working along with true love for God and others, which are the greatest of commandments (Matt 22:36-40). Understanding is also highly important. "Knowledge comes easily to a person with understanding." (Pr 14:6). It enables one to see how all the part fit together of something, to make the whole. Knowledge of God should be understood first and foremost, since the fear of God is the beginning of both knowledge and wisdom (Pr 1:7, 9:10). Highly esteem true wisdom, humbly seeking God's honor as did David, Jesus, and other men of faith. Then God may truly bring you honor, safeguarding your reputation, at least as regards Him and His purpose, just as he did with Jesus, despite his being falsely condemned as a terrible criminal.
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          "7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.” 10 Listen, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many."
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          Prove 4:7 True wisdom is the ability to apply divine knowledge successfully, in harmony with God's right standards, for the benefit of others and ourselves. Understanding sees how to put the pieces together of something, especially something of divine importance. The Scriptures says "Make sure of the more important things." (Phili 1:10). Let's seek God's wisdom and understanding by giving adequate attention and reflection on God's word, including Proverbs.
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          "8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.”
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          Prove 4:8-9 Humbly working to grow in divine wisdom, while respecting God's greatness, will in turn bring us honor from God. It will cause our thoughts and words to be more pleasing to God and others of obedient, God-fearing mankind. While we all want to be liked, respected, or appreciated by others, there may be a snare, trap, or pitfall in this desire if excessive. We should all stand for God's wisdom, His right standards. Yet, God allows free will--He gives us the opportunity to choose to obey Him out of love for Him. Not everyone has made such a choice. Thus, when we stand for what's right, we may find out who really respects us for who we are and what we stand for, and who doesn't! But standing for what's right sets the example for such ones to find everlasting life themselves, if they may turn to God and His ways. While we shouldn't be overly judgmental or condemning of others, we are made in the image of God to make judgments--we want to judge others well, with compassion and mercy wherever possible. We should judge impartially--not by ethnicity, race, skin color, economic standing, etc. but rather by their actions--their choices between good and bad. If someone makes foolish, bad decisions, or acts in wrong ways, we may rightly judge them to be poor associates, at least until they learn to turn around from such behaviors. We still love such ones, and may seek to help them understand the right way to live, but we must do so with the greatest of caution, as they themselves may try to influence us against what is right! Thus, 1Corinthians 15:33 exhorts: "Do not be misled. 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" (NIV). And Proverbs 13:20 similarly says: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." (NIV). Therefore, hold true to God, and look forward to the day when all earth's inhabitants will be friends of God, genuinely respecting Him and each other, living right and loyally loving one another! (Psalm 37:29; 2Peter 3:13).
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          Prove 4:10 God's guidance and direction does generally contribute to longer life now, but much more in receiving His reward of endless life in the future. Thus, once again, the key to a long, satisfying life is in pleasing God--listening, and accepting His sayings. Jehovah is the God of truth, and does not intentionally lie to us. He thus has proven eminently trustworthy, reliable. Such a loving father, who cares for each of us, we should ever want to please Him and offer Him acceptable worship--even if just by accepting the truth from God, letting it touch our heart by pondering it's value in our life, and thereby living and acting in harmony with it. Since it is the truth, we should practice honesty ourselves, "speaking the truth in [our] heart," and not dealing deceitfully with others (Psalm 15:2). Encouraging such qualities as humility, reliance upon God, doing good work, and being rich in fine works, 1Timothy 6:17-19 thus helps all to "get a firm hold on the real life." It then cautions against the contradiction of the "falsely called 'knowledge.'"--so-called knowledge that teaches lies, violating what is holy, and opposing the truth of God. May we be alert to such things, and truly accept and treasure the sayings of God!
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          let's continue with some of the marvelous statements found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, contributing to the glorious purpose of Jehovah God.
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          (7) "Happy are the peacemakers, since they will be called sons of God." Being a true peacemaker can involve several more important virtues than being a peaceful person. The peaceful person may keep to himself and not try to get in the way of others. While perhaps noble to an extent, a true peacemaker goes out of his way to restore peace where it was lacking, either between himself and someone else, or perhaps between two or more others. Such a person needs to have qualities such as humility, graciousness, mild gentleness, and patience, or godly loyalty, especially if the quest for peace involves challenges, extending the time it takes to resolve the issue(s). (Colos 3:12; Luke 2:14; 2Timo 2:22; James 3:17) In Hebrews 12:11 righteousness is referred to as "peaceable fruit." Peaceable ones generally have learned a great deal about God's own personality and right ways, and have learned to apply them in his or her own life and dealings with others; thus such ones will in time, depending on their hope, happily be declared "sons of God." (Romans 8:21; 8:15,16; Revel 20:4-6)
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                    Hello! Welcome! As mentioned previously, it was another making the claims of the other day. I am going back to the previous arrangement of finishing the daily blog post on most days, now usually 10 AM. This is looking ahead to obligations now before me. Also, I am adjusting the acknowledgement of my wives--I will refer to them primarily as several, not as one collective group, as I really prefer.
  
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                    UPDATE: Hello, with a warm welcome! I need to explain what happened the last few days. Most of us have a duplicate, a separate person who makes carries out certain duties within and is made by God for this purpose. Harry Potter years ago attempted to make these duplicates more like the main person, causing them to want to compete with the "head." God tried something new with me, considering the struggles I've faced over the years with this problem. But the one helping me tried to also usurp the privileges God was granting me. That is why the website appeared to change so much the other day--it was not me and my eternal wives God is granting me with the Kingship of Israel, but the other attempting to change everything and take over. We're going back to a similar arrangement as before, but better.
  
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  I wish to offer a sincere apology for any seeming discrepancy--it is many wives that God is granting with the Kingship of Israel, similar to the way my forefather King David was granted 20 wives with his kingship, but so as not to stumble anyone who doesn't yet comprehend, I'm going to refer to them all as my eternal wives. Many of these are ones who knew of God's intended purpose, and supported the kingship God purposed for me, supporting His Son's rulership visibly on earth. Also, most probably realize I strive to emulate God's mercy, as I realize spells and several other factors have caused misunderstandings about my activities for some time.
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          Hello and welcome! Let's continue in Psalm 119 Stanza 6B-7B, Proverbs 3, and reflect further on what may be considered the greatest Sermon in history.
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          Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He knew this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses contentment with doing so:
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         Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it may mean someone's eternal life to "speak up." Even if they do not appreciate our effort to do so then, it doesn't mean they won't remember it later in life, perhaps before it's too late. Something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By setting the right example for them now, we show them as soon as possible the right way for them to go, the way to eternal happiness! (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
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         Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovah has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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         Psalm 119:48 The psalmist may have reference to prayer, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we prayerfully reflect on God's law, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or detailed instructions and procedures, so that he could keep them diligently and entirely. It takes development spiritually before one can grasp more detailed instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or law of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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         The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah,Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever."
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          Verse 41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise.
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         Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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         Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, it has primarily been His opposer Satan who has taunted God for milleniums, from the time of his rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovah God. Satan taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all Satan did to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovah. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to Satan, and likewise, any who may taunt God's servants may as well see God's loving use of His power to protect and save them, allowing them to make a similar reply. May we continue to build deep trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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          Verse 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment.
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         Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with the truth. As we put faith, or deep trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the course of integrity is essentially outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. May we trust Jehovah God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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         Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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          Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He knew this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses contentment with doing so:
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         Verses 45-48 read this way: "And I will walk about in a place of safety, For I search for your orders. 46 I will speak about your reminders in front of kings, And I will not be ashamed. 47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them. 48 I will raise my hands to your commandments, which I love, And I will ponder over your regulations."
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         Psalm 119:45 We may thus dwell in a figurative place of spiritual security, as we stay close to Jehovah, like the psalmist, searching for God's orders. He wanted to know everything God commanded him, so that he would not fail to be obedient. He continues "to search" for God's orders, as often revealed in His word. May we likewise be searching for God's guidance and instruction, especially the most serious, important, and urgent commands, seeking to understand the reasons for them, that we may comply with God's vital direction. May we delight in God's orders, which "cause the heart to rejoice," and His reminders, that we may not forget what's required of Him. Understandably, he next mentions these "reminders."
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         Psalm 119:48 The psalmist may have reference to prayer, in raising his hands to God's commandments. May we prayerfully reflect on God's law, seeking heartfelt obedience to God. He willingly chose to ponder God's regulations, or detailed instructions and procedures, so that he could keep them diligently and entirely. It takes development spiritually before one can grasp more detailed instruction, even from God. May we grow in especially the quality of understanding, seeing where things fit in to to the big picture of God's overall purpose and the value of God's word in all of it's guidance in life. Examine your life and see where a particular principle, truth, or law of God has value. Then we may appreciate God's instructions more fully.
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         "19 Jehovah founded the earth in wisdom. He solidly established the heavens in discernment. 20 By his knowledge the watery deeps were split apart And the cloudy skies dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of them. Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability; 22 They will give you life And be an adornment for your neck; 23 Then you will walk on your way in safety, And your foot will never stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked. 26 For Jehovah will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
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         Prove 3:19-20 Just ponder the wisdom with which Jehovah God made not only this earth and all that is within and on it, but also our sun, the other stars in this galaxy and countless others in this universe, and any other planets, which are being found surrounding other stars in habitable zones, or distance ranges allowing for continued life. Can we not appreciate God's willingness to share divine wisdom with mere humans? (James 1:5-6). Not only does God know how to create and sustain life among humans, but of much more importance to Him is knowing how to help all to have a close relationship with Him and with other humans--to help us find joy knowing God and in living peaceably with others. God's ability to discern truth from false, good from bad, more important matters from lesser ones, among other things, assisted Him in His creative work and understanding in the way He made us, making it possible for us to delight in His good gifts in life (James 1:16-17).
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         Prove 3:21 We are to safeguard these qualities, letting no one or thing interfere with our developing and maintaining full use of them. Practical wisdom is skillful use of knowledge, putting it to good use, or using it to accomplish good things, truly benefitting others and oneself, hating all badness in the genuine fear of God. Ability to think through a matter, to see various ways to approach a situation, and to come up with the most helpful way to handle it, also is a quality worthy of protection. May we thus treasure divine wisdom and thinking ability, in modest imitation of our God and Creator, with humble appreciation for, and submission to, Him, in awe fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way.
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         Prove 3:22 We will thus be on the road to eternal life, and the words coming through our throat can be lovely before others, rooted in love and appreciation for our God, who is the Source of, and sets the example in, true love, "the flame of Jah." (Canti 8:6).
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         Prove 3:23 God's wisdom as mentioned previously, includes also foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, enabling us to look ahead at the consequences of our speech and actions, that we may hate what is bad, and it's resulting trouble, pain, and sorrow, and continue loving what is good, with its rewards and blessing from God. By considering God's wisdom before we act, we can thereby see to avoid many hardships and troubles, walking in safety, loving God's protective law, now through Christ. For such ones, God's word says, "Nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165).
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         Prove 3:24-26 Letting Jehovah be our source of confidence, rather than merely human power, oneself or our own understanding of things, maintaining our love for, and reliance on, God, will bring His blessing and approval, and true spiritual security, practically eliminating fear as our love for God and others grows. "There is no fear in love, but perfect (complete) love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." (1John 4:18). Such complete love, for example, deals with others impartially, without prejudice, upholding what is right toward another regardless of their economic standing, social status, race, color, etc.
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         Prove 3:27-28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Jesus saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involved what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus we do place a priority on our spiritual family, which hopefully includes our family of flesh! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8). At the same time, we should also appreciate the worldwide Christian brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jesus described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." Therefore, may we help our family spiritually to find the path of life, not hold back in assisting our remaining spiritual family worldwide, and then "work what is good toward all."
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         Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--eventually all people will be true friends with each other, being able to truly trust one another! Imagine traveling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, full of suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let competition drive them. Look to benefit others by what is available, while not putting undue pressure upon them.
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          Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful: Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered in the loving, compassionate way that Jesus demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving correction out of love. Yet we should still try to appreciate the lessons needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without much arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it!
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         “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright. 33 The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one, But he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 For he mocks those who ridicule, But he shows favor to the meek. 35 The wise will inherit honor, But the stupid ones glorify dishonor.”
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         Prove 3:31-32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this “violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man” mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his ways or practices. Normally Jehovah hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s word says Jehovah “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5). Caution is in order regarding the realism of most modern movies, music and video games when it comes to
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          "33 The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one, But he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 For he mocks those who ridicule, But he shows favor to the meek."
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         Prove 3:33-34 Which would we rather experience—the curse of Jehovah, or His blessing? How happy we may be when acting wisely in harmony with godly truth and right ways, having Jehovah’s favor upon us, humbly seeking His powerful assistance in doing good. The wicked often ridicule the doing of what is good and right, trying to make it seem or appear weak, ineffective, or somehow not beneficial. How unfitting! At Isaiah 5:20 God responds: “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” May we rather treasure the truth, and help all to appreciate the good, lovely, and marvelous ways of Jehovah! If wicked ones refuse to repent of their errors, despite Jehovah’s loving appeals, their harmful ways will come back on them. Isaiah 3:11 says: “11 Woe to the wicked one! Disaster will befall him, For what his hands have done will be done to him!” May such warnings move one to turn around from bad ways and practices, in God’s mercy, and experience true happiness with God’s blessing.
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         Prove 3:35 As a result of pursuing God’s ways, seeking true wisdom and to represent Him well, honoring Jehovah by the way we speak and live, we will experience honor from Him that will continue into eternity. Ironically, the morally stupid ones, while often seeking to glorify, and give or demand honor for, themselves actually glorify dishonor, as their corrupt ways and practices are not worthy of such honor or esteem, and bring them shame or disgrace. Such ones need to acquire an understanding heart, to see the big picture as to reasons for practicing right and hating what’s bad, seeing ill consequences of badness—the troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, sadness and more caused by sin. Then perhaps such ones may begin to respond to or take to heart the loving discipline from parents and others.
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          (4) "Happy are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, since they will be filled."
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         This goes beyond being aware of our spiritual need. A person longing for righteousness now truly desires to know and live by what is right in God's eyes. Thirsting for it helps one to see the blessings of pursuing a right course in life, which prepares the soil of the heart, while hungering adds more deeply and strongly the knowledge and understanding of how to live by God's right standards or ways, truly growing righteousness in the heart. Such ones will be filled and find happiness, as they look to Jehovah for this wonderful insight from His word and means of spiritual instruction. As Revelation 7:16,17 shows, "They will hunger no more, nor thirst anymore, neither will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat, because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them and guide them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes." Isaiah 49:10 links very similar language with God's quality of mercy, also abundantly exuding from the Lamb. When longing for God, such extended mercy motivates many to gratefully yearn to please Him, as He wipes away any tears of sorrow over past error and turmoil (Isaiah 55:7; Hebre 4:16).
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         Once again we're reminded that many have not been made aware of the importance of spiritual things or the valuable insight provided by God's word the Bible. As God's word shows, Satan "has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." (2Cori 4:4). Such ones, upon coming into an accurate knowledge of the truth, and repenting of past errors, can be shown mercy, and may thus learn how to be compassionate and merciful themselves, if they weren't already. Acquiring a merciful spirit toward others inspires mercy to be shown them, in harmony with the true love God has and teaches us to have (See Matth 18:23-35). While not condoning any wrong course, as ones learn the way of God's love in harmony with true wisdom, God is willing to show them mercy for past error in His love, moving ones out of appreciation to happily learn to trust and obey Him implicitly (Psalm 103:13; Galat 6:16; Prove 3:5,6; 1John 5:3).
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          (6) "Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God."
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         Of course, for those selected in Jesus' day to be reigning kings in the heavens, the privilege of seeing God is understandable for them. But is it possible for humans to "see God?" In what sense? Upon understanding more deeply God's incredible power and wisdom, the patriarch Job declared "My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes." Moving him to say afterward "That is why I take back what I said, And I repent in dust and ashes.” As you come to understand God's great love and compassion, you will likely long for purity of heart, to be clean in His eyes, holy along with His holy people heavenly and earthly, as He declares "you must be holy, because I am holy." (1Peter 1:16). Then able to appreciate and comprehend more fully God's incredible wisdom, power, justice, and love, you will thus be happily seeing God with your eyes of faith, like the faithful man Job.
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          Hello and hallelujah! I hope you're inspired by the things being shared with you today! Let's look into Proverbs 3, then consider more of Psalm 119, some Christian Points to Ponder, and then more of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount!
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          "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you. 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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          "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you."
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          Prove 3:1-2: Notice we're to observe God's commandments with our heart. What a good reminder that we can take information into our mind, but to truly benefit, we must ponder how we can truly use it to benefit others and ourselves to make it a part of us, to reach our heart. We should see the rewards, good consequences of observing God's commands, perhaps also the sadness and distress caused by one disobeying God, that we may hate what is bad. Here a general reward is mentioned for obeying God, doing so adds "many days and years of life and peace."
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          "3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man."
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          Prove 3:3-4: Next, loyal love and faithfulness are to affect everything we say, and are to be written on our hearts, affecting our very motives in all we do. Faithfulness inspires us to be persons of integrity, practicing God's righteousness, being true to Him under trial and test, recalling that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Corinthians 10:13). Proverbs 20:6 says "Many men proclaim their loyal love, but who can find a faithful man?" Let's appreciate both: true loyal love and faithfulness, to God and others. One reward is you "will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man."
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          "5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight."
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          Prove 3:5-6: A favorite verse of many. Look for God's direction, through his word and prayer, not simply relying on our past experience or our own understanding of things. We should be ready to adjust our thinking when we see good reason for doing so, especially when the truth from God's word corrects us. Jehovah, by his word, can make our paths straight, helping us remain on the road of eternal life, without turning to the right or left. In 'all of our ways,' or in everything we do, we are to humbly seek God's direction, His way of doing things. How we benefit from God's wise guidance!
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          "7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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         Prove 3:7-8: By humbling ourselves and seeking God's direction, fearing to displease Him, we avoid pridefully relying on ourselves, and seeking our own glory, leading to selfishness or self-centeredness. Another translation renders verse 7: "Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil." (Prove 3:7, NLT). "Turning away from bad" may include such things as avoiding forms of idolatry, such as by total immersion in the lives of certain stars of movies, tv shows, etc. We may have favorite actors or actresses, and enjoy watching an occasional show they appear in. But excessive binge-watching, for instance, a tv- or movie-star can be obsessive and lead to an unrealistic and misguided view of such people, made in the image of God. Seeking God's honor as those representing Him as true Christians, ones should unselfishly seek true love, having concern for others and their welfare, and reap true happiness in life.
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          "9 Honor Jehovah with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovah loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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          "9 Honor Jehovah with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine."
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          Prove 3:9-10 - We want to have a good name with God. He rewards those who put His name ahead of their own. At John 7:18 Jesus says: "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." Who is worthy of more honor--we ourselves? some superstar? or Jehovah the Creator? We may have talents and possessions, valuable things, material and spiritual. Let us seek to honor Jehovah with such things, by giving Him our best effort to obey Him, loving Him and our neighbor. We will thus receive the blessing of Jehovah on our efforts. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It is fine to desire a good reputation. May we prosper, at least spiritually, by putting God's name ahead of our own, having His blessing, while we trust God to safeguard our own name with Him.
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          "11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovah loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
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         Prove 3:11-12 - God's love is manifest in receiving His loving correction and guidance. Some often link discipline with punishment. Recall, however, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple". Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples? Or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, discipline primarily involves loving correction and readjustment. Punishment may be necessary, at times, but love should be the clear motive, and the lesson(s) should be made understandable if possible, as well as how to avoid such punishment in the future. Also, by studying God's word personally, we may discipline ourselves before ever needing it from others. Another aspect of training is another scriptural term, "admonition." This involves training with good guidance, apart from discipline. Lovingly guiding your children when they've done nothing wrong, can build such a bond of trust and affection between parents and their offspring. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah." This is primarily what's being encouraged at Deuteronomy 6:4-9, which says, by God's inspiration: "“Listen, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah. 5 You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength. 6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7
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         8 Tie them as a reminder on your hand, and they must be like a headband on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Thus may we show our love for our children by the way we guide, teach, train, and correct them for their everlasting happiness and welfare!
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          As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovah." This requires faith, or deep trust, in God. As we learn God's laws and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as righteousness,' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time.
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          Stanza 5A, verses 33-36, says this: "33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your regulations, And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain."
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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          Evidently, even the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn from God, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," possibly meaning "to the last detail." The psalmist may even have had a double-meaning in mind here, as AMP adds "[steadfastly]." Regardless, we should value even detailed instructions from God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) puts it this way: "Point our your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them." May we thus likewise seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are
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          rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word, where we perceive they are properly authorized or made with good intentions and that they're conceived for good reasons. Later, the psalmist mentions keeping God's law "forever and ever." May we likewise look long-term, comprehending God's eternal purpose, to have right-hearted worshippers happily and peaceably loving Him and one another throughout His universe. This requires that all acknowledge Jehovah's just, fair, and right standards for living.
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          Psalm 119:35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight.
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           GOD'S COMMANDMENTS A PATH TO FOLLOW.
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          The psalmist again pleads to be instructed to remain on the path of life, the roadway leading to eternal life. He 'takes delight' in God's ways, and in His commandments, which, according to Psalm 19:8 are "pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments thus help us maintain purity, clean worship, which helps us maintain our keen spiritual vision, seeing the truth as it should be seen. This helps us deal with problems head on, finding workable solutions in our dealings and relationships with God and others, rather than blindly being led astray. How we should delight in God's commandments, and the privilege of maintaining pure worship to God, alongside fellow worshippers.
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           GOD'S REMINDERS PROMOTE UNSELFISHNESS.
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          As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even misusing other people or raising them up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Jesus warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovah, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
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            WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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           Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your righteousness."
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           Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
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            SPURNING WHAT IS "WORTHLESS"
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           Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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            "FULFILL YOUR PROMISE"
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           Psalm 119:38 As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "fear the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (Eccle 12:13).
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           Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jesus 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting Jesus to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or deep trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgments, or just evaluations. He can read hearts, and sees the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. So let us "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His true servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."
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           Verse 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your righteousness.
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           DELIGHT IN GOD'S ORDERS.
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          Psalm 119:40 Thus the psalmist once again highlights his fondness for God's word and guidance. According to Psalm 19:8 God's orders are righteous, and cause "the heart to rejoice." Thus we find genuine joy in obedience to God, and this obedience can be sustained, preserving us alive in God's righteousness, with integrity to Him. God's right ways and standards are a protection in many ways, and form the way of eternity. May we thus treasure the privilege of doing things God's way, learning so that it becomes "first nature" to us! Why "second nature?" GOD'S WAY is the way He created us to live in the FIRST place. Let's get back to that, and experience the happiness and rewards of doing so! (Hebre 11:6)
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           LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
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         The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah,Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever."
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         Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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         Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, it has primarily been His opposer Satan who has taunted God for milleniums, from the time of his rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovah God. Satan taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all Satan did to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovah. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to Satan, and likewise, any who may taunt God's servants may as well see God's loving use of His power to protect and save them, allowing them to make a similar reply. May we continue to build deep trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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         Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with the truth. As we put faith, or deep trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the course of integrity is essentially outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. May we trust Jehovah God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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         Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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         Being truly mild-tempered, or gently mild-mannered, can be an especially endearing quality for true Christians, one that, when properly motivated, may become an important part of the "new personality" that Christians are to "put on" as attire, even helping to preserve spirituality (Colos 3:9,10; Prove 15:1). This quality is a gentleness that pervades practically everything we do, not just when becoming upset for some reason (James 3:13). To be useful, this quality must be preceded by acquiring holiness or purity before God, and be accompanied by the recognition of the love that God has for humans in general and for us individually. Colossians 3:12 shows this, in saying: "Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience." Without such, the quality could be feigned as righteousness, but hiding corruption within, as Proverbs 26:24-26 shows: "24 The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, But inside he harbors deceit. 25 Although he speaks graciously, do not trust him, For there are seven detestable things in his heart. 26 Though his hatred is concealed by deceit, His evil will be exposed in the congregation." True mild-mannered ones are happy because they "inherit the earth," either as kings over it, or as submissive ones privileged to live in peaceful paradise conditions upon it.
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                    Hello, with a happy hallelujah! Let's get right back into Psalm 119--while Proverbs makes an occasional appearance for your delightful pleasure! We'll consider stanza 4A, then have some Christian Points to Ponder, and consider something from the Greatest Man.
  
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  Stanza 4 Theme: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER THE MOST TRIALSOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
  
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  As mentioned in our preview of the first 4 stanzas, this one shows we can remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
  
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  Notice, therefore, the psalmist's next expressions: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your regulations. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
  
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  CONTINUE SEEKING WHAT IS RIGHT. The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovah and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection."
  
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  PRAYERFULLY RELY ON JEHOVAH. Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's law that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach was heaped upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovah in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, if we seek His honor and righteousness.
  
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  PURPOSEFUL ORDERS. God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
  
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  LOOK TO THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT. Once again, sadness, mistakes, or reproach from others can bring grief causing sleeplessness. However, Jehovah calls Himself "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." (2Cori 1:3-4). Psalm 41:3 says regarding one showing favor to the lowly: "Jehovah will sustain him on his sickbed; During his sickness you will completely change his bed." The psalmist realizes God's promise to sustain him, and is also aware of the comforting power of God's written word.
  
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  1Thess 1:3 shows Paul was mindful of the Thessalonians, their "faithful work, ...loving labor, and [their] endurance because of [their] hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father." Jesus set the example in hoping in God. "For the joy that was set before him he endured" impalement, to be raised to God's right hand. (Hebr 12:2) May we look forward in faith with strong hope as we "earnestly" seek the reward of life in God's promised new world. (Hebr 11:6).
  
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    It wasn't long before Jesus began sharing his Sermon on the Mount. Let's begin considering some of it:
  
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     Let's continue by taking a look
at the opening promises in the Sermon on the Mount, as found in Matthew 5-7.
There are nine of these, often called the "Nine Happinesses,"
typically referring to finding the hope of eternal life, as God's Son began his
quest to find those desiring to rule together as kings and help restore the
earth to the Paradise condition God originally intended for mankind (Lu
22:28-30; Re 5:9,10; Isa 45:17,18). For more detail on the two
hopes mentioned in God's word, heavenly and earthly, see the article
"Finding Truth" elsewhere on this website. All of these promises, however, can
also be applied in another sense to those wanting to live under God's rulership
as righteous inhabitants of the earthly new world of peace and happiness. Take
Matthew 5:5 for instance: It refers to mild-tempered ones as those that will
"inherit the earth." This can apply to both those selected to rule as
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them." Have you been mindful of the vital need we all have for more than
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including the quest for abundant knowledge, emotional well-being, and a genuine
understanding of how to have a close, trusting relationship with our holy God
Jehovah, as well as with other upright humans, and a desire to assist others of
mankind to have the same (Jo 17:3; 1Co 2:14; Pr 1:7-9; 2:1-5; Ga 5:22,23; 2Co
5:11-21). What a treasure to realize this need and how to satisfy it, through
God's word the Holy Bible and His arrangements for feeding us
"spiritual" food each day (He 10:24,25; Mt 4:4; Lu 12:42)!
  
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          "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment; 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          Prove 2:1: Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). God's commandments, now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life.
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          "2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment;"
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          being good speakers. A truly wise person continues to humbly listen and learn from others, rather than becoming a "know-it-all." Of course, the gaining of knowledge is fine with proper motive, but is best preceded by the acquiring of a "heart of [true, divine] wisdom." May our ears be attentive to genuine wisdom from God, the successful application of knowledge, in God's view, and may we seek discernment, the ability to see the difference between right from wrong, good from bad, true from false, wise from unwise, and the more important matters of law from lesser matters, though still required.
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          "3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment;"
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          Prove 2:3: May we call out for understanding and discernment, by seeking God's assistance in prayer, that largely we may ensure proper motives in serving God, loving Him first and foremost (Matth 22:37-39). God is the One who loves mankind the most, so true love will faithfully act in line with God's will in seeking to love others, rather than doing things our own way, seeking our own glory. (Prove 20:6). With understanding, we can begin seeing the big picture, along with all the smaller pieces of knowledge and how they interrelate to one another, coming together to make the whole, seeking God's glory in making use of such knowledge, not our own (John 7:18).
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          "4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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         Prove 2:4-6: This quest for genuine godly wisdom should be valued and sought after like hidden treasures, seeking to understand true godly fear and truthful knowledge of God and His law and purposes. Godly fear includes a reverential awe of God and fear of displeasing our loving Father. We should be always appreciating God's gift of life, and the uncountable gifts we experience every day, from the incredible variety of foods, beautiful sights, smells, sounds, etc. that make a wonderful life possible and enjoyable, especially in God's new world of righteousness. It is ultimately from God, more than the worldly wise, that we receive true knowledge and discernment. And receiving it from God, it should therefore be used in agreement with God's will, and not simply according to our own ideas.
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         PSALM 119
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          FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS
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         Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the presumptuous, The cursed ones who stray from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your regulations. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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         The presumptuous take liberties that they have no right to take, and thus fall under Jehovah's disfavor. Even through Christ, showing great mercy to sinners as they learn to trust God more fully, nevertheless exceptional obedience to one or many serious commands does not excuse violation of another. James 2:10-13 makes this point, with verse 11 putting it this way: "For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law." Whitewashing such evil does not take away the effect of Jesus' stern rebuke: "But whoever stumbles one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have hung around his neck a millstone that is turned by a donkey and to be sunk in the open sea.7 “Woe to the world because of the stumbling blocks! Of course, it is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the man through whom the stumbling block comes!" (Matth 18:6-7). Now Jehovah is primarily a God of hope. (Romans 15:13; Psalm 25:5). So the point is, may we therefore turn away from evil practices, refusing to stumble God's precious sheep, training our conscience by God's word, proving loyal to our God and Father, Jehovah.
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         Psalm 119:22 Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders.
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         The psalmist pleads for Jehovah to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to the misunderstandings or misjudgments of others. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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         Likely, princes would be speaking against a king or future king, anointed of Jehovah. Despite such reproach or rebellious talk, the psalmist continues to look to God and His word, to ensure he remains compliant and receive divine favor and assistance. We should thus regularly "ponder" or reflect upon God's good guidance and instruction, just as Paul exhorted Timothy, to "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people." (1Timo 4:15). Prayer should usually precede such a thoughtful intake of spiritual instruction, that we may do so with a proper, unselfish motive, seeing how to use the information to help others and ourselves to honor Jehovah, improving in our worship of Him.
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         Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors. We should develop fondness for God's reminders, as they assist us in retaining our good way of thinking in harmony with God's loving direction and guidance, that we may continue walking on the path of eternal life. Regularly receiving instruction and reminders from God can assist us in knowing how to respond to various issues that may arise day to day, helping us grow spiritually and maintain our spirituality despite pressures against us from worldly philosophies and such. May we come to delight in receiving such instruction from God on a regular basis!
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         The key to this understanding may lie in the mention of things "of serious concern." Congregation study is more geared for examination of important spiritual matters, although considering such things contribute to deep-seated joy (Galatians 5:22,23). In the home, however, occasional comedic entertainment may be acceptable. Surely God wants us to enjoy life! Ecclesiastes 10:19a says "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable..."Any such entertainment, however, should be well-motivated, still supporting what is "true," "chaste," and so forth.  We needn't feel deprived--there are several gems of education and entertainment that have been produced over the years that are reasonably in complete, or nearly complete harmony with these standards! This is true of reading material, music, television and movies, both older and modern. We should, however, use discernment to carefully judge whether we have a true gem, or a cheap imitation. Is it based on, or supporting, genuine truth, and such righteous and godly standards? Find economical or convenient sources, or ways to find sources, of such entertainment, appreciating the good enjoyment or lessons being heard or viewed, but disregarding anything that significantly violates what is good. May we place higher priority on God's word and spiritual things, leading us to everlasting life!
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         As Jesus taught the disciples a vital lesson on faith as beloved Peter attempted to walk on water, we find in the way he dealt with many throughout his life and ministry he underscored the vital importance of this quality. Faith involves a deep trust in God, His word, and provisions through his Son, that make His grand purpose possible for humankind. This faith also significantly removes negative, damaging doubts from our minds about God and others. This enables a restoration of a loyal people, practicing what is right in accord with God's standards, achieving restored relationships with God and the peace, happiness, and prosperity God originally intended for man.  James, who was a half-brother of Jesus, and thus grew up with him, getting to know this perfect son of God well, wrote about this faith in
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         It is primarily our faith in God personally that is so important to Him--who wants to be treated suspiciously, as though one's motives are in question? Jehovah has the most upright of all intentions toward mankind, as evidenced by the amazing and wonderful way we've been created. Thus, what of God's commands as found in His word the Holy BIble? Or, if God should personally give us a command or instruction to follow, should we not readily obey?
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         May we exercise faith in such words as in Psalm 19:8, and not doubt the sincere love of God our Father or His loving Son, Jesus, rather appreciating the abundant evidence provided that underscores their tremendous loyal love for us!
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          Welcome! An incredibly serious matter arose this morning, so I'm putting everything together as soon as I reasonably can! Expect it precisely 10AM EDT.
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          PSALM 119
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          Stanza 3 Theme: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS
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          As mentioned in the preview, a key idea for this stanza is that Fondness for God's word is important for faithfulness. Notice verses 17-20: "17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times."
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          17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word.
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           WHAT A PRIVILEGE!
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          Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow him to do so. What happiness can be found in life when we earnestly endeavor to live by God's word of guidance and instruction!
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          18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law.
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           THE VALUE AND BEAUTY OF GOD'S LAW!
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          Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was to be a king, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me.
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           TREASURE THE PRIVILEGE!
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          The psalm may not declare it's author openly, but verses such as this may assist us in recognizing his identity. Not many with such a grasp of God's laws and wisdom would be considered "a foreigner in the land." The kings were required to read in God's law daily, with the goal of observing all that was written in it (Deute 17:19; Joshua 1:8). They would thus tend to develop similar appreciation for God's word like this psalmist. But who among the kings could be considered "a foreigner"? Evidence suggests a knowledgable writer, but one also experiencing many hardships. With all the evidence within the psalm, David, the future king, probably couldn't hide his authorship from those who knew of him if he tried. His point here, perhaps is how sad if he were to be considered unworthy by God of knowing His commandments, as if a worshipper of false gods. May we treasure the true worship of Jehovah God, and appreciate the privilege of keeping His law as a clean devoted servant of Him.
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          20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times.
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           EVER REMAIN IN GOD'S LOVE.
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          When God evaluates a situation, comparing or contrasting with wise discernment, He thus renders important decisions that we can learn from, and be motivated to keeping "integrity, fearing God and shunning what is bad." (Job 1:8). Of course, Jehovah takes delight, not in punishment, but in showing compassionate mercy wherever possible. However, "those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines," so He lovingly offers correction "to the proper degree" that we may maintain our close relationship with Him. (Jeremiah 46:28). Yet some may violate what is right to such an extent that they refuse to turn back from their error with hope of God's favor. We have enough examples from the past found in God's word to learn to hate such a course of wrongdoing and avoid losing out on our hope of eternal life. May we appreciate God's love for us to such an extent that we ever seek to remain in it.
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          POINTS TO PONDER
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           A "NEW PERSONALITY."
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          Colossians 3:8-10 shows some of the changes we must undergo as true Christians, putting on the "new personality": "8 But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it."
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          Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
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           GRACIOUS WORDS MORE PALATABLE.
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          Colossians 4:6 reminds us "6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person." We should be in the practice of speaking gently, tactfully toward others, having positive, encouraging things to say, strengthening them. With self-control, we should be able to be gentle and tactful even when others may accuse us or find fault with us, thus 'turning away rage,' or defusing a tense situation. (Proverbs 15:1). Even when irritated over a matter, for instance when being treated unfairly, it usually does no good to use a "harsh word" that merely "stirs up anger." We can still choose stronger words that get our point across, without causing tempers to flare.
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          GREATEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED
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          Jesus Christ, the obedient and miracle-working Son of God, taught so much about the loving ways and personality of his father, Jehovah. Through the miracles he performed in God's power, there were often vital lessons to be learned! One highly important example of this is found in the Bible book of Matthew, chapter 14. Directing his disciples to get into their boat and go ahead of him to the other side of the sea of Galilee, Jesus himself needed time on the mountainside for prayer to his Father. He evidently spent considerable time doing so, as he had recently experienced deep sadness over the loss of his beloved cousin, John the Baptist. (Matthew 14:12). Later that evening, the boat had made little headway, because the wind had been against them. As dawn approached, Jesus walked on the water toward the disciples! At first, they didn't know who it was, then Jesus spoke: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Peter said: "Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water." Jesus commanded: "Come!" Peter got down out of  the boat and walked on the water." Before he got to Jesus, however, he began to sink! "Lord, save me!" Jesus caught him. "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" Thus, faith in God and his Son is so vital, not doubting their love and interest in us!
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                    Hello! A serious matter arose this morning, but I believe I could have managed the time better had I seen the clock...Here is the next installment on Psalm 119, stanza 2B. Also Christian Small Letter "Points to Ponder." Tomorrow we will likely add the segment "JESUS" LIFE AND MINISTRY"!
  
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  Let's now consider Stanza 2B of Psalm 119, verses 13-16:
  
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  "13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
  
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  "13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken."
  
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    VALUE GOD'S TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS.
  
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   The psalmist recognizes the value of Jehovah's judgments, as much can be learned from them. Psalm 19:9 says of these: "The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous." Thus His evaluations of matters can be counted upon, and learned from.While we usually think of God's judgments as regards situations involving right or wrong conduct, we should also trust God's judgments as to what truly is and isn't important in life.When it comes to the situations mentioned, Jehovah's judgments often emphasize His mercy and understanding toward His precious human creation, He looking for the causes of wrong behavior, rather than being quick to condemn. Still, He cannot condone evil, or wrong behavior, as we should ever appreciate His loving counsel and warnings, so as to live and act in harmony with His right standards, contributing toward the genuine peace and happiness of all humans. Such is the way of eternity!
  
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  "14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things."
  
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    FINDING DELIGHT IN GOD'S REMINDERS.
  
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   What a fine statement of appreciation for God's loving reminders. His word outlines certain reminders that Christians should receive on a regular basis, to assist recall of all of God's instructions for living. How significant, that the psalmist not only knows these are important, but considers them so highly that he delights in them "more than all other valuable things!" It is God who provides His holy spirit to genuine Christians, the fruitage of which includes the quality of "joy"--a deep seated satisfaction we find in serving Jehovah faithfully. Nehemiah speaks of the "joy of Jehovah" as being a stronghold for His people. As we consider God's word regularly, may we come to find such delight in serving Jehovah, and being reminded of the important instructions He provides for our everlasting happiness!
  
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  "15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths."
  
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    KEEPING GOD'S ORDERS. 
  
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  God's orders are special commands that God considers so serious or important now that He essentially demands they be kept by those so ordered to do so. We should appreciate the sincere and loving motive of Jehovah in giving such orders, as Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." By keeping such orders from Jehovah, we thus find heartfelt joy in the activity God requires of His people. Recognizing the importance of this, then, the psalmist states he "will ponder over" God's orders. He thus makes time to reflect on these, considering the reasons for them--why the God "who is love," "perfect in justice," and exalted in true wisdom gave such orders--so as to understand and discern their importance, thereby placing them high on his list of priorities in life. Also, he states he will keep his eyes on God's paths. Thus, God's ways of doing things, as often outlined in His word, are the best ways of handling matters, as can be seen by examining them in light of truth and what is right.
  
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  "16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
  
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    FONDNESS FOR GOD'S STATUTES.
  
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   Jehovah's statutes, as discussed previously, evidently are serious laws of a certain permanence among the people of God, and that may help adherents in some way to understand or recall other laws and commands. We should therefore be "fond" of such overriding laws, appreciating the reasons for them, like the psalmist. Having such fondness, he therefore states "I will not forget your word." Can you think of some of the more serious of Christian commands that stand out with seriousness and permanence? We should use the quality of discernment to recognize the difference between the more serious sins, and lesser ones, though still required to avoid. And we should then take steps to help ensure we never violate the most serious of God's laws, with appreciation for the love of God which underscores all of them.
  
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                          Philippians 1:9,10 reminds us of the need to differentiate sins with discernment, which is able to see the difference between the "more important things" of God's law, and lesser matters, though still required. Prayers ascended that God's servants come to have both "accurate knowledge and full discernment." Notice Paul's inspired words: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may make sure of the more important things, so that you may be flawless and not stumbling others up to the day of Christ." Discernment also can see right from wrong, true from false, good from bad, and wise from unwise. This aspect of true wisdom will be valuable as we progress spiritually. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, but the shrewd one ponders each step." May we give careful thought before accepting something we hear, while seeking faith in the speaker, reflecting upon reasons we should or shouldn't believe it, seeing even the consequences of adhering to such a belief.
  
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  JESUS' LIFE AND MINISTRY (BEGINNING TOMORROW!)
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                    Welcome, wishing you well this day,  remaining safe and considerate of others. Let's continue in Psalm 119, stanza 2, then consider further points from Christian Small Letters.
  
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    As mentioned in the preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that by God's word a youth can remain morally clean or pure. This was by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." Let's first consider the 3 remaining terms of the 10 that are found in verses 9, 11, and 16. These refer to God's (1) word, (2) saying, and (3) statutes.
    
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    Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or His son, Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. Jesus said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
  
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    God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
  
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    Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovah may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others in Jesus' day, which taught people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
  
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    At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
  
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    Now let's proceed with a verse-by-verse commentary beginning with Psalm 119:9-12:
  
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    "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your regulations."
    
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    "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
  
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     Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of this world. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that are common in these "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their assocations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
  
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     Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehovah each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jesus said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. Jesus said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
  
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    "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
  
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     Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
  
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    "12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your [instructions]."
  
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     Who is worthy of such praise or honor more than the progenitor of the human family, and Creator of this incredible universe and planet, and every good thing contained therein and upon. James 1:17 refers to God as the giver of "Every good gift and every perfect present." At Revelation 4:11, a heavenly group exuberantly states: "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Acknowledging God's right to such glory, the psalmist next expresses desire to be taught God's instructions. James counsels, at James 1:5, "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him." Thus may our requests to God be regular, especially to understand and apply, or live by, His guidance in life, thus growing in our relationship with Him and with others, pleasing our loving God and Father, Jehovah, and strengthening our hope of an endless life in true peace and happiness!
  
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   Colos 1:9,10 says: "9 That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of [God's] will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovah in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God." We need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Cor 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, regardless of which tribe of Christianity from which we spring, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephe 4:5).
  
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         2020 Aug 07 Psalm 119 Stanza 1, CSL Primary Review
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          Hello, and a hearty welcome! Let's begin consideration of the opening stanza of Psalm 119! Then we may look into some points from Christian Small letters!  It has now been determined that Monday should be best to begin adding the segment on Jesus' life and ministry.
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3* Really they have practiced no unrighteousness; In his ways they have walked. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgments. 8 I will observe your regulations. May you never utterly forsake me."
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           TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND.
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          As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's law, and true Christians do so by faith, or deep trust, in God, His word, and Jesus' example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness haved exercised faith and really have "practiced no unrighteousness; In his ways they have walked." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is realistic and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, Jesus showed God would have, which Jesus should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. It is hoped that such an organization would remain faithful to God, not becoming evil by 'beating his fellow slaves and eating and drinking with the confirmed drunkards.' (Matth 24:45-51). It should be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, they most likely cannot constitute a perfect organization when largely made up of imperfect people--humility should always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction remain spiritually pure before our holy God. If such an organization has erred seriously, are not God and Christ merciful? Perhaps for some time it's leading members have feared having committed fraud. Would it not be appropriate for such ones to pour out their hearts to Jehovah, seeking to acknowledge any error before their God, repenting of any wrongs committed, and turning completely from such, appealing for Jehovah's guidance to correct their steps and regain his favor and blessing?
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          Now let's begin considering at least the 10 terms mentioned in verses 1-16, starting with the first 7.
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          Verse 1 mentions God's LAW, which can be defined as a singular custom or practice of a community, or a rule of conduct prescribed and enforced by a controlling authority. In verse 1, reference is made, not to a singular law, but rather to the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules. Psalm 19:7 says "The LAW of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength."
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          Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovah and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..."
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment.
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. In Scripture, when in the plural, this term evidently may be more simply translated as INSTRUCTIONS.
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          Verse 6 speaks of God's COMMANDMENTS. Something commanded, or required to either do or avoid. Psalm 19:8 says "The commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments preserve our purity before God, making it possible to serve Him acceptably and see things clearly, with spiritual vision.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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          Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119. Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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           JEALOUSLY SEEKING TO OUTSHINE OTHERS.
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          Let's also look at a scripture from Galatians 6. Actually James highlights why we should be careful not to be so competitive in our dealings with others, although it is a common spirit in this world. Many are jealous of others, and become contentious in wanting to outdo, or outshine, others. Here's the problem, in the words of James 3:16: "For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." Is that what we want? Disorder, and every vile or evil thing? This does not bring genuine joy or happiness to our life. Rather, the counsel of Galatians 6:4 comes to our aid here. We read: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." We're to be seeking to improve day by day, in our life or our business or our hobby, but not comparing our work to others. Rather, try to become better than you were last week, or last month, or last year at this same time, examining your own activity, comparing your previous records to what you're doing now. I like also how the Amplified Version puts this verse: "But let each person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor."
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          Hello! Let's consider the first Psalm 119 Preview, looking forward to Stanzas 1-4, then begin a review of Christian Small letter lessons. To begin soon, most likely tomorrow, is a series of highlights and lessons from Jesus' life and ministry!
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th psalm! Let's begin by previewing the first stanza. A dominant point of this stanza is found in the first verse:
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           STANZA 1 THEME: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way[or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only possible, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, but all this with whole-hearted love for God, aiming for genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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           STANZA 2 THEME: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN AND PURE.
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          What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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         Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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         Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgment he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man. (Romans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain.
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                    Hello! Wanted to reiterate that tomorrow's blog is to be prepared by 8:30AM, so that you may begin to look forward to this provision for your internal edification even sooner than before! In the meantime, let's start fresh with preliminary details on Psalm 119, or 5Psalm 13, the longest psalm in the Scriptures, full of insightful and encouraging words from one of God's most beloved servants, David.
  
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    As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish beginning with the next blog post to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider each section day by day, and perhaps a review summary as well. Then proceed with the next 4 the same way, with a preview and day by day consideration, and review, then the next 3 to complete the first 11 sections. Then this could be repeated for the final 11 sections. Thus 4-4-3, and 4-4-3 with previews and perhaps reviews.. Then after all 22, I wish to review each set of 11. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm.
  
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    Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!
  
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    The psalmist clearly spring-boarded from Psalm 19, which highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the same order, although with two others inserted in between them!
    
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  "7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.
  
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  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine[or, "enlightening the eyes", AMP].
  
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  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.
  
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  10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
  
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  11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.
  
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  12 Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of.
  
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  13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins.
  
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    14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer."
  
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  Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "ways" and "regulations," or "instructions." The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear of" Jehovah and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that 
  
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   Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.
  
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         2020 Jul 29 Proverbs 19, CSL Selection, weekly CTC
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          JULY 30: I'd like to still request your understanding if one occasion serious matters prevent a day's instruction from being shared--I will do what I can to prevent this from occurring any more than necessary.
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          Hello, with a warm welcome, wishing you a fine, safe, and careful day. Let's continue into Proverbs 19, with verses 18-23, then consider a selection from Christian Small Letters, then include the weekly CTC Corner.
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              "18 Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not become responsible for his death. 19 The hot-tempered man will pay the penalty; If you try to spare him, you will have to do it again and again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, In order to become wise in your future. 21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But the counsel of Jehovah is what will prevail. 22 The desirable thing in a man is his loyal love; And it is better to be poor than to be a liar. 23 The fear of Jehovah leads to life; The one who has it will have a pleasant rest, free from harm."
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          Prove 19:18 Thus parents should do all they reasonably can to raise their children in the path leading to life. Proverbs 22:6 says "Train a boy in the way he should go; Even when he grows old he will not depart from it." Yes it is possible, especially with reliance upon God, to train our children in the right way. They need godly wisdom, and if possible they should begin receiving it at a young age. The Proverbs were written, not just to educate adults, but "to impart shrewdness to the inexperienced[or, "naïve"]; to give a young man knowledge and thinking ability." Of course, Jesus' teachings and example, especially in the Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, is a treasure store of lessons that children can benefit from. Publications exist that help young ones benefit from Christ's model in an accurate way, or you may narrate the stories directly from God's word, and let family members alternately read the words of Jesus and other characters. Help them visualize the accounts, putting themselves there, while offering if possible, perhaps with research publications, some background details so they can understand more clearly what took place back then. For example, when bread was being discussed, Jesus told his disciples to "watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (Matth 16:6). You might explain how a little leaven spreads through bread dough the way sin can corrupt a large body of people. (Galat 5:9). Thus, our children so need our loving correction to prevent such sin from penetrating their precious hearts.
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              Prove 19:21 We should look to God's word first and foremost to understand God's will now and in the future, so that our plans can be in harmony with God. Take your plans to Jehovah in prayer, that they may be more firmly established. Since "the counsel of Jehovah" finds success, many plans not in harmony with it will ultimately fail, so how much better to be among those "hearing the word of God and keeping it!" (Luke 11:28).
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              Prove 19:22 God's word reveals that if God were identified by a single quality, that quality would be love, as 1John 4:8 says "God is love." Thus, was not man made in the "image of God?" Thus a man should set an example before others in genuine love, as encouraged and described in Christian teachings (Matth 22:37-39; 1Cor 13:4-8). In Revelation, four "living creatures" were depicted as each having an outstanding attribute represented by four creature symbols. The bull, for example, depicted one's power. One of these creatures "had a face like a man's." This verse shows clearly that the virtue depicted by the man is "loyal love." Also, a poor man should make sure he is trusting in God for his needs, refusing to lie, cheat, or steal for his needs or those of his family. There are right ways to find what's needed--pray for God's help to see how to obtain necessities in a proper way, and experience God's blessing on your efforts. Thus you will continue or come to see how Jehovah can lift us out of dire circumstances and enable us to be satisfied with good. The Scriptures encourage all to set aside a little to be able to compassionately
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            TAKE MATTERS TO GOD, NOT FALLING TO LIES, BUT ENDURING FAITHFULLY.
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           2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering."
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           . Thus we should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
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           2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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          2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," Jehovah!
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             Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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             The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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             So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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             Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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             Life without reliance upon God leads to pride and disaster. What is life or even time without our Creator and Life-giver? Why not give Reliance on God the rightful place of the first month, as we live our lives ever acknowledging our need and dependence upon God for our happiness and sustenance. It was determined that praying for our needs is such an important concept to our happiness and relationships with God and others. This teaches us vital communication with God, and the concept of looking to Him to provide for our true needs.
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             - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have several current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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             Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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             While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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             , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself.
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              While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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             , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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             Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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             After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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             To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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              Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea."
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              And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 (3Psalm 17:8), which says "O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 (4Psalm 17:1) "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Alternatively, instead of the first one, Psalm 150:1 (5Psalm 44:1) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Jah! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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             It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Hello, and warm wishes for a lovely day! As expressed earlier, I want this blog to provide something of divine value to you on a daily basis. Let's continue gently into Proverbs 19, starting with verse 12, considering a few verses, and include the weekly CTC Corner. Another segment is to be added sometime in the near future.
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the growling of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the vegetation. 13 A
 stupid son brings adversity on his father, And a quarrelsome wife is 
like a roof that never stops leaking. 14 A house and wealth are 
inherited from fathers, But a discreet wife is from Jehovah. 15 Laziness
 brings on a deep sleep, And a sluggish person will go hungry. 16 The 
one who keeps the commandment keeps his life; The one who is reckless 
about his ways will die. 17 The one showing favor to the lowly is 
lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does."
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 19:12 The king's power should not be underestimated or disrespected by 
others, whether it is power to harm or to bring blessings to others. The
 king in the favor of God himself judges righteously--no upright person 
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          Prove
 19:13 How much better to raise a wise son, one respecting God's law, 
able to comprehend it using discernment and understanding, in the genuine fear of Jehovah. A "nagging" 
or "quarrelsome" wife is disrespecting her husband, although his 
expressed love might be lacking as well. Look carefully at the 
situation, seeking how to correct it, so a difficult circumstance does 
not continue. It is a woman's "quiet and mild spirit" which is of great 
value in the eyes of God. (1Pet 3:4). Deep respect from his cherished 
woman is so important to the satisfaction of a godly man. (Ephe 5:33).
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 19:14 Jehovah is aware of a godly woman who practices discretion. Godly
 men may look to Jehovah in prayer to find a suitable wife, that can 
work together in doing God's will and finding true delight in their 
companionship.
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 19:15 What are you needing to accomplish? Do you have a to-do list? 
Have you converted it to a schedule, making time to do the things on 
your list, prioritizing them and choosing a time to accomplish each 
item? Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit to Jehovah whatever you do, and your 
plans will succeed." Look to God and his word, and perhaps your parents,
 to determine suitable goals, short-term and long-term, then set about 
planning to accomplish them.
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your goals into achievable steps. Reward yourself for completing steps 
toward your most important goals. Thus avoid laziness and sluggishness 
in life, learning to "find enjoyment for all [your] hard work. It is the
 gift of God." (Eccl 3:13).
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 19:16 Clearly, one should avoid carelessness or recklessness, acting 
without restraint or self-control. Self-control and Christian mildness, 
or a gentle manner, with faith in God, should all mark the life of a 
true Christian, as part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit (Gala 
5:22,23).
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 19:17 It is a Christian recommendation to have at least a little 
something on hand to help those in need (James 2:16). Such 
consideration, without fanfare, will be rewarded by Jehovah.
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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             Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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             The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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             So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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             Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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             Life without reliance upon God leads to pride and disaster. What is life or even time without our Creator and Life-giver? Why not give Reliance on God the rightful place of the first month, as we live our lives ever acknowledging our need and dependence upon God for our happiness and sustenance. It was determined that praying for our needs is such an important concept to our happiness and relationships with God and others. This teaches us vital communication with God, and the concept of looking to Him to provide for our true needs.
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             - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have several current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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             Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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             While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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             , it has been determined that deep-seated joy should be experienced by lovers of God throughout the year, while this ever-vital quality or attitude of HUMILITY is such an important aspect of every faithful worshiper of God. Humility greatly promotes peaceful dealings and relationships with others, and assists a right relationship with Jehovah God himself.
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              ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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              While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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             , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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             Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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             After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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             To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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             It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Hello, and welcome again to the Find Life and See Blog! You'll likely appreciate the blog even more going forward, as more prayerful research will be done to ensure the instruction being provided is in harmony with God's word and spirit, and a newly appointed "faithful and discreet slave," as Jehovah's purpose continues toward wondrous fulfillment! This is why I am reducing the amount of information initially. We'll just take some verses of Proverbs 19 today, and make one significant adjustment to the month names, replacing Hapnesy, the 6th month name, with a most significant quality or attitude so vital to always strive to maintain! ALSO, the highlighted article "What It Means to Be Righteous" has been UPDATED with some key thoughts right in the beginning that you would likely appreciate deeply.
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          Prove 19:9-11"9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who lies with every breath will perish. 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury; How much less for a servant to rule over princes! 11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense."
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          Prove 19:9 Lies are clearly among the seven things Jehovah hates, as we find in Proverbs 6:16-19, including "a false witness who lies with every breath." How serious! Jehovah is the "God of truth" and His word says it is "impossible" for Him to lie. How we should treasure the truth, and with purity of heart and mind to see the truth clearly. While seeking to be upright and speak with an honest heart, we should still have in mind that there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." (Eccl 3:7b).
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          Prove 19:10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury; How much less for a servant to rule over princes!
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May we not use underhanded means to obtain riches, but rather find success in harmony with Proverbs 22:4, which says "The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches and glory and life."
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          Proverbs 19:11 "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense."
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              Prove 19:11 Insight into a situation, with compassionate comprehension, seeing the reasons for an offense, helps us to be more calm about it, and to mercifully forgive another. For instance, a woman in an office seeks information from a man, but he speaks unkindly to her. Rather than becoming irate, she seeks to understand, and notices a stain on his shirt. He then apologizes, and informs her that he had just spilled coffee on his brand new dress shirt, and proceeds to give her the information she needs. May we take this to heart, as "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19).
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             Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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             The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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             Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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             Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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             While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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              While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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             , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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             Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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             After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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             To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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             It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Hello, and welcome, wishing you a day blessed by Jehovah, guiding us to true peace and happiness. Let's remain careful and considerate, and look into Proverbs 19, verses 4-8, then a Christian Small Letter Selection, today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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 Wealth attracts many friends, But the poor man will be deserted even by
 his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who 
lies with every breath will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a 
noble, And everyone is a friend to the man who gives gifts. 7 All the 
brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more he is shunned by his 
friends! He pursues them with requests, but no one responds. 8 Whoever 
acquires good sense loves himself. Whoever treasures discernment will 
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           Prov 19:4 Here is another sad truth about imperfect humans. A poor
 person who may be treasured by God, is at times abandoned by a friend. 
Should we really judge another on the basis of wealth? Nearly every 
person could face such unfortunate circumstances at some time in their 
life. May we be compassionate to those in such circumstances. Also, we may be understanding toward those who are distressed spiritually, lacking what they should know to have good relationships with others. Let's seek to help them know, as they desire to please and love God and others.
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           "5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who lies with every breath will not escape."
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            HATE DECEPTION.
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           Prov 19:5 One who judges on the basis of wealth, may be tempted 
with a bribe to give a false witness, but God hates a lie, and giving a 
false testimony is even a violation of one of the Ten Commandments. May 
we seek to live with honest integrity, ever searching for the truth to 
live by. Also, may we look to God to deal justly with incorrigible liars, refusing to turn around from such a harmful practice.
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           "6 Many seek the favor of a noble, And everyone is a friend to the man who gives gifts."
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           Prov 19:6 Understandably, we all like to receive a gift from a dear 
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gifts should be from the heart, regardless of how much they cost. And we should avoid the appearance of giving a gift so as to obtain some personal advantage.
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           Prove 19:7 If such as person realizes he has not been relying upon God, certainly it is time to do so--seeking God's blessing and assistance to have what's needed. We should recall, as stated at Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich,And He adds no pain with it." Those seeking wealth apart from God, or by unrighteous practices such as stealing, cheating, or lying, are to find no ultimate benefit from such wealth. Proverbs 10:2-3 says this: "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit,But righteousness is what rescues from death. 3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wicked what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty,But diligent hands bring riches." So to help such ones, we should lovingly assist their faith in the Giver of Life, Jehovah. The capable wife of Proverbs 31, 
for instance, "extends her palm to the lowly one, and she opens her 
hands to the poor." May we likewise have compassion for those in 
unfortunate circumstances.
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           "8 Whoever acquires good sense loves himself. Whoever treasures discernment will find success."
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            DISCERNMENT VITAL TO SUCCESS.
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           Prov 19:8 Discernment is a vital quality for one wanting true 
wisdom. It allows us to see the difference between things--right from 
wrong, true from false, good from bad, wise from unwise, and serious 
matters of the law from lesser matters, though still required. We should
 become skilled at discerning such things, as this will help us be truly
 successful in life. It may be best to learn to discern such things early on in our development of wisdom, that we may better know what is most important to understand in life.
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            MAINTAIN FAITHFULNESS TO GOD, NEEDING HIS SUPPORT
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          James 1 opens with encouragement not to view our trials negatively. 
Remember that God will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear, 
but makes the way out for us to be able to endure it. (1Cor 10:13). So 
we can have a measure of happiness in our trials, trusting God for the 
strength and wisdom to endure faithfully, to cope with it until it has 
passed. This view allows us to grow in endurance, a vital quality en 
route to the gaining of true Christian love and adulthood. According to 
James 1:5, if we're lacking wisdom, keep asking God, for He gives 
generously to all. We need godly wisdom to cope with the many trials we 
may experience in this life. As Jesus said, "Keep asking and you will 
receive."
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            TRUSTING GOD, NEEDING HIS GUIDANCE.
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           James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men,
 concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James 
called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the 
part of the world that's faith-deprived, affected by wrong thinking, 
largely those believing in no God. Congregations of true Christians, or 
even individuals, were not to align themselves with any corrupting 
practice, influence, or system. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not
 know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever, 
therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is making himself an enemy 
of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's 
love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the 
benefits of His law for themselves and others. Drawing close to those 
who refuse to consider such evidence can corrupt our thinking, lead to 
serious sin, and will not have God's blessing, although we may still 
lovingly seek to encourage such ones to consider changing their view. As
 Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is constructed
 by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." (For 
further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this 
website.)
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           FAITH ESSENTIAL FOR GOD'S BLESSING.
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          They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God and His Son 
that is vital to pleasing God and receiving His blessing and approval. 
As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to 
please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and 
that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." Recall the
 bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent 
to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovah, 
and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to
 trust in Jehovah to give them the victory over their enemies. Because 
all Israel largely failed to trust in Jehovah, and accepted the 
faithless negative report of the 10, they lost out on entrance into the 
Promised Land, and, after some 40 years, died in the Wilderness. We have
 these lessons now to learn from, as Joshua and Caleb did enter the 
Promised Land afterward. The truth is not always the most popular view, 
although it can be and we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to 
trust in Jehovah and do things His way, that we can look forward to His 
many blessings, both now and everlastingly.
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            LOYALLY ENDURE TRIALS, HOPING IN GOD.
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           James 5:10-11 says "Brothers, take as a pattern of the suffering of evil
 and the exercising of patience the prophets who spoke in the name of 
Jehovah. 11 Look! We consider happy those who have endured. You have 
heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, 
that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful."
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           Thus we may have to suffer evil at times, enduring hurtful speech 
from unkind or disobedient ones, but if we maintain self-control, our 
mild gentle responses may quiet such things, and be blessed by God. We 
want to maintain love in our hearts, for God and all others. May we 
endure our trials faithfully, trusting in God's favor and the joy set 
before us, just as Jesus, God's firstborn Son, whose death ransomed 
mankind, endured faithfully by hoping in the joy "set before HIM" to be 
and remain the one chosen by God to rule God's Kingdom, and restore 
humans to spiritual completeness, true peace and happiness, and eternal 
life! Hebrews 12:2 says: "as we look intently at the Chief Agent and 
Perfecter of our faith, Jesus. For the joy that was set before him he 
endured [impalement], despising shame, and has sat down at the right 
hand of the throne of God."
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           THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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           Since
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them both once more, as life is still involved in understanding what has
 been going on. This was the TWGA from last Saturday (normally Friday) and Monday:
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           This week we have seen the numbers of serious cases of coronavirus rising, despite efforts of many in the U.S. to recognize and follow the guidelines provided by those in authority, striving hard to re-open the economy in a safe and effective manner. This is despite similar efforts having proved more successful in other countries. What could be going on here?
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           It is quite possible that some news we've had in the past two months or so may provide an answer. There have been several reports of astonishing numbers of coronavirus cases at meat-processing plants in the U.S. The reasons for this that have been given are varied, but largely haven't been clear, going from poor working conditions to failures of employees to follow procedures, etc. Here is what is likely occurring in many instances. Are not most such workers in such facilities willing to eat the very meat they are processing for the benefit of people?
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            They are showing a sense of responsibility toward others, placing themselves at risk should the meat they are processing somehow be unhealthy to the public!
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           And the management of these plants have also doubtless largely been worried sick at the problem, trying to correct matters! While it is likely that the meat itself is of high quality, what about the cooking procedures and times given on the label? Is it not reasonable to consider that the meat being eaten by these hard-working employees is unintentionally at times being undercooked? I have seen uncooked (not heat and serve) hot dogs recently labelled with instructions to cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Pork was included in this meat. Now ask those who know and they should tell you that this is not long enough to cook such meat thoroughly. In this case the time should be more like 10 minutes! Somehow the full cooking times have not always been labelled correctly, and this is likely causing coronavirus susceptibilty to those unsuspectingly eating this undercooked meat! Many believe it was, not pork, but undercooked pork, that contributed largely to the Spanish influenza of 1918, killing millions. These hot dogs are less expensive, and if labelled correctly, can still be a valued purchase, even if they must be cooked longer. Whereas some such plants had closed down due to the extent of illness, many were more recently re-opened, despite continued problems with coronavirus, understandably so that vital food could continue to reach the public.
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            Likely, the meat that is being sold is GOOD MEAT! IT JUST NEEDS TO BE COOKED MORE THOROUGHLY TO BE SAFE!
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           THOSE who have been exposed to undercooked meat should pray to God diligently for His assistance. If parasites were passed to the human, steps may be required to eliminate them naturally with a few herbs and spices available at low cost, or God Himself may intervene for the salvation of many exposed individuals.
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            1) May prayers continue at this time, that this matter may be addressed with as few further casualties as possible.
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            2) May research and investigation be carried out into this, to verify whether this is primarily what is going on, or to determine nuances.
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            3) May finger-pointing and the blame game be set aside, at least initially, so that focus may be on better informing the public as quickly as possible what needs to be done to prevent further catastrophe.
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            4) Let all meat be more carefully cooked, perhaps using a meat thermometer to ensure adequate internal cooking temperatures of at least 160-180 degrees or more. Try to determine a specific safe number in each circumstance, or await further instructions from officials.
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            5) Again, make this a matter of personal prayer and attention for any who have been affected, to determine whether or not certain natural remedies may be necessary to restore health and immunity to the individual(s).
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            CONTINUED ADDRESS TO UNITED STATES ON COVID-19
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           As shared previously, on Saturday's TWGA release, we've had a serious development, at least in the U.S., as regards the intake of undercooked meat which has increased susceptibility to coronavirus for many persons. There is another aspect to this matter, and not just a nuance. This involves a serious factor in immune system weakness that is contributing to coronavirus hospitalizations and even deaths. A reasonable question to ask is why would even the undercooked meat eaten by meat-packing workers have such as dramatic COVID-19 affect on so many of them, almost all of them? It has to do with FUNGAL INFECTIONS, mentioned previously on this website as an early factor affecting the personal impact of COVID-19 on individuals. Anyone receiving such an infection may have impaired liver function and immune response, and could suffer more dramatically from COVID-19. But how are they, and others, getting fungal infections from meat? Some time ago, an idea took hold that feeding PRE-DIGESTED corn to animals such as cows, would enhance their health and make for better meat. Unfortunately, the enzymes used to break down this corn for digestion were derived from a harmful fungus, usually a form of Aspergillus.Many fungi, fed sugar, will secrete substances that may appear to be those needed by humans, but in reality have a contrary effect on the human organism, as evidently these substances are secreted for use by the fungus itself, rather than for human or animal benefit. Thus they may only function to extend or advance the life of the fungus inside it's host. There may be a whole list of substances people may be ingesting that have been so derived from harmful fungi, that if truly derived from genuine food sources, could have very positive effects on human health. One common array of substances, largely being derived from harmful fungi, involves various types of ENZYMES, even appearing in some human digestive enzyme supplements. Such enzymes again apparently are breaking down food for the benefit and life of fungus, even inside a host creature, and are not advancing human health. Thus the animals eating this pre-digested food are feeding a living fungus within themselves, promoting fungal infection, and producing meat that must be thoroughly cooked for humans to have nutritional benefit. With proper response and corrections, both humans and animals may most-likely return to a state of good health. Much normal grain-fed and especially grass-fed cattle remain in excellent condition for nourishing consumption.
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           More has been learned as to how this infection weakens individuals. As explained early on, one helpful substance that can greatly assist one's recovery from such an infection is ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. As contrary as it may seem to some, the typical synthetic version of this, which usually is the only type that can be made into tablet form, is the best for the purpose of killing mold toxins and restoring liver function from the fungal invasion. So-called food-source ascorbic acid is most likely derived the cheapest way, from another yeast or fungus, which would only exacerbate the problem. Also, as regards even a synthetic vitamin C supplement, be careful, as the cheapest of ascorbic acid or vitamin C supplements may contain other added chemicals or ingredients that, while not necessarily inhibiting the desired effect on mold, may create other body imbalances or health impacts. Something else that has been learned is that one way fungi diminish human health is by taking minerals from their human host, especially perhaps inorganic minerals or minerals broken down by fungal enzymes for their use. Thus in support of human health, while combating a fungal infection, and eliminating intake of fungal enzymes, it can be beneficial to maintain adequate food mineral intake--not to further feed the fungus, but to prevent human body shutdown from lack of vital minerals. Drinking good coffee, for instance, supports human remineralization, as does eating mineral-rich foods, such as potatoes and other root vegetables grown in healthy soil.
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           I'm remaining focused on the U.S. COVID-19 situation at this time, so let's continue the week 16 issue:
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             ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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             IT IS POSSIBLE!
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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            Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            Life without reliance upon God leads to pride and disaster. What is life or even time without our Creator and Life-giver? Why not give Reliance on God the rightful place of the first month, as we live our lives ever acknowledging our need and dependence upon God for our happiness and sustenance. It was determined that praying for our needs is such an important concept to our happiness and relationships with God and others. This teaches us vital communication with God, and the concept of looking to Him to provide for our true needs.
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            - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have several current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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            - An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths.
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            Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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             ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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             While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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            , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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             Isaiah 11:9 foretells the peace to prevail in life on the planet under God's Kingdom: "They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea."
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             And let's especially remember and share Psalm 89:8 (3Psalm 17:8), which says "O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you" and Psalm 106:1 (4Psalm 17:1) "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Alternatively, instead of the first one, Psalm 150:1 (5Psalm 44:1) helps make a significant connection, exhorting: "Praise Jah! Praise God in His holy place. Praise him in the [heavens declaring] his strength."
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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         2020 Jul 01-Jul 02 Proverbs 19, CSL Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Hello, and welcome, wishing you a safe and careful day, considerate and thoughtful. Let's begin Proverbs 19, with verses 1-3, then look at a selection of a Christian Small Letter, consider today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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           1 It is better to be poor and walk
in integrity Than to be stupid and speak lies. 2 A person without knowledge is
not good, And the one who acts rashly is sinning. 3 It is a man’s own
foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against
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            HOLDING FIRMLY TO RIGHT CONDUCT, DESPITE TRIALS.
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           Prove 19:1: While we know, and
Proverbs shows, there are problems associated with being poor or destitute,
still in such a state many realize their need to rely on God and walk His way,
keeping integrity, which includes being honest in all things. By remaining so,
God can bless such a person and help them have what they need, until they can become more prosperous. David said, at
Psalm 37:25, that he had not seen "anyone righteous abandoned, nor his
children looking for bread." The morally stupid one justifies his own
rejection of discipline by clinging to lies, which he will speak to others, as
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           "2 A person without knowledge is
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            REMAIN OPEN TO DIVINE KNOWLEDGE.
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           Prove 19:2: It is not good to be
without knowledge, especially the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 shows how a
person can find the "knowledge of God" and the fear of Jehovah,
respect and reverence for Him as our Creator. We need such knowledge of God and
His ways that we might be obedient, and avoid acting rashly. We need to be in
the habit of thinking through our decisions, thinking of the consequences of
our actions, before jumping into something and regretting what we've done. If
we are in the habit of jumping into a course of action without thinking ahead,
this is in itself a sin.
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           "3 It is a man’s own
foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against
Jehovah."
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            GOD NOT TO BLAME FOR PROBLEMS.
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           Prove 19:3: By not realizing what
God's word has to say about something, we may act foolishly. This can result in
problems and difficulties that could cause some to become angry and actually
blame God. This is not His fault--He encourages us to become familiar with His
word so that we can know how to live in a right way and avoid many problems in
life. He is "the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One guiding you
in the way you should walk. If only you would pay attention to my commandments!
Then your peace would become just like a river and your righteousness like the
waves of the sea." Knowing God's perfect law can bring abundant, at times
overflowing peace and the practice of doing right that is constant, like ocean
waves. What blessings await lovers of God and His word!
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTERS
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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            APPRECIATING BIBLE TRUTH, REPENTING, GROWING SPIRITUALLY
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            RECEIVE ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE.
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           2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true 
unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply 
it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those 
with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can 
encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal 
relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and 
His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's 
undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These 
verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by
 an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine 
power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly 
devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his 
own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the 
precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become 
sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption 
produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: 
"Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at 
all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in 
harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all 
we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends 
and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an 
understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May 
we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please 
Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as 
possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all
 to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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            SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
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           2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s 
remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or deep 
trust, primarily in Jehovah God, His Son Jesus, God’s word, and Jesus’ 
ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's 
Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other 
attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very 
reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue 
(godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your 
virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to
 your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your 
self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your 
endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovah personally), 7 to 
your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other 
God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness 
looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For 
if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from 
being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of 
our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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            EYES OPEN TO SCRIPTURAL TRUTH.
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           2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we 
do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as 
godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes 
to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see
 dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For 
anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, 
and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and 
choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you
 will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly 
granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise 
encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious 
children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus 
we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that 
we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on 
our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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           2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings 
and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." 
But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we're living in the 
"last days" of the present system, or arrangement, of things, with its 
associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is soon to bring 
significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in 
blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can 
to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in 
God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May we not 
be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule:
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          Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second 
letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up 
your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should 
remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the 
commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all
 know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their 
ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where
 is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers 
fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were 
from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such
 ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens 
and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by 
the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time 
suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as
 God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to 
remove evil ones on a coming day of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such 
ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over 
their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their 
sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with
 a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. 
May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human 
creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by 
careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          Due to the current situation in the U.S., I am showing both the Saturday (normally Friday) and Monday release of TWGA. Even if this information is life-saving to one more person who may see it, God may be thus pleased, as this knowledge is made known to others where reasonable. Please be aware that some information became clearer upon preparation of Monday's release. Also, a statement is made on another current issue to conclude.
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           This week we have seen the numbers of serious cases of coronavirus rising, despite efforts of many in the U.S. to recognize and follow the guidelines provided by those in authority, striving hard to re-open the economy in a safe and effective manner. This is despite similar efforts having proved more successful in other countries. What could be going on here?
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           It is quite possible that some news we've had in the past two months or so may provide an answer. There have been several reports of astonishing numbers of coronavirus cases at meat-processing plants in the U.S. The reasons for this that have been given are varied, but largely haven't been clear, going from poor working conditions to failures of employees to follow procedures, etc. Here is what is likely occurring in many instances. Are not most such workers in such facilities willing to eat the very meat they are processing for the benefit of people?
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           And the management of these plants have also doubtless largely been worried sick at the problem, trying to correct matters! While it is likely that the meat itself is of high quality, what about the cooking procedures and times given on the label? Is it not reasonable to consider that the meat being eaten by these hard-working employees is unintentionally at times being undercooked? I have seen uncooked (not heat and serve) hot dogs recently labelled with instructions to cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Pork was included in this meat. Now ask those who know and they should tell you that this is not long enough to cook such meat thoroughly. In this case the time should be more like 10 minutes! Somehow the full cooking times have not always been labelled correctly, and this is likely causing coronavirus susceptibilty to those unsuspectingly eating this undercooked meat! Many believe it was, not pork, but undercooked pork, that contributed largely to the Spanish influenza of 1918, killing millions. These hot dogs are less expensive, and if labelled correctly, can still be a valued purchase, even if they must be cooked longer. Whereas some such plants had closed down due to the extent of illness, many were more recently re-opened, despite continued problems with coronavirus, understandably so that vital food could continue to reach the public.
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           THOSE who have been exposed to undercooked meat should pray to God diligently for His assistance. If parasites were passed to the human, steps may be required to eliminate them naturally with a few herbs and spices available at low cost, or God Himself may intervene for the salvation of many exposed individuals.
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            1) May prayers continue at this time, that this matter may be addressed with as few further casualties as possible.
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            3) May finger-pointing and the blame game be set aside, at least initially, so that focus may be on better informing the public as quickly as possible what needs to be done to prevent further catastrophe.
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            4) Let all meat be more carefully cooked, perhaps using a meat thermometer to ensure adequate internal cooking temperatures of at least 160-180 degrees or more. Try to determine a specific safe number in each circumstance, or await further instructions from officials.
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            5) Again, make this a matter of personal prayer and attention for any who have been affected, to determine whether or not certain natural remedies may be necessary to restore health and immunity to the individual(s).
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           As shared previously, on Saturday's TWGA release, we've had a serious development, at least in the U.S., as regards the intake of undercooked meat which has increased susceptibility to coronavirus for many persons. There is another aspect to this matter, and not just a nuance. This involves a serious factor in immune system weakness that is contributing to coronavirus hospitalizations and even deaths. A reasonable question to ask is why would even the undercooked meat eaten by meat-packing workers have such as dramatic COVID-19 affect on so many of them, almost all of them? It has to do with FUNGAL INFECTIONS, mentioned previously on this website as an early factor affecting the personal impact of COVID-19 on individuals. Anyone receiving such an infection may have impaired liver function and immune response, and could suffer more dramatically from COVID-19. But how are they, and others, getting fungal infections from meat? Some time ago, an idea took hold that feeding PRE-DIGESTED corn to animals such as cows, would enhance their health and make for better meat. Unfortunately, the enzymes used to break down this corn for digestion were derived from a harmful fungus, usually a form of Aspergillus.Many fungi, fed sugar, will secrete substances that may appear to be those needed by humans, but in reality have a contrary effect on the human organism, as evidently these substances are secreted for use by the fungus itself, rather than for human or animal benefit. Thus they may only function to extend or advance the life of the fungus inside it's host. There may be a whole list of substances people may be ingesting that have been so derived from harmful fungi, that if truly derived from genuine food sources, could have very positive effects on human health. One common array of substances, largely being derived from harmful fungi, involves various types of ENZYMES, even appearing in some human digestive enzyme supplements. Such enzymes again apparently are breaking down food for the benefit and life of fungus, even inside a host creature, and are not advancing human health. Thus the animals eating this pre-digested food are feeding a living fungus within themselves, promoting fungal infection, and producing meat that must be thoroughly cooked for humans to have nutritional benefit. With proper response and corrections, both humans and animals may most-likely return to a state of good health. Much normal grain-fed and especially grass-fed cattle remain in excellent condition for nourishing consumption.
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           More has been learned as to how this infection weakens individuals. As explained early on, one helpful substance that can greatly assist one's recovery from such an infection is ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. As contrary as it may seem to some, the typical synthetic version of this, which usually is the only type that can be made into tablet form, is the best for the purpose of killing mold toxins and restoring liver function from the fungal invasion. So-called food-source ascorbic acid is most likely derived the cheapest way, from another yeast or fungus, which would only exacerbate the problem. Also, as regards even a synthetic vitamin C supplement, be careful, as the cheapest of ascorbic acid or vitamin C supplements may contain other added chemicals or ingredients that, while not necessarily inhibiting the desired effect on mold, may create other body imbalances or health impacts. Something else that has been learned is that one way fungi diminish human health is by taking minerals from their human host, especially perhaps inorganic minerals or minerals broken down by fungal enzymes for their use. Thus in support of human health, while combating a fungal infection, and eliminating intake of fungal enzymes, it can be beneficial to maintain adequate food mineral intake--not to further feed the fungus, but to prevent human body shutdown from lack of vital minerals. Drinking good coffee, for instance, supports human remineralization, as does eating mineral-rich foods, such as potatoes and other root vegetables grown in healthy soil.
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           Finally, unless spellcasters interfere, I believe Russia has no intentions currently to have a bounty on any U.S. military personnel. Perhaps more on this subject Friday.
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           I'm remaining focused on the U.S. COVID-19 situation at this time, so let's continue the week 16 issue:
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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             IT IS POSSIBLE!
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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            Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15).
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            - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. (Romans 15:4). This was originally Hopengod, but it was determined that young children would be having trouble connecting God with His name, Jehovah or Jah, shortened, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah", and which makes its appearance in the original text of God's word in many places. With this new name, they can make this connection as early as possible, and learn much about the true God and His loving, peaceable ways. The two verses especially encouraged to remember and share at the conclusion of this article may help young children similarly, but again it was determined that some still wouldn't make this connection without this important adjustment. Also, we may be reminded that we have several current month names that are 3- and 4-syllables long, which we often draw out without giving it a second thought.
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            - An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths.
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            Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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            At this point, genuine happiness can begin to blossom as well, as we come to live in harmony with godly wisdom and standards. True happiness is thus appropriately linked with peace and right, fair conduct.
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             ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else.  This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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             While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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            , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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something good, And he receives Jehovah’s favor. 23 The poor man 
implores when speaking, But the rich man answers harshly. 24 There are 
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can promote their grasp on eternal life, or it can contribute to their 
loss of life--usually the choice is ours. Proverbs 12:18 says: "18 
Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the 
wise is a healing." Those who use their tongue well can promote 
spiritual healing and one's welfare, and will often be rewarded by 
appreciative ones for their efforts, and blessed by God. You might 
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          "22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovah’s favor."
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 18:22 Why? One who finds a "good wife" usually has sought Jehovah's 
direction and guidance in prayer, and may have prepared himself for a 
good marriage. This one recognizes the value and gift of marriage, and 
willingly accepts the responsibilities and privileges that come with it,
 being willing to loyally love his dear wife. He shows a willingness to 
wait for the right person if necessary, looking for one who likewise 
appreciates marriage and it's Originator. He thereby receives Jehovah's 
favor, for acting in harmony with God's righteousness. Still, those who didn't yet fully know Jehovah may have yet had His blessing to find a good spouse, compatible with one another, capable of loving God and one another as they come to know Jehovah better--HE is the Originator of Marriage and the Family unit! May all look to Him to make their marriage the joy it is intended to be for those honoring this gift from our loving God and Father!
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          Prove
 18:23 The poor man tends to have a humble attitude, and "implores" or 
pleads earnestly, when he speaks. Is it not refreshing to hear someone 
speak humbly or graciously toward others? Of course, we need a measure 
of self-respect, and therefore should not go overboard, begging for all 
we need. May we confidently trust Jehovah to provide for what we truly 
need. Still, the "rich" or wealthy man may answer "harshly." He tends to
 have a proud demeanor, and is more demanding in his requests. His harsh
 speech often comes across as rough, disagreeable, or unpleasant. 
Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has 
nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great 
wealth." Even if we may have some "wealth," may be prefer to treat 
others with thoughtfulness, kindness, humility, 'pretending to be poor,'
 as it were. To clarify, we shouldn't however "pretend" to be 
humble--this quality is an essential to walk with godly fear and to be 
cultivating true love for God and others. Thus, "consider others 
superior to you," recognizing their stores of knowledge, gifts and 
talents often outshine our own. A truly wise person is NOT a 
know-it-all. Proverbs 1:5 says "A wise person listens and takes in more 
instruction..." Thus true listening involves learning, and perhaps 
asking the right questions to enhance our knowledge.
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          "24 There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
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          Prove
 18:24 Clearly, many have not learned how to be a good "companion." It 
is not merely being with each other that makes for good companionship. 
Such persons should learn how to be a good friend, to be thoughtful and 
kind in word and deed, and patient with one another's mistakes, for 
instance. Proverbs 29:22 says "a man prone to anger stirs up strife..." 
and should quickly turn to Jehovah to acquire self-control and 
gentleness, a mildness of temper, that is displayed throughout each day 
in kind, thoughtful dealings with others. Everyone should be "slow to 
anger" (James 1:19). One often hot-tempered does not make good company 
until he gains more of the vital quality of self-control. May he do so 
quickly, with Jehovah's patient assistance and powerful holy spirit, 
producing the fruitage that includes "faith, mildness, self-control." 
(Galat 5:22,23). Faith in Jehovah should also help prevent us from 
losing our temper so easily, as Jehovah "is faithful, and He will not 
let you be tempted beyond what you can bear..." As soon as we become 
irritated about something take swift action--channel any energy into 
thinking through the problem to find a solution or a way to cope with 
it--refuse to let it get to the point of anger, which rarely leads to 
good results--it hinders clear thinking, often causes hurt feelings, and
 can even make one sick! Thus David says, at Psalm 37:8 "Let go of 
anger..." Upholding God's standards, look to God's word for advice on 
being a good friend, and may we thus find companions that stick "closer 
than a brother."
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            COMPREHEND GOD'S LOVE IN JESUS, TREASURING GODLY VIRTUES
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            PREPARING FOR GOD'S NEW WORLD.
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           1Peter 1 describes the unique resurrection for a specific group, which Christ's 
resurrection gave example of, being raised to "heavenly" life, to rule 
with Christ. Ones with this hope have been especially "distressed by 
various trials, in order that the tested quality of [their] faith, of 
much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested by 
fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the 
revelation of Jesus Christ." Of course, all remaining ones with hopes of a global Paradise also need such refining of faith, and may rejoice as well as 
they meet tests faithfully, with integrity to God. How happy all are learning to become as they remain obedient to God, even under test! Such faithful ones 
may enjoy precious privileges of service to God in his coming new world,
 while all may certainly enjoy learning and educating others in true 
Christian living. There will be the final test that all will need to be 
prepared to face faithfully, loyally to God. May we bolster our faith 
now, that we may assist others to have strong faith in God through the 
end of the current system, on into the new.
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           1Peter 2:1-3 exhorts all: "1 So rid yourselves of all badness and deceit
 and hypocrisy and envy and all backbiting. 2 As newborn infants, form a
 longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it 
you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is 
kind." Therefore, all should experience the kindness of God and Jesus, 
this loyal love for mankind, including for each person and their loved 
ones individually, that all may come to comprehend this love and gain 
such a proper heart motive personally, inclined to unselfish love, 
wisdom and righteousness. Any who do not have this view of both should 
pray for this earnestly and urgently. Thus may all grow to love the word
 of God and His inspiring promises, including those regarding an 
everlasting satisfying future, that each may learn at first the basics 
of true Christianity, "the unadulterated milk of the word," providing 
the basis for continued spiritual growth to Christian soundness, or 
maturity, and genuine peace and happiness.
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            WHOLESOME REGARD FOR JEHOVAH.
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           As regards the family, while husbands are to love their wives as they do
 themselves, 1Peter 3 reminds godly wives to "be in subjection to your 
husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won 
without a word through the conduct of their wives, 2 because of having 
been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect." 
Such qualities are treasured by most men, and may move some to have more
 love and fear of God. The true fear of God is a reverential respect for
 Him, fearing to displease Him in any way, refusing to hurt Him, out of 
love for Him and regard for His feelings. For a time the Israelites 
failed in this, as explained in Psalm 78:40,41: "How often they rebelled
 against him in the wilderness And made him feel hurt in the desert! 41 
Again and again they put God to the test, And they grieved the Holy One 
of Israel." May we appreciate, and not take for granted, the love of our
 God!Romans 8:38-39 says of such love: "For I am convinced that neither death
 nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to 
come nor powers 39 nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be 
able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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           1Peter 3:3-6 helps us focus on the inner person—the lovely qualities of 
the heart that make life worth living and make friendships far more 
meaningful and delightful. How much more important to be beautiful 
spiritually, while we may still modestly value physical beauty. Notice 
Peter’s inspired words:
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           “3 Do not let your adornment be external—the braiding of hair and 
the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothing—4 but let it be the 
secret person of the heart in the incorruptible adornment of the quiet 
and mild spirit, which is of great value in the eyes of God. 5 For this 
is how the holy women of the past who hoped in God used to adorn 
themselves, subjecting themselves to their husbands, 6 just as Sarah 
obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you have become her children, 
provided you continue doing good and do not give in to fear.”
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           Thus it takes courage to “continue doing good” and focusing on spiritual
 beauty with obedience to God. May we ever appreciate the “quiet and 
mild spirit” of great value in God’s eyes. Such a spirit involves 
humility, self-control, and mild gentleness manifested throughout each 
day—not just at certain times, such as when one is becoming irritated. 
These qualities should flow from us constantly, forming a vital 
foundation of the Christian new personality with faith in God and 
Christ. May we treasure spiritual qualities, no longer being a “physical
 man” oblivious to spirituality, or inner well-being and happiness. May 
we add loyalty and faithfulness, in harmony with true love, seeking the 
long-term best interests of others, including their eternal life before 
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those needed by humans, but in reality have a contrary effect on the 
human organism, as evidently these substances are secreted for use by 
the fungus itself, rather than for human or animal benefit. Thus they 
may only function to extend or advance the life of the fungus inside 
it's host. There may be a whole list of substances people may be 
ingesting that have been so derived from harmful fungi, that if truly 
derived from genuine food sources, could have very positive effects on 
human health. One common array of substances, largely being derived from 
harmful fungi, involves various types of ENZYMES, even appearing in some 
human digestive enzyme supplements. Such enzymes again apparently are 
breaking down food for the benefit and life of fungus, even inside a 
host creature, and are not advancing human health. Thus the animals eating this pre-digested food are feeding a live fungus that needs to be eliminated. The meat must be thoroughly cooked for humans to have nutritional benefit. With proper response and corrections, both humans and animals may most-likely return to a state of good health. As regards the animals, immediate action is recommended to correct feeding and address any possibility of infection. The same enzymes have been used in the human food supply for many years, and this should likewise be addressed. Much normal grain-fed and especially grass-fed cattle remain in excellent condition for nourishing consumption.
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          More has been learned as to how this infection weakens individuals. As explained early on, one helpful substance that can greatly assist one's recovery from such an infection is ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. As contrary as it may seem to some, the typical synthetic version of this, which usually is the only type that can be made into tablet form, is the best for the purpose of killing mold toxins and restoring liver function from the fungal invasion. So-called food-source ascorbic acid is most likely derived the cheapest way, from another yeast or fungus, which would only exacerbate the problem. Also, as regards even a synthetic vitamin C supplement, be careful, as the cheapest of ascorbic acid or vitamin C supplements may contain other added chemicals or ingredients that, while not necessarily inhibiting the desired effect on mold, may create other body imbalances or health impacts. Something else that has been learned is that one way fungi diminish human health is by taking minerals from their human host, especially perhaps inorganic minerals or minerals broken down by fungal enzymes for their use. Thus in support of human health, while combating a fungal infection, and eliminating intake of fungal enzymes, it can be beneficial to maintain adequate food mineral intake--not to further feed the fungus, but to prevent human body shutdown from lack of vital minerals. Drinking good coffee, for instance, supports human remineralization, as does eating mineral-rich foods, such as potatoes and other root vegetables grown in healthy soil.
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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            Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures 
can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I 
will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my 
might, And he has become my salvation.” Another verse that all should perhaps know, that could help young ears to learn who "Jah" is, would be Psalm 106:1, which reads: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever." Putting God first is important in the development of a person, contributing to the quality of godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else.  This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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            While others qualities originally held this spot, an emerging realization of the need to underscore as essential God's word became a high priority. In fact, the Scriptures point out that obedience to God is what's needed to bring about the purity that's considered a primary aspect of divine wisdom (James 3:17). And such also contributes greatly to genuine peace. These qualities are vital to develop divine 
wisdom and happiness. This initially appeared one month later, but logically should be placed prior to the reminder to love Jehovah's ways, and even our all-important faith begins with hearing the word of Jehovah. (Romans 10:17).
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            , To advance appreciation for the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who have much good to learn about the ways of God. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          Hello, wishing you well as we address the coronavirus crisis. Today's TWGA has important information on COVID-19. Let's first look at Proverbs 18, verses 17-20, and then review a Christian Small Letter selection, examine today's TWGA, and consider the weekly CTC Corner.
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Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong 
opponents. 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified 
city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress. 20 From the 
fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be 
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          Prove 18:17 How important 
to recognize this principle, especially if judging a case. This reminds 
us not to place full stock in the first opinion we hear, but rather to 
be willing to hear both or all sides of a case before drawing definite 
conclusions. The quality of understanding should move us to aim to see 
the big picture in a case, see all the factors affecting the incident(s)
 being examined, and then to begin to draw proper conclusions with godly
 discernment, differentiating between the important factors involved, 
and lesser factors, although not necessarily negligible. We need to be 
able to discern between truth and falsehood or deception, among other 
things. Above all, trust in Jehovah God, rely upon Him in prayer to see 
what's necessary to render a righteous judgment.
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          "18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents."
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 for even highly important matters when decisions were not clear for 
all, appealing  to Jehovah God for the necessary answers. Likewise today, we can appreciate when clear instruction is provided by God for serious matters affecting the human family.
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          "19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress."
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           FEAR GOD, SEEK HIS VIEW OF MATTERS.
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 18:19 One in court likely has a legitimate cause for complaint. 
However, some are more easily offended by less serious issues. 
Ecclesiastes 7:8,9 counsels: "Better is the end of a matter than its 
beginning. Better to be patient than to be haughty in spirit. 9 Do not 
be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom 
of fools." Another Proverb says a fool considers himself "right in his 
own eyes" rather than fearing God and turning away from bad. (Prove 
3:7). Of course, a person can commit a serious offense, or violation of a
 Christian standard or man's law. There are Christian guidelines for 
properly handling more or less serious matters of offense. While certain
 serious matters may involve the law, others may be more peaceably 
resolved within the congregation arrangement. (Romans 13:1-4; 1Cori 
5:11-13; Acts 3:19; Matth 5:23,24; Matth 18:15-17).
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seeking insight into the situation of others, finding the cause of any 
offending conduct, promoting understanding of the circumstances leading 
up to it.
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          "20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
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           UPBUILDING, HELPFUL SPEECH.
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can say that will be upbuilding or uplifting to others each day. 
Positive speech begins in the heart. The integrity-keeper of Psalm 15 is
 "practicing what is right and speaking the truth in his heart." (Psalm 
15:2). Have you learned to 'practice what is right'? Do you treasure up 
good sayings, stories, and experiences in harmony with God's word to 
better understand the truth of God, and even sharing these with others? 
What delight we can experience, humbly listening to others, and then 
sharing appropriate upbuilding things with them! (Matth 13:52; 1Timo 
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            MAINTAIN FAITHFULNESS TO GOD, NEEDING HIS SUPPORT
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           LOOK TO GOD TO ENDURE TRIALS FAITHFULLY.
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          James 1 opens with encouragement not to view our trials negatively. 
Remember that God will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear, 
but makes the way out for us to be able to endure it. (1Cor 10:13). So 
we can have a measure of happiness in our trials, trusting God for the 
strength and wisdom to endure faithfully, to cope with it until it has 
passed. This view allows us to grow in endurance, a vital quality en 
route to the gaining of true Christian love and adulthood. According to 
James 1:5, if we're lacking wisdom, keep asking God, for He gives 
generously to all. We need godly wisdom to cope with the many trials we 
may experience in this life. As Jesus said, "Keep asking and you will 
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           James 4:4 shows we need to be cautious not to be merely pleasers of men,
 concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James 
called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the 
part of the world that's faith-deprived, affected by wrong thinking, 
largely those believing in no God. Congregations of true Christians, or 
even individuals, were not to align themselves with any corrupting 
practice, influence, or system. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you not
 know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever, 
therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is making himself an enemy 
of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's 
love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the 
benefits of His law for themselves and others. Drawing close to those 
who refuse to consider such evidence can corrupt our thinking, lead to 
serious sin, and will not have God's blessing, although we may still 
lovingly seek to encourage such ones to consider changing their view. As
 Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is constructed
 by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." (For 
further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this 
website.)
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          They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God and His Son 
that is vital to pleasing God and receiving His blessing and approval. 
As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to 
please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and 
that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." Recall the
 bad report that 10 of the 12 spies of Israel came back with when sent 
to spy out the Promised Land. Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovah, 
and gave a good report, Joshua and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to
 trust in Jehovah to give them the victory over their enemies. Because 
all Israel largely failed to trust in Jehovah, and accepted the 
faithless negative report of the 10, they lost out on entrance into the 
Promised Land, and, after some 40 years, died in the Wilderness. We have
 these lessons now to learn from, as Joshua and Caleb did enter the 
Promised Land afterward. The truth is not always the most popular view, 
although it can be and we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to 
trust in Jehovah and do things His way, that we can look forward to His 
many blessings, both now and everlastingly.
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            LOYALLY ENDURE TRIALS, HOPING IN GOD.
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           James 5:10-11 says "Brothers, take as a pattern of the suffering of evil
 and the exercising of patience the prophets who spoke in the name of 
Jehovah. 11 Look! We consider happy those who have endured. You have 
heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, 
that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful."
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           Thus we may have to suffer evil at times, enduring hurtful speech 
from unkind or disobedient ones, but if we maintain self-control, our 
mild gentle responses may quiet such things, and be blessed by God. We 
want to maintain love in our hearts, for God and all others. May we 
endure our trials faithfully, trusting in God's favor and the joy set 
before us, just as Jesus, God's firstborn Son, whose death ransomed 
mankind, endured faithfully by hoping in the joy "set before HIM" to be 
and remain the one chosen by God to rule God's Kingdom, and restore 
humans to spiritual completeness, true peace and happiness, and eternal 
life! Hebrews 12:2 says: "as we look intently at the Chief Agent and 
Perfecter of our faith, Jesus. For the joy that was set before him he 
endured [impalement], despising shame, and has sat down at the right 
hand of the throne of God."
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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           COVID-19 IN THE UNITED STATES
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          This week we have seen the numbers of serious cases of coronavirus rising, despite efforts of many in the U.S. to recognize and follow the guidelines provided by those in authority, striving hard to re-open the economy in a safe and effective manner. This is despite similar efforts having proved more successful in other countries. What could be going on here?
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          It is quite possible that some news we've had in the past two months or so may provide an answer. There have been several reports of astonishing numbers of coronavirus cases at meat-processing plants in the U.S. The reasons for this that have been given are varied, but largely haven't been clear, going from poor working conditions to failures of employees to follow procedures, etc. Here is what is likely occurring in many instances. Are not most such workers in such facilities willing to eat the very meat they are processing for the benefit of people?
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           They are showing a sense of responsibility toward others, placing themselves at risk should the meat they are processing somehow be unhealthy to the public!
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          And the management of these plants have also doubtless largely been worried sick at the problem, trying to correct matters! While it is likely that the meat itself is of high quality, what about the cooking procedures and times given on the label? Is it not reasonable to consider that the meat being eaten by these hard-working employees is unintentionally at times being undercooked? I have seen uncooked (not heat and serve) hot dogs recently labelled with instructions to cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Pork was included in this meat. Now ask those who know and they should tell you that this is not long enough to cook such meat thoroughly. In this case the time should be more like 10 minutes! Somehow the full cooking times have not always been labelled correctly, and this is likely causing coronavirus susceptibilty to those unsuspectingly eating this undercooked meat! Many believe it was, not pork, but undercooked pork, that contributed largely to the Spanish influenza of 1918, killing millions. These hot dogs are less expensive, and if labelled correctly, can still be a valued purchase, even if they must be cooked longer. Whereas some such plants had closed down due to the extent of illness, many were more recently re-opened, despite continued problems with coronavirus, understandably so that vital food could continue to reach the public.
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           Likely, the meat that is being sold is GOOD MEAT! IT JUST NEEDS TO BE COOKED MORE THOROUGHLY TO BE SAFE!
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          THOSE who have been exposed to undercooked meat should pray to God diligently for His assistance. If parasites were passed to the human, steps may be required to eliminate them naturally with a few herbs and spices available at low cost, or God Himself may intervene for the salvation of many exposed individuals.
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           1) May prayers continue at this time, that this matter may be addressed with as few further casualties as possible.
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           3) May finger-pointing and the blame game be set aside, at least initially, so that focus may be on better informing the public as quickly as possible what needs to be done to prevent further catastrophe.
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           4) Let all meat be more carefully cooked, perhaps using a meat thermometer to ensure adequate internal cooking temperatures of at least 160-180 degrees or more. Try to determine a specific safe number in each circumstance, or await further instructions from officials.
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           5) Again, make this a matter of personal prayer and attention for any who have been affected, to determine whether or not certain natural remedies may be necessary to restore health and immunity to the individual(s).
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              First of all, I'd like to explain to any who have considered borrowing my ideas to advance their political agenda that it would not be fair to do so, especially to take credit for them as if they had anything to do with their origination. Many of the things presented in this segment over the past several weeks, with God's help, have been patented so as to prevent someone, even without realizing, from disrespecting what rightly belongs to another. Of course in honor of God and others I seek peace, and let such ones do the same, as true peace respects God's standards involving unselfish consideration for one another. Please may they be fair about this, as they have had much opportunity to advance their own ideas, and I have not yet been able to get to be in the eye of the public the same as they have been. This is not intended to discourage those who wish to encourage others with what I've shared and cooperate with God's Kingdom in accomplishing the policies I have outlined or similar policies that would be successful with God's blessing, working together to bring about the foretold conditions that have been promised.
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            ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MORE ORDERLY TIME
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           Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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           The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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           So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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           Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           The first three months might be named accordingly:
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           - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15).
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           - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. For those feeling the need, they might write this as HopenGod. Either way, the meaning should be understood. (Romans 15:4).
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           - An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths.
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           Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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           While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           At this point, genuine happiness can begin to blossom as well, as we come to live in harmony with godly wisdom and standards. True happiness is thus appropriately linked with peace and right, fair conduct.
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            This refers to an important quality in the development of a person, as it’s meaning relates to Godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. An alternate name might be considered as
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            ,"Jah" being the shortened form of God's name, such as appears in the expression "Hallelujah."The unusual spelling helps to avoid confusion with the first day of the month. An example where this shortened form of God's name should appear in the Scriptures can be found at Isaiah 12:2, which says "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.” This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This expression may also help us remain a strong but humble people before God and one another, promoting genuine peace and happiness. Godly devotion was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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            This may help ones see the benefit of putting knowledge to work with efforts to benefit others, rather than doing nothing with it, or praising knowledge itself, promoting laziness. This is appropriate for the time, to promote kind actions and activities during summertime. This is one name that humanity may wish to replace once all the earth is knowing, loving, and serving the Creator, Jehovah, with the term: Godswaylove (Gdw.), or better:
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            , as more and more appreciate the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah, if such an adjustment was reasonably possible, with God's help, at that time. While perhaps the most straightforward of month names, it may prove of great help to young ears who are learning about the ways of the true, loving God, Jehovah. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this name may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            I had intended to allow this to be another place for peace, such as with the name Pacness or Peaceness. However, the quality of purity is equally important in the development of divine wisdom and happiness. Pureness might come to be somewhat understood by a young child, and while it would be preferable as an early value, this is not a bad place for it, at the conclusion of summer, and near godly devotion.
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           Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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           After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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           To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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           It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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         2020 Jun 26 Proverbs 18, CSL Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Welcome, wishing you a fine day in God's favor, staying cautious and considerate. Today's TWGA is postponed, likely until next day. Let's first consider Proverbs 18, verses 13-16, then revisit a Christian Small Letter Selection, then the weekly CTC Corner.
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 When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, It is 
foolish and humiliating. 14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through 
illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit? 15 The heart of the 
understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to 
find knowledge. 16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him 
access to great people."
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           A LISTENING EAR.
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          Prove 18:13 How should we listen? Do you recall Jesus' words, "Pay attention to how you listen?" Do you listen with discernment, empathy, and understanding? We need to have a discerning
 ear, to recognize the truth or a lie, and ask the right questions to 
get to the truth of a matter. If we've discerned sincerity and truth, we might apply empathy to our listening so as to comprehend the speaker's words and ideas more readily, gaining insight into the situation. We need an understanding ear, to see the 
big picture, and to see each piece in it's place, to piece together the 
truth of a matter. Then might we be able to reply to the matter with a 
proper perspective, and avoid appearing foolish, and being humiliated.
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          "14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit?"
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           HOPE VITAL.
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 positive, upbuilding spirit, which can sustain us as we recover. A 
thoroughly depressed or crushed spirit, however, is difficult to bear. What is needed by such a person? Isn't hope vital, especially hope from God based on His inspired and inspiring Word, the Bible. Such a one also needs to trust in God, looking to Him to recover, searching with prayerful communication to understand the causes of the broken spirit, and find the right assistance as needed to 
deal or cope with them.
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          "15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge."
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           SEEK UNDERSTANDING.
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pieces of knowledge into the bigger picture. Proverbs 14:6 says 
"knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." Such a 
person's ear is attuned to picking up new facts and learning from them.
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          "16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him access to great people."
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           HEARTFELT GIVING.
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          Prove
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 effect of an appropriate gift on the receiver. Such giving needn't 
merely be material, but in whatever form, should reflect consideration 
for the interests, values, and welfare of the one(s) receiving. Over time, or in various ways, we may even help others come to appreciate and acquire valuable treasures of a spiritual nature, such as qualities contributing to their peace and happiness, with hope of an eternal happy future. Still,  even a material gift can reveal thoughtfulness toward others, and promote good relationships.
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTERS
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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            APPEAL TO FELLOW CHRISTIANS WITH HONESTY, OUT OF LOVE.
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            HONEST IN ALL THINGS.
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           Paul opens his letter to Philemon by referring to himself as "a prisoner
 for the sake of Christ Jesus." You may recall it was his refusal to 
offer a bribe to a Roman official that caused him to become such a 
prisoner. (Acts 24:26-27). Paul would write, at Hebrews 13:18, "Keep 
praying for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to
 conduct ourselves honestly in all things." May we thus show 
determination to deal honestly with others, even under threat of 
persecution, holding to a course of honest integrity to God. (Psalm 
15:1-5).
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            A LOVING MOTIVE.
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           The letter Philemon from Paul honestly makes him aware that the runaway 
slave Onesimus from Philemon's house has since become a Christian 
himself, and Paul is sending him back, yet requesting that Onesimus be 
allowed to attend to Paul. He states that as an apostle he could order 
him to allow this, but instead, wants Philemon to be moved of his own 
free will to do so. Thus, once again, right motive is encouraged in 
God's word.
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            Rather than forcing one to comply, Jehovah much prefers 
encouraging others out of love to act rightly, loyal to Jehovah and His 
judgments, unselfishly, with godly wisdom and in the best interests of 
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           Notice this in Philemon 8-9a, 11-14: "For this very reason, though I 
have great freeness of speech in connection with Christ to order you to 
do what is proper, 9 I would rather appeal to you on the basis of 
love,...He was formerly useless to you, but now he is useful to you and 
to me. 12 I am sending him back to you, yes him, my very own heart. 13 I
 would like to keep him here for myself so that he might take your place
 in ministering to me during my imprisonment for the sake of the good 
news. 14 But I do not want to do anything without your consent, so that 
your good deed may be done, not under compulsion, but of your own free 
will."
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           DEALING WITH COMPASSION.
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          Paul continues in Philemon 15-17 to plead that Philemon act with 
compassion toward his runaway slave, as he was coming back, now with the
 enlightenment of divine truth, as a genuine Christian servant of God, 
one now more than ever willing to comply with divine standards. How fine
 when one can truly repent of wrong behavior and really turn around from
 it, with determination to loyally practice what is right in God's eyes!
 Such ones should be treated mercifully wherever possible, in line with 
God's law. Paul's words read this way: "Perhaps this is really why he 
broke away for a short while, so that you may have him back forever, 16 
no longer as a slave, but as more than a slave, as a brother who is 
beloved, especially so to me, but how much more so to you, both in the 
flesh and in the Lord. 17 So if you consider me a friend, receive him 
kindly the same way you would me."
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           First of all, I'd like to explain to any who have considered borrowing my ideas to advance their political agenda that it would not be fair to do so, especially to take credit for them as if they had anything to do with their origination. Many of the things presented in this segment over the past several weeks, with God's help, have been patented so as to prevent someone, even without realizing, from disrespecting what rightly belongs to another. Of course in honor of God and others I seek peace, and let such ones do the same, as true peace respects God's standards involving unselfish consideration for one another. Please may they be fair about this, as they have had much opportunity to advance their own ideas, and I have not yet been able to get to be in the eye of the public the same as they have been. This is not intended to discourage those who wish to encourage others with what I've shared and cooperate with God's Kingdom in accomplishing the policies I have outlined or similar policies that would be successful with God's blessing, working together to bring about the foretold conditions that have been promised.
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or "Reflection Day". It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and give us pause before looking ahead to the new year.Either way, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad,” or a "Quad cycle." It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time. It would still follow "Reflection" and likely also be a day of consideration of the prior 4 years, before looking ahead to the next.
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            Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. For those feeling the need, they might write this as HopenGod. Either way, the meaning should be understood. (Romans 15:4).
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            - An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths.
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            Now named one month prior. Under peaceful conditions, largely inspired by hope, and aided by truth, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            While considered an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace, with encouragement to lovingly assist others to come to a proper view, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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             , as more and more appreciate the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah, if such an adjustment was reasonably possible, with God's help, at that time. While straightforward, it may prove of great help to young ears who are learning about the ways of the true, loving God, Jehovah. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this term may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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             I had intended to allow this to be another place for peace, such as with the name Pacness or Peaceness. However, the quality of purity is equally important in the development of divine wisdom and happiness. Pureness might come to be somewhat understood by a young child, and while it would be preferable as an early value, this is not a bad place for it, at the conclusion of summer, and near godly devotion.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.For instance, love "hopes all things," it "rejoices with the truth," and it "does not rejoice over unrighteousness."Also, in saying "love is patient," the term can be associated with loyalty, as a loyal person can patiently put up with a disagreeable circumstance in a relationship, seeking God-approved ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restored condition. That's loyal love! Most, if not all, of the values presented as month names find good order as qualities that make for fruitful activity and a positive contribution to society.
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             GOD’S INSTRUCTION.
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          UPDATE "CTC: Months. YEAR-TO-YEAR Humaneth 29 day new name proposal. TWGA. CTC: proposed Month names. TWGA insertion. CTC: Some proposed month name alternatives." Hello, with a warm welcome, wishing you a safe and lovely day with caution. Let's consider more of Proverbs 18, verses 9-12, then another selection from Christian Small Letters, today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin. 10
 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs 
and receives protection. 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified 
city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash
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            PUT KNOWLEDGE TO WORK.
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           Prove 18:9 A lazy person often has not been commended for his 
efforts to practice what is good, but rather for having knowledge of 
things. One should be commended  for using knowledge aright, to the 
benefit of others. Having not seen the benefit of applying knowledge in 
righteousness, he is a brother to the one causing ruin.
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           "10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection."
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            GOD'S NAME.
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 18:10 Romans 10:18 says "For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah
 will be saved.”" The apostle Paul is quoting Joel 2:32. Calling on 
God's name of course implies more than knowing God's personal name 
Jehovah and using it. We must also highly regard all that name stands 
for, "getting to know" God (and His son), which John 17:3 says leads to 
everlasting life. Strong faith or trust in God, with trusting and loving
 obedience to Him, will mean our life.
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           "11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination."
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            BALANCED VIEW OF MONEY.
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 18:11 Money will do us no good on "the day of fury." The Scriptures say
 nothing about money leading to eternal life, or protection from God's 
judgements. May wealthy ones continue to follow the inspired counsel of 
1Timothy 6:17-19, looking to God for help, protection, and salvation 
more than anything material: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the 
present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, 
not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the
 things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine 
works, to be generous, ready to share,19 safely treasuring up for 
themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm
 hold on the real life."
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           "12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
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            HUMBLY BENEFIT OTHERS.
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 18:12 Humility is the quality we're aiming for here, it's an attitude, 
or a viewpoint in life, viewing "others as superior to you." The 
scriptures say that "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cor 
8:1). No amount of knowledge alone makes us better than another person. 
We must use that knowledge in a humble, loyal and kind way to benefit 
others. Jesus said whoever wants to be great among his disciples must be
 as a slave and a minister. Humility and love go hand in hand. And 
without love we are nothing. "And if I have the gift of prophecy and 
understand all the sacred secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all 
the faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing." 
(1Cor 13:2).
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             MANIFEST TRUE, UNHYPOCRITICAL FAITH, TRUSTING AND LOVING GOD AND HIS WORD
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             GENUINE LOVE AND AFFECTION.
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            2Timothy 1:1-5 reveals the brotherly affection that is possible between 
faithful Christian servants of God, as Paul had with Timothy, loved like
 a son. Notice Paul’s expressions of affection and love for Timothy: “1 
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will according to the promise 
of the life that is through Christ Jesus, 2 to Timothy, a beloved child:
 May you have undeserved kindness, mercy, and peace from God the Father 
and Christ Jesus our Lord.3 I am grateful to God, to whom I am rendering
 sacred service as my forefathers did, and with a clean conscience, 
never ceasing to remember you in my supplications night and day. 4 As I 
remember your tears, I am longing to see you, so that I may get filled 
with joy. 5 For I recall your unhypocritical faith, which dwelled first 
in your grandmother Loʹis and your mother Euʹnice, but which I am 
confident is also in you.”
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             AN UNHYPOCRITICAL FAITH.
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            May we likewise come to have an unhypocritical faith, sincerely applying
 our hearts to all the guidance we receive from God and Christ, 
treasuring purity of heart, having upright motives in our dealings with 
others. What a privilege to serve the true God among His clean Christian
 servants earth-wide! As we change from a past sinful course, may we 
ever appreciate God’s mercy to allow us a place with His people. May we 
never take this for granted! As 1Peter 1:14-16 says “14 As obedient 
children, stop being molded by the desires you formerly had in your 
ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, become holy 
yourselves in all your conduct, 16 for it is written: “You must be holy,
 because I am holy.”” God’s holiness means He is never abusive or 
mistreating humans, but dealing with the utmost love and interest in the
 welfare of all humanity, doing what benefits all the most. May we 
appreciate and imitate God’s purity of heart, humbly representing God 
well before others, upholding His great name, or reputation, as the 
loving and just Father that He is.
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             COURAGEOUS LOVE, INTEGRITY.
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            2Timothy 1:7 says "For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but 
one of power and of love and of soundness of mind." Paul continues to 
Timothy, "So do not become ashamed either of the witness about our Lord 
or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but take your part in suffering 
adversity for the good news by relying on the power of God." For a time,
 Paul was a prisoner because he refused to offer a bribe to the Roman 
official in charge of him. As Paul says in Hebrews 13:18, "we trust we 
have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in 
all things." God will bless and reward such integrity.
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            2Timothy 3:1-5 reads like a newspaper, of the attitudes of people that 
would become prominent in "the last days" during "critical times hard to
 deal with." These would include men that would be "lovers of 
themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty,...having an appearance 
of godliness but proving false to its power." We are to guard our 
associations with such persons, while still loving them and seeking to 
help them spiritually. Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law 
was to love God with our whole heart, soul (life), mind, and strength, 
and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40) We should love 
God first, who can supply us with the things we need and even things we 
enjoy, but especially the things that enable us to live in harmony with 
His will, caring for our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, encouraging
 them. God wants us to enjoy life, but not to love money or possessions 
more than Him.
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            2Timothy 3:16-17 says "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial 
for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for 
disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully 
competent, completely equipped for every good work." Reproving involves 
strong correction in a matter, and "setting things straight" is putting 
things in good order again. Another translation puts it this way: "All 
Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and 
to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we 
are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare 
and equip His people to do every good work." (NLT).
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           While the recent protests clearly have validity as regards the need to eradicate hate, prejudice, and partiality, and the need for true justice in accord with the law, could some be taking advantage of honorable intentions of most, to actually begin promoting a hate campaign of their own? How so?
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           When has God ever exalted one skin color above another? You may recall that even the people of Israel, when exiting Egypt, were accompanied by a large crowd of Egyptians! Is there any mention that these became slaves to Israelites, somehow seeking revenge on the Egyptians for having been made slaves to them in Egypt? NO! They were permitted to dwell equally among Israel, treated fairly, justly alongside them. They all lived by the same law, and had to answer to it accordingly. As regards God's arrangement of slavery in Israel, even fellow Israelites could be slaves to a master--they could be sold to pay off a debt or if they became poor, and some slaves even came to love their master and his household greatly, wishing to remain slaves even when freedom was to have been granted! (Deute 15:16-17). Thus, under God's law and among His people, it was not to be harsh slavery such as they may have experienced in Egypt--they were to have compassion for their fellowman, showing them human dignity. However, choosing to come out from the practice of slavery as a nation, in the United States, it had been clear that some slaves had not been treated in the same way. It was chosen to ban the practice altogether, than to allow malpractice of slavery to continue.
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           Would it be appropriate for some now to seek revenge on those of another color, as if all such ones are responsible for the maltreatment that was experienced by some? Have all of a certain skin color always agreed with laws that may have promoted racial prejudice at earlier times in our history? Or were many wishing such laws would change? Isn't it time to finally love the human race, the human family, as God has always intended? Let God take care of any vengeance as He sees fit, on any He considers deserving of it. God's law to Israel said this: "“‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and
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           Could destructive jealousy take root in the hearts of some, contentiously seeking revenge? Such would have nothing to do with true love, and would tear at the fabric of humanity. James offers this counsel, in James 3: "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him by his fine conduct demonstrate works performed with a mildness (gentleness) that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your hearts, do not be bragging and lying against the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be
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           It continues: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then
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impartial, not hypocritical.18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is 
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           Of God and man, Acts 17:26-28 says this: "And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he decreed the appointed times and the set limits of where men would dwell,27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’"
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           First of all, I'd like to explain to any who have considered borrowing my ideas to advance their political agenda that it would not be fair to do so, especially to take credit for them as if they had anything to do with their origination. Many of the things presented in this segment over the past several weeks, with God's help, have been patented so as to prevent someone, even without realizing,  from disrespecting what rightly belongs to another. Of course in honor of God and others I seek peace, and let such ones do the same, as true peace respects God's standards involving unselfish consideration for one another. Please may they be fair about this, as they have had much opportunity to advance their own ideas, and I have not yet been able to get to be in the eye of the public the same as they have been. This is not intended to discourage those who wish to encourage others with what I've shared and cooperate with God's Kingdom in accomplishing the policies I have outlined or similar policies that would be successful with God's blessing, working together to bring about the foretold conditions that have been promised.
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            Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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            The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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            So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. We certainly don't want every month the following year starting on Tuesday! While this day, Humaneth 29, would help maintain our sanity, following the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year, a name appropriate to it's intended purpose might be simpy, "Reflection," or 
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            Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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            - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15).
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            - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. For those feeling the need, they might write this as HopenGod. Either way, the meaning should be understood. (Romans 15:4).
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conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of 
righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18). Whereas this month starts much agriculture, it often continues well into the next. What is right should be largely understood prior to finding agreement with others.
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            This refers to an important quality in the development of a person, as it’s meaning relates to Godly devotion, which involves a close personal attachment to God as a person. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. An alternate name might be considered as
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            This may help ones see the benefit of putting knowledge to work 
with efforts to benefit others, rather than doing nothing with it, or 
praising knowledge itself, promoting laziness. This is appropriate for the time, to promote kind actions and activities during summertime. This is one name that humanity may wish to replace once all the earth is knowing, loving, and serving the Creator, Jehovah, with the term: Godswaylove (Gdw.), or better:
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            , as more and more appreciate the superior loving ways of the true God Jehovah, if such an adjustment was reasonably possible, with God's help, at that time. While straightforward, it may prove of great help to young ears who are learning about the ways of the true, loving God, Jehovah. However, a serious hindrance may be confusion with the name of the movie "JAWS"--this term may best become something else, like "TEETH" so as never to be a cause for confusion. Somehow let's correct this, so no child would ever be confused as to the loving personality of our Creator Jehovah.
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            I had intended to allow this to be another place for peace, such as with the name Pacness or Peaceness. However, the quality of purity is equally important in the development of divine wisdom and happiness. Pureness might come to be somewhat understood by a young child, and while it would be preferable as an early value, this is not a bad place for it, at the conclusion of summer, and near godly devotion.
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            Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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            After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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            To round out the year, "loyal love" is a crowning goal and accomplishment, something all should strive for. The term loyalty has been chosen to best describe and remind us of the true "love" encouraged in God's word, at times translated "loyal love." The term "love" by itself is often applied in many different ways, which may contribute to confusion to the very young. This is the love spoken of in God's word that we are to have for God and fellow humans. As God has shown true loyal love to humans first, we are moved to reflect it to Him and others. Of God, Psalm 103:11 says: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those [in awe of] him." And Proverbs 3:3 says "Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart." This loyal love should be shown to God first, then fellow humans, treating them in a beneficial way promoting their long-term happiness. This name thus carries such significance. "Loyal love" is the type of love highlighted throughout God's word that most closely identifies God Himself, in saying "God is love." (1John 4:8). Thus, when thinking of God, we might at times also think of this quality. Also, aspects of this quality appear in other month names, as described in 1Corinthians 13:4-8.
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            It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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          UPDATE: 0622-1859EDT, "CTC Month name mod, intro, God's Instruction" Welcome, wishing you a lovely day, with continued caution and kind consideration for others. Let's continue in Proverbs 18, with verses 5-8, then review a selection from Christian Small Letters, and consider today's TWGA, and the newest CTC Corner.
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           "5 It is not good to show 
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           Prove 18:5 We should be impartial in our judgments and dealings 
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true love. (James 3:17; Matt 5:43-48). We're to love even our enemies, 
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doesn't do it. Such a one often acts selfishly and with contentiousness,
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accepting His loving counsel and correction, appreciating God's love as 
evidenced by His many gifts to us each day. He should turn his ear to 
God's wisdom, and begin listening to God and others more than speaking 
his own ideas.
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           "7 The mouth of the stupid is his ruin, And his lips are a snare for his life."
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           Prove
 18:7 We should all heed the words of James, at James 1:19: "Everyone 
must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." We all have two 
ears and one mouth, reminding us that we should usually listen about 
twice as much as we speak. Prove 10:19 says "When words are many, 
transgression cannot be avoided, but whoever controls his lips acts 
discreetly." Also, sadly, the more a person speaks foolish ideas 
disrespecting God and His standards, the more these ideas may become 
entrenched within, possibly becoming "a snare for his life." May we thus
 act to correct foolish talk, in hopes of saving the lives of such ones.
 They are in dire need of the skill of listening, of discernment and understanding, to acquire the 
proper fear of God, which "means the hating of bad," and which is the 
start of acquiring genuine wisdom (Prove 2:1-6; 8:13; 9:10).
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           "8 The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; They are gulped right down into the stomach."
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            INDIVIDUAL MASTERPIECE.
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           Prove
 18:8 This is stating a sad fact about imperfect human nature--we should
 work to avoid 'gulping down' the words of a slanderer. We should turn a
 deaf ear, try to change the subject, or speak something good of the 
person being attacked. Perhaps this has been true in times past, but it needn't and must not be something that continues to threaten the peace and happiness of the human family into the future! Let's be determined to remain loyal to God and others, not searching for reasons to be suspicious of one another's motives, but rather, seeing the good in one another. Of course, if someone has clearly violated God's orders or serious laws, we do need to stand against such wrongdoing. Nevertheless, most people, lovers of God, who wish to live rightly, usually have good reasons for their speech and actions, and we should lovingly aim to give them the benefit of the doubt. We want to maintain faith in the human family, as God does, expecting eventual good from people, seeing their potential as loyal, faithful servants of God. Each person, made in God's image, may be likened to an artistic masterpiece that has been damaged by imperfection, yet seeking to be painstakingly restored by professionals, ultimately under God's supervision, working tirelessly to bring life back to the beautiful work of God.
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           CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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             PROGRESSING TOWARD CHRISTIAN UNITY
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             TRUTHFUL DOCTRINE, WITH LOVE AS THE OBJECTIVE.
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            1Timothy 1:3-5 The apostle Paul writes against teaching false doctrine, 
paying attention to false stories, and such things. Notice the counsel 
and it's purpose, or objective: "Just as I encouraged you to stay in 
Ephʹe·sus when I was about to go to Mac·e·doʹni·a, so I do now, in order
 for you to command certain ones not to teach different doctrine, 4 nor 
to pay attention to false stories and to genealogies. Such things end up
 in nothing useful but merely give rise to speculations rather than 
providing anything from God in connection with faith. 5 Really, the 
objective of this instruction is love out of a clean heart and out of a 
good conscience and out of faith without hypocrisy." What a fine aim! To
 avoid confusion, Paul's reference to genealogies did not mean we can't 
be interested in our family history--but this shouldn't become an 
obsession, as if our self-worth depends upon it. God loves each of us, 
and wants to bring back our loved ones where we can welcome them into 
God's Paradisaic new world of peace and righteousness!
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             BECOMING UNITED SPIRITUALLY.
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            May our hearts be willing to embrace the truth of God as we come to see 
and appreciate it, as there were not many different Christian 
denominations in the first century. Rather, as Paul writes at 
1Corinthians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our 
Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there
 should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united
 in the same mind and in the same line of thought." It follows, then, 
that even 12 tribes of Christianity can become united spiritually. Thus 
there is a truth of God's word, inspired by Him, that we can embrace, 
treasure, and teach. (2Timo 3:16-17). The goal is true love in purity, 
holding a properly trained conscience, and genuine trust in God and 
other faithful ones, with due sincerity and faithfulness. May these lead
 us to true happiness, serving God whole-souled, if possible now 
alongside a loyal marriage partner, and other loved ones and friends, 
into an eternal Paradise.
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            1Timothy 5:1,2 say: “5 Do not severely criticize an older man. On the 
contrary, appeal to him as a father, to younger men as brothers, 2 to 
older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, with all 
chasteness.” Thus, the relatively young man Timothy was to treat all in 
the congregation with respect, as toward family members, treating 
younger women “as sisters, with all chasteness.” Genuine obedience to 
God along with such respectful treatment of one another with purity of 
heart and motives makes possible a truly united loving brotherhood 
worldwide as members of God’s family of worshippers. Of course, every 
family owes it's name to "the Father," Jehovah. Ephesians 3:14-15 says: 
"For this reason I bend my knees to the Father, 15 to whom every family 
in heaven and on earth owes its name." But how much more God embraces as
 His children those loving Him and accepting His guidance in life (2Cori
 6:16-18). Psalm 133:1 says: “133 Look! How good and how pleasant it is 
For brothers to dwell together in unity!” And 1Peter 1:22 agrees, saying
 “22 Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the 
truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one 
another intensely from the heart."
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            1Timothy 6 mentions that the genuine teaching of true Christianity 
accords with "godly devotion," which involves a close personal 
attachment to God, sincerely drawn to Him and therefore submissive and 
obedient to His loving guidance and word. v.3: "If any man teaches other
 doctrine and does not assent to healthful words, those of our Lord 
Jesus Christ, nor to the teaching that accords with godly devotion, he 
is puffed up [with pride], not understanding anything,...thinking that 
godly devotion is a means of gain. To be sure, it is a means of great 
gain, [this] godly devotion along with self-sufficiency. For we have 
brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out. 
So having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these 
things."
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            As we come to have true love in our hearts for God and others, we 
realize this is more important than loving money or the things money can
 buy, not that there's anything wrong with having material possessions, 
especially those that help us in pursuing the will of God and enable us 
to communicate with loved ones and friends. Having an inordinate love 
for money, however, leads to calamity, as God's inspired word continues 
in v.9-10: "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation
 and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into
 destruction and ruin.10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of
 injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led 
astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many 
pains."
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            Thus, let's keep money in it's place, and treasure the 
relationships we can have with God and others, as among the most 
important things in life.
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            "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
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           With many returning to some degree of work activity, they may finally recover from a difficult period lacking much of what they used to be able to afford week to week. Most have found ways to cut back on monthly expenses, while seeking to have some quality of life remain intact. Likely, many will continue thrifty practices, even after beginning to receive a more "normal" paycheck. Let this be an opportunity to set a new standard of saving. Once paying off accumulated debts, what a fine time and reminder to aim to avoid ever allowing oneself or one's family to get under that burden again, if at all possible. While certain debts have some value, and are often considered normal to acquire, such as debt for a home or a vehicle, it is nevertheless wise if at all possible to save a decent percentage of the loan amount before getting the loan, which may lessen greatly the loan term and rate. For smaller items, why not if possible save up for it, and purchase it outright, with cash? Or it might be purchased with a credit card, and paid off quickly, as one way to establish better credit. Also, must we always live according to our means? Can we maintain a happy, peaceful lifestyle living on a little less, while saving what we can? Why not set aside an agreed amount each month if possible, and aim to have an emergency fund for those unexpected situations? Another fund might also be added to, such as a vacation or recreation fund for use on occasion. By now, you may have become expert at budgeting. So let's use the acquired talents, and avoid giving in to the urges to spend, spend, spend, if it's not necessary! While we can enjoy to some extent things money can buy, let's maintain our greatest appreciation for our relationships with God, with one another, and for spiritual values--our source of greatest and lasting happiness and peace. Even those with wealth need to be careful about their money: 1Timothy 6:17-19 for instance offers this counsel: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
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           First of all, I'd like to explain to any who have considered borrowing my ideas to advance their political agenda that it would not be fair to do so, especially to take credit for them as if they had anything to do with their origination. Many of the things presented in this segment over the past several weeks, with God's help, have been patented so as to prevent someone, even without realizing,  from disrespecting what rightly belongs to another. Of course in honor of God and others I seek peace, and let such ones do the same, as true peace respects God's standards involving unselfish consideration for one another. Please may they be fair about this, as they have had much opportunity to advance their own ideas, and I have not yet been able to get to be in the eye of the public the same as they have been. This is not intended to discourage those who wish to encourage others with what I've shared and cooperate with God's Kingdom in accomplishing the policies I have outlined or similar policies that would be successful with God's blessing, working together to bring about the foretold conditions that have been promised.
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           Week 16:
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           Two months from now, on the 16th of the month, what day of the week will it be? How would you like to know the answer without having to check your phone, calendar, or appointment book, or recall some complex memorization device? What if time or days could be measured in a more orderly way? Might this increase our ability to organize activities better, and promote greater happiness? How would you like every month to begin on a Monday? What if every month was 4 weeks, or 28 days long? Is it possible to maintain this year after year? Many may recall that the year can primarily be split into 4 divisions of 13 weeks each, totaling 364 days. Thus, turning this around, could we have 13 months of 4 weeks each? And could we incorporate one additional month in a way that wouldn’t upset the balance of seasons that we’ve become accustomed to?
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           The answers may indeed be a resounding YES! Would the additional month necessarily have to be at the end of the year? Or rather, could it be divided up, one week at a time, at the conclusion of each 3-month period, at the beginning of each season? Initially, I proposed the month be named Humanity, largely as a reminder of the one human family God made, and the dignity with which we should accord one another within this family. However, the name of a month needs to be chosen carefully, so that it not be confused with normal words, which can cause misunderstandings, especially in the ears of young children. For instance, Humanity 1, Humanity 2, etc. could be misconstrued. Researching the origins of the word “month” led to a proposed adjustment, to recommend calling the month Humaneth. The meaning may be retained, and the origins explained and related to the appealing term of Humanity. Thus Humaneth 1-7 could appear at the end of the first 3 months, some days after the beginning of the spring equinox, which would normally occur around the time of March 20. And after 3 full months of 4 weeks each, what if some may even be able to have this week off from normal work activities, an additional rest and recreational period to add to the blessings of God’s Kingdom arrangement? Granted, this might not be possible for everyone, but perhaps those that must still work, may work less, and possibly alternate with other workers, to have off some other time of the year. We may be surprised what is possible with God’s blessing on this arrangement! What a fine time of reflection and activity each of these weeks could be, as we prepare for a new season!
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           So with 4 separate weeks of Humaneth, the final being Humaneth 22-28 after the last normal month of the year, what can be done to account for the additional 1-1/4 days, the year actually being 365-1/4 days long? First, we need one additional day each year, to maintain the first of each month as Monday, the beginning of the week we’ve grown accustomed to. I would propose we call this “Saneday,” as Humaneth 29, as this would help maintain our sanity. It would follow the Sunday of Humaneth 28, and avoid causing confusion with another day Monday through Sunday, which could be maintained each as 52 days of the year. Then, every fourth year, we would need one more additional day, Humaneth 30, to account for the Leap year. I would like to propose we actually call this “Quad Day,” having reference to the number 4, as I believe it would be advantageous for us to refer to each 4-year cycle as a “Quad.” It is evidently a period of time God built in to Earth’s journey around the Sun, and a period that should be recognized in some useful way, in counting time.
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           Then, while we’re looking at such significant changes, could we not reconsider even the names of our months? How beneficial are the meanings of the months as they are? What if they could be renamed in a way that would help our precious children gain values and understand more of what’s important in life, to be happier and more at peace with themselves and others? Let’s propose names that have meaning and provide some order to values contributing greatly to a wise and peaceful human family. Again, we can be careful to choose names that wouldn’t be confusing to words used ordinarily, so the names shouldn’t necessarily sound familiar:
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           - Many would agree the first month should be about foresight, looking ahead at the upcoming year, perhaps doing some planning, and considering far-reaching goals. Prudence is a highly important aspect of divine wisdom, involving the looking ahead at the consequences of our decisions, and choosing a wise course. Hence, an appropriate name to begin the year. Some Bibles refer to this quality as “shrewdness.” (Proverbs 14:15).
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           - Vital for happiness, and needed to be restored quickly if ever lost, is HOPE. And our hope should be in our Creator, first and foremost. For those feeling the need, they might write this as HopenGod. Either way, the meaning should be understood. (Romans 15:4).
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           - An important early value is learning to tell truth from falsehood. What a vital, life-saving ability! May we aim to gain and refine the wisdom to tell the difference, and refuse to carry on or promote harmful untruths.
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           The next three months of Spring might then be named:
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           Typically an agricultural month, the name suggests a measure of peace brought by hope, and the abbreviation fits well with agriculture. Peace is to be a hallmark of God’s new world, so it appears here early on in development. This is a quality God expects us to strive to maintain with Him and fellow humans, never growing bitter and allowing hatred to fester toward others, but rather treating others with compassion and understanding where possible.
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           Under peaceful conditions, the practice of right conduct can blossom and flourish. This, of course, is God’s standard of righteousness we seek, in harmony with divine wisdom. (James 3:18).
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           At this point, genuine happiness can begin to blossom as well, as we come to live in harmony with godly wisdom and standards. True happiness is thus appropriately linked with peace and right, fair conduct.
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           This refers to an important quality in the development of a person, as it’s meaning relates to Godly devotion. The very first of the Ten Commandments requires that we give God exclusive devotion, not worshiping anyone or anything else. This makes possible His blessing on us as individuals, and as a nation or people. This quality was recognized by many of those founding this country, as they sought to worship God more freely in accord with His word the Bible. It is God Himself who made possible the founding of such a nation, in spite of the imperfections and weaknesses of men, and we do well to rightly give Him credit for such achievements.
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           Again, peace can be maintained largely when learning to practice and hold to God’s ways and standards. God instructs us with commands that largely promote such peace among one another, it being a vital quality He wants us to practice. Jesus emphasized this quality throughout the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:9, 22-24; 6:14-15; 7:12).
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           Our longest name, it carries an abbreviation appropriate for the beginning of Autumn. It’s meaning involves Self-discipline. How much better when we can correct ourselves to avoid wrongdoing, before others lovingly attempt to do so themselves! While we want to appreciate the appropriate efforts of others to offer correction where necessary, the development of this quality may enhance one’s life considerably.
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           After an early reminder to hope in God, we now may see much good from hard work and such faith as any remaining harvesting of crops takes place and we experience the fruitage of this work. This is a reminder of God’s blessing, and may cause appreciation and thankfulness to overflow within us.
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           It is strongly believed that if this arrangement of names is used, the children learning them will be more inclined toward genuine peace and happiness! Of course, this would still be with loving parental guidance and instruction. How much better to have month names with such meaning as it relates to the acquisition of divine wisdom and happiness! Of course, it is Jehovah God Himself who offers us instruction to develop heart appreciation for such qualities. May we not take them for granted, and encourage others to grow in their love for God and others. And may we perhaps enjoy the passing of time even more, as it proves to take place in a more orderly way. It is believed that such a change as this could take place following one year after this one concludes, beginning 2022, as already much has been planned by business and other organizations for the next year. For plans further out, charts and apps can be made to easily convert to the new format. At the latest, it could be recommended to start 2024, as the first day of that year is back around to Monday. But that is not necessary--2022 would work, as it is the number of the day of the year that must be maintained--not the days of the week, all of which will need to be adjusted with this new arrangement, but will be even easier to forecast going forward from the time it begins. Also, while correcting our calendar, God has indicated that the century omission of leap year or "Quad Day" need no longer be acknowledged--He intended an exact 365.25 day length year for planet Earth, not a complicated mathematical formula--the adjustment of 1 Quad Day every four years is sufficient. May we continue looking forward to the blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the happier lives we can live at that time with His blessing upon His people—all those cooperating with His will earth-wide!
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         2020 Jun 20 Proverbs 18, CSL Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          UPDATE: 06/20-1302EDT, "TWGA updates, PBPS." Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day, careful and considerate. Let's start by giving attention to Proverbs 18, verses 1-4, then consider a selection from Christian Small Letters, Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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           "1 Whoever isolates himself pursues
his own selfish desires; He rejects all practical wisdom. 2 A stupid person
takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his
heart. 3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,And along with
dishonor there is disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters.The
fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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            HUMANS GREGARIOUS.
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           Prove 18:1: Humans are gregarious by
nature--we are designed by God to need others, to be social. It is a danger for
one to become embittered by the actions of one or more, and become an
isolationist. God may be willing to forgive us, but we need to be merciful
toward others to receive of His mercy (Matthew 6:12-15). Also, we should learn
to be peaceable, or a peacemaker, and once again rejoice to be in the company
of fellow humans. We are helped by focusing on unselfish giving toward others.
Especially should we seek out those who love God and who seek earnestly to
please Him. Such good companions will warm our hearts as we serve God together.
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           "2 A stupid person
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            LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND.
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           Prove 18:2: We are to seek diligently
the quality of understanding, in order to find the very knowledge of God
(Proverbs 2:1-5). This is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together,
examining each piece of knowledge as it relates to the others, until we see the
complete picture of something, including that of God's beautiful Kingdom
purpose. A morally stupid person, one who knows what's right but often will not
do it, lacks understanding along with other aspects of wisdom, and instead of
listening to the good counsel and correction of others, would rather express
his own ideas. This one needs to appreciate more the discipline from God,
realizing God loves those whom he disciplines(Proverbs 13:24; Hebrews 12:5,6).
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           "3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, And along with
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            REGARD FOR OTHERS, HONORABLE TREATMENT.
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           Prove 18:3: A wicked person brings
with him contempt for others, having an attitude that regards some persons as
inferior or worthless. Such a one has a haughty attitude, and needs to humble
himself before God, and also before others, "considering others as
superior" to himself. He needs to turn around from bad practices, habits,
and thoughts. "Let the wicked man leave his way and the evil man his
thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God,
for he will forgive in a large way." Such a one can come to appreciate the
beauty and goodness of God's love for him, the happiness that results from
truly pleasing God and doing His will. God's justice seeks that the
evildoing ones turn around from wrong thinking so as not to mar the peace and happiness
that God promises in His new world.
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           "4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The
fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."
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            FULL OF GOOD THINGS.
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           Prove 18:4: As a person gains genuine
wisdom from God, he becomes full of good things to share with others, and
learns to do so with tact and kindness (Luke 6:45; Matthew 13:52). He becomes a
"bubbling brook" imparting the knowledge of God to others, leading
them to endless life in peace and happiness. The deep waters in the heart of a man require empathetic insight and tactful questions to bring them out, that one's heart may be better understood, and proper encouragement provided.
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTERS
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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             TAKE MATTERS TO GOD, NOT FALLING TO LIES, BUT ENDURING FAITHFULLY.
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             FAITH, ENDURANCE.
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            2Thessalonians 1:4-5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of 
those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a 
scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of 
their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully,
 they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will 
serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, 
lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and 
others. All can follow such examples of faith and endurance. This is all
 after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In 
fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for 
you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He 
committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was 
being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he 
did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges 
righteously." Verses 4-5 of 2Thessalonians read this way: "As a result 
we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of
 your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships 
that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of 
God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for 
which you are indeed suffering."
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             KINDNESS, FEED HUNGRY
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            . Thus we should look to God if we are
 having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as 
Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into 
consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If 
possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do 
not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is 
written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” 20 But “if 
your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to 
drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do 
not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil 
with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used
 to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward 
wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps 
leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the 
evil with the good."
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             SEEK TRUTH, NOT TO BE MISLED.
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            2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives 
many from true righteousness and true worship. Verses 9-12 read this 
way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with
 every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every 
unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution 
because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they 
might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead 
them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all
 may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure 
in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word 
diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who 
would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their 
own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded 
by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be 
led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: 
"“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom 
of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in 
the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did 
we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform
 many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: 
‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" May 
Christian ministers humbly embrace Bible truth as it is revealed to 
them. Let us all ensure we are doing the true will of God, including 
what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people 
should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
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            GUIDED TO LOVE AND ENDURANCE.
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           2Thessalonians 3:5 shows two important aims of true Christians: "May the
 Lord continue to guide your hearts successfully to the love of God and 
to the endurance for the Christ." Love for God and others, while vital 
for true Christians, takes time to learn, and should be shown in harmony
 with godly wisdom, promoting integrity to God and His standards. Such 
love is to endure into eternity, to the glory of the God who "is love," 
Jehovah!
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            JUNETEENTH.
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           A day remembered on June 19, 1865, a month and ten days after the end of the Civil War (May 9), and nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, on which a Union army general announced federal orders in Galvaston, Texas, to free slaves throughout the state. It was, however, December 6, 1865 that the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery throughout all U.S. states. Recently, the segment on this blog entitled "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER" carried an article on how prejudice and racism is to end under the rule of God's Kingdom, near at hand, as well as a related article this week, with the theme EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW. Perhaps the greater and more meaningful of the two days, when slavery was abolished throughout the U.S., could soon become an official holiday, with Juneteenth still being recognized as an important precursory step to this achievement. There has been an increasing call for police reform in recent weeks, and one recommendation is to ensure all policemen and policewomen are trained and certified for their various community activities,many of whom typically risk their lives to serve and protect their communities,to ensure this can be carried out primarily in a spirit of love with compassion, in a way that dignifies community members and their office, possibly with a new name, such as the PEACE-BUILDING POLICE SQUADRON. When comparing several scriptures from God's word the Bible, it becomes clear that this can and should be a function of law enforcement. Take for instance, the results or effects of a love for law, particularly God's law. Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” This acquired peace that those loving God's law receive actually assists others to practice what is right, or to adhere to God's standard of righteousness.
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           With my fonts also being in the news recently, I would like to further the explanation from Wednesday. Most have come to know that I seek to act fairly in such matters and business dealings. While I hope my fonts have great appeal and bring delight to those using them, whether on large displays, in the media, or as computer interface fonts speeding up systems, I've found this has been an industry that could use some attention, to bring more fairness to several worthy font-makers who've missed opportunities for business. I aim for WIN-WIN situations in business dealings wherever reasonable. With my patented speed enhancements I would like to provide some assistance when my fonts are chosen to be in use by certain businesses or in certain venues for SCREEN DISPLAY USE. I have proposed a solution. While businesses may purchase any number of my fonts for their venues, if they are wishing to purchase them for at least 70% of them, I would like to speed things up for their remaining venues, and give them additional options for other decent fonts.In most instances I would like to speed up the display of their most recent font for 15% of venues.(The former font-maker already did well, as businesses typically pay for fonts up front). If they wish, they could purchase my font for 70% of their venues, and then they can have choices of other worthy fonts at a fair rate totaling up to another 15% of their venues, preferably 3, from font-makers who, for some reason other than font quality, weren't able to make deals like the fortunate ones. The choices (from among selected decent ones that GOD has chosen, at my request, about 1000 of them) will be sped up as well, and adequate opportunity will be given to the one selecting to find suitable options. This will give other font-makers a chance to have their fonts displayed, and receive some payment for their work that may, up to this point, have been largely fruitless. This may occur several times over, and provide payment to many of these persons. My hope is that these lesser-known fonts might be shown to be acceptable, and their makers might receive some payment for their work. However, my speed improvements on these fonts will only be valid as long as my font(s) continue to be valued and used for 2/3 or more of the venues. While I hope that my font(s) will continue to be preferred and valued for quality, style, clarity, speed and other aspects, I also wish to see the other fonts be suitable for their venues as well, wishing they might remain for a year or more.
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           For those interested to know whether a font is mine or not, hopefully they will come to recognize the looks of my main fonts--Full-bodied ENLIGHTEN and FORTIFY, RADIANT and RADIANT LIGHT, GOODNESS, and JUST DYNAMO, as well as CONTOUR DYNAMIC, RIGHTEOUS, ENDURANCE and DILIGENT DYNAMO, and LIGHTNING (primarily for server use). However, they may also be able to tell if the fonts are being displayed almost instantly by sentences. I patented a different way to control the speed of font display--one sentence at a time. There can be a chosen delay time between each sentence, which is doubled for compound sentences. While my fonts can also be displayed in the usual way, with a speed setting perhaps 70, 75 or more, a common reading speed, they may also be displayed with the sentence method, with a timed delay that might also be appropriate for reading. Also, some systems makers are considering eliminating some little-used fonts from their document apps, and allowing some new fonts to be incorporated into them. With these measures and others like them, it is desired to allow more to make a fair living and hopefully reduce some of the likely unscrupulous activity that has taken place in this industry for quite some time. While godly wisdom is greater than money, God nevertheless blessed the free market system of ancient Israel, as He can do today. Money can be exchanged with proper motives! Ecclesiastes 10:19 offers this assessment: "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable; but money answers every need." A balanced view of money therefore can and should be maintained.
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            ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW
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           Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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           While we’ve considered the subject of racism, realizing how unfair and unkind it is to view people of a different skin color than yours as somehow less of a human being, we should also make sure we comprehend God’s view of justice. The Mosaic Law made it clear that all people, regardless of their circumstance, should be entitled to honest and fair judgment in cases of wrongdoing or accusation of such, or, with sound mind, in the rights and privileges granted by law. It was pointed out, when addressing prejudice and racism, that we are made in God’s image, and therefore have a strong sense of justice, wanting to see that all—not just ourselves—are treated fairly. Deuteronomy 32:4-5 was shared: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They have acted ruinously on their own part; They are not his children, the defect is their own. A generation crooked and twisted!” Thus, when people practice injustice, God considers them as ‘acting ruinously,’ as being ‘crooked and twisted!’ We must, then, come to learn God’s standards in life, to know right from wrong, that we may hold to a right course, and avoid harming the fabric of human society by treating others unjustly.
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           To do otherwise, to hold each person to a different standard based on biased leanings, favoring one race or skin color, persons having so much money or certain possessions, hair color, eye color, height, gender, choice of favorite foods, furniture style, favorite sport, hobby or their choice of home location or neighborhood, is to act unjustly in the eyes of God. Such treatment may even be considered by God as in part “ruining the earth.” (See Genesis 6:11-12). God is going to call such ones to account, if they do not respond to His corrective appeals to mend their unjust ways. Revelation 11 speaks of a time of judgment by God, for Him, not only to remove evil ones, but also to reward faithful ones. Nevertheless, God is abundantly merciful and patient. 2Peter 3:9 says: “9 Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” And scriptures such as Psalm 103 make His mercy clear: “103 Let me praise Jehovah; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 2 Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle. 6 Jehovah acts with righteousness and justice For all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.”
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           Of course, to receive equal justice under the law, judges themselves need to be having this view of matters. Leviticus 24:22 was shared at the outset. Leviticus 19:15 says similarly: “15 “‘YOU people must not do injustice in the judgment. You must not treat the lowly with partiality, and you must not prefer the person of a great one. With justice you should judge your associate.” In referring to a “lowly one” and a “great one,” God is merely recognizing that a person can become more or less well-known in society. Yet His point is, either way, this does not give them any right to violate His standards or laws, thinking their circumstance somehow justifies their defiance. Still, God’s law itself should be inherently fair to all such ones, considerate of the circumstances of each person, precious to God.
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           Thus, under God’s Kingdom rule, not only will laws be corrected wherever necessary, to uphold God’s right and loving standards, but judges themselves will be willing to see things God’s way, to render truly fair and right justice to all. All such ones will be willing to acknowledge, as declared by righteous rulers at Revelation 4:11, that “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.”
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           This is the course of wisdom, as described in the Bible book of James, at James 3:17-18: “17 But the wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” This shows that adherence to God’s standards can grow and thrive among those who desire and promote peace. Those desiring an overtly selfish course that runs counter to a peace-loving society will not get to know real peace unless they mend their ways, strengthening their love for God and truth, and appreciation for His law. At 1John 4:19 we read: "We love, because he first loved us." And Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” Thus we learn these seven steps in life's journey:
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           Therefore, God will bless His Son’s efforts to ensure that true peace, happiness, love and prosperity will prevail under the rule of His Kingdom. The “new heaven(s)” mentioned in God’s word has reference to this government, but it needn’t rule only from above this planet—the term heavenly can refer to ruling powers in general—which exercise an influence over earth’s affairs. It is in this sense that the “new heaven” and “new earth” appear as mentioned in Revelation 21. This does not require all new people to replace former ones, although God’s government will be primarily be directed by faithful, integrity-keeping ones, requiring some changes. Rather, an entirely new view of ruling will have been acquired, and those of earth will largely have gained a new perspective on life, grateful for God’s abundant blessing and favor bestowed upon humankind, desiring of holding to His righteous standards. Thus great cooperation will exist to accomplish God’s marvelous will toward mankind and this planet. It is a New Jerusalem, a new spiritual governing arrangement with God’s blessing, that will bring these things about. It is in this setting that verses 3-5 of Revelation 21 are related: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” While some changes may happen “overnight,” others will take some time.
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          UPDATE: 6/27-1832EDT, "TWGA RECENT FONT WORK, Other TWGA." Hello, and welcome to a Friday--let's remain grateful, considerate, thoughtful!! Let's conclude Proverbs 17, with verse 26-28, then review a Christian Small Letter selection, consider today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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          “26 To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog
honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge
restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool
who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips,
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          Prove 17:26 People should come to see that pursuing righteousness
leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world,
under His Kingdom rule, where “righteousness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). But we
want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come
from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary
correction—surely to be intended for unrighteous and dishonorable ones, yet
still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all
care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor
right-hearted ones pursuing the will of Jehovah whole-souled!
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          "27 A man of knowledge
restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool
who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips,
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           TYPICALLY CALM.
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          Prove 17:27-28 Godly knowledge promotes peace, self-control or
restraint, and the wisdom to know when not to speak. Along with this, 
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ability to truly discern between things such as the difference between 
reacting gently and angrily, enables one to maintain a gentle, calm 
demeanor. Having faith in God,
one needn’t usually get bent out of shape over something, but can treat 
others
with a mild gentleness that should pervade the life of a true Christian.
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should be able to look ahead and generally foresee the end results of 
our
reactions—for instance, “15 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh 
word
stirs up anger.” (Prove 15:1). Thus, holding back our words and 
remaining calm
can defuse an otherwise tense situation. May we continue to apply godly 
wisdom
in our actions, and even where possible our reactions, for the benefit 
of
others and ourselves.
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTION
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           ENDURING WITH JOY, HOPE, AND SINCERITY!
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           ENDURANCE WITH JOY.
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          1Thessalonians 1:5-7 The Thessalonian congregation became an example to 
many believers in the first century, as the inspired word says through 
the apostle Paul: "because the good news we preach did not come to you 
with speech alone but also with power and with holy spirit and with 
strong conviction, just as you know what sort of men we became among you
 for your sakes. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, 
seeing that you accepted the word under much tribulation with joy of 
holy spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in 
Mac·e·doʹni·a and in A·chaʹia." The truth of the good news can make us 
powerful with the help of God's holy spirit, to help us stand firm for 
godly principles and standards, which example can encourage others to do
 the same, bringing hope and everlasting happiness to many. They were 
able to endure much with joy of holy spirit--such joy, or deep 
satisfaction, with a hopeful outlook, can be a powerful sustaining force
 as we hold to a good course. Nehemiah once told fellow Israelites of 
the power of such satisfaction found in pleasing God: "the joy of 
Jehovah is your stronghold." (Nehem 8:10). May we rely on God and His 
powerful holy spirit, producing fruitful qualities such as joy, that we 
may continue successfully serving God faithfully, into eternity!
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           ENTRUSTED WITH MESSAGE OF REAL HOPE.
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          1Thessalonians 2:2 shows that although Paul "suffered" and was 
"insolently treated" in Philippi, along with others, they "mustered up 
boldness by means of...God to tell...the good news of God in the face of
 much opposition." The everlasting lives of people are at stake--we too 
may face opposition while trying to inform others of the choice they 
have to side with the true God for everlasting life. 1Thessalonians 2:4 
offers a helpful view, saying "but just as we have been approved by God 
to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak to please, not men, but 
God, who examines our hearts." May God see our desire to show genuine 
love for others, hoping that some may respond and find the genuine "joy 
of Jehovah" that can be our "stronghold." (Nehem 8:10).
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           IMITATE CHRIST, SAFEGUARDING SINCERE MOTIVES.
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          1Thessalonians 2:5-8 shows the motives and attitude of ones imitating 
Christ, such as the apostle Paul, in the first century: "In fact, you 
know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with
 greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from 
men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive 
burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in 
your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own 
children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to 
impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, 
because you became so beloved to us." May we be determined to have 
similar motives toward others, with true sincerity and chastity. At 
2Corinthians 11:3 Paul expressed concern regarding the true motives of 
Christians, saying: "But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent 
seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the 
sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." By maintaining 
Christian love and associated qualities, such as humility, loyalty (with
 integrity), and mildness, we can safeguard our hearts from corruption. 
(Ephes 4:1-3). May we remain gentle in our dealings with fellow 
Christians, sincerely and truly loving them.
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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           JUNETEENTH.
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          A day remembered on June 19, 1865, a month and ten days after the end of the Civil War (May 9), and nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, on which a Union army general announced federal orders in Galvaston, Texas, to free slaves throughout the state. It was, however, December 6, 1865 that the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery throughout all U.S. states. Recently, the segment on this blog entitled "COME TO CONSESUS CORNER" carried an article on how prejudice and racism is to end under the rule of God's Kingdom, near at hand, as well as a related article this week, with the theme EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW. Perhaps the greater and more meaningful of the two days, when slavery was abolished throughout the U.S., could soon become an official holiday, with Juneteenth still being recognized as an important precursory step to this achievement. There has been an increasing call for police reform in recent weeks, and one recommendation is to ensure all policemen and policewomen are trained and certified for their various community activities,
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           RECENT FONT WORK.
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          With my fonts also being in the news recently, I would like to further the explanation from Wednesday. Most have come to know that I seek to act fairly in such matters and business dealings. While I hope my fonts have great appeal and bring delight to those using them, whether on large displays, in the media, or as computer interface fonts speeding up systems, I've found this has been an industry that could use some attention, to bring more fairness to several worthy font-makers who've missed opportunities for business. I aim for WIN-WIN situations in business dealings wherever reasonable. With my patented speed enhancements I would like to provide some assistance when my fonts are chosen to be in use by certain businesses or in certain venues for SCREEN DISPLAY USE. I have proposed a solution. While businesses may purchase any number of my fonts for their venues, if they are wishing to purchase them for at least 70% or 80% of them, I would like to speed things up for their remaining venues, and give them additional options for other decent fonts.In most instances I would like to speed up the display of their most recent font for either 5%, 10%, or 15% of venues.(The former font-maker already did well, as businesses typically pay for fonts up front). If they wish, they could purchase my font for 70%, 75%, or 80% of their venues, and then they can have choices of other worthy fonts at a fair rate totaling up to another 15% of their venues, preferably 3, from font-makers who, for some reason other than font quality, weren't able to make deals like the fortunate ones. The choices (from among selected decent ones that GOD has chosen, at my request, about 1000 of them) will be sped up as well, and adequate opportunity will be given to the one selecting to find suitable options. This will give other font-makers a chance to have their fonts displayed, and receive some payment for their work that may, up to this point, have been largely fruitless. This may occur several times over, and provide payment to many of these persons. My hope is that these lesser-known fonts might be shown to be acceptable, and their makers might receive some payment for their work. However, my speed improvements on these fonts will only be valid as long as my font(s) continue to be valued and used for 2/3 or more of the venues. While I hope that my font(s) will continue to be preferred and valued for quality, style, clarity, speed and other aspects, I also wish to see the other fonts be suitable for their venues as well, wishing they might remain for a year or more.
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          For those interested to know whether a font is mine or not, hopefully they will come to recognize the looks of my main fonts--Full-bodied ENLIGHTEN and FORTIFY, RADIANT and RADIANT LIGHT, GOODNESS, and FULL DYNAMO, as well as CONTOUR DYNAMIC, RIGHTEOUS, ENDURANCE and DILIGENT DYNAMO, and LIGHTNING or LIGHTBURST and LIGHTBURST SERVE (primarily for server use). However, they may also be able to tell if the fonts are being displayed almost instantly by sentences. I patented a different way to control the speed of font display--one sentence at a time. There can be a chosen delay time between each sentence, which is doubled for compound sentences. While my fonts can also be displayed in the usual way, with a speed setting perhaps 70, 75 or more, a common reading speed, they may also be displayed with the sentence method, with a timed delay that might also be appropriate for reading. Also, some systems makers are considering eliminating some little-used fonts from their document apps, and allowing some new fonts to be incorporated into them. With these measures and others like them, it is desired to allow more to make a fair living and hopefully reduce some of the likely unscrupulous activity that has taken place in this industry for quite some time. While godly wisdom is greater than money, God nevertheless blessed the free market system of ancient Israel, as He can do today. Money can be exchanged with proper motives! Ecclesiastes 10:19 offers this assessment: "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable; but money answers every need." A balanced view of money therefore can and should be maintained.
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          Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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          While we’ve considered the subject of racism, realizing how unfair and unkind it is to view people of a different skin color than yours as somehow less of a human being, we should also make sure we comprehend God’s view of justice. The Mosaic Law made it clear that all people, regardless of their circumstance, should be entitled to honest and fair judgment in cases of wrongdoing or accusation of such, or, with sound mind, in the rights and privileges granted by law. It was pointed out, when addressing prejudice and racism, that we are made in God’s image, and therefore have a strong sense of justice, wanting to see that all—not just ourselves—are treated fairly. Deuteronomy 32:4-5 was shared: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They have acted ruinously on their own part; They are not his children, the defect is their own. A generation crooked and twisted!” Thus, when people practice injustice, God considers them as ‘acting ruinously,’ as being ‘crooked and twisted!’ We must, then, come to learn God’s standards in life, to know right from wrong, that we may hold to a right course, and avoid harming the fabric of human society by treating others unjustly.
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          To do otherwise, to hold each person to a different standard based on biased leanings, favoring one race or skin color, persons having so much money or certain possessions, hair color, eye color, height, gender, choice of favorite foods, furniture style, favorite sport, hobby or their choice of home location or neighborhood, is to act unjustly in the eyes of God. Such treatment may even be considered by God as in part “ruining the earth.” (See Genesis 6:11-12). God is going to call such ones to account, if they do not respond to His corrective appeals to mend their unjust ways. Revelation 11 speaks of a time of judgment by God, for Him, not only to remove evil ones, but also to reward faithful ones. Nevertheless, God is abundantly merciful and patient. 2Peter 3:9 says: “9 Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” And scriptures such as Psalm 103 make His mercy clear: “103 Let me praise Jehovah; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 2 Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle. 6 Jehovah acts with righteousness and justice For all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.”
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          Of course, to receive equal justice under the law, judges themselves need to be having this view of matters. Leviticus 24:22 was shared at the outset. Leviticus 19:15 says similarly: “15 “‘YOU people must not do injustice in the judgment. You must not treat the lowly with partiality, and you must not prefer the person of a great one. With justice you should judge your associate.” In referring to a “lowly one” and a “great one,” God is merely recognizing that a person can become more or less well-known in society. Yet His point is, either way, this does not give them any right to violate His standards or laws, thinking their circumstance somehow justifies their defiance. Still, God’s law itself should be inherently fair to all such ones, considerate of the circumstances of each person, precious to God.
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          Thus, under God’s Kingdom rule, not only will laws be corrected wherever necessary, to uphold God’s right and loving standards, but judges themselves will be willing to see things God’s way, to render truly fair and right justice to all. All such ones will be willing to acknowledge, as declared by righteous rulers at Revelation 4:11, that “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.”
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          This is the course of wisdom, as described in the Bible book of James, at James 3:17-18: “17 But the wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” This shows that adherence to God’s standards can grow and thrive among those who desire and promote peace. Those desiring an overtly selfish course that runs counter to a peace-loving society will not get to know real peace unless they mend their ways, strengthening their love for God and truth, and appreciation for His law. At 1John 4:19 we read: "We love, because he first loved us." And Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” Thus we learn these seven steps in life's journey:
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          Therefore, God will bless His Son’s efforts to ensure that true peace, happiness, love and prosperity will prevail under the rule of His Kingdom. The “new heaven(s)” mentioned in God’s word has reference to this government, but it needn’t rule only from above this planet—the term heavenly can refer to ruling powers in general—which exercise an influence over earth’s affairs. It is in this sense that the “new heaven” and “new earth” appear as mentioned in Revelation 21. This does not require all new people to replace former ones, although God’s government will be primarily be directed by faithful, integrity-keeping ones, requiring some changes. Rather, an entirely new view of ruling will have been acquired, and those of earth will largely have gained a new perspective on life, grateful for God’s abundant blessing and favor bestowed upon humankind, desiring of holding to His righteous standards. Thus great cooperation will exist to accomplish God’s marvelous will toward mankind and this planet. It is a New Jerusalem, a new spiritual governing arrangement with God’s blessing, that will bring these things about. It is in this setting that verses 3-5 of Revelation 21 are related: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” While some changes may happen “overnight,” others will take some time.
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          UPDATE: 06/19-0631EDT, "TWGA: Deal, Font display methods" Hello, and welcome! May you find God's favor this day as you remain alert, cautious and thoughtful of others. Let's continue in Proverbs 17 with verses 21-25, then review another CSL Select, see today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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 The one who fathers a stupid child will experience grief; And the 
father of a senseless child has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good 
medicine, But a crushed spirit saps one’s strength. 23 A wicked man will
 take a bribe in secret To pervert the course of justice. 24 Wisdom is 
directly in front of the discerning person, But the eyes of the stupid 
wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A stupid son brings grief to his 
father And heartache to the one who gave birth to him."
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17:21 May such "grief" move loving parents to take steps to correct any 
wrong tendencies in their child! It is "the fear of Jehovah" that is the
 beginning of both divine knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, how does a 
child learn "the fear of Jehovah?" Proverbs 2:1-5 outlines the steps to 
acquiring it, showing that both qualities of understanding and 
discernment are necessary. A person is to "call out" for such 
qualities--may parents and children alike petition Jehovah to receive 
such qualities! James 1:5,6 says "So if any one of you is lacking in 
wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and 
without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking
 in faith, not doubting at all..." Regarding the quality of 
understanding, Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression 
on one having understanding Than striking a stupid person a hundred 
times." If a child needs understanding, the ability to see the big 
picture and all its pieces--how they fit together to make the whole, 
explain the quality to him or her, and then practice this quality by 
going to a toy or hobby store and finding appropriate puzzles to work, 
and models to put together of something that interests the child. With 
puzzles, start "easy" with 25, 50 or 100 pieces. Once these are 
mastered, move up another 50. The model should add the element of three 
dimensions, you may just need to help at first if glue is 
involved--teach caution with this if the child is old enough to use this
 on his or her own, or assist as needed--be sure safety precautions are 
understood! Also, with a model, the purpose of some parts may be more 
obvious, like a steering wheel, for instance, whereas other parts may 
allow for further explanation. Take advantage of the opportunity to 
enhance the understanding of the child. Discernment is also vitally 
required for true wisdom. One needs to clearly see the difference 
between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, 
and lesser matters from more important ones. Find games that offer 
practice in reasoning on such things, or invent your own. Math and logic
 puzzles may be helpful, as well as deciphering words and statements. 
Using clues to solve riddles may be especially challenging, fun and 
beneficial, working powers of deduction. Any child tending to make bad 
decisions should also be helped to see the harmful consequences of 
badness, learning foresighted shrewdness or prudence. This is so they 
may come to hate what is bad, as the "fear of Jehovah means the hating 
of bad." (Prove 8:13). Proverbs 22:3,4 say "3 The shrewd one sees the 
danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going 
and suffer the consequences. 4 The result of humility and the fear of 
Jehovah Is riches and glory and life." At Psalm 34:11, David is inspired
 to say: "Come, my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of 
Jehovah." Using this psalm as a basis, look for the article on Godly 
Fear on this website, regarding the learning of this healthy desire not 
to displease our loving Father, Jehovah.
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           Prove 17:22 Two contrasting circumstances, nearly all
persons having experienced both. When one's spirit is crushed, how such a
person needs comfort, hope, and encouragement! Romans 15:4 says "For all
the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so
that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might
have hope." And 2Corinithians 1:3,4 says regarding Jehovah: "Praised
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies
and the God of all comfort,4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may
be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive
from God." So may we look to Jehovah through prayer, as well as God's word
and perhaps other spiritually-minded loved ones and friends if our spirits are
low, pouring out our hearts primarily to Jehovah, perhaps also to others, but being
"quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19). How
fine when one is experiencing a "joyful heart," as this has proven to
be "good medicine." People have been healed by appropriate laughter
or spending time with someone genuinely joyful--perhaps we can find an
upbuilding talk or speech that we enjoy listening to, or some fine comedy
routine or particular show that may be one of our favorites. While we shouldn't
foolishly laugh at everything people do or mistakes they make, we can try to
see any humor in things that happen or things that we read or study, and
collect some enjoyable jokes, puns, riddles, and so on to share with others when
they need a lift. Doing so may help others maintain a positive, joyful outlook.
May we not overlook, however, the deep-seated, genuine joy that comes from
appreciating God and spiritual things, that may not always be evident by
laughter, or a smiling face. Proverbs 14:13 says "Even in laughter the
heart may feel pain, and rejoicing may end in grief." Thus loving and
practicing what is right and good in the eyes of Jehovah will bring His
pleasure and blessing, and truly uplift others.
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           "23 A wicked man will take a bribe in secret To pervert the course of justice."
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           Prove 17:23 Notice that such bribe-taking is practiced by the
"wicked." We are not talking about lawful fees for services rendered.
Rather, impartial, fair justice is not being practiced. People in positions of
authority are wanting, or being coerced into accepting money to perform some
favor for someone with the money, often to get around a rule, law, requirements, or "red
tape" to get what they want as soon as possible. This discourages
fair-minded respect for law, contributing to a disobedient, rebellious
spirit among others. There is no need for this! Yes, we still have to put up
with imperfection and be patient, showing understanding when things don't
always go our way in this current system of things. But we can look forward to
God's kingdom setting all matters right, and bringing the true peace and
harmony that God intended for mankind. Even now, if there is too much "red
tape" involved in a process, those in authority should take a look at
simplification, to save precious time for those involved. For instance, how
might information already obtained about someone be used to reduce the amount
of paperwork necessary to get something done? Some states, for instance, have
honed good procedures for accomplishing necessary tasks of their citizens, that
other states or even the Federal government might perhaps benefit from. The
same principles can be applied perhaps within the family or home. Look for ways
to simplify necessary work, that so much time may not be spent needlessly.
Still, may we show patience when it simply cannot be avoided.
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           "24
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the stupid wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A stupid son brings grief
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            GAINING DISCERNMENT.
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           Prove 17:24-25 Recall that the stupid one often knows the right thing 
but does not do it, as if he or she doesn't appreciate that God is 
looking out for our happiness and welfare in giving us His laws and 
guidelines, to protect us from unnecessary harm both spiritually and 
physically. Such a person is contrasted with a discerning one, who has 
pondered a little more, and discerns God's interest in us and that it is
 a matter of importance to obey Him. Thus, wisdom is in front of a 
discerning person, likely properly fearing God, and hating badness. The 
stupid, however, with eyes wandering "to the ends of the earth," may be 
looking everywhere except where they are heading. Proverbs 4:25 says 
"Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead
 of you." As children grow, help those with wandering, trivially curious
 eyes, to learn to appreciate the more important things to be 
considering, and to disregard things that are much less important. By 
doing what we can to assist those dangerously leaning toward badness, 
they may happily avoid bringing grief and heartache to parents and loved
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            ENDURE HARDSHIP FAITHFULLY, UPHOLDING CHRISTIAN TRUTH
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            MAINTAIN FAITHFULNESS, CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY.
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           1Thessalonians 3:4-5 shows we may occasionally suffer hardship to 
maintain the true faith, looking forward to the Kingdom hope of a world 
without such things. Paul says "For when we were with you, we used to 
tell you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, and that is what 
has happened, just as you know. That is why, when I could bear it no 
longer, I sent to learn of your faithfulness, in case somehow the 
Tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have turned out to 
be in vain." May we pray to maintain our loyalty, faithfulness, and 
integrity to God, and include as in the Model prayer, "do not bring us 
into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one." (Matt 6:13).
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           Recall that "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond 
what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the 
way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). May we pray
 too for our loved ones and others, to grow and become strong in their 
faith as well. Everlasting life in true peace and happiness, loving God 
and others--this hope is much greater than anything this world may offer
 us, in tempting us to be disloyal to Jehovah. Let's use our talents to 
glorify our loving Father and His great and holy name.
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           1Thessalonians 3:6-8 The early Christians of the first century 
maintained remarkable unity before "oppressive wolves" entered among 
them as foretold (Acts 20:28-30). True, they had some disagreements, but
 resolved these eventually, after some debate, by a Scriptural 
discussion by appointed men, the apostles and outstanding older men in 
Jerusalem. (Acts 15). Notice that before the decision on whether or not 
circumcision was a necessary Christian requirement was handed down, 
those debating the issue, expressing differing opinions, were not 
"removed" from the Christian congregation for having an opinion on the 
matter. Such a thing is not scripturally a serious offense, as is being 
an idolater, reviler (seriously verbally abusive), a drunkard, or 
extortioner, for instance. Yet, as 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows, some used 
to have such practices, but learning the truth, were able to make 
necessary changes in their life, with God's help.
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Christian unity, loving one another, and rejoicing in the truth as it is
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           (Ephes 4:1-3). The inspired words through Paul in 1Thes. 3:6-8 say: "But
 Timothy has just now come to us from you and has given us the good news
 about your faithfulness and love, that you always continue to remember 
us fondly and that you long to see us in the same way as we also do you.
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been comforted because of you and the faithfulness you demonstrate. 8 
Because we are revitalized if you are standing firm in the Lord."
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          1Thessalonians 4:1-2 mentions how God provides instruction "on how you 
should walk in order to please God," and encourages us to "keep doing it
 more fully." 1Thes. 4:13-14 debunks the idea of an immortal soul (a 
popular Greek philosophy) in saying "we do not want you to be ignorant 
about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the
 rest who have no hope. For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose 
again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in 
death through Jesus." Scripturally, it is the "spirit" of a person that 
can receive immortality upon one's resurrection to heavenly life, having
 been scourged by God in training for that special privilege. (Hebre 
12:6; 1Peter 5:10; Revel 20:6). Whether one's hope is heavenly or within
 an earthly Paradise, 1Corinthians 15:44 says "...if there is a physical
 body, there is also a spiritual one." It is the spirit within that 
contains one's personality. For more detail on this subject, see the 
article "Finding Truth".
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           Since my fonts have been in the news recently, I would like to explain a little further. Most have come to know that I seek to act fairly in such matters and business dealings. While I hope my fonts have great appeal and bring delight to those using them, whether on large displays, in the media, or as computer interface fonts speeding up systems, I've found this has been an industry that could use some attention, to bring more fairness to several worthy fontmakers who've missed opportunities for business. I aim for WIN-WIN situations in business dealings wherever reasonable. With my patented speed enhancements I would like to provide some assistance when my fonts are chosen to be in use by certain businesses or in certain venues for SCREEN DISPLAY USE. I have proposed a solution. While businesses may purchase any number of my fonts for their venues, if they are wishing to purchase them for at least 70% of them, I would like to speed things up for their remaining venues, and give them additional options for other decent fonts.In most instances I would like to speed up the display of their most recent font for 15% of venues.(The former font-maker already did well, as businesses typically pay for fonts up front). If they wish, they could purchase my font for 70% of their venues, and then they can have choices of other worthy fonts at a fair rate totaling up to another 15% of their venues, preferably 3, from font-makers who, for some reason other than font quality, weren't able to make deals like the fortunate ones. The choices (from among selected decent ones that GOD has chosen, at my request, about 1000 of them) will be sped up as well, and adequate opportunity will be given to the one selecting to find suitable options. This will give other font-makers a chance to have their fonts displayed, and receive some payment for their work that may, up to this point, have been largely fruitless. This may occur several times over, and provide payment to many of these persons. My hope is that these lesser-known fonts might be shown to be acceptable, and their makers might receive some payment for their work. However, my speed improvements on these fonts will only be valid as long as my font(s) continue to be valued and used for 2/3 or more of the venues. While I hope that my font(s) will continue to be preferred and valued for quality, style, clarity, speed and other aspects, I also wish to see the other fonts be suitable for their venues as well, wishing they might remain for a year or more.
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           For those interested to know whether a font is mine or not, hopefully they will come to recognize the looks of my main fonts--Full-bodied ENLIGHTEN and FORTIFY, RADIANT and RADIANT LIGHT, GOODNESS, and JUST DYNAMO, as well as CONTOUR DYNAMIC, RIGHTEOUS, ENDURANCE and DILIGENT DYNAMO, and LIGHTNING (primarily for server use). However, they may also be able to tell if the fonts are being displayed almost instantly by sentences. I patented a different way to control the speed of font display--one sentence at a time. There can be a chosen delay time between each sentence, which is doubled for compound sentences. While my fonts can also be displayed in the usual way, with a speed setting perhaps 70, 75 or more, a common reading speed, they may also be displayed with the sentence method, with a timed delay that might also be appropriate for reading. Also, some systems makers are considering eliminating some little-used fonts from their document apps, and allowing some new fonts to be incorporated into them. With these measures and others like them, it is desired to allow more to make a fair living and hopefully reduce some of the likely unscrupulous activity that has taken place in this industry for quite some time. While godly wisdom is greater than money, God nevertheless blessed the free market system of ancient Israel, as He can do today. Money can be exchanged with proper motives! Ecclesiastes 10:19 offers this assessment: "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable; but money answers every need." A balanced view of money therefore can and should be maintained.
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            ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW
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           Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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            HONOR GOD’S STANDARDS.
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           While we’ve considered the subject of racism, realizing how unfair and unkind it is to view people of a different skin color than yours as somehow less of a human being, we should also make sure we comprehend God’s view of justice. The Mosaic Law made it clear that all people, regardless of their circumstance, should be entitled to honest and fair judgment in cases of wrongdoing or accusation of such, or, with sound mind, in the rights and privileges granted by law. It was pointed out, when addressing prejudice and racism, that we are made in God’s image, and therefore have a strong sense of justice, wanting to see that all—not just ourselves—are treated fairly. Deuteronomy 32:4-5 was shared: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They have acted ruinously on their own part; They are not his children, the defect is their own. A generation crooked and twisted!” Thus, when people practice injustice, God considers them as ‘acting ruinously,’ as being ‘crooked and twisted!’ We must, then, come to learn God’s standards in life, to know right from wrong, that we may hold to a right course, and avoid harming the fabric of human society by treating others unjustly.
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            AVOID ‘ACTING RUINOUSLY.’
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           To do otherwise, to hold each person to a different standard based on biased leanings, favoring one race or skin color, persons having so much money or certain possessions, hair color, eye color, height, gender, choice of favorite foods, furniture style, favorite sport, hobby or their choice of home location or neighborhood, is to act unjustly in the eyes of God. Such treatment may even be considered by God as in part “ruining the earth.” (See Genesis 6:11-12). God is going to call such ones to account, if they do not respond to His corrective appeals to mend their unjust ways. Revelation 11 speaks of a time of judgment by God, for Him, not only to remove evil ones, but also to reward faithful ones. Nevertheless, God is abundantly merciful and patient. 2Peter 3:9 says: “9 Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” And scriptures such as Psalm 103 make His mercy clear: “103 Let me praise Jehovah; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 2 Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle. 6 Jehovah acts with righteousness and justice For all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.”
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           Of course, to receive equal justice under the law, judges themselves need to be having this view of matters. Leviticus 24:22 was shared at the outset. Leviticus 19:15 says similarly: “15 “‘YOU people must not do injustice in the judgment. You must not treat the lowly with partiality, and you must not prefer the person of a great one. With justice you should judge your associate.” In referring to a “lowly one” and a “great one,” God is merely recognizing that a person can become more or less well-known in society. Yet His point is, either way, this does not give them any right to violate His standards or laws, thinking their circumstance somehow justifies their defiance. Still, God’s law itself should be inherently fair to all such ones, considerate of the circumstances of each person, precious to God.
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            SEEING THINGS GOD’S WAY.
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           Thus, under God’s Kingdom rule, not only will laws be corrected wherever necessary, to uphold God’s right and loving standards, but judges themselves will be willing to see things God’s way, to render truly fair and right justice to all. All such ones will be willing to acknowledge, as declared by righteous rulers at Revelation 4:11, that “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.”
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            Yes, ultimately it is God’s authority that should be recognized, that makes genuine happiness possible, as peace-lovers faithfully hold to His righteous standards in life.
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           This is the course of wisdom, as described in the Bible book of James, at James 3:17-18: “17 But the wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” This shows that adherence to God’s standards can grow and thrive among those who desire and promote peace. Those desiring an overtly selfish course that runs counter to a peace-loving society will not get to know real peace unless they mend their ways, strengthening their love for God and truth, and appreciation for His law. At 1John 4:19 we read: "We love, because he first loved us." And Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” Thus we learn these seven steps in life's journey:
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            1) APPRECIATE GOD'S LOVE,  2) HATE FALSEHOOD,   3) LOVE GOD'S LAW,  4) RECEIVE ABUNDANT PEACE,  5) CULTIVATE TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS,  6) FIND TRUE HAPPINESS,  7) REFINE TRUE LOVE
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           CONCLUSION
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            NEW HEAVEN(S), EARTH.
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           Therefore, God will bless His Son’s efforts to ensure that true peace, happiness, love and prosperity will prevail under the rule of His Kingdom. The “new heaven(s)” mentioned in God’s word has reference to this government, but it needn’t rule only from above this planet—the term heavenly can refer to ruling powers in general—which exercise an influence over earth’s affairs. It is in this sense that the “new heaven” and “new earth” appear as mentioned in Revelation 21. This does not require all new people to replace former ones, although God’s government will be primarily be directed by faithful, integrity-keeping ones, requiring some changes. Rather, an entirely new view of ruling will have been acquired, and those of earth will largely have gained a new perspective on life, grateful for God’s abundant blessing and favor bestowed upon humankind, desiring of holding to His righteous standards. Thus great cooperation will exist to accomplish God’s marvelous will toward mankind and this planet. It is a New Jerusalem, a new spiritual governing arrangement with God’s blessing, that will bring these things about. It is in this setting that verses 3-5 of Revelation 21 are related: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” While some changes may happen “overnight,” others will take some time.
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          UPDATE 06/17-0624, "CTC CORNER--added 1John 4:19 to further explain 7 steps." Hello, with warm wishes for a lovely day, careful, safe, and considerate. Let's continue in Proverbs 17, verses 15-20, then review a selection from Christian Small Letters. Let's further consider today's TWGA, and then, in light of recent events and a prevalent longing for true justice, this week's CTC CORNER, with the topic of: EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW.
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 stupid one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for 
acquiring it? 17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother 
who is born for times of distress. 18 A man lacking good sense shakes 
hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 
The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his 
entryway high invites a crash. 20 The one who is crooked at heart will 
not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into 
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          Prove 17:15 How seriously does God take justice? 
Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: "4The Rock, perfect is his activity, 
For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust;
 Righteous and upright is he." Usually Jehovah hates the practice of 
bad, while loving people, even wrongdoers, hoping for their repentance. 
But occasionally some practice is so detestable to God that he condemns 
the person who practices it. Such is the case here where someone would 
release an evil person from due just punishment, as though he were 
innocent, and another who would cause a righteous one to be unjustly 
punished. At Isaiah 5:20,23 God says: "Woe to those who say that good is
 bad and bad is good, those who substitute darkness for light and light 
for darkness, those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for 
bitter!...Those who acquit the wicked for a bribe and who deny justice 
to the righteous!" May we seek understanding of God's righteousness, 
that we may hate what is bad and love what is good, in harmony with 
godly wisdom. God would thus say, as at Proverbs 27:11: "Be wise, my 
son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who 
taunts me." Our stand on the side of true justice and righteousness 
brings God great pleasure.
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          "16 What good is it that the stupid one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it?"
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           HEART MOTIVE.
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chooses against it. The proverbs laments that such a one could obtain 
godly wisdom while having "no heart," or "lacking good motive." He is 
not properly motivated, out of love for God with godly fear, or a 
healthy dread of displeasing God. Using divine knowledge with selfish 
motives--this may remind us of 2Timothy 3:5, speaking of those "having 
an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from 
these turn away." As the Proverb says, "What good is it" for this to 
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          "17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress."
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           TRUE FRIENDSHIP.
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 17:17 In contrast to one having "no heart," the true friend of Proverbs
 17:17 has a true, deep, loyal love, eager to assist one experiencing 
"times of distress." Rather than fleeing those experiencing difficulty, 
he rather is made for helping such ones. Jehovah sets the example for 
this, saying of Himself, at Isaiah 57:15b: "“I reside in the high and 
holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive 
the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed."
 May we strive for true love in our life, taking steps to obtain godly 
wisdom which true love acts in harmony with, making it possible for our 
desire to love others to be wisely directed, to do what is truly in 
others' best and lasting welfare.
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          "18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor."
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           LACKING SENSE.
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 17:18 Proverbs such as this one shows we should be very careful before 
putting up security for a loan--it shouldn't be done just to "show off" any kindness toward others. How easy it could be to suffer financial
 losses in such circumstances! God's word repeatedly gives warning to be
 on guard. How much better for us and others to save for what we want 
wherever possible, rather than seeking loans, often with exorbitant 
interest. This practice can lead to greater and greater debt--eventually
 needing to be paid at great sacrifice! Let us be in the practice of 
saving, rather than borrowing.
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          "19 The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his entryway high invites a crash."
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           PROMOTING PEACE, HUMILITY.
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 17:19 Loving conflict is out of harmony with the peace that God wants 
all mankind to enjoy, on the basis of genuine trust in God and all 
right-hearted humans. God's laws or Christian guidelines are set up to 
promote this genuine peace and associated happiness. Those loving 
violence and conflict, therefore, will tend to violate God's standards, 
sinning against God and others. Also, we would be wise to avoid 
flaunting any wealth we may have, as one unnecessarily 'making his 
entryway high.' This reflects unhealthy pride in any sort of wealth we 
may possess, and as we know "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty 
spirit before stumbling." (Prove 16:18). Proverbs 13:7 says "There is 
one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who 
pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." In harmony with 
righteousness, however, this "pretending" would not go to the point of 
being overtly deceitful in speech or action.
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          "20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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           HUMILITY, AND HONEST, RIGHT CONDUCT.
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 17:20 Among the most important of qualities before God is humility and 
honest integrity. God loves and blesses such qualities including genuine
 honesty in speech, promoting trust between fellow right-hearted ones. 
Deceitful hearts will not find true success, despite what they are 
seeking. Deceitful speech, attempting to mislead others, leads only to 
"ruin." How much better to learn true wisdom and righteousness, learning
 to hold a course of integrity, which will have the blessing of God. 
Having God's blessing can make us truly successful in life, leading to 
the reward of eternal life.
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            MATTERS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY
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            POWER OF BIBLE TRUTH.
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           Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: 
"Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world,
 so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately 
knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and 
continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 
1:9,10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have
 never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with 
the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual 
comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovah in order to please 
him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing 
in the accurate knowledge of God."
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            BECOMING TRULY UNITED.
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           Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God 
that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I 
urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," 
need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be 
united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God 
and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to 
become united in the true faith!
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           Colos 2 Why should we give attention to the life and words of Jesus? 
Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of
 wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united 
by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth 
together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of 
true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being 
comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and
 may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their 
understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred 
secret of God, namely, Christ."
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           Thus let us look to the truth of God and Christ's teachings as our 
source of divine knowledge, not to the worldly wise philosophers, 
propounding their own ideas without regard for God's reliable word. 
Colossians 3:8 adds this: "Look out that no one takes you captive by 
means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human 
tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not 
according to Christ." Despite such warnings, Babylonish teachings and 
particularly Greek philosophy within the first century or two made 
inroads into Christian thought that contributed to an apostasy from the 
truth of God's word, violating true Christianity. (2Thes 2:3). The text 
at 2Timothy 4:3-5 foretold and exhorted: "For there will be a period of 
time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but 
according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with 
teachers to have their ears tickled.4 They will turn away from listening
 to the truth and give attention to false stories. 5 You, though, keep 
your senses in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an 
evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry." May we find and treasure 
the "accurate knowledge" of God's word making possible true peace and 
happiness among mankind, for an eternity! (Colos 1:9; 1Timo 2:3-4).
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           Colossians 3:8-11 discusses stripping off the "old personality" we may 
have acquired before receiving Bible truth, and clothe ourselves with 
the "new personality" through accurate divine knowledge, in the image of
 God. Colossians 3:8-9a says "But now you must put them all away from 
you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your
 mouth. Do not lie to one another." Verse 11 adds that it's not about 
the exterior of a person--their heritage or ethnicity, for instance, but
 rather the interior person. We need God's help if we're to abandon such
 practices as mentioned above. Paul said "For all things I have the 
strength through the one who gives me power." (Phili 4:13). We should 
pray for God's powerful holy spirit daily, and whenever we need the 
strength to resist temptations. (Luke 11:13; 1Cori 10:13). Colossians 
3:9-10 continues: "Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 
and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate 
knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who 
created it." Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, 
so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the 
teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the 
power of God.
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW
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          While we’ve considered the subject of racism, realizing how unfair and unkind it is to view people of a different skin color than yours as somehow less of a human being, we should also make sure we comprehend God’s view of justice. The Mosaic Law made it clear that all people, regardless of their circumstance, should be entitled to honest and fair judgment in cases of wrongdoing or accusation of such, or, with sound mind, in the rights and privileges granted by law. It was pointed out, when addressing prejudice and racism, that we are made in God’s image, and therefore have a strong sense of justice, wanting to see that all—not just ourselves—are treated fairly. Deuteronomy 32:4-5 was shared: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They have acted ruinously on their own part; They are not his children, the defect is their own. A generation crooked and twisted!” Thus, when people practice injustice, God considers them as ‘acting ruinously,’ as being ‘crooked and twisted!’ We must, then, come to learn God’s standards in life, to know right from wrong, that we may hold to a right course, and avoid harming the fabric of human society by treating others unjustly.
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          To do otherwise, to hold each person to a different standard based on biased leanings, favoring one race or skin color, persons having so much money or certain possessions, hair color, eye color, height, gender, choice of favorite foods, furniture style, favorite sport, hobby or their choice of home location or neighborhood, is to act unjustly in the eyes of God. Such treatment may even be considered by God as in part “ruining the earth.” (See Genesis 6:11-12). God is going to call such ones to account, if they do not respond to His corrective appeals to mend their unjust ways. Revelation 11 speaks of a time of judgment by God, for Him, not only to remove evil ones, but also to reward faithful ones. Nevertheless, God is abundantly merciful and patient. 2Peter 3:9 says: “9 Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” And scriptures such as Psalm 103 make His mercy clear: “103 Let me praise Jehovah; Let everything within me praise his holy name. 2 Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle. 6 Jehovah acts with righteousness and justice For all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the sons of Israel. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.”
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          Of course, to receive equal justice under the law, judges themselves need to be having this view of matters. Leviticus 24:22 was shared at the outset. Leviticus 19:15 says similarly: “15 “‘YOU people must not do injustice in the judgment. You must not treat the lowly with partiality, and you must not prefer the person of a great one. With justice you should judge your associate.” In referring to a “lowly one” and a “great one,” God is merely recognizing that a person can become more or less well-known in society. Yet His point is, either way, this does not give them any right to violate His standards or laws, thinking their circumstance somehow justifies their defiance. Still, God’s law itself should be inherently fair to all such ones, considerate of the circumstances of each person, precious to God.
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          This is the course of wisdom, as described in the Bible book of James, at James 3:17-18: “17 But the wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace.” This shows that adherence to God’s standards can grow and thrive among those who desire and promote peace. Those desiring an overtly selfish course that runs counter to a peace-loving society will not get to know real peace unless they mend their ways, strengthening their love for God and truth, and appreciation for His law. At 1John 4:19 we read: "We love, because he first loved us." And Psalm 119:163, 165 says: “163 I hate falsehood—I detest it— I love your law...165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.” Thus we learn these seven steps in life's journey:
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          Therefore, God will bless His Son’s efforts to ensure that true peace, happiness, love and prosperity will prevail under the rule of His Kingdom. The “new heaven(s)” mentioned in God’s word has reference to this government, but it needn’t rule only from above this planet—the term heavenly can refer to ruling powers in general—which exercise an influence over earth’s affairs. It is in this sense that the “new heaven” and “new earth” appear as mentioned in Revelation 21. This does not require all new people to replace former ones, although God’s government will be primarily be directed by faithful, integrity-keeping ones, requiring some changes. Rather, an entirely new view of ruling will have been acquired, and those of earth will largely have gained a new perspective on life, grateful for God’s abundant blessing and favor bestowed upon humankind, desiring of holding to His righteous standards. Thus great cooperation will exist to accomplish God’s marvelous will toward mankind and this planet. It is a New Jerusalem, a new spiritual governing arrangement with God’s blessing, that will bring these things about. It is in this setting that verses 3-5 of Revelation 21 are related: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” While some changes may happen “overnight,” others will take some time.
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          UPDATE 06/14-1646EDT, "TWGA updates." Hello, and a warm welcome to a weekend. Let's remain thoughtful and considerate. Looking at today's blog post, let's give attention to Proverbs 17, verses 11-14, then examine a selection from Christian Small Letters. Also, let's update Friday's TWGA and review the weekly CTC Corner.
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 A bad man seeks only rebellion, But a cruel messenger will be sent to 
punish him. 12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to 
encounter someone stupid in his foolishness. 13 If anyone repays bad for
 good, Bad will not depart from his house. 14 Beginning a fight is like 
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 He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow 
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          Prove
 17:12 What a serious statement! The morally stupid one often knows the 
right thing but is lacking the understanding to see it's value. This one
 thus practices foolishness instead of righteousness. He has no sense of
 integrity. May such ones follow the advice of Jehovah at Proverbs 2:1-5
 and pray for divine wisdom, understanding, and discernment, thus 
learning to fear Jehovah properly, giving Him due respect and reverence,
 viewing Him with awe as our Universal Creator and Life-giver.
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          "13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house."
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 17:13 Another serious statement! Are there those having such a practice of repaying bad for the good others may do? What 
an insensible response, with great disregard for the God of justice! May
 such ones repent, that God may show mercy, and end His judgement 
against their households.
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          Prove
 17:14 Gentle Christian mildness can defuse a tense situation when 
applied at the right time. But if two or more have no such mindset, a 
quarrel may be nearly inevitable. Taking your leave may be the wisest 
course, not to get involved in such an experience.
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          CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER SELECTIONS
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            PROTECTING PEACE, PURITY, REJECTING BADNESS
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            VITAL QUALITIES FOR TRUE PEACE.
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           Ephesians 4 contains much to contemplate, beginning with encouragement 
to "walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all 
humility and mildness, with patience [or, loyalty], putting up with one 
another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the 
spirit in the uniting bond of peace." These qualities are vital to 
preserving the peaceful, loving spirit of the congregation of God. We 
need to have a humble view in dealing with one another, 'considering 
others superior to us,' refusing contentiousness or a fighting spirit 
with others whom we should be loving, doing nothing out of egotism, or 
arrogance, appreciating the good in others, most having qualities we 
could improve in. (Philippians 2:3). We should also deal with one 
another with a gentle, mild manner, sensitive to their feelings. Loyalty
 should also be shown, as we remain first and foremost loyal to God, 
showing loyalty to others by helping them become loyal to God 
themselves. Being peaceable, or a peacemaker, on the basis of love, 
seeking to forgive others freely, seeking peace especially with fellow 
Christians, is also vital to maintaining our Christian unity. Ephesians 
4:25-26 (NIV) says "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and 
speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 
'In your anger do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down while you are 
still angry"--thus try to be quick to restore peace, especially with 
fellow believers. And Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it 
depends on you, be peaceable with all men." May we strive after such 
qualities and enjoy the blessings associated with such obedience to God.
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            TREASURE PURITY OF HEART, USE CLEAN SPEECH.
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           Ephesians 5:3 offers this encouragement regarding our choice of speech: 
"Let sexual immorality and every sort of uncleanness or greediness not 
even be mentioned among you, just as is proper for holy people." By what
 we talk about, we can influence others, for good, or for bad. Continue 
giving consideration to God's word, the wisdom of Proverbs and Christ's 
teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, to 
comprehend the value of God's standards, that we may come to love what 
is right, and hate all badness, which has a negative effect on humanity,
 carrying on selfishness and other sin. May we grow in love for God for 
his abundant goodness toward humans, knowing what we all need to be 
truly happy and to live in peace amidst one another.
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           Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions 
from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies to affect our view 
of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to
 the GOD who IS LOVE (1John 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, 
recognizing it for yourselves, that no sexually immoral person or 
unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater, has any 
inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." Committing sexual 
immorality with another person risks not only your eternal life in God's
 Kingdom with a loyal marriage partner, but the everlasting life of the 
other person as well. Is that showing true love???Look to God to help you prepare for marriage and find a good partner!Let's
 work to protect, or safeguard, the lives of others, rather than being a
 threat to them. Rescue the righteous, as Proverbs 11:9 states: "By his 
mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the 
righteous are rescued." May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, 
treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal 
happiness, God's way!
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            Regarding this issue I addressed in 
yesterday's TWGA, I stated in conclusion: "Any of this may be amended if
 it is determined that spell-casters are to blame!" As it turns out, 
they were, but not in the way I anticipated. The individual confessed 
that the patent idea was not his, and I own the patent involving the 
font adjustments.  Due to this, I also have withdrawn the royalty on 
Ordinarily Good, which became Goodness.
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            Also, some of the letters and 
numbers of my fonts shown in the recent news have been adjusted for 
better clarity and readability, just between last night and this 
morning, unfortunately not in time to be shown in today's papers. It is 
hoped these changes may be shown next day, along with mention of a new 
patent capturing my font-display programming changes for new computer 
chip text-processing, to further increase computer processing speed. 
Along with my fonts having further speed enhancements, computer speed 
may increase dramatically--generations of speed improvement!
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            While a programmer in my youth, and an AutoCAD drafter for several 
years, despite a little confusion, my work has not been in font-creating--While mostly giving 
attention to God's will for me currently, I did have an idea weeks ago, a
 curiosity about whether a certain geometric pattern could produce a 
complete alphabet, and this became a 16-bit font called ENDURANCE, that 
can actually display both capital letters and numbers, with decent appeal. Other fonts followed, 32-bit, 64-bit, and 
128-bit as well. The full 64-bit fonts built on ENDURANCE are called 
DILIGENT DYNAMO and JUST DYNAMO, and are at least among the FASTEST 
DISPLAYING fonts in history, and if used in a computer system, can 
actually speed up computer processing considerably. The others, however,
 are built both for better looks and speed, also speeding up processing 
by varying degrees. A few of these names have changed, to be more fitting to style and function. [ As I just discovered a better way to assign my font lines, speed numbers have just went up dramatically--let me include them here! These are PROCESSOR SPEEDS, but adding my patented idea to eliminate the bottleneck, much of this speed will be realized as processor chips are made, patented to incorporate most of these patented font processing changes. ] Their names are CONTOUR DYNAMIC (64-bit, speed: 1520% of normal!) and RADIANT
 (64-bit, 980%), also FORTITUDE (64-bit, 820%), ATTENTIVE (128-bit, 830%), 
and FORTIFY (64-bit, 810%). Later, FASHIONABLE (64-bit, limited use, 1220%), [now, RIGHTEOUS (line font) (128-bit, 750%) and GOODNESS (full-bodied) (128-bit, 657%)]. RADIANT (64-bit, 980%), a lovely bodied font, turned out to be faster than we initially thought, having been initially created as 32-bit CONTOUR, so a 128-bit full-featured version was added, choosing the name RADIANT ASSIST (860%). The even faster lined version was given a 128-bit format, and called CONTOUR BEYOND (1280%). Then, very recently, I worked up a new lined font, that's proven even faster than JUST DYNAMO (1250%) and DILIGENT DYNAMO (1560%!). As possibly the fastest ever, it is called LIGHTNING (64-bit, 1820%!). Also, a friend of mine shared mention of a font idea he worked up years ago, and we got it patented, made some changes, and combined it with one of mine, and eventually chose the name DISCERN (64-bit, 870%).
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          While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law set this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking.Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, 
helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these 
levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this typically drops by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated drivers.” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement.Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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          Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. There can be some provision put in place for a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable 
limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming 
it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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          And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to drink responsibly.
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          How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk of innocent life.
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           WHAT DELIGHT!
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          As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone wicked having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone wicked,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” May we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: "
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         2020 Jun 12 Fonts etc., Proverbs 17, CSL Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          UPDATE 0807EDT, "opening remarks." Welcome, wishing you a safe and fine day, remaining cautious and considerate. The story about my recent fonts may have made the news, so allow me to detail and clarify a few things in today's TWGA, which should be ready a little earlier than usual, by about 0800 EDT, US. Let's continue in Proverbs 17 with verses 8-10, then consider a selection from Christian Small Letters, today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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           "8 A gift is like
 a precious stone to its owner; Everywhere he turns, it brings him 
success. 9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who 
keeps harping on a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke makes a 
deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid 
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           Prove 17:8 This is Jehovah's word--perhaps a colorful cut gemstone
 can have a positive influence?! But how fine a useful gift from 
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           Prove 17:9 What insight! With love in our hearts, we don't 
wish for someone to suffer excessive sorrow over a minor 
mistake--rather, we're eager in love to forgive them, and try not to 
bring it up again and again. This does not mean every mistake must be forgiven readily as if no mistake ever took place--an individual should be repentant over a wrong if we're to trust them in a similar matter in the future. Still, we want to forgive them wherever we reasonably can. An unforgiving person, on the other hand, 
is dealing treacherously with relationships, is being disloyal to God 
and others by not seeking to resolve a matter in peace.
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           "10 A rebuke makes a 
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            A LOVING REBUKE.
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           Prove 17:10 Let's help our dear young ones to grow in 
understanding by answering their questions whenever possible, not 
telling them that they ask too many questions, but rather, realizing 
that this is how they grow in understanding of life. Perhaps just help 
them learn to be more choosy in the questions they ask. Encourage them 
to ask you, especially regarding things pertaining to divine knowledge 
of God and spirituality. Your loving corrections may well reach deeper 
in their hearts, reducing need of stronger discipline.
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            Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us 
away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the 
Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were 
running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This
 sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little 
leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who
 are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the 
one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the 
judgment he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, 
again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (Romans 3:4). Be
 alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech 
designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or 
power, for material or other gain. May any such troublemakers repent of 
their errors, while God may show them mercy. (Isaiah 55:6-7).
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            Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine 
peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. 
Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive 
spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive 
pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. 
Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your 
own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! 
Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and
 then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and 
not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid 
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            Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, 
realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not 
be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing,
 this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his 
flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a 
view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we 
sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a 
view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony 
with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in 
harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking 
pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in
 the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a
 loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as
 His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His 
word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly 
wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and 
joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every 
good gift and perfect present. (James 1:17).
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            While a programmer in my youth, and an AutoCAD drafter for several 
years, despite a little confusion, my work has not been in font-creating--While mostly giving 
attention to God's will for me currently, I did have an idea weeks ago, a
 curiosity about whether a certain geometric pattern could produce a 
complete alphabet, and this became a 16-bit font called ENDURANCE, that 
could either display both letters and numbers, or display only letters 
with a more appealing look. Other fonts followed, 32-bit, 64-bit, and 
128-bit as well. The full 64-bit fonts built on ENDURANCE are called 
DILIGENT DYNAMO and JUST DYNAMO, and are at least among the FASTEST 
DISPLAYING fonts in history, and if used in a computer system, can 
actually speed up computer processing considerably. The others, however,
 are built both for better looks and speed, also speeding up processing 
by varying degrees. Their names are CONTOUR DYNAMIC (64-bit) and RADIANT
 (64-bit), and FORTITUDE COMPLETE (64-bit), FORTITUDE REFINE (128-bit), 
and FORTIFY (64-bit). Lastly, FASHIONABLE (64-bit, limited) and 
ORDINARILY GOOD (128-bit).
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            Let me say this--the patent that I share with another on accenting a
 line font was from the beginning non-inclusive of our personal fonts--both mine and his. It gives me full rights to the fonts that I personally created, 
without requiring a royalty to go to the one I share the patent with--we
 both had the same idea, and there were enough differences in our ideas 
that I could have created my own patent, with God's approval, but out of
 respect for his idea similar to mine, I agreed to partner with him, 
making the changes necessary to the patent to prove effective, and it 
would apply for any OTHER fonts besides his or mine that may benefit from the
 technique. All this is detailed in the patent that both he and I AGREED
 TO (BEFORE GOD) days ago. The technique improves the look of a line 
font, but of course for it to look nice, the font has to look good to 
start with. I have other patents that improve greatly the speed of font 
display, that this patented technique does not immediately benefit from.
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explained above, and this is creating confusion. Unwarranted claims were
 attempted. My fonts were created and patented personally, without using
 other patented ideas, with God and the patent office able to check 
against other patents. As explained before, my idea to improve a line 
font was different enough from an earlier patent that I could claim my 
own, and apparently God is invoking this right to restore the other 
individual's original patent, and create mine separately. Anyone wishing
 to use his patent idea may do so (or, one may request to use mine.) 
While this became necessary, I am offering to him a 10% royalty in my 
128-bit font ORDINARILY GOOD. This is retro-active to some recent 
inclusion in purchases by sports stadium jumbotrons--his part would be 
$2 million. He will receive this either upon my receipt of payment or as
 part of it, and my wish is for him to maintain his royalty share going 
forward. While 128-bit, it still benefits from my patented font-display 
speed improvements immediately. Any of this may be amended if it is determined that spell-casters are to blame!
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           While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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           While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law set this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking.Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, 
helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these 
levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this typically drops by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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           One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated drivers.” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement.Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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           Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. There can be some provision put in place for a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable 
limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming 
it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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           And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to drink responsibly.
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           How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk of innocent life.
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            WHAT DELIGHT!
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           As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone wicked having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone wicked,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” May we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: "
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           "4 A wicked man pays 
attention to hurtful speech, And a deceptive man listens to a malicious 
tongue. 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker, And whoever rejoices
 over another’s disaster will not go unpunished. 6 Grandsons are a crown
 to the aged, And fathers are the glory of their sons. 7 Upright speech 
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            EAR CAUTION.
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           Prove 17:4 What powerful insight! True Christians should turn away
 from harmful and malicious speech that is harsh, painful, hurting 
others, including slanderous speech that tears down the reputation of 
others. Wherever possible, let's feed our minds and hearts on 
upbuilding, positive speech that loves truth, and encourages and 
strengthens others, imparting peace and true inner joy.
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           "5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker, And whoever rejoices over another’s disaster will not go unpunished."
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            WARNINGS AGAINST PREJUDICE.
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           Prove
 17:5 What counsel against prejudice! We should seek to love and 
respect, or give dignity, to all persons, although we may love more 
those who love God as we do, as we grow in brotherly affection for one 
another and we loyally obey God together. (1Pet 1:22) Those who are poor
 materially or spiritually typically had sad or unfortunate 
circumstances, that most any person could face in their lifetime. As 
God's word elsewhere says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with 
those who weep."  (Romans 12:15) We should have compassion for one 
facing such a situation. For instance, such a person may not be aware of
 services that are locally available for their need.  If we can discern 
that they are sincerely in need of help, with discretion we may choose 
to help such a person, whether materially, or spiritually, or both. 
(1John 3:17,18; James 2:15-17)
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           The Scriptures encourage us to make enough income to care for the 
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           "6 Grandsons are a crown to the aged, And fathers are the glory of their sons."
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            "EVERY FAMILY"
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 17:6 Sons raised to love God and His ways, and loving their parents and
 grandparents, bring them due honor. Such parents prayerfully and wisely
 look to God for direction and guidance in life, and lovingly instruct 
their children in the right way to live. May families be moved to look 
to God, "the One to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its 
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           "7 Upright speech does not befit a fool. How much less does false speech befit a ruler!"
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           Prove 17:7 Upright speech is not typical of a foolish person, while we 
would encourage such a person to humble themselves before God and listen
 to His counsel and correction. A ruler likewise should not be known for
 speaking lies. While still using discretion, truthful speech in the 
wisdom of God is fitting for such a person.
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            Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These 
verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our 
faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by 
unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from
 the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another 
sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are 
certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good
 news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven 
were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we 
declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our 
understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as 
our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
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            Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said
 "that a man is declared righteous, not by works of law, but only 
through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jesus and his ransom 
sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of 
appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ 
move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such 
obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a 
loving God (Romans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His 
commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1John 5:3). 
However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate
 for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what 
is holy, and be disobedient (James 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us 
from God's Kingdom (1Cori 6:9,10). We should acquire discernment to see 
the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser 
matters, though still required. In the healthy fear of God, we should 
seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted 
shrewdness to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting 
accordingly.  (Psalm 97:10; Prove 22:3) Our faith in God and Christ can 
thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. 
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            Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not
 to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an 
example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great 
prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off 
materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ,
 he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward
 of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. 
(James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the 
truth, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away
 with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred 
to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and 
considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain 
Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovah through Christ opens our 
eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able 
to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life 
accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making
 any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as
 we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God 
will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His
 name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and 
not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this 
way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be 
declared righteous by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? 
Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up 
again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: 
"Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the 
Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we 
appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly 
life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as
 described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. 
(1Peter 2:21).
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 – A healthy heart has many benefits, but did you know that a healthy 
brain is one of them?Brain health and heart health are closely 
connected, and forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age will help 
keep both your brain and your heart at peak performance.According to a 
recent survey from the American Heart Association, the greatest 
challenges adults in the United States face to maintain heart and brain 
health are  stress and poor diet.The American Heart Association 
conducted a market research survey of 2,000 adults across three age 
groups, including Generation X (aged 40-54 years), Millennials (ages 
23-39 years), and Generation Z (18-22 years). The survey found that, 
overall, fewer than half of the adults surveyed rated their brain health
 as "very good or excellent." The same survey also found that 1 in 4 
respondents said they were unaware of the connection between heart 
health and brain health.In addition, the youngest adults (Generation Z) 
reported significantly lower levels of emotional well-being and brain 
health compared to older generations.But it is never too early or too 
late to try these tips to improve your health.* Eat smart. Research 
suggests that a cup of greens each day may slow brain aging and eating 
fish such as tuna and salmon can help maintain emotional balance and 
reduce inflammation from heart disease.* Sleep well. Sleep lets the 
brain learn and grow; aim for seven to nine hours a night for optimal 
health and to allow your brain to process all of the thinking and 
learning from a day.* Get moving. Physical activity is as good for the 
brain as it is for the whole body. Data shows that exercise increases a 
protein in the brain that impacts learning and memory. Aim to be active 
for 150 minutes per week to reap the benefits of a stronger body and 
mind. In essence, the more you move, the healthier your brain.* Stay 
connected. Making social connections strengthens the brain, so make time
 for your friends and family. Make it a priority to connect with someone
 at least once a week, whether in person or by phone.The American Heart 
Association is the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on 
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           Also, I am aware of four primary minerals essential for the heart's muscle function. These are common minerals found in our diet, and they are: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium and Magnesium. Most fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of potassium, including bananas and potatoes, and TWGA not long ago carried information about maintaining the body's potassium-sodium balance. Celery is an excellent source of "organic" or body usable and beneficial sodium--it should be included often wherever possible, and may actually assist the body's metabolism of inorganic salt. Dairy products are generally an excellent source of proper dietary calcium, but it may also be found in grains and other foods. Last, but definitely not least, is magnesium. This mineral is essential, involved in some 300 enzyme processes in the body. Some years ago I found research and studies that indicated that it was the number 1 deficiency in the U.S. diet, and it's lack may have been responsible for many heart-health events. Certain foods are good sources, and should be made a regular part of our diet wherever possible. These include bananas, potatoes, kiwis, many fish and seafood selections, many beans and greens, and some supplemental ocean algae products. You might research this matter, and find delicious ways to incorporate such foods into your menu! Also, Psalm 104:15 may clue us in on another important source for maintaining heart health, in listing gifts from God: "...Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." We should likely then include heart-healthy grains into our diet in one way or another, preferably organic or non-GMO.
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          While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law set this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking.Those going out for drinks might consider finding a BAC Calculator app for their phone or other device, 
helping to gain understanding as to how various drinks affect these 
levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this typically drops by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated drivers.” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement.Where taxis are widely available, an outing may be planned both coming and going, so an entire group might share more freely in their alcohol consumption.
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          Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. Also, it has come to my attention that there are some individuals on planet Earth that are able to handle alcohol much better than the average human--their BAC is not affected the same as others. Therefore, besides a weight indication on a person's license, there might also be shown an AAF--Alcohol Assimilation Factor--perhaps from between 1 and 3. A level of 3 would indicate the person can handle at least three times the amount of alcohol as the normal person. There can be some provision put in place for a person to have their BAC tested, perhaps at the local DMV, to indicate the proper factor on their license. In general, a person's weight can be a good guide. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy standard could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight. They could then help their patrons avoid going beyond these reasonable 
limits, as the alcohol begins to impair the judgment of those consuming 
it. Also, if a group plans to spend considerable time on this occasion, could they be offered a pitcher of an inexpensive supplemental non-alcoholic beverage at a fair price, to potentially reduce the risk of heavy drinking?
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          How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk of innocent life.
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          As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone wicked having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone wicked,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” May we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: "
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          Hello, with warm wishes for a safe and healthy day, ever cautious and considerate of others! Let's begin our consideration of Proverbs 17, with verses 1-3, then review a selection from the Mosaic Law, consider today's TWGA, and lastly this week's CTC Corner!
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           "1 Better is a piece of dry bread
where there is peace Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling. 2 A
servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully; He will share in
the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and
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            GENUINE PEACE.
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           Prove 17:1: Genuine peace. A primary
aim for lovers of God. Happy are the peaceable, or the "peacemakers,"
since they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers generally manifest humility,
and the other tender affections of Colossians 3:12, along with self-control.
They are able to control their reactions, to give a mild or gentle response to
an angry word, maintaining peace. These are qualities we can pray for, and that
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servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully; He will share in
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           Prove 17:2: Insight mentioned here is a
compassionate understanding of others and their situations. When we can see
what others are facing or going through, "the insight of a man certainly
slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an
offense." We're not so quick to get angry at another when we
compassionately understand the reasons for the offense. We are more inclined to
forgive, or overlook it. A son, or a servant, we should one and all cultivate
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           Prove 17:3: Jehovah God examines the
hearts and motives of all. Are we motivated, like Jesus, to "always do the
things pleasing to Him?" We want to seek God's honor, and let Him take
care of our reputation. Recall that Jesus innocently suffered as a terrible criminal, yet what was Jehovah able to do as regards his reputation afterward and long-term?
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: TRUE CHRISTIANS GIVE JEHOVAH EXCLUSIVE 
DEVOTION, HELP OTHERS EXERCISE FAITH, ADHERING TO GOD'S STANDARDS 
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           Now let’s consider Exodus 23:31-33: “31 “I will set your boundary 
from the Red Sea to the sea of the Phi·lisʹtines and from the wilderness
 to the River; for I will give the inhabitants of the land into your 
hand, and you will drive them out from before you. 32 You must not make a
 covenant with them or their gods. 33 They should not dwell in your 
land, so that they may not cause you to sin against me. If you should 
serve their gods, it would surely become a snare to you.”
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           There were those inhabiting the Land of Promise in Israel’s day who were
 not fearing Jehovah in any respect, determined to worship false gods 
rather than acknowledge the moral standards of the Creator. But 
Jehovah’s laws are for our benefit and happiness, and those adhering to 
them truly give evidence of this. Those serving Jehovah are peace-loving
 individuals within all Christian tribes who delight in living life as 
God outlines in His word the Bible. How fine for those worshipping other
 gods to at least investigate for themselves the way of true 
Christianity, considering such things as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount 
found in God’s word the Holy Bible at Matthew 5-7, the Ten Commandments 
of Exodus 20, and perhaps Proverbs 1-10, together comprising perhaps  of all God requires of Christians! Such ones must also come to 
appreciate that obedience to God is not found through myriads of laws, 
but rather by exercising faith in God and in the ransom sacrifice of 
Jesus for true forgiveness of sins, such faith in God’s mercy making 
possible adherence to God’s righteous standards for everlasting life. 
Such knowledge may be found, for instance, in the Bible book of Romans, 
chapters 3-6. By considering just these various chapters from God’s 
word, may ones come to familiarize themselves with God’s wisdom as found
 therein, and see the value of looking further into the truth about God 
and Christ that leads true believers to eternal life. As Jesus stated in
 prayer, at John 17:3, “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to 
know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”
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            NO PLEASURE IN LOSS OF LIFE.
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           Whereas God is capable of driving away His enemies, it is God himself 
who has stated to Christians, as found at 2Peter 3:9, “Jehovah is not 
slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is
 patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.” And notice God’s words to His own 
people, Israel, at Ezekiel 33:11: “11 Tell them, ‘“As surely as I am 
alive,” declares the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, “I take no pleasure in the 
death of the wicked, but rather that someone wicked changes his way and 
keeps living. Turn back, turn back from your bad ways, for why should 
you die, O house of Israel?”’” Certainly God feels the same way toward 
all his human creation, but ones must repentantly turn from evil 
practices, to pursue what is right by God, and avoid bringing themselves
 to ruin in wickedness. The apostle Paul was mentioned as a foremost 
case of sinners, who although living by his conscience, was actually 
approving of the murder of Christians. (Acts 22:19-21) Upon realizing 
his error, however, he turned to true worship and zealously assisted 
many to rest their faith on God and Jesus for eternal life. As he stated
 at 1Timothy 1:16, “16 Nevertheless, I was shown mercy so that by means 
of me as the foremost case, Christ Jesus might demonstrate all his 
patience, making me an example to those who are going to rest their 
faith on him for everlasting life.” May all right-hearted ones of 
mankind learn more about life’s Creator, and gain the hope of eternal 
life in true peace and happiness. May such ones heed the counsel of Acts
 3:19: “Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins 
blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah 
himself.”
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          Thus may true Christians hold firmly to the true worship of Jehovah, as 
God prepares the way to a Paradise earth under the rulership of God’s 
kingdom. By keeping integrity, refusing to fall to idolatry or worship 
of any false gods, may our eyes remain open and clear sighted to the 
folly of false worship, and be in position to protect our loved ones, 
our family perhaps both fleshly and spiritual, to safeguard their 
relationship with God, and find the rewards of obedience to God and His 
son. May we maintain our faith in God, as Hebrews 11:6 declares: “6 
Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever
 approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder
 of those earnestly seeking him.” What a fine reward God is extending to
 all mankind—may we be ever appreciative of God’s loving will and 
purpose for humans—not rushing ahead of God, but patiently finding joy 
in doing the delightful will of Jehovah, according to His timetable!
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          PARENTS, OPEN THE DOOR TO COMMUNICATION
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               (NewsUSA) –
 Opening the doors of communication could be all that it takes to 
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                A survey commissioned by The Century Council, a not-for-profit 
organization that fights drunk driving and underage drinking, revealed 
that 65 percent of kids say they have obtained the alcohol they drink 
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                Having recently relaunched its Web site, www. centurycouncil .org, The Century Council believes that parent-child communication and 
community outreach are the best ways to curb underage drinking. The 
redesigned Web site proves a user-friendly platform for helpful, 
informative content to assist parents in initiating the all-important 
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                Parents of middle schoolers are offered “Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids 
and Alcohol Don’t Mix,” a program, developed in partnership with 
Nickelodeon, which uses activities and educational games to teach kids 
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                The Century Council has a number of programs for parents of high 
schoolers including “Girl Talk: Choices and Consequences of Underage 
Drinking” and “Brandon Tells His Story.” Many parents feel that the 
conversation about alcohol is uncomfortable;
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                www. centurycouncil .org provides tips on how to begin the conversation and important points to 
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                “Parents, You’re Not Done Yet” reminds parents that the conversation
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                Susan Molinari, chairman of The Century Council, added, “I’m excited
 about our new Web site and hope that parents will visit often to help 
facilitate conversations with their children about the dangers of 
underage drinking. After all, parents wield the greatest influence over a
 teen’s decision to drink -; or not to drink -; alcohol.”
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: Drunk Driving
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           ALCOHOL’S EFFECTS.
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          While deaths caused by drunk driving may have been dropping a little over the past few years, most would agree that more needs to be done. Each year, in the United States, over 10,000 people lose their lives to an accident caused by at least one person driving drunk. It is well established that drinking alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, or restraints. In other words, alcohol allows the brain to relax, and to a degree, to let loose. This letting loose contributes to many temporarily becoming more outgoing, social. Wine is thus presented in God's word as a gift to man. Among other things provided by God, Psalm 104:15 then mentions "And wine that makes man's heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Yet as with many gifts, this one can also be abused. Upon such drinking, while people may thus say things they wouldn’t ordinarily say, their conduct can also be affected. If then attempting to drive, for instance, they may take risks they wouldn’t ordinarily take, and make poorer judgments. But that is not all—the more alcohol that is consumed, physical coordination and motor skills also decline. People become less able to handle the myriad decisions that are required to safely operate a motor vehicle. Their reaction time is dramatically affected, causing them to take longer, even much longer, to respond to sudden occurrences as happen often when driving a vehicle on public roadways. All the while, many of these persons somehow still believe they are just as capable of driving as they normally are without alcohol in their system. What a false sense of security!
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          While much research could be done into various sources of alcohol, and whether some drinks have more of an affect than others, the bottom line usually is found in the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream, which can be measured as a BAC level, standing for Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. For U.S. states, typically 0.08% BAC will result in a DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge if suspected of drunk driving or involved in an accident. Federal law set this as a minimum to define drunk driving, and for commercial drivers the level is 0.04% that can result in a conviction. Most states also now have even stiffer penalties for exceeding higher limits, such as 0.15% BAC. Being able to recognize that it was a drunk driver that caused a serious accident is one thing, but now what can be done about this ongoing catastrophe? One person dies in the U.S. on average every 50 minutes from a motor vehicle incident involving a drunk driver. About 10% of these are pedestrians. And on a typical weekend night, alcohol is involved in some 50% of deaths involving motor vehicles! Many of us may be taking this matter a little too lightly--who of us would like to be responsible for such a tragedy??? While the resurrection will restore innocent life and people can be mercifully forgiven, God’s Kingdom will not allow this to continue! How can this be remedied? We might start by making sure we're educated about how blood-alcohol levels are affected by drinking.
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levels per gender and body weight. For example, if two servings give someone a BAC of 0.04%, which is a level that can cause "impaired driving," each hour this typically drops by 0.015%, so in two hours the level would be approximately 0.01%, much better for most driving. What else can be done?
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          One matter that could quickly be instituted, wherever this is not already practiced, is to require bar and restaurant attendants to request from a group of customers eager to consume alcoholic beverages to identify their “designated drivers.” These individuals may choose to refrain from any alcoholic beverage, or may be allowed a beverage or two, depending on body weight, and length of stay, be it a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of strong drink. These each deliver on average about the same amount of alcohol. Having identified these individuals, a waiter or waitress can keep an eye on them, to support their determination to remain capable of driving safely upon leaving. DD’s should take their responsibility seriously, knowing that authorities may be contacted if they violate their proper limits. These should be able to choose from a fine selection of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy on this occasion. Some restaurants might even offer a discount on such beverages to these designated drivers, to encourage safe practices, but at least having these drinks made available demonstrates support for this arrangement.
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          Another matter that can be addressed is that of information available on Driver’s Licenses. Are not drinkers carded to ensure proper age? While licenses typically have information used to positively identify someone, such as a face, eye color and height, one thing is often missing that can help someone to know how much alcohol can be consumed—a person’s weight! While there are a few factors involved, still we find typically that a larger, heavier person can handle a bit more alcohol than a smaller, lighter person. While weight can change over time, most people tend to remain within a certain range. An easy guide could be set at 10%. If your weight changes and is expected to remain at least 10% higher or lower than what would currently be on your license, then a new license could be obtained, reflecting the change. A person’s weight can easily be determined, in case the new license hasn’t been received yet, or if there is reason to believe it is substantially different than what is stated on the license. Generally, then, three or four different standards could be set, one for those weighing approximately 150 lbs, then 200 lbs, and 250 lbs. Then anyone 300 lbs or more could hold to a standard set for 300. Restaurants can look at the typical alcohol content of each of it’s beverages, and establish reasonable drinking limits based on body weight.
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          And why couldn’t pre-packaged alcoholic beverages be labelled with recommended limits based on these weight guidelines? A beverage might say that anyone planning to drive limit themselves to a single beverage serving or two, depending on body weight, while recommending numbers such as 3-4-5 serving limits for instance, each for a 150lb, 200lb, and 250lb consumer. These could show amounts recommended over a certain period of time, long enough for the alcohol typically to be processed by the body and leave the system. If this was required by law on all alcoholic beverage products, according to clear guidelines, then no company would gain an unfair or unscrupulous economic advantage by ignoring such a life-promoting practice. Thus, with a little help, people can come to realize what it means in actual practice to drink responsibly.
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          How gratifying to everyone if statistics for drunk driving accidents could be compiled and made available to the public more quickly than 6 months after a year’s data is received! Let’s make ways to share and compile this data more quickly, perhaps state by state, so we can begin to monitor the success of these endeavors and make needed adjustments wherever necessary. To further protect innocent lives, we might also arrange for the government to subsidize the cost of a taxi ride for anyone who winds up in a situation in which they haven't the funds but refuse to drive home after having too much alcohol to drink, as well as the ride the next day if needed to obtain their vehicle. Restaurants and bars should gladly allow such a vehicle to remain in their lot overnight in such situations. Even if a parking ticket must be paid along a city street, this should in no way be considered equitable to the risk of innocent life.
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           WHAT DELIGHT!
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          As we see the number of accidents and deaths drop dramatically, how delighted we will be to the praise of our loving Father, Jehovah! He hates to see the innocent suffer—why He even takes no delight in someone wicked having to die! As Ezekiel 18:23 says: “23 “‘Do I take any delight at all in the death of someone wicked,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘[and] not in that he should turn back from his ways and actually keep living?’” May we be determined never to become guilty of risking the precious lives of others by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after going beyond proper limits of an alcoholic beverage. And may we rejoice to see the day when God's word is fulfilled in saying, such as at Isaiah 25:8-9: "
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          Welcome, wishing you a fine and safe day, continuing with thoughtful consideration for others. Let's conclude Proverbs 16, with verses 29-33, consider another selection from the Mosaic Law, Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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           “29 A violent man entices his neighbor And leads him in the
wrong way. 30 He winks his eye as he schemes harm. He pinches his lips
together as he carries out mischief. 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty
When it is found in the way of righteousness. 32 The one slow to anger is
better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering
a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from
Jehovah.”
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            NOT ENVY DEVIOUS, VIOLENT.
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           Prove 16:29-30 The connection may not be clear here, but a
violent man is typically prideful, thinking his own ways are superior, and
wants to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for
God and His ways. He may still be persuasive, and entices his neighbor to do as
he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also
comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” Such a one tends to scheme badness, deceive, and trick others. While he might make his voice
“gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not truly caring for mildness
and compassionate patience with others. His anger
may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While
perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’
against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an
innocent one. Proverbs 3:31-32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man
Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But
His close friendship is with the upright.” May we steer clear of deception,
trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace
dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. May
we choose to be upright before Jehovah, seeking to please and honor Him as He
so deserves as our Life-giver and “the Judge of all the earth.” (Genes 18:25).
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           Prove 16:31 Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray
hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an
old man, and you must be in fear of your God. I am Jehovah.” Of course, do not older
persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so
when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking
to live by the teachings of Christ! Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and
seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating
what is bad in godly fear, would they not thus tend to have much to share with younger
ones to encourage them toward eternal life? May we delight in receiving of
their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us!
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           "32 The one slow to anger is
better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering
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           Prove 16:32 What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience
among true worshippers of God. Who hasn't been at least irritated when something goes seriously wrong in their life? Of course, a minor offense or mishap is one thing. If you have been wronged or seriously hurt by others, then feeling hurt or frustrated is also understandable. It is normal to begin to have these feelings, but should we not keep them in check, to avoid sinning or hurting another? Let's thus maintain control and act quickly to find a peaceful resolution to the problem. As King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon
rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be
done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth.” Naturally,
something may begin to irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any
energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do
not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your
ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. This is well expressed at Psalm 4:4: "Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent." By
cultivating self-control, mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and
patience, channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our
relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and
especially the God who “is love,” Jehovah (1John 4:8).
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           "33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from
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           Prove 16:33 This was a God-approved way in ancient Israel for
certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus
we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life.
Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, part of “spiritism,” which is
considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one
from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the
use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! For
instance, whose help would you rather have in finding a loyal marriage
partner—Jehovah God’s or one of his enemies, such as the demons? Does not our
loving God want to count you worthy of receiving of His assistance? Cannot
Jehovah, the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and
help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first
book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants
of Abraham, where Jehovah intervened to bring loyal persons together in
heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, also Leah.
This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would
proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus,
“5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own
understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make
your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5,6). Receive of God’s loving guidance
available, for example, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the
book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, don’t be
discouraged over the “big words” in the first few verses—use a dictionary if
necessary—these are some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain
understanding of as you read this book, provided in part “to give to a young
man knowledge and thinking ability.” Pray to God for help to understand this
book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “5 So if any
one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives
generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But
let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5,6).
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: LOVERS OF GOD WILL TRUST HIS CHOICE OF LEADERSHIP TO GUIDE HIS PEOPLE TO NEW WORLD BLESSINGS.
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           Now let’s consider God’s next words to His people, at Exodus 
23:20-26: “20 “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you on the 
way and to bring you into the place that I have prepared. 21 Pay 
attention to him, and obey his voice. Do not rebel against him, for he 
will not pardon your transgressions, because my name is in him. 22 
However, if you strictly obey his voice and do all that I say, I will 
show hostility to your enemies and oppose those who oppose you. 23 For 
my angel will go ahead of you and will bring you to the Amʹor·ites, the 
Hitʹtites, the Perʹiz·zites, the Caʹnaan·ites, the Hiʹvites, and the 
Jebʹu·sites, and I will annihilate them. 24 You must not bow down to 
their gods or be persuaded to serve them, and you must not imitate their
 practices. Instead, you must demolish them and smash their sacred 
pillars. 25 You must serve Jehovah your God, and he will bless your 
bread and your water. I will remove sickness from among you. 26 The 
women in your land will not suffer a miscarriage or be barren, and I 
will give you a full life span.”
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           Surely the time is nearing for God to intervene in man’s affairs and 
guide mankind through His kingdom rulership to the Promised Paradise 
conditions on this planet. This will require utmost cooperation as we 
respond spiritually to His guidance, and work together to clean up the 
earth, our lovely home planet. God is not going to continue to put up 
with those “ruining the earth”—either spiritually or physically 
(Revelation 11:18). Important changes will no doubt take place to 
promote spiritual healing. And at least at that time we will no doubt 
step up the pace and improve upon programs to eliminate pollution in our
 manufacturing facilities, to acceptable levels—we’re gaining the 
technology to allow for much cleaner ways to produce acceptable, and 
often recyclable, renewable or quite usable and reusable products. Many 
companies may be surprised at the technologies that are becoming 
available to accomplish such things, with God’s blessing, or that God 
himself may make available at that time!
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           Also, may those opposing God humble themselves, that many may find His 
favor and abandon false worship causing spiritual ruin or harm to His 
human creation. Romans 1:18-23 puts it this way: “18 For God’s wrath is 
being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness 
of men who are suppressing the truth in an unrighteous way, 19 because 
what may be known about God is clearly evident among them, for God made 
it clear to them. 20 For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from 
the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things 
made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable. 
21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did 
they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings and 
their senseless hearts became darkened. 22 Although claiming they were 
wise, they became foolish 23 and turned the glory of the incorruptible 
God into something like the image of corruptible man and birds and 
four-footed creatures and reptiles.” Therefore, may we help one another 
be loyal to our true God, Jehovah, and reject the lies that cause others
 to engage in false worship. As Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: “22 It is the
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          What rewards are in store for those trusting in Jehovah, both now and 
then, being willing at that time to worship God exclusively, trusting in
 His leadership through His son, abandoning false worship and dishonest,
 unfair or unclean practices. The incorrigibly evil will not threaten 
right-hearted lovers of God and truth, those who want to love one 
another in true peace and happiness. God will remove sickness from among
 such faithful ones, and usher in many blessings upon our land and our 
people. May we follow the words of Proverbs 3:5-8, when it says: “ 5 
Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own 
understanding.  6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make 
your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah
 and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And 
refreshment for your bones.” Once in a while, comparing another 
translation may add insight to the scripture being examined. Notice the 
same verses in NLT: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not 
depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek His will in all you do, and He 
will show you which path to take. 7 Don’t be impressed with your own 
wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. 8 Then you will 
have healing for your body and strength for your bones.” Thus, ‘taking 
notice of Jehovah’ involves seeking His view of matters, and will result
 in having His direction and guidance. Also, what is our wisdom compared
 to that of Jehovah? Romans 11:33 puts it this way: “33 O the depth of 
God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments 
are and beyond tracing out his ways are!” May we trust what God reveals 
is bad in His word, and turn away from it, finding true refreshment 
spiritually, in our overall well-being and peaceful dealings with 
others!
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            With COVID-19 concerns, what would you do if someone near you needed CPR, possibly having gone into cardiac arrest? In the U.S. this has been happening about 1,000 times/ day. Here is an article I may print here...
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 – Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This
 year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans 
continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 
pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to 
increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, more 
than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States,
 with about 70 percent happening in homes. Fortunately, Hands-Only CPR 
can be performed by family or household members. Even in the time of 
COVID-19, household members may be the lowest-risk providers of CPR at 
home because they have likely already been exposed, if in fact the 
cardiac-arrest victim has COVID-19."Rather than waiting for first 
responders to arrive, performing immediate CPR in the case of cardiac 
arrest can double or triple a victim’s odds of survival," says Comilla 
Sasson, M.D. and Vice President of Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the 
American Heart Association. "If you are willing and able to do CPR, you 
should do CPR, even during this pandemic."Hands-Only CPR involves two 
simple steps and anyone can learn it from a 90-second video available at heart.org/ handsonlycpr  Step
 1: If a teen or adult in your home suddenly collapses, call 911 
immediately.Step 2: Place one hand on top of the other as shown in the 
video and push hard and fast on the victim’s chest.
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              Rescuers should 
push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute and the 
American Heart Association advises following the beat of any of several 
songs, including "Stayin’ Alive," by the Bee Gees, "Crazy in Love," by 
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, "Hips Don’t Lie," by Shakira" or "Walk the 
Line," by Johnny Cash.People feel more confident performing Hands-Only 
CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the
 beat of a familiar song.In 2009, the American Heart Association 
launched a nationwide Hands-Only CPR campaign, supported nationally by 
an educational grant from the Anthem Foundation, to raise awareness 
about this life-saving skill. More than 10 million people have been 
trained in Hands-Only CPR via events, training kiosks and video 
education with the Foundation’s support.Take advantage of 
shelter-in-place time and brush up on your Hands-Only CPR skills: you 
just might save someone you love. Visit  heart.org/ handsonlycpr  to watch and share the Hands-Only CPR instructional video.
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            Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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            Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’”
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            Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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            The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an upright man of integrity; he feared God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He lived even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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            This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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            Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and fear, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovah and live by Christian laws and standards. Jesus certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your righteousness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring righteousness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will fear you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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            In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s righteousness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine fear of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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            Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on truth and law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. Rather than advantaged ones concerned that they might not be shown favoritism, or be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. God's standards of justice are clear in God's word, and will be upheld in His new world under the rule of His Kingdom.
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            While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can pursue even dream jobs and make their life largely what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Many will really delight in making a living doing something they truly enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways.
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          "21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness."
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          Prove 16:21 The gaining of true wisdom is worth great effort, as it brings untold blessings and hope of life to it's owner. While it seeks the honor and glory of Jehovah and holds to His elevated standards, still one blessing from God is His watchcare of one's reputation in the long-term. Right-hearted ones of mankind will see and appreciate the wisdom we work hard to cultivate. Still, as Christ foretold, we may have to endure negative talk or even persecution by some for a time, but our enduring it with kindness may even in time persuade some persecutors to the truth.
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          "22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness."
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          Prove 16:22 Here insight is contrasted with foolishness. Insight is a "fountain of life," as compassionately seeking to understand others makes it possible to teach them effectively, especially important with spiritual matters leading them to eternal life. A fool however may not often seek this, but if so it is typically for selfish purposes, as he or she is normally rather self-centered. The foolishness of his reactions may discipline him in some way, although he normally scoffs at advice from others, being "right in his own eyes." (Prove 12:15). The fool needs to appreciate kind counsel from loved ones, being helped to gain godly fear with discernment and foresighted prudence to see the consequences of good and bad decisions, to reject the bad along with its associated problems. God gives us His guidance to save us from grief and trouble, as He knows best how we can maintain true happiness!
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          Prove 16:23 Recall that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34b). A wise-hearted one with insight then, will compassionately speak with such insight, with kindness, and prove to be more persuasive, helping others gain more understanding of matters. Notice that a wise one sees the value of speaking with insight, or empathy. A truly wise heart is also loving--is not Jehovah the God who "IS love" (1John 4:8)? Therefore true love motivates all He does, and guided His acquisition of wisdom. So while humans need certain things in place to grow in love, and a complete love is a crowning goal to acheive, once the right motivation is obtained, an important aspect of true love, it may guide the acquisition of true knowledge, wisdom, and further empathetic understanding of others. May such ever be used to honor and please God, and be used by Him with pure motive to unselfishly care for others, and experience the rewards that only God can provide. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him."
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          "24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Prove 16:24 May we treasure "pleasant sayings," especially those coming from God's word, that are encouraging, upbuilding, and positive. True wisdom contributes to speech that is "healing," as Proverbs 12:18 says "...the tongue of the wise is a healing." Do you treasure sayings that have such a positive effect on you or others, strengthening them spiritually, to bolster their love for God and others, helping them find a happy course in life? We might search the Scriptures for such sayings, and come to know and love many of them, to help others and ourselves to stand firmly for God's righteousness, His right ways and standards that serve as a framework for a happy and successful life and family, leading to God's reward of endless life.
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE TEACHES OTHERS ABOUT GOD COMPASSIONATELY, ESPECIALLY THOSE YOUNGER IN SPIRITUALITY.
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           This isn’t the only time these two commands appear together—they are 
actually repeated at Exodus 34:26! What could they possibly have in 
common? Well, let’s start with the first one—the Israelites were to 
offer their best to Jehovah in sacrifice, and in this case the best of 
the first ripe fruits—to be brought to Jehovah’s house for sacrifice, 
and of use to the attending priests. Attending priests were to present 
them before Jehovah, and this would be a way for Israelites to credit 
Jehovah with all of the fruits harvested from the ground, and thanking 
Him for His blessing on their efforts. The priests would also benefit, 
as they had no ground to cultivate, and relied upon what was brought to 
them from other tribes of Israel. How do God’s people today benefit? 
What sacrifices do Christians present to Jehovah God today? For one, we 
may offer sacrifices of praise to Jehovah, by sharing Kingdom truth to 
others. Hebrews 13:15,16 mentions this and other sacrifices, in these 
words: “15 Through him [Jesus] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of
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his name. 16 Moreover, do not forget to do good and to share what you 
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           Thus the apostle Paul makes reference to the “fruit of our lips,” along 
with publicly declaring God’s name. In speaking about God to others, we 
therefore should not “boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.” What 
could this mean? As we share the Bible’s message with others, teaching 
them about God, should we not make sure we speak compassionately, 
especially with those “younger” in their spirituality, in their 
knowledge about God? The purpose of milk is to nourish the young—never 
should such elementary nourishment be turned toward harmful speech that 
crushes tender hearts! Especially should a young one’s own parents offer
 loving, tender encouragement toward them wherever possible. Thus Paul 
relates that he and his companions demonstrated sincere, compassionate 
motives in teaching those in Thessalonica, saying, at 1Thessalonians 
2:5-8, “5 In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put 
on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we 
been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we 
could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, 
we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares 
for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were 
determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our 
very selves, because you became so beloved to us.” May we likewise be 
sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, especially as they begin 
their walk with God, getting to know our loving Father and Life-giver, 
the God who is love, Jehovah. (1John 4:8). Acknowledging God’s hand in 
our “fruit of lips” may go a long way toward ensuring that our speech is
 used to His honor, truly benefitting our listeners.
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            With COVID-19 concerns, what would you do if someone near you needed CPR, possibly having gone into cardiac arrest? In the U.S. this has been happening about 1,000 times/ day. Here is an article I may print here...
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 – Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This
 year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans 
continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 
pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to 
increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, more 
than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States,
 with about 70 percent happening in homes. Fortunately, Hands-Only CPR 
can be performed by family or household members. Even in the time of 
COVID-19, household members may be the lowest-risk providers of CPR at 
home because they have likely already been exposed, if in fact the 
cardiac-arrest victim has COVID-19."Rather than waiting for first 
responders to arrive, performing immediate CPR in the case of cardiac 
arrest can double or triple a victim’s odds of survival," says Comilla 
Sasson, M.D. and Vice President of Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the 
American Heart Association. "If you are willing and able to do CPR, you 
should do CPR, even during this pandemic."Hands-Only CPR involves two 
simple steps and anyone can learn it from a 90-second video available at heart.org/ handsonlycpr  Step
 1: If a teen or adult in your home suddenly collapses, call 911 
immediately.Step 2: Place one hand on top of the other as shown in the 
video and push hard and fast on the victim’s chest.
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push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute and the 
American Heart Association advises following the beat of any of several 
songs, including "Stayin’ Alive," by the Bee Gees, "Crazy in Love," by 
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, "Hips Don’t Lie," by Shakira" or "Walk the 
Line," by Johnny Cash.People feel more confident performing Hands-Only 
CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the
 beat of a familiar song.In 2009, the American Heart Association 
launched a nationwide Hands-Only CPR campaign, supported nationally by 
an educational grant from the Anthem Foundation, to raise awareness 
about this life-saving skill. More than 10 million people have been 
trained in Hands-Only CPR via events, training kiosks and video 
education with the Foundation’s support.Take advantage of 
shelter-in-place time and brush up on your Hands-Only CPR skills: you 
just might save someone you love. Visit  heart.org/ handsonlycpr  to watch and share the Hands-Only CPR instructional video.
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            Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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            Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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            Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’”
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            Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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            The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an upright man of integrity; he feared God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He lived even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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            This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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            Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and fear, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovah and live by Christian laws and standards. Jesus certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your righteousness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring righteousness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will fear you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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            In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s righteousness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine fear of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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            Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on truth and law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. Rather than advantaged ones concerned that they might not be shown favoritism, or be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. God's standards of justice are clear in God's word, and will be upheld in His new world under the rule of His Kingdom.
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            While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can pursue even dream jobs and make their life largely what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Many will really delight in making a living doing something they truly enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways.
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          Hello, and a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 16, with verses 13-19, then consider another selection from the Mosaic Law. l'm replaying Monday's TWGA on Hands-only CPR, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              "13 Righteous speech is a pleasure to kings. They love someone who speaks honestly. 14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life. 18 Pride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
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           HONEST INTEGRITY, SPEECH.
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          Prove 16:13 Are you in the practice of keeping honest integrity? The righteous one finding God's pleasure in Psalm 15 is "speaking the truth in his heart." (Psalm 15:2). If you are honest-hearted, it will be natural for you to 'speak honestly' before kings or anyone else. Also, as you continue to give attention to God's word and law, you will grow in understanding God's righteousness, or the course of integrity. You will thereby be learning, not just how to speak honestly, but also how to live and act in a right, fair, and honest way in practically every situation in life. Being honest doesn't mean we have to reveal every detail of private information to those who may do harm with it. We need to learn to be discerning. God's word cautions: "There is a time to keep quiet and a time to speak." (Eccle 3:7). Also, "In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discreetly." Still, God's new world is to be built on genuine trust, in God and in one another. So we are generally able to find trustworthy persons among the human family, and their numbers should continue to grow--look for them!!!
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          "14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it."
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           A KING'S ANGER.
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          Prove 16:14 The wise man may appease the king's rage by understanding or discerning it's cause(s) and reasoning on the matter accordingly in a gentle manner. (Prove 15:1). Is such wisdom valuable to you?
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          "15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver."
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           A KING'S FAVOR.
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          Prove 16:15-16 Do you want to find favor in the eyes of a right-hearted king? Then choose wisdom, or spiritual wealth, over material wealth. The latter may still follow the former, but God's favor and blessing should be the motive. Why not prefer the favor of the Loving Creator of the Universe? Psalm 95:3-5 says: "For Jehovah is a great God And a great King over all [other] gods, 4 He in whose hand are the inmost depths of the earth And to whom the peaks of the mountains belong; 5 To whom the sea, which he himself made, belongs And whose own hands formed the dry land itself." Jehovah God is thus a source of tremendous wisdom, and love with which He formed humans. May we continue to look to Him and His word for guidance in life, seeking divine favor.
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          "17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life."
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           SAFEGUARD LIFE.
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          Prove 16:17 May we choose the path of the upright, which may be considered a "highway" accessible to multitudes. When we fear to displease our loving and powerful Creator, we come to hate what is bad, along with it's undesirable consequences. We can thus come to learn and discern the bad results of violating God's laws or standards, of disobeying Him. Choosing the right way throughout our day preserves our hope of eternal life, and with God's blessing may even spare us untimely death in a world still somewhat lacking in integrity.
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           AVOID CALAMITY, TREASURING HUMILITY.
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          Prove 16:18-19 Another significant one of the Proverbs, pride or haughtiness is the "sin that easily entangles us" that Paul mentioned when discussing true faith. (Hebr 12:1). The term "entangles" can refer to the garment worn in ancient times, which may become entangled when running, causing "stumbling." Such is the snare of pride, causing a devastating fall. We should love to maintain a humble view of ourselves, appreciating the value of others--their gifts and talents which may at times exceed our own. We should appreciate that any such that we may possess are gifts emanating from God himself, and should be used for His praise and glory--not our own. Any glory or "spoil" obtained by pride or arrogance is only temporary, as Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death."
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            CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES: GOD MERCIFULLY FORGIVES THOSE REPENTING 
OVER REJECTION OF JESUS AS CHOSEN MESSIAH--THE SUFFERING HE EXPERIENCED HAD BEEN FORETOLD; FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS TEACHES IMPARTIALITY
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           Now let’s continue in Exodus 23 regarding the three festivals 
Israel were to keep, this time the second and third one: “16 Also, you 
are to observe the Festival of Harvest of the first ripe fruits of your 
labors, of what you sow in the field; and the Festival of Ingathering at
 the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the results of 
your labors. 17 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the
 true Lord, Jehovah.”
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            PETER'S EXHORTATION AT PENTECOST.
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           The first festival Israel was to keep was the Festival of Unleavened 
Bread, or Unfermented Cakes, which we considered the previous day. At 
that festival the first of the barley harvest was presented to Jehovah, 
evidently before any other harvesting was done. The day this occurred 
was Nisan 16, and seven weeks were to be counted from that day, the next
 festival beginning on the 50th day, hence the term “Pentecost.” Thus, 
the second festival is also called the Festival of Weeks, and 
corresponded to the first of the wheat harvest. In this instance, wheat 
may have been harvested prior to attending the festival, as wheat cakes 
were to be made to bring and offer as a communion offering to the 
attending priest. Notice further instructions regarding this second 
festival: “11 And you are to rejoice before Jehovah your God, you and 
your son, your daughter, your male slave, your female slave, the Levite 
who is inside your cities, the foreign resident, the fatherless child, 
and the widow, who are in your midst, in the place that Jehovah your God
 chooses to have his name reside.” Whereas the first festival was 
evidently a close family observance, this second festival, as well as 
the third, called for more openness and hospitality. Thus, large numbers
 of Israel were present to hear Peter’s exhortation to repent over their
 rejection of Jesus as a nation, and find favor with Jehovah as true 
disciples of him. (Acts 2:1,5,14-42). He said to some, at Acts 3:17-19, 
“17 And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your 
rulers also did. 18 But in this way God has fulfilled the things he 
announced beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his 
Christ would suffer. 19 “Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get
 your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from 
Jehovah himself.”
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           IMPARTIAL JUSTICE, ACCEPTANCE OF GENTILE CHRISTIANS.
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          The third festival was also called the Festival of Booths, or 
Tabernacles, and was associated with the end of harvest ingathering from
 the fields—a time of great thanksgiving to Jehovah for His blessing on 
their fruitful land. They were to make “booths” from palm fronds, boughs
 of trees and poplars, which each family would occupy for the seven days
 of the festival. These were to be constructed in and around Jerusalem, 
on roofs, in courtyards and public squares, and along roads within a 
Sabbath day’s journey. Consider what this meant: Rich and poor alike 
were all to dwell in these booths made from the same materials from the 
hills and countryside near Jerusalem, eating within them. What a fine 
reminder of the equality with which God looked upon all of His people. 
In the Law, God reminds judges, at Leviticus 19:15: “15 “‘You must not 
be unjust in your judgment. You must not show partiality to the poor or 
show preference to the rich. With justice you should judge your fellow 
man.” Also in Job, Elihu made this statement regarding Jehovah: “19 
There is One who does not show partiality to princes And who does not 
favor the rich over the poor, For they are all the work of his hands.” 
(Job 34:19). Thus, Peter’s assessment is applicable, when he stated at 
Acts 10:34,35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I 
truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man
 who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Therefore, 
may we treat others impartially, with true love, encouraging them to 
practice what is right before God, and find God’s acceptance and 
blessing for them and ourselves. Spiritual wealth and wisdom is even 
more advantageous than material wealth. While both, even scripturally, 
have advantages, Proverbs 10:22 refers more to spiritual riches in 
saying: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He 
adds no pain with it.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 adds: “12 For wisdom is a 
protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge
 is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” May we treasure 
spiritual things, our relationships with God and others, and the happy future He is making possible, more than anything else 
in the current situation, moving us to be faithful and keep integrity to 
our Loving God and Father, Jehovah.
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          REPLAY OF MONDAY'S TWGA:
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           With COVID-19 concerns, what would you do if someone near you needed CPR, possibly having gone into cardiac arrest? In the U.S. this has been happening about 1,000 times/ day. Here is an article I may print here...
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            Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love
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 – Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This
 year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans 
continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 
pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to 
increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, more 
than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States,
 with about 70 percent happening in homes. Fortunately, Hands-Only CPR 
can be performed by family or household members. Even in the time of 
COVID-19, household members may be the lowest-risk providers of CPR at 
home because they have likely already been exposed, if in fact the 
cardiac-arrest victim has COVID-19."Rather than waiting for first 
responders to arrive, performing immediate CPR in the case of cardiac 
arrest can double or triple a victim’s odds of survival," says Comilla 
Sasson, M.D. and Vice President of Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the 
American Heart Association. "If you are willing and able to do CPR, you 
should do CPR, even during this pandemic."Hands-Only CPR involves two 
simple steps and anyone can learn it from a 90-second video available at heart.org/ handsonlycpr  Step
 1: If a teen or adult in your home suddenly collapses, call 911 
immediately.Step 2: Place one hand on top of the other as shown in the 
video and push hard and fast on the victim’s chest.
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             Rescuers should 
push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute and the 
American Heart Association advises following the beat of any of several 
songs, including "Stayin’ Alive," by the Bee Gees, "Crazy in Love," by 
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, "Hips Don’t Lie," by Shakira" or "Walk the 
Line," by Johnny Cash.People feel more confident performing Hands-Only 
CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the
 beat of a familiar song.In 2009, the American Heart Association 
launched a nationwide Hands-Only CPR campaign, supported nationally by 
an educational grant from the Anthem Foundation, to raise awareness 
about this life-saving skill. More than 10 million people have been 
trained in Hands-Only CPR via events, training kiosks and video 
education with the Foundation’s support.Take advantage of 
shelter-in-place time and brush up on your Hands-Only CPR skills: you 
just might save someone you love. Visit  heart.org/ handsonlycpr  to watch and share the Hands-Only CPR instructional video.
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            ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PREJUDICE &amp;amp; RACISM
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           Acts 10:34-35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
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           Leviticus 24:22 “‘One judicial decision will apply for you, whether a foreign resident or a native, because I am Jehovah your God.’”
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           Deuteronomy 1:16 “At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. 17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’”
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            WHY A SOURCE OF DIVISION?
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           Certainly this ranks high among the issues in history that has been a source of tension and division when God’s view of the matter is not being held or appreciated. Why is that? Humans have been made in God’s image, and we read of God at Deuteronomy 32:4: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.” Therefore, if He is a God who is unswervingly fair and just, then each of us has within us at least the potential for a determined inclination to want to be treated fairly and justly, and to treat others in the same way, regardless of our gender, the color of our skin, the size of our wallet or purse, or any other such factor.
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            JUSTICE AND INTEGRITY.
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           The verse just highlighted says that “all [God’s] ways are justice.” One of the Bible proverbs, found in Proverbs 11:3, says this of men: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” Thus all that upright men do is prompted by their “integrity.” What is “integrity”? It essentially involves undeviating adherence to a certain good standard or set of standards, and is closely associated with truth and honesty. The well-known man of Bible record named Job, pronounced “Jobe” as rhyming with “robe,” had such a disposition as it related to good, upright conduct and dealings with others. The Bible record describes him as “an upright man of integrity; he feared God and shunned what was bad.” (Job 1:1). He lived even before the time of Moses, and while he became wealthy, he was well-loved and respected for his fair and just treatment of others.
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           This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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           Thus, this has everything to do with the rule of God’s Kingdom. This rulership, rather than ignoring God and His counsel, will actually uphold and fear, or highly regard, Him and His ways. People will be treated with the dignity that they should be, as they continue learning how to love Jehovah and live by Christian laws and standards. Jesus certainly set an example as one putting God first, giving Him due honor, upholding His word and law. Thus the king of God’s Kingdom, installed by God, will likewise, as foretold, live, speak, and act by God’s standards. A prophecy in Psalm 72, for instance, says: “72 O God, give your judgments to the king, And endow the son of the king with your righteousness. 2 May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness, And of your lowly ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, And may the hills bring righteousness. 4 Let him defend the lowly among the people, Let him save the sons of the poor, And let him crush the defrauder. 5 They will fear you as long as there is a sun And as long as the moon remains, For generation after generation...12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.13 He will have pity on the lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.14 From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.”
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           In verse 1, this one is endowed with God’s righteousness. Thus any expression of compassion is manifested in harmony with God’s elevated laws and standards—not merely human ideas. Thus God’s word would be shared freely by this one, helping many to adhere to it’s beneficial standards. (Matthew 4:4). It is therefore true loyal love that is shown, which seeks the long-term benefit of each person, in agreement with the will of God for the endless peace and happiness of humankind. Verse 2 indicates that mistreated ones would find true justice, which includes mercy where appropriate in God’s view. Verse 4 shows the poor receive salvation, whether materially destitute, or those lacking spiritually, though deeply wanting to receive spiritual nourishment. Verse 5 shows appreciative ones will loyally respond in the genuine fear of God, eternally grateful and deeply respectful of His divine guidance and law. Verse 12 reminds us of Job’s expression of integrity, as God’s chosen one likewise rescues those in need of help. And verses 13-14 show they will be saved even from oppression and violence, as God’s kingdom begins in the near future, such ones being viewed as precious in his eyes, rather than as having little to offer the king.
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           Thus it should be abundantly clear that God’s Kingdom will rule based on truth and law, in harmony with God, especially the “royal law” of true love, as made manifest in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. Rather than advantaged ones concerned that they might not be shown favoritism, or be treated with partiality, all persons will be favored with the joy of true love shown to one another and life experienced in line with God’s beneficial and peaceable ways. God's standards of justice are clear in God's word, and will be upheld in His new world under the rule of His Kingdom.
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           While persons will be treated fairly, we will still have a relatively free market society, but especially blessed by God, where people can pursue even dream jobs and make their life largely what they put into it. And of course, also rest and relaxation, engaging in hobbies and recreational activities, delighting in the company of friends of peace. Many will really delight in making a living doing something they truly enjoy that benefits others in large or small ways.
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          UPDATE: 1056EDT, "CTC: God's Fair Rule, clarification." Hello, wishing you a safe and pleasant day in God's favor, manifesting consideration for others. Let's continue in Proverbs 16, verses 9-12, consider a selection from the Mosaic Law, today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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           "9 A man may 
plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovah who directs his 
steps. 10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must 
never betray justice. 11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovah; 
All the weights in the bag are his doing. 12 Wicked practices are 
detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by 
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           Prove 16:9 When we look to Jehovah for guidance and support, He 
can 'direct our steps.' But notice we should still 'plot out our course 
in our heart,' giving Jehovah efforts to bless. In fact, without plans 
we may be hasty. "The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but 
all who are hasty surely head for poverty." So become a planner of your 
day, scheduling especially your more important activities.
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           "10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must 
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           Prove 16:10 God's word should be familiar to kings, that they may know how to act with justice, and do so consistently. The king on God's throne will especially uphold God's written word and it's divine principles and standards, as applying them can bring genuine success, with God's blessing. Of course, it is His honor that should primarily be sought, as the Author of His own Word and Universe.
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           "11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovah; 
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           Prove 16:11 Clearly, Jehovah cares about the laws and justice 
among mankind, He is interested in man's affairs. He loves honest 
integrity, as Paul expressed: "We trust we have an honest conscience, as
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honesty and integrity bring Jehovah displeasure. Conversely, how pleased He is with our honest speech and conduct!
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           "12 Wicked practices are 
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           Prove 16:12 By seeking God's righteousness, a king may firmly 
establish his throne, while hating what God determines to be wicked 
practices. What a world we can have when kings respect God's decisions 
and seek to live in harmony with His standards! Such authorities exist 
"in their relative positions by God" (Romans 13:1-7).
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: TRUE CHRISTIANS MAINTAIN DEEP TRUST IN GOD 
AND JESUS FOR BOTH SALVATION AND FREEDOM FROM SIN, MAKING POSSIBLE 
GENUINE PEACE.
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           Now let's consider Exodus 23, verses 14,15: "“Three times a year 
you are to celebrate a festival to me. 15 You will observe the Festival 
of Unleavened Bread. You will eat unleavened bread for seven days, just 
as I have commanded you, at the appointed time in the month of Aʹbib, 
for at that time you came out of Egypt. No one is to appear before me 
empty-handed."
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           This was the first of three festivals Jehovah required the Israelites to
 commemorate, the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes. 
Earlier, God had commanded observance of this festival to Moses, at 
Exodus 12:14-20. Verse 15 stated: "Seven days you are to eat unleavened 
bread. Yes, on the first day you are to remove the sourdough from your 
houses, because anyone eating what is leavened from the first day down 
to the seventh, that person must be cut off from Israel." How seriously 
all were to take this matter! Even foreigners dwelling with Israel were 
required to recognize this festival, avoiding leavened bread for the 
seven days. (Exodus 12:19). Leavening in the Scriptures was symbolic of 
sin, Paul stating that "a little leaven ferments the whole batch of 
dough." (1Cori 5:6). Is it physical life alone that enables people to 
live peaceably and find true happiness? Sin must be removed, that 
genuine peace may be found. Jesus sacrifice was to make possible a 
freedom from sin and death among mankind, as he himself proved free of 
corruption. (Romans 3:21-24). It was Jesus that John called "the Lamb of
 God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Upon his 
resurrection, Jesus would continue working to protect and defend the 
eternal life prospects of mankind, assisting with the gradual removal of
 human imperfection, especially as King of God's Kingdom. 
Understandably, God wanted Israel to remember how they received their 
freedom from slavery into the Land of Promise, not taking this for 
granted. This festival, directly following the day of Passover, the same
 day Christ offered his life in sacrifice, was a reminder to Israel of 
their Deliverance by Jehovah out of slavery, their freedom as a nation 
coming from Him.
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            JEHOVAH THROUGH JESUS--SOURCE OF SALVATION.
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           To God, it was clearly a life or death matter to credit Him for their 
deliverance and freedom, not imagining that Israel accomplished such 
things in their own power. The prophet Jeremiah 17:5-8 says this: "This 
is what Jehovah says: “Cursed is the man who puts his trust in mere 
humans, Who relies on human power, And whose heart turns away from 
Jehovah. 6 He will become like a solitary tree in the desert. He will 
not see when good comes, But he will reside in parched places in the 
wilderness, In a salt land where no one can live. 7 Blessed is the man 
who puts his trust in Jehovah, Whose confidence is in Jehovah. 8 He will
 become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to 
the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will 
always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor 
will he quit producing fruit." May we ever acknowledge and appreciate 
Jehovah and Jesus, and their great love for God's people, and all 
mankind, acknowledging God's appointment of God's firstborn son in David's line
 to have received kingship, looking to them for guidance in life, 
and ultimately Jehovah as our Source of eternal life, peace, and 
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          With COVID-19 concerns, what would you do if someone near you needed CPR, possibly having gone into cardiac arrest? In the U.S. this has been happening about 1,000 times/ day. Here is an article I may print here...
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 – Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This
 year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans 
continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 
pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to 
increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, more 
than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States,
 with about 70 percent happening in homes. Fortunately, Hands-Only CPR 
can be performed by family or household members. Even in the time of 
COVID-19, household members may be the lowest-risk providers of CPR at 
home because they have likely already been exposed, if in fact the 
cardiac-arrest victim has COVID-19."Rather than waiting for first 
responders to arrive, performing immediate CPR in the case of cardiac 
arrest can double or triple a victim’s odds of survival," says Comilla 
Sasson, M.D. and Vice President of Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the 
American Heart Association. "If you are willing and able to do CPR, you 
should do CPR, even during this pandemic."Hands-Only CPR involves two 
simple steps and anyone can learn it from a 90-second video available at heart.org/ handsonlycpr  Step
 1: If a teen or adult in your home suddenly collapses, call 911 
immediately.Step 2: Place one hand on top of the other as shown in the 
video and push hard and fast on the victim’s chest.
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            Rescuers should 
push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute and the 
American Heart Association advises following the beat of any of several 
songs, including "Stayin’ Alive," by the Bee Gees, "Crazy in Love," by 
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, "Hips Don’t Lie," by Shakira" or "Walk the 
Line," by Johnny Cash.People feel more confident performing Hands-Only 
CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the
 beat of a familiar song.In 2009, the American Heart Association 
launched a nationwide Hands-Only CPR campaign, supported nationally by 
an educational grant from the Anthem Foundation, to raise awareness 
about this life-saving skill. More than 10 million people have been 
trained in Hands-Only CPR via events, training kiosks and video 
education with the Foundation’s support.Take advantage of 
shelter-in-place time and brush up on your Hands-Only CPR skills: you 
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          This godly justice became like clothing to him—identifying him. In Job 29, he says: “11 Whoever heard me would speak well of me, And those who saw me would testify for me.12 For I would rescue the poor who cried for help, Along with the fatherless child and anyone who had no helper.13 The one about to perish would bless me, And I made the heart of the widow rejoice.14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; My justice was like a robe and a turban.15 I became eyes to the blind And feet to the lame.16 I was a father to the poor; I would investigate the legal case of those I did not know.17 I would break the jaws of the wrongdoer And tear the prey away from his teeth.” Thus Job’s integrity guided him to uphold good, right and fair conduct in dealing compassionately with others. Job did need correction for exalting his own righteousness more than God’s, but he accepted this correction (Job 42). Thus, it is Jehovah God who ultimately moves us to do good, to save and rescue and treat others worthily, as we seek His honor, upholding His ways. Romans 8:28 says in part “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” With Job’s integrity being described in chapter 30, it was largely his fear of displeasing God, involving a hatred of badness and it’s resulting harm, that moved him to speak and act the way he did.
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          Hello, and welcome, with wishes for your happiness in God's favor. Let's continue in Proverbs 16, verses 4-8, then consider another selection from the Mosaic Law, look at Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner, updated with supplemental information recently, "Other Matters."
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 Jehovah has made everything work for his purpose, Even the wicked for 
the day of disaster. 5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovah.
 Be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loyal love and 
faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by fearing Jehovah one turns away
 from bad. 7 When Jehovah is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even 
his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with 
righteousness Than a large income without justice."
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            GIFT OF FREE WILL.
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           Prove 16:4 We all have the gift of free will from God--he wants us
 to use that gift to His honor. For a discussion of free will, see the 
article "Heart Matters." God did not make us like robots, to force us 
into obedience, rather, He wants us to obey Him from the heart, out of 
love for Him and His ways. God is loyal and patient with mankind, 
desiring all to repent of all badness that promotes selfishness and sin,
 interfering with genuine peace and happiness. Ultimately each one must answer to Jehovah for the path we choose, because selfishness and sin must 
be brought down in favor of God's loving rulership over man.
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           "5 Everyone proud in heart is detestable to Jehovah. Be assured that he will not go unpunished."
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            OUR VIEW OF PEOPLE.
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           Prove
 16:5 This statement provides insight into those pursuing evil, their 
own pride is a powerful motivator for their evil course. They must 
humble themselves before Jehovah, viewing Him and others as superior to 
them, finding willingness to listen to God's loving counsel and 
correction. God disciplines those whom he loves, they should learn to 
appreciate the love of God evident in their life--His many gifts he 
allows them to enjoy. Once again, a proud person will be called to account for his or her haughty attitude over others, a view of people that is imbalanced and unreasonable.
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           "6 By loyal love and faithfulness, error is atoned for, And by fearing Jehovah one turns away from bad."
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            PURSUING LOYAL LOVE, FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE.
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           Prove
 16:6 Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get 
your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah 
himself." By pursuing loyal love and faithfulness to God, the error of 
even proud, evil men can be forgiven on the basis of Christ's ransom 
sacrifice. Regarding his selection of close followers, Jesus said "I 
came to call, not righteous people, but sinners to repentance." Of course, Jesus was in no way finding fault with those who were already right-hearted, but perhaps those insincerely "faking it," while seeking glory from others--self-righteous ones. Jesus 
proved himself to be a merciful, compassionate shepherd of the sheep of 
humankind while on earth. Jehovah God likewise has such mercy. (Isaiah
55:6-9)
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           "7 When Jehovah is pleased with a man’s ways, He causes even his enemies to be at peace with him."
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            PLEASING THE GOD OF PEACE.
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           Prove16:7 What a blessing to have Jehovah intervene in such a way! Jehovah's ways
 do promote genuine peace among people, especially when His right 
standards are respected. What a lesson that pleasing God promotes true peace. God's way is the way of eternity, the way of eternal peace and happiness!
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           "8 Better is a little with righteousness Than a large income without justice."
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           Prove
 16:8 We may only have a little, but if it's acquired with integrity to 
God and His standards, we can rest with a clean conscience, among the 
softest of pillows. Those pursuing greater wealth may be tempted to 
violate Christian standards in order to obtain it, or may have 
temptations daily in their work. Such ones should pray to Jehovah, and 
endeavor to stand firm with integrity, appealing to managers or others 
to allow them to do their job the right way, without violations against 
God's ways. Some may need to find a lesser position or form of work in 
order to maintain their integrity. If so, God will certainly bless their
 efforts to please Him fully.
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           MOSAIC LAW
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           MOSAIC LAW SELECTIONS
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             CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE IS NOT PARTIAL TO FLESHLY TRAITS, TREATING MEN MADE "IN GOD'S IMAGE" WITH DUE DIGNITY.
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            Now let’s consider Exodus 23:9: “9 “You must not oppress a foreign
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foreign residents in the land of Egypt.”
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             ISRAEL'S AFFLICTION.
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            Certainly the Israelites knew “how it feels” to be a foreign resident in
 a mighty nation, as they had lived a life of harsh slavery in Egypt, 
after their forefathers moved there during a time of great famine, 
several centuries earlier. The Scriptures speak of the Israelites being 
afflicted by Egypt for 400 years, this period evidently beginning with 
Abraham’s son Ishmael (by his wife’s servant Hagar) “poking fun” at [or,
 “mocking”] Sarah’s son Isaac, Ishmael being part Egyptian. (Genes 
21:9). Paul writes at Galatians 4:29 that “But just as then the one born
 through natural descent began persecuting the one born through spirit, 
so also now.” Isaac was “born through spirit” in that he was not born 
“through natural descent” since through God’s word of promise Sarah 
miraculously became pregnant at 90 years old, and it was this son that 
God foretold would become a “great and mighty nation” and in time 
produce the promised Seed, or Messiah. (Genes 18:18; 15:5). Through this
 son Abraham would “become a blessing” to many. (Genes 12:2). However, 
God promised Hagar that her son, Ishmael, would also become a great 
nation. (Genes 17:20). The 400 years of affliction would prove to end 
when Israel came out of the land of Egypt by God’s power, and became a 
nation itself. How fine to have become free of Egyptian dominance and 
oppression, and be allowed to worship the true God Jehovah fully! God 
shortly thereafter assembled Israel at Mount Sinai to institute true 
worship as a nation in a special way, with the Mosaic Law covenant, 
between God and Israel. But they were to remember what it was like to be
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            Likewise, Protestant Christianity, while standing up for Bible truth 
especially beginning about the time of Martin Luther’s bold stand, 
trying to reform the universal church, received persecution from the 
church and it’s world influence. Actually, three years prior to Luther’s
 writing his famous 95 theses, he began to receive some persecution 
despite being theology professor at Wittenberg University, as he also 
began to serve as priest at the city church in Wittenberg, in 1514. Many
 people in the city were not coming to him for confession anymore, as 
they were going to other towns to buy indulgences. This practice 
replaced confession and allowed people to “buy” their salvation--a truly
 unchristian practice. Earlier, Luther had discovered in the book of 
Romans that we are to receive justice, not through good works alone, but
 through faith in God’s grace. (Romans 1:17). Such beliefs ran counter 
to church teaching. There may be correlations between the persecution 
Israel received, and that of Protestant Christians for hundreds of 
years, before being more free to assemble for true worship. 
Nevertheless, they were to remember their persecution, and treat foreign
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            GOD'S KINGDOM WILL ENDEAVOR TO RESOLVE DIVISIVE ISSUES IN PEACEABLE WAYS.
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             TRUE PEACE EXEMPLIFIED IN GOD'S SON, JESUS.
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            The apostle Paul, believing he was justified, was actually "breathing 
threat and murder" against the disciples of the Lord, Jesus. But upon 
realization of his error, he made a dramatic change. This change is 
evident in his writings, as he sought to strengthen and encourage true 
Christians to act with humility, peace, and love, after the example of 
Jesus. Notice his words, for instance, to the Colossians, after making 
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            : "That is how you too used to conduct 
yourselves in your former way of life. 8 But now you must put them all 
away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk 
out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old 
personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new 
personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new 
according to the image of the One who created it, 11 where there is 
neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, foreigner, 
Scythʹi·an, slave, or freeman; but Christ is all things and in all. 12 
Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves 
with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, 
and patience. 13 Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one 
another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another.
 Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 14 But 
besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a 
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            How did Jesus exercise true peace? 1Peter 2:20-21 says this: "For what 
merit is there if you are beaten for sinning and you endure it? But if 
you endure suffering because of doing good, this is an agreeable thing 
to God. 21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ 
suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely." 
Christ taught to place our faith in the coming Kingdom of God, and while
 we may take steps to protect our rights, we still look to God's Kingdom
 to fully right all the wrongs committed against us in this world, 
cultivating love, peace, and patience toward others in true loyalty, 
hoping for others to change wherever possible, applying mercy and 
forgiveness with compassion. In all this, Jehovah God sets an example. 
At Jeremiah 29:11, He says, for instance, "“‘For I well know the 
thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of 
peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope." While He 
is a God of justice, He takes no delight in seeing people suffer, but 
looks to help as many as possible to change unjust and unfair practices,
 such as displays of prejudice, racism, and the like. Still, He wants us
 to look to Him to bring whatever retribution for wrong actions is 
necessary. "“‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the 
sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am
 Jehovah." And Romans 12:19 says "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but
 yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I 
will repay,’ says Jehovah.” And 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow 
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance." May we support the will of Jehovah
 and while expressing indignation at serious displays of injustice, may 
we also seek peace in love, confident that God through His son will 
right the wrongs of this world, and bring true justice and peace through
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            In Isaiah, Jehovah laments the condition of His former people of Israel,
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            ”
 How sad to see a situation in which some who should be servants and 
protectors of the people, to seriously violate the human family! Still, 
when the evidence and proof is there for all the world to see, certainly
 justice should win out. Jehovah will see to it that, sooner or later, 
it will. Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: "The Rock, perfect is his 
activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is 
never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the ones who have
 acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. 
They are a crooked and twisted generation!" Still, may we not lump an 
entire group of people as one class when there are good ones among 
them--we need to apply discernment and understanding to see the 
difference and the big picture, and not cast blame in the wrong 
direction. Yes, the corruption may be more widespread than a single 
incident of crime, yet under God's Kingdom, we can expect great changes.
 May we bear in mind the promises of God for a world not long in the 
future: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The 
tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will
 be his people. And God himself will be with them.4 And he will wipe out
 every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will 
mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed 
away.” 5 And the One seated on the throne said:
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            Isaiah
 40:26,28 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these 
things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them
 all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring 
power, Not one of them is missing...Do you not know? Have you not heard?
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eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is 
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            Isaiah 45:18 "For this is what Jehovah says, The 
Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its 
Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for 
nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no 
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            Isaiah 42:5 "This is what the true God, Jehovah, says,
 The Creator of the heavens and the Grand One who stretched them out,The
 One who spread out the earth and its produce,The One who gives breath 
to the people on it And spirit to those who walk on it:"
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              COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.
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             Most people are somewhat familiar with how computers store information. 
But what does this have to with God's Kingdom, and it's benefits and 
blessings to humanity? The evidence is clear that it is Jehovah God who 
made computer technology possible, and encourages us to use it in a good
 and right way for man's happiness and benefit! The materials that make 
computer technology possible require certain properties to be in perfect
 order or balance, or their use would be utterly impossible! God had to 
give each of these materials, elements, or molecules their perfect 
properties to make computers possible, such as silicon, which can be 
combined with other elements to modify its usage. Knowing our God made 
all this possible, then understanding a little about how computers and 
similar devices work may help use better comprehend how it can benefit 
us going forward. How many have come to appreciate what their phones, 
tablets, and computers are capable of! Computer systems have come to 
typically use a binary system, based on twos. Bits and bytes make it 
possible for computers to accomplish all they are capable of doing. A 
"bit" is essentially a 1 or 0, on or off. A light switch in your house, 
therefore, is usually a 1-bit device--it is either on or off. Among the 
earliest useful systems were 8-bit systems, making up one "byte" of 
data, a group of 8 bits that together can combine to create a number 
between 0 and 255. If you had eight light switches in your home, for 
instance, some may be on and some may be off. Those eight switches, on 
or off, would combine to create 256 different combinations of 1s and 0s.
 While bytes are still a standard group of data, computer systems have 
advanced to become operating systems of 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit 
systems, capable of processing more data and with greater speed.
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              BAR CODES, QR CODES.
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             An interesting development in capturing data for use by computers was 
the development of the bar code. How this has sped up the process of 
uniquely identifying the incredible variety of products in stores 
throughout the country and the world, becoming a real blessing in 
service to people. A more recent development is the QR code, a 
2-dimensional code, generally with a squarish form, that can contain and
 display even more information than the bar code. The QR code can vary 
in size, and can therefore hold greater or lesser information. It is 
being freely used for a variety of purposes to make life easier for 
people. One use of this code has been in identifying devices made by 
electronics companies or manufacturers. While the code doesn't presently
 uniquely identify every single device made, it is capable of 
identifying the company, the device name, and an associated model 
number, for instance. How might this development be used in the future 
under God's Kingdom, going forward?
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              DEVICES UNIQUELY YOURS, IN A UNIVERSE UNIQUELY GOD'S.
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             In assessing the use of this technology, with efforts to associate a 
device more readily with it's owner, in creating more security when 
using devices, a question was raised as to could QR codes be embedded 
into new devices that are made and, as a new device is purchased, could 
an owner somehow be associated with it, and how might this be done. Each
 device would have it's own QR code, as is already designed. But as 
mentioned previously in this series of articles, God's purpose is 
UNIVERSAL in scope! In HIS DUE TIME, He wants to give us the right, 
likely after we've learned how to clean up this planet, brought back 
ancestors and loved ones in the wonderful resurrection, and let Earth be
 the gem both physically and spiritually that He purposed it to be, to 
be able to travel throughout His universe, even while being able to 
communicate with devices as we now have or may soon have! As mentioned, 
the QR code would identify the type, make and model of the device we're 
using. But could it be more personally identifiable?
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            What if God wanted us to design a database to hold a person's identity 
in the UNIVERSE, regardless of which planet they were born on? Could 
this data fit efficiently into a 64-bit computer code? And then, could 
the person's devices be stored, by their QR codes, into a system that 
would allow them secure ownership of these devices, and ability to be 
uniquely contacted if need be? Here's how it could be done:
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             Let's start with the people on planet Earth. How could they be uniquely 
identified? First, we might start with a MODIFIED CONTINENTAL CODE, the 
"Continent" into which you were born. This code, from 1-7, a 3-bit code,
 is adjusted for a few large population centers. Code 1, or A, could 
stand for "North
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             razil.
 With a leg of Antarctica near the south tip of South America, that land
 would be included there, home to relatively few people. Code 3, or C, 
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             hina," now home to over 1 billion people. Code 4, or D, is for Australia, also know as the land
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             urasia. Code 6, or F, is A
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             rica.
 And Code 7, or G, would finally be India, also home to over 1 billion 
of Earth's inhabitants. Thus what would be your Continental code?
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             INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION.
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            Then, how could individuals from each continent be identified? We 
currently have a two-letter designation for each country on the planet, 
numbering near 250. The United States is "us", for instance. If every 
person received, not their own country code, but four random country 
codes, even with just the 250 or so current codes, some 3.96 Billion 
people could be uniquely identified by these four codes, in order, for 
each "continent." Could you recall four countries or country 
designations in the world, in order, that would uniquely indentify you, 
on the continent on which you were born? Thus, with just the current 
codes, although more can be added to this system, nearly 28 billion 
people could be identified. However, the system, allowing for two 
letters and 6 additional characters, numbers for instance, could create 
many more combinations to easily accomodate any additional people 
necessary, for instance in the resurrection. If all the letter 
combinations were used for instance, to add additional codes to more 
populous nations, some 676 different "country codes" would be possible, 
allowing for many more billions of people per "continent." Thus the 
system is able to expand and handle any number of people, even on much 
larger planets!
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              PLANETARY CODE.
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             Also, for this universe, we need a planetary code. Who is to say but GOD
 how many inhabitable planets HE has created in this universe, that may 
be traversed? If HE wants to, can He not involve Himself in the affairs 
of man, to assist us in matters such as these? HE HAS, and stated that a
 PLANETARY CODE made up of FOUR LETTERS, each designated by a 5-bit code
 from 0-31, is enough to designate each inhabitable planet in this 
universe. And He further indicated that Earth should be code AAAB. Thus,
 the 64-bit Individual code would include the Planet of your birth, your
 Continental code, and four Country, or on many planets perhaps, 
"FAMILY" codes, upon reaching as few as 400 or so families on the 
planet. Each family could receive a two-letter code such as countries 
have, and these could form the basis for individual identification to 
every single person born on that planet!
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              UNIVERSAL CODE.
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             Only one bit remains in the 64-bit coding of an individual in the 
universe, and this bit is used in the computer system for designating 
primarily the start and end of a family file of individuals and their 
devices owned, whether they be home devices or devices personal to each 
member of the family. But there is one code remaining, in a system that 
would allow for the designation of every human in God's creation--a 
universal code. Jehovah has indicated that He has created more than one 
universe. So how could a UNIVERSAL CODE be included, as the code 
designating the Universe you were born into? This need only be 7 bits, 
or two 4-bit digits, number 00-99. To incorporate this into the 64-bit 
coding was not possible without creating a unwieldy complex coding of 
individuals. So it was determined that this code could be included among
 one of the devices owned by each individual. But what device would 
work? Whereas most will in time own a smartphone, there was little room 
in the QR code data of the smartphone, as other features are designated.
 But there was a device, which may make even more sense to contain this 
information. Whereas smartphones cannot be powered by solar energy 
entirely, using too much juice, there is a communication device that is 
still common, and that COULD be SOLAR POWERED, to be readily usable 
anywhere in the universe, and that is a simpler device that allows for 
the coding of the Universal code in it's QR code designation. That 
device is...a FLIP PHONE! It can be made solar-powered, and thus be 
available at all times for communication anywhere in the universe! Flip 
phones also serve wonderfully as a backup phone, in case the smartphone 
power runs dry. Thus, while it may not be necessary to use the flip 
phone always, just owning it allows it to be coded in the system as your
 #1 Device, associated with your #2 Device which would likely be your 
SMARTPHONE. Thus your primary preferred phone device may be recognized 
in the system, likely being that smartphone. Also, even a young child 
can learn how to use a flip-phone to contact his/her parents. There is 
thus an age-designation in the device QR coding, as a number between 0 
and 3. A 0 would designate a phone designed for a baby of about 1 year 
old, and a 3 would designate one designed for a 4-year old. This is 
about the age that a child can learn to operate more technical devices, 
as some parents have unwittingly discovered.* There is one idea that may yet add an option--a solar powered watch that
 could also function as a communication device. Could it remain simple 
enough that the universal code could be incorporated into it's QR code? 
This may be possible, and no doubt will be explored...
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            The next three paragraphs contain details some may not wish to 
consider--they may be summed up by saying there are ways to designate a 
person male or female by the assigned fourth country code, as well as to
 assign device designations to each device within a family, and use 
device names for interaction. So what about designating an individual as
 male or female in the system, for instance, upon their birth? The final
 country code could be used for such identification. I recently made 
some beneficial adjustments. While there is some complexity, it should 
all make sense and be understandable. Only when in the final country 
code, the first letter could indicate the gender of the person, with odd
 letters A,C,E, etc. indicating male and even letters B,D,F, etc. 
indicating female. One more thing likely needs to be indicated in the 
final country code. Each owned device is coded into the system, and each
 should have it's own designation, to distinguish it from other devices 
in the household. It was determined that this may be best done using 
each one's name initials. In the system, a household of a man and his 
wife may have up to some 39 "home" devices--computers, tablets, etc., 
while each individual family member may additionally have 5 devices 
assigned personally. Those considered "home" devices might be designated
 "HN-##" where N is the family Name initial and ## is the device number.
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            While the devices owned by each individual are important to the 
system, as is designating each one, doing so with name initials mandates
 that children of the same gender having the same initials receive a 
succeeding number for designating his or her devices. Thus some number 
country codes would be added, being numbered 2-7. A second person with 
the same initials in the family can still receive an unnumbered country 
code, if we set aside the last 10 letters, Q-Z for this purpose, 
although a 2 is still implied. Thus the chances should be only about 10% for this
 one to receive a country code numbered 2, B2 for instance--it would still represent a country, nonetheless. Any third
 child with the same initials in the same gender would need to receive a
 country with a number designation. If the boy's name was James, the 
third among the males in the family with the initials JC, for instance, 
his fifth device would be designated MJC3-5. A female's device might be 
designated FSC2-4, indicating the fourth device owned by her, being the 
second female with an "S" name. These devices, integral to the system, 
need these device codes, but having them allows a name to be chosen for 
any device allowing it, which might be used in place of any cumbersome 
designation for device interactions, such as issuing voice commands. 
Regarding the numbered country code, being assigned such may be fine for
 a child, but upon marriage, a husband and wife need to have their 
devices updated, as they become ones, regardless of their country code 
designation. They now would be the FIRST in their new family with their 
name initials, whether male or female. Here is how this might be done:
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            First, although any country appearing in the first, second, or 
third country codes have no gender associated with them, still if that 
same country appears in the fourth location, a person may be designated 
male or female by the first letter of the country designation, odd or 
even. What if some countries disapprove of this? One solution may be to 
allow such countries to also have a numbered designation, which could 
carry the OPPOSITE gender--numbered designations could be odd letters 
for female, and even letters for male. Thus while the letter B, for 
instance, that starts country names would ordinarily be used to indicate
 a female, several such countries could have a designation between B2 
and B7 that would be used to indicate a male with similar name initials 
in the family. This designation, B2 for instance, wouldn't need to 
change upon marriage--it is just understood that as new husbands and 
wives they both take on the FIRST initials in the family, male and 
female--essentially becoming ones, rather than two's or any other 
number. To be clear, it is only two factors determining the final 
otherwise random country code--the gender of the child and his or her 
succeeding designation among those with similar initials. Otherwise the 
country name has nothing to do with the name of the child. If every 
child has initials differing from parents and from one another, the 
fourth country code will be an unnumbered one. Still, upon marriage name
 initials of the wife would likely change. Yet all the changes could 
likely take place in a single day, with the changes to personal devices,
 to new number 1 designations, and new name initials, as the husband and
 wife of a new family.
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             I mentioned that attempts to include the universal code into the 64-bit 
data system would create an unwieldy complex individual coding method. 
Any idea would require many more than the current 250 or so country 
codes--these would have to be generated, essentially filling out the 
most of the possible letter combinations for the 2-letter codes. One 
idea is to have the first code be only a single letter, and let there 
remain 3 "country" or "family" codes.However, this alone does not allow for the entire universal code, as it 
only frees up 5 bits of data, a value between 0 and 31. We need two more
 bits, and we would have to borrow it from the "continental code." 
However, could the "continental code" be incorporated into this first code letter?By
 filling up every possible letter combination of the 3 codes, we allow 
for only 308 million people. But if we add other symbols or numbers, to 
create 32 possible digits, we then allow for 1.073 Billion per First 
letter code, or a new "continental code." You may notice, however, that 
if all the letters were used up in the new continental code, we allow 
for only about 28 Billion people. There was one more free bit, which 
could turn this into a number from 0 to 63. Still, only 67 Billion 
people are even possible, with every one of the 1,024 "country codes" 
filled up completely, and every "continental code" completely filled, as
 if the numbers of people fit evenly into all 7 continents. As difficult
 as this would be to keep track of, 67 Billion is still not enough for 
some planets, which evidently can hold 100 Billion or more. So for these
 reasons, the first system would appear to be efficient, much easier to 
keep track of, and adaptable to every planet. A person is not required 
to even use their flip-phone or watch, it just must be "owned" in the 
system, so that it contains the Universal code associated with their 
birth. But as mentioned, how many could not use a solar-powered backup 
means of communication?
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             SECURITY, FAITH, LOVE, PEACE.
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            Thus, there is a way in an efficient computer-based system to allow 
every individual to be designated, and have personal devices associated 
with them in a way that those device belong to him or her and no other. 
Flash memory can be used to install a person's individual code into a 
newly purchased device, and the device may thus also be recognized in 
Multi-Factor Authentication methods to ensure you are the person logging
 on to an internet website, for instance, using your own personal 
device. This arrangement has many advantages, then, that we've just 
begun to consider. The purpose is SECURITY in a world governed by God's 
Kingdom, in which every member of His government is one of integrity, 
after the model of God's firtsborn son. Thus, it is a government built 
on FAITH, or DEEP TRUST, and LOVE, God's chief and most eminent quality.
 May we look forward to the PEACE, prosperity and happiness made 
possible by God's Kingdom, and be supportive of arrangements that make 
possible the lasting peace and security of each individual in the 
universe of God's making!
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          UPDATE: 21:54EDT "TWGA addition, CTC Supplement." Hello, wishing you a safe day, with care and consideration for others. Let's look into Proverbs 16, with verses 1-3, then consider another selection from the Mosaic Law, today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner, which may be supplemented sometime by tomorrow.
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           "1 A man prepares the thoughts of his
heart, But the answer he gives is from Jehovah. 2 All of a man’s ways seem right
to him, But Jehovah examines the motives. 3 Commit to Jehovah whatever you
do, And your plans will succeed."
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            DIVINE HELP TO SAY THE RIGHT THING.
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           Prove 16:1: How do we give an answer
to someone who questions our faith or needs to hear the hope we have that they
may have hope themselves? We should ponder such things, as we seek to find the
right words that will touch the hearts of others. When we do so, we can look to
Jehovah to help us say the right thing when it's needed.
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           "2 All of a man’s ways seem right
to him, But Jehovah examines the motives."
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            SEEKING RIGHT MOTIVE.
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           Prove 16:2: Men may believe they have
it all figured out, but what is the motive behind each individual? The motive we
should have is seeking the glory and honor of God, pleasing Him as a true
Christian representative of Jehovah. Like Jesus, we should not be seeking our
own glory, but God's. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own
originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one
who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him."
Thus Jesus, our exemplar, sought his Father's glory, and proved true to Him,
with good motive.
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           "3 Commit to Jehovah whatever you
do, And your plans will succeed."
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            SUCCESSFULLY AIMING FOR THE RIGHT TARGET.
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           Prove 16:3: As we plan our lives with
Jehovah's help in prayer, we can look to Him for success in our 
activities.
Jehovah cares about our ideas and plans and wants to bless our efforts 
as we
keep seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness (Matt 6:33). This is a 
promise that God would supply our needs--such as food and clothing--if 
we would do this. But why not just seeking first "the Kingdom"--largely 
involving sacrifices we make in service to God, supporting Kingdom 
interests? Why also "His righteousness?" This involves keeping our 
integrity to God, seeking obedience to Him, not just to share our hope 
with others, but in all aspects of Christianity. Obedience to God is 
actually more important than any sacrifice we may offer. Such genuine 
obedience makes our clean sacrifices acceptable to God. Of course, God 
is not now requiring perfection, but He expects us to keep aiming for 
the target! We may occasionally miss, and God's grace and Christ's 
ransom can cover those misses. But we keep aiming right, accepting God's
 help to recover from a miss. Thus the definition of "sin"--missing the 
mark. Studying God's word, pondering to apply it--to live it--we may 
come surprisingly close to the obedient example Jesus set! This is true 
of anointed co-rulers with Christ, as well as "the whole world." As the 
apostle John wrote, at 1John 2:1-2 "I am writing you these things so 
that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we 
have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one. 2 And he 
is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also
 for the whole world’s."
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE REFUSES ALL FORMS OF DISHONEST CORRUPTION, INCLUDING BRIBERY.
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 23:8: “8 “You must not accept a bribe, 
for the bribe blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of 
righteous men.”
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            HONEST INTEGRITY.
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           The apostle Paul, remaining imprisoned by perhaps a greedy Felix, 
refused to sidestep the legal process with a bribe. (Acts 24:26-27). He 
stated, at Hebrews 13:18: “18 Keep praying for us, for we trust we have 
an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all 
things.” Thus he was determined to maintain honest integrity, looking to
 Jehovah to bless His efforts to do so, refusing to resort to any form 
of dishonesty, including bribery.
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            WHAT IS A BRIBE?
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           Thus a bribe is a dishonest or unlawful use of money or favor given in 
order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of 
trust, who should be impartial, just, and law-abiding in executing his 
or her duties. And who, by the way, should remain motivated to do so out
 of unselfish love for God and neighbor, not for selfish gain.
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           PURE MOTIVES, LOOKING TO GOD, VITAL.
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          When such pure motives are corrupted, righteous integrity can be lost, 
and the words of God fulfilled in saying “the bribe blinds clear-sighted
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           Nothing should take the rightful first place God holds in our hearts, to love and obey Him foremost.
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          If money or any other thing commands our lives more than integrity to 
God, we’ve fallen to the sin of idolatry, as described in Psalm 115, and
 we’re worshiping flashy idols of silver or gold, the work of man’s 
hands, of persons or things, which may seem to have eyes, but cannot 
see, and seem to have ears, but that cannot hear, and may seem to speak,
 but really do not, at least not truthful speech of lasting value. Psalm
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          9 O Israel, trust in Jehovah —He is their help and their shield. 10 O 
house of Aaron, trust in Jehovah —He is their help and their shield. 11 
You who fear Jehovah, trust in Jehovah —He is their help and their 
shield. 12 Jehovah remembers us and will bless; He will bless the house 
of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless those who 
fear Jehovah, The small as well as the great. 14 Jehovah will give you 
an increase, To you and your children. 15 May you be blessed by Jehovah,
 The Maker of heaven and earth.” Thus we have every reason to avoid all 
forms of dishonesty and corruption, including bribery. May we treasure 
having God’s blessing and spirit upon our activities day by day, looking
 forward to arising each day, endlessly, to love our Father, our 
marriage partner, and all others with integrity to God, peace, and true 
happiness!
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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          GOD'S KINGDOM WILL ENDEAVOR TO RESOLVE DIVISIVE ISSUES IN PEACEABLE WAYS.
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           TRUE PEACE EXEMPLIFIED IN GOD'S SON, JESUS.
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          The apostle Paul, believing he was justified, was actually "breathing threat and murder" against the disciples of the Lord, Jesus. But upon realization of his error, he made a dramatic change. This change is evident in his writings, as he sought to strengthen and encourage true Christians to act with humility, peace, and love, after the example of Jesus. Notice his words, for instance, to the Colossians, after making mention of the removal of badness, hurtful desire, etc.:
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          : "That is how you too used to conduct yourselves in your former way of life. 8 But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it, 11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythʹi·an, slave, or freeman; but Christ is all things and in all. 12 Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience. 13 Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 14 But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union. 15
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           CHRIST ON EARTH LOOKED TO GOD TO RIGHT INJUSTICE.
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          How did Jesus exercise true peace? 1Peter 2:20-21 says this: "For what merit is there if you are beaten for sinning and you endure it? But if you endure suffering because of doing good, this is an agreeable thing to God. 21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely." Christ taught to place our faith in the coming Kingdom of God, and while we may take steps to protect our rights, we still look to God's Kingdom to fully right all the wrongs committed against us in this world, cultivating love, peace, and patience toward others in true loyalty, hoping for others to change wherever possible, applying mercy and forgiveness with compassion. In all this, Jehovah God sets an example. At Jeremiah 29:11, He says, for instance, "“‘For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,’ declares Jehovah, ‘thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope." While He is a God of justice, He takes no delight in seeing people suffer, but looks to help as many as possible to change unjust and unfair practices, such as displays of prejudice, racism, and the like. Still, He wants us to look to Him to bring whatever retribution for wrong actions is necessary. "“‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovah." And Romans 12:19 says "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” And 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." May we support the will of Jehovah and while expressing indignation at serious displays of injustice, may we also seek peace in love, confident that God through His son will right the wrongs of this world, and bring true justice and peace through the action of God's promised Kingdom, very near at hand!
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           GOD HATES INJUSTICE!!!
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          In Isaiah, Jehovah laments the condition of His former people of Israel, who allowed corruption to take root among their leaders. At Isaiah 5:7, we read: "For the vineyard of Jehovah of armies is the house of Israel; The men of Judah are the plantation he was fond of.
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          ” How sad to see a situation in which some who should be servants and protectors of the people, to seriously violate the human family! Still, when the evidence and proof is there for all the world to see, certainly justice should win out. Jehovah will see to it that, sooner or later, it will. Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: "The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" Still, may we not lump an entire group of people as one class when there are good ones among them--we need to apply discernment and understanding to see the difference and the big picture, and not cast blame in the wrong direction. Yes, the corruption may be more widespread than a single incident of crime, yet under God's Kingdom, we can expect great changes. May we bear in mind the promises of God for a world not long in the future: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” 5 And the One seated on the throne said:
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING PEOPLE AND THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES, UNIVERSALLY
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          Isaiah
 40:26,28 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these 
things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them
 all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring 
power, Not one of them is missing...Do you not know? Have you not heard?
 Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all 
eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is 
unsearchable."
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          Isaiah 45:18 "For this is what Jehovah says, The 
Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its 
Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for 
nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no 
one else."
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          Isaiah 42:5 "This is what the true God, Jehovah, says,
 The Creator of the heavens and the Grand One who stretched them out,The
 One who spread out the earth and its produce,The One who gives breath 
to the people on it And spirit to those who walk on it:"
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           Most people are somewhat familiar with how computers store information. 
But what does this have to with God's Kingdom, and it's benefits and 
blessings to humanity? The evidence is clear that it is Jehovah God who 
made computer technology possible, and encourages us to use it in a good
 and right way for man's happiness and benefit! The materials that make 
computer technology possible require certain properties to be in perfect
 order or balance, or their use would be utterly impossible! God had to 
give each of these materials, elements, or molecules their perfect 
properties to make computers possible, such as silicon, which can be 
combined with other elements to modify its usage. Knowing our God made 
all this possible, then understanding a little about how computers and 
similar devices work may help use better comprehend how it can benefit 
us going forward. How many have come to appreciate what their phones, 
tablets, and computers are capable of! Computer systems have come to 
typically use a binary system, based on twos. Bits and bytes make it 
possible for computers to accomplish all they are capable of doing. A 
"bit" is essentially a 1 or 0, on or off. A light switch in your house, 
therefore, is usually a 1-bit device--it is either on or off. Among the 
earliest useful systems were 8-bit systems, making up one "byte" of 
data, a group of 8 bits that together can combine to create a number 
between 0 and 255. If you had eight light switches in your home, for 
instance, some may be on and some may be off. Those eight switches, on 
or off, would combine to create 256 different combinations of 1s and 0s.
 While bytes are still a standard group of data, computer systems have 
advanced to become operating systems of 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit 
systems, capable of processing more data and with greater speed.
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           An interesting development in capturing data for use by computers was 
the development of the bar code. How this has sped up the process of 
uniquely identifying the incredible variety of products in stores 
throughout the country and the world, becoming a real blessing in 
service to people. A more recent development is the QR code, a 
2-dimensional code, generally with a squarish form, that can contain and
 display even more information than the bar code. The QR code can vary 
in size, and can therefore hold greater or lesser information. It is 
being freely used for a variety of purposes to make life easier for 
people. One use of this code has been in identifying devices made by 
electronics companies or manufacturers. While the code doesn't presently
 uniquely identify every single device made, it is capable of 
identifying the company, the device name, and an associated model 
number, for instance. How might this development be used in the future 
under God's Kingdom, going forward?
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           In assessing the use of this technology, with efforts to associate a 
device more readily with it's owner, in creating more security when 
using devices, a question was raised as to could QR codes be embedded 
into new devices that are made and, as a new device is purchased, could 
an owner somehow be associated with it, and how might this be done. Each
 device would have it's own QR code, as is already designed. But as 
mentioned previously in this series of articles, God's purpose is 
UNIVERSAL in scope! In HIS DUE TIME, He wants to give us the right, 
likely after we've learned how to clean up this planet, brought back 
ancestors and loved ones in the wonderful resurrection, and let Earth be
 the gem both physically and spiritually that He purposed it to be, to 
be able to travel throughout His universe, even while being able to 
communicate with devices as we now have or may soon have! As mentioned, 
the QR code would identify the type, make and model of the device we're 
using. But could it be more personally identifiable?
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          What if God wanted us to design a database to hold a person's identity 
in the UNIVERSE, regardless of which planet they were born on? Could 
this data fit efficiently into a 64-bit computer code? And then, could 
the person's devices be stored, by their QR codes, into a system that 
would allow them secure ownership of these devices, and ability to be 
uniquely contacted if need be? Here's how it could be done:
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           Let's start with the people on planet Earth. How could they be uniquely 
identified? First, we might start with a MODIFIED CONTINENTAL CODE, the 
"Continent" into which you were born. This code, from 1-7, a 3-bit code,
 is adjusted for a few large population centers. Code 1, or A, could 
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           hina," now home to over 1 billion people. Code 4, or D, is for Australia, also know as the land
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           urasia. Code 6, or F, is A
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 And Code 7, or G, would finally be India, also home to over 1 billion 
of Earth's inhabitants. Thus what would be your Continental code?
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           INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION.
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          Then, how could individuals from each continent be identified? We 
currently have a two-letter designation for each country on the planet, 
numbering near 250. The United States is "us", for instance. If every 
person received, not their own country code, but four random country 
codes, even with just the 250 or so current codes, some 3.96 Billion 
people could be uniquely identified by these four codes, in order, for 
each "continent." Could you recall four countries or country 
designations in the world, in order, that would uniquely indentify you, 
on the continent on which you were born? Thus, with just the current 
codes, although more can be added to this system, nearly 28 billion 
people could be identified. However, the system, allowing for two 
letters and 6 additional characters, numbers for instance, could create 
many more combinations to easily accomodate any additional people 
necessary, for instance in the resurrection. If all the letter 
combinations were used for instance, to add additional codes to more 
populous nations, some 676 different "country codes" would be possible, 
allowing for many more billions of people per "continent." Thus the 
system is able to expand and handle any number of people, even on much 
larger planets!
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           Also, for this universe, we need a planetary code. Who is to say but GOD
 how many inhabitable planets HE has created in this universe, that may 
be traversed? If HE wants to, can He not involve Himself in the affairs 
of man, to assist us in matters such as these? HE HAS, and stated that a
 PLANETARY CODE made up of FOUR LETTERS, each designated by a 5-bit code
 from 0-31, is enough to designate each inhabitable planet in this 
universe. And He further indicated that Earth should be code AAAB. Thus,
 the 64-bit Individual code would include the Planet of your birth, your
 Continental code, and four Country, or on many planets perhaps, 
"FAMILY" codes, upon reaching as few as 400 or so families on the 
planet. Each family could receive a two-letter code such as countries 
have, and these could form the basis for individual identification to 
every single person born on that planet!
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            UNIVERSAL CODE.
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           Only one bit remains in the 64-bit coding of an individual in the 
universe, and this bit is used in the computer system for designating 
primarily the start and end of a family file of individuals and their 
devices owned, whether they be home devices or devices personal to each 
member of the family. But there is one code remaining, in a system that 
would allow for the designation of every human in God's creation--a 
universal code. Jehovah has indicated that He has created more than one 
universe. So how could a UNIVERSAL CODE be included, as the code 
designating the Universe you were born into? This need only be 7 bits, 
or two 4-bit digits, number 00-99. To incorporate this into the 64-bit 
coding was not possible without creating a unwieldy complex coding of 
individuals. So it was determined that this code could be included among
 one of the devices owned by each individual. But what device would 
work? Whereas most will in time own a smartphone, there was little room 
in the QR code data of the smartphone, as other features are designated.
 But there was a device, which may make even more sense to contain this 
information. Whereas smartphones cannot be powered by solar energy 
entirely, using too much juice, there is a communication device that is 
still common, and that COULD be SOLAR POWERED, to be readily usable 
anywhere in the universe, and that is a simpler device that allows for 
the coding of the Universal code in it's QR code designation. That 
device is...a FLIP PHONE! It can be made solar-powered, and thus be 
available at all times for communication anywhere in the universe! Flip 
phones also serve wonderfully as a backup phone, in case the smartphone 
power runs dry. Thus, while it may not be necessary to use the flip 
phone always, just owning it allows it to be coded in the system as your
 #1 Device, associated with your #2 Device which would likely be your 
SMARTPHONE. Thus your primary preferred phone device may be recognized 
in the system, likely being that smartphone. Also, even a young child 
can learn how to use a flip-phone to contact his/her parents. There is 
thus an age-designation in the device QR coding, as a number between 0 
and 3. A 0 would designate a phone designed for a baby of about 1 year 
old, and a 3 would designate one designed for a 4-year old. This is 
about the age that a child can learn to operate more technical devices, 
as some parents have unwittingly discovered.* There is one idea that may yet add an option--a solar powered watch that
 could also function as a communication device. Could it remain simple 
enough that the universal code could be incorporated into it's QR code? 
This may be possible, and no doubt will be explored...
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           I mentioned that attempts to include the universal code into the 64-bit 
data system would create an unwieldy complex individual coding method. 
Any idea would require many more than the current 250 or so country 
codes--these would have to be generated, essentially filling out the 
most of the possible letter combinations for the 2-letter codes. One 
idea is to have the first code be only a single letter, and let there 
remain 3 "country" or "family" codes.However, this alone does not allow for the entire universal code, as it 
only frees up 5 bits of data, a value between 0 and 31. We need two more
 bits, and we would have to borrow it from the "continental code." 
However, could the "continental code" be incorporated into this first code letter?By
 filling up every possible letter combination of the 3 codes, we allow 
for only 308 million people. But if we add other symbols or numbers, to 
create 32 possible digits, we then allow for 1.073 Billion per First 
letter code, or a new "continental code." You may notice, however, that 
if all the letters were used up in the new continental code, we allow 
for only about 28 Billion people. There was one more free bit, which 
could turn this into a number from 0 to 63. Still, only 67 Billion 
people are even possible, with every one of the 1,024 "country codes" 
filled up completely, and every "continental code" completely filled, as
 if the numbers of people fit evenly into all 7 continents. As difficult
 as this would be to keep track of, 67 Billion is still not enough for 
some planets, which evidently can hold 100 Billion or more. So for these
 reasons, the first system would appear to be efficient, much easier to 
keep track of, and adaptable to every planet. A person is not required 
to even use their flip-phone or watch, it just must be "owned" in the 
system, so that it contains the Universal code associated with their 
birth. But as mentioned, how many could not use a solar-powered backup 
means of communication?
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          Thus, there is a way in an efficient computer-based system to allow 
every individual to be designated, and have personal devices associated 
with them in a way that those device belong to him or her and no other. 
Flash memory can be used to install a person's individual code into a 
newly purchased device, and the device may thus also be recognized in 
Multi-Factor Authentication methods to ensure you are the person logging
 on to an internet website, for instance, using your own personal 
device. This arrangement has many advantages, then, that we've just 
begun to consider. The purpose is SECURITY in a world governed by God's 
Kingdom, in which every member of His government is one of integrity, 
after the model of God's firtsborn son. Thus, it is a government built 
on FAITH, or DEEP TRUST, and LOVE, God's chief and most eminent quality.
 May we look forward to the PEACE, prosperity and happiness made 
possible by God's Kingdom, and be supportive of arrangements that make 
possible the lasting peace and security of each individual in the 
universe of God's making!
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          Hello, with a warm welcome, wishing you well this day, with caution and consideration. Let's conclude Proverbs 15, with verses 26-33, then consider another selection from the Mosaic Law, today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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          "26 Jehovah detests the schemes of the wicked one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the righteous one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the wicked blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 Bright eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The fear of Jehovah is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          HATE EVIL SCHEMES AS GOD DOES! Prove 15:26 The "wicked" one spends time plotting evil schemes out of selfishness, greed, or jealousy, for instance. Proverbs 24:8 says "Anyone who plots evil will be called a master schemer." How much better to spend time pondering pleasant and wise sayings! Such sayings are "pure" to Jehovah God, and if from Him, "refined" and entirely good. Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." By pondering what is good and upright, ones may develop heart appreciation for goodness, and learn to hate and turn away from what is bad, or evil.
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          "27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living."
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          MAKE A LIVING CONTRIBUTING TO GOD'S PURPOSE. Prove 15:27 Jehovah rewards and blesses the righteous, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living." We should therefore seek God's blessing on our life by making an honest living, seeking our means of maintenance in ways that are in harmony with God's laws and standards of truth, justice, and righteousness. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." And Psalm 127:1 says, in part, "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it..." Also, the importance of living and acting in accord with God's standards, in whatever we do, is emphasized by one of the first Proverbs beginning in chapter 10. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." Therefore, choose to find your treasures the right way, in accord with God's laws and standards, giving you heartfelt reason to rejoice over your contributions to a peaceful, happy, and prosperous new world."
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          "28 The heart of the righteous one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the wicked blurts out bad things."
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          MAKE IT A HABIT TO THINK HOW TO ANSWER. Prove 15:28 Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The righteous ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The wicked, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (Prove 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A stupid person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19).
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          "29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous."
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          SEEK CLOSENESS TO GOD. Prove 15:29 If such wicked ones do not repent, Jehovah is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the righteous. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The wicked instead have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to other selfish evil ones. May they investigate reasons to appreciate the Giver of Life and every breath, Jehovah, and ponder His tremendous love and mercy, that they may come to have more heart appreciation for Him, and be moved to respond obediently to His loving correction and counsel. Psalm 103:2-5 says, for instance, to those determined to obey Him with integrity: "Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle." (See all of Psalm 103).
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          "30 Bright eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones."
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          SEEK THE LIGHT OF TRUTH. Prove 15:30 Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the righteous And rejoicing for those upright in heart." Of course, it is responding in action to the enlightenment we receive from God that brings true rejoicing, and upright ones will typically respond to beneficial knowledge with faithfulness, holding to God's standards. As 1Corinthians 13:6 says, Loyal Love "rejoices with the truth." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
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          "31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding."
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          TREASURE "LIFE-GIVING REPROOF." Prove 15:31-32 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovah, hating what is bad. (Prove 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be truly beneficial, after the example of Jesus' loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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          "33 The fear of Jehovah is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
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          HUMBLY SEEK TO PLEASE GOD. Prove 15:33 The healthy fear of displeasing God is shown to be the "beginning" of both divine knowledge and wisdom. (Prove 1:7; 9:10). Thus, this should be taught at a young age, helping youths to grasp the qualities of both understanding and discernment (Prove 2:1-5). Humility must also be treasured among genuine servants of God, truly considering others as superior to us, valuing their gifts and knowledge that we may benefit from.
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            CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE: TRUE LOVE FOR GOD AND NEIGHBOR ACTS WITH 
WISDOM IN HARMONY WITH DIVINE LAW AND STANDARDS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
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           Now let’s consider Exodus 23:6,7: “6 “You are not to pervert the 
judgment of the poor one among you in his legal case. 7 “Have nothing to
 do with a false accusation, and do not kill the innocent and the 
righteous, for I will not declare the wicked one righteous.”
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           Verse 6 A person among God’s people who has been or becomes poor for 
some reason, as considered recently in God’s law to Israel, was to be 
supported and helped, until he gets back on his feet. He should never be
 considered to be destined to remain in such a state forever, as some 
would have us believe, as if that one is fated to remain in a certain 
socioeconomic “class.” Gaining in divine wisdom, such a person should be
 able to better himself in his financial matters and recover. The 
Scriptures reveal that “time and unexpected events” [or, “chance”] 
befall us all (Eccle 9:11). Regarding God’s son, in Psalm 72, it is 
foretold that “12 he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the 
lowly one and whoever has no helper. 13 He will have pity on the lowly 
and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From oppression
 and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious
 in his eyes.” Thus, the judgment of the “poor one among you” was not to
 be perverted. That one’s legal case was to be handled according to 
righteous judgment by the Law, just as everyone else’s. Therefore, 
impartiality in judgment is seen as a hallmark of God’s dealings with 
mankind. (Acts 10:34,35). God is fair and just, and those representing 
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          Verse 7 Accordingly, such judges should often be able to see through a 
“false accusation.” Such ones were not to waste time with such, which 
may perhaps serve to accomplish the aims of those encouraging such a 
thing. Also, trust in God was to be maintained in that, regardless of 
it’s resulting perceptions to the public, one truly innocent or 
righteous in the judgment was not to be unfairly condemned, for God 
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           Judges were clearly to 
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          How fine for Israel to have had the Law of Jehovah God to judge by! And 
was not Jesus likewise a fine impartial judge, whose teachings and ways,
 such as found in his Sermon on the Mount, are recognized to be superior
 among humans? He fulfilled scores of prophecies, never violating God’s 
law to Israel, proving himself a worthy judge of mankind, having God’s 
blessing. And Jesus himself said: “I am the way and the truth and the 
life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). Thus, 
appreciating Jesus’ role in God’s purpose involves the life and 
happiness of all humans! Certainly many have benefitted greatly from 
true Christian principles and standards!
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Jehovah: “4 The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are 
justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and 
upright is he.”
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          How happy a people can be when true justice can prevail in their lives, 
when wrongdoers can truly repent of their evil, and truly innocent ones 
can be proven innocent, and exonerated. Who would not want God’s 
influence, at least among His people, on such judgments? Eventually, 
ones will not be permitted to cause "any harm." How? "They will not 
cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth 
will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters 
cover the sea." Divine knowledge, wisdom, and true love of God and 
neighbor will make such possible (Matth 22:37-39). Lies and other 
harmful practices will no longer hold mankind hostage. May we look 
forward to the rulership of God’s kingdom in the hands of Christ, to at 
last fully restore true righteousness and justice to the new world of 
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          Proverbs 11:9b-10a "By knowledge the righteous are rescued. 10 The goodness of the righteous makes a city rejoice."
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          Matthew 7:12 "“All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean."
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          With the reopening of the economy, cases of COVID-19 are once again on the increase. While this was expected somewhat, could anything be done to limit any negative repercussions? While it was hoped that the summer months might bring some relief of the virus spread, this benefit might primarily be experienced out-of-doors, or in indoor situations where heat and humidity are not further aggravating efforts to limit exposure to the virus. Recall an earlier post regarding the cautions against reopening indoor gyms, where exercise and heavy breathing only could exacerbate the problem, igniting the spread of this respiratory illness. While some manufacturing plants or factories may have been in operation in the springtime, and had only moderate virus contamination, could matters be getting worse as warmer days come, and busy workers are tending to get hotter during the day, possibly breathing more heavily as they attempt to maintain a pace of work that was less of an issue just a few months earlier? How wise and loving for such business operations to step back and re-examine each of their operations, to see if anything can be done to allow each to take place in harmony with the precautions we've been given over the last several months. If workers are having trouble keeping up with the pace of the equipment, in a warm or hot and humid environment conducive to viral spread, how fine for those in oversight of operations to look for any possible ways to reduce problem areas! Could the equipment pace be reduced? Could ventilation be improved, windows opened, air flow increased, or air-conditioning installed? Could UV lighting be installed to help reduce virus exposure? Giving added thought to working conditions and job satisfaction on the part of valued employees could contribute much to the success of a business, as the economy is improved going forward. Could there even be cases where operations in a certain area should be halted until measures are put in place to correct an unhealthy situation? Remember, as Proverbs 10:22 says, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich ,And He adds no pain with it." And why shouldn't workers themselves be free to express themselves as to how their individual situation might be improved to safeguard their own health and limit their exposure? They may have given much thought to an effective solution! May those in oversight have open ears, applying compassion and reasonableness to see what may be done to improve the situation! (James 1:19; Colossians 3:12,14) It may be, that with certain measures taken now, a business just might be able to continue in operation with limited viral spread, until a vaccine can become available! (Proverbs 22:3) In other businesses with ventilation systems, and in some other applications, perhaps installing UV lighting in accord with patented methods and instructions may also reduce viral spread and allow more to return to work, even if for limited activity, when possible.
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           ISSUE BY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING PEOPLE AND THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES, UNIVERSALLY
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          Isaiah
 40:26,28 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these 
things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them
 all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring 
power, Not one of them is missing...Do you not know? Have you not heard?
 Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all 
eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is 
unsearchable."
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          Isaiah 45:18 "For this is what Jehovah says, The 
Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its 
Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for 
nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no 
one else."
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          Isaiah 42:5 "This is what the true God, Jehovah, says,
 The Creator of the heavens and the Grand One who stretched them out,The
 One who spread out the earth and its produce,The One who gives breath 
to the people on it And spirit to those who walk on it:"
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           Most people are somewhat familiar with how computers store information. 
But what does this have to with God's Kingdom, and it's benefits and 
blessings to humanity? The evidence is clear that it is Jehovah God who 
made computer technology possible, and encourages us to use it in a good
 and right way for man's happiness and benefit! The materials that make 
computer technology possible require certain properties to be in perfect
 order or balance, or their use would be utterly impossible! God had to 
give each of these materials, elements, or molecules their perfect 
properties to make computers possible, such as silicon, which can be 
combined with other elements to modify its usage. Knowing our God made 
all this possible, then understanding a little about how computers and 
similar devices work may help use better comprehend how it can benefit 
us going forward. How many have come to appreciate what their phones, 
tablets, and computers are capable of! Computer systems have come to 
typically use a binary system, based on twos. Bits and bytes make it 
possible for computers to accomplish all they are capable of doing. A 
"bit" is essentially a 1 or 0, on or off. A light switch in your house, 
therefore, is usually a 1-bit device--it is either on or off. Among the 
earliest useful systems were 8-bit systems, making up one "byte" of 
data, a group of 8 bits that together can combine to create a number 
between 0 and 255. If you had eight light switches in your home, for 
instance, some may be on and some may be off. Those eight switches, on 
or off, would combine to create 256 different combinations of 1s and 0s.
 While bytes are still a standard group of data, computer systems have 
advanced to become operating systems of 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit 
systems, capable of processing more data and with greater speed.
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           An interesting development in capturing data for use by computers was 
the development of the bar code. How this has sped up the process of 
uniquely identifying the incredible variety of products in stores 
throughout the country and the world, becoming a real blessing in 
service to people. A more recent development is the QR code, a 
2-dimensional code, generally with a squarish form, that can contain and
 display even more information than the bar code. The QR code can vary 
in size, and can therefore hold greater or lesser information. It is 
being freely used for a variety of purposes to make life easier for 
people. One use of this code has been in identifying devices made by 
electronics companies or manufacturers. While the code doesn't presently
 uniquely identify every single device made, it is capable of 
identifying the company, the device name, and an associated model 
number, for instance. How might this development be used in the future 
under God's Kingdom, going forward?
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           In assessing the use of this technology, with efforts to associate a 
device more readily with it's owner, in creating more security when 
using devices, a question was raised as to could QR codes be embedded 
into new devices that are made and, as a new device is purchased, could 
an owner somehow be associated with it, and how might this be done. Each
 device would have it's own QR code, as is already designed. But as 
mentioned previously in this series of articles, God's purpose is 
UNIVERSAL in scope! In HIS DUE TIME, He wants to give us the right, 
likely after we've learned how to clean up this planet, brought back 
ancestors and loved ones in the wonderful resurrection, and let Earth be
 the gem both physically and spiritually that He purposed it to be, to 
be able to travel throughout His universe, even while being able to 
communicate with devices as we now have or may soon have! As mentioned, 
the QR code would identify the type, make and model of the device we're 
using. But could it be more personally identifiable?
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          What if God wanted us to design a database to hold a person's identity 
in the UNIVERSE, regardless of which planet they were born on? Could 
this data fit efficiently into a 64-bit computer code? And then, could 
the person's devices be stored, by their QR codes, into a system that 
would allow them secure ownership of these devices, and ability to be 
uniquely contacted if need be? Here's how it could be done:
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           Let's start with the people on planet Earth. How could they be uniquely 
identified? First, we might start with a MODIFIED CONTINENTAL CODE, the 
"Continent" into which you were born. This code, from 1-7, a 3-bit code,
 is adjusted for a few large population centers. Code 1, or A, could 
stand for "North
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 And Code 7, or G, would finally be India, also home to over 1 billion 
of Earth's inhabitants. Thus what would be your Continental code?
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          Then, how could individuals from each continent be identified? We 
currently have a two-letter designation for each country on the planet, 
numbering near 250. The United States is "us", for instance. If every 
person received, not their own country code, but four random country 
codes, even with just the 250 or so current codes, some 3.96 Billion 
people could be uniquely identified by these four codes, in order, for 
each "continent." Could you recall four countries or country 
designations in the world, in order, that would uniquely indentify you, 
on the continent on which you were born? Thus, with just the current 
codes, although more can be added to this system, nearly 28 billion 
people could be identified. However, the system, allowing for two 
letters and 6 additional characters, numbers for instance, could create 
many more combinations to easily accomodate any additional people 
necessary, for instance in the resurrection. If all the letter 
combinations were used for instance, to add additional codes to more 
populous nations, some 676 different "country codes" would be possible, 
allowing for many more billions of people per "continent." Thus the 
system is able to expand and handle any number of people, even on much 
larger planets!
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           Also, for this universe, we need a planetary code. Who is to say but GOD
 how many inhabitable planets HE has created in this universe, that may 
be traversed? If HE wants to, can He not involve Himself in the affairs 
of man, to assist us in matters such as these? HE HAS, and stated that a
 PLANETARY CODE made up of FOUR LETTERS, each designated by a 5-bit code
 from 0-31, is enough to designate each inhabitable planet in this 
universe. And He further indicated that Earth should be code AAAB. Thus,
 the 64-bit Individual code would include the Planet of your birth, your
 Continental code, and four Country, or on many planets perhaps, 
"FAMILY" codes, upon reaching as few as 400 or so families on the 
planet. Each family could receive a two-letter code such as countries 
have, and these could form the basis for individual identification to 
every single person born on that planet!
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           Only one bit remains in the 64-bit coding of an individual in the 
universe, and this bit is used in the computer system for designating 
primarily the start and end of a family file of individuals and their 
devices owned, whether they be home devices or devices personal to each 
member of the family. But there is one code remaining, in a system that 
would allow for the designation of every human in God's creation--a 
universal code. Jehovah has indicated that He has created more than one 
universe. So how could a UNIVERSAL CODE be included, as the code 
designating the Universe you were born into? This need only be 7 bits, 
or two 4-bit digits, number 00-99. To incorporate this into the 64-bit 
coding was not possible without creating a unwieldy complex coding of 
individuals. So it was determined that this code could be included among
 one of the devices owned by each individual. But what device would 
work? Whereas most will in time own a smartphone, there was little room 
in the QR code data of the smartphone, as other features are designated.
 But there was a device, which may make even more sense to contain this 
information. Whereas smartphones cannot be powered by solar energy 
entirely, using too much juice, there is a communication device that is 
still common, and that COULD be SOLAR POWERED, to be readily usable 
anywhere in the universe, and that is a simpler device that allows for 
the coding of the Universal code in it's QR code designation. That 
device is...a FLIP PHONE! It can be made solar-powered, and thus be 
available at all times for communication anywhere in the universe! Flip 
phones also serve wonderfully as a backup phone, in case the smartphone 
power runs dry. Thus, while it may not be necessary to use the flip 
phone always, just owning it allows it to be coded in the system as your
 #1 Device, associated with your #2 Device which would likely be your 
SMARTPHONE. Thus your primary preferred phone device may be recognized 
in the system, likely being that smartphone. Also, even a young child 
can learn how to use a flip-phone to contact his/her parents. There is 
thus an age-designation in the device QR coding, as a number between 0 
and 3. A 0 would designate a phone designed for a baby of about 1 year 
old, and a 3 would designate one designed for a 4-year old. This is 
about the age that a child can learn to operate more technical devices, 
as some parents have unwittingly discovered.* There is one idea that may yet add an option--a solar powered watch that
 could also function as a communication device. Could it remain simple 
enough that the universal code could be incorporated into it's QR code? 
This may be possible, and no doubt will be explored...
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          Still, what about designating an individual as male or female, for 
instance, upon their birth? The final country code could be used for 
such identification. It was determined that the odd letters, in the 
second half of the code, A, C, E, etc. could be for a male, and the even
 letters, B, D, F, etc. could be for female. This would only be in the 
last of the four otherwise random country codes. Devices would be coded 
among the family as belonging to them, with  each member of the family 
being able to have up to 5 devices associated with them personally  and 
any additional devices could be associated with the family home of a man
 and his wife--up to some 39 devices--this would include any computers, 
tablets, etc. beyond what they may each "have" personally. Of course, 
any "home" device could still be used by one particular member of the 
family if desired. To keep all these devices straight, just to 
differentiate them from one another in the home, it was determined that 
name initials could be used. This may be a valuable designation. For 
instance, several devices owned by you may allow for voice commands. 
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instruct? How could you prevent three different devices from awkwardly 
attempting to follow your instruction at the same time? This is just one
 way in which a device designation may prove useful. A device might be 
designated MJC1-3, meaning the 3rd device personally owned by the first 
male whose name begins with J, designated JC1. Likewise, WSC2-5, could 
mean the fifth device belonging to the 2nd female whose name begins with
 S. Then, HC03, would simply mean the home device numbered 03. There are
 ways, then, that these family members with the same initials could be 
coded, again using the last country code designation. Of course, having 
this device numbered designation, it is possible also to then give the 
device a name, which can be used for easier communication. As for other 
details, all of this is described in a patented system.
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           I mentioned that attempts to include the universal code into the 64-bit 
data system would create an unwieldy complex individual coding method. 
Any idea would require many more than the current 250 or so country 
codes--these would have to be generated, essentially filling out the 
most of the possible letter combinations for the 2-letter codes. One 
idea is to have the first code be only a single letter, and let there 
remain 3 "country" or "family" codes.However, this alone does not allow for the entire universal code, as it 
only frees up 5 bits of data, a value between 0 and 31. We need two more
 bits, and we would have to borrow it from the "continental code." 
However, could the "continental code" be incorporated into this first code letter?By
 filling up every possible letter combination of the 3 codes, we allow 
for only 308 million people. But if we add other symbols or numbers, to 
create 32 possible digits, we then allow for 1.073 Billion per First 
letter code, or a new "continental code." You may notice, however, that 
if all the letters were used up in the new continental code, we allow 
for only about 28 Billion people. There was one more free bit, which 
could turn this into a number from 0 to 63. Still, only 67 Billion 
people are even possible, with every one of the 1,024 "country codes" 
filled up completely, and every "continental code" completely filled, as
 if the numbers of people fit evenly into all 7 continents. As difficult
 as this would be to keep track of, 67 Billion is still not enough for 
some planets, which evidently can hold 100 Billion or more. So for these
 reasons, the first system would appear to be efficient, much easier to 
keep track of, and adaptable to every planet. A person is not required 
to even use their flip-phone or watch, it just must be "owned" in the 
system, so that it contains the Universal code associated with their 
birth. But as mentioned, how many could not use a solar-powered backup 
means of communication?
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          Thus, there is a way in an efficient computer-based system to allow 
every individual to be designated, and have personal devices associated 
with them in a way that those device belong to him or her and no other. 
Flash memory can be used to install a person's individual code into a 
newly purchased device, and the device may thus also be recognized in 
Multi-Factor Authentication methods to ensure you are the person logging
 on to an internet website, for instance, using your own personal 
device. This arrangement has many advantages, then, that we've just 
begun to consider. The purpose is SECURITY in a world governed by God's 
Kingdom, in which every member of His government is one of integrity, 
after the model of God's firtsborn son. Thus, it is a government built 
on FAITH, or DEEP TRUST, and LOVE, God's chief and most eminent quality.
 May we look forward to the PEACE, prosperity and happiness made 
possible by God's Kingdom, and be supportive of arrangements that make 
possible the lasting peace and security of each individual in the 
universe of God's making!
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          UPDATE 05/26-1230EDT, "CTC Other matters: former system plan restored, device clarity. Universal code: solar option? Alternate Universal Code?" Hello, and welcome to this, Memorial Day in the U.S., May 25, 2020. Let's continue in an especially enlightening 15th chapter of Proverbs, appreciate a selection from the Mosaic Law, as well as examine today's TWGA and CTC Corner!
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 hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But one who is slow to anger calms a 
quarrel. 19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the 
path of the upright is like a level highway. 20 A wise son makes his 
father rejoice,  But a stupid man despises his mother. 21 Foolishness is
 a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks 
straight ahead. 22 Plans fail when there is no consultation,  But there 
is accomplishment through many advisers. 23 A man rejoices in giving the
 right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 24 
The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from
 the Grave below. 25 Jehovah will tear down the house of the haughty, 
But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
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          Prove 15:18 As 
James 1:19 says, "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow 
to anger." For the world to sustain peace in the future, we all must 
learn not to be "hot-tempered," but to treasure Christian mildness and 
slowness to anger, or patience. Christian mildness is a gentleness of 
spirit that should pervade our life throughout each day, affecting all 
we say and do. It is a gentle manner, that is sensitive to the ideas and
 feelings of others, not wanting to hurt them but rather help and heal. 
Anyone impatient and quick to anger threatens true peace among humans, 
'stirring up strife.' We should learn to quickly recognize when we are 
beginning to be irritated by something--that is the time to act to think
 through the situation, seeking to fix the problem, find a solution, or 
see how to cope with it until we can. Try not to get to the point of 
angry words escalating tension with another dear person. However, 
serious sin committed against us may rightly cause hurt or angry 
feelings. God's word says, at Ephesians 4:26, "Be [irritated] but do not
 sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry." We should 
resolve the matter in a God-approved way. Especially among true 
Christians, who are not seriously sinning against one another, we should
 be "forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for 
complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must 
also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with 
love, for it is a perfect bond of union." With true love and patience, 
we can often 'calm a quarrel,' seeking true peace with others in harmony
 with God's laws and guidance for us. We should tend to patiently 
respond to any temper of others with a gentle, calming response, thus 
defusing an otherwise unhelpful or harmful conversation. (Prove 15:1).
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thorny problems in situations and does not want to get involved, thus 
excusing his inactivity. A diligent upright person, on the other hand, 
has learned how to cope with most problems, trusting God's help in good 
faith, while focusing on the rewards of accomplishment--to such ones the
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          "20 A wise son makes his 
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          Prove 15:20 How 
important to seek to correct a child going morally astray, to help him 
or her become wise, as godly insight shows such a one is actually 
'despising his own mother.' This one is resentful of his own mother's 
correction, no matter how loving it may be offered. May parents ensure 
their discipline is rendered with genuine love, in imitation of the way 
Christ corrected his disciples, offering illustrations and stories to 
teach important lessons. We can get to know Christ's teachings and share
 these with our children, helping them to understand the way of true 
Christianity. Still, the child needs to come to understand and 
appreciate such loving guidance and instruction. Helping him or her gain
 understanding in matters of life and spirituality will go a long way in
 helping him appreciate counsel. Help the young one see the big picture 
of a matter, and the most important pieces of the puzzle and how they 
relate to each other. Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper 
impression on one having understanding than striking a stupid person a 
hundred times."
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          "21 Foolishness is
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          Prove 15:21 Foolishness in the Scriptures is 
clearly a negative trait, causing one to "go astray," even "die" for 
lack of discipline. (Prove 5:23). Remaining naïve will result in 
foolishness, and it also comes out in one who is impatient (Prove 14:18,
 29). Thus young ones need to be taught to look ahead with foresighted 
prudence at the consequences of their speech and actions, and to act 
accordingly to steer away from badness, and its resulting troubles, 
problems, and grief. This would include the dire consequences of being 
impatient, running ahead of Jehovah rather than waiting on Him to 
provide for our needs and wants, or desires. We could impatiently let go
 of God's loyal love, leading to treachery and spiritual ruin. Let God 
satisfy us, as we are "content with the present things," until we reach 
our goals--for instance, a loyal Christian marriage partner. Foolishness is also here contrasted with discernment, to see true from false, and right from wrong. And with prudence, we're better able to choose what we believe more carefully. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step." May we avoid merely believing everything strangers may say, but rather learn to examine their words, checking facts if necessary, to accept what is true, right, good and wise. Thus we may walk straight ahead, successfully.
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1:5). Thus may we be humble, as truly wise persons are, considering 
others superior to us. They have gifts and talents we may not possess, 
and may have knowledge to share of which we do not know. May we consult 
especially with ones affected or impacted by our decisions, taking their
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to seek to give the right answer to one in spiritual need. This, of course, is one of the treasured benefits of growing in true divine wisdom and love. We become better able to lovingly share with others timely encouragement, giving them what they need and when they need it. May we continue to absorb divine instruction from our loving Father, Jehovah, through His precious divine gift--God's word.
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 the Grave below. 25 Jehovah will tear down the house of the haughty, 
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15:24-25 God's ways are elevated above mere human ideas and thinking. 
God told the wayward nation of Israel, at Isaiah 55:8-9: "“For my 
thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares
 Jehovah. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways 
are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." May we 
benefit from God's elevated thinking as we learn to think as He does, 
and as Jesus did. Remember, Jesus once strongly corrected Peter for 
thinking, 'not God's thoughts, but those of men,' which threatened to 
stumble Jesus from his faithful course. (Matth 16:23). May we always let
 God's word trump mere human ideas, even if it means we may be 'proved a
 liar.' (Romans 3:4). This takes honesty and humility before God, to 
acknowledge a mistake, but will bring God's favor and blessing. Those 
arrogant, or haughty in spirit, refusing to humble themselves before 
God, should take a lesson before they suffer the loss of their "house," 
their good family name and reputation, or even by their pride causing 
the spiritual downfall of their own family. On the other hand, Jehovah 
looks out to support faithful widows, especially those serving God while
 lovingly waiting to be reunited with their dear husbands in the 
resurrection.
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           Verse 28 Another term for “curse” here is “revile,” to speak abusively 
of this one. How we should always hold God in high esteem, learning the 
proper healthy, reverential fear of ever displeasing Him, always wanting
 to please God, never hurting Him in any way, appreciative of His great 
love for us and all of His human creation. Some have blamed God when 
they’ve misunderstood the issues of universal sovereignty and free will,
 involving His temporary permission of wickedness and suffering. Our 
first parents, inspired by Satan, chose disobedience to God, wanting in 
effect to decide for themselves right and wrong, rather than trusting 
God for that determination. They and the human family thus came out from
 under God’s overriding protection and blessing, and this is why mankind
 has experimented with various forms of rulership, but struggling to 
find one that can fully care for all the needs of it’s subjects. Still, 
we’ve all been given the gift of free will, to choose whether or not we 
want to please our loving God, pleasing and honoring Him in love, or 
turn away from Him. Of course, there are consequences to our decisions, 
but He’s given us free will nonetheless, which we can use to make His 
heart rejoice when we freely choose to love and serve Him, appreciating 
His guidance in life. Proverbs 27:11 says “11 Be wise, my son, and make 
my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.” Thus
 we are wise to choose to obey God, and we may still receive certain 
protections and blessings for doing so, although we must wait for God’s 
kingdom for humankind to experience this in full measure, with everyone 
siding with God’s right of rulership over His human creation. What 
blessings are in store!
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God’s people. Those that God has allowed to receive authority to govern 
His people deserve our respect and appreciation for their hard work and 
efforts to do so properly. If they stray from God’s moral guidelines, 
setting a poor example, we should make this a matter of prayer, but 
while their public conduct might be discussed, we should still avoid 
abusive, hateful speech. We may still express hatred for what is bad, 
but we should compassionately use the utmost caution as regards sullying
 a person’s reputation. If there is a need to discuss such things, try 
to focus on the supposed actions themselves rather than the person so 
much. It was Satan’s hateful false slander against God that deceived Eve
 and led to man’s fall from perfection and true happiness. We should 
thus guard our tongue, using it to bless rather than curse. For 
instance, Romans 12:14 says “14 Keep on blessing those who persecute; 
bless and do not curse.” Trust God to deal justly with things that 
appear out of harmony with His will. It is wrongdoers that often 
“sharpen their tongue like that of a serpent; Venom of vipers is behind 
their lips.” (Psalm 140:3). Regarding God’s servants, Proverbs 10 says 
“20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver” and 
Proverbs 12 says “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, 
But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” Our hearts are most valuable 
to God when they are found in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 10:20 
continued with saying “But the heart of the wicked one is worth little.”
 May all look to God to grow in true wisdom, understanding the right way
 to live before Him, looking forward to doing so with eternal life and 
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          Have you seen, or begun using, the impressive-looking QR code?  "QR" evidently stands for "Quick Response," and like its bar-code companion, promises to hold great potential in serving the needs of people. The QR code can store much more information than the prior, but still quite useful, bar-code. If a bar-code can uniquely identify every item in your grocery store, for instance, think how much more information can be contained in QR codes! And there are standards for QR codes that much larger and extensive than you may have yet seen. Mention is made of these in this week's CTC Corner, so let's examine a little history of these time-saving codes, with this article that I may print here:
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 – Whether you’re buying online or shopping in a store, there are many 
modern shopping conveniences available today that can be traced back to 
the debut of a seemingly simple technology – the first barcode scan. With
 a powerful impact on global commerce, the barcode is used by millions 
of people everywhere, every day.However, its creation required decades 
of collaboration with grocery industry leaders to establish its design, 
use, and ultimately cement its place in retail. This year, we celebrate 
the definitive moment in history when 45 years ago, the first Universal 
Product Code (UPC) was scanned – a milestone that led to unprecedented 
economic opportunities and the variety of shopping options we enjoy 
today. The Barcode’s Origins Few shoppers today remember a time when 
product prices were manually entered at a cash register. Before 
checkouts featured barcodes and scanners, long lines snaked throughout 
the supermarket and shoppers waited impatiently. Grocery stores were 
desperately searching for a way to improve efficiency and 
profits.Inventor and scientist, Norman Joseph Woodland and his research 
partner, Bernard Silver, began work on a solution to the grocers’ 
problem in the late 1940s. Woodland’s inspiration for the first barcode 
occurred when he drew a circular, bullseye-shaped design with a bar and 
space pattern in the sand while living in Miami Beach. However, it took 
more than 20 years for the idea to be fully realized. Advances in laser 
scanning technology created renewed interest in barcode development in 
the early 1970s. Woodland was working at IBM, when his colleague, George
 Laurer, created the linear UPC barcode – that version was ultimately 
selected by the grocery industry in 1973 and continues to be printed on 
products. The Uniform Product Code Council (later rebranded
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identification numbers to be encoded into barcodes, known today as the
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 The organization set guidelines for its use and began testing it. On 
June 26, 1974, the UPC barcode made its debut at the checkout counter of
 the Troy, Ohio Marsh Supermarket. The first item scanned was a ten-pack
 of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum, priced at 67 cents. The local newspaper 
headline read: "Local Marsh Store Features Computerized Checkout 
System." Today’s Impact and Opportunity Today, the barcode is scanned 
more than six billion times a day globally. Multiple versions and uses 
of the barcode have emerged over the past few decades. QR codes, for 
example, provide consumers with detailed product information with the 
scan of a smartphone. Barcodes and their associated numbers have also 
become an important part of e-commerce by helping to make products 
easier to find online and that the right product arrives at the 
consumer’s doorstep.While barcodes have improved the consumer 
experience, they have also transformed businesses. For example, barcodes
 help manufacturers and retailers track products in the supply chain and
 play a major role in inventory management. Advanced barcodes can help 
manufacturers and retailers pinpoint products during a recall, or 
identify counterfeit goods so that they can be removed from 
stock. What’s Next? Looking to the future, business leaders are 
evaluating how the barcode can evolve to meet the changing needs of 
consumers and industries. Future barcode uses will focus on empowering 
consumers with more information, as the smartphone continues to be an 
essential shopping assistant. For example, web-enabled barcodes will 
expand on what’s already been made possible through QR code or barcode 
scanning to connect the shopper to more trustworthy information, such as
 how-to videos, discount offers, and shopper reviews.Also, future 
shopping experiences are likely to include many more internet-connected 
devices – for example, a dressing room mirror that can automatically 
suggest another style or size. As these innovations become mainstream, 
the identification standards that power the barcode are critical to 
ensuring that the products offered match the personalized needs of the 
shopper.GS1 US is continuing the same pioneering spirit established 45 
years ago by helping businesses all over the world continue to grow. 
More than 300,000 businesses large and small turn to GS1 US for their 
barcoding and identification needs, and recognize the value of launching
 products with identification that is universally-accepted by leading 
retailers, distributors, and other business partners. To learn how GS1 
US enables business success, please visit
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         Isaiah 40:26,28 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing...Do you not know? Have you not heard? Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is a God for all eternity. He never tires out or grows weary. His understanding is unsearchable."
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          Most people are somewhat familiar with how computers store information. But what does this have to with God's Kingdom, and it's benefits and blessings to humanity? The evidence is clear that it is Jehovah God who made computer technology possible, and encourages us to use it in a good and right way for man's happiness and benefit! The materials that make computer technology possible require certain properties to be in perfect order or balance, or their use would be utterly impossible! God had to give each of these materials, elements, or molecules their perfect properties to make computers possible, such as silicon, which can be combined with other elements to modify its usage. Knowing our God made all this possible, then understanding a little about how computers and similar devices work may help use better comprehend how it can benefit us going forward. How many have come to appreciate what their phones, tablets, and computers are capable of! Computer systems have come to typically use a binary system, based on twos. Bits and bytes make it possible for computers to accomplish all they are capable of doing. A "bit" is essentially a 1 or 0, on or off. A light switch in your house, therefore, is usually a 1-bit device--it is either on or off. Among the earliest useful systems were 8-bit systems, making up one "byte" of data, a group of 8 bits that together can combine to create a number between 0 and 255. If you had eight light switches in your home, for instance, some may be on and some may be off. Those eight switches, on or off, would combine to create 256 different combinations of 1s and 0s. While bytes are still a standard group of data, computer systems have advanced to become operating systems of 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit systems, capable of processing more data and with greater speed.
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          An interesting development in capturing data for use by computers was the development of the bar code. How this has sped up the process of uniquely identifying the incredible variety of products in stores throughout the country and the world, becoming a real blessing in service to people. A more recent development is the QR code, a 2-dimensional code, generally with a squarish form, that can contain and display even more information than the bar code. The QR code can vary in size, and can therefore hold greater or lesser information. It is being freely used for a variety of purposes to make life easier for people. One use of this code has been in identifying devices made by electronics companies or manufacturers. While the code doesn't presently uniquely identify every single device made, it is capable of identifying the company, the device name, and an associated model number, for instance. How might this development be used in the future under God's Kingdom, going forward?
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          In assessing the use of this technology, with efforts to associate a device more readily with it's owner, in creating more security when using devices, a question was raised as to could QR codes be embedded into new devices that are made and, as a new device is purchased, could an owner somehow be associated with it, and how might this be done. Each device would have it's own QR code, as is already designed. But as mentioned previously in this series of articles, God's purpose is UNIVERSAL in scope! In HIS DUE TIME, He wants to give us the right, likely after we've learned how to clean up this planet, brought back ancestors and loved ones in the wonderful resurrection, and let Earth be the gem both physically and spiritually that He purposed it to be, to be able to travel throughout His universe, even while being able to communicate with devices as we now have or may soon have! As mentioned, the QR code would identify the type, make and model of the device we're using. But could it be more personally identifiable?
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         What if God wanted us to design a database to hold a person's identity in the UNIVERSE, regardless of which planet they were born on? Could this data fit efficiently into a 64-bit computer code? And then, could the person's devices be stored, by their QR codes, into a system that would allow them secure ownership of these devices, and ability to be uniquely contacted if need be? Here's how it could be done:
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          Let's start with the people on planet Earth. How could they be uniquely identified? First, we might start with a MODIFIED CONTINENTAL CODE, the "Continent" into which you were born. This code, from 1-7, a 3-bit code, is adjusted for a few large population centers. Code 1, or A, could stand for "North
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          rica. And Code 7, or G, would finally be India, also home to over 1 billion of Earth's inhabitants. Thus what would be your Continental code?
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         Then, how could individuals from each continent be identified? We currently have a two-letter designation for each country on the planet, numbering near 250. The United States is "us", for instance. If every person received, not their own country code, but four random country codes, even with just the 250 or so current codes, some 3.96 Billion people could be uniquely identified by these four codes, in order, for each "continent." Could you recall four countries or country designations in the world, in order, that would uniquely indentify you, on the continent on which you were born? Thus, with just the current codes, although more can be added to this system, nearly 28 billion people could be identified. However, the system, allowing for two letters and 6 additional characters, numbers for instance, could create many more combinations to easily accomodate any additional people necessary, for instance in the resurrection. If all the letter combinations were used for instance, to add additional codes to more populous nations, some 676 different "country codes" would be possible, allowing for many more billions of people per "continent." Thus the system is able to expand and handle any number of people, even on much larger planets!
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          Also, for this universe, we need a planetary code. Who is to say but GOD how many inhabitable planets HE has created in this universe, that may be traversed? If HE wants to, can He not involve Himself in the affairs of man, to assist us in matters such as these? HE HAS, and stated that a PLANETARY CODE made up of FOUR LETTERS, each designated by a 5-bit code from 0-31, is enough to designate each inhabitable planet in this universe. And He further indicated that Earth should be code AAAB. Thus, the 64-bit Individual code would include the Planet of your birth, your Continental code, and four Country, or on many planets perhaps, "FAMILY" codes, upon reaching as few as 400 or so families on the planet. Each family could receive a two-letter code such as countries have, and these could form the basis for individual identification to every single person born on that planet!
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          Only one bit remains in the 64-bit coding of an individual in the universe, and this bit is used in the computer system for designating primarily the start and end of a family file of individuals and their devices owned, whether they be home devices or devices personal to each member of the family. But there is one code remaining, in a system that would allow for the designation of every human in God's creation--a universal code. Jehovah has indicated that He has created more than one universe. So how could a UNIVERSAL CODE be included, as the code designating the Universe you were born into? This need only be 7 bits, or two 4-bit digits, number 00-99. To incorporate this into the 64-bit coding was not possible without creating a unwieldy complex coding of individuals. So it was determined that this code could be included among one of the devices owned by each individual. But what device would work? Whereas most will in time own a smartphone, there was little room in the QR code data of the smartphone, as other features are designated. But there was a device, which may make even more sense to contain this information. Whereas smartphones cannot be powered by solar energy entirely, using too much juice, there is a communication device that is still common, and that COULD be SOLAR POWERED, to be readily usable anywhere in the universe, and that is a simpler device that allows for the coding of the Universal code in it's QR code designation. That device is...a FLIP PHONE! It can be made solar-powered, and thus be available at all times for communication anywhere in the universe! Flip phones also serve wonderfully as a backup phone, in case the smartphone power runs dry. Thus, while it may not be necessary to use the flip phone always, just owning it allows it to be coded in the system as your #1 Device, associated with your #2 Device which would likely be your SMARTPHONE. Thus your primary preferred phone device may be recognized in the system, likely being that smartphone. Also, even a young child can learn how to use a flip-phone to contact his/her parents. There is thus an age-designation in the device QR coding, as a number between 0 and 3. A 0 would designate a phone designed for a baby of about 1 year old, and a 3 would designate one designed for a 4-year old. This is about the age that a child can learn to operate more technical devices, as some parents have unwittingly discovered.
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         Still, what about designating an individual as male or female, for instance, upon their birth? The final country code could be used for such identification. It was determined that the odd letters, in the second half of the code, A, C, E, etc. could be for a male, and the even letters, B, D, F, etc. could be for female. This would only be in the last of the four otherwise random country codes. Devices would be coded among the family as belonging to them, with
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         voice, how might you designate which device you are intending to instruct? How could you prevent three different devices from awkwardly attempting to follow your instruction at the same time? This is just one way in which a device designation may prove useful. A device might be designated MJC1-3, meaning the 3rd device personally owned by the first male whose name begins with J, designated JC1. Likewise, WSC2-5, could mean the fifth device belonging to the 2nd female whose name begins with S. Then, HC03, would simply mean the home device numbered 03. There are ways, then, that these family members with the same initials could be coded, again using the last country code designation. Of course, having this device numbered designation, it is possible also to then give the device a name, which can be used for easier communication. As for other details, all of this is described in a patented system.
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          I mentioned that attempts to include the universal code into the 64-bit data system would create an unwieldy complex individual coding method. Any idea would require many more than the current 250 or so country codes--these would have to be generated, essentially filling out the most of the possible letter combinations for the 2-letter codes. One idea is to have the first code be only a single letter, and let there remain 3 "country" or "family" codes.
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          SECURITY, FAITH, LOVE, PEACE.
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         Thus, there is a way in an efficient computer-based system to allow every individual to be designated, and have personal devices associated with them in a way that those device belong to him or her and no other. Flash memory can be used to install a person's individual code into a newly purchased device, and the device may thus also be recognized in Multi-Factor Authentication methods to ensure you are the person logging on to an internet website, for instance, using your own personal device. This arrangement has many advantages, then, that we've just begun to consider. The purpose is SECURITY in a world governed by God's Kingdom, in which every member of His government is one of integrity, after the model of God's firtsborn son. Thus, it is a government built on FAITH, or DEEP TRUST, and LOVE, God's chief and most eminent quality. May we look forward to the PEACE, prosperity and happiness made possible by God's Kingdom, and be supportive of arrangements that make possible the lasting peace and security of each individual in the universe of God's making!
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         2020 May 23-May 24 Proverbs 15, ML Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          A warm welcome to you, wishing you a fine day, seeking divine favor, and being careful and considerate. Let's continue in Proverbs 15, verses 15-17, then consider another Mosaic Law selection, Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC.
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days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has
 a continual feast. 16 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovah Than 
great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where
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          Prove
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life, is unhappy no matter what good comes his way. One with a "cheerful
 heart," on the other hand, sees and appreciates the good things in 
life, is often thankful to God for such gifts, and therefore "has a 
continual feast." Nowadays there may be emotional imbalances in some 
taking a negative view--correcting one's thinking can be helpful for 
many. Some may be overly critical of others or even themselves, perhaps 
even being unduly suspicious of others' motives. They may be having a 
hard time forgiving or overcoming their own past failings, and are 
viewing others in a similar way. We should remember that Jehovah "is 
good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Also, Psalm 130:4-5 says "If 
errors were what you watch, O Jah, Then who, O Jehovah, could stand? 4 
For with you there is true forgiveness, So that you may be held in awe."
 May such ones continue trusting in God's love and mercy, gaining in the
 fear of God, hating badness, looking to Jehovah for His support and 
blessing as regards their everlasting welfare and happiness, and that of
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great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where
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           SAFEGUARD PEACE AND LOVE WITH GODLY FEAR.
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          Prove 15:16-17 Great material wealth, or even great 
knowledge, can bring much anxiety, or stress, depending largely on one's
 reliance on God or failure to do so. We can pray to God for help to 
allay anxiety, relying on Him for His peace (Phili 4:6,7). It is 
possible to have money and wisdom and serve God faithfully, with due 
caution to continue relying on God, to serve Him faithfully. The proverb
 acknowledges the importance of cultivating godly fear--an awe of Him 
that moves us to seek never to displease Him--along with the spirit of 
contentment. Focusing too much on money or worshiping it, or even 
boasting of one's knowledge, may bring contention and hatred into our 
family--how important to maintain the right perspective, keeping such 
things in their place, and safeguard more important things, such as our 
love for one another! Let's find ways to safeguard the peace among all 
men, if possible, but especially among those willing to serve God 
faithfully, as in our family and among our friends. The Scriptures place
 a high value on safeguarding such peace among one another (Romans 
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          MOSAIC LAW
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           Now let’s consider Exodus 22, verses 22-24, as God declares: “22 
“You must not afflict any widow or fatherless child. 23 If you afflict 
him at all, so that he cries out to me, I will unfailingly hear his 
outcry; 24 and my anger will blaze, and I will kill you with the sword, 
and your wives will become widows, and your children will be 
fatherless.”
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           Does not Jehovah God want his servants to defend and look after the weak
 and vulnerable ones among them?! How seriously he shows that we should 
have compassion and insight into the needs of especially widows and 
orphans. Clearly, God shows this was a life or death matter for Israel, 
to compassionately comprehend what they’re going through. The widow, 
having been dependent upon her husband while alive, both spiritually and
 materially, now must materially rely upon whatever savings he may have 
accumulated until they run dry, or upon any of her own efforts to 
generate income, perhaps meager, or upon support from family members or 
perhaps some form of organized assistance. And what of spiritual and 
emotional support? How mature spiritual women can offer emotional 
support and encouragement that she may now be lacking from the husband's
 love, while she continues to receive spiritual instruction from God's 
word. And what if she has children? These are now fatherless. What a 
difficult time this may be for a dear child! How fine if other 
responsible, chaste, mature men and women, perhaps themselves married 
and parents, render any assistance they can in support of the widow’s 
caring for the spiritual needs of any such children. Especially may any 
boys benefit from good examples of men to encourage them and help them 
progress in divine wisdom, receiving any training that may be offered. 
The seriousness of this matter for Christians is underscored by the 
words of James 1:27, where he writes under inspiration: “27 The form of 
worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and 
Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, 
and to keep oneself without spot from the world.”
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          Clearly, the primary principle is that God deeply cares for the weaker 
and vulnerable ones among even mankind, those perhaps deprived of what 
they are needing spiritually to maintain a good relationship with God 
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           May we do 
what we can to develop these things ourselves, that we may be in a 
position to render chaste, wholesome assistance to any we find in need 
of encouragement and assistance, to the honor of our loving God and 
Father, Jehovah.
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          Deuteronomy 10:16-19 says this to Israel: “16 You must now cleanse your 
hearts and stop being so stubborn. 17 For Jehovah your God is the God of
 gods and the Lord of lords, the God great, mighty, and awe-inspiring, 
who treats none with partiality and does not accept a bribe. 18 He 
executes justice for the fatherless child and the widow and loves the 
foreign resident, giving him food and clothing. 19 You too must love the
 foreign resident, for you became foreign residents in the land of 
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post, dated Apr 04-Apr 05, regarding COVID-19. This one provided some 
instruction on how best to proceed, looking to the true God for hope, 
comfort, and with gratitude for life's preservation through this 
difficult time. Three things were highlighted as among the most 
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           "On COVID-19: The most important things you can do for this global 
pandemic [are] (1) Pray to the true GOD BY NAME(!!!, Romans 10:13; Joel 
2:32; Psalm 83:18, KJV) for HIS favor, guidance, and blessing on your 
efforts, trusting in His love, power, wisdom and justice, confident that
 HE will restore any innocent loss of life in the promised resurrection,
 (2) Take seriously recommended precautions and instructions, looking 
out for others, and (3) Take seriously your friendship with GOD, not 
just to get you through this, but long-term, learning or continuing to 
learn about HIM and HIS purposes and requirements for eternal life, such
 as by the instruction available on this website, applying it to your 
everyday life, and seeking to encourage the same for your family members
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           Thus, while we are deeply saddened by any loss of life, especially of 
innocent ones during this time, may we be grateful to God for His loving
 interest in seeing that many may experience salvation by His hand, 
through His power and the fine and good reminders and recommendations by
 those given authority in the earth at this time. May we appreciate such
 efforts, and submit to these as they may be in harmony with the spirit 
and law of God's word, looking forward to a new world of righteousness 
and peace, wherein "...no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people 
dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error." (Isaiah 33:24). 
Let's especially do all we can to be a part of life in God's new world, 
helping others to be there as well!
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           Isaiah
 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the 
earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses 
will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I 
am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not 
be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and
 be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating 
Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I
 will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be
 heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will
 they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like 
the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will 
enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear
 children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those 
blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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           While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs 
in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, 
still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in 
this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to
 a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, 
enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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           It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain
 viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced 
to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime 
possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because
 stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than 
just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, 
good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His 
blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s 
direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has 
more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a
 level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper 
freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While
 the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah 
that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah 
and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be
 able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the 
happiness of those working for them.
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           Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some
 have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but 
rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In 
fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to 
eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have 
realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be 
purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will 
of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a 
peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time
 for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a 
handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the 
wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and 
under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of 
Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still 
can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start
 incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of 
happiness?
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           While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various 
reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become 
commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and 
enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common 
agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to 
workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we 
could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? 
One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, 
especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from 
week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and 
worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day 
weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through 
Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a
 four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some 
extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best
 to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per 
day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in
 practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. 
Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others 
may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 
36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work 
through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed 
extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or 
Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might 
need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could 
work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the 
Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used
 for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time 
workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time 
workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an
 employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers 
could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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           Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to 
maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could 
"push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the 
equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant 
pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining 
reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery 
may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we 
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           Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to 
maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or 
appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over 
the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could 
become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could 
use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone 
call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more
 trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than 
others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may
 not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in 
for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to
 discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that
 are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and 
understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting 
job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for 
filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, 
until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments 
should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less 
demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, 
utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers
 thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more 
thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when 
called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create 
unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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           Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they 
look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and 
profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. 
Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a 
business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers 
time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah 
builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. 
Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays 
awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s 
business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways 
contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding 
the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least
 afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be 
found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will 
toward mankind!
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           What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and 
agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote 
security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! 
When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His 
blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking
 to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a
 good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to 
decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that 
God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. 
Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And 
do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of
 him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a 
righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is 
like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until 
full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world.
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           Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 
(Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings 
of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the 
genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong 
to the people of Jehovah!
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         2020 May 22 Proverbs 15, ML Select, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Hello, wishing you a lovely day in God's favor, ever careful and considerate of others. Let's continue in Proverbs 15, with verses 11-14, then consider a selection from the Mosaic Law, today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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           "11
 The Grave and the place of destruction are in full view of Jehovah. How
 much more so the hearts of men! 12 The scoffer does not love the one 
correcting him. He will not consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes 
for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The 
understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid feeds 
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            GOD'S LONGING.
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           Prove 15:11 How much more Jehovah is interested in our hearts--our
 spirituality, our knowledge and personality along with our affections, 
desires, and goals, the way we deal with others, and our relationships 
with friends and loved ones. Jehovah wants our hearts to be stirred by 
His great love for us, to love Him and others in return. We are reminded here that Jehovah is fully aware of those who have lost their life in this system, especially in an unjust way, and He longs to restore them to life in His new world of peace and righteousness! Regarding this time and God's yearning or "longing" to restore life, Job says at Job 14:15, "You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands."
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           "12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise."
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           Prove 15:12 The scoffer disregards God's law, and truth which 
eminates from the "God of truth," Jehovah. John 3:20 says "For whoever 
practices vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, so
 that his works may not be reproved." Such a fault-finder cannot be 
truly happy, viewing negatively many beautiful things from God. May they
 see the evidence of God's love in creation, and be moved to repent of 
their critical spirit. By Scriptures such as this one, they may perhaps see the error of their way and come to appreciate loving correction from others before it leads to more unhappy consequences.
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           "13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit."
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           Prove 15:13 Hopefully, we can maintain a joyful heart, 
appreciating spiritual things and God's love for us, having many reasons
 to love God and others as ourselves, following what Jesus called the 
two greatest commandments of the Mosaic Law. (Matt 22:37-39). If we must
 face heartache, however, may we rely on God, whom David says "will not 
reject" a heart "broken and crushed," and whom Paul called "the God of 
all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to
 comfort others..." (Psalm 51:17; 2Cori 1:3-4) JOY itself is among the fruits of God's spirit, so we may pray for more of it, as He tends to give His spirit to those asking Him, and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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           "14 The understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid feeds on foolishness."
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            "REJOICE WITH THE TRUTH."
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           Prove 15:14 Understanding enables us to see how all the pieces fit
 together of something, to make the whole. When we have a heart of 
understanding, we are wise to seek an understanding of divine knowledge,
 to know well the course of spirituality, as well as knowledge of things that enrich our lives, enhancing our ability to grow and to know and love others more. The morally stupid have little 
interest in such things, often ignoring what they know to be right. They
 feed on foolish things rather than spiritual truths, or truly beneficial knowledge. This is not in harmony with the spirit of true loyal love, which 1Corinthians 13:6 says "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth."
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: THE CREATOR, JEHOVAH, DESERVES OUR 
EXCLUSIVE WORSHIP, WHILE WE SPURN SPIRITISM AND OTHER CONDEMNED 
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           Let's now consider Exodus 22, verses 18-20, regarding three very 
serious sins against the true God, resulting in capital punishment in 
Israel's day, among the Israelites, for the protection of the life and 
posterity of God's people. The laws through Moses back then said this: 
“18 You must not allow a sorceress to live. 19 Anyone lying down with an
 animal must surely be put to death. 20 “Whoever sacrifices to any gods 
but Jehovah alone is to be devoted to destruction."
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            SPIRITISM CONDEMNED BY GOD.
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           Verse 18 Regarding the first one, certainly the same would have applied 
to a male practicing sorcery in ancient Israel, but in stating that even
 a woman doing so was condemned by God, we see even more clearly how 
serious of a matter this was. Notice how Deuteronomy 18 expands to 
explain the reasons, as Moses relates, in verses 9-14: "“When you have 
entered into the land that Jehovah your God is giving you, you must not 
learn to imitate the detestable practices of those nations. 10 There 
should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass
 through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone practicing 
magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer, 11 anyone binding others 
with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, 
or anyone who inquires of the dead. 12 For whoever does these things is 
detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable practices 
Jehovah your God is driving them away from before you. 13 You should 
prove yourself blameless before Jehovah your God. 14 “For these nations 
that you are dispossessing used to listen to those practicing magic and 
divination, but Jehovah your God has not allowed you to do anything like
 this. Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your brothers a
 prophet like me. You must listen to him."
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           Did Jesus and his first-century disciples allow sorcery or witchcraft 
among the believing congregation? The Scriptural answer is a clear "NO."
 In fact, the city of Ephesus was actually known for such practices, 
these together called "spiritism" in God's word. When they received the 
truth of God's word, true Christianity, what did they do with all of 
their magic books on spells, omens, etc.? Acts 19:19,20 reveals: 
"Indeed, quite a number of those who practiced magical arts brought 
their books together and burned them up before everybody. And they 
calculated their value and found them worth 50,000 pieces of silver.20 
Thus in a mighty way, the word of Jehovah kept growing and prevailing." 
So we see Jehovah's blessing on their willingly sacrificing such 
things--by doing this they showed they cared, not only for their own 
spirituality, but that of their neighbors as well. Also, are not those 
who have become involved in such practices, desirous of certain 
advantages, although often out of selfishness? Does God not have the 
power to provide for our right desires before Him, such as finding a 
good and loyal marriage partner? Psalm 145:9,16 says "9 Jehovah is good 
to all, And his mercy is evident in all his works...16 You open your 
hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." Thus, look to God to
 satisfy your desires, going to Him in prayer to seek out how to please 
Him and find genuine satisfaction in living before Him, with eternal 
life and happiness in view!
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           Today, the ungodly world, and perhaps to some degree, even Christian 
thinking, has been affected by spiritistic practices. Such things have 
sometimes even been the basis for teaching our children some of the 
things they need to learn in life--causing confusion when they learn of 
God's view of matters. Recall, however, that God is superbly 
understanding and reasonable in His love for us. We should do our best 
to correct our thinking and that of our children, in line with God's 
reliable word. It is Jehovah God that gives us hope of a truly happy, 
successful life into eternity, along with our resurrected loved ones 
alive in His memory, that we may see again, along with ancestors we've 
yet to meet, but that Jehovah Himself came to know and love! (Job 
14:13-15; John 5:28-29). May we yearn to please our loving Creator and 
Father, Jehovah, and learn to refuse or ignore any attempts to persuade 
us to practice the things God hates. Remember, God always has good 
reasons for telling us to reject something as bad--it can harm us or 
others spiritually and otherwise. While we can encourage others to gain 
God's view, we needn't try to make them do so--God INVITES PEOPLE to 
learn of His loving ways and to live by them--He doesn't force them to 
do so. May we happily serve our loving God in a clean way that He 
approves, and lovingly share our hope of eternal life with others!
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           Verse 19 Bestiality was also a serious sin, resulting in death to the 
abuser of God's procreative gift, thus preventing serious harm to the 
offspring and posterity of God's people. This might also remind us that 
the animal kingdom, while to be cared for by humans, is not to be 
equated to humankind, as only man was made "in God's image." (Genes 
1:26,27). Genesis 1:24 says of the animals: "Then God said: “Let the 
earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds, domestic 
animals and creeping animals and wild animals of the earth according to 
their kinds.” And it was so." Thus most monkeys, baboons, and the like 
were "wild animals" created "according to their kinds," in no way being 
used by God to evolve into humans, made separate and distinct. God said,
 at Genesis 1:26 "Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, 
according to our likeness, and let them have in subjection the fish of 
the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and the domestic animals
 and all the earth and every creeping animal that is moving on the 
earth.” Thus the animals are subject to man, and clearly God made man 
according to His likeness, with more reasoning ability, the gift of 
language, and other varied gifts beyond the abilities of animalkind. Are
 we not glad to be able to have a relationship with God that no animal 
can claim? Let us appreciate such things from our loving God and 
Creator, Jehovah!
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           Verse 20 Also, sacrificing to other gods was a serious violation against
 the first of even the Ten Commandments. “I am Jehovah your God, who 
brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You
 must not have any other gods besides me." God spared all Israel a life 
of harsh slavery in Egypt, saving them through even the Red Sea. Their 
very freedom was evidence of God's saving power and worthiness of their 
exclusive worship. Any worship of false gods was detrimental to them 
spiritually, leading them and others astray from obedience to God's law.
 This betrayed a serious lack of appreciation for the Creator and the 
genuinely happy and peaceful life He was making possible for those 
worshiping Him properly, exclusively. As stated at Acts 17:25, "He 
himself gives to all people life and breath and all things." Is it not 
the Creator's right to exercise sovereignty over His works of creation? 
Should not the engineer, the actual designer, of a complex system, 
typically stipulate how his product can best be properly cared for and 
maintained, and used most effectively for the maximum benefit of it's 
users? Of course, humans are limited, but our Designer, Jehovah, knows 
how we're made, and how best we can find true happiness in life, finding
 success, getting the most benefit, even eternally.
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           AVOID SPIRITUAL CALAMITY.
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          Thus, a lesson to be learned here is, while these sins brought severe 
punishment in ancient Israel, in among Christianity they can lead ones 
astray from true worship, leading to spiritual calamity, that may 
require assistance from loving overseers to bring true repentance and 
restoration to such a person. 2Peter 3:9 makes clear that God "is 
patient with you, because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance." Paul stated "Christ Jesus came 
into the world to save sinners." He went on the say that "of these I am 
foremost." (I1Timo 1:15). Paul had been a murderer of the early 
Christians, but he repented of his course upon learning the truth about 
Christ, and genuinely changed his behavior and made over his heart to 
become obedient to the truth he learned. Mercy was thus extended for 
such serious sins. May all engaging in serious violations of God's word 
appreciate God's mercy and seek repentance, to turn from a wrong course,
 and appreciate the hope of eternal life that God is extending to 
mankind in this time we live. (Isaiah 55:6-7). May billions of humans 
find delight in this reward as they learn to serve "the happy God," 
Jehovah! (1Timo 1:11).
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          Again, with the pandemic still looming, there was one additional post, dated Apr 04-Apr 05, regarding COVID-19. This one provided some instruction on how best to proceed, looking to the true God for hope, comfort, and with gratitude for life's preservation through this difficult time. Three things were highlighted as among the most important:
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pandemic is (1) Pray to the true GOD BY NAME(!!!, Romans 10:13; Joel 
2:32; Psalm 83:18, KJV) for HIS favor, guidance, and blessing on your 
efforts, trusting in His love, power, wisdom and justice, confident that
 HE will restore any innocent loss of life in the promised resurrection,
 (2) Take seriously recommended precautions and instructions, looking 
out for others, and (3) Take seriously your friendship with GOD, not 
just to get you through this, but long-term, learning or continuing to 
learn about HIM and HIS purposes and requirements for eternal life, such
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everyday life, and seeking to encourage the same for your family members
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          Thus, while we are deeply saddened by any loss of life, especially of innocent ones during this time, may we be grateful to God for His loving interest in seeing that many may experience salvation by His hand, through His power and the fine and good reminders and recommendations by those given authority in the earth at this time. May we appreciate such efforts, and submit to these as they may be in harmony with the spirit and law of God's word, looking forward to a new world of righteousness and peace, wherein "...no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error." (Isaiah 33:24). Let's especially do all we can to be a part of life in God's new world, helping others to be there as well!
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          Isaiah
 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the 
earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses 
will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I 
am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not 
be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and
 be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating 
Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I
 will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be
 heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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          Isaiah 
65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will
 they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like 
the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will 
enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear
 children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those 
blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs 
in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, 
still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in 
this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to
 a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, 
enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain
 viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced 
to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime 
possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because
 stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than 
just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, 
good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His 
blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s 
direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has 
more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a
 level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper 
freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While
 the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah 
that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah 
and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be
 able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the 
happiness of those working for them.
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          Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some
 have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but 
rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In 
fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to 
eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have 
realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be 
purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will 
of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a 
peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time
 for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a 
handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the 
wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and 
under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of 
Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still 
can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start
 incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of 
happiness?
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          While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various 
reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become 
commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and 
enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common 
agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to 
workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we 
could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? 
One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, 
especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from 
week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and 
worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day 
weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through 
Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a
 four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some 
extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best
 to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per 
day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in
 practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. 
Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others 
may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 
36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work 
through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed 
extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or 
Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might 
need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could 
work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the 
Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used
 for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time 
workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time 
workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an
 employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers 
could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          Also, as mentioned, some jobs are more challenging than others to 
maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could 
"push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the 
equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant 
pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining 
reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery 
may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we 
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          Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to 
maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or 
appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over 
the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could 
become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could 
use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone 
call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more
 trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than 
others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may
 not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in 
for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to
 discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that
 are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and 
understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting 
job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for 
filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, 
until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments 
should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less 
demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, 
utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers
 thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more 
thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when 
called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create 
unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they 
look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and 
profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. 
Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a 
business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers 
time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah 
builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. 
Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays 
awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s 
business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways 
contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding 
the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least
 afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be 
found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will 
toward mankind!
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          What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and 
agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote 
security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! 
When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His 
blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking
 to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a
 good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to 
decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that 
God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. 
Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And 
do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of
 him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a 
righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is 
like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until 
full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world.
 After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God 
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          Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 
(Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings 
of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the 
genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong 
to the people of Jehovah!
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           "6 In the house 
of the righteous one there is abundant treasure, But the produce of the 
wicked one brings him trouble. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, 
But not so the heart of the stupid one. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is
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who pursues righteousness. 10 Discipline seems bad to one forsaking the 
way, But whoever hates reproof will die."
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            TREASURES OR TROUBLE.
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           Prove 15:6: The word "house" can refer to the family of a man and 
woman, as in Prov 14:1, which says "the truly wise woman builds up her 
house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands." The wise 
woman is not doing literal carpentry work, but rather, is building up 
her family spiritually. Likewise, the righteous one builds up his family
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lives of family members. They live peaceably, and learn to love one 
another, and their neighbors. The wicked one, on the other hand, does 
not care for the spiritual needs of his family, producing negative 
traits in others and bringing trouble upon himself.
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           "7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But not so the heart of the stupid one."
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            SHARING THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE.
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           Prove
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with others, strengthening them spiritually. The stupid one, who often 
will not do the right thing, does not love divine truth, and would 
prefer most often to speak about himself or foolish things. Having something good to share with others, what a delight to do so! Verse 23 of Proverbs 15 says "A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is!" It may certainly be considered a gift from God to be able to share something with someone that may prove helpful in some important way in their life--perhaps even touching their heart to have helped them so. May we all see such things as ultimately coming from our loving God and Father, Jehovah, who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28a).
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           "8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to Jehovah, But the prayer of the upright is a pleasure to Him."
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 15:8: Jehovah does not value the so-called sacrifices of those pursuing
 an evil course, who may give up things or give gifts with a selfish or 
self-serving motive. At the same time, the sincere prayers of 
right-hearted ones bring Jehovah delight. We can all at some time or another get too busy to speak with God as often as we really should--let's aim that that not be the case, even if it's just a few simple sincere words of thanks or appreciation for a good gift from Him we've happened to stumble upon that day! Just express His name, and your feelings, closing "in Jesus' name." We may come to express ourselves much like the psalmists, who poured out their hearts to Jehovah with sincerity and love for Him! David, for instance, realizes what a grand privilege it is to dwell with the Most High God, Jehovah, as in the opening verse of Psalm 15: "O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?" May we likewise appreciate our loving God, and do what we can to ever remain in His favor, helping others to do so as well!
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           "9 Jehovah detests the way of the wicked one, But he loves the one who pursues righteousness."
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one practicing evil, but loves and blesses the one "pursuing 
righteousness," or seeking adherence to His laws and standards. Such 
righteousness is the framework of a happy and successful life and 
family, with eternal life in view. Jesus showed the importance of this, when discussing God's ability to care for our needs. In Matthew 6:33 he concludes: "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you." Seeking first the Kingdom often involves making sacrifices in pursuit of the will of God. While this can please Jehovah well, it only does so if we are at the same time practicing what is right--a sacrifice should never take the place of obedience to God. As Samuel once said, "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice. To pay attention than the fat of rams!" While Jesus and James teach us that Jehovah is "very tender in affection and merciful," still we should never presume upon God's mercy, taking it for granted. Rather, as the second verse of Psalm 15 begins to describe the kind of person who may dwell with the Most High: "The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart." These are among the vital aspects of one "pursuing righteousness," and pleasing the true God, Jehovah.
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           "10 Discipline seems bad to one forsaking the way, But whoever hates reproof will die."
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            LOVING DISCIPLINE, CORRECTION TO BE VALUED.
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           Prove
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"Discipline seems 'severe' to one forsaking the way." Such a person 
views discipline as harsh, when it should be given with love, seeking to
 lovingly and patiently guide and train a person or child. Let's make 
sure any discipline we offer follows the Scriptural pattern, firm for 
what's right, but not giving it in anger, rather remaining calm, with 
understanding, wanting the person or child to see love as the motive 
behind the correction, as Jesus did with his disciples, using punishment
 only when necessary, and the  motive and lesson(s) are made clear. For 
the receiver, Hebrews 12:5,6 exhorts: "5...“My son, do not belittle the 
discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 
for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges 
everyone whom he receives as a son.”
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: UPHOLD HONEST INTEGRITY--AIM TO LET YES MEAN YES, NO MEAN NO, ESPECIALLY AS REGARDS ANY OATH.
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 22:10-13: “10 “If a man gives his fellow
 man a donkey or a bull or a sheep or any domestic animal to keep and it
 dies or gets maimed or gets led away while nobody is looking, 11 there 
should be an oath made between them before Jehovah, that he did not lay 
his hand on the goods of his fellow man; and the owner must accept it. 
The other man is not to make compensation. 12 But if the animal has been
 stolen from him, he is to make compensation to its owner. 13 If it was 
torn by a wild animal, he is to bring it as evidence. He is not to make 
compensation for something torn by a wild animal.”
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           Verse 10-11 Here we have another instance where a possession of one 
person enters into the care of another. This law involves just animals, 
which of course, as opposed to cash money or some material object, can 
be more subject to outside influences, such as other animals while 
grazing, etc. If something should happen to the animal outside of the 
control of the keeper of it, then an oath was to be made between the two
 neighbors, that the man did nothing to harm or take his fellow man’s 
property, and no compensation for the animal was necessary in this 
instance. Of course, this "oath" was not to be taken lightly, just to 
get out of responsibility for the animal. Among the seven things that 
God's word says Jehovah HATES, are both a "lying tongue" and even a 
person that becomes a "false witness who lies with every breath." (Prove
 6:16-19). Certainly God can know the truth and hold someone accountable
 for any such lie or false oath. So why not own up to the mistake, speak
 the truth, and look to God for help to provide whatever is necessary to
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           Verse 12-13 Here we find what God’s view is if an animal is stolen, but 
there is no evidence to enable the thief to be found, to require 
compensation from him/her. Evidently, in this instance, the keeper of 
the animal was to make compensation, likely from one of his own animals.
 Thus, responsibility for holding something of a person temporarily was 
to be taken seriously, with a willingness to compensate for it if it is 
stolen and the thief is not found. However, God’s law was reasonable, so
 that other things that may happen to it outside of the person’s 
control, usually required no compensation—only the person’s oath before 
God that they sought no harm to the animal. Such was the case when the 
creature was torn by a wild animal and killed. The evidence of this 
still needed to be presented. Of course, God would hold a person 
accountable for a false oath, as He hates a “lying tongue” (Prove 
6:16,17).
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           Clearly, the Mosaic Law promoted fairness and reasonableness, taking 
various circumstances under consideration in the judgment to be 
rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness 
become known to all men...” Yes, while God has some laws which we must 
respect and keep, even as true Christians, primarily Christianity 
involves acknowledging principles of truth in the fear of God, learning 
to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God
 then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing 
for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we 
continue to practice the law of love in our dealings with God and 
others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with 
God’s delightful will!
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           "By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the righteous are rescued." (Proverbs 11:9)
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          WIth the threat of COVID-19 still looming, and infections and deaths still increasing, let's consider some important suggestions that may have proved helpful to some from earlier posts. Rather than "reinvent the wheel," here is what was written then:
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              Remarks from Mar 21-22: "Those who may have been exposed to fungal infection per a recent post 
may as mentioned benefit from citrus juices, 100%, containing natural, 
healthful citric acid, if at all possible squeezing in fresh fruit 
juice, or use fresh juice only and avoid products labeled to contain 
"citric acid," almost always derived from fungus, as it interferes with 
an important health cycle in our bodies known as the Krebs cycle. It is 
possible, however, that a healthy person might tolerate small amounts in
 food until manufacturers halt the use of this dangerous substance. 
Also, vitamin C not only contributes to immunity, especially from fresh 
fruits and vegetables, but even the vitamin form of ascorbic acid has 
been shown to counter toxic mold, at least to some degree, it is 
inexpensive and the side effects are usually quite tolerable, with very 
little danger taking a reasonable or prescribed amount, but it would be 
good to check with your doctor. Any mold toxins may hamper liver 
function. The ["crystalline," like salt is, originally said "powdered," but powder forms appear to be more from food-based sources that often come from other fungi or molds, called "food," which probably will not help here. Usually "food-source" forms will say so on the label. Although it may be synthetic, like the B vitamins enriched in our bread, cereals, etc, it works safely in this instance--if it can be made into a tablet, it is likely the proper synthetic form] form may also be added to juice. May those being 
treated seriously please be considered for IV fluid and electrolytes, in
 whatever manner may prove beneficial in each case, if doctors see 
benefit by it. And may prayers ascend for sick and healthy alike!"
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          Remarks from Mar 28-29: "On this COVID-19: Regarding the virus, some information on previous 
posts may prove helpful, esp. the post of 2020 Mar 21 and to some extent
 Mar 16. An important factor that is weakening the immune systems of 
many is fungal infection. A form of vitamin C called "ascorbic acid" can
 destroy the associated mold toxins in the liver, that appear to be 
preventing recovery. This can be produced and made widely available, and
 hopefully will be done globally. Check with your doctor, but this 
normally can be taken safely with few side effects--typically a bit too 
much will manifest as diarrhea or upset stomach. This could help 
greatly, although there may be other treatments as well."
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          Also, be careful with cheese--if it is processed with "enzymes," which are usually fungal, rather than with the animal "rennet" enzymes of traditional cheese, made that way for thousands of years, then it is best to make sure it is cooked thoroughly before eating. Hopefully, research may be done into this matter, and a better source of enzymes may be found. It may be the case that many such enzymes are breaking down food to benefit fungus, more than humans. Thus the same may be said for some "pre-digested" food and some "digestive enzymes." In that case, enzymes truly from papaya, pineapple, kiwi, and other raw fruits and vegetables may prove more useful. Some HSO's, Homeostatic Soil Organisms, may pre-digest acceptably. One fungal species that might be researched is Aspergillus. Until this issue is resolved, please use caution and consider ensuring that your cheese is cooked thoroughly when possible. Most pre-made pizza, for instance, is cooked well enough to be allowable. Some raw cheese on occasion might still be acceptable--how much is unclear--and some are still made the traditional way! While we want to be balanced, genuine health should not be undermined.
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          It certainly saddens us that many dear, innocent ones have obviously lost their lives during this pandemic. May it remind us to take every precaution, and not to take anything for granted. Make any needed recovery a matter of intense prayer, strengthening your relationship with Jehovah by name if need be. He does care, and can help! We can see the innocent again, in the promised resurrection by God, to peaceful and healthy conditions earth-wide! Regarding such ones, 1Thessalonians 4:13 says "Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest do who have no hope."
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          Isaiah
 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the 
earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses 
will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I 
am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not 
be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and
 be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating 
Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I
 will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be
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          Isaiah 
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 they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like 
the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will 
enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear
 children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those 
blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          While most in the U.S. seem to have been pretty content with their jobs 
in recent years, there are others who, while grateful to have work, 
still find it difficult to get through the workday. Many have been in 
this situation for years, and have gotten by, but have looked forward to
 a time, under God’s Kingdom, when work would be more refreshing, 
enjoyable. How might such a change come about?
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          It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain
 viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced 
to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime 
possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because
 stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than 
just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, 
good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His 
blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s 
direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has 
more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a
 level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper 
freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While
 the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah 
that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah 
and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be
 able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the 
happiness of those working for them.
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          Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some
 have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but 
rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In 
fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to 
eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have 
realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be 
purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will 
of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a 
peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time
 for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a 
handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the 
wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and 
under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of 
Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still 
can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start
 incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of 
happiness?
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          While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various 
reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become 
commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and 
enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common 
agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to 
workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we 
could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? 
One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, 
especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from 
week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and 
worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day 
weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through 
Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a
 four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some 
extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best
 to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per 
day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in
 practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. 
Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others 
may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 
36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work 
through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed 
extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or 
Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might 
need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could 
work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the 
Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used
 for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time 
workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time 
workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an
 employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers 
could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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maintain throughout a workday, such as some factory jobs. If we could 
"push reset," in many cases, could it be possible for the speed of the 
equipment to be cut back, even just a bit, to take some of the constant 
pressure or tension off of many workers, while still maintaining 
reasonable productivity? Understandably, the timing of some machinery 
may be such that this is not a simple task to achieve. Still,we 
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          Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to 
maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or 
appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over 
the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could 
become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could 
use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone 
call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more
 trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than 
others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may
 not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in 
for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to
 discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that
 are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and 
understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting 
job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for 
filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, 
until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments 
should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less 
demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, 
utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers
 thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more 
thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when 
called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create 
unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they 
look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and 
profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. 
Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a 
business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers 
time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah 
builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. 
Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays 
awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s 
business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways 
contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding 
the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least
 afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be 
found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will 
toward mankind!
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          What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and 
agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote 
security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! 
When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His 
blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking
 to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a
 good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to 
decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that 
God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. 
Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And 
do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of
 him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a 
righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is 
like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until 
full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world.
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(Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings 
of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the 
genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong 
to the people of Jehovah!
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          Hello! Wishing you a fine and lovely day, taking all precautions to be safe and considerate of others. Let's begin Proverbs 15 with verses 1-5, then consider a selection from the Mosaic Law, today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner!
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           "1 A mild answer turns away rage, But a
harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of
knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of
Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is
a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A fool disrespects his
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           Prove 15:1: How wise! When anger
flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or
harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness always prefers a gentle approach
in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. While such a one might still become irritated about something, especially serious matters, one with self-control can maintain enough calm to think through the problem or see how to cope with it. We should typically care enough about the other person and his or her feelings to avoid speaking harsh or painful words to this one, even if we're irritated about something. The wise quality of shrewdness, or prudence, enables us to look ahead and see the outcome or consequences of our speech or actions, and avert a disastrous course by making a better decision. (Prove 22:3). The qualities of mildness and self-control are part of the fruitage of
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           "2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of
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           Prove 15:2: Even the tongue can put
knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The
stupid one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing
foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth
speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving
correction. Also, it is good for such a person to realize a purpose to our having two ears and only one mouth. How much better and wiser to become a good LISTENER! We have much to learn from others, and shouldn't usually be a constant barrage of words everywhere we go, or there will often be transgression of speech and lack of consideration for others. In the words of James 1:19: "Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."
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           "3 The eyes of
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           Prove 15:3: Yes, Jehovah sees both
the good and the bad--angels are watching as well. Will we make Jehovah's heart
glad by practicing what is good? How wise and loving to please Him! Yes, we are accountable to our Creator--we must answer to Him for what we say and do--and want to live life in a way that honors and appreciates Him.
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           "4 A calm tongue is
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           Prove 15:4: Literally, "a tongue
of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and
remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Twisted or corrupt
speech, brings nothing of value. Another proverbs says "the tongue of the wise is a healing..." This reveals how important it is to God that we typically speak in a peaceable, gentle manner, promoting the genuine happiness that God purposes for mankind. James 3:17-18 says "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." Thus to obtain genuine righteousness, or adherence to God's right and loving standards, built on faith that leads to eternal life, a peaceful demeanor is necessary, as one desiring to promote true peace with others.
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           "5 A fool disrespects his
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           Prove 15:5: Once again the fool needs
to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The shrewd, or foresighted
person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and
actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice
and correction. Our ultimate heavenly Father, Jehovah, offers us advice leading to genuine security and happiness. As He states in Proverbs 1:23,33 "Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you...33... the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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            CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE: THOSE WHO ARE TRUE WALK WITH GOD,  NOT TRYING TO "HIDE" FROM HIM.
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 22:7-9: “7 “If a man gives his fellow 
man money or articles to keep and these are stolen from the fellow man’s
 house, if the thief is found, he must make double compensation. 8 If 
the thief is not found, the owner of the house must be brought before 
the true God in order to determine whether he put his hand on the goods 
of his fellow man. 9 In all cases of illegal possession of goods, 
concerning a bull, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything lost of 
which he may say, ‘This is mine!’ both parties will present their case 
before the true God. The one whom God pronounces guilty is to make 
double compensation to his fellow man.”
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           Verse 7 In this case, what relief on the part of the one who was keeping
 the goods, if the thief is found, thus clearing up any doubt as to his 
trustworthiness toward his neighbor. Yes, God’s new world is to be one 
built on faith and trust in God and in one another! In this case, the 
thief was to make only double compensation, as there was enough evidence
 to identify him, or he was willing to confess his error.
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            GOD'S POWER TO KNOW.
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           Verses 8,9 Recall this was GOD'S law, and these were HIS people. God 
could easily know who stole the items, so if the thief is not found, 
then verses 8 and 9 move on to determine whether the trusted fellow man 
took the goods for himself, claiming that they were stolen. Like the 
thief in the first instance, this man also is acting as if God cannot 
see what happened. In this case, the goods went from being legally 
possessed by another, to being illegally possessed by someone. In this 
matter of “illegal possession of goods,” each one must now present their
 case “before the true God.” Then God makes known his decision as to the
 guilty one, who is also to make only double compensation, and hopefully
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           May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and 
reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the 
true God, Jehovah. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” 
says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God
 well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he 
becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” God chooses to 
know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly 
ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovah
 is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only 
from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovah is far away from 
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          May we stay close to God, and appreciate the great privilege of speaking
 with the Sovereign of the Universe by means of the communication called
 “prayer!” We need only use God’s name, Jehovah, seek to acknowledge His
 will or interests, and then convey to Him our thanks and personal 
concerns, concluding our prayers in the name of Jesus. Thus we recognize
 the Model prayer Jesus gave His followers at Matthew 6:9-13, and his 
words for instance at John 15:16, showing that as we seek to please God,
 He desires to give what we ask—what we’re needing. (1John 5:14). 
Clearly, we should look to God for what we desire in life, waiting on 
Him to lovingly guide and care for us, avoiding any form of envy or 
jealousy over what others may have or receive. By avoiding being jealous
 of others, we avoid the consequences of, according to James 3:16, 
“disorder and every vile [or, evil] thing.” Who needs that in their 
life??? None of us! Therefore, have compassion for others, and according
 to Romans 12, “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice...” Try to be happy 
for the good that may come to others, and look to God to provide for 
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          With issues facing older adults during the COVID-19 crisis still in the news, here is another article I can print here, offering help, with various means of support for such ones. The NCOA evidently works hard to promote healthy aging, but one day their mission may be adjusted, as aging will take on new meaning. As Job 33:25 offers a glimpse as to God's loving purpose to reverse the physical aging process under the rule of His Kingdom, it reads:
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 – The COVID-19 pandemic is generating fear, confusion, and economic 
uncertainty for many older Americans, especially those living on a fixed
 income.Fortunately, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted 
nonprofit that has been helping older adults age with dignity and 
economic security for the last 70 years, is providing valuable 
information about coronavirus on its website,
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 experts are regularly curating and updating resources that are of vital
 importance to older adults and their caregivers. You will find blogs, 
links, and videos that address a wide range of issues, 
including: Food If you or someone you care for needs meals delivered, 
NCOA offers links to Meals on Wheels and Feeding America with options to
 search in your zip code for local services. Feeding America and other 
food banks are adapting to the situation by setting up social distancing
 guidelines and smaller community drop-off points. For those who 
qualify, there is a link to apply for SNAP, formerly known as food 
stamps, which helps individuals pay for nutritious food. Finances Many 
older Americans, especially those living on a fixed income, are 
concerned that COVID-19 will impact their financial situation now and in
 the future. In fact, many federal, state, and local benefits programs 
are available to older adults for help with financial challenges, 
including utility payments, medication costs, rent, and other 
expenses.NCOA’s companion website,
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dollars in benefits.In addition, although older Americans are advised to
 avoid non-essential travel, older adults can find options for critical 
transportation for essential medical visits or to pick up food and 
medication. NCOA provides a link to Eldercare Locator to help find local
 transportation services, and also offers information about navigating 
telemedicine visits, which are becoming easier and more 
commonplace.Those concerned about Medicare benefits in the COVID-19 
health care environment can use NCOA’s links to state and government 
sites for the latest information. Feelings The stress and isolation of 
the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on everyone’s emotions. While 
NCOA urges older adults to follow physical isolation guidelines to 
remain physically healthy, it also offers tips for older adults, their 
caregivers, and families to use technology to stay in touch with loved 
ones and friends, and remain emotionally healthy as well.Visit
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information about healthy aging. It’s a treasure trove of valuable 
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          Isaiah 65:16-19: “16 So that anyone who seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth...For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be concealed from my eyes. 17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. 18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her people a cause for exultation. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”
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          Isaiah 65:22b-23: “22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full. 23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them.”
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          It is understandable that many companies have had to work hard to remain viable in the economy of recent years, and often they have felt forced to tighten the work ethic of their employees, to squeeze out every dime possible in profit, just to get by. Of course, sometimes this is because stock companies are driven to gradually increase profits, rather than just to remain profitable. However, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, good companies to remain will prove more reliant upon God for His blessing on their activities. They will be willing to submit to God’s direction as provided through His son. In recent years, emphasis has more often been placed on the dollar, with some attempt at maintaining a level of security and peace in the workplace. In the process, proper freedoms and happiness of the workers have often been left behind. While the money is a vital part of business, it is “the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, and He adds no pain with it.” If all look to Jehovah and Christ, there is little reason why most good businesses would not be able to thrive while ensuring the security, peace, and also the happiness of those working for them.
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          Because of emphasis on certain scriptures, while neglecting others, some have come to believe God’s new world would be largely work-free, but rather, God made it a gift to man to see good for all his hard work. In fact, Ecclesiastes 2 says “24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have realized, is from the hand of the true God.” Thus, our work should be purposeful, and beneficial toward mankind and in harmony with the will of God. Then, we may rejoice in our contribution to society, to a peaceful, prosperous and happy new world. Of course, there would be time for rest and relaxation. In fact, Ecclesiastes 4 says “6 Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind.” And Micah 4 says “4 They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken.” While this prophecy is yet future, still can we not begin to think along the lines of new world living, and start incorporating better habits that will carry us into an eternity of happiness?
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          While there is a variety of work schedules in our economy, for various reasons at each business, there are certain schedules that have become commonplace, and others that have contributed to more peace and enjoyment among workers. What if it was possible to have a common agreeable and reasonable work schedule that gave more time off to workers, while still allowing most a substantial workweek? What if we could “push reset,” and agree on a better schedule for most businesses? One that has found much favor is the four-day, 8-10 hour schedule, especially one that alternates between a Monday and Tuesday start from week to week. Why this? What if you started work on a Tuesday, and worked four days through Friday, looking forward to a normal two-day weekend. Then, the next week, you began Monday, and worked through Thursday, and this time, rather than a two-day weekend, you could enjoy a four-day weekend, Friday through Monday? Would that not allow for some extended freedom and enjoyment on the part of many, determining how best to utilize those four days off, every other weekend? The 10-hour per day schedule is less intrusive to life than a 12-hour schedule, which in practice begins to wear on many people, especially through night work. Some businesses could thrive on the forty-hour workweek, while others may be able to do just as well with a 8- or 9-hour day, and a 32- or 36-hour workweek. However, some factories may need continued work through the rest of the week. What if some workers wanted or needed extra work, and chose to extend their workweek into the Friday and/or Saturday for one week, and into the Saturday for the next? They might need the extra pay, at least for a time. What if other workers could work part-time, just the Friday and/or Saturday one week, and just the Saturday the next? Perhaps the alternating Monday could be downtime used for maintenance personnel on factory equipment, or the part-time workers could also work this day as well. Would not these part-time workers be good candidates to substitute during the regular week when an employee needs or wants off for some reason? The part-time workers could thus substitute during the week on occasion.
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          Thinking creatively, with God's blessing, there may be other ways to maintain profitability. As well, what if, wherever possible or appropriate, some of the more experienced workers, who’ve perhaps over the years filled several positions in the work at various times, could become sort of “relief workers,” able to fill in for a worker who could use a break for a time, for a drink and a chance to relax, make a phone call, etc. before returning? These relief workers may well know the more trying jobs, and could provide assistance to these more often than others. They might also help each other to learn jobs or skills they may not yet know well enough. And they may start their day by filling in for one of the workers who, on occasion, could meet with a supervisor to discuss progress and improvement on the job, as well as any issues that are impeding productivity or job contentment. Having kind and understanding supervisors, of course, would go a long way to promoting job satisfaction. A relief worker could thus also be available for filling in if someone had a genuine emergency and couldn’t come in, until a replacement shows up for work. Then, certainly, job assignments should be examined on occasion to look for ways to make them less demanding, and more reasonably accommodating to an average worker. And, utilizing workers in the right place may also be useful, as some workers thrive on excitement and busy-ness, while others may tend to be more thoughtful and thorough. Most, still, can rise to the occasion when called upon to do so, but a mismatch of personality could create unnecessary tension in an otherwise contented worker.
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          Thus, most good businesses could do well in such a scenario, as they look to God to bless their efforts and their work to be successful and profitable. You may have noticed Sunday work has not been mentioned. Could not Jehovah’s hand be on the matter, to bless and reward a business that acknowledges His Sabbath requirement, to allow workers time off for spiritual matters? Psalm 127:1 says: “127 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake.” Therefore, God’s blessing should be sought paramount on one’s business, with the realization that God’s loving and wise ways contribute to true success! Certainly Jehovah can assist with finding the contracts or work necessary to keep a business thriving, or at least afloat through an occasional downtime. In this, TRUE success could be found, in looking to God and wisely supporting the doing of His will toward mankind!
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          What blessings could be in store if most all can be respectful of, and agreeable to, God’s direction for the work that will be done to promote security, peace, and happiness among mankind under the rule of His son! When a business owner and fellow employees look to Jehovah for His blessing, in a work that has His smile of approval, while humbly seeking to be guided by God’s wisdom in business and work activities, there is a good chance of it proving successful. If such a business does start to decline, pray about the matter, and look for the answer, trusting that God may well supply it if we act in faith, or deep trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.” Such is the path of a righteous one. Proverbs 4:18 says “18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.” Revelation also holds promise of a new and better world. After promising an end to such things as death, pain and sorrow, God offers this message: "And the One seated on the throne said:
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          Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:3-5). May we all look forward to the promised blessings of God’s Kingdom, and the conditions for which human hearts long—the genuine security, peace, happiness, prosperity and freedom that belong to the people of Jehovah!
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          UPDATE: 1234EDT, "Prove 14:31 mods." Hello, with a warm welcome and wishes for a lovely and safe day, with the usual thoughtful consideration for others. Let's conclude Proverbs 14 with verses 31-35, consider a selection from the Mosaic Law, replay Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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           “31 The one who defrauds the lowly one insults his Maker,
But whoever shows compassion to the poor glorifies Him. 32 The wicked one
will be brought down by his own evil, But the righteous one will find refuge in
his integrity. 33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding
person, But among the stupid it must make itself known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But
sin is disgraceful to a people. 35 The king finds pleasure in a servant
who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
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           Prove 14:31 Sometimes people sadly keep their distance from a
poor person, perhaps not wanting to be seen by others and considered as 
someone
“on their level.” They may be thinking of the popular adage, “Birds of a
feather flock together,” or fear others may be thinking that way toward 
them. A
more important Biblical principle, however, might be IMPARTIALITY ("freedom from bias or prejudice"), an aspect of both loyal love and true justice, as 
Peter
stated at Acts 10:34-35: “34 At
this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God
 is not
partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is
right is acceptable to him.” Some may mistakenly believe that God 
typically
withholds material benefits from unrighteous people, but this is not
necessarily so. Recall Asaph, in Psalm 73, lamented how the wicked often
 seem
to prosper, saying in verse 12: “Yes, these are the wicked, who always 
have it
easy. They keep increasing their wealth.” He came to realize, however, 
as we
read in verses 18,19: “18 Surely you place them on slippery ground. You
make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How
sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!” Yes, even 
economic
hardship can befall almost any person, including the righteous. Proverbs
 24:16
says “16 For the righteous one may fall seven times, and he will get up
again, But the wicked will be made to stumble by calamity.” How fine, 
then,
when we show compassion to the poor, as Jesus does! This would include 
those "poor in spirit," who may be in desperate need of spiritual 
guidance. While we may appreciate the blessings and benefits of learning
 godly wisdom, would not God wish for us to unselfishly share it with 
those we discern would truly appreciate it? Whether poor materially or 
spiritually, God's son is eager to assist. Notice this, as
stated at Psalm 72:12, “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help,
Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.” No one should be taking
advantage of their plight. For instance, should we really be charging 
desperate
ones exorbitant interest on a loan, perhaps ‘defrauding them,’ just 
because
they don’t have the means or credit to receive a better rate? Recall that even fellow Israelites were to loan to one who became desperate, what they needed, even without additional interest. This is one of the best ways to help someone. Would it not be better in the future, when the economy has stabilized and there are fewer "poor" among us, to consider adjusting our monetary system, to help out the poor, with a temporary low rate, if they must borrow from a financial institution, still while having the means to work off and repay the loan? The government could even step in, matching the low rate to the financial institution for providing a loan with low interest to such a one in genuine need, and in no way squandering the resources. In fact, why couldn't these institutions contribute also by helping in an important way to educate their customers on financial responsibility, and effective budgeting, for instance? Would not God himself reward those displaying a spirit of kindness toward such ones? Perhaps you might
 think of
other ways that the plight of the poor may be taken into consideration.
Happily, under the rulership of God’s son, more compassion will be shown
 to the
poor, ‘saving them.’ Psalm 72:13-14 read: “13 He will have pity on the
lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From
oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will 
be
precious in his eyes.”
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           "32 The wicked one
will be brought down by his own evil, But the righteous one will find refuge in
his integrity."
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           Prove 14:32 At Psalm 57:6 David says “6 They have prepared a
net to ensnare my feet; I am bowed down with distress. They have dug a pit
ahead of me, But they fell into it themselves.” David was essentially a man of
integrity. Firmly holding to God’s right standards benefits and protects us in
many ways. This is the course He blesses. Integrity is wholeness or
completeness without corruption. We should never choose to act corruptly, out
of harmony with God’s laws or ways. May we continually look to Jehovah for
support in pursuing a right course in life, finding and maintaining divine
favor, with eternal happiness in view.
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           "33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding
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           Prove 14:33 Of course, this is not saying we should not 
compassionately share divine wisdom with others, to their everlasting 
benefit! Rather, this indicates that a truly wise person is not a 
know-it-all, but
instead, is humble. Proverbs 1:5 says “5 A wise person listens and takes
in more instruction...” A proud or morally foolish person often no 
longer sees
the need to listen to others, especially those they consider “beneath” 
them.
James 1:19 says “19 Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be 
quick
to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Most persons are going to have
 some
knowledge that we ourselves do not, that we can benefit from. So should 
one
believe he is so smart that he must always do all the talking? Perhaps 
such a
person is lacking understanding in some respects, as true “wisdom rests
quietly,” not loudly, in the heart of an understanding one. One not
consistently doing right may be seeking his own glory above God’s, and
therefore may deem it necessary to make known his own “wisdom” over and 
above
others. May we be careful to humbly acknowledge God’s right to a good
reputation, praising His wisdom as found in His divine word, as bringing
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greatest satisfaction and spiritual astuteness to man.
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           "34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But
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           Prove 14:34 May we thus encourage such righteousness among
others, as leading to true success and happiness before God and mankind.
 Who
knows better what we need to make us truly happy than our Maker, Jehovah
 God
himself? For instance, aren’t we happy to embrace a beloved family 
member, to
have the feeling of touch, along with the other senses? Have you ever 
had your lower mouth numbed for dental work? How did it feel to touch 
your chin right
afterward? Or, how did it NOT feel? It seems as though your chin is 
dead, no
longer able to feel. Do we appreciate the Creator who Himself placed 
such
sensors over our entire body for our protection and well-being? May we
recognize Jehovah as the giver of “every good gift and every perfect 
present,”
and appreciatively use whatever gifts and talents we have in harmony 
with His
right standards and ways, not sinning disgracefully. (James 1:17). God 
knows
how we tick, and what will lead us to the best life we can enjoy! May we
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mindful of God’s eternal purpose, and live for the joy that is set 
before us,
not only in serving God now, but everlastingly.
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           "35 The king finds pleasure in a servant
who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
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           Prove 14:35 Acting with insight requires compassion, looking at
things from another person’s perspective, seeing beyond the obvious. 
Proverbs
19:11 says “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it 
is
beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” In this case, understanding 
why a
person was rude to us, for instance, helps us take the action of 
“overlooking
an offense,” letting the offense go, forgetting it. Perhaps they had 
just
spilled coffee on their brand new dress shirt. Understanding this can 
stir
patience with others, smoothing over what could otherwise cause hurt 
feelings.
This is contrasted with acting “shamefully,” or disgracefully, void of 
thoughtfulness or
consideration for others or their feelings. Such insolence upsets the 
king,
whereby he takes pleasure in the empathetic, insightful one. While Jesus
 Christ is ultimately the king representing Jehovah, any anger he 
displays is under control, as he looks for ways to assist, even wayward 
ones! (Isaiah 55:7-9). Why, if the king takes pleasure in one acting 
with insightful compassion, would not he himself do so? Another 
translation reads: "The king's favor is toward a servant who acts 
wisely, but his anger is toward him who acts shamefully." (NASB). May 
all who would live forever in truly peaceful conditions come to fear 
God, turning aside from badness, hating shameful conduct. Also, those in
 authority as kings submitting to Christ's dominion, also taking 
pleasure in God’s divine wisdom and
righteousness, may react similarly.
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            CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE RESPECTS THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS TO THEIR BELONGINGS
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           Now let’s consider God's instruction to Israel, at Exodus 22:1-4: 
“1 “If a man steals a bull or a sheep and he slaughters or sells it, he 
is to compensate with five bulls for the bull and four sheep for the 
sheep. 2 (“If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he gets 
struck and dies, there is no bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it happens 
after sunrise, there is bloodguilt for him.) “He must make compensation.
 If he has nothing, then he must be sold for the things he stole. 4 If 
what he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is a bull or a
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           Verse 1 It is the Eighth Commandment out of the Ten that says “You must 
not steal.” Can not we, as humans appreciative of “life and breath and 
all things” that God gives us, keep ten of the most important laws God 
has given to man? (Acts 17:25). Those ten were carved by “God’s finger” 
on two stone tablets, perhaps reminding Israel of the law code of 
Hammurabi of the Amorites, a compilation of existing laws, but which he 
had engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom so that 
all would know the law. Certainly God did want, and wants us, to know 
Christian law well in order to live by it day by day! A little further 
down, let’s consider how Christian teachings reflect insight into God’s 
law to Israel. First, in this verse, the one stealing, who then kills or
 sells it, is to pay heavy—he is to compensate five times for the bull. 
In God’s view, the same principle may apply to our modern things, such 
as cars and TVs. There is a provision in God's law for paying back what was stolen, with an addition of 1/5 more. Thus, $24 Grand for the $20 G Vehicle. If one is thinking of stealing someone's vehicle, why not contemplate the cost of paying even a higher amount back, even four or five times to price, for his error against God 
and his neighbor? If not, how long will he have to work to pay off this 
debt? Is this not a serious deterrent from the practice of stealing?
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           Verse 2-4 shows God’s view of nighttime thievery, often perceived as a 
serious threat to one’s family. One striking a thief in the victim’s own
 home at night in this instance under God's Law to ancient Israel, was 
not considered bloodguilty, even if the thief were to die. This would 
have been a serious deterrent from nighttime thievery. Perhaps the 
intent was just to stop or prevent him, likely with primary concern of 
protecting one's family. Remember, though, that this was in the days 
without modern electricity or lighting. If this occurred after sunrise, 
there would be bloodguilt for the thief’s death. The point is, that back
 then, one should, after sunrise, be able to recognize the person’s 
face, making positive identification to bring that one to justice only 
for stealing, unless there was clear intent to harm the family. Either 
way, the thief was to make compensation for what he stole. If he does 
not have the item stolen, then again he was to compensate four or five 
times for what he stole. Notice, he "must make compensation." If he did not have the ability to pay the amount necessary, an arrangement was to be made for him/her to work off the debt. Back in those days in Israel, "slavery" is not as is thought of today--it may more resemble honest work for another, a reasonable "boss". The money thereby gained would go toward 
payment, working off his debt for
 perhaps a year or more. In today's terms, he may have had to work hard 
for a fair-minded boss, perhaps on a farm with year-round work, where food and rooming would be provided, until debts were paid. However, going back, 
if the stolen item was still in his possession, God went easier on this 
person, as he needed only make double compensation, paying twice the 
value of the item—in today's terms "only" twice the cost for the $20 Grand vehicle. How fine when the day arrives when no one will worry about 
their neighbor’s intentions, when all will respect what rightly belongs 
to another, and will be void of envy or jealousy, having no desire to 
rob anyone of anything, any possession another may have. Such persons 
will all look to God to satisfy their needs and desires. Micah 4:4 
foretells: “They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig 
tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of 
armies has spoken.”
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          Christian teachings support the principles of the Ten Commandments, but 
add other principles of truth, teachings, as well as laws and commands 
that all can benefit from. Sometimes Christian teachings expand on the 
law, or get to the root of it, with compassion. Ephesians 4:28 says “28 
Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, 
doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share 
with someone in need.” Thus mercy may be extended perhaps in certain circumstances for one 
willing to turn to true Christianity and seek to avoid sin, hating its 
resulting harm to others. And guidance is here given for what he should 
do, finding good work with his hands to support himself with God’s 
blessing, and learning to give to others, rather than take, by having 
“something to share with someone in need.” What fine and wise advice 
from God’s word for one who has considered stealing from another. Even 
the Tenth Commandment helps one to avoid pondering wrong desires, 
reading: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not 
desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor 
his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” 
(Exodus 20:17). May we all look to God for the satisfying of good 
desires before Him. Psalm 145:16 says of God, “You open your hand And 
satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Do you not want God to 
fulfill this promise in your life? Then by all means, please God in your
 activity, and look to Him in prayer for the things you are needing, in 
order to comply with God's delightful will! (Matth 6:8; 1John 5:14)
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           A major story in the news this week is the gradual re-opening of the 
economy, and it's potential effect on the lives of people, or more 
specifically, the coronavirus death-toll, without there being adequate 
testing or a vaccine. About the same time, the FDA has approved it's 
first SALIVA TEST for COVID-19, albeit still requiring a lab analysis, 
and being slated only for emergency use. Yet a saliva test holds 
tremendous potential as a MAJOR SOLUTION to the testing problem. Saliva 
testing can reveal not only whether someone has had the virus, but also 
whether their immune system has recovered and they are no longer in a 
strongly contagious condition--essentially able to return to life, even 
though still taking the normal precautions--social distancing, face 
masks, and hand-washing, for instance. I believe products and patents 
exist for these tests, and that there are already rapid-tests or 
on-the-spot tests that are saliva-based. Such tests allow health-care 
workers to be at much less risk, are much less intrusive than other 
tests, and do not require several-day lab turnarounds or cause lab 
backlogs. Let the labs be free to take care of other health issues, even
 unusual coronavirus conditions. We need RAPID SALIVA TESTING, even if 
performed by authorized personnel, to give us the answers we need to 
re-open the economy more fully as desired. How can we reopen fully 
without any adequate testing methods or thoroughness, and no vaccine?
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           Mere wishful thinking will not prevent any deaths that could otherwise 
be avoided. Placing emphasis on effective saliva tests, getting these 
manufactured abundantly as needed, as testing that is extremely 
cost-effective, costing as little as 20 cents per test, and having those
 needing these tests receive them for an efficiently planned rollout in 
each locality, would make possible the kind of lasting, safer and more 
secure economic recovery that many are hoping for.
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            CREATIVE TEMPORARY MEASURES.
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           Also, such methods as curb-side pickup from retail establishments, which
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knowing the items will be ready for pickup by the time agreed, may allow
 current workers to return, and businesses to get moving again, before a
 full re-opening is possible.
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           Also, while hard work continues on a vaccine solution, might this be a 
good time to correct a serious flaw with current vaccinations going 
forward? There is evidence that many vaccines really do continue to use 
"outdated" ingredients such as mercury--this formula may have gotten us 
by decades ago, but there is no proof that this is really needed for the
 vaccine to do its job, and there is proof that it can do harm to a real
 percentage of individuals, young and old. Granted, some still deny this
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healthcare with flurries of lawsuits, and accept a genuine effort to 
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how much appreciation we may have for this lifesaving tool of medicine, 
which can allow the body's own effective immune responses to protect us 
from serious harm. We can happily pay fairly for vaccines that we can 
have confidence are not a threat to the health and happiness of our 
children and ourselves!
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            Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.”
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must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe 
carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be 
successful and then you will act wisely.”
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            Jeremiah 31:33 “For 
this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after 
those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in 
their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will 
become my people.”
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            The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s 
history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the 
perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, 
generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and 
wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with 
their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that 
Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s 
wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin 
against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought 
the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word 
says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he 
will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24).
 Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, 
especially among God-fearing persons.
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            One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time 
of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written 
upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know
 the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is 
believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi 
evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized 
existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire.
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his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for 
instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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            Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe 
punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware 
of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific
 harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from 
engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be 
maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as 
gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should 
never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to 
understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and 
happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for 
robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning
 the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to 
four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, 
God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still 
serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and 
equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it 
was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime 
against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were 
also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants
 the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, 
requiring forgiveness by Him.
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            We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But 
laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It 
can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business 
services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, 
whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to 
help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing 
circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom 
and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws 
can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned 
conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And 
contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can 
even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among 
humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there
 is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect 
law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the
 perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not
 a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in 
what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good 
conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and 
find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is 
perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore,
 God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables 
obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are
 on the path of life, and where they are going.
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            Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not 
do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep
 trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to 
gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith
 in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by 
loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the 
love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his 
commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, 
seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true 
righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart 
of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their 
own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 
3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory
 of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared 
righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom 
paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not 
also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the 
nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people 
righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by 
means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith?
 Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true 
Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but
 it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). 
Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with 
an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we
 earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of 
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            Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one
 to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. 
Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to 
God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s 
standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. 
May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout
 history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This 
requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 
Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever
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 to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by 
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aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to
 contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity,
 freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and 
understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring 
delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law,
 that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, 
thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful 
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          Hello, welcoming you to another post, wishing for you a safe and pleasant day, remaining alert and considerate. Let's continue in Proverbs 14, then reflect on the Tenth Commandment against envy, today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner. As we're ending  the Ten Commandments, next time we'll begin considering selected other laws from God through Moses, and their Christian significance.
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lies with every breath. 26 There is strong confidence in the fear of 
Jehovah, And it will be a refuge for his children. 27 The fear of 
Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of 
death. 28 A multitude of people are a king’s majesty, But a ruler 
without subjects is ruined. 29 The one who is slow to anger has great 
discernment, But the impatient one displays his foolishness. 30 A calm 
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for only a moment." says Proverbs 12:19. The testimony of a true witness
 may more immediately save a life, but also encourages life by honest, 
truthful speech, and often sharing important truth with others. A 
deceitful witness, on the other hand, cannot be trusted to speak the 
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          "26 There is strong confidence in the fear of 
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          Prove 14:26 The "strong confidence" that comes with the 
fear of Jehovah is in Jehovah himself, rather than in oneself. As Psalm 
46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found
 in times of distress." Thus, having this healthy fear of displeasing 
God, and lovingly teaching it to one's children, will help the children 
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          "27 The fear of 
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          Prove 14:27 As Proverbs 8:13 says, 
"The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad." By seeing the ill 
consequences of badness, we may come to hate it, steering clear of "the 
snares of death," and remaining on the path to endless life. Having such
 fear moves us to share life-giving truth with others, proving this fear
 to be a "fountain of life." Regarding God's son, Isaiah 11:1,2 says "A 
twig will grow out of the stump of Jesʹse, And a sprout from his roots 
will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Jehovah will settle upon him, The 
spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The spirit of counsel and of 
mightiness, The spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah." In 
this, he sets an example for others, to grow in divine wisdom.
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rejoice, But when the wicked one rules, the people groan." Thus a king 
does well to pursue true wisdom and righteousness, with the favor and 
blessing of God, on himself and his people. Turning from righteousness 
would cause ruin to himself and a poor example to his people, who may 
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          Prove 14:29 To have patience with 
others, both insight and discernment are shown to prove beneficial. 
Discernment enables one to judge properly between things, such as right 
and wrong, true and false, and so on. This makes it possible to have 
compassionate insight, seeing the real reasons behind someone's speech, 
actions, and decisions. If someone gets rude to us just after spilling 
coffee on his new shirt, can we not understand and exercise more 
patience with the person? Being impatient often results in 
"foolishness," and does little to help the situation.
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          Prove 14:30
 One who is patient contributes to calmness of heart, as well as one 
avoiding the ravages of jealousy. What is jealousy? It is a hatred 
toward another perhaps over something the person has or honor received, 
that may cause one to desire to cruelly interfere with their enjoying 
such things in some way. The scripture says it is "rottenness to the 
bones," or "to the core." We also read, at James 3:16, "For wherever 
there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and 
every vile thing." EVERY "VILE," or EVIL THING! Such jealousy does 
nothing to benefit humanity in any way. May we reject any such 
inclination, and rather, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with 
those who weep." (Romans 12:15).
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your 
fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his 
slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything 
that belongs to your fellow man.”
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            FINDING TRUE PEACE, UNSELFISH LOVE.
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           As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten 
Commandments are not important, or of value to mankind? Can we not see 
how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true 
peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands
 of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Jesus kept perfectly, 
promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections
 to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding 
upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and 
take this one commandment step by step:
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            CHART OWN PROGRESS, AVOIDING ENVY.
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           “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s
 “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal 
building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated 
possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be 
jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to 
obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using 
God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. 
Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be 
happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own 
efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, 
while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. 
For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep
 with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for 
those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s 
Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient 
mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of 
Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he 
will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in 
comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy 
with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal 
activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should 
perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what
 we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we 
can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this.
 Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person 
carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own 
work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing 
something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful 
comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy 
comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word 
outright condemns.
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           For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the 
body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, 
“rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a
 person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James 
adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down 
from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there 
are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every 
vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly 
reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to 
fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be 
humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true 
unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course 
of eternal life.
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           Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, 
including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful
 spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jesus 
quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 
19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother
 and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that 
they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked 
together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage 
and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes,
 while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” 
against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s 
body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two
 becoming “one flesh?” This would not be God’s doing, and therefore 
should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before 
God!
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           Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his
 business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed 
his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your 
fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the 
harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices 
such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right 
desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with others. 
James 1:14,15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and 
enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become 
fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, 
brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our 
desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for 
mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in 
life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, 
compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the 
benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians 
today, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in 
harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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           ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RAPID TESTING.
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          A major story in the news this week is the gradual re-opening of the economy, and it's potential effect on the lives of people, or more specifically, the coronavirus death-toll, without there being adequate testing or a vaccine. About the same time, the FDA has approved it's first SALIVA TEST for COVID-19, albeit still requiring a lab analysis, and being slated only for emergency use. Yet a saliva test holds tremendous potential as a MAJOR SOLUTION to the testing problem. Saliva testing can reveal not only whether someone has had the virus, but also whether their immune system has recovered and they are no longer in a strongly contagious condition--essentially able to return to life, even though still taking the normal precautions--social distancing, face masks, and hand-washing, for instance. I believe products and patents exist for these tests, and that there are already rapid-tests or on-the-spot tests that are saliva-based. Such tests allow health-care workers to be at much less risk, are much less intrusive than other tests, and do not require several-day lab turnarounds or cause lab backlogs. Let the labs be free to take care of other health issues, even unusual coronavirus conditions. We need RAPID SALIVA TESTING, even if performed by authorized personnel, to give us the answers we need to re-open the economy more fully as desired. How can we reopen fully without any adequate testing methods or thoroughness, and no vaccine?
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          Mere wishful thinking will not prevent any deaths that could otherwise be avoided. Placing emphasis on effective saliva tests, getting these manufactured abundantly as needed, as testing that is extremely cost-effective, costing as little as 20 cents per test, and having those needing these tests receive them for an efficiently planned rollout in each locality, would make possible the kind of lasting, safer and more secure economic recovery that many are hoping for.
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           CREATIVE TEMPORARY MEASURES.
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          Also, such methods as curb-side pickup from retail establishments, which means purchasing items from stores with a phone call or online, and knowing the items will be ready for pickup by the time agreed, may allow current workers to return, and businesses to get moving again, before a full re-opening is possible.
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          Also, while hard work continues on a vaccine solution, might this be a good time to correct a serious flaw with current vaccinations going forward? There is evidence that many vaccines really do continue to use "outdated" ingredients such as mercury--this formula may have gotten us by decades ago, but there is no proof that this is really needed for the vaccine to do its job, and there is proof that it can do harm to a real percentage of individuals, young and old. Granted, some still deny this claim. But if we can
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          mistakes in this regard, at least in most cases, so as not to harm healthcare with flurries of lawsuits, and accept a genuine effort to right this wrong,
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           removing unnecessary and unwanted ingredients from our vaccines
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          , so that they may perform as they should, with much fewer side effects, how much appreciation we may have for this lifesaving tool of medicine, which can allow the body's own effective immune responses to protect us from serious harm. We can happily pay fairly for vaccines that we can have confidence are not a threat to the health and happiness of our children and ourselves!
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           Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.”
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           Joshua
 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you 
must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe 
carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be 
successful and then you will act wisely.”
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           Jeremiah 31:33 “For 
this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after 
those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in 
their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will 
become my people.”
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            NEED FOR LAW.
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           The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s 
history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the 
perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, 
generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and 
wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with 
their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that 
Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s 
wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin 
against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought 
the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word 
says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he 
will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24).
 Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, 
especially among God-fearing persons.
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           One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time 
of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written 
upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know
 the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is 
believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi 
evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized 
existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire.
 Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing 
his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for 
instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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           Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe 
punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware 
of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific
 harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from 
engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be 
maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as 
gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should 
never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to 
understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and 
happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for 
robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning
 the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to 
four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, 
God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still 
serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and 
equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it 
was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime 
against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were 
also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants
 the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, 
requiring forgiveness by Him.
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           We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But 
laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It 
can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business 
services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, 
whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to 
help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing 
circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom 
and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws 
can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned 
conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And 
contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can 
even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among 
humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there
 is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect 
law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the
 perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not
 a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in 
what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good 
conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and 
find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is 
perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore,
 God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables 
obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are
 on the path of life, and where they are going.
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           Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not 
do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep
 trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to 
gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith
 in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by 
loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the 
love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his 
commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, 
seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true 
righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart 
of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their 
own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 
3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory
 of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared 
righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom 
paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not 
also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the 
nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people 
righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by 
means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith?
 Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true 
Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but
 it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). 
Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with 
an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we
 earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of 
Christ.
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           Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one
 to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. 
Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to 
God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s 
standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. 
May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout
 history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This 
requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 
Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever
 approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder
 of those earnestly seeking him.”
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 to comprehend God’s law in a way that they can understand and live by 
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           Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain 
aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to
 contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity,
 freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and 
understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring 
delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law,
 that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, 
thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful 
Sovereign of the Universe.
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         2020 May 13-May 14 Proverbs 14, Ninth (False Testimony) of the Ten, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Hello, with a warm welcome! Let's stay safe and considerate of others this day, especially in this challenging time. Let's continue in Proverbs 14, this time verses 19-24. Then let's look at the Ninth Commandment on Bearing False Testimony. Next is today's TWGA, and then the weekly CTC Corner.
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The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to 
the lowly is happy. 22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But 
those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness.23 
There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to 
want. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of 
the stupid is only foolishness."
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          Prove 14:19 Practicers of bad or
 wickedness must one day acknowledge their path is not leading to the 
happiness they imagined it would, but rather, is leading to death. They 
must bow in respect of the good, or righteous ones. If their 
acknowledgement humbles them, they may repent of their error, and in 
God's mercy, find the path of life and the true happiness they were 
missing.
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          "20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbors, But many are the friends of the rich person."
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          Prove 14:20 Let's look at this from a spiritual standpoint:  Spiritually
 wealthy ones are learning right, loving, peaceable ways and often do 
gain many friends, whereas those spiritually destitute may not have 
many. Once again, may we reach out to such ones, if they might respond 
to receiving loving, spiritual assistance, to look to God and His word 
for the wisdom and counsel needed (Prove 2:1-6; 3:5-8; James 1:5). Psalm
 34:18 says of God, "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves 
those who are crushed in spirit." In imitation of our God, may we 
willingly aim to help those in need, as the upright woman of Proverbs 31
 "extends her palm to the lowly one, And she opens her hands to the 
poor." (Prove 31:20)
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          "21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy."
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          Prove
 14:21 The poor man of the previous verse really should not normally be 
"despised." May our compassion overcome any tendency to hate or despise 
others, which would be sinning. Thus we may maintain true happiness, as 
hatred of others does little to contribute to this. Rather, loving and 
even praying "for those who persecute you," as Jesus instructed in his 
Sermon on the Mount, may prove to have a good effect on others, as well 
as ourselves. (Matth 5:44). May we realize that even those practicing 
bad are often desperately in spiritual need, and who will be there to 
lovingly help them? If we cannot do it ourselves, can we at least, with 
godly insight, overlook an offense, and compassionately pray for them to
 receive needed help? (Prove 19:11). This is not to say that serious 
violations should merely be overlooked or brushed aside. Such conduct 
usually needs to be brought to the attention of those authorized to 
provide assistance in some way, such as one who claims to be a "brother" 
but engages in serious immoral conduct (1Cori 5:11-13). Nevertheless, 
such ones have been known to repent, ask forgiveness, and mend their 
ways, paving the way for extended mercy. (1Cori 6:9-11). Serious, but 
lesser sins may be addressed by following the counsel of Matthew 
18:15-17. Minor sins, however, may be a different story. Colossians 
3:13,14 says this: "Continue putting up with one another and forgiving 
one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against 
another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. 
14 But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a
 perfect bond of union." May God reward the love you show!
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          "22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness."
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          Prove
 14:22 The rewards are many for those "intent on doing good," rather 
than plotting mischief! Psalm 18:25 says of God, "With someone loyal you
 act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly." Thus, 
such ones receive of God's loyal love and faithfulness, as may be 
expressed by others. Recall that God "makes all his works cooperate 
together for the good of those who love God." (Roman 8:28). May we 
rejoice to receive of God's blessings for pursuing a righteous course 
before Him! On the other hand, how unkind and failing to consider the consequences, imprudent, of those planning to violate right conduct or even harm others! May we NEVER give thought to how we might deliberately ignore God's counsel and pursue a wayward course, but rather, hope in God's blessing and favor, the rewards of righteousness, as we most certainly CAN learn and hold to God's standards and find prosperity and happiness in doing so!
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          "23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want."
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          Prove
 14:23 While planning is beneficial, is it not the "hard work" that's 
needed to receive the benefits, actually accomplishing what we've set 
out to do? Merely talking, without appreciation for the effort necessary
 for success, brings little benefit. In harmony with this, praising 
others for their head knowledge, rather than for efforts to use their 
knowledge for the benefit of others, causes laziness. As ones gain knowledge of beneficial skills, that may for instance contribute to their ability to earn a living, why should they not put that knowledge to work, and practice those skills to benefit others and themselves if it is reasonable to do so? How much wiser and better to put good and beneficial knowledge to use as soon as it applies to us to do so!
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          "24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the stupid is only foolishness."
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          Prove
 14:24 Truly wise ones become successful in life, bringing wealth upon 
themselves and others. This wealth is primarily spiritual, placing 
emphasis on one's relationship with God and the blessings of eternal 
life. However, the skills gained by true wisdom may often bring a 
measure of material wealth as well, with God's blessing. Still, such 
ones are typically content with the necessities of life, remaining 
humbly reliant upon God. Foolish ones do not apply knowledge skillfully 
for the benefit of others--if at all, usually only selfishly for their 
own benefit. Any material wealth a foolish one may gain is not 
accompanied by spiritual wealth, and may even be spent in foolishness, 
lacking God's blessing. May we willingly continue growing in true 
wisdom, seeking to apply divine knowledge for the everlasting welfare of
 ourselves and others, cultivating true love for God and our neighbor.
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          TEN COMMANDMENTS
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           Let’s now consider Exodus 20:16: “16 “You must not testify falsely when you are a witness against your fellow man.”
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            TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
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           Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command 
not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, 
then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false 
testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly 
guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God
 we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can 
back it up! If our 
testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, depending on the situation where we live, we may speak with authorities about how best to protect ourselves from any spite from such a person. Of course, 
we hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm. Still, in considering the matter, we should certainly go to Jehovah in prayer for His guidance and protection. As Jesus at times said: “Your faith has saved 
you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). In certain lands or areas, however, some may genuinely fear for their lives to oppose a powerful authority that refuses to uphold justice. Pray to God for the right words in such as case, as God's word wisely reveals "A live dog is better off than a dead lion." (Eccle 9:4). If there is enough of a presence of true justice, then we should genuinely trust in God, 
praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any
 steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and 
leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, 
Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is 
readily found in times of distress.  2 That is why we will not fear, 
though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the 
depths of the sea,  3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the 
mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” Ultimately, the consequences of such decisions do rest with each individual, and we must each answer to God for what we do, but as we hold to God's laws, we are preparing our hearts for life in His coming new world of righteousness, free of the evil which became so prevalent at times, in various places, in this world. Psalm 37:1-6,10-11 says: "Do not be upset because of evil men Or envious of wrongdoers. 2 They will quickly wither like grass And shrivel like green new grass. Trust in Jehovah and do what is good; Reside in the earth, and act with faithfulness. 4 Find exquisite delight in Jehovah,And he will grant you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like daybreak, And your justice like the midday sun...10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."
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saying: “10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous
 one runs and receives protection.” Therefore, to receive of God's 
powerful assistance, we should use God's personal name JEHOVAH in our prayers to Him, rather than mere titles such as "LORD" or "GOD."
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            RECEIVING GOD'S HELP.
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           But it should be acknowledged, that while Jehovah’s name is so powerful,
 it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want 
to look to Jehovah for protection, we should also accept His advice and 
guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal 
happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” 
that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovah’s name and “receives 
protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is
 right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have 
Jehovah’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek 
to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of 
Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s 
forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What 
blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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           TREASURING GOD'S WORD.
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          God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow
 the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 21 For 
only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain
 in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And 
the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such 
counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not
 on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.’” 
Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not 
walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the 
path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his 
delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone 
day and night.  3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A 
tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not 
wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and 
success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words sink deep 
into our hearts by pondering upon them, considering why they’re so 
beneficial and how we can apply them to our life—a course leading to 
everlasting life!
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES
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           IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
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          Aging adults are in the news currently, with regard to assistance needed to help the many care facilities supporting such ones, and the places they call "HOME." Sadly, some such places have been devastated by coronavirus, still working hard to protect the living, while others may also get by--many may yet require assistance to ensure the staff have needed supplies and other support for handling the situation. Certainly, such homes in our various communities should receive of our support in some way or another. Just finding ways to let the staff know we appreciate their hard work in seeking to protect our loved ones may go a long way to support these miniature communities. Of course, the seniors themselves also need and appreciate our support. And many sadly no longer have much family supporting them. Perhaps a senior in such a facility may know of perhaps just one other who is lonely or in most need of more support--could a phone number be obtained and a call made, just to express concern for a dear older one? Is this one in need of something simple that we may be able to provide? If everyone who had one loved one in such a facility reached out to just one additional person in the same facility, or even two, perhaps having no family support, might not many more thrive to receive precious human contact? Perhaps this is something we may consider, even if such contact was limited to an occasional supportive phone call, with modest efforts to assist in some way that we may be able. It could really be the case that if many followed through on contacting two others, nearly every person in such a facility could receive contact, many who hardly ever receive a phone call!
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          SHARING IS CARING: 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP AREA SENIORS
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 – The number of older adults in our society is growing rapidly. Today, 
for the first time in history, there are more people over age 60 than 
under age five. As this population expands, so does the need for support,
 with some 40 percent of middle-class Americans at risk of poverty in 
retirement. Yet, today, only 1 percent of charitable dollars go to 
efforts that support seniors. It’s time for that to change. There are 
organizations in every community that provide services to meet basic 
needs for older adults. And while donations and volunteer hours are 
always appreciated, caring for older adults in the community can come in
 many forms. In fact, simple acts of caring can make a big difference in
 the lives of seniors. Here are five simple ways to help older adults in 
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            1. Start with hello – Introduce yourself to a senior in 
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            2. Get out and care – Join Ready to Care, an 
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            3. Give to senior-focused organizations – There are plenty
 of opportunities to give to a senior-focused non-profit. Find one that 
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            4. Get educated – Learn about issues affecting older adults and caregivers at  caregiverstress .com
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            5.
 Share your story – Share how caring for a senior impacted your life 
with family and friends. Encouraging others to take action can create a 
world of change.Join Home Instead Senior Care as it marks 25 years of 
caring for older adults. Why not give your time, learn how you can help,
 and begin serving seniors in your community today?
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          COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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            ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: PROPER VIEW OF LAW
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           Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.”
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           Joshua 1:8 “This book of the Law should not depart from your mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.”
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           Jeremiah 31:33 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares Jehovah. “I will put my law within them, and in their heart I will write it. And I will become their God, and they will become my people.”
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           The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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           One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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           Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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           Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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           Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”
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           Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the stupid one
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fruitage of God's holy spirit. For example, some laughter may be out of 
harmony with God's love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, 
but rejoices with the truth." (1Cor 13:6). True joy is a deep-seated 
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          Prove
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 consequences of the wayward course. God is loving and warns us against 
the things that could cause us harm--it is foolish to ignore divine 
counsel. A good man even goes beyond what is right, to benefit others, 
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 14:15 One of the most vital proverbs, a child must eventually learn to 
examine what he hears, to test whether he is hearing the truth. The 
shrewd one is foresighted, and ponders the end results of doing or 
believing something, which may avert disaster. May we overcome any 
tendency to be naïve. And may we be especially careful to avoid 
believing religious lies, such as the teaching of hellfire, that could 
have serious repercussions on our relationship with God and other 
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cautious and reject an evil path, "hating what is bad." The morally 
stupid one, however, doesn't ponder the right course. Such a person 
ignores danger, and pridefully trusts in himself more than God, bringing
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foolishly, while gaining foresighted shrewdness helps us acquire 
beneficial knowledge to thwart disaster. Thus, while a young person will tend to be naive to a certain extent, he or she must not remain so. Shrewdness, or prudence, must be acquired--learning to look ahead at the consequences of one's speech and actions--and acting accordingly, in order to avoid prolonged foolishness, which would only lead to trouble. At a reasonable age, parents should encourage their growing or older youth to learn to become more wise, understanding various aspects of wisdom as described and explained in Proverbs, for instance. Yet, a detailed study of Proverbs should most likely not be encouraged for younger ones, still in their childhood, and learning in other ways, before about age 8. Ultimately, parents or guardians should decide when their child should be encouraged to study such things in depth.
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           Let’s consider next Exodus 20:15: “You must not steal.”
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           Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! 
But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps 
daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your 
neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell 
phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of 
your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because
 they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with 
compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship 
with you, and their relationship with Jehovah as well, and cause pain 
and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to
 value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could
 easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of 
others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that 
Jehovah is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As 
Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For 
all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; 
Righteous and upright is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to 
Israel demanded up to four, even seven times back what someone stole 
from another. Steal one laptop, God can require you to repent and give 
back, not only the one you stole if possible, but a total of four or 
more of the same value. (Exodus 22:1; 2Samu 12:1-6; Levit 26:18,21). The
 knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, 
just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in 
all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with 
the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea.”
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           Still, we haven’t reached God’s new world of peace and righteousness 
yet. We must still cope with the difficulties foretold during the “last 
days” as described in 2Timothy 3:1-5, called “critical times, hard to 
deal with.” Reasons are given for the difficulties we must face—the 
ungodly attitudes and traits of people not knowing and loving the true 
God, Jehovah. It was foretold that men would be “2...lovers of 
themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient
 to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not 
open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without
 love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers
 of pleasures rather than lovers of God, 5 having an appearance of 
godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” It 
is not only these ungodly traits we must reject, but we are to “turn 
away” from those who embrace such things, refusing to mend their ways. 
As 1Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad associations” corrupt good 
character. Still, out of love, we are to try to reach such ones in a 
timely, appropriate way. (Prove 25:11). Notice Proverbs 24:10-12: “10 If
 you become discouraged in the day of distress, Your strength will be 
meager. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And hold back
 those staggering to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we did not know 
about this,” Does not the One who examines hearts discern it? Yes, the 
One who watches you will know And will repay each man according to his 
activity.”
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never be envious, or jealous of others for what they may have, but 
rather, as Romans 12:15 says, compassionately “Rejoice with those who 
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          for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith 
that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even
 what we want that is reasonable in the time we’re living. As we align 
our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your
 hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure 
in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even 
“In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their 
ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he 
did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying 
you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:16,17). 
We should contemplate various ways a person can steal, that we may be 
careful to avoid doing so in any way. For instance, how might a person 
intentionally steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a
 good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. 
(1Timo 1:5; Phili 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair laws and standards as 
making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (Psalm 119:97; 
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 – As the world has hit the metaphorical panic button during the rise of
 Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases worldwide, the daily reality for people 
and businesses is rapidly changing.Practically overnight, businesses 
have been forced out of the comfort zone of face-to-face contact, now 
having to heavily rely on digital platforms. Businesses, especially, are
 struggling with figuring out how to survive by using digital 
communication techniques.With the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) and government officials emphasizing "social distancing
 and mandatory nonessential business closures," technology such as live 
video conferencing, chat boxes, and email will be the basis for millions
 of Americans for their jobs, schooling, and everyday communication. So,
 with so many players in the game, how can businesses continue to 
function successfully?Higher Images, a 20-year-old full-service digital 
marketing agency located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is helping 
organizations, businesses, and the community re-imagine what their lives
 and work-life will look like through web-based technology and mobile 
devices.President and CEO of Higher Images, Bryan Thornberg, says, 
"Rather than going into crisis mode, businesses should take this as an 
opportunity to expand their knowledge and reach. With many more people 
relying on digital communication, this is an ideal opportunity for 
businesses to break boundaries and try new techniques when connecting 
with clients."Thornberg and his team want to help people not just 
survive this crisis but to thrive during it and come out with an 
organization and business model stronger than ever.Thornberg has already
 been able to impact his clients by thinking outside the box and 
recommending the usage of technology such as live feeds and Facetime.For
 example, a hot tub distributor – a business that relies on their retail
 location for sales – took the recommendation of Thornberg and is now 
offering live video conferencing for customers to do live demonstrations
 of products and make purchases.Higher Images also urges businesses to 
utilize their existing websites to drive business: for example, adding a
 chat-box function to their website for customer communication, allowing
 organizations to respond to clients in real-time from the convenience 
of a cell phone or office computer from any location in the world.With 
higher internet traffic, this is also a key time for organizations to 
utilize search engine marketing, Google ads, and mobile in-app 
advertising technology such as Webtracker, which geo-fences homes to 
enhance brand visibility. Strategizing with a digital marketing company 
like Higher Images will provide businesses with the tools they need to 
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              The need for some code of law became apparent with time in man’s history. Before the advent of such laws, humans, closer to the perfection originally present in our first parents, Adam and Eve, generally lived by their consciences. Likely, discussions of right and wrong actions were among the conversations our first parents had with their children. It was possibly even before a law code existed that Joseph fled from having an adulterous affair with his Egyptian owner’s wife, saying “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” In the oral history handed down, he knew God had brought the first man and woman together in marriage, and at this, God’s word says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24). Thus respect for the covenant of marriage was engendered early on, especially among God-fearing persons.
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              One early law code was the code of Hammurabi. This was before the time of Moses. Hammurabi’s code laid down some 282 laws, having been written upon stone pillars within the kingdom of Babylon, so everyone would know the law. Hammurabi is known as the sixth king of Babylon, and is believed to have ruled between 1792 BCE and 1750 BCE. Hammurabi evidently did not write these laws, but brought together and organized existing laws. It became the standard of judgment throughout his empire. Of course, there were some similarities and differences when comparing his law to that of God’s law through Moses. Both codes stated, for instance, that kidnapping a child would bring the death penalty.*
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              Why do such laws of man and even God, even today, have severe punishments associated with certain wrong actions? If everyone is aware of the law code, and know how severe the penalty would be for a specific harmful, criminal act, this should serve as a powerful deterrent from engaging in such conduct, thus enabling a peaceful existence to be maintained in society. Just as violating a law of physics, such as gravity, you know could mean your death, so serious moral laws should never be violated either. God reveals at 2Peter 3:9 that He “...is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” Thus, He wants everyone to understand and respect His laws, which promote genuine peace and happiness among society. Hammurabi’s code even included death for robbery, while God’s law through Moses generally only required returning the item stolen, if possible, and added compensation, totaling up to four or even seven times the amount, depending on what it was. Thus, God’s law was more reasonable in this case, while the penalty still serves to deter the crime. Also, God’s law promoted fairness and equality, whereas Hammurabi’s law considered a crime less serious if it was committed by one with higher social status. More than a crime against man, God’s law made it clear that crimes such as robbery were also being committed against God—who loves His human creation, and wants the peace and happiness of all. They thus were sins against God, requiring forgiveness by Him.
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               OTHER PURPOSES OF LAW.
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              We’ve seen that laws can be set as a deterrent from bad actions. But laws can also promote and accentuate good practices and standards. It can be used to set certain payments for government, legal and business services, for instance. It can outline fair practices between entities, whether governmental, commercial, or personal. It can outline a path to help various peoples overcome some disappointing or failing circumstances, to regain their peace, security, prosperity, freedom and/or happiness after some disaster or unfortunate occurrence(s). Laws can thus be used for much good, and contribute to the above-mentioned conditions that human hearts long to experience and maintain. And contrary to the notion that laws are only restrictive, in truth law can even protect various freedoms that promote such happiness among humanity. God’s word reveals that “where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!” (2Cori 3:17). And James speaks of God’s law as a “perfect law that belongs to freedom.” He writes: “But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.” (James 1:25). Thus, God’s law can promote wise and good conduct, and help those who adhere to it act with greater wisdom, and find greater happiness. Psalm 19:7-8 says: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].” Therefore, God’s commands support truth and true worship in a way that enables obedient ones to find wisdom and joy, to see more clearly where they are on the path of life, and where they are going.
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              Therefore, the ransom of Christ, while a merciful gift of God, does not do away with law, but rather establishes it. It is having faith, or deep trust, in that merciful provision for forgiveness that enables ones to gradually grow to greater adherence to the law of God. With a deep faith in God and His word and law, we are moved to respond to God’s love by loving Him in return. And 1John 5:3 explains: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Thus by such faith in God’s love, seeing God’s law as a way to know how to love Him in return, true righteousness is made possible, even a complete obedience of the heart of a person. This was not always understood. Some Jews felt that their own circumcision of the flesh itself gave them divine favor. Romans 3:23-24, 29-31 says: “23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus...29 Or is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of people of the nations? Yes, also of people of the nations. 30 Since God is one, he will declare circumcised people righteous as a result of faith and uncircumcised people righteous by means of their faith. 31 Do we, then, abolish law by means of our faith? Not at all! On the contrary, we uphold law.” Likewise, for true Christians, baptism itself is not an automatic sign of divine favor, but it is a “request made to God for a good conscience.” (1Peter 3:21). Holding a good conscience, that is eagerly trained by God’s word, with an obedient and loyal heart, brings divine approval, not as something we earn, but as a free gift, by God’s kindness, through the ransom of Christ.
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              Jesus when on earth taught many principles of divine truth, that aid one to understand God and His ways better, so as to WANT to live by them. Christ’s teachings help us to address our loyalty and faithfulness to God in a heartfelt way, becoming obedient from the heart to God’s standards and laws, promoting true peace, righteousness, and happiness. May we therefore come to delight in the law of God, as others throughout history, and look forward to God’s favored blessings and rewards. This requires faith, or deep trust, in Him, as explained at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”
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              Perhaps books will be published, with the aim of addressing a certain aspect or topic of God’s law, revealing insight into how it functions to contribute to earth-wide or even universal peace, security, prosperity, freedom, and happiness. They can be written with warmth and understanding, in “plain English” so-to-speak, in a way that may bring delight and satisfaction. May we continue learning of God’s perfect law, that we may live by it, respecting His law and His Son’s teachings, thus honoring our loving God and Father, Jehovah, as the rightful Sovereign of the Universe.
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         2020 May 09-May 10 Proverbs 14, Seventh (Adultery) of the Ten, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Hello! Wishing you a fine and lovely day, as safe and careful as one can say, with loving consideration for others. Let's continue in Proverbs 14, verses 10-12, then consider the serious violation of Adultery as the seventh of the Ten Commandments, Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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 14:10 This is why it may not always be correct to say "I know what 
you're going through", but maybe "I kind-of know what you're going 
through." It is primarily Jehovah God who can know every nuance of the 
many factors in causing one to feel bitter, or even joyful. Still, we want 
to be as compassionate as we can, with the right motive, a pure heart, 
desiring to be an extension of God's comfort and hand in helping them 
overcome grief, bitterness, or to share their joy. The Scriptures tell 
us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roma 
12:15).
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           "11 The house of the wicked will be
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           Prove 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to 
prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches 
their god. But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, generally
 content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works," perhaps 
not even owning their own home in the current system of things. Under 
God's kingdom, however, "they will build houses and live in them, and 
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build 
for someone else to inhabit, nor will they plant for others to eat. For 
the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of 
their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isaiah 65:21-22). Therefore, choosing to be an "upright" person has the favor and blessing of Jehovah God Himself. Psalm 127:1 says this: "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." Let Jehovah "build the house," by choosing to walk in His ways--upholding His standards of what is true, right, good, and just, or fair.
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           "12 There is a way
 that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death."
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           Prove 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more 
important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all 
your ways take notice of [Jehovah], and he will make your paths 
straight." (Phili 1:10; Prove 3:5b-6) We need God's word to guide our 
steps in life. While it is commendable to listen to our conscience, it 
really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to
 be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom. For example, it might "seem right" to a person to choose to lust after someone's spouse, or marital partner, perhaps trying to convince themselves that it is in the name of "true love" that they're doing so.
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      &lt;!--EndFragment--&gt;                 --that is not God's view. That person might imagine that the spouse is not treating the other as well as they should, or as well as that one thinks he or she might be able to. But is that a reason to interfere with the work of God, who likely brought the two of them together, with a holy vow to love one another? The two marital partners in this case have likely forged a bond over time, a bond that most likely should not be broken. If God blessed the marriage to last, then it brought these two together as "one flesh...So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” (Matth 19:5b-6). Who knows or decides whether God really brought them together in marriage, other than God Himself? Let God remain "the Judge of all the earth"--including the Judge as to what is truly right and wrong for His human creation. (Genes 18:25; Psalm 67:4). If you've considered acting in such ways in the past, work on cultivating God's loyal love, that seeks to protect or safeguard such relationships, and look to God to help you forge and safeguard your own precious relationships as well.
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          TEN COMMANDMENTS
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           Let’s consider Exodus 20:14: “You must not commit adultery.”
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            MURDERING RELATIONSHIPS, STEALING HEARTS.
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           Being the Seventh Commandment, coming after the serious commandment 
against murder, this violation is just as detrimental, affecting more 
than just one person. The one initiating the adultery may have slandered
 one's spouse, seeking to destroy their relationship--how unloving! This 
also comes just before the commandment against stealing, and what leads 
up to committing adultery may be just that—a stealing of the heart of 
another person from their marriage partner. In some way the unfaithful 
mate has likely been persuaded to develop affection for someone other 
than his or her marriage mate. Jehovah God had words to say to the 
priests of Israel in Malachi’s day, regarding serious violations of His 
word and law, including concerning marriage. Notice His disgust, 
recorded at Malachi 2:13-16:
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           “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in 
covering the altar of Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, 
so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks 
favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’
 It is because Jehovah has acted as a witness between you and the wife 
of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is 
your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not
 do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one 
seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your 
spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 
For I hate divorce,” says Jehovah the God of Israel, “and the one who 
covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovah of armies. “And guard 
yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
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            TREACHERY.
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           Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the 
serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to
 the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. Kings David sadly committed 
this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his 
household for years afterward. His treachery against a faithful man is 
recorded in God’s word.
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           Proverbs 6 also shows the seriousness of adultery, in verses 
32-35. Notice how God’s word addresses the matter here, looking at some 
consequences:
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           “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense;
 The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds 
and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy 
makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes 
revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no 
matter how large you make the gift.”
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           Only God and Christ can ultimately forgive and help one recover from such a sin. (Psalm 103:9; Matth 9:6-7).
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            FAITHFULNESS.
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           The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by 
all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of 
adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, 
marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting 
after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's 
word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new
 world! (1Cori 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for 
another, would they engage that one in a practice that threatens that 
one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: 
"Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?"
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Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus thus stated, at 
Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit 
adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a 
woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery 
with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble,
 tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to 
lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into 
Ge·henʹna (symbol of eternal destruction)." May we never ignore the 
consequences of such a selfish, disloyal practice as adultery!
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          Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward 
our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your 
marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your 
marriage with the expectation of remaining eternal partners--Jehovah may
 have no reason to change that. Be faithful to the one you now have, and
 trust Jehovah for that determination in the future. Find delight in 
sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, 
that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life 
can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each 
other. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having 
two together, along with Jehovah as the stronger third party: “9 Two are
 better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10
 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what 
will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 
Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can 
just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two 
together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot 
quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovah as the strongest third strand
 in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness 
in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and 
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           News this day includes the loss of some 20.5 million U.S. jobs in April, and a 14.7% unemployment rate. Is there anything that could be done to stem to tide and get some otherwise unemployed persons back to work?
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           An interesting look at history reveals how some companies got creative under such challenging circumstances, and managed to survive hard times. One such example, albeit containing some good and some not-so-good history, was the plight of beer producers during the Prohibition years, a time when the drinking of alcohol products was completely banned in the U.S. Some 1,300 such companies existed when the ban began in 1920, and amazingly, some 100 managed to survive until over a decade later, in 1933, when the ban was finally lifted. A look at history reveals some interesting ideas that were pursued, including automotive creations and alternative beverage products. You might enjoy researching some of this history, looking for the lawful means some of these companies used to remain afloat. But the point is:
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            Could some companies today, in cooperation with state and local governments, be allowed or be able to find ways to venture outside of their usual means of maintenance, and possibly be able to support much of their working staff in other creative ways?
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            It is hoped that the rules and regulations in place in the various states might allow for such exploration on the part of companies, and not hem them in to only what they have been doing in the past. The same may go for efforts to begin home businesses for those currently out-of-work. Perhaps such states could re-examine their laws and see whether any consideration might be given to easing some restrictions in this critical time in our history.
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           While the earth may undergo change in this challenging time, may we continue to look to God, and hold to His right standards, trusting His hand of support in whatever difficulties or hardships that must be endured, and whatever blessings that may yet come our way, as we look forward to His promised new world of true peace, righteousness and happiness.
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            "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence. (Selah) 4 There is a river the streams of which make the city of God rejoice, The holy grand tabernacle of the Most High."
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           Week 9:
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            ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: LEGAL BUSINESS CONTRACTS, ETC.
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           Psalms
 “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your 
holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is 
right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 
“Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for 
only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But
 those who promote peace have joy.”
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           Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to 
see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six 
months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such 
documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to 
some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed 
upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the 
companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard 
to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business 
with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, 
large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a 
mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to 
ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who 
are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, 
or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell 
you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will 
provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell 
you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are 
asking for from you.
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           Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for 
instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, 
because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy 
Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such 
legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read 
and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just 
to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be 
done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns 
as these?
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of 
cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold
 in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to 
in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with 
customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL 
TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what 
they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might 
have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, 
some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the 
GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read 
the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is 
providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES 
affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these 
documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take 
advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for 
those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in
 the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the 
GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their 
own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, 
or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part 
of customers.
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all, let an UPDATE document be released, that shows just the changes 
made to the document, or all the changes made that calendar year, for 
any who have already read the ORIGINAL. They need only read and 
comprehend the changes. Perhaps the latest entire GENERAL TERMS document
 may be posted each January 1, so that anyone can read it or be reminded
 of it’s contents.
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           What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an 
additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no 
longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out,
 honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, 
in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common
 in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the 
average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily 
what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a
 preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter 
agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or 
service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important 
intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is 
then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal 
documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it 
more official.
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           Also, such companies who choose to uphold the aforementioned standards 
of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general
 integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to 
consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading
 of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The 
headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a 
few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following 
paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the 
right to use these headings for free when writing something that is 
not-for-profit.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and 
privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now
 also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that 
once again several other business or internet groups may officially 
support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? 
Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only 
read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know 
where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society.
 While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice 
of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and 
happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the 
agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or 
service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet 
services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a 
short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to 
continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to
 when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could
 come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? 
There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month 
standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good 
for. While such terms could change anytime for
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such 
companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet 
agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good 
for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any 
adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable 
time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before 
making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a
 time every so often to make significant changes to the internet 
environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, 
so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all 
customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very
 helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few
 and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling 
emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the 
term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the 
terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's 
beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full 
document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually 
made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies 
who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up 
period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being 
required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of
 the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of 
temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more 
extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position 
to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, 
which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to 
submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may 
not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be
 possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at 
first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the 
services, then having more time with which to consider the more official
 legal version!
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            WHAT A GIFT!
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, 
perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and
 uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good 
business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have 
their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated 
with using their products or services, attracting certain types of 
customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive
 or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each 
company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good 
products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may 
still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one 
enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real 
problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony 
among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human 
history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in 
the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, 
while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial 
success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and
 loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, 
for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But 
the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good 
things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His 
Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, 
even endlessly!
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         2020 May 08 Proverbs 14, Sixth (Murder) of the Ten, TWGA, weekly CTC
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          Hello, wishing you well, and a safe and pleasant day, with continued consideration for others, practicing this vital quality especially during this time. Let's look further into Proverbs 14, verses 6-9, then consider how to address and prevent root causes of the hateful crime of murder, then today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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           "6 The scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But 
knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding. 7 Stay away 
from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips. 8 By 
wisdom the shrewd man understands the way he is going, But the stupid 
are deceived by their foolishness. 9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among 
the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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           Prove 14:6 One who tends to find fault with and ridicule others will
 not find true wisdom with such an improper self-serving motive. God is 
not critical of us, but seeks and appreciates the good in us. Scoffers 
should ponder God's love for all people, including them, that they might
 repent from reviling others and turn to seeking the good in themselves 
and others.
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           "7 Stay away from the foolish man, For you will not find knowledge on his lips."
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           Prove 14:7 The foolish man may like to talk, but divine knowledge will not be 
coming from his mouth, at least not in a way that harmonizes with the 
God of truth. We are to "stay away" from such ones. While we want to 
help them turn around from a wrong course, humble themselves before God 
and appreciate his counsel and discipline offered toward them, we 
shouldn't desire their association or company, lest we want to become a 
fool ourselves. Let's treasure wisdom from God.
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           "8 By wisdom the shrewd man understands the way he is going, But the stupid are deceived by their foolishness."
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           Prove 14:8 The shrewd, or foresighted prudent one, looks ahead at the 
consequences of a right and wrong course, and acts accordingly, sparing 
harm. Such a person is likely also acquiring wisdom with understanding, 
to comprehend the entirety of his course in life. The stupid ones, 
knowing what's right but often choosing not to follow it, are being 
deceived by their own foolishness. Such ones need to ponder the 
consequences of doing wrong, losing their relationship with God, turning
 their backs on his counsel and loving correction, that they may come to
 hate a bad course, and begin to fear the true God, wanting His favor 
and approval.
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           "9 Fools make fun of guilt, But among the upright, there is a willingness to reconcile."
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           Prove 14:9 Foolish ones may begin to ignore their conscience, or haven't 
trained it properly with the wisdom and guidance of God's word. If such a
 course continues, it will lead to disaster. Guilt over wrongdoing is 
necessary to enable one to repent of a wrong course, realizing the hurt 
it may have caused God, others, and ourselves, and moving one to become 
determined not to repeat such a mistake. One can thus be living in a way
 that has God's approval and blessing.
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           TEN COMMANDMENTS
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            Now let's consider Exodus 20:13: "You must not murder."
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           It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, 
and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably 
one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first 
five commands encourage love for our God and Father Jehovah, obedience 
to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false 
worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in 
name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and 
practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual
 well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these 
commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, 
jealously, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
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            Still,
 Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart 
of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said
 to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a 
murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’22 However, I say to
 you that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be 
accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother 
with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme 
Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to 
the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of eternal destruction).
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           Regarding Jesus' first words here, concerning one who "continues 
wrathful with his brother," we find encouragement at Ephesians 4:25-27 
in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one 
of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging 
to one another. 26 Be wrathful, but do not sin; do not let the sun set 
while you are still angry; 27 do not give the Devil an opportunity." 
Thus, God's word encourages is to be quick to settle disagreements, and 
to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. The words of Christ and
 related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between 
not only worshippers of Jehovah but even with our neighbors who are not 
yet true servants of God. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it 
depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that 
genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a
 movie, a video game (not all "shoot-em-ups" do this), or anything 
else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or 
our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there 
room for jealous, selfish hatred for others? May we delight in the new 
world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind, and 
do all we can to help our loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
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          News this day includes the loss of some 20.5 million U.S. jobs in April, and a 14.7% unemployment rate. Is there anything that could be done to stem to tide and get some otherwise unemployed persons back to work?
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          An interesting look at history reveals how some companies got creative under such challenging circumstances, and managed to survive hard times. One such example, albeit containing some good and some not-so-good history, was the plight of beer producers during the Prohibition years, a time when the drinking of alcohol products was completely banned in the U.S. Some 1,300 such companies existed when the ban began in 1920, and amazingly, some 100 managed to survive until over a decade later, in 1933, when the ban was finally lifted. A look at history reveals some interesting ideas that were pursued, including automotive creations and alternative beverage products. You might enjoy researching some of this history, looking for the lawful means some of these companies used to remain afloat. But the point is:
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           Could partnerships be forged, even temporarily, with companies that may have parallel interests, some of which are prospering at this time, in ways that may prove to be a win-win situation for both, and enable more individuals to get by, even with less pay than normal?
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           It is hoped that the rules and regulations in place in the various states might allow for such exploration on the part of companies, and not hem them in to only what they have been doing in the past. The same may go for efforts to begin home businesses for those currently out-of-work. Perhaps such states could re-examine their laws and see whether any consideration might be given to easing some restrictions in this critical time in our history.
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          While the earth may undergo change in this challenging time, may we continue to look to God, and hold to His right standards, trusting His hand of support in whatever difficulties or hardships that must be endured, and whatever blessings that may yet come our way, as we look forward to His promised new world of true peace, righteousness and happiness.
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           "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence. (Selah) 4 There is a river the streams of which make the city of God rejoice, The holy grand tabernacle of the Most High."
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           Psalms
 “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your 
holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is 
right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 
“Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for 
only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But
 those who promote peace have joy.”
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           Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to 
see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six 
months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such 
documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to 
some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed 
upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the 
companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard 
to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business 
with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, 
large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a 
mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to 
ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who 
are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, 
or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell 
you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will 
provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell 
you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are 
asking for from you.
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           Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for 
instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, 
because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy 
Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such 
legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read 
and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just 
to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be 
done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns 
as these?
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of 
cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold
 in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to 
in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with 
customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL 
TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what 
they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might 
have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, 
some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the 
GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read 
the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is 
providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES 
affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these 
documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take 
advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for 
those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in
 the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the 
GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their 
own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, 
or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part 
of customers.
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           ALSO, if a GENERAL TERMS document needs to be modified or updated at 
all, let an UPDATE document be released, that shows just the changes 
made to the document, or all the changes made that calendar year, for 
any who have already read the ORIGINAL. They need only read and 
comprehend the changes. Perhaps the latest entire GENERAL TERMS document
 may be posted each January 1, so that anyone can read it or be reminded
 of it’s contents.
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           What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an 
additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no 
longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out,
 honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, 
in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common
 in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the 
average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily 
what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a
 preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter 
agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or 
service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important 
intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is 
then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal 
documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it 
more official.
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of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general
 integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to 
consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading
 of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The 
headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a 
few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following 
paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the 
right to use these headings for free when writing something that is 
not-for-profit.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and 
privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now
 also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that 
once again several other business or internet groups may officially 
support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? 
Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only 
read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know 
where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society.
 While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice 
of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and 
happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the 
agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or 
service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet 
services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a 
short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to 
continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to
 when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could
 come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? 
There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month 
standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good 
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such 
companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet 
agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good 
for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any 
adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable 
time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before 
making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a
 time every so often to make significant changes to the internet 
environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, 
so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all 
customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very
 helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few
 and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling 
emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the 
term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the 
terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's 
beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full 
document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually 
made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies 
who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up 
period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being 
required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of
 the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of 
temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more 
extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position 
to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, 
which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to 
submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may 
not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be
 possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at 
first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the 
services, then having more time with which to consider the more official
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, 
perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and
 uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good 
business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have 
their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated 
with using their products or services, attracting certain types of 
customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive
 or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each 
company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good 
products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may 
still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one 
enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real 
problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony 
among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human 
history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in 
the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, 
while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial 
success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and
 loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, 
for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But 
the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good 
things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His 
Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, 
even endlessly!
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          Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day in God's favor, remaining safe, cautious, and considerate during this time. Let's begin Proverbs 14, then consider the Fifth of the Ten Commandments, to Honor one's Parents, give attention to Today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner, updated yesterday evening.
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           "1 The truly wise woman builds up her
house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 The one walking
in his uprightness fears Jehovah, But the one whose ways are devious despises
Him. 3 The rod of haughtiness is in the mouth of the fool, But the lips of the
wise will protect them. 4 Where there are no cattle the manger is clean, But the
power of a bull yields an abundant harvest. 5 A faithful witness will not
lie, But a false witness lies with every breath."
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           Prove 14:1: The foolish one is disregarding
God's counsel or discipline, thus is missing out on the spiritual values and
wisdom necessary to be spiritually upbuilding to her family. With the "philosophy and empty deception" present in the world today, many otherwise fine men and women have hardly ever been introduced to the value of God's written word, the Holy Bible. The wisdom present therein can almost work miracles in the life of a family or person, and is worth every effort to get to know and understand. Proverbs itself is an especially worthy source of study, and it's first 9 chapters are written like a letter from a loving father to a son, with excellent counsel in how to be successful in life, in God's eyes.
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           "2 The one walking
in his uprightness fears Jehovah, But the one whose ways are devious despises
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           Prove 14:2: The upright one has
genuine godly fear, which is a healthy fear of displeasing or hurting God in
some way. HE loves us, especially if we seek to please him, and the man of
godly fear does not want to harm that relationship, or hurt God's feelings by
disobeying him in some way. This healthy fear of God encourages right and honest conduct, in contrast to the 'devious ways' of some.
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           "3 The rod of haughtiness is in the mouth of the fool, But the lips of the
wise will protect them."
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           Prove 14:3: The foolish one tends to
be haughty in spirit, offended by God's counsel or discipline, rather than
humbly accepting it and seeking to improve. We're encouraged in God's word to
consider others as superior to us, benefitting from their knowledge and
counsel. The foolish would benefit more by listening more than speaking of his
own ideas and knowledge, remembering we have two ears and only 1 mouth--James
says we should be quick to listen, but slow about speaking and slow about wrath
or anger. (James 1:19).
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           "4 Where there are no cattle the manger is clean, But the
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           Prove 14:4: The Scriptures encourage
hard work as opposed to laziness. Children should not be praised so much for
the knowledge they gain, as for putting that knowledge to work to benefit
others by it. The praise should be using their knowledge aright, to help
others. This encourages them to be busy, good workers. The verse shows hard
work pays off in an "abundant harvest."
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           "5 A faithful witness will not
lie, But a false witness lies with every breath."
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           Prove 14:5: The Christian "new
personality" seeks honesty in all things, rejecting lies as displeasing
God, the One who "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Says Colossians 3:9,10:
"Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its
practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through
accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who
created it." However, being honest does not mean we must reveal truth to
all persons, including those who might use the knowledge they gain to harm
others. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7 there is "a time to be silent and a
time to speak."
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           Now let's consider God's next words to Israel, the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12.
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          "“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you."
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           Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long 
life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's 
words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while 
cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul 
refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he 
is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
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           "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for
 this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first 
command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may 
remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating 
your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and 
admonition of Jehovah."
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           RESPECTED, LOVINGLY ADMONISH.
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          Thus, in spite of any rebellious spirit that the world at times tries to
 push upon children, it is right before God to treasure obedience that 
is in harmony with "the Lord" Jesus Christ. Jesus himself, despite being
 perfect, was submissive and obedient to his righteous, though 
imperfect, parents. (Luke 2:51). Still, it is important for parents not 
to "irritate" their children, with constant nagging or unwarranted 
punishments. Recall that the term "discipline" comes from the same root 
as "disciple." Was Jesus constantly punishing his followers, or did he 
lovingly train and correct them when needed? At Deuteronomy 6, parents 
were instructed regarding God's law: "6 These words that I am commanding
 you today must be on your heart, 7 and you must inculcate them in your 
sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on 
the road and when you lie down and when you get up." Thus may the loving
 "admonition" or training by parents, and "discipline" or loving 
correction, come to be largely welcome by their children if possible, 
and when punishment must come, let it be given in love, with the 
guidance needed to learn the important lesson(s).
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           Of course, Jehovah God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and
 reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking 
well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction 
whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater 
God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded 
wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my 
ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet,
 Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble,
 But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble 
before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many 
underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah 
requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to 
walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be 
submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting
 in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in 
various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic 
hosts as a "woman," or God's wife. (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These 
have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony 
with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to
 minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). 
From among them came God's Son, Jesus, and who together, with his 
anointed bride, likewise assists mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 
15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17)
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           The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes 
his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." 
(Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their 
parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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          With many families having mouths to feed, yet out of work, and having not received any federal funds of assistance, some are to the point of trying to decide between paying bills and feeding their family. Not everyone is in the same position of those who have been able to find other ways to make money, with some sort of other work, selling some belongings, or other ideas, or who have received their stimulus money already.  And not everyone is near a stocked food bank, that can receive free food provisions when it becomes truly necessary.
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    &lt;!--EndFragment--&gt;              Yet, could it be possible for neighbors to help one another at this time in an exceptional way? What if there were enough people who had enough money to get by and then some, who may have already received a stimulus payment and wasn't really needy of it, or has a similar amount of money available, to be willing to LOAN $200 or more of that money to every neighbor they find out really needs the money to survive, with a signed promise in writing to return that same amount as soon as their stimulus check arrives? If that money is spent carefully, it could go a long way to postponing a desperate plight until these desperate families receive their stimulus. In Israel, fellow Israelites who were in position to do so, were to help those in need, with, not necessarily free money, but at least provide a loan without interest, so that such ones could get back on their feet. Most will gladly work as soon as they find the opportunity to do so, and pay back whatever they need in gratefulness for being rescued from such a plight! If you just can't find anyone to help, why not call a local food bank to see how you might be able to help.
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          Deuteronomy 15:7-8 says: "“If one of your brothers becomes poor among you in one of your cities of the land that Jehovah your God is giving you, do not harden your heart or be tightfisted toward your poor brother. 8 For you should generously open your hand to him and by all means lend whatever he needs or is lacking."
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          Proverbs 3:27-28 says this: "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow,” If you can give it now." Again, this can refer to the good gesture of 'giving' a loan, as needed.
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           STRETCHING THAT DOLLAR.
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          Even $200 can go a long way to feed one's family, if the right provisions are available. Many, of course, are learning to do this in these times. Please don't think it must be "Groceries as Usual." There are times when some have been able to live on as little as $20-30 weekly per person. Getting such essentials as milk and cereal, or even cheaper cans of evaporated milk to add water to, inexpensive fruits and vegetables such as bananas and potatoes, with some fresh carrots, celery, onions, or other salad items, dressings and condiments either cheaply or from a dollar store, inexpensive protein options such as eggs, certain cuts of meat, hot dogs, frozen or canned fish, etc., bread and chips or a few other snacks, and water and some juice perhaps as needed, can all be purchased for very little money. For individuals, a bag of potatoes may be too many, perhaps a few good individual ones or yams would be better, not going to waste. Dried beans and rice or other grains to cook may also be very economical. And a few other canned or frozen vegetables might also be found. Be careful--some inexpensive condiments, etc. contain questionable food ingredients such as alum (esp. pickle products) and too much HFCS--high fructose corn syrup, an unnatural sweetener. Be very judicious with your spending, to "stretch that dollar" as far as you can, until relief comes. Continue to pray for God's blessing on your efforts:
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          Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall."
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          And Psalm 37:25-26, of King David, who himself lived through many challenges to life, says: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread. 26 He always lends freely, And his children are in line for a blessing."
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          Therefore, trust in Jehovah God by name to provide, "while you throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you!" (1Peter 5:7).
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           Psalms
 “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your 
holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is 
right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 
“Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for 
only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But
 those who promote peace have joy.”
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           Are you one who loves to pour over legal documents as a hobby, eager to 
see what nuance you may find differing from a similar one you read six 
months prior from a similar company? Granted, the reading of such 
documents has become a necessary part of life today for most, and to 
some extent, they serve an important purpose, in making possible agreed 
upon terms and business obligations. Does it seem, however, that the 
companies promoting integrity, honesty and straightforwardness are hard 
to spot, based on the legal documents they put forward to do business 
with you? While wanting or needing services from a business entity, 
large or small, many find it a difficult challenge to weed through a 
mass of words and ensure there is not some hidden trap waiting to 
ensnare them unsuspectingly.
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who 
are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, 
or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell 
you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will 
provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell 
you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are 
asking for from you.
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            LEGALESE.
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           Could you see this as an issue worth addressing? Have you at times, for 
instance, hesitated to sign up with a company, perhaps on the internet, 
because it will require that you read through an exhaustive Privacy 
Policy and Terms of Service? Or are you one who is so put off by such 
legalese that you have considered clicking a box stating you have read 
and agree to the terms, even though you barely skimmed through it, just 
to have the product, services or information you desired? What may be 
done, in the spirit of God’s incoming Kingdom, to address such concerns 
as these?
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of 
cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold
 in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to 
in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with 
customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL 
TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what 
they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might 
have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, 
some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the 
GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read 
the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is 
providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES 
affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these 
documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take 
advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for 
those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in
 the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the 
GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their 
own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, 
or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part 
of customers.
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           ALSO, if a GENERAL TERMS document needs to be modified or updated at 
all, let an UPDATE document be released, that shows just the changes 
made to the document, or all the changes made that calendar year, for 
any who have already read the ORIGINAL. They need only read and 
comprehend the changes. Perhaps the latest entire GENERAL TERMS document
 may be posted each January 1, so that anyone can read it or be reminded
 of it’s contents.
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           What if, also, such a GENERAL TERMS document could be put into an 
additional LAYMAN’S TERMS VERSION, or LT VERSION, that would be no 
longer than 1/3 the original legal document length, and would spell out,
 honestly and openly, the primary concerns of the customer and company, 
in clear and simple language, apart from the legal terminology so common
 in those documents? Reading the LAYMAN’S TERMS document would give the 
average person a much faster read, and way to comprehend more readily 
what the legal document sets forth. Agreeing to the LT document may be a
 preliminary way of indicating a willingness to cooperate or enter 
agreement—they are willing to go further in pursuing the product or 
service. As long as the legal document contains nothing important 
intentionally hidden or missing from the LT document, the customer is 
then likely willing to do business, and the reading of the legal 
documents becomes more of a formality, while still, however, making it 
more official.
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            HEADINGS.
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           Also, such companies who choose to uphold the aforementioned standards 
of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general
 integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to 
consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading
 of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The 
headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a 
few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following 
paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the 
right to use these headings for free when writing something that is 
not-for-profit.
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            A STANDARD PRIVACY POLICY.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and 
privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now
 also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that 
once again several other business or internet groups may officially 
support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? 
Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only 
read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know 
where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society.
 While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice 
of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and 
happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the 
agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or 
service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet 
services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a 
short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to 
continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to
 when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could
 come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? 
There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month 
standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good 
for. While such terms could change anytime for
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such 
companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet 
agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good 
for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any 
adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable 
time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before 
making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a
 time every so often to make significant changes to the internet 
environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, 
so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all 
customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very
 helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few
 and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling 
emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the 
term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the 
terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's 
beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full 
document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually 
made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies 
who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up 
period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being 
required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of
 the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of 
temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more 
extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position 
to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, 
which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to 
submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may 
not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be
 possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at 
first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the 
services, then having more time with which to consider the more official
 legal version!
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           CONCLUSION
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            WHAT A GIFT!
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, 
perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and
 uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good 
business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have 
their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated 
with using their products or services, attracting certain types of 
customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive
 or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each 
company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good 
products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may 
still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one 
enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real 
problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony 
among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human 
history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in 
the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, 
while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial 
success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and
 loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, 
for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But 
the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good 
things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His 
Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, 
even endlessly!
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          UPDATE: 05/05-1805 "CTC Corner, add'l par. mod." Welcome, may you find God's blessing on your efforts this day, while maintaining caution and safety! Let's continue in Proverbs 13, this time verses 22-25, then consider another of the Ten Commandments, today's TWGA, and finally CTC Corner!
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           “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the righteous one. 23 The
plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by
injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who
loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The righteous one eats and
satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is empty.”
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           Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his
day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to
 save
up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course,
situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the 
future
welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in 
the
illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to 
receive
his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13,14). 
Clearly,
while an inheritance might in certain circumstances be given sooner than
normal, care should be taken that wise use be made of such provisions. 
Still, these days understanding should be shown by younger ones, if 
failing health or other factors limit what parents can give those they 
still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of 
eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! 
Sinners
who stubbornly remain so and refuse to turn around, would be giving up 
their own
eternal life, possibly even leading their family members down the same 
path. Is
that the kind of inheritance they really want to leave their offspring? 
Often
such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not 
experiencing the
deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His
standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly 
Father who
“will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of
righteousness leading to eternal life alongside a loyal marriage 
partner, and
help our children receive a similar inheritance!
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           "23 The
plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by
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           Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor
one who puts full trust in Jehovah to provide his needs as he seeks to live
God’s way. Still, living under the current system of things, injustice has not
yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing
affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for
support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring
and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace”
under God’s coming Kingdom. (Psalm 37:11).
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           "24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who
loves him disciplines him diligently."
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           Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with
genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply
 mean
“punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” Still, 
some may have wondered about the teaching here. Looking at this more 
carefully scripturally, there is evidence that the term "discipline" 
should be associated with "loving correction." This proverb and Hebrews 
12:5-11 share this view of discipline, saying in Hebrews 12:5-6, "“My 
son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you 
are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in 
fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” While it is true 
that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but 
lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them, there is another term that
 deals more with the loving teaching and training of parents and 
teachers. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your 
children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and
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           of
 Jehovah." The term "admonition" here has reference to loving 
"instruction, guidance." Therefore, Jesus' disciples were not merely 
disciplined after they
had done something wrong, but admonished throughout the day by receiving
 loving
instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows 
Jehovah
commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then 
to
“7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your 
house
and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get 
up"(thus, not
only when receiving “time-out” for doing something wrong). Parents, 
please make
sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their 
questions
according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them 
what
they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and 
understanding
(Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father 
rejoice...” So
help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions 
each
day, and reap many blessings for time well spent!
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           "25 The righteous one eats and
satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is empty.”
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           Prove 13:25 The righteous one, wanting to act in harmony with
God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared,
as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread
alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.” Thus he or she
reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including
“whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever
things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable,
whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever
things are praiseworthy.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.”
Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we
learn from and are entertained by. Whatever things are “true,” for instance,
doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. This list is evidently meant for topics to be considered at congregation meetings for Bible study. But how fine when the
lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right
and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially
spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those
not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says:
“ 2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why
spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and
eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
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          TEN COMMANDMENTS
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           Let’s continue with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
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            A SABBATH DAY.
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           God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the 
second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same 
amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus 
on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to 
forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day,
 or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day was Saturday, but in time our society has gravitated toward a rest day of Sunday, now commonly the last day of the weekend. Tradition has it 
that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, 
Sunday the original first day of the week, so that in time both days 
became recognized as times off from most work. Thus most came to have a 
five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. 
Thus the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but is it being
 kept “sacred?” Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding 
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           Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six 
days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovah your God. You must 
not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your 
slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign 
resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovah made
 the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he 
began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovah blessed the 
Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
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           So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be 
done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical 
and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, 
particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was 
and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse 
Jesus of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s 
hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s 
attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some 
doctors might choose to be “on call” that day, as Jesus stated that it 
was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such 
activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also 
be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that 
day. Certainly Christians can recognize the principle of the Sabbath 
day, keeping spiritual things a priority in our life—not letting them 
fade into the background. We should thus not let financial, material, or
 mundane concerns of life weigh us down, but have faith in Jehovah and 
His son to support us as we seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in
 life, along with pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of 
integrity to God. As Jesus said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, 
seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other
 things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and 
material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
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           If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects 
humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being 
carved by His finger on stone tablets, and the only laws on record to 
have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then 
should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day,
 and hold it “sacred,” which God may now reasonably allow to be Sunday, 
having been the final day of the weekend before the next workweek, and 
already considered by many to be a day of rest and spiritual 
refreshment? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are 
reasonably distinct from those in "the handwritten document" that was 
put aside at Christ's impalement. (Colos 2:14). At least Paul and James 
reference commands from the Ten, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 
6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your 
father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also 
James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor
 such a law of God, we may on a Sunday set aside some time for 
relaxation with our family and/or friends, and perhaps give some 
attention to spiritual matters, perhaps reading something beneficial and
 of interest to us and our family spiritually. Have you found a place 
among the tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, 
and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? Aim not to give 
attention to business matters on this day, or spend undue time in the 
kitchen or in other absorbing work tasks if at all possible. Prepare 
some things ahead of time, Saturday evening perhaps, so that time may be
 freed up for our family on the day considered our Sabbath. Certainly 
God’s blessing would be upon it! In fact, it is conceivable that if the 
Sabbath is still in effect by God, farmers might be experiencing a near 
double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh 
Sabbath year the ground was to rest, and no planting was to be done. 
(Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest was to provide amply for this year 
and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath 
year. The ground would be allowed to rest. God would also bless the 
heeding of this Sabbath law as well.
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           Still, while requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovah God 
has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even 
Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all
 men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is 
Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other 
businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath 
day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or 
after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas 
stations for travelers or those in need of something for a family meal.
 Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try
 to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being 
commanded to work on the Sabbath. With the varying schedules that many 
are required to work, perhaps you could choose another day soon before 
or after the Sabbath, to give more complete attention to spiritual 
matters. One day we may hope, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is 
ruling completely, even faithful employers may be more willing to trust 
God's direction fully in this matter. Do we not want God's blessing on 
all our activities?
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           Therefore may we aim to recognize the principle of the Sabbath day of 
rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to 
continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved 
ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement,
 especially a real Sabbath day on Sunday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22
 states "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds 
no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort 
to do so, having faith, or deep trust, in God and His law, we may find 
many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of 
God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus 
reminds us: "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its 
builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain 
that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That
 you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for 
his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovah 
fully, reaping rich rewards!
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           As important as drinking enough water is for proper body hydration, there are other nutritional factors involved for optimal health. The Promised land of Israel was a land blessed by God, providing many kinds of nutritious foods. It was"a land of wheat and barley, of grapevines, fig trees, and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." (Deuteronomy 8:8). Many nowadays are not really meeting their nutritional needs as well as they might think, as this study bears out. Please consider this article, that I may print here:
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           (NewsUSA) – Although consumers say they are at least somewhat knowledgeable about nutrition, new research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shows several wide gaps between American’s perception of their nutrient intakes and reality..
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           “While there is some disparity between perceived nutrient adequacy and actual nutrient intake, it is notable that consumers recognize the benefits their food can offer,” says Sarah Romotsky, registered dietitian and associate director of health and wellness at the IFIC Foundation. “Indeed, health-promoting foods and food components, like blueberries, yogurt, fish, milk and fortified breads and breakfast cereals, play an important role in meeting nutrient needs and improving overall health.”
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           According to the 2013 IFIC Functional Foods Consumer survey, however, the majority of respondents (almost 70 percent) believe they fall short of meeting “all or nearly all” of their nutritional needs.
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           What’s more, a comparison of the survey’s findings and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data shows gaps between how many believe their intakes are adequate versus recommended daily intakes or nutrient intake recommendations (Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine). For nutrients such as vitamin D (68 percent perception vs. 32 percent consumption), potassium (61 percent vs. less than 3 percent) and fiber (67 percent vs. 5 percent), the discrepancy between perception and reality is glaring.
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           The high percentage of consumers who are meeting their needs for B vitamins may be a testament to how fortification can help consumers meet their nutrient needs.
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           “Breads, rice and cereals, which are often fortified with B Vitamins, may be helping consumers meet their B vitamin needs, without the consumer realizing the added value,” says Romotsky.
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           However, there are still gaps in knowledge and consumption of a variety of other beneficial components, such as omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, flavonoids and zeaxanthin.
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           The good news, though, according to the survey, is that consumer interest in learning more about foods with benefits beyond basic nutrition remains high. Almost nine in 10 Americans say they are interested in learning more about foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition, but cited barriers such as price.
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           One of the nutrients mentioned here was potassium. Research shows our cells function properly within a certain balance between potassium and sodium. Potassium is actually a cellular salt, while sodium is an intra-cellular salt. Enough potassium is needed in the diet, with reasonable sodium intake, to allow cells to receive water/hydration and be properly cleansed. If you're constantly passing urine often throughout the day, this is a likely indication of low cellular hydration, despite adequate water intake! Drinking good refreshingly cold water is important, at least a few times a day. Be aware that some drinks, such as black tea, can be diuretic, meaning they promote urine excretion. Several other herbal teas, for instance, may not be diuretic, and may contain less or no caffeine, but still may enhance energy or body balance in other ways. Still, with over-consumption of salt, and inadequate potassium intake, the excessive urine-passing may continue. To beat the problem, educate yourself on good potassium sources, such as most fruits and vegetables, including bananas, kiwis, and potatoes. Many vegetables have a potassium-sodium ratio of 10:1 or more! Of course, potatoes are often accompanied with salt, but eating ORGANIC sodium may help with this issue--CELERY has the proper kind of sodium that may assist with the sodium balance issue--organic sodium versus inorganic salt. Finding delicious low-salt foods/dips/etc to accompany a portion of celery with a salty meal may prove beneficial. Also finding other spice alternatives to using added salt can also make a big difference. There are several spice mixes on the market to flavor foods with instead of salt. Also, Celery Seed (Not celery salt), although it has a strong flavor, can also help assimilate a salt-laden food, sprinkling or mixing it into a dressing, etc., as it also contains the organic sodium helpful for salt metabolism. Just being mindful of the comparison of potassium and sodium in processed foods may help you limit your intake of excessive salt, and find delicious alternatives that promote more potassium intake. Be aware that, while a potassium salt is available, it is associated with increased risks of troublesome health conditons--it is INORGANIC POTASSIUM, as opposed to the ORGANIC potassium found in foods. Putting some of this knowledge to work, you may finally make headway on that excessive urine condition that has seemed for many to be a lost cause, and actually promote true body hydration and likely better health!
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           P.S. Our bodies utilize ORGANIC minerals and nutrients primarily. INORGANIC minerals are found in soil, for instance. Plants can take up the inorganic nutrients and convert them into the ORGANIC nutrients that benefit our bodies, promoting good health!
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           I'm not endorsing any food/nutrition-based websites at this time. There are some substances being used in the market that I believe are dangerous to the public's health, including some common sugar substitutes, that are often being touted as harmless. Please do careful research before assuming that unnatural chemicals are somehow completely safe for the body! God gave us sugar, although it has been processed to remove certain essential minerals that support sugar metabolism. Keeping sugar within reasonable limits is in most cases the best answer until the missing minerals start to be added back in with the sugar. Also, you might make use of other, more natural and complete sugar substitutes. (Proverbs 24:13)
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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           Psalms “15 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain? 2 The one who is walking faultlessly, Practicing what is right And speaking the truth in his heart.”
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           Proverbs 12:19-20 “Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy.”
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           At the same time, there are companies eager to have your business, who are willing to be honest and straightforward in their terms of service, or in what they offer in their product lines. They are willing to tell you up front what your financial obligations are, and what they will provide accordingly. If it was possible, they would be willing to tell you in plain simple language what you are getting and what they are asking for from you.
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           What if the major companies in an industry, willing to show a spirit of cooperation, put their heads together and considered the terms they hold in common with one another, and what they might be willing to agree to in the way of fair business practices, and honest dealings with customers? Could such groups come up with an Industry-specific GENERAL TERMS, that relate what those specific companies hold in common or what they are willing to hold in common? Then, each individual company might have a few specific terms, that it could detail in another document, some sort of SPECIFIC TERMS document. Any person who has read the GENERAL TERMS document already, agreeing to it, may then need only read the SPECIFIC TERMS in order to comprehend all that the company is providing and requiring. Also, what if ALL of the FINANCIAL ISSUES affecting the customer were addressed at the very top of each of these documents, so there was no confusion or hidden tricks aiming to take advantage of someone? This may reveal an honest spirit of integrity for those companies willing to uphold such in the public eye. ANY COMPANY in the industry who can generally meet the standards set forth in the GENERAL TERMS document might declare their support, and develop their own SPECIFIC TERMS document making known any additions, modifications, or clarifications. This would save much unnecessary reading on the part of customers.
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           Also, such companies who choose to uphold the aforementioned standards of honesty, straightforwardness, fairness in business practices--general integrity, without any underhandedness, would be welcome by me to consider my patented license for paragraph HEADINGS, to make the reading of these documents even more straightforward and understandable. The headings would work in the same way as in this document, to give in a few words generally the most helpful idea presented in the following paragraph, building anticipation. The patent now gives students the right to use these headings for free when writing something that is not-for-profit.
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           Also, what if certain companies known for their integrity, security and privacy support, such as Apple, Inc., and I believe, Microsoft Corp. now also, similarly put forward a GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY document, that once again several other business or internet groups may officially support or adhere to, with perhaps just a few changes or additions? Having read this Privacy Policy, or it’s latest update, you need only read any PRIVACY POLICY SPECIFICS by the company of interest, to know where it stands on this crucial issue.
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           Also, God's Kingdom is to bring a large measure of stability to society. While some things may continue to change, with variety still the spice of life, there should be less to disturb us, or threaten our peace and happiness. Along those lines, most contracts signed in person are the agreements that are considered binding regarding that product or service, at least over a certain time period. However, many internet services have been eager to change their terms at will, giving you a short time to review these changes, and decide whether or not to continue with their services. You're forced to change what you agreed to when you first signed up with the company. What if more stability could come about, with those companies willing to do things a better way? There may be some good options: (1) What if we had at least a 6-month standard period of time for which most such agreements would be good for. While such terms could change anytime for
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           customers, what if the agreement that a customer made with such companies was good for a reasonable period of time? Such internet agreements could clearly state a term for which the agreement is good for, or possibly a date that it is good until, at which time any adjustments or modifications could be made. There could be reasonable time allowed for reviewing any changes to such service terms, before making any decisions. OR, (2) Such a company might set a date yearly or a time every so often to make significant changes to the internet environment of it's customers, and make the terms good until that date, so that any changes to the system may be uniformly reflected to all customers at the same time. Stating a TERM for the agreement may be very helpful, and hopefully in most cases any changes afterward would be few and far between. Such would reduce worry of unexpected and unsettling emails requiring you to review the updated terms. And again, when the term is up, why not provide a document showing just the changes to the terms that have occurred since the last term began, or since the year's beginning, perhaps in layman's terms as well, rather than a full document to read, showing no attempt to hide what changes were actually made? Might something like this be a better way, for any such companies who care about the peace, security, and happiness of their customers?
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           Along the same lines, could most such companies provide a sign-up period of free service, or a low-cost trial, with the customer being required to read the Layman's Terms Service agreement, 1/3 the length of the longer Legal document, agreeing to this, and having the term of temporary service, for example, 3-7 days, to read through the more extensive Legal document, while enjoying the service, to be in position to, at the end of the trial, agree to the Legal document already read, which should be a formality after reading the LT version, and choose to submit payment for the agreed upon term of service? Granted, this may not be possible in every case, but some sort of access or benefit may be possible in most cases. How fine to have an easier-to-read document at first, to understand the agreement clearly, and begin enjoying the services, then having more time with which to consider the more official legal version!
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           What a gift for such an arrangement to come about by such companies, perhaps in cooperation with honest legal teams, willing to cooperate and uphold God’s standards of fairness, justice, reasonableness, and good business practices! Many companies in the same industry usually have their own specific niche or specific rewards and benefits associated with using their products or services, attracting certain types of customers, such that companies do not need to have an overly competitive or dog-eat-dog spirit. God Himself can bless the efforts of each company willing to do things His way, well motivated to provide good products or services to fellow humans. Granted, some businesses may still come and go—such is the nature of a free market system, one enabling people to explore possibilities and look for solutions to real problems. But God’s Kingdom is bringing a spirit of unity and harmony among those honoring Him the likes of which have been rare in human history. The relatively free market system that was somewhat present in the days of Israel and that has in many ways blessed the United States, while allowing for market creativity with a desire to achieve financial success, is capable of operating more on integrity to good standards and loyal love for fellow humans than on selfish greed. Proverbs 11 says, for instance: “3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them.” May many good things come about by such an arrangement, blessed by God, as He and His Son lead us toward a time of genuine peace, prosperity, and happiness, even endlessly!
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          Welcome, wishing you a safe and pleasant day, as we continue cautious and considerate of others during this time. Let's continue in Proverbs 13, verses 17-21, then consider the Third of the Ten Commandments, Friday's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be 
glorified. 19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid 
hate to turn away from bad. 20 The one walking with the wise will become
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Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous."
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          Prove
 13:17 An evil messenger may fall to distorting the message for his own 
greed, or selfish gain. Such was the case with Gehazi, an attendant of 
God's prophet Elisha. After Naaman, the army chief of the king of Syria 
took ill with leprosy, an Israelite girl told him he could be cured by a
 prophet of the true God, Jehovah. Elisha tells him to wash in the 
Jordan, the river of Israel, seven times and he would be cleansed. He 
eventually humbles himself to do so, and is cured! He wants to give a 
gift to Elisha for his cure, but Elisha takes no credit, giving it to 
Jehovah God. After departing, however, Elisha's attendant Gehazi begins 
to get greedy, thinking he could receive the gift intended for Elisha. 
Gehazi actually returns to Naaman, at which Naaman asks "Is everything 
all right?" Gehazi then delivers his false "message." 2Kings 5:22 says: 
"To this he said: “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Look! 
Just now two young men from the mountainous region of Eʹphra·im from the
 sons of the prophets came to me. Give them, please, a talent of silver 
and two changes of garments.’”" He receives his "gift" and eventually 
returns to Elisha, who says to him: "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" 
He answers "Your servant did not go anywhere." Verses 26-27 explains 
what happened next: "26 E·liʹsha said to him: “Was my heart not there 
with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a 
time to accept silver or to accept garments or olive groves or vineyards
 or sheep or cattle or male or female servants? 27 Now Naʹa·man’s 
leprosy will stick to you and your descendants forever.” Immediately he 
went out from before him a leper, white as snow." What a lesson! May we 
never lie, cheat, or steal in the name of Jehovah!
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          "18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified."
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          Prove
 13:18 It is "only fools [that] despise wisdom and discipline." Their 
neglect of discipline, or the loving correction offered by others, 
continues their foolishness, and leads them to "poverty and disgrace." Of course, reaching this point should be a "wake-up call" for the person, realizing the reason they came to such a situation in life. This "poverty" is primarily spiritual, although it could be literal as well. The person clearly needs to learn to accept correction, and improve their life dramatically! A
 truly wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." Such a 
person is humble, willing to accept correction, and "will be glorified" 
in God's way and time.
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          "19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid hate to turn away from bad."
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          Prove
 13:19 We need to be careful, as "expectation postponed is making the 
heart sick." So we should not spend undue time longing for things that 
may not come when we expect. Also, "do not be planning ahead for the 
desires of the flesh." So, while having right desires, wait until they 
come, then we may rejoice in the gift of God we desire, and it will be 
"sweet to a person." The morally stupid one, who often knows what's right but refuses to do it, will not usually be blessed by God to receive the realization of His rewards. May we avoid spiritual stupidity, by learning to 
hate what is bad in the genuine fear of Jehovah, desiring never to 
displease Him.
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          "20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly."
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          Prove
 13:20 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 that cautions "...Bad associations spoil 
useful habits." So may we diligently find  truly "wise" persons to enjoy
 good company with, those who love Jehovah, turn away from bad, loving 
what is right in God's eyes, what is truly right and good for the 
benefit of all long-term, to live peacefully and endlessly before God. If we deal often with morally stupid ones, we will be affected. Another translation of 1Corinthians 15:33 says "...Bad company corrupts good character." (NLT, NIV). While seeking to help such ones embrace a right path, to make better choices in life, due caution is in order, lest we fall victim spiritually.
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          Prove
 13:21 Calamity pursues, or "chases after" sinners, as they eventually 
experience the undesirable consequences of badness afterward. The 
righteous, however, tend to enjoy prosperity, the results that come from
 holding to God's standards. Coupled with blessings from God, 
right-hearted ones find great reward in serving Him, in doing His will. May we treasure a good relationship with God, seeking to hold to His righteous standards, happy that He is a God standing for everything good, fair, right and lovely in life.
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          TEN COMMANDMENTS
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           Let’s consider Exodus 20:7
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           “7 “You
must not take up the name of Jehovah your God in a worthless way, for Jehovah
will not leave unpunished the one who takes up His name in a worthless way.””
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            MISUSING GOD'S NAME.
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           So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a worthless way?”
Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You must not 
misuse
the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished 
if you
misuse His name.” (NLT, New Living Translation). King James Version says
 “Thou
shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing 
these, we
can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovah in a false way,
intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, 
unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the 
Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant 
changes in their thinking and habits! However, there are some who know 
the truth about God,
even how to do what is right before Him. They repeat this information to
others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most 
faithful of men, but
then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even 
intentionally practice outright evil! They do almost whatever they think
 they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovah's name! For this 
reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of
his day, as we read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the 
crowds and
to his disciples, saying: 2 “The
scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses.
3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do
according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what 
they say.”
Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, these men were arrogantly 
lifting themselves
up over others, claiming greatness before God. This haughty attitude was
actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if 
unchecked, a
terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant
heart —The lamp that guides the wicked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says
“18 Pride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.”
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           The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual
instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God 
is not
about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed 
divine
instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the 
benefit of
others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake 
should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction 
should 
accompany
reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and
application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain
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most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction 
beneficial, and
perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply
 this
information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” 
Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering 
such things should help the material to penetrate our
heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the 
right
things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths.
 While
we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 
4:8
overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of
 God should give spiritual 
attention
to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial 
standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, 
whatever
things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever 
things
are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are 
well-spoken-of,
whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy, 
continue
considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed
 our
minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of 
God
leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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           Arriving at May 1st, the issue of due rent for many unemployed is not one to dismiss lightly. What Bible principles could help in this matter?
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           Matthew 22:36-40 reads: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.”
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           "My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married 
life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph 
headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] 
While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking
 to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become 
“as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth 
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marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a 
beloved married companion.
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our 
ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, 
God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? 
Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic 
feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing
 marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, 
trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near 
marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in 
preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is
 able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and 
responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to 
find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun 
preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and 
others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they 
will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he 
has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take 
the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job 
that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, 
he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife.
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          What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a 
marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them 
“Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying 
for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and 
contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that 
come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the 
management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and 
family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. 
Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, 
learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own.
 Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that
 of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for 
this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible 
men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents,
 either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary 
responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, 
as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of 
the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and 
provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible 
care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should 
be provided as in a family situation.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and 
responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she 
be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men 
are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman 
remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps 
finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be 
beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, 
with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ 
expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s 
needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens 
and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable 
marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family,
 that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a
 new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented 
properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or 
consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of 
course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and
 it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences
 fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be 
free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the 
transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she
 may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents 
possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses 
associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most 
beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, 
“Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, 
even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). 
There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at 
home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen
 many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to 
care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is
 not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no 
relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if 
the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a 
precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent 
such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel 
about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His 
inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, 
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my 
kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you 
because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are 
wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you 
When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the 
earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written 
in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of 
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an 
embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who 
would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was 
harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the 
child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, 
and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty 
is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such 
things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this
 reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person 
as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered 
emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather 
have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a
 relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase 
the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t 
done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous 
bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before 
birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of 
God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be 
resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the 
light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed 
appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life 
sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and
 women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families
 of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a 
strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, 
if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older 
men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more 
experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps
 qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s 
Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human 
family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore 
transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with 
the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] 
created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not 
just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various 
chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances
 or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics 
molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed 
previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called 
atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., 
and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be 
having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar 
effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of 
“re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to 
restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for 
their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom 
investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to 
“ruining the earth.”
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His 
Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily 
married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the 
exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). 
God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors 
inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another,
 and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed 
by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable 
marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious 
bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and 
come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for 
humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of
 peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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Whoever despises instruction will pay the penalty, But the one who 
respects the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise 
one is a source of life To turn one away from the snares of death. 15 
Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh. 16 The
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not considering the outcome of ignoring the counsel, the consequences of
 bad decisions or actions. The instruction is typically given to protect
 one from danger, from a course leading to disaster. Thus one ignoring 
counsel will often find the disaster that could have been averted--he or
 she will thus "pay the penalty." On the other hand, the one 'respecting
 the commandment' will be protected from many troubles and dangers, 
being rewarded with a more successful life, learning the way leading to 
true happiness and eternal life. Likewise, the truly wise one 'rescues 
others with knowledge,' brings healing, and helps them to find, 
understand, and appreciate the path leading to endless life, that they 
may remain on it, avoiding the snares or traps causing spiritual or 
literal death. (Prove 11:9; 12:18)
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          Prove
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others, with empathetic feeling. Therefore, "the insight of a man 
certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook
 an offense." Anyone given to bouts of anger would benefit by reflecting
 on such insight, trying to understand the cause of any irritation by 
others--and the contributing circumstances. Don't let anger go beyond 
irritation--channel any energy into thinking through it to find a 
solution, fix the problem, or see how to cope with it. The treacherous, 
on the other hand, are typically unfeeling and disloyal, lacking loyal 
love, thereby often harsh in their words and dealings. Contemplating 
patient insight may help such ones to be more considerate of others.
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          Prove
 13:16 Divine knowledge moves a shrewd person to contemplate how to use 
it effectively to benefit or protect oneself or others spiritually, and 
then to prudently act on such contemplation to realize the benefit of 
it. Fools generally give no such consideration to knowledge, and 
therefore fail to be protected when hazards come, exposing their 
foolishness. Thus, may we not become closed-minded to information that could prove useful in the making of good and helpful decisions. Be an investigator of matters promoting what is good and healthful, that we may support and assist our family and others to live well, finding true happiness and satisfaction in life. Especially should we trust God's word for such helpful advice and knowledge, that we may make good and wise decisions that lead to endless happiness and much success!
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           Let’s consider Exodus 20:4-6:
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must not make for yourself a carved image ("idol", NLT) or a form like anything that is in
the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.
5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I,
Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment
for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the
fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the
thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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            We need to understand the background here. Israel has just
escaped from the world of Egypt, where idols abounded. The Egyptians worshiped many
false gods, and no doubt had carved images of them for the purpose of worship.
The Israelites faced such practices perhaps from the time they were very young
in Egypt, and Jehovah understood this. The real issue was worship—they were not
to be enticed to bow down or worship any such idol, or fear it’s influence in
their life. They were to trust Jehovah, and worship Him exclusively—the true
and living God responsible for blessing every aspect of their lives as they
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            Jesus said at Matthew 6:24““No one can slave for two masters; for
either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and
despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to
cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jehovah the true God
exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer
love Jehovah as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law
was that we “37...must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with
your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and
first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to
slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovah the true God, our Creator
and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him
our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or
any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some
hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives
negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolatry, explaining
that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear,
and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least spiritually dead, not able
to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8,9 then says “ 8 The
people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in
them.  9 O Israel, trust in
Jehovah —He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable,
and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others,
still may we daily look to Jehovah and no other as our supreme help and
protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain
that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in
vain that the guard stays awake.”
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            Also, marriage is one area where idolatry can “rear [or, “raise”]
it’s ugly head.” To keep the relationship close between husband and wife,
Jehovah needs to be in the marriage. As Solomon wrote, a “threefold cord cannot
quickly be torn apart.” (Eccle 4:12). As we’ve seen, any form of idolatry can
cause spiritual blindness, and prevent either partner from recognizing problems
and solutions within the marriage. This matter is to be taken seriously, as is
giving Jehovah the honor and place in our hearts that He deserves. Most
marriages that have ended, probably have involved some sort of idolatry. For
further insight, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry”
elsewhere on this website.
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            What a blessing is in store for giving Jehovah the exclusive
devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of
fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive
“loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovah] and keep [His]
commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovah, as He in turn draws close to
us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of
us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons,
to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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          Being May 1st, the issue of due rent for many unemployed is not one to dismiss lightly. What Bible principles could help in this matter?
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           WE SHOULD BEAR IN MIND THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS OF THE LAW, AS EMPHASIZED BY JESUS:
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          Matthew 22:36-40 reads: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.”
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           ACCORDINGLY, BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BEAR IN MIND THAT EACH LIKELY HAS BILLS TO PAY, BUT COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING SHOULD REIGN SUPREME AT THIS TIME WHEREVER POSSIBLE!
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          "My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
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           ALL SHOULD HUMBLY SEEK GOD'S ASSISTANCE TO MAKE GOOD, WISE, THOUGHTFUL DECISIONS IN THESE MATTERS.
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married 
life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph 
headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] 
While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking
 to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become 
“as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth 
was still an option.
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           For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly 
marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a 
beloved married companion.
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our 
ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, 
God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? 
Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic 
feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing
 marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, 
trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near 
marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in 
preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is
 able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and 
responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to 
find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun 
preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and 
others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they 
will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he 
has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take 
the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job 
that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, 
he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife.
 However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay
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          What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a 
marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them 
“Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying 
for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and 
contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that 
come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the 
management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and 
family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. 
Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, 
learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own.
 Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that
 of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for 
this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible 
men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents,
 either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary 
responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, 
as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of 
the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and 
provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible 
care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should 
be provided as in a family situation.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and 
responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she 
be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men 
are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman 
remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps 
finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be 
beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, 
with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ 
expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s 
needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens 
and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable 
marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family,
 that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a
 new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented 
properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or 
consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of 
course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and
 it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences
 fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be 
free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the 
transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she
 may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents 
possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses 
associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most 
beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, 
“Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, 
even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). 
There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at 
home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen
 many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to 
care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is
 not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no 
relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if 
the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a 
precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent 
such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel 
about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His 
inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, 
in Psalm 139.
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my 
kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you 
because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are 
wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you 
When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the 
earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written 
in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of 
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an 
embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who 
would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in
 the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is 
found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was 
harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the 
child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, 
and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty 
is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such 
things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this
 reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person 
as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered 
emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather 
have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a
 relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase 
the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t 
done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous 
bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before 
birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of 
God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be 
resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the 
light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed 
appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life 
sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and
 women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families
 of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a 
strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, 
if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older 
men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more 
experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps
 qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s 
Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human 
family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore 
transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with 
the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] 
created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not 
just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various 
chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances
 or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics 
molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed 
previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called 
atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., 
and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be 
having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar 
effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of 
“re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to 
restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for 
their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom 
investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to 
“ruining the earth.”
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His 
Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily 
married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the 
exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). 
God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors 
inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another,
 and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed 
by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable 
marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious 
bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and 
come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for 
humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of
 peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          Hello, wishing you some fine moments this day! Let's continue cautious and considerate of others. Let's continue in Proverbs 13, with verses 9-12, then give attention to the first of the Ten Commandments. Next, let's consider today's TWGA, and then this week's CTC Corner!
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 The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked 
will be extinguished. 10 Presumptuousness leads only to strife, But 
wisdom belongs to those who seek advice. 11 Wealth quickly gained will 
dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will 
increase. 12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire 
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          Prove 13:9 The righteous let their 
light shine by their fine speech and deeds toward others, honoring the 
Father, enabling others to see and respond by themselves giving glory to
 God. (Matt 5:16) The wicked, not seeking the Father's honor, but rather
 their own with arrogance, must have their prideful lamp extinguished, 
either by responding to the truth and changing their heart's motivation,
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          "10 Presumptuousness ["Overstepping due bounds"] leads only to strife, But 
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          Prove
 13:10 Presumptuousness is overstepping due bounds, taking liberties, 
and is in direct contrast to genuine modesty. Due bounds may be God's 
laws or regulations, or what is socially acceptable in speech or 
actions. Crossing such boundaries hurts others and thus causes conflict.
 On the other hand, "wisdom is with the modest ones." (Prov 11:2). Those
 'seeking advice' are humble, modest, and want to know the boundaries to
 respect them, not desiring conflict with others. Such an attitude 
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          "11 Wealth quickly gained will 
dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will 
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          Prove 13:11 It is easy
 to spend quickly when money is gained quickly, having the money to 
obtain more expensive items that may not be purchased if the money was 
gained "little by little." Also, the acquiring of spiritual riches may best be done "little by little," with continual effort to understand and make application of the knowledge to your personal situation. Spending time pondering what you are learning is like your taking time to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing, rather than gulping it down, as if greedily. Granted, some foods go down easier than others! But try to enjoy the meal, taste the flavors in each bite, if possible. Your body will thank you, and be better able to digest and utilize the food you just enjoyed! So it is spiritually--we should take the time to savor what we've learned, rather than reading very fast and assuming we've gotten all we can obtain from it. It is not just head knowledge that we want, but rather, heart-knowledge--putting the knowledge into action, letting it affect our motivation and purposes, moving us to align ourselves more with what is right before God, always aiming for the target of God's true divine standards, and receiving mercy for an occasional unintentional miss. As our lives are gradually refined, and our wisdom grows, we will be making better decisions that contribute to the lasting peace and happiness, not only of ourselves, but of our loved ones, friends, and others!
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          Prove 13:12 What an important truth to
 bear in mind, as we do not wish for the heart of friends or family to 
become sick. For instance, some may be looking forward to an upcoming 
vacation, but how would you feel if the day before you leave, a serious problem 
arises at work that requires you to remain and cancel your plans? Would you not be heartsick? Such a situation shouldn't happen too often, because if we keep our plans before Jehovah, He will often bless our efforts to make them successful. But the situation illustrates the heartsickness that happens on occasion. We are wise not to spend too much time expecting a desire within a certain time, if that time could change! Rather, focus more on the present joys and blessings, giving attention to good work and it's rewards presently, while still looking forward to those desires. When the time comes for that desire to be realized, how refreshing the experience may be! May we
 do our best to keep our obligations to others, so as not to disappoint them, and wisely avoid 
"planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." (Roma 13:14). What does 
that mean? There may be some acceptable desires that we however 
shouldn't be constantly thinking about or longing for. Let's keep busy 
in fine Christian works and pondering spiritual matters, then enjoy 
appropriate desires when they do come.
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          TEN COMMANDMENTS
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           Let's consider this in Exodus 20:1-3 :
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           “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovah your God, who brought
you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 You must not
have any other gods besides me.”
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            GOD'S RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE WORSHIP.
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           The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before
all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten
commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to
do with our worshiping only Jehovah, and doing so in sincerity—not in name
only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive
worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods. Encouraging us to have this
view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him
to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His
promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt,
being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to
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           political influence (Revel 11:8). Many true
Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out of the world
and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovah faithfully. So
have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?”
We can come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of
truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow believers. May we
appreciate the spiritual paradise that can be enjoyed now, as we look forward
to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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            PUTTING JEHOVAH FIRST.
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           Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovah.
Without putting Jehovah first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one
we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with true
worship, the right and loving standards of Jehovah as set forth in His holy
word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions,
boasting in Jehovah far more than any possession, or any other person,
organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23-24
says “23 This is what Jehovah says: “Let not the wise man boast about his
wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich
man boast about his riches.” 24 “But
let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me,
That I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in
the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovah.” May we thus speak well of Jehovah to others,
giving Him due praise and honor, as our Creator and Life-giver—the One who
gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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           The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this
first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice 
his
words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15
 “See, I do put before you
today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the
commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by 
loving
Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his 
commandments and
his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and 
multiply, and
Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17
 “But if your heart turns away
and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and
 serve
them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not
live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take
the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put
 life
and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose 
life so
that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovah your
God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your 
life and
by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovah swore to 
give to
your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were 
to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that 
come from worshiping the true God Jehovah properly. Of course, God in 
time would send his son, named Jesus, as stated at John 3:17, "For God 
did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for 
the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovah is not 
slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is
 patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance."
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            LOVE JEHOVAH.
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           Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving
Father, Jehovah, and show it by our adherence to His standards and commands.
1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe
his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look
forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke
in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          With many staying indoors more, this would also be true of seniors, who need to take precautions to maintain their balance and care to avoid a fall. Seniors, of course, are more susceptible to harm in such a circumstance, so what are some ways to help reduce the risk? Here is an article that I may reprint here:
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           (NewsUSA) – Elderly safety is a considerable problem in the U.S. as 
millions of seniors go to the emergency room each year due to injuries 
caused by accidents in the home. Falls are a leading cause of these 
mishaps. Yet, with proper equipment and knowledge, risk can be cut 
dramatically.
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           The
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one out of every three 
adults over age 65 falls each year. Falls are the most common cause of 
traumatic brain injuries, and in 2008, almost 20,000 older adults died 
from fall-related injuries in the U.S.
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           Houses can be potential battlegrounds for seniors as they navigate 
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           •    Clear the clutter. This goes for countertops, end tables, 
hallways and beyond. Clutter of all sizes can make for hazards in such 
places as the kitchen and bathroom, and should be removed.
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           •    Get frequent visual exams. Poor eyesight is a leading cause of 
senior falls and can make it hard to navigate homes safely. Check your 
prescription yearly to ensure it’s still accurate.
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           •    Equip bathroom with showers/baths designed for older adults. 
Since 80 percent of senior falls happen in the bathroom, seniors can 
maintain independence longer with the use of walk-in baths built for 
elderly adults. For instance, the walk-in tub from Safe Step (you might see their website, or other similar ones) has anti-slip floors, 4-inch step up, grab bars, anti-scald technology, mold-resistant walls and a shower wand.
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           •    Participate in moderate exercise. Staying active is one of the 
best ways to maintain balance, strength and mobility — as long as you 
don’t overdue it. &amp;#20;The CDC suggests ... relaxed yoga for balance,
 and weight-bearing exercise is also helpful because it increases bone 
density for seniors suffering from osteoporosis.
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           Livestrong.com encourages dumbbell swings — dumbbells may be 
substituted for grandchildren, pets or groceries — and exercise routines
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           •    Install grab bars throughout the home. The most obvious space 
demanding grab bars is the bathroom, next to showers, baths and toilets,
 but they’re useful in other rooms, too. Grab bars help you climb stairs
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           ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD’S KINGDOM: MARRIAGE &amp;amp; PARTNERSHIPS
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          Philippians 4:5 “Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.”
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          Hebrews 13:4a “Let marriage be honorable among all...”
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          For true Christians generally, God’s word throughout encourages married life.[For those struggling with such a view of marriage, the paragraph headed “OTHER SITUATIONS” below may contain some helpful information.] While the apostle Paul once recommended singleness, he was then speaking to original anointed Christians with the heavenly calling, to become “as angels” in the heavens above. Even at that, marriage while on earth was still an option.
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           For God’s eternal universal purpose, clearly marriage may be considered a gift—to share life’s experiences with a beloved married companion.
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Considering a restored standard of marriage for most every person, trusting God to help one find a suitable partner, or to help two near marriage to take that step, how might we view the growth process in preparation for this potentially joyful relationship? A young man who is able to work to support himself, upon reaching a marriageable and responsible age, might choose to leave his parents’ home and begin to find and manage a home of his own. He could certainly have begun preparing for such a step years before, with the help of parents and others. All such men should learn how to manage their own home, as they will need to do this well in the caring of a wife and children. If he has not yet found a suitable wife, or a woman that is yet ready to take the step of marriage, how might he proceed? If he has a well-paying job that can support him alone and the paying of taxes for a single person, he may choose this course, while looking for the one to become his wife. However, many young men find it a challenge to rent a place or even pay mortgage on a home early in their working careers.
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          What if two such men, perhaps already friends, neither yet having a marriage relationship, could take a stance as partners—let’s call them “Term Growth Partners.” One could take the lead in finding and paying for the home, being the primary owner or renter, while both work and contribute financially to the home and various expenses and needs that come up. Both are learning or practicing skills necessary for the management of a home that will be essential to begin a marriage and family. Neither one should practice laziness or shirk responsibility. Both should contribute almost equally for the benefit of one another, learning to be considerate of others as if having a family of one’s own. Why not allow such T.G.Partners to receive a tax credit similar to that of married folk, as these men are seeking and readying themselves for this relationship? And if they qualify, why not allow these responsible men even, if they wish, to foster a child who is without loving parents, either a young boy or girl, as long as one of the two men take primary responsibility for the child, and continue looking for a suitable wife, as a mother to the precious child? It should probably be the owner of the home, or primary renter, that be the responsible caregiver and provider for the child, but both should qualify to provide responsible care for the child in this partnership. Once again, a tax credit should be provided as in a family situation.
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          What about a young woman, who herself has reached a marriageable and responsible age, and yet has not found a suitable partner? Why must she be burdened with the care and management of a home, that most young men are already preparing themselves for? Why shouldn’t the young woman remain, if possible, with her parents at their home, while perhaps finding suitable work, also practicing the skills that will be beneficial in support of her husband and children, when she finds him, with God’s blessing? With work, she may contribute to the parents’ expenses while hopefully having something to save for her own family’s needs in the future. This arrangement would prevent unnecessary burdens and expenses on the would-be new family, once she finds a suitable marriage partner! She may have been able to save up more for the family, that otherwise may have been lost to rent or mortgage costs. What does a new family do with two homes, two mortgages, or two rented properties—how much work goes into selling one of them, selling and/or consolidating furniture and other items accumulated in each home? Of course, this must be done in the case of those already on their own, and it may be considered a task helping the two to work out any differences fairly and agreeably between them. However, if the young woman can be free from such unnecessary burdens, how much more easily will be the transition to married life! Perhaps depending on her work situation, she may or may not be considered a dependent for tax purposes, the parents possibly receiving a tax credit to make up for the added expenses associated with her stay. Either way, this would appear to be the most beneficial situation for a young woman looking to marry. Evidently, “Philip the evangelizer” was able to support his four virgin daughters, even as they shared with him in the Christian ministry. (Acts 21:8-9). There are many examples throughout the Scriptures of women remaining at home until marriage—if this is possible in a given situation, we’ve seen many advantages to this. (Genesis 24; 29).
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          Considering the foregoing, might there be adequate young families to care for a child who may have been born to a mother that is unwed and is not yet adequately prepared to raise him or her, if there are no relatives in a position to accept this responsibility either? Even if the child was conceived in rape or incest, is he or she not still a precious life? Certainly every precaution should be taken to prevent such a situation, but in the case that it does occur, how does God feel about any child conceived in or out of wedlock, according to His inspired word? Even God’s servant David wrote about his pre-birth self, in Psalm 139.
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          Notice verses 13-16: “13 For you produced my kidneys; You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know this very well.15 My bones were not hidden from you When I was made in secret, When I was woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts were written in your book Regarding the days when they were formed, Before any of them existed.”
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          David refers to his time in the womb of his mother, and even as an embryo, before any body parts even existed! It was still David, who would go on to become King of Israel! There is another Bible passage, in the Mosaic Law, that reveals God’s view of an unborn child. This is found at Exodus 21:22-23:
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          “22 “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life”
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          Yes, the unborn child was considered a life to God, such that if it was harmed before birth, the one causing the harm was even to die, if the child died as a result, according to the principle of eye for an eye, and in this case, life for a life. The purpose of such a strong penalty is so that those knowing the Law would AVOID becoming guilty of such things, so as NOT to receive such a harsh outcome. But as mentioned this reveals God’s view of the unborn child—just as much a life or a person as the one causing harm to a pregnant woman. Many women have suffered emotional pain after going through an abortion procedure—why not rather have this precious child, and give it up for adoption if the mother or a relative is yet unready to care for him or her? Yes, God did increase the pain of pregnancy after sin entered the human family, but it wasn’t done so as to prevent a woman from giving birth—it can be a tremendous bonding experience, even talking to or reading to the child before birth. And that increase of pain may well be ending, as the start of God’s Kingdom nears! It may well be that many aborted children will be resurrected by God and Christ in the new world, that they may see the light of day and the love of their parents, if possible, having renewed appreciation for this gift of life! Let’s consider God’s gift of life sacred and precious, and do what we reasonably can to protect it!
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          Hello, warmly welcoming you with wishes for happiness this day, amidst caution and safety. May God be with you! Let's continue in Proverbs 13, with verses 6-8, then consider Deuteronomy 4, verses 41-43, and today's TWGA. Finally, let's consider this week's CTC Corner!
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Righteousness protects the one whose way is innocent, But wickedness 
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           Prove 13:6 We should strive to be persons of honest integrity, 
serving the God who cannot lie. Our speech and conduct should be truthful and 
upright. May our "way" become "innocent" from evil, or "blameless"--giving others no good cause to find fault with us, and "spotless" from the ways of amorality or immorality still present in the world system. Aiming for the target of God's good standards, enables gradual growth spiritually, and great peace and happiness in our life. With such continual aim, we may have forgiveness for unintentional misses, by the ransom of Christ! Adhering to God's ways does protect us from much harm that is 
experienced by others, while foolishly practicing badness harms an 
individual, and brings him down--this one thus needs desperately to take a lesson--repent and change course!
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           "7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth."
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           Prove 13:7 Putting on a false front, pretending to be rich, even 
spiritually, brings no true reward, as honest integrity is needed to 
grow spiritually and become more successful in God's view. However, some
 rich persons, especially when rich spiritually, live humbly and 
modestly. In this case, the expression "pretends to be poor" may just be a way of acknowledging the humble lifestyle of this person, rather than deliberate attempts to mislead others. While not looking rich materially, they have great spiritual 
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           "8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened."
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           Prove 13:8 Those who are wealthy materially, do occasionally have 
such concerns as extortion, while the poor usually have no such worries.
 May both trust in Jehovah, leaning upon him in their trials, looking forward to an end to such worries by the rule of God's Kingdom.
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          The last time Moses reiterated Jehovah as the true God, having loved Israel's forefathers, who displayed loyal obedience to Him, and encouraging the same for them. We come to see how important this is for all of us, to please our loving God and Father, Jehovah, allowing us to look forward with great hope and confidence in the wonderful future He holds out to all such ones!
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           CITIES OF REFUGE.
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          Next, Moses sets aside three cities east of the Jordan as "cities of refuge," in case of an accidental murder, as the relatives of the deceased had the right to avenge the death, but safety for the unintentional manslayer could be found in one of the cities of refuge, but he must remain within the city all the days until the death of the high priest, then he would be free to return home:
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          "At that time Moses set apart three cities on the eastern side of the Jordan. 42 If any manslayer unintentionally kills his fellow man and he did not previously hate him, he must flee to one of these cities and live. 43 The cities are Beʹzer in the wilderness on the tableland for the Reuʹben·ites, Raʹmoth in Gilʹe·ad for the Gadʹites, and Goʹlan in Baʹshan for the Ma·nasʹsites."
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           HOW MUCH BETTER!
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          The case was still to be heard and a decision from Jehovah rendered, that the death truly was unintentional. This provision underscored Jehovah's justice, including His mercy for those not intending to harm others, but also respect for the terrible loss felt by the victim's relatives and friends. How much better when God's Kingdom sets all such matters right, with the resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous, to be educated in good living, in a new world of peace, happiness, and prosperity, full of God's blessing to prevent or correct so many of the dangers of the past.
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          Deuteronomy 5 begins consideration of the Mosaic Law with a replay of the Ten Commandments. I want to intersperse our consideration of Deuteronomy with reviews of the earlier Mosaic Law examinations of Exodus and Leviticus. Perhaps we may go back and forth, at about a month's interval, if any other current beneficial chapters from Deuteronomy are to be explored. There are some additional laws mentioned there that may be good for all to consider, but why don't we proceed with the Law, starting with a review of the Ten Commandments that was begun just over 5 months ago, one Commandment at a time. Since God hasn't abandoned them, neither should we!
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          During this time when many families are quarantined in their homes, together more than they have ever been before, what are some Bible principles that can assist our dealings with one another, to minimize or eliminate any distress or irritability?
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           AIM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUE LOYAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER
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          This Loyal Love as described in God's word has many appealing and helpful aspects and associated qualities, such as patience, self-control, and gentle mildness, all of which can do wonders to relationships!
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          The term "patience" or "patient," also having been rendered "long-suffering," as sometimes used in the Scriptures may more accurately be translated as "loyalty." One translation of a proverb, for instance says this: "By PATIENCE a commander is won over..." (Proverbs 25:15). What commander of an army is deeply impressed by a man's PATIENCE? While an important quality, is is not rather a man's LOYALTY that deeply impresses such a commander? This is an important aspect of true love: Loyalty in a relationship, according to the definition as used in the Scriptures, enables one to put up with a disturbance in a relationship, while attempts are made in God-approved ways to right the course, or correct the problem, all with blazing hope of a restoration or attainment of an approved condition before God. Patience is involved, then, but so are other qualities, aspects of loyal love.
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          One more caution, try not to be nagging others in a critical way. It is one thing to occasionally encourage someone in a gentle, loving manner to correct an unpleasant habit, for instance. But it is quite another to constantly use bitter language to find fault with the person, which may provoke quarrels. Each of us should want to avoid becoming as described in God's word as a "ridiculer" ["one who ridicules others"], "scoffer" ["one expressing scorn, or hatred for others"], or a "reviler" ["one who reviles or speaks abusively of others"]. It may be important for some to recognize that there is usually a way to speak the truth about something without being overly blunt or harsh. Please be careful to be considerate of the feelings of others in not only what we say, but how we say it! All, of course, can aim to be respectful and considerate of one another in what they both say and do. Let's AIM FOR RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER, CONSIDERATION FOR ANOTHER'S FEELINGS, AND THE PRACTICE OF TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          Who will be your partner, as we clean up our planet, and welcome our ancestors back to life on earth? Who will this partner be if afterward, God wishes you to start a family, even elsewhere in the universe? Supposing there is nothing interfering with the typical romantic feelings experienced by men and women, we might ask: What of one nearing marriageable age—a young man or a young woman?
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          Now, of course not everyone is in the same position as the young men and women mentioned previously. Many are happily married, and have families of their own. Of course, those with more experience in life and a strong Christian faith would also be suited to accept foster children, if their hearts were ready for such a gift. And why wouldn’t two older men, unmarried, qualify as T.G.Partners as well, having even more experience in life, each looking for a married partner, and also perhaps qualifying to care for a foster child, if desired? Also, as God’s Kingdom nears, His power will certainly be available upon the human family, manifested in various ways. He can, for instance, restore transgender persons back to their original gender, but this time with the proper feelings appropriate for them, as “male and female He [God] created them.” (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4). Recall that humans are not just spirits—we are physiological creatures, affected by various chemical processes and substances, some of which could create imbalances or disturbances if left unchecked. Some petroleum and plastics molecules, for instance, mimic hormones such as estrogens. As discussed previously in another article, one such substance, a pesticide called atrazine, has been used on some 75% or more of corn crops in the U.S., and can cause male frogs to turn female! Just what effect could it be having on humans? There are similar chemicals no doubt having a similar effect on many, even from a young age. Jesus spoke of a time of “re-creation.” (Matthew 19:28). So why wouldn’t Jehovah God be able to restore precious humans to the condition He intended them to be in for their genuine happiness and satisfaction in life? And let the Kingdom investigate to find alternatives to things that would contribute to “ruining the earth.”
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           GENUINE HAPPINESS.
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          With God’s unfolding eternal purpose in view, brought about through His Kingdom, He doubtless intends many, if not all persons, to be happily married, sharing life’s experiences with a beloved partner. Thus the exhortation to “let marriage be honorable among all...” (Hebrews 13:4). God and Christ are also reasonable and understanding of various factors inhibiting the proper feelings of some men and women toward one another, and can correct such matters. May even young men and women be blessed by God to prepare for married life, and then to find that suitable marriage partner, delighting in the joys associated with that precious bond of union. May all others likewise appreciate this gift of God, and come to bring their lives into harmony with God’s loving purpose for humans, that we may look forward to genuine happiness, in a new world of peace and righteousness, by God’s divine standards!
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          UPDATE 04/26-0658EDT, "CTC 8 years adj." Hello, wishing you a fine, healthy and safe day before God, as we continue considerate of others during this crisis. Let's begin Proverbs 13, with verses 1-5, then move to Deuteronomy 4, verses 37-40, and replay the last TWGA and CTC Corner.
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But the very desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The one 
guarding his mouth protects his life, But the one opening his lips wide 
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nothing, But the diligent one will be fully satisfied. 5 The righteous 
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himself or anything besides Jehovah, so that he is blind though having 
eyes, and deaf though having ears. Nor can he utter completely genuine 
divine truth. (Psalm 115). This is what happens to one practicing 
idolatry, worshipping anything besides Jehovah. He needs to humble 
himself, and turn to God to respect and love Him, so that his eyes and 
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           Prove 13:2-3: Remember to think before we speak, we have two ears 
and one mouth, as a reminder that we need to listen more than speak. Verse 2 speaks of the "fruitage of his speech." We should think about the effects our speech upon others--is it positive and upbuilding, or is it negative and potentially causing pain or grief unnecessarily? Others will appreciate our speech more if it tends to build up rather than be critical. The associated statement shows our desires are involved, and disloyal treacherous ones desire harm or violence. May our desires always be for what is truly good, kind, and helpful to others wherever possible. We can humbly choose to listen more than speak, so as to avoid 'opening our lips wide' to become boastful of ourselves and overly critical of others, causing spiritual harm.
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           "4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has 
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           Prove 13:4: We should exercise foresighted prudence, to see the 
consequences of both laziness and diligence. How much better to choose 
diligence, experiencing the rewards of using our knowledge to act for 
the benefit of others and ourselves. Clearly, we need to work to keep up with things, keep things in good order, and avoid disarray and confusion. Remember, many become lazy being praised for their head-knowledge, rather than for efforts put forth in using their knowledge in a beneficial way for others or even oneself. Let's praise effort and activity in others, used aright, as Jesus declared: “My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” (John 5:17).
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           Prove 13:5: It may only take one lie to cause great harm, so may 
we be among those hating lies, while evildoers receive shame and 
disgrace. May their humiliation cause them to humbly turn to God and 
seek his favor before its too late. The implications are that such ones do not hate lies as wise-hearted ones do, but rather fall to believing the lie. Some people can tend to believe what they want to believe, rather than believing the truth. It takes courage, sometimes, to accept the truth, and adjust our lives accordingly. May we not cower in fear, and fall to lies, but rather, courageously seek the truth, and correct our steps in the healthy fear and power of Jehovah God, seeking never to displease or hurt Him.
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          DEUTERONOMY 04G
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          Last time, we considered Moses' compilation of evidence that Jehovah provided to Israel that they and others might know that He is "the true God." Moses now again re-emphasizes this, explaining why Israel experienced all of this:
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          “Because he loved your forefathers and has chosen their offspring after them, you were brought out of Egypt in his presence by his great power. 38 From before you he drove away nations greater and mightier than you, to bring you in and give you their land as an inheritance, as it is today. 39 Know, therefore, on this day, and take it to heart that Jehovah is the true God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath. There is no other."
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           "HE LOVED YOUR FOREFATHERS."
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          Notice the primary reason: "He loved your forefathers." Genesis outlines, with some detail, the lives of Abraham, also his miraculously born son Isaac (a birth that only Jehovah could have caused, in their old age), and Jacob, becoming known as Israel, and his children, primarily sons, including his beloved son Joseph, who was sold into slavery in Egypt, and eventually became great in power there, to provide provisions during the time of a prolonged famine. These men loved Jehovah greatly, had faith, or deep trust in Him, and demonstrated this by their loyalty and obedience. Jehovah thus came to love them dearly, and made the promises that their offspring would multiply like the stars of the heavens, and the grains of sand on the seashore for multitude. (Genesis 22:17). Also, the chosen seed to restore God's purpose for earth would come through their lineage. The next verse reminds Israel of what all this should move them to do:
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          Thus their, and our, endless life in peace and happiness is dependent upon Jehovah and our personal loyalty and obedience to Him. Jehovah is "the happy God," and only gives us such loving guidance and instruction out of His great love for us--we show our appreciation to Him, loving Him in return, by heeding such instruction (1Timo 1:11).
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           THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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           Regarding the efforts to "reopen the country" while many continue to become infected with COVID-19, we should not turn a blind eye to wise cautions such as the proverb found among the God-given wisdom of the Bible.
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           The caution is this: While respecting guidance from those with proper authority to rule, we must not ignore the facts unless we don't care to risk the safety of ourselves or others. Do research! For instance, are gyms really going to be a safe place, even though ones may maintain "social distancing"? COVID-19 is respiratory, and is there not much heavy breathing when ones are working out in a gym? There may be other factors that are contributing to the relaxing of standards in this case.It may be understandable in areas that have had very little exposure to the virus. But for other areas, how could it be for those not yet exposed, when any one of them could 
become exposed and then proceed to unknowingly contaminate the facility?Perhaps gyms there could be intended only for those who have already been exposed and have overcome the virus after an extended period of quarantine, developing resistance, and are clearly no longer contagious. For those not yet exposed, certainly exercising outdoors in the warm sun may be a far safer alternative. It is possible that much careful planning has gone into the reopening of gyms in each specific area. If there are safe and reasonable guidelines being provided, then please use good judgment in this matter. Regardless, please proceed with the utmost of caution, holding to the precautionary guidelines that have allowed this serious pandemic to lessen its grip on much of our nation and our world in recent days.
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           During this time, certainly it can help at times to think "outside the box." What if there was a way for some gyms to utilize outdoor space, perhaps even a portion of a parking lot, to set up an outdoor gym area, complete with safety mats and exercise equipment, spaced appropriately apart. This could be recommended primarily on dry, sunny days. Outdoors on sunny days there may be much less risk of contamination, although anti-viral wipes/sprays could be still used on equipment between uses. Several precautions may need to be taken to protect equipment from weather events, at least covers on top. Security is needed to guard equipment if left out overnight. Many may be willing to pay a little more for such a safer environment in which to exercise, perhaps half-again the normal cost, or thereabouts. Associated insurance companies may need to be involved to approve such a change of environment, but if done properly, perhaps many would gladly approve. Could indoor restroom facilities still be used, or Johnny Blues provided for both changing and typical functions? Clearly, this should be thoughtfully well-planned and executed to be a success, but it may be an idea worth investigating by those eager to continue their business safely in the current COVID-19 environment. This might be a better environment for exercising in the case of those not yet exposed to the virus. Another suggestion:Perhaps concrete barriers can be placed to prevent accidental vehicular interference.
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           Thus may we never become too proud or arrogant, ignoring divine warnings or standards, but rather remain humble before God, fearing to displease Him in any way, and find spiritual riches, honor or esteem from God, and the prospects of endless life before Him.
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            Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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            There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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            How might issues involving immigrants or the increasing migrants at our border looking for a safe refuge be resolved adequately? Supposing God’s Kingdom was to begin rule first in this land, before gradually extending to other lands? How might this potentially grievous situation be handled?
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            , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. It really shouldn't take this long, but let’s set a maximum goal of 8 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 4 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 4 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 4 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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            will all this be paid for? Remember, most of those wishing to immigrate to this land are coming from a place of meager means—often they are barely able to feed their families. Getting even a menial job in this land can be far more lucrative than employment in their former land. Why not require family heads to pay a percentage of their wages over 5 years time, gradually reducing the amount each year, until they are free of such? Let’s start with 10% the first year, then drop to 8% the next, and so on until the fifth year they need only give 2%. This will not only pay for the additional judges and costs of running the night court system, but may also make possible a fund for some sort of social intervention where needed in some cases. This 5-year time is evidently also the minimum time someone must hold a green card before they may qualify to become a U.S. citizen. Thus when they’ve paid their last dues, they know they now meet at least that part of the criteria.
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            , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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            While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          UPDATE: 1440EDT "TWGA Outdoor gym ideas, barriers?" Welcome, wishing you well, and a safe and pleasant day where possible. Let's conclude Proverbs 12 with verses 24-28, then consider further Deuteronomy 4, with verses 32-36, then this TWGA, and the weekly CTC.
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           “24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule, But idle hands
will be put to forced labor. 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word cheers it up. 26 The righteous one searches out his
pastures, But the course of the wicked leads them astray. 27 The lazy do
not chase after the prey, But diligence is a man’s precious treasure. 28 The
path of righteousness leads to life; Along its pathway there is no death.”
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           Prove 12:24 Would you like to become wisely skillful in your work?
Proverbs 22:29 says “29 Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will
stand before kings; He will not stand before common men.” One of the first of
the proverbs, in chapter 10, verse 4, says “ 4 Idle hands will cause
poverty, But diligent hands bring riches.” You may recall that laziness is
often brought on by being praised excessively for simply having knowledge of things,
contributing to pride, rather than for the work or effort to use that knowledge
wisely and skillfully to benefit others or perhaps yourself. The Scriptural
encouragement is found at Proverbs 6:6-11, beginning with the words: “6 Go
to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.” The ants work
individually without even needing a “commander.” They are what are often called
“self-starters.” Our motivation to work should largely come from God, as we
seek to represent Him well before others. If we worship and represent the God
who “created all things”, can we not become capable as a diligent worker?
Colossians 3:23 instructs: “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it
whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.” When learning a new skill,
simply take it one step at a time, trying to see the purpose behind each step
in the procedure. You, too, can become skillful and a diligent worker, to God’s
honor!
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           "25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
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           Prove 12:25 We should recognize the role anxiety can play in how
one feels, contributing to depression, or feelings of worthlessness. Clearly,
we want to avoid such feelings whenever possible, not touching them with a
10-foot pole, so to speak. God’s enemy has wanted people to lose their hope of
eternal life, but we should be determined never to let that happen. Hope is
like “an anchor for the soul [or, “life”]” and is considered the “helmet of
salvation,” protecting the mind, or our mental faculties. Perhaps Philippians
gives us the finest counsel, revealing the powerful effect prayer can have on a
person. We read, in Phili. 4:6,7 “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but
in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your
petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all
understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ
Jesus.” The God of hope, Jehovah, is eager to come to our aid if we look to Him
for guidance and direction in life! (Psalm 25:5). A “good word” cheers up a
man’s heart. God’s word is full of fine counsel and encouragement that helps us
maintain a positive, joyful outlook. Proverbs 15:15 says this: “15 All the
days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a
continual feast.” This powerfully shows the pointlessness of having a negative
attitude on things, seeing only the bad, as if it’s unavoidable. A cheerful
heart is one with a positive, hopeful outlook, and is said to have a “continual
feast”—appreciating many fine gifts that each day may bring. May we, to the
extent possible, choose a positive outlook, hoping in our great God, Jehovah,
all day long.
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           "26 The righteous one searches out his
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           Prove 12:26 Pastures are a feeding ground for sheep, for
instance. So we might conclude that a righteous one searches for good
instruction to feed others, especially those under his watch  care. Thus another translation says “The
godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.” Especially should family heads be on the lookout for what will encourage family members in their various challenges or steps of progress spiritually or otherwise. A weekly time for family discussion, besides daily interaction such as a family meal, works well for many to address any issues that have come up during the week or that may arise in the near future, or that may prove to be of assistance in a group setting. Reserve more private counsel where appropriate. However best for your family, let family heads aim that none of those in their care are neglected physically or spiritually. Learn to rely upon Jehovah to provide for all such ones. Psalm 37:5 says "Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf."
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           "27 The lazy do
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           Prove 12:27 Again, diligence leads to success, the rewards of
skillful work. This can make the difference in being able to provide for our family,
one of the responsibilities or duties of a family head, usually the husband and
father. 1Timothy 5:8 shows the seriousness of the matter, in saying:
“8 Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and
especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the
faith and is worse than a person without faith.” Now situations vary, including
the economic environment where a family may reside. God is ultimately the one
to judge such matters, but certainly knows how to help those rightly looking to
Him to provide as needed. While enjoying occasional rest and refreshment, may
we be moved to avoid laziness and care well for our loved ones, friends, and
neighbors. This may be both spiritually and physically.
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           "28 The
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           Prove 12:28 This must refer to spiritual or lasting death, as even 
faithful early Christians are spoken of as being "asleep in death." 
(1Cori 15:6). No lasting death will befall one on the path of
righteousness. You may recall that righteousness is the framework for a 
happy
and successful life, as possible now, even more so everlastingly in 
God’s new
world. True righteousness is built on faithful trust in God and Jesus, 
and the
ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, with a determination to 
happily live
in harmony with God’s standards. This is with recognition that God knows
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best for us, what way of living will bring us the greatest happiness and
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He knows how humans can get along with one another in genuine peace and
harmony. He alone can give us the best life possible into an eternity,
including a loyal marriage partner to share life with. May we delight in
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wonderful purpose for mankind, as we lovingly serve “the happy God !” 
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           DEUTERONOMY 04F
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           After declaring that Jehovah GOD would not neglect His purpose for the human family, Moses continues with how He confirmed to Israel His identity as "the true God":
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          The indication may be taken in verse 32 that the search "from one end of the heavens to the other end" suggests a unique privilege for those on planet Earth--that Jehovah GOD has dealt with humans here like no other people in the Universe. The evidence is declared that should be seen as indicative of God's authority as Universal ruler. Jehovah's judgments as brought upon Egypt for enslaving His people, and even having their newborn males killed by the king's order for quite some time, by the hands of the Egyptian peoples. (Exodus 1:22). No wonder the final plague involved their own firstborn, requiring obedience to God's explicit instructions for that one's salvation. A great crowd of Egyptians chose to leave Egypt along with Israel, to worship this "true God, after signs and miracles proved the gods of Egypt to be false, unable to save. Thus Jehovah proved Himself "with judgments, with signs, with miracles, with war, with a mighty hand, with an outstretched arm, and with terrifying deeds." May we likewise place trust in Jehovah, loving Him, this awesome Creator and God, the one alone for man to worship, who loves His human creation deeply, and is pained by mistreatment, especially of those loving and serving Him in truth. Isaiah 12:2 says: "Look! God is my salvation. I will trust and feel no dread; For Jah Jehovah is my strength and my might, And he has become my salvation.”
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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          Regarding the efforts to "reopen the country" while many continue to become infected with COVID-19, we should not turn a blind eye to wise cautions such as the proverb found among the God-given wisdom of the Bible.
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          Proverbs 22:3 says this: "The shrewd [or, "prudent"] one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced [or, "naive"] keep right on going and suffer the consequences."
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          The caution is this: While respecting guidance from those with proper authority to rule, we must not ignore the facts unless we don't care to risk the safety of ourselves or others. Do research! For instance, are gyms really going to be a safe place, even though ones may maintain "social distancing"? COVID-19 is respiratory, and is there not much heavy breathing when ones are working out in a gym? There may be other factors that are contributing to the relaxing of standards in this case.
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           Let’s look at another issue that needs to be addressed in this nation, the United States, in a reasonable and fair way:
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           There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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           , the case process needs to be streamlined. It is taking far too long to resolve many cases. The qualifications and standards to be met need to be clarified to all, that they may have all necessary information in order and receive judgment more quickly. Would it not be reasonable for any who wish to apply to enter this country legally to be able to be heard in a matter of weeks at most, and have a resolved case within a week or two afterward? Let’s streamline the process early on, so the cases do not unnecessarily drag out.
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           , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. Let’s set a maximum goal of 10 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 5 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 5 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 5 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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           , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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           , during the time that a family’s case comes up to be heard, and is ongoing, why not take this opportunity to educate this family as regards the laws and value system of our country? We might ensure computer/internet access and a series of instructional tutorials etc. to accomplish this. After all, God required foreign residents of Israel to keep the same laws, and suffer the same penalties for violating them. Thus, they will need to learn these things to live in our land, and abide by such. Thus, God instructed Israel:
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           While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          UPDATE 04/23:1211EDT, "TWGA Opening remarks, CTC Corner mods." Hello! Wishing you a fine, safe and careful day. Please continue considerate of others during this disconcerting time. Let's continue in Proverbs 12, verses 19-23, then move further into Deuteronomy 4, verses 25-31, consider today's TWGA (finished shortly), then replay the weekly CTC Corner. While still aiming for approx. 9AM for the blog post on designated days, please don't be put off if sometimes it is delayed--expected unexpected things at times arise that must be handled. It may mean another 30 minutes, or even another hour or two or three, depending on the complexity of the issue, but this should still be only occasionally. I'm aiming that most days 9AM you find a fairly complete post. For the most part I've always been able to put most of it together each morning, but I may consider starting sooner if I'm finding too much interference. Thank you for your understanding!
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lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a 
moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those 
who promote peace have joy. 21 No harm will befall the righteous one, 
But the wicked will have their fill of calamity. 22 Lying lips are 
detestable to Jehovah, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to 
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          Prove 12:19 God just doesn't lie, 
and doesn't want us to either. Of course, in harmony with God's word, 
there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't 
have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right
 to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm 
with the knowledge. We may thus keep silent or change the subject in 
such a situation, as Jesus did so to carry out the will of God when with
 Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovah hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 
detailing 7 things Jehovah hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a 
"false witness who lies with every breath." Even a lifetime of such 
lying, 70-100 years or so, is "only a moment" when compared to the 
millions upon millions of years Jehovah wants humanity to enjoy in 
truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be 
honest and open with those deserving of the truth, including God himself
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sincerity, seeking the welfare of others rather than their harm. Such 
mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely 
haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as 
to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are 
not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. 
Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of 
true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's 
righteousness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of righteousness is 
sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
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          Prove
 12:21 No lasting harm will come to the righteous, even if some good 
people do suffer problems in this current system of things. Righteous 
ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in this system under or in the midst of evil 
influence. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the righteous 
one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all." Wicked or evil ones, 
however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and 
the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and
 physical benefits from living the way of the truth--God's way. This is 
why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves
 us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of 
sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of 
calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and 
turning around (Acts 3:19).
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          "22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovah, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him."
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          Prove
 12:22 In contrast to lying, persons acting faithfully are true, honest,
 sincere. They are faithful to God by adhering to His ways, and faithful
 to others by helping them do the same, to remain on the path of eternal
 life. Such ones are consistent in obeying God, just as the moon is 
called a "faithful witness in the skies," consistently maintaining it's 
place and function in God's purpose (Psalm 89:37).
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          "23 A shrewd man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
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          Prove
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others--there may be undesirable consequences. Again, some may do harm 
with the knowledge we have, so depending on who we're speaking with, 
there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." (Eccle 3:7). We do 
want to help right-hearted ones, however, to embrace the truth of God, 
and perhaps move others to mend their ways, finding true happiness. A 
"fool" however, who disregards a father's discipline, is "right in his 
own eyes," and loaded with foolishness, which he is eager to 'blurt 
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          DEUTERONOMY 04E
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          As we concluded last time, Israel of old did turn to false worship too often, and what is next stated by Moses took place among them. What lessons can we learn from this, so as to remain faithful to Jehovah in the new world at hand?
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          “If you become father to sons and grandsons and you have lived a long time in the land and you act ruinously and make a carved image of any kind and you do what is evil in the eyes of Jehovah your God so as to offend him, 26 I do take the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that you will surely and quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of. You will not last long on it, but you will be utterly annihilated. 27 Jehovah will scatter you among the peoples, and just a few of you will survive among the nations to which Jehovah will have driven you. 28 There you will have to serve gods of wood and stone made by human hands, gods that cannot see or hear or eat or smell."
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          Clearly, God takes His command to worship only Him quite seriously. No other so-called gods, anything or anyone exalted above Jehovah to obey or love, should be allowed to take God's primary place in our hearts. He is the God of truth, peace, and "is love." There is no need to desire any other standards than what God Himself sets for the human family. HE and HIS WORD is our security system. Take the Ten Commandments--our security and happiness are threatened by the violation of any ONE of them! If someone ignores the Command not the steal, what insecurity and unhappiness this creates among those robbed of what belongs to them! May we treasure God's loving instructions for the human family, and worship Him exclusively! Let's see what Moses further has to say regarding this cirumstance that Israel of old found themselves in, after being exiled to Babylon:
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          "“If you search for Jehovah your God from there, you will certainly find him, if you inquire for him with all your heart and with all your soul.30 When you are in great distress and all these things have happened to you in later times, then you will return to Jehovah your God and listen to his voice.31 For Jehovah your God is a merciful God. He will not desert you or bring you to ruin or forget the covenant that he swore to your forefathers."
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          Israel did return to true worship of Jehovah for a time, but largely rejected Jesus, losing God's favor as a nation. But the nation of spiritual Israel was still intact, among true Christians! (Galat 6:16). We needn't repeat history in the critical time inheriting a new world of righteousness and peace. (2Peter 3:13; Psalm 37:11). Rather, we may fulfill the promised blessings for those obedient, faithful servants of the true God, Jehovah! Let's ever aim to remain as faithful to God, as the moon is a "faithful witness in the skies," ever adhering to it's designed purpose as regards our planet and people. (Psalm 89:37).
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 the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, doing 
good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with 
someone in need." On the other hand, 1Peter 4:15 says: "However, let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or a wrongdoer or a busybody in other people’s matters." Proverbs 6:30-31 says: "People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He will give up all the valuables of his house." Thus, persons should take responsibility for their actions, including any thievery, and do what they can to compensate for their past mistake if reasonably possible. Then, take God's peaceable and happy view against all forms of stealing!
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           Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! 
But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps 
daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your 
neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell 
phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of 
your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because
 they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with 
compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship 
with you, and their relationship with Jehovah as well, and cause pain 
and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to
 value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could
 easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of 
others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that 
Jehovah is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As 
Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For 
all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; 
Righteous and upright is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to 
Israel demanded up to four, even seven times back what someone stole 
from another. Steal one laptop, God can require the person to repent and give 
back, not only the one s/he stole if possible, but a total of four or 
more of the same value. (Exodus 22:1; 2Samu 12:1-6; Levit 26:18,21). The
 knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, 
just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in 
all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with 
the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea.”
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          While a thief may occasionally steal out of desperation, not knowing where else to turn to sustain his or her life, God cares about each person--He wants us to appeal to Him in prayer, holding firmly to a right course, an honest course. There is another answer! We must pray to find it, and trust God's blessing on our efforts to obtain what we genuinely need. King David, who had often been on the run for his life, stated this, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." May we trust God and His laws and guidelines, to be in everyone's best interests, including our own, confident He can make sure we have what we truly need, even what we desire!
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          to their talents and possessions, both material and spiritual. May we 
never be envious, or jealous of others for what they may have, but 
rather, as Romans 12:15 says, compassionately “Rejoice with those who 
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          for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith 
that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even
 what we want that is reasonable in the time we’re living. As we align 
our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your
 hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure 
in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even 
“In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their 
ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he 
did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying 
you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:16,17). 
We should contemplate various ways a person can steal, that we may be 
careful to avoid doing so in any way. For instance, how might a person 
intentionally steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a
 good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. 
(1Timo 1:5; Phili 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair laws and standards as 
making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (Psalm 119:97; 
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           There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. With respect to the president, this may have increased since then, and of course these judges work tirelessly to do what they can, and deserve much commendation. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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           , it will take some time to reduce the caseload. We need additional experienced or qualified judges to handle more cases, to speed up this process. While taking some time, even several years, certain cases may still be earmarked for more urgent attention, as with those in special need of refuge. Let’s set a maximum goal of 10 years time to resolve all cases, until most every case can be handled in a matter of 1-2 weeks time. Let’s find all those recently retired judges who are now receiving their due social security payments, who are willing to come back for a time, receiving wages along with their SSI payments, to reach a total of 110% of their former wage before retirement. Any who would come back for 5 years may receive this wage for that entire time. Thus there may be some monetary incentive to returning to help with this caseload, but should still be considered a labor of love. Also, let those judges who are in their last 5 years of service consider as well extending their work for an additional 5 years, at 110% of their wages at the time they would otherwise be retiring. Thus, there can be, with God’s blessing, an adequate number of experienced judges to handle the additional caseload.
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           , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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           While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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          UPDATE: 04/21:1300EDT "CTC mods" Hello, with a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 12, verses 13-18, then move into Deuteronomy 4, considering verses 21-24. Next let's look at this day's TWGA, and finally this week's CTC Corner: ISSUE AFTER ISSUE ADDRESSED BY GOD'S KINGDOM: IMMIGRATION.
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one escapes from distress. 14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is 
satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him. 15 The 
way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts 
advice. 16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the shrewd man 
overlooks an insult. 17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the 
truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like 
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perverted. Thus his speech is also wicked, or sinful, as he places 
priority on badness, disregarding God's right and happifying standards. 
Such a person is not truly happy, regardless of how he or she may appear
 on the outside. And the speech of such as person gets him in trouble in
 various ways, as ridicule, reviling, and negative talk are likely 
commonplace. The righteous one, on the other hand, often "escapes 
distress" by speech that is wholesome, upbuilding, and humbly corrective
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          "14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him."
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          Prove
 12:14 Continuing with the speech of a righteous one, his speech rewards
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 efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 
11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with 
commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be 
commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather,
 for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or 
beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their 
knowledge logically were not motivated to work for others, but became 
lazy. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in
 their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage 
our youth in the practice of good toward others.
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          "15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice."
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          Prove
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moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted shrewdness, or 
prudence. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may 
continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. The wise one, on the 
other hand, is humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept 
advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he
 believes and how he proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15).
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          "16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the shrewd man overlooks an insult."
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          Prove
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quickly reveals his annoyance, without giving thought to how it may 
impact others. The foresighted shrewd one, however, "overlooks an 
insult," with compassionate insight to readily forgive others for 
occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready 
to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on 
toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted.
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 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false 
witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a 
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          Prove
 12:17-18 One "testifying faithfully" may be under pressure to 
compromise, to accept a bribe, but refuses to do so. A false witness, 
however, has not integrity, and gives in to such pressure, whether for 
money, out of fear, or for some other seeming benefit. We should trust 
Jehovah God as our refuge and shelter, to speak the truth in matters of 
law, with integrity to Him, upholding true justice. Jehovah sets the 
example for us to imitate, as "a God of faithfulness who is never 
unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Regarding those not imitating Him,
 the scripture continues "they are the ones who have acted corruptly. 
They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked 
and twisted generation!" (Deute 32:4,5). May such ones 'turn to doing 
good,' and receive an exaltation by God for their repentant and renewed 
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          Next, Moses explains why he wasn't permitted to enter the land of Promise, and then gives further caution on the sin of idolatry:
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          “Jehovah became angry with me because of you, and he swore that I should not cross the Jordan or go into the good land that Jehovah your God is giving you as an inheritance.22 For I am to die in this land; I will not cross the Jordan, but you will cross over and take possession of this good land.23 Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of Jehovah your God that he made with you, and do not make for yourselves a carved image, the form of anything forbidden to you by Jehovah your God.24 For Jehovah your God is a consuming fire, a God who requires exclusive devotion."
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          Yes, Jehovah requires exclusive devotion. Of course, Moses will inherit the earthly Paradise in the resurrection, proving to be a stalwart support of the rulership of God's kingdom by Christ. His sin was in failing give Jehovah the credit for miraculously bringing water from the rock, as the people were complaining against Moses and Aaron for lack of water. Moses shouldn't have taken it personally, when they were really complaining against Jehovah. Moses in that instance made it seem as though the miracle was from him. While Moses was due some honor for his loyal and faithful leadership, it was not the ultimate glory or worship that was due only Jehovah. Jehovah disciplined him in this instance, likely to help Jesus and the future son of man to also avoid the snare of seeking glory for oneself, rather thanking and praising God for whatever gifts are received, and whatever is able to be accomplished in God's strength and power.
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          As it turned out, Israel of old did turn to false worship too often in their Promised land--Moses next states what was to happen if that took place. What lessons can we take from that experience, that God's blessing will remain upon us in God's new world ahead? Let's see in the next post.
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          THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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          One animal shelter in Florida recently completely emptied it's dog kennel for the first time ever. Animals can be great companions, especially to those living alone or without as much social interaction as they used to have. While human interaction should always be emphasized within family and among friends, there may be a place for pets in some situations. Here is another article I can reprint here:
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 – Many older adults experience feelings of loneliness and isolation as 
they age, but pets can provide the companionship and love seniors 
desire. A new survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the 
Home Instead Senior Care Network, found regular interaction with animals
 can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness in older 
adults. The most frequently cited benefits of pet ownership are company, 
comfort, unconditional love, entertainment and improved mood. In fact, 
86 percent of pet owners agree they would be lonelier and less happy 
without their pet, and 58 percent agree that they would not be as 
physically healthy without their pet.The companionship and love provided
 by a pet can be especially meaningful for those most at risk for 
isolation. Home Instead found that pet owners who live alone are 
significantly more likely to report increased benefits of pet 
ownership. Owning a pet can also be an important factor for seniors 
deciding where they will live as they age. According to the survey, 82 
percent of older adults say they will not consider moving to a senior 
living community without their pet. While interaction with animals has 
been shown to improve mental and physical well-being in older adults, 
research from Home Instead confirms that seniors don’t need to own pets 
to experience the benefits. Those who regularly interact with, but don’t
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by family, friends and neighbors. There are many ways seniors can 
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an extra hand. Seniors can help provide care for animals, including 
feeding, watering, restocking supplies, washing dishes, walking dogs, 
cleaning cages and enclosures or socializing with the animals. 
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             With so many options available, 
finding the right animal interaction for each individual should be as 
easy as a walk in the dog park. To help older adults determine what type 
of pet interaction is right for them, the Home Instead Senior Care® 
network is offering free information and tips to help seniors 
incorporate animals into their lives. To learn more about how older 
adults can bring animals into their lives, visit PetsandSeniors.com or 
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          There is a heavy backlog of cases for those wishing to enter our country properly. In fact, last August, the load of cases reached 1 million, not counting an additional 0.3 million “pending” cases. Most must wait months or years for their cases to complete, and many (not all) cases drag on for nearly two years time! At that time, these cases were evidently being handled by less than 500 judges in the court system. How did God feel about such foreigners in His land of Israel? The people of Israel had become foreign residents in the land of Egypt, before God saved them from slavery there. Likewise many early settlers in the land of the United States had been persecuted religiously in their former land, and were able to escape from such to serve God freely in this land. Thus, in this setting, God told Israel they must view them as He views them:
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          , where are they to work, when the normal legal process must take place in the courts during the day? Why not arrange for a night court to handle these additional cases, in the same courtrooms as being used in the daytime? Additional security can be hired and provisions put in place to reasonably handle this new arrangement. The number of additional judges should not exceed the available courtroom space for night-time work.
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          While other aspects of immigration also need to be addressed, certainly a program such as this could be a fine starting point for dealing with the current grievous situation. Why, there may even be enough money in the immigration fund to assist with payment of a hotel stay for those having their cases heard in the court. God’s Kingdom will no doubt lovingly address all such issues in an adequate way, that the conditions foretold for the earth can become a reality—a lovely just and peaceful Paradise, both spiritually, and physically!
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for the discretion of his mouth, But one with a twisted heart will be 
treated with contempt. 9 Better to be lightly esteemed and have a 
servant Than to glorify oneself and have no food. 10 The righteous one 
takes care of his domestic animals, But even the mercy of the wicked is 
cruel. 11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, 
But the one pursuing worthless things is lacking good sense. 12 The 
wicked man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the 
righteous bears fruit."
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          Prov 12:8 Discretion involves using good 
judgment in our speech or conduct, reasoning on matters to show 
foresight and speak or act accordingly. One using such discretion will 
be typically be viewed favorably by others. This is contrasted with one 
having a twisted, or perverted, corrupt heart, which will result in 
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          "9 Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant Than to glorify oneself and have no food."
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 result in God's blessing, not even His provision of necessities as 
food. Jesus was well aware of such vanity, as he set an example in 
refusing to seek his own glory. People who are glorifying, even 
worshipping Jesus today are being misled, and causing Jesus distress, as
 he wants his Father Jehovah to receive such praise. For instance, once 
Jesus healed a man acting violently, who was evidently possessed by 
thousands of demons at one time. The man wanted to tell others about his
 newfound freedom. Who did Jesus want him to praise for this saving act?
 Jesus tells him: “Go home to your relatives, and report to them all the
 things Jehovah has done for you and the mercy he has shown you.” (Mark 
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domestic animals, or show cruelty to people even when claiming to be 
merciful. Since verse 8 shows one with perverted conduct will be viewed 
unfavorably by many, he needs to turn around from such to receive 
blessings from God and right-hearted men.
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          "11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing worthless things is lacking good sense."
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          Prov
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 gives almost exclusive attention to things, even knowledge, that contributes little to spirituality, and a godly, successful life. One acting with godly wisdom, 
however, while properly enjoying the life God has given us, will also 
learn and do things that will enable him to provide for himself and his 
family, or family-to-be, both spiritually and materially. (Eccle 7:12).
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          "12 The wicked man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the righteous bears fruit."
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          Prov
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the Tenth commandment that says: “You must not desire your fellow man’s 
house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor 
his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to 
your fellow man.” (Exod 20:17). Notice this commandment involves the 
very desires of our heart, not the act of stealing which is outlawed in 
the eighth commandment. God can read our thoughts and heart, so may we 
learn to please Him, being happy at the good things others acquire, and 
trust God for His help to find the things we really want or need, in 
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          Our last consideration taught us to safeguard our heart from corruption, and to observe God's instructions, to be found by Him unblemished and in peace. Let's continue further in Moses' discourse.
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          “Therefore, watch yourselves closely—since you did not see any form on the day Jehovah spoke to you in Horʹeb out of the middle of the fire—16 that you may not act corruptly by making for yourselves any carved image having the form of any symbol, the representation of male or female,17 the representation of any animal on the earth or the representation of any bird that flies in the sky,18 the representation of anything creeping on the ground or the representation of any fish in the waters under the earth.19 And when you raise your eyes to the heavens and see the sun and the moon and the stars—all the army of the heavens—do not get seduced and bow down to them and serve them. Jehovah your God has given them to all the peoples under the whole heavens.20 But you are the ones Jehovah took and brought out of the iron-smelting furnace, out of Egypt, to become the people of his personal possession, as you are today."
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          It was the first Two Commandments of the Ten that clearly show Jehovah requires exclusive worship of His people, ultimately all humankind, the work of His own hands. These state: "“‘I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.7 You must never have any other gods besides me.8 “‘You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.9 You must not bow down to them nor be led to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me,10 but showing loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments." It is the sin of idolatry that involves lifting up another thing or creature, including humans, above Jehovah in worship--this practice blinds one spiritually, so this one is no longer able to see clearly and be fully honest and upright. (Psalm 115). Even the stars are a gift from God, supporting life throughout the Universe, but may we carefully follow God's guidance and direction obediently, to be able to enjoy life as He has intended for humans, first restoring true peace, purity, and happiness to our planet. We would never want to worship the sun, the moon, or the stars, or even our own planet Earth, as though these gifts from God and anything obtained from them are somehow greater than the love of God Himself, and our relationship with Him. We are to love Jehovah, pleasing Him, patiently waiting for His guidance in doing what is right before Him, not selfishly running ahead of Jehovah, and losing out on our precious eternal future as His loyal, faithful worshipers.
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           *First, on the post of Apr 15, on water boiling to remove chlorine, you might take note that the times given for boiling were intended with higher heat, as a rapid boil, the recommended time is now 3-8 minutes, depending on amount and heat applied. Please, if using such higher heat for the first time, ensure protection of all hands, etc. from the burner and scalding hot water. You might make sure the burner is off and has time to cool before removing the pot, possibly adding a little water to an empty pot on a hot burner--this may protect the integrity of the pot and give you some idea of how hot the burner still is. And most know to turn pot handles inward over the stove, distant from little hands, albeit warned ones. Also, I mentioned the ozonating method is dangerous, not recommending it, and here's why: Indoors, with heat or flame in cooking, etc. skin or facial burns or worst can be experienced with this super-oxygen in the air, igniting flame. While the right kind of ozone can be health-promoting, even killing viruses, etc. there may be chemical fume interactions as well. Also, indoor ozone has at times harmed electronic equipment. If this option is considered, then the UTMOST of precautions are in order--careful steps to ensure all ozone is removed from the home before cooking with heat or heating with flame. Not just a fan in one window would suffice--remember you would need air flow with another open window, and such precautions found in your research could be written out, displayed and CAREFULLY followed. The boiling method works well and is what I recommend(ed).
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 – On a typical day, the average person doesn’t think about how it feels
 to go days with little human connection or interaction.With most of our
 communities practicing social distancing to stunt the spread of 
COVID-19, we are gaining a new level of empathy for what many older 
adults face every day.  According to the 2018
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 27 percent of older adults reports feeling isolated and more than one 
in four says they experienced social contact once a week, if not 
less."The uneasiness, loneliness and helplessness that many of us are 
feeling now will eventually pass," says Jeff Huber, CEO of Home Instead 
Senior Care."For socially isolated seniors, however, this pandemic has 
the potential to amplify the impact on their already-fragile situations.
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many seniors who live alone, social distancing will amplify the 
loneliness they already feel. And isolation can have significant health 
implications such as higher risks of heart attack, stroke, depression, 
anxiety and even premature death. But there is a cure, and it’s called 
community.In a time when bringing family and friends together may not be
 feasible, we need a little creativity and a lot of intention to ensure 
regular contact with neighbors and loved ones.Whether you’re helping a 
relative or neighbor navigate social distancing, or looking to minimize 
the effects of isolation, Home Instead Senior Care recommends the 
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efforts, it can be easy to let days go by before the next call or email.
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friends and neighbors feel supported. The trick is to plan ahead. 
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place of in-person human interaction, video-chat platforms such as Skype
 or Zoom and tablets such as an iPad or GrandPad, can supplement 
seniors’ social interactions when visits with friends and family aren’t 
possible. Webcams are a user-friendly and affordable gift to keep the 
generations connected – offering grandchildren the chance to show off 
their latest school project, or faraway relatives an opportunity to hear
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Sending an old-fashioned letter or postcard is an easy way to say hello 
and remind someone you’re thinking of them. While a thoughtful letter 
may not completely stamp out loneliness, it can help lift spirits and 
show how much you care. If you have young children, consider enlisting 
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            As we all continue to adjust to the impact of COVID-19, it’s easy 
to spread a bit of cheer and help make a senior smile. For more ideas on
 how to forge a meaningful relationship with older adults in your life, look for websites that have good ideas for senior care or well-respected and upright companies offering home care services for seniors. You might search things like "Senior care", "senior care solutions", "help for seniors", or similar expressions. Just please use good judgment with any services offered.
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            Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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            As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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            May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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            These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          Hello, with a warm welcome and wishes for a pleasant day to come your way. Let's continue in Proverbs 12, verses 4-7. Then let's look further at Deuteronomy 4, at Moses' exhortation. Next, today's TWGA, and the weekly CTC Corner.
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 A capable wife is a crown to her husband, But the wife who acts 
shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the 
righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceptive. 6 The 
words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, But the mouth of the upright 
saves them. 7 When the wicked are overthrown, they are no more, But the 
house of the righteous will keep standing."
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           Prove 12:4 How grateful a husband can be for a "capable wife." 
Perhaps his genuine love for her may encourage her to thrive in their 
marriage, as she gives him deep respect for his loving headship. 
Reliance upon God may help a wife to thrive even under unfavorable 
circumstances, being loyal to her husband. Both should be loyal to God 
first, and show genuine love for each other by helping each other to 
first be loyal to God and His standards. Yes, with their marriage the 
two become "one flesh", but God is the primary strand in the "threefold 
cord" of marriage. (Gene 2:24; Eccl 4:12) Forgetting God, we would be 
putting other things above Him, and be displeasing Him, the God who "is 
love" and who can bless our marriage union.
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           "5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceptive."
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           Prove
 12:5 As we seek God's righteousness in our lives, we see how important 
our thinking is, to be right and just before God. We should desire, as 
David expressed in prayer at Psalm 26:2: "Examine me, O Jehovah, and put 
me to the test; Refine my innermost thoughts and my heart." The wicked, 
who may offer guidance, are corrupt and selfish, seeking their own 
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deadly ambush", or "lie in wait for blood"(AMP). Paying attention to 
them can kill us spiritually. However, listening to upright ones, and 
God's word, can be life-saving. However, this verse says it is their "mouth" that saves the upright. Thus, as we give attention to spiritual matters, growing in appreciation for God and His word, our speech becomes more in line with God's will. We can develop qualities, such as self-control, mildness or gentleness, and love. Such traits will greatly affect our speech toward others. Thus, if an evil one speaks angry words, an upright one can respond with a mild answer, that "turns away rage." (Prove 15:1). This could also literally, with God's protection and blessing, safeguard a measure of peace between them, promoting life.
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           "7 When the wicked are overthrown, they are no more, But the house of the righteous will keep standing."
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           Prove
 12:7 The wicked must not be allowed to carry on their evil 
indefinitely, hopefully many will repent. But in God's love their end is
 not endless torment, but rather death--"they are no more." The house of
 righteous, however, will keep standing. Let's aim not to compromise, 
but hold to what is right before God, with His help and support, truly 
pleasing Him. Thus we may have His blessing on our life and family, our 
house or home.
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          We finished last time with verse 8, which states: "And what great nation has righteous [instructions] and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?" The Law God gave Israel was quite exceptional, and promoted both spiritual and physical health and genuine peaceful and loving relationships and actions among the communities of God's people then. Of course, God's sending of Jesus, and his offering of a sacrifice for man's life prospects, brought a different approach to that Law, allowing greater compassion and mercy, giving more opportunity for repentance--a true turn from wrongdoing, in hope of restoring God's favor. This was the message God ultimately intended for the rest of the world, to embrace true Christianity to serve Jehovah GOD acceptably. Let's now pick up with verse 9:
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          "“Just be careful and watch yourself closely, so that you may not forget the things that your eyes have seen and so that they may not depart from your heart all the days of your life. You must also make them known to your sons and to your grandsons.10 On the day that you stood before Jehovah your God in Horʹeb, Jehovah said to me, ‘Congregate the people together to me so that I may let them hear my words, in order that they may learn to fear me all the days that they are alive on the ground and that they may teach their sons.’"
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          Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." The heart holds our very motives, and our spirituality, inclining us to Jehovah when motivated properly, leading to life. Each father and grandfather was to speak often about the things they had witnessed or learned about Jehovah GOD in truth, sharing such stories and teachings with their offspring. And they had God's law to listen to and learn from, to share and discuss with others as well. There was much to draw each one close to Jehovah, loving Him with a complete heart. Let's continue:
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          “So you came near and stood at the base of the mountain, and the mountain was burning with fire up to the very heavens; there was darkness, cloud, and thick gloom.12 And Jehovah began to speak to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words, but you saw no form—there was only a voice.13 And he declared his covenant to you, which he commanded you to observe—the Ten Commandments. Afterward, he wrote them on two tablets of stone.14 At that time Jehovah commanded me to teach you [instructions] and judicial decisions, which you are to observe in the land you will enter to take possession of."
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          The Christian scriptures offer proof that the Ten Commandments, written on stone upon making them known, are still in force by God, who wants us to live by them, along with the standards of Christian teaching, in support of the Law's precepts and teachings. (Ephes 6:2). "Love is the Law's fulfillment." James 2:10-13 says: "For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgment without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." Certainly the Ten Commandments are among the most important of all God's instructions! May all who will look forward to living by GOD's loving instructions and guidance in the promised "world" of peace foretold. 2Peter 3:13 says: "But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell. 14 Therefore, beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace."
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          *First, on the post of Apr 15, on water boiling to remove chlorine, you might take note that the times given for boiling were intended with higher heat, as a rapid boil, the recommended time is now 3-8 minutes, depending on amount and heat applied. Also, I mentioned the ozonating method is dangerous, and here's why: Indoors, with heat or flame in cooking, etc. skin or facial burns or worst can be experienced with this super-oxygen in the air, igniting flame. Also, indoor ozone has at times harmed electronic equipment. If this option is considered, then the UTMOST of precautions are in order--careful steps to ensure all ozone is removed from the home before cooking with heat or heating with flame. Not just a fan in one window would suffice--remember you would need air flow with another open window, and such precautions found in your research could be written out, displayed and CAREFULLY followed. The boiling method works well and is what I recommend(ed).
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 – On a typical day, the average person doesn’t think about how it feels
 to go days with little human connection or interaction.With most of our
 communities practicing social distancing to stunt the spread of 
COVID-19, we are gaining a new level of empathy for what many older 
adults face every day.  According to the 2018
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 27 percent of older adults reports feeling isolated and more than one 
in four says they experienced social contact once a week, if not 
less."The uneasiness, loneliness and helplessness that many of us are 
feeling now will eventually pass," says Jeff Huber, CEO of Home Instead 
Senior Care."For socially isolated seniors, however, this pandemic has 
the potential to amplify the impact on their already-fragile situations.
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many seniors who live alone, social distancing will amplify the 
loneliness they already feel. And isolation can have significant health 
implications such as higher risks of heart attack, stroke, depression, 
anxiety and even premature death. But there is a cure, and it’s called 
community.In a time when bringing family and friends together may not be
 feasible, we need a little creativity and a lot of intention to ensure 
regular contact with neighbors and loved ones.Whether you’re helping a 
relative or neighbor navigate social distancing, or looking to minimize 
the effects of isolation, Home Instead Senior Care recommends the 
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efforts, it can be easy to let days go by before the next call or email.
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friends and neighbors feel supported. The trick is to plan ahead. 
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place of in-person human interaction, video-chat platforms such as Skype
 or Zoom and tablets such as an iPad or GrandPad, can supplement 
seniors’ social interactions when visits with friends and family aren’t 
possible. Webcams are a user-friendly and affordable gift to keep the 
generations connected – offering grandchildren the chance to show off 
their latest school project, or faraway relatives an opportunity to hear
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 job done. Call a parent, relative or neighbor, and when you do get them
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Sending an old-fashioned letter or postcard is an easy way to say hello 
and remind someone you’re thinking of them. While a thoughtful letter 
may not completely stamp out loneliness, it can help lift spirits and 
show how much you care. If you have young children, consider enlisting 
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           As we all continue to adjust to the impact of COVID-19, it’s easy 
to spread a bit of cheer and help make a senior smile. For more ideas on
 how to forge a meaningful relationship with older adults in your life, look for websites that have good ideas for senior care or well-respected and upright companies offering home care services for seniors. You might search things like "Senior care", "senior care solutions", "help for seniors", or similar expressions. Just please use good judgment with any services offered.
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           Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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           Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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           As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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           Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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            Micah 4:4 says “4 And they will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making [them] tremble; for the very mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken [it].”
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           May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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            UTTER SORROW TO VANISH.
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           These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          Hello! Wishing you a safe, healthy day in the favor of Jehovah. Let's begin considering Proverbs 12, verses 1-3, then Moses' exhortation at Deuteronomy 4, verses 1-8, Today's TWGA, and this week's CTC Corner.
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           1 The one 
who loves discipline loves knowledge, But the one who hates reproof is 
unreasoning. 2 The good person obtains Jehovah’s approval, But He 
condemns the man of wicked schemes. 3 No man is made secure by 
wickedness, But the righteous will never be uprooted."
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           Prove 12:1: Do you comprehend this? A child should 'love 
discipline.' Thus we see that the Bible term here means 
exhortation--teaching and training. Recall the word "discipline" comes 
from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus go around punishing his 
disciples, or did he lovingly correct  and train them? Yes, punishment may be acceptable at times if the motive is clearly love for the child or student,
 and the lesson(s) are made clear. But primarily a child or student 
should look forward to the loving guidance of a parent or teacher, 
appreciating the instruction given. One hating "reproof," or strong 
correction, is not being reasonable, is lacking discernment to see the 
difference between right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, etc. 
Such ones need to ask "why" and have their questions answered, to learn 
to reason on things.
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           Prove 12:2-3: Clearly God approves of the good, and condemns 
evil. May this motivate us to seek to please God in all we do, and help 
others to do so, with everlasting life in true peace and happiness at 
stake. Seeking this, Jehovah will not abandon us! Psalm 9:10 says, for instance: "Those knowing your name will trust in you; You will never abandon those seeking you, O Jehovah." Those 'knowing God's name' would come to know His true personality and ways, and place confidence in Him accordingly. Jesus once said, "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.” (John 8:29). May we not imagine giving up on Jehovah's loyal love! HE is the God who "IS love." While taking time and effort to cultivate, true loyal love is worth every effort, making life as it should be possible.
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           DEUTERONOMY 04A
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            A CLEAN HOME PLANET.
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           Recall that the "Israel of God" is now "all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." (Galatians 6:16). Most Christians are to have Paradise hopes, with this earth as a home planet. First, we must work to clean up this planet and let it be the gem both spiritually and physically Jehovah GOD intended it to be!
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           “Now, O Israel, listen to the [instructions] and the judicial decisions that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live and go in and take possession of the land that Jehovah, the God of your forefathers, is giving you. 2 You must not add to the word that I am commanding you, neither must you take away from it, so as to keep the commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you."
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            REFUSING TO WORK EVIL.
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           Jesus taught similarly. Recall in his Sermon on the Mount, that he said he came, not to destroy the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Thus, his teachings help us to maintain the spirit of the Law, the primary motivation behind it being true love, for God and neighbor. Jesus, in fact, said these were the two greatest commandments of the Law--the first, to love GOD with all our heart, life, and strength, and the second, to love our neighbor as oneself. We love God first by obeying Him (1John 5:3). Paul said "LOVE DOES NOT WORK EVIL TO ONE'S NEIGHBOR, hence love is the Law's fulfillment." (Romans 13:10). Let's consider Moses' next words:
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           “Your own eyes have seen what Jehovah did in the case of the Baʹal of Peʹor; Jehovah your God annihilated from your midst every man who walked after the Baʹal of Peʹor. 4 But you who are holding fast to Jehovah your God are all alive today.5 See, I have taught you ]instructions] and judicial decisions, just as Jehovah my God has commanded me, so that you may observe them in the land you will take possession of.6 You must carefully follow them, because this will show wisdom and understanding on your part before the peoples who will hear about all these regulations, and they will say, ‘This great nation is undoubtedly a wise and understanding people.’7 For what great nation has gods as near to it as Jehovah our God is to us whenever we call on him?8 And what great nation has righteous regulations and judicial decisions like this entire Law that I am putting before you today?"
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           The scourge that killed many in Israel, falling to the worship of Baal, involved sexual immorality--utter disregard for GOD's marriage arrangement. What a marvelous gift to mankind is marriage, when a man and woman can remain loyal to each other in a covenant of closeness that should not compare to any other human relationship. Of course, their first loyalty is to GOD, as HE is the Originator of the marriage, and the Ultimate Preserver of the marriage bond, as husband and wife seek HIS direction and guidance in their life. Paul wrote of warnings in the Scriptures to conduct unbecoming of a true Christian, leading to GOD's disfavor.
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           1Corinthian 10:6-13 accordingly says this: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them.7 Neither become idolaters, as some of them did; just as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink. Then they got up to have a good time.”8 Neither let us practice sexual immorality, as some of them committed sexual immorality, only to fall, 23,000 of them in one day.9 Neither let us put Jehovah to the test, as some of them put him to the test, only to perish by the serpents. 10 Neither be murmurers, as some of them murmured, only to perish by the destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.12 So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall.13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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           Next time, let's continue Moses discourse in Deuteronomy 4.
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           THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA)
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           Kids and Adults Need Good Drinking Water
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            SUSTAINER OF LIFE.
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           Water is touted, throughout God's word, as a sustainer of life. It is used as an illustration to encourage the receiving of essential spiritual refreshment. Isaiah 55:1a says, for instance: "Come, all you thirsty ones, come to the water!" While the point of this verse is primarily to receive what we need spiritually from God, we may still take a lesson in hydration. Kids, experts say, should be just as properly hydrated as adults, if not more so. Of course, "more so" may especially be involved when running and playing outdoors, for instance.
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           DEHYDRATION IS KNOWN TO BE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO ILLNESS.
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           The recommended amount of water might be reduced, however, with the intake of water-rich fruits and vegetables, such as cucumbers or watermelon, both of which are best eaten alone as refreshment, rather than combined with other foods, and allowing time for them to digest properly.
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           Also, when it comes to drinking water, municipal or publicly treated water may still contain high amounts of chlorine or chloramines when it reaches your tap. Chlorine is a common treatment to eliminate unhealthy organisms from a water source. But the chlorine itself can harm your own internal bacterial gut flora, needed for good digestion and even essential vitamins and other substances helpful to healthy body and immune function. Most water filters, whether attached to the sink or a filtered water pitcher, while reducing largely many unhealthy contaminants, nevertheless remove very little of the harmful chlorine. In this time, when good water is in short supply, you could do this:
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           Rapidly boiling your water for a few minutes, even 3-8 minutes, depending on the amount and heat applied, can eliminate the chlorine! If in need of additional drinking water, and your tap water is treated publicly with chlorine but not ozonated (which can also eliminate the chlorine, but can be dangerous used at home), why not boil some each evening, preferably in a nonreactive stainless steel pot, then add perhaps 1/10th of a  bottled water such as a good spring water, for added flavor and perhaps additional minerals? Of course, this would only be recommended if your city or municipal tap water is declared safe to use by your local government and health authorities. Then keep jugs handy both room temperature, for cooking, coffee, etc. and refrigerated for drinking, or making iced tea, for instance. Just be advised that some sources declare regular tea as a diuretic, contributing to dehydration, so drink it sparingly. Keep in mind that good cold water is much more tasty and refreshing than lukewarm!
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           “The standard recommendations are for children to get six to eight glasses of water per day,” says Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNNHealth’s Diet and Fitness expert. “Mild dehydration can affect learning as well as mental and physical performance.”
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           Underscoring Jampolis’ assertion is a recent report out of Tufts University which found that children who are even mildly thirsty can become cranky. For school-age children, dehydration—even at low levels—can impair cognitive function, says lead reseacher Kristen D’Anci, Ph.D.
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           Realistically, however, parents know how difficult it is to get kids to drink any water, never mind enough. To that end, the following tips may help concerned parents find ways to help their children guzzle more of what’s good for them:
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           •    Take it to go. Kids model what they see, so whenever you and your wee ones are on the go, make sure you take water for yourself and your child. If you’re taking sips of water throughout the day, chances are, they will too. And don’t stop at car rides, take water to the park, family picnics and other excursions.
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           •    Serve water-rich foods. When all else fails, serve good-for-you, water-infused foods, such as soup, fruit and milk, which can be made up of 80 to 90 percent water. Watermelon, for instance, is usually a kid-friendly favorite and a great water-logged fruit.
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           Revelation 7:17 says of Christ the Lamb, "the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them and will guide them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes.” Yes, spiritual refreshment can lead to a happy, everlasting future, well illustrated by an essential life-promoting substance, WATER!*
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            We’ve seen how GOD’s STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING.
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            We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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            Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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            Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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            WITH JEHOVAH GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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            And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovah GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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             “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,
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            As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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            Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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            May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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            These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          UPDATE 04/14:0845EDT "CTC CORNER added." Welcome and Hello! Wishing for you a safe, healthy day in God's favor. Let's give attention to Proverbs 11, then Deuteronomy 1 with some notes on my plan not to linger in this book. Then, let's look at our first TWGA, THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES. CTC CORNER is now ready, REALITIES OF GOD'S GOVERNMENT AND BENEFICIAL STANDARDS!
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           “27 The one who diligently seeks to do good seeks favor, But
the one searching for bad—that is what will surely come upon him. 28 The
one trusting in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the
foliage. 29 Anyone who brings trouble on his household will inherit the
wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one. 30 The
fruitage of the righteous one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is
wise. 31 If, indeed, the righteous one on earth is rewarded, How much more
the wicked one and the sinner!”
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           Prove 11:27 Divine favor may be upon the one who seeks to
practice what is good. Of course, we need godly discernment to tell good from
bad, especially in this world where often what is bad is made to appear good.
Isaiah 5:20 says “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is
good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who
put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” What is truly good is in harmony
with the light of truth and is sweet to taste, as opposed to the dark and
bitter reality of badness. God understands the difference perfectly, and warns
us from the problems, troubles, pain and stain of pursuing what is bad. Look
for the benefits of doing what is right and good before Jehovah. May we thus
maintain His divine favor, while those seeking bad will not escape the bad
effects thereof.
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           "28 The
one trusting in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the
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           Prove 11:28 Clearly, “righteous” ones are not trusting in their
“riches” or wealth, material or spiritual, such as in their own experience, but
they instead trust in Jehovah and His reliable word. As Proverbs 3:5-7
encourages, they do not rely on their own understanding, but trust Jehovah with
all their heart, and take His view into consideration in all they do. They thus
avoid becoming “wise in [their] own eyes,” but instead remain humble and
obedient to God. If they would trust in their own selves or material wealth,
they would likely become prideful, leading to a “crash” or “fall.” (Prove
16:18).
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           "29 Anyone who brings trouble on his household will inherit the
wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one."
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           Prove 11:29 Why “inherit the wind,” losing the beneficial
influence one might have had on his own family, by bringing trouble upon his
household? May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for
his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the
bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction. Nor should one turn to
unlawful practices as stealing to support his family or bad habits, setting a
foolish, poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may
family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the
advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones.
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           "30 The
fruitage of the righteous one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is
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           Prove 11:30 Part of becoming “wise hearted” is understanding the
course of living rightly by God, appreciating and keeping God’s laws, commands,
and guidance in life. As 1John 5:3 states: “3 For this is what the love of
God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not
burdensome.” At Matthew 11:19 Jesus says “...wisdom is proved righteous by its
works.” Living in such a way can benefit others profoundly, leading them on the
course of eternal life, rescuing them from the darkness.
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           "31 If, indeed, the righteous one on earth is rewarded, How much more
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           Prove 11:31 How fine that God rewards the righteous with eternal
life and many blessings throughout! Evil ones, however, receive no such reward.
If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to them the
fruitless consequences of badness--the "reward" of wrongdoing. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and
loss of God’s favor and blessing. Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the
blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May we
thus choose the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for
humanity!
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           DEUTERONOMY 01C
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           On an important note, it is my understanding that God does not want us to stay long in this book of Deuteronomy—as Christians today many have already learned lessons that Israel had to learn in the wilderness over several years—I really wanted to focus more on Moses’ exhortations to continue to love and obey Jehovah, and also to review some pertinent laws that were related in this book. So let’s begin skipping around, for perhaps a few weeks, and when we’re done we can move forward to the next one. Still, we’ll see what reminders we can glean from Israel’s diminished faith in Jehovah at that time...
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           19 “Then we departed from Horʹeb and marched through all that great and fearsome wilderness that you saw on the way to the mountainous region of the Amʹor·ites, just as Jehovah our God had commanded us, and we eventually came to Kaʹdesh-barʹne·a.  20 I then said to you, ‘You have come to the mountainous region of the Amʹor·ites, which Jehovah our God is giving to us.  21 See, Jehovah your God has given the land over to you. Go up, take possession of it, just as Jehovah, the God of your forefathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or terrified.’
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           However, all of you approached me and said, ‘Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land for us and bring word back to us as to what route we should take and what kind of cities we will encounter.’  23 The suggestion seemed good to me, so I selected 12 of your men, one for each tribe.  24 They left and went up into the mountainous region and reached the Valley of Eshʹcol and spied it out.  25 They took some of the fruitage of the land and carried it back to us, and they brought word back to us, ‘The land that Jehovah our God is giving us is good.’  26 But you refused to go up, and you rebelled against the order of Jehovah your God.  27 You kept grumbling in your tents and were saying, ‘It was because Jehovah hated us that he brought us out of the land of Egypt to hand us over to the Amʹor·ites to annihilate us.  28 What kind of place are we going to? Our brothers made us lose heart by saying, “They are a people greater and taller than we are, and their cities are great and fortified to the heavens, and we saw the sons of the Anʹa·kim there.”’
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           Notice that focusing on the physical traits of the people they were to battle weakened their faith in God. On the other hand, Jehovah wants us to have confidence in Him, and rely upon His mighty holy spirit. As Zechariah 4:6 says, “6 He then said to me: “This is the word of Jehovah to Ze·rubʹba·bel: ‘“Not by a military force, nor by power, but by my spirit,” says Jehovah of armies.” Of course, today we wage primarily a spiritual warfare, as “God does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” And “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners...” (1Timothy 1:15). Still, a nation is to be equipped to defend itself. Yet, may as many as possible turn to a loving God for eternal hope and happiness! We need to stick closely to God and His word, certainly so in times of judgment by Him.
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           “So I said to you, ‘Do not be struck with terror or be afraid because of them.  30 Jehovah your God will go before you and will fight for you, just as he did in Egypt before your very eyes.  31 And you saw in the wilderness how Jehovah your God carried you just as a man carries his son, everywhere you went until you came to this place.’  32 But despite all of this, you did not put faith in Jehovah your God,  33 who was going ahead of you on the way, to spy out a place for you to camp. He appeared by fire at night and by a cloud in the daytime to show you the way you should walk.
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           Notice God’s willingness and ability to stand up for His own loyal servants. We thus can learn the lesson of trusting Jehovah fully, in whatever He commands us to do!
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           Next, let’s jump to Deuteronomy chapter 4, Moses’ insightful exhortation to Israel found there!
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            APOLLO 13, A CHALLENGING MISSION.
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           It was 50 years ago today, April 13, 1970, that NASA’s Apollo 13 spacecraft, intended to land on the moon, suffered an oxygen tank explosion, and lost not only some oxygen, but some electricity as well, aborting the crew’s mission. Many are familiar with the history—the dramatic story—of the new mission, to get the 3-man crew safely back home, capturing the attention of the entire nation, and much of the world. Several things had to happen, many of them quite challenging, to achieve success. Most recall how the oxygen filters which removed carbon dioxide from the air needed to be refitted, requiring a NASA team working quickly, and using only what the astronauts had access to, to essentially fit a square peg in a round hole, and relay the instructions in time before breathable oxygen was depleted. If the need for this wasn’t recognized soon enough, it would have been too late. Realizing the aim was off for target Earth, a precise burn of the jets was required to manage a narrow passageway for a safe return. This had to be done without the computer guidance usually used for such purposes, and with a damaged craft. Just a slight angle too much or too little would have spelled DISASTER. Also, one of the original crew members was bumped, being projected to receive an illness rubella, but ended up not getting it and playing a crucial role in creating a power-up procedure that acquired the necessary functions with the minimal electricity available. All these and many more things were achieved by good science, many well-motivated people working together to save the courageous crew, and with someone else watching from above. We may be reminded of GOD’s contributions to humankind, in accord with HIS great power, wisdom, justice, and especially LOVE.
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            “We know that God makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God...” (Romans 8:28).
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           Not discounting the science, without God’s wise, intervening care, along with the efforts of good people for Him to bless, any number of things could have gone wrong to prevent the happy return of these men. May we never fail to appreciate God’s loving hand in our lives, as we seek to please Him, holding to a right course in life.
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           We’ve seen how GOD’s STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING.
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           We’ve also noted that: UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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           Putting these truths together, the way true peace will be obtained and will remain among mankind will be by both GOD’s blessing, and also by the education and application of GOD’s astounding word and it’s principles, or precepts. This will be seen, for instance, in the vast reduction and practical elimination of serious and life-threatening infractions, such as regarding home and work fire hazards and alcohol-related and other harmful auto incidents. Of course, GOD’s blessings will be flowing upon mankind, and we shall have HIS assistance to promote safety, security, and happiness among one another. Yet all this will be enhanced by means of an extensive public educational policy, blessed by GOD, that will encourage awareness of HIS beneficial laws and standards. And LOVE for GOD and for one another will be the dominant motive prevailing! Let’s take the above examples and consider how we may largely eliminate such threats to our peace.
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           Under control, fire may be included among some of our most cherished memories, perhaps a campfire with family and friends roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. But out of control, what a threat to our security and happiness! In a home, for instance, what makes the difference? Isn’t it largely by being informed about fire hazards and safety, and acting accordingly, or appropriately? Today, however, how often are you presented with loving guidance or instruction in these matters? How often is commercial air time used for an educational message regarding fire safety? Yet statistics indicate roughly a 1/2 million fire incidents per year, in a nation of over 300 million people. Shall we say that’s “just” one in 600? Or, rather, is it a 1/2 million too many?
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           WITH JEHOVAH GOD’s BLESSING in full force under HIS RULERSHIP, HE will assist us! And efforts can be applied under the leadership of the Christ, having access to the helpful guidance necessary to QUICKLY REDUCE and PRACTICALLY ELIMINATE fire hazards around our workplaces and homes.
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           And, advancements have been and can be made in the use of fire-resistant building materials and modifications to existing homes. Also, smarter systems can be put in place around cooking equipment and home heating systems. Recommendations can be made, or provided, to assist in such matters. All of this will just make it easier for Jehovah GOD to fulfill His promises toward mankind, as in Revelation 21:3-4:
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           As the number of fires quickly drop nationwide and eventually worldwide, GOD Himself will most certainly be behind it. Even praying to Jehovah, seeking HIS help and blessing each day can reflect our humble, appreciative attitude toward life. And while we aim to maintain a sound mind, can Jehovah not intervene to prevent a serious mistake or calamity? Under the rule of HIS Kingdom, certainly HE can, as we continually look to HIM for guidance in our lives, and may we be grateful when HE does! (Compare Psalm 19:7-8, 11-14). In such ways, Paradise blessings will be achieved and experienced by mankind, and as foretold, GOD is making this possible through the Christ, the Son of man, with his co-rulers, all upholding Jehovah GOD’s sovereignty! (Matthew 19:28).
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           Along the same lines, can we not expect intervention by GOD and Christ regarding the plague of driving accidents nationwide? MUCH of this is attributed to alcohol abuse—an insidious, confusing influence that deceptively disrupts normal driving skill and ability. The people of GOD will beat this problem, under Christ’s direction, as true knowledge is applied to the issue, with GOD’s blessing! Inhibitive fear itself is to be practically eliminated in GOD’s new world.
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           May all take a close look at their practices in this regard. Jehovah GOD is “ready to forgive.” Some have caused others harm in the past by ignoring alcohol’s subtle and deceptive influence. May they turn around from such practices, realizing the danger, and lovingly and compassionately making arrangements so they never endanger others behind the wheel in such circumstances. And many have never fallen into this trap. Under the rulership of Christ, all will be educated in such things, so we can avoid threatening others in such ways! May we behave in ways that uphold GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans, eliminating fear and injustice in our practices. All will be helped to do so in GOD’s new world.
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           These are just two examples of how the Christ will lead the way in an extensive educational campaign to bring such issues under control with GOD’s benevolent blessing. Arrangements will be made within GOD’s government, likely in cooperation with Christian institutions, to address various matters involving the life and health of humanity. Tears of sorrow will all but vanish as we address issue after issue needing attention to be in harmony with GOD’s loving ways and wondrous Word! May we thus continue to be educated in the marvelous ways of GOD by continually feeding at HIS table, considering thoughts from the Bible that INSPIRE, EDUCATE, CLEANSE, AND BENEFIT all humans accepting such provisions!
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          Hello, with a warm welcome, and wishes for a safe day, pleasant as agreeably possible. Let's continue in Proverbs 11, verses 22-26, then as well Deuteronomy 1, verses 9-18, considering God's standards for those judging. Next let me introduce another segment, hopefully for your delight, called THRICE WEEKLY GOLDEN APPLES (TWGA). Lastly, I will replay the weekly CTC Corner.
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 Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig Is a beautiful woman who rejects
 good sense. 23 The desire of the righteous leads to good, But what the 
wicked hope for leads to fury. 24 One gives generously and ends up with 
more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 
25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will 
himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds 
grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
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          Prove 11:22 For
 a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God 
and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 
119:66). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of 
"good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless 
man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any 
assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected 
Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused 
David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his 
wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, 
and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past 
Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had
 considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: 
"“Praise Jehovah the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33
 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me 
this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own 
hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved 
"harsh and bad in his practices" some 10 days later, at which David 
chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his 
third wife, although his first wife, Saul's daughter Michal, had been 
given to another man, for a time. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to 
have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and 
reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such as way 
after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with 
Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you 
should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to 
protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his 
disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God 
foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as
 king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal 
to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to
 be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but 
especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galat 6:10).
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          "23 The desire of the righteous leads to good, But what the wicked hope for leads to fury."
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          Prove
 11:23 The righteous one thus desires things in agreement with God's 
will and purpose, things 'leading to good.' Significantly, such a person
 is not "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh"--does not 
improperly spend much time longing for even God-approved "desires of the
 flesh," like a tasty meal, but may rejoice when the time does arrive to
 enjoy such 'gifts of God.' Therefore, our focus remains on desiring good
things, and right desires to give to others what they need spiritually 
and otherwise. As we know, "there is more happiness in giving than there
 is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). Wicked ones, by contrast, desire things
 usually out of selfishness or greed, often hurting others along with 
themselves, bringing God's "fury" or anger.
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          "24
 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what 
should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will 
prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The 
people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the 
one who sells it."
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          Prove 11:24-26 God's word shows 
He rewards those with an unselfish giving spirit. Jesus said at Luke 
6:38, "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into
 your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and 
overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will 
measure out to you in return." We must at at times trust God to maintain
 such a spirit, praying for His blessing. But as David stated, at Psalm 
37:25, "I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children 
looking for bread." Thus a giving spirit should be accompanied by 
adherence to God's righteous ways, for His blessing and approval.
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           MOSES ORGANIZES THEM, APPOINTING HEADS TO JUDGE.
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          Before Moses explains God's standards for those appointed to judge among Israel, he expresses a bit some distress he felt at trying to handle the load of judging the nation by himself, and accepts the advice he had received to delegate this responsibility to many capable, worthy men--what qualities does he look for in them? How does he organize them? Israel then numbered into the millions, and Moses compares their number to the stars of the heavens, and expressing hope that they continue to grow in number. Here are his words:
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          “9 And I told you at that time, ‘I am not able to carry you by myself. 10 Jehovah your God has multiplied you, and here you are today as numerous as the stars of the heavens.11 May Jehovah, the God of your forefathers, multiply you a thousand times as many as you are, and may he bless you just as he has promised you. 12 How can I bear by myself the burden of you and the load of you and your quarreling? 13 Select wise, discreet, and experienced men of your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads over you.’ 14 You answered me, ‘What you have told us to do is good.’ 15 So I took the heads of your tribes, wise and experienced men, and appointed them as heads over you, chiefs of thousands, chiefs of hundreds, chiefs of fifties, chiefs of tens, and officers of your tribes."
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          Notice what Moses was looking for in those selected to judge and lead Israel: He wanted "wise, discreet, and experienced men." Thus they were to have many of the traits of wisdom, such as discernment, understanding, and prudence, with good thinking ability. With discernment, they could tell true from false, right from wrong, important matters from those less so. They would thus be discreet, showing good judgment. With understanding, they could see the whole of many matters, and how small issues contributed to the big picture, God's view. With experience often comes prudence, to see the consequences of an action or a decision, and think ahead to avoid the problems, grief, etc. of bad choices, finding the rewards of practicing what is right. Such qualities, then, would enable them to serve the needs of those in their care with fair success, and do so lovingly, after the example of Jehovah and His servant Moses. And Moses proceeded to organize them to serve over variously sized groups of 1000, 100, 50, and 10. What a fine arrangement and example for spiritual Israel today, as true Christians should likewise submit to such order in seeking to serve and please GOD. Now, in what way were the appointed men to judge their cases? By whose standards?
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          “16 At that time I instructed your judges, ‘When you hear a case between your brothers, you are to judge with righteousness between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.17 You must not be partial in judgment. You should hear the small one the same as the great one. You must not become intimidated by men, for the judgment belongs to God; and if a case is too difficult for you, you should present it to me, and I will hear it.’18 At that time I instructed you regarding all the things that you should do."
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           STANDARDS OF RIGHT, NONFAVORITISM, AND FEARING GOD OVER MEN.
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          Thus, the appointed men were to judge their cases by God's standards of what is right, and to do so impartially, regardless whether the individual in the right was an Israelite or a foreigner. Favoritism was not to be shown in a case of judgment--not to the rich, nor to the poor, the great, nor the small--what was right by God was to prevail in each case. And they were not to fear men, or their threats in a case, but trust God to safeguard them as they did what was right each time. The most difficult cases could go to Moses to judge. He related all the things they needed to do, to maintain good order.
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          Next, Israel heads toward the land of Promise. What events transpire, and ultimately, how does this reveal some important lessons for us today, paving the way for greater trust and confidence in God?
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          TWGA
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          This is a new segment, which should begin next blog post, typically to appear newly on Mon, Wed, and Fri. The Fri segment will also appear Sat-Sun. Thus it usually will appear three times per week. It will generally involve some passage of scripture, with commentary, that aims to offer at least something of value
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          . Some news item may be presented with some associated commentary. Sometimes, previous or new comments from selected verses of Psalms or Christian letters may be shared, or from other Bible books. God's word can bring great insight and comfort. Jesus' words, for instance, shared in the right manner, enable you to "find refreshment for yourselves." (Matthew 11:29). And trusting Jehovah, in the wholesome fear of God, prompting one to turn from bad, is said to "be a healing to your body, and refreshment for your bones." (Proverbs 3:5,8). Hopefully, you will find some point of value or refreshment amidst the thoughts presented.
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            CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD PROMOTES GENUINE PEACEFUL UNITY.
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            GOD’S WORD MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD ACCURATELY BY SINCERE, DILIGENT STUDENTS
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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            MISUNDERSTOOD GRAMMAR.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
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NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
 Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
 home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course 
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cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our 
planetary home.
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            GOD’S STANDARDS REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, REWARDING
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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            REASONABLE.
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is 
pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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            MAY JEHOVAH, THE GOD OF LOYAL LOVE, PREVAIL THROUGH CHRIST!
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Welcome, wishing you a safe, healthy day, ever so thoughtful toward others, as we cope with this trial. Let's continue in Proverbs 11, verses 16-21, then begin considering Deuteronomy, verses 1-8, and replay this week's CTC Corner.
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          "16 A gracious woman acquires glory, But ruthless men seize riches. 17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself. 18 The wicked one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward. 19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death. 20 Those crooked at heart are detestable to Jehovah, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: An evil person will not go unpunished, But the children of the righteous will escape."
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          Prove 11:16 A lovely woman kind and gracious in her speech brings her honor from God, as she delights the hearts of righteous ones. Ruthless men do not seek the glory from God, but rather are often focused primarily on material wealth. As we know, "the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things," often resulting in "many pains." (1Timo 6:9-10). The counsel for Christians, particularly for those having wealth, is for them "not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy." May we always choose the love of God over any material possession or benefit, acknowledging however that God is the 'giver of every good gift and perfect present,' and truly wants us to enjoy life, 'filling hearts to the full with food and good cheer.' (Acts 14:17). This certainly can include things that money can buy! Only maintain our love for God foremost, and love for one's spouse, as one's own body, and of course family members and others. Such spiritual things should trump the material, while we still have material needs. God promises to care for those placing priority upon Him, His will and the keeping of His standards--integrity to Him (Matth 6:33).
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          "17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself."
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          Prove 11:17 Kindness does benefit us, as we know "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). And we should know how to love oneself in harmony with God's will, if we're going to 'love our neighbor as ourself.' For instance, you might occasionally reward yourself with dessert or a favorite meal after working to accomplish something of value in God's eyes, just as you might do for your wife or another loved one. Commend efforts to use knowledge for the benefit of others, rather than merely for having knowledge of something. On the other hand, the person acting in a cruel way toward others does not benefit himself, but rather brings himself trouble, as he for instance harms his own conscience and happiness after doing what he knows is wrong.
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          "18 The wicked one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward."
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          Prove 11:18 The wicked one's deceptive wages likely refer to his temporary reward, perhaps monetary, for doing wrong, but as Proverbs 10:2 states, "the treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit." The one living and acting in harmony with God's righteousness, however, receives a "true reward," one that is blessed by God for his genuine benefit. How much better to act honestly in our dealings with others, so that God's blessing is on our efforts to earn a living, making honest wages, supporting livelihood. At Psalm 37:25, King David said "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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          "19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death."
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          Prove 11:19 Foresighted shrewdness reveals the outcome of a course, in this case the differing results between pursuing righteousness and evil. Notice, however, that we should "stand firmly for righteousness," valuing endurance through trial or temptation, holding to what is right in harmony with God. Godly devotion moves us to appreciate our treasured relationship with Him, not wanting to hurt or displease Him in any way--in faith choosing not to violate His laws or standards, and trusting His love for us and His blessing on our faithful course of integrity, after the example of Job, Jesus, and other faithful ones of Bible record and even modern history. 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." May we turn to Jehovah in prayer whenever any temptation or trial may seem to overwhelm us, trusting in His support to endure faithfully, keeping in mind our many and endless rewards in happiness for doing so.
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          "20 Those crooked at heart are detestable to Jehovah, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: An evil person will not go unpunished, But the children of the righteous will escape."
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          Prove 11:20-21 Normally, God loves the person, while hating any bad that they do (2Peter 3:9). But we should never become "crooked at heart," becoming corrupt in our heartfelt desires and practices, bringing Jehovah's heartfelt disfavor and displeasure. When this happens, such a person can easily mislead and hurt others, possibly causing or contributing to their downfall, even loss of eternal life. God is not pleased when his dear human creation is led astray from His love, from faithfulness to Him and His endless blessings of happiness. May such crooked ones repent over their wrongdoing, and become restored to His divine favor and blessing. (Isaiah 55:6,7). At Isaiah 1:18, Jehovah says to his wayward people: "“Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovah. “Though your sins are like scarlet, They will be made as white as snow; Though they are as red as crimson cloth, They will become like wool." Let us never forsake the blessings and rewards of serving God faithfully, and helping others to learn to do so. Upon learning the truth, may we endeavor from that time onward to set a good example for others to serve God faithfully and help them see that doing so is worth every effort. We do this in faith, as "whoever approaches God must believe that He is, and that He becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him." (Hebre 11:6). There is no God like Jehovah!
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          DEUTERONOMY 1A
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           GENUINE HISTORY INSPIRES CONFIDENCE IN GOD'S WORD.
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          Deuteronomy opens with place and time the first discourse of Moses begins. God's word throughout bears the earmarks of genuine history. Notice how the location is described, and God's own ability to ensure the very day, based on the lunar calendar used at the time, since the exodus from Egypt, is given. The timing is also given in relation to two significant interactions with kings. Verses 1-4 read:
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          "These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the region of the Jordan in the wilderness, on the desert plains in front of Suph, between Paʹran, Toʹphel, Laʹban, Ha·zeʹroth, and Diʹza·hab. 2 It is 11 days from Horʹeb to Kaʹdesh-barʹne·a by way of Mount Seʹir. 3 In the 40th year, in the 11th month, on the first of the month, Moses spoke to the Israelites according to all that Jehovah had instructed him to tell them. 4 This was after he defeated Siʹhon the king of the Amʹor·ites, who was dwelling in Heshʹbon, and Og the king of Baʹshan, who was dwelling in Ashʹta·roth, in Edʹre·i.
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          Thus the real setting for Moses' discourse is provided, as Jehovah God has protected, looked after, safeguarded His people over these forty years, ensuring victories over opposers as they trusted in Jehovah, perhaps most now having learned such an important lesson to place their full confidence in God. Yet they had not always had such confidence. Moses goes on to begin the story after the exodus, after their trip through the Red sea, after their experience meeting God and receiving His law at Mount Sinai. He picks up with their leaving mountainous Horeb (also called the wilderness of Sinai, around Mount Sinai) nearly 40 years before:
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          (saying:) “6 Jehovah our God told us in Horʹeb, ‘You have stayed long enough in this mountainous region. 7 Turn and set out for the mountainous region of the Amʹor·ites and toward all their neighbors in the Arʹa·bah, the mountainous region, the She·pheʹlah, the Negʹeb, and the seacoast, the land of the Caʹnaan·ites, and Lebʹa·non, up to the great river, the river Eu·phraʹtes. 8 See, I have set the land before you. Go in and take possession of the land about which Jehovah swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give it to them and their offspring after them.’
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          The Israelites, upon coming out of Egypt, certainly needed strong confidence in God, and had many reasons to have such deep trust in Him and His saving power. They had witnessed many miraculous events during the period of the Ten Plagues in Egypt, which exposed Egypt's gods as powerless to save them. It was Jehovah God who was the "living God" and could save His people out of slavery in Egypt, and bring them to the land promised to their forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. His mighty act of saving them through the Red sea would certainly bolster such confidence in God's saving power. And at Mount Sinai, they "met" Jehovah God more formally, as they set camp in the wilderness of Sinai "in the third month" after coming out of Egypt, "on the same day, they came to the wilderness of Sinai...Israel camped there in front of the mountain." Jehovah tells Moses what to say to Israel: "You have seen for yourselves what I did to the Egyptians, in order to carry you on wings of eagles and bring you to myself. Now if you will strictly obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me..." With unswerving loyalty and obedience to God, they could become "a kingdom" and "a holy nation." (Exodus 19:1-6). They then received God's law and powerful testimony as to the reality of their, and our, Creator, Jehovah. Thus, in verses 6-8 of Deuteronomy 1 it had become time for them to break camp and head toward their homeland-to-be.
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
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           “10 Now I 
urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
 Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
 home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course 
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cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our 
planetary home.
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is 
pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Hello, with a warm welcome, wishing you continued safety and consideration for others at this time. Let's continue with Proverbs 11, this time verses 11-15. Next, let's have more preview details of the book of Deuteronomy, before beginning our consideration of chapter 1 on the next post. Also, the weekly CTC Corner will continue to be shared.
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blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the wicked 
tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his 
neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer
 goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person 
keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people 
fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a
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          Prove 11:11 Upright ones 
disregard selfishness, and please God instead as they uphold what is 
right and loving--this results in success and the receiving of God's 
favor and blessing on a person, a city, and a nation. However, allowing 
evil ones to persist in wrongdoing, or giving attention to their 
deceptive speech, can result in corruption, eating away at the 
righteousness a person, city, or nation may have worked hard to obtain. How important to understand this, and work to preserve the blessings and rewards of a right course before Jehovah God!
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          Prove
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rather than forgiving, or covering mistakes of others with love, he may 
harbor resentment, or allow hatred to develop inside, then show it later
 when offended by someone, with unkind speech or actions. Of course, the degree of the offense is a factor, as serious violations of God's law can be quite disheartening, provoking great sadness and perhaps irritation with the offender. But especially with less grievous sins, the discerning
 one shows true wisdom, by not speaking or acting unkindly in return to 
someone's offensive conduct. As Paul recommended, "Return evil for evil 
to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of 
all men." (Roma 12:17). In other words, respond in a way that people 
would consider to be fine, beautiful, or honorable. Simply 'remaining 
silent' is at times the fine thing to do.
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          Prove
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considered "confidential," and everyday speech. We have the choice of 
proving to be a trustworthy person, able to 'keep a confidence,' or a 
disloyal slanderer, hurting the reputation of others by sharing unseemly
 things about them. May we keep our conversations positive and 
upbuilding, refusing to tear down others. Further help to do this may be found in the article "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech" found elsewhere on this website.
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          Prove 11:14 A wise person humbly listens to others, benefitting from their knowledge, understanding, and experience. This is the way of good leaders, as they are willing to receive of any knowledge they may not yet possess themselves, assisting their decision-making in accord with the wisdom they do already have.
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hold to, perhaps not prizing honest integrity as we do. Thus we need to 
be cautious about our financial dealings with such ones. How fine for us to treasure integrity, and be determined to make good on our promises whenever possible. Being cautious in our dealings with unreliable ones, however, may prove to be a protection. Discernment, and good judgment is thus needed when considering and evaluating such matters.
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          DEUT. Chapters 1-4: Moses’ first discourse of this book recounts significant events during the Israel’s 40-year wilderness sojourn, how they got to this point of nearing entry into the Promised Land, including several victories from Jehovah over their opposers. They are exhorted to carefully follow the instructions and judgments of Jehovah, because it would show “wisdom and understanding” on their part to do so. They were also not to forget what they had seen by Jehovah’s hand, and speak of them to their sons and daughters.
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          DEUT. Chapters 5-26: Moses’ second discourse begins drawing Israel’s attention to the covenant they made with Jehovah at Mount Horeb. The Ten Commandments are restated, as Moses continues to relate their experience, and some further significant events of their history, and lessons to be learned from them. Instructions are given, with reminders that obedience to Jehovah will bring success. A choice of a blessing and a curse is put before them, and they are to choose the blessing by obeying Jehovah and listening to Him. Many important laws and commands are provided, that will benefit them upon entry into the land. Jehovah will become their God as they walk in His ways and listen to Him.
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          DEUT. Chapters 27-28: Moses’ third discourse provides instruction to have God’s law inscribed on stone, and presents specific blessings they will receive for obedience to Jehovah, and curses that would come upon them for their disobedience, that they may have the prudence needed to continue loving, appreciating, and obeying Jehovah.
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          DEUT. Chapters 29-30: Moses’ final discourse include more warnings against disobedience, and exhortation to love Jehovah, and the choice before them involving life or death, showing the seriousness of choosing life by listening to Jehovah, loving and obeying Him.
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          DEUT. Chapters 31-34: The book wraps up with insights and a song of Moses to encourage their obedience, and blessings from Moses with mention of Jehovah’s “everlasting arms,” as they prepare to enter the land promised to them.
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          What lessons to be learned from the book of Deuteronomy, the one Jesus referenced the most in the gospel accounts! May we come to treasure this book as other faithful servants of Jehovah have, containing much loving encouragement from Jehovah and his servant Moses, as preparation is made to enter the land of Promise!
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           COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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            CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD PROMOTES GENUINE PEACEFUL UNITY.
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the 
NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
 Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
 home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course 
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cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our 
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is 
pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Welcome, wishing you a safe and fine day, remaining vigilant and considerate of others during this serious time. Let's continue in Proverbs 11, verses 6-10, then begin a consideration of the Bible book of Deuteronomy, and then a vital CTC Corner replay: Moving forward in an orderly way, I want to put the horse in front of the carriage, by following our understanding that GOD has an eternal purpose for planet Earth, and wants it to be ruled properly, with a former article showing the benefits of GOD's rulership through the Christ, upholding GOD's standards as those promoting genuine peace and prosperity among humans. This one is: CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD PROMOTES GENUINE PEACEFUL UNITY.
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           6 The righteousness of the upright
 will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own 
desires. 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; And expectations 
based on his power also perish. 8 The righteous one is rescued from 
distress, And the wicked one takes his place. 9 By his mouth the 
apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the righteous are
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           Prove 11:6 The keeping of God's laws and standards rescues us from
 much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his 
spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds 
disloyalty to God and treachery, allowing one to be caught in traps laid
 by evil ones, such desires pulling one away from God's love. Thus, the importance of guarding our heart's desires--what we choose to ponder, or think about, and aim for--needs to be appreciated and found pleasing to our loving God and Father, in harmony with His good will and purpose for mankind. Proverbs 4:23, you may recall, says: "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart,For out of it are the sources of life." The next few verses continue: "24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk far away from you. 25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad." Thus God's word helps us know the right things to desire and place high priority upon, that our happiness and an endless peaceful future may be safeguarded.
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upon faithful anointed ones. Those with the heavenly calling have the 
exclusive privilege of an immortal spirit, not soul (Acts 7:59; 1Cori 
15:44,53). The wicked have no immortal soul. Such is a concept of Greek 
philosophy--not rooted in God's word. In the Scriptures, souls are 
mortal and may die, as Jehovah declares for instance in Ezekiel, "The 
soul who sins is the one who will die". (Ezeki 18:4,20). God's word 
reveals everlasting life to be a GIFT from God, not a curse, as it would be if one 
suffered eternal torment. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages sin pays is 
death, but the GIFT that God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus 
our Lord."
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 11:8 The wicked one, causing distress to the righteous, may well fall 
into the very trap that he has laid for others. (Prov 26:27) Prov 28:10 
says "The one misleading the upright into an evil course will fall into 
his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good." May we be 
careful not to be persuaded by evil ones, pursuing a selfish, ungodly 
course in life. We should guard our associations, including that which 
we watch and listen to on TV, in movies, and in music. Look for the 
treasures in all such media, that are agreeable to the path of 
life--there are still many!
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 11:9 May we be among those rescuing the righteous, by using truthful 
knowledge aright, and avoid the snares laid by selfish apostate liars. Especially do we want to help to rescue others spiritually, helping them lay hold on genuine peace and happiness with a real hope for a happy future. Encouraging them to give attention to God's living and powerful word can be life-saving! (Hebrews 4:12). But true wisdom includes also what is helpful in a practical way, so rescuing others may include helping them with knowledge that may save them or help them in physical or material ways. Some may wish  to benefit, for instance, by learning to make better use of various sauces and spices in cooking, to make healthier foods more delicious and appealing. There may be many areas of knowledge that we could benefit others with, as we learn to apply such knowledge in our own lives, promoting health and life, sacred to God.
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 11:10 Goodness goes beyond the minimum of what's required before God, 
often by exceptional kindness and gifts of knowledge and charity. Such 
goodness of righteous ones brings true contentment and joy to a city, 
and such persons should certainly be appreciated by governors and kings 
for their upright conduct. (Romans 13:1-7).
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           Deuteronomy is the last book of the Pentateuch, or the Five books of Moses, beginning with Genesis, and continuing in order to start the divine record of the Bible.
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           , containing the record of how humanity today got it's start with the creation of Adam and Eve, and placed in a Paradise park, with indication as to God's intended purpose for this planet. The record proceeds with the grievous results of disobedience and disloyalty, but with hope of an eventual restoration to God's purpose. Activities of mankind before and after the Great Flood of Noah's day are revealed, and we become acquainted with men who had implicit trust in Jehovah, whose offspring He promised to bless--Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who received the name "Israel." Also, Jacob's son Joseph became prominent in helping mankind avert widespread famine, and showed loyal love toward his brothers who had mistreated him severely, realizing it had been God's will to put him in position to help others. Many valuable lessons and insights are gained concerning Jehovah's personality in this Bible book, as with many others.
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           , picking up on Israel's stay in Egypt, becoming slaves there, but God's protection of Moses, and preparation of him for his role in God's purpose, to lead Israel out of Egyptian bondage to the land promised to their forefathers. Jehovah accomplishes this mighty act with various plagues exposing Egypt's gods as being powerless to protect Egypt, while providing salvation to those coming to trust in Him and His saving power, ultimately parting the Red Sea for His people to escape from the hand of Egypt. Then, much of the Mosaic Law covenant is detailed in this book, setting forth laws that would distinguish Israel as a clean and happy people, as they loved and obeyed their God, Jehovah. Also, details for the construction of the tabernacle, or tent for worship of Jehovah are set forth and carried out.
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           , largely sets forth regulations for the Levitical priesthood of the nation of Israel, entrusted to the tribe of Levi, through Aaron, the priests being those representing Jehovah God in worship at the tabernacle, or large tent used for this sacred purpose. These procedures and laws held an important place among God's people, and they foreshadowed the greater spiritual temple involving Christ Jesus and the faith, or deep trust, necessary in the ransom sacrifice, that would eventually enable mankind to be set free from sin and death, and gain a true, improved standing with God, learning to practice what is right before Him.
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           , contains significant  history of the Israelites as they moved about for some 40 years, facing various challenges. The book encourages all to have great regard for Jehovah, to listen to His instructions carefully, and be in awe of Him personally. Despite disobedience and appropriate punishment at times, Israel as a nation was cared for by Jehovah and led to safety before entry into the land promised to them.
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           , an exhortation to love and obey God, and includes an explanation of the Law, with some additional details, preparing Israel to inherit the Promised Land and find divine favor in their new home. Moses time and again encourages Israel to give Jehovah exclusive devotion, to obey Him out of love, and keep His instructions for living, finding life and happiness in doing so. This book will be previewed in more detail in the next post.
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             CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD PROMOTES GENUINE PEACEFUL UNITY.
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             GOD’S WORD MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD ACCURATELY BY SINCERE, DILIGENT STUDENTS
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            Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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            “10 Now I 
urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
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             TRUE UNITY POSSIBLE.
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            What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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             MISUNDERSTOOD GRAMMAR.
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            There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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            The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
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NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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            knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
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            It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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            Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
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            Such happiness of course 
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            The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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            Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them, from Deuteronomy 30: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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            JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is 
pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
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            Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect or restore innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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            Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
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          Let's open up with Proverbs 11, verses 1-5, then consider Review 8 of Psalm 119, before referencing the weekly CTC Corner. Beginning a new chapter of Proverbs has at times been when I offer a reminder of the value of prayer before considering such spiritual instruction, asking for God's blessing on the intake. Now, of course, as mentioned above, such communication with the "Most High" God Jehovah, is a priceless privilege that should be appreciated by all alive who are aware of Him and His grand sovereignty over His creative works. He is truly a loving Father who cares deeply for all, and is looking to ensure we reach His purpose of genuine peaceful unity earthwide, knowing the wisdom that makes this possible begins with the great honor due Him BY NAME as our Supreme Life-giver. (Proverbs 9:10). May we ever be in awe of our Creator, Jehovah, whose 3-syllable name appropriately means: "He who Causes to Become"--able to cause His purposes to become reality, for instance!
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          Now that we're finishing Psalm 119, give me another day to be sure of God's direction going forward. While continuing Proverbs and COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER, it may be time to explore Deuteronomy--Moses summation of the Law and encouragement to God's people to prepare for entrance into the Promised Land--and of course making application to the Christian course as we approach God's promised new world!
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          THAT IS THE PLAN! Deuteronomy is full of encouragement by Moses to trust, love and obey Jehovah fully. Some additional laws are set forth on various topics, and the nation is exhorted to be united in their obedience, bringing genuine peace and prosperity under the guidance of Jehovah and His servants, Moses and other representatives, eventually leading to rule under the kings, as set forth in other Bible books. This is the last of the five books of Moses, a terrific conclusion albeit also a beginning. Let's take it chapter by chapter, spending just enough time in each to see the most beneficial lessons before moving on, and find solid reason to trust and love Jehovah, heeding His divine law and standards, coming to appreciate them more deeply, and finding the peaceful unity they make possible--that HE makes possible under the leadership of the foretold Christ!
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           "1 Dishonest scales are 
detestable to Jehovah, But an accurate weight brings pleasure to him. 2 
When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with 
the modest ones. 3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But
 the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 Wealth will be 
of no benefit on the day of fury, But righteousness is what will rescue 
from death. 5 The righteousness of the blameless one makes his path 
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           Prove 11:1: Jehovah hates dishonesty and violations of righteousness,
 but loves honest integrity. Our doing things in a fair, honest, and 
loving way brings him great delight. But we need to know his standards 
if we want to keep them completely. Yes we have a conscience, but it 
needs to be trained properly by God's word, while loving truth, if we 
expect it to be trustworthy. Clearly from this verse, Jehovah hates dishonesty, or dishonest practices, or efforts to profit by such. Also, we see God's governance is encouraging ethical business practices, and evidently including businesses both large and small, just as ships or boats at sea may be of various sizes. May we enjoy doing things the right way, maintaining the "blessing of Jehovah" on all of our activities! (Prove 10:22).
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           Prove 11:2: Going beyond due limits brings us dishonor--we need to understand 
the quality of modesty, which is associated with true wisdom. Modesty is
 humbly recognizing proper limits (God's laws and standards) and our own
 limitations, refusing to boast of our own talents or possessions, 
spiritual or physical. This quality is mentioned in a favorite verse of 
many, Micah 6:8, which reads: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And
 what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice[or, 
righteousness], to cherish loyalty[or, show loyal love], And to walk in 
modesty with your God!" What a fine summary of life, walking with God as
 a true Christian. Let's seek God's honor far above our own, by living in a way approved by Him.
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           "3 The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them."
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           Prove 11:3: Seeking to live a life of integrity to God helps to motivate and 
guide us in life. "Treacherous" means "likely to betray trust: 
unreliable." (Merriam-Webster, 2018). "Betrayers" is listed among the 
attitudes many would have during the last days, mentioned in 2Timothy 
3:1-5. Such ones need to humble themselves, learning to trust in God as 
their refuge, bringing sure-footedness spiritually, seeing the rewards 
of genuine loyalty and faithfulness to God. Until they do, we need to be
 careful of close association with such ones, to safeguard spirituality and happiness. (1Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, 
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           Prove 11:4: We need to put money in the proper place in our lives, as much as we
 do need it to live. It must not be number 1, or we're choosing to turn 
our backs on God, who deserves our "exclusive devotion" and is our 
Savior for eternal life. 1Timothy 6:9-10 says "But those who are 
determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many 
senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin.
 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and 
by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith 
and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains." Verse 17 
therefore counsels: "Instruct those who are rich in the present system 
of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain 
riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we 
enjoy." More importantly, then, may we seek to understand what is right before Jehovah God, that we may walk in a way that pleases Him, being rescued, or even helping to rescue others "from death."
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           Prove 11:5: Righteousness is adherence to God's right ways, the framework of a 
happy and successful life now and everlastingly. Seeking never to 
violate God's standards enables us to become blameless before God, and 
our path in life straightens, it becoming easier to remain on it. Evil, 
however, will likely cause the downfall of it's practicers. Such ones must turn around from their ways, and seek a clearer, straighter path, rather than a crooked one leading to ruin. It is his or her "own wickedness" that causes the downfall--God Himself implores us to turn from it, not desiring "anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          (94) The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according 
to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey 
them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar 
way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by 
his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the 
one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not 
simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with 
integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license 
to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish 
on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right
 to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to 
carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas
 of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, 
usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” 
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          (97) The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by 
living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own 
values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close
 to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all 
day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word 
gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we
 meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we 
readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts 
it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on
 your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek 
his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” 
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comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight 
of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to
 overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why 
someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger 
that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such 
keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded 
about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering”
 the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not 
Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is 
true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we 
develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident 
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          (109) Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has 
tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look 
at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at 
the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly 
ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian 
bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely 
went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing 
wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other 
side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors 
who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in 
the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? 
Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not
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rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous
 people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on 
cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow 
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
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          (111) How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that 
proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! 
It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face 
decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not 
fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, 
handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, 
which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where 
God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine
 faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first 
both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 
6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, 
seeking to understand them more fully to appreciate them deeply, rather 
than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] 
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          (118) Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; 
Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific 
instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in 
harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and 
appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is
 far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no 
God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s 
instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to 
keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false 
and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, often 
deceiving others in seeking their own objectives. May we not be so 
deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          (121) The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his 
adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the 
ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice 
what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on 
the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I
 came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner
 would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one 
stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take 
place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and
 teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom
 of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called 
great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you 
that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the 
Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” 
The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as
 we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to 
God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to 
carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we 
may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests 
in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          (122) Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has 
not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of 
things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual 
welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and 
God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, 
at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I
 had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.”
 Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been 
afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 
Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your 
saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding
 firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and 
righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, 
law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O
 Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted 
me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident 
that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. 
But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you 
can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so
 that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to 
God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping
 for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s 
kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of 
righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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            GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
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          130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the [naive].
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          (130) As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to 
function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to 
enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those 
lacking. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A
 city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp 
and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on 
all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so
 that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is 
in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and
 others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in
 fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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          (132) “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning
 and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the 
way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can
 unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking 
God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist
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          137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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          (137) Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of 
Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his
 activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is 
never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have 
acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own.They
 are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such 
thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to
 keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and 
others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best 
interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for 
ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many 
gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom 
of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          (140) It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is 
inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong 
correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining
 in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, 
completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's 
wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine 
inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed
 life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved 
it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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          (145) Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his 
pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known 
through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s 
instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to 
obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is 
accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of 
what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he 
does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any 
brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16
 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but
 you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is 
it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good 
knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect 
us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our 
figurative heart.
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          147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          (147)
If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate 
Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from 
God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to 
prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have 
inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope 
becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does 
promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep 
trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests.
 Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. 
His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given 
you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will 
be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking 
finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise 
seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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           151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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           (151) We
 may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer 
at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, 
concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to 
dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek 
God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact,
 he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away 
even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares 
deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life 
and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we 
are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As
 Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, 
enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to 
serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us 
avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more
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deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. 
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          (154) Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also 
requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical 
or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some 
wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They 
may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of 
the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God
 may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared 
to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive”
 includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, 
saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. 
Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus
 to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave
 him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God 
can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete 
trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          (155) Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s 
instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to 
know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His 
instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance 
we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time.
 The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search,
 wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” 
from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around 
from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right 
and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil
 ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes
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          (156) Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to wayward 
ones: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he 
is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his 
thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our 
God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5
 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal 
love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be 
considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right
 before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the 
first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving 
father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to 
appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do 
right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in 
harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet 
Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          (165) Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and 
serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing
 with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we 
come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the 
peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from 
God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to 
cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over 
anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with 
thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace 
of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your 
mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s
 peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we 
must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his 
disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave 
you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the
 world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink 
out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions 
primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. 
When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying
 God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] 
Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the 
peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found 
at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with 
practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking
 forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily 
serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          (168) The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His 
most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist
 us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and 
completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please 
Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or 
fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who 
sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do
 the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone 
loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” 
May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to 
Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His 
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          The
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acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
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          (172) The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging
 the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about 
God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as 
expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom 
withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be 
that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the 
earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His 
way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a 
glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of
 our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places
 of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these
 words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the 
mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct 
us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out 
of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the 
ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of 
Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a
 figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and 
the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 
2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah 
for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, 
and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His 
Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking
 divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          (173) Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, 
God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need
 His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders,
 thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or 
urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them 
essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such 
circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when 
threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the 
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The 
God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a
 stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right 
hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we 
are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has
 given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was 
“ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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          (175) Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to 
praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is 
love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While
 it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, 
should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible 
for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly 
seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we 
place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look 
after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May 
we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His 
evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in 
harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen 
insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and 
act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for 
instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems 
of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates,
 that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, 
or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16
 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." 
(Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's 
marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His 
purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of 
all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting 
delight! (Revel 4:11).
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 is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did 
HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon
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           We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine 
authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the 
miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with 
Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand 
being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham,
 Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written 
word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. 
Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded
 by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance 
to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According 
to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather 
possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by 
GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus,
 we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and 
purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s 
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           Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us 
as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening 
words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the 
earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary 
fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the
 beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s
 “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work
 HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out 
the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” 
GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you
 think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or 
who stretched a measuring line across it?  Into what were its pedestals 
sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried
 out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job
 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be 
inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that 
created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he 
hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be 
inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? 
Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and 
another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then 
does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of 
life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current 
governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for 
humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of
 the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the 
earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11).
 For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a
 figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: 
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a 
new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD 
will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new 
physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, 
what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to 
government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly 
stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and 
says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be 
removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative 
meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness 
among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like 
the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and 
dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will 
step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new 
society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A 
few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV
 says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths
 of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the 
perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the 
earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, 
KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for 
ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my 
God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out 
the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, 
that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in 
Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His 
dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears 
from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor 
crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are 
passed away."
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           No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be 
complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in 
death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that 
humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us 
comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better 
world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious 
child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause
 such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free
 will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as 
thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find 
another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did 
not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious 
child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased 
loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” 
(Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: 
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them 
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also 
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 
says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be 
uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV 
reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, 
that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and 
unjust.”
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           GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. 
Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on 
numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed 
the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in 
the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, 
and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we 
see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital 
to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing 
mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many 
people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer 
together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true 
purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas
 Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line 
of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with 
GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such 
as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference 
between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, 
elsewhere on this website.)
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           Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s
 rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods 
superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is 
right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws 
this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our 
God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you 
created all things, and because of your will they came into existence 
and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as 
manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us 
“life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can 
restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, 
grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 
14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by 
HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone
 competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy 
Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all 
our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that 
only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some
 may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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           The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD,
 the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped 
establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of 
mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to
 be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such
 as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible 
teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for 
earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place 
wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, 
under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! 
(Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for 
heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. 
Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will 
be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this 
website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our 
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           As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our 
“home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be 
patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this 
planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and
 happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE 
has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come:
 Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the 
Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his 
people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath 
spoken it.”
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           May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS 
word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day 
life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both 
our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of 
their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as 
well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as 
many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new
 world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          UPDATE: 1820EDT, "correction to stanza themes, COVID-19." Hello, wishing you another safe and careful day. On COVID-19: The most important things you can do for this global pandemic is (1) Pray to the true GOD BY NAME(!!!, Romans 10:13; Joel 2:32; Psalm 83:18, KJV) for HIS favor, guidance, and blessing on your efforts, trusting in His love, power, wisdom and justice, confident that HE will restore any innocent loss of life in the promised resurrection, (2) Take seriously recommended precautions and instructions, looking out for others, and (3) Take seriously your friendship with GOD, not just to get you through this, but long-term, learning or continuing to learn about HIM and HIS purposes and requirements for eternal life, such as by the instruction available on this website, applying it to your everyday life, and seeking to encourage the same for your family members and friends.
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          Let's conclude Proverbs 10 with verses 28-32, then consider Review 8 of Psalm 119, covering the entire last half of the psalm, stanzas 12-22. I should leave it up for the weekend as well, so why not just consider stanzas 12-17 or so today, and leave the rest for then? It will all be there, though, in case you wish to continue! Let's still include the weekly CTC Corner, for reference if nothing else.
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           “28 The expectation of the righteous brings joy, But the
hope of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for
the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The righteous one
will never be made to fall, But the wicked will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The
mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut
off. 32 The lips of the righteous one know what is pleasing, But the mouth
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           Prove 10:28 Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured
expectation of the things hoped for.” (Hebre 11:1). Just having confidence in
the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our
hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jesus] endured”
impalement. (Hebre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovah is your stronghold.” (Nehem
8:10). It is the faith of “the righteous” that brings joy, so we must be
determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as
needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve a
righteous standing before our great God. The long-awaited hopes of evil ones
must disappear, that righteous ones may rejoice for an eternity of happiness
before God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy
from a loving God.
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           "29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for
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           Prove 10:29 God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way
leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way
helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such
things. Evildoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovah in their
activity, and it leads to their downfall, just as “pride is before a crash, and
a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (Prove 16:18).
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           Prove 10:30 This refers to a long-term fall, or disastrous crash,
which the righteous will avoid with God’s blessing and loving guidance and
direction. Avoiding this is contrasted with the end of the wicked, notice that it is,
not heaven, but "the earth" that they will no longer inhabit. Yes, for most of
mankind, their home planet will be a Paradise earth, to be able to explore and
enjoy, having potentially Billions of friends, into eternity, as we've considered God's purpose really to be Universal in scope. Let’s look forward to making Earth the gem God intended
it to be from the beginning, and then see what surprises may lie ahead for the
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           "31 The
mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut
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           Prove 10:31-32 “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a
sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (Prove 12:18). May we treasure
godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. Notice it is not just the "ears" of righteous ones that "know what is pleasing," but it is also their "lips." In other words, such a person is typically thoughtful, careful in his or her speech, to usually speak in a pleasing manner. Of course, this may come easy when treated well by others, but more challenging if wronged or harmed in some way by another. We might then apply the thoughts of Proverbs 15:1-4, which says "A mild answer turns away rage,But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is a tree of life,But twisted speech causes despair." We
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           GOD'S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY "SURVIVING."
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          The psalmist was born into a nation dedicated to God. Still, according 
to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders in order to keep or obey 
them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar 
way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by 
his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the 
one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not 
simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with 
integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license 
to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish 
on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right
 to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to 
carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas
 of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, 
usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” 
and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be loyal.
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          The highlighted verses address how 
the psalmist was able to ponder God’s law “all day long,” and what’s 
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          97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION.
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          The psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by 
living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own 
values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close
 to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all 
day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word 
gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we
 meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we 
readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts 
it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on
 your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek 
his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” 
Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, 
remaining humble before Him and others.
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          99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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          One aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to 
comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight 
of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to
 overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why 
someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger 
that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such 
keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded 
about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering”
 the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not 
Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is 
true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we 
develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident 
in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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          109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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          Jehovah, the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has 
tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look 
at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at 
the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly 
ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian 
bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely 
went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing 
wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other 
side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors 
who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in 
the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? 
Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not
 forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to 
rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous
 people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on 
cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow 
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.“
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          111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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          How we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that 
proved helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! 
It is deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face 
decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not 
fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, 
handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, 
which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where 
God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine
 faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first 
both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 
6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, 
seeking to understand them more fully to appreciate them deeply, rather 
than viewing them as mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] 
heart!”
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          118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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          Recall that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; 
Psalm 31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific 
instructions, are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in 
harmony with His good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and 
appreciate such thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is
 far superior to that of those mistakenly believing that there is no 
God. To honest and right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s 
instructions give evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to 
keep His law. Those straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false 
and deceitful.” They promote their own ideas above God’s, often 
deceiving others in seeking their own objectives. May we not be so 
deceived, but appreciate God’s superior wisdom and give Him the glory He
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          121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          The psalmist here pleads for God’s protection on the basis of his 
adherence to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the 
ransom sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice 
what is right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on 
the Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I
 came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner
 would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one 
stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take 
place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and
 teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom
 of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called 
great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you 
that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the 
Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” 
The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as
 we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to 
God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to 
carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we 
may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests 
in these two verses.
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          122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          Going further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has 
not promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of 
things, He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual 
welfare—our well-being, and long-term relationships with God and 
God-fearing ones. The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, 
at one point having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I
 had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.”
 Yet he had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been 
afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 
Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your 
saying.” Perhaps now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding
 firmly to it as God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and 
righteous,” he appeals for greater protection from immodest, 
law-breaking presumptuous oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O
 Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted 
me in your faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident 
that: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. 
But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you 
can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so
 that you may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to 
God, holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping
 for the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s 
kingdom will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of 
righteousness and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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            GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
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          As a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to 
function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to 
enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those 
lacking. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You are the light of the world. A
 city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp 
and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on 
all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so
 that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is 
in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is revealed and explained to us and
 others, we may listen and apply it’s counsel, causing us to be “rich in
 fine works” as a good example for others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo
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          132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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          “Loving [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning
 and applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the 
way we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can
 unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking 
God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist
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          Moses sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of 
Jehovah. Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his
 activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is 
never unjust; Righteous and upright is he. 5 They are the ones who have 
acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own.They
 are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such 
thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to
 keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and 
others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best 
interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for 
ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us, showering mankind with so many 
gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom 
of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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          It is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is 
inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong 
correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining
 in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, 
completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's 
wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine 
inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed
 life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved 
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          Clearly the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his 
pleas, whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known 
through several verses that doing so includes observing God’s 
instructions, seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to 
obey God. Thus genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is 
accompanied by actions that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of 
what benefit is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but he 
does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any 
brothers or sisters are lacking clothing and enough food for the day, 16
 yet one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but
 you do not give them what they need for their body, of what benefit is 
it? 17 So, too, faith by itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good 
knowledge we take in must be pondered to examine how it should affect 
us, what actions or obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our 
figurative heart.
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          If we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate 
Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from 
God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to 
prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have 
inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope 
becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does 
promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep 
trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests.
 Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. 
His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given 
you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will 
be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking 
finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise 
seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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           We
 may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer 
at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, 
concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to 
dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek 
God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact,
 he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away 
even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares 
deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life 
and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we 
are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As
 Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, 
enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to 
serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us 
avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          Besides seeking to be rescued from wrongdoers, the psalmist also 
requests that Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical 
or spiritual harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some 
wrongdoers are “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They 
may slander without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of 
the hurtful effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God
 may see through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared 
to bring one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive”
 includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, 
saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. 
Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus
 to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave
 him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God 
can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete 
trust, in Him!
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          Thus, to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s 
instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to 
know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His 
instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance 
we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time.
 The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search,
 wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” 
from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around 
from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right 
and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil
 ones, as expressed in Psalm 138:6, “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he takes
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          Yes, God’s mercy is great, as Isaiah 55:6-7 makes appeal to wayward 
ones: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he 
is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his 
thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our 
God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of God: “ 5
 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal 
love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible not be 
considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to do right
 before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, and the 
first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a loving 
father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, come to 
appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do 
right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in 
harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet 
Earth and a truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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          Such lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and 
serving Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing
 with things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we 
come to know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the 
peace that only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from 
God’s mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to 
cope with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over 
anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with 
thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace 
of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your 
mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s
 peace that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we 
must look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his 
disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave 
you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the
 world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink 
out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions 
primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. 
When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying
 God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] 
Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the 
peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found 
at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with 
practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking
 forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily 
serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          The psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His 
most serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist
 us in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and 
completely. With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please 
Him in all things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or 
fail Him, in godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who 
sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do
 the things pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone 
loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” 
May we treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to 
Him, learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His 
law!
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          The
 last 8 verses conclude the entire psalm in a stirring way, 
acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
such loyal ones. Three of the verses are highlighted here:
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          The psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging
 the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about 
God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as 
expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom 
withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be 
that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the 
earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His 
way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a 
glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of
 our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places
 of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these
 words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the 
mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct 
us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out 
of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the 
ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of 
Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a
 figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and 
the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 
2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah 
for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, 
and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His 
Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking
 divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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          Titus 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, 
God Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need
 His assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders,
 thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or 
urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them 
essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such 
circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when 
threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the 
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The 
God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a
 stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right 
hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we 
are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has
 given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was 
“ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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          Might the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to 
praise the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is 
love”—Jehovah? Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While
 it is not wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, 
should not more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible 
for “every good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly 
seeking the glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we 
place our trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look 
after our own reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May 
we not forget His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His 
evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in 
harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen 
insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may know how to live and 
act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for 
instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems 
of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates,
 that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, 
or desire, of God. As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16
 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." 
(Psalm 145:16). May we thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's 
marvelous will on this planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His 
purpose throughout His universe, to His glory and to the happiness of 
all His creation, heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting 
delight! (Revel 4:11).
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           What
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HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon
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           We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine 
authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the 
miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with 
Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand 
being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham,
 Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written 
word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. 
Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded
 by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance 
to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According 
to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather 
possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by 
GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus,
 we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and 
purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s 
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           Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us 
as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening 
words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the 
earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary 
fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the
 beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s
 “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work
 HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out 
the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” 
GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you
 think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or 
who stretched a measuring line across it?  Into what were its pedestals 
sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried
 out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job
 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be 
inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that 
created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he 
hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be 
inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? 
Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and 
another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then 
does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of 
life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current 
governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for 
humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of
 the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the 
earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11).
 For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a
 figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: 
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a 
new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD 
will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new 
physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, 
what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to 
government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly 
stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and 
says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be 
removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative 
meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness 
among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like 
the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and 
dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will 
step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new 
society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A 
few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV
 says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths
 of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the 
perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the 
earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, 
KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for 
ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my 
God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out 
the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, 
that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in 
Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His 
dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears 
from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor 
crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are 
passed away."
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           No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be 
complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in 
death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that 
humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us 
comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better 
world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious 
child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause
 such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free
 will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as 
thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find 
another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did 
not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious 
child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased 
loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” 
(Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: 
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them 
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also 
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 
says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be 
uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV 
reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, 
that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and 
unjust.”
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           GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. 
Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on 
numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed 
the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in 
the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, 
and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we 
see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital 
to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing 
mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many 
people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer 
together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true 
purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas
 Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line 
of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with 
GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such 
as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference 
between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, 
elsewhere on this website.)
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           Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s
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superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is 
right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws 
this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our 
God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you 
created all things, and because of your will they came into existence 
and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as 
manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us 
“life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can 
restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, 
grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 
14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by 
HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone
 competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy 
Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all 
our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that 
only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some
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           The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD,
 the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped 
establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of 
mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to
 be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such
 as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible 
teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for 
earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place 
wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, 
under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! 
(Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for 
heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. 
Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will 
be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this 
website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our 
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“home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be 
patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this 
planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and
 happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE 
has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come:
 Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the 
Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his 
people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath 
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            TO WIPE AWAY TEARS OF SORROW, 
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           May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS 
word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day 
life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both 
our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of 
their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as 
well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as 
many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new
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          Hello, with a warm welcome, wishing you safety and selflessness toward others in this difficult time. Let's continue in Proverbs 10, with verses 22-27, then consider Review 6 in Psalm 119 for stanzas 20-22, and lastly reconsider the weekly CTC Corner, if desired. You may choose tomorrow to consider Review 7 of the First half of Psalm 119, searching "Feb 12," before Friday's Review 8, of the Second half.
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Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in
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the man of discernment. 24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him;
 But the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the storm 
passes by, the wicked one will be no more, But the righteous one is a 
foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, 
So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The fear of Jehovah 
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 10:22 One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous 
principle, that primarily spiritual wealth comes from having God's 
blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. 
Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, 
brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job 
and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to 
be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 
127:1 says "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its 
builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain 
that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovah the rightful 
praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James 
Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in 
verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, 
to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things,
 and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: 
"That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most 
high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing,
 "He adds no pain with it." Jehovah desires our happiness and 
prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only 
wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving 
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          Prove 10:23 The "stupid" one scripturally is
 not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right 
thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big 
picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the 
first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right 
from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and 
more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. 
Thus, "the stupid ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine 
reputation with God, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one 
with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." 
(Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good 
and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate 
what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
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          "24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him;
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          Prove
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deep down fear having to answer for their wrong conduct, whereas the 
righteous have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and 
rewards for doing right before Him. If only such evil ones would repent 
of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovah while He may be found," 
calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6,7). Thus truly
 turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of 
refreshing...from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is 
death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our 
Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus, and hating wrong 
conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that 
is coming on the wicked." (Prove 3:25). That storm comes so that true 
peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by 
troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal
 peace on this planet, and whatever other blessings God may have in 
store for obedient ones.
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          Prove 10:26 The lazy one often becomes 
such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made
 to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or 
to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to
 us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for 
their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", 
leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
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          Prove 
10:27 May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting 
Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those 
believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be 
tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began 
hurting their own children, Jehovah says of the practice: "which I 
commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See 
the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just 
punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is 
bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its
 associated heartache, heartbreak, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, 
pain, and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, 
pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, 
including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 
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          PSALM 119 REVIEW 6 STANZAS 20-22
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            GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, 
those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep 
God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's 
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual 
harm or abuse. As mentioned in the preview comment, some wrongdoers are 
“not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander 
without hesitation, either not caring or somewhat aware of the hurtful 
effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see 
through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring 
one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” 
includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, 
saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. 
Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus
 to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave
 him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God 
can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete 
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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 to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s 
instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to 
know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His 
instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance 
we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time.
 The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search,
 wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” 
from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around 
from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right 
and loving ways. Until they do, God is not close to such arrogantly evil
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of evil: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while 
he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man 
his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To 
our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of 
God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound 
in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible 
not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to 
do right before Him. Starting with the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20, 
and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a 
loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel, may all who will, 
come to appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to
 do right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in 
harmony with God’s justice and loving purpose of a Paradise home planet 
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day, Jehovah roundly judged even the people of Judah, for dealing 
treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of
 your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovah explains: “13 “And there is 
another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of 
Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer 
pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from
 your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovah has
 acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom 
you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife
 by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving 
Jehovah to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which 
causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Therefore, they needed to humbly
 return to serve the true God, Jehovah, regaining their spiritual sight,
 return to “keep [God’s] saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love 
restored to their hearts and marriages. May we likewise avoid 
treacherous dealings, remaining loyal to Jehovah. Psalm 18:25 says of 
God: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man 
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            NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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          163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments.
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          167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law.
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          Clearly,
 the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, 
but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” 
as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of 
people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for 
imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle 
against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O
 you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his
 loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” As we 
cultivate a high regard for God, “fearing” Him, we come to hate what He 
hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The fear of 
Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and 
the evil way and perverse speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s 
eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of 
the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some 
badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us
 to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we
 need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good 
and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Jehovah for
 the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, 
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          164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments.
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          Truly,
 Jehovah is worthy of our praise. His judgments, or evaluations and 
decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. 
Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy 
of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of 
Jehovah, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth
 not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, 
at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is 
unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do 
wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring 
upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not 
act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not 
responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel 
and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “ 4 The Rock, perfect
 is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness 
who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the 
ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is 
their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be
 genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, 
promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing 
God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love 
Him and one another eternally!
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          Such
 lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving 
Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with 
things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to
 know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that
 only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s 
mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope 
with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything,
 but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, 
let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that 
surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental 
powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace 
that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must 
look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his 
disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave 
you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the
 world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink 
out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions 
primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. 
When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying
 God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] 
Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the 
peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found 
at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with 
practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking
 forward to the time when all peaceable ones will be united to happily 
serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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          166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah, And I observe your commandments.
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          Thus
 salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that
 the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all
 sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, 
then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the 
contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What 
follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under 
undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you 
present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the 
one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to 
righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to
 God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God.
 As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we 
gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s 
undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully 
aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ may cover our misses, 
allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says 
“24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by 
his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          The
 psalmist underscores the importance of both God’s orders, or His most 
serious and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us 
in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. 
With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all 
things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in
 godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is 
with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things
 pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act 
in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we 
treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, 
learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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          This group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way,
 acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
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          169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
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          170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
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          171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions].
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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          174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law.
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          175 Let me live so that I may praise you; May your judgments be my help.
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          176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
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          Once
 again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication 
with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by 
God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in 
life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just 
as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes 
similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For 
instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians
 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common 
to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond 
what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the 
way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s 
promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such 
faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovah will possess the 
earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find 
exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The righteous will 
possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” Jehovah God is 
rightly determined to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this 
earth, in which mankind may dwell, all willing to learn God’s loving and
 peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s 
divine wisdom and standards.
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          Yes,
 Jehovah is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard 
and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and 
provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions 
God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine 
wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in
 God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this 
way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of 
Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for 
correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. 
It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a 
man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we
 must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God 
and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is 
among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good
 gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the 
Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the 
shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject 
yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw
 close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we 
should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever 
speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever 
seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is 
no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s 
honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. 
(1Cori 10:31).
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          172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous.
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          The
 psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging 
the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about 
God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as 
expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom 
withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be 
that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the 
earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His 
way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a 
glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of
 our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places
 of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these
 words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the 
mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct 
us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out 
of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the 
ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of 
Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a
 figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and 
the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 
2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah 
for true Christians, as He reminds us His righteous orders, commands, 
and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His 
Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking
 divine obedience—the way of eternity.
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           Titus
 3:1 exhorts Christians to be “ready for every good work.” Thus, God 
Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His
 assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, 
thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or 
urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them 
essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such 
circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when 
threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the 
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The 
God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a
 stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right 
hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we 
are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has
 given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was 
“ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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          Might
 the psalmist here have stumbled upon the very purpose of life—to praise
 the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? 
Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not 
wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not 
more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every 
good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the
 glory of God in all we do, largely by our obeying Him, we place our 
trust in Him to safeguard our own name. Who better to look after our own
 reputation, than the “King of Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget
 His wonderful works, and His righteous judgments. His evaluations and 
decisions truly may “help” us, as He makes them in harmony with what is 
true, right, just, and fair. They provide keen insight into God’s 
standards and ways, that we may know how to live and act accordingly. 
His judgments against wrongdoers of the past, for instance, stand “for a
 warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” 
(1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate what God hates, that we may judge 
rightly ourselves, acting in harmony with the will, or desire, of God. 
As we do so, we should realize regarding Jehovah: "16 You open your hand
 And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16). May we 
thus live to share in the accomplishing of God's marvelous will on this 
planet and awaiting the fulfillment of His purpose throughout His 
universe, to His glory and to the happiness of all His creation, 
heavenly and earthly, to His and our everlasting delight! (Revel 4:11).
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           What
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HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon
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           We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine 
authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the 
miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with 
Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand 
being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham,
 Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written 
word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. 
Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded
 by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance 
to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According 
to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather 
possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by 
GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus,
 we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and 
purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s 
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           Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us 
as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening 
words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the 
earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary 
fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the
 beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s
 “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work
 HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out 
the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” 
GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you
 think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or 
who stretched a measuring line across it?  Into what were its pedestals 
sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried
 out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job
 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be 
inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that 
created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he 
hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be 
inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? 
Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and 
another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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           But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then 
does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of 
life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current 
governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for 
humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of
 the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the 
earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11).
 For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a
 figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: 
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a 
new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD 
will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new 
physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, 
what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to 
government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly 
stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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           Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and 
says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be 
removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative 
meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness 
among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like 
the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and 
dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will 
step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new 
society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A 
few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV
 says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths
 of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the 
perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the 
earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, 
KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for 
ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my 
God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out 
the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, 
that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in 
Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His 
dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears 
from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor 
crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are 
passed away."
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           No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be 
complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in 
death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that 
humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us 
comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better 
world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious 
child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause
 such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free
 will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as 
thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find 
another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did 
not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious 
child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased 
loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” 
(Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: 
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them 
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also 
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 
says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be 
uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV 
reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, 
that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and 
unjust.”
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           GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. 
Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on 
numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed 
the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in 
the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, 
and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we 
see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital 
to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing 
mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many 
people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer 
together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true 
purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas
 Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line 
of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with 
GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such 
as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference 
between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, 
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           Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s
 rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods 
superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is 
right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws 
this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our 
God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you 
created all things, and because of your will they came into existence 
and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as 
manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us 
“life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can 
restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, 
grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 
14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by 
HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone
 competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy 
Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all 
our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that 
only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some
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           The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD,
 the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped 
establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of 
mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to
 be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such
 as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible 
teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for 
earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place 
wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, 
under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! 
(Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for 
heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. 
Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will 
be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this 
website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our 
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           As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our 
“home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be 
patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this 
planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and
 happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE 
has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come:
 Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the 
Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his 
people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath 
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           May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS 
word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day 
life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both 
our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of 
their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as 
well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as 
many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new
 world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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          Hello, and welcome, wishing you a safe and pleasant day. Let's continue in Proverbs 10, verses 17-21, then conclude the last few verses of Psalm 119, looking forward to reviewing the last section and the final review of the second half of the psalm! These reviews are numbered 6 and 8 respectively. You may still consider the review of the entire first half by searching Feb 12,  finding Review 7. Then, let's give attention to this week's COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER! [If you'd like to email me, please scroll down to check  the latest requests.]
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 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life, But the one who ignores
 reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks 
lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is stupid. 19 When words 
are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips
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punishment. Rather, it is loving correction, with the word
 coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and 
training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen 
and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with 
exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind
 it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to 
avoid such punishment in the future. Reproof is strong discipline, 
needed in certain circumstances. Jehovah said regarding the wayward 
nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," 
and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jerem 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says 
"those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone 
whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving 
correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction, we not only hurt
 ourselves, but our stubbornness can have a negative effect on others, 
'leading them astray.'
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          Prove
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deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While 
it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the 
degree of hatred can vary, and allowing others to know about it might 
get that one the help he needs to have more love for the person. Prayer 
by the hater for the one hated might also have a powerful effect, if 
he's seeking to correct his heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the 
things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the 
sources of life." Harboring hatred or resentment for another, refusing 
to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own 
forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Jesus' model prayer, he 
said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." 
(Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread 
malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to ruin 
reputations. Nevertheless, if we harbor, or seek to cover-up hatred, and
 gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, we're continuing our 
venture into the path of the wicked one, God's enemy, who not only hates
 others, but is "the father of the lie." On the other hand, it is 
basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine 
love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth." May we 
choose to imitate our loving God and father, Jehovah.
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be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in 
our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A stupid person takes no pleasure in 
understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such 
ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how 
smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 
'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know 
the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all
 the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his
 lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid
 excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, 
which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
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(Luke 6:45). Thus the righteous are inclined to speak lovely, right and 
upbuilding things, with a tongue of "choice silver." Proverbs 25:11 says "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket." (NLT) Perhaps the advice itself is golden, often depicting divine things, while the silver basket carries these words, like the tongue carries words. Silver is also known for purity, having cleansing properties. But "the wicked man out of his 
wicked treasure sends out wicked things." (Matth 12:35). Thus his heart 
is "worth little" as regards helping others on the path of eternal life.
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Proverbs 15:2, as righteous ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful
 and encouraging words. Such ones promote understanding of spiritual 
things, that others may grow in their relationships with God and other 
humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some 
ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in 
themselves, and may even suffer physical death with a heart straying 
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acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
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          173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders.
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Himself is likewise able to help His devoted loyal servants who need His
 assistance. May we, like the psalmist, choose to obey God’s orders, 
thus aiming for true loyalty to Jehovah. His orders are vital and/or 
urgent commands for true Christians to keep. We should consider them 
essential, even when threatened to abandon them. Under such 
circumstances, should we not respond as the early Christians, when 
threatened to stop speaking about Jesus: “29 In answer Peter and the 
other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men. 30 The 
God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a
 stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right 
hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we 
are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has
 given to those obeying him as ruler.” (Acts 5). Jehovah’s hand was 
“ready to help” them, so can we not count on the same today?
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 Himself ‘longs’ to resurrect His faithful servants of times past, such 
as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job. He revealed this at Job 14:15, where 
Job says to God: “15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long
 for the work of your hands.” Likewise, we may long to be saved from 
difficult trials or circumstances in this system of things, aware of 
God’s promised blessings of His new world of righteousness and peace. 
Still, we want as many as possible to be saved, as God “does not desire 
anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” 
(2Peter 3:9). So while God longs to bring the blessings of Paradise, He 
loves all mankind even more, hoping for billions to seek His favor 
before judgment becomes necessary. We can likewise see things God’s way.
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 the Creator, the true and living God, the God who “is love”—Jehovah? 
Who is more worthy of such honor, glory, or praise? While it is not 
wrong to desire a good name, or reputation, for ourselves, should not 
more honor and praise go to the One ultimately responsible for “every 
good gift and perfect present?” (James 1:17). By unselfishly seeking the
 glory of God in all we do, we place our trust in Him to safeguard our 
own name. Who better to look after our own reputation, than the “King of
 Eternity,” Jehovah God? May we not forget His wonderful works, and His 
righteous judgments. His evaluations and decisions truly may “help” us, 
as He makes them in harmony with what is true, right, just, and fair. 
They provide keen insight into God’s standards and ways, that we may 
know how to live and act accordingly. His judgments against wrongdoers 
of the past, for instance, stand “for a warning to us upon whom the ends
 of the systems of things have come.” (1Cori 10:11). May we come to hate
 what God hates, that we may judge rightly ourselves, acting in harmony 
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           Some
 in our time have indeed strayed from their relationship with God, 
perhaps lacking in aspects of divine wisdom, or lacking the faith needed
 to overcome weaknesses of the flesh. Much of the world is still 
“without God,” and therefore tempts us to stray from true happiness, 
found in closeness to God—with godly obedience and spiritual 
contentment. Yet many such ones remember times of great joy found in 
loving and serving God, putting His will first in life. They “have not 
forgotten [God’s] commandments.” May such ones be helped to return to 
Jehovah, motivated to once again give Jehovah their obedience, this time
 gaining greater wisdom to progress to a more complete loyal love for 
God and fellow worshippers, finding the true “joy of Jehovah” that they 
may recall from times past, or even never quite fully experienced. 
Jehovah stands ready, as the Great Shepherd, to assist such ones to 
recover in whatever way possible. May faithful ones ever remain so, 
setting a good example for all as loyal servants of Jehovah, clinging to
 God’s orders and reminders through Christ, happily finding the best way
 of life, the way of true peace, freedom, happiness, and love—the way of
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          What is GOD’s purpose for the Earth? Who does it really belong to, and did HE give much care and attention to it while intending to destroy it soon afterward?
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          We’ve seen over a few weeks time abundant evidence of the divine authorship of the Holy Bible. Just as evidence abounds over the miraculous act of salvation of all Israel through the Red Sea, with Israel having been in slavery in Egypt, and yet by GOD’s mighty hand being led to the land promised to them and to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). They became the caretakers of GOD’s written word, beginning with Moses, and ending with Jesus’ aged apostle John. Separating the books of psalms, there were thus total 70 books, recorded by some 40 men, over 1,600 years time. Such numbers have significance to GOD, and no human could have choreographed such a design. According to GOD’s own word, HE has not given away the earth to humans, rather possibly “lent" it to us, but rather, as Exodus 19:5 clearly states by GOD, KJV: “for all the earth is mine.” (Compare Psalm 50:7,10-11). Thus, we may peer into GOD’s inspired word to determine HIS loving will and purpose for this lovely planet and the precious people upon it. Let’s use the King James Version for the critical points of our consideration.
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          Let’s take a few clear statements made in GOD’s word, that enlighten us as to HIS intentions regarding this planet. What of the very opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thus the indication is that the earth was no temporary fly-by-night thrown-together creation of GOD. It has been here from “the beginning!” While GOD’s word speaks of the earth’s “pedestals” and it’s “cornerstone,” this is GOD using figurative speech to describe the work HE did in creating it. Job 26:7, in fact, declares: “He stretches out the northern sky over empty space, suspending the earth upon nothing.” GOD asked Job: “Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you think you understand. Who set its measurements, in case you know, Or who stretched a measuring line across it?  Into what were its pedestals sunk, Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars joyfully cried out together, And all the sons of God began shouting in applause?” (Job 38:4-7). Thus, did GOD create the earth to be destroyed or to be inhabited? Isaiah 45:18, KJV, says this: “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.” But for how long? Ecclesiastes 1:4 says this, KJV: “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”
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          But if that verse is true that the earth is to last “for ever,” then does that mean people must continue to be born and die in a cycle of life and death endlessly? This is life as we know it under the current governmental framework. But is that GOD’s loving will and purpose for humans? There is a happy end to the cycle! But first, what of mention of the “heavens” passing away and it’s elements “melt” and “the earth...burned up” and “all these things...dissolved?” (2Peter 3:10-11). For all of GOD’s word to be true, this must carry a different meaning, a figurative one. We need only look two verses later for hope: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Is it reasonable that GOD will destroy this entire universe and planet Earth, creating a new physical universe, to make this one scripture come true literally? Or, what of GOD’s use of the term “heavens” in the Bible to refer to government, and the term “earth” to earthly society or it’s seemingly stable political framework? (Isaiah 1:2; Revelation 12:15-17)
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          Revelation 21:1-5, KJV mentions this “new heaven and a new earth” and says “and there was no more sea.” Is this literal—will the oceans be removed from planet Earth, or does Isaiah 57:20-21 show the figurative meaning of the sea, that there will eventually be no more wickedness among earth’s inhabitants? This verse reads: “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Thus, GOD will step in to arrange HIS own rulership, welcoming mankind into a new society, a peaceful, righteous one, where true happiness may prevail! A few more scriptures reveal such intentions by GOD: Proverbs 2:20-22, KJV says: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Psalm 37:29, KJV says: “The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.” And Psalm 104:1-2,5, KJV: “Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:...5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.” Also, the verses above in Revelation 21 include this promise in verse 4, in reference to His dwelling with "men" (verse 3), KJV: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
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          No consideration of GOD’s lovely purpose for planet Earth would be complete without including His intention to restore those “sleeping in death” back to life. Of course, Greek philosophy has taught many that humans have a “soul” that never dies, and this seems to bring us comfort, thinking our deceased loved ones are merely alive in a better world. But what comfort is that to a parent who has lost a precious child to a drunken driver, or in some similar disaster? Did “fate” cause such a thing at GOD’s instigation? Or rather, did that driver with free will fail to prudently see the danger, and to “love thy neighbor as thyself,” which would move him or her to avoid alcohol abuse or find another way to travel? (Proverbs 22:3; Matthew 22:39, KJV). NO—GOD did not need another angel in heaven by robbing parents of their precious child! (Job 34:10,12). Rather, GOD’s word reveals most of our deceased loved ones are alive in GOD’s memory, but “sleeping in death.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 11:11-14) 1Thessalonians 4:13-14, KJV, says: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” More plainly, verse 13 says this in NIV: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” Thus, Acts 24:15, KJV reveals: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
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          GOD has proven time and again to be a Savior of HIS faithful people. Throughout Israel’s perilous history, GOD fought to protect them on numerous occasions from their enemies. Of course, this same GOD allowed the faithless people of Israel to suffer at the hands of the Romans in the years leading up to 70 C.E. But those heeding Jesus’ own warning, and fleeing at the appropriate time, were spared such troubles. Thus we see FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, even CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD are vital to our salvation and happiness. (Luke 21:20-22). Rather than believing mere Greek and other human philosophies about God and life, as many people come to trust God and His Word, we are able to grow closer together in unity and peace, understanding and supporting GOD’s true purposes and HIS right ways and laws, as revealed through Jesus. Whereas Jesus was a “son of GOD,” he foretold a “son of man,” born in the line of David, with ruling authority, that would follow in his steps, with GOD’s blessing. (For the Bible’s truth on a few important topics, such as the nature of GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and the difference between the “spirit” and the “soul”, see the article Finding Truth, elsewhere on this website.)
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          Sadly, there have been power-hungry thieves who would try to wrest GOD’s rulership away from HIM and HIS Son, just as Pharaoh believed his gods superior. The issue of GOD’s right to rule mankind, and whose rule is right, is addressed throughout GOD’s Word the Bible. Revelation draws this conclusion, at Revelation 4:11: “11 “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”” May we gratefully support GOD’s rulership, as manifest at HIS appointed time, ever appreciative of HIS giving to us “life and breath and all things.” (Acts 17:25). It is GOD alone who can restore by resurrection the lives of our forefathers—parents, grandparents, etc. and HE “longs” to do so, through His Son. (Job 14:14-15; Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; John 5:28-29). HE is moved to do this by HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE! (1John 4:8,16) Thus anyone competing for GOD’s power, after the example of GOD’s powerful enemy Satan, is threatening the lives of billions of people in the grave—all our ancestors, as well as the true peace and happiness eternally that only GOD can bring. How devastatingly cruel and heartless! However, some may be tricked into such a course by Satan or others.
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          The foretold son of man supports the Ultimate rulership of the true GOD, the loving Creator Jehovah. Yet it is this same GOD who helped establish the government of the United States enabling much freedom of mankind in harmony with GOD’s good purpose. The Bible reveals Jehovah to be a GOD of freedom, who will no doubt continue to uphold freedoms such as granted by the founding fathers of this nation. The clear Bible teaching of an earthly resurrection helps establish GOD’s purpose for earth—not merely as a testing ground for heavenly life, but as a place wherein people may reside to love GOD and one another into eternity, under a good, true, right, fair and just, peace-loving government! (Psalm 37:29). Jesus did secure some early Christians, however, for heavenly life. And, as we’ve seen, there is a purpose to the stars. Still, Jesus taught all to pray: “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Articles elsewhere on this website help establish GOD’s clear intentions especially regarding our Earth (see, for one, the article: God’s Kingdom—Our Hope).
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          As mentioned previously in this segment, Earth may well prove to be our “home” planet, as GOD’s purpose is unmistakably universal! May we be patient, as we fulfill GOD’s pressing purpose for us to clean up this planet and educate others in GOD’s ways for an eternal life of peace and happiness. Then, with GOD’s blessing and approval, we may see what HE has in store for faithful humans. An end to earth’s troubles is to come: Isaiah 25:8 promises: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
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          May we therefore continue to receive of GOD’s instructions from HIS word, the Bible, making application of it’s counsel in our day-to-day life, growing in our relationships with GOD and others, increasing both our peace and happiness. May family heads look after the welfare of their families, not just physically or materially, but spiritually as well—seeing to the everlasting welfare of those they love. And may as many as possible find GOD’s favor and blessing on into HIS righteous new world, based on HIS greatest governing trait—TRUE LOYAL LOVE!
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    UPDATE: 1150EDT "more ascorbic acid, mold clarity." Hello, welcoming you to another day, please be safe and careful! On this COVID-19: Regarding the virus, some information on previous posts may prove helpful, esp. the post of 2020 Mar 21 and to some extent Mar 16. An important factor that is weakening the immune systems of many is fungal infection. A form of vitamin C called "ascorbic acid" can destroy the associated mold toxins in the liver, that appear to be preventing recovery. This can be produced and made widely available, and hopefully will be done globally. Check with your doctor, but this normally can be taken safely with few side effects--typically a bit too much will manifest as diarrhea or upset stomach. This could help greatly, although there may be other treatments as well. Regardless, GOD IS SALVATION! (Isaiah 12:2). Now, let's continue with Proverbs 10, verses 11-16, and Psalm 119 stanza 22A, verses 169-172, then replay the weekly CTC Corner!
  
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conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love 
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discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good 
sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the
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keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a 
person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find 
and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the
 righteous one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." 
However, hatred is in the heart of the wicked, therefore this one's 
mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear 
God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced 
with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others.
    
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 seeing the good, while hating the bad. To gain the proper fear of God, according to Proverbs 2, both discernment and understanding are needed. But discernment should take priority, like putting the horse in front of the carriage, and not behind it! We need to learn to tell the difference between things, to judge between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, and important, valuable things from those less so. Only then can understanding be used properly for the loving and true benefit of others. Such a discerning person is able to speak 
and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs 
good discipline to find needed correction. 
    
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foolish one may learn and speak only of things that 
contribute little to a good course in life. Here is where understanding comes into view. As we acquire good discernment, and grow in understanding, which involves seeing God's view of matters--the big picture, and then all it's pieces and how they interrelate to one another, we're better able to absorb important, especially divine knowledge. Another proverb says: "The scoffer (ridiculing fault-finder) seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). May we thus be considerate, respectful of others as we seek to understand them with empathy, and to understand more about God, His loving purpose, and life itself to His honor.
    
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protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking
 to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else,
 seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first (obedience to God with integrity) as Christ instructed
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 while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
    
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ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, 
while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, wicked ones speaking and 
doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, 
causing headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, 
pain, and sadness, distancing ones from God and others, usually 
requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to
 assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. May we guard our 
associations from wicked ones promoting sinful practices, that we may 
"follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the righteous, 
For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will 
remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth,
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 22A
  
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 group of 8 verses concludes the entire psalm in a stirring way, 
acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping His 
law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him and 
appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and all 
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    169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand.
    
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    170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
    
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    172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous. 
    
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 psalmist pleads that the “Hearer of Prayer,” Jehovah, prove to be so in
 his case, when he ‘cries for help.’ (Psalm 65:2). Psalm 65:5 refers to 
Him, saying “You will answer us with awe-inspiring deeds of 
righteousness, O God of our salvation; You are the Confidence of all the
 ends of the earth And of those distant across the sea.” May the love, 
power, wisdom and justice of Jehovah inspire confidence within us, 
having faith, or deep trust, in Him to keep His promises and fulfill His
 word. The psalmist also pleads for understanding from God, likely 
regarding living life acceptably before Him. He knows God’s word gives 
the instruction and guidance we all need to do so, and thus pleads for 
God to “make” him understand, according to His word. We may make a 
similar plea to God, when we truly have confidence in Jehovah’s 
trustworthiness with our life, desiring to please Him fully. We 
therefore need to give attention to God’s inspired word, the Bible, 
aiming to read it regularly, even daily. Psalm 1:1-3 describes benefits 
of doing so: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the 
advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does 
not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law 
of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.  3 
He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces
 fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And 
everything he does will succeed.”
    
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    170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
    
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    Once
 again the psalmist references the privilege of prayer, communication 
with the Greater Personage in the Universe! He wants to be favored by 
God, as he seeks to keep God’s law and hold to His divine standards in 
life. He seeks to be saved, from his persecutors and adversaries, just 
as God had evidently promised him personally. God’s word itself makes 
similar promises to those determined to obey Him faithfully. For 
instance, regarding the endurance of trials we may undergo, 1Corinthians
 10:13 says: “13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common 
to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond 
what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the 
way out so that you may be able to endure it.” Also, regarding God’s 
promises of eventual salvation, Psalm 37:9,11,29 say regarding such 
faithful ones: “9...those hoping in Jehovah will possess the 
earth...11...the meek will possess the earth, And they will find 
exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...29 The righteous will 
possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” Jehovah God is 
rightly determined to bring about a wonderful promised Paradise on this 
earth, in which mankind may dwell, all willing to learn God’s loving and
 peaceful ways, to love Him and others loyally, in harmony with God’s 
divine wisdom and standards. 
    
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     Yes,
 Jehovah is worthy to receive our praise, or expressions of high regard 
and appreciation for Him, His divine standards, and His acts and 
provisions for our lasting welfare. The psalmist specifically mentions 
God’s teaching him His instructions, to live in harmony with divine 
wisdom. What a blessing to truly have an instruction manual for life, in
 God’s inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The divine record puts it this 
way, at 2Timothy 3:16-17, NIRV: “God has breathed life into all of 
Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for 
correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. 
It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a 
man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.” Still, we
 must not take God’s word for granted. It is a gift from a loving God 
and Father, who wants to be close to each one of us personally. It is 
among the gifts referred to at James 1:17, where we read: “17 Every good
 gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the 
Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the 
shifting shadows.” James continues, at 4:7-8a, “7 Therefore, subject 
yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw
 close to God, and He will draw close to you.” It is God’s honor we 
should seek, far above our own. At John 7:18, Jesus says: “18 Whoever 
speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever 
seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is 
no unrighteousness in him.” May we come to be among those seeking God’s 
honor in all we do, focusing on God, apart from any self-centeredness. 
(1Cori 10:31). 
    
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    172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous. 
    
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 psalmist continues praising God’s word, or His saying, acknowledging 
the rightness of God’s commandments. He expresses desire to sing about 
God’s saying. God’s word itself says it is to endure eternally, as 
expressed at Isaiah 40:8: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom 
withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” How happy we can be 
that the Creator of this universe and mankind, the “Judge of all the 
earth,” has given us reasonable laws and commands in harmony with His 
way of true love, peace, freedom, and happiness. Just as birdsong is a 
glory to the mighty works of God, so these works of God are deserving of
 our admiration and praise. Hills have often been associated with places
 of worship. Isaiah 2:3 foretells a restoration of true worship in these
 words: “3 And many peoples will go and say: “Come, let us go up to the 
mountain of Jehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob. He will instruct 
us about his ways, And we will walk in his paths.” For law will go out 
of Zion, And the word of Jehovah out of Jerusalem.” Rather than the 
ancient city, God’s word foretold a “New Jerusalem” composed of 
Christians anointed to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom, situated upon a
 figurative “Mount Zion,” representing a holy “mountain” of Jehovah and 
the governance of true worship of modern times (Revel 21:1-4; 1Peter 
2:6; Revel 14:1). May we ever appreciate the revealed will of Jehovah 
for true Christians, as He reminds us of His righteous orders, commands,
 and instructions for all having faith, or deep trust, in Him and His 
Son, leading to a happy, eternal life for those forgiven, humbly seeking
 divine obedience—the way of eternity.
  
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Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10: 
      
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you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
      
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What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
      
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There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
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The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the 
NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
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It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
      
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Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
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The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
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JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, 
lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
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Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness! 
      
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Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
    
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          UPDATE 1030EDT, "more Proverbs commentary" Hello, and welcome, again wishing you and your loved ones a safe and careful day. Please pardon an occasional interruption, but again most days now you should find a fine post by 9AM EDT. Let's continue in Proverbs 10, with verses 6-10, then also Psalm 119 with stanza 21B, verses 165-168, and also replay this week's CTC Corner.
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           "6
 Blessings are on the head of the righteous one, But the mouth of the 
wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous one is due for a
 blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wisehearted person
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trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But 
the one making his ways crooked will be found out. 10 The one who slyly 
winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be 
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           Prove 10:6 Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing 
on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes
 one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prov 10:22). Those bad at 
heart, however, may deceptively speak truth, covering over their violent
 hatred for others. What an important contrast to make early on in these proverbial sayings! How important it is to seek to practice what is right before God, having His blessing and approval. Recall that Jesus did not come to do away with even the Mosaic Law, but to FULFILL it (Matth 5:17). We learn much from that law, although now Christian principles and standards show a better way of holding to what is right by God. But the ransom of Christ, while providing for abundant mercy over past sin, is not intended to cause us to dismiss sin altogether, Christ set a pattern of obedience to God and His law that we do well to follow.
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           "7 The memory of the righteous one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot."
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           Prove
 10:7 Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, 
pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to
 have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that
 can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and 
satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psal 145:16). Those intentionally disregarding God, wickedly pursuing a selfish course will not have God's favor, and will not make a lasting name for themselves. Again, important lessons early on in Proverbs! If we want a good reputation before others that can last into eternity, let us take God's side and trust Him, holding firmly to His laws and standards, even if we may be besmirched by others temporarily in this challenging system of things. God will see to it's correction, in due time!
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           "8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down."
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           Prove
 10:8 As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept 
and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not 
contribute to respect for God's law, and those unrepentantly holding to a
 foolish course will ultimately lose out on life. The foolish one disregards God's ways, preferring his own ideas.
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           "9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out."
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           Prove
 10:9 We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right 
standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under 
God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, 
largely free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards. On the other hand, those pretending to practice what is right, while secretly violating God's peaceful and loving standards, cannot keep up their cover indefinitely. How much better to be honest about our mistakes and seek help to correct any wrong tendencies we may have! Born imperfect, conceived in sin, and living in an imperfect world, we have a battle to wage against such wrong thinking! But we can win, pleading to God for His wisdom, coming to greatly esteem Him, being in awe of His greatness, we are moved to want to be close to God, not disappointing Him. But He's not disappointed, as we do our best to hold to what is right, even if we occasionally miss the target unintentionally! Consider, for example Psalm 103:2-5, 8-11: "Let me praise Jehovah; May I never forget all that he has done. 3 He forgives all your errors And heals all your ailments; 4 He reclaims your life from the pit And crowns you with his loyal love and mercy. 5 He satisfies you with good things all your life, So that your youth is renewed like that of an eagle...8 Jehovah is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault,Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him."
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           Prove
 10:10 Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, 
cause much grief--such ones should shun deception and trickery, and 
appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an 
honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psalm 15:1-2) Thus, the saying that "the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down" is mentioned twice in the last three verses. Clearly, God wants us to understand and avoid speaking as though it is enough to be satisfied with our own way of thinking, without putting forth any effort to learn or appreciate what God thinks about matters. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him ("Seek His will in all you do", NLT), And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
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           NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
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          165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble.
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          168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
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          Such
 lovers of God’s word and law find great delight in knowing and serving 
Jehovah, doing His will. His word and law instruct us in dealing with 
things that threaten true peace and happiness. Thus, the more we come to
 know and keep God’s law, the more we’re able to maintain the peace that
 only God and Christ can give. Much of this peace comes from God’s 
mighty holy spirit, which we can ask God for, seeking His help to cope 
with trials. Philippians 4:6-7 says: “6 Do not be anxious over anything,
 but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, 
let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that 
surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental 
powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Another translation calls God’s peace 
that which “can never be completely understood.” (NIRV). Thus we must 
look to God and His Son for true peace. When about to leave his 
disciples, Jesus, after referring to the holy spirit, says “27 I leave 
you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the
 world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink 
out of fear.“ (John 14). Now Christ’s commands and instructions 
primarily make up God’s law that we delight to keep as true Christians. 
When wronged by others, we do not let it stop us from loving and obeying
 God. Rather, we “Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; [We] 
Seek peace and pursue it.“ (Psalm 34:14). May we appreciate the 
peace-loving counsel of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, for instance, found 
at Matthew 5-7, and other guidance God has provided to deal with 
practically any issue that may arise that threatens godly peace, looking
 forward to the time when all willing to learn true peace will be united
 to happily serve God forever! (Matth 5:9).
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          Thus
 salvation by God is tied to obedience. We must not fall to the lie that
 the ransom of Christ no longer requires that we obey God, as though all
 sin is automatically forgiven. Paul said at Romans 3:31: “31 Do we, 
then, abolish law by means of our faith? Never may that happen! On the 
contrary, we establish law.” And at Romans 6:15-16 we read: “15 What 
follows? Are we to commit a sin because we are not under law but under 
undeserved kindness? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that if you 
present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the 
one you obey, either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to 
righteousness?” Thus, learning to observe God’s commandments leads us to
 God’s righteousness, keeping His way, gaining genuine integrity to God.
 As we learn to obey, and to do so with endurance through trials, we 
gain an even firmer hope of salvation, although still by God’s 
undeserved kindness, as no one can “earn” salvation. As we faithfully 
aim for obedience to God, the ransom of Christ may cover our misses, 
allowing ones to be “declared righteous due to faith.” Romans 3:24 says 
“24 and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by 
his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ
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which He has established to enable us to maintain loving obedience to 
Him throughout eternity. May we love the reminder which keep God’s law 
fresh in mind, that we may become and remain steadfast in obedience to 
God’s loving and peaceful guidance in life.
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important and urgent commands, as well as His reminders, which assist us
 in recalling God’s law so as to keep it wholeheartedly and completely. 
With God’s awareness of what we do, we are moved to please Him in all 
things, with high regard for Him, desiring never to hurt or fail Him, in
 godly fear. Jesus said, at John 8:29: “29 And the One who sent me is 
with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things
 pleasing to him.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act 
in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we 
treasure God’s loyal love expressed to us, as we remain loyal to Him, 
learning and keeping His orders and reminders, truly loving His law!
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
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NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
 Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
 home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course 
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cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our 
planetary home.
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, 
lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          Hello and welcome, wishing you another safe and careful day. Please pardon any delay--I'll aim these days for an earlier post, likely by 9AM EDT. Let's begin Proverbs 10, the wise proverbial sayings of wisdom, then continue with Psalm 119 into stanza 21A, verses 161-164. Then, let's replay this week's CTC Corner.
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foolish son is the grief of his mother. 2 The treasures gained by 
wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from
 death. 3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he 
will deny the wicked what they crave. 4 Idle hands will cause poverty, 
But diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers 
the crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during 
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           Verse 1: How does Solomon begin? With encouragement for  a son to 
become wise, making his father rejoice, and not causing grief to his 
mother. What fine reasons for any person to take to heart God's wise 
counsel! How delighted good and loving parents are to find each of their precious children delighting in divine wisdom and the doing of right as God instructs us! And what a happy future this will lead to as all obedient mankind learns God's ways of true peace and happiness!
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           "2 The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death."
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           Verse
 2: God will see to it that there is no lasting value in anything obtained by 
violating His divine standards. On the other hand, accepting God's 
standards and choosing to live by them means life to those doing so, and
 may at times even protect one from untimely death. Also, helping others to learn and practice what is right in God's eyes can "rescue them"--restore their life spiritually, preserving their hope of eternal life by God's kindness!
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           "3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one to go hungry, But he will deny the wicked what they crave."
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           Verse
 3: The one keeping God's ways, treasuring His commands and standards, 
will pray and have what is needed in the way of food and life's 
provisions. As Jesus declared in the Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 
6:33, "Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, 
and all these other things will be added to you." Notice, it is both things we are to give priority to--the Kingdom, which often involves sacrifices we make in serving God, AND God's righteousness--aiming to maintain integrity to God, blameless obedience. An important Bible principle was stated by Samuel: "Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice--to pay attention than the fat of rams!" Saul's serious pattern of disobedience led to God's selection of David as King. May we thus treasure godly obedience, that Jehovah may then look upon any of our sacrifices as pleasurable! Also, David himself acknowledged about God's righteous servants: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." (Psalm 37:25). May we thus rejoice to obediently love and honor God and His loving will for mankind, and continue to receive of His blessings and support!
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           "4 Idle hands will cause poverty, But 
diligent hands bring riches. 5 The son acting with insight gathers the 
crop in summer, But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the 
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           Verse 4-5: Such lovers of God need to 
learn diligence. This is defined by Merriam Webster (2018) as "steady, 
earnest, and energetic effort." Often, a lazy one has been praised too 
much for having knowledge of something, rather than for using that 
knowledge by working to benefit others. Commend especially young ones 
who use their knowledge to help others in some practical way. We should 
also keep our eyes on the blessings and rewards of hard work, such as 
the lasting sustenance that can be obtained by harvest work. Acting with
 insight, or empathy, seeing how our work can truly benefit others--not just ourselves--can aid proper unselfish motivation. (Still, in these "critical times hard to deal with" young ones need caution despite a lovely desire to help others, that they not place themselves in any dangerous circumstance--checking first with their parents or guardians, according to age and level of experience or prudence.)
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.
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          162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil.
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 truths that God reveals in His Word really are awe-inspiring! The wise 
guidance He gives truly is for our lasting benefit, as time has proven 
to many men and women of faith. There is even much history written in 
advance, that God Himself foreknew or could cause to be fulfilled in 
exact detail. The experience of persecution is to be expected by those 
loving God, until His Kingdom steps in to eventually eliminate the 
reproach of God’s people. Paul wrote to Timothy, at 2Timothy 3:12: “12 
In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association 
with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.” Jesus said: “10 “Happy are 
those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the 
Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” And regarding promises from God
 Himself, Isaiah 25:8 says: “8 He will swallow up death forever, And 
the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The 
reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah
 himself has spoken it.” May we likewise be in awe of God’s words of 
promise, wisdom, and comfort, looking forward to the promised blessings 
of His new world of righteousness and peace.
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          God’s
 word is really a treasure trove of fascinating truths and nuggets of 
wisdom. As we investigate, searching for such treasures, we may rejoice 
at what we find and can utilize in our lives! Notice, for instance, the 
sage advice of Proverbs 14:15, where we read: “15 The naive person 
believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step.” Do we not 
find caution is needed each day, to be careful with what we hear, so as 
not to be misled? The “shrewd,” or foresighted prudent one gives 
thoughtful attention before investing belief in something that may not 
be entirely true. We are constantly being bombarded with messages 
telling us that we need this or that. Sometimes it may be true, or the 
messages may be presented in a truthful, considerate manner. Other 
times, not so much. When sending forth his disciples to preach, Jesus 
encouraged them to be “cautious as serpents, and yet innocent as doves.”
 (Matth 10:16). Of course, he was not telling them to be like God’s 
enemy Satan, the “original serpent.” Rather, the virtue of cautiousness,
 being careful before taking a step we would later regret, was the 
focus. This would be balanced by courage and faith, or deep trust in 
God, being willing to boldly stand up for divine truth and what is right, proving “innocent as doves.” May we rejoice at the truths
 we may continue to explore and discover in God’s treasured Word, the 
Holy Bible.
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          Clearly,
 the focus of this verse is not the person who may have spoken falsely, 
but on the falsehood itself—the act of lying or “stretching the truth,” 
as the saying goes. How much better to seek to maintain God’s view of 
people, aiming to hate the wrong itself, and still have love for 
imperfect humanity, many of whom wish to do right, and have a struggle 
against bad influences and imperfect tendencies. Psalm 97:10 says: “10 O
 you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his
 loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” As we 
cultivate a high regard for God, “fearing” Him, we come to hate what He 
hates, seeking to please Him fully. Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The fear of 
Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and 
the evil way and perverse speech.” May we learn what is bad in God’s 
eyes, that we may come to hate it as He does, gaining understanding of 
the big picture and it’s pieces, to see why God warns us against some 
badness, confident that He knows what is truly best for us, and warns us
 to protect us and others from some physical or spiritual harm. Also, we
 need discernment, to see the difference between true and false, good 
and bad, right and wrong, and so on. We may humbly appeal to Jehovah for
 the ability to grasp these qualities, that our godly wisdom may grow, 
along with our relationship with God.
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          Truly,
 Jehovah is worthy of our praise. His judgments, or evaluations and 
decisions are in harmony with truth and what is right, fair, and just. 
Deep down, do we not desire the Judge of all the earth to be so worthy 
of His authority, by upholding such virtues? Abraham expected this of 
Jehovah, as expressed at Genesis 18:25, “Will the Judge of all the earth
 not do what is right?” Indeed, as young Elihu well knew and expressed, 
at Job 34:10-12: “10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: It is 
unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, For the Almighty to do 
wrong! 11 For he will reward a man according to what he does And bring 
upon him the consequences of his ways. 12 For a certainty, God does not 
act wickedly; The Almighty does not pervert justice.” Still, He is not 
responsible for the evil actions of humans who ignore God’s own counsel 
and advice. It is as stated at Deuteronomy 32:4-5: “4 The Rock, perfect
 is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness 
who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the 
ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is 
their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!” May we seek to be
 genuine children of God, doing as a loving Father would have us do, 
promoting truth, peace, and true love among the human family, advancing 
God’s will and purpose for a happy future for all those willing to love 
Him and one another eternally!
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           Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us
 enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may 
really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just 
purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to 
lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t 
wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the 
desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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           “10 Now I urge 
you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you 
should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions 
among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in
 the same line of thought.”
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           What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus 
Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word 
and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his 
disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“
 (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 
For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his 
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, 
Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, 
the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you 
to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 
If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace 
would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of 
the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right
 laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible 
by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired 
word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, 
their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, 
Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal 
salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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           There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in 
confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith 
of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a 
common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever 
prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, 
expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, 
left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or 
His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may 
have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the 
King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
 seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would
 this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the 
correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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           The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in 
Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the 
NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to 
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           knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on 
persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding 
parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern 
of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he 
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him 
at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a 
friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set 
before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: 
the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise 
and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise 
and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand 
“importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely 
urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018)
 So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the 
friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent
 in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in 
faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems 
appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t
 realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of 
course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, 
but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as 
well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in
 their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated 
rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and 
Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some 
serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see 
the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators
 Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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           It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is 
signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this 
notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, 
in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: 
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered 
for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not
 his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful 
obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians 
should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and 
death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those 
having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that 
of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ 
actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face 
death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For 
the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have 
concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he 
died for all so that those who live should live no longer for 
themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when 
Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he
 will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating 
Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority 
of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection 
(Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said 
this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith 
in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is 
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe 
this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great 
tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and 
HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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           Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE 
PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to
 eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected 
the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly 
by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, 
upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, 
many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the 
first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly 
purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life 
through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you 
and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens 
and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will 
take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In 
referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of 
sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to 
fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS 
“friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT 
FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to 
human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to 
make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our 
ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To 
properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can
 return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against
 those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly
 home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           Such happiness of course 
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cared for properly by Earth’s inhabitants, those who will respect our 
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           The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible 
are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of 
being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this 
in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who 
walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,
 Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no 
unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your 
orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word 
and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving
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           Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that 
they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than
 we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a 
good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, 
unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom 
sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the 
reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment
 that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it 
beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say,
 ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear 
it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that 
you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and 
get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word 
is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you 
may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, 
“5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” 
Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are 
living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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           JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, 
understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and
 guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 
3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not
 rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, 
And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own 
eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to 
your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s 
standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the 
description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah 
is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, 
making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are 
righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is 
clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, 
lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether 
righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And
 sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your
 servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The
 faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to 
please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, 
without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever 
approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder 
of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless 
HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, 
as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be 
successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. 
Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one 
rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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           Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way 
allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind 
and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being
 our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds 
the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. 
GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan 
for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not
 the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, 
compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As 
Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to 
receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all
 things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we
 place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for
 mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our 
ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). 
GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS 
right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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           Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of 
every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in
 all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to 
exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' 
example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will
 be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not 
distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing
 ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together
 to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and
 grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's 
standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, 
REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such 
standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide 
under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          UPDATED 1425EDT "concluding paragraph to CTC Corner." Welcome, wishing you and your loved ones a safe and careful day. Let's conclude Proverbs 9, with verses 13, 15-18. Psalm 98 and Romans 9 coincide with some of this week's material. Then let's continue with Psalm 119, stanza 20B, verses 157-160. Also, let's contemplate the insights of this week's "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER!"
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inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to those lacking good 
sense: 17 “Stolen waters are sweet, And food eaten in secret is 
pleasant.” 18 But he does not know that those powerless in death are 
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          Prove 
9:13 In contrast to true wisdom that keeps calling out to inexperienced 
ones to learn shrewdness and understanding, this woman, while also 
calling out to such ones, is said to be stupid and ignorant, "stupid" 
referring to one who may know the right way but often chooses to ignore 
it. She appears to be mimicking the call of true wisdom, believing her 
way somehow has value, but what a deception!
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          Prove 9:15-18 The 
persuasion of this woman is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather 
than anything of lasting value. She claims that "stolen waters are 
sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." She thus causes ones to 
believe that stealing and behaving secretly or deceptively leads to real
 satisfaction in life. Her motives are made clear in verse 18, showing 
her persuasions lead to such things as sexual immorality or other 
serious sins that result in spiritual and often physical demise, turning
 ones away from the path leading to eternal life and true happiness. May
 we be alert to such persuasions in our personal associations, including
 the entertainment we allow ourselves to be exposed to. Let's be careful
 in what we choose to consider, that, avoiding the cunning way Satan 
deceived Eve, our minds are not "corrupted away from the sincerity and 
the chastity that are due the Christ." (2Cori 11:3). Proverbs 13:20 thus
 cautions: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one 
who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly." Let's be alert to 
notice if inexperienced loved ones are somehow gravitating toward 
personalities inclined in such ways, that they may be alerted to helpful
 cautions, to gain more foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to realize 
the potentially disastrous consequences of falling into bad company 
(1Cori 15:33). While we love all people, wanting as many as possible to 
gain a foothold on eternal life, many are still inclined otherwise, and 
need loving guidance to understand how to correct their steps. We might 
pray about the matter regarding our loved ones or companions needing 
help, that the human family may largely escape the corruption and 
disobedient or disloyal spirit that may cause many to lose out on 
everlasting happiness!
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God's wondrous activity, bringing about salvation to right-hearted 
mankind. Verse 2 says "Jehovah has made known his salvation; He has 
revealed his righteousness before the nations." Verse 3 says "He has 
remembered his loyal love and faithfulness to the house of Israel." 
Israel, of course, was God's chosen people, whom he loved and favored at
 one time. But with determined disobedience and rejection of his own 
son, God's favor shifted toward those having the spiritual faith of 
Israel's forefather Abraham, rather than simply those born in his 
lineage. Thus those, including fleshly Jews, walking in line with true 
Christianity have become the "Israel of God", as God's word explains in 
Galatians 6:16: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of 
conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." 
Verses 3,4,9 of Psalm 98 continue: "All the ends of the earth have seen 
the salvation by our God. Shout in triumph to Jehovah, all the earth. Be
 cheerful and shout joyfully and sing praises...He will judge the 
inhabited earth with righteousness and the peoples with fairness." 
Jehovah's favor is now upon those looking to Him and his son for 
direction and guidance in life, leading to their genuine peace and 
happiness.
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          Romans 9:1-6 The apostle Paul explains that salvation 
did originate with the Jews. He has "great grief and unceasing pain in 
his heart," that more Israelites did not or would not accept Christ and 
fulfill their intended role in the salvation of mankind. In verse 4 Paul
 says "To them belong the adoption as sons and the glory and the 
covenants and the giving of the Law and the sacred service and the 
promises. To them the forefathers belong, and from them the Christ 
descended according to the flesh." But notice Paul's next words: 
"However, it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all 
who descend from Israel are really "Israel." Yes, God gave fleshly 
Israel the opportunity of being the ones from whom the kings of God's 
kingdom, co-rulers with Christ, would descend. At Exodus 19:5,6 God said
 this to Moses, to tell Israel: "Now if you will strictly obey my voice 
and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out 
of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me. 6 You will become to 
me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you
 are to say to the Israelites.”" Did Israel live up to God's 
requirement? They did not strictly obey God's voice, but time and again 
turned to false gods and false worship, resulting in their captivity to 
Assyria and Babylon, and their ultimate rejection of God's son. Notice 
Jesus' sentiments, at Matthew 23:37-39: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the 
killer of the prophets and stoner of those sent to her—how often I 
wanted to gather your children together the way a hen gathers her chicks
 under her wings! But you did not want it. 38 Look! Your house is 
abandoned to you. 39 For I say to you, you will by no means see me from 
now until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in Jehovah’s name!’” 
Still, there were many faithful individuals, and thus many of them did 
accept Christ and received the privilege of being with Christ in the 
heavenly kingdom. But God turned to the nations, to allow some of them 
also to receive this same privilege. God's will is still being 
accomplished worldwide, toward a united, peaceful Earth. All praise to 
Jehovah for the outworking of His loving purpose toward mankind!
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          STANZA 20 THEME:
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          This
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deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep God's saying. 
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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          157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders.
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          Notice
 the psalmist distinguishes his persecutors from his adversaries. 
Apparently, not all who are persecuting him does he believe to be 
enemies. Some may genuinely be seeking to do right, but are misled 
perhaps by those in authority who should be leading the people properly.
 Nevertheless the number of all these are “many,” yet Jehovah has not 
abandoned him. The psalmist continues to keep God’s reminders 
faithfully. Whatever challenges we may face in serving Jehovah, may we 
continue to uphold His law, especially His orders, and loving the 
reminders we receive to keep His law constantly before us. (v.44)
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          158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying.
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          Such
 “treacherous” ones are disloyal, to God and other humans. In Malachi’s 
day, Jehovah roundly condemned even the people of Judah, for dealing 
treacherously with Him, and the men for doing the same “with the wife of
 your youth.” At Malachi 2:13-14 Jehovah explains: “13 “And there is 
another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of 
Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer 
pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from
 your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovah has
 acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom 
you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife
 by covenant.” This situation was largely caused by their leaving 
Jehovah to serve other gods, engaging in the sin of idolatry, which 
causes spiritual blindness (Psalm 115). Satan's influence was also 
likely a factor. They needed to humbly return to serve the true God, 
Jehovah, regaining their spiritual sight, return to “keep [God’s] 
saying” and with God’s spirit, have loyal love restored to their hearts 
and marriages. May we likewise avoid treacherous dealings, remaining 
loyal to Jehovah. Psalm 18:25 says of God: “25 With someone loyal you 
act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.”
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          159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
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          The
 psalmist loves God’s orders, for they help him stay focused on doing 
Jehovah’s will wholeheartedly, and maintaining his close relationship 
with God. He knows his love for God is well-founded, appreciating God’s 
tremendous love for His human creation, especially for those proving 
loyal to Him. On this basis, he seeks Jehovah’s help to be ‘preserved 
alive’—to come out of his trials with his life and godly reputation 
intact. Thus Jehovah would preserve him alive, as evidently promised, 
both physically and spiritually. (v.116). Of course, the psalmist 
eventually did die, but for any who do die faithfully, surely the 
resurrection hope is God’s assurance to them of their reward leading to 
eternal life. Such ones are alive in God’s memory, and He “yearns” to 
restore them to life. As Job of old recognized, at Job 14:15: “15 You 
will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your 
hands.” With faith in Christ, Jesus said to Martha, regarding the time 
we’re living: “25 Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the 
life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come 
to life; 26 and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will 
never die at all. Do you believe this?” How vital that all learn 
Christ’s instructions, that Jesus’ teaching and example may be 
faithfully followed!
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          160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
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           Yes,
 Jehovah is the “God of truth.” Thus His word is in harmony with the God
 who hates a lie. (Titus 1:2; Prove 6:16-19). His judgments are “true 
and righteous.” In Isaiah 65, Jehovah speaks eventual judgment against 
those choosing to ignore Him—choosing to serve instead gods of “Good 
luck” and “Destiny.” Jehovah speaks judgment often to incite repentance 
in those ignoring or disobeying Him. Notice His judgment, speaking to 
them, as He contrasts them with His servants: “12...Because I called, 
but you did not answer, I spoke, but you did not listen; You kept doing 
what was bad in my eyes, And you chose what displeased me...13 Therefore
 this is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: “Look! My servants will 
eat, but you will go hungry. Look! My servants will drink...Look! My 
servants will rejoice...14 Look! My servants will shout joyfully because
 of the good condition of the heart, But you will cry out because of the
 pain of heart And you will wail because of a broken spirit...15...But 
his own servants he will call by another name; 16 So that anyone who 
seeks a blessing for himself in the earth Will be blessed by the God of 
truth, And anyone who swears an oath in the earth Will swear by the God 
of truth. For the former distresses will be forgotten; They will be 
concealed from my eyes.17 For look! I am creating new heavens and a new 
earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they 
come up into the heart.18 So exult and be joyful forever in what I am 
creating. For look! I am creating Jerusalem a cause for joy And her 
people a cause for exultation.” New Jerusalem encompasses those ruling 
with Christ in God’s Kingdom. (Revel 21:1-5).  May we put faith, or deep
 trust, in Jehovah and Jesus, following the truth of God’s word, toward 
an eternity of happiness and peace, in a new world of righteousness—the 
framework of a happy, successful life and family that accords with God’s
 right ways and standards! (2Peter 3:13)
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           GOD’S WORD MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD ACCURATELY BY SINCERE, DILIGENT STUDENTS
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          Did GOD intend for so many things to remain confusing, or did HE give us enough truthful instruction that those loving HIM and HIS Son may really get to know them well enough to understand GOD’s loving and just purposes for mankind, and to practice qualities that contribute to lasting peace, unity, and happiness, endearing ones to them? We needn’t wonder, for GOD’s Word itself has the answer. Notice, for instance, the desire of GOD expressed at 1Corinthians 1:10:
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          What can bring about such unity? Notice, respect for the Lord Jesus Christ is involved. Accordingly, adherence to the truth of God’s word and will. Jesus said in prayer to GOD, for instance, regarding his disciples: “17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth.“ (John 17:17). Loyal love for GOD is involved, and 1John 5:3 says: “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” Likewise, Isaiah 48:17-18 says: “17 This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Thus peace would flow abundantly, and adherence to GOD’s right laws and standards would be shown consistently. This is made possible by getting to know GOD and Jesus through attention to GOD’s inspired word, the Bible. As John 17:3 says: “3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Therefore, both GOD and Jesus are involved in eternal salvation, yet their personalities are similar, according to the Bible.
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          There are instances where incorrect grammar translation has resulted in confusion about an important spiritual matter, even hindering the faith of some in the Creator. Here is a significant example, involving a common mistranslation that affects our view of prayer. Have you ever prayed for something once, perhaps a reasonable request of God, expecting it to come to you soon afterward? Were you then disappointed, left questioning the Creator’s power or love or justice or wisdom, or His rightful authority as the “Hearer of prayer?” (Psalm 65:2). You may have read in the Bible Jesus’ own words, such as at Luke 11:9, in the King James Version: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Would this not give credence to your thinking? Yet, is this really the correct grammar for this verse, and does the context support it?
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          The actual correct grammar here is known as the “present imperative” in Koine Greek, the original language of this Bible book. Notice how the NWT, the New World Translation, translates this text: ““9 So I say to you,
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          knocking, and it will be opened to you.” The emphasis here is on persistence, which is the lesson Jesus had just taught in the preceding parable! Many Bible versions mistranslate this verse, after the pattern of the KJV. Notice the parable Jesus uses in verses 5-8, KJV: “5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Now, we must understand “importunity” to comprehend this—to be importunate is “troublesomely urgent: overly persistent in request or demand.” (Merriam-Webster, 2018) So as verse 8 says, because of his urgent and persistent requests the friend gave him what he needed. Therefore, God wants us to be persistent in our requests that really matter to us in harmony with His will, in faith trusting in Him to hear and supply what’s needed as He deems appropriate. Might this not help to bolster the faith of some who didn’t realize the correct translation of that important Bible verse? Of course, other factors are involved in the answering of prayers by God, but clearly this point is more than trivial. This provides evidence as well that Bible translators are not infallible—they can make mistakes in their translating work. Yet, the Bible has largely been translated rather faithfully from it’s original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Most mistakes are usually minor in importance, although some serious discrepancies have crept in. (For a better understanding, see the article “Finding Truth” or “Bible Translations—Are Their Translators Infallible” elsewhere on this website).
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          It appears that some have the notion that embracing Christianity is signing on to martyrdom. THAT IS NOT THE WILL OF GOD! They may get this notion by misinterpreting Scriptures such as 1Peter 2:21, where Peter, in the context of enduring hardships and insults from others, writes: “In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely.” It is not his death that Christians are to follow closely, but his faithful obedience to God and his patient endurance of wrong. While Christians should be willing to loyally obey God even in the face of threats and death, as some early Christians did, this was largely done by those having a hope of heavenly life as faithful rulers with Christ—not that of an earthly Paradise, under Christ’s rulership. The truth is, Christ actually died for others, that many may not even EVER have to face death! Notice a few Scriptures: 2Corinthians 5:14-15 says this: “14 For the love the Christ has compels us, because this is what we have concluded, that one man died for all; so, then, all had died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised up.” And when Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Martha acknowledged to Jesus: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” She was restating Jesus’ own teachings regarding the condition of the dead, the majority of whom are “sleeping in death,” and awaiting a future resurrection (Matthew 9:24; John 11:11,14; 1Thessalonians 4:13). Jesus then said this: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus Jesus showed that many may even survive “the great tribulation” foretold in GOD’s word, by heeding the the word of GOD and HIS son. (Revelation 7:9-10,13-15).
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          Thus it would be those having FAITH, OR DEEP TRUST, IN GOD AND THE PROMISED SEED, like Israel’s forefather ABRAHAM, that would lead them to eternal life. Thus, after fleshly Israel largely opposed and rejected the son of God, the “ISRAEL OF GOD” became “all those who walk orderly by this (Christian) rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God.” (Galatians 6:16; Mathew 23:37-39). Of course, many of fleshly Israel did have faith in Jesus, and these made up the first of those chosen to rule with Christ above. Yet GOD clearly purposed for those of all nations to have opportunity for eternal life through such faith. Thus GOD had told Abraham: “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply your offspring like the stars of the heavens and like the grains of sand on the seashore, and your offspring will take possession of the gate of his enemies.” (Genesis 22:17). In referencing the “stars of the heavens” and the multitudinous “grains of sand on the seashore,” JEHOVAH GOD doubtless had in mind HIS purpose to fill the entire Universe with people deeply trusting HIM as did HIS “friend,” Abraham (Isaiah 41:8). GOD’S PURPOSE IS THUS UNIVERSAL, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST: GOD first purposes for those of earth to return to human perfection and health, and clean man’s home planet, the earth, to make it the gem GOD originally intended it to be, welcoming back our ancestors of times past, and helping them learn of GOD’s right ways. To properly care for Earth, global warming must be halted, so the earth can return to it’s normal healthy cycles. In fact, GOD has judgment against those who refuse to cooperate with HIS purpose to protect Man’s earthly home, both spiritually and physically. (Revelation 11:18).
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           UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          The laws and pure standards that GOD sets forth in His word the Bible are “not burdensome” to keep, but rather “healthful” and capable of being practiced. Notice the opening words of Psalm 119, clarifying this in verses 1-4: “119 Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept.” Thus there are many truly heeding GOD’s word and law, living by it day to day, delighting in integrity to GOD, loving HIM and others, and finding true happiness in doing so!
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          Those who have determined to live by GOD’s standards have found that they are indeed, reasonable. Our loving GOD does not ask more of us than we can offer. He requires our best effort to obey Him, aiming for a good target of righteousness, or HIS right standards. Our occasional, unintended misses, may then be forgiven on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Notice Moses’ words to the people regarding the reasonableness of GOD’s requirements for them: “11 “Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’ 14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it.” And Christians are likewise commanded, at Philippians 4:5, “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near.” Thus GOD wants many to see that true Christians who live GOD’s way are living proof of HIS reasonable standards.
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          JEHOVAH GOD wants all to recognize that HE, as man’s CREATOR, understands us like no other, and that we can TRUST HIS instructions and guidance is truly for our long-term happiness and benefit. Proverbs 3:5-8 thus exhorts: “ 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones.” Thus living by GOD’s standards promotes health and refreshing happiness! Notice the description of GOD’s law found at Psalm 19:7-11: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.” The faith, or deep trust, in GOD mentioned earlier is indeed necessary to please HIM, and notice this aspect, at Hebrews 11:6: “6 Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” Thus, GOD is eager to reward and bless HIS faithful people. May we find the blessing of GOD on our activities, as we seek to know HIS right way of doing things, that we may be successful, acting in harmony with GOD’s loving will and purpose. Proverbs 10:22 says: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.”
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          Will not GOD ensure we can understand the truth of HIS word, in a way allowing for cooperation and unity regarding HIS purposes for mankind and this planet? Is HE not the worthy one to look to for guidance, being our Creator giving us "life and breath and all things?" He also holds the lives of our loved ones and ancestors of the past in HIS hands. GOD's right as Universal Sovereign has already been challenged by Satan for some thousands of years, but as Creator, with proven love, is HE not the One with primary right to govern HIS creation, with love, compassion, and the protection of peace-loving lives earth-wide? As Revelation 4:11 states: "You are worthy, Jehovah, even our GOD, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created." May we place full trust and confidence in our Creator to know what is best for mankind, and to use HIS great power to protect innocent ones and our ancestors, such as Abraham, whom GOD called "my friend." (Isaiah 41:8). GOD longs to restore them to life--let GOD prevail according to HIS right to govern us with such love and fairness!
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          Psalm 145:16-17 says: "You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways And loyal in all that he does." Can we not trust GOD to arrange HIS government to exercise a loving dominion over those submitting to HIS rule? Jesus' example, as shown in GOD's word proves his rule in GOD's government will be fair, just, and loving. May misunderstandings of GOD's word not distract us from our confidence in GOD, trusting HIM to help all willing ones of mankind to embrace the truth found therein, as we work together to clean up the earth and assist one another spiritually to advance and grow to human completeness and good health. And may we trust GOD's standards of fair and honest conduct to prove to be for us REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE, AND REWARDING! And learning to adhere to such standards, may we thereby come to find genuine PEACEFUL UNITY earthwide under GOD's fair and benevolent rulership through GOD's firstborn son!
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          UPDATED 3/22 1515EDT: "additional juice comment, fresh juice, C." Hello, wishing you maintain precautions, for your family's protection this day. Please let's make safe and considerate decisions! Those who may have been exposed to fungal infection per a recent post may as mentioned benefit from citrus juices, 100%, containing natural, healthful citric acid, if at all possible squeezing in fresh fruit juice, or use fresh juice only and avoid products labeled to contain "citric acid," almost always derived from fungus, as it interferes with an important health cycle in our bodies known as the Krebs cycle.
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          Prove 9:13 This woman is "loud," devoid of the "quiet
 and mild spirit which is of great value in the eyes of God," marked by 
humility, patience, and gentle mildness. (1Pete 3:4). The "stupid" woman
 is not necessarily unintelligent by worldly standards. She is MORALLY foolish, ignorant of the value of God's standards. She may well know what
 God says is right, but does not understand the path of righteousness, 
and often chooses to disregard the right path, to her harm, and that of 
others. She "knows absolutely nothing" regarding divine knowledge, not 
understanding the "fear of Jehovah" which is the "beginning of 
knowledge" and the "beginning of wisdom" (Prove 1:7; 9:10). The things 
she is aware of do not contribute to one's receiving of eternal life 
from God, rather she often discourages others from keeping integrity to 
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          Prove 9:14-15 Sitting in the "high places" of the city may 
make her seem to be a prominent person of the city--how inappropriate! 
Unlike the way of the humbly wise among us, her's is the way of a proud,
 or arrogant one, exalting oneself above others. She has no business 
calling out to "those passing by" as if she has valuable guidance to 
offer to them--when in reality she leads others only to their downfall.
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          Nevertheless,
 Jehovah is a God of comfort and hope! Such a person today, man or 
woman, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to 
God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, 
"which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5).
 Proverbs 8:5 says that "stupid ones" need to acquire an "understanding 
heart." Thus they need to learn to look at the big picture, seeing 
things from God's viewpoint, examining pieces of divine knowledge more 
carefully. God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all 
to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, 
therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that 
seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." Appreciate God's 
mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6,7: 
"Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is 
near.7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; 
Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for 
he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and 
instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be 
obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the 
Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. 
Jehovah is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). How important for ourselves 
and others to continue trusting God and seek to remain squarely on the 
path of righteousness and eternal happiness!
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 20A
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          This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, 
those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep 
God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's 
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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          154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
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          155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
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          153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law.
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emotional distress.” Can Jehovah rescue one experiencing this? 9 God’s 
word says, at 2Peter 2:9-10, “So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue 
people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people
 to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to
 defile the flesh of others and who despise authority. Daring and 
self-willed, they are not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” The psalmist appeals to Jehovah for rescue on the basis of not 
forgetting God’s law. That would mean he would not defile the flesh of 
others or despise authority. While courageous for what is right, he is 
not self-willed, but pleases God, and refuses to slander God’s loyal 
servants.
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          Besides
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Jehovah defend, or protect him from harm—either physical or spiritual 
harm or abuse. As mentioned in the previous comment, some wrongdoers are
 “not afraid to speak abusively of glorious ones.” They may slander 
without hesitation, either not caring or completely aware of the hurtful
 effects of such speech. Of course, many of those fearing God may see 
through such lies, distorted truths, or unseemly truths shared to bring 
one into disrepute. The psalmist’s plea to be “preserved alive” 
includes, then, not mere physical life, but being alive spiritually, 
saved with a good reputation, at least among many God-fearing ones. 
Those who have been so harmed should take heart! Why did God allow Jesus
 to suffer as a terrible criminal? God kindly restored his name and gave
 him “the name that is above every other name.” Thus, in the end, God 
can save or restore the reputation of those putting faith, or complete 
trust, in Him!
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          Thus,
 to receive salvation from God, we need to be receiving God’s 
instructions and earnestly seeking to live by them. We should want to 
know how we should live in harmony with God’s will, searching for His 
instructions in pure living before Him. His word provides the guidance 
we need, and we should aim to be thoroughly familiar with it, over time.
 The wicked, or practicers of evil, are not interested in such a search,
 wanting to please only themselves—thus salvation remains “far away” 
from them, unless they whole-heartedly repent, desiring to turn around 
from their evil conduct, and find true happiness supporting God’s right 
and loving ways.
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           Yes,
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of evil: “6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while 
he is near.  7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man 
his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To 
our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Psalm 86:5 says of 
God: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound 
in loyal love for all those who call on you.” May God’s word the Bible 
not be considered too much or hard to understand for those desiring to 
do right before Him. Why not consider the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20,
 and the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, written like a letter from a 
loving father to his son, with encouraging counsel? (written, in part, 
"To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."--1:4) Matthew 5-7 
adds just 3 chapters of essential Christian guidance from the Son of 
God. Genesis then begins the history of man, and reveals much about 
God's loving and just personality and ways. May all who will, come to 
appreciate God’s word as a precious gift from God for seeking to do 
right before Him, to please Him and learn true love for mankind in 
harmony with God’s loving purpose of a Paradise home planet Earth and a 
truly peaceful Universe within which to dwell.
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           ...As
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great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He 
made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This 
includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting 
man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only 
physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS
 likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character 
such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring 
words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” 
(Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from
 city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer 
number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. 
Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to 
heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings 
out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast
 dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is 
missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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           If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of 
them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a
 million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably 
named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar 
with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we 
contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the 
Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom
 can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no 
creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that 
only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring 
qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some 
opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, 
clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make
 Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is 
what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is 
holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed 
and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the
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           Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and
 this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail 
on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come
 together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only 
shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other 
humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law
 to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed 
Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. 
That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The 
fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging 
GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to 
the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham
 that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing 
with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were 
greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and 
then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for
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GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and 
keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought 
them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were 
blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was 
extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises
 GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of
 “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings 
by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm
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           Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from 
the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will 
reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be 
with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death 
will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 
The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all 
people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible 
that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here 
on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an 
incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was 
able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the 
hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to 
this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which 
God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against
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           What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it
 clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for 
salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only 
after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH 
is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, 
although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed 
Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great 
power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was 
the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home,
 likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to 
“pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no 
faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. 
Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and 
worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to 
GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in 
Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For 
hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, 
that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His 
Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s 
people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, 
however, left with a  vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN
 GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus
 it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is 
ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient
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 (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s 
instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we 
benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture 
stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
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GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions 
remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how
 might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is 
GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW 
IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND 
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    Welcome, wishing you safe and well this day! Please continue consideration for others in our emergency. Let's continue in Proverbs 9, verses 10-12, then include a related Christian Small Letter Commentary from James 4, consider the final preview of Psalm 119 stanzas 20-22, and  finally replay the weekly "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER."
  
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Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And
 years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise 
to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear 
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    Prove 9:10 Learning to respect and fear God properly 
is the proper motive for beginning to obtain divine wisdom. Without respecting our Creator, the Bible mentions a type of wisdom that is not divine, saying "this is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic." (James 3:15). Recall also 
that the fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. We must fear to 
displease God, fear hurting Him in any way by sinning against Him or 
others. Remember that God warns us from sin for our benefit--He knows 
the sad results of bad thinking, decisions and actions, and wants us to 
avoid such and find true happiness in life. Also, genuine knowledge is 
gained with divine understanding, aiming to see the big picture, and see how 
each piece fits in with the others, seeking God's view of matters. This is especially important with 
the gaining of divine knowledge.
    
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    "11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life."
    
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    Prove
 9:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless 
life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide 
family and friends. And only Jehovah GOD can return life to our ancestors and loved ones of the past, who have been "sleeping in death." God yearns to bring them back to us! Imagine eternal life knowing those we love, loving God and us, are safe, secure and happy with Jehovah!
    
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    "12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
    
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    Prove
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benefit of all persons, but certainly it also benefits ourselves, 
helping us find true success in life. However, starkly opposed to true 
wisdom is the practice of ridiculing or even reviling others. A 
fault-finder is not loving, and is not benefitting himself or others by 
his negative thinking. If he continues, he will actually bring much 
trouble and have to deal with the consequences. Clearly being in the habit of ridiculing others to exalt oneself does not contribute to true, divine, or lasting wisdom.
    
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    JAMES 4:4 COMMENTARY
  
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be merely pleasers of men,
 concerned only with what people think, ignoring God's guidance. James 
called some Christians "adulteresses" for seeking friendship with the 
faithless world that is under evil influence, largely those believing in
 no God. James 4:4 says "Adulteresses, do you
 not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever, 
therefore, wants to be a friend of the world is making himself an enemy 
of God." What a serious warning! Those ignoring the evidence of God's 
love in His creative works are not only mistaken, but missing the 
benefits of His law for themselves and others. Closely befriending those who 
refuse to consider such evidence will not have God's blessing, although 
we may still lovingly seek to encourage such ones to change their view. 
As Paul illustrated at Hebrews 3:4: "Of course, every house is 
constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." 
(For further explanation, see the article "The Basics" elsewhere on this
 website.) They are missing the essential faith, or deep trust, in God 
and His Son that is vital to pleasing Him and receiving His blessing and
 approval. As Hebrews 11:6 says, "Moreover, without faith it is 
impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe 
that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking 
him." Recall the bad report that 10 of the 12
 spies of Israel came back with when sent to spy out the Promised Land. 
Only two faithfully trusted in Jehovah, and gave a good report, Joshua 
and Caleb, seeking to encourage Israel to trust in Jehovah to give them 
the victory over their enemies. Because all Israel largely failed to 
trust in 
Jehovah, and accepted the faithless negative report of the 10, they lost
 out on entrance into the Promised Land, and, after some 40 years, died 
in the Wilderness.
 We have these lessons now to learn from, as Joshua and Caleb did enter 
the Promised Land afterward. The truth is not always the most popular 
view, although it can be and 
we hope it becomes so! Let's be determined to trust in Jehovah and do 
things His way, that we can look forward to His many blessings, both now
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      STANZA 20 THEME: GOD CAN RESCUE RIGHTEOUS, DISTANT FROM TREACHEROUS WICKED, BUT GREAT IN MERCY.
    
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      This group of 8 verses contrasts the righteous from the wicked, 
those not deviating from God's reminders from those who do not keep 
God's saying. Yet, God's mercy is great. May we come to love God's 
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153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law. 
    
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     **154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.
    
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     **155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your [instructions].
    
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     **156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.
    
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       157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders. 
    
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      *158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying. 
    
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       159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love.
    
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       160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever.
    
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      STANZA 21 THEME: NOTHING CAN STUMBLE THOSE LOVING GOD'S LAW, KEEPING HIS ORDERS AND REMINDERS--THEY OWN ABUNDANT PEACE.
    
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          161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words. 
      
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      *163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law. 
    
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      *164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments. 
    
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     **165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble. 
    
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      *166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah, And I observe your commandments. 
    
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     **168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do.
    
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way, acknowledging God's desire to help and favor those fondly keeping 
His law. Some 10 requests are made of God, revealing reliance upon Him 
and appreciation for the personal attention He gives the psalmist, and 
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      *170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised.
    
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      *171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your [instructions]. 
    
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     **172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous. 
    
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     **173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders. 
    
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       174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law. 
    
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        ...As
 we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated 
great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He 
made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This 
includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting 
man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only 
physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS
 likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character 
such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring 
words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” 
(Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from
 city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer 
number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. 
Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to 
heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings 
out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast
 dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is 
missing.” (Isaiah 40:26). 
        
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If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of 
them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a
 million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably 
named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar 
with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we 
contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the 
Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom
 can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no 
creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that 
only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring 
qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some 
opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, 
clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make
 Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is 
what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is 
holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed 
and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the
 heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with 
His primary quality, LOVE.
        
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Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and
 this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail 
on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come
 together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only 
shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other 
humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law
 to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed 
Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. 
That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The 
fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging 
GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to 
the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham
 that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing 
with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were 
greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and 
then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for
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Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at 
GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and 
keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought 
them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were 
blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was 
extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises
 GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of
 “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings 
by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm
 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other 
Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS 
approval.
        
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Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from 
the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will 
reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be 
with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death 
will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 
The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all 
people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible 
that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here 
on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an 
incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was 
able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the 
hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to 
this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which 
God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against
 them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV). 
        
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What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it
 clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for 
salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only 
after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH 
is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, 
although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed 
Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great 
power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was 
the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home,
 likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to 
“pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no 
faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. 
Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and 
worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to 
GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in 
Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For 
hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, 
that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His 
Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s 
people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, 
however, left with a  vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN
 GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus
 it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is 
ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient
 mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
        
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Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important 
statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan was this: “It
 is written: “
        
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 (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s 
instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we 
benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture 
stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17. 
        
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life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
        
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 allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of 
GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions 
remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how
 might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is 
GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW 
IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND 
REWARDING?
      
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          Welcome, again wishing all a safe day during this global crisis! Another Anti-viral Note: May everyone show unselfish consideration for others--especially those workers in close contact with many precious lives each day, such as cashiers and food workers--most likely already realize it would be loving to closely watch your symptoms, perhaps even occasionally privately checking your temperature, or getting tested, to prevent potentially infecting dozens or more in a single day. There certainly would be nothing wrong if such ones would choose to wear PPE. How fine if government, or other individuals or groups if necessary, can provide sick leave if not already available in your situation if you are in need of such--please make it known to see if some can help contribute if it will help you--avoid putting the lives of others at risk! Please let's try to leave ourselves a good conscience by making good, unselfish decisions during these critical days. Likely neighbors can find creative, helpful ways to support one another's efforts to contain spread, WITHOUT risking contamination of each other. Let's continue in Proverbs 9, this time verses 7-9, then consider the REVIEW 5 of Psalm 119, covering stanzas 16-19, and finally replay this week's CTC CORNER.
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           Prove 9:7-9 says "7 The one who 
corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, And whoever reproves someone 
wicked will get hurt. 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, or he will hate you.
 Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9 Share with a wise 
person, and he will become wiser. Teach someone righteous, and he will 
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           Notice that giving strong correction to a ridiculer, or a critical
 faultfinder, will likely result in his hatred of you. Such a person 
spews negative talk and slander. He is missing the love of God in his 
heart. Such a person is likely arrogant, and is on a path to become like
 a wicked one, who has "no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own
 eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The 
words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for 
doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is 
set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." (Psal 
36:1-4) Such ones need to reflect on God's love for all humans, 
providing every good gift that we enjoy daily, including food and the 
breath of life itself! How such ones are lacking in appreciation for our
 loving Father! They need to repent of their evil course, and turn 
around to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself." (Acts 
3:19). Until this occurs, right-hearted ones need to keep distance from 
such persons, as the Scriptures strongly warn: "Do not be misled. Bad 
associations spoil useful habits [or, "corrupt good morals"]. 34 Come to
 your senses in a righteous way and do not practice sin, for some have 
no knowledge of God. I am speaking to move you to shame." (1Cor 
15:33,34) Thus, let's treasure hearts of integrity, aiming to please God fully, to do right, and delight in association with like-minded ones--yes, forgiving especially unintented mistakes, but not looking to excuse sin as if it is of no consequence. If you plant weeds, will you reap delicious fruits or vegetables? Let's honor the truth of the matter, and seek what is truly right and loving toward one another, before God!
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           PSALM 119 REVIEW 5
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           These
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practice what is just and righteous. How might understanding help us to 
know God’s reminders, and why should we highly value God’s commandments?
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           121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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           The
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 to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom 
sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is 
right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the 
Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I 
came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner 
would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one 
stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take 
place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and
 teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom
 of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called 
great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you 
that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the 
Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” 
The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as
 we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to 
God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to 
carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we 
may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests 
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           122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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 further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not 
promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, 
He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our 
well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. 
The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point 
having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not 
been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he 
had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted,
 So that I may learn your [instructions].” And he said: “67 Before I was
 afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps 
now that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as 
God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals 
for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous 
oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your 
judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your 
faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 
No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is
 faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, 
but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you 
may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, 
holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping for 
the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom 
will usher in greater blessings, and lead us to a world of righteousness
 and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
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           Proving
 a loyal “servant” of Jehovah, by practicing what is just and right, he 
was therefore worthy of receiving from God the wise quality of 
understanding. Since this divine quality is vital to receive the "fear 
of Jehovah," which is the "start of wisdom," he must have been appealing
 for increased understanding to "know" God's reminders. This quality 
involves seeing the big picture of something, particularly regarding 
divine knowledge, along with all it’s pieces, and how they interrelate 
to make the whole of it. God’s reminders can cover the entire scope of 
worshipping Him acceptably, keeping His law. Understanding true worship 
fully makes possible a deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing 
the reasons for them.
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           Thus
 we should, like the psalmist, highly value God’s commandments, for they
 contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While 
“gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this likely king 
or future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or
 spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom
 is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of 
knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus showed
 that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put 
God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put 
first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can 
slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the 
other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot 
slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and 
His law more than anything money could buy. Eternal life is not 
available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a
 genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word 
and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know 
them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life 
God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (John 17:3; 1Timo 
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reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh over those not 
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           Clearly
 the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovah, not doing so out of 
morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. 
Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he 
developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s 
word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, 
and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives 
and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to 
be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by 
wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our
 appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including 
those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As 
newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, 
so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have 
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 a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to 
function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to 
enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those 
lacking—the naive, or younger ones. Jesus told his disciples: “14 “You 
are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a 
mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on 
the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let
 your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and 
give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is
 revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s 
counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for 
others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
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           132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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           “Loving
 [God’s] name” is one of the most helpful motivations to learning and 
applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way 
we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can 
unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking 
God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist
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           136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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           Thus,
 the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in
 harmony with God and His law. The psalmist clearly cared about people 
enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovah God’s desire and 
ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums up the 
value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring 
strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the 
inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, 
causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, 
making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear 
of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, 
altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much 
fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.”
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           The
 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, HIs 
reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly 
refined, and how is it that God's law is truth?
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            137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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            Moses
 sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. 
Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his 
activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is 
never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the ones who have
 acted corruptly.They are not his children, the defect is their own.They
 are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such 
thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to
 keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and 
others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best 
interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for 
ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us,  showering mankind with so many 
gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom 
of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
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            138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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           We may thus put complete faith in the things God has commanded that 
His people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostles 
Peter was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 
1:12, "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, 
although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is 
present in you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right 
ways and standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through 
Christ, and likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such 
reminders, expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to 
know, understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right 
standing with God and peace with our fellowman.
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           140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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           It
 is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is 
inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong 
correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining
 in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, 
completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's 
wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine 
inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed
 life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved 
it--may we come to have the same appreciation!
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           142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness,And your law is truth.
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           God's
 righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is 
clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a 
way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with 
Him and others, universally. Jehovah loves truth rooted in unselfish 
love, and is the "God of truth." (Isaiah 65:16). His divine law is 
perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act
 in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovah's "law IS truth."
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           We’re
 reminded that when we wholeheartedly call upon Jehovah He will hear and
 answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent
 in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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           145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
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            TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF.
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           Clearly
 the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, 
whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through 
several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, 
seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus 
genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions 
that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my 
brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That 
faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking
 clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, 
“Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what 
they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by 
itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must
 be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or 
obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
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           147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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            FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT.
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           If
 we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate 
Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from 
God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to 
prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have 
inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope 
becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does 
promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep 
trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests.
 Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. 
His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given 
you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will 
be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking 
finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise 
seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
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            151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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            We
 may rejoice at the nearness of Jehovah—the One we can access by prayer 
at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, 
concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to 
dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek 
God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact,
 he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away 
even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares 
deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life 
and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we 
are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As
 Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, 
enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to 
serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us 
avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more
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           152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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           How
 we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven 
true on many levels. “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and 
knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his
 ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to
 maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently 
into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the 
knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from 
Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers,
 But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from 
Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if 
separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine 
knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the 
holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the 
Creator, Jehovah God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in 
Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as 
well as any further revealed will of Jehovah, on into eternity.
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            CONFIDENCE IN THE CREATOR AND HIS INSPIRED WORD VITAL FOR TRUE HAPPINESS.
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           ...As
 we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated 
great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He 
made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This 
includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting 
man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only 
physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS
 likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character 
such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring 
words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” 
(Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from
 city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer 
number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. 
Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to 
heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings 
out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast
 dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is 
missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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           If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of 
them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a
 million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably 
named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar 
with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we 
contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the 
Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom
 can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no 
creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that 
only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring 
qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some 
opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, 
clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make
 Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is 
what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is 
holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed 
and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the
 heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with 
His primary quality, LOVE.
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           Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and
 this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail 
on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come
 together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only 
shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other 
humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law
 to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed 
Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. 
That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The 
fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging 
GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to 
the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham
 that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing 
with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were 
greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and 
then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for
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            IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS 
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THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE 
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           Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at 
GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and 
keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought 
them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were 
blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was 
extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises
 GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of
 “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings 
by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm
 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other 
Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS 
approval.
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           Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from 
the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will 
reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be 
with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death 
will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 
The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all 
people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible 
that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here 
on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an 
incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was 
able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the 
hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to 
this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which 
God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against
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           What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it
 clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for 
salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only 
after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH 
is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, 
although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed 
Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great 
power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was 
the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home,
 likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to 
“pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no 
faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. 
Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and 
worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to 
GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in 
Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For 
hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, 
that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His 
Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s 
people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, 
however, left with a  vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN
 GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus
 it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is 
ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient
 mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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           Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important 
statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan was this: “It
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 (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s 
instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we 
benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture 
stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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           Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed 
life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
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            UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S
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PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND 
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           It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is
 allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of 
GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions 
remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how
 might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is 
GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW 
IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND 
REWARDING?
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          Welcome, wishing you the best in care as we seek to safeguard ourselves and others in this worldwide emergency. Today's new "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER" is ready. Proverbs 11:9 says, in part, "By knowledge the righteous are rescued." FIRST, Let me address an issue contributing to immune deficiency that may increase susceptibility to coronavirus: This is just one aspect of immunity, but one worth some attention: FUNGAL INFECTIONS, particularly from Aspergillus species. These are being used in the processing of cheeses, the making of citric acid, and possibly soybean products. It is your choice, but such "enzyme" processed cheeses may be acceptable after thorough cooking or baking. A good encyclopedia may reveal that Aspergillus niger, often used in these processes, may cause bread mold, a serious toxin disrupting liver function. These "enzymes" may be feeding fungus more than humans, allowing a fungal infection to thrive within someone, and weakening immunity. Citrus fruits and juices, with vitamin C, may be helpful. And once again, in treatment, hydration and electrolytes may be proving helpful to recovery--worth considering. All this may not as yet be well known, but more than just a "worthy curiosity." The time for innocent loss of life is soon to be history with GOD's loving intervention for mankind's benefit. Let's now consider the opening verses of Proverbs 9, verses 1-6, then continue in Psalm 119 Stanza 19B, prior to Review 5 of stanzas 16-19 in the next blog post.
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True wisdom has built its house; It has carved out its seven pillars. 2 
It has fully prepared its meat; It has mixed its wine; It has also 
arranged its table. 3 It has sent out its female servants To call out 
from the heights above the city: 4 “Whoever is inexperienced, let him 
come in here.” She says to the one lacking good sense: 5 “Come, eat my 
bread And share in drinking the wine that I have mixed. 6 Leave behind 
your inexperience and live; Walk forward in the way of understanding.”
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           Prove 9:1 Jesus spoke of building a house with faith and obedience
 to his sayings and commands. (Matth 7:24,25). Thus we seek God's 
righteousness, adherence to God's way, as the framework for a happy and 
successful life and family, both now and long into the future, 
everlastingly. Also the house should be built with true love for God and
 neighbor. However, what about the seven pillars of wisdom? What does 
Proverbs reveal as to some of the essentials? The fear of Jehovah is the
 beginning of both wisdom and knowledge. (Prove 1:7; 9:10). Divine 
knowledge should thus also be a pillar. Both discernment and 
understanding are highlighted as crucial to learning the fear of 
Jehovah. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Also, foresighted shrewdness or prudence is 
vital as well, being able to look ahead at consequences of good and bad 
decisions, using such knowledge accordingly. (Prove 22:3; 14:15). Then 
truth, with faithfulness, honest integrity or righteousness should 
likewise be included. Finally, we need to have trust in Jehovah, faith 
in our powerful God of love, and Christ. If such trust is counted with 
truth, then love itself may be a seventh pillar. Jesus Christ is the 
foundation cornerstone, with the prophets and Christian apostles forming
 the foundation itself. (Ephes 2:20). Our faith in Jesus and his loving 
sacrifice is crucial to the gaining of life. Again, the entire house 
should be built with love for both God and others, with faith, and in 
accord with God's righteousness.
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           Prove 9:2-6 The "meat" refers to solid spiritual food, promoting genuine growth in Christian love. Wine is for rejoicing, and is indicative of the deep happiness or joy that can accompany strong spirituality, or even spiritual growth in general, as joy is a fruit of God's holy spirit. The inexperienced need foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to 
learn and consider the consequences of both good and bad decisions, 
speech, and actions. They need to properly evaluate such things to make 
wise decisions, acting accordingly. We do not need to experience the bad to understand it's 
consequences. We can learn from God's word and the experience of others,
 and safeguard our spirituality and happiness. In doing so, discernment is acquired and safeguarded, to tell true from false, and right from wrong, and to tell what is truly important from what isn't nearly so. Then, knowledge and understanding may be used beneficially. Thus the admonition to "walk forward in the way of understanding."
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           CALL UPON JEHOVAH WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY.
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 answer us. We must do so in faith, seeking integrity, and be persistent
 in our requests. How is knowledge of God to last forever?
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          God’s
 “loyal love” does move Him to be the exclusive “Hearer of prayer.” 
Psalm 65:2 says in full: “ 2 O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all 
sorts will come.” People from all walks of life can respond to Jehovah’s
 word, and turn to Him, learning to “draw close to” Him. He in turn, 
will draw close to us (James 4:8). Still, God loved us first, by 
creating us with many abilities to derive much happiness in life, and by
 sending His son to die for our sins. Romans 5:8 says “8 But God 
recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ
 died for us.” In doing so, God has demonstrated great kindness, even 
“undeserved kindness” or grace, for which we should be duly grateful. 
The psalmist once again pleads to be preserved alive, in harmony with 
God’s just and fair ways. He had great faith that Jehovah is able to 
rescue him from distress or hardship. May we do our best to please God, 
having faith while seeking obedience fully, as we grow in discernment and understanding.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law.
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          While
 some may “come near” to us in some way, we should be careful to guard 
our closest associations. God’s word warns us, at 1Corinthians 15:33, 
“Don’t let anyone fool you. ‘Bad companions make a good person bad.’ 
(NIRV). Those engaging in “shameful conduct” are described in NIV as 
“those who devise evil schemes.” In doing so, they reveal themselves to 
be “far away from [God’s] law.” We need to help people to appreciate 
God’s law through Christ as life-sustaining and vital to good inner 
peace and friendships. Still, we can easily be corrupted by seeking to 
please those who are not inclined to view God’s law in that way. May we 
treasure good companions, who are humbly willing to submit to God’s 
ways, desiring to please God along with us.
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          151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          We
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at any time, anywhere. The apostle Paul told the men of Athens, 
concerning God, “26 And he made out of one man every nation of men to 
dwell on the entire surface of the earth...27 so that they would seek 
God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact,
 he is not far off from each one of us.” Thus Jehovah is not far away 
even from those somewhat unfamiliar with His word, the Bible. He cares 
deeply for all mankind, as Paul continues: “28 For by him we have life 
and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we 
are also his children.’” Also, all of God’s commandments “are truth.” As
 Psalm 19:8 says, “the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, 
enlightening the eyes.” (AMP). Thus keeping God’s commands enable us to 
serve God fully, living in harmony with divine truth, and helping us 
avoid spiritual blindness or darkness. We may thus see divine truth more
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          152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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           How
 we can appreciate God’s refined word, the wisdom of which has proven 
true on many levels! “33 O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and 
knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his
 ways are!” God’s word itself contains the reminders that we all need to
 maintain our spiritual awareness and faithfulness to God, evidently 
into eternity! Clearly from this statement of the psalmist, the 
knowledge of God will “last forever,” along with needed reminders from 
Him. Isaiah 40:8 says: “8 The green grass dries up, The blossom withers,
 But the word of our God endures forever.” Thus the word of God, from 
Genesis to Revelation (with it’s climactic charm), 66 or 70 books if 
separating the 5 books of Psalms, is a treasure trove of divine 
knowledge that we can enjoy and appreciate for all time to come, as the 
holy book that introduced mankind to it’s breathtaking Author, the 
Creator, Jehovah God. Any additional “scrolls,” unnumbered in 
Revelation, will no doubt likewise encourage lovers of divine truth, as 
well as any further revealed will of Jehovah, on into eternity.
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           CONFIDENCE IN THE CREATOR AND HIS INSPIRED WORD VITAL FOR TRUE HAPPINESS.
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          ...As we began to consider previously, man’s Creator, GOD, has demonstrated great love, power, wisdom, and even a sense of justice in the way He made the Universe, this planet, and all that is on and within it. This includes such an incredible variety of creatures, and food supporting man, who according to GOD’s inspired Word, the Bible, is the only physical, or physiological, creature made “in GOD’s image,” or after HIS likeness, having capacity for the same qualities and full character such as HE has (Genesis 1:26). The Bible opens with these inspiring words: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). Who has raised their eyes to a clear night sky, away from city lights, and not been impressed by the vastness and the sheer number and presumed order of the stars reaching our planet’s view. Notice what the Bible says regarding this: “26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26).
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          If you had all the names of these stars in front of you, how many of them could you recall? How long would it take you to learn a thousand, a million, a billion, a trillion? As GOD created them, He reasonably named them, over aeons of time, and Has the capacity to remain familiar with each one. Can we not be deeply impressed, and inspired, as we contemplate and ponder GOD’s great power? Previous to that verse in the Bible book of Isaiah, comes this question from GOD Himself: “25 “To whom can you liken me to make me his equal?” says the Holy One.” Thus, no creation of GOD deserves the same respect, devotion, even worship that only GOD deserves. And by GOD’s own word, another of His inspiring qualities comes to the fore: He is “the Holy One.” Contrary to some opinion, this quality should be quite attractive—it means GOD is pure, clean, uncorrupt, never abusive of His power. That quality does not make Him arrogant, rather it is as He says at Isaiah 57:15: “15 For this is what the High and Lofty One says, Who lives forever and whose name is holy: “I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed.” Thus this quality is in agreement with His primary quality, LOVE.
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          Not only has GOD revealed tremendous love in the way He made mankind and this earth, but His Word, the Bible, actually goes into greater detail on how this quality is cultivated and demonstrated. Other qualities come together to make up this crowning quality of LOVE, which is not only shown by GOD, but should be shown by humans for GOD and for other humans. GOD’s Son Jesus, revealed the greatest commandments of GOD’s law to descendants of HIS servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, renamed Israel, whose lives are depicted in the first Bible book of Genesis. That law is detailed in the Bible books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fifth book of Deuteronomy explains some of that law, in encouraging GOD’s people at that time to love and obey Him implicitly, en route to the Promised Land of their inheritance. GOD had loyally promised Abraham that his descendants would acquire a land of Promise, a land “flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8). The commandments Jesus said were greatest had to do with LOVE—we are to love GOD with all we have, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-39). We show our love for GOD by obeying Him (1John 5:3).
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           IT IS GOD WHO KNOWS BEST HOW HUMANS CAN DWELL TOGETHER IN TRUE PEACE AND HAPPINESS—BY OBEYING GOD FIRST WE THUS MAKE HIM HAPPY AND SHOW MORE COMPLETE LOVE TO OTHERS AND PROMOTE GENUINE UNITY.
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          Abraham’s descendants eventually ended up in Egypt, as slaves, but at GOD’s appointed time, HE loyally saved them from their plight, and keeping His promise to His faithful servant Abraham, eventually brought them into the Land Promised to them. When they obeyed GOD, they were blessed, and under the rule of David’s son Solomon, there was extraordinary peace and prosperity, as a foregleam of earthwide promises GOD has made for the near future in our day, under the promised rule of “a son of man,” born in the line of David, with even greater blessings by GOD. (1Kings 4:25; Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 72:7-8; Psalm 132:10-11; Luke 18:7-8). The Bible book of Revelation, among other Bible books, foretells blessings of a government on earth having HIS approval.
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          Revelation makes this promise: “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4). Must all people ascend to heaven for true happiness and peace, or is it possible that such conditions could, with GOD’s blessing, come about right here on planet Earth, “with mankind?”!! The Creator, GOD Himself, has an incredible record of reliability regarding His purposes, just as HE was able to rescue His people Israel out of slavery in Egypt, out of the hands of Pharaoh’s army, parting the Red Sea for their escape, where to this day is evidence of Pharaoh’s chariots and chariot wheels, which God’s word stated HE was removing from the chariots as HE fought against them to protect Israel. (Exodus 14:25, KJV).
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          What of Pharaoh’s army, who perished in the Red Sea? This story makes it clear that people need FAITH, or CONFIDENCE IN GOD AND HIS WORD for salvation and happiness. How so? You may recall that this occurred only after the Tenth Plague on Egypt, the striking of the firstborn. JEHOVAH is a GOD of freedom—so HE allows people to choose their own course, although there are often consequences to bad decisions. God allowed Pharaoh to become so stubborn, despite all the proof of GOD’s great power over the other gods of Egypt. Still, all that was necessary was the placing of the blood of a lamb or a goat on the doorposts of a home, likely using the animal as for a life-saving meal, for the angel to “pass over” the house and not strike the firstborn. Those showing no faith in GOD or HIS WORD, and didn’t heed the warning, did suffer loss. Still, the seriousness of the matter of letting GOD’S PEOPLE GO and worship Him was also made clear—it had become a life or death matter to GOD. It was the Hebrew Joseph that GOD used to save countless lives in Egypt and elsewhere during the great famine. (Genesis 41:54-57). For hundreds of years Egypt had benefitted from Hebrew labor and toil. Yet, that time was up—rather, it was time for GOD to keep His promise to His Hebrew servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Thus, chasing after GOD’s people, showing no faith in GOD’s power, was risky business. Israel, however, left with a  vast mixed crowd of EGYPTIANS—WHO DID PUT FAITH IN GOD, and wanted to worship HIM among GOD’s people. (Exodus 12:38). Thus it was an individual choice to love and obey GOD or not. It is ultimately ENDLESS LIFE IN TRUE HAPPINESS that GOD PURPOSES for obedient mankind. (Psalm 37:29).
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          Did Jesus support this recommendation? Absolutely! Among the important statements He made when being tempted by God’s enemy Satan was this: “It is written: “
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          ” (Matthew 4:4). Thus, all should aim to become keenly aware of GOD’s instruction and guidance, benefitting from it regularly, just as we benefit from life-promoting food on a daily basis. Another Scripture stating the value of GOD’s written word, is found at 2Timothy 3:16-17.
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          Here it is from a simplified translation: “16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 | NIRV)
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           UNDER THE RULE OF GOD’S GOVERNMENT, THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN HIS WORD WILL MAKE POSSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE HONESTY, FAIRNESS, REASONABLENESS AND HAPPINESS.
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          It may be that even now adherence to GOD's word is allowing some success in policy-making and follow-through. Many of GOD’s policies are clearly set forth in His Word. Still, some questions remain: Is GOD’s word meant to be understood accurately? How so, and how might misunderstandings have hindered confidence in GOD? Also, how is GOD’s purpose Universal in scope, but what should come first? And, HOW IS IT THAT GOD’S STANDARDS ARE REALISTIC, REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND REWARDING?
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    Welcome, wishing you a careful day and more as we attempt to stave off such a serious viral threat! Please continue to heed trustworthy precautions! Keep this matter before Jehovah in prayer. Bear in mind that dehydration is known to be a serious contributor to disease contraction, and must be combated for a healthy recovery--please find out more about this if you need to, among other dietary immune factors, and vital minerals or electrolytes from food or juice. Guard against known factors that weaken the immune system. Certain foods and other plants manifest some antiviral activity. Please do not assume hydration will make you less vulnerable to receiving the virus. If you do receive it, it may take 7 days or more before you are no longer contagious--Please stay informed on the latest guidance from trustworthy professionals and media sources! Wherever possible, please lovingly aim to avoid contributing to the spread of this deadly disease! Let's conclude Proverbs 8 with verses 32-36 following the identification of "wisdom personified," then continue in Psalm 119 with Stanza 19A, covering verses 145-148. Monday's CTC Corner is also included.
  
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      “32 And now, my sons, listen to me; Yes, happy are those who
keep my ways. 33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect
it. 34 Happy is the man
who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my
doorposts; 35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives
approval from Jehovah. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And
those who hate me love death.””
    
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      Prove 8:32 Jesus says “listen to me.” God makes a similar plea at
Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not
bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen
intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what
is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His son bring great satisfaction and
happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Jesus also said “Pay
attention to how you listen.” (Luke 8:18). We need godly discernment to make
good judgments as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and
actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be
reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder their thoughts, or read the Bible
merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word,
consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of
appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
    
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      "33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect
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       Prove 8:33 The words of God and Christ offer fine discipline
leading to true wisdom. Recall that this word “discipline” comes from the same
root as “disciple”—meaning loving correction, as Jesus aided his
disciples. A child receiving such discipline should feel loved and appreciated,
not dejected by constant punishment. May parents thus be proactive in lovingly
helping and guiding their children, that they may be understanding what they
need to do to make their parents, God and others happy. Proverbs 23:24 says
“24 The father of a righteous one will surely be joyful; Whoever fathers a
wise son will rejoice in him.” Try not to discourage all the questions of a
child—providing age-appropriate answers as parents are able. How fine that they
may look to loving parents for the guidance they need!
    
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who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my
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       Prove 8:34 Some enjoy rising early to give consideration to God’s
word and spiritual matters. Psalm 1:1-3 discusses the happiness  found thereby: “1 Happy is the man who does
not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path
of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight
is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.
 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that
produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And
everything he does will succeed.” May we appreciate God’s instruction daily,
especially the words of his Son that have explained God to us more clearly.
(John 1:18). We needn’t view God’s word as overwhelming. Recall, for example,
that Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is contained in just three chapters of Matthew,
Matthew 5-7, and has been said to comprise nearly a quarter of all that God
requires of true Christians. Add the first 10 chapters of Proverbs for another
sizable percentage of value.
    
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       Prove 8:35-36 May we thus find Christ by being familiar with
Jesus’ teachings and recognizing their value and application. Thus we may
become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval. Jesus
always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. He has thus become “Lord to
the glory of God the Father.” (Phili 2:11). While learning from Christ, it is
ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I am the way
and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through me,” he says.
(John 14:6). We will therefore benefit greatly by earnestly studying and
applying Jesus’ teachings. Ignoring his teachings brings harm to oneself,
perhaps even leading one to actually hate him, blocking the way to God and
eternal life.
    
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 19A
  
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      CALL UPON JEHOVAH WITH FAITH, HOPE, AND INTEGRITY
    
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    In
 the 8 verses of this stanza, we’re reminded that when we wholeheartedly
 call upon Jehovah He will hear and answer us. We must do so in faith, 
seeking integrity, and be persistent in our requests. How is knowledge 
of God to last forever?
    
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    Stanza 19A
    
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    145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your regulations I will observe.
    
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    146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
    
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    147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
    
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    148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
    
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    145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your [instructions] I will observe.
    
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      TRUE, LIVING FAITH NOT MERE BELIEF.
    
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     Clearly
 the psalmist loved receiving answers from Jehovah regarding his pleas, 
whole-heartedly calling upon Him. The psalmist makes known through 
several verses that doing so includes observing God’s instructions, 
seeking integrity to Him. He is flat out determined to obey God. Thus 
genuine faith in God is not mere belief, but is accompanied by actions 
that prove it’s sincerity. James writes: “14 Of what benefit is it, my 
brothers, if someone says he has faith but he does not have works? That 
faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If any brothers or sisters are lacking
 clothing and enough food for the day, 16 yet one of you says to them, 
“Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but you do not give them what 
they need for their body, of what benefit is it? 17 So, too, faith by 
itself, without works, is dead.” Thus the good knowledge we take in must
 be pondered to examine how it should affect us, what actions or 
obedience it should inspire, thereby reaching our figurative heart.
    
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    146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
    
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      LIFE OWED TO GOD. 
    
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    Romans
 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 in saying: “13 For “everyone who calls on the 
name of Jehovah will be saved.” To be saved by God, should not this 
calling be as in the previous verse—whole-heartedly? The psalmist thus 
again expresses his determination to obey God, saying he will keep God’s
 reminders. He realizes that we owe God our life, and thus our 
obedience, and he does not want his salvation to somehow be in vain. As 
expressed in a later verse (v.152), God has established His reminders to
 last forever—thus may we be in the habit of calling on Jehovah, seeking
 His guidance and expressing appreciation for the reminders He gives us 
regularly, for our eternal happiness and benefit!
    
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    147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
    
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      FAITH AND PERSISTENCE FOR SUPPORT. 
    
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    If
 we face distress or hardship like the psalmist, may we supplicate 
Jehovah for help as needed. He clearly found strength and comfort from 
God’s word of promise to him. Waking early gave him a quiet time to 
prayerfully reflect on God’s words, and remember the hope they have 
inspired within him. By enduring hardship with integrity, such hope 
becomes ever stronger in the promises God has made to us. He does 
promise support, but we must, like the psalmist, put our faith, or deep 
trust, in Him and His words. We must also be persistent in our requests.
 Jesus gave illustrations highlighting the need for such persistence. 
His lesson: “9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given 
you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will 
be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking 
finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened.” May we likewise 
seek God’s help, hoping in God’s words of wisdom and promise.
    
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    148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
    
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        PONDER GOD'S WORD, TO APPLY IT.
      
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       Here
 the psalmist was evidently in the habit of opening his eyes early, 
“that [he could] ponder over [God’s] saying.” How refreshing and 
beneficial God’s word is to us! Recall the writer of Psalm 1 stated: “1 
Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked
 And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat 
of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he 
reads His law in an undertone day and night.” This expression means 
pondering God’s law, reflecting upon it’s application to one’s own life.
 The result: “3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A 
tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not 
wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we likewise make time 
to reflect on, or ponder, God’s word, to make beneficial application to 
our life, including our dealings with family and others.
    
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      COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
      
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        LET GOD BE GREAT AGAIN!
      
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      [GOD, meaning the Creator, the God of the Bible, the God who “IS LOVE” (1John 4:8,16)]
      
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        ALWAYS GREAT!
      
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To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but 
appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a
 variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some 
evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of 
humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
      
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        MISINFORMED ABOUT A LOVING FATHER?
      
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Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of 
God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in
 some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules
 and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God 
is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be 
reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have
 expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him 
or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth?
 Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave 
birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and
 care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar 
with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who 
cares deeply for the human family of His making! 
      
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        FAMILY “RULES”?
      
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And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established 
rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by 
them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire 
human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, 
as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God 
intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are 
different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their 
own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for 
varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” 
sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains 
God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best 
interests, and that reveal loving compassion for practically all humans.
 
      
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      Notice PSALM 103:8-14: "Jehovah [GOD's personal name, 
three-syllables, together meaning: "He who causes to become." Many Bible
 manuscripts replaced it with the title "LORD," as have many Bibles, but
 the earliest original manuscripts retain "JEHOVAH"] is merciful and 
compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not 
always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not 
dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our 
errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So 
great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the 
sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our 
transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has 
shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are 
formed, Remembering that we are dust."
      
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        EVIDENCE? BUT FAITH—IS IT BLIND?
      
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Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving 
interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object,
 how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a 
more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for 
which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another 
term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust 
that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews 
chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not
 beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be 
felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows 
through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite 
our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons 
or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally 
defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” 
You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title 
deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land 
the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His 
word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not 
literally, but with eyes of faith. The righteous man Job, for instance, 
after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the
 making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in 
Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard 
about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
      
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        BIOMIMETICS.
      
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Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest 
in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics
 and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly 
just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really 
logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such 
intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His 
amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this 
reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does 
not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel,
 for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let 
God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and 
the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They 
say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 
Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will 
you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The 
One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes 
note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly 
patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of 
eternal life in true peace and happiness.
      
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      Let's consider more
 evidence of God's handiwork with two excerpts, one from an article 
elsewhere on this website, another from commentary of the 119th Psalm.
      
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      EXCERPT, THE BASICS, par. 8
      
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        TECHNOLOGY!
      
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It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern 
scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for
 example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if 
Jehovah did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, 
like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to 
allow computer chips and other components to be made. Silicon, as 
abundant and available as sand, is a perfect material for computer 
chips, even allowing for a mixture of other materials to modify its 
function and performance. God made all of this possible by the materials
 and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise 
is our Creator Jehovah, so evident in the incredible way He made us and 
had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of 
God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments 
are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know 
Jehovah's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by
 him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
      
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      EXCERPT, Psalm 119 Commentary, verse 68: "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your [instructions]."
      
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        EVIDENCE OF GOD'S LOVE.
      
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Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a 
manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. 
His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the 
other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, 
we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest
 this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way 
humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, 
draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and 
enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work 
would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a
 robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could 
it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the 
animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or 
puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us 
with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or 
listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful 
flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such
 times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over 
meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for 
God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous 
kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and 
His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly
 learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how 
to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
      
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Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing 
respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to
 appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward 
mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have 
done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward 
us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of 
them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate 
us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him 
truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As 
acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to 
receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all 
things, and because of your will they came into existence and were 
created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely 
appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of 
government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine
 freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be
 said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would 
never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's 
blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may 
accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace 
and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
      
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          Hello, welcome with wishes for a wonderful day! Let's continue in Proverbs 8, verses 22-31, as we find wisdom personified in God's firstborn son, and then continue in Psalm 119 with stanza 18B. Monday's CTC Corner also remains until the new one.
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           "22 Jehovah produced me as the beginning of his way, The 
earliest of his achievements of long ago. 23 From ancient times I was 
installed, From the start, from times earlier than the earth. 24 When 
there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no 
springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in 
place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet 
made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 
When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the 
horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds 
above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a 
decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, 
When he established the foundations of the earth, 30 Then I was beside 
him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by 
day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his 
habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
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           Prove 8:22-23: In Colossians 1, the apostle Paul mentions
God's "beloved Son" in verse 13, referring to Jesus, mentions his
ransom sacrifice in verse 14, then says in verse 15: "He is the image of
the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Clearly and 
reasonably,
Jesus was the first creature made by God as a companion, and as we learn
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verse 30 and later in Colossians 1, he assisted God in the making of 
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           However, it should be 
noted that the Scriptures reveal, as they occasionally do, another name,
 a heavenly name, Michael, appropriately meaning "Who is like God?" 
Really, would God require that his Son, when born as a human, be given 
the same name as he had previously in heaven? "Michael," a fitting name 
as the pre-human and resurrected name of Christ, accordingly upholds the
 rightfulness of God's sovereign rulership of His universe, that no one 
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           Mentioned a few times in the 
Scriptures, there is enough proof that the name "Michael" refers to 
Jesus in his heavenly station. When God spoke to Daniel in Babylon, in 
Daniel 12, God mentions "Michael...the great prince who is standing in 
behalf of [Daniel's] people." In Jude 9, Michael is called "the 
archangel," who disputed with the Devil. The term "archangel" means 
"chief of angels," and Hebrews 1:6 says, "when [God] again brings his 
Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: "And let all of God's 
angels do obeisance to him."" It is God's firstborn Son that all the 
angels are to respect, the archangel, Michael, the resurrected Christ. 
Jesus is the one prophesied in Scripture to take the lead in righteous 
warfare (Psalm 45; Revel 6:1,2; 20:1-3)This same one is spoken of in 
Revelation, with the name "Michael," as waging war with his angels 
against Satan the Devil and the demons, hurling them to earth as among 
his first acts as King as God's Kingdom (Revel 12:7-10).  It was the 
Seed of God's woman, in the first Bible prophecy of Genesis 3:15, that 
was foretold to eventually "crush [the serpent Satan]'s head."
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           After all
 that time spent
together, Michael, or Jesus, came to know God's personality so well, and
 replicate it, that
he is called "the image of the invisible God." How appropriate that
he be the one sent by God to explain Him to mankind. As John 1:18 puts 
it,
"No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the
Father's side is the one who has explained Him." He is called a
"god" here, not to rival Jehovah, or be declared a part of the
Trinity, but rather, in the sense the scriptures speak of gods as 
powerful
beings. (Psalm 82:1). Jehovah made Michael to be such, a mighty one, 
however he
uses whatever power he has to glorify God and fulfill prophecy 
concerning
himself. He proves himself "Lord to the glory of God the Father."
(Phili 2:11; John 7:18).
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          Prove 8:24-29 Jesus describes some 
of the things of earth that he helped God prepare, such as the "deep 
waters," overflowing springs, mountains, hills, the fields and earth's 
soil. Do we not appreciate such gifts of God that went into making the 
earth such as beautiful and wonderful place to live? There is symbolism 
here as well, with the deep waters, or sea, being referred to in 
Revelation, and explained in Isaiah, as restless humanity, before true 
peace is brought to calm it. (Isaiah 57:20,21) Revelation makes clear 
the sea is symbolic, for instance, in Revelation 12:12, when the Devil, 
as God's enemy, was hurled out of heaven, and the pronouncement was 
made: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come 
down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of 
time." This verse explains why we have seen such upheaval among humans 
over the last century or so, during the time of the "last days." 
(Matthew 24, 2Timo 3:1-5). There was to be woe for both earth and the 
sea. The "earth" represents in Revelation the framework of society, 
whereas the sea refers to restless mankind in general. Nevertheless, as 
1John 3:8 shows, "...For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, 
to break up the works of the Devil." May we rejoice to be or become 
squarely on the side of God's son Jesus, seeing an end to the sinful 
ways that have brought such suffering to humans throughout history.
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          Prove
 8:30-31 Jesus became a "master worker" alongside Jehovah. Going back to
 Colossians 1, after referring to Jesus as the "firstborn of all 
creation," verses 16,17 say "16 because by means of him all other things
 were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and 
the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or 
governments or authorities. All other things have been created through 
him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of
 him all other things were made to exist." Notice that while he might 
have enjoyed the science God used in making our planet, it was the "sons
 of men" that Jesus was "especially fond of." While perhaps having an interest in various noble causes, he primarily looked forward to helping humanity to love 
and serve God, as revealed in his ministry on earth.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 18B
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           IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
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          The
 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His 
reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly 
refined, and how is it that God's law is truth?
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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           HOPE IN GOD.
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          Despite
 a likely king or future king, the psalmist's hardships and treatment 
cause him to become hated by some, and to feel lowly. Yet he continued 
to hope in God, refusing to leave off God's orders, or most serious and 
urgent commands. His genuine faith and hope was evidenced by godly 
obedience. May we likewise manifest deep trust in God and His law, 
primarily through Christ, to help or cope with trials, as well as 
prevent many difficulties caused by poor decisions.
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           THE WAY OF ETERNITY.
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          God's
 righteousness, or way--encompassing His right laws and standards--is 
clearly the way of eternity. Understandably, we are to ever live in a 
way that trusts our reliable God of love, and promotes real peace with 
Him and others, universally. Jehovah loves truth rooted in unselfish 
love, and is the "God of truth." (Isaiah 65:16). His divine law is 
perfectly arranged to support such truth, encouraging us to live and act
 in harmony with it. Thus it can be said that Jehovah's "law IS truth."
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          While
 the psalmist was hoping to be saved from his adversaries, who may have 
been interfering with his keeping of God's law, he was nevertheless 
determined to obey it. (v. 94,112). Even after experiencing a time of 
peace from wrongdoers, it's clear that he still knew hardships could 
come. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the righteous one,But 
Jehovah rescues him from them all." Thus he was willing to experience 
"distress and difficulty" if God chose to allow it, and he would remain 
ever fond of God's commandments." May we come to share such 
determination, looking forward to eventual true peace and prosperity 
among mankind.
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          144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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            ENJOY SPIRITUAL SUSTAINMENT.
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           How
 will such genuine peace be maintained throughout eternity? God can see 
to it that his people receive occasional reminders, however often He 
considers it necessary. Recall Jesus said "It is written, "Man must 
live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's 
mouth." (Matth 4:4). Just as we need and enjoy regular food, so we may 
likewise enjoy regular spiritual sustainment. As we grow in 
understanding, we can appreciate even more the need for the reminders 
Jehovah gives, and how essential they are to life.
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            COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER
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             LET GOD BE GREAT AGAIN!
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            [GOD, meaning the Creator, the God of the Bible, the God who “IS LOVE” (1John 4:8,16)]
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             ALWAYS GREAT!
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            To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but 
appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a
 variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some 
evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of 
humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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             MISINFORMED ABOUT A LOVING FATHER?
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            Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of 
God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in
 some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules
 and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God 
is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be 
reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have
 expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him 
or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth?
 Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave 
birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and
 care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar 
with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who 
cares deeply for the human family of His making!
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            And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established 
rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by 
them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire 
human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, 
as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God 
intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are 
different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their 
own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for 
varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” 
sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains 
God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best 
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            Notice PSALM 103:8-14: "Jehovah [GOD's personal name, 
three-syllables, together meaning: "He who causes to become." Many Bible
 manuscripts replaced it with the title "LORD," as have many Bibles, but
 the earliest original manuscripts retain "JEHOVAH"] is merciful and 
compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not 
always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not 
dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our 
errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So 
great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the 
sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our 
transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has 
shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are 
formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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            Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving 
interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object,
 how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a 
more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for 
which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another 
term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust 
that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews 
chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not
 beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be 
felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows 
through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite 
our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons 
or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally 
defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” 
You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title 
deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land 
the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His 
word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not 
literally, but with eyes of faith. The righteous man Job, for instance, 
after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the
 making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in 
Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard 
about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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            Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest 
in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics
 and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly 
just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really 
logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such 
intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His 
amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this 
reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does 
not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel,
 for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let 
God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and 
the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They 
say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 
Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will 
you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The 
One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes 
note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly 
patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of 
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            It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern 
scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for
 example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if 
Jehovah did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, 
like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to 
allow computer chips and other components to be made. Silicon, as 
abundant and available as sand, is a perfect material for computer 
chips, even allowing for a mixture of other materials to modify its 
function and performance. God made all of this possible by the materials
 and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise 
is our Creator Jehovah, so evident in the incredible way He made us and 
had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of 
God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments 
are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know 
Jehovah's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by
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            Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a 
manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. 
His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the 
other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, 
we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest
 this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way 
humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, 
draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and 
enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work 
would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a
 robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could 
it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the 
animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or 
puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us 
with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or 
listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful 
flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such
 times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over 
meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for 
God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous 
kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and 
His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly
 learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how 
to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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            Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing 
respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to
 appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward 
mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have 
done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward 
us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of 
them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate 
us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him 
truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As 
acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to 
receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all 
things, and because of your will they came into existence and were 
created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely 
appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of 
government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine
 freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be
 said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would 
never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's 
blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may 
accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace 
and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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      "17 I love those loving me, And those seeking me will find me.
 18 Riches and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 
My fruitage is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce 
is better than the finest silver. 20 I walk in the path of 
righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a 
rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
      
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 those seeking and praying in faith for true wisdom will find it. (James
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the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." 
(John 14:6) Therefore, God and His Son are happy to assist those seeking 
to know them. (John 17:3)
      
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      "18 Riches 
and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruitage 
is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce is better 
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      Prove 8:18-19 
Spiritual Riches may include a close relationship with God, fine 
Christian qualities, an understanding of true righteousness and 
peaceable relationships with others. What a blessing also would be 
children who also gain such wisdom and "continue loving" God (James 
1:12). One's glory would not be equal to what God deserves as worship, 
but rather a good reputation before other God-fearing humans. True 
wisdom involves successful application of divine knowledge, and may 
include skills that may bring literal riches as well, but "lasting 
wealth" would primarily involve the spiritual riches bringing the reward
 of eternal life.
      
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      "20 I walk in the 
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give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their 
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      Prove 8:20-21 Those having 
true wisdom love God's righteousness, living by His orders and 
standards. Such ones realize that living God's way brings true 
happiness--they rejoice to have God's direction and guidance in life. 
Psalm 19:8 says "The orders of Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart 
to rejoice..." Such ones gain protective qualities such as Christian 
mildness and self-control, saying "NO" to any idea to venture near the 
fence of God's law, choosing happily to remain "in the middle of the 
pathways of justice."
    
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 18A
  
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      IN SPITE OF TEMPORARY ILL TREATMENT BY ADVERSARIES, GOD IS TRUE AND JUST, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ETERNAL.
    
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    The
 8 verses of this stanza remind us of God’s eternal righteousness, His 
reliable reminders, His trustworthy law. How is God’s saying thoroughly 
refined?
    
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    137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
    
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    138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
    
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    139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
    
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    140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it
    
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    137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
    
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     Moses
 sang, at Deuteronomy 32:3-5, "For I will declare the name of Jehovah. 
Tell about the greatness of our God! 4 The Rock, perfect is his 
activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is 
never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.  5 They are the ones who have
 acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They
 are a crooked and twisted generation!" May we keep in mind such 
thoughts when we see the wrongdoing of some, while God appeals to all to
 keep His ways. Those choosing to ignore God are hurting themselves and 
others, as they often act contrary to what is in mankind's best 
interests. God is kind, and not a fault-finder--He is not looking for 
ways to accuse us. Rather, He loves us,  showering mankind with so many 
gifts, and wants us to be moved by His great love and the proven wisdom 
of His ways to love and obey Him in return (1John 4:8; 5:3; James 1:17).
    
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     We
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people be reminded of on a regular basis. The Christian apostle Peter 
was aware of the need to give such reminders. He stated at 2Peter 1:12, 
"For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although
 you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in 
you." Such reminders would be in harmony with God's right ways and 
standards, being "righteous," adhering to God's law through Christ, and 
likewise trustworthy. May we not tire of hearing such reminders, 
expressed and explained in various ways, that we may come to know, 
understand, and love these, helping us to maintain our right standing 
with God and peace with our fellowman.
    
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 69:9, written by David, says regarding God: "For sheer zeal for your 
house has eaten me up, And the very reproaches of those reproaching you 
have fallen upon me." Thus, as David stood up for true worship, he did 
receive some reproach from adversaries. Likewise here we find expressed zeal for true worship. Some of God's "words" that his adversaries may
 have forgotten were words about God's love and mercy, and God's 
warnings against such things as lies, stealing and slander. These things
 can cause much harm and are "detestable" to God, and have undesirable 
consequences. Proverbs 6:12 speaks of a "good-for-nothing man" walking 
with "crookedness of speech, winking with his eye, making signs with his
 foot, making indications with his fingers. 14 Perverseness is in his 
heart. He is fabricating something bad all the time. He keeps sending 
out merely contentions. 15 That is why suddenly there will come his 
disaster; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no 
healing." May such warnings be appreciated by all, remembering that God 
"is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance." 
    
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 is 2Timothy 3:16-17 which says of God's word: "All Scripture is 
inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving [strong 
correction], for setting things straight [readjusting], for disciplining
 in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, 
completely equipped for every good work." The more we examine God's 
wonderful and reliable words we find evidence of it's wisdom and divine 
inspiration. This text is simplified in NIRV, reading: "God has breathed
 life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. 
It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our 
lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. 17 
By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every 
good thing." The psalmist saw it's thorough truthfulness, and loved 
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To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but 
appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a
 variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some 
evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of 
humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
      
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Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of 
God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in
 some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules
 and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God 
is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be 
reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have
 expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him 
or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth?
 Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave 
birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and
 care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar 
with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who 
cares deeply for the human family of His making! 
      
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And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established 
rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by 
them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire 
human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, 
as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God 
intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are 
different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their 
own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for 
varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” 
sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains 
God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best 
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three-syllables, together meaning: "He who causes to become." Many Bible
 manuscripts replaced it with the title "LORD," as have many Bibles, but
 the earliest original manuscripts retain "JEHOVAH"] is merciful and 
compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not 
always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not 
dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our 
errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So 
great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the 
sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our 
transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has 
shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are 
formed, Remembering that we are dust."
      
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Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving 
interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object,
 how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a 
more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for 
which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another 
term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust 
that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews 
chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not
 beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be 
felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows 
through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite 
our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons 
or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally 
defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” 
You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title 
deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land 
the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His 
word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not 
literally, but with eyes of faith. The righteous man Job, for instance, 
after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the
 making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in 
Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard 
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Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest 
in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics
 and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly 
just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really 
logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such 
intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His 
amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this 
reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does 
not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel,
 for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let 
God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and 
the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They 
say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 
Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will 
you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The 
One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes 
note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly 
patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of 
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It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern 
scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for
 example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if 
Jehovah did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, 
like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to 
allow computer chips and other components to be made. Silicon, as 
abundant and available as sand, is a perfect material for computer 
chips, even allowing for a mixture of other materials to modify its 
function and performance. God made all of this possible by the materials
 and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise 
is our Creator Jehovah, so evident in the incredible way He made us and 
had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of 
God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments 
are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know 
Jehovah's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by
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Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a 
manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. 
His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the 
other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, 
we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest
 this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way 
humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, 
draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and 
enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work 
would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a
 robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could 
it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the 
animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or 
puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us 
with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or 
listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful 
flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such
 times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over 
meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for 
God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous 
kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and 
His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly
 learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how 
to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
      
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Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing 
respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to
 appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward 
mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have 
done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward 
us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of 
them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate 
us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him 
truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As 
acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to 
receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all 
things, and because of your will they came into existence and were 
created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely 
appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of 
government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine
 freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be
 said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would 
never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's 
blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may 
accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace 
and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
      
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          Hello, with a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 8, verses 11-16, then also Psalm 119 stanza 17B, verses 133-136. Also, here is the COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER startup!
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           "11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable 
things cannot compare to it. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with 
shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability. 13 The fear of 
Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and 
the evil way and perverse speech.14 I possess good advice and practical 
wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, 
And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, 
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           Prov 8:11 Corals were 
rare and highly prized in Solomon's day, but no material gift or desired
 thing can compare to true godly wisdom, as it brings meaning and 
purpose to life and thereby makes possible genuine peace, harmony, and happiness among mankind. Adding the right purpose and meaning to life also happens to increase enjoyment in the delights we may 
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           Prov 8:12 Shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, 
dwells with true wisdom. This quality enables us to look ahead at the 
consequences of good and bad decisions and actions. Thus we grow in 
wisdom without having to experience the results of bad decisions 
ourselves, along with associated troubles, turmoil, headaches, 
heartaches, heartbreaks, problems, grief, and pain, and the need to 
recover from such things at times with the help of parents or spiritual 
shepherds to get back on track spiritually. Let's make good decisions as
 we stay far away from the path of the wicked, realizing the detrimental
 consequences of evil practices, as well as the blessings and rewards 
associated with right conduct. Thus we may avoid being naïve, and find 
real success in life, keeping away from snares and traps hindering our 
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           Prov 8:13 What insight into
 godly fear--associated with the hating of bad! As we learn the 
consequences of badness, we may thus find reason to hate it thoroughly, 
and rather treasure what is truly good, in harmony with God's standards.
 We find here four things worth hating, including self-exaltation and 
pride, lifting oneself up above others, viewing others as lesser ones. 
God's word says "knowledge puffs up," while "love builds up." True love 
is humble, viewing others as superior to ourselves. Others have gifts 
and talents as we do, often more or better than us, but regardless, all 
such gifts and talents come from our God, the giver of "every good gift 
and perfect present." (James 1:17). Therefore we've no reason to brag or
 boast in ourselves, or flatter ourselves, making it harder to see our 
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           "14
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righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in 
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           Prov 8:14-16 Jesus 
exemplified true wisdom, and proved to be a "Wonderful Counselor." By 
his teachings and example as outlined in God's word, high officials and 
nobles may decree righteousness, and judges judge in harmony with law, which law is
 hopefully respectful of the law of God.
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 17B
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           GOD’S WORDS IMPART UNDERSTANDING, THOSE LOVING GOD’S NAME ARE SHOWN FAVOR.
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          The
 8 verses of this stanza express love for various aspects of God’s word,
 including His reminders and commandments. Why does the psalmist sigh 
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me.
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          Recall
 that God has given us free will, and wants us to use that gift in 
harmony with His guidance, choosing to do right before Him. While we set
 goals and make plans, Jehovah is the One with the right and the wisdom 
to know what is good and bad for us. This is evidently what is meant in 
Jeremiah 10:23, which states: “23 I well know, O Jehovah, that man’s way
 does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even 
to direct his step.” We need the light of divine truth to successfully 
walk with God. Deciding to step is similar to deciding whether to 
believe something is true. Proverbs 14:15 says “The naive person 
believes every word, But the shrewd [or, “foresighted prudent”] one 
ponders each step.” The primary lesson may be, “think before you act.” 
Speaking of God, Jesus said “I always do the things pleasing to Him.” 
Thus the psalmist pleads for God to guide his steps safely. Along with 
this he asks for nothing wicked to dominate him, or as another 
translation reads, “Don’t let any sin be my master.” (NIRV). For this to
 be true, we should aim to view things as God does, asking “What would 
God have me do?” or “What would Jesus do or have done in this 
situation?” This is the point of Proverbs 3:5-6, saying: “ 5 Trust in 
Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6
 In all your ways take notice of him [“Seek His will in all you do”, 
NLT], And he will make your paths straight.” May we trust and appreciate
 God’s guidance in our life, for our everlasting success and happiness!
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 godly obedience. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention, that he 
may be free to obey God, to keep His orders. While endeavoring to keep 
all of God’s commandments, recall that such orders may involve the most 
serious and urgent commands. These are a major part of the framework of 
God’s law, as the structural supports in a house. This is built on the 
foundation of faith in Christ and essential teachings of Christian 
truth. May we come to identify the orders of God and Christ, 
appreciating their vital role in supporting a happy and successful life 
before God, especially with the future blessings of God’s kingdom.
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 the psalmist sought God’s favor and blessing, as he wanted to be taught
 detailed guidance from God. Isaiah says of Israel: “13 And all your 
sons will be taught by Jehovah, And the peace of your sons will be 
abundant.” (Isaiah 54:13). The Christian apostle Paul referred to the 
“Israel of God” as those walking orderly by Christian conduct. (Galat 
6:16). Thus those being taught by Jehovah would come to have abundant 
peace, in harmony with prophecies regarding the blessings of life under 
God’s rulership. Psalm 37:11 says “11 But the meek will possess the 
earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” 
Regarding God’s face shining upon the psalmist, this may be understood 
in the light of Numbers 6:22-27: “22 Then Jehovah said to Moses: 23 
“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you should bless the people 
of Israel. Say to them: 24 “May Jehovah bless you and safeguard you. 25 
May Jehovah make his face shine upon you, and may he favor you. 26 May 
Jehovah lift up his face toward you and grant you peace.”’ 27 And they 
must place my name upon the people of Israel, that I may bless them.” 
May we ever look to Jehovah and honor Him as the Source of genuine peace
 and happiness!
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           Thus,
 the peace and happiness that all people seek can only be truly found in
 harmony with God and His law through Christ. The psalmist clearly cared
 about people enough to feel for those not recognizing Jehovah God’s 
desire and ability to help them prosper spiritually. Psalm 19:7-10 sums 
up the value of God’s law: “7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring 
strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the 
inexperienced one wise.  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, 
causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, 
making the eyes shine [“enlightening the eyes”, AMP].  9 The fear 
of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, 
altogether righteous. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much 
fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.”
 The Christian apostle Paul likewise felt for people, recognizing their 
spiritual need. He wrote, at 1Corinthians 9:19,22-23: "For though I am 
free from all people, I have made myself the slave to all, so that I may
 gain as many people as possible...To the weak I became weak, in order 
to gain the weak. I have become all things to people of all sorts, so 
that I might by all possible means save some. 23 But I do all things for
 the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others." Paul 
recognized the Christian order to share the "happy hope" and good news 
concerning Christ and God's kingdom with others, and prepared himself to
 do so at the right time, and in the right way. May we likewise be ready
 to share real hope with others, on the basis of God's inspired word!
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          ALWAYS GREAT! To be clear, in actuality this GOD has always been “GREAT,” but appreciation and reverence for Him has diminished in recent years, for a variety of reasons. We can consider a few main reasons, but also some evidence--we need the facts! It is thus in the minds and hearts of humans that God’s greatness may need to be restored!
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          MISINFORMED ABOUT A LOVING FATHER? Is it possible that some have been misinformed about the true nature of God, and therefore have sadly wanted to believe that there is no God, in some cases because they believe they could then make up their own rules and have no One to tell them right from wrong? But consider, this God is called by Jesus many times the endearing term “Father.” Would it be reasonable for a child to dismiss belief in his or her parents, who have expressed much love for the child, most often the ones protecting him or her from harm during the especially vulnerable early years of growth? Would not much evidence exist for the parents who conceived and gave birth to the child, and then proceeded likely with much love to feed and care for him or her over much time? So with God—most who are familiar with His word the Bible have come to see Him as a loving Father, who cares deeply for the human family of His making!
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          FAMILY “RULES”? And just as any loving father of a household, this God has established rules for the lasting happiness and benefit of all who would abide by them in His household. These rules for instance would help the entire human family to treat one another with respect, dignity, and kindness, as they associate with one another, and seek to enjoy life as God intended. I’m using the term “rules” loosely here, as God’s rules are different from the rules that humans sometimes come up with on their own. Often such “rules” have been inflexible, lacking consideration for varying circumstances, causing us to begrudge the very idea of “rules” sometimes. Still, the Bible, with proof of divine inspiration, contains God’s reasonable laws and standards, that are truly in our lasting best interests, and that reveal loving compassion for practically all humans.
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          Notice PSALM 103:8-14: "Jehovah [GOD's personal name, three-syllables, together meaning: "He who causes to become." Many Bible manuscripts replaced it with the title "LORD," as have many Bibles, but the earliest original manuscripts retain "JEHOVAH"] is merciful and compassionate, Slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. 9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust."
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          EVIDENCE? BUT FAITH—IS IT BLIND? Still, what is some of the evidence of God’s existence and His loving interest in the affairs of mankind on planet Earth? But some may object, how can we speak of “evidence”—is not faith blind? There is hardly a more grievous lie than the idea that faith is belief in something for which there is no proof. That is not faith, but rather another term—credulity. Instead, faith as defined in the Bible is a deep trust that is built on solid evidence. It is actually defined in Hebrews chapter 11 verse 1 as “the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” Air, for instance, though not easily seen by itself, can be felt, and it’s effects can be seen, for instance, as the wind blows through a leafy tree. Thus evidence reveals the reality of air, despite our inability to see it directly. So it is with God, and other persons or things requiring faith to believe in. That faith is also literally defined in that same verse as “the title deed of the things hoped for.” You may not be standing on the land you purchased, but with the title deed in your hand, you may begin the process of building on that land the home of your dreams. Such is the case with God’s promises in His word, the Bible. Thus the Bible makes mention of “seeing” even God—not literally, but with eyes of faith. The righteous man Job, for instance, after God spoke to him and provided evidence of His creative hand in the making of the earth, humans, and animals, for instance, as revealed in Job 38-41 (an excellent read) states in Job 42:5: “5 My ears have heard about you, But now I do see you with my eyes.”
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          BIOMIMETICS. Has not mankind benefitted by examining the intelligent design manifest in living things, so as to improve upon their own designs in electronics and machinery, for instance? Could such intelligent design possibly just come about by chance, without someone causing it? Is it really logical that some mindless evolutionary process acheived such intelligent accomplishments? And is it really fair to God to ignore His amazing accomplishments, and attribute them to blind chance? Is this reasonable? Some such persons may even practice badness, as if God does not see. Should they treat God with such disrespect? How would you feel, for all your life's loving labor to be attributed to blind chance? Let God speak, as His word states at Psalm 94:6-9: "They kill the widow and the foreign resident, And they murder the fatherless children. 7 They say: “Jah does not see; The God of Jacob does not take notice of it.” 8 Understand this, you who are unreasoning; You foolish ones, when will you ever show [empathy]? The One who made the ear, can he not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Yes, God does see and takes note, yet as described earlier, God is nevertheless very lovingly patient with mankind, wanting as many as possible to gain His reward of eternal life in true peace and happiness.
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          TECHNOLOGY! It should be abundantly clear that God made the earth with much modern scientific technology in mind. Why can this be said? Take computers, for example. It would not be possible to have these portable machines if Jehovah did not create the elements, whether metals or semiconductors, like the silicon in sand, with certain capabilities and properties to allow computer chips and other components to be made. Silicon, as abundant and available as sand, is a perfect material for computer chips, even allowing for a mixture of other materials to modify its function and performance. God made all of this possible by the materials and their properties in earth's available bounty. How loving and wise is our Creator Jehovah, so evident in the incredible way He made us and had in mind human creativity and our eternal happiness. "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! 34 For "who has come to know Jehovah's mind, or who has become his advisor?...Because from him and by him and for him are all things..." (Romans 11:33-36).
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          EVIDENCE OF GOD'S LOVE. Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          EVERY REASON--IT'S HIS UNIVERSE! Thus, while people may have a reason here or there for diminishing respect for God in their minds or hearts, we really have every reason to appreciate and highly esteem God for His wonderful works toward mankind! Psalm 40:5 states, for instance: "How many things you have done, O Jehovah my God, Your wonderful works and your thoughts toward us. None can compare to you;If I were to try to tell and speak of them,They would be too numerous to recount!" How should this motivate us? We should be moved to listen to God's good guidance, as we find Him truly worthy of being the Sovereign Ruler of His own Universe! As acknowledged at Revelation 4:11, "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” The forefathers of this nation, the United States, largely appreciated GOD's blessing on their efforts to initiate a way of government that could truly care for it's citizens and allow for genuine freedoms including the freedom to worship God together. It can truly be said that without GOD's favor, help and blessing, this nation would never have gotten off the ground! May we likewise today look for GOD's blessing on His perfecting a Kingdom government by which He may accomplish His loving will regarding humans, to usher in genuine peace and happiness, showering His approval on mankind!
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    Welcome, may you have a pleasant day! Perhaps you may look forward to the new segment "Come To Consensus Corner" beginning with Monday's blog post. Let's continue in Proverbs 8, verses 6-11, then look further into Psalm 119, stanza 17A, verses 129-132.
  
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      "6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is 
right; 7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is 
wicked. 8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are 
twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And
 right to those who have found knowledge. 10 Take my discipline instead 
of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is 
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      "6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is right"
    
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      Prove 8:6 Understanding what is truly important in life, 
discerning the difference between more important matters and those of 
lesser importance, is part of having true wisdom and finding success in 
God's eyes--living in harmony with His standards, practicing true 
righteousness. May we listen to God's inspired word.
      
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      "7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked."
    
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      Prove 8:7 Notice the truth is uttered while detesting what is bad 
in God's eyes. May we likewise come to love Jehovah and goodness, and 
hate what is bad, in harmony with Psal 97:10a: "O you who love Jehovah, 
hate what is bad." This is in harmony with the godly respectful fear of 
displeasing God.
    
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      "8 All the sayings of my mouth are 
righteous. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all 
straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found 
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      Prove 8:8-9 There is little reason for servants of God to be 
deceptive or tricky with their tongue, lying deceitfully. Rather, may we
 be honest, and forthright where it is needed, although realizing there 
is also "a time to be silent." (Eccl 3:7) Notice, too, all this father's sayings are righteous. And this would be in harmony with true love, loyal love that "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cori 13:6). The "discerning" one who has acquired this quality to recognize true from false and right from wrong, find the father's sayings "straightforward," plain or understandable.
      
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      "10 Take my discipline instead of silver, 
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      Prove 8:10-11 Nothing can compare to living life in harmony with 
godly wisdom, having God's approval and blessing on our life, our 
marriage, and all our activities, finding true success in life, in 
harmony with God's right standards. Having God's blessing on our 
adhering to the course of divine wisdom causes even ordinarily desirable
 things to be come even more delightful, as it adds real purpose to 
life. Thus, wisdom "is better than" any highly valued gift, material or 
spiritual, and thus "all other desirable things cannot compare to it."
    
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      PSALM 119 STANZA 17A
    
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      129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
      
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      131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
      
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      129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
      
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       Clearly
 the psalmist was well-motivated to obey Jehovah, not doing so out of 
morbid fear of torment or tormenting “discipline” if he failed to obey. 
Rather, love for God and His marvelous inspired word moved him, as he 
developed deep appreciation. The reminders we receive by reading God’s 
word regularly, and being where the truth of God’s word is discussed, 
and in association with those of such faith, truly do better our lives 
and promote happiness and contentment. The psalmist thus found them to 
be wonderful, despite pressures to ignore or violate God’s law by 
wrongdoers. May we likewise consider God’s word carefully, deepening our
 appreciation for it. As Peter instructed early Christians, including 
those not yet holding to Christian standards, at 1Peter 2:2-3: “2 As 
newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, 
so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have 
tasted that the Lord is kind.” 
      
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 a lamp needs to be lit, and as a light needs to be turned on to 
function, so God’s words need to be disclosed, shared, or “unfolded” to 
enlighten others to divine truth. This imparts understanding to those 
lacking—the naive, or those less aware. Jesus told his disciples: “14 
“You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a 
mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on 
the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let
 your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and 
give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.” Thus, as God’s word is
 revealed and explained to us and others, we may listen and apply it’s 
counsel, causing us to be “rich in fine works” as a good example for 
others in imitation of Christ. (1Timo 6:18).
      
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       Have
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 of God’s word, and sometimes His commandments, help us to make better 
decisions, knowing the right way to go. While Christians operate mostly 
on Christian standards and principles of truth such as Christ’s example 
and teachings, there are still Christian commands. Take for instance 
Paul’s words to the Romans, at 12:9-12. Here we have several very 
simple, direct commands, instructing in the application of godly 
principles: “9 Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is wicked;
 cling to what is good. 10 In brotherly love have tender affection for 
one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead. 11 Be 
industrious, not lazy. Be aglow with the spirit. Slave for Jehovah. 12 
Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.” Do 
you see the benefit of pondering such commandments, and why the psalmist
 may have longed for those given to the nation of Israel? Such commands can cause one now to act in a wise 
way, even while still growing in understanding of Christian truth. 
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applying Bible truth. If we seek to uphold God’s reputation in the way 
we live, honoring Him and showing others the right way to go, we can 
unselfishly grow in godly wisdom. We should strive to be pure, seeking 
God’s honor far above our own (1Cori 10:31). On this basis, the psalmist
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          Welcome, wishing you some pleasant times this day in God's favor! Let's begin consideration of Proverbs 8 with verses 1-5, then continue Psalm 119 with stanza 16B, verses 125-128. Then look below for an introduction to "COME TO CONSENSUS CORNER" [abbreviated "CTC Corner"]--a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection.
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examining spiritual matters even a brief prayer for God's blessing can go a long way in receiving His spirit and pondering properly to affect and safeguard our hearts before
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           "1 Is not wisdom calling out? Is not 
discernment raising its voice? 2 On the heights along the road, It takes
 its position at the crossroads. 3 Next to the gates leading into the 
city, At the entrances of the doorways, It keeps crying out loudly: 4 
“To you, O people, I am calling; I raise my voice to everyone. 5 You 
inexperienced ones, learn shrewdness; You stupid ones, acquire an 
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           Verses 1-4: Those with genuine love and wisdom, understanding 
God's word, want to help as many as possible respond to the message of 
truth, finding ways to 'cry out loudly' to those not walking straight 
before Jehovah, to inexperienced ones. God raises his "voice to 
everyone." Clearly God cares about every person, wanting all to love his
 ways and embrace the hope of endless life in true peace and happiness. 
2Peter 3:9 confirms this, saying "Jehovah is not slow concerning his 
promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you 
because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to 
attain to repentance." God is patiently loyal toward mankind--may all 
appreciate His patience and respond by seeking to understand His word 
more completely, finding out what's required to be pleasing Him, and 
offering heartfelt prayer for His mercy over past wrongdoing.
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           Verse 5: So inexperienced ones need foresighted shrewdness,  or prudence--learning to look ahead and see the consequences of both good and bad 
decisions or actions, seeing the danger of a wrong course, coming to 
hate the bad accordingly, seeking to avoid it, and love the good, 
seeking to remain on the path of good people. Proverbs 2:20-22 says: "So
 follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 
21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will
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           Stupid ones are those knowing right but often choosing not to 
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seeing the big picture regarding God's will and purpose, putting divine 
knowledge together, seeing how all the pieces fit in the puzzle of God's
 word, to make the beautiful complete picture of God's purpose. They 
need to examine the qualities of wisdom as outlined largely in Proverbs chapter one,
and see how they work together to make one wise. Jesus's teachings are 
also vital to apply, especially his direct commands. The Sermon on the 
Mount found in Matthew 5-7 is an excellent starting point, containing 
much of all that's required of true Christians.
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          127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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understanding. This quality involves seeing the big picture of 
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pieces, and how they interrelate to make the whole of it. The psalmist 
considered this quality essential to knowing God’s reminders. God’s 
reminders can cover the entire scope of worshipping Him acceptably, 
keeping His law. Understanding true worship fully makes possible a 
deeper appreciation for God’s reminders, seeing the reasons for them.
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Of course, He, the Creator Jehovah, is motivated by deep love to do so, 
for His own creation of humanity, and also for His own reputation as a 
loving and just God, worthy of our devotion. 2Corinthians 3:17 says of 
this God: “17 Now Jehovah is the Spirit, and where the spirit of Jehovah
 is, there is freedom.” While Jehovah is a God of freedom, there must be
 law for the benefit of His servants, to make possible living peaceably 
and happily with respect to God and one another. God’s authority is 
above that of any other ruler, and His law should thus be appreciated 
and respected by such ones, as it involves the everlasting benefit of 
all. When the spiritual and eternal happiness of many humans are under 
severe threat, Jehovah may well step in to save His good and loving 
purpose for mankind.
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 contribute to the eternal welfare and happiness of all humans. While 
“gold” or money is necessary to get along in life, as this likely king 
or future king well understood, he placed the priority on God’s word, or
 spiritual matters. It is as stated at Ecclesiastes 7:12: “12 For wisdom
 is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of 
knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Jesus showed
 that God himself can provide materially for His servants, as they put 
God’s will first in life. In fact, he revealed that only one can be put 
first—either God or Riches. He said, at Matthew 6:24: “24 “No one can 
slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the 
other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot 
slave for God and for Riches.” The psalmist thus chose to love God and 
His law more than anything money could buy. Eternal life is not 
available for a monetary price. One must come to love God and others in a
 genuine way, in harmony with godly wisdom, in accord with God’s word 
and law, with faith, or deep trust in God and His Son, getting to know 
them well, to “get a firm hold on the real life”—the everlasting life 
God has prepared for those who “continue loving Him.” (John 17:3; 1Timo 
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           Likewise,
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psalmist found this true as he lived by God’s law, kept His orders, and 
followed even His detailed instructions. He found that doing so helped 
him handle various situations in a good, practical way, even to the 
point of saving his life! (v.50,93). He came to love God deeply for His 
qualities, and His good guidance. Every path leading away from God and 
His law he thus came to hate. Psalm 97:10 exhorts: “10 O you who love 
Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; 
He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” While loving people as God
 does, may we, like the psalmist, come to hate all badness, which exerts
 a corrupting influence on people, interfering with their relationships 
with God and others, and hindering eternal life prospects. Deep respect 
for God, in fact, involves hating badness. As godly wisdom speaks, 
Proverbs 8:13 says: “13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I 
hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.” 
May we do what we can to promote the eternal welfare and happiness of 
all humans, loving the way of true Christianity, the “way of the truth.”
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          As stated above, I intend this as "a new segment I wish to begin Monday, seeking to provide a format for addressing some important or current issue facing our nation or the world, to encourage discussion and reflection on God's view of matters, or His eventual solution to the problem under His Kingdom. The information in this segment will usually not be changed much daily, but rather, may remain up for a week or so, possibly with an occasional news item of interest as well, which may or may not relate to the main issue under inspection."
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          LET'S LOOK TO GOD'S WORD FOR REFRESHING UNITY. Many persons have cultivated a love for truth, even divine truth, and an associated sense of fairness and what is right. Yet we hear things on various issues that may present ideas or conclusions that may not be considering all the facts or God's view of matters. Some have opinions that may have been formed without sincerity or honesty, with a sense of values not yet attuned to God's word, or without seeing long-term consequences, or while many opinions may be made in harmony with their God-given consciences, these still need training by God's inspired word of truth (Hebrews 4:11-12; 2Timothy 3:16-17). God, of course, is the One who can know the complete story on a matter, and can truly know and decide what is in mankind's best long-term interests, contributing best to our eternal welfare and happiness. May we look forward to considering His view of matters, and how perhaps, as His loyal servants, we may gain more understanding, with empathy, as we discern His right ways and standards, trusting them always to be worth upholding and to be in harmony with what is truly right, fair, just, and honest. Gaining God's view makes possible a true and lasting unity that is not possible through man's efforts alone. Psalm 133 references refreshing unity, and the first high priest, Aaron, whose priestly services as a representative of God made possible great peace among Israel, foreshadowing Christ's priestly role, even as King (Hebrews 3:1; 4:15). As Psalm 133 states, entirely: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like fine oil poured on the head That runs down the beard, Aaron’s beard, And runs down onto the collar of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Herʹmon That descends on the mountains of Zion. That is where Jehovah decreed his blessing—Life everlasting."
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    Hello, with a warm welcome and wishes for a lovely day! Let's conclude Proverbs 7 with verses 24-27, then continue with Psalm 119 stanza 16A, verses 121-124.
  
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      “24 And now, my sons, listen to me; Pay attention to the
words I speak. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not
stray onto her paths, 26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And
those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It
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      Prove 7:24 Earlier, God reveals the “great persuasiveness” an
immoral woman may use to mislead a young man into her clutches. Sexual
immorality is not true love, causing participants to stray from God’s loving,
loyal, ways of faithfulness for an eternity of happiness with a loyal marriage
partner. Therefore, God’s words to young men and women are vital to protect
themselves from such seduction and immoral thinking. If we do not accept God’s
instructions carefully, we could be easily deceived into a wrong path. Jesus
said “Therefore, pay attention to how you listen...” (Luke 8:18).
    
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      "25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not
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      Prove 7:25 We must protect our figurative heart, including our
motives for acting, from corruption. Proverbs 4:23 says “23 Above all the
things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of
life.” Ideas may be presented to the mind, but we choose whether we stop up our ear, let it go
in one ear and out the other, or we ponder, or meditate, upon the notion, which
could allow it to penetrate our heart, stirring desire, and eventually
prompting action. Thus we need to develop the discernment necessary to
distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, etc. to judge what we allow
ourselves to ponder. It has been said that a bird might land on a person’s
head, but what does he do about it—does he quickly shoo it away, or does he
foolishly allow it to build a nest on his head?!? Shoo away wrong thoughts
presented to us by others, and refuse to ponder wrong desires, as we learn to
recognize and distinguish them. Rather, choose to ponder right thinking,
protecting our hearts from leading us into sin.
    
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      "26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And
those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It
goes down to the inner chambers of death.”
      
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      Prove 7:26-27 Such immorality can lead to spiritual death, great
damage to our relationships with God and others. Without recovery, this is a
sin that can bar one from God’s Kingdom and eternal life with a loyal marriage
partner. Does this really make sense? (1Cori 6:9-11). For young ones, they should spend time
preparing for adult, married life, learning to do the things that will please
their spouse and contribute to the stability and happiness of their newfound
family. Look to God in prayer to help you find the marriage partner that will
truly make you happy—you needn’t worry excessively over missing the right one.
Jehovah God has brought countless married couples together for a delightful
relationship, both loving Him and each other. Cultivate first your relationship
with God, learning to think wisely and make good, right decisions each day.
Learn the personality of a true Christian, growing in your fondness for
spiritual things, that will be a source of delightful conversation for an
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 16A
  
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    All
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    121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
    
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    122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
    
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    123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
    
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    124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
    
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    121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
    
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    The
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 to the path of righteousness. Some would imagine that the ransom 
sacrifice of Christ somehow means we no longer have to practice what is 
right—What a mistake! Recall Jesus said, early in his Sermon on the 
Mount, “17 “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I 
came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly I say to you that sooner 
would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one 
stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things take 
place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and
 teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom
 of the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called 
great in relation to the Kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you 
that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the 
Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens.” 
The ransom is primarily to cover our unintentional, occasional misses as
 we strive for the target of righteousness, or blameless integrity to 
God. (Romans 3:31; 6:15-17). With full faith in Christ, striving to 
carefully follow his example of righteousness and keep his commands, we 
may likewise appeal to God if being oppressed, as the psalmist requests 
in these two verses.
    
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    122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
    
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 further, the psalmist wants his welfare guaranteed. While God has not 
promised that we won’t be harmed in some way in this system of things, 
He can look after our welfare, primarily our spiritual welfare—our 
well-being, and long-term relationships with God and God-fearing ones. 
The psalmist has been oppressed by presumptuous ones, at one point 
having been “greatly afflicted” (v.107). He stated: “92 If I had not 
been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.” Yet he 
had things to learn. He said: “71 It is good that I have been afflicted,
 So that I may learn your regulations.” And he said: “67 Before I was 
afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.” Perhaps now
 that he is more familiar with God’s law and holding firmly to it as 
God’s “servant,” having done “what is just and righteous,” he appeals 
for greater protection from immodest, law-breaking presumptuous 
oppressors. Still, he recognizes: “75 I know, O Jehovah, that your 
judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your 
faithfulness.” May we place our full trust in God, confident that: “13 
No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is
 faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, 
but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you 
may be able to endure it.” The goal is faithful endurance to God, 
holding firmly to His way, accepting what God permits, while hoping in 
the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Soon, God’s kingdom 
will usher in greater blessings, leading us to a world of righteousness 
and genuine peace earthwide! (Psalm 37:9-11; 2Peter 3:13).
    
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    123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
    
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     The
 psalmist acknowledges that we may have to learn “endurance”—having 
acquired the self-control or fortitude necessary to hold firmly to God’s
 standards—Christian endurance enables us to do so for a period of time,
 waiting on deliverance from God. Jehovah has promised eventual 
deliverance, but we realize that some faithful ones have had to endure 
years of oppression. As God’s kingdom draws ever nearer, the need for 
such prolonged endurance may lessen, but may we accept what God allows 
in faithfulness, confident in relief in God’s due time. James begins his
 exhortation with these words: “2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when
 you meet with various trials, 3 knowing as you do that this tested 
quality of your faith produces endurance. 4 But let endurance complete 
its work, so that you may be complete and sound in all respects, not 
lacking in anything.” Yes, we can learn to maintain joy, or deep 
satisfaction, doing right amidst troubles, as Christ stated: “11 “Happy 
are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every
 sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be 
overjoyed, since your reward is great in the heavens, for in that way 
they persecuted the prophets prior to you.” Even those with Earthly 
Paradise hopes, like the prophets of old, will find great reward in such
 faithful endurance. Rather than tiring, Paul encourages examining 
Christ's example: "3 Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured 
such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that 
you may not get tired and give up." (Hebre 12:1-3). Certainly God will 
supply us needed strength to remain faithful! God's word says, for 
instance: "13 For all things I have the strength through the one who 
gives me power." (Phili 4:13). Such endurance produces an even stronger 
hope in the promised eternal reward!
    
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     The
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from Saul, afterward he stated about Jehovah, at Psalm 18:25: “25 With 
someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal 
blamelessly.” May we prove a servant of the Most High God, Jehovah, and 
seek to be taught even detailed instructions by Him, adhering to such 
faithfully. We may appeal to God on the basis of the ransom sacrifice of
 Christ, to cover any sins as we strive to be obedient to Christian 
standards. Let us continue aiming for the target of righteousness, 
having faith, or deep trust, in Jehovah, knowing “6 Moreover, without 
faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God 
must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those 
earnestly seeking him.”
    
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           "7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the 
youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near
 her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the 
twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then
 I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning 
heart...21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him 
with smooth speech. 22 Suddenly he goes after her, like a bull to the 
slaughter, Like a fool to be punished in the stocks, 23 Until an arrow 
pierces his liver; Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know 
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           Prove 7:7-10 The verse 
calls the young man "naïve" and one "lacking good sense." He is 
oblivious, unaware, of the serious consequences of his dwelling on and 
succumbing to immoral desires. This is in direct contrast to having wise
 shrewdness, or prudence, able to see the terrible consequences and 
develop hatred for the wrong. Wrong desire may occasionally confront 
anyone, whether from our own mind or from our association, including 
entertainment sources. But how unwise to dwell on the desire we know to 
be wrong! This has been illustrated by a bird's landing on someone's 
head, like an immoral desire. What do we do about it? Wouldn't we 
quickly shoo it away? We wouldn't let the bird remain and build a nest 
on our head, would we? So it should be with wrong thoughts entering our 
mind. Fight it with good reasoning on the matter, thinking of the right 
way to view things from God's perspective, after the example of Jesus. 
Thus shoo away the wrong thoughts, and switch the station to something 
good and upbuilding. Unfortunately, the young man of Proverbs 7 acted on
 his wrong desires, marching "in the direction of her house," putting 
himself in a compromising situation, exposing himself to temptation that
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           Prove 7:21 The immoral woman uses 
"smooth speech" and actions with "great persuasiveness." Verse 10 
informs us she has a "cunning heart." Thus she proves very deceptive, 
claiming she has pleased God while violating His standards, and 
threatening the eternal life and happiness of herself and this young 
man. May we be reminded to ponder the good things we learn about God's 
ways, appreciating the wisdom and benefits of doing things the right 
way, that we may truly love Jehovah and "hate what is bad." (Psalm 
97:10). This, coupled with prayer, will help the right thoughts to sink 
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           "22 Suddenly he goes after her, like a bull to the 
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pierces his liver; Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know 
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           Prove
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immoral persuasiveness overcomes his "thinking ability" to lead him into
 disastrous conduct with this married woman. He didn't even stop to 
consider how unwise and troublesome this conduct may be. How would her 
husband feel once he finds out about this young man's interference with 
the wife? He is "like a fool to be punished in the stocks," as such 
conduct usually becomes exposed and known publicly, bringing humiliation
 and disgrace. Further, sometimes there are hidden dangers to wrong 
conduct, that God understands and gives Him reason to lovingly warn us 
against the sin. This young man didn't realize the effect on his 
"liver," causing disease that could end his life in untimely death, like
 many others who have come to "fall down slain." (verse 26). Just as 
important is the spiritual impact, corrupting our chaste thinking toward
 others, as God is preparing us for life in a clean environment 
spiritually on Earth, with all able to have loyal marriage partners and 
enjoy pure dealings with true friends worldwide, delighting in God's 
righteousness. May we ponder the blessings of God's loving purpose 
toward humans, moving us to be loyally obedient to God and Jesus' 
teachings and instruction.
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          **121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!
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          **122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me.
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          123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise.
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          124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          * 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders.
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          126 The time has come for Jehovah to act, For they have broken your law.
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          * 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold.
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          128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path.
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          * 129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them.
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          **130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the inexperienced.
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          131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments.
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          **132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.
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          133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me.
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          134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders.
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          135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your regulations.
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          **136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law.
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          **137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair.
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          * 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable.
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          139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.
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          **140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it.
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          141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.
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          * 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth.
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          143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments.
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           144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living.
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          Verses 145-152:
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          **145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your regulations I will observe.
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          146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders.
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          **147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope.
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          148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying.
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          149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your justice.
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          150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law.
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          **151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth.
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          * 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever.
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          "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed 
like a prostitute, with a cunning heart...17 I have sprinkled my bed 
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us drink our fill of love 
until the morning; Let us enjoy passionate love together, 19 For my 
husband is not at home; He has gone on a distant journey. 20 He took a 
bag of money with him, And he will not return until the day of the full 
moon.” 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him 
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like a prostitute, with a cunning heart." "Cunning" refers to deceptive 
craftiness and trickery. This deception is not only mental, but has 
reached to her heart, encompassing her very being and identity. She is 
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          Prove 7:17-18 The woman sprinkles 
her bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. Myrrh is esteemed for its 
fragrance, and commonly used for this purpose. It might be noted, 
however, that the perfumes of myrrh and cinnamon were significant 
ingredients in the "holy anointing oil" that God directed to be mixed 
for holy use, at Exodus 30:23-25. In so doing, perhaps the woman tries 
to whitewash her behavior, fooling herself and this young man into 
believing that somehow what they are doing could be approved by God. 
Back in verse 14 she said: "I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I
 paid my vows." She says so as if by doing these things she is now all 
right with God. With no regard for God or her marriage partner, she now 
invites this young man to "enjoy passionate love together." This move 
threatens both of their hopes of eternal life with loyal marriage 
partners--is this true love?
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         Prove 7:19-20 She convinces this 
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chance that the husband will return to catch them in the act. She gives 
no thought to God, as if He doesn't see or care what is going on, as if 
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misled and seduced. He gives no thought to the consequences of their 
behavior. If only he would trust God and prepare himself for a real 
marriage, trusting God to help him find a loyal partner, to satisfy any 
such desires with a lovely, trustworthy marriage partner! Too often 
people selfishly rush ahead of God, rather than realizing God has our 
best and lasting happiness at heart by His laws and standards. May we 
not take God's instructions for granted, and safeguard true loyalty in 
our relationships with God and others, treasuring purity of heart, true 
wisdom and love before God, finding the true happiness that God intends 
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of our God endures forever.” God's word supplies us the universal 
standards by which all should be governed throughout eternity--the way 
of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible has been compared to a
 loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever the "elusive" 
instruction manual for humanity, and all those with ruling authority 
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           92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.
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           (92) Once
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appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, 
without it, he would not have made it through times of difficulty. 
Likewise today, many dangers exist in the world, both physically and 
spiritually. It is "spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on 
eternal life. How we need God's loving law to help guide our steps 
safely through this world, into the "real life." (1Timo 6:19).
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           (93) Clearly,
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 them. According to the next verse, he had “searched for [God’s] 
orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them saved his life, 
likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have deepened. 
Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the psalmist, 
spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against bad 
associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to 
guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1Cori 15:33; 
Prove 13:20; Psalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s 
orders in His word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and
 carefully keep them! (Psalm 119:4).
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           94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           (94) The
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provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus spoke in a similar way. 
After discussing many of the hardships that may be encountered by his 
disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13 “But the one 
who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not simply 
“surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with 
integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license 
to drive a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish 
on the street, so having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right
 to violate God’s laws haphazardly. We should especially strive to 
carefully keep God’s orders, and appreciate His reminders in other areas
 of life, then the ransom sacrifice can cover our occasional misses, 
usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we “draw close to God,” 
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psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our 
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           97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           (97) The
 psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by 
living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own 
values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close
 to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all 
day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word 
gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we
 meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we 
readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts 
it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on
 your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek 
his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” 
Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, 
remaining humble before Him and others.
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           99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           (99) One
 aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to 
comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight 
of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to
 overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why 
someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger 
that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such 
keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded 
about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering”
 the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not 
Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is 
true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we 
develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident 
in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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           100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           (100) Two more
 aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully 
grasp God’s law and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text,
 as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and 
following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. 
This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with 
all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it. This
 is important when it comes to comprehending God’s law in a 
matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to
 safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and 
must be well understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to 
drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations 
in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled 
the psalmist to act with great understanding. May we give attention 
especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference 
between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We
 should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent
 ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will 
help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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           101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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           (101) Recall
 the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience
 to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between 
right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by 
God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least knew when a 
path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice 
he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovah in any way—wanting only to
 keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells 
evil men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of 
his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our 
loving God, Jehovah!
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psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does 
God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a 
Savior?
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           105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           (105) It
 was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of 
Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovah, that man’s way does 
not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to 
direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovah as we “walk with God,” 
willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can
 choose our course in life, for Jehovah is a God of freedom! But man was
 not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what 
is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovah God. Thus, Proverbs 
16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is 
Jehovah who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our 
foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than 
that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us 
to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give 
warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and 
His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s 
loving will and good purpose!
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           109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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           (109) Jehovah,
 the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has 
tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look 
at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at 
the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly 
ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian 
bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely 
went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing 
wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other 
side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors 
who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in 
the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? 
Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not
 forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to 
rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous
 people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on 
cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow 
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.“
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           111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart.
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           (111) How
 we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved 
helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is 
deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face 
decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not 
fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, 
handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, 
which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where 
God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine
 faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first 
both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 
6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, 
seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as 
mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
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determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid 
half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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           113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law.
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           (113) The
 Hebrew expression “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist 
seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those 
for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as 
humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our 
hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of 
serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder 
the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and 
worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. 
The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and 
expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God 
by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of 
God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments 
are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to 
love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to
 maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and 
keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and 
truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1Cori 15:33; Prove 13:20; 
Psalm 37:11).
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           118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For they are false and deceitful.
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           (118) Recall
 that “God is love,” and He is the “God of truth.” (1John 4:8; Psalm 
31:5). Therefore, when He sees a need to give us specific instructions, 
are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His 
good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such 
thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to
 that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and 
right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give 
evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those 
straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They 
promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their 
own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior 
wisdom and give Him the glory He so deserves!
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           119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross. That is why I love your reminders.
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           (119) What's the point? God will not forever tolerate evil! Those who want to change and do right God and His son can and will help! But humans should not forever have to live in fear of them or their loved ones being seriously harmed in some way--true peace, happiness, and God's loving protection must prevail! Micah 4:4 promises, for instance: "They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovah of armies has spoken." Just as evil forces have at times been subdued in human wars, so God can prove victorious. Did not Jehovah wage righteous battles for Israel in times past, usually ones that the enemy provoked? Regarding
 Jehovah, Isaiah reports: “14 With whom did he consult to gain 
understanding, Or who teaches him in the path of justice, Or teaches him
 knowledge, Or shows him the way of true understanding? 15 Look! The 
nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the 
scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.”
 (Isaiah 40:14-15). Of course, God has tremendous love and compassion for humankind. But while appealing to them to turn from their 
badness, Jehovah can in time discard the unrepentant wicked ones, who continually refuse God's repeated warnings, and who 
are misleading others away from life, happiness, and true worship. Keep in mind that "God is love," and He acts and judges accordingly (1John 4:8). God’s reminders, on the 
other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the 
path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you 
would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become 
just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” 
Such ones would know the right way to go, would make the right 
decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly 
success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever 
appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital 
commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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           "13 She grabs hold of him and gives him a kiss; With a bold 
face, she says to him: 14 “I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I 
paid my vows. 15 That is why I came out to meet you, To look for you, 
and I found you! 16 I have spread fine covers upon my bed, Colorful 
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           Prove 7:13 While her husband is away on a
 journey, this unfaithful woman has immorality on her mind. Not only can
 such an act cost us everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner, but
 it can have devastating effects now on our spirituality and our 
relationships with others. (1Cori 6:9-11). There are those who would have
 us believe that such a practice is not harmful. God, however, forbids it 
for good reason! Rather, it causes us to lose our sense of loyalty and 
faithfulness to God and others. It leads us astray from God's righteous 
standards, which promote true happiness and peace among people. Jehovah once told his prophet Hosea of Israel, at Hosea 1:2, that "by prostitution (or, "immorality; promiscuity") the land has turned completely away from following Jehovah." How that hurt Jehovah--what a calamity! At that time God would use such prophets to teach important lessons to His people, to help them understand their wrong ways and repent.
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           Prove
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God is enough to make up for her serious sin, her serious lack of 
integrity to God. This is not the case. We must seek loyalty to God, and
 only in the case of sincere repentance, with a turning around to serve 
God faithfully might forgiveness be extended in God's mercy. Still, there are consequences to sin, especially serious sin. Even God's loved servant King David suffered many family troubles for his serious sins. May we not take God's loving warnings for granted, but aim to stay away from sin, and far away from the most serious transgressions, or violations.
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spiritual lives. Is that true love? To engage someone in a practice that
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marriage partner? How much better to treasure God's marriage 
arrangement, and trust in Him to find that person that you can enjoy a 
lovely lifetime with together, looking forward to the day of your 
marriage for satisfying appropriate sexual desire. Such is the privilege
 of the marriage bond, with a willingness to love God first, and then 
this person like no other, as "one flesh." (Gene 2:24). This is a 
treasured bond of loyal love, loving one another as you help each other 
be loyal to the God of love, Jehovah, who is the Ultimate Giver of 
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pleads now for God’s support that he “may be saved.” While he has not 
forgotten God’s law, he is not able to give it the attention he would 
like, as a likely king or future king. Proverbs 16:10 says, for 
instance: “10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must
 never betray justice.” Thus he expresses his desire to concentrate on 
the detailed guidance God has given in the Law, so as to follow it 
carefully and, perhaps, to ensure others understand it accurately so as 
to keep it as well. While still finding joy in God’s reminders, how he 
hopes in becoming free of constant enemy opposition, as God may have 
promised him, so as to focus even more on God’s inspired word! ( 
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are these not to help us live happily and peaceably in harmony with His 
good will and purpose? God-fearing ones love and appreciate such 
thoughtful guidance from our Creator! His instruction is far superior to
 that of those mistakenly believing that there is no God. To honest and 
right-hearted ones, having a proper motive, God’s instructions give 
evidence of it’s divine inspiration, moving them to keep His law. Those 
straying from such guidance, therefore, are “false and deceitful.” They 
promote their own ideas above God’s, deceiving others in seeking their 
own glory. May we not be so deceived, but appreciate God’s superior 
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nations are like a drop from a bucket, And as the film of dust on the 
scales they are regarded. Look! He lifts up the islands like fine dust.”
 (Isaiah 40:14-15). Thus while appealing to them to turn from their 
badness, Jehovah can in time discard the unrepentant wicked ones, who 
are misleading others away from true worship. God’s reminders, on the 
other hand, assist all to follow the way of truth, love, and peace, the 
path of righteousness. At Isaiah 48:18, God appeals: “18 If only you 
would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become 
just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” 
Such ones would know the right way to go, would make the right 
decisions, consistently, to promote true happiness, peace, and godly 
success. With proper motive, may sincere lovers of God and truth ever 
appreciate His reminders as helping us “pay attention” to the vital 
commands contributing to eternal peace and happiness!
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involves a high regard for Him and His power, viewing Him with awe, 
helping us remain humble before Him. (Psalm 147:11). Isaiah 40:26 says: 
“26 “Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? 
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name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, 
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love and greatness, the thought of seriously violating Him in some way 
should make one tremble. We should highly regard His judgments, refusing
 to disregard or go against them. May we be moved to learn of God’s 
judgments—the decisions He’s made in the past that we likely have 
benefitted from, and those He purposes to make in the future, in the 
outworking of His good and loving will, that we may know how to please 
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    UPDATED: 02/28 08:30EST "stanza 15 theme correction." Welcome, wishing you a pleasant and lovely day! I'm considering adding one or two additional columns, or sections, to the current blog post--more details to come sometime in the next several days! Let's continue with Proverbs 7, as we begin consideration of a story that offers fatherly advice. Then let's continue in Psalm 119, this time stanza 15A, covering verses 113-116.
  
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      From time to time may we be reminded that to 
truly benefit properly from consideration of spiritual matters, a prayer
 to Jehovah for His blessing can bring His powerful and loving spirit and support in our 
endeavor. Who wouldn't want that? And could we show appreciation when 
finished, with a few words of appreciation to Him? How wonderful to 
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      The 
remaining verses of the entire chapter, verses 6-27, involve somewhat of
 a story, a lesson against getting seduced into a course of immorality. 
Not only can sexual immorality be destructive physically, retracting 
diseases, even those deadly, but it is also spiritually damaging, not 
only to our relationship with God, our loving Father, but also to our 
relationships with others, among other things contributing to becoming disloyal in our dealings with others. How much better to 
wait and pray for God's blessing to find that person you can enjoy 
spending a lifetime with, becoming truly loyal to that one, as you both 
gain loyalty to God. What happiness this brings, in harmony with the 
arrangement of God! As expressed in Hebr 13:4, "Let marriage be 
honorable among all". How loyal marriages and families have contributed 
to the happiness of communities and nations! Let's look at Proverbs 
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      "6 From the window of my house, Through my lattice, I looked down,
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young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her 
corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, 
in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a 
woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart. 11 She 
is loud and defiant. She never stays at home. 12 One moment she is 
outside, next she is in the public squares, She lurks near every 
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      Prove 7:6-7 The loving father of 
Proverbs notices the "naive ones." Such ones are lacking wisdom, needing
 shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to look ahead at the consequences 
of right and wrong decisions. They also need to comprehend God's 
will, and the discipline that prompts good judgment, gaining discernment, to further appreciate the difference between 
right and wrong, truth and falsehood, etc. The particular one he 
observed was lacking "good sense" [lit., "heart"], or good, pure, 
upright motive. May we strive for good motives first, to honor and obey God fully, with good judgment and discernment, knowing right from wrong and acting accordingly, that we may properly apply any understanding we may then gain in a useful, loving, and productively wise way, and thereby not putting the proverbial "cart before the horse."
      
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      "8 He passed along the street near her 
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      Prove 7:8-9 This one evidently knows about this immoral woman, 
having meditated on wrong desire, going in the direction of her house. He has seen her before, and is falling prey to the snare of her attempts to seduce one away from God's law, away from God's blessing and true happiness.
      
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      "10 Then I saw a 
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      Prov 7:10-12 Here the woman is described. She has a "cunning" 
heart, seductive, deceptive, tricky. She is loud and defiant, attributes
 opposite those of a loving, humble, respectful wife. As highlighted 
above, such sin is destructive to the spirit that helps families to 
thrive before God. May we rather treasure, not just physical beauty or appearances, but the genuine godly qualities that make true happiness possible--including honesty, sincerity, purity before God, with humility and integrity to Him and His law. All of this makes genuine loyal love possible between two people who seek and honor marriage as God's arrangement for a lasting relationship between a man and woman. Thus, may true marriage once again become and remain the order 
of the day, promoting happiness among families, communities, and entire 
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determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid 
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      113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law. 
      
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        116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.
      
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Hebrew expression “hate” can mean to “love less.” Still, the psalmist 
seems to be contrasting his feelings for half-hearted ones with those 
for God’s law. Evidence abounds of God’s tremendous love for us as 
humans—how could we give our greatest love, the first place in our 
hearts, to anyone else? Half-hearted ones may go through the motions of 
serving God, but their hearts are really elsewhere. They need to ponder 
the gifts from God we each receive daily, including every breath, and 
worship the Giver, rather than worship any of these gifts themselves. 
The psalmist recognized God’s law as one of His greatest gifts, and 
expressed his appreciation for it, desiring to express his love for God 
by keeping His law. As 1John 5:3 says, “3 For this is what the love of 
God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments 
are not burdensome.” While we seek to encourage half-hearted ones to 
love God more fully, we need to guard our close associations, longing to
 maintain God’s favor first, along with those properly fearing God and 
keeping His commandments, which makes possible genuine peace, love, and 
truly an eventual end to hateful strife. (1Cori 15:33; Prove 13:20; 
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 word promises at least spiritual protection for His genuine servants, 
along with the gift of eternal life and happiness. We need to seek the 
honor of God’s name, representing Him well, seeking fully to live in 
harmony with His word. Spiritual traps and dangers abound in this world,
 but God can support us, our spiritual well-being, and our relationships
 with Him and, at least eventually, other God-fearing ones. Some may be 
protected physically, especially as God’s kingdom draws closer, as Jesus
 said to Martha, at John 11: “26 and everyone who is living and 
exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Thus,
 faith, or deep trust in God and His firstborn Son, are vital for our 
spiritual and eternal lives. God certainly can be a shelter and a shield
 in a world of hardships, as we maintain our hope in God’s word, like 
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His word to mankind, that He would put enmity, or strife, between the 
offspring of His Seed, and that of the serpent, or Satan. (Genes 3:15). 
Now we see evil men trying to interfere with the psalmist’s strong 
desire to remain loyal to God by keeping all of His commandments. May we
 be wary of such tricks by wrongdoers, who do not yet appreciate God or 
His love as we do. Yes, Jesus came into the world “to save sinners,” but
 such ones need to show genuine sorrow over their past sins, and turn 
around from a wrong course to become obedient from the heart to God’s 
ways, to find real hope of permitted entry through the gate of God’s 
Kingdom. Rather than stumbling others away from serving God, they need 
to help and support others to obey God and His Son. (Matth 25:31-46). 
Perhaps, then, in God’s abundant compassion and mercy, their lives may 
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 the psalmist! He held fast to this hope, as he endured difficulty after
 difficulty. He looked to God for support, as he sought to keep God’s 
law completely. Our hope of eternal life likewise can be a source of 
great comfort to us through difficulties or hardships. Psalm 34:19 says 
“19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him
 from them all.” As we learn to keep integrity to God, our hope becomes 
ever brighter, and more complete. Still, eternal life is a gift from God
 that no one earns. (Romans 6:23). But genuine faith, or deep trust, in 
God and the ransom of Christ makes possible true righteousness, learning
 to please God in all situations, keeping integrity to Him. We can pray 
for God’s wisdom to see things properly. May we continue to always aim 
for the target of obedience, letting the ransom cover our occasional 
unintended misses. We can thus find joy as we reflect on God’s commands,
 with confident hope in God’s loving gift of eternal life and happiness!
      
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    Welcome, may your day be blessed by Jehovah! Let's move into Proverbs 7, with verses 1-5, then consider Psalm 119 Stanza 14B, verses 109-112.
    
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    "1 My son, keep my sayings, And 
treasure up my commandments. 2 Keep my commandments and live; Guard my 
instruction like the pupil of your eye. 3 Tie them around your fingers; 
Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my 
sister,” And call understanding “my relative,” 5 To guard you against 
the wayward woman, Against the immoral woman and her smooth words."
  
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    Verse 1-3: Clearly, we should "keep" and "treasure" the sayings of
 God and Christ, and their commands, as they mean life to us and others.
 While we have faith in Christ, this trust largely causes us to obey him carefully, and 
as Matthew 28:19-20 shows, Jesus says we are to teach others "to observe
 all the things I have commanded you." He says "you are my friends if 
you do what I am commanding you." (John 15:14). May we continually 
review God's reminders and commands, as if they were tied around our 
fingers. Let's God's words sink deep into us as we ponder the benefits, 
blessings, and rewards for doing as He instructs us. Then His words can 
be written on our hearts, as we in turn love God with all our heart, 
soul or life, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, these 
being the two greatest commandments of the Law. "This is what the love 
of God means, that we observe His commandments. And yet his commandments
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    Verses 4-5: 

    
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God's wisdom should be close to our hearts, as we 
learn to successfully apply God's instructions to our daily life, 
thinking God's thoughts as we meet various situations each day. 

    
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God's 
thoughts will protect us from being seduced by others to stray from 
God's commands. The fatherly counselor here specifically mentions the "wayward woman," one disregarding God's word or law. She speaks with "smooth words," attempting to cause another to likewise disregard God's standards and ways, and fall with her into the seductive trap of sexual immorality. Yet, marriage is God's gift for satisfying such desires, and is they way two can express genuine true and loyal love to one another, with God's blessing and approval! Why miss out on the "blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich", 'without added pain?' (Prove 10:22). The so-called "treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death," a vital principle among the very first of the proverbial sayings beginning in chapter 10 (Prove 10:2). Let's honor God's lovely arrangement of marriage, promoting true, loyal love, among mankind!
    
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 14B
  
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      GOD CAN PRESERVE US THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
    
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 8 verses of stanza 14 include thoughts such as these: Like the 
psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does 
God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a 
Savior?
    
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109 My life is in constant danger,But I have not forgotten your law. 
    
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    110 The wicked have set a trap for me,But I have not strayed from your orders. 
    
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    111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession,For they are the joy of my heart. 
    
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    112 I have resolved to obey your regulationsAt all times, down to the last.
    
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    109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law. 
    
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      JEHOVAH KNOWS HOW.
    
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     Jehovah,
 the Creator of mankind and this entire universe, certainly has 
tremendous power—has He used it to save His servants out of peril? Look 
at examples from history—such as God’s display of loyalty and power at 
the Red Sea, parting the waters for His people to escape! God lovingly 
ensured the safety of every one of them that He brought out of Egyptian 
bondage, as they journeyed over the seabed while Egypt’s army unwisely 
went in pursuit, God fighting against them, for example by removing 
wheels from their chariots. God’s people all safely reached the other 
side, before He released the waters to have them destroy the warriors 
who had witnessed His great power in Egypt. (Exodus 14). Do you see in 
the account any weaker ones who got left behind, who didn’t make it? 
Still, they needed to follow God’s instructions, as the psalmist did not
 forget God’s law. 2Peter 2 says: “9 So, then, Jehovah knows how to 
rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous
 people to be destroyed on the day of judgment.” May all work on 
cultivating a close relationship with God, as “9 Jehovah is not slow 
concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is 
patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance.“
    
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    110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
    
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      OBEDIENCE TO GOD VITAL.
    
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     The
 psalmist expresses the role of God’s orders in saving him from traps of
 evil ones. May we be ever determined to abide by Jehovah’s most serious
 and urgent commands, especially as revealed through Christ. The 
disciples of Jesus set an example in this, in the first century C.E. 
Jesus had commissioned them to share with others the divine knowledge 
about Christ and God’s Kingdom, as at Matthew 28:18-20. They were 
persecuted for doing so, being told not to speak about Jesus, after his 
impalement (and resurrection.) Acts 5:27-29 reports: “27 So they brought
 them and stood them before the Sanʹhe·drin. Then the high priest 
questioned them 28 and said: “We strictly ordered you not to keep 
teaching on the basis of this name, and yet look! you have filled 
Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood 
of this man upon us.” 29 In answer Peter and the other apostles said: 
“We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” After debate, the account 
continues: “40 At this they took his advice, and they summoned the 
apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking on the basis 
of Jesus’ name, and let them go. 41 So they went out from before the 
Sanʹhe·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be 
dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and 
from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring 
the good news about the Christ, Jesus.” May we trust God’s saving power,
 especially for our eternal life, as we obey God’s orders for true 
Christians.
    
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    111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart. 
    
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     How
 we rejoice when we’ve recently been reminded of something that proved 
helpful to us in an important decision or situation we’ve faced! It is 
deeply satisfying to know what to do to please Jehovah as we face 
decisions each day. Growing in godly wisdom helps us to know and not 
fret over such decisions, and life becomes more and more delightful, 
handling things successfully. Paying attention to reminders from God, 
which may come by reading His word personally, attending meetings where 
God’s word is read or discussed, or by association with those of genuine
 faith, can help us maintain a healthy routine in life, seeking first 
both God’s kingdom and His righteousness, or integrity to Him. (Matth 
6:33). As the psalmist, may we come to delight in God’s reminders, 
seeking to understand them more fully rather than viewing them as 
mundane. Let them come to be “the joy of [our] heart!”
    
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    112 I have resolved to obey your [instructions] At all times, down to the last.
    
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       The
 detailed guidance God provides in His “instructions” the psalmist was 
determined to keep “at all times.” He was not about to violate God’s law
 in any way. Then he adds, “down to the last.” Another translations 
reads “to the very end.” The psalmist may be using this expression with a
 dual meaning. As he recently stated that his life was in constant 
danger, he may have considered that no matter how close to death he 
came, he would trust God’s law, even His detailed instructions. Of course, God preserved the psalmist alive, and wants us to faithfully live into His righteous new world of peace and happiness. Also, as they involved details of procedure, he was willing to 
follow God’s instructions carefully, even to the last detail. May we not
 confuse God’s instructions or "regulations" with laws made without God’s assistance or 
guidance, that are out of harmony with God’s word or will. We shouldn’t 
follow detailed instructions that cause us to disobey God’s clear law 
and orders. Jesus stated a principle, at Matthew 22: “21...“Pay back, 
therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” 
Specifically, the paying of taxes to Caesar was being discussed, which Jesus showed was right to those duly authorized. It is to the true God, Jehovah, that we owe our life, and therefore our devotion. But He has 
placed rulers with authority in their “relative positions,” beneath Him.
 (Romans 13:1-4). We are instructed by God to follow their law in every 
way, as long as it does not violate God’s law, as we look forward to 
God’s Kingdom rulership through Christ.
    
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          Hello! Wishing you courage to keep God's word despite any difficulties, with God's favor! Let's conclude Proverbs 6, with verses 30-35. Then, let's continue with Psalm 119 Stanza 14A, verses 105-108.
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           “30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy
himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He
will give up all the valuables of his house. 32 Anyone committing adultery
with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself.
33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be
wiped away. 34 For
jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes
revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no
matter how large you make the gift.”
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           Prove 6:30-31 This is found in the midst of a discussion of the
serious sin of adultery. Even a hungry person stealing to feed himself or his
family must still pay the penalty for his sin when found out. Did he really
need to violate God’s law to meet his need, or could God have found another way
to provide for him? David wrote, at Psalm 37: “25 I was once young and now
I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children
looking for bread.” Yes, God can provide what’s needed, even rightly desired,
for one keeping His law, remaining righteous before Him.
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           "32 Anyone committing adultery
with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself.
33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be
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           Prove 6:32-33 Likewise, is an act of adultery to be committed in
the name of “love”? True, it is possible for genuine love to diminish in
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relationship, between a husband and wife. Should this, however, be 
viewed as an
opportunity to steal another man’s wife, or another woman’s husband? Or,
rather, should they receive encouragement and support to strengthen and 
restore
their love for each other, if possible, not throwing away all the love 
they’ve
shared in the past? Should not the marriage union be so honored? “4 Let
marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without
defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.” 
(Hebre
13:4). For a discussion of what may be hindering love in a marriage, see
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article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC 
heading on
this website. God wants trust to be the order of the day in His new 
world of
peace and righteousness, with everyone having a loyal marriage partner 
into
endless life, day by day, year by year, millennium by millennium. How long, 
for instance, should Adam and Eve have
remained together if obedient to God, or if resurrected? While Christ, as "the last Adam" becomes a spiritual father to all, bestowing spiritual and eternal life to obedient mankind, how long would they have been, or could they still be, respected as the fleshly grandparents of everyone on earth? According to Bible chronology, it has
 been
thousands of years since their beginning.  It is reasonable to believe 
that the person you are now married to, or even if younger you may soon 
marry, could well continue with you as we begin our walk into an eternal happy future. In time, you may 
grow so fond of your spouse that you both deeply wish for your love to remain so long--if you truly love each other, why not aim for endless life together, and trust God for intervention if ever necessary? May you 
“trust in Jehovah with all your
heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Prove 3:5-7). Most married persons will likely remain together for the thousand 
year Reign of
Christ, during the earthly cleanup and resurrection and assistance to 
ancestors
of the past. Thus may loyalty between married partners be treasured, 
while
looking to God for any adjustments to the arrangement if truly needed in
 the future. There is generally no need now to be looking outside of the
 marriage bond for another partner--work on loving the one you are now 
with, learning true faithfulness and loyalty, to God and each other, 
even if that one is not your partner into eternity. May the
sin of adultery be rejected by those wishing to please God, and seen as a
 gross
disrespect for God’s lovely marriage arrangement, blessed by Him.
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           "34 For
jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes
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           Prove 6:34-35 Thus a husband dearly loving his wife may become
very jealous over having been wronged in such a way by another man. Such sin
may bring great spiritual harm to participators and disgrace. Thus was the
lesson of ancient Israel, with the severe punishment usually administered. Now,
God’s arrangement through Christ makes mercy possible, but it is up to the
offended spouse to decide whether to end the marriage or forgive. Resumed
sexual relations after being aware of the sin is indicative of extended
forgiveness and continued marriage. Matthew 19:9 Jesus says “9 I say to
you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of sexual immorality
[or, “fornication”], and marries another commits adultery.” It may be
reasonable to believe that Jesus had not only literal fornication in mind, but
also spiritual fornication, or a gross violation of true worship, as a legal
ground for separation or divorce. Still, “mercy triumphs over judgment.”
(James 2:13). If a mate is revilingly abusive, for instance, this should be
addressed urgently, as it grossly misrepresents the love that God has for the
family arrangement. Hopefully the practice is not so bad that separation is needed over a period. As mercy is extended for a time, help should be offered to
overcome such a habit. Hopefully, genuine progress can be made and appreciated,
and love restored or strengthened between marriage partners. (1Cori 5:9-11;
1Cori 7:12-16)
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           The
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God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a 
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           105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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           108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovah, And teach me your judgments.
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           It
 was the prophet Jeremiah who was inspired by God to pen the words of 
Jeremiah 10:23, saying: “23 I well know, O Jehovah, that man’s way does 
not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to 
direct his step.” We want to rely on Jehovah as we “walk with God,” 
willing to let Him guide our steps. Of course we have free will, and can
 choose our course in life, for Jehovah is a God of freedom! But man was
 not designed to decide for himself what is good and what is bad, what 
is right and what is wrong. This belongs to Jehovah God. Thus, Proverbs 
16:9 says: “ 9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is 
Jehovah who directs his steps.” God’s word is therefore a “lamp” to our 
foot, to allow us to see the next step we should take. And more than 
that, it can light our path, helping us see down the road, alerting us 
to what may be coming in the distance. God’s prophetic word does give 
warning, often with history written in advance! May we look to God and 
His word for guidance in life, leading humanity to the success of God’s 
loving will and good purpose!
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           106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgments.
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           Genuine
 decisions from God should be appreciated as made in harmony with His 
law and will, and in line with truth. The psalmist had such confidence 
in them that he made a solemn vow to recognize and support Jehovah’s 
judgments. Really, we stand in awe of God’s power and righteous 
decisions manifest throughout man’s history. The judgments God made in 
times past are written in God’s word for mankind to learn from, so as 
not to repeat history. Even some of the wrong desires manifest by Israel
 were recorded as a warning, as expressed in 1Corinthians 10:6-11. 
Verses 6,11 say: “6 Now these things became examples for us, in order 
for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...11 Now 
these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a 
warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come.” 
They were not to worship idols, desire pleasure above God, or murmur 
against His exercise of authority, for instance. We, too, should 
appreciate that God, and no human, is the giver of “every good gift and 
every perfect present.” Should we not love the Creator even more than 
what He created? We can love both, but certainly Jehovah, as the God of 
love, deserves the first place in our heart! May we be determined to 
keep God first, and greatly respect His righteous judgments!
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           107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your word.
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 translation says “I have suffered much...” Have you been through 
difficult trials like the psalmist? If we rely upon God, He can carry us
 through. What benefit would there be to ignoring God and striking out 
on our own, as if we can get through without His help? He wants to help 
us, and how we need His guidance! His word really can help us know how 
to handle various situations that may arise in our life, to make good, 
healthy decisions leading to success. We need to study carefully the 
teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, and 
the wisdom of God found throughout His word, but especially in the 
Christian writings as well as books such as Proverbs and Psalms. As we 
grow in wisdom, which we can ask God for, we will often know the right 
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           108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovah, And teach me your judgments.
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 all the benefits God brings to us, in His goodness, we can offer to Him
 our whole-hearted devotion and praise. Jehovah takes pleasure in such, 
as we express appreciation for Him with thanksgiving for His good gifts 
and love exercised toward us. Pleading that God find pleasure in such 
expressions, the psalmist also requests to be taught God’s judgments, or
 judicial decisions. As highlighted in an earlier verse, God’s judgments
 enable all to learn of God’s right ways and standards—what’s required 
by Him. Thus, God’s beneficial ways and standards can themselves be 
objects of our praise and admiration, by which God enables mankind to 
live happily and peaceably into eternity! May we ever appreciate God’s 
loving intervention in mankind’s activities, to assist us in accord with
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          Welcome, continuing the wise fatherly counsel of Proverbs 1-9. Let's look at Proverbs 6, verses 23-29, then move to Psalm 119 stanza 13B, verses 101-104.
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the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of 
discipline are the way to life. 24 They will guard you against the bad 
woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not 
desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her 
alluring eyes, 26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a 
loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life. 27 
Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a 
man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with
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          Prove 6:23 God's specific commands 
brighten and help to guide each step, while his law lightens our path, 
or the road ahead. The "reproofs of discipline", "reproof" referring to 
strong but loving counsel or correction, are said to be "the way to 
life." May we strive hard not to pridefully refuse such counsel when 
given, especially when we know we need it. Or we may need to strive 
harder to fight our pride when we don't think we need it! Often we 
really do but don't think we do! Regardless, it usually requires great 
love for a parent or someone else to approach us with such reproof--they
 may have prayed to Jehovah for the wisdom to do so properly. Let's aim 
to be thankful for such counsel, even if we have a hard time swallowing 
it, and even if we are not sure if we deserved it. Perhaps it would be 
best to soon after pray to Jehovah about the matter, searching our heart
 for how best to apply what we've heard or received. Remember, that 
"those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone 
whom he receives as a son.” Therefore, 1Peter 5:5-7 says "But all of you
 clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes
 the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6
 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he 
may exalt you in due time, 7 while you throw all your anxiety on him, 
because he cares for you."
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          "24 They will 
guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the 
immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to
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          Prove 
6:24-25 These "reproofs of discipline," along with God's laws and 
commands, will guard one against the "seductive tongue" of an immoral 
woman, and with appropriate warnings should move us to steer far away 
from desiring her beauty in our heart. We should reserve such desire for
 the spiritual and physical beauty of the wife that God can allow us to 
find, being captivated by her eyes, and no one else's. Recall that the 
punishment for immorality in the Mosaic Law provided by God was severe, 
bringing strong repercussions, or consequences. This was to teach 
mankind the seriousness of the offense, that the effects spiritually and
 perhaps physically are significantly detrimental, promoting disloyalty 
to God and others, and toward the bond or covenant of marriage, which we
 should rather want to treasure and appreciate for an eternity!
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          "26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life."
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          Prove
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woman, be she a prostitute or the wife of another man? Regarding the 
prostitute, the verse says the man is "reduced to a loaf of bread." 
Clearly, any material wealth is squandered, over time, as she entices 
him to give up what he has. Both the man and the woman are shown willing
 to violate God's standards to get what they want, not living a life of 
honest integrity. Thus they are not having God's approval, blessing, or 
prosperity by Him. If the woman is the wife of another man, she "preys 
on a precious life," as the violation of adultery is a serious violation
 of trust and loyalty, that threatens the very life, spiritually and 
physically, of those involved. These days, however, we must keep in mind
 that God can completely understand the motives and circumstances. If 
repentance is shown, it is up to the wronged mate to decide whether to 
forgive the erring one, and work to restore trust in the relationship. 
Willfully choosing to continue sexual intercourse with the erring one is
 evidence that such forgiveness has been extended. If there are problems
 in the marriage to begin with, rather than violating any of God's 
standards, can we not promptly beseech Jehovah, the Originator of the 
Marriage Arrangement, for His assistance?
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          Prove 6:27-29 We 
must realize and look for the consequences of our behavior before doing 
something or making some decision that may be important. This is shown 
by the illustration of raking fire to one's chest. There are 
consequences. Will not one's garments get burned? Such is an apt 
illustration regarding immorality, as such an act will sully spiritual 
garments--our Christian identification and many Christlike qualities can
 be seriously damaged, leaving off vital faith or trust in God and 
faithfulness to Him and others. Also, if you would walk on hot coals, 
would there not be an effect? Would it not scorch your feet? We should 
never undervalue the spiritual implications of our behavior, just 
because we may not yet understand all of the effects. God's loving 
warning should be enough until we do. It is an aspect of divine wisdom, 
foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, that involves seeing the 
consequences of our actions and decisions, so as to hate and avoid the 
wrong path. Proverbs 22:3 accordingly cautions: "The shrewd one sees the
 danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going 
and suffer the consequences."
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 13B
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          The
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 two aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the 
psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our 
wisdom?
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          101 I refuse to walk on any evil path,So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate,More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding.That is why I hate every false path.
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           101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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           Recall
 the psalmist said in verse 97 that he loved God’s law, loving obedience
 to Him. He had acquired the discernment to see the difference between 
right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, and so on. Largely by 
God’s word he came to recognize an evil path, or at least knew when a 
path was out of harmony with God’s will, refusing to walk on it. Notice 
he was not enticed to disobey or hurt Jehovah in any way—wanting only to
 keep God’s word. He also expresses this later when he readily tells 
evil men to stay away from him that he may observe the commandments of 
his God (v.115). May we come to feel as the psalmist about pleasing our 
loving God, Jehovah!
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           102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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           God’s
 “judgments” are decisions or evaluations made by examining an issue in 
truth according to His law. Psalm 19:9 speaks of the fear of God and His
 judgments: “9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The 
judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.” Regarding what can
 be learned from them, Isaiah says at 26:9, “9 In the night I long for 
you with my whole being, Yes, my spirit keeps looking for you; For when 
there are judgments from you for the earth, The inhabitants of the land 
learn about righteousness.” Isaiah was a prophet commissioned to declare
 God’s word and judgments to Israel, even those regarding other nations.
 Thus when Jehovah judges a people or a nation, much can be learned by 
all about God’s right ways, and what’s required by Him. The psalmist was
 moved to acknowledge God’s judgments because he had been instructed by 
Jehovah, as Isaiah 54:13 says of God’s servants: “13 And all your sons 
will be taught by Jehovah, And the peace of your sons will be abundant.”
 Jesus continues this thought, saying at John 6:45: “...Everyone who has listened 
to the Father and has learned comes to me.” May we likewise appreciate 
and heed God’s right and wise judgments or decisions, ever pleasing Him,
 fearing to hurt Him in any way.
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           103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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           What we learn from God can be compared to food, vital for sustaining 
life! In fact, Jesus opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with these 
words: “3 “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the 
Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” We have a need spiritually just
 as we have a physical need for life-sustaining water and food. Jesus 
also emphasized this when being tempted by Satan, saying at Matthew 4:4 
“...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word
 that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.’” Jesus was the word of God, a 
spokesman for Him, and how disciples appreciated the words spoken by him
 about his Father and the doing of His will. Such sayings of God may 
become delightful to us, like real honey from the honeycomb, usually 
beneficial to us! (Prove 24:13). May we treasure the wisdom of God found
 in His beneficial sayings as largely recorded in His word, and come to 
live by them!
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           104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path.
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           More
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to “hate every false path.” Psalm 97:10 accordingly says: “10 O you who 
love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal 
ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.” By coming to know 
some of the harm of badness, the reasons God warns us against certain 
things, we can be helped to develop a beneficial hatred for all such 
badness. Clearly, He warns us from bad out of great love for us, to 
protect us from spiritual or other harm. But notice, the psalmist came 
to hate a false path by giving attention to God’s orders, and coming to 
act with understanding. May we likewise search out God’s most important 
and urgent commands, that we may keep them whole-heartedly, growing in 
wisdom and gaining the understanding necessary to see problems 
associated with false or dishonest ways of no lasting benefit.
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          Hello, wishing you a fine measure of happiness with God's blessing! Let's continue in Proverbs 6, verses 20-23, then consider Psalm 119 stanza 13A, verses 97-100.
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           "20 Observe, my son, the commandment of your father, And do 
not forsake the instruction of your mother. 21 Always bind them around 
your heart; Tie them about your neck. 22 When you walk about, it will 
lead you; When you lie down, it will stand guard over you; And when you 
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from the "handwritten document that consisted of decrees and was in 
opposition to us," includes
 one that applies to the relationship between child and parents. (Colos 
2:14). It is the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father 
and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that 
Jehovah your God is giving you." The apostle Paul also quotes this 
command at Ephesians 6:2, saying it "is the first command with a 
promise." The very first proverb of chapter 10 says "A wise son makes 
his father rejoice, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother." What 
understanding child wants to bring grief to his own mother? Should he or
 she prefer wisdom, or foolishness? Growing in wisdom brings delight to a
 good parent. So the counsel to listen to their instruction, which can 
be life-saving to a child! There are many dangers in life, especially to
 an inexperienced child, needing guidance and correction from loving 
parents! May every child learn to appreciate the instruction coming from
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           "21 
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           Prove
 6:21-22 Binding the commandments and instruction from parents around 
your heart means they affect your very heartfelt thoughts and actions. 
Tied around your neck means these affect the words coming through your 
throat, your very speech. "Out of the heart's abundance his mouth 
speaks." (Luke 6:45). The law of God as explained by parents will guide a
 youth in the right way, will stand guard over him--offering protection 
from much danger, and, being ultimately from God, will speak to that 
one's heart in line with truth.
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           "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
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           Prove
 6:23 Each commandment sheds light on a given situation, the entire law 
being a light that shines on our entire life, and shines ahead upon the 
path of life, helping us see what's coming, and the rewards of keeping 
the law, and may also enlighten us as to the problems, troubles, grief 
and pain of violating God's word and law. The reproofs, or strong 
corrections, of discipline are the way to life. The more we each 
consider God's word and listen to His instruction, the more we can 
discipline ourselves, and hopefully limit the correction we need from 
others. Still, how we all need God's loving discipline in life, to help 
us stay on the path leading to endless life in true happiness, seeking 
ever to remain on it, being an example and encouragement to our friends 
and loved ones to maintain their hope and happiness.
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           PSALM 119 STANZA 13A
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           The 8 verses of 
this stanza address questions such as these: What are three aspects 
of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was the psalmist 
motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our wisdom?
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           97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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           98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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           99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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           100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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           97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long.
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            IN PRACTICALLY EVERY SITUATION.
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           The
 psalmist is clearly motivated to obey God, wanting to please Him by 
living in accord with His law. Jehovah’s law clearly reflects His own 
values and standards—loving and keeping it therefore helps us draw close
 to Him. But how can the psalmist have the time to “ponder over it all 
day long?” What does he mean by this? Well, he realizes that God’s word 
gives us advice or principles to apply in practically every situation we
 meet in life. Thus, “all day long” God’s law can guide us, if we 
readily seek God’s view and way in every situation. Proverbs 3:5-6 puts 
it this way: “5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on
 your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him (“Seek 
his will in all you do”, NLT), And he will make your paths straight.” 
Thus, look for God’s view, or way, in every situation you face, 
remaining humble before Him and others.
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           98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever.
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            DEEP APPRECIATION.
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           Once
 again we find that God’s law or commandment, now especially through 
Christ, is the way of eternal peace and happiness! As we’ve seen, the 
psalmist has come to love, live, and breathe God’s law, appreciating it 
as priceless and now confident that it will be with him forever. Have we
 yet developed such appreciation? Notice as Proverbs 3 continues, with 
verses 7-8, NLT: “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear
 the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your 
body and strength for your bones.” Confident in the wisdom of God’s word
 or law, may we continue to trust in God and His word more than 
ourselves or any wisdom we may have acquired. Doing so, may God lead and
 guide us successfully through any difficulties, as we prayerfully rely 
upon Him.
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           99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders.
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            ALWAYS GOOD REASON.
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           One
 aspect of divine wisdom is “insight.” This is empathy at work, to 
comprehend a given situation. Proverbs 19:11 says this: “11 The insight 
of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to
 overlook an offense.” Such applied empathy enables us to grasp why 
someone perhaps offended us the way they did, slowing down any anger 
that we might have begun to experience. The psalmist has developed such 
keen insight by pondering over God’s “reminders.” When we’re reminded 
about some order or command from God, are we in the habit of “pondering”
 the reasons for it, in harmony with God’s love for humanity? Does not 
Jehovah always have good reason for His laws in keeping with what is 
true, right, just, and fair for all? (Prove 21:3; Psalm 98:9). May we 
develop such a habit to ask Why? God instructs us as He does, confident 
in His overriding love for us in all His good guidance. (1John 4:8).
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           100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders.
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             DISCERN GOD'S ORDERS FOR GREATER WISDOM.
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            Two more
 aspects of divine wisdom are "discernment" and “understanding.” These are vital to fully 
grasp God’s law and apply it in all aspects of life. This is a key text,
 as it shows a way to grow in understanding is by searching for, and 
following God’s orders, or most serious and urgent commands. 
This requires discernment, to see differences between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and serious commands from lesser ones. This helps motivate any understanding in the right way, to apply it successfully with love. Understanding involves seeing the big picture of something, along with 
all it’s pieces, and how they fit together to make the whole of it. This
 is important when it comes to comprehending God’s law in a 
matter. Recently we considered as an example the understanding needed to
 safely operate a motor vehicle. Several laws and principles can and 
must be well understood and kept to make the necessary decisions to 
drive well. The process of learning to drive properly thus aids development of understanding. Love of God and neighbor should be primary motivations 
in doing so, to do so safely. Learning to observe God’s orders enabled 
the psalmist to act with great understanding. May we give attention 
especially to God’s commands through Christ, discerning the difference 
between the most serious of commands, and those of lesser importance. We
 should keep them all, but seek awareness of the most serious and urgent
 ones, such as the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets. This will 
help us be much wiser in making good decisions each day.
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          Welcome, wishing you a fine day! Let’s continue in Proverbs
6, verses 12-19, including the things God “hates,” and then consider Stanza 12B
of Psalm 119, verses 93-96.
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          "12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked
speech; 13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his
fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading
contentions. 15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment he will
be broken beyond healing. 16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes,
seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed
innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly
to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing
contentions among brothers."
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          “12 A useless and wicked man
walks about with crooked speech”
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          Prove 6:12 Crooked speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of
what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may say all the right
things to all the right people to sound truthful, but may be covering over
hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and such a one
cannot cover such things indefinitely.
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          “13 He winks with his eye,
signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart,
He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions.”
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          Prove 6:13-14 His actions may speak the truth about his real intentions and
ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, those who
would expose his evil. His heart is thus perverted, or corrupt. His values are totally distorted, and true love for God and others is largely nonexistent. His words thus cause division among others, not truly
bringing peace among brothers. Such a person needs to turn to God earnestly, needing spiritual "heart surgery."
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          “15 Therefore, his disaster will
come suddenly; In a moment he will be broken beyond healing.”
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          Prove 6:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn
around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself."
(Acts 3:19). It is repentance that Jehovah is seeking from all, that they may find
closeness to Him, true happiness and eternal life. Each one needs to grasp, or
understand, at least some of the ill consequences of badness, and come to “hate
what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10). Discerning between true and false, good and bad, right
and wrong, etc. also makes possible the genuine fear of God. Such regard for God,
not wanting to displease or hurt Him, “means the hating of bad,” and is the “beginning
of wisdom.” Without cultivating such right desires, instead choosing to scheme
evil toward others deceptively, leads one down a deadly path. Such a person is
heading for terrible disaster, being "broken beyond healing." Jehovah
responds, through Isaiah: “Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man
his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our
God, for he will forgive in a large way.” (Isaiah 55:7).
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          “16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven
things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed
innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly
to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing
contentions among brothers."
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          Prove 6:16-19 Jehovah reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should. Most
scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying
tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others,
not 'considering others as superior' to themselves. (Psal 36:2; Phps 2:3).
Truly great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others. They
also, as we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psal 15:2,3). Those
practicing evil have a heart that 'plots wicked schemes' and feet that 'run
quickly to evil.' We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes.
"O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his
loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked."
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 12B
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          STANZA 12 Theme:
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           GOD’S LAW AND WORD PRESERVE SPIRITUAL
AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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          The verses of stanza 12 emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for
God’s law and it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s
orders, as the psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me
alive.
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me
alive.
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           CAREFULLY KEEP THEM!
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          Clearly, for the psalmist not to forget God’s
orders, he had to be familiar with them. According to the next verse, he had
“searched for [God’s] orders,” and no doubt discovered them. As obeying them
saved his life, likely multiple times, his appreciation for them must have
deepened. Even if our life is not physically threatened as much as the
psalmist, spiritual hazards abound. By heeding divine orders to guard against
bad associations and to hate what is bad, for instance, we may allow God to
guard our spiritual lives and eternal life prospects. (1Cori 15:33; Prove
13:20; Psalm 97:10). Like the psalmist, may we search for God’s orders in His
word, especially those from Christ, review them often, and carefully keep them!
(Psalm 119:4).
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          94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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           ENDURANCE NOT SIMPLY “SURVIVING.”
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          The psalmist was born into a nation
dedicated to God. Still, according to the psalmist, searching for God’s orders
in order to keep or obey them provided a basis for salvation by Him. Jesus
spoke in a similar way. After discussing many of the hardships that may be
encountered by his disciples during the “last days,” he said at Matthew 24:13
“But the one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Such endurance is not
simply “surviving,” but rather enduring trials faithfully to God, with
integrity to Him, in harmony with His law. Just as receiving a license to drive
a vehicle does not give us the right to drive any way we wish on the street, so
having the ransom of Christ does not give us the right to violate God’s laws
haphazardly. We should especially strive to carefully keep God’s orders, and
appreciate His reminders in other areas of life, then the ransom sacrifice can
cover our occasional misses, usually for more minor mistakes. As we do so, we
“draw close to God,” and we may especially ‘belong to Him,’ as we prove to be
loyal.
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          95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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           VITAL REMINDERS FROM GOD.
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          Thus this likely king or future king had
enemies seeking to bring him to ruin, but paid “close attention” to reminders
from God. Such reminders, which we may for instance receive at regular meetings
for worship, may bring back to mind God’s orders, or other matters of lesser
importance. Still, obedience in a seemingly small matter might still save one’s
life, at least spiritually speaking. Jesus taught the importance of obedience
even in the smaller things, at Luke 16:10, saying: “10 The person faithful in
what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous in what is
least is unrighteous also in much.” Can you think of a Bible command or
principle that many take lightly, or completely ignore, but that could have an
impact on a person spiritually? Many today are still blinded spiritually, being
taught to worship almost anything but the Creator, Jehovah. They are still
unaware of the untold happiness and blessings that come with loving and serving
God obediently, perhaps believing that “ignorance is bliss.” Selfish pursuits
only supply a fake happiness, that leaves one empty and unsatisfied. The
greater happiness, Jesus said, is in giving, than in receiving. (Acts 20:35).
Jehovah invited Israel to test Him out, in Malachi’s day, regarding their
obedience to giving the required tithe, or tenth for true worship. Notice His
words, at Malachi 3:10: “10 Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse, so that
there may be food in my house; and test me out, please, in this regard,”
Jehovah of armies says, “to see whether I will not open to you the floodgates
of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking.”
May we grow in faith, or deep trust, in God’s ability to make His servants
happy! Jehovah Himself says: “Look! My servants will shout joyfully because of
the good condition of the heart...” (Isaiah 65:13-14). Let us choose to serve
Jehovah wholeheartedly, having faith that He “becomes the rewarder of those
earnestly seeking Him.” (Hebre 11:6).
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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           SUPERIORITY OF GOD’S WISDOM
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          . Truly, that which seems perfect from man’s perspective,
the psalmist found to have it’s limitations. God’s commandment was different.
God’s instructions are not limited in the way that man’s are. As God told the
wayward nation of Israel in Isaiah’s time: “8 For my thoughts are not your
thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovah. 9 “For as the
heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my
thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9). Thus, God’s ways are not limited
as man’s own ways are. The guidance found in God’s word can help us in
practically every situation we face. God’s wisdom is therefore far superior.
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          Hello, wishing you happiness comes your way, with God’s blessing!
Let’s begin Proverbs 6 with verses 1-5, also 6-11, then continue with Psalm 119
stanza 12A, verses 89-92.
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          "1 My son, if you have put up
security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2
If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3
Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your
neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do
not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like
a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the
birdcatcher."
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          No one wants to be in such a
situation. You've opened your mouth and made an obligation with someone, and
something unexpected has come along to throw you off course, perhaps
temporarily hindering you from meeting that agreement. No doubt you should go
to Jehovah in prayer over the matter. Then, what wisdom not to delay, but
humble yourself and "urgently plead with your neighbor." Do whatever
you can to appease the other party, and perhaps get back on track with your
obligation if it can be arranged. Jehovah can still bless your effort to keep
your word to the extent possible.
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one;
Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Although it has no commander, officer, or
ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies
in the harvest. 9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie
there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little
slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will
come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one;
Observe its ways and become wise.”
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          Prove 6:6 What wisdom God used in
His astounding creative works! We're instructed to examine the ways of the ant,
and become wise, industrious, rather than remaining lazy. It has been found
that young persons have become lazy when they are praised for their knowledge,
rather than for putting that knowledge to work for the benefit of others. That
is where commendation is appropriate, when a youth uses knowledge, talents, and
abilities to work good toward others. Also, "by knowledge the righteous
are rescued." Sharing our knowledge with others to help them in some
important way may also be commendable. But may such commendation not go to our
head--it is God who gives us our talents and abilities, and helps us use them
for the benefit of others. He is the One who "makes all his works
cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Romans 8:28). So
may God receive our rightful praise and loving appreciation. Let's continue
looking at the ant:
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          “7 Although it has no commander,
officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its
food supplies in the harvest.”
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          Prove 6:7-8 The ant needs no one to
constantly tell him what to do--he instinctively knows his job and purpose, and
wisely proceeds to work for the benefit of the colony. Likewise, we should get
to know what needs to be done--so that we needn't be told constantly what we
need to do, or only work hard when someone is watching us--seek to please
Jehovah--let Him watch us, as He can see and can help us have the wisdom we
need to set proper goals and to use our time efficiently, working productively.
Colossians 3:23 says "Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as
for Jehovah, and not for men."
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          “9 How long, you lazy one, will you
lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little
slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will
come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
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          Prove 6:9-11 If we have no schedule,
to-do list, or goals to achieve for the day, if we have not wisely looked ahead
at planned activities and considered how long each activity should take and
scheduled each one into our limited time for the day, we may not be motivated
to accomplish the tasks we were wishing to get done. We may linger in bed,
viewing some tasks as too daunting to accomplish. Perhaps at least the day or
night before we should, not worry, but give thought to the important tasks for
the next day we would like to achieve, determine how they are to be done, and
the time they should take. Also, break up larger jobs into several smaller
tasks. Schedule them into your day, plan a time for at least some of
them--perhaps the most important ones. Become a planner--wisely looking ahead
for the results of our decisions and activities. This is an aspect of divine
wisdom called shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, looking ahead at
consequences and wisely acting accordingly. (Prov 22:3).
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          PSALM 119 STANZA 12A
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          The theme for stanza 12 is:
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           GOD’S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE
SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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          Verses 89-92 read: "Forever, O
Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through
all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to
stand.91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your
servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my
affliction."
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          89 Forever, O Jehovah, Your word
will remain in the heavens.
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           GOD’S LASTING WORD.
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          (89) Isaiah 40:8 says "The green grass
dries up,The blossom withers, But the word of our God endures forever.” God's
word supplies us the universal standards by which all should be governed
throughout eternity--the way of genuine peace, happiness, and unity. The Bible
has been compared to a loving letter from a Father to His children. It is ever
the "elusive" instruction manual for humanity, and all those with
ruling authority among mankind do well to consider it's wisdom in their
governance.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all
generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to
stand.
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           EARTH NOT SIMPLY “TESTING GROUND.”
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          (90) Is planet Earth just a
"testing ground" that will soon literally be burned up and destroyed
so that all faithful ones can live in heaven with God? Would such an idea
really make sense? Some are taking a few verses literally without considering
the entirety of Scripture. This view is out of harmony with God's stated
purpose for mankind and this earth. The term "earth" is used
scripturally to refer, not only to the planet itself, but often exclusively to
the people upon it, and their arrangement for living. And the heavens, at
times, refer to rulership. For instance, Genesis 11:1 says "Now all the
earth continued to be of one language and of one set of words." Thus, when
2Peter 3:5-13 speaks of the 'heavens passing away' and the 'elements being
dissolved' this has reference to rulerships and unrighteous evildoers and
arrangements. 2Peter 3:13 says "But there are new heavens and a new earth
that we are awaiting according to His promise, and in these righteousness is to
dwell." Jehovah spent way too much time creating the literal heavens and
earth for mankind's happiness to bring it to such a ruin. While some humans
will ultimately reject God's rulership, His faithfulness is leading mankind to
turn from wrongdoing, as He "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but
desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          91 By your judgments they remain
until today, For they are all your servants.
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           OUR ULTIMATE BENEFIT.
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          (91) "They" likely refers to the
generations mentioned previously. God's righteous judgments have governed the
lives of mankind. For instance, 2Peter 3:8 says "one day is with Jehovah
as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." The first man Adam
died within the 1000 year day of his living, as God said "the day" he
ate from the tree he would die, his life span being 930 years (Genes 5:5).
Evidently, mankind's life span would gradually come to have a natural limit of
120 years, as God's judgment came after mankind had been "ruined"
morally in Noah's day. (Genes 6:3). Of course, it also God's judgment that
righteous ones come to have an endless lifespan! So God's judgments are
ultimately for our everlasting benefit and happiness. The generations are
"all [God's] servants" perhaps in the sense that all things should
serve for His good purpose. Proverbs 16:4, for instance, says "Jehovah has
made everything work for his purpose, Even the wicked for the day of
disaster."
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          92 If I had not been fond of your
law, I would have perished in my affliction.
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           NEED FOR GOD’S LOVING LAW.
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          (92) Once
again, the psalmist reminds us of the importance of loving God's law,
appreciating it's value in our everyday life. He is convinced that, without it,
he would not have made it through times of difficulty. Likewise today, many
dangers exist in the world, both physically and spiritually. It is
"spiritual death" that could cause one to lose out on eternal life. How we
need God's loving law to help guide our steps safely through this world, into
the "real life." (1Timo 6:19).
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&lt;![endif]--&gt;    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;              UPDATE: "Renamed the S1-11 Review 4 as Review 7, so that Reviews 4-6 can match Previews 4-6." 2020 Feb 14 Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day in God’s
favor! Let’s conclude Proverbs 5 with verses 21-23, then continue with the Preview of
Psalm 119 stanzas 12-15.
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          “21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; He examines all his
paths. 22 The wicked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught
in the ropes of his own sin. 23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray
because of his excessive foolishness.”
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          Prove 5:21 Clearly, Jehovah can see what a man has done, and what is truly
in his mind and heart. But does Jehovah use this ability to try to find fault
with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his children, does He
not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good, being lovingly willing
to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer? Certainly, God
recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans
3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not send his Son into the
world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him.”
Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants us to use our
freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who knows better
than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy and satisfied?
Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief, trouble, and
problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does Jehovah take delight
in those causing such grief to themselves and others? How we need God’s help
and word to guide and correct our steps! It is up to us to use our freedom to
seek His direction in our life. Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovah is far away
from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
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          "22 The wicked one is ensnared by his own errors, And he will be caught
in the ropes of his own sin."
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          Prove 5:22 Notice that it is not necessarily God himself that is bringing
troubles on those sinning, but it is often their own errors that cause them
trouble, which Jehovah lovingly wants to warn us against. Such errors ensnare a
wicked one. God understands the troubles caused by “sin,” which means “missing
the mark,” as an arrow might miss it’s target. Some arrows, like errors or
sins, might miss the target completely, whereas others may not be as far from
center. How terrible if an arrow is so far off target that it seriously wounds
another human! We need God’s wise and wonderful word to make sin clear to us,
following Jesus’ commands and teachings to avoid hurting others and please God
more fully.
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          "23 He will die for lack of discipline And go astray because of his
excessive foolishness.”
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          Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or guidance,
that a parent should freely offer their children. Parents should aim to
lovingly instruct and guide their children, not merely punish them for every
conceivable violation of rules. Even before Jesus set an example in patiently
instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy
11:18-19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words of
mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand, and
they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your
children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on
the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have we let
ourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses?
Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such
beneficial communication. We might benefit from an honest publication sharing
Jesus’ teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material
from Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with
stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. Try to relate the
real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital
lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day.
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          Jesus made good use of illustrations and stories to teach such important
lessons—may we share these freely with our children, helping them understand
the way of true Christianity.
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          PSALM 119 PREVIEW STANZAS 12-15
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          * Indicates Review Text, ** Indicates Also Final Review Text
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          STANZA 12 Theme: GOD’S WORD AND LAW PRESERVE SPIRITUAL AND ETERNAL LIFE.
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          These verses emphasize God’s faithfulness as well as fondness for God’s law and
it’s preservation value. What can help us not to forget God’s orders, as the
psalmist mentioned was his determination?
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          *89 Forever, O Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens.
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          90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established
the earth, so that it continues to stand.
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          91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your servants.
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          *92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction.
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          *93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me
alive.
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          **94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders.
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          95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders.
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          96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit.
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          STANZA 13 Theme: KEEP GOD'S WORD.
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          What are three aspects of divine wisdom, and how are they beneficial? Why was
the psalmist motivated to avoid evil, and how does obeying God deepen our
wisdom?
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          **97 How I do love your law! I ponder
over it all day long.
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          98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me
forever.
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          **99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your
reminders.
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          *100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your
orders.
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          *101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.
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          102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me.
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          103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth!
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          104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false
path.
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          STANZA 14 Theme: GOD CAN PRESERVE US
THROUGH TIMES OF PERIL, WHILE HIS REMINDERS BRING JOY.
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          Like the psalmist, we may come to view God’s reminders with great joy. How does
God’s word serve as a lamp and a light, how has God proven to be a Savior?
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          *105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path.
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          106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous
judgments.
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          107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to
your word.
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          108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovah, And
teach me your judgments.
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          **109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law.
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          110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders.
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          **111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of
my heart.
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          112 I have resolved to obey your [instructions] At all times, down
to the last.
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          STANZA 15 Theme: REMAIN ON THE RIGHT
SIDE OF GOD’S JUDGMENTS.
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          What determination by the psalmist to lovingly obey God! How can we avoid
half-heartedness, and how does a proper motive aid us to keep God’s law?
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          *113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But
I love your law.
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          114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope.
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          115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of
my God.
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          116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope
turn into disappointment.
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          117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your [instructions].
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          **118 You reject all those who stray from your [instructions], For
they are false and deceitful.
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          *119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross.
That is why I love your reminders.
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          120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgments.
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    UPDATED 2/12 13:30EST "v.38" Welcome! The following are highlights of each of the first
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      STANZA 1, Verses 1-8: HAPPINESS IS
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      TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND.
    
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     Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by
exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom
provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that
Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can
develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's
right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
  
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    A few misunderstood terms found in
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    Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be
"carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from
Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to
do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command
or commandment.
  
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    Verse 5 mentions observing God's
REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures,
given to regulate or control an organization or system. It is most likely that
when used in the plural in God's word, this may be translated as
"INSTRUCTIONS," a much more familiar term.
  
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    Verse 7 mentions God's righteous
JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or
contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated,
and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether
righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
  
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      A REASONABLE LAW.
    
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     Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and
reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as
follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the
law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him
with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his
ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
  
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      STANZA 2, Verses 9-16: BY GOD'S WORD
A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN OR PURE.
    
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    Verse 9 "How can a young man
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      KEEPING ON GUARD.
    
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     (9) Young children are often safeguarded by parents and
other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that
degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the
understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things.
Proverbs 22:3 says: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself,
But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As
these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to
be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that are common in these
"critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people,
they will still need to guard their associations from "bad company"
that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5).
Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way
in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your
word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of
Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their
spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's
reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
  
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    Verse 11 "In my heart I
treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you."
    
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      TREASURE GOD'S SAYINGS.
    
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     (11) Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore,
everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet
man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many
motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them,
endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect,
not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know
God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with
shrewdness to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and
some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more
readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10;
Prove 2:20-22).
  
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      STANZA 3, Verses 17-24: FONDNESS FOR
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    Verse 18 "Open my eyes so that
I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law."
    
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      SEE WONDERFUL, VALUABLE THINGS.
    
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     (18) The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to
the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist was likely a future king,
and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds
clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any
form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should
occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to
hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring
to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom
the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so
that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the
image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled
into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering
thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort
to attain!
  
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      STANZA 4, Verses 25-32: WE CAN
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      HELP TO ENDURE.
    
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     We can remain faithful under the most trialsome
circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13:
"No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is
faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but
along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able
to endure it."
  
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    Verse 25 "I lie prostrate in
the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word."
    
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      EVEN FROM THE DUST.
    
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     (25) He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope."
Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. It is faith,
or deep trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as
righteousness." One's name may have been brought into disrepute. Even if
sins have been committed, forgiveness can be found. God can raise one up even
from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will
sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we
continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many
are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them
all."
  
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      Recall the theme for STANZA 5,
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      WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE
(HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
    
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    Verses 34 and 37 contain some key
thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and
hold to it. Verse 38 offers another hint as to the writer of Psalm 119. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
  
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    Verse 34 Give me understanding, So
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      UNDERSTANDING AND GODLY OBEDIENCE.
    
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      (34) The psalmist
recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to
learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture,
along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all
interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to
operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must
be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways
among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together,
there would be chaos and confusion. People often grow in understanding as they thus learn to drive properly. God is honored by our respect for such
laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of
love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such
motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart."
Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly
seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
  
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    Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from
looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
  
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      DISCERNMENT AND GODLY OBEDIENCE.
    
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     (37) This verse shows an important consideration to
maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to,
especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to
judge between something of value spiritually and something
"worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong,
true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important
matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of
great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close
relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and
that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the
former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no
problem turning away from things that undermine what we treasure most, choosing
instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way
we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own
way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep
trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6).
Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of
assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way,
"Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
  
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    Verse 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared.
  
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      "FULFILL YOUR PROMISE"
    
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     (38) As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been
 making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps 
the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the 
fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, 
power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is 
most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking
 the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). 
Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding 
His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. 
Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain 
you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." God's support of 
His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust 
fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to 
thus "fear the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole
 obligation of man." (Eccle 12:13).
  
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      Recall the theme for STANZA 6,
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      LOYAL DEVOTION TO GOD REFINES OUR INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHENS OUR HOPE.
    
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    In addition to verse 41, verses 44
and 47 also underscore this theme. They read: "I will keep your law
constantly, Forever and ever... I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love
them."
  
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    Verse 41 May I experience your loyal
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      CULTIVATE AFFECTION FOR JEHOVAH.
    
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     (41) The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us
would certainly move Him to bring us salvation in His judgment, in harmony with
many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this
in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will
rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me,
and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and
glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see
my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah,
shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God
personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in
return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says
James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
  
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      GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE
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    Verses 49, 50 and 56 especially help
us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These
verses read: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give
me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive...(In
reference to keeping God's law:) This has been my practice Because I have
observed your orders." Note here comments for verses 49 and 56.
  
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    Verse 49: Remember your word to your
servant, Through which you give me hope.
  
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     (49) This likely future king evidently received a
word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult
times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises
from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with
hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a
primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that
"we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that
were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our
endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope."
After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the
human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in
Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we
likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn
to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has
the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
  
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    The psalmist strove to keep God's
law, and accordingly said this, in verse 56: "This has been my practice
Because I have observed your orders."
  
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      PUTTING JEHOVAH FIRST.
    
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     (56) Observing God's orders cause "the heart to
rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on
to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6
"...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me
all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my
days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to
maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these
helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in
life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem
to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize.
Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one
who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share
divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have
this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels,
so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May
we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the
power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing
to fellow humans.
  
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      CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR
WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN.
    
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    Verse 58, 63, and 64 especially
underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the
joys of serving Jehovah alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect
Him. Verses 58 and 63 with remarks follow:
  
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    Verse 58: I appeal to you with all
my heart; Show me favor according to your promise.
  
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      COMPLETE LOVE FOR GOD, THEN OTHERS.
    
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     (58) The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to
receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his]
heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest
commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him:
“‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul
and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The
second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these
two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is
to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the
greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is
Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily
broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone,
but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot
quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her
spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's
command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes
2:24).
  
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    Verse 63 I am a friend of all who
fear you And of those who keep your orders.
  
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      GENUINE PEACE AND LOVE CAN FLOURISH--HOW?
    
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     (63) Here is another joy of loving
God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with
others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The
genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and
power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love.
Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute
10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that
genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs
10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And
He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying:
"Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in
unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by
our obedience. God's son, Jesus, likewise revealed the way to genuine peace and
love. (John 14:6).
  
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      GOD’S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US,
HELPING US TREASURE HIS PRICELESS LAW.
    
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    Verse 68: You are good and your
works are good. Teach me your [instructions].
  
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      GOD'S WORKS PROVEN GOOD!
    
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     (68) Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His
personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and
sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While
God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16).
Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily
manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way
humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions,
work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not
appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and
engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things
humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What
about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences
of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic
creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented
flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful
flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times
with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other
enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow
as we contemplate His innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human
family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we
thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us,
that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good
purpose.
  
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    Verse 71: It is good that I have
been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].
  
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      THE PROTECTION OF GOD'S LAW.
    
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     (71) Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times
of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize
God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned
God’s detailed instructions, or guidance, that he might keep it, finding and
maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive
past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still,
there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious
transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How
much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to
begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
  
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    Verse 72: The law that you have
proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  
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      PRICELESS WISDOM OVER MONEY.
    
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     (72) Here the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of
God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the
benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with
God, and usually being respected by many God-fearing persons. He recognized
God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to
value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is
this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot
buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we
come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others
convince us otherwise!
  
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      SUBMISSION TO GOD'S DISCIPLINE
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    Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that
your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your
faithfulness.
  
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      GOD'S LOVING CORRECTION.
    
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     (75) The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and
thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement
to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule
with Christ also need more of God’s loving correction to guide them in
receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one
time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to
correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely
forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle
the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for
those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he
receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties
that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with
him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in
faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
  
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      GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE
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    Verse 81: I long for your salvation,
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      GREATEST AUTHORITY--JEHOVAH GOD.
    
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     (81) At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who
have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens
belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one
is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right."
Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity
to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest
Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever
touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 2:8). Yet we should
humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengenace, respecting the admonition from
God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place
to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says
Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately
according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of
salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope
may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah.
Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way
out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8
promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord
Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he
will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."
Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants
of God!
  
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    Verse 84: How many days must your
servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
  
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     (84) Notice the faith of the
psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF
he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to
turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know
God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of
spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God,
drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with
2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of
godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed
on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of
others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn
from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their
thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength.
Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them
"intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but
with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used
to create the universe, can be of assistance to help humans acquire "power
beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully.
(2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those
asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13;
Acts 5:32).
  
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    Verse 87: They almost exterminated
me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders.
  
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      GOD'S ORDERS, RELIANCE ON HIM.
    
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     (87) By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent
commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was
even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovah during such
times, knowing of faithful men and women throughout history who faced similar
trials (Hebrews 11-12).
  
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    May we thus come to appreciate God's
discipline and it's many benefits, placing ourselves in His hands of
faithfulness by looking to Him and His word and law to guide and protect us
spiritually through good times and periods of difficulty.
  
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          Welcome, wishing you a wonderful day! Let's continue in Proverbs 5, verses 18-20, then review Psalm 119 stanzas 9 through 11! In the next blog post, how about we go ahead and review all of stanzas 1-11, Review 4, before turning to a preview of stanza 12-15 later?
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           "18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may 
you rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful 
mountain goat. Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. May you be 
captivated by her love constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be 
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 context of these verses involves helping a young man disregard the 
"lips of a wayward woman" which may "drip like a honeycomb," but "in the
 end she is as bitter as wormwood and as sharp as a two-edged sword." 
(Verses 3,4). Rather, let's treasure the gift of marriage, one's dear 
wife being cherished by him along with her expressions of love and 
affection.
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           Prove 5:18-20 Jehovah instituted marriage for the 
happiness and benefit of mankind! Patience and self-control are vital 
for both unmarried and married persons. Loyalty to God and one's 
marriage partner should be safeguarded, with expressions of sexual 
endearment reserved for this one alone, with whom vows have been 
exchanged to care for one another through thick and thin, in good times 
and bad. Of course, any misuse of sex is abusing the gift of God, 
violating the sanctity of marriage. Trust God and wait! One abusing this
 gift is practicing disloyalty toward others, seeding impurity and 
distrust, and violating true love--putting at risk the everlasting 
happiness of himself and others. God is allowing marriage to be a gift 
mankind can enjoy for all eternity--would we want to turn our back on 
this blessing???
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           One not yet married should work on 
preparing heart and mind for this privilege, acquiring useful skills for
 contributing to a happy union and family with one that God can help him
 or her find in agreement with their heart's desire. Should romantic 
expressions come to an end a few months after the marriage begins? By no
 means! The man is to love her as his "own body", and be "captivated by 
her love constantly!" The wisdom and love of God as taught in His word 
helps both husband and wife to respect, cherish, and love one another as
 they should--let spiritual things be appreciated by both the man and 
woman, with the man taking the lead to ensure caring for various needs 
of his family--not just material needs. Of course, the wife can also 
have a share in instructing any children, along with her other 
responsibilities. (Prove 31:10-31). Both husband and wife should be 
freely able to express affection for one another when together and where
 appropriate. Therefore there is no need for a man to look anywhere else
 for such satisfaction--God made us to be happiest loving our marriage 
partner while obeying God together faithfully. If married, may we 
faithfully disregard the actions or "lips of a wayward woman" that 
threaten the sanctity of our marriage! If unmarried, prepare yourself 
for this gift God's way, maintaining purity of heart and mind, saving 
your expressions of love and endearment for the one God will help you 
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           Verse 67:  Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he 
suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache 
and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here 
learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving 
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are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of 
justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God 
HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). 
Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to 
primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of 
creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to 
think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our 
feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? 
How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to 
design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are 
capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about 
all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences 
of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other 
acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a 
bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights 
and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then 
being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting 
in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our 
appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His
 innumerable kindnesses manifested toward the human family? 
Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we 
thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for
 us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and 
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difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to 
recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong 
conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he 
might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and 
blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such 
mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be 
consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, 
just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much 
better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to 
begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the 
benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship
 with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He 
recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him 
personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 
says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of 
its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true 
happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is
 of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us 
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came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to 
carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to 
rule with Christ likewise need God’s loving correction to guide them in 
receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians 
at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul 
sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have
 entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son,
 do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are 
corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in 
fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus
 felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet 
he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s 
judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning 
from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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            Psalm 119:77 The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, 
and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with
 Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God 
and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, 
eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends 
likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may 
remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of 
the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you 
today life and good, and death and bad.16 If you listen to the 
commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by 
loving Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his 
commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will 
live and multiply, and Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you 
are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and righteous 
standing comes by deep trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the
 ransom provision of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His
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            Verse 80: May my heart be blameless in following your [instructions], So that I may not be put to shame."
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            Psalm 119:80 The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even 
the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to 
our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy 
are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of 
Jehovah." Regarding the following of God's instructions, verses 5-6 say: 
"If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your [instructions]! 6 
Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments."
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ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no 
reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for 
occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 
12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am 
unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not
 let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant 
sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith
 in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the 
priceless reward God extends by His love
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            Psalm 119:81 At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been 
persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens 
belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one is 
not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." 
Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping 
integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing
 to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true 
servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 
2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengeance, 
respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge 
yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: 
“‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the 
motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, 
in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in
 God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time 
cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. 
Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way
 out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 
25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord
 Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his 
people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has 
spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become
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            Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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            Psalm 119:84 Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and 
power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgment, but 
WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their 
evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know God's love, 
that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of 
spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope 
in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in 
harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to 
rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous
 people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who 
seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such 
latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, 
pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This 
can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even with Jesus' 
apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them "intently," at Matthew 
19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are 
possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the 
universe, can be of assistance to help weaker ones acquire "power beyond
 what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. 
(2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those
 asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 
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            Psalm 119:86 God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute
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reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for 
mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 
2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly 
devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like
 the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for 
existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: 
"Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments 
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            Psalm 119:87 By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may
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          UPDATED: 2/08 21:45EST "etc." Welcome, may God's blessing be on your day! If you still don't have a church for Sunday, why not choose one of the main articles for review under the Christianity or Misc. headings? You might even look up several of the cited scriptures to see how they apply, and reflect upon the good counsel in each paragraph! You can pray about the matter of finding a suitable church--it just may be that one nearby is teaching much truth from God's word, even though some truths you've learned are not yet as known or taught as they should be! Also, if you've been seeing ads on my website, this is stealing and fraud! I haven't used an ad in quite some time, and it would most likely be a banner ad where I've indicated. I'm only willing to accept good partners who both can handle significant traffic (even for just 5 minutes) and will responsibly act in good faith and in agreement with my privacy policy with any of your private information. Some potentially responsible partners use transaction companies with contracts allowing them to utilize your private data for their own marketing purposes. I plan to modify this post when fraudulent efforts to block my current business email have been lifted.
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          Prove 5:15-17 For one married to a godly woman, how fine to appreciate the gift provided in the marriage partner God may have helped you find! She may have some flaws, as you do, but if she loves God, your true, tender and loyal love may move her to overcome such things, as you both improve in your relationship with God and each other. The reference to water is evidently referring to your proper source of intimacy that should be exclusive to your marriage partner, not only sexual but also a special emotional intimacy, to remain within the marriage bond. Rarely should one seek such satisfaction outside, in the public squares, with strangers! Seeking such intimacy elsewhere could reveal a lack of appreciation for God's lovely arrangement of marriage. If one is not married, may he or she look to God and His word, parents and other responsible ones to prepare oneself properly for this privilege, then to have God's help to find one that loves God and Christ as you do. God loves you, and is happy to help you find a cherished partner, as you loyally remain faithful to God, patiently waiting for the proper time and way to reach your goal! Violating God's standards will not serve to prepare you for a happy, loyal marriage that can endure the test of time, but will threaten hopes of eternal happiness. Be faithful to God and your future companion!
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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         Verses 85-88 read this way: "The presumptuous dig pits for me, Those who defy your law. 86 All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me! 87 They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders. 88 Preserve me alive because of your loyal love, So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken."
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          Verse 85: The presumptuous dig pits for me, Those who defy your law.
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          RESPECT FOR GOD'S LAW, WISDOM.
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         The psalmist well describes the presumptuous as those defying, or violating, God's law to selfishly get what they want. They may seek to harm and/or to receive personal advantage, going beyond boundaries set for the happiness and benefit of all, to dwell together peaceably. And they do this out of greed, jealousy, hatred and/or anger. They are missing vital aspects of true wisdom, such as humility, honesty, modesty, integrity, self-control, Christian mildness or gentleness, and perhaps shrewdness or prudence, including awareness of harmful spiritual consequences, to steer clear of them.
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          Verse 86: All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!
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         God's commandments truly are for our lasting benefit. To persecute someone for obeying the commandments of our true loving God, Jehovah, reveals a lack of appreciation for what is truly right and good for mankind. Yet, God's word warns us of such an influence, saying, at 2Timothy 3:12: "12 In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Like the psalmist, some may even be persecuted "without cause"--just for existing! He looks in the right direction, however, pleading to God: "Help me!" May we continue to appreciate God's trustworthy commandments while looking to Him for assistance!
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          Verse 87: They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders.
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         By concentrating on God's most serious and urgent commands, we may be protected from possible spiritual harm. The psalmist was even guarded from extermination. Let us prayerfully rely on Jehovah during such times, knowing of faithful men throughout history who faced similar trials (Hebrews 11-12).
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          Verse 88: Preserve me alive because of your loyal love, So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken.
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          The psalmist seeks by God to be preserved alive despite severe trials, knowing of God's loyal love. God has promised primarily to help protect us from spiritual harm and loss of eternal life. We should be willing to face hardships in order to remain faithful to our Life-giver, Jehovah. Still, Jesus told Martha, at John 11:26, "And everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all--Do you believe this?" Following Christ's teachings and example surely contributes to our spiritual life. These last 4 verses highlight that we may, despite persecution, keep in mind God's law, His commandments, His orders, and His reminders. May we trust God's word deeply to guide us through difficult times or hardships in life, looking forward to eternal blessings!
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         2020 Feb 07 Proverbs 5, Psalm 119 Stanza 11A
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          Hello, wishing for some happiness to come your way this day! Let's continue in Proverbs 5, reviewing verses 3-4 and 8, then considering verses 11-15, then look into Psalm 119 stanza 11A, verses 81-84.
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         "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword...8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house,... 11 Otherwise, you will groan at the end of your life When your flesh and body waste away 12 And you say: “How I hated discipline! How my heart despised reproof! 13 I did not listen to the voice of my instructors Or pay attention to my teachers. 14 I have come to the brink of complete ruin In the midst of the entire congregation.”
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         Recall that "shrewdness" basically means "foresighted prudence," and thus looks ahead at the consequences of actions and decisions beforehand, good and bad, and acts accordingly to avoid calamity, or danger. Something God tells us is "sin," which means "missing the mark," is out of harmony with God's standards and leads us astray, causing spiritual harm and other consequences. God loves us greatly, and warns us of such things to save us from spiritual and physical harm. As Proverbs 22:3 says, "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced [or, "naïve"] keep right on going and suffer the consequences." The Bible book of Proverbs provides much in the way of awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. This consideration in Proverbs 5 is one example. One choosing as a life partner one who is "wayward," thus straying from God, perhaps worshipping false gods, which God's word equates to serving demons, will likely reap bitter consequences, which can include eventual loss of life, even eternal life which could otherwise bring true happiness with God and a loyal marriage partner, among dear family and friends earthwide. Why give up such blessings, for enticements such as pleasure that a godly marriage partner can also bring, or money, or other things? This is merely a trap, snaring those lacking heart, or good motive. If one is of age, or nearing the age to marry, why not look to God for help to find a loyal marriage partner you can delight to share life with? The process need not be terribly drawn out! But failing to obey God, including in the matter of choosing a lifelong partner where possible that will adhere to true faith, is sin, and can lead to greater sin.
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          Do we want to regret our life looking back, saying "How I hated discipline!...I have come to the brink of complete ruin in the midst of the entire congregation?" Let us value needed discipline, and hate what is bad in God's eyes! May we especially learn to hate any violation of the marriage covenant, which is God's only provision for satisfying sexual desires. God commands: "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people [or, "fornicators"] and adulterers." (Hebre 13:4). When married partners love God and each other, sex allows them to express their loyal love and likely bear children that can be raised in a secure, loving home by both mother and father, in harmony with God's ways. Often with God, we need only faithfully wait a little longer to experience many blessings from Him! If someone tries to entice you, refuse to participate! Says Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Thus avoid sinning in this matter--is it true love to do what could cause another to lose out on eternal happiness with a loyal marriage partner, teaching them disloyalty to God? To move us to "hate what is bad" that we may make wisely "shrewd" decisions, may we realize that such sin, any serious sin, can result in headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, and pain, for ourselves and others, along with the work spiritually necessary, with the help of spiritual shepherds, to try to get back on track after such sin, as well as personal efforts to do what we can to right the wrong to the best of our ability. While it is worth the effort to recover, how much better to see the consequences of badness, and stay far away from such sin in the first place, remaining close to God and others spiritually, finding true joy in living in accord with God's will and word!
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         Verses 81-84 read like this: "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your regulations I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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          Verse 81: I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope.
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          ENDURE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION.
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         At Matthew 5:10 Jesus said: "“Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Proverbs 17:26 says: "To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog honorable people goes against what is right." Being persecuted, or harassed with harmful desire, for one's keeping integrity to God, faithfully following His orders, is highly displeasing to the Greatest Authority, Jehovah God. He says, regarding His true servants, "Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye." (Zecha 2:8). Yet normally we should humbly endure wrongs without seeking vengenace, respecting the admonition from God, at Romans 12:19, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” Jehovah can see the motives of all, and judge most appropriately according to each person, in due time. Still, we should endure with hope of salvation, trusting in God's word of wisdom and promise. The loving way we cope may in time cause onlookers to turn to the God of love and hope, Jehovah. Regardless, Jehovah knows what is best for all, and He can "make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Isaiah 25:8 promises: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it." Let's look forward to such a blessing for all who may become Christian servants of God!
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          Verse 82: My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?
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         The psalmist found delight in pleasing God, receiving the guidance and comfort from God's word. He also knew of comfort that God himself would bring to him, whether from His word or from fellow servants of Jehovah, whether assembling for worship, or in personal fellowship. He looked forward to such encouragement, knowing that it would come as he prayed for it and remained faithful, enduring his trials. Romans 15:4 speaks of "the comfort from the Scriptures," so may we strive to read God's word regularly, finding needed strength to serve God faithfully.
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          Verse 83: For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your [instructions] I do not forget.
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         Certain skins were used in ancient times to hold liquids. These skin bottles could darken, dry up, and shrivel if too near an open fire. Such a bottle would likely then be cast aside as worthless to hold liquids. The psalmist may have wore lines on his face from the distress caused by his persecutors, and may have at times felt like such a useless skin bottle. Yet he would not give up, and would not forget God's word and detailed guidance, or regulations. He held on to the word of promises from God, which remained his hope. May we continue hoping in God, trusting His word, and enduring trials faithfully, which will strengthen our hope and allow us to maintain certain joy in spite of hardships. 1Timothy 4:10 says: "This is why we are working hard and exerting ourselves, because we have rested our hope on a living God, who is a Savior of all sorts of men, especially of faithful ones."
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          Verse 84: How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?"
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         Notice the faith of the psalmist in God's judgment, will, and power to act in his behalf. IT was not IF he could bring judgment, but WHEN He would do so. May this move wrongdoers to turn around from their evil works before God's judgment arrives, coming to know God's love, that they may receive of God's abundant mercy, and have hope of spiritual and eternal life. May this move all of us to continue to hope in God, drawing closer to Him, and seek to live by His standards, in harmony with 2Peter 2:9-10, stating: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority." Such latter ones need urgently to turn from wrongdoing and seek God's face, pleading for His help to change their thinking, habits, and ways. This can be done, but not in one's own strength. Regarding even with Jesus' apostles gaining salvation, Jesus said to them "intently," at Matthew 19:26: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The same powerful holy spirit God used to create the universe, can be of assistance to help weaker ones acquire "power beyond what is normal" to make necessary changes to please God more fully. (2Cori 4:7). May we pray for God's holy spirit, which He gives to "those asking Him" and to those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32).
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         2020 Feb 05-Feb 06 Proverbs 5, Psalm 119 Stanza 10B
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          Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Let's continue in Proverbs 5, verses 7-10, then give attention to Psalm 119 Stanza 10B, verses 77-80.
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          The chapter, beginning in verse 3, counsels a young man to guard thinking abilities and steer clear of a "wayward" woman, whose lips "drip like a honeycomb", and whose mouth is "smoother than oil", but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. Such is the effect of disregarding God's moral instruction, perhaps disregarding His standard to confine marriage to a loving, faithful woman that loves the true God and His son. 1Corinthians 7:39 states the principle that one should, if able to choose, marry "only in the Lord." One should thus marry a dedicated Christian if possible, one willing to comply with God's divine standards through Christ. If you or your family happens to belong to a particular Christian tribe, (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) then it may be beneficial to consider marrying into the same, although that one should be seeking, like you may be,  the "one faith" of true Christianity (Ephes 4:5; 1Cori 1:10).The counsel to guard one's associations is no more important than in the selection of a lifelong marriage companion! (1Cori 15:33). Now let's consider verses 7-10:
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         "7 Now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from what I am saying. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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         Prov 5:7,8 The loving, wise father of Proverbs 1-9 exhorts his son to stay far away from a woman disregarding God and his standards, who is not fearing Him. How fine, however, if such a woman sees the error of her ways, by the counsel of God, repents of her life course and humbly turns to the true God. Perhaps such a woman, in God's mercy, may learn to serve Him in faithfulness. But this is not typical. Therefore if possible the wise son should seek a wife who will be loyal to Jehovah and the one faith of true Christianity, thus both having a hold on the path of everlasting life, seeking God's loving guidance and instruction in life. The proverber continues regarding the consequences of the son looking to the wayward woman, in verses 9,10:
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          "9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
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          Prov 5:9,10 Such a young man would be on a disastrous course, leading to heartache and loss, and likely having much of what he's worked hard for taken away from him, his resources drained, going to others. May men who have come to experience this bitterness still look to God for support as they seek to meet obligations until God's Kingdom sets all matters right. Young, inexperienced ones need to gain foresighted shrewdness or prudence, learning to look ahead at the consequences of a bad course, that they may hate what is bad in God's eyes, and steer clear of it. If God says its bad, it is so for a reason, and we do well to stay far away from such a course.
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          The first part of stanza 10 included thoughts such as this one: "Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments...you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." (v. 73,75) God allowed him to suffer hardship, that he might learn more fully the value of godly obedience.
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         Verses 77-80 read this way: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who fear you return to me,Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your regulations, So that I may not be put to shame."
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          Verse 77: Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law.
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          CHOOSE LIFE AND GOOD.
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         Psalm 119:77 The psalmist no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy in the maintaining of our relationship with Him. He sought this mercy on the basis of his genuine fondness for God and His law. He knew it means life to be pleasing God--for Christians, eternal life is dependent upon it, and being alive spiritually depends likewise on our friendship with God and His son. Such thoughts may remind one of Moses' exhortation to Israel, as regards their keeping of the Mosaic Law, at Deuteronomy 30:15-16: "“See, I do put before you today life and good, and death and bad.16 If you listen to the commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by loving Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and multiply, and Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess." For Christians, God's approval and righteous standing comes by deep trust, or faith, in God and his mercy through the ransom provison of Christ, as we likewise seek obedience to Him and His son.
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          Verse 78: May the presumptuous be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders.
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         On the other hand, are the presumptuous. Ignoring God's righteous standards to achieve their selfish aims, they are not automatically covered by Christ's ransom. Yes, God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9). Repentance involves a fitting degree of sorrow over past sins, with a turning around to godly obedience. Such repentance is necessary to receiving God's mercy based on the ransom provision. Jesus himself concurs, concluding his Sermon on the Mount with illustration showing the foolishness of not heeding his teachings, with the resulting collapse of one's figurative house. (Matth 7:24-27). The presumptous fail to welcome Christ's brothers, instead they are causing them loss. Unless they repent, they will suffer the consequences Jesus described at Matthew 25:41-46. The psalmist maintained his determination to keep God's orders despite such false opposition.
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         While those truly fearing God usually understand that hardships that can afflict righteous ones, sometimes they can be affected by fear of man, as Jesus' apostles fled upon his arrest. They might hold back from showing favor, until persecution or opposition lessens. Like Jesus, how vital that we maintain our hope in God first when faced with pressures, trusting Him with our reputation and relationships. The psalmist requested that the favor of God-fearing ones return to him, despite whatever trials he had to face. In harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, let us remember the love of God FIRST in life, loving Him in part by keeping His law, making true unity possible, and THEN loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Matth 22:36-40). If we are truly loving our neighbor, we will be helping them to love Jehovah first, to loyally maintain their integrity to Him.
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          Verse 80: May my heart be blameless in following your [instructions], So that I may not be put to shame.
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           "REMAIN STEADFAST."
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          The psalmist requests a heart of integrity, able to follow even the detailed guidance from God. Such obedience contributes greatly to our happiness, as the very first verse of Psalm 119 bears out: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Regarding the following of God's regulations, verses 5-6 say: "If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." As we continue seeking divine obedience, we can be happy to find ourselves in compliance with God's standards more and more, having no reason for shame. We still, though, will need faith in the ransom for occasional unintentional mistakes. As David wrote, in Psalm 19, verses 12-13: "Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of. 13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins." Thus may we lovingly aim for similar divine obedience, with faith in God's merciful provision of Christ's ransom, and with hope in the priceless reward God extends by His love!
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         2020 Feb 03-Feb 04 Proverbs 5, Psalm 119 Stanza 10A
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          Welcome, with warm wishes for a fine day! Let's begin Proverbs 5, with verses 1-6, then consider further Psalm 119, stanza 10A, verses 73-76.
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         "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips. 3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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          "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips."
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          Prove 5:1-2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of His word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. The apostle Peter wrote, at 2Peter 1:12: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you."
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          "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
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         Prov 5:3-6: Even an immoral person can have compelling words, being seductive, but if falling into the trap of immorality the end is bitter, causing great spiritual harm which can lead to death and the Grave. Is that true love? If you truly love someone, will you cause them to do something that could harm that one's hope of eternal life? We should all hate sexual immorality as a sin that is causing many to lose out on everlasting life--rather, what is wrong with treasuring the marital relationship, helping others to look for a treasured mate who loves God and will be loyal in a true marriage? Ones can pray to Jehovah for His blessing on finding such a person. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." If you're of marriageable age, this process needn't drag on for more years--lest you be tempted to have an immoral relationship, or to look elsewhere. The suitable one you find may or may not turn out to be the partner you begin with into eternity, but why not see how close you can become in a God-approved marriage? Aim to build a relationship that could last for an eternity, and leave it in God's hands, the founder of marriage, to decide whether that should ever change--delight in sharing life with this one day by day!
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         The theme for all of stanza 10 is:
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         Verses 73-76 read this way: “73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant.“
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          Verse 73: Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments.
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         Psalm 119:73 The psalmist acknowledges God’s loving intervention in his life, made possible by heeding God’s word, likely from the time of youth. Even if some time passed before learning the value of God’s written word, He may still have lovingly guided us in some ways or at critical times in our life. May we appreciate whatever God has done to encourage us in doing right, and seek the quality of understanding that we may more fully grasp God’s law. This quality enables us to see the big picture of something and how it’s various parts fit together to make the whole of it. Applying this to divine knowledge based on God’s written word enables us to grow in appreciation for God’s commandments, seeing how they relate to our life and the benefits of heeding them.
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          Verse 74: Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope.
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         Psalm 119:74 Those truly fearing God likely know the course of integrity does not mean a lack of problems or challenges in life. Still, those ignoring God’s word have problems as well--they just haven't yet seen the value of God's protective guidance. Of course, our difficulties are temporary, as we maintain our hope in peaceful conditions, around the corner. Even if we’re facing difficult circumstances, we can place our complete trust in God, and rely on His word and law to help us navigate through any hardships faithfully. Showing that righteous ones do not live a problem-free life, Psalm 34:19 says: “19 Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all.” Thus righteous ones come to experience God’s salvation through their problems, and this strengthens their faith in God, their integrity, and their hope of future salvation.
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          Verse 75: I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.
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         Psalm 119:75 The psalmist was a likely king or future king, and thus perhaps came under more of God’s discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out the will of God fully. Likewise, those receiving sonship to rule with Christ also need God’s loving correction to guide them in receiving their privileged reward from God. Anointed Hebrew Christians at one time were evidently focusing too much on any problems, as Paul sought to correct their view, stating at Hebrews 12:5-6: “5 And you have entirely forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not belittle the discipline from Jehovah, nor give up when you are corrected by him; 6 for those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” The psalmist thus felt he was experiencing difficulties that God at least permitted, yet he saw God’s faithfulness in His dealings with him. He knew God’s judgments were righteous, and he could endure in faithfulness, learning from his experiences to observe God’s law fully.
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         Psalm 119:76 Thus in God’s faithfulness we can see or experience His loyal love, which expression reminds of us the loyalty involved in expressing true Christian love toward others, such as in a marriage. This loyalty can patiently put up with a wrong in the strength of God, when another strays somewhat, looking to God for loving ways to correct it, with blazing hope of a restoration of the approved relationship. The psalmist pleads for the comfort of God’s loyal love toward him, as he endures any difficulties, maintaining his hope in whatever promise God made to Him, as we too can rely on the promises of God’s written word for comfort.
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         2020 Feb 01-Feb 02 Proverbs 4, Psalm 119 Stanza 9B etc.
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          Welcome, wishing you a wonderful day in God's favor! I'm coming to you again as Joshua M. Campbell-Elanemy. I actually have two M's in my legal name, this one is Michael. Also, many of you attend a church service on Sunday, where you hopefully receive and look forward to much spiritual nourishment. (Hebre 10:24-25). If you haven't already found such a church, please consider looking for one genuinely respectful of God's word and it's truth, as you've been learning! For this reason, and due to expected time constraints on Sunday, I'm planning to begin having a single week-end blog post, for both Saturday and Sunday. Again, I would request prayers that God may use me in accord with His good will and purpose! Let's continue in Proverbs 4 with verses 24-27, then consider further Psalm 119 stanza 9B, verses 69-72.
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         Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as wrong desire. The deception may not be as intentional and the degree can vary—for a young one it might be caused by that desired candy right before dinner that could ruin the appetite. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far away.” This speech also has wrong motive, but deviates from a right, lawful course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and straightforwardness. Parents should especially keep guard on their young one’s close associations, including TV personalities. Parents need to help their young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As challenging as it may be, parents should not give the impression that the child should totally stop asking them questions—at certain times they may be especially inquisitive. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather than someone else, who may not be truthful or have their best interests at heart? Still, parents might gradually help their child learn to discern the difference between important questions and lesser ones, as they continue to grow in their vital understanding of things.
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         Prove 4:25 Yes, we should walk straightforwardly, and keep our eyes on the path ahead, avoiding the distractions that may appear to our left or right. We should be on the path leading us to eternal life in true peace and happiness. We will then practically be able to go anywhere and do anything in harmony with God’s right standards, finding such delight in company with our marriage partner and dear friends. Even the near future will bring enjoyable work, cooperating with friends and loved ones to clean up this earth and turn it into a veritable Paradise, ready for the return of those who have died, being able to welcome our ancestors and encourage them to remain for life everlasting. We have much to look forward to, so may we delight in the gifts of God we may enjoy daily while we endeavor to work at what is good now, doing God’s will to the extent possible, helping as many as we can to learn the truth of God, to turn from wrong ways and habits. In our personal lives, looking ahead will help equip us for challenges we may be soon be facing, or that our children will soon face...
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         Prove 4:26 Thus let’s help our children prepare for what lies ahead, assisting them to grow in divine knowledge and wisdom to learn how to make good decisions daily, keeping God in mind—decisions that parents can take delight in! By growing in such knowledge, and taking it to heart by pondering it’s application to our daily lives, we may make it easier to walk a straight path, and “smooth out the course of our feet.” To fully do this, we need to gain the qualities of divine wisdom, such as understanding, discernment, shrewdness or foresighted prudence, and the healthy fear of Jehovah, which “means the hating of bad.” As we grow in such qualities, and “trust in Jehovah with all” our heart, taking Him into account in all we do, then all our “ways will be sure.” (Prove 3:5-7).
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          "27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your feet away from what is bad.”
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         Prove 4:27 In this world many distractions are dangled in front of us on a daily basis. Suggestions to pursue this or that, often with an emphasis on pleasure or material gain, are almost constantly before us. Sometimes we may receive a beneficial lead to something we truly need or that is of real value. But scams are commonplace. May we keep a focused eye on our family’s lasting happiness, and our sincere service to God. Especially should we avoid pursuit of “what is bad,” in the respectful fear of Jehovah. Let’s help our family to “hate what is bad,” seeing the rotten fruitage of badness—the problems, headaches, heartaches, and the like that it leads to, away from lasting happiness and eternal life. Help them keep God close in mind and heart, treasuring their relationship with Him. Psalm 97:10 says “10 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.”
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         Recall our theme for stanza 9:
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         Verses 69-72 read like this: “69 The presumptuous smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart. 70 Their heart is insensitive, But I am fond of your law. 71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations. 72 The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”
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          RECOGNIZE GOD'S ORDERS.
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         Psalm 119:69 Recall the “presumptuous” arrogantly ignore due limits, presuming authority they have no right to. In this case, they brazenly commit the same sin that Satan used to bring misery to the human family in the Garden of Eden, the “Park of Pleasure” God wanted our first parents to oversee the spread of in the making of an earth-wide Paradise. Satan chose to slander God, smearing Him with lies. He spoke to Eve as if God was lying to her about the results of eating from the tree God warned them against. God always has good reason when warning humans against something, if we only trust Him. The “knowledge of good and evil” has not brought mankind the happiness Satan claimed it would, while time has shown that God’s way of truth, upholding what is good and right is truly the most beneficial course in life, as the psalmist recognizes. Despite the lies used against him, he whole-heartedly clings to God’s orders. May we appreciate especially God’s most serious and urgent commands, that we may maintain keen spiritual vision in spite of opposers.
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          Verse 70: Their heart is insensitive, But I am fond of your law.
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          HATING BADNESS, PURSUE GOOD.
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         Psalm 119:70 The heart of such presumptuous ones is callous, unfeeling toward others, largely void of compassion as to the feelings of those they hurt, or of God himself. Spurred on by wrong desire, such things as selfishness, greed, and jealousy foster little regard for others, and can lead to hateful actions, such as the slanderous attacks mentioned by the psalmist. They should be checking and assessing their wrong desires, in line with the principle stated in God’s word at Proverbs 10:2 “The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death.” Thus, all should learn to hate such badness, that brings no lasting benefit nor God’s blessing. Recall Proverbs 10:22 which says “It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” How much better to look for the blessing of God on our activities, by pursuing right and good desires, benefitting others and ourselves, and to become truly “rich” with endless rewards. We can thus develop a fondness for God’s word and law, in harmony with His love, that encourages good traits, such as compassion, kindness, and mercy.
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          Verse 71: It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your [instructions].
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         Psalm 119:71 Similar to verse 67, the psalmist looks back on times of difficulty, as disciplining him toward godly obedience. He came to recognize God’s law as a protection from the stain and pain of wrong conduct. He learned God’s regulations, or detailed guidance, that he might keep it, finding and maintaining God’s approval, favor, and blessing. Happily, Jehovah can forgive past error, even making such mistakes “white like snow.” (Isaiah 1:18). Still, there can be consequences that ones have to live with for serious transgressions, just as David suffered many family troubles for his sins. How much better to appreciate God’s goodness, accepting His loving correction to begin with, choosing to live in accord with His standards!
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          Verse 72: The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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         Psalm 119:72 Here the stanza is summed up with an evaluation of God’s law—truly priceless! The psalmist has shown over several stanzas the benefits of keeping it whole-heartedly—remaining in a close relationship with God, and usually being respected by most God-fearing persons. He recognized God’s law as good, not just for others, but for him personally, moving him to value it more than money. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says “The advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” Money, while necessary, cannot buy eternal life or true happiness, as God’s word clarifies. Therefore may we come to see what is of greatest value in life, and refuse to let others convince us otherwise!
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         2020 Jan 31 Proverbs 4, Psalm 119 Stanza 9A
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          Hello, with lots of longing for the "lost sheep of the house of spiritual Israel"--ultimately all those who could place deep trust in God and His beloved son for spiritual provisions, and eternal peace, happiness, and life! Today's blog has a few fine points that could touch the heart of someone appreciating encouragement--please consider sharing! Let's continue in Proverbs 4, verses 20-23, then resume our normal consideration of Psalm 119 with stanza 9A.
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          "20 My son, pay attention to my words; Listen carefully to my sayings. 21 Do not lose sight of them; Keep them deep within your heart, 22 For they are life to those who find them And health to their whole body. 23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
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         Prove 4:20-22 God and parents can say a lot, but if we aren't listening well, how will we benefit? We are to "pay" attention. When we pay money, for instance, we're giving up something. To "pay" attention, we have to give up concentrating on other things to focus on the one speaking, or the words of God we're reading or hearing. If you don't really pay genuine money for that steak dinner, someone may come looking for you. Let's not pretend to "pay attention"--let's really give up other things to genuinely concentrate on what's more important, to "listen carefully!" Jesus said at Luke 8:18: "Pay attention to how you listen, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he imagines he has will be taken away from him." To truly comprehend what we're hearing, we need to cultivate genuine understanding and discernment, to put things in proper place in our minds and hearts, and judge between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and so on. Otherwise, what we hear may be going "in one ear and out the other!" Of what value is this? Once we have these things in our heart, we should keep them there, treasuring the spiritual insight and direction that God and parents may give, as this can lead us to eternal life and good health both spiritually and perhaps with time, physically. (Job 33:25). Such things are actually worth paying "more than the usual attention!" (Hebre 2:1).
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          "23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
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         Prove 4:23 One of the values of God's word is it helps us gain a proper view of priorities, which gives us "soundness of mind." What do you seek to protect in life? What is so important to you that you would guard it with everything you have? God tells us here that it is our heart that we should safeguard "above all the things that you guard." This would certainly include our relationship with God, whom we are to love with our "whole heart." (Matth 22:37). Our figurative heart is primarily our entire spiritual being, our qualities, values, and viewpoints, as we see things from God's perspective. Especially our integrity to God and His ways should be preserved. The things of the spirit are related to our mental faculties. The two, heart and mind, are at times separated to clarify that one could have knowledge without affecting his heart and real behavior, thus setting him up for an unfavorable course of deception, needing serious help from God to correct. Therefore, we should ponder what we're learning from others, from God or parents, to truly see how to live according to what we're learning. Then the words of Proverbs 27:11 may ring true in our case, where God says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Satan has been the primary liar, deceiver and taunter of God, but all who truly appreciate God's way, the way of the truth, and seek to live by it, oppose his evil and give Jehovah evidence that His way promotes genuine happiness among His human creation.
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         Verses 65-68 read this way: “65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovah, according to your word. 66 Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments. 67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying. 68 You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations.”
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          Verse 65: You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovah, according to your word.
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          JEHOVAH'S GOODNESS, LOYALTY.
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         Psalm 119:65 How thankful we can be to be able to know God’s personality and ways by means of His written word, the Bible. The psalmist acknowledges in his experience that God fully acts in harmony with it, dealing with him just as His word explains. For instance, Psalm 86:5 says of Jehovah: “ 5 For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you.” And Psalm 18:25 says: “25 With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly.” May we appreciate God’s fair and just dealings with mankind, not blaming Him for things that aren’t truly His responsibility. Recall our perfect ancestors, at Satan's instigation, left God’s divine favor and blessing, choosing for all their descendants a world of much ungodly human experimentation, with sin, sickness, and death. (Genesis 3). We still feel the effects of that decision, but God’s Kingdom has begun to bring relief, and is poised to usher in greater blessings in accord with God’s will to fulfill His original purpose toward humans. Perhaps those with ruling authority may submit themselves to the wise guidance of God’s word, supportive of God’s incoming Kingdom, and thereby support the happiness and everlasting life prospects of all those under their care!
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          Verse 66: Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments.
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         Psalm 119:66 The psalmist places his trust in God’s commandments, which Psalm 19 says are “clean,” and “enlighten the eyes.” [Psalm 19:8, AMP]. Thus by heeding them one is better able to see and discern Bible truth, and acquire “good sense and knowledge.” It was Abigail that David commended for showing “good sense” by interceding for her senseless husband, Nabal, who cursed and faulted righteous David, who had done him no wrong. She prepared food and other provisions for David’s men, at his request. God judged Nabal adversely for his gross disrespect. Thus, “good sense” moves one to act wisely, make good judgments, recognizing priorities with a sound mind, and using knowledge judiciously, and with a loving motive. The psalmist requested God to teach him such qualities, on the basis of his proper regard for God’s commandments. Likewise, we too can make such a request, in harmony with James 1:5-6, as God is generous to share true wisdom to any who are lacking, and who ask in faith, with deep trust in God’s desire and willingness to help.
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          Verse 67: Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying.
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         Psalm 119:67 God may have allowed the psalmist to face difficulties so that he might learn obedience, as did Christ, through “the things he suffered.” (Hebre 5:8). Adherence to God’s law spares us much heartache and trouble from the consequences of wrongdoing. The psalmist here learned the lesson, and came to appreciate the value of God’s loving guidance and correction.
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         Psalm 119:68 Thus, Jehovah’s works are in harmony with His personality—they are a manifestation of His great love, wisdom, power, and sense of justice. His primary quality, according to His word, is love. While God HAS the other qualities, it is only love that He IS. (1John 4:8,16). Therefore, we can expect His works, past, present, and future to primarily manifest this quality. Can we not see this in God’s works of creation? The way humans have been made ‘in God’s image,’ to be able to think, reason, draw conclusions, work with our hands, move with our feet, laugh, and enjoy living—can we not appreciate our Great Designer? How much work would teams of scientists and engineers have to do to design and create a robot that could do all the things humans are capable of doing? Could it really just come about by chance? What about all that went into the animal creation, with the delightful experiences of watching kittens or puppies at play, seeing squirrels or other acrobatic creatures amaze us with their feats of skill, witnessing a bird’s talented flight or listening to birdsong? What about the sights and aromas of beautiful flowers or blossoming trees in springtime? Then being able to share such times with friends and loved ones, delighting in conversation over meals and other enjoyable activities—can our appreciation and love for God not continue to grow as we contemplate His uncountably numerous kindnesses manifested toward the human family? Yes, Jehovah is good and His works are good! Like the psalmist, may we thus be moved to willingly learn from God even His detailed guidance for us, that we may know how to live and support the doing of His will and good purpose.
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          Welcome, wishing you a fine and lovey day! Let's continue in Proverbs 4, verses 14-19, then consider the preview of Psalm 119 stanzas 9 through 11, verses 65-88, reaching the halfway point of the psalm.
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          "14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall. 17 They feed themselves with the bread of wickedness, And they drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight. 19 The way of the wicked is like the darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble."
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          "14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall."
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         Prove 4:14-16 The wise counsel here is to shun, or "turn away from" the path or the way of evil ones. We should never be envious of what they seem to have, or so-called benefits they seem to gain by their evil practices. They are robbed of sleep unless they do bad, or cause someone's downfall. Are they motivated by true love? Do they have the reward and blessing of God? In no way. So what is their future? As Asaph realized in Psalm 73:18-19, "Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" May we follow the path leading to eternal life, in true peace and happiness, and help others find and remain on this path!
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          "17 They feed themselves with the bread of wickedness, And they drink the wine of violence."
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         Prove 4:17 What may have turned them to the way of evil to begin with was what they were feeding their minds on spiritually--much exists in the way of "the bread of wickedness" and the "wine of violence." There is much entertainment making evil practices seem to bring happiness, or at least a temporary pleasure. Such promoted ideas are usually a boldface lie, hiding the resulting headaches, heartaches, troubles, turmoil, sorrow, pain and grief caused by such practices. God knows the way of true happiness for all humans, the way that not only brings us and others pleasure and true happiness, but that leaves no scars, nor leaves us battered spiritually. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." And James reminds us, at James 1:16,17: "Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." Man often tries to run ahead of God, stealing gifts from God just a little while before God was going to give it. We often just need to learn a little patience, appreciation, and self-control, things we can pray to God for, to be thankful for what we have now, and prepare or ready ourselves for the future gifts God will bring us at the right time, when we're truly ready for it.
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          "18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight."
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         Prove 4:18 Righteous ones are drawn to the truth of God, letting it lead them to the true path going toward eternal life. May all Christians be willing to discard any belief that is found to be out of harmony with God's reliable word, even if Bible translators believed it, and made it seem to be true in their translation! Some truths may be harder to decipher, but we want to be shrewd and on guard against believing a lie. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step." May we be very careful before accepting anything into our belief system that might not be entirely true, even if a minister may believe it and seem to use scripture to justify his belief. The scriptures may be taken out of context, or even (hopefully not often) be translated unfaithfully. More insight into the scriptures may be needed to clarify truth, but the truth is in harmony with the entire Bible, so almost invariably the truth can be discerned by comparison of other scriptures discussing the same subject. If unsure, let's pray and wait on God for further clarification.
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          "19 The way of the wicked is like the darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble."
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         Prove 4:19 Those acting wickedly do not have the light of God's word to guide their path. They stumble and fall, experiencing trouble, pain, and grief, and often not knowing why their path is not leading them to the happiness they thought they were finding. May we cling to our loving God, who can bring us to the true happiness we're seeking, leading us to experience it even more fully in His new world of righteousness and peace, and eternal life.
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         PSALM 119 PREVIEW 3 STANZAS 9-11
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          Psalm 119 stanza 9, verses 65-72: The theme we will consider is:
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           GOD'S DISCIPLINE IS GOOD FOR US, HELPING US TREASURE GOD'S PRICELESS LAW.
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         Verses 67-68, and 71-72 underscore this theme. Verse 67 says "Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying." Experiencing difficulties may help us learn the value of godly obedience. Verse 68 says "You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations." What are some of the evidences of God's goodness and creative handiwork? Might these help motivate us to learn God's instructions for life? Verse 71 says "It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations." Along with His abundant goodness, God's loving correction may also move us to be obedient, even if we've had to suffer consequences of wrongdoing. And verse 72 says "The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver." Why is God's law, then, so priceless?
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         Psalm 119 stanza 10, verses 73-80:
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         Verses 75,77, and 80 highlight this theme. Verse 75 says "I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness." The psalmist, as a likely future king, came under more of God's discipline than most, needing refinement to carry out God's will fully. How is it that those receiving sonship to rule with Jesus also need strong discipline from God? Verse 77 says "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law." The psalmist thus no doubt recognized human imperfection, and the need for God's mercy to maintain a relationship with Him. What words of Moses may remind us of the connection between life and obedience to God? Verse 80 says "May my heart be blameless in following your regulations, So that I may not be put to shame." The psalmist requests a heart of integrity. Why can seeking divine obedience bring increasing happiness?
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         Psalm 119 stanza 11, verses 81-88:
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           GOD'S RELIABLE ORDERS HELP PRESERVE US THROUGH PERIODS OF PERSECUTION.
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         Despite difficulties, we can remember God's detailed guidance, commandments, orders, and reminders. Even through slanderous lies, God's orders are a protection. Verses 81,84, and 86-87 help us in this. Verse 81 says "I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope." Jesus said those persecuted for doing right wlll receive the Kingdom of the Heavens--either as corulers with Christ or as happy subjects under it's rule. How does Jehovah God feel about those so persecuted? Verse 84 says "How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me?" Notice his faith in God's judgment, will and power to act in his behalf. How might such move wrongdoers to respond to God's correction? Verse 86 says "All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me!" Again, what faith in God's reliable commands. Might we nevertheless be persecuted "without cause?" And verse 87 says "They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders." Thus may we be protected from lasting harm.
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          Hello, looking forward to your benefitting from today's review! Let's continue in Proverbs 4, with verses 11-13, then consider Psalm 119 Review 2, of stanzas 5-8.
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         Proverbs 4:11-13:
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         "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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          "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness."
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         Prove 4:11 Really listening to wise ones, especially wise parents, can help us to become wise, as will reading Proverbs, Jesus' teachings, those of his apostles, and the rest of God's word. Are you in the habit of regularly receiving such instruction or reminders? Is it not nourishing to us in a spiritual sense? How often do you receive physical nourishment? Daily? Likely, several times a day. And do you request God's blessing on your food beforehand, to effectively nourish you? Why not have even short periods of spiritual examination, and contemplation, briefly requesting God's blessing? We will gain understanding in how to walk with God uprightly, bringing Him great pleasure.
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          "12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble."
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         Prove 4:12 When we walk according to God's righteousness, we will have God's favor and blessing, and will experience less in the way of spiritually harmful consequences than disobedient ones. We may choose to "walk" in God's service, or when our circumstances permit, we can choose to "run" in God's service, accepting greater responsibilities in worshipping God. Instructed in true wisdom and righteousness, we will not stumble either way. Psalm 119:165 says to God: "Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble."
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          "13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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         Prove 4:13 How vital to reject prideful thinking and remain humble before God and others, even when being offered correction. "So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall." (1Cor 10:12). The gifts and talents that others have often better our own, and we received such from God himself, so we should have no room for boasting, except in God Jehovah. While on earth, leaving us a model, Jesus always sought God's glory above his own (1Pet 2:21). So may we appreciate any discipline--loving and helpful correction--received from others, especially a parent, step-parent or guardian, or congregation elder, that is likely to be in harmony with God's word. Such correction may mean our very lives, even eternal life in true happiness!
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         PSALM 119 REVIEW 2 STANZAS 5-8
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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         Verses 33, 34 and 37 contain some key thoughts on this theme, helping us to comprehend God's law and it's value, and hold to it. Here are the verses and their associated comments:
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          Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
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         Evidently, even the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn from God, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," possibly meaning "to the last detail." The psalmist may even have had a double-meaning in mind here, as AMP adds "[steadfastly]." Regardless, we should appreciate even detailed instructions from God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. May we thus seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are God's instructions or rules the psalmist is referring to--rules formulated by humans should carefully take God's word into consideration, lest they become unduly cumbersome, or violate right standards, or even common sense! We should still aim to respect even man-made rules that do not conflict with God's word, where we perceive they are properly authorized or made with good intentions and that they're conceived for good reasons. Later, the psalmist mentions keeping God's law "forever and ever." May we likewise look long-term, comprehending God's eternal purpose, to have right-hearted worshippers happily and peaceably loving Him and one another throughout His universe. This requires that all acknowledge Jehovah's just, fair, and right standards for living.
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          Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart.
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         The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. People often grow in understanding as they thus learn to drive properly. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
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         Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
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         Verses 41,44, and 47 underscore our theme. Here are the verses and their associated comments.
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         Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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         Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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         Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovah has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
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         Verses 49, 50, and 56 helps us appreciate this truth, as the psalmist experienced it for himself. These verses follow, with their associated comments:
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          THE GOD OF HOPE.
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         Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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         Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovah brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          The psalmist strove to keep God's commandments, and accordingly said this, in verse 56:
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          KEEPING GOD FIRST.
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         Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels, so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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         Verses 58, 63, and 64 underscore this theme, as we see the value of having God's blessing, and the joys of serving Jehovah alongside others who love, obey, and greatly respect Him. These verses and their associated comments follow:
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         Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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         Psalm 119:63 Here is another joy of loving God first and serving Him faithfully--we may find delightful association with others who are equally devoted to Jehovah, holding to His standards. The genuine fear of God is not a morbid one--while respecting His greatness and power, we fear displeasing or hurting Him, wanting nothing to hinder His love. Thus, godly fear and love are spoken of together in the Scriptures. (Deute 10:12; Psalm 103:11). It is ONLY by the united loyalty to Jehovah God that genuine peace and love can flourish, having His support and blessing! Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." Psalm 133:1 expresses the result, in saying: "Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!" Together, we treasure loyalty and faithfulness to God, shown by our obedience.
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         Psalm 119:64 Jehovah has shown much love to all mankind, as evidenced by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovah's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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          Welcome, may you see good in each day as God's purpose moves toward fulfillment! Let's continue in Proverbs 4, verses 7-10, then consider stanza 8B of Psalm 119. The next blog post will review stanzas 5-8!
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         "7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.” 10 Listen, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many."
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          "7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding."
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         Prove 4:7 True wisdom is the ability to apply divine knowledge successfully, in harmony with God's right standards, for the benefit of others and ourselves. Understanding sees how to put the pieces together of something, especially something of divine importance. The Scriptures says "Make sure of the more important things." (Phili 1:10). Let's seek God's wisdom and understanding by giving adequate attention and reflection on God's word, including Proverbs.
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          "8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.”
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         Prove 4:8-9 Humbly working to grow in divine wisdom, while respecting God's greatness, will in turn bring us honor from God. It will cause our thoughts and words to be more pleasing to God and others of obedient, God-fearing mankind. While we all want to be liked, respected, or appreciated by others, there may be a snare, trap, or pitfall in this desire if excessive. We should all stand for God's wisdom, His right standards. Yet, God allows free will--He gives us the opportunity to choose to obey Him out of love for Him. Not everyone has made such a choice. Thus, when we stand for what's right, we may find out who really respects us for who we are and what we stand for, and who doesn't! But standing for what's right sets the example for such ones to find everlasting life themselves, if they may turn to God and His ways. While we shouldn't be overly judgmental or condemning of others, we are made in the image of God to make judgments--we want to judge others well, with compassion and mercy wherever possible. We should judge impartially--not by ethnicity, race, skin color, economic standing, etc. but rather by their actions--their choices between good and bad. If someone makes foolish, bad decisions, or acts in wrong ways, we may rightly judge them to be poor associates, at least until they learn to turn around from such behaviors. We still love such ones, and may seek to help them understand the right way to live, but we must do so with the greatest of caution, as they themselves may try to influence us against what is right! Thus, 1Corinthians 15:33 exhorts: "Do not be misled. 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" (NIV). And Proverbs 13:20 similarly says: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." (NIV). Therefore, hold true to God, and look forward to the day when all earth's inhabitants will be friends of God, genuinely respecting Him and each other, living right and loyally loving one another! (Psalm 37:29; 2Peter 3:13).
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          "10 Listen, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many."
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         Prove 4:10 God's guidance and direction does generally contribute to longer life now, but much more in receiving His reward of endless life in the future. Thus, once again, the key to a long, satisfying life is in pleasing God--listening, and accepting His sayings. Jehovah is the God of truth, and does not intentionally lie to us. He thus has proven eminently trustworthy, reliable. Such a loving father, who cares for each of us, we should ever want to please Him and offer Him acceptable worship--even if just by accepting the truth from God, letting it touch our heart by pondering it's value in our life, and thereby living and acting in harmony with it. Since it is the truth, we should practice honesty ourselves, "speaking the truth in [our] heart," and not dealing deceitfully with others (Psalm 15:2). Encouraging such qualities as humility, reliance upon God, doing good work, and being rich in fine works, 1Timothy 6:17-19 thus helps all to "get a firm hold on the real life." It then cautions against the contradiction of the "falsely called 'knowledge.'"--so-called knowledge that teaches lies, violating what is holy, and opposing the truth of God. May we be alert to such things, and truly accept and treasure the sayings of God!
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         Verse 58 for instance pleads "I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise." Verses 61-64 read: "The ropes of the wicked surround me, But your law I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your righteous judgments. 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth;Teach me your regulations."
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         Psalm 119:61 Even if lawless ones seem to have us "cornered," may we remember God's law, like the psalmist. Keep in mind, our love is both ways, for God and humans. It is not only God's love for us, but our love for Him, which we show by keeping His commandments. As 1John 5:3 says "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet His commandments are not burdensome." Likewise, it is not only the love of other humans for us--we should be unsefishly loving others, acting as an extension of God's hand in kind acts and loyal patience in dealing with our neighbors. Such love, however, may take time to cultivate, with appreciation for God's love, as well as faith, or deep trust, in Him and His son, as a foundation for Christian discipleship, imitating the way Jesus honored God and loved others, while seeking purity of heart and maintaining a humble view of ourselves. (Colos 3:12). If "cornered," there may be only one right way of "escape"--maintaining firm obedience to God--prayerfully look for the "way out" God makes available for you to endure your trial faithfully, with integrity (1Cori 10:13).
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         Psalm 119:62 Recall God's word emphasizes His "faithfulness during the nights." God's "righteous judgments" demonstrate His faithfulness toward humans, as He is loyal to His own right standards. When He judges, or evaluates a situation, He decides according to what is right, just, fair and true. How thankful we should be for God's adherence to righteousness--His own integrity! And may we imitate such integrity in our own life, seeking always to please Him by doing right ourselves. At John 8:29, we read of Jesus: "And the One who sent me is with me; he did not abandon me to myself, because I always do the things pleasing to him.”
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          Psalm 119:64 Jehovah has shown much love to all mankind, as evidence by His grand and loving creative hand in the way He made us and this planet. Also, He is ever showing love to all, and especially to His faithful people, daily, throughout the earth. This is doubtless part of the 'work' Christ Jesus had reference to, when he said, as recorded at John 5:17, "My Father has kept working until now, and I keep working.” Along with His son, He will continue to help as many as possible choose the path of eternal life with His blessing. Thus Jehovah's loyal love "fills the earth!" Thus may we be moved, like the psalmist, to learn and follow even the detailed instructions from God, that God's will and work may be carried out to His honor and glory, and our eternal happiness.
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      <title>2020 Jan 25 Proverbs 4, Psalm 119 Stanza 8A</title>
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         2020 Jan 25 Proverbs 4, Psalm 119 Stanza 8A
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          Hello with a warm welcome, wishing you a wonderful day! Let's begin in Proverbs 4, verses 1-8, then continue with stanza 8A of Psalm 119, verses 57-60.
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          Proverbs 4:1-8:
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         "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching. 3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living. 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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          "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching."
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         Prove 4:1-2: Recall that "discipline" is not merely punishment--it comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus always go around punishing his disciples, or did he lovingly correct them? Of course, punishment may at times be necessary, and can be given out of love for that one. But how much better when that one can be corrected more gently, with kind words and such! The counsel here is for the young one to pay attention to such discipline in order to "gain understanding." And gaining understanding reduces the need for disciplinary punishment! In fact, Proverbs 17:10 says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid person a hundred times." Yes, loving parents will attempt to offer such rebukes when needed, correcting, teaching and training in the way of God. Such discipline as well as simply good instruction, or "admonition" may lead to the gaining of understanding, especially regarding spiritual matters, "what is righteous and just and fair, the entire course of what is good." (Pr 2:9).
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          "3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living."
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         Prove 4:3-4: Even with faith in Christ there are commandments to follow. Jesus gave us both commands and principles of truth, God's standards that we are to follow. With faith in God and Christ, we are to be obedient to their instruction, and thereby "continue living." Children are encouraged here to be true to their parents, learning whatever godly instruction may be provided in order to grow spiritually, and become loyal Christian disciples.
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          "5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
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         Prove 4:5-8: Wisdom is the successful application of divine knowledge to benefit others and oneself, honoring God. It's the "most important thing," working along with true love for God and others, which are the greatest of commandments (Matt 22:36-40). Understanding is also highly important. "Knowledge comes easily to a person with understanding." (Pr 14:6). It enables one to see how all the part fit together of something, to make the whole. Knowledge of God should be understood first and foremost, since the fear of God is the beginning of both knowledge and wisdom (Pr 1:7, 9:10). Highly esteem true wisdom, humbly seeking God's honor as did David, Jesus, and other men of faith. Then God may truly bring you honor, safeguarding your reputation, at least as regards Him and His purpose, just as he did with Jesus, despite his being falsely condemned as a terrible criminal.
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          Our theme for all of stanza 8 is:
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           CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN.
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          The psalmist yearns to stay close to God, keeping His commandments. Verses 57-60 read this way: "Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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          Verse 57: Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.
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           REWARDS OF OBEDIENCE.
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          Psalm 119:57 The psalmist evidently wanted the close relationship with God that the Levitical priests seemed to have. They received no land allotment as with the other tribes--Jehovah was their "portion" or "inheritance." At Deuteronomy 10:8-9, we read about the Levites: "At that time Jehovah set apart the tribe of Leʹvi to carry the ark of Jehovah’s covenant, to stand before Jehovah in order to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they do to this day.9 That is why Leʹvi has no share or inheritance with his brothers. Jehovah is his inheritance, just as Jehovah your God had said to him." Though likely not a Levite, the psalmist claims Jehovah as his portion due to his loyalty and determination, even "promise," to "keep [His] words." He no doubt had experienced the joy that comes with obedience to God, confident of the rewards of faithfulness, and devoted His life to Jehovah, just as many do who have dedicated their life to God and have symbolized it by water baptism.
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          Verse 58: I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise.
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           HELP OTHERS BE FAITHFUL TO GOD.
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          Psalm 119:58 The psalmist makes every effort to please His God, to receive His favor and approval, appealing to Him "with all [his] heart." This may remind you of Jesus' designation of the greatest commandments of the Law, as revealed at Matthew 22:37-40: "He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 The second, like it, is this: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets.” As important as it is to love people, here we see loving God takes priority. Jehovah God has the greatest capacity for love, it being His greatest quality. (1John 4:8). It is Jehovah's part in a marriage that can make it a steadfast bond, not easily broken, as Ecclesiastes 4:12 states: "And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart." Thus the greatest love one can show to his or her spouse is by helping one another be loyal and faithful to God. Then, by God's command, they should love one another, becoming "one flesh." (Genes 2:24).
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          Verse 59: 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders.
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          Psalm 119:59 God's reminders help us reflect upon our ways and practices, to ensure they are in harmony with God's will. At times, upon such reflection, we will see the need to make adjustments in our priorities, or our routine habits. May we always show willingness to "be readjusted" by God's loving reminders. 2Corinthians 13:11 thus exhorts: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
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          Verse 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments."
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         Psalm 119:60 The psalmist showed a keen sense of priorities, and soundness of mind, by appreciating the urgency and importance of keeping God's commandments. Mundane things should not prevent us from doing so. When we put God first in life, other things seem to fall into place. We may receive "power beyond what is normal" to accomplish God's will, sometimes with spirit enough left over for other necessary things. (2Cori 4:7). May we, likewise, not hesitate to do as God has commanded us, and learning to prioritize our activities in life, making sure God is kept first in our lives. Thus we may maintain His favor and blessing, being rewarded for our loyalty and faithfulness!
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      <title>2020 Jan 24 Proverbs 3, Psalm 119 Stanza 7B</title>
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          Hello, wishing you a blooming day with God's blessing! Let's conclude Proverbs 3, with verses 31-35, then examine Psalm 119 stanza 7B, verses 53-56.
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         “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright. 33 The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one, But he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 For he mocks those who ridicule, But he shows favor to the meek. 35 The wise will inherit honor, But the stupid ones glorify dishonor.”
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          “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with the upright."
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         Prove 3:31-32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this “violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man” mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his ways or practices. Normally Jehovah hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s word says Jehovah “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5). Caution is in order regarding the realism of most modern movies, music and video games when it comes to
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          "33 The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one, But he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 For he mocks those who ridicule, But he shows favor to the meek."
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         Prove 3:33-34 Which would we rather experience—the curse of Jehovah, or His blessing? How happy we may be when acting wisely in harmony with godly truth and right ways, having Jehovah’s favor upon us, humbly seeking His powerful assistance in doing good. The wicked often ridicule the doing of what is good and right, trying to make it seem or appear weak, ineffective, or somehow not beneficial. How unfitting! At Isaiah 5:20 God responds: “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” May we rather treasure the truth, and help all to appreciate the good, lovely, and marvelous ways of Jehovah! If wicked ones refuse to repent of their errors, despite Jehovah’s loving appeals, their harmful ways will come back on them. Isaiah 3:11 says: “11 Woe to the wicked one! Disaster will befall him, For what his hands have done will be done to him!” May such warnings move one to turn around from bad ways and practices, in God’s mercy, and experience true happiness with God’s blessing.
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         Prove 3:35 As a result of pursuing God’s ways, seeking true wisdom and to represent Him well, honoring Jehovah by the way we speak and live, we will experience honor from Him that will continue into eternity. Ironically, the morally stupid ones, while often seeking to glorify, and give or demand honor for, themselves actually glorify dishonor, as their corrupt ways and practices are not worthy of such honor or esteem, and bring them shame or disgrace. Such ones need to acquire an understanding heart, to see the big picture as to reasons for practicing right and hating what’s bad, seeing ill consequences of badness—the troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, sadness and more caused by sin. Then perhaps such ones may begin to respond to or take to heart the loving discipline from parents and others.
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          Verses 49-52 spoke of God's word as giving the psalmist hope, and even preserving him alive. In the next 4 verses, the psalmist is angered by lawless men, and remembers God by observing His orders.
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         Verses 53-56 read: "I am seized with burning rage because of the wicked, Who forsake your law. 54 Your regulations are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah, So that I may keep your law. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
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         Psalm 119:53 Understandably, those forsaking God's law are not only hurting God and themselves, but are hurting others either directly or indirectly. Ignoring or violating God's laws is selfish and inconsiderate of what is right, fair, and just for all people. Such selfishness and greed not only may rob others of their rightful due, but may cause some to believe they must follow the same path to get what they want in life, thus leading many on a path of destruction that robs them of hope of eternal blessings from God in a peaceful world where true happiness can flourish. This can disgust those loving God and fellow humans, seeking their eternal happiness. Jesus expressed the same when the religious leaders at God's temple were robbing the people who just wanted to offer acceptable sacrifices to God. We read, at Matthew 21:12-13: "Jesus entered the temple and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 And he said to them: “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a cave of robbers.” God can provide for our needs if we truly rely upon Him, and maintain our hold on His word and law, keeping integrity to Him. David wrote, at Psalm 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread."
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         Psalm 119:54 Regulations are generally detailed instructions or procedures, those necessary to carry out God's will toward humans in accord with true justice. Lovers of God who have gained the wisdom vital to comprehend these should also develop similar appreciation for them. They were like beautiful songs to the psalmist, who was likely David and literally composed songs like the one outlining the course of integrity to God, at Psalm 15. Some of God's word is detailed, but with the gaining of true understanding, which can see the big picture and how all the parts interrelate to make the whole, one can learn to grasp such details and come to love them. May we grow in such qualities, by considering such instruction as Proverbs 1-10, Proverbs being written to "impart shrewness (or "prudence") to the [naive]; to give a young [person] knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Verse 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah, So that I may keep your law.
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         Psalm 119:55 Other psalmists mentioned thinking upon God at night, even singing to Him. Psalm 92, for instance, says: "It is good to give thanks to Jehovah And to sing praises to your name, O Most High,2 To declare your loyal love in the morning And your faithfulness during the nights,3 Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument and a lute, By the melodious sound of a harp. 4 For you have made me rejoice, O Jehovah, because of your deeds; Because of the works of your hands I shout joyfully." Special mention is made of remembering God's "faithfulness during the nights," just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies." (Psalm 89:37). Of course, remembering God's name is more than knowing how to spell it or even what it means--literally, "He Causes to Become," Jehovah causing His purposes to become reality. We more significantly recall His reputation and our privilege to uphold it by keeping His standards in life, showing others the way to eternal blessings.
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          Verse 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders.
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          KEEPING GOD FIRST.
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         Psalm 119:56 Observing God's orders cause "the heart to rejoice," as God gives us rewarding activities to focus our attention on to help accomplish His will. (Psalm 19:8). It is as David sang at Psalm 23:5-6 "...My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days." The psalmist made it a practice to do the things necessary to maintain his hold on God's law, because he followed God's orders, and these helped him to maintain soundness of mind, keeping his priorities straight in life. When we put God first in life, doing as He instructs, other things seem to fall into place--we're able to get more accomplished than we may realize. Philippians 4:13 says "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." And in reference to the order for Christians to share divine light, God's word mentions, at 2Corinthians 4:7 "However, we have this treasure ["the glorious knowledge of God"] in earthen vessels, so that the power beyond what is normal may be God’s and not from us." May we thus diligently seek God's commands through Christ, relying upon God for the power to keep them, assisting us in drawing close to God and proving a blessing to fellow humans.
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      <title>2020 Jan 22-Jan 23 Proverbs 3, Psalm 119 Stanza 7A</title>
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         2020 Jan 22-Jan 23 Proverbs 3, Psalm 119 Stanza 7A
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          Welcome, wishing you a lovely day! Let's continue in Proverbs 3, verses 27-30, then give attention to Psalm 119 Stanza 7A, verses 49-52.
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          Proverbs 3:27-30:
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         "27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow, ”If you can give it now. 29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor When he lives in a sense of security with you. 30 Do not quarrel with a man for no reason If he has done nothing bad to you."
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          "27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow, ”If you can give it now."
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         Prove 3:27-28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Jesus saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involved what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus we do place a priority on our spiritual family, which hopefully includes our family of flesh! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8). At the same time, we should also appreciate the worldwide Christian brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jesus described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." Therefore, may we help our family spiritually to find the path of life, not hold back in assisting our remaining spiritual family worldwide, and then "work what is good toward all."
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          "Do not plot harm against your neighbor When he lives in a sense of security with you."
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         Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--eventually all people will be true friends with each other, being able to truly trust one another! Imagine traveling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, full of suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other, rather than looking to gain selfishly from each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let competition drive them. Look to benefit others by what is available, while not putting undue pressure upon them.
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          "Do not quarrel with a man for no reason If he has done nothing bad to you."
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          Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful: Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered in the loving, compassionate way that Jesus demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving correction out of love. Yet we should still try to appreciate the lessons needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without much arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it!
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          The theme for all of stanza 7 is:
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           GOD'S LAW AND WORD OF PROMISE ARE RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY.
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         Verses 49-52 state this: "Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law. 52 I remember your judgments from of old, O Jehovah, And I find comfort in them."
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          Verse 49: Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope.
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          THE GOD OF HOPE.
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         Psalm 119:49 This future king evidently received a word of promise from Jehovah, which helped to sustain him through difficult times. Of course, God's word the Bible is filled with hope-inspiring promises from God. Hope is vital to all, and God is eager for people to look to Him with hope in His blessing and salvation by seeking faithfulness to Him. In fact, a primary reason God's word the Bible has been provided to humans is that "we might have hope." Romans 15:4 says: "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." After Adam's sin, it took Jehovah almost no time at all to provide hope to the human family of a restoration of God's purpose, with the prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15. Thus Jehovah is keenly aware of our need for this. May we likewise be quick to provide comfort to one lacking hope, if only they may turn to the God of hope, Jehovah. Psalm 146:5 says "Happy is the one who has the God of Jacob as his helper, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God."
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          Verse 50: This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive.
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          GOD'S TRUTH CAN PRESERVE LIFE.
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         Psalm 119:50 Thus, God's reliable word of promise provides us with genuine comfort in difficult times, when we, like the psalmist, may suffer affliction in some form. Whatever "saying" he has reference to, it is nevertheless true that God's word and law protects us in many ways from harm as we heed it's instruction and guidance. Following God's word, for instance, preserved alive Noah and his family, and the human race, when Jehovah brought the promised deluge upon a violent, evil society of humans whom God said had "ruined it way" on planet Earth (Genes 6:11-12). Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually, which may include our mental and emotional well-being. God warns us against much harm with wise counsel and His "saying," or word of truth, which may at times even 'preserve us alive' by our following it.
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          Verse 51: The presumptuous utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law.
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          "WALK IN MODESTY."
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         Psalm 119:51 Despite receiving reproach from those immodestly deviating from God's law, the psalmist refused to do so. Proverbs 11:2 says "When presumptuousness comes, dishonor will follow, But wisdom is with the modest ones." Summed up, modesty is humble and obedient, recognizing due limits and one's own limitations. It gives priority to spiritual matters, is able to be content with necessities, and is reluctant to boast. Modest ones humbly refuse to violate God's law or standard, or to seek authority that they have no right to. Micah 6:8, a favorite verse of many, outlines simply a course of life pleasing God, in saying this: " He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" We can remain modest despite reproach from presumptuous ones, praying for strength or fortitude from God, and by our steadfast example, hoping at least some may turn from a disobedient course to find God's favor and blessing of eternal life.
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          Verse 52: I remember your judgments from of old, O Jehovah, And I find comfort in them.
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          Psalm 119:52 The judgments of Jehovah, as recorded in His word, are written as a warning against serious wrongdoing. As 1Corinthians 10:1-11 mentions a few instances, which included such sins as idolatry, sexual immorality, putting God to the test, and murmuring against Him, it states: "Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them...Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." Of course, Jehovah also judged His faithful servants favorably, and protected many in various ways, saving them, such as Noah, Jonah, Jesus, and others. May we find comfort in the God of justice, looking to Him for protection more than money or any other person or thing. Those with money should likewise still be dependent on God. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection." Conversely, verse 11 states: "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination." This may refer to either material or spiritual wealth--may we continually look to God and not depend on ourselves or any possession for our lasting happiness.
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    A hearty Hello to you! May we reflect on further matters pertaining to God's wisdom and guidance! Let's continue in Proverbs 3, verses 19-26, then consider Psalm 119 Stanza 6B, verses 45-48.
  
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  "19 Jehovah founded the earth in wisdom. He solidly established the heavens in discernment. 20 By his knowledge the watery deeps were split apart And the cloudy skies dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of them. Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability; 22 They will give you life And be an adornment for your neck; 23 Then you will walk on your way in safety, And your foot will never stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked. 26 For Jehovah will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
  
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    "19 Jehovah founded the earth in wisdom. He solidly established the heavens in discernment. 20 By his knowledge the watery deeps were split apart And the cloudy skies dripped with dew."
  
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  Prove 3:19-20 Just ponder the wisdom with which Jehovah God made not only this earth and all that is within and on it, but also our sun, the other stars in this galaxy and countless others in this universe, and any other planets, which are being found surrounding other stars in habitable zones, or distance ranges allowing for continued life. Can we not appreciate God's willingness to share divine wisdom with mere humans? (James 1:5-6). Not only does God know how to create and sustain life among humans, but of much more importance to Him is knowing how to help all to have a close relationship with Him and with other humans--to help us find joy knowing God and in living peaceably with others. God's ability to discern truth from false, good from bad, more important matters from lesser ones, among other things, assisted Him in His creative work and understanding in the way He made us, making it possible for us to delight in His good gifts in life (James 1:16-17).
  
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    "21My son, do not lose sight of them. Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability;"
  
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  Prove 3:21 We are to safeguard these qualities, letting no one or thing interfere with our developing and maintaining full use of them. Practical wisdom is skillful use of knowledge, putting it to good use, or using it to accomplish good things, truly benefitting others and oneself, hating all badness in the genuine fear of God. Ability to think through a matter, to see various ways to approach a situation, and to come up with the most helpful way to handle it, also is a quality worthy of protection. May we thus treasure divine wisdom and thinking ability, in modest imitation of our God and Creator, with humble appreciation for, and submission to, Him, in awe fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way. 
  
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    "22 They will give you life And be an adornment for your neck;"
  
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  Prove 3:22 We will thus be on the road to eternal life, and the words coming through our throat can be lovely before others, rooted in love and appreciation for our God, who is the Source of, and sets the example in, true love, "the flame of Jah." (Canti 8:6).
  
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    "23 Then you will walk on your way in safety, And your foot will never stumble."
  
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  Prove 3:23 God's wisdom as mentioned previously, includes also foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, enabling us to look ahead at the consequences of our speech and actions, that we may hate what is bad, and it's resulting trouble, pain, and sorrow, and continue loving what is good, with its rewards and blessing from God. By considering God's wisdom before we act, we can thereby see to avoid many hardships and troubles, walking in safety, loving God's protective law, now through Christ. For such ones, God's word says, "Nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165).
  
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    "24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked. 26 For Jehovah will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
  
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  Prove 3:24-26 Letting Jehovah be our source of confidence, rather than merely human power, oneself or our own understanding of things, maintaining our love for, and reliance on, God, will bring His blessing and approval, and true spiritual security, practically eliminating fear as our love for God and others grows. "There is no fear in love, but perfect (complete) love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." (1John 4:18). Such complete love, for example, deals with others impartially, without prejudice, upholding what is right toward another regardless of their economic standing, social status, race, color, etc.
  
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    Verse 41, for instance expressed desire to experience God's loyal love, and salvation by Him. He knew this meant, as in verse 44, keeping God's law "constantly, forever and ever." Now the psalmist expresses contentment with doing so:
  
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   Psalm 119:46 It may take more study and reflection on the value of God's word to ourselves and others, but we too can come to happily share such divine knowledge with others, not being ashamed to do so. Remember, it may mean someone's eternal life to "speak up." Even if they do not appreciate our effort to do so then, it doesn't mean they won't remember it later in life, perhaps before it's too late. Something may happen later to change their mind, and how they feel about it. By setting the right example for them now, we show them as soon as possible the right way for them to go, the way to eternal happiness! (Psalm 27:14; 146:5).
  
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   Psalm 119:47 What a lovely simple expression of appreciation for God's law! Jehovah has given His commandments out of His great love for us, to do what is in our best interests, what leads to our greatest happiness! Isaiah 48:17-18 says, for instance, "This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. 18 If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." By thus "paying attention" to God's commandments, we can, like the psalmist, come to love them and keep them, with integrity, and with strengthened hope of salvation by God!
  
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  2020 Jan 20 Statement

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    Welcome, wishing you a fine day! I would like to take some time this day to clear up a few things. 
    
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      AN OUTSTANDING TRANSLATION.
    
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Some have been wondering what is the outstanding Bible translation I make use of for most verse quotations--it is the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, produced by a body of originally anonymous scholars beginning in the 1950's. Reasonably it has been revised and refined over the years but always with integrity to Scripture as a primary motivation. You likely have appreciated it's clarity of thought--as a literal word for word translation it makes possible careful word studies as God clearly intended to let the Scriptures themselves often interpret God's word from within. Where can you find this translation? This loving labor of work was produced by the organization originally known as IBSA, or the International Bible Students Association, who later adopted the name Jehovah's WItnesses in 1931. The best place to get this translation freely is right on your phone, tablet, or computer, by downloading the app called JW Library. Commendably, it is made available for free to the public, not just for those who are Jehovah's Witnesses. Downloading the app will enable you to further download the Study Bible, and related references, as well as helpful Bible study aids.
  
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     In case you were wondering, Jehovah God, I know, was helping me in my youth largely through several Baptist friends of our family, although it took some time before I began to peer more carefully into the Scriptures. Most of my later Bible knowledge came initially as a result of association with Jehovah's Witnesses. They helped to clear up several common misunderstandings of God's word, and have the spirit of the truth, encouraging diligent study of God's word and stressing the need to "make the truth your own."--convincing yourself of the value of adherence to the truth of God. I know that God has been guiding me for a purpose, allowing me to undergo much while seeking to do His will. (John 4:34). I am very grateful to Jehovah's Witnesses for what they have done to assist and encourage a knowledge of the truth. As you may know from this website and blog, I have sought to freely share the Bible's message and wisdom with others, for the purpose that as many as possible may have a better opportunity to submit to God's will themselves, to find the road leading to eternal life and learn how to walk this road in the ways of true peace and happiness. I did this largely because the shackles of lies, both religous and secular, were seeming to get a stranglehold on our human family, contributing to much pain and sorrow as ones floundered without true wisdom and the beneficial knowledge of God. All the while, I prayed, that making such knowledge available to others wouldn't hinder God's purpose for me, to allow me to accomplish His will in the way He sees fit. I ask, still, that even you continue to respect Jehovah's decisions and judgments, and those He chooses to use to accomplish His loving will and purpose.
  
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     Still, as the light of truth became clear that God didn't just want millions to survive into His righteous new world, but rather BILLIONS, I kept hoping that the organization I was learning much from would recognize God's will in this matter, such as considered in the article on this website "Twelve Tribes of Christianity." (1John 2:2; James 1:1; Galat 6:16). It is all those having the FAITH of Abraham, fleshly Israel's progenitor, "all those who walk orderly by [Christian] rule of conduct,"regardless of their ethnic origins, race, color, etc. that can make up the "Israel of God." I know that the organization is aware of this website with it's articles and blog, but have not shown a humble willingness to adjust their teachings much the slightest. They have taught that ones must meticulously avoid involvement in social and political issues in order to remain "no part of the world." Yet the world Jesus and other apostles had reference to was a godless, or unchristian one, seeking to turn ones away from Jehovah and Christ. That has not largely been the case with this nation, the United States of America, over time, that clearly God had a hand in forming some centuries ago, or many other nations of the free world, who largely believe in God and want their citizens to find true happiness, submitting to many wise principles of God's word for the betterment of the human family.
  
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    FAITH IN GOD'S KINGDOM.
  
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   Yes, there are real judgment messages in Revelation against even the current world power, as part of a political "wild beast." Yet the purpose of these judgment messages is not to condemn the entire world, but to alert mankind to put faith in God's Kingdom as the ultimate solution to man's problems (Ezeki 33:11; Matth 24:14; Revel 7:9-10, 14-17). Sometimes leaders have been disrespectful of God's will or word in some ways, but Jehovah God continues to support the doing of His will through all those willing to submit to genuine Christian teachings and live by divine principles and standards. And yes, sometimes this nation and others promote unchristian practices that dishonor God, and have placed faith in merely human initiatives without seeking God's direction or will in the matter, often with selfish and dishonest goals or objectives. Still, Jehovah is abundant in compassion and mercy and wants as many as possible to humbly return to Him, seeking His will and finding salvation through His judgment. For these and other reasons, I am choosing to limit my association with Jehovah's Witnesses, that God may use me more freely to accomplish His will as He sees fit. He is guiding me in this matter by His spirit, and may I ask your prayers that He continue to do so, as we may all contribute in some way to God's loving purpose for true peace, happiness, and prosperity earth-wide under the rule of God's incoming Kingdom! (Matth 6:9-10).
  
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          Hello, wishing you a lovely day before God! Let's continue in Proverbs 3, verses 13-18, then consider stanza 6A of Psalm 119, verses 41-44.
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment; 14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand. 17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy."
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment;"
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          Prove 3:13 Wisdom is the ability to successfully apply divine knowledge for the true or lasting benefit of others and oneself. Discernment sees the difference between things, such as between a minor irritation that moves one to find a solution to the pressing problem or see how to cope with it, and full-blown anger that is a violation of Christian self-control and gentle Christian mildness, that interferes with clear thinking and causes hurt feelings, and that may even provoke the serious sin of reviling another. True Christians are to manifest self-control and refuse to allow anger to escalate to an extreme level. They learn to quickly channel the energy of irritation into efforts to think through and fix the problem or see how to cope with it, as mentioned.
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          "14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand."
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          Prove 3:14-16 True wisdom leads its owner to everlasting life in true peace and happiness, something that money cannot buy. Have you yet come to experience the genuine joy associated with having true wisdom? It brings us close to God and to other devoted ones of integrity, in a bond of trust, unity, and brotherly affection. This brings such spiritual security, happiness and delightful experiences that cannot be compared to any other desirable thing. It increases the beauty and joy associated with other wholesome desires, giving meaning to life, making enjoyment more delightful. And such delights may continue into an endless future, bringing much spiritual wealth, honor, and at least eventually, material prosperity.
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          "17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy"
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         Prove 3:17-18 True wisdom is the way to enjoy life in peace as it was meant to be enjoyed, knowing how to get along with others peacefully. Can you imagine a life in which every neighbor is a true friend and not only loves peace, but truly deals peaceably with one another? All the ways of true wisdom are thus pleasant and peaceful. Such peace and pleasantness may be fully experienced when as many as possible will have learned to live in such a way, in harmony with God's loving will and purpose! Many who once fought as enemies have learned true wisdom largely through Christian teachings and examples, and have become true friends! As 2Peter 3:9 says: "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." Even now, gaining true wisdom can result in inner peace and contentment, helping us deal peaceably often even with unpeaceable warmongers. Such wisdom ultimately results in true happiness and God's GIFT of eternal life. Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."
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         The first 4 verses read this way: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah,Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever."
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         Psalm 119:41 The psalmist thus shows that God's love for us would certainly move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with many such promises in His word. Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, says this in verses 14-16: "God said: “Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress. I will rescue him and glorify him. 16 I will satisfy him with long life, And I will cause him to see my acts of salvation.” All this because of our affectionate love for Jehovah, shown by our loyal obedience to Him (1John 5:3). Such an attachment to God personally, a close relationship with Him, moves Jehovah to respond loyally in return. "Draw close to God and He will draw close to you..." says James 4:8. Accordingly, our hope of salvation is thereby strengthened.
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         Psalm 119:42 God appeals, at Proverbs 27:11, "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Of course, in God's case, it has primarily been His opposer Satan who has taunted God for milleniums, from the time of his rebellion in the Garden of Eden, or Park of Pleasure, designed and created by Jehovah God. Satan taunted that he could turn Job away from his integrity to God, but in spite of all Satan did to hurt Job, he was faithful, and was doubly rewarded by Jehovah. (Job 42). Our loyal integrity to God makes His heart glad, giving Him a reply to Satan, and likewise, any who may taunt God's servants may as well see God's loving use of His power to protect and save them, allowing them to make a similar reply. May we continue to build deep trust, or faith, in God's inspired word, and in God Himself, becoming reliant upon Him. (Prove 3:5-8).
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         Psalm 119:43 Genuine integrity to God involves honesty, speaking and acting in accord with the truth. As we put faith, or deep trust, in God's judgment, we are moved to trust the course of integrity. Integrity essentially means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." In Psalm 15, the course of integrity is essentially outlined, and includes "speaking the truth in [one's] heart." Removing the "word of truth" would result in a mouth of deception and trickery, and a loss of genuine integrity. May we trust Jehovah God's power to support His honest servants, who nevertheless know there is a "time to be silent" as well as a "time to speak."
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         Psalm 119:44 Acquiring such integrity brings genuine joy of heart, being close to God, along with other devoted ones, moving us to want to experience such happiness "forever and ever," by keeping God's law "constantly." By thus making God's law OUR law, writing God's law on our heart, we are always able to live in a way that pleases God! May we find such delight as did the psalmist, and "get a firm hold on the real life," the everlasting life promised by our Creator, Jehovah, "to those who continue loving Him." (1Timo 6:19; James 1:12).
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                    Welcome, wishing you a fine and lovely day! Let's continue in Proverbs 3 with verses 9-12, then with Psalm 119 Stanza 5B, verses 37-40.
  
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    Proverbs 3:9-12:
  
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    "9 Honor Jehovah with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovah loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
  
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    "9 Honor Jehovah with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine."
  
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    Prove 3:9-10 - We want to have a good name with God. He rewards those who put His name ahead of their own. At John 7:18 Jesus says: "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." Who is worthy of more honor--we ourselves? some superstar? or Jehovah the Creator? We may have talents and possessions, valuable things, material and spiritual. Let us seek to honor Jehovah with such things, by giving Him our best effort to obey Him, loving Him and our neighbor. We will thus receive the blessing of Jehovah on our efforts. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It is fine to desire a good reputation. May we prosper, at least spiritually, by putting God's name ahead of our own, having His blessing, while we trust God to safeguard our own name with Him.
  
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    "11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovah loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
  
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  Prove 3:11-12 - God's love is manifest in receiving His loving correction and guidance. Some often link discipline with punishment. Recall, however, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple". Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples? Or did he lovingly correct and train them? Yes, discipline primarily involves loving correction and readjustment. Punishment may be necessary, at times, but love should be the clear motive, and the lesson(s) should be made understandable if possible, as well as how to avoid such punishment in the future. Also, by studying God's word personally, we may discipline ourselves before ever needing it from others. Another aspect of training is another scriptural term, "admonition." This involves training with good guidance, apart from discipline. Lovingly guiding your children when they've done nothing wrong, can build such a bond of trust and affection between parents and their offspring. Ephesians 6:4 says "And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah." This is primarily what's being encouraged at Deuteronomy 6:4-9, which says, by God's inspiration: "“Listen, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah. 5 You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength. 6 These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, 7 
  
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   8 Tie them as a reminder on your hand, and they must be like a headband on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Thus may we show our love for our children by the way we guide, teach, train, and correct them for their everlasting happiness and welfare!
  
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    PSALM 119 STANZA 5B
    
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      WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
    
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     In verse 34, the psalmist expressed longing to observe God's law and keep it with his whole heart.
  
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    Verses 37-40 read this way: "Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your righteousness."
  
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    Verse 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.
  
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     Psalm 119:37 This verse shows an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience--being careful what we give attention to, especially what we choose to look at. We need the quality of discernment to judge between something of value spiritually and something "worthless." This quality helps us discern between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and between more important matters and those less so but still required. We might add: between things of great value and those of less or no value. How would you value a close relationship with God? How about eternal life in true peace and happiness, and that of your loved ones and friends? Of course, the latter depends upon the former. Hopefully you've come to value both highly. If so, we should have no problem turning away from things that undermine, or threaten to take away, what we treasure most, choosing instead the things in harmony with God's right ways and standards. In this way we act in harmony with the psalmist's plea to be 'preserved alive in God's own way.' If you don't yet feel close to God, pray to Him more, with faith, or deep trust in Him and His desire to reward you for your loyalty. (Hebre 11:6). Confidently ask him for things you truly need, and experience His hand of assistance in your life, while you read His word for His guidance. In this way, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you..." (James 4:8).
  
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    Verse 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared.
  
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      "FULFILL YOUR PROMISE"
    
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     Psalm 119:38 As a likely king or future king, the psalmist may have been making reference to a specific promise he received from God, perhaps the one to make him the king that God had anointed him to become, the fulfillment of which would demonstrate to others God's love, wisdom, power, and adherence to what is right. Thus, the writer of Psalm 119 is most likely David, after his anointing to become king, but before taking the throne while King Saul was opposing him. (1Chron 12:1-2,8,16-17). Jehovah is a Keeper of Promises. God has made many promises regarding His faithful servants, to sustain them through trials, for instance. Psalm 55:22 says: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." God's support of His people surely brings Him glory, especially when His servants trust fully in Him and hold on to their integrity. May all possible come to thus "fear the true God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man." (Eccle 12:13).
  
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    Verse 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good.
  
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     Psalm 119:39 No one enjoys receiving disgrace or shame from others, especially when we seek what is right by God. Even Jesus 'despised shame,' although he was ridiculed and impaled as though a terrible criminal (Hebre 12:2). Yet God proved what He can do to save one's reputation, exalting Jesus to have a name above every other name. (Phili 2:9). Thus, we should never give up, as long as we look to God with faith, or deep trust, in His desire and power to act in our behalf. Even if our own heart condemns us, remember that "God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." (1John 3:18-20). May we seek God's right ways and standards, and appreciate His judgments, or just evaluations. He can read hearts, and sees the love we show others. Yet, remember that no good deed gives us allowance to sin against God or our neighbor. So let us "hate what is bad" in the reverential fear of God, and pursue what is good, seeking His honor, trusting Him with our own reputation, as did faithful men of times past. Remaining faithful to God, we may look forward to a bright future. God has promised to remove the reproach from His true servants, as at Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."
  
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   Psalm 119:40 Thus the psalmist once again highlights his fondness for God's word and guidance. According to Psalm 19:8 God's orders are righteous, and cause "the heart to rejoice." Thus we find genuine joy in obedience to God, and this obedience can be sustained, preserving us alive in God's righteousness, with integrity to Him. God's right ways and standards are a protection in many ways, and form the way of eternity. May we thus treasure the privilege of doing things God's way, learning so that it becomes "first nature" to us! Why "second nature?" GOD'S WAY is the way He created us to live in the FIRST place. Let's get back to that, and experience the happiness and rewards of doing so! (Hebre 11:6)
  
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    Updated 1/18 20:13: "Additions to Prove 3:7-8 &amp;amp; Psalm 119:36" Hello--warm wishes for a fine day in God's favor! Let's consider the opening verses of Proverbs 3, then begin the normal consideration of Stanzas 5-8 of Psalm 119, beginning with 5A.
  
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    "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you. 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
  
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    "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you."
  
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    Prove 3:1-2: Notice we're to observe God's commandments with our heart. What a good reminder that we can take information into our mind, but to truly benefit, we must ponder how we can truly use it to benefit others and ourselves to make it a part of us, to reach our heart. We should see the rewards, good consequences of observing God's commands, perhaps also the sadness and distress caused by one disobeying God, that we may hate what is bad. Here a general reward is mentioned for obeying God, doing so adds "many days and years of life and peace."
  
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    "3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man."
  
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    Prove 3:3-4: Next, loyal love and faithfulness are to affect everything we say, and are to be written on our hearts, affecting our very motives in all we do. Faithfulness inspires us to be persons of integrity, practicing God's righteousness, being true to Him under trial and test, recalling that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Corinthians 10:13). Proverbs 20:6 says "Many men proclaim their loyal love, but who can find a faithful man?" Let's appreciate both: true loyal love and faithfulness, to God and others. One reward is you "will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man."
  
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    "5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight."
  
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    Prove 3:5-6: A favorite verse of many. Look for God's direction, through his word and prayer, not simply relying on our past experience or our own understanding of things. We should be ready to adjust our thinking when we see good reason for doing so, especially when the truth from God's word corrects us. Jehovah, by his word, can make our paths straight, helping us remain on the road of eternal life, without turning to the right or left. In 'all of our ways,' or in everything we do, we are to humbly seek God's direction, His way of doing things. How we benefit from God's wise guidance!
  
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    "7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
  
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  Prove 3:7-8: By humbling ourselves and seeking God's direction, fearing to displease Him, we avoid pridefully relying on ourselves, and seeking our own glory, leading to selfishness or self-centeredness. Another translation renders verse 7: "Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil." (Prove 3:7, NLT). "Turning away from bad" may include such things as avoiding forms of idolatry, such as by total immersion in the lives of certain stars of movies, tv shows, etc. We may have favorite actors or actresses, and enjoy watching an occasional show they appear in. But excessive binge-watching, for instance, a tv- or movie-star can be obsessive and lead to an unrealistic and misguided view of such people, made in the image of God. Seeking God's honor as those representing Him as true Christians, ones should unselfishly seek true love, having concern for others and their welfare, and reap true happiness in life.
  
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    As we learned in the first verse of Psalm 119, true happiness belongs to those "who walk in the law of Jehovah." This requires faith, or deep trust, in God. As we learn God's laws and ways, our faith, like that of Abraham, can be 'counted to us as righteousness,' based on the ransom of Christ. (James 2:23). Our obedience can be shown to improve and endure over time. 
    
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    Stanza 5A, verses 33-36, says this: "33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your regulations, And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain."
  
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    Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your [instructions], And I will follow it to the end.
  
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     Evidently, even the detailed instructions and procedures of God's law the psalmist was eager to learn from God, so as to obey Him fully. He was determined to keep God's instructions "to the end," possibly meaning "to the last detail." The psalmist may even have had a double-meaning in mind here, as AMP adds "[steadfastly]." Regardless, we should value even detailed instructions from God, realizing their valued contribution to His purpose. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) puts it this way: "Point our your rules, LORD, and I won't disobey even one of them." May we thus likewise seek an obedient heart. Of course, these are 
    
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     The psalmist recognizes the importance of the quality of understanding, when it comes to learning to fully obey Jehovah. Understanding involves seeing the big picture, along with all the individual pieces that make it up, and how they all interconnect to make the whole. This is vital, for instance, when learning to operate a motor vehicle. There are many principles and traffic laws that must be learned, that together make it possible to safely navigate the roadways among fellow drivers. Without understanding how these many laws work together, there would be chaos and confusion. God is honored by our respect for such laws. We should also learn such laws, not only for our own benefit, but out of love and respect for our neighbors, with interest in their safety. With such motives, it is possible to observe God's law with our "whole heart." Such laws will then most likely affect our actions and reactions, as we truly seek to obey and honor God from the heart.
  
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    Psalm 119:35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight.
  
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     The psalmist again pleads to be instructed to remain on the path of life, the roadway leading to eternal life. He 'takes delight' in God's ways, and in His commandments, which, according to Psalm 19:8 are "pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments thus help us maintain purity, clean worship, which helps us maintain our keen spiritual vision, seeing the truth as it should be seen. This helps us deal with problems head on, finding workable solutions in our dealings and relationships with God and others, rather than blindly being led astray. How we should delight in God's commandments, and the privilege of maintaining pure worship to God, alongside fellow worshippers.
  
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    Psalm 119:36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain.
  
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    As we are reminded of God's good guidance in life, we are helped to maintain an obedient course, in harmony with God's laws and standards. We are able to do this with a proper motive of genuine love for God and neighbor. Evidently, as a future king, the psalmist would eventually be in charge of much wealth, yet he refused to focus on "selfish gain," rather using whatever resources he had unselfishly to God's honor and purpose. How important to maintain clean and pure motives, and avoid even misusing other people or raising them up above God in some way for some purpose out of harmony with God's will. Jesus warned against devotion to Riches, or really any other God-dishonoring Master, saying at Matthew 6:24 "“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches." The psalmist thus chooses to worship and slave for God, Jehovah, still often rewarded materially, rather than seeking only selfish gain by Riches, an often harsh master. (Prove 3:10; 8:21).
  
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         2020 Jan 15-Jan 16 Proverbs 2, Psalm 119 Preview 2
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          Welcome, wishing you a fine and lovely day! Let's conclude Proverbs 2, with verses 20-22, then Preview the next 4 stanzas of Psalm 119.
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          This exhortation ensues the warnings against ignoring divine wisdom and pursuing a selfish course resulting in calamity. “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.”
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          “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous,"
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          Prove 2:20 Therefore all are encouraged to appreciate and “follow” the way of good people. How fine that God has preserved such goodness among mankind that many, even in the difficult “last days,” may still see and recognize it being practiced. The “righteous” may still be found despite the presence of unseemly attitudes and practices mentioned at 2Timothy 3:1-5. Reasonably, however, there are places on the earth where such ones are “few and far between.” May right-hearted ones in those areas rely heavily upon Jehovah to continue setting a good example for their neighbors, in the hope of helping others be drawn to the truth of God’s word, as long as the way is still open for people to respond to the call of eternal life in peace. Revelation 14:6,7 speaks of the involvement of heavenly angels in declaring this message, saying: “6 And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. 7 He was saying in a loud voice: “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of judgment by him has arrived, so worship the One who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water.””
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          "21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it."
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          Prove 2:21 Notice God’s inspired word through King Solomon speaks of the earth as man’s true home, where even the blameless “will remain.” Before Jesus came there was no mention of man’s receiving heavenly life as a hope. That calling was to fulfill the need for a heavenly government by God, arranged by Him, having His direction, approval and blessing, to rule over mankind and the earth. For the majority, the hope is for God to finally be “...3 with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revel 21:3,4). Notice Isaiah 45:18: “18 For this is what Jehovah says, The Creator of the heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no one else.” But God wants those dwelling upon the earth to be “upright” and “blameless,” persons of integrity to God and loyal love, thus making for a wonderful SPIRITUAL Paradise on earth, to match perfectly the literal Paradise of beauty that is in the making for man to enjoy earth-wide.
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          "22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.”
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          Prove 2:22 Notice, again, it is from the earth that evil ones will be “cut off” and “torn away” from, not being allowed to enjoy the earthly Paradise home of mankind that the righteous ones will. The punishment for such ones in the Scriptures, at worst, is death, the “wages of sin” (Romans 6:23; John 3:16). Still, it is God’s will that as many as possible be saved from such a calamity. May they repent of wrongdoing, turn to God, hoping in His divine mercy and blessing as they ascribe to the 8 H’s:
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          "(1) HOPING in God's approval and blessing, (2) HUMBLING themselves and becoming (3) HONEST, (4) HUNGERING for what’s right, Taking God’s words to (5) HEART, (6) HATING what is bad, (7) HURRY to turn around, and bringing the truth (8) HOME."
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          Isaiah 55:6,7 says: “ 6 Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.” And Acts 3:19 exhorts: "Repent, therefore, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself."
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          Stanza 5, Verses 33-40:
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           WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE CAN BE (HAPPILY) CULTIVATED AND SUSTAINED OVER TIME.
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         Verse 33, says, for instance: "Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your regulations, And I will follow it to the end." The next verse shows that the quality of "understanding" is involved in whole-heartedly observing God's law. It says: "Give me understanding, so that I may observe your law and keep it with my whole heart." We will consider how this quality is involved in whole-hearted obedience, using the example of lawfully driving a motor vehicle. In considering verse 37, let's answer the question: Why should we avoid giving undue attention to "worthless" things? This is shown to be an important consideration to maintaining godly obedience. We will need the quality of discernment to judge properly between things of great value and those of less or no value.
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         Verses 41,44, and 47 say this: "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise...44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever...I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them." God's loyal love for us would move Him to bring us salvation through His judgment, in harmony with the promises of His word. What might be an example of such a promise from God, and what should we do to be among those experiencing God's loyal love? Also, we'll see how setting God's law as our own leads to endless happiness! And what a lovely, simple expression of appreciation for God's law. How might we also develop such appreciation for God's commandments?
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         Verses 49-50 say: "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive." The word of promise the psalmist received from Jehovah sustained him through difficult times. How may this be true of us? Today, there is much to harm humans physically and spiritually--which includes the quality of our relationships, and personal thinking and emotional well-being. How may God's word of promise have comforted the psalmist, and how can God's saying preserve us alive? Also, verse 56 hints that the psalmist was helped to keep God's commandments by observing God's orders. Why is this important, and how do we do so?
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           CLOSENESS TO GOD AND DIVINE FAVOR WORTH EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN!
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         Verses 58,63-64 say this: "58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise...63 I am a friend of all who fear you and of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth; Teach me your regulations." The psalmist appeals to God 'with all his heart'--making every effort to please God, to receive His favor and approval. What command of the Law highlighted by Jesus might this bring to mind? Also, putting God first brings many blessings, such as joyful association with those with similar appreciation for God! Let's consider how this is so, and how we may further receive God's instructions for our eternal happiness!
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          UPDATE 01/13 18:24: "Additions to comments on Prove 2:16-19." Hello, wishing you well this day in God's favor! Let's continue in Proverbs 2, verses 14-19, then review Stanzas 1-4 of Psalm 119!
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil, 15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious. 16 It will save you from the wayward woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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          Lest we misunderstand verse 19, let's supply some background. This was originally written for the nation of Israel, living under the Mosaic Law covenant, which condemned sexual immorality and especially the sin of adultery severely. The spiritual implications of a decadent immoral influence among God's people was so serious that it was capital punishment for both consenting sharers in adultery--death by stoning for the perpetrators, unless God in His mercy intervened. This is why it is written that they will not "regain the pathways of life." It is life under this system that was meant--the "unrighteous" could still in God's mercy come back in the future resurrection and willingly submit to God's law and direction, finding eternal life. (Acts 24:15). Yet, all should take warning, as we are living ever near a time of judgment by God, from which there may be few returns to life. How vital to learn to submit to God's direction now! As 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows for those becoming Christians, that some had been sexually "immoral, idolaters, adulterers," submitting to homosexual acts, and so on. But then the inspired word of God says "And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God." They thus changed their behavior to find agreement with God's will, and God forgave them, as they most likely weren't rebelling against God will full knowledge of wrongdoing. We cannot continue to practice what we know is wrong and expect God's continued forgiveness--we can make the changes and find greater happiness in doing so! In harmony with God's love and will for humans, one vital principle of God's word declares: "Mercy triumphs over judgment." (James 2:13). And 2Peter 3:9 agrees, saying "Jehovah...does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,"
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          Prove 2:10-11 Wisdom is the successful application of knowledge, and thus knowledge should, with the gaining of understanding to see the big picture and all it's pieces, come "easily" and become pleasant to oneself. (Prove 14:6). Then, thinking ability and discernment will serve to protect one from many destructive traps. It is divine knowledge and wisdom that is a protection from serious wrongdoing. Included in this is "thinking ability" and "discernment"--the ability to discern between such things as right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, more important matters and lesser ones, though still required by law. With prudent shrewdness we can see the consequences of our decisions, and come to hate what is bad in the healthy "fear of Jehovah"--fearing to displease our loving Father, to hurt Him in any way.
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          Prove 2:14 Those rejoicing in wrongdoing are not acting in harmony with true love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth." (1Cori 13:6). They are finding joy in lies, corruption and evil, their values becoming twisted as they are likely feeding their minds and hearts on foolish, corrupt or violent entertainment. Some comedies are providing laughing tracks, or sounds of laughter, over whatever is imagined should be funny, including wrongful speech and actions, at times harmfully twisting the values of the eventual audience. Wise ones are not misled into regularly feeding on such distorted ideas.
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          Prove 2:15 Thinking ability and discernment may protect us from those rejoicing in wrongdoing who are following "crooked" paths--distorted from the path of righteousness leading to life--their deceptive course, riddled with spiritual snares and fallacies, troubled by hurtfulness and sorrow, leads only to death, or destruction.
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          "16 It will save you from the wayward woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
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         Prove 2:16-19 A wayward or immoral woman could entice one lacking in true wisdom, thinking ability, or discernment. Her "smooth words" could penetrate one's mind and heart without the ability to reason on the matter, and see the implications of such a course. We must realize the spiritually destructive effects of sexual immorality, as well as the numerous benefits of treasuring the covenant of marriage God instituted from the beginning of the human family on earth. In this covenant, two can love God and each other like no one else on the planet, loyally caring for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad, and have children that can be cherished and raised in a loving, peaceful, stable environment with the corrective influence of both a father and a mother, cooperating to bring them up in the "admonition of Jehovah." (Ephes 6:4). It is God's will that we come to find genuine satisfaction and happiness in this arrangement, with both persons learning to truly love Jehovah and each other in the way God instructs in His word. Should young ones worry that they won't find a marriageable partner when the time nears to consider this gift more carefully? Does Jehovah God not want you to be happy? Can He not hear your prayers accordingly? Isaiah 59:1 says: "Look! The hand of Jehovah is not too short to save, Nor is his ear too dull to hear." (Compare Numbers 11:23). Why not look for a faithful partner, one him- or herself keeping integrity to God, rather than succumbing to immorality of various kinds (and by such immorality, putting at risk the eternal life of any sharing participant--true love???)? If you find such a person before it's time to marry, why not agree to each other to be true to God, faithful in conduct, as you plan to court one another, getting to know one another better, even with your parents' permission? May we come to treasure this "good gift" of marriage, forgiving one another, especially unintended mistakes, both seeking faithfulness, to God and each other, without any form of immorality, drawing closer together for as long as God blesses it to last, into God's new world and perhaps, beyond. (James 1:17). If serious sin is not committed, you may find great delight by loyally loving the one you're with--see what can grow between you!
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          Happiness depends on obedience to God's law, but only by exercising faith, or deep trust, in God, His word and His son, and the ransom provision for forgiveness of sins, with repentance. We must recall that Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness," so we can develop a right standing with God, even while we have much to learn of God's right standards, endeavoring to keep them.
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment.
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. When used in the plural in the Scriptures, this term may evidently be translated more simply as "INSTRUCTIONS."
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         Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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           TRUE HAPPINESS FOUND.
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          Also key to the first stanza is that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's laws and standards. The first 4 verses thus read as follows: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
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            KEEPING ON GUARD.
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           Verse 9 says: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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           TREASURING GOD'S SAYINGS.
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          Verse 11 says "In my heart I treasure up your saying, so that I may not sin against you." Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." Thus all living among God's people were to keep His law. On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovah may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others in Jesus' day, which taught people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          In verse 18, the psalmist pleads: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist may have been a king, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          In verse 22, this request is made: "Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders." The psalmist pleads for Jehovah to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or even due to the sins or mistakes of a parent. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to the errors of others.
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          And in verse 24, the value of reminders are highlighted: "I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers." Godly reminders are thus useful to all when seeking guidance, as if requesting advice from trusted counselors.
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          We can remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          In verse 25, the psalmist expresses himself this way: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word." He thus speaks as if "at the end of his rope." Nevertheless, He falls back on God and His promise to sustain him. Even if sins have been committed, it is faith, or deep trust and reliance upon God, that was "counted to [Abraham] as righteousness." Forgiveness can be found, and God can raise one up even from the dust. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Psalm 34:19 says: "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, But Jehovah rescues him from them all."
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          Verse 29 says this: "Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law." Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or deep trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to know God's law and hold to it. Keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          And verse 31 reads this way: "I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed." Regularly going where God's word is read and discussed, and reading in God's law or word daily, even Bible-based publications that uphold divine truth, should bring to mind Christian commands and principles we need to live by. Jesus said we should make disciples, "teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you." (Matth 28:19-20). Thus, of course, we would need to know "all the things" ourselves. This needn't be too difficult. Recall that in just 3 chapters of the Bible, Matthew 5-7, containing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we find as much as a fourth of all that God requires of true Christians. Also, how many appreciate all of the Ten Commandments as we should? (Exodus 20). Adding Proverbs 1-10, we may have well over a third of God's requirements! What other chapters in the Gospels or Christian letters can you find that contain valuable guidance and instruction? As we follow such counsel, may we find God's approval and blessing, and the hope which "does not lead to disappointment!" (Romans 5:5).
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          Hello and welcome, wishing you a delightful day! Let's continue in Proverbs 2, verses 10-13, then give consideration to Psalm 119, Stanza 4B, verses 29-32. In the next blog post, we'll review stanzas 1-4.
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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          Prov 2:10-11 True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Abundant knowledge may do little good if it is not guided by a properly motivated heart. Knowledge should become pleasant to us, and having a wise heart will allow thinking ability and discernment to safeguard us. We should certainly develop and practice thinking ability or logical thinking. Anyone having trouble with important thinking and logic skills should pray about the issue, and find assistance to correct matters. Certainly Jehovah wants all lovers of Him to acquire "thinking ability!" Christians are instructed to use their "power of reason" in serving God effectively (Romans 12:1). Of course, any deficiencies now can be fully corrected under the rule of God's Kingdom. Also, recall that discernment is the ability to see the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, as well as serious matters of the law and lesser matters, though still required. This discernment safeguards us, helping us walk uprightly despite potential hazards and traps that we may be exposed to.
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          "12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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         Prov 2:12-13 This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not find the so-called happiness they seek, but this course leads eventually to misery, which we hope causes them to return, although battered spiritually. Thinking ability and discernment protect us from exposure to wrong influences, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may choose. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, true happiness, and eternal life.
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          PSALM 119
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         Stanza 4 Theme:
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          Continuing our theme of this stanza, that we can be faithful in spite of difficult trials, notice the psalmists words: "29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          Psalm 119:29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law.
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           TRUST NECESSARY FOR GENUINE PEACE.
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          Living with falsehood or deceit is quite opposed to God's way of the truth. Genuine peace is not possible without being able to have faith, or deep trust, in God and in one another. Ephesians 6:23 says: "May the brothers have peace and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Micah 6:11-12 says of God's own people in times past: "Can I be morally clean with wicked scales,With a bag of fraudulent stone weights? 12 For her rich men are full of violence, And her inhabitants speak lies; Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth." (see also Zepha 3:13). Thus Psalm 120:2-3 says: "O Jehovah, rescue me from lying lips And from the deceitful tongue. 3 What will He do to you, and how will He punish you, You deceitful tongue?" The psalmist thus chooses faithfulness to God, wanting to honestly know God's law and hold to it. Keeping God's law protects us from many dangers, both spiritually and physically.
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          Psalm 119:30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right.
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           GOD IS RIGHT, JUST, AND FAIR.
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          The psalmist recognizes that God is right, just, and fair when He judges, always impartially, upholding truth. (Deute 32:4). How happy we can be to serve such a God! What a joy and a privilege to be able to learn the right course, the right way to think, from such a God of justice! And to know that He will intervene, through His Son, under the rule of His Kingdom, to setting matters right among mankind! By choosing faithfulness to God, we give Him every reason to lovingly guide, protect, and save us from any lasting harm.
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          Psalm 119:31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed.
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           REMINDED OF WHAT WE NEED TO LIVE BY
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          Psalm 119:32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart.
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         Thus the psalmist is eagerly determined to keep God's standards, to follow His commandments, trusting God to make it possible for him to do so. Moses stated, at Deuteronomy 30:11-14: "“Now this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it beyond your reach. 12 It is not in the heavens, so that you have to say, ‘Who will ascend to the heavens and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’13 Nor is it on the other side of the sea, so that you have to say, ‘Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us, so that we may hear it and observe it?’14 For the word is very near you, in your own mouth and in your own heart, so that you may do it." Thus may we appreciate God's reasonable standards, and choose to live by them, with hope of endless peace and happiness in store!
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         2020 Jan 11 Proverbs 2, Psalm 119 Stanza 4A
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          Welcome, with warm wishes! Let's continue in Proverbs 2, verses 7-9, then consider Psalm 119 Stanza 4A, verses 25-28.
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          "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those walking in integrity. 8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones. 9 Then you will understand what is righteous and just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
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          These verses follow on the heels of instruction to find "the knowledge of God" by seeking understanding and discernment, as well as the healthy fear of displeasing God. Prov 2:6 added that "Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment." Discernment sees the difference between things, such as good from bad, right from wrong, true from false, serious matters of law from lesser ones, though still required. God instructs us in such things, educating and refining our God-given conscience, that we may be guided in the right way from His word.
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          "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those walking in integrity."
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          Prov 2:7 Jehovah gives the upright, who are seeking Him, practical wisdom, to be able to successfully apply knowledge in life, for the loving benefit of others and themselves. Such ones, as we should desire, seek to walk in integrity, seeking to act the right way despite trials or difficulties, prayerfully confident that our faithful God Jehovah "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). Yes in this way, Jehovah "is a shield for those walking in integrity."
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          "8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones."
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          Prov 2:8 Jehovah "watches over the paths of justice," wanting to safeguard the freedom to serve Him faithfully among right-hearted lawmakers and judges of the earth. It is God's word that should be respected and revered as the touchstone of peace-loving right conduct among mankind. Jehovah will guard His loyal ones, watching over them as they seek to walk with Him, by right conduct, on the path leading to endless life.
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          "9 Then you will understand what is righteous and just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
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          Prov 2:9 By seeking to walk with God, and seeking to comprehend the knowledge of God, you may come to understand "the entire course of what is good." This evidently includes "what is righteous," or in accord with God's right laws, standards, and ways. It includes "what is...just," in harmony with divine justice, which takes into account God's merciful concern for His human creation. And it includes "what is...fair," or reasonably equitable between involved parties. May we seek to grasp the entire course of what is good--essentially all that is involved in the pursuit of God's will, that we may "calculate the cost" of building discipleship under Christ Jesus. (Luke 14:27-28).
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          PSALM 119
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           WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER THE MOST TRIALSOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
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          As mentioned in our preview of the first 4 stanzas, this one shows we can remain faithful under the most trialsome circumstances. The inspired word of God says this, at 1Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          Notice, therefore, the psalmist's next expressions: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your regulations. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word.
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           CONTINUE SEEKING WHAT IS RIGHT.
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          The thoughts of the psalmist express that he feels nearly dead, which may be from reproach, that is often unjustified. A person's grief or their own errors may also feel overwhelming at times to bear. David's words, at Psalm 103:14, reveal God's compassionate understanding of man, saying "For he well knows how we are made, remembering that we are dust." The psalmist, as mentioned earlier, had been suffering reproach, likely feeling humiliated, in a lowly, even deathly condition. Nevertheless, he again looks to Jehovah and His word of promise to sustain him. For instance, Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall." May we continue trusting in Jehovah, seeking what is right. Proverbs 18:10 says "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection."
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          26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your [instructions].
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           PRAYERFULLY RELY ON JEHOVAH.
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          Psalm 37:5 instructs: "Commit your way to Jehovah; Rely on him, and he will act in your behalf." The psalmist recognizes in such a condition, it is God's law that "is perfect, restoring strength..." (Psalm 19:7). Recall Christ's example--no matter how much reproach was heaped upon him, he trusted in God to ultimately safeguard his name or reputation--and this God did, in spite of Jesus' shameful death as a common criminal! May we rely on Jehovah in prayer with our deepest concerns, and trust that, in the end, He will safeguard us, if we seek His honor and righteousness.
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          27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works.
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           PURPOSEFUL ORDERS.
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          God gives His most urgent or vital commands with a purpose--always in support of His loving and perfect will. Recall that "God is love," so love for all His creatures, heavenly and earthly, and regard for His holy name and purpose, are at the root of His guidance and His "wonderful works." For example, God's dealings at the Red Sea preserved alive His people, exalted His name or reputation, and kept alive His promises to His faithful servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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          28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
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          Once again, sadness, mistakes, or reproach from others can bring grief causing sleeplessness. However, Jehovah calls Himself "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God." (2Cori 1:3-4). Psalm 41:3 says regarding one showing favor to the lowly: "Jehovah will sustain him on his sickbed; During his sickness you will completely change his bed." The psalmist realizes God's promise to sustain him, and is also aware of the comforting power of God's written word.
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          Hello, wishing you well! Let's move into Proverbs 2, verses 1-6, then consider stanza 3B of Psalm 119, verses 21-24.
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          "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment; 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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          "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments,"
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          Prove 2:1: Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). God's commandments, now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life.
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          "2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment;"
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          being good speakers. A truly wise person continues to humbly listen and learn from others, rather than becoming a "know-it-all." Of course, the gaining of knowledge is fine with proper motive, but is best preceded by the acquiring of a "heart of [true, divine] wisdom." May our ears be attentive to genuine wisdom from God, the successful application of knowledge, in God's view, and may we seek discernment, the ability to see the difference between right from wrong, good from bad, true from false, wise from unwise, and the more important matters of law from lesser matters, though still required.
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          "3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment;"
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          Prove 2:3: May we call out for understanding and discernment, by seeking God's assistance in prayer, that largely we may ensure proper motives in serving God, loving Him first and foremost (Matth 22:37-39). God is the One who loves mankind the most, so true love will faithfully act in line with God's will in seeking to love others, rather than doing things our own way, seeking our own glory. (Prove 20:6). With understanding, we can begin seeing the big picture, along with all the smaller pieces of knowledge and how they interrelate to one another, coming together to make the whole, seeking God's glory in making use of such knowledge, not our own (John 7:18).
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          "4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
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         Prove 2:4-6: This quest for genuine godly wisdom should be valued and sought after like hidden treasures, seeking to understand true godly fear and truthful knowledge of God and His law and purposes. Godly fear includes a reverential awe of God and fear of displeasing our loving Father. We should be always appreciating God's gift of life, and the uncountable gifts we experience every day, from the incredible variety of foods, beautiful sights, smells, sounds, etc. that make a wonderful life possible and enjoyable, especially in God's new world of righteousness. It is ultimately from God, more than the worldly wise, that we receive true knowledge and discernment. And receiving it from God, it should therefore be used in agreement with God's will, and not simply according to our own ideas.
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          Psalm 119:21-24, offering more help in line with developing fondness for God's word, reads this way: "You rebuke the presumptuous, The cursed ones who stray from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your regulations. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          Psalm 119:21 You rebuke the presumptuous, The cursed ones who stray from your commandments.
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          The presumptuous take liberties that they have no right to take, and thus fall under the curse of Jehovah's disfavor. Even through Christ, showing great mercy to sinners as they learn to trust God more fully, nevertheless exceptional obedience to one or many serious commands does not excuse violation of another. James 2:10-13 makes this point, with verse 11 putting it this way: "For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law." Whitewashing such evil does not take away the effect of Jesus' stern rebuke: "But whoever stumbles one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have hung around his neck a millstone that is turned by a donkey and to be sunk in the open sea.7 “Woe to the world because of the stumbling blocks! Of course, it is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the man through whom the stumbling block comes!" (Matth 18:6-7). Now Jehovah is primarily a God of hope. (Romans 15:13; Psalm 25:5). So the point is, may we therefore turn away from evil practices, refusing to stumble God's precious sheep, training our conscience by God's word, proving loyal to our God and Father, Jehovah.
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          Psalm 119:22 Remove from me scorn[or, reproach] and contempt, For I have observed your reminders.
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          The psalmist pleads for Jehovah to take away any reproach motivated by hatred, even by fellow servants of God, who may have found fault with him, or reproach received due to the sins or mistakes of a parent. He thus requests to be treated fairly according to his own integrity, rather than receive prejudice due to the errors of others. Clearly the psalmist strives hard to observe God's reminders, that he may give no good reason for reproach against him.
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          Likely, princes would be speaking against a king, anointed of Jehovah. Despite such reproach or rebellious talk, the psalmist continues to look to God and His word, to ensure he remains compliant and receive divine favor and assistance. We should thus regularly "ponder" or reflect upon God's good guidance and instruction, just as Paul exhorted Timothy, to "Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that your advancement may be plainly seen by all people." (1Timo 4:15). Prayer should usually precede such a thoughtful intake of spiritual instruction, that we may do so with a proper, unselfish motive, seeing how to use the information to help others and ourselves to honor Jehovah, improving in our worship of Him.
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      <title>2020 Jan 08-Jan 09 Proverbs 1, Psalm 119 Stanza 3A</title>
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         2020 Jan 08-Jan 09 Proverbs 1, Psalm 119 Stanza 3A
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          Welcome! Let's conclude Proverbs 1, then look further into Psalm 119 Stanza 3A, verses 17-20.
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          Proverbs 1:30-33
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         “30 They refused my advice; They disrespected all my reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel. 32 For the waywardness of the inexperienced will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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          Prove 1:30 Verse 22 identifies vulnerable ones as “inexperienced,” “ridiculers,” and “foolish ones” who would refuse to listen to God’s appeals of advice and reproof. The inexperienced ones are “loving inexperience,” perhaps mistakenly believing that if they don’t know the truth, they are less responsible for their actions. But refusing to listen hardens them into a stubborn course of disobedience. Such ones need shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to see ahead at the consequences of their actions and decisions, so as to hate the bad course in the respectful fear of Jehovah. Ridiculers are loving ridicule, finding fault with others which gives them a feeling of pride, that they are somehow better than them. In some cases, these ones may have low self-esteem, having been ridiculed by others themselves, and see their practice as the only way they can “feel better” about themselves. But this is mistaken as well. Self-exaltation is something God has hated. (Prove 8:13). To promote peace and unity, we shouldn’t make such comparisons with others. Rather, we should do our own best, and seek to improve ourselves over time. (Galat 6:4). We should maintain compassion, and “Rejoice with those who rejoice; Weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15). Thus, rather than finding fault with others, love will move us to encourage and help them to succeed as well, trusting in God’s blessing on our own efforts to improve. Finally, “foolish ones” hate at least some knowledge, and therefore need to learn to appreciate and respectfully fear Jehovah, which "fear" is the beginning of divine knowledge and wisdom, and "means the hating of bad." (Prove 1:7; 9:10; 8:13; 2:1-6).
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          "31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will be glutted with their own counsel."
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          Prove 1:31 Without making such adjustments in their thinking, they will bear the consequences of their way, and be overly satisfied with their own brand of “counsel.” The dire consequences of not contemplating the results of wayward choices, and of hating divine knowledge, follow, along with real benefits of listening to Jehovah:
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          "32 For the waywardness of the inexperienced will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them."
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          Prove 1:32 Inexperienced ones lack the shrewdness, or prudence, to see “the danger and” conceal oneself. Thus they “keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” (Prove 22:3). Without a change, this will catch up to them. The fool’s “complacency” is a self-satisfaction accompanied by an unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. This, too, will catch up to foolish ones without a change in their attitude or behavior. Thus, the need to obtain divine knowledge, learning to understand the spiritual side of humankind, as persons made in the "image of God," learning to comprehend things that can cause harm to our spirit, and our relationships with God and other humans, cannot be overstated--it means our life! God has provided an incredible "instruction manual," complete with evidence of it's divine authorship, for instance, in the wisdom and foreknowledge contained therein. And the rewards are many for contemplating the benefits of godly obedience, and the sad results of ignoring divine warnings against wrongdoing. By giving consideration to such matters, we can truly find the happiness God originally purposed for the human family!
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          "33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed by the dread of calamity.”
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         Prove 1:33 Those listening to Jehovah will be blessed and rewarded for doing so, benefitting from Jehovah’s warnings, encouragement, and spiritual protections. Genuine security will be found, with freedom from any sickening expectations of coming disaster. Truly, "where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!" What happiness and peace will prevail at that time! May all do what they can to take God's word seriously, making time to give attention to it, learning to find delight in understanding God's purpose more clearly and how to act upon such knowledge wisely, for the benefit of others and oneself, instead of merely giving attention to activities that bring little benefit now. It is God's will that we have an eternity to enjoy life, acquiring knowledge and learning many skills and talents, as our hearts may desire. However, let's keep priorities in order, that we may comprehend what it takes, not only to receive such blessings, but likewise have a positive influence on our loved ones and neighbors, to find such happiness as well!
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           Stanza 3 Theme: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS
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          As mentioned in the preview, a key idea for this stanza is that Fondness for God's word is important for faithfulness. Notice verses 17-20: "17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times."
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          17 Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word.
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           WHAT A PRIVILEGE!
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          Psalm 119:17 Clearly, the psalmist found keen delight in obeying God's word--experiencing the deep joy and inner satisfaction that comes with obedience to God's commands. As Psalm 19:7-8 states: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength...The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Also, the psalmist humbly considered it a privilege to obey God and find such happiness, asking God that He "kindly" deal with him, and allow him to do so.
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          18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law.
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           THE VALUE AND BEAUTY OF GOD'S LAW!
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          Psalm 119:18 The psalmist recognizes that a person can be blind to the beautiful truths of God's word and law. This psalmist may have been a king, and accepting a bribe, God's law stated, at Exodus 23:8 "blinds clear-sighted men and can distort the words of righteous men." Also, any form of idolatry, exalting anyone or anything above the place only God should occupy in our hearts, causes those having eyes not to see, a reference to hampered spiritual vision. (Psalm 115). And Paul eludes to this, in referring to those influenced by Satan's godship, at 2Corinthians 4:4, "among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through." Therefore, may we not be fooled into underestimating the value or beauty of God's law, nor the rewards of adhering thereto. Eternal life in true peace and happiness is surely worth every effort to attain!
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          19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me.
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           TREASURE THE PRIVILEGE!
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          The psalm may not declare it's author openly, but verses such as this may assist us in recognizing his identity. Not many with such a grasp of God's laws and wisdom would be considered "a foreigner in the land." The kings were required to read in God's law daily, with the goal of observing all that was written in it (Deute 17:19; Joshua 1:8). They would thus tend to develop similar appreciation for God's word like this psalmist. But who among the kings could be considered "a foreigner"? Evidence suggests a knowledgable writer, but one also experiencing many hardships. However, perhaps he did still wish to remain anonymous, giving the honor for such good and wise counsel to our all-wise and loving Father, Jehovah. Let's leave it at that, for now. His point here, perhaps is how sad if he were to be considered unworthy by God of knowing His commandments, as if a worshipper of false gods. May we treasure the true worship of Jehovah God, and appreciate the privilege of keeping His law as a clean devoted servant of Him.
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          20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times.
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          EVER REMAIN IN GOD'S LOVE.
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         When God evaluates a situation, comparing or contrasting with wise discernment, He thus renders important decisions that we can learn from, and be motivated to keeping "integrity, fearing God and shunning what is bad." (Job 1:8). Of course, Jehovah takes delight, not in punishment, but in showing compassionate mercy wherever possible. Yet some may violate what is right to such an extent that they refuse to turn back from their error with hope of God's favor. We have enough examples from the past found in God's word to learn to hate such a course of wrongdoing and avoid losing out on our hope of eternal life. May we appreciate God's love for us to such an extent that we ever seek to remain in it.
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      <title>2020 Jan 06-Jan 07 Proverbs 1, Psalm 119 Stanza 2B</title>
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         2020 Jan 06-Jan 07 Proverbs 1, Psalm 119 Stanza 2B
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          Welcome, with warm wishes! Early in Proverbs, Jehovah provides some words of strong correction, or reproof, primarily meant not to condemn, but to humble us under His mighty hand. Let's consider these, as well as Stanza 2B of Psalm 119.
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          Occasionally God may provide strong warnings--we should not let these discourage us, but move us to hate what is bad, and pursue what is right and good, to the pleasure of Jehovah.
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          "23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you. 24 Because I called out, but you kept refusing, I stretched out my hand, but no one was paying attention, 25 You kept neglecting all my advice And rejecting my reproof, 26 I also will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when what you dread comes, 27 When what you dread comes like a storm, And your disaster arrives like a storm wind, When distress and trouble come upon you. 28 At that time they will keep calling me, but I will not answer; They will eagerly look for me, but they will not find me, 29 Because they hated knowledge, And they did not choose to fear Jehovah."
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          In rare cases, Jehovah limits the compassion he shows toward certain humans. 2Peter 3:9 says Jehovah "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." Yet Jehovah has a day or time for removing incorrigible evil from planet Earth, for the happiness and benefit of peace-loving, righteously-inclined humans. The more who respond to God's merciful pleas now, the fewer will be called to account at that time. As Isaiah 55:6,7 says, "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Still, these words of Proverbs 1:24-33 stand as a warning, that wrongdoers should realize there is no true benefit to practicing evil.
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          "23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you."
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          Prove 1:23 Far more beneficial is repenting over any wrong past, and appreciating God's willingness to forgive such ones and help them turn to doing good, even providing his powerful holy spirit to assist them.
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          Prove 1:24-29 Jehovah 'calls out' and 'stretches out his hand' toward all, including wrongdoers, to spare them from the harmful consequences of badness. Yet the ones receiving the judgements of verses 26-28 are those who refuse to finally listen to God's pleas. They "kept neglecting" God's advice, and kept rejecting God's reproof, or strong counsel and loving correction. Who wouldn't benefit from the Creator's intervention, from listening to the One who made man, who knows us like no one else? May we ever appreciate God's loving advice and counsel! Because of refusing God's loving appeals, again we see an example of limited compassion on God's part. He usually sets an example in compassion, and encourages humans to show it toward all. (2Chro 36:15; Colos 3:12). We're encouraged to "return evil for evil to no one," to look to God to repay, He saying "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay," says Jehovah. (Romans 12:17-21). Wrongdoers should not think of waiting to the last possible minute to consider turning around from their evil. In these verses, we see they will begin to suffer the consequences of their mistakes, including "distress and trouble," but God will not then listen to their cries for help. It will be too late. This is because they "hated knowledge," particularly divine knowledge, and they "did not choose to fear Jehovah." Clearly, these have the freedom, or free will, to choose their path. They are not fated to be evil and lose out on eternal life. They need to listen to God, and follow the ensuing counsel of Proverbs 2:1-6 to come to learn the fear of Jehovah and find "the knowledge of God."
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         Let’s engender respect and a high regard for Jehovah and His right standards for eternal life, experiencing the blessing of Jehovah, that “makes one [spiritually] rich, and He adds no pain with it.” (Prove 10:22).
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          Let's now consider Stanza 2B of Psalm 119, verses 13-16:
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          "13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word."
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          The psalmist recognizes the value of Jehovah's judgments, as much can be learned from them. Psalm 19:9 says of these: "The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous." Thus His evaluations of matters can be counted upon, and learned from.
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          "14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things."
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           FINDING DELIGHT IN GOD'S REMINDERS.
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          What a fine statement of appreciation for God's loving reminders. His word outlines certain reminders that Christians should receive on a regular basis, to assist recall of all of God's instructions for living. How significant, that the psalmist not only knows these are important, but considers them so highly that he delights in them "more than all other valuable things!" It is God who provides His holy spirit to genuine Christians, the fruitage of which includes the quality of "joy"--a deep seated satisfaction we find in serving Jehovah faithfully. Nehemiah speaks of the "joy of Jehovah" as being a stronghold for His people. As we consider God's word regularly, may we come to find such delight in serving Jehovah, and being reminded of the important instructions He provides for our everlasting happiness!
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           KEEPING GOD'S ORDERS.
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          God's orders are special commands that God considers so serious or important now that He essentially demands they be kept by those so ordered to do so. We should appreciate the sincere and loving motive of Jehovah in giving such orders, as Psalm 19:8 says: "The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." By keeping such orders from Jehovah, we thus find heartfelt joy in the activity God requires of His people. Recognizing the importance of this, then, the psalmist states he "will ponder over" God's orders. He thus makes time to reflect on these, considering the reasons for them so as to understand and discern their importance, thereby placing them high on his list of priorities in life. Also, he states he will keep his eyes on God's paths. Thus, God's ways of doing things, as often outlined in His word, are the best ways of handling matters, as can be seen by examining them in light of truth and what is right.
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         Jehovah's statutes, as discussed previously, evidently are serious laws of a certain permanence among the people of God, and that may help adherents in some way to understand or recall other laws and commands. We should therefore be "fond" of such overriding laws, appreciating the reasons for them, like the psalmist. Having such fondness, he therefore states "I will not forget your word." Can you think of some of the more serious of Christian commands that stand out with seriousness and permanence? We should use the quality of discernment to recognize the difference between the more serious sins, and lesser ones, though still required to avoid. And we should then take steps to help ensure we never violate the most serious of God's laws, with appreciation for the love of God which underscores all of them.
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          Hello! Wishing you a fine and lovely day! Let's continue in Proverbs 1, verses 20-23, and then look into the second stanza of Psalm 119.
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          "20 True wisdom cries aloud in the street. It keeps raising its voice in the public squares. 21 At the corner of the busy streets it calls out. At the entrances of the city gates it says: 22 “How long will you inexperienced ones love inexperience? How long will you ridiculers take pleasure in ridicule? And how long will you foolish ones hate knowledge? 23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you."
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          Prove 1:20-21 Among the people of God, true wisdom can flourish, and many young or naïve ones can learn much if their hearts and ears are tuning in to the divine knowledge that many friends and neighbors already possess! Of course, those possessing this knowledge largely have it by regular consideration of God's word and the wisdom contained therein. God wants true wisdom freely available to all who may appreciate it and love Him eternally. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise...but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." May we keep on "enduring trial, because on becoming approved [we] will receive the crown of life, which Jehovah promised to those who continue loving Him." (James 1:12). Also, may all right-hearted ones take their Christian commission seriously, to share with others the hope we have, not keeping it to ourselves.
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          Prove 1:22-23 How "inexperienced" or naïve ones need to be taught foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, to see the consequences of good and bad behavior and decisions, and learn to act accordingly, loving the good and right path of life. Also, fault-finding "ridicule" is far from true love--ones loving ridicule because it makes them feel better than others, are on a prideful slippery path to a terrible crash, as Proverbs 16:18 states: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." Such pride is "the sin that easily entangles us," causing a fall, and hindering true faith in God. Such ones need to repent of their lack of faith and trust in God, who loves them and wants them to turn from a hateful course to one of love for God and others. (Hebre 12:1-3). Also, fools are hating divine knowledge, lacking discernment and understanding, cornerstones of true wisdom. They need to learn to discern truth from falsehood, right from wrong, good from bad, etc., and learn to comprehend, not only the big picture, but how all it's pieces fit together, relate to one another, to make the whole. Such aspects of true wisdom, sought with upright motive, can help them acquire the proper view of God, a high regard for Him that fears to displease Him. (Prove 2:1-5). Until then they may continue to wallow without true knowledge of things, speaking and acting foolishly.
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          As mentioned in the preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that by God's word a youth can remain morally clean or pure. This was by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." Let's first consider the 3 remaining terms of the 10 that are found in verses 9, 11, and 16. These refer to God's (1) word, (2) saying, and (3) statutes.
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          Clearly God's WORD refers to His expressions, or the entirety of them, whether found in the Bible, or given through any chosen channel of communication, such as through His servant Moses, the true prophets, or His son, Jesus. Such a spokesperson may be considered a "mouthpiece" of God. Jesus said, at Matthew 4:4, "...Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's mouth." So it involves our very life to give attention to God's word regularly, as we do nourishing physical food.
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          God's SAYING refers similarly to an expression of God, evidently something especially cherished or remembered. Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
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          Also, God's STATUTES are mentioned, as something we should be fond of, helping us not to forget God's word. As used in the Scriptures, reference is several times made to a "lasting statute," meaning a law that held special permanence or longevity among all of God's laws. For instance, the day Israel had left Egypt en-route to the Promised Land, God said, at Exodus 12:14: "“‘This day will serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. As a lasting statute, you should celebrate it." The day has even carried over into Christianity, as the Memorial of Christ's death, as the Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial death. Accordingly, at Numbers 9:14, God says, in reference to commemorating the Passover sacrifice: "...There should exist one statute for you, both for the foreign resident and for the native of the land." On one occasion, God added a "statute" to the existing law code, when requiring that no one enter the Holy compartment of the tabernacle "drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages." He then said "It is a permanent statute for your generations." Thus Jehovah may have set a precedent in allowing statutes to be added to the Mosaic Law when circumstances necessitated it. Such laws should always support and prove to be in agreement with God's laws and standards, never contributing to their violation. That was not the case with many of the traditions of Pharisees and others in Jesus' day, which taught people to do things in violation of God's written word. (Mark 7:9-13).
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          At least now we've considered the ten or so terms repeated throughout Psalm 119, which will help us grasp the meaning and significance of the many expressions we'll find. May we look forward to such rewarding study, remembering to seek God's spirit as we examine such things each day, for His blessing and guidance on our spiritual intake!
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          Now let's proceed with a verse-by-verse commentary beginning with Psalm 119:9-12:
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments. 11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your regulations."
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          "9 How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word."
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           KEEPING ON GUARD.
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          Young children are often safeguarded by parents and other responsible ones from much of the spiritual filth or contamination that degrades the morality and spirituality of foolish and naive ones lacking the understanding and shrewdness or prudence to realize the danger of such things. Proverbs 22:3 says: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." As these precious children grow, they should be helped to gain enough prudence to be aware and cautious of spiritual pitfalls that are common in these "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timo 3:1). While loving people, they will still need to guard their assocations from "bad company" that "corrupts good character." (1Cori 15:33, NIV; 2Timo 3:2-5). Thus, how can a young man keep his path clean? The answer is expressed this way in AMP: "By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]." God's word, including the book of Proverbs, contains much divine instruction that can assist all to protect their spirit from ruin. May we treasure Christian teachings and guidance toward God's reward of eternal life, peace, and happiness!
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          "10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments."
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           LOVING GOD WITH ONE'S "WHOLE HEART"
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          Yes, especially in this world fraught with spiritual danger, do we need to rely upon Jehovah each day, seeking His guidance and direction, trusting Him to know what's best for us! The psalmist treasured his relationship with God, and sought Him with his "whole heart." Jesus said it was the greatest and first commandment of the Mosaic Law, to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and might. The apostle John writes, at 1John 5:3, that "this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments. Yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus the psalmist pleads that God help him not to stray from His commandments. Jesus said the second commandment, like the first, was to love one's neighbor as oneself. Then he said: "On these two commandments the whole Law hangs, and the Prophets." May we thus seek to grasp this love for God, desiring to please Him, in response to His great love for us!
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          "11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you."
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           TREASURING GOD'S SAYINGS.
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          Regarding helping us remain clean before God, verse 11 holds a key--treasuring God's saying, to avoid sinning against Him. Jesus said, at Matthew 7:24, "“Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock." In God's word are found many motivating expressions helping us remain faithful to God, as we ponder them, endeavoring to see how to live by them each day. These sayings need to affect, not only our speech, but also our actions. It is not always enough simply to know God's standards, we need to develop heart appreciation for them, perhaps with shrewdness or prudence to see the blessings and rewards of choosing the right course, and some of the problems and troubles caused by choosing poorly. Thus we can more readily "hate what is bad" and choose a good path. (Psalm 97:10; Prove 2:20-22).
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          "12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your [instructions]."
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          Who is worthy of such praise or honor more than the progenitor of the human family, and Creator of this incredible universe and planet, and every good thing contained therein and upon. James 1:17 refers to God as the giver of "Every good gift and every perfect present." At Revelation 4:11, a heavenly group exuberantly states: "“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Acknowledging God's right to such glory, the psalmist next expresses desire to be taught God's instructions. James counsels, at James 1:5, "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him." Thus may our requests to God be regular, especially to understand and apply, or live by, His guidance in life, thus growing in our relationship with Him and with others, pleasing our loving God and Father, Jehovah, and strengthening our hope of an endless life in true peace and happiness!
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          Welcome, wishing you well! Let's continue in Proverbs 1, verses 10-19, then give consideration to stanza 1 of Psalm 119.
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          "10 My son, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say: “Come with us. Let us set an ambush to shed blood. We will lie hidden, waiting for innocent victims without cause. 12 We will swallow them alive as the Grave does, Whole, like those going down to the pit. 13 Let us seize all their precious treasures; We will fill our houses with spoil. 14 You should join us, And we will all share equally what we steal.” 15 My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, 16 For their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood. 17 It is surely in vain to spread a net in full sight of a bird. 18 That is why these lie in ambush to shed blood; They lie hidden to take the lives of others. 19 These are the ways of those seeking dishonest profit, Which will take away the life of those who obtain it."
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          An ambush is "a trap in which concealed persons lie in wait to attack by surprise." (Merriam-Webster, 2018) The aim is extremely selfish thievery and possibly murder. Clearly, they somehow imagine God is not watching, seeming to believe God will not call them to account or bring them to ruin or bring severe punishment for their evil actions against innocent victims. Proverbs 1:16 says "their feet run to do evil." They should rather pause to reflect on the consequences of their actions before doing anything--the rewards of righteousness far outweigh so-called benefits of wrongdoing. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." According to God's established law, anything gained by wickedness will be of NO BENEFIT! In the end such leads only to misery, without God's blessing. Only with true repentance might there be hope for such ones, but they have to live with the heartache of the pain they may have caused others, along with other consequences.
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         Thus the fatherly counsel, "My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, for their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood." Thus true Christians need to be alert that, with the influence of an ungodly world, there are those individuals straying from a right path. We need to prepare our hearts, and those of our dear children and others, to stand up for what's right, refusing to go along with badness, however common or even uncommon. God's word can thus prove a powerful force for assisting individuals to develop proper godly fear and appreciation for our loving Father, Jehovah. He is our superlative Grandfather, the progenitor of the human family. Considering the significance of Bible numbers, with the number 3 denoting emphasis or sometimes excellence, He might be called our Grand Grand Grandfather! How should we respect such a great Family Head? By listening to His loving counsel for our lasting happiness! We should recognize that true happiness is found in obedience to Him, by walking in His law!
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          The first 8 verses contain 7 different terms used throughout this psalm. Let's examine these terms to be able to better comprehend their contribution to godly wisdom. The first few verses also show that it is possible and reasonable to keep God's law, to practice or live by it! Notice how this is worded, as we consider the first stanza in it's entirety:
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          "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept. 5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments. 7 I will praise you with an upright heart When I learn your righteous judgments. 8 I will observe your regulations. May you never utterly forsake me."
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          As mentioned in our preview, an outstanding point of this stanza is that true happiness depends on walking in God's law, and true Christians do so by faith, or deep trust, in God, His word, and Jesus' example and ransom provision for true forgiveness of sins with genuine repentance--turning around from an erring course (Acts 3:19). Notice the expressions here, that such ones finding happiness really do "practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways." Another translation says "They do no wrong but follow his ways." (Psalm 119:3, NIV). Thus it is not only possible to obey God--it is reasonable and highly rewarding to do so! May each person plead to God for a proper view of loving and serving Him obediently, His orders being "carefully kept!" A proper view of God is thus essential to growing spiritually.
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          Also, Jesus showed God would have, which Jesus should oversee, a channel of instruction, called a "faithful and discreet slave" through which spiritual food, and guidance, would be provided for the benefit of the entire Christian household on earth. (Matth 24:45-47). It is hoped that such an organization would remain faithful to God, not becoming evil by 'beating his fellow slaves and eating and drinking with the confirmed drunkards.' (Matth 24:48-51). It should be the genuine truth of God that should be promoted, clearing up any misunderstandings causing confusion among those who would be true Christians worldwide. While their faithfulness and obedience can be blessed by God, they most likely cannot constitute a perfect organization when largely made up of imperfect people--humility should always mark such an organization, with a willingness to make adjustments in teaching when errors, large or small, become revealed in God's way. We may pray that such a channel of instruction remain spiritually pure before our holy God.
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          Now let's begin considering at least the 10 terms mentioned in verses 1-16, starting with the first 7.
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          Verse 1 mentions God's LAW, which can be defined as a singular custom or practice of a community, or a rule of conduct prescribed and enforced by a controlling authority. In verse 1, reference is made, not to a singular law, but rather to the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules. Psalm 19:7 says "The LAW of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength."
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          Verse 2 speaks of God's REMINDERS. Peter said, at 2Peter 1:12-13,15: "For this reason I intend always to remind you of these things, although you know them and are well-established in the truth that is present in you.13 But I consider it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you with reminders,...15 I will always do my utmost so that after my departure, you may be able to recall these things for yourselves." so God's REMINDERS assist our memory of God's truth and good guidance, to be better able to apply it to our life. Often this requires hearing something more than just once! So may we not fall into the trap of complaining when we hear something more than once--we need these, to ponder how to apply them in our lives! "The REMINDER of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise." (Psalm 19:7).
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          Verse 3 mentions walking in God's WAYS. Clearly, God has ways of doing things, and if possible, we want to do things God's way--we can be happy to know the way God wants us to do something--He sees the big picture, and long-range view, and thus knows the best way to do things! Thus, David writes, at Psalm 37:34, "Hope in Jehovah and follow his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth..."
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          Verse 4 speaks of God's ORDERS to be "carefully kept." Recall Psalm 19:8 says "The ORDERS from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice." Clearly a command to do or avoid something, evidently with even more urgency or zeal than a command or commandment.
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          Verse 5 mentions observing God's REGULATIONS. These are defined as authoritative detailed rules or procedures, given to regulate or control an organization or system. In Scripture, when in the plural, this term evidently may be more simply translated as INSTRUCTIONS.
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          Verse 6 speaks of God's COMMANDMENTS. Something commanded, or required to either do or avoid. Psalm 19:8 says "The commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes." (AMP). God's commandments preserve our purity before God, making it possible to serve Him acceptably and see things clearly, with spiritual vision.
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          Verse 7 mentions God's righteous JUDGMENTS. These are evaluations formed by discerning and comparing or contrasting. His evaluations and decisions should be respected and appreciated, and often much can be learned from them. They are "true, altogether righteous." (Psalm 19:9).
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         Thus we have seven of at least ten terms highlighted throughout Psalm 119. Thinking about these with a view to comprehending or understanding them will help you make more sense of our consideration of this Psalm in the days ahead, and may help you grow in godly discernment, understanding, and wisdom!
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          Welcome, may many find a pleasant day! ! Let's continue in Proverbs 1, this time verses 7-9, then proceed with our preview of the first 4 stanzas of Psalm 119, each with 8 lines (verses). We will thus preview verses 1-32, before considering them typically 4 verses at a time over the following several blog posts. First, Proverbs 1:
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          “7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline.  8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother.  9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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          "7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. "
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          Prove 1:7 The beginning of the knowledge leading to the reward of everlasting life is the fear of Jehovah. Do you yet understand this fear of God? It is no morbid fear, but rather a healthy respect or high regard for Him, knowing both His great power and love, just as a child may have a healthy regard for his parents, even while loving them. We do not want to do anything to displease, or hurt, our great God. To fully appreciate this fear we may need to prayerfully search for it along with understanding and discernment, in line with Proverbs 2:1-5.
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           Acquiring this proper view of God is worth tremendous effort, as getting to know God in a way leading to true peace, happiness, and eternal life depends on it.
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          A respectful, humble attitude is vital, and really finding the very "knowledge of God" is a reward for doing so. It is thus foolish to despise or disregard wisdom and discipline, before learning to understand the fear of God, which enables one to appreciate both divine wisdom and the discipline contributing to it.
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          "8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother."
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         Prove 1:8 Before one becomes inclined toward such foolish thinking, he should develop appreciation for the love of his or her parents or guardians and for the love of God, they being in position to provide much needed discipline, to guide and correct with love. Such a one may need help to learn to listen to others, and think, more than and before speaking. It is true that "no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but it is painful; yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebre 12:11). Thus, at least sometimes we may be pained to feel we may have, even slightly, let down someone we love, as Jesus' disciples sometimes felt they had disappointed him. Not pleased with such pain, they even at times began blaming each other! (Mark 8:15-16). If we humbly aim to appreciate such correction, however, we may lessen any pain and reap the rewards of right thinking and conduct that pleases our God and Father, Jehovah.
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          "9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck.”
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         Prove 1:9 Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom. Thus we may more fully honor God and benefit others with good speech and conduct! When honoring God becomes our primary objective, rather than seeking glory for ourselves, what we think and speak can truly become delightful in the eyes of God and others.
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          What stirring lessons are to be found in the 119th psalm! Let's begin by previewing the first stanza. A dominant point of this stanza is found in the first verse:
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           STANZA 1 THEME: HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD.
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          "1 Happy are those who are blameless in their way[or, "who keep integrity"], Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Thus we will see that happiness depends on obedience to God's law. Complete righteousness, however, is only possible, as true Christians have come to know, through faith or deep trust in God, His word, Christ's example and the ransom provision of Christ's sacrifice allowing true forgiveness of sins, but all this with whole-hearted love for God, aiming for genuine obedience. (1John 5:3). Abraham's faith was "counted to him as righteousness" as he loyally walked with God. (James 2:23).
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           STANZA 2 THEME: BY GOD'S WORD A YOUTH CAN REMAIN MORALLY CLEAN AND PURE.
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          What about the second stanza? Verse 9 highlights how a young man can remain spiritually clean. This is by "keeping on guard according to [God's] word." This idea of "keeping on guard" is expressed this way in another translation: by "taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to [God's] word [conforming his life to it]." (Psalm 119:9, AMP).
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           STANZA 3 THEME: FONDNESS FOR GOD'S WORD VITAL FOR FAITHFULNESS.
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          The third stanza, covering verses 17-24, highlights how fondness for God's word is vital for faithfulness. Verse 18 pleads to God: "Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law." Christians are exhorted, at 1Peter 2:2, "2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation."
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           STANZA 4 THEME: WE CAN REMAIN FAITHFUL UNDER SEVERE TRIALS.
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          The fourth stanza, verses 25-32, explains that, with God's help, we can remain faithful to God even under trialsome circumstances. Verses 25,28 say: "I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word...I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word." In both statements the psalmist relies upon the word of God, including His promise of support. 1Corinthians 10:13 explains: "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it."
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          Thus we have much to look forward to as we examine these and other vital points of faith. May we appreciate the lessons God offers in this psalm for our spiritual welfare and that of others, as we gain understanding and insight into such matters!
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          Hello, and welcome to 2020, wishing a fine day come your way, with God's blessing! Let’s start a replay of Proverbs 1-24, for a review or the first time for many, with some new material, over the next several months, again in consecutive order. Let's also begin our reconsideration of Psalm 119 (or, Psalm 13 of Book 5). There is fresh material here, so I will not be including any Christian letter commentary. Recall the encouragement to ask God for His spirit on your examination of these things, to gain or maintain proper motive and application.
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          Let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which help direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
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          "1 The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgment, and uprightness; 4 To impart shrewdness to the inexperienced; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles."
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          Now, let's not be put off by the beginning of Proverbs, at the sound of this collection of attributes that you will receive as you grow in godly wisdom. Let's get to know these attributes--you could use a dictionary, or pay attention.
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         "2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings"
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          Prove 1:2 Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. While we may comprehend learning "wisdom," how do we "learn discipline?" Clearly, God offers instruction that corrects wrong viewpoints and molds one's thinking and conduct. Significantly, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." Did not Jesus lovingly offer correction to his followers, typically without demeaning speech or unreasonable punishments?  He kindly, patiently and loyally corrected and readjusted them. To "learn discipline" then would evidently indicate gaining a proper view of the need for such guidance and instruction from parents and others, as well as appreciation for the benefits thereby received. When needed and wherever possible, discipline should be offered with love and tenderness or consideration, seeking to promote understanding of the issue(s) involved. Proverbs 17:10 accordingly says: "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid [foolish, disobedient] person a hundred times." When punishment is used, it clearly should be fair, given in love, and the lesson(s) made clear.
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         "3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgment, and uprightness"
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          Prove 1:3 The blessings of "acquiring" such discipline, and receiving it properly, are explained here. It imparts compassionate insight or comprehension of why people act as they do, and contributes toward integrity, or God's righteousness. Such "righteousness" is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, benefitting persons now and into the future, everlastingly. This "adherence" is genuine, with integrity--while speaking and acting with compassion, it does not stoop to evil practices to obtain even a "good" result, but rather uses God-approved means of encouraging or exhorting others. "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, But righteousness is what rescues from death." (Prove 10:2). This doesn't however knock acting, or pretending, such as in a play or movie, to ultimately instruct others in true righteousness.
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         "4 To impart shrewdness to the inexperienced; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability."
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          Prove 1:4 "Shrewdness," or "prudence," is wise use of foresight, comprehending dangers or other consequences of making poor or unwise decisions, as well as the many benefits of making good, correct choices. It is a "young man (or woman)" that may thus gain divine knowledge and "thinking ability." NIV says here "for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young." Parents should thus choose wisely how and when to impart such wisdom to their younger children, in a world with increased threats to morality and decency.
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         "5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction"
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          Prove 1:5 Is a wise person a know-it-all? He is humble, not considering himself superior to others, being ready to listen and take in more instruction. He is thus able to grow in "understanding"--that ability to see all the parts of something, and their relation to one another, as together making the whole of it, and use such to God's honor and the genuine benefit of others.
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         "6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles."
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         Prove 1:6 Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles. Work with your children to understand sayings and riddles, such as may be found in crosswords or other games and puzzles. Help them gradually learn the lessons of the Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus. Jesus provided many lessons appropriate for children and adults alike, as found in such works as the Sermon on the Mount. This website contains three study articles based on this Sermon. May your love for God and His word grow as you contemplate and consider this precious Bible book, ultimately from our loving Creator, Jehovah!
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          As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish beginning with the next blog post to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider each section day by day, and perhaps a review summary as well. Then proceed with the next 4 the same way, with a preview and day by day consideration, and review, then the next 3 to complete the first 11 sections. Then this could be repeated for the final 11 sections. Thus 4-4-3, and 4-4-3 with previews and perhaps reviews. Finally I wish to review each set of 11. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm.
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          Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!
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          The psalmist clearly spring-boarded from Psalm 19, which highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the same order, although with two others inserted in between them!
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          Let's notice the reading of Psalm 19:7-14, which likely helped form the basis of Psalm 119:
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          "7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.
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          8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine[or, "enlightening the eyes", AMP].
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          9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.
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          10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
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          11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.
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          13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins.
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          14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer."
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          Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "ways" and "regulations," or "instructions." The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear of" Jehovah and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that true happiness depends on walking in God's law! Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.
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          Hello, wishing a lovely day for you! Let's continue with highlights from both the Mosaic Law and the Christian Small Letter of 2Peter.
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         MOSAIC LAW HIGHLIGHTS
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           CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES: GOD MERCIFULLY FORGIVES THOSE REPENTING OVER REJECTION OF JESUS AS CHOSEN MESSIAH--HIS SUFFERING FORETOLD; FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS TEACHES IMPARTIALITY
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          Now let’s continue in Exodus 23 regarding the three festivals Israel were to keep, this time the second and third one: “16 Also, you are to observe the Festival of Harvest of the first ripe fruits of your labors, of what you sow in the field; and the Festival of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the results of your labors. 17 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the true Lord, Jehovah.”
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           PETER'S EXHORTATION AT PENTECOST.
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          The first festival Israel was to keep was the Festival of Unleavened Bread, or Unfermented Cakes, which we considered the previous day. At that festival the first of the barley harvest was presented to Jehovah, evidently before any other harvesting was done. The day this occurred was Nisan 16, and seven weeks were to be counted from that day, the next festival beginning on the 50th day, hence the term “Pentecost.” Thus, the second festival is also called the Festival of Weeks, and corresponded to the first of the wheat harvest. In this instance, wheat may have been harvested prior to attending the festival, as wheat cakes were to be made to bring and offer as a communion offering to the attending priest. Notice further instructions regarding this second festival: “11 And you are to rejoice before Jehovah your God, you and your son, your daughter, your male slave, your female slave, the Levite who is inside your cities, the foreign resident, the fatherless child, and the widow, who are in your midst, in the place that Jehovah your God chooses to have his name reside.” Whereas the first festival was evidently a close family observance, this second festival, as well as the third, called for more openness and hospitality. Thus, large numbers of Israel were present to hear Peter’s exhortation to repent over their rejection of Jesus as a nation, and find favor with Jehovah as true disciples of him. (Acts 2:1,5,14-42). He said to some, at Acts 3:17-19, “17 And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your rulers also did. 18 But in this way God has fulfilled the things he announced beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer. 19 “Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself.”
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          IMPARTIAL JUSTICE, ACCEPTANCE OF GENTILE CHRISTIANS.
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         The third festival was also called the Festival of Booths, or Tabernacles, and was associated with the end of harvest ingathering from the fields—a time of great thanksgiving to Jehovah for His blessing on their fruitful land. They were to make “booths” from palm fronds, boughs of trees and poplars, which each family would occupy for the seven days of the festival. These were to be constructed in and around Jerusalem, on roofs, in courtyards and public squares, and along roads within a Sabbath day’s journey. Consider what this meant: Rich and poor alike were all to dwell in these booths made from the same materials from the hills and countryside near Jerusalem, eating within them. What a fine reminder of the equality with which God looked upon all of His people. In the Law, God reminds judges, at Leviticus 19:15: “15 “‘You must not be unjust in your judgment. You must not show partiality to the poor or show preference to the rich. With justice you should judge your fellow man.” Also in Job, Elihu made this statement regarding Jehovah: “19 There is One who does not show partiality to princes And who does not favor the rich over the poor, For they are all the work of his hands.” (Job 34:19). Thus, Peter’s assessment is applicable, when he stated at Acts 10:34,35: “34 At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Therefore, may we treat others impartially, with true love, encouraging them to practice what is right before God, and find God’s acceptance and blessing for them and ourselves. Spiritual wealth and wisdom is even more advantageous than material wealth. While both, even scripturally, have advantages, Proverbs 10:22 refers more to spiritual riches in saying: “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 adds: “12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.” May we treasure spiritual things and eternal life and happiness more than anything else in this temporary life, moving us to be faithful and keep integrity to our Loving God and Father, Jehovah.
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           APPRECIATING BIBLE TRUTH, REPENTING, GROWING SPIRITUALLY
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           RECEIVE ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE.
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          2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to perish but desires all to attain to repentance." (2PEter 3:9).
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           SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
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          2Peter 1:5-8 contains crucial steps to our spiritual development. Let’s remark as we go through each one. The foundation is our faith, or deep trust, primarily in Jehovah God, His Son Jesus, God’s word, and Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. Having such, we would come to trust also in God's Kingdom to truly solve mankind's problems. Built on faith, other attributes are needed. The verses read as follows: “5 For this very reason, put forth all earnest effort to supply to your faith virtue (godly attributes such as purity of heart, and true hope), to your virtue knowledge (including knowledge of God’s law through Christ), 6 to your knowledge self-control (needed to obey God’s law), to your self-control endurance (to obey over time through trials), to your endurance godly devotion (close attachment to Jehovah personally), 7 to your godly devotion brotherly affection (pure friendship with other God-fearing persons), to your brotherly affection love (unselfishness looking for best interests of all, in harmony with godly wisdom). 8 For if these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful regarding the accurate knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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           EYES OPEN TO SCRIPTURAL TRUTH.
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          2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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          2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we're living in the "last days" of the present system, or arrangement, of things, with its associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is soon to bring significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May we not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule:
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          MOTIVATION TO REPENTANCE.
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         Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to remove evil ones on a coming day of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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          Welcome, wishing you a lovely day! Let's conclude our consideration of the Ten Commandments with the last one--envy. Also, we've reached the end of our successive small Christian books consideration with Jude. You'll also find comments on content for the next month!
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          Let’s now consider Exodus 20:17: “17 You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”
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           FINDING TRUE PEACE, UNSELFISH LOVE.
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          As we’ve been considering, can we really say that any of the Ten Commandments are not important, or not of value to mankind? Can we not see how even the Tenth one can significantly help the development of true peace, unselfish love, and happiness between humans? Also other commands of the Mosaic Law, which in their entirety Jesus kept perfectly, promoted such things among Israel. We should be able to make connections to Jesus’ own words and commands to his followers, which are binding upon all who would be true Christians today. Let’s back up, though, and take this one commandment step by step:
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           CHART OWN PROGRESS, AVOIDING ENVY.
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          “You must not desire your fellow man’s house.” This reference to a man’s “house” was likely all-encompassing, including, not only the literal building materials, but the man’s “home” with his accumulated possessions, spouse, children, animals, land, etc. We should not be jealous of the man, or envious of what he may have worked hard to obtain, gather, and accumulate over many years of effort, using God-given gifts and acquired wisdom, skills, and training to do so. Every man should have enough unselfish love and compassion so as to be happy for what others have, while seeking God’s blessing on one’s own efforts to establish a home for himself. God’s word encourages this, while discouraging comparisons with others and their accomplishments. For instance, Romans 12:15 says “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” We should, with empathy, be genuinely happy for those who have found a measure of happiness themselves, although God’s Kingdom will surely bring this in much fuller measure for all obedient mankind. Also, regarding unhealthy comparisons, notice the words of Galatians 6:4: “4 But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” We each have opportunity to be happy with our own individual progress in life, whether in our own personal activities, or in business pursuits, or in other areas. We should perhaps chart our own progress, comparing what we’re doing now with what we did last week, last month, or last year at this same time. Then we can appreciate our own progress and development, and be happy with this. Notice these words in the Amplified Version: “4 But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.” Such a view discourages unhealthy comparisons with others as well as insidious jealousy, which God’s word outright condemns.
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           AVOIDING JEALOUSY.
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          For instance, Proverbs 14:30 says “30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.” Or, as the saying goes, “rotten to the core.” Clearly, jealousy can permeate the entire body of a person, ruining their spirituality and any associated happiness. James adds this, in James 3:15,16: “15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above; it is earthly, animalistic, demonic. 16 For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing.” Do we need “every vile thing” in our life? May we utterly reject jealousy and even “contentiousness,” or the tendency to want to fight others, to claim superiority over them. Would we not rather be humble, reliant upon God for our success, and gain and maintain true unselfish love in our life and dealings with others? This is the course of eternal life.
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           NOR HIS WIFE.
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          Therefore, may we not desire what rightfully belongs to our fellowman, including his “wife.” How near and dear to a man’s heart is his rightful spouse. God himself brought the first man and woman together. Jesus quoted this from Genesis, when asked about divorce, saying, at Matthew 19:5,6: “5...‘For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife, and the two will be one flesh’? 6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.” God is the Originator of the marriage and family arrangement, which has had His blessing for millenniums. Yes, while there is provision for divorce in cases of serious “fornication” against one’s mate, normally who should dare to rip apart a person’s body in half, by trying to steal the heart of his or her spouse, the two becoming “one flesh?” This would not be God’s doing, and therefore should be universally recognized as a violation of what is holy before God!
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           RIGHT DESIRES, LOOKING TO GOD.
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          Neither should we desire the “slave” or workers of a man, perhaps in his business, nor his animals, or any other provision that serves to feed his family. Nor should we desire “anything that belongs to your fellowman.” Clearly this commandment gets to the root cause of the harmful thinking patterns of envy and jealousy, as well as practices such as stealing. If we all merely look to God to satisfy our right desires, we may avoid much sin and have better dealings with others. James 1:14,15 says “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” May we regularly analyze ourselves, including our desires, to ensure they are in harmony with God’s delightful will for mankind. May we be appreciative of the fine gifts God has given us in life, and be happy with what others have been given as well, compassionately rejoicing with them. Thus, may we come to see the benefits of considering God’s laws to both Israel and true Christians today, finding parallels in the way we are to treat one another in harmony with true love, justice, and peace.
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         This concludes our consideration of the Ten Commandments, the introduction, if you will, by God to His Mosaic Law covenant. Jesus would prove to keep the Law perfectly, as evidently no one prior was able to do completely. Of course, he would offer new teachings, that gave people a fresh way of looking at living by God's standards, in harmony with the greatest commandments of the Law, to love God with our all, and then our neighbor as ourself. The Mosaic Law itself still provides much insight into God's thinking and what it means to love Him and others. Throughout the next month, then, let's review highlights from this past year's consideration of the Mosaic Law covenant, as found largely in Exodus, as we took God's laws to Israel point by point. We stopped in Leviticus, which really was meant for the Levitical priesthood--for now I'd like to discontinue that commentary, although we may one day take up Deuteronomy, which means "Second Law" and was largely a restatement of the Law by Moses, and may have been Jesus' favorite book, evidently being the one he quoted from the most! But for now, let's be reminded of how God wants to be worshipped, as we largely consider points from the Mosaic Law that have application in the life of a Christian today. Many today wish to worship God on their own terms, but doesn’t God have the right, the authority as Author of the Universe, to inform us as to His will to worship Him acceptably? Let's highlight the Mosaic Law seeing parallels in true Christianity. May we review and increase our understanding of true worship!
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          Jude 1:1-5 show salvation is received when we believe in Jesus and then exercise faith in him, believing and accepting his teachings and commands, and living accordingly. Thinking we can believe in Jesus and then live however we wish, expecting forgiveness for blatant sin, is proving "false to our only owner and Lord, Jesus Christ." Notice Jude's strong counsel: "1Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, but a brother of James, to the called ones who are loved by God the Father and preserved for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be increased to you. 3 Beloved ones, although I was making every effort to write you about the salvation we hold in common, I found it necessary to write you to urge you to put up a hard fight for the faith that was once for all time delivered to the holy ones. 4 My reason is that certain men have slipped in among you who were long ago appointed to this judgment by the Scriptures; they are ungodly men who turn the undeserved kindness of our God into an excuse for brazen conduct and who prove false to our only owner and Lord, Jesus Christ. 5 Although you are fully aware of all of this, I want to remind you that Jehovah, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those not showing faith."
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           SPURN MOST SERIOUS SIN.
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          How serious to reject sinful tendencies and even discern the difference between serious sin and lesser sin, though still required to avoid. While we should hate all sin, we should definitely spurn those sins revealed to be the most serious, even life-threatening spiritually and as regards our eternal life. We need to do our best to love God and Christ, seeking God's wise counsel to right living, having God's mercy for occasional missteps through the ransom sacrifice of Christ, finding joy living in harmony with God's way, with eternal life in view.
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    Hello, wishing you well, grateful for what we do have, and trusting God for what we really need, and for coping with any disappointments! Let's now consider the ninth of the Ten Commandments, and then some thoughts from 3John 1.
  
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    Let’s now consider Exodus 20:16: “16 “You must not testify falsely when you are a witness against your fellow man.”
  
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      TAKEN SERIOUSLY. 
    
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    Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If we’re frightened at all at what may happen if our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, can we not look to Jehovah God as a “refuge” for our “protection?” Of course, we hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm. Still, our faith in God must be genuine. As Jesus once told someone: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). We should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress.  2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea,  3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” With Jehovah’s watchcare, fear need not grip us. Recall Jonah’s experience! He was to speak in the name of Jehovah a judgement against the capital city of the violent nation of Assyria. Rather than trusting in Jehovah, he ran the other way! But Jehovah taught Him about His great power to save him from the depths of the sea by a great sea creature! Surely if Jehovah can do that, He could protect him from the mighty Assyrian empire to speak, not Jonah’s message, but Jehovah God’s message! Notice also Proverbs 18:1, saying: “10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.”
  
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      USING GOD'S NAME.
    
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     We note two things here. A reference is made to Jehovah’s glorious and mighty NAME. Shouldn't we use this name when praying to our Father, especially when we’re looking for His assistance in such a serious matter? Why, was not God’s name of prime importance in Jesus’ model prayer, at Matthew 6:9-13? “9 You must pray, then, this way: “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.” God’s name is to be “sanctified”—highly esteemed, set apart as holy—not ignored! 

    
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The church should NEVER have substituted the name of Jehovah with the expression “LORD,” although they too may have been threatened, perhaps by Satan, to do so. Still, Jehovah is the "Sovereign LORD" Scripturally, so there may be nothing wrong with referring to Him as our LORD occasionally, as long as we do not confuse Him with His Son, Jesus. (Isaiah 61:1; 25:8; comp. to Revel 21:3,4). We should see that our children, also, are not confused. Satan knew how powerful the name of Jehovah is, but so do we! Jehovah WANTS us to use His mighty name when we speak to Him—why in the ORIGINAL Bible manuscripts this name is recorded over 7,000 times! Jehovah is “God the Father” and Jesus Christ is “Lord to the glory of God the Father” (1Cori 8:6; Phili 2:11) May we seek the glory of God by using His powerful name Jehovah, exalting it above all the other gods of man’s making.
  
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      RECEIVING GOD'S HELP.
    
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     But it should be acknowledged, that while Jehovah’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovah for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovah’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovah’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
  
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   God’s word records such sentiments as in Proverbs 2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the righteous, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” What will help us heed such counsel? Jesus stated at Matthew 4:4 “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.’” Psalm 1:1-3 likewise encourages us: “1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.  3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.” May we find happiness and success by loving God’s word of truth, and letting it’s words sink deep into our hearts by pondering upon them, considering why they’re so beneficial and how we can apply them to our life—a course leading to everlasting life!
  
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    3John 1:1-4 greets Gaius, one "walking in the truth." Brothers came to John and bore witness about Gaius' sincerity in serving God and following Christ, causing John to rejoice "very much." May we likewise rejoice to see others faithfully serving God, refusing to violate their Bible-trained Christian conscience. John's encouraging words read this way: "1 The older man to Gaʹius, the beloved, whom I truly love. 2 Beloved one, I pray that in all things you continue to prosper and enjoy good health, just as you are now prospering. 3 For I rejoiced very much when brothers came and bore witness about the truth you hold, as you go on walking in the truth. 4 No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth." John had developed a close bond of brotherly affection for Gaius, calling him "beloved one" in verses 2,5, and 11. May our sincere Christian "obedience to the truth," purifying us and bringing about true unity, in time allow for genuine "brotherly affection" in the truth. As Peter encouraged at 1Peter 1:22, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
  
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  3John 11 John addresses Gaius further in verse 11, after speaking of someone selfishly seeking glory for himself, rather than seeking God's glory by humbly obeying Him, stating: "Beloved one, do not imitate what is bad, but imitate what is good. The one who does good originates with God. The one who does bad has not seen God." So even if someone in authority should do something bad, we are encouraged not to imitate the badness, but rather imitate the good we know and have seen in God's word or by others. It is Psalm 97:10 which says: "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked." So we should learn to hate, not the people so much who can change, but the badness itself, whatever it may be, in time seeking to understand why it is bad, knowing God always has good reason to warn us against something that brings certain spiritual or physical harm to us or others. We thus develop the wholesome regard for Jehovah, "the fear of God" which "means the hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). That verse continues with some real losers: "I hate self-exaltation (seeking one's own glory and praise, perhaps even more than God's) and pride (considering oneself superior to others) and the evil way and perverse (or, corrupt) speech." May we develop such wholesome hatred for all badness, including lies that threaten the very trust that is the basis for good relationships, between parents and their children, other family members and friends. How God's word helps us safeguard the makings of true peace and happiness!
  
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      <title>2019 Nov 27-Nov 28 Eighth (Stealing) of the Ten, 2John 1</title>
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    Hello, wishing you a fine day and Thanksgiving holiday, as we look to God for His blessing! Let's give attention to the next of the Ten Commandments, the eighth about stealing. Then we may continue with 2John 1.
  
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    Let’s consider next Exodus 20:15: “You must not steal.”
  
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     Perhaps among the people you dwell with, stealing is uncommon—how fine! But for many, it is a grim reality that must be coped with, perhaps daily. Imagine a world in which you never have to worry whether your neighbor is going to try to take something of value from you—your cell phone, tablet or laptop, your money, your heart, or the affection of your spouse. No one would dare try to steal such things from you because they have come to treasure true love, peace, and friendships with compassion, and therefore they know it would hurt their relationship with you, and their relationship with Jehovah as well, and cause pain and frustration to you and perhaps others. They also have likely come to value the gifts God has given them in their life, and realize God could easily take away those gifts away if they disrespect the rights of others and His law, especially the royal law of love. They know that Jehovah is a God, not only of love, but also of true justice. As Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Him: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he.” It is then understood that God’s law to Israel demanded up to four, even seven times back what someone stole from another. Steal one laptop, God can require you to repent and give back, not only the one you stole if possible, but a total of four or more of the same value. (Exodus 22:1; 2Samu 12:1-6; Levit 26:18,21). The knowledge of God will be abundantly known and understood at that time, just as Isaiah 11:9 says “They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea.”
  
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   for what we truly desire that is in agreement with His will. Have faith that God wants us to enjoy life, and to have the things we need and even what we want that is reasonable in the time we’re living. As we align our desires with God’s will, Psalm 145:16 says of God: “16 You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” God takes pleasure in satisfying those desirous of pleasing Him in all things. Why, even “In past generations he permitted all the nations to go on in their ways, 17 although he did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:16,17). We should contemplate various ways a person can steal, that we may be careful to avoid doing so in any way. For instance, how might a person intentionally steal from their employer? We should be careful and “hold a good conscience” before God and our neighbors, while being reasonable. (1Timo 1:5; Phili 4:5). Let’s treasure God’s fair laws and standards as making possible a truly happy, peaceful new world! (Psalm 119:97; 97:10).
  
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    2John 1:1-3 A letter from an aged apostle John, writing to "the chosen lady and to her children," possibly a cryptic reference to the anointed bride of Christ, those dearly loved by John. He speaks also of "all those who have come to know the truth." May we treasure the divine knowledge of God that we have learned and may continue learning! The gaining of this knowledge is no vain pursuit, as John says this truth "will be with us forever." Notice what else will be "with us" as we consider his words: "1 The older man to the chosen lady and to her children, whom I truly love, and not only I but also all those who have come to know the truth, 2 because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever. 3 There will be with us undeserved kindness, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, with truth and love."  May we also appreciate God's mercy and undeserved kindness, making possible our journey toward eternal life in peace and happiness before Him, by the many learning to love truth and gaining true love of God and neighbor. May such qualities remain treasured by us, of far greater worth than material things, as Proverbs 4:7 says, "Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, and with all you acquire, acquire understanding." Such divine wisdom places emphasis on the spiritual man, with prospects of eternal life by God's undeserved kindness.
  
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    2John 1:4-7 John writes further to “the chosen lady,” likely the anointed bride of Christ, to rule with him in the Kingdom of God. He continues, acknowledging her “children” as among those “walking in the truth.” Notice his further counsel and insight:
  
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    “4 I rejoice very much because I have found some of your children walking in the truth, just as we received commandment from the Father. 5 So now I request you, lady, that we love one another. (I am writing you, not a new commandment, but one that we had from the beginning.) 6 And this is what love means, that we go on walking according to his commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should go on walking in it. 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those not acknowledging Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.”
  
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    Interestingly, at this hour late in the first century, the apostle John rejoices greatly despite that only “some” of her children were walking in the truth. Her “children” may have thus been ones with earthly hopes, rather than anointed ones who “keep following the Lamb no matter where he goes,” and are “without blemish.” (Revel 14:4,5) Nevertheless, anointed ones were to “love one another,” as Jesus had instructed his apostles the night before he died, to love one another just as he had loved them, with a spirit of self-sacrifice. This is largely the spirit the Protestant Reformation was born from, as many risked excommunication from the universal church, and even their lives, to stand up for Bible truth. Their stand, however, did little to “reform” the church. Rather, pockets of Christianity sprang up, in harmony with Bible prophecy. Look for the article elsewhere on this website entitled “The Twelve Tribes of Christianity,” available, though it may continue to be expanded. One fallacy explained in the article “Finding Truth” is the idea that Jesus was not really God’s son, but rather as God himself, among three equal persons forming one. However, God is not “deceptive,” Jesus Christ came as the son of God, “in the flesh.” Thus Christ prayed to “God the Father,” seeking not his own will, but that of the Father. (Phili 2:11; John 6:38; 20:17). May we examine and grasp the truth regarding the nature of God, his son, and the holy spirit, perhaps considering that article if not having done so already. John acknowledges it would be a “deceiver and the antichrist” who would fail to acknowledge the true nature of God’s son, Jesus Christ. May we not be misled along with them.
  
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    Welcome, wishing you well this day! Let's continue with the Ten Commandments, this time the seventh regarding adultery. Then, we may consider thoughts from 1John 5.
  
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    “13 “And there is another thing that you do, which results in covering the altar of Jehovah with tears and with weeping and sighing, so that he no longer pays attention to your gift offering or looks favorably on anything from your hand. 14 And you say, ‘For what reason?’ It is because Jehovah has acted as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously, although she is your partner and your wife by covenant. 15 But there was one who did not do it, for he had what remained of the spirit. And what was that one seeking? The offspring of God. So guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and do not deal treacherously with the wife of your youth. 16 For I hate divorce,” says Jehovah the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,” says Jehovah of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.”
  
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     Dealing treacherously with one’s wife would certainly include the serious sin of adultery, which was even punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law, unless mercy was extended. Kings David sadly committed this sin, and while forgiven, this caused him many troubles in his household for years afterward. His treachery against a faithful man is recorded in God’s word.
  
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    Proverbs 6 also shows the seriousness of adultery, in verses 32-35. Notice how God’s word addresses the matter here, looking at some consequences:
  
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    “32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself. 33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no matter how large you make the gift.”
  
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     The arrangement of marriage should be honored and highly respected by all. (Hebre 13:4). God's word speaks of those with "eyes full of adultery." (2Peter 2:14). The world is still full of single, marriageable people--there is no reason to cross the line of lusting after someone else's spouse! This is one of the list of sins that God's word reveals can bar willing participants from eternal life in God's new world! (1Cori 6:9-11). If such a person claims to have love for another, would they engage that one in a practice that threatens that one's eternal happiness? Is that true love??? Proverbs 20:6 says this: "Many men proclaim their loyal love, But who can find a faithful man?" It is faithfulness to God that makes one's love genuine, true. The very next verse says this: "The righteous one is walking in his integrity. Happy are his children who come after him." Jesus thus stated, at Matthew 5:27-29: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If, now, your right eye is making you stumble, tear it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be pitched into Ge·henʹna (symbol of eternal destruction)." May we never ignore the consequences of such a selfish, disloyal practice as adultery!
  
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   Also, may we seek a record of integrity to God and faithfulness toward our marriage partner. The partner you now have may or may not be your marriage partner entering eternal life. Perhaps you entered your marriage with the expectation of remaining eternal partners--Jehovah may have no reason to change that. Be faithful to the one you now have, and trust Jehovah for that determination in the future. Find delight in sharing life with this person, seek to help one another spiritually, that you may come to dwell peaceably and happily with one another. Life can be such a delight when both persons are loyal to God and then each other. The words of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 shares the blessing of having two together, along with Jehovah as the stronger third party: “9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their hard work. 10 For if one of them falls, the other can help his partner up. But what will happen to the one who falls with no one to help him up? 11 Moreover, if two lie down together, they will stay warm, but how can just one keep warm? 12 And someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.” So include Jehovah as the strongest third strand in the threefold cord of marriage, and find success and true happiness in your endeavors, leading into God’s new world of peace and righteousness!
  
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    1John 5:2-4 highlights our love for God and others. It reads: "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and carry out his commandments. 3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome, 4 because everyone who has been born from God conquers the world. And this is the conquest that has conquered the world, our faith." As we ponder God's love for us, evident in "every good gift and perfect present" from Him that we enjoy daily, we have good reason to love Him in return, by learning and keeping God's commandments, given out of love for us, and leading to genuine peace among those who would be true Christians. As we reject unclean practices by our faith in God and our love for Him, we begin to conquer the ungodly world, with its pressures and temptations to become disobedient. Relying upon God can give us the strength we need to overcome such things, for the joy set before us, the reward of eternal life, while we set an example for others to gain and maintain the hope that we have.
  
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  1John 5:9-12 contains an important thought regarding faith in both God and His son. God's word provides many prophecies and details regarding the Christ. God has thus given witness concerning such a one. By what we choose to believe, or have faith in, we either make God out to be true, or we make Him a liar. If we believe God concerning His son, we have hold on eternal life! Jesus said plainly, at John 14:6: "Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Jesus also spoke concerning the "son of man," referring to his own life course. This one God said in Ezekiel He would appoint "as a watchman to the house of Israel." (Ezeki 3:17). John's words read: "If we accept the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. Because this is the witness God gives, the witness that he has given about his Son. 10 The person putting his faith in the Son of God has the witness within himself. The person not having faith in God has made him a liar, because he has not put his faith in the witness given by God concerning his Son. 11 And this is the witness, that God gave us everlasting life, and this life is in his Son. 12 The one who has the Son has this life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this life." Heeding Jesus' teachings found in God's word certainly contribute to our happiness even now! May faith in God and His son become strong in each person, heeding God's instructions through Christ, getting a "firm hold" on everlasting life! (1Timo 6:12).
  
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    Hello, with warm wishes for a lovely day! Let's continue with the sixth of the Ten Commandments, this one against the hateful crime of murder. Let's see what can be done to prevent the causes. Then we may consider thoughts from 1John 4.
  
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    Now let's consider Exodus 20:13: "You must not murder."
  
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    THE PREVIOUS FIVE.
  
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   It is perhaps of importance to note that this is the Sixth Commandment, and it is highly likely that if this command is broken, then probably one or more of the previous five had been broken previously. The first five commands encourage love for our God and Father Jehovah, obedience to Him and His loving laws and commands, a turning away from false worship and idolatry, a sincerity in worshipping Him, not doing so in name only, but taking to heart His laws to affect our daily conduct and practices, and taking time out weekly to give attention to our spiritual well-being and that of our family and loved ones. So many of these commandments would prevent the developing of selfishness, greed, jealously, and hatred, some of the main causes of murderous ideas.
  
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    Still, Jesus' instructions in the Sermon on the Mount really get to the heart of the matter. He says, at Matthew 5:21-23: "“You heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not murder, but whoever commits a murder will be accountable to the court of justice.’22 However, I say to you that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; and whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Ge·henʹna." (symbol of eternal destruction).
    
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   Regarding Jesus' first words here, concerning one who "continues wrathful with his brother," we find encouragement at Ephesians 4:25-27 in these words: "Therefore, now that you have put away deceit, each one of you speak truth with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another. 26 Be wrathful, but do not sin; do not let the sun set while you are still angry; 27 do not give the Devil an opportunity." Thus, God's word encourages is to be quick to settle disagreements, and to restore peace wherever it may have been lost. The words of Christ and related thoughts help us treasure genuine peace among mankind, between not only worshippers of Jehovah but even with our neighbors who are not yet true servants of God. Romans 12:18 says "If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men." If we see anything that genuinely threatens our peaceable view of others--whether it be a song, a movie, a video game (not all "shoot-em-ups" do this), or anything else--may we likewise be quick to get rid of it's influence upon us or our family or friends. If we all heed such reminders, where is there room for jealous, selfish hatred for others? May we delight in the new world of righteousness and peace that God is preparing for mankind, and do all we can to help our loved ones and neighbors to be there as well!
  
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    1John 4:1, 4-8 says "Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world...4 You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world. 5 They originate with the world; that is why they speak what originates with the world and the world listens to them. 6 We originate with God. Whoever comes to know God listens to us; whoever does not originate with God does not listen to us. By this we distinguish the inspired statement of truth from the inspired statement of error. 7 Beloved ones, let us continue loving one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love."
  
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     The apostle John and other fellow Christians anointed for heavenly rulership originated with God, as did the Scriptural writings of John and the other apostles and Christian writers. (Revel 20:6; 1Timo 2:3-4) May we carefully examine especially Christian writings, as well as the entire word of God, to ascertain the truth of God to which we should cling, distinguishing truth from falsehood, discerning right from wrong by the teachings of Jesus and others in God's word. Many false ideas have proliferated, causing confusion and division among those who would be Christians today. But it is God's will that those who would be true Christians become united in our teachings and our beliefs, just as were the first-century early Christians. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, at 1Corinithians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." The truth, in harmony with the love of God, can be found in the word of God. Let's continue to look there for spiritual nourishment!
  
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     1John 4:2-3,9-12 On coming to realize God's expression of love for the human family, we should know the truth about Jesus, as truly having been the "Son of God" and NOT "God the Son!" John provides the touchstone to know a true inspired statement from a false one--largely based on whether it acknowledges Jesus as being a genuine son of God (His firstborn, made directly by God), who truly became a human, while God above in the heavens watched over His earthly life course, even resurrecting him after his death. Much confusion over the idea of Jesus being God is over the wrongful use of the term "Lord" or "LORD" in place of God's personal name "Jehovah." Many have learned that Jesus is Lord, and from a young age they may have heard God being called "Lord" as well. 1Corinthians 8:5-6 clarifies: "For even though there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,”6 there is actually to us one God, the Father, from whom all things are and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and we through him." Unfortunately, to replace the personal name of God with a title was more the work of God's enemy, trying to interfere with your personal relationship with your loving God and Father, Jehovah. How would you feel if no one ever called you by your first name, but always said "Man", or "Woman", "Boy", or "Girl" instead? The use of your personal name brings to mind your personality, specific details of the kind of person you are! So it is with Jehovah! What marvelous qualities He has, and loyal deeds He has performed toward those close to Him, knowing His name! How fine if some of our most loved translations of the Bible one day correct this mistake, and actually put the name of "Jehovah" where it rightly belongs in God's word! (For more information, see the article "Bible Translation Work" elsewhere on this website.)
  
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     John's words here help to clarify the difference between Jesus and Jehovah God. He clearly states that no man had seen God--it was truly His son who came "in the flesh," born as a human, and setting an example for humans as obedient servants of God. There was no hidden secret to be found in God's word to cause us to believe otherwise! Notice John's words: "2 This is how you know that the inspired statement is from God: Every inspired statement that acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God. 3 But every inspired statement that does not acknowledge Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist’s inspired statement that you have heard was coming, and now it is already in the world...9 By this the love of God was revealed in our case, that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might gain life through him. 10 The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins. 11 Beloved ones, if this is how God loved us, then we are also under obligation to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. If we continue loving one another, God remains in us and his love is made perfect in us." Thus, as many acknowledge God's expression of love and mercy to each in sending His son to die, providing the ransom sacrifice to cover sins, making true love capable of becoming "perfect," or complete in the hearts of mankind, may all be moved to love God in return, and love one another, seeking peace with one another, spurning, or rejecting, hatred and anger toward others, being quick to settle disagreements and restore peace. A new world of peace and righteousness awaits all who are willing to live in such a way, and call upon the name of our loving Father, Jehovah!
  
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    Welcome, wishing you some happiness this day! Let's continue with the fifth of the Ten Commandments, to honor parents. Then let's review thoughts from 1John 3.
  
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    Notice this honoring of one's parents was associated with long life, clearly having God's favor, approval, and blessing. Notice Paul's words in Ephesians 6:1-4, encouraging youths in this regard, while cautioning parents against disheartening them. Also notice how Paul refers to this one of the Ten Commandments--does it sound as though he is speaking of a command that is no longer in force?
  
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    "Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother” is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.”4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah."
  
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     Of course, Jehovah God is our "heavenly Father," and is it not right and reasonable to honor Him as well? Certainly we may do so by speaking well of Him to others, and respecting His loving advice and correction whoever we may be and however long we have known Him. How much greater God's wisdom, knowledge, and insight than our own! Isaiah 55:9 reminded wayward Israel: "“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." Yet, Psalm 138:6 says: "Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance." May we remain humble before our loving God and Father, as a favorite verse of many underscores: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with your God!" (Micah 6:8). May we always aim to be submissive to God's clear direction in harmony with His word, delighting in loving and praising Him for His abundant goodness manifest in various ways! The Scriptures also speak of God's collective angelic hosts as a "woman," or God's wife. (Genes 3:15; Revel 12:1-2). These have been looking after the everlasting interests of mankind in harmony with God's will: "Are they not all spirits for holy service, sent out to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebre 1:14). From among them came God's Son, Jesus, and who together, with his anointed bride, likewise assists mankind to eternal life. (1Cori 11:3; 15:45; Revel 21:2; 22:17)
    
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    The Proverbs of Solomon open with these words: "A wise son makes his father rejoice, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother." (Prove 10:1). May children thus appreciate the love shown by their parents, and seek to honor them throughout their lives.
  
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    1John 3:4-8 highlights the value of seeking God's righteousness. It reads: "Everyone who practices sin is also practicing lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 You know, too, that he was made manifest to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him. 6 Everyone remaining in union with him does not practice sin; no one who practices sin has either seen him or come to know him. 7 Little children, let no one mislead you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as that one is righteous. 8 The one who practices sin originates with the Devil, because the Devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil."
  
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    Some misconstrue other verses to claim that no one can be righteous before God, but 1John 3:7, among many verses, clearly shows "the one who practices righteousness is righteous." We are to keep "seeking first God's kingdom and His righteousness" that God may provide the necessities of life for us. (Matt 6:33). We are told that "unrighteous people will not inherit God's kingdom." (1Cori 6:9-11). Thus it is by a living faith that we gain salvation, one that draws closer to God over time as we refine our conduct in harmony with our Bible-trained conscience, being considered righteous in God's eyes as He mercifully applies the value of Christ's ransom sacrifice in our behalf to make up where we lack, as we are seeking the will of God whole-heartedly. (Matth 7:21-23).
  
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    1John 3:9-12 evidently continues with reference to anointed ones with the God-given hope of ruling with Christ, yet all can benefit from John's loving counsel. Such ones have a new birth, being born from God as genuine children, and as such "cannot practice sin." Yet all who aspire to be children of God, even with hopes of Paradise, must learn also to "hate what is bad" and "become obedient from the heart" to Christian teachings. (Psalm 97:10; Romans 6:17). We need to be aiming for the target of God's righteousness, or adherence to His way, keeping integrity to Him. This manifests genuine faith, or deep trust, in God, and true love for Him. Then the ransom of Christ is there to cover our occasional unintended "misses." Thus we would not "accept the undeserved kindness of God and miss its purpose," by using our Christian "freedom...as a cover for doing wrong." (2Cori 6:1; 1Peter 2:16). Also, It is only those seeking genuine peace with others that can truly progress in doing right. James 3:18 says: "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." Thus, we would love, not God only, but our fellowman, and especially Christian brothers. 
    
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    Thus, we may understand John's words, as follows: "Everyone who has been born from God does not practice sin, for His seed remains in such one, and he cannot practice sin, for he has been born from God. 10 The children of God and the children of the Devil are evident by this fact: Whoever does not practice righteousness does not originate with God, nor does the one who does not love his brother. 11 For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; 12 not like Cain, who originated with the wicked one and slaughtered his brother. And for what reason did he slaughter him? Because his own works were wicked, but those of his brother were righteous." May those whose 'works are wicked' repent of such badness before God's judgment, along with those not yet knowing God, deepening their appreciation for God's love and mercy and seeking peace with fellow humans--letting God be the judge of their hearts, rather than condemning themselves. (Isaiah 55:6-7; 1John 3:20). As Acts 3:19 exhorts: "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." May others continue loving God and fellow humans, seeking true peace and righteousness by adherence to God's loving commandments for the human family! (1John 5:3).
    
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      <title>2019 Nov 22 Fourth (Sabbath) of the Ten, 1John 2</title>
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    Welcome, wishing you a fine day! Let's continue with the Ten Commandments, this time the fourth, regarding a weekly Sabbath rest day from work. Then we may consider some thoughts from 1John 2.
  
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    Let’s start with Exodus 20:8 “8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it sacred.”
  
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      A SABBATH DAY. 
    
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    God goes on to explain this Fourth Commandment, the way He did the second command against bowing to carved images, spending about the same amount of time, more than the other eight commandments. But let’s focus on the opening words. We were to “remember” the Sabbath day—not to forget about it—to keep it “sacred,” or to recognize it as a “holy” day, or “holiday.” The original Sabbath day was Saturday. Tradition has it that a superior “Christian” sabbath came to be on the “eighth” day, Sunday the original first day of the week, so that in time both days became recognized as times off from most work. Thus most came to have a five-day workweek, still practiced in many places throughout the world. Thus the Sabbath is at least partially being recognized, but is it being kept “sacred?” Let’s read God’s further explanatory words regarding this day:
  
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    Exodus 20:9-11 “9 You are to labor and do all your work for six days, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to Jehovah your God. You must not do any work, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your slave man nor your slave girl nor your domestic animal nor your foreign resident who is inside your settlements. 11 For in six days Jehovah made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and he began to rest on the seventh day. That is why Jehovah blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred.”
  
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      A DAY WITH MEANING.
    
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     So there was to be a day, the Sabbath, on which no “work” was to be done. This was to be a day of what God calls "rest," for both physical and spiritual refreshment! Now the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees, went to extremes with regulating what was and wasn’t considered “work” on the Sabbath day, and tried to accuse Jesus of violating the Sabbath for doing things such as healing a man’s hand! (Matth 12:9-14). Certainly precious people may need a doctor’s attention occasionally, even on a Sabbath day. So reasonably, some doctors might choose to be “on call” that day, as Jesus stated that it was not wrong to "do a good deed on the Sabbath." While performing such activity would likely have it's rewards, hopefully he or she would also be free enough regularly to be otherwise spiritually edified on that day. Certainly Christians can recognize the principle of the Sabbath day, keeping spiritual things a priority in our life—not letting them fade into the background. We should thus not let financial, material, or mundane concerns of life weigh us down, but have faith in Jehovah and His son to support us as we seek the interests of God’s kingdom first in life, along with pursuit of God’s “righteousness” or the keeping of integrity to God. As Jesus said at Matthew 6:33, “33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” So yes, we may have financial and material concerns, but let’s keep them in their proper place.
  
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      A REAL SABBATH DAY.
    
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     If Scriptural evidence is clear, however, that God still expects humankind to acknowledge and heed the Ten Commandments, alone being carved by His finger on stone tablets, and the only laws on record to have been spoken in the hearing of humans by God from heaven, then should as many as possibly can choose to recognize the real Sabbath day, and hold it “sacred,” which God may now reasonably allow to be Sunday, having been the final day of the weekend before the next workweek, and already considered by many to be a day of rest and spiritual refreshment? (Exodus 20:1,22). These laws on stone tablets are reasonably distinct from those in "the handwritten document" that was put aside at Christ's impalement. (Colos 2:14). At least Paul and James reference commands from the Ten, and not in the past tense. Ephesians 6:2, for instance, says regarding the fifth commandment, "“Honor your father and your mother” IS the first command with a promise." (see also James 2:10-12). The Sabbath law would thus be included. Wishing to honor such a law of God, we may on a Sunday set aside some time for relaxation with our family and/or friends, and perhaps give some attention to spiritual matters, perhaps reading something beneficial and of interest to us and our family spiritually. Have you found a place among the tribes of Christianity where God's word is read or discussed, and you and your family may be spiritually refreshed? Aim not to give attention to business matters on this day, or spend undue time in the kitchen or in other absorbing work tasks if at all possible. Prepare some things ahead of time, Saturday evening perhaps, so that time may be freed up for our family on the day considered our Sabbath. Certainly God’s blessing would be upon it! In fact, it is conceivable that if the Sabbath is still in effect by God, farmers might be experiencing a near double crop once every seven years, in the sixth year, as the seventh Sabbath year the ground was to rest, and no planting was to be done. (Levit 25:4). The abundant harvest was to provide amply for this year and the next, so that there would be no need for planting the Sabbath year. The ground would be allowed to rest. God would also bless the heeding of this Sabbath law as well. 
    
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      GOD'S REASONABLENESS.
    
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     Still, while requiring obedience of His faithful servants, Jehovah God has often proved Himself to be reasonable and understanding, as even Christians are commanded to “let your reasonableness become known to all men—the Lord is near.” (Phili 4:5). Jesus said “For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matth 12:8). In this regard, there may be other businesses that God may reasonably designate to be open on a Sabbath day, such as some restaurants, where many enjoy fellowship before or after meetings for worship, or grocery or convenience stores with gas stations for travellers or those in need of something for a family meal. Let us trust God's reasonable and loving direction in such matters. Try to make time for some spiritual refreshment, even if you are being commanded to work on the Sabbath. With the varying schedules that many are required to work, perhaps you could choose another day soon before or after the Sabbath, to give more complete attention to spiritual matters. One day we may hope, perhaps even before God's Kingdom is ruling completely, even faithful employers may be more willing to trust God's direction fully in this matter. Do we not want God's blessing on all our activities?
  
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     Therefore may we aim to recognize the principle of the Sabbath day of rest, being restored and refreshed physically and spiritually, to continue happily keeping God first and supporting our family and loved ones in every way. It may be a sacrifice to support such an arrangement, especially a real Sabbath day on Sunday, but recall that Proverbs 10:22 states "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it." With God's blessing on those putting forth the effort to do so, having faith, or deep trust, in God and His law, we may find many, perhaps even unexpected, rewards. Hebrews 11:6 says "Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him." By ignoring what is really the law of God, we could miss out on God's blessing and help. Psalm 127:1-2 thus reminds us: "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep." Let us thus trust in Jehovah fully, reaping rich rewards!
  
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    1John 2:1-4 has much to say. We read: "My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s. 3 And by this we realize that we have come to know him, namely, if we continue observing his commandments. 4 The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and yet does not observe his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in this person."
  
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    So we need to learn obedience as we come to trust the guidance of God and Christ. Our merciful Father is loving as we maintain determination to keep His commandments. The sacrifice of Christ can cover errors. We should always be aiming for the "target" of God's laws and standards, and hope in the ransom to cover our occasional "misses." May we maintain our hold on truth, and not fall to believing that obedience is somehow unnecessary. We receive salvation as a gift from God based on our faith in God and Christ, and in the ransom sacrifice to cover sins, while we strive to obey God and Christ, realizing that this leads to peaceful relations among others, ultimately to a peaceful new world, a literal and spiritual Paradise as God originally purposed.
  
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    1John 2:9-11 contains real import for those claiming to be "in the light." Would not ones truly so be loving their fellow brothers and sisters, refusing to allow hatred to grow in their hearts? We should be quick to seek peace among fellow believers, walking in the light. True love "does not become provoked," nor does it "keep account of the injury." (1Cori 13:5). And, as Christ taught, we should be loving those not yet believing, and even those opposing us! Jesus said: "“You heard that it was said: ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens, since he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good and makes it rain on both the righteous and the unrighteous." 
    
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    Perhaps in this context, we may more fully comprehend John's own words: "The one who says that he is in the light and yet hates his brother is still in the darkness.10 The one who loves his brother remains in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.11 But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness and is walking in the darkness, and he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes." Such ones need to restore their appreciation and love for God, desirous of pleasing Him, putting Him first in their life, as the Giver of "life and breath and all things." (Acts 17:25). Then repent of their error, trusting in God's merciful compassion and love for them. 

    
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      <title>2019 Nov 20-Nov 21 Third (Profaning) of the Ten, 1John 1</title>
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          Hello! Let's continue with the Ten Commandments, this time with the third, profaning God's sacred name. Then we may consider added thoughts from 1John 1.
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must not take up the name of Jehovah your God in a worthless way, for Jehovah
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           So what is meant by taking up God’s name “in a worthless way?”
Let’s compare other Bible translations. One says this: “You must not misuse
the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you
misuse His name.” (NLT, New Living Translation). King James Version says “Thou
shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain...” By comparing these, we
can see that we must not worship the true God Jehovah in a false way,
intending to misrepresent Him in any way. With imperfection, unintentional mistakes are understandable. Many newer ones to the Christian path have just begun to learn, but are making significant changes in their thinking and habits! However, there are some who know the truth about God,
even how to do what is right before Him. They repeat this information to
others in a religious setting, and appear, even claim, to be the most faithful of men, but
then, out of public eye, they often choose to violate His laws and even intentionally practice outright evil! They do almost whatever they think they can get away with--what a reproach to Jehovah's name! For this reason, Jesus warned his followers about the religious leaders of
his day, as we read at Matthew 23:1-3: “23 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and
to his disciples, saying: 2 “The
scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses.
3 Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do
according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say.”
Rather than humbly serving God faithfully, these men were arrogantly lifting themselves
up over others, claiming greatness before God. This haughty attitude was
actually sinful in itself, although leading to further sin and, if unchecked, a
terrible fall. Proverbs 21:4 says “ 4 Haughty eyes and an arrogant
heart —The lamp that guides the wicked is sin.” And Proverbs 16:18 says
“18 Pride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.”
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           The importance of pondering over God’s word or spiritual
instruction as it is read cannot be overstated. The divine truth of God 
is not
about mere “head knowledge,” but one must convince his heart to heed 
divine
instruction, to consider how to apply it in everyday life, for the 
benefit of
others and oneself. Prayer for God's blessing on one's spiritual intake should be taken seriously. Also, perhaps each paragraph of instruction should 
accompany
reflection upon it, to ensure proper understanding of it’s benefits and
application. At least two questions should be occasionally asked to gain
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most from study material. The first is “Why is this instruction 
beneficial, and
perhaps beautiful, or to be appreciated?” The second is, “How do I apply
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information in my personal life, for the benefit of others and myself?” 
Thus in short, "Why B&amp;amp;B?" and "How apply?" Thoughtfully considering 
such things should help the material to penetrate our
heart, where it will move us to act upon it. May we thus choose the 
right
things to study, things upholding God’s word and it’s beneficial truths.
 While
we may reasonably choose balanced entertainment to enjoy, Philippians 
4:8
overviews standards evidently for the type of material a congregation of God should give spiritual 
attention
to in a religious setting. It is good to be aware of these beneficial standards. We read: “8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever
things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever 
things
are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are 
well-spoken-of,
whatever things are virtuous, and whatever things are praiseworthy, 
continue
considering these things.” May we thus take seriously the things we feed
 our
minds and hearts upon, that we not be persuaded away from the truth of 
God
leading to true happiness, peace, and love, with eternity in view!
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           1John 1 alerts us to what it means to be close to God. 1John 1:5-7 says:
 "This is the message that we heard from him and are announcing to you: 
God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him.6 If we make the 
statement, “We are having fellowship with him,” and yet we go on walking
 in the darkness, we are lying and are not practicing the truth.7 
However, if we are walking in the light as he himself is in the light, 
we do have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son 
cleanses us from all sin." May we love the light of truth, and walk 
accordingly, hating the darkness that prevents others from seeing the 
truth, threatening their eternal life. May we shine the light of truth 
for others to see the beauty of God's love and His word of truth.
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          Welcome, wishing you well! Let's continue with our examination of the Ten Commandments with number 2 of the first three that deal directly with worship. Then, we may consider thoughts from 2Peter 3.
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           “4 “You
must not make for yourself a carved image ("idol", NLT) or a form like anything that is in
the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.
5 You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I,
Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment
for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the
fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing loyal love to the
thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.””
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            EGYPT'S IDOLATRY.
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           We need to understand the background here. Israel has just
escaped from the world of Egypt, where idols abounded. They worshipped many
false gods, and no doubt had carved images of them for the purpose of worship.
The Israelites faced such practices perhaps from the time they were very young
in Egypt, and Jehovah understood this. The real issue was worship—they were not
to be enticed to bow down or worship any such idol, or fear it’s influence in
their life. They were to trust Jehovah, and worship Him exclusively—the true
and living God responsible for blessing every aspect of their lives as they
served Him properly.
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            A DIVIDING OF ONE'S HEART.
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           Jesus said at Matthew 6:24““No one can slave for two masters; for
either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and
despise the other...” All it takes is the worship of one idol or false god to
cause a division in one’s heart away from loving Jehovah the true God
exclusively. Our heart would become at least divided, and we would no longer
love Jehovah as we should, as Jesus said the greatest commandment of the Law
was that we “37...must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with
your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and
first commandment.” (Matth 22:37,38). Thus we cannot, and must not try, to
slave for two masters—rather we should love Jehovah the true God, our Creator
and Life-giver, the One we owe “life and breath and all things”—and give Him
our exclusive worship. Any form of idolatry, whether it be a literal idol, or
any other thing that can be worshipped, such as a famous person, or even some
hobby or activity we may devote our lives to (while ignoring the will of God), would affect our lives
negatively, even dramatically. Psalm 115 describes such idolatry, explaining
that such idols may have eyes, but they cannot see, and ears, but cannot hear,
and so on. Such idols claiming worship are at least spiritually dead, not able
to see, hear, or speak divine truth. Psalm 115:8,9 then says “ 8 The
people who make them will become just like them, As will all those who trust in
them.  9 O Israel, trust in
Jehovah —He is their help and their shield.” While God is reasonable,
and does not fault us for taking precautions and seeking help from others,
still may we daily look to Jehovah and no other as our supreme help and
protection. Psalm 127:1 says “1 Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain
that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in
vain that the guard stays awake.”
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            IN MARRIAGE.
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           Also, marriage is one area where idolatry can “rear [or, “raise”]
it’s ugly head.” To keep the relationship close between husband and wife,
Jehovah needs to be in the marriage. As Solomon wrote, a “threefold cord cannot
quickly be torn apart.” (Eccle 4:12). As we’ve seen, any form of idolatry can
cause spiritual blindness, and prevent either partner from recognizing problems
and solutions within the marriage. This matter is to be taken seriously, as is
giving Jehovah the honor and place in our hearts that He deserves. Most
marriages that have ended, probably have involved some sort of idolatry. For
further insight, see the article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry”
elsewhere on this website.
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           What a blessing is in store for giving Jehovah the exclusive
devotion he deserves! Rather than receiving “punishment for the error of
fathers upon sons” when we fail to love Him as we should, we would instead receive
“loyal love to the thousandth generation of those who love [Jehovah] and keep [His]
commandments!” May we thus draw close to Jehovah, as He in turn draws close to
us, and continue learning how to serve Him properly. (James 4:8). What He asks of
us is really for our own benefit, and the benefit of all peace-loving persons,
to cause us true unity, love, and happiness eternally!
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and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." 
But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we're living in the 
"last days" of the present system, or arrangement, of things, with its 
associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is soon to bring 
significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in 
blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can 
to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in 
God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May we not 
be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule: 
Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second 
letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up 
your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should 
remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the 
commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all
 know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their 
ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where
 is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers 
fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were 
from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such
 ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens 
and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by 
the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time 
suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as
 God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to 
remove evil ones on a coming day of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such 
ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over 
their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their 
sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new 
world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his 
human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving 
God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
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failing to learn from history—that such ones living in the days of Noah met
their end, as a warning to us living in the “last days” of this system of
things. While God is seeking the repentance of all people, aligning themselves
for eternal happiness, He will still deny this privilege to unappreciative,
unrepentant evil ones. This warning should move ones to reevaluate their
relationship with God. These words read: “5 For they deliberately ignore
this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of
water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those
means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with
water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are
reserved for fire and are being kept until the day of judgment and of
destruction of the ungodly people.” Jehovah is merciful, reasonable, and a God
of perfect justice. (Psalm 86:5; Deute 32:4) May we grow to appreciate Him
more, by looking into His trustworthy and beneficial word the Bible. (Psalm
1:1-3).
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      <title>2019 Nov 17 The First of the Ten, 2Peter 2</title>
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          Hello, wishing you a fine day! Let's now begin our review of the Ten Commandments, starting with the first. Then, let's review some thoughts from 2Peter 2.
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           “20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 “I am Jehovah your God, who brought
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           The first of the Ten Commandments, that God first spoke before
all Israel, before writing them on two stone tablets. Notice that while all ten
commands or laws are important, they do have an order. The first three have to
do with our worshipping only Jehovah, and doing so in sincerity—not in name
only. The first commandment is that we acknowledge God’s right to exclusive
worship, that we refuse to worship any other gods. Encouraging us to have this
view is God’s own reminder of His great loyal love and power that enabled Him
to bring Abraham’s descendants out of slavery in Egypt, that He keep His
promise that they would inhabit the Promised Land. (Genes 28:10,13). Egypt,
being the first world power of Bible prophecy, is often used prophetically to
represent the world with any ungodly political influence (Revel 11:8). Many true
Christians today are grateful to God for having brought them out of the world
and it’s false worship, gaining true freedom to serve Jehovah faithfully. So
have you been brought “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery?”
We can come into a spiritual Promised Land, able to worship God among lovers of
truth, finding true peace, joy, and love among fellow believers. May we
appreciate the spiritual paradise that can be enjoyed now, as we look forward
to an entire earthly Paradise to come.
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            PUTTING JEHOVAH FIRST.
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           Still, we need to be careful not to worship any god but Jehovah.
Without putting Jehovah first, whoever or whatever we are enslaved to, this one
we serve. (Galat 4:3,8). May we align our habits, ways, and practices with true
worship, the right and loving standards of Jehovah as set forth in His holy
word, the Bible. And may we seek to honor Him by our speech and actions,
boasting in Jehovah far more than any possession, or any other person,
organization, or field of endeavor. (Psalm 97:7; 1Cori 1:31). Jeremiah 9:23,24
says “23 This is what Jehovah says: “Let not the wise man boast about his
wisdom; Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness; And let not the rich
man boast about his riches.” 24 “But
let the one boasting boast about this: That he has insight and knowledge of me,
That I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in
the earth, For in these things I take delight,” declares Jehovah.” May we thus speak well of Jehovah to others,
giving Him due praise and honor, as our Creator and Life-giver—the One who
gives us “life, breath, and all things.” (Acts 17:25).
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           The seriousness, the life and death importance of heeding this
first command was underscored by Moses, at Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Notice 
his
words, which may have serious import even for true Christians today: “15
 “See, I do put before you
today life and good, and death and bad. 16 If you listen to the
commandments of Jehovah your God that I am commanding you today, by 
loving
Jehovah your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his 
commandments and
his statutes and his judicial decisions, then you will live and 
multiply, and
Jehovah your God will bless you in the land you are going to possess. 17
 “But if your heart turns away
and you do not listen and you are enticed and bow down to other gods and
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them, 18 I tell you today that you will certainly perish. You will not
live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. 19 I take
the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you today that I have put
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and death before you, the blessing and the curse; and you must choose 
life so
that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving Jehovah your
God, by listening to his voice, and by sticking to him, for he is your 
life and
by him you will endure a long time in the land that Jehovah swore to 
give to
your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” God's chosen people Israel were 
to be an example to all the world as to the benefits and blessings that 
come from worshipping the true God Jehovah properly. Of course, God in 
time would send his son, named Jesus, as stated at John 3:17, "For God 
did not send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for 
the world to be saved through him." Thus we see that "Jehovah is not 
slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is
 patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but 
desires all to attain to repentance."
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           Likewise, may we grow to love deeply our Life-giver and loving
Father, Jehovah, and show it by our adherence to His standards and commands.
1John 5:3 says “3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe
his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.” May we look
forward to further consideration of the Ten Commandments which God first spoke
in the ears of all Israel, at Mount Sinai.
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          2Peter 2 cautions true Christians to be wary of false teachers among Christianity. Such ones would prove to be a divisive influence, quietly bringing in "destructive sects" and disown God, "the owner who bought them," purchased "with the blood of His own Son." (Acts 20:28). May such ones repent, and seek to cling to God's word of truth, humbly seeking the praise and glory of God, and not that of themselves. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." 2Peter 2:1-3 reads this way: "1 However, there also came to be false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you. These will quietly bring in destructive sects, and they will even disown the owner who bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves. 2 Furthermore, many will follow their brazen conduct, and because of them the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively. 3 Also, they will greedily exploit you with counterfeit words. But their judgment, decided long ago, is not moving slowly, and their destruction is not sleeping." May we carefully examine the word of God, especially the teachings of Christ, to treasure and maintain our hold on Christian truth, trusting God in prayer, as He guides us by his holy spirit into "all the truth," appreciating His genuine instruction and guidance based solidly on the word of God.
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          2Peter 2:4,5 responds to earlier mention of false teachers among the early true Christian congregation, who would by their mixing human philosophies and false religious ideas with the truth, “disown the owner that bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves.” This is a serious matter to God, as it is the truth of God that is life-saving, and that will “set you free.” (1Timo 2:3,4; John 8:32). Peter continues, showing God is not averse to acting against ungodly sinners. Verses 4,5 read: “4 Certainly God did not refrain from punishing the angels who sinned, but threw them into Tarʹta·rus, putting them in chains of dense darkness to be reserved for judgment. 5 And he did not refrain from punishing an ancient world, but kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness, safe with seven others when he brought a flood upon a world of ungodly people.” May we therefore appreciate God’s loving instructions for eternal life, responding to His kind discipline and correction. Jehovah wants the best for us, in harmony with His primary quality, mentioned at 1John 4:8, “8...God is love.”
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          Welcome! Before we examine the Ten Commandments in detail, let’s consider the setting in which God’s chosen people of ancient times were assembled to hear God’s actual voice from heaven relate the words that would be inscribed by God’s finger on stone tablets, separate from the “handwritten document” that was put aside at Christ’s impalement. (Colos 2:14). Then we may review thoughts from 2Peter 1. In the next blog post, we can begin with the 1st Commandment—the most important for all wishing to obey the true God, looking forward to Paradise blessings!
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          “14 Then Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and he began to sanctify the people, and they washed their clothing. 15 He said to the people: “Get ready for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations.”
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          You may recall from a previous consideration that the people were to wash their clothes, which was appropriate for the occasion of appearing formally before Jehovah. This may also have figuratively depicted one’s having a clean standing before God, with clean conduct. (Revel 19:8). Moses commanded the next two days they were to demonstrate self-control by abstaining from sexual relations, God’s gift for married partners, as they would bring focus to their relationship with Jehovah God, their Life-giver and the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present.” (James 1:17). Their obeying God in this matter may have helped prepare their hearts for concentrating on God’s forthcoming Law, as they would conclude with God the Mosaic Law covenant. Jehovah gives us His laws and commands for our lasting welfare and happiness, along with such gifts as the gift of marriage. May we always acknowledge God’s right to regulate our lives for our own benefit and the benefit of others, contributing to our true happiness.
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          Moses now brings the people out of the camp “to meet the true God,” and assembles them at the base of Mount Sinai. More miracles awaited them. Jehovah “came down” upon the mountain “in fire,” and “its smoke was rising like the smoke of a kiln.” To this day we might reasonably expect the real Mount Sinai to give evidence of this burning, having a burnt appearance, or in some way reflecting this occurrence. Nevertheless, what a sight for all Israel! What evidence of the reality of this great God, Jehovah, no figment of their imagination! The whole mountain was even “trembling violently.” As the horn sound grew louder, Moses spoke, and Jehovah responded—likely with His voice resembling thunder—what an astounding and memorable experience! May we likewise visualize Bible events with our mind’s eye, that we may gain greater comprehension of the lessons to be learned—in this case to have a proper regard for the greatness of Jehovah, not allowing others to cause us to think less of Him for their own egotistical or God-dishonoring and self-serving interests.
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          What a dramatic display! May we always have a weighty regard for Jehovah whenever we approach Him to assemble in Christian meetings, or perhaps assemblies and/or larger conventions. What a privilege to attend such with fellow believers, as those seeking the divine truth of Scripture, to worship the true God Jehovah acceptably—as He wants to be worshipped—not just as we wish to worship Him. God’s word itself helps to clarify for us how to do this, that we may become truly united earth-wide, regardless of which tribe of Christianity we may belong to. It is God’s will that we all “speak in agreement, that there may not be divisions among [us], but that [we] may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.” (1Cori 1:10). Thus, 1Timothy 2:3,4 says “3 This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, 4 whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” May we pursue and encourage pursuit of Christian truth with fellow believers, to the accomplishing of God’s will, the doing of which was like food to Jesus, saying “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.”
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          2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is likely writing primarily to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Peter 3:9).
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          2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including our precious children, according to their ability, to make spiritual progress. Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope and faith in God and Jesus.
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                    Welcome, with God's blessing, wishing a fine day come your way! Let's begin our consideration of Psalm 119, with some preliminary info, consider portions of Galatians 1, and continue with God's law to Israel in Leviticus 7.
  
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  As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish beginning with the next blog post to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider each section day by day, and perhaps a review summary as well. Then proceed with the next 4 the same way, with a preview and day by day consideration, and review, then the next 3 to complete the first 11 sections. Then this could be repeated for the final 11 sections. Thus 4-4-3, and 4-4-3 with previews and perhaps reviews. The review after each final set of 3 may include all 11 sections of the set. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm. 
  
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  Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!
  
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  The psalmist clearly spring-boarded from Psalm 19, which highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the same order, although with two others inserted in between them! 
  
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  Let's notice the reading of Psalm 19:7-14, which likely helped form the basis of Psalm 119:
  
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  "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 
  
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  8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine[or, "enlightening the eyes", AMP]. 
  
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  9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous. 
  
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  10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs. 
  
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  11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward. 
  
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  12 Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of.
  
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  13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins. 
  
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  14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer."
  
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  Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "ways" and "regulations." The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear of" Jehovah and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a preview of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that true happiness depends on walking in God's law! Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.
  
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    &lt;!--StartFragment--&gt;                          Galatians 1:9-12 Verse 6-9 reveals that there should not be more than one "good news" of Jesus, which was accepted by the early Christian congregation as "the truth," or the "one faith" of Ephesians 4:5. Let us consider 1Corinthians 1:10 again, as Paul writes under divine inspiration: "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." It is indeed possible to be truly united in an understanding of God's word in harmony with the teaching of the united early Christians, with extensions of the truth into our modern era. If this message of truth were of human origin, it could never bring true unity and harmony as it did the early Christians, and has been proven to be able to do so as well in modern times. As Paul's inspired words continue in Galatians 1:10-12: "Is it, in fact, men I am now trying to persuade or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I would not be Christ’s slave.11 For I want you to know, brothers, that the good news I declared to you is not of human origin; 12 for neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it was through a revelation by Jesus Christ." Paul was unique, in not being taught the truth directly, yet he did teach it to others from then on. He also had a sound basis of truth to build on, being instructed in all the Mosaic Law of God by a prominent teacher of Judaism, Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). But he acknowledges that Christian truth is not of human origin, but rather by God through his Son, Jesus. The truth of Jesus and his message was in no way invented by humans later, as a way to subjugate or control humans, but as many records testify and bear out, Jesus was truthfully born and raised as a human, and faithfully taught the truth of God to mankind, a truth which we have record of to this day. May we rejoice at the privilege of studying the teachings of Jesus and the rest of God's word, eager to apply them to our life, bringing our life into harmony with God's word of truth and His divine law in faith, for the everlasting benefit of ourselves and others. (Matth 7:24-28).
  
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  Let's now consider more of Leviticus 7, with verses 28-33: "Jehovah went on to speak to Moses, saying: 29 “Tell the Israelites, ‘Whoever presents his communion sacrifice to Jehovah will bring part of the offering from his communion sacrifice to Jehovah. 30 He will bring in his own hands the fat along with the breast as an offering made by fire to Jehovah, and he will wave it back and forth as a wave offering before Jehovah. 31 The priest will make the fat smoke on the altar, but the breast will belong to Aaron and his sons. “‘32 You will give the right leg as a sacred portion to the priest from your communion sacrifices. 33 The son of Aaron who presents the blood of the communion sacrifices and the fat will have the right leg as his portion."
  
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  Thus we see the portions of the communion sacrifices (or "peace offerings") which were given to the priests, the officiating priest being given the right leg, and the priests in general receiving a breast piece. The mention of a "wave offering before Jehovah" signifies this waving as a way of presenting the offering to Jehovah himself, as the communion sacrifice was especially for Jehovah, signifying peace between the offerer, the priest, and Jehovah together. Recall it was vital for the offerer to be in a ceremonially clean state before offering or sharing in the communion sacrifice. While the fat appendages were offered to Jehovah on the altar, it is clear that some portions of meat do contain some fat--some portions more than others. So while portions of pure fat were evidently to be avoided, juicy meat did not necessarily have to be "lean" to be eaten! The same went for small amounts of blood that may have remained in the meat after an animal was properly bled. Thus, we may be reminded of Jehovah's reasonableness in His commands given to Israel and to Christians today. As 1John 5:3 says, "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." And Christians are instructed, at Philippians 4:5, "Let your reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near." May we help others to see that God's standards are indeed reasonable for people today, and are in everyone's best interests in harmony with His deep love for mankind!
  
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           Hello, and wishing you well this day! Let’s start a replay of Proverbs 1-24, for a review or the first time for many, over the next several months, this time in consecutive order—we’ll gradually complete chapter 1 before moving to chapter 2, etc. Some days we may double up. We’ll also usually supplement something additional, which may in the upcoming months include some references to the Mosaic Law with some insight into spiritual and Christian applications. Today, however, we’ll add a look at the conclusion of Proverbs 30.
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           Let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which helps direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
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           "1 The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgment, and uprightness; 4 To impart shrewdness to the inexperienced; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles.
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           Now, let's not be put off by the beginning of Proverbs, at the sound of this collection of attributes that you will receive as you grow in godly wisdom. Let's get to know these attributes--you could use a dictionary, or pay attention.
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           Prove 1:2 Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. Discipline is the offering of loving correction and training, the word coming from the same root as "disciple"--did Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he teach and train them? Some punishment is acceptable, as long as it is fair, given in love, and the lesson is made clear.
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           Prove 1:3 Righteousness is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, benefitting us now and into the future, everlastingly.
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           Prove 1:4 Shrewdness is wise use of foresight, to avert danger or the results of bad decisions.
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           Prove 1:5 Is a wise person a know-it-all? He is humble, ready to listen and take in more instruction. He grows in understanding, that ability to see all the parts of something, and their relation to one another, as together making the whole of it.
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           Prove 1:6 Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles.
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           Let's now look at the end of Proverbs 30:
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           “29 There are three things that have an impressive stride, Four that are impressive as they move: 30 The lion, the mightiest among beasts, Which does not retreat from anyone; 31 The greyhound; the male goat; And a king whose army is with him. 32 If you have foolishly exalted yourself Or if you have schemed to do so, Put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter And the squeezing of the nose produces blood, So the stirring up of anger produces quarrels.”
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           Prove 30:29-31 How impressive is the courageous lion! In Revelation, with the throne of God there were four living creatures, and the first one was “like a lion.” These creatures each represented an important aspect of God’s personality. God’s word symbolizes courageous justice or righteousness with the lion. Different aspects of lions are highlighted with regard to both righteous and wicked ones scripturally. Proverbs 28:1 says “The wicked flee when no one pursues them, But the righteous are as confident as a lion.” Verse 15 of the same chapter says “15 Like a growling lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.” God’s son was foretold to be the “lion of the tribe of Judah,” and therefore would courageously stand up for God’s ways and standards, and the doing of His will. Impressive as well are the other creatures mentioned as well as a “king whose army is with him.”
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           Prove 30:32,33 All persons are not to seek glory for themselves, but rather seek the glory of the only true God, Jehovoez. Proverbs 25:27 says “27 It is not good to eat too much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.” Therefore, if we have foolishly done so, it is time to halt such a course and place God’s honor ahead of our own. Evidently, such actions contribute to “the stirring up of anger,” which leads to quarrels. Have you ever noticed a lot of quarreling by others? It may well be that the honor of God has taken a backseat to the seeking of one’s own honor, or other self-seeking motives. Honoring God should move us to manifest self-control and Christian mildness, or gentleness, in our dealings with others. Thus, Proverbs 15:1 says “15 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” May we hate a harsh word and practice gentleness in our speech. Colossians 4:6 says “6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person.” Also, “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (Prove 12:18). Thus, may we avoid thoughtless speech—rather seek God’s honor by speaking uprightly, wisely healing others with our tongue.
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          A warm welcome to all! Over the next 2 days let’s finish Proverbs
30 of Agur, this time verses 24-28:
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          “24 Four things on earth are among the smallest, But they
are instinctively wise: 25 The ants are not strong creatures, Yet they prepare their
food in the summer. 26 The rock badgers are not mighty creatures, Yet they
make their house in the crags. 27 The locusts have no king, Yet they all
go forward in formation. 28 The gecko lizard clings with its feet, And it
goes into the palace of a king.”
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          Prove 30:24 Perhaps we may be intrigued at the wisdom such small
creatures exhibit—what aspects of divine wisdom can be seen in the habits of
these animals? The mention here is “instinctive” wisdom—such creatures are
designed by God to act in a wise way, not growing in wisdom as humans do, but
already having such wisdom built-in. We may learn much by giving attention to
their habits.
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          Prove 30:25 The tiny ants: Have you ever marveled at these small
creatures? They always seem to be busy doing something, mentioned in Proverbs
6:6-8 to be examined as an antidote to laziness. Agur here mentions their
gathering or preparing of food in the summer. Thus they instinctively “plan
ahead,” long before the difficult winter season. Such planning by humans may
ward off laziness, as the real possibility of not having food can surely
motivate one to begin taking action to prevent such a situation. Thus an
important aspect of divine wisdom is forethought and planning. God’s word encourages
thinking and planning ahead. Proverbs 21:5 says “ 5 The plans of the
diligent surely lead to success, But all who are hasty surely head for
poverty.” “Hasty” ones are looking for shortcuts, not finishing work properly.
The “diligent” are willing to work hard to make their plans succeed. Proverbs
16:3 alludes to something else that may be vital for real success:
“3 Commit to Jehovah whatever you do, And your plans will succeed.” Thus
we need to consider Jehovah in our plans, even praying over such matters. Psalm
127:1 says “Unless Jehovah builds the house, it is in vain that its builders
work hard on it...” One more thing: “22 Plans fail when there is no
consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers.” Thus we
should be humble enough to seek advice from others wherever needed.
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          Prove 30:26 The rock badgers: While not “mighty,” still they
wisely build their homes “in the crags.” Also called the rock “hyrax,” these
relatively small creatures are vegetarian, and dwell in rocky areas, where they
find and build holes and crevices in which they can reside and hide at any hint
of danger. Thus, we too should be alert to dangers—both physical and
spiritual—and prepare to avoid them, as Proverbs 22:3 suggests:
“ 3 The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the
inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” We should not
casually ignore warnings and dangers we may learn of—rather, we should wisely
take swift action to prepare for these appropriately, that we or our loved ones and neighbors may avoid falling
victim.
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          Prove 30:27 The locusts: They go forward in formation without a
king, or leader. Thus, we can wisely “go forward,” for instance when working,
without the need for constant supervision by a manager. We can do this by
keeping Jehovah in mind, pleasing Him. Colossians 3:23 says “23 Whatever
you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.” Thus,
while we may occasionally need help, and should humbly ask for it when
necessary, we should learn our tasks skillfully enough so that we may carry
them out without constant need of attention or encouragement by others, being
well-motivated to bring honor to God by our activity.
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          Prove 30:28 The gecko lizard: The clinging gecko—how amazing
their ability to scale a wall or even a ceiling! In some areas, they are often
welcome, even in a home, as they feed on moths and mosquitoes, and are usually
nocturnal creatures. Thus, they are often well-liked, carry a good reputation,
and go “into the palace of a king.” Thus, may we wisely be peaceable persons,
and trusting in “God’s power” to “scale a wall.” (Psalm 18:29). May we also
considerately seek to benefit others in some way, with kind deeds. We also
might be “skillful at” our work, and like the gecko, contribute to God’s glory,
and perhaps “stand before kings.” (Prove 22:29).
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    A warm welcome to you! Let’s continue in Proverbs 31, regarding
the “capable wife,” this time verses 16-20:
  
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    “16 She sets her mind on a field and buys it; She plants a
vineyard from her own labors. 17 She prepares herself for hard work, And
she strengthens her arms. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable; Her
lamp does not go out at night. 19 Her hands seize the distaff, And her
hands take hold of the spindle. 20 She extends her palm to the lowly one,
And she opens her hands to the poor.”
  
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    Prove 31:16 Notice the trust her husband must have in her,
revealing the dignity and respect that God wants husbands to accord their
faithful wives! He allows her the freedom and resources to decide that she
wants to buy a plot of land and put a vineyard on it. We read later that she
makes linen garments and belts, and that her trading is profitable. Therefore,
we don’t know whether her husband allows her to keep all of her profits to use
responsibly, or she contributes all or a portion for family needs, still she
had the resources for this potentially wise vineyard income source. Really,
what is the view that God’s word the Bible promotes regarding women? Can we not
see here that, even with the loving headship arrangement, that women are to be
accorded much dignity and respect by her husband and others, as he is to love
her as his own body, exercising his headship with consideration of her
thoughts, feelings, and needs? Of course, this “capable wife” displays a keen
sense of responsibility toward her husband and family. Remember, the man also
has a head, Jesus Christ, to whom he must answer for his treatment of his own
family. May all in the family learn their respective roles and contribute to
the happiness of the divine family unit!
  
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    Prove 31:17 We may need to prepare ourselves for hard work that
we need to carry out, whether physically or mentally—going over in our mind all
that will be involved in the project, having adequate hydration, nutrition, and
any other necessities. She planted this vineyard “from her own labors”—no
wonder she strengthened “her arms!”
  
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    Prove 31:18 By this time we should mention that a “capable wife”
may perhaps have another reference to the body of an organization, led by its
owner(s) or chief officer(s). When business trading is profitable, some businesses
will keep operations going around the clock, including night hours. Thus her
“lamp” does not go out at night. One translation words this “her lamp burns
late into the night.” Certainly most women need adequate rest, so either
understanding would be sensible.
  
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    Prove 31:19 The distaff and spindle has reference to spinning
wool, she thus does not back down from tedious work, using such for garment
making for her own family and her trading. If it were truly necessary, could we
carry out tedious work for the benefit of ourselves, our family or loved ones? May we not
be too lazy to consider such things, although happily we have many provisions
these days to assist and ease our workload.
  
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    Prove 31:20 This woman is not selfish, but considerate even of
the poor, perhaps setting aside a little money from any income to help those in
need. Many commercial organizations as well have made provision for the poor,
including restaurants and the like, providing inexpensive options for those
with less. How considerate, and agreeable to God, as His Law required certain
provisions for the poor in ancient Israel. May we not be so afraid of being
taken advantage of that we neglect to ever give anything to those truly in
need, but like the capable wife, show compassion, and perhaps assist others to
get adequate help.
  
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          "20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats, she wipes her mouth; Then she says, “I have done nothing wrong.” 21 There are three things that make the earth shudder And four things it cannot endure: 22 When a slave rules as king, When a fool is glutted with food, 23 When a hated woman is taken as a wife, And when a servant girl takes the place of her mistress."
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          Prove 30:20 An adulteress woman is largely unaware of the devastating spiritual and usually physical consequences of her behavior. She thus is seriously lacking in understanding, at least as regards true wisdom and spiritual matters, even if very knowledgeable of other things. However, she is aware that what she is doing is wrong in God's eyes, therefore she is morally foolish. For these reasons the proverbs mentions one who is "loud. She is ignorant and knows absolutely nothing." With regards to godly knowledge and insight, she is desperately lacking, otherwise she would be downright opposed to God, so very unappreciative of His divine gifts and His right to guide us in the best use of such. A loyal marriage is truly a divine gift, and one that God looks to bless eternally. An adulteress woman is disregarding such loyalty and faithfulness, perhaps fearing the responsibilities of loving someone in such a faithful and true way, but seemingly unaware of the true happiness that is found by such.
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          Prove 30:21-23 The "earth" of mankind cannot endure these four things mentioned under inspiration of God:
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          A slave ruling as king: A genuine king typically has a vast understanding of divine matters, people and relationships, the ways of true peace and happiness, as well as matters of life that will assist him to make exceptional decisions regarding the true needs of his people, to maintain their safety, security, economic stability and general welfare or happiness. Some kings in Israel still took the throne at a young age, Josiah being a mere 8 years old. (2Chro 34:1). Yet he proved to be a faithful, exceptional king, gaining wise understanding in time. 2Chronicles 34:2 says "He did what was right in Jehovah’s eyes and walked in the ways of David his forefather, and he did not deviate to the right or to the left." A slave often has had little need to learn of many such things, although he may have learned obedience by his faithful activity. He is nevertheless yet unsuited to represent God on the throne, and would prove ineffective attempting to do so.
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          When a fool is glutted with food: A fool may literally overeat, as he tends to ignore divine standards of balance, reasonableness, and modesty. When boldly doing so, he may speak and act proudly, in defiance of what is truly right and good. Such may also be true figuratively, however, with regard to food of the mind or heart. One claiming to be knowledgeable, even helpful, while straying far from divine standards, is a serious corrupting threat to the minds and hearts of others, especially younger or naïve ones. Such ones are hard for a right-hearted people to bear.
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          When a hated woman is taken as a wife: Such a woman may have gained a reputation for being unkind, disrespectful of others, even hating others, not having learned the compassion, love and respect that makes a marriage the gift that it should be. Love, and not hate, is what makes and should make a marriage what it is. If she grew up without the love of her parents or guardians, perhaps being taught abusive or even violent ways, she may require much tender care and attention before being able to give her husband and any children the affection and gentle care they themselves need. Likewise, hated persons should not largely comprise the body of an organization--otherwise it may prove of little use to the community of mankind.
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          When a servant girl takes the place of her mistress: A servant girl should ever humbly remain subject to and respectful of her mistress, never allowing sheer, rotten jealousy to take over and cause dissension or contention. Abraham's wife Sarah was quick to complain when she realized Hagar had begun to take a superior attitude, Abraham allowing her to have Hagar dismissed from the household, although she later, at God's direction, returned and again humbled herself under Sarah's hand. What distress is caused when such ones fail to remain humble and appreciative of their blessings! God's word declares "Jealousy is rottenness to the bones" and "wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile [or, evil] thing." Who should have to put up with DISORDER and EVERY EVIL? The tenth commandment states, at Exodus 20:17, "“You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.”" Yes, one MUST NOT DESIRE...ANYTHING that BELONGS to YOUR FELLOW MAN." Should we get so caught up in minor nuances of law that we ignore the TEN Commandments written on stone tablets for the benefit of all mankind? Let us not think of STEALING, for instance, the eighth command, "You MUST NOT STEAL."
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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    Well wishes for you, and a warm welcome! Let’s conclude
Ecclesiastes 2 with a consideration of verses 22-26:
  
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    “22 What does a man really gain from all his hard work and
ambition that drives him to work hard under the sun? 23 For during all his
days, his occupation brings pain and frustration, and even at night his heart
does not rest. This too is futility. 24 There is nothing better for a man
than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work. This too, I have
realized, is from the hand of the true God, 25 for who eats and who drinks
better than I do? 26 To the man who pleases him he gives wisdom and
knowledge and rejoicing, but to the sinner he gives the occupation of gathering
and merely collecting to give to the one who pleases the true God. This too is
futility, a chasing after the wind.”
  
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    Eccle 2:22,23 God’s word teaches balance with regard to our need
for money and material resources. God recognizes our need for such, to make a
living, realizing this can bring a measure of protection. Still, true wisdom is
superior, contributing toward one’s eternal life. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says
“12 For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the
advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.”
However, one pursuing material wealth and pleasure without regard for God or
true wisdom will not find genuine happiness, but this pursuit results in “pain
and frustration,” without real rest. Such pursuits are futile. Material wealth
alone does not bring happiness. We must remember that God himself is the giver
of “every good gift and every perfect present,” including normal pleasures in
life, and be ever appreciative of His kindness, responding with loving regard
for His commands. (James 1:17). Says 1John 5:3, “3 For this is what the
love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments
are not burdensome.” What happiness we may find as we maintain God’s balanced
view of material wealth and pleasure.
  
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    Eccle 2:24,25 To eat and drink and find enjoyment in one’s hard
work is one of the kind gifts of God in life. Jehovah encourages us to avoid
laziness, and to learn to be “skillful” in our work. (Prove 22:29). We should
be rewarded for our earnest efforts to make a living for ourselves and our
family, or to “work what is good toward all, but especially toward those
related to us in the faith”—our spiritual family. We should not be rewarded
simply for our head knowledge, but rather for using that knowledge
beneficially, perhaps even to “rescue” others. (Prove 11:9). Solomon fairly
rewarded himself for his hard work in accord with true wisdom, as we may
rightly reward our children or family for their efforts at good, teaching them
to appreciate this gift “from the hand of the true God.”
  
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    Eccle 2:26 God can give one true wisdom, but he or she should put
forth effort to attain it. Proverbs 2:1-6 shows one should call to God for it
and seek it “as for silver, and...keep searching for it as for hidden treasures.”
James 1:5,6 says “5 So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him
keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it
will be given him. But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...”
Thus even some in the Christian congregation of the first century were “lacking
in wisdom,” but could in time receive more. So it is today. It is in this
context that we should understand Solomon’s words. To the man who pleases God,
“he gives wisdom and knowledge and rejoicing.” Thus an important way we please
God is by searching for divine wisdom, praying for it and reading God’s word
where it abounds, and receiving of divine discipline and correction. Proverbs
1:7 says “7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools
despise wisdom and discipline.” The sinner who remains unrepentant will not
ultimately benefit himself by his hard work. Proverbs 4:7 says “7 Wisdom
is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire,
acquire understanding.” Therefore, may all take a lesson, and examine our
relationship with God and his son Jesus.
  
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    2John 1:4-7 John writes to “the chosen lady,” likely a cryptic
reference to the anointed bride of Christ, to rule with him in the Kingdom of
God. He continues, acknowledging her “children” as among those “walking in the
truth.” Notice his further counsel and insight:
  
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    “4 I rejoice very much because I have found some of your
children walking in the truth, just as we received commandment from the Father.
5 So now I request you, lady, that we love one another. (I am writing you,
not a new commandment, but one that we had from the beginning.) 6 And this
is what love means, that we go on walking according to his commandments. This
is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should
go on walking in it. 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world,
those not acknowledging Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the
deceiver and the antichrist.”
  
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    Interestingly, at this hour late in the first century, the
apostle John rejoices greatly that only “some” of her children were walking in
the truth. Her “children” may have thus been ones with earthly hopes, rather
than anointed ones who “keep following the Lamb no matter where he goes,” and
are “without blemish.” (Revel 14:4,5) Nevertheless, anointed ones were to “love
one another,” as Jesus had instructed his apostles the night before he died, to
love one another just as he had loved them, with a spirit of self-sacrifice.
This is largely the spirit the Protestant Reformation was born from, as many
risked excommunication from the universal church, and even their lives, to
stand up for Bible truth. Their stand, however, did little to “reform” the
church. Rather, pockets of Christianity sprang up, in harmony with Bible
prophecy. Look for an upcoming article entitled “The Twelve Tribes of
Christianity,” to be available soon on this website. One fallacy explained in
the article “Finding Truth” is the idea that Jesus was not really God’s son,
but rather as God himself, among three equal persons forming one. However, God
is not “deceptive,” Jesus Christ came as the son of God, “in the flesh.” Thus
Christ prayed to “God the Father,” seeking not his own will, but that of the
Father. (Phili 2:11; John 6:38; 20:17). May we examine and grasp the truth
regarding the nature of God, his son, and the holy spirit, perhaps considering
the article mentioned above if not having done so already. John acknowledges it
would be a “deceiver and the antichrist” who would fail to acknowledge the true
nature of God’s son, Jesus Christ.
  
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    Wishing you a fine day, with a thoughtful hello! Let’s pick up in
Ecclesiastes 2, with verses 17-21:
  
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    “17 So I came to hate life, because everything being done
under the sun seemed distressing to me, for everything was futile, a chasing
after the wind. 18 I came to hate all that I had worked so hard for under
the sun, because I must leave it behind for the man coming after me.
19 And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take
control over all the things I spent great effort and wisdom to acquire under
the sun. This too is futility. 20 So I began to despair in my heart over
all the hard work at which I had toiled under the sun. 21 For a man may
work hard, guided by wisdom and knowledge and skill, but he must hand over his
portion to a man who did not work for it. This too is futility and a great
tragedy.”
  
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    Eccle 2:17 Solomon had spent a lot of time focusing on the wise
skills of building, planting, designing and landscaping, organizing and
accumulating silver and gold. Could he have begun to lose sight of the wise
spiritual skills of building up and strengthening his family’s relationship
with Jehovah, preparing them for an eternity of happiness serving God? Still,
his wise words enable us to see the vanity of focusing only on the physical
things of this life. We, too, would likely come to hate life, eventually
feeling as though we’ve been “chasing after the wind.” How much finer to seek
out the delightful will of God, and pursue spiritual riches.
  
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    Eccle 2:18,19 Surely Solomon aimed to love his children, but
perhaps some were not turning out as wise as he had hoped, including one who
may end up receiving his kingship. How distressing it may have been to him to
consider that a beloved son may lack appreciation for all that his father had
built up for the benefit of his family and the nation of Israel, including the
temple in Jerusalem. Such an idea was depressing to Solomon, as he considered
the leaving of his legacy to another to be “futility.”
  
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    Eccle 2:20,21 Solomon “began to despair” in his very heart over
working so hard and accumulating so much, that he would leave to others who did
not work so hard themselves. He considered this “futility and a great tragedy.”
Solomon had known the inspired counsel of Proverbs 22 to “6 Train a boy in
the way he should go; Even when he grows old he will not depart from it.”
Jehovah took great delight in his first son, who would come to be called Jesus.
As Solomon wrote in Proverbs 8:22-31, this son of God came to be beside Jehovah
as a “master worker,” one God was especially fond of day by day. This one came
to have deep appreciation for Jehovah and his ways, becoming so close, so that
he could later say “I and the Father are one.” Solomon likely tried to raise
many of his children with the same wisdom he had been given. Perhaps if he had
included more of them in the work that he himself had done, having them work
hard alongside himself, so that he could “hand over his portion to a man” who
did indeed work hard for it, he would not have been so distressed by the
futility and tragedy of not doing so. Nevertheless, Solomon’s wise words again
show us the carelessness or risk of failing to be involving and training others
in a responsibility that is to be handed over someday. Still, we are nearing
the time when, as Jesus mentioned at John 11, “26 and everyone who is
living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?”
Soon, many will no longer need to worry about not being around to, among other
things, enjoy the fruits of our labor or hard work, even lovingly working for
the benefit of others, with the greater happiness of giving more than
receiving. (Acts 20:35). Of course, at that time, spiritual things will be a
priority, as they should now be, loving and strengthening our families and
others in their spiritual well-being and relationships with God and others,
that they too may remain for life everlasting. May we lovingly train our
precious children in the right ways of Jehovah, helping them gain the
reverential fear of God, coming to hate what is bad in God’s eyes, and learning
to practice what is good and experiencing the rewards for doing so.
  
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    2Peter 3:5-7 These verses remind us that ignorers of God are
failing to learn from history—that such ones living in the days of Noah met
their end, as a warning to us living in the “last days” of this system of
things. While God is seeking the repentance of all people, aligning themselves
for eternal happiness, He will still deny this privilege to unappreciative,
unrepentant evil ones. This warning should move ones to reevaluate their
relationship with God. These words read: “5 For they deliberately ignore
this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of
water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those
means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with
water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are
reserved for fire and are being kept until the day of judgment and of
destruction of the ungodly people.” Jehovah is merciful, reasonable, and a God
of perfect justice. (Psalm 86:5; Deute 32:4) May we grow to appreciate Him
more, by looking into His trustworthy and beneficial word the Bible. (Psalm
1:1-3).
  
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    Welcome, wishing you again a pleasant day! Let’s continue in
Ecclesiastes 2, this time verses 12-16:
  
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    “12 Then I turned my attention to wisdom and madness and
folly. (For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already
been done.) 13 And I saw that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly,
just as there is an advantage to light over darkness. 14 The wise one has
his eyes in his head; but the stupid one is walking in darkness. I have also
come to realize that there is one outcome that befalls all of them.
15 Then I said in my heart: “What happens to the stupid one will also
happen to me.” What, then, did I gain by becoming excessively wise? So I said
in my heart: “This too is futility.” 16 For there is no lasting memory
either of the wise one or of the stupid one. In the days to come, everyone will
be forgotten. And how will the wise one die? Along with the stupid one.”
  
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    Eccle 2:12 After Solomon had accomplished so much through much
hard work, he reflected upon it and considered it all futile, as there was no
lasting benefit to such things in this life. Here, he laments that there was
little point in planning for the next person to come after him, as he could
only do what Solomon had already done. Thus he wishes to examine and discern
between wisdom, “extreme foolishness,” and folly. Let’s see what he realizes.
  
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    Eccle 2:13,14 Solomon compares the difference between wisdom and
folly to that between light and darkness. The wise one walks in the light of
truth, seeing what’s coming with God-given shrewdness, or foresighted prudence,
aware of the dangers ahead and acting to protect oneself from them. Proverbs
22:3 says “ 3 The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself,
But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” The
“inexperienced,” or naive, one does not have to experience good and bad things
for him- or herself in order to learn—that idea is a fallacy! Rather, by
gaining shrewdness or prudence, learning to look ahead and understand the
consequences of right and wrong decisions and actions, such a person can learn
to act wisely. 
  
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    Psalm 119:97-101 says to God: “97 How I do love your law! I
ponder over it all day long. 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my
enemies, Because it is with me forever. 99 I have more insight than all my
teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders. 100 I act with more
understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders. 101 I refuse
to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word.” 
  
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    It is not only the naive, however, that are unaware of dangers.
Solomon say the “stupid one” is walking in darkness. The stupid one is not
simply one getting bad grades, but is morally foolish, disregarding God’s wise
guidance and instruction. He is choosing to do what he knows God says is wrong,
with no insight into why God gives us such guidance. He thus chooses to blindly
be “walking in darkness.” Such a person suffers spiritual and physical harm
often without even realizing it. Like the naive, the stupid one needs more
understanding of the consequences of right and wrong decisions. Proverbs 17:10
says “10 A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding
Than striking a stupid person a hundred times.” Thus, may such ones receive
encouragement to receive such understanding, which may also be found in God’s
reliable word. (Prove 2:1-6).
  
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    Eccle 2:15,16 Again, Solomon is looking at life as it is in this
system of things, as most only conceive. He would die, along with his wisdom,
and so would the stupid one, with his foolishness. He says later, in
Ecclesiastes 9:5,10: “5 For the living know that they will die, but the
dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory
of them is forgotten...10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your
might, for there is no work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave,
where you are going.” Thus death, called an “enemy” in God’s word, came to
mankind according to Romans 5:12, saying “12 That is why, just as through
one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread
to all men because they had all sinned.” (also 1Cori 15:26). However, Solomon was
aware of God’s purpose for a bright future, as he expresses in Proverbs
2:20-22: “20 So follow the way of good people And stay on the paths of the
righteous, 21 For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the
blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off
from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.” Thus, the
lesson should be clear, that we are much better off including God’s delightful
will and purpose in our plans for the future, rather than focusing only on this
life. The Scriptures make reference to the life to come. For instance,
regarding those well off in this world (as Solomon was, albeit with much divine
wisdom) Timothy is told, at 1Timothy 6:17-19: “17 Instruct those who are
rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their
hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the
things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works,
to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a
fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real
life.” The “REAL LIFE”—what faith we should have in the fulfillment of God’s
promises for this future time—even an everlasting one! May we find life
rewarding by including God’s will and purpose in our decisions, plans, hopes
and aspirations! (Isaiah 25:8).
  
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    2Peter 2:4,5 responds to earlier mention of false teachers among
the early true Christian congregation, who would by their mixing human
philosophies and false religious ideas with the truth, “disown the owner that
bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves.” This is a serious
matter to God, as it is the truth of God that is life-saving, and that will
“set you free.” (1Timo 2:3,4; John 8:32). Peter continues, showing God is not
averse to acting against ungodly sinners. Verses 4,5 read: “4 Certainly
God did not refrain from punishing the angels who sinned, but threw them into
Tarʹta·rus, putting them in chains of dense darkness to be reserved for
judgment. 5 And he did not refrain from punishing an ancient world, but
kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness, safe with seven others when he brought
a flood upon a world of ungodly people.” May we therefore appreciate God’s
loving instructions for eternal life, responding to His kind discipline and
correction. Jehovah wants the best for us, in harmony with His primary quality,
mentioned at 1John 4:8, “8...God is love.”
  
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    Wishing you well this day, and welcoming you! Let’s continue in
Ecclesiastes 2, this time verses 4-11:
  
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    “4 I undertook great works. I built houses for myself; I
planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself, and I
planted in them all sorts of fruit trees. 6 I made pools of water for
myself, to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and
female servants, and I had servants born in my household. I also acquired much
livestock—cattle and flocks—more than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.
8 I accumulated silver and gold for myself, the treasures of kings and of
provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, as well as what
brings great pleasure to the sons of men—a woman, yes, many women. 9 So I
grew great and surpassed anyone prior to me in Jerusalem. And my wisdom
remained with me. 10 I did not deny myself anything that I desired. I did not
withhold from my heart any sort of pleasure, for my heart was joyful because of
all my hard work, and this was my reward for all my hard work. 11 But when
I reflected on all the works that my own hands had done and on all the hard
work that I had toiled to accomplish, I saw that everything was futile, a chasing
after the wind; there was nothing of real value under the sun.”
  
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    Eccle 2:4-6 Solomon, in searching for the benefit of pursuing
various pleasures, began building houses, making gardens and parks, also pools
of water and trees. Are these not some of the things that most if not all of us
find some pleasure in? Did not God plant for our first parents a park like
Paradisaic garden called “Eden,” meaning “pleasure?” Yes, our first parents
were to have children and more children, and expand the borders of Paradise
eventually earth-wide! Although God’s purpose took a detour, His will has not
changed—under God’s Kingdom the earth will still become a Paradise, within
which we may welcome ancestors and loved ones back from the grave, to be taught
to live in peace and harmony in both spiritual and literal Paradise conditions!
(Psalm 37:11,29; Isaiah 45:18) Still, Solomon was exploring the benefits of
such pleasures in themselves, and thus did not find the satisfaction that we
will find when it is truly God’s will for us to transform this earth into such
a beautiful condition. He summed up his activity as “futile, a chasing after
the wind.”
  
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    Eccle 2:7-10 So Solomon continued with servants, livestock,
accumulating silver and gold, singers, as well as women—many of them. Solomon
recognized “a woman” as “what brings great pleasure to the sons of men.” This
is in harmony with Proverbs 31, where a “capable wife” is prized, saying “who
can find” such a woman, and “her value is far more” than anything of material value.
(Prove 31:10). Proverbs 31:11-31 details some of the skills and practices that
can make a woman even more beautiful in the eyes of her husband. Part of what
hurt Solomon in his later years is alluded to in verse 10–where he says “I did
not deny myself anything I desired.” This included many more women than God
intended for him to have, including among them foreign wives who had been
worshipping false gods. These came to be a snare to Solomon later in life.
Nevertheless, he was honest with what he sought and the wisdom he had, much of
which we can benefit from even now. We should learn the lesson that our desires
should be under control, letting God’s will govern what we allow ourselves to
meditate upon, and rejecting any wrong desire in God’s eyes. James 1:14,15
warns: “14 But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own
desire. 15 Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to
sin; in turn sin, when it has been carried out, brings forth death.” Clearly,
we are to be in control of our own desires, rejecting those contrary to the
delightful will of God.
  
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    Eccle 2:11 So Solomon’s pursuit of pleasure led him to futility,
a “chasing after the wind.” Thus we find pleasures should be kept in their
place, rather delighting first in pursuing the will of God whole-souled. We
will have pleasures, from the many gifts of God we may experience daily, such
as pleasant conversations and meals with loved ones and friends, observing and
caring for pets or animals, enjoying gardening or other outdoor activities. We
may delight in loving and training our children, helping them grow in their
relationships with God and others. Married persons may delight to love each
other and encourage one another spiritually and otherwise. So many delights God
has given to us, but as we put God first, and His will that “all sorts of
persons should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth,” we may
grow spiritually, finding true contentment and fulfillment in life that Solomon
did not find by putting pleasure-seeking first. We shouldn’t even be anxious
about our daily needs, as Jesus said, at Matthew 6:33, “Keep on then, seeking
first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these other things will be
added to you.” Thus may we continue to learn of the delightful will of God,
that we may keep Him first in our life, letting no one or thing take the
primary place that Jehovah should occupy in each of our hearts, bringing true
happiness to our lives, marriages, families, and communities.
  
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    2Peter 1:9-11 refers to not shutting our eyes to the light, so
that we do not lack the qualities mentioned in the previous verses, such as
godly knowledge, self-control, and godly devotion. If we close our eyes to the
light of Scriptural truth, we can be truly blind, not able to see dangers right
in front of us. These verses read as follows: “9 For anyone lacking these
things is blind, shutting his eyes to the light, and has become forgetful of
his cleansing from his sins of long ago. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all
the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure for yourselves, for if
you keep on doing these things, you will by no means ever fail. 11 In
fact, in this way you will be richly granted entrance into the everlasting
Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As we learn to serve God
properly, may we likewise encourage others to do so, assisting them, including
our precious children, according to our ability, to make spiritual progress.
Thus we will be reminded of the steps we took to grow spiritually, and that we
should not forget or take for granted, but maintain our firm hold on our hope
and faith in God and Jesus. 
  
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    Wishing you a wonderful day with a warm welcome! Let’s turn to
Ecclesiastes, this time chapter 2 verses 1-3:
  
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    “1 Then I said in my heart: “Come and let me try out pleasure and
see what good comes.” But look! that too was futility.  2 I said
about laughter, “It is madness!” And about pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I
explored with my heart by indulging myself with wine, all the while maintaining
my own wisdom; I even embraced foolishness to find out what was the best thing
for humans to do during their few days of life under the heavens.”
  
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    Eccle 2:1,2 So Solomon ‘tries out pleasure,’ exploring to see any
benefits from the pursuit of pleasure in life, likely still without violating
God’s laws. He wanted to know if a pleasure-seeking way of life was really all
it appeared to be. Clearly, he was disappointed with the results. He says
“Look! That too was futility.” God’s word is in agreement on this matter
elsewhere, when referring to pleasure-seeking, especially when ignoring God and
His standards. For instance, 2Timothy 3:1-5 talks about the “last days,” the
time we’re living in, and says these would be “critical times, hard to deal
with.” The reason given is that people would be “lovers of themselves, lovers
of money, boastful, haughty,...headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of
pleasures rather than lovers of God,” among other things. Clearly, forgetting
God, having no appreciation for His love—His desire to be close to us—ignoring
Him and pursuing pleasure is contributing to an immoral, decadent society that
would continue to miss out on true happiness, peace, and security. References
to pride are abundant in the context, thus having no “fear of God,” which
“means the hating of bad,” is largely responsible for the attitude. (Prove
8:13). The apostle Peter also references a pleasure-seeking people, ignoring
God’s standards, when saying, at 1Peter 4:3-5:
  
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    “3 For the time that has passed by is sufficient for you to
have done the will of the nations when you carried on in acts of brazen
conduct, unbridled passions, overdrinking, wild parties, drinking bouts, and
lawless idolatries. 4 They are puzzled that you do not continue running
with them in the same decadent course of debauchery, so they speak abusively of
you. 5 But these people will render an account to the one who is ready to
judge those living and those dead.”
  
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    Thus, such pleasure-seeking conduct truly is “futile,” not contributing
to one’s relationship with God, but rather, detracting from it, leading ones
onto a path of destruction rather than one of eternal happiness. Such conduct
would include greedily idolizing oneself or other God-dishonoring humans or
practices. Pleasure was found by Solomon to be ‘useless,’ and even “laughter”
was found to be “madness”—or “extreme foolishness.” Today, many comedic TV
shows play “laughter tracks” to simulate a laughing audience, where there
really is none. Editors shrewdly position their “laughter” where they wish or
want you to think something funny, even when it should not be considered
amusing at all—sometimes even when someone gets hurt or injured! Let’s be
careful, realizing that many such shows might be considered by God as “worthless,”
and the inspired psalmist wisely says, at Psalm 101:3, “3 I will not set
anything worthless before my eyes. I hate the deeds of those who deviate from
what is right; I will have nothing to do with them.” Honestly—God designed us
to enjoy life—just watch kittens or puppies at play and isn’t it clear that God
wants us to have fun and laugh??!! So let’s laugh at the right things, taking
pleasure in what is truly good, while seeking God’s will. May more and more TV
shows return to encouraging people to delight in what brings genuine pleasure
in harmony with God’s right standards, within which there is plenty of room for
enjoyment and happiness!
  
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    Eccle 2:3 Solomon even indulged in wine, with it’s relaxing of
inhibitions and increased enjoyment for an occasion. He was able to do this
“while maintaining his own wisdom,” not straying too far, as might one in the
throws of alcoholism. Still, as he explored such things, including foolishness
itself, looking for what may contribute to the well-being of humans, he once
again found largely futility—that such things were vanity, contributing very
little to one’s relationship with God and qualification for eternal life.
(Eccle 2:11). Surely, enjoying occasions with wine and laughter can be in
harmony with God’s will, and can provide us with perhaps some enjoyable
experiences and memories. Nevertheless, pleasing our loving God promotes the
greatest happiness, in harmony with the way He designed humans. Thus, while
finding enjoyment in life, may we seek to accomplish the will of God,
contributing to true success and contentment for ourselves and others.
  
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    1Peter 5:8,9 says “8 Keep your senses, be watchful! Your
adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour
someone. 9 But take your stand against him, firm in the faith, knowing
that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by the entire
association of your brothers in the world.”
  
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    Thus, enemies of God and true righteousness may be prowling
around, looking for victims. How we need godly wisdom, advice, and reminders to
protect us day-to-day from the ungodliness and temptations that could otherwise
lead us astray! As we come to love God’s guidance, we are moved to reject any
wrong path that we may be tempted with. And we need prayerful reliance upon God
as well, in any situation that could distract us from pursuit of God’s will, or
the keeping of His standards. May we appreciate God’s faithfulness toward us,
that He can lovingly guard us from sinning, making a way out for us to endure tests
with integrity—without being corrupted away from the true faith. A scripture we
should know well is
  
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    1Corinthians 10:13, saying “13 No temptation has come upon
you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you
be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also
make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.”
  
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    Thus, be determined to maintain integrity before God—wholeness or
completeness without corruption—as we accept the knowledge of God and learn His
standards and ways. This will lead us to greater and greater happiness in
harmony with God’s delightful will for us, knowing He wants as many as possible
to “be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1Timo 2:3,4).
  
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    Welcome to all, wishing you a lovely day! We’ve concluded
Proverbs 22, so let’s continue in our sub book, Ecclesiastes, chapter 1 verses
12-18:
  
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    “12 I, the congregator, have been king over Israel in
Jerusalem. 13 I set my heart to study and explore with wisdom everything
that has been done under the heavens—the miserable occupation that God has
given to the sons of men that keeps them occupied. 14 I saw all the works
that were done under the sun, And look! everything was futile, a chasing after
the wind. 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, And what is lacking
cannot possibly be counted. 16 Then I said in my heart: “Look! I have
acquired great wisdom, more than anyone who was before me in Jerusalem, and my
heart gained a great deal of wisdom and knowledge.” 17 I applied my heart
to knowing wisdom and to knowing madness and to knowing folly, and this too is
a chasing after the wind. 18 For an abundance of wisdom brings an
abundance of frustration, So that whoever increases knowledge increases pain.”
  
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    Eccle 1:12 Solomon refers to himself as “the congregator,”
fitting, as with the wisdom God had given him, he was a foreshadow or type of
the Greater Solomon, Jesus Christ. Jesus, wisdom personified, proved surely
able to unite his followers, forming the Christian congregation that maintained
remarkable unity throughout the first century of it’s existence. (Prove
8:22-31; 1Cori 1:10). Even such a divisive issue as circumcision was peaceably
resolved by the early Christians, as shown at Acts 15:1-35.
  
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    Eccle 1:13,14 With wisdom from God, we can see the futility of
pursuits in life that leave the Creator out of the picture. Not yet having
God’s kingdom to strive after, as came with Jesus’ ministry, people were not
yet attuned to the need of a self-sacrificing spirit in service to God. They
were primarily occupied with making a living and enjoying the pleasures and
gifts of God common to men at that time. Thus, it could be written that
“everything was futile, a chasing after the wind.” How much more meaningful
will life be in God’s new world, as we cooperate to turn the earth into
Paradise, helping one another embrace the knowledge of eternal life, and
teaching resurrected ones that we welcome back from the grave also the happy
knowledge of God’s Kingdom purpose! Life need no longer be futile, but rather,
filled with meaning and purpose, as we acknowledge God’s will that “4...all
sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”
  
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    Eccle 1:15 This statement should move us to do all we can to assist
our young ones from an early age to embrace the knowledge of God, growing in
true godly wisdom, with love, by love of caring parents and others. The
Scriptures are clear, however, that many wrongdoers are capable of repentance,
a turning around from a bad course, to pursue righteousness and qualify for
eternal life. Christians in Paul’s time were warned of evil practices such as
thievery, greed, and sexual immorality, and told, at 1Corinthians 6:11
“11 And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean;
you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the
Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.” So, evidently, once again
Solomon here writes regarding the limitations of human wisdom. Without the
power of God’s spirit, a long-time evildoer may have little hope of turning
around his life course, so that it could be written that “What is crooked
cannot be made straight, And what is lacking cannot possibly be counted.” How
different when God’s power and love are taken into consideration! At Matthew
19:25,26 Jesus’ disciples asked him: “25...Who really can be saved?”
“26 Looking at them intently, Jesus said to them: “With men this is
impossible, but with God all things are possible.”” Thus specifically regarding
the salvation of humans, we find Jesus recognized the power of God’s spirit to
affect changes in peoples’ lives. May we thus do all we can to get a firm hold
on everlasting life in harmony with God’s righteousness, leading to true peace
and happiness among mankind.
  
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    Eccle 1:16-18 So Solomon did not stop with the divine knowledge
leading to salvation, which reasonably might include knowledge of history, the
sciences, social studies, and the like. Solomon, while his motive was likely
good, wanted to know so much that his “abundance of wisdom” brought him “an
abundance of frustration,” and his increase of knowledge an increase of “pain.”
May we take a lesson to heart, that we’ll have an eternity to explore and learn
new things, to examine and reexamine things we may delight to know and
understand well. We needn’t rush to learn everything there is to know, when we
may not yet have the wisdom or discernment to tell the difference between
what’s important and useful and what isn’t. As Solomon later acknowledged regarding
books, after acknowledging the need for godly instructions, God's loving words and corrections, “12 As for
anything besides these, my son, be warned: To the making of many books there is
no end, and much devotion to them is wearisome to the flesh.” (Eccle 12:12).
Solomon also explored and found that “madness,” or literally “extreme
foolishness” and “folly” were also “a chasing after the wind.” Thus, ignoring
God’s standards and seeking to establish our own does not lead to happiness or
any success—it is God’s will and way that accomplishes what our hearts truly
seek. May we exercise faith or trust in God as holding the key to our true
happiness and enjoyment of life, as He designed us to find, accordingly
appreciating and honoring Him for such goodness. Thus we’ll be living in harmony
with the purpose of life itself.
  
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    1Peter 2:4-6 Once again, we find Peter writing to those anointed
as kings to rule with Christ, but those with earthly Paradise hopes may find
encouragement in his words as well. We may appreciate Christ’s role in God’s purpose,
despite having been initially rejected by many, to form the foundation of a
holy temple and priesthood, to assist humanity to a right relationship with
God, to worship Him acceptably, with faith in Jesus. Notice Peter’s words:
  
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    “4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but
chosen, precious to God, 5 you yourselves as living stones are being built
up into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to offer up
spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it says
in Scripture: “Look! I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious foundation
cornerstone, and no one exercising faith in it will ever be disappointed.””
  
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    Thus may we continue to place confidence in God’s Son, in
Christian teachings, and the rest of God’s word, to lovingly assist us toward
our goal of eternal life, in true happiness and peace, with a restored
relationship with Jehovah, a loyal marriage partner to share life with, and
fine dealings with friends. What delight we may find in God’s eternal purpose,
awaiting what lies ahead for humans that God may yet reveal!
  
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    A warm welcome, desiring you a fine day! Let’s conclude Proverbs
19 with verses 27-29:
  
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    “27 My son, if you stop listening to discipline, You will
stray from the sayings of knowledge. 28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
And the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. 29 Judgment is in store for
ridiculers, And beatings for the back of the stupid ones.”
  
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    Prove 19:27 What would cause one to “stop listening to
discipline”? Well, for one, hopefully they’re receiving the right kind of
discipline, which we should know by now is not simply “punishment,” but rather
loving counsel and guidance to right living. But what if someone becomes
prideful, believing they’ve received enough knowledge and discipline to know
how to live and do not need anything further from anyone? A truly wise person
is also humble, willing to listen. “A wise person listens and takes in more
instruction,” says Proverbs 1:5. After we think we’ve gained enough knowledge,
we don’t lose one ear and gain an extra mouth, do we? We have two ears and only
one mouth, and we should listen perhaps twice as much as we speak. James 1:19
says “19 Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick to listen,
slow to speak, slow to anger.” So let us always remain humble, willing to
listen and accept needed counsel from others, that we may never “stray from the
sayings of knowledge.”
  
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    Prove 19:28,29 Jesus himself, in Revelation 1:5, in his
description, opens by calling himself “the Faithful Witness.” Jesus never
‘mocked justice,’ but said that not even one speck of the Mosaic Law should not
be carried out as long as it was in force. At Matthew 5:17-19, he said: “17 “Do not think I came to
destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 Truly
I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest
letter or one stroke of a letter to pass away from the Law until all things
take place. 19 Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments
and teaches others to do so will be called least in relation to the Kingdom of
the heavens. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in
relation to the Kingdom of the heavens.” So it is a “worthless witness” who
mocks true justice. Even the wicked, by what they say, often shows they “gulp
down evil,” greedily desiring to practice it. Jesus said, at Luke 6:45,
“45 A good man brings good out of the good treasure of his heart, but a
wicked man brings what is wicked out of his wicked treasure; for out of the heart’s
abundance his mouth speaks.” Of course an evil person desires to speak about
what he considers his “successful conquests,” but being also deceptive, he will
not do so usually before righteous ones. He waits until he is with one of his
evil cohorts. God, however, is aware of such ones, and as Proverbs 15:29 says
“29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the
righteous.” Likewise Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovah is high, he
takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.”
Ridiculers likewise criticize or mock what is good, and “judgment is in store”
for such ones if they do not repent. “Stupid ones” scripturally does not refer
to those getting bad grades in school, or refuse to hold a job, but instead they
do not hold to divine moral standards. They instead pick and choose, not
fearing Jehovah and hating what He knows is truly bad for us. They thus reap
“corruption” and a bitter harvest, for “God is not one to be mocked,” and
“whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.” (Galat 6:7,8). May all such
wrongdoers repent of their evil, that they may have an everlasting hope that
God still holds out to repentant ones, before it is too late. (Isaiah 55:6-9).
  
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    Colossians 3:12 highlights some of the most important virtues of
true Christians, which should be cultivated, though among those who have a
healthy relationship with God, and seek to remain “holy” in His sight. The
verse reads as follows: “12 Accordingly, as God’s chosen ones, holy and
loved, clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness,
humility, mildness, and patience.” Thus “holy and loved,” God says to His clean
people, at 1Peter 1:14-16, “14 As obedient children, stop being molded by
the desires you formerly had in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One
who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct, 16 for it is
written: “You must be holy, because I am holy.”” We should know and recognize
the love God has for each one of us, and then accordingly clothe ourselves with
the tender affections here mentioned, thereby being equipped to act as an
extension of God’s loving hand toward others, humbly treating them with
compassion, showing gentleness and loyal patience in dealing kindly with them.
Thus we may contribute to the accomplishing of God’s will as He “28...makes all
his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God.” (Romans
8:28).
  
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    Another hearty hello, wishing you well this day! Having concluded
Proverbs 18, let’s sub a consideration of Ecclesiastes 1:9-11:
  
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    “9 What has been is what will be, And what has been done
will be done again; There is nothing new under the sun. 10 Is there
anything of which one may say, “Look at this—it is new”? It already existed
from long ago; It already existed before our time. 11 No one remembers
people of former times; Nor will anyone remember those who come later; Nor will
they be remembered by those who come still later.”
  
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    Eccle 1:9-11 In looking at these verses, we may be considerate of
Solomon’s writing, thousands of years ago, long before the advent of the kind
of technology that has come into existence, still by God’s creative hand.
Outside of such advancements, life is still largely the same as regards social
dealings and ways. Peoples, societies have come and gone over time,
disintegrating or being absorbed into other peoples. This has taken place for
at least thousands of years. Sometimes Solomon seems to write in Ecclesiastes
from a vantage point of mere human perspective, the way life is if God is left
out. For instance, his declaration that “Everything is vanity!” How true that
is without God! But worshippers of the true God find great delight in living
and honoring Him! Without Jehovah’s assistance, what a dismal future would
await mankind. Even today, despite great technological advancements, man is
still “ruining the earth” as God has foretold, in ways never considered
possible thousands of years ago (Revel 11:18). It would appear that the entire
human race would vanish. Is it possible that other human peoples have come and
gone through ancient times past? Regardless, however, Jehovah created and
lovingly cares for the human family now on this planet, giving us the reliable guidance of His word to protect and safeguard the spirit of man, and we are living
during “the last days” of Bible prophecy, nearing the time for God’s more
earnest intervention in man’s affairs to bring about a truly peaceful,
righteous new world. (2TImo 3:1-5; 2Pete 3:13). This new world is to be ruled
by a government that will never pass away, God’s Kingdom, ruled by Christ, with
all meek, righteous humanity eventually being placed in God’s direct loving
care for an eternity of happiness. (Daniel 2:44; Matth 5:5; 1Cori 15:28). May
we be moved to appreciate looking at life from God’s perspective, including Him
in all things, as our loving Father and Friend. (Ephes 5:20).
  
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    Colossians 2:4-7 After mentioning the wisdom of the Christ, Paul
explains he says this to protect Jesus’ followers from being deluded by
philosophers or the like, with teachings contrary to God’s reliable word.
Rather, by giving careful attention to the words of Jesus, true Christians can
become stabilized in the faith, built on a sure foundation, not quickly shaken
from their reason regarding their understanding of how to serve God properly.
Notice Paul’s words:
  
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    “4 I am saying this so that no one may delude you with
persuasive arguments. 5 Though I am absent in body, I am with you in
spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in
Christ. 6 Therefore, just as you have accepted Christ Jesus the Lord, go
on walking in union with him, 7 being rooted and built up in him and being
stabilized in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with
thanksgiving.”
  
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    Recall how Jesus began the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount,
regarding those obeying his teachings: “24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does
them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock. 25 And
the rain poured down and the floods came and the winds blew and lashed against
that house, but it did not cave in, for it had been founded on the rock.” May
we likewise trust God’s guidance through His son, appreciating Christian
teachings as contributing to God’s purpose of a truly peaceful, righteous new
world of happiness for humankind!
  
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    Hello, desiring a fine day for you! Let’s conclude Proverbs 17,
with verses 26-28:
  
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    “26 To punish the righteous one is not good, And to flog
honorable people goes against what is right. 27 A man of knowledge
restrains his words, And a discerning man will remain calm. 28 Even a fool
who keeps silent will be considered wise, And the one who seals his lips,
discerning.”
  
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    Prove 17:26 People should come to see that pursuing righteousness
leads to blessings even now! Surely blessings will come in God’s new world,
under His KIngdom rule, where “righteousness is to dwell” (2Pete 3:13). But we
want as many as possible especially now to appreciate the rewards that come
from following a right path. Punishment and flogging are meant as disciplinary
correction—surely to be intended for unrighteous and dishonorable ones, yet
still out of love, for their long-term welfare. If those in authority at all
care about the eternal lasting welfare of their citizens, then they may honor
right-hearted ones pursuing the will of Jehovah whole-souled!
  
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    Prove 17:27,28 Godly knowledge promotes peace, self-control or
restraint, and the wisdom to know when not to speak. Along with this, the
ability to truly discern between things such as right and wrong, and true and
false, enables one to maintain a gentle, calm demeanor. Having faith in God,
one needn’t usually get bent out of shape over something, but can treat others
with a mild gentleness that should pervade the life of a true Christian. We
should be able to look ahead and generally foresee the end results of our
reactions—for instance, “15 A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word
stirs up anger.” (Prove 15:1). Thus, holding back our words and remaining calm
can defuse an otherwise tense situation. May we continue to apply godly wisdom
in our actions, and even where possible our reactions, for the benefit of
others and ourselves.
  
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    Colossians 1:11-13 Paul is speaking to those with the heavenly
hope of ruling with Christ, but his words can apply equally to those striving
after Christ with earthly hopes. He mentions enduring with loyal patience and
joy as we strive to pursue God’s will. Notice his words:
  
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    “11 and may you be strengthened with all power according to
his glorious might so that you may endure fully with patience and joy,
12 as you thank the Father, who made you qualify to share in the
inheritance of the holy ones in the light. 13 He rescued us from the
authority of the darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved
Son,”
  
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    May we likewise endure faithfully as we please God, appreciating
the light of truth that we may continue to grow in, being saved from “the
authority of the darkness.” Surely it is worth every effort to set a good
example for others in pursuing what is right, confident in God’s reward and
blessing for doing so. Usually such rewards can be experienced even now, but
how much more so in “the real life,” with everlasting happiness under God’s
divine rulership! (1Timo 6:19).
  
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    Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 16
with verses 29-33:
  
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    “29 A violent man entices his neighbor And leads him in the
wrong way. 30 He winks his eye as he schemes harm. He pinches his lips
together as he carries out mischief. 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty
When it is found in the way of righteousness. 32 The one slow to anger is
better than a mighty man, And the one controlling his temper than one conquering
a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from
Jehovah.”
  
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    Prove 16:29,30 The connection may not be clear here, but a
violent man is typically prideful, thinking his own ways are superior, and
wants to draw undue attention to himself, rather than having proper regard for
God and His ways. He may still be persuasive, and entices his neighbor to do as
he pleases, feeling justified in his course of wrongdoing as others also
comply. It is, however, “the wrong way.” While he might make his voice
“gracious,” he is still violent, perhaps immoral, but not truly mild or gentle
and compassionately patient with others, at least not dependably so. His anger
may flare over any slight against him, even if intended as loving correction. While
perhaps “loving” those who love him, he can also hate others, ‘scheming harm’
against them while winking his eye, feeling justified as he takes revenge on an
innocent one. Proverbs 3:31,32 thus says “31 Do not envy the violent man
Nor choose any of his ways, 32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But
His close friendship is with the upright.” May we steer clear of deception,
trickery, and scheming against others, but instead let true love and peace
dominate our motives for acting toward others with compassion and kindness. May
we choose to be upright before Jehovah, seeking to please and honor Him as He
so deserves as our Life-giver and “the Judge of all the earth.” (Genes 18:25).
  
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    Prove 16:31 Yes, Leviticus 19:32 states: “32 “‘Before gray
hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an
old man, and you must be in fear of your God. I am Jehovah.” Of course, older
persons tend to be wiser with experience gained in life, but how much more so
when such ones have treasured their relationships with God and others, seeking
to live by the teachings of Christ. Thus learning to love God and neighbor, and
seeking to live peaceably with others as they practice God’s right ways, hating
what is bad in godly fear, they thus tend to have much to share with younger
ones to encourage them toward eternal life. May we delight in receiving of
their encouragement and treasure dear faithful ones among us.
  
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    Prove 16:32 What a powerful proverb, encouraging genuine patience
among true worshippers of God. We must keep any anger under control, better
yet, as King David encouraged at Psalm 37: “8 Let go of anger and abandon
rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be
done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth.” Naturally,
something may begin to irritate us—this is the time to act, to channel any
energy into finding a solution to the problem or seeing how to cope with it. Do
not allow such irritation to escalate beyond reason into anger that disrupts your
ability to think clearly, and often causes hurt feelings and other damage. By
cultivating self-control, mild gentleness in dealing with others, love and
patience, channeling any energy into finding solutions, we may safeguard our
relationships to the delight of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and
especially the God who “is love,” Jehovah (1John 4:8).
  
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    Prove 16:33 This was a God-approved way in ancient Israel for
certain matters to be determined. God has ways to give us answers we need! Thus
we needn’t turn to witchcraft and sorcery to have divine direction in our life.
Rather, we need to reject witchcraft and sorcery, part of “spiritism,” which is
considered by God to be one of the “works of the flesh” that can disqualify one
from eternal happiness (Galat 5:19-21). The practice of spiritism includes the
use of such things as Ouija boards and Tarot cards. Let’s turn to God! For
instance, whose help would you rather have in finding a loyal marriage
partner—Jehovah God’s or one of his enemies, such as the demons? Does not our
loving God want to count you worthy of receiving of His assistance? Cannot
Jehovah, the God of love, know you well, what you delight in and desire, and
help you find someone you can truly delight to share life with? In fact, the first
book of the Bible, Genesis, contains the actual history regarding descendants
of Abraham, where Jehovah intervened to bring loyal persons together in
heart-stirring love stories—Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel, with Leah.
This was real history—the early origin of the Jewish people, as Jacob would
proceed to have 12 sons, mostly constituting the 12 tribes of Israel. Thus,
“5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own
understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make
your paths straight.” (Prove 3:5,6). Receive of God’s loving guidance
available, for example, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, and the
book of Proverbs, starting with chapters 1-10. With Proverbs, don’t be
discouraged over the “big words” in the first few verses—use a dictionary if
necessary—these are some of the aspects of true wisdom that you will gain
understanding of as you read this book, provided in part “to give to a young
man knowledge and thinking ability.” Pray to God for help to understand this
book, and utilize resources such as this website. James says “5 So if any
one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives
generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But
let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all...” (James 1:5,6).
  
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    Ephesians 6:5-9 contains counsel for dealings between employers
and employees, encouraging respectful treatment both ways, thus honoring God.
It is worded as to “masters” and “slaves,” but the principles still apply.
Notice how it reads:
  
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    “5 Slaves, be obedient to your human masters, with fear and
trembling in the sincerity of your hearts, as to the Christ, 6 not only
when being watched, just to please men, but as Christ’s slaves doing the will
of God whole-souled. 7 Slave with a good attitude, as to Jehovah and not
to men, 8 for you know that whatever good each one does, he will receive
this back from Jehovah, whether he is a slave or a freeman. 9 Also, you
masters, keep treating them in the same way, not threatening, for you know that
both their Master and yours is in the heavens, and there is no partiality with
him.”
  
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    Therefore may employers seek to provide good working conditions,
including a good atmosphere of dignity and respect for each person, while
employees aim to respect and appreciate what employers provide for them in this
regard, and in the way of compensation. Life is not yet as it will be in God’s
new world, where work should be more stimulating and purposeful, more
refreshing, contributing toward God’s purpose of a peaceful Paradise new earth.
In the meantime may we look to God for support through difficulties, perhaps
seeking practical steps to improve matters where possible, within reason. An
older King David said, at Psalm 37:25: “25 I was once young and now I am
old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking
for bread.” Thus, may we seek to hold to God’s standards, relying on Him in
prayer to have what we truly need to support ourselves and our families. Even
righteous ones however may experience “hardships,” but Jehovah supports them
despite such experiences. (Psalm 34:19). So may we be supportive of others in
distressing situations, sharing the comfort of God toward them. (2Cori 1:3,4).
  
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    Welcome to another day, wishing you happiness! Having concluded
Proverbs 15 last time, as will occasionally be the case for the rest of this
month, let’s look into our substitute book, also written by wise King Solomon,
Ecclesiastes, this time chapter 1 verses 5-8. For commentary on verses 1-4
search “Mar 09”.
  
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    “5 The sun rises, and the sun sets; Then it hurries back to
the place where it rises again.  6 The wind goes south and circles
around to the north; Round and round it continuously circles; the wind keeps
making its rounds.  7 All the streams flow into the sea, yet the sea
is not full. To the place from which the streams flow, there they return so as
to flow again.  8 All things are wearisome; No one can even speak of
it. The eye is not satisfied at seeing; Nor is the ear filled from hearing.“
  
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    Eccle 1:5 Some may claim Solomon is not wisely speaking true
science here, but he may merely be relaying how many view the sun’s activity
from a human perspective. How does it “hurry back” to it’s place? Does not the
night seem to pass quickly, especially when we’re sleeping? We may go to sleep
not long after nightfall, and when we awake, here’s the sun again! God himself
at times spoke from man’s perspective in the first Bible book, Genesis. For
instance, on Day 1, God said “Let there be light.” Our sun had likely already
been in existence for aeons of time, yet perhaps dust or something had obscured
it’s visibility from earth’s perspective. So God cleared the air, or did
whatever necessary to allow the sun’s light to reach the surface of the planet,
so that on Day 3 God could cause grass, plants, and trees to sprout. God
lovingly understood and spoke from man’s perspective, although we also want to
gain God’s perspective on matters, to see things as He sees them. God’s word
does help us to do that.
  
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    Eccle 1:6 Clearly a wise perspective on the continuous cycles of
the wind. We now know the rotation of the earth is largely responsible for the
wind’s continuous movement, but Solomon captured the essence of this in the
verse.
  
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    Eccle 1:7 Another view from God’s perspective, seeing beyond the
obvious from man’s limited view. What an amazing water cycle God put in place
on our planet! So many rivers used for human and product transport are able to
maintain their existence continuously for man’s benefit and provision. We also
appreciate the rain cycle to water the land for productive soils. What grand
love and wisdom God demonstrated in Earth’s creation!
  
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    Eccle 1:8 The Bible itself indicates that God’s word is
refreshing, comforting, hope-inspiring, so therefore not wearisome. So Solomon
is referring largely to man’s works apart from the Creator. Human activities,
sights, and information, especially when ignoring the Creator, may indeed be
wearisome to consider, or be inundated with. But when we look at things from
God’s perspective, and see His handiwork, for instance His designs in creation,
or in the way He made man, both physically and spiritually, giving Him due
credit, we may truly be refreshed, and avoid the wearisome effects of ungodly
viewpoints. Romans 1:18-21 says “18 For God’s wrath is being revealed from
heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who are suppressing
the truth in an unrighteous way, 19 because what may be known about God is
clearly evident among them, for God made it clear to them. 20 For his invisible
qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are
perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they
are inexcusable. 21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him
as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings
and their senseless hearts became darkened.” Regarding the value of God’s word,
Romans 15:4 states: “4 For all the things that were written beforehand
were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the
comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.”
  
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    Ephesians 5:6-14 contains inspiring words to reject the works of
darkness and choose to practice righteousness before God, loving His right ways
and standards. Notice these words:
  
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    “6 Let no man deceive you with empty words, for because of
such things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.
7 Therefore, do not be sharers with them; 8 for you were once
darkness, but you are now light in connection with the Lord. Go on walking as
children of light, 9 for the fruitage of the light consists of every sort
of goodness and righteousness and truth. 10 Keep on making sure of what is
acceptable to the Lord; 11 and stop sharing in the unfruitful works that belong
to the darkness; rather, expose them for what they are. 12 For the things
they do in secret are shameful even to mention. 13 Now all the things that
are being exposed are made evident by the light, for everything that is being
made evident is light. 14 Therefore, it is said: “Awake, O sleeper, and
arise from the dead, and the Christ will shine upon you.””
  
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    Therefore, may we cultivate hatred for bad practices that only
lead persons away from a close relationships with God and others, and any hope
of eternal life with a loyal marriage partner. What marvelous blessings God has
in store for humanity, if only we appreciate His love for us and help one
another gain in godly wisdom and knowledge in the healthy fear of displeasing
God.
  
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    With a warm welcome, may a good day head your way! Let’s conclude
Proverbs 14 with verses 31-35:
  
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    “31 The one who defrauds the lowly one insults his Maker,
But whoever shows compassion to the poor glorifies Him. 32 The wicked one
will be brought down by his own evil, But the righteous one will find refuge in
his integrity. 33 Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of an understanding
person, But among the stupid it must make itself known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But
sin is disgraceful to a people. 35 The king finds pleasure in a servant
who acts with insight, But his fury is against the one who acts shamefully.”
  
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    Prove 14:31 Sometimes people sadly keep their distance from a
poor person, perhaps not wanting to be seen by others and considered as someone
“on their level.” They may be thinking of the popular adage, “Birds of a
feather flock together,” or fear others may be thinking that way toward them. A
more important Biblical principle, however, might be impartiality, as Peter
stated at Acts 10:34,35: “34 At
this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not
partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is
right is acceptable to him.” Some may mistakenly believe that God typically
withholds material benefits from unrighteous people, but this is not
necessarily so. Recall Asaph, in Psalm 73, lamented how the wicked often seem
to prosper, saying in verse 12: “Yes, these are the wicked, who always have it
easy. They keep increasing their wealth.” He came to realize, however, as we
read in verses 18,19: “18 Surely you place them on slippery ground. You
make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How
sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!” Yes, even economic
hardship can befall almost any person, including the righteous. Proverbs 24:16
says “16 For the righteous one may fall seven times, and he will get up
again, But the wicked will be made to stumble by calamity.” How fine, then,
when we show compassion to the poor, as Jesus does! Notice this, as
stated at Psalm 72:12, “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help,
Also the lowly one and whoever has no helper.” We should not be taking
advantage of their plight. For instance, should we really be charging desperate
ones exhorbitant interest on a loan, perhaps ‘defrauding them,’ just because
they don’t have the means or credit to receive a better rate? At least this is
something for wealthy business owners to consider. Perhaps you might think of
others ways that the plight of the poor may be taken into consideration.
Happily, under the rulership of God’s son, more compassion will be shown to the
poor, ‘saving them.’ Psalm 72:13,14 read: “13 He will have pity on the
lowly and the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save. 14 From
oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be
precious in his eyes.”
  
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    Prove 14:32 At Psalm 57:6 David says “6 They have prepared a
net to ensnare my feet; I am bowed down with distress. They have dug a pit
ahead of me, But they fell into it themselves.” David was essentially a man of
integrity. Firmly holding to God’s right standards benefits and protects us in
many ways. This is the course He blesses. Integrity is wholeness or
completeness without corruption. We should never choose to act corruptly, out
of harmony with God’s laws or ways. May we continually look to Jehovah for
support in pursuing a right course in life, finding and maintaining divine
favor, with eternal happiness in view.
  
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    Prove 14:33 A truly wise person is not a know-it-all, but
instead, is humble. Proverbs 1:5 says “5 A wise person listens and takes
in more instruction...” A proud or morally foolish person often no longer sees
the need to listen to others, especially those they consider “beneath” them.
James 1:19 says “19 Know this, my beloved brothers: Everyone must be quick
to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Most persons are going to have some
knowledge that we ourselves do not, that we can benefit from. So should one
believe he is so smart that he must always do all the talking? Perhaps such a
person is lacking understanding in some respects, as true “wisdom rests
quietly,” not loudly, in the heart of an understanding one. One not
consistently doing right may be seeking his own glory above God’s, and
therefore may deem it necessary to make known his own “wisdom” over and above
others. May we be careful to humbly acknowledge God’s right to a good
reputation, praising His wisdom as found in His divine word, as bringing the
greatest satisfaction and spiritual astuteness to man.
  
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    Prove 14:34 May we thus encourage such righteousness among
others, as leading to true success and happiness before God and mankind. Who
knows better what we need to make us truly happy than our Maker, Jehovah God
himself? For instance, aren’t we happy to embrace a beloved family member, to
have the feeling of touch, along with the other senses? Have you ever had your lower mouth numbed for dental work? How did it feel to touch your chin right
afterward? Or, how did it NOT feel? It seems as though your chin is dead, no
longer able to feel. Do we appreciate the Creator who Himself placed such
sensors over our entire body for our protection and well-being? May we
recognize Jehovah as the giver of “every good gift and every perfect present,”
and appreciatively use whatever gifts and talents we have in harmony with His
right standards and ways, not sinning disgracefully. (James 1:17). God knows
how we tick, and what will lead us to the best life we can enjoy! May we be
mindful of God’s eternal purpose, and live for the joy that is set before us,
not only in serving God now, but everlastingly.
  
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    Prove 14:35 Acting with insight requires compassion, looking at
things from another person’s perspective, seeing beyond the obvious. Proverbs
19:11 says “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is
beauty on his part to overlook an offense.” In this case, understanding why a
person was rude to us, for instance, helps us take the action of “overlooking
an offense,” letting the offense go, forgetting it. Perhaps they had just
spilled coffee on their brand new dress shirt. Understanding this can stir
patience with others, smoothing over what could otherwise cause hurt feelings.
This is contrasted with acting “shamefully,” void of thoughtfulness or
consideration for others or their feelings. This brings the king’s fury,
whereby he takes pleasure in the empathetic, insightful one. This would be the
king representing Jehovah, ultimately Jesus Christ, although those in authority
submitting to his dominion, also taking pleasure in God’s divine wisdom and
righteousness, may react similarly.
  
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    Ephesians 4:4-6 holds some precious truth regarding the unity of
true Christian servants of God, although written to the Ephesian congregation,
anointed with the heavenly hope. Notice how it reads: “4 One body there
is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling;
5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who
is over all and through all and in all.”
  
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    Thus, we have a body and a spirit, containing our personality,
mental faculties and figurative heart. This spirit returns to the true God upon
one’s death, so that He may restore it upon one’s resurrection back to life,
whether in heaven or, for most, upon Paradise Earth. Verse 5 refers to “one
Lord,” as separate from “one God and Father of all.” Recall that Jesus is “Lord
to the glory of God the Father.” (Phili 2:11). There is also “one faith,”
regardless of which tribe of Christianity we may ascribe to. (Look for an upcoming article on "The Twelve Tribes of Christianity.")Recall that the
Levites of ancient Israel were responsible for, not only temple service, but
also teaching all twelve tribes the Law of God. So were the Levites the only
true worshippers? Or, rather, were not those from all twelve tribes capable of
worshipping God in truth? Recall that Paul writes at 1Corinthians 1:10 “Now I
urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should
all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but
that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of
thought.” May the truth gradually refine our thinking, as we become more and
more united in the truth of God’s word, as true Christians world-wide. Also,
notice God is “over all and through all and in all.” How is He “in all?” God
uses His powerful holy spirit which can dwell within each faithful person,
while knowledge of His divine authority and Creatorship may yet reside in
unfaithful ones, in hopes of their turning to Him—“in fact, He is not far off
from each one of us.” (Acts 17:27). May we acknowledge God’s wisdom and love
for each person, helping others to turn to true worship.
  
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    Hello, and welcome to another day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 13
with verses 22-25:
  
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    “22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the righteous one. 23 The
plowed field of the poor yields much food, But it may be swept away by
injustice. 24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son, But the one who
loves him disciplines him diligently. 25 The righteous one eats and
satisfies his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is empty.”
  
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    Prove 13:22 The apostle Paul confirms this expectation for his
day, saying at 2Corinthians 12:14 “14...the children are not expected to save
up for their parents, but the parents for their children.” Of course,
situations do vary, but how fine when parents can look out for the future
welfare of their children, and even their grandchildren! Recall that in the
illustration of the Prodigal Son, the father allowed one of his sons to receive
his inheritance early, which he unwisely wasted. (Luke 15:13,14). Clearly,
while an inheritance might in certain circumstances be given sooner than
normal, care should be taken that wise use be made of such provisions. Still, these days understanding should be shown by younger ones, if failing health or other factors limit what parents can give those they still love. Loving their children, and helping them on the path of eternal life, may be an even more rewarding inheritance to leave them! Sinners
who stubbornly remain so and refuse to turn around, will be giving up their own
eternal life, possibly even leading their family members down the same path. Is
that the kind of inheritance they really want to leave their offspring? Often
such ones are misunderstanding God’s love for them, or are not experiencing the
deep-seated happiness that comes from serving God in harmony with His
standards. May they repent of error and return to a loving Heavenly Father who
“will forgive in a large way.” And may the rest remain on the path of
righteousness leading to eternal life alongside a loyal marriage partner, and
help our children receive a similar inheritance!
  
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    Prove 13:23 Clearly, God’s blessing may be on the land of a poor
one who puts full trust in Jehovah to provide his needs as he seeks to live
God’s way. Still, living under the current system of things, injustice has not
yet been fully eliminated. Psalm 107:39 mentions other factors causing
affliction, as “oppression, calamity, and grief.” May we still look to God for
support through such circumstances, maintaining a hopeful outlook for enduring
and perhaps overcoming such difficulties and finding “an abundance of peace”
under God’s coming Kingdom. (Psalm 37:11).
  
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    Prove 13:24 Again it is clear that discipline is associated with
genuine love, but how so? We must remember that the word does not simply mean
“punishment,” but rather comes from the same root as “disciple.” We should know
that Jesus did not go around punishing his disciples all day long, but rather
he lovingly taught, trained, and corrected them. This was not only after they
had done something wrong, but throughout the day they received loving
instruction and guidance to serve God properly. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows Jehovah
commanded the parents to have God’s words on their own hearts, and then to
“7...inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house
and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up"(thus, not
only when receiving “time-out” for doing something wrong). Parents, please make
sure you make time for your young ones to lovingly answer their questions
according to their age and development, and to assist in teaching them what
they need to know, helping develop their powers of discernment and understanding
(Prove 2:1-6). Proverbs 10:1 says “A wise son makes his father rejoice...” So
help them develop godly wisdom to be able to make good, right decisions each
day, and reap many blessings for time well spent!
  
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    Prove 13:25 The righteous one, wanting to act in harmony with
God’s standards, feeds himself, not only literal food, but as Jesus declared,
as stated at Matthew 4:4, that “...It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread
alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.” Thus he or she
reasonably considers things such as found at Philippians 4:8, including
“whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever
things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable,
whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever things are virtuous, and whatever
things are praiseworthy.” Paul adds, “continue considering these things.”
Again, we need reasonableness when we consider these guidelines for what we
learn from and are entertained by. Whatever things are “true,” for instance,
doesn’t mean we can’t watch a creative made-up story. But how fine when the
lessons from such a story have real meaning in harmony with what is truly right
and good! When we take care of what we feed our minds and hearts, especially
spiritual things based on God’s reliable word, we ‘satisfy our appetite.’ Those
not caring about such things often go hungry. At Isaiah 55:2 God says:
“ 2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not bread, And why
spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen intently to me, and
eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what is truly rich.”
  
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    Ephesians 3:5-9 The chosen apostle Paul discusses further the
secret regarding the coming Kingdom of God, and it’s associated co-rulers in
the heavens above, also with affairs to be administered on the earth below. We
read: “5 In other generations
this secret was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed
to his holy apostles and prophets by spirit,  6 namely, that people of the nations
should, in union with Christ Jesus and through the good news, be joint heirs
and fellow members of the body and partakers with us of the promise. 7 I
became a minister of this according to the free gift of God’s undeserved
kindness that was given me through the operation of his power. 8 To me, a
man less than the least of all holy ones, this undeserved kindness was given,
so that I should declare to the nations the good news about the unfathomable
riches of the Christ 9 and should make everyone see the administration of
the sacred secret that has been hidden through the ages in God, who created all
things.”
  
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    What a marvelous purpose of God, regarding His Kingdom to halt
ruination of the earth, and help restore Paradise conditions thereto! May we
whole-heartedly cooperate with the loving will of God in these matters,
respecting His Kingdom arrangement, and learning to meet it’s wise and
beneficial standards. (For more information on God's Kingdom, you might review the article "God's Kingdom--Our Hope" elsewhere on this website.)
  
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    Welcome, wishing you a good day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 12, with
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    “24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule, But idle hands
will be put to forced labor. 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word cheers it up. 26 The righteous one searches out his
pastures, But the course of the wicked leads them astray. 27 The lazy do
not chase after the prey, But diligence is a man’s precious treasure. 28 The
path of righteousness leads to life; Along its pathway there is no death.”
  
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    Prove 12:24 Would you like to become wisely skillful in your work?
Proverbs 22:29 says “29 Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will
stand before kings; He will not stand before common men.” One of the first of
the proverbs, in chapter 10, verse 4, says “ 4 Idle hands will cause
poverty, But diligent hands bring riches.” You may recall that laziness is
often brought on by being praised excessively for simply having knowledge of things,
contributing to pride, rather than for the work or effort to use that knowledge
wisely and skillfully to benefit others or perhaps yourself. The Scriptural
encouragement is found at Proverbs 6:6-11, beginning with the words: “6 Go
to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise.” The ants work
individually without even needing a “commander.” They are what are often called
“self-starters.” Our motivation to work should largely come from God, as we
seek to represent Him well before others. If we worship and represent the God
who “created all things”, can we not become capable as a diligent worker?
Colossians 3:23 instructs: “23 Whatever you are doing, work at it
whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.” When learning a new skill,
simply take it one step at a time, trying to see the purpose behind each step
in the procedure. You, too, can become skillful and a diligent worker, to God’s
honor!
  
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    Prove 12:25 We should recognize the role anxiety can play in how
one feels, contributing to depression, or feelings of worthlessness. Clearly,
we want to avoid such feelings whenever possible, not touching them with a
10-foot pole, so to speak. God’s enemy has wanted people to lose their hope of
eternal life, but we should be determined never to let that happen. Hope is
like “an anchor for the soul [or, “life”]” and is considered the “helmet of
salvation,” protecting the mind, or our mental faculties. Perhaps Philippians
gives us the finest counsel, revealing the powerful effect prayer can have on a
person. We read, in Phili. 4:6,7 “6 Do not be anxious over anything, but
in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your
petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all
understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ
Jesus.” The God of hope, Jehovah, is eager to come to our aid if we look to Him
for guidance and direction in life! (Psalm 25:5). A “good word” cheers up a
man’s heart. God’s word is full of fine counsel and encouragement that helps us
maintain a positive, joyful outlook. Proverbs 15:15 says this: “15 All the
days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a
continual feast.” This powerfully shows the pointlessness of having a negative
attitude on things, seeing only the bad, as if it’s unavoidable. A cheerful
heart is one with a positive, hopeful outlook, and is said to have a “continual
feast”—appreciating many fine gifts that each day may bring. May we, to the
extent possible, choose a positive outlook, hoping in our great God, Jehovah,
all day long.
  
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    Prove 12:26 Pastures are a feeding ground for sheep, for
instance. So we might conclude that a righteous one searches for good
instruction to feed others, especially those under his watch  care. Thus another translation says “The
godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.”
  
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    Prove 12:27 Again, diligence leads to success, the rewards of
skillful work. This can make the difference in being able to provide for our family,
one of the responsibilities or duties of a family head, usually the husband and
father. 1Timothy 5:8 shows the seriousness of the matter, in saying:
“8 Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and
especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the
faith and is worse than a person without faith.” Now situations vary, including
the economic environment where a family may reside. God is ultimately the one
to judge such matters, but certainly knows how to help those rightly looking to
Him to provide as needed. While enjoying occasional rest and refreshment, may
we be moved to avoid laziness and care well for our loved ones, friends, and
neighbors. This may be both spiritually and physically.
  
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    Prove 12:28 No lasting death will befall one on the path of
righteousness. You may recall that righteousness is the framework for a happy
and successful life, as possible now, even more so everlastingly in God’s new
world. True righteousness is built on faithful trust in God and Jesus, and the
ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, with a determination to happily live
in harmony with God’s standards. This is with recognition that God knows what’s
best for us, what way of living will bring us the greatest happiness and satisfaction.
He knows how humans can get along with one another in genuine peace and
harmony. He alone can give us the best life possible into an eternity,
including a loyal marriage partner to share life with. May we delight in God’s
wonderful purpose for mankind, as we lovingly serve “the happy God !” (1Timo
1:11).
  
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    Ephesians 2:6,7 has reference to anointed co-rulers with Christ
Jesus in the coming Kingdom of God, who “keep following the Lamb no matter
where he goes.” (Revel 14:4). Notice God’s purpose, as the apostle Paul alludes
thereto: “6 Moreover, he raised us up together and seated us together in
the heavenly places in union with Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming
systems of things he might demonstrate the surpassing riches of his undeserved
kindness in his graciousness toward us in union with Christ Jesus.”
  
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    We can focus on the demonstration of God’s undeserved kindness,
which will be shown in the “coming systems of things”—even now God is
mercifully dealing with humans to help them embrace the way of eternal life and
peace. But most certainly in His new world, with the resurrection of dear loved
ones, and those anointed co-rulers with Christ assisting mankind to a complete
life spiritually, learning to live with faith, love, joy and peace. May we do
all we can to assist those dear to us to appreciate God’s coming rulership
through His Son, Jesus.
  
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    A hearty hello, wishing you a lovely day! Let’s conclude Proverbs
11, with verses 27-31:
  
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    “27 The one who diligently seeks to do good seeks favor, But
the one searching for bad—that is what will surely come upon him. 28 The
one trusting in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the
foliage. 29 Anyone who brings trouble on his household will inherit the
wind, And the fool will be a servant to the wisehearted one. 30 The
fruitage of the righteous one is a tree of life, And the one who wins souls is
wise. 31 If, indeed, the righteous one on earth is rewarded, How much more
the wicked one and the sinner!”
  
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    Prove 11:27 Divine favor may be upon the one who seeks to
practice what is good. Of course, we need godly discernment to tell good from
bad, especially in this world where often what is bad is made to appear good.
Isaiah 5:20 says “20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is
good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who
put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” What is truly good is in harmony
with the light of truth and is sweet to taste, as opposed to the dark and
bitter reality of badness. God understands the difference perfectly, and warns
us from the problems, troubles, pain and stain of pursuing what is bad. Look
for the benefits of doing what is right and good before Jehovah. May we thus
maintain His divine favor, while those seeking bad will not escape the bad
effects thereof.
  
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    Prove 11:28 Clearly, “righteous” ones are not trusting in their
“riches” or wealth, material or spiritual, such as in their own experience, but
they instead trust in Jehovah and His reliable word. As Proverbs 3:5-7
encourages, they do not rely on their own understanding, but trust Jehovah with
all their heart, and take His view into consideration in all they do. They thus
avoid becoming “wise in [their] own eyes,” but instead remain humble and
obedient to God. If they would trust in their own selves or material wealth,
they would likely become prideful, leading to a “crash” or “fall.” (Prove
16:18).
  
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    Prove 11:29 Why “inherit the wind,” losing the beneficial
influence one might have had on his own family, by bringing trouble upon his
household? May a husband and father strive diligently to practice true love for
his family, and turn to God in prayer for needed assistance, rather than to the
bottle, drugs, or some other crutch of addiction. Nor should one turn to
unlawful practices as stealing to support his family or bad habits, setting a
foolish, poor example for his family and others. Rather, trusting in God, may
family heads learn to become “wise hearted,” looking to God’s word for the
advice and wisdom needed to care properly for loved ones.
  
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    Prove 11:30 Part of becoming “wise hearted” is understanding the
course of living rightly by God, appreciating and keeping God’s laws, commands,
and guidance in life. As 1John 5:3 states: “3 For this is what the love of
God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not
burdensome.” At Matthew 11:19 Jesus says “...wisdom is proved righteous by its
works.” Living in such a way can benefit others profoundly, leading them on the
course of eternal life, rescuing them from the darkness.
  
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    Prove 11:31 How fine that God rewards the righteous with eternal
life and many blessings throughout! Evil ones, however, receive no such reward.
If God intervenes in their life, it would likely be revealing to them the
fruitless consequences of badness. Such a course leads only to unhappiness and
loss of God’s favor and blessing. Proverbs 10:22 says “22 It is the
blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” May we
thus choose the course leading to endless blessings, happiness, and peace for
humanity!
  
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    Ephesians 1:8-10 highlights the undeserved kindness of God with
regards to the ransom sacrifice of Christ for forgiveness of sins while
pursuing God’s righteousness by trusting in Him, as well as God’s Kingdom
arrangement for the blessing of mankind. Notice how it reads: 
  
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    “8 This undeserved kindness he caused to abound toward us in
all wisdom and understanding 9 by making known to us the sacred secret of
his will. It is according to his good pleasure that he himself purposed
10 for an administration at the full limit of the appointed times, to
gather all things together in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the
things on the earth...”
  
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    It was according to God’s good pleasure that He purposed for the
Kingdom to accomplish His purpose on earth, regarding a restored Paradise
condition. God and Christ have already cleansed the heavens of evil. (Revel
12:7-12). May we continue to pray for God’s will “to be done, as in heaven,
also upon earth!”
  
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    Hello, pleasant wishes for you this day! Let’s conclude Proverbs
10 with verses 28-32:
  
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    “28 The expectation of the righteous brings joy, But the
hope of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for
the blameless one, But it means ruin for evildoers. 30 The righteous one
will never be made to fall, But the wicked will no longer inhabit the earth. 31 The
mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut
off. 32 The lips of the righteous one know what is pleasing, But the mouth
of the wicked is perverse.”
  
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    Prove 10:28 Part of the Bible definition of faith is “the assured
expectation of the things hoped for.” (Hebre 11:1). Just having confidence in
the coming fulfillment of God’s promises, near or far, can bring joy to our
hearts. It was “for the joy that was set before him that [Jesus] endured”
impalement. (Hebre 12:2). And “the joy of Jehovah is your stronghold.” (Nehem
8:10). It is the faith of “the righteous” that brings joy, so we must be
determined to hold to God’s standards, exercising faith in the ransom as
needed, for forgiveness, but keeping God’s way wherever possible to achieve a
righteous standing before our great God. The long-awaited hopes of evil ones
must disappear, that righteous ones may rejoice for an eternity of happiness
before God. May those with wrong hopes repent of their error, and find mercy
from a loving God.
  
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    Prove 10:29 God’s way is the way of eternal life, and the way
leading to true success and happiness. Learning to really do things His way
helps us avoid many problems and troubles in life, steering clear of such
things. Evildoers, however, are not rewarded or blessed by Jehovah in their
activity, and it leads to their downfall, just as “pride is before a crash, and
a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (Prove 16:18).
  
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    Prove 10:30 This refers to a long-term fall, or disastrous crash,
which the righteous will avoid with God’s blessing and loving guidance and
direction. This is contrasted with the end of the wicked, notice that it is,
not heaven, but the earth that they will no longer inhabit. Yes, for most of
mankind, their hope is in a planet-wide Paradise, to be able to explore and
enjoy for an eternity, having potentially Billions of friends. Let’s look forward to making Earth the gem God intended
it to be from the beginning, and then see what surprises may lie ahead for the
future of mankind.
  
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    Prove 10:31,32 “18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a
sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.” (Prove 12:18). May we treasure
godly wisdom and love to build up others with positive, encouraging speech. We
must overcome a perverse, corrupt tongue that causes harm, and that will not endure
forever.
  
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    With a warm welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Proverbs 9 was
completed last month, so we’ll sub a beginning look at Ecclesiastes 1 this day,
verses 1-4:
  
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    “1 The words of the congregator, the son of David, the king in
Jerusalem.  2 “The
greatest futility!” says the congregator, “The greatest futility! Everything is
futile!”  3 What does a person gain from all his hard work At which
he toils under the sun?  4 A generation is going, and a generation is
coming, But the earth remains forever.”
  
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    Eccle 1:1 Recall that Ecclesiastes is part of God’s inspired
word, so the contents were not just from wise King Solomon, but also from God
himself. Also, considering Psalm 72 discusses the rulership of God’s son Jesus,
with the heading “Regarding Solomon,” this wise son of King David was a type
foreshadowing God’s son. Disappointed at the lack of faith of many Jesus sought
to teach, he said, at Luke 11:31 “31 The queen of the south will be raised
up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them, for
she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solʹo·mon. But look!
something more than Solʹo·mon is here.” So there would be a Greater Solomon to
rule God’s Kingdom, restoring true peace, happiness, and loyalty to God
earth-wide. Jesus set an excellent example in teaching people the truth about
God, making it plain among his faithful disciples. His teachings have proven to
bring people together in true peace, perhaps even more so than did Solomon, who
is nevertheless still called “the congregator.” We can benefit from Solomon’s
wisdom today, as we give attention to it.
  
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    Eccle 1:2 Often in Ecclesiastes, Solomon looks at things from
God’s exalted view, but in this book he usually focuses on life in this system
of things, not as things will be in God’s new world of righteousness. Only occasional references were made regarding the new earthly society under God’s Kingdom before
Jesus began his ministry. So this book opens our eyes to the vanity of ignoring
spiritual pursuits, and focusing only on pleasures and material things in this
life. “Everything is futile!” Solomon says. The world as a whole often sets
aside spiritual matters—may this be changing, as we get ever nearer the time
for God’s Kingdom to step in and set all matters right! God’s judgment through
his son is impending, and lives are at stake. So spiritual matters should take
priority, as we learn to cultivate a relationship with God and a love for
divine knowledge and wisdom, bringing true success to our life, especially as
regards eternal life.
  
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    Eccle 1:3 What does a man gain by such things? Well, certainly we
do need to provide for the needs of ourselves and our families, and such hard
work is to be duly appreciated by those benefitting from it. But should we go
to extremes and become a workaholic, seeking greater and greater material
benefits, while losing attention and focus on the true happiness of our
family—no longer meeting their spiritual needs? How vital that we not get
carried away by the wearisome focus by the world on materials interests, trying
to make us believe we need this or that—may we maintain godly discernment to
see the real difference between what we want, and what we truly need, and what we don’t!
  
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    Eccle 1:4 So it goes with life in this system of things—sin and
death continues to plague mankind, so that generations have come and gone.
Nevertheless, we are living at a very momentous time—Jesus said regarding the
period the Bible calls “the last days,” when certain foretold events would be
transpiring, that “34 Truly
I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these
things happen.” (Matth 24:34). Yes, we’re nearing a special time for mankind.
After Martha’s brother Lazarus had died, Jesus told her, at John 11:23, “Your
brother will rise.” Now God’s word reveals that some have heavenly life
prospects, while others are to return to the earth. For more information, see
the article “Finding Truth” elsewhere on this website. Martha replied to Jesus:
“I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus followed up
with these words, again revealing the time we are nearing: “25 Jesus said
to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me,
even though he dies, will come to life; 26 and everyone who is living and
exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” Yes, the
time is nearing for God to fulfill His purpose regarding this earth, while
those alive then may “never die,” helping to transform the earth into Paradise
conditions and our loved ones resurrected from times past, to learn of God’s
ways of true peace and happiness, with prospects of eternal living! (Acts
24:15; Revel 11:18). Note also the mention here in Ecclesiastes that the earth
is an eternal home, that “remains forever!” (Psalm 37:29; Isaiah 45:18). May
God’s will be done, as in heaven, also upon earth!
  
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    Psalm 108:1-6, a psalm of King David, exalts God—praising His
loyal love and faithfulness toward mankind. Notice how it reads: “1 My heart is
steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with my whole being.
 2 Do awake, O stringed instrument; you too, O harp. I will awaken
the dawn.  3 I will praise you among the peoples, O Jehovah, And I
will sing praises to you among the nations.  4 For your loyal love is
great, as high as the heavens, And your faithfulness, up to the skies.
 5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; May your glory be over all
the earth.  6 So that your loved ones may be rescued, Save us with
your right hand and answer me.”
  
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    May our hearts also become “steadfast,” loyal to God and His
right ways. Music and singing may enrich our life, especially if we have
learned to play some type of instrument, and do our best to sing along. Music
is a part of the brain that can and should be developed—it is one of the first
things a baby may respond to very early in development. How fine if such music
is in harmony with, or even promoting, God’s loving will, ways, and purpose! We
may listen to all kinds of music agreeable to God, but certainly Jehovah is
worthy of our highest praise! May we acknowledge His greatness, as He rescues
and saves mankind for eternal life.
  
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    Welcome, wishing you a fine day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 8, with
verses 32-36. You may recall earlier verses of this chapter referred to God’s
son Jesus as “wisdom personified.” Let’s note his concluding remarks:
  
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    “32 And now, my sons, listen to me; Yes, happy are those who
keep my ways. 33 Listen to discipline and become wise, And never neglect
it. 34 Happy is the man
who listens to me By coming early to my doors day by day, By waiting next to my
doorposts; 35 For the one finding me will find life, And he receives
approval from Jehovah. 36 But the one who ignores me harms himself, And
those who hate me love death.””
  
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    Prove 8:32 Jesus says “listen to me.” God makes a similar plea at
Isaiah 55:2, saying “2 Why do you keep paying out money for what is not
bread, And why spend your earnings for what brings no satisfaction? Listen
intently to me, and eat what is good, And you will find great delight in what
is truly rich.” Yes, the words of God and His son bring great satisfaction and
happiness to those who truly listen and heed them. Jesus also said “Pay
attention to how you listen.” (Luke 8:18). We need godly discernment to make
good judgments as to what we choose to ponder, that may affect our heart and
actions. Certainly, though, we can trust the words of God and Christ to be
reliable and truly beneficial. Do you ponder their thoughts, or read the Bible
merely for head knowledge? May we take the time to appreciate God’s word,
consider how we should apply it, and why it is so beneficial and worthy of
appreciation, as it leads to our genuine happiness.
  
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    Prove 8:33 The words of God and Christ offer fine discipline
leading to true wisdom. Recall that this word “discipline” comes from the same
root as “disciple”—meaning loving guidance and instruction, as Jesus aided his
disciples. A child receiving such discipline should feel loved and appreciated,
not dejected by constant punishment. May parents thus be proactive in lovingly
helping and guiding their children, that they may be understanding what they
need to do to make their parents, God and others happy. Proverbs 23:24 says
“24 The father of a righteous one will surely be joyful; Whoever fathers a
wise son will rejoice in him.” Try not to discourage the questions of a
child—providing age-appropriate answers as parents are able. How fine that they
may look to loving parents for the guidance they need!
  
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    Prove 8:34 Some enjoy rising early to give consideration to God’s
word and spiritual matters. Psalm 1:1-3 discusses the happiness  found thereby: “1 Happy is the man who does
not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path
of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers.  2 But his delight
is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night.
 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that
produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And
everything he does will succeed.” May we appreciate God’s instruction daily,
especially the words of his Son that have explained God to us more clearly.
(John 1:18). We needn’t view God’s word as overwhelming. Recall, for example,
that Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is contained in just three chapters of Matthew,
Matthew 5-7, and has been said to comprise nearly a quarter of all that God
requires of true Christians. Add the first 10 chapters of Proverbs for another
sizable percentage of value.
  
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    Prove 8:35,36 May we thus find Christ by being familiar with
Jesus’ teachings and recognizing their value and application. Thus we may
become true Christians, genuine followers, and find God’s approval. Jesus
always gave attention to his Father, honoring Him. He has thus become “Lord to
the glory of God the Father.” (Phili 2:11). While learning from Christ, it is
ultimately God’s approval that he taught us to seek. Still, “...I am the way
and the truth and the life. No one comes to Father except through me,” he says.
(John 14:6). We will therefore benefit greatly by earnestly studying and
applying Jesus’ teachings. Ignoring his teachings brings harm to oneself,
perhaps even leading one to actually hate him, blocking the way to God and
eternal life.
  
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    Psalm 107:39-43 While the poor were blessed by God in the
previous verses, here we see factors in this system of things that may bring
hardship. But God can still offer support and protection. Notice how this is
described:
  
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    “39 But again they become few and are humiliated Because of
oppression, calamity, and grief. 40 He pours out contempt upon nobles And
makes them wander in trackless wastelands. 41 But he protects the poor
from oppression And makes their families as numerous as a flock.
  
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     42 The upright see
this and rejoice; But all the unrighteous shut their mouths. 43 Whoever is
wise will observe these things And will carefully consider Jehovah’s acts of
loyal love.“
  
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    Thus may we rejoice in God’s “acts of loyal love” and “wonderful
works.” As the God of perfect justice, He will bring in due time, through His Kingdom
and His son, the solutions mankind needs to dwell in true peace and happiness.
In relation to the poor, Psalm 72 says of God’s son: “14 From oppression
and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his
eyes.” Yes, Jesus views people as God Jehovah does, with great compassion and
consideration. May we take to heart God’s love, loving Him in return by seeking
to obey His commands, and maintaining a right standing before Him.
  
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    Hello, wishing you well this day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 7 with
verses 24-27. Here we find encouragement to avoid the trappings of an immoral
woman:
  
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    “24 And now, my sons, listen to me; Pay attention to the
words I speak. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not
stray onto her paths, 26 For she has caused many to fall down slain, And
those she has killed are numerous. 27 Her house leads to the Grave; It
goes down to the inner chambers of death.”
  
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    Prove 7:24 Earlier, God reveals the “great persuasiveness” an
immoral woman may use to mislead a young man into her clutches. Sexual
immorality is not true love, causing participants to stray from God’s loving,
loyal, ways of faithfulness for an eternity of happiness with a loyal marriage
partner. Therefore, God’s words to young men and women are vital to protect
themselves from such seduction and immoral thinking. If we do not accept God’s
instructions carefully, we could be easily deceived into a wrong path. Jesus
said “Therefore, pay attention to how you listen...” (Luke 8:18).
  
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    Prove 7:25 We must protect our figurative heart, including our
motives for acting, from corruption. Proverbs 4:23 says “23 Above all the
things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of
life.” Ideas may be presented to the mind, but we choose whether we stop up our ear, let it go
in one ear and out the other, or we ponder, or meditate, upon the notion, which
could allow it to penetrate our heart, stirring desire, and eventually
prompting action. Thus we need to develop the discernment necessary to
distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, etc. to judge what we allow
ourselves to ponder. It has been said that a bird might land on a person’s
head, but what does he do about it—does he quickly shoo it away, or does he
foolishly allow it to build a nest on his head?!? Shoo away wrong thoughts
presented to us by others, and refuse to ponder wrong desires, as we learn to
recognize and distinguish them. Rather, choose to ponder right thinking,
protecting our hearts from leading us into sin.
  
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    Prove 7:26,27 Such immorality can lead to spiritual death, great
damage to our relationships with God and others. Without recovery, this is a
sin that can bar one from God’s Kingdom and eternal life with a loyal marriage
partner. Does this really make sense? (1Cori 6:9-11). For young ones, they should spend time
preparing for adult, married life, learning to do the things that will please
their spouse and contribute to the stability and happiness of their newfound
family. Look to God in prayer to help you find the marriage partner that will
truly make you happy—you needn’t worry excessively over missing the right one.
Jehovah God has brought countless married couples together for a delightful
relationship, both loving Him and each other. Cultivate first your relationship
with God, learning to think wisely and make good, right decisions each day.
Learn the personality of a true Christian, growing in your fondness for
spiritual things, that will be a source of delightful conversation for an
eternity.
  
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    Psalm 107:35-38 Here Jehovah reveals his power to support the
poor or less fortunate among mankind, blessing them with what they need. Notice
these verses:
  
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    “35 He turns the desert into reedy pools of water, And dry
land into springs of water. 36 He causes the hungry to dwell there, So
that they may establish a city where they can live. 37 They sow fields and
plant vineyards That yield fruitful crops. 38 He blesses them and they
increase greatly; He does not let their cattle diminish.”
  
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    In God’s new world, regarding the rulership of His Son, Psalm
72:12,13 say “12 For he will rescue the poor who cry for help, Also the
lowly one and whoever has no helper. 13 He will have pity on the lowly and
the poor, And the lives of the poor he will save.” Even now, may we try to have
a little something set aside to offer to ones less fortunate than we may be,
looking to God for wise and loving use of such resources. (James 2:15-17). And
let us look forward to the rulership of God’s Kingdom, able to set all matters
right earth-wide, ushering in true peace and happiness for all obedient
mankind.
  
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    Hello, warmly welcoming you! Let’s complete Proverbs 6,
considering verses 30-35:
  
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    “30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy
himself when he is hungry. 31 Yet, when found, he will repay sevenfold; He
will give up all the valuables of his house. 32 Anyone committing adultery
with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself.
33 He will get only wounds and dishonor, And his disgrace will not be
wiped away. 34 For
jealousy makes a husband furious; He will show no compassion when he takes
revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation; He will not be appeased, no
matter how large you make the gift.”
  
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    Prove 6:30,31 This is found in the midst of a discussion of the
serious sin of adultery. Even a hungry person stealing to feed himself or his
family must still pay the penalty for his sin when found out. Did he really
need to violate God’s law to meet his need, or could God have found another way
to provide for him? David wrote, at Psalm 37: “25 I was once young and now
I am old, But I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children
looking for bread.” Yes, God can provide what’s needed, even rightly desired,
for one keeping His law, remaining righteous before Him.
  
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    Prove 6:32,33 Likewise, is an act of adultery to be committed in
the name of “love”? True, it is possible for genuine love to diminish in a
relationship, between a husband and wife. Should this, however, be viewed as an
opportunity to steal another man’s wife, or another woman’s husband? Or,
rather, should they receive encouragement and support to strengthen and restore
their love for each other, if possible, not throwing away all the love they’ve
shared in the past? Should not the marriage union be so honored? “4 Let
marriage be honorable among all, and let the marriage bed be without
defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.” (Hebre
13:4). For a discussion of what may be hindering love in a marriage, see the
article “Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC heading on
this website. God wants trust to be the order of the day in His new world of
peace and righteousness, with everyone having a loyal marriage partner into
eternity, day by day, year by year, millennium by millennium. How long, for instance, should Adam and Eve have
remained together if obedient to God? How long would they have been the
grandparents of everyone on earth? According to Bible chronology, it has been
thousands of years since their beginning.  It is reasonable to believe that the person you are now married to, or even if younger you may soon marry, may or may not become your everlasting partner. In time, you may grow so fond of your spouse that you both deeply wish for that--God may help married ones determine that, perhaps at some future time. May you “trust in Jehovah with all your
heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Prove 3:5-7). Either way, most married persons will likely remain together for the thousand year Reign of
Christ, during the earthly cleanup and resurrection and assistance to ancestors
of the past. Thus may loyalty between married partners be treasured, while
looking to God for any adjustments to the arrangement if truly needed in the future. There is generally no need now to be looking outside of the marriage bond for another partner--work on loving the one you are now with, learning true faithfulness and loyalty, to God and each other, even if that one is not your everlasting partner-to-be. May the
sin of adultery be rejected by those wishing to please God, and seen as a gross
disrespect for God’s lovely marriage arrangement, blessed by Him.
  
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    Prove 6:34,35 Thus a husband dearly loving his wife may become
very jealous over having been wronged in such a way by another man. Such sin
may bring great spiritual harm to participators and disgrace. Thus was the
lesson of ancient Israel, with the severe punishment usually administered. Now,
God’s arrangement through Christ makes mercy possible, but it is up to the
offended spouse to decide whether to end the marriage or forgive. Resumed
sexual relations after being aware of the sin is indicative of extended
forgiveness and continued marriage. Matthew 19:9 Jesus says “9 I say to
you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the grounds of sexual immorality
[or, “fornication”], and marries another commits adultery.” It may be
reasonable to believe that Jesus had not only literal fornication in mind, but
also spiritual fornication, or a gross violation of true worship, as a legal
ground for separation or divorce. Still, “mercy triumphs over judgement.”
(James 2:13). If a mate is revilingly abusive, for instance, this should be
addressed urgently, as it grossly misrepresents the love that God has for the
family arrangement. As mercy is extended for a time, help should be offered to
overcome such a habit. Hopefully, genuine progress can be made and appreciated,
and love restored or strengthened between marriage partners. (1Cori 5:9-11;
1Cori 7:12-16)
  
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    Psalm 107:31-34 shows how God can discipline a people leaving Him
by withholding His blessing on their land, even causing unproductive soil.
Certainly, as Proverbs 10:22 states, “22 It is the blessing of Jehovah
that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.” Notice these verses of
Psalms:
  
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     “31 Let people give
thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And for his wonderful works in behalf of
the sons of men. 32 Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people,
And let them praise him in the council of the elders. 33 He turns rivers
into a desert And springs of water into parched ground, 34 Fruitful land into salty wasteland,
Because of the wickedness of those dwelling in it.”
  
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    May we not take for granted God’s blessing, as if we have a right
to every benefit just for being alive, or being of a certain race, ethnicity, or nationality, regardless of our practices and ways. It is true righteousness that brings God’s
blessing, which is found on the basis of faith in God, His Son, and his ransom
sacrifice for forgiveness of sins. This is found with humility and godly fear,
as opposed to selfishness and pride, “before a crash.” (Prove 16:18). May we make
God’s heart rejoice as we seek His wisdom in our life, finding His blessing.
(Prove 27:11).
  
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    With a hearty hello, wishing you a fine day! Let’s conclude
Proverbs 5, with verses 21-23:
  
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    “21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; He
examines all his paths. 22 The wicked one is ensnared by his own errors,
And he will be caught in the ropes of his own sin.23 He will die for lack
of discipline And go astray because of his excessive foolishness.”
  
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    Prove 5:21 Clearly, Jehovah can see what a man has done, and what
is truly in his mind and heart. But does Jehovah use this ability to try to
find fault with or condemn mankind? Or, like a loving father toward his
children, does He not prefer to rejoice in those seeking to practice good,
being lovingly willing to offer correction to those seeking His help in prayer?
Certainly, God recognizes that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God.” (Romans 3:23). Still, as John 3:17 clarifies: “17 For God did not
send his Son into the world for him to judge the world, but for the world to be
saved through him.” Mankind has been given the gift of free will, and God wants
us to use our freedom to please Him, hating what He reveals is bad for us. Who
knows better than God what way of life will make us truly and lastingly happy
and satisfied? Who knows better than God what ways will bring us harm, grief,
trouble, and problems, not only to ourselves but to others as well? Does
Jehovah take delight in those causing such grief to themselves and others? How
we need God’s help and word to guide and correct our steps! It is up to us to
use our freedom to seek His direction in our life. Proverbs 15:29 says
“29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the
righteous.”
  
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    Prove 5:22 Notice that it is not necessarily God himself that is
bringing troubles on those sinning, but it is often their own errors that cause
them trouble, which Jehovah lovingly wants to warn us against. Such errors
ensnare a wicked one. God understands the troubles caused by “sin,” which means
“missing the mark,” as an arrow might miss it’s target. Some arrows, like
errors or sins, might miss the target completely, whereas others may not be as
far from center. How terrible if an arrow is so far off target that it
seriously wounds another human! We need God’s wise and wonderful word to make
sin clear to us, following Jesus’ commands and teachings to avoid hurting
others and please God more fully.
  
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    Prove 5:23 Such ones may have lacked the loving discipline, or
guidance, that a parent should freely offer their children. Parents should aim
to lovingly instruct and guide their children, not merely punish them for every
conceivable violation of rules. Even before Jesus set an example in patiently
instructing his disciples, God had given Israel guidance in this. Deuteronomy
11:18,19, for instance, says to parents: “18 You must impress these words
of mine on your heart and your soul and bind them as a reminder on your hand,
and they should be like a headband on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your
children, speaking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk on
the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” Parents, have we let
ourselves become too busy to follow God’s instructions here through Moses?
Let’s minimize some of the distractions that may be getting in the way of such
beneficial communication. We might benefit from an honest publication sharing
Jesus’ teachings for young people, or we might find age-appropriate material
from Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5-7, along with
stories from other Bible books like Genesis, for starters. Try to relate the
real-life stories of the Bible with enthusiasm, and with emphasis on the vital
lessons to be learned, showing how to apply it and benefit day to day.
  
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    Jesus made good use of illustrations and stories to teach such
important lessons—may we share these freely with our children, helping them
understand the way of true Christianity.
  
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    Psalm 107:21-31 reveals the vanity of trusting completely in
human ingenuity—it cannot lead to true happiness, peace and security as only
God in His wisdom and devotion to justice knows completely how to bring to
mankind, and do so everlastingly. Notice the example mentioned in these verses:
  
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    “21 Let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And
for his wonderful works in behalf of the sons of men. 22 Let them offer
the sacrifices of thanksgiving And declare his works with a joyful cry.
23 Those who travel on the sea in ships, Who ply their trade over the vast
waters, 24 They have seen the works of Jehovah And his wonderful works in
the deep; 25 How by his word a windstorm arises, Lifting up the waves of
the sea. 26 They rise up to the sky; They plunge down to the depths. Their
courage melts away because of the impending calamity. 27 They reel and
stagger like a drunken man, And all their skill proves useless. 28 Then
they cry out to Jehovah in their distress, And he rescues them from their
plight. 29 He calms the windstorm; The waves of the sea grow quiet.
30 They rejoice when these grow still, And he leads them to their desired
harbor. 31 Let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And for
his wonderful works in behalf of the sons of men.”
  
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    May we place our complete confidence in Jehovah God, trusting in
His ways of right living, the ways of true peace and happiness, based on true
faith and love for God and others. Jehovah’s way is the way of everlasting
life. At Psalm 37:34, David says under inspiration: “34 Hope in Jehovah and follow his way,
And he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked are done
away with, you will see it.” Of course, the whole universe belongs to God, so
what He may permit humans to do in the future remains to be seen. But first,
God’s will is for “4...all sorts of people [to] be saved and come to an
accurate knowledge of truth.” (1Timo 2:3,4). This would include our ancestors from times past.
May we rejoice in cooperating with God’s will for mankind, as we clean up the
earth and make it a worthy home for true worshippers of our great and holy God,
Jehovah.
  
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    Welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 4
with verses 24-27:
  
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    “24 Put crooked speech away from you, And keep devious talk
far away from you.
  
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    25 Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze
straight ahead of you. 26 Smooth out the course of your feet, And all your
ways will be sure. 27 Do not incline to the right or the left. Turn your
feet away from what is bad.”
  
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    Prove 4:24 Crooked, or twisted, speech would not be entirely
honest or straightforward—thus usually spoken with a hidden motive, such as
wrong desire. The deception may not be as intentional and the degree can
vary—for a young one it might be that desired candy before dinner that could ruin the
appetite. This speech is to be put “away from” us, while “devious talk far
away.” This speech also has wrong motive, but deviates from a right, lawful
course, and is especially cunning, said with intention of hiding the truth. We
should learn to hate all such speech, as trust is based on sincere honesty and
straightforwardness. Parents should especially keep guard on their young one’s
close associations, including TV personalities. Parents need to help their
young ones appreciate trust and honesty, being willing to answer their
questions honestly, though according to their age or development. As
challenging as it may be, parents should not give the impression that the child
should stop asking them questions—at certain times they may be especially
inquisitive. Wouldn’t you rather be the one they turn to for answers, rather
than someone else, who may not be truthful or have their best interests at heart?
  
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    Prove 4:25 Yes, we should walk straightforwardly, and keep our
eyes on the path ahead, avoiding the distractions that may appear to our left
or right. We should be on the path leading us to eternal life in true peace and
happiness. We will then practically be able to go anywhere and do anything in
harmony with God’s right standards, finding such delight in company with our
marriage partner and dear friends. Even the near future will bring enjoyable
work, cooperating with friends and loved ones to clean up this earth and turn
it into a veritable Paradise, ready for the return of those who have died,
being able to welcome our ancestors and encourage them to remain for life
everlasting. We have much to look forward to, so may we delight in the gifts of
God we may enjoy daily while we endeavor to work at what is good now, doing
God’s will to the extent possible, helping as many as we can to learn the truth
of God, to turn from wrong ways and habits. In our personal lives, looking
ahead will help equip us for challenges we may be soon be facing, or that our children
will soon face...
  
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    Prove 4:26 Thus let’s help our children prepare for what lies
ahead, assisting them to grow in divine knowledge and wisdom to learn how to
make good decisions daily, keeping God in mind—decisions that parents can take
delight in! By growing in such knowledge, and taking it to heart by pondering
it’s application to our daily lives, we may make it easier to walk a straight
path, and “smooth out the course of our feet.” To fully do this, we need to
gain the qualities of divine wisdom, such as understanding, discernment,
shrewdness or foresighted prudence, and the healthy fear of Jehovah, which
“means the hating of bad.” As we grow in such qualities, and “trust in Jehovah
with all” our heart, taking Him into account in all we do, then all our “ways
will be sure.” (Prove 3:5-7).
  
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    Prove 4:27 In this world many distractions are dangled in front
of us on a daily basis. Suggestions to pursue this or that, often with an
emphasis on pleasure or material gain, are almost constantly before us.
Sometimes we may receive a beneficial lead to something we truly need or that
is of real value. But scams are commonplace. May we keep a focused eye on our
family’s lasting happiness, and our sincere service to God. Especially should
we avoid pursuit of “what is bad,” in the respectful fear of Jehovah. Let’s
help our family to “hate what is bad,” seeing the rotten fruitage of
badness—the problems, headaches, heartaches, and the like that it leads to,
away from lasting happiness and eternal life. Help them keep God close in mind
and heart, treasuring their relationship with Him. Psalm 97:10 says “10 O
you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal
ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.”
  
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    Psalm 107:15-21 reminds us again of God’s saving hand, His loyal
love for those loyally serving Him. Ones may suffer hardship at times, due to
ignoring God’s warnings against wrongdoing. Usually it is the wrongdoing that
causes the hardship—not God. But He may offer discipline “to the proper degree,”
out of love for those violating His word or standards, doing so for their
lasting welfare, to assist them back to true happiness in harmony with His
righteousness. Notice verses 15-21:
  
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    “15 Let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And
for his wonderful works in behalf of the sons of men.16 For he has broken
down the doors of copper And cut through the bars of iron.17 They were
foolish and suffered affliction On account of their transgressions and their
errors.18 They lost their appetite for all food; They drew near the gates
of death.19 They would call to Jehovah for help in their distress; He
would save them from their plight. 20 He would send his word and heal them
And rescue them from the pits they were trapped in. 21 Let people give
thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And for his wonderful works in behalf of
the sons of men.”
  
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    May we continue to appreciate God’s loyal love for His people,
leading them to lasting happiness by His might and through His son Jesus.
  
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    A warm welcome, wishing you a fine day! Let’s complete Proverbs 3
with verses 31-35:
  
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    “31 Do not envy the violent man Nor choose any of his ways,
32 For Jehovah detests a devious person, But His close friendship is with
the upright. 33 The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one,
But he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 For he mocks those who ridicule, But he shows favor to the
meek. 35 The wise will inherit honor, But the stupid ones glorify
dishonor.”
  
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    Prove 3:31,32 We are not to envy, or desire what the violent man
has, materially or spiritually, possessions or talents. Verse 32 shows this
“violent” man is also devious, so we’re not simply talking about athletes who
happen to be able to take a lot of pain in their sport. The “violent man”
mentioned here deviates from a right course and loves his forceful, destructive
ways, usually taking no true delight in gentle mildness, a manner of life for
true Christians. We are not to seek to emulate such a man, or choose any of his
ways or practices. Normally Jehovah hates WHAT is bad, but in this case God’s
word says Jehovah “hates anyone who loves violence”—How serious! (Psalm 11:5).
Caution is in order regarding the realism of most modern movies, music and video
games when it comes to promoting violence. Youths are especially
impressionable, and at risk for adopting violent behaviors by involving
themselves with such choices of so-called entertainment. Certainly there are
many finer options that can be chosen! If possible, don’t limit yourself to a
few games available at a local store, unless they carry several good choices.
Try to find sources that carry many enjoyable, God-approved options in all
forms of entertainment, recreation, and education.
  
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    Prove 3:33,34 Which would we rather experience—the curse of
Jehovah, or His blessing? How happy we may be when acting wisely in harmony
with godly truth and right ways, having Jehovah’s favor upon us, humbly seeking
His powerful assistance in doing good. The wicked often ridicule the doing of
what is good and right, trying to make it seem or appear weak, ineffective, or
somehow not beneficial. How unfitting! At Isaiah 5:20 God responds:
“20 Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who
substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for
sweet and sweet for bitter!” May we rather treasure the truth, and help all to
appreciate the good, lovely, and marvelous ways of Jehovah! If wicked ones
refuse to repent of their errors, despite Jehovah’s loving appeals, their
harmful ways will come back on them. Isaiah 3:11 says: “11 Woe to the
wicked one! Disaster will befall him, For what his hands have done will be done
to him!” May such warnings move one to turn around from bad ways and practices,
in God’s mercy, and experience true happiness with God’s blessing.
  
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    Prove 3:35 As a result of pursuing God’s ways, seeking true
wisdom and to represent Him well, honoring Jehovah by the way we speak and
live, we will experience honor from Him that will continue into eternity.
Ironically, the morally stupid ones, while often seeking to glorify, and give
or demand honor for, themselves actually glorify dishonor, as their corrupt
ways and practices are not worthy of such honor or esteem, and bring them shame
or disgrace. Such ones need to acquire an understanding heart, to see the big
picture as to reasons for practicing right and hating what’s bad, seeing ill
consequences of badness—the troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, sadness and more
caused by sin. Then perhaps such ones may begin to respond to or take to heart
the loving discipline from parents and others.
  
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    Psalm 107:8-15 highlights Jehovah’s loyal love and wonderful
works in the way He lovingly offered corrective discipline toward those who had
disrespected His word and counsel. These verses read:
  
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    “8 Let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loyal love And
for his wonderful works in behalf of the sons of men. 9 For he has
satisfied the thirsty And filled the hungry with good things.10 Some were
living in deepest darkness, Prisoners in affliction and in irons.11 For
they had rebelled against the word of God; They disrespected the counsel of the
Most High.12 So he humbled their hearts through hardship; They stumbled,
and there was no one to help them.13 They called to Jehovah for help in
their distress; He saved them from their plight.14 He brought them out of
deepest darkness, And he tore off their shackles.15 Let people give thanks
to Jehovah for his loyal love And for his wonderful works in behalf of the sons
of men.”
  
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    May we not take Jehovah’s loving correction and discipline for
granted. Hebrews 12:6 says “...those whom Jehovah loves He disciplines, in
fact, He scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” May parents imitate the
loving example of Jehovah, offering corrective guidance and assistance to their
precious children, to help them hopefully before any punishment is necessary.
Parents should not hold back from offering them help. Accept the correction of
Proverbs 13:24 which says “24 Whoever holds back his rod hates his son,
But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.” Hebrew “hate” can also
mean “love less,” but the point is clear—true discipline, offered the way
Christ dealt with his “disciples,” is motivated by love for the eternal welfare
of it’s receivers.
  
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    Hello, and a warm welcome! Let’s conclude Proverbs 2 with verses
20-22:
  
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    This follows the warnings against ignoring divine wisdom and
pursuing an evil course, resulting in calamity. “20 So follow the way of
good people And stay on the paths of the righteous,21 For only the upright
will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for
the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be
torn away from it.”
  
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    Prove 2:20 Therefore all are encouraged to appreciate and
“follow” the way of good people. How fine that God has preserved such goodness
among mankind that many, even in the difficult “last days,” may still see and
recognize it being practiced. The “righteous” may still be found despite the
presence of unseemly attitudes and practices mentioned at 2Timothy 3:1-5.
Reasonably, however, there are places on the earth where such ones are “few and
far between.” May right-hearted ones in those areas rely heavily upon Jehovah
to continue setting a good example for their neighbors, in the hope of helping
others be drawn to the truth of God’s word, as long as the way is still open
for people to respond to the call of eternal life in peace. Revelation 14:6,7
speaks of the involvement of heavenly angels in declaring this message, saying:
“6 And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting
good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation and tribe
and tongue and people. 7 He was saying in a loud voice: “Fear God and give
him glory, because the hour of judgment by him has arrived, so worship the One
who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water.”” 
  
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    Prove 2:21 Notice God’s inspired word through King Solomon speaks
of the earth as man’s true home, where even the blameless “will remain.” Before
Jesus came there was no mention of man’s receiving heavenly life as a hope.
That calling was to fulfill the need for a heavenly government by God to rule
over mankind and the earth. For the majority, the hope is for God to finally be
“...3 with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people.
And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from
their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor
pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revel 21:3,4). Notice
Isaiah 45:18: “18 For this is what Jehovah says, The Creator of the
heavens, the true God, The One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly
established it, Who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be
inhabited: “I am Jehovah, and there is no one else.” But God wants those
dwelling upon the earth to be “upright” and “blameless,” persons of integrity
to God and loyal love, thus making for a wonderful SPIRITUAL Paradise on earth,
to match perfectly the literal Paradise of beauty that is in the making for man
to enjoy earth-wide.
  
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    Prove 2:22 Notice, again, it is from the earth that evil ones
will be “cut off” and “torn away” from, not being allowed to enjoy the earthly
Paradise home of mankind that the righteous ones will. The punishment for such
ones in the Scriptures, at worst, is death, the “wages of sin” (Romans 6:23;
John 3:16). Still, it is God’s will that as many as possible be saved from such
a calamity. May they repent of wrongdoing, turn to God, hoping in His divine
mercy and blessing as they ascribe to the 8 H’s: "Hoping in God's blessings, Humbling themselves and becoming Honest, Hungering for what’s right, Taking God’s words to Heart, Hurry to turn
around, Hating what is bad, and bringing the truth Home." Isaiah 55:6,7 says: “ 6 Search for
Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let
the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to
Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large
way.”
  
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    Psalm 107:4-8 shows that despite allowing Israel to wander in the
wilderness for 40 years as punishment for their lack of faith, God still
loyally allowed their children to inhabit the Promised Land. Jehovah was loyal,
and performed wonderful works for them. These verses read:
  
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    “4 They wandered about in the wilderness, in the desert;They
did not find a way to a city where they could live. 5 They were
hungry and thirsty;They were faint from exhaustion. 6 They kept crying
out to Jehovah in their distress; He rescued them from their
plight. 7 He had them walk in the right way To come to a city where
they could live. 8 Let people give thanks to Jehovah for his loyal
love And for his wonderful works in behalf of the sons of men.”
  
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    May we learn the vital lesson of maintaining faith in Jehovah the
true God, and His Son, Jesus, appreciating the loving interest and care shown for the human family, as ones are lead to God's promised new world of peace and righteousness.
  
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    Hello, wishing you a good day! Let’s conclude Proverbs 1 with
verses 30-33:
  
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    “30 They refused my advice; They disrespected all my
reproof. 31 So they will bear the consequences of their way, And they will
be glutted with their own counsel. 32 For the waywardness of the
inexperienced will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them.
33 But the one listening to me will dwell in security And be undisturbed
by the dread of calamity.”
  
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    Prove 1:30 Verse 22 identifies vulnerable ones as
“inexperienced,” “ridiculers,” and “foolish ones” who would refuse to listen to
God’s appeals of advice and reproof. The inexperienced ones are “loving
inexperience,” perhaps mistakenly believing that if they don’t know the truth,
they are less responsible for their actions. But refusing to listen hardens
them into a stubborn course of disobedience. Such ones need shrewdness, or
foresighted prudence, to see ahead at the consequences of their actions and
decisions, so as to hate the bad course in the respectful fear of Jehovah.
Ridiculers are loving ridicule, finding fault with others which gives them a
feeling of pride, that they are somehow better than them. In some cases, these
ones may have low self-esteem, having been ridiculed by others themselves, and
see their practice as the only way they can “feel better” about themselves. But
this is mistaken as well. Self-exaltation is something God has hated. We
shouldn’t make comparisons with others, often resulting in discouragement. We
should do our own best, and seek to improve ourselves over time. We should
maintain compassion, and “Rejoice with those who rejoice; Weep with those who
weep.” (Romans 12:15). Thus, rather than finding fault with others, we should
encourage and help them to succeed as well, trusting in God’s blessing on our
own efforts to improve. Finally, “foolish ones” hate knowledge, and therefore
need to learn to respectfully fear Jehovah, which is the beginning of divine
knowledge and wisdom. (Prove 1:7; 9:10; 2:1-6).
  
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    Prove 1:31 Without making such adjustments in their thinking,
they will bear the consequences of their way, and be overly satisfied with
their own brand of “counsel.”
  
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    Prove 1:32 Inexperienced ones lack the shrewdness to see “the
danger and” conceal oneself. Thus they “keep right on going and suffer the
consequences.” Without a change, this will catch up to them. The fool’s
“complacency” is a self-satisfaction accompanied by an unawareness of actual
dangers or deficiencies. This, too, will catch up to foolish ones without a
change in their attitude or behavior.
  
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    Prove 1:33 On the other hand, those listening to Jehovah will be
blessed and rewarded for doing so, benefitting from Jehovah’s warnings,
encouragement, and spiritual protections.
  
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    Psalm 106:47,48 make appeal to Jehovah in these words:
“47 Save us, O Jehovah our God, And gather us from the nations So that we
may give thanks to your holy name And exult in praising you. 48 May
Jehovah, the God of Israel, be praised Throughout all eternity. And let all the
people say, “Amen!” Praise Jah!” 
  
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    Those hoping to be restored to the Promised Land from other, even
enemy, nations, such as Assyria and Babylon, had the right motive of wanting to
have a thankful, grateful spirit, eager to praise Jehovah for His loyal love
and power in doing so, and to support true worship.
  
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    Likewise, Psalm 107 (Book 5, 1st psalm) encourage ones to
appreciate God’s loyal love and His wonderful works. Let’s start with verses
1-3:
  
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    “1 Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures
forever. 2 Let those reclaimed by Jehovah say this, Those whom he
reclaimed from the hand of the adversary, 3 Whom he gathered together
from the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the
south.”
  
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    Thus, Psalm 107 shows how grateful we can be that Jehovah “is
good,” while having such great power. He regathered his people from far away
lands, largely from the vast Assyrian Empire and Babylon. Thus He loyally
upheld His purpose to restore true worship in the land of Israel, especially
Jerusalem, among appreciative ones. May we likewise do all we can to support
the advancement of true worship among humanity, leading to a truly peaceful,
happy new world of righteousness!
  
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    Welcome, with a hearty hello! Let’s pick up in Psalm 28,
concluding with verses 7-9:
  
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    “7 Jehovah is my strength and my shield; In him my heart
trusts. I have received his help, and my heart rejoices, So I will praise him
with my song. 8 Jehovah is a strength for his people; He is a
stronghold, bringing grand salvation to his anointed one. 9 Save your
people, and bless your inheritance. Shepherd them and carry them in your arms
forever.”
  
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    Psalm 28:7 Have you experienced this? Have you convinced your
heart to place full confidence in Jehovah? Proverbs 3:5,6 says “5 Trust in
Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own
understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will
make your paths straight.” Or, in all you do, think how Jehovah would have you
act, and He will straighten your paths. If you have “received His help,” likely
your heart has rejoiced in such an experience. Recall that the psalms are
indeed songs, although full of truth and spiritual insight. Perhaps we too may
be moved to sing a song that honors our loving God and Father, Jehovah.
  
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    Psalm 28:8 As we seek to please Him, we can look to Jehovah as a
strength and stronghold. Proverbs 18:10 says “10 The name of Jehovah is a
strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.” May we
maintain our hold on God’s righteousness, on the basis of our faith in Christ
and his ransom sacrifice, to forgive sincerely regretted mistakes, with
determination to obey God always. Having such faith in God, we may especially
look for salvation into His peaceful and righteous new world, with eternal life
in view. As we near the time for God’s kingdom to eliminate injustice and evil,
Jesus’ words will find fulfillment when he said, at John 11:26 “and everyone
who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe
this?”
  
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    Psalm 28:9 While Jesus is the “fine shepherd,” Jehovah is also a
shepherd of His people, and His shepherding is to last “forever.” May we humbly
submit to the shepherding of God and Christ, often exercised through
undershepherds, or the shepherds of “older men” or elders in the Christian
congregation, who are to “2 Shepherd the flock of God under your care,
serving as overseers, not under compulsion, but willingly before God; not for
love of dishonest gain, but eagerly; 
3 not lording it over those who are God’s inheritance, but becoming
examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief shepherd has been made
manifest, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” (1Peter 5:2-4).
  
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    Psalm 106:45,46 As we recall prior, Jehovah allowed his people to
be oppressed by enemies as strong punishment for their disobedience, but He
would hear their cries for help and rescue them. These verses continue:
“45 For their sake he would remember his covenant, And he would feel pity,
moved by his great loyal love. 46 He would cause them to be pitied By all
who held them captive.”
  
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    May we be moved to appreciate God’s “great loyal love,” with
which He deals loyally with those who “continue loving Him.” In return, may we
be faithful to Him and His commands and standards, especially as revealed
through Christ. Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount comprises just three chapters of
Matthew, chapters 5-7, yet may contain as much as a quarter of all that God
requires of true Christians. May we apply ourselves to the study of God’s word,
seeking to live faithfully as genuine Christians in harmony with Christ’s
commands.
  
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    2Timothy 2:1,2 Paul writes to Timothy that he would be responsible to
appoint “faithful men” that will loyally teach others the truths that they and
Timothy had received from Paul and others. These verses read: “1 You,
therefore, my child, keep on acquiring power in the undeserved kindness that is
in Christ Jesus; 2 and the things you heard from me that were supported by
many witnesses, these things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be
adequately qualified to teach others.”
  
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    May we come to recognize and appreciate such “faithful men,”
which should be appointed, not by mere human opinion, but by “holy spirit,” as
they are found, with prayerful consideration, to meet the Scriptural
qualifications found in Timothy and Titus, inspired by God’s holy spirit. (Acts
20:28). 
  
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    Hello, wishing you well this day! Let’s consider Psalm 27, this
time verses 9-11:
  
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    “ 9 Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your
servant away in your anger. You are my helper; Do not forsake me or leave me,
my God of salvation.10 Even if my own father and mother abandon me, Jehovah
himself will take me in.11 Instruct me in your way, O Jehovah, Lead me in
the path of uprightness because of my foes.”
  
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    Psalm 27:9 The psalmist David pleads with Jehovah not to be angry
with him, perhaps over past mistakes, but determined to be obedient, seeks
Jehovah’s help as His “God of salvation.” Even sins we are “unaware of” are
sins nonetheless, which can bring Jehovah’s displeasure. We should earnestly
seek Jehovah’s guidance and his mercy wherever necessary. Psalm 103 says:
“13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those
who fear him.” Thus may we continue to properly “fear” Jehovah, turning away
from bad so as not to displease Him in any way.
  
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    Psalm 27:10 How reassuring to one who may have lost both parents
in some way. Jehovah himself would be One to care for someone in that plight.
Jehovah takes our treatment of “orphans and widows” very seriously, considering
loving treatment of such ones as a hallmark of true Christianity. James 1:27
says “27 The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the
standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in
their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.” May we
never disregard such words, but strive to imitate the loving concern Jehovah
has for such ones, as well as keeping our distance from any moral filth
stemming from the ungodly aspect of the world around us.
  
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    Psalm 27:11 David shows his desire to be instructed by Jehovah,
not simply being forgiven and continuing on a wrong path. He realizes that
actually obeying God on the path of uprightness is a protection against the
efforts of his foes to oppose him. Such foes, disobeying God themselves, may
try to turn right-hearted ones against God. How we should stay on guard from
any disobedience, maintaining our love for Him! As 1John 5:3 reminds us,
“3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his
commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.”
  
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    Psalm 106:41-44 explains God’s dealings with Israel due to their
falling to idolatry and false worship. Notice his strong correction:
“41 He repeatedly handed them over to the nations, So that those who hated
them might rule over them. 42 Their enemies oppressed them, And they were
subject to their power. 43 Many times he rescued them, But they would
rebel and disobey, And they would be brought low for their error. 44 But
he would see their distress And hear their cry for help.“ 
  
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    So Jehovah, as He had warned them if they would disobey, gave
strong reproof to them, letting them fall into the hands of their enemies,
being oppressed by them. (Deute 8:19,20). But He would rescue them, seeing
their distress and hearing their cry for help. He hoped in their turning around
and obeying Him fully once again. May we have determination to trust and obey
God implicitly, knowing His guidance is for even our own benefit and happiness.
  
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    2Timothy 1:1-5 reveals the brotherly affection that is possible
between faithful Christian servants of God, as Paul had with Timothy, loved
like a son. Notice Paul’s expressions of affection and love for Timothy: “1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will according to the promise of the
life that is through Christ Jesus, 2 to Timothy, a beloved child: May you
have undeserved kindness, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus
our Lord.3 I am grateful to God, to whom I am rendering sacred service as
my forefathers did, and with a clean conscience, never ceasing to remember you
in my supplications night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I am
longing to see you, so that I may get filled with joy. 5 For I recall your
unhypocritical faith, which dwelled first in your grandmother Loʹis and your
mother Euʹnice, but which I am confident is also in you.”
  
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    May we likewise come to have an unhypocritical faith, sincerely
applying our hearts to all the guidance we receive from God and Christ,
treasuring purity of heart, having upright motives in our dealings with others.
What a privilege to serve the true God among His clean Christian servants
earth-wide! As we change from a past sinful course, may we ever appreciate
God’s mercy to allow us a place with His people. May we never take this for
granted! As 1Peter 1:14-16 says “14 As obedient children, stop being
molded by the desires you formerly had in your ignorance, 15 but like the
Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all your conduct,
16 for it is written: “You must be holy, because I am holy.”” God’s
holiness means He is never abusive or mistreating humans, but dealing with the utmost
love and interest in the welfare of all humanity, doing what benefits all the
most. May we appreciate and imitate God’s purity of heart, humbly representing
God well before others, upholding His great name, or reputation, as the loving
and just Father that He is.
  
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    Hello, and welcome to all! Please excuse any delay yesterday, I
have a new arrangement for blogging, and also had some unexpected delays. Let’s
pick up in Psalm 26, verses 9-12:
  
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    “9 Do not sweep me away with sinners Nor take my life away
with violent men,10 Whose hands engage in shameful conduct, And whose
right hand is full of bribes.11 But as for me, I will walk in my
integrity. Rescue me and show me favor.12 My foot is standing on level
ground; In the great congregation, I will praise Jehovah.”
  
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    Psalm 26:9,10 The psalmist David desires not to be among the
sinners and violent men, those choosing badness and evil. He then says they
engage in “shameful conduct”, hands denoting the actions of a person. Thus
their conduct is crude, dishonoring God, and bringing shame and disgrace. Also
they are “full” of bribery, trying to skirt the law of God to get what they
want by tossing money every which way. They do this with their “right hand,”
which is governed by the part of the brain used for logic and analytical
thought, perhaps revealing their erroneous false reasoning.
  
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    Psalm 26:11 In contrast to sin and bribery, David wishes to walk
with “integrity,” meaning wholeness or completeness without corruption. Can you
think of something that would be useless with a missing part or two? Like a TV
remote without any buttons, or a TV with no way to turn it on? How about a
table and chairs with no legs? These things would be lacking integrity, and we
wouldn’t knowingly buy them this way. We would consider tossing them out, or
returning them for our money. Likewise, God designed humans to be physically
and spiritually complete, having all we need to live in the right way and enjoy
life as He meant for us to, bringing full happiness. May we appreciate God’s
instruction and guidance to living a complete, upright life, able to live
peaceably among others, with love for eternity!
  
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    Psalm 26:12 By walking with integrity, our feet may stand on
“level ground.” We can be stable and well-grounded spiritually. As we seek the
honor of God, we are well-motivated, and protected from much spiritual
corruption (John 7:18).
  
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    Psalm 106:37-40 Describes the results of Israel’s failing to obey
Jehovah completely regarding the peoples inhabiting the Land of Promise. What
were some of their evil practices that would prove to ensnare the Israelites,
causing them to go along with such badness? Notice the description of Israel’s
corrupted behavior: “37 They would sacrifice their sons And their
daughters to demons. 38 They kept spilling innocent blood, The blood of
their own sons and daughters Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Caʹnaan; And
the land was polluted with bloodshed. 39 They became unclean by their
works; They committed spiritual prostitution by their deeds. 40 So the
anger of Jehovah blazed against his people, And he grew to detest his
inheritance.”
  
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    They became ensnared by “the idols of Canaan,” which idolatry and
false worship contributes to spiritual blindness. Their disgraceful works
caused them to be unclean in Jehovah’s sight, bringing Him great sadness. May
we be determined to ‘make Jehovah’s heart rejoice’ by our wise choices in
harmony with God’s word and will. (Prove 27:11).
  
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    1Timothy 6:1,2 reveal the proper view of a relationship between
employees and employers, how all should be seeking God’s honor in their work,
and find delight if both happen to be believers. These verses read: “1 Let
those who are under the yoke of slavery keep on considering their owners worthy
of full honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may never be spoken of
injuriously. 2 Moreover, let those having believing owners not be
disrespectful to them because they are brothers. Rather, they should serve more
readily, because those receiving the benefit of their good service are
believers and beloved. Keep on teaching these things and giving these
exhortations.” Thus, while there may occasionally be differences of opinion
by some on the way things are done or the treatment of employees, may true
Christians engender respect for employers with appreciation for, not only the
wages received for an honest day’s work, but whatever ways they are treated
with dignity and assisted in their work environment. Thus, peace may be
maintained and the work atmosphere may remain dignified and, to whatever
extent, enjoyable.
  
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    Welcome, wishing a good day to all! Let’s shift to the 25th
Psalm, an acrostic with each verse beginning with the succeeding letter of the
Hebrew alphabet. We’ve considered 5 verses each in November and December of
2018, and January of 2019, so let’s conclude with verses 16-22:
  
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    “16 Turn your face to me and show me favor, For I am alone
and helpless.17 The distresses of my heart have multiplied; Free me from
my anguish.18 See my affliction and my trouble, And pardon all my sins.
19 See how numerous my enemies are And how violent their hatred is for me.
20 Guard my life and save me. Do not let me be put to shame, for I have
taken refuge in you. 21 May integrity and uprightness safeguard me, For my
hope is in you. 22 O God, rescue Israel out of all his distresses.”
  
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    Psalm 25:16,17 The psalmist David pleads for personal attention
by Jehovah, and His divine favor. He has many reasons for turning to Jehovah,
as revealed in the next several verses. First he says he is alone and helpless.
Have you ever felt that way? With Jehovah as a Friend, are we ever truly alone?
How can we be God’s friend? James 4:8 says “Draw close to God, and He will draw
close to you.” Also verse 14 of Psalm 25 says “Close friendship with Jehovah
belongs to those who fear him, And he makes his covenant known to them.” Do you
yet understand the proper fear of displeasing God? It involves a high regard
for God and His lofty standards, which are within reach of His human creation.
As explained at Acts 17:25, God wants us to search and “really find Him,
although, in fact, He is not far off from each one of us.” The psalmist feels
overwhelmed, and asks God to free him from his anguish, or extreme anxiety. By
turning to God in prayer, we can find such relief. Philippians 4:6,7 clarifies:
“6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your
hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” May we tap into God’s
powerful holy spirit for true peace, even amidst turmoil.
  
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    Psalm 25:18 The psalmist realizes his need for God, while now
experiencing affliction and trouble. He seeks forgiveness for any sins, that
God may be inclined to provide needed assistance. May we aim to walk uprightly
before God, turning away from badness in the proper fear of displeasing Him.
While desiring to train and “hold a good conscience” we may have to initially
overcome sinful practices, letting God’s word alert us to sin. We can ask God’s
forgiveness based on the ransom sacrifice of Jesus. As we make needed
adjustments with faith in God, we may be considered righteous before Him. Then
we may rightly ask God to pardon any sins we may be “unaware of” or committed
without intention to violate His right standards. As we make progress in all of
this, we can count on Jehovah’s loving support and guidance. Psalm 55 says “22 Throw
your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the
righteous one to fall.”
  
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    Psalm 25:19,20 Even as we pursue righteousness, we may still have
enemies of God to contend with, although loving even our enemies may soften
some of their hearts before God. At Luke 6:27,28 Jesus counsels: “27 “But I say to you who are
listening: Continue to love your enemies, to do good to those hating you, 28 to
bless those cursing you...” Remember that God “does not desire anyone to be
destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2Peter 3:9). Let’s
cautiously help as many as we can, trusting God’s direction when dealing with
those having questionable motives, still guarding ourselves from bad
associations (1Cori 15:33). In David’s case, sadly some even had hatred for
him, and he pleads with God to guard and save him. Appropriately as a king, he
asks God that he not be put to shame, to maintain dignity before his subjects.
Despite the need to endure reproach now, Jehovah will safeguard the name of all
of his true worshippers. (Isaiah 25:8).
  
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    Psalm 25:21,22 The psalm concludes with reminders of the
significance of integrity, doing right, realizing the protective influence of
God’s word and commands. With our genuine hope in God, pleasing Him, we may rightly
look to be safeguarded by Him for everlasting life.
  
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    Psalm 106:34-36 Back in the days of Israel, God was meting out
vengeance on peoples of evil influence, which could in time multiply and
recreate the violent world of Noah’s day. Accordingly, the evil peoples
engaging in terrible practices dwelling in the Promised Land were to be
exterminated by Israel, in God’s power. They engaged in practices such as child
sacrifice and rampant immoral behavior. God warned Israel that if they let some
remain, they would influence them away from true worship, and would prove to be
a snare to them. 
  
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    Notice how verses 34-36 read: “34 They did not annihilate the peoples, As Jehovah had
commanded them.35 But they mingled with the nations And adopted their
ways.36 They kept serving their idols, And these became a snare to them.” 
  
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    Let us treasure God’s ways and refuse to violate His standards
for what is right, and be determined to reject all forms of idolatry, which put
anyone or anything in the place that only God rightfully deserves in our hearts
above all others. For more detail, see the article “Fortify your Marriage by
Rejecting Idolatry” under the MISC heading on this website.
  
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    1Timothy 5:1,2 say: “5 Do not severely criticize an older man. On
the contrary, appeal to him as a father, to younger men as brothers, 2 to
older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, with all chasteness.”
  
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    Thus, the relatively young man Timothy was to treat all in the
congregation with respect, as toward family members, treating younger women “as
sisters, with all chasteness.” Genuine obedience to God along with such
respectful treatment of one another with purity of heart and motives makes
possible a truly united loving brotherhood worldwide as members of God’s family
of worshippers. Psalm 133:1 says: “133 Look! How good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity!” And 1Peter 1:22 agrees, saying
“22 Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth
with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another
intensely from the heart.”
  
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                    A hearty welcome to you, with wishes for a lovely day! Let's try a new image, commemorating two article additions to the website, Godly Fear Begins Divine Wisdom and also Encouraging Upbuilding Speech, with an update this morning. Let's continue in Proverbs 19, verses 24-26:
  
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  "24 The lazy one buries his hand in the banquet bowl, But he does not even bother to bring it back to his mouth. 25 Strike the ridiculer, so that the inexperienced one may become shrewd, And reprove the understanding one, so that he will increase in knowledge. 26 The one who mistreats his father and drives away his mother Is a son causing shame and disgrace."
  
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  Prove 19:24 The "lazy one" may go to the point of looking like he's going to do work, but then evades finishing the task, even though it would lead to the rewards of accomplishment, even benefitting financially or otherwise. Often, such a person has been praised excessively for having knowledge of things, rather than for putting forth effort to use that knowledge wisely for the benefit of others and him- or herself. May such a person ponder appreciatively on the value of working "what is good toward all," contributing to the welfare, especially the everlasting welfare, of others. (Galat 6:10). A lazy one may also be making unfavorable comparisons to others, thinking he or she must be competitive, but feeling dejected at all that others are accomplishing by comparison. God's word discourages such comparisons, rather encouraging ones to put forth their best effort, and endeavor to gradually improve one's own work over time, performing better than last week, a month ago, or this same time last year. (Galat 6:4). May such ones thus aim for success, accomplishment, and at least spiritual wealth, by making good plans and acquiring diligent hands. (Prove 13:4; 21:5).
  
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  Prove 19:25 The inexperienced, or naïve person needs to see that there are consequences to having a ridiculing or negative, critical, fault-finding spirit, that this leads only to shame and disgrace. Thus the naïve needs to learn foresighted prudence, examining the good and bad consequences of decisions, speech, and actions. The understanding one, unlike the ridiculer, will accept advice and reproof, or strong correction. Thus he will thereby benefit, and grow in acquiring divine knowledge and wisdom.
  
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  Prove 19:26 Something is clearly amiss when a son or daughter mistreats and "drives away" parents. The parents likely have put much love in the child, and the child should realize that without the loving care of his or her parents when very little, he or she might not even be alive to enjoy every breath! Parents should, of course, continue having such love for their child, making sure proper guidance and direction is lovingly provided in life, and that love for him or her is made clear by such discipline, or training. Thus, a beloved child should have every reason to appreciate or ponder appreciatively on the parents and their efforts to provide for him or her. Such appreciative reflection should avert or correct any idea of mistreating one's parents, and avoid causing shame and disgrace.
  
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  Psalm 106 (Book 4, 17th psalm continued) verses 9-12 continue Israel's exodus out of Egypt, drawing attention to God's might act of salvation. These read: "9 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through its depths as through a desert; 10 He saved them from the hand of their foe And reclaimed them from the hand of the enemy. 11 The waters covered their adversaries; Not one of them survived. 12 Then they had faith in his promise; They began to sing his praise."
  
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  If you haven't seen this, you might check out this website, for evidence of God's powerful act at the Red Sea, which allowed Israel to continue to go free from Egyptian bondage and become a mighty nation in their Promised Land:
  
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  Remember that a million+ Israelites experienced this act and could speak and write about what occurred, as did the psalmist in today's verses from Psalm 106. What other evidence resides at the bottom of the Red Sea and elsewhere?
  
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John 19:1-6 Although scourging Jesus, we find Pilate could find no fault in
him, and did not wish to execute him. But the religious leaders had worked up
the crowd, and the "chief priests" and others called for his
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thorns and put it on his head and clothed him with a purple robe,3 and they
kept coming up to him and saying: “Greetings, you King of the Jews!” They also
kept slapping him in the face.4 Pilate went outside again and said to them:
“See! I bring him outside to you in order for you to know that I find no fault
in him.”5 So Jesus came outside, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple
robe. And Pilate said to them: “Look! The man!”6 However, when the chief
priests and the officers saw him, they shouted: “To the stake with him! To the
stake with him!” Pilate said to them: “Take him yourselves and execute him, for
I do not find any fault in him.”"
  
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  Sadly, God's own people rejected his only-begotten Son, who explained the truth
of God to sheeplike ones and others. Notice Jesus' prior words at Matthew 23:37-39:
"37 "“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the killer of the prophets and stoner of
those sent to her—how often I wanted to gather your children together the way a
hen gathers her chicks under her wings! But you did not want it.38 Look! Your
house is abandoned to you.39 For I say to you, you will by no means see me from
now until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in Jehovah’s name!’”"
  
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                    With wishes for a fine day, welcome! Let's conclude Proverbs 18 with a consideration of verses 21-24:
  
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  Prove 18:21 Clearly, our words to others can promote their grasp on eternal life, or it can contribute to their loss of life--usually the choice is ours. Proverbs 12:18 says: "18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing." Those who use their tongue well can promote spiritual healing and one's welfare, and will often be rewarded by appreciative ones for their efforts, and blessed by God. Look for an upcoming article soon to the website regarding "Encouraging Upbuilding Speech."
  
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  Prove 18:22 Why? One who finds a "good wife" usually has sought Jehovah's direction and guidance in prayer, and may have prepared himself for a good marriage. This one recognizes the value and gift of marriage, and willingly accepts the responsibilities and privileges that come with it, being willing to loyally love his dear wife. He shows a willingness to wait for the right person if necessary, looking for one who likewise appreciates marriage and it's Originator. He thereby receives Jehovah's favor, for acting in harmony with God's righteousness.
  
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  Prove 18:23 The poor man tends to have a humble attitude, and "implores" or pleads earnestly, when he speaks. Is it not refreshing to hear someone speak humbly or graciously toward others? Of course, we need a measure of self-respect, and therefore should not go overboard, begging for all we need. May we confidently trust Jehovah to provide for what we truly need. Still, the "rich" or wealthy man may answer "harshly." He tends to have a proud demeanor, and is more demanding in his requests. His harsh speech often comes across as rough, disagreeable, or unpleasant. Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." Even if we may have some "wealth," may be prefer to treat others with thoughtfulness, kindness, humility, 'pretending to be poor,' as it were. To clarify, we shouldn't however "pretend" to be humble--this quality is an essential to walk with godly fear and to be cultivating true love for God and others. Thus, "consider others superior to you," recognizing their stores of knowledge, gifts and talents often outshine our own. A truly wise person is NOT a know-it-all. Proverbs 1:5 says "A wise person listens and takes in more instruction..." Thus true listening involves learning, and perhaps asking the right questions to enhance our knowledge.
  
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  Prove 18:24 Clearly, many have not learned how to be a good "companion." It is not merely being with each other that makes for good companionship. Such persons should learn how to be a good friend, to be thoughtful and kind in word and deed, and patient with one another's mistakes, for instance. Proverbs 29:22 says "a man prone to anger stirs up strife..." and should quickly turn to Jehovah to acquire self-control and gentleness, a mildness of temper, that is displayed throughout each day in kind, thoughtful dealings with others. Everyone should be "slow to anger" (James 1:19). One often hot-tempered does not make good company until he gains more of the vital quality of self-control. May he do so quickly, with Jehovah's patient assistance and powerful holy spirit, producing the fruitage that includes "faith, mildness, self-control." (Galat 5:22,23). Faith in Jehovah should also help prevent us from losing our temper so easily, as Jehovah "is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear..." As soon as we become irritated about something take swift action--channel any energy into thinking through the problem to find a solution or a way to cope with it--refuse to let it get to the point of anger, which rarely leads to good results--it hinders clear thinking, often causes hurt feelings, and can even make one sick! Thus David says, at Psalm 37:8 "Let go of anger..." Upholding God's standards, look to God's word for advice on being a good friend, and may we thus find companions that stick "closer than a brother."
  
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  Psalm 106 (Book 4, 17th psalm continued) Verses 4-8 say "Remember me, O Jehovah, when you show favor toward your people. Take care of me with your acts of salvation, 5 So that I may enjoy the goodness you show your chosen ones, That I may rejoice along with your nation, That I may proudly praise you along with your inheritance. 6 We have sinned just as our forefathers did; We have done wrong; we have acted wickedly. 7 Our forefathers in Egypt did not appreciate your wonderful works. They did not remember your abundant loyal love, But they rebelled at the sea, by the Red Sea. 8 But he saved them for the sake of his name, To make his mightiness known." May we ever desire to rejoice along with God's people. May we humbly acknowledge our own errors before Him, as we strive to be corrected, turning from a wrong course. And may we have faith in Jehovah. This Israelites often "rebelled" against Jehovah by their expressing a lack of faith--not remembering His power and loyal love toward His people. Just prior to Jehovah parting the Red Sea, many Israelites expressed their lack of faith, saying to Moses: "Is it because there are no burial places in Egypt that you have brought us here to die in the wilderness?" (Exodus 14:11). Jehovah is hurt by such expressions--Israel often rebelled and "made Him feel hurt in the desert!". (Psalm 78:40-42). May we, rather, express confidence in Jehovah's power and love exercised toward those fearing Him, as He acts out of love and "for the sake of His name, to make His mightiness known."
  
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  John 18 describes Jesus' arrest, mock trial, and questioning by Pilate. John 18:6-11 contains a glimpse of his arrest: "6 However, when Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7 So he asked them again: “Whom are you looking for?” They said: “Jesus the Naz·a·reneʹ.”8 Jesus answered: “I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill what he had said: “Of those whom you have given me, I have not lost a single one.” 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The name of the slave was Malchus. 11 Jesus, however, said to Peter: “Put the sword into its sheath. Should I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?"
  
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  Jesus spoke with authority, and those coming to arrest him knew he had done nothing wrong, and had God's backing to perform all the miracles that he did. Thus they didn't know what to expect. Nevertheless, Jesus continues to think, not merely of himself, but of his disciples, and the doing of His father's will. Regarding the ear of Malchus, it was the physician Luke's account that explains that Jesus "touched the ear and healed him." (Luke 22:50,51). Matthew's account reveals Jesus' further words, saying he could appeal to Jehovah to send "more than 12 legions of angels." But then, "how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must take place this way?" (Matth 26:52-54). May we likewise seek to uphold the will and word of God, Jehovah, not merely relying on our own understanding. (Prove 3:5-7).
  
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                    Wishing you a pleasant day, with a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 17, verses 21-25:
  
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  "21 The one who fathers a stupid child will experience grief; And the father of a senseless child has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a crushed spirit saps one’s strength. 23 A wicked man will take a bribe in secret To pervert the course of justice. 24 Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, But the eyes of the stupid wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A stupid son brings grief to his father And heartache to the one who gave birth to him."
  
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  Prove 17:21 May such "grief" move loving parents to take steps to correct any wrong tendencies in their child! It is "the fear of Jehovah" that is the beginning of both divine knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, how does a child learn "the fear of Jehovah?" Proverbs 2:1-5 outlines the steps to acquiring it, showing that both qualities of understanding and discernment are necessary. A person is to "call out" for such qualities--may parents and children alike petition Jehovah to receive such qualities! James 1:5,6 says "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all..." Regarding the quality of understanding, Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid person a hundred times." If a child needs understanding, the ability to see the big picture and all its pieces--how they fit together to make the whole, explain the quality to him or her, and then practice this quality by going to a toy or hobby store and finding appropriate puzzles to work, and models to put together of something that interests the child. With puzzles, start "easy" with 25, 50 or 100 pieces. Once these are mastered, move up another 50. The model should add the element of three dimensions, you may just need to help at first if glue is involved--teach caution with this if the child is old enough to use this on his or her own. Also, with a model, the purpose of some parts may be more obvious, like a steering wheel, for instance, whereas other parts may allow for further explanation. Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance the understanding of the child. Discernment is also vitally required for true wisdom. One needs to clearly see the difference between right and wrong, true and false, good and bad, wise and unwise, and lesser matters from more important ones. Find games that offer practice in reasoning on such things, or invent your own. Math and logic puzzles may be helpful, as well as deciphering words and statements. Using clues to solve riddles may be especially challenging, fun and beneficial, working powers of deduction. Any child tending to make bad decisions should also be helped to see the harmful consequences of badness, learning foresighted shrewdness or prudence. This is so they may come to hate what is bad, as the "fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). Proverbs 22:3,4 say "3 The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences. 4 The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah Is riches and glory and life." At Psalm 34:11, David is inspired to say: "Come, my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Jehovah." Using this psalm as a basis, look for an article soon to be added to this website, regarding the learning of this healthy desire not to displease our loving Father, Jehovah.
  
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    Prove 17:22 Two contrasting circumstances, nearly all
persons having experienced both. When one's spirit is crushed, how such a
person needs comfort, hope, and encouragement! Romans 15:4 says "For all
the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so
that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might
have hope." And 2Corinithians 1:3,4 says regarding Jehovah: "Praised
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies
and the God of all comfort,4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may
be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive
from God." So may we look to Jehovah through prayer, as well as God's word
and perhaps other spiritually-minded loved ones and friends if our spirits are
low, pouring out our hearts primarily to Jehovah, somewhat to others, but being
"quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19). How
fine when one is experiencing a "joyful heart," as this has proven to
be "good medicine." People have been healed by appropriate laughter
or spending time with someone genuinely joyful--perhaps we can find an
upbuilding talk or speech that we enjoy listening to, or some fine comedy
routine or particular show that may be one of our favorites. While we shouldn't
foolishly laugh at everything people do or mistakes they make, we can try to
see any humor in things that happen or things that we read or study, and
collect some enjoyable jokes, pun, riddles, and so on to share with others when
they need a lift. Doing so may help others maintain a positive, joyful outlook.
May we not overlook, however, the deep-seated, genuine joy that comes from
appreciating God and spiritual things, that may not always be evident by
laughter, or a smiling face. Proverbs 14:13 says "Even in laughter the
heart may feel pain, and rejoicing may end in grief." Thus loving and
practicing what is right and good in the eyes of Jehovah will bring His
pleasure and blessing, and truly uplift others.
    
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Prove 17:23 Notice that such bribe-taking is practiced by the
"wicked." We are not talking about lawful fees for services rendered.
Rather, impartial, fair justice is not being practiced. People in positions of
authority are wanting, or being coerced into accepting money to perform some
favor for someone with the money, often to get around a rule, law, requirements, or "red
tape" to get what they want as soon as possible. This discourages
fair-minded respect for law, which can contribute to a disobedient, rebellious
spirit among others. There is no need for this! Yes, we still have to put up
with imperfection and be patient, showing understanding when things don't
always go our way in this current system of things. But we can look forward to
God's kingdom setting all matters right, and bringing the true peace and
harmony that God intended for mankind. Even now, if there is too much "red
tape" involved in a process, those in authority should take a look at
simplification, to save precious time for those involved. For instance, how
might information already obtained about someone be used to reduce the amount
of paperwork necessary to get something done? Some states, for instance, have
honed good procedures for accomplishing necessary tasks of their citizens, that
other states or even the Federal government might perhaps benefit from. The
same principles can be applied perhaps within the family or home. Look for ways
to simplify necessary work, that so much time may not be spent needlessly.
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Prove 17:24,25 Recall that the stupid one often knows the right thing but does not do it, as if he or she doesn't appreciate that God is looking out for our happiness and welfare in giving us HIs laws and guidelines, to protect us from unnecessary harm both spiritually and physically. Such a person is contrasted with a discerning one, who has pondered a little more, and discerns God's interest in us and that it is a matter of importance to obey Him. Thus, wisdom is in front of a discerning person, likely properly fearing God, and hating badness. The stupid, however, with eyes wandering "to the ends of the earth," may be looking everywhere except where they are heading. Proverbs 4:25 says "Your eyes should look straight ahead, Yes, fix your gaze straight ahead of you." As children grow, help those with wandering, trivially curious eyes, to learn to appreciate the more important things to be considering, and to disregard things that are much less important. By doing what we can to assist those dangerously leaning toward badness, they may happily avoid bringing grief and heartache to parents and loved ones.
  
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    Psalm 106 (Book 4, 17th psalm) contains 48 verses, which we may consider about 3-5 at a time over the remainder of the month. Psalm 106 recounts many of God's wonderful works, picking up somewhat from the works in Egypt mentioned in Psalm 105. Verses 1-3 of Psalm 106 say: "Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever. 2 Who can fully declare Jehovah’s mighty acts Or proclaim all his praiseworthy deeds? 3 Happy are those who act with justice, Who always do what is right." What an opening! We're reminded of God's goodness, loyalty and love toward His human creation, realizing that His mighty acts and deeds are too numerous and extensive to recount. Yet He takes note of and rewards those who act justly, always doing right. We really can consistently do the right thing, and we find genuine happiness when we do so! There is still so much room for variety and individuality living within the framework of God's right standards!
  
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    John 17:1-3 begins one of the last prayers Jesus spoke during his former life and ministry, and one of the most informative recorded for our benefit. It begins this way: "1 Jesus spoke these things, and raising his eyes to heaven, he said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your son so that your son may glorify you, 2 just as you have given him authority over all flesh, so that he may give everlasting life to all those whom you have given to him. 3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ." Coming to know, or getting to know, Jehovah, "the only true God," and the Son he "sent, Jesus Christ," would mean everlasting life to hopefully billions of mankind, including those living in the past, to be resurrected into paradisaic conditions on earth. Certainly God's word the Holy Bible adds to our understanding of God and His son. May we read or listen to it regularly, gradually drawing closer to God and Jesus through prayer, study, and meditation, or pondering what we're learning, asking the right questions to effectively apply it to our daily life. We may thus develop heart appreciation for the privilege of serving God faithfully and happily alongside others, for a joyous eternity!
  
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                    Wishing you a fine day with a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 16, verses 25-28:
  
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  "25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of a laborer makes him work hard For his hunger urges him on. 27 A worthless man digs up what is bad; His speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A troublemaker causes dissension, And a slanderer separates close friends."
  
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  Prove 16:25 Proverbs 21:2 says "All of a man’s ways seem right to him, But Jehovah examines the hearts." What an important truth to appreciate! What may "seem right" can lead "to death"--how vital to "make sure of the more important things!" (Phili 1:10) How we need God's word to help us discern the difference between what is truly right and wrong, good and bad, true and false, wise and unwise, and what is a more serious matter before God and what is really a lesser matter, though still required. However, "where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom!" So much of what remains is up to our individuality, such as our choice of an incredible variety of foods that delight our palate! May we delight in Jehovah's right ways, trusting Jehovah "with all our heart," not leaning "on our own understanding." Thus we may avoid becoming "wise in our own eyes," imagining we're doing the right thing when we're really not. (Prove 3:5-7).
  
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  Prove 16:26 Ecclesiastes informs us that "it is the gift of God" for one to indeed eat, drink, and find enjoyment "for all his hard work." (Eccle 3:13). Spiritually, Jesus said, at John 4:34, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." So servants of Jehovah may labor, while hungering for the joys and refreshment that comes from again doing God's will, as Jesus found.
  
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  Prove 16:27,28 The "worthless man" is clearly a fault-finder, or scoffer, finding negative, hurtful things to say about others, true or untrue. Slander is among the first of sins--Satan tried to make God out to be a liar, that Adam and Eve wouldn't die for disobedience, as God said they would. While being wise in dealing with others, may we be careful about being unduly suspicious of others, emphasizing negative traits. At least we should not try to spread malicious gossip or rumors from questionable sources. If another hurts us with some inconsiderate remark, and we can't just "let it go," rather than complaining to others, building resentment, why not approach the person first for an apology. We'll likely find that there was no malice or desire to hurt you, or that there is sincere regret over the incident. Thus we may kindly help to preserve the person's reputation, avoiding speech "like a scorching fire," and perhaps avoid separating "close friends." Still, with minor sins against one another, may we endeavor to heed the counsel of God's word at Colossians 3:13, "Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same."
  
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  Psalm 105 (Book 4, 16th psalm) extols Jehovah's wonderful works, His miracles, and His judgments. Verses 4,5 say "Search for Jehovah and his strength. Seek his face constantly. 5 Remember the wonderful works he has performed, His miracles and the judgments he has pronounced." Verse 7 adds "He is Jehovah our God. His judgments are throughout the earth." Verses 23-38 recount Israel's entry into Egypt, and eventual exodus therefrom. Verses 23-27 say "Then Israel came into Egypt, And Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham. 24 God made his people very fruitful; He made them mightier than their adversaries, 25 Whose hearts he let change to hate his people, To plot against his servants. 26 He sent his servant Moses, And Aaron, whom he had chosen. 27 They performed his signs among them, His miracles in the land of Ham." He brought ten plagues on Egypt, to move Pharaoh to let His people go free. Verses 37,38 say "He brought his people out with silver and gold; And no one among his tribes stumbled. 38 Egypt rejoiced when they left, For the dread of Israel had fallen on them." Verses 43-45 conclude: "So he brought out his people with exultation, His chosen ones with a joyful cry. 44 He gave them the lands of nations; They inherited what other peoples had worked hard to produce, 45 So that they would keep his decrees And observe his laws. Praise Jah!" May we appreciate the lessons, and follow through to receive the blessings of Jehovah, by keeping the way of the truth, observing the royal law of love, as followers of His son, Jesus. (James 2:8-10).
  
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  John 16:7-11 Jesus has important counsel for his closest followers before his death and resurrection. Jesus proceeds to tell them of the coming of the holy spirit upon them, and personalizes it to them, illustrating the spirit's influence as if it were a person, that they may further appreciate it's influence. It is really God, however, that controls His powerful holy spirit. (Genes 1:1,2; Luke 11:13; Ezeke 37:1; 1Cori 2:10) He says, beginning in verse 7: "7 Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the helper will not come to you; but if I do go, I will send him to you. 8 And when that one comes, he will give the world convincing evidence concerning sin and concerning righteousness and concerning judgment: 9 first concerning sin, because they are not exercising faith in me; 10 then concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 then concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged." God's powerful holy spirit was heavy upon the first-century Christians, using especially the apostle Paul to declare to the nations the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. He spoke of such things even to Roman officials, such as Felix (Acts 24:25). Likewise today, the truth about such things are vital for people to comprehend if they are to embrace God's will and grow spiritually, finding the path to eternal life. (Prove 2:20-22) May we pray for God's powerful holy spirit and it's fruitage that our hearts may truly be touched by the truth of God, to affect our lives in positive ways, for the everlasting benefit of ourselves, our families, friends, and neighbors. May we thereby reject sinful ways, choosing God's righteousness to live by--the framework for a happy and successful life and family both now and endlessly, and be spared an adverse judgment by God when His time comes to "judge the earth." (Psalm 9:8; 82:8).
  
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                    Wishing you a pleasant day with a hearty hello! Let's continue in Proverbs 15 verses 26-33:
  
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  "26 Jehovah detests the schemes of the wicked one, But pleasant sayings are pure to Him. 27 The one making dishonest profit brings trouble on his own household, But the one hating bribes will keep living. 28 The heart of the righteous one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the wicked blurts out bad things. 29 Jehovah is far away from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 Bright eyes make the heart rejoice; A good report invigorates the bones. 31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The fear of Jehovah is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility."
  
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  Prove 15:26 The "wicked" one spends time plotting evil schemes out of selfishness, greed, or jealousy, for instance. Proverbs 24:8 says "Anyone who plots evil will be called a master schemer." How much better to spend time pondering pleasant and wise sayings! Such sayings are "pure" to Jehovah God, and if from Him, "refined" and entirely good. Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." By pondering what is good and upright, ones may develop heart appreciation for goodness, and learn to hate and turn away from what is bad, or evil.
  
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  Prove 15:27 Jehovah rewards and blesses the righteous, not those making "dishonest profit." Lacking God's blessing, and encouraging greed among even family members, such ones open themselves up for trouble on their own household, for instance, by jealous trouble-makers, wanting their "piece of the pie." Life may even be involved, as the contrasting statement says that the one hating unjust bribes "will keep living."
  
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  Prove 15:28 Perhaps the lesson of this verse is summed up by the saying "Think before you speak." The righteous ponder before answering someone, as they wish to say the right thing, in the right way, in a way their specific audience may comprehend and benefit from. The wicked, on the other hand, may often have no such concerns, rather 'blurting out' what is bad. Such ones are usually prideful, being 'wise in their own eyes,' perhaps believing their every idea is great, worthy of speech. (Prove 3:7). Proverbs 18:2 says "A stupid person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." Such ones should learn to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (James 1:19).
  
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  Prove 15:29 If such wicked ones do not repent, Jehovah is "far away" from them, but in contrast hears the intimate prayer of the righteous. Who should not want to be close to the Grand Creator of the Universe? (Eccle 12:1). What a privilege! The wicked somehow have no appreciation for this privilege, choosing to be "close" to other selfish evil ones.
  
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  Prove 15:30 Bright, or "enlightened" eyes, receiving light of truth from God, brings rejoicing to the heart. Psalm 97:11 says "Light has flashed up for the righteous And rejoicing for those upright in heart." Thus a good report also "invigorates the bones," refreshing our spiritual core.
  
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  Prove 15:31,32 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice." May we aim to appreciate advice, even strong, but loving, discipline from others. Such correction is often given with much considerate forethought, even prayer. We need such discipline to remain squarely on the path of eternal life. Strong correction should add to our understanding of life, aiding us to continue walking in the fear of Jehovah, hating what is bad. (Prove 8:13). However, such discipline must be given in love to be truly beneficial, after the example of Jesus' loving treatment of his "disciples." To refuse such correction would reveal a lack of appreciation for one's hopes of eternal life, as Proverbs 6:23 says "...the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."
  
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  Prove 15:33 The healthy fear of displeasing God is shown to be the "beginning" of both divine knowledge and wisdom. (Prove 1:7; 9:10). Thus, this should be taught at a young age, helping youths to grasp the qualities of both understanding and discernment (Prove 2:1-5). Humility must also be treasured among genuine servants of God, truly considering others as superior to us, valuing their gifts and knowledge that we may benefit from.
  
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  Psalm 104 (Book 4, 15th psalm) recounts many of the works of God. Notice, for instance, verses 14,15: "14 He is making grass grow for the cattle And vegetation for mankind’s use, To grow food from the land 15 And wine that makes man’s heart rejoice, Oil that makes the face shine, And bread that sustains the heart of mortal man." Can you recall or recount your favorites foods or dishes? How many to choose from! Such a loving God we have to give us such a variety of things to enjoy on a daily basis! And indeed, a good whole-grain bread has been shown to supply vital minerals to the body, strengthening the heart. Spiritually as well, sustaining spiritual nourishment feeds our figurative heart, as we ponder such things, seeing how to apply godly reminders in our personal lives. Verse 24 expresses appreciation for God's works in the words: "How many your works are, O Jehovah! You have made all of them in wisdom. The earth is full of what you have made." May we never take for granted God's wonderful works motivated by love for His human creation!
  
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  John 15:1-10 finds Jesus saying to his faithful apostles: "“I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator. 2 He takes away every branch in me not bearing fruit, and he cleans every one bearing fruit, so that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in union with me, and I will remain in union with you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you unless you remain in union with me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever remains in union with me and I in union with him, this one bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing at all. 6 If anyone does not remain in union with me, he is thrown out like a branch and dries up. And men gather those branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you remain in union with me and my sayings remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will take place for you. 8 My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples. 9 Just as the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; remain in my love. 10 If you observe my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have observed the commandments of the Father and remain in his love." Clearly Jesus set the example in loving and obeying the Father, Jehovah. While Jesus is the head of the worldwide Christian congregation, he himself has a "head"--he answers to Jehovah God (1Cori 11:3). Jesus' teachings and commands, along with extended teachings "inspired of God" from the apostle Paul and others, comprise the "new covenant" that was foretold to replace the Mosaic Law covenant which ended with the impalement of God's Son. (Jerem 31:31-34; Colos 2:14). May we consider the teachings and commands of Christ on a regular basis, as expressed in God's word. How do ones "bear fruit" as genuine disciples? While we wish to "make disciples" in harmony with the command of Christ, not all have productive territories in which to speak. Still, speaking "the word of the Kingdom" may be considered fruitful to God. Hebrews 13:15 says "Through him [Jesus] let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that make public declaration to his name." We are also fruitful as we bear the "fruitage of the spirit," Christian virtues that speak volumes about the way of life contributing to true peace and happiness, on the basis of genuine faith and love. (Galat 5:22,23). May our appreciation for God's word move us to share Christian truths with others, hoping in their spiritual growth and true happiness.
  
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                    Welcome, warmly wishing you a fine day! Let's continue in Proverbs 14, verses 25-30:
  
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  "25 A true witness saves lives, But a deceitful one lies with every breath. 26 There is strong confidence in the fear of Jehovah, And it will be a refuge for his children. 27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death. 28 A multitude of people are a king’s majesty, But a ruler without subjects is ruined. 29 The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, But the impatient one displays his foolishness. 30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones."
  
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  Prove 14:25 "Truthful lips will endure forever, but a lying tongue will last for only a moment." says Proverbs 12:19. The testimony of a true witness may more immediately save a life, but also encourages life by honest, truthful speech, and often sharing important truth with others. A deceitful witness, on the other hand, cannot be trusted to speak the truth.
  
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  Prove 14:26 The "strong confidence" that comes with the fear of Jehovah is in Jehovah himself, rather than in oneself. As Psalm 46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." Thus, having this healthy fear of displeasing God, and lovingly teaching it to one's children, will help the children to find this refuge as well.
  
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  Prove 14:27 As Proverbs 8:13 says, "The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad." By seeing the ill consequences of badness, we may come to hate it, steering clear of "the snares of death," and remaining on the path to endless life. Having such fear moves us to share life-giving truth with others, proving this fear to be a "fountain of life." Regarding God's son, Isaiah 11:1,2 says "A twig will grow out of the stump of Jesʹse, And a sprout from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the spirit of Jehovah will settle upon him, The spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The spirit of counsel and of mightiness, The spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah." In this, he sets an example for others, to grow in divine wisdom.
  
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  Prove 14:28 Proverbs 29:2 says: "When the righteous are many, the people rejoice, But when the wicked one rules, the people groan." Thus a king does well to pursue true wisdom and righteousness, with the favor and blessing of God, on himself and his people. Turning from righteousness would cause ruin to himself and a poor example to his people, who may thus fall into calamity.
  
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  Prove 14:29 To have patience with others, both insight and discernment are shown to prove beneficial. Discernment enables one to judge properly between things, such as right and wrong, true and false, and so on. This makes it possible to have compassionate insight, seeing the real reasons behind someone's speech, actions, and decisions. If someone gets rude to us just after spilling coffee on his new shirt, can we not understand and exercise more patience with the person? Being impatient often results in "foolishness," and does little to help the situation.
  
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  Prove 14:30 One who is patient contributes to calmness of heart, as well as one avoiding the ravages of jealousy. What is jealousy? It is a hatred toward another perhaps over something the person has or honor received, that may cause one to desire to cruelly interfere with their enjoying such things in some way. The scripture says it is "rottenness to the bones," or "to the core." We also read, at James 3:16, "For wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing." EVERY "VILE," or EVIL THING! Jealousy does not nothing to benefit humanity in any way. May we reject any such inclination, and rather, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15).
  
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  Psalm 103 (Book 4, 14th psalm) is a real gem of Scripture (among many), highlighting God's merciful love toward the human family. It shows that while God is merciful and loving toward us, we should still fear Him, aiming to be careful to keep God's orders and instructions. Let's include verses 9-18: "9 He will not always find fault, Nor will he stay resentful forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor has he repaid us what our errors deserve. 11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So great is his loyal love toward those who fear him. 12 As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. 13 As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. 14 For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust. 15 As for mortal man, his days are like those of grass; He blooms like a blossom of the field. 16 But when a wind blows, it is no more, As though it was never there. 17 But the loyal love of Jehovah is for all eternity Toward those who fear him, And his righteousness toward their children’s children, 18 Toward those who keep his covenant And those who are careful to observe his orders."
  
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  John 14:1-6 Jesus' faithful apostles were carefully trained by Jesus to be among those anointed with God's spirit to be heavenly co-rulers with Christ in God's kingdom. Thus he concluded the Kingdom covenant with such ones, to share with Christ in the Kingdom. This is shown at Luke 22:28-30, which reads: "“However, you are the ones who have stuck with me in my trials; 29 and I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom, and sit on thrones to judge the 12 tribes of Israel." Prophetically, Israel would come to represent Christianity, the "Israel of God." (Galat 6:16). Thus, in John, Jesus speaks of his faithful followers residing and ruling with him. This would be in contrast with those who would live under the Kingdom, enjoying its benefits earth-wide. Verses 1-6 read as follows: "1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God; exercise faith also in me. 2 In the house of my Father are many dwelling places. Otherwise, I would have told you, for I am going my way to prepare a place for you. 3 Also, if I go my way and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you home to myself, so that where I am you also may be. 4 And where I am going, you know the way.” 5 Thomas said to him: “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Regardless of our hope, as part of the Kingdom or living within it's domain, may we rejoice in following the Christ, heeding his instructions and example as a humble servant of the Most High God, Jehovah.
  
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                    A warm welcome to all, wishing a good day for you! Let's continue in Proverbs 13, verses 17-21:
  
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  "17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace, But the one accepting correction will be glorified. 19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person, But the stupid hate to turn away from bad. 20 The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly. 21 Calamity pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous."
  
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  Prove 13:17 An evil messenger may fall to distorting the message for his own greed, or selfish gain. Such was the case with Gehazi, an attendant of God's prophet Elisha. After Naaman, the army chief of the king of Syria took ill with leprosy, an Israelite girl told him he could be cured by a prophet of the true God, Jehovah. Elisha tells him to wash in the Jordan, the river of Israel, seven times and he would be cleansed. He eventually humbles himself to do so, and is cured! He wants to give a gift to Elisha for his cure, but Elisha takes no credit, giving it to Jehovah God. After departing, however, Elisha's attendant Gehazi begins to get greedy, thinking he could receive the gift intended for Elisha. Gehazi actually returns to Naaman, at which Naaman asks "Is everything all right?" Gehazi then delivers his false "message." 2Kings 5:22 says: "To this he said: “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Look! Just now two young men from the mountainous region of Eʹphra·im from the sons of the prophets came to me. Give them, please, a talent of silver and two changes of garments.’”" He receives his "gift" and eventually returns to Elisha, who says to him: "Where did you come from, Gehazi?" He answers "Your servant did not go anywhere." Verses 26,27 explains what happened next: "26 E·liʹsha said to him: “Was my heart not there with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept silver or to accept garments or olive groves or vineyards or sheep or cattle or male or female servants? 27 Now Naʹa·man’s leprosy will stick to you and your descendants forever.” Immediately he went out from before him a leper, white as snow." What a lesson! May we never lie, cheat, or steal in the name of Jehovah!
  
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  Prove 13:18 It is "only fools [that] despise wisdom and discipline." Their neglect of discipline, or the loving correction offered by others, continues their foolishness, and leads them to "poverty and disgrace." A truly wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." Such a person is humble, willing to accept correction, and "will be glorified" in God's way and time.
  
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  Prove 13:19 We need to be careful, as "expectation postponed is making the heart sick." So we should not spend undue time longing for things that may not come when we expect. Also, "do not be planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." So, while having right desires, wait until they come, then we may rejoice in the gift of God we desire, and it will be "sweet to a person." May we avoid spiritual stupidity, by learning to hate what is bad in the genuine fear of Jehovah, desiring never to displease Him.
  
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  Prove 13:20 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 that cautions "Bad associations spoil useful habits." So may we diligently find  truly"wise" persons to enjoy good company with, those who love Jehovah, turn away from bad, loving what is right in God's eyes, what is truly right and good for the benefit of all long-term, to live peacefully and endlessly before God.
  
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  Prove 13:21 Calamity pursues, or "chases after" sinners, as they eventually experience the undesirable consequences of badness afterward. The righteous, however, tend to enjoy prosperity, the results that come from holding to God's standards. Coupled with blessings from God, right-hearted ones find great reward in serving Him, in doing His will. 
  
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  Psalm 102 (Book 4, 13th psalm) is called this: "A prayer of the oppressed one when he is in despair and pours out his concern before Jehovah." When in distress, do we rely solely on our own knowledge or understanding of things, trying to escape on our own? OR, do we turn to Jehovah God in prayer, holding to His standards, never violating His guidance, the way of the truth? (Prove 3:5-7). We have many examples in the Scriptures and otherwise of those keeping integrity to God under trials, trusting that "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation, he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Whatever we may have to put up with during the remaining days of this "system of things," let us not give up our firm hold on "the everlasting life" that God holds out to those who serve Him. (1Timo 6:11,12). James 1:12 says "Happy is the man who keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the crown of life, which Jehovah promised to those who continue loving Him." Regardless of what we may endure, notice Psalm 102, keeping in mind that "Zion" refers to rulership by God, represented by Christ and his anointed co-rulers. Verses 15-22: "The nations will fear the name of Jehovah, And all the kings of the earth your glory. 16 For Jehovah will rebuild Zion; He will appear in his glory. 17 He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. 18 This is written for the future generation, So that a people yet to be brought forth will praise Jah. 19 For he looks down from his holy height, From the heavens Jehovah views the earth, 20 To hear the sighing of the prisoner, To release those sentenced to death, 21 So that the name of Jehovah will be declared in Zion And his praise in Jerusalem, 22 When the peoples and kingdoms Gather together to serve Jehovah." May we stand on the side of Jehovah and Jesus, firm for God's ways leading to true peace and happiness among mankind.
  
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  John 13:1 John makes a lovely report of Jesus' determination as his days dwindled: "1 Now because he knew before the festival of the Passover that his hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father, Jesus, having loved his own who were in the world, loved them to the end." What marvelous words, lessons, and expressions of affection Jesus shared with his apostles and disciples nearing his death! May we appreciate such loving thoughts as Christ left us a model, "in order for you to follow his steps closely." (1Peter 2:21). 
  
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                    Hello, wishing you a fine day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 12, verses 19-23:
  
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  "19 Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue will last for only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot mischief, But those who promote peace have joy. 21 No harm will befall the righteous one, But the wicked will have their fill of calamity. 22 Lying lips are detestable to Jehovah, But those acting faithfully bring pleasure to him. 23 A shrewd man conceals what he knows, But the heart of the fool blurts out his foolishness."
  
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  Prove 12:19 God just doesn't lie, and doesn't want us to either. Of course, in harmony with God's word, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak," meaning we don't have to tell everybody everything. (Eccle 3:7). Not everyone has a right to hear the truth, or all the facts, especially if they will do harm with the knowledge. We may thus keep silent or change the subject in such a situation, as Jesus did so to carry out the will of God when with Pilate (John 19:9-11). Still, Jehovah hates a lie, Proverbs 6:16-19 detailing 7 things Jehovah hates, among them a "lying tongue" and a "false witness who lies with every breath." Even a lifetime of such lying, 70-100 years or so, is "only a moment" when compared to the millions upon millions of years Jehovah wants humanity to enjoy in truthful living forever. So let us put our trust in God that we may be honest and open with those deserving of the truth, including God himself in our honest prayers.
  
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  Prove 12:20 Those 'plotting mischief' are not promoting true peace, based on sincerity, seeking the welfare of others rather than their harm. Such mischievous ones carry deceit in their hearts, meaning they likely haven't pondered the benefits of living by God's right standards, so as to affect their real conduct. They may know what's right, but they are not moved to practice it, allowing selfish desires to lead them astray. Those promoting peace, however, have joy. They are learning the way of true happiness by learning to live peacefully and in accord with God's righteousness. As James 3:18 explains, "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace."
  
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  Prove 12:21 No lasting harm will come to the righteous, even if some good people do suffer problems in this current system of things. Righteous ones are not guaranteed a problem-free life in this system under evil influence. Psalm 34:19 says "Many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all." Wicked or evil ones, however, typically have many more problems, lacking God's blessing and the benefits of living by right standards. There are great spiritual and physical benefits from living the way of the truth--God's way. This is why God warns us against wrongdoing in the first place, because He loves us, wants to be happy and avoid the troubles, grief, pain and stain of sin. Thus, those ignoring God's standards "will have their fill of calamity," which could end up in death without heartfelt repentance and turning around (Acts 3:19).
  
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  Prove 12:22 In contrast to lying, persons acting faithfully are true, honest, sincere. They are faithful to God by adhering to His ways, and faithful to others by helping them do the same, to remain on the path of eternal life. Such ones are consistent in obeying God, just as the moon is called a "faithful witness in the skies," consistently maintaining it's place and function in God's purpose (Psalm 89:37).
  
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  Prove 12:23 It is not always wise to reveal everything one knows to others--there may be undesirable consequences. Again, some may do harm with the knowledge we have, so depending on who we're speaking with, there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." (Eccle 3:7). We do want to help right-hearted ones, however, to embrace the truth of God, and perhaps move others to mend their ways, finding true happiness. A "fool" however, who disregards a father's discipline, is "right in his own eyes," and loaded with foolishness, which he is eager to 'blurt out," without self-control.
  
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  Psalm 101 (Book 4, 12th psalm), by David, expresses several points of integrity to God. In verse 2, he says "I will act with discretion and blamelessness. When will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart inside my house." What are some ways we can show integrity to God? Verse 3 says "I will not set anything worthless before my eyes. I hate the deeds of those who deviate from what is right; I will have nothing to do with them." Are we able to judge what so-called entertainment may be considered "worthless?" Philippians 4:8 reveals standards of things worthy of our consideration. Also Proverbs 13:20 says "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly." Therefore we are wise to "have nothing to do with" those who "hate to turn away from bad." (Prove 13:19).
  
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  John 12:1-8 Beginning the final days of Jesus' life and ministry before offering his life in sacrifice, Mary, in a marked display of appreciation, pours costly perfumed oil on Jesus' feet, wiping it off with her hair. Judas Iscariot objects, however, that this oil was not sold and the money given to the poor. We're informed, however, that he would steal from the money box he carried that was meant for the needs of Jesus and his apostles. Thus Judas' words and actions had begun to reveal his heart motive in violation of his integrity to God and faithfulness to Jesus. Thus we're reminded to turn from a course of deception, which will always be exposed in time, and God can see the heart. Galatians 5:19 says "the works of the flesh are plainly seen." Such sinful works are noticeable to others, and do not contribute to our lasting happiness. Rather, may we ponder appreciatively on God's loving guidance and instruction, that we may see the value of living by the truth, God's standards, and see how to do so day-to-day, in our personal lives and dealings with others. As we learn of God's standards, we might ask two questions: "How do I apply and live by this day-to-day?" and "Why is doing so both beneficial and beautiful, something to be appreciated?" Thus, HOW and WHY B&amp;amp;B.
  
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                    Welcome to all, wishing you a delightful day! Let's continue in Proverbs 11, verses 22-26:
  
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  "22 Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig Is a beautiful woman who rejects good sense. 23 The desire of the righteous leads to good, But what the wicked hope for leads to fury. 24 One gives generously and ends up with more; Another withholds what should be given, but he comes to poverty. 25 The generous person will prosper, And whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 26 The people will curse the one who withholds grain, But they will bless the one who sells it."
  
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  Prove 11:22 For a woman or anyone to acquire "good sense," one must really trust God and "his commandments," perhaps even praying to God for this (Psalm 119:66). It was Abigail who was praised by David for her display of "good sense" when she, at the time married to a "harsh" and senseless man Nabal, did what she could to respect David's polite request for any assistance he might offer toward David's men. After David had protected Nabal's flocks, property and shepherds for many days, Nabal refused David's requests and even "screamed insults" at his men. Abigail his wife quickly prepared a large quantity of bread, raisin and fig cakes, and so on, and met David and his men, pleading with David to look past Nabal's "senselessness," and accept the gift she had prepared. David had considered taking vengeance on Nabal, but then said to Abigail: "“Praise Jehovah the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! 33 And blessed be your good sense! May you be blessed for restraining me this day from incurring bloodguilt and from taking revenge with my own hands." It would be God himself who would strike Nabal, who had proved "harsh and bad in his practices" some 10 days later, at which David chose to propose marriage to Abigail, which she accepted, becoming his third wife, although his first wife, Saul's daughter Michal, had been given to another man, for a time. (1Samu 25:1-44).Thus may we learn to have this quality of "good sense." For one thing Abigail was fair and reasonable, realizing David should not have been treated in such as way after his kind treatment toward Nabal. She also acted in harmony with Proverbs 3:27, which says "Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help." She stood up to protect her own family, including her husband Nabal, in spite of his disagreeableness. She also set an example in showing respect for God foremost, as the highest authority, recognizing God's choice of David as king, even though Saul himself was disrespecting him. She proved loyal to those loyal to God and His ways. Also, how diligent Abigail proved to be! May even young ones learn to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (Galat 6:10). 
  
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  Prove 11:23 The righteous one thus desires things in agreement with God's will and purpose, things 'leading to good.' Significantly, such a person is not "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh"--does not improperly spend much time longing for even God-approved "desires of the flesh," like a tasty meal, but may rejoice when the time does arrive to enjoy such 'gifts of God.' Therefore, our focus remains on spiritual things, and right desires to give to others what they need spiritually and otherwise. As we know, "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). Wicked ones, by contrast, desire things usually out of selfishness or greed, often hurting others along with themselves, bringing God's "fury" or anger. 
  
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  Prove 11:24-26 God's word shows He rewards those with an unselfish giving spirit. Jesus said at Luke 6:38, "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return." We must at at times trust God to maintain such a spirit, praying for His blessing. But as David stated, at Psalm 37:25, "I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, Nor his children looking for bread." Thus a giving spirit should be accompanied by adherence to God's righteous ways, for His blessing and approval.
  
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  Psalm 100 is called "a melody of thanksgiving." It encourages "all the earth" to "shout in triumph" and "serve Jehovah with rejoicing." Verses 3-5 offer some reasons: "3 Know that Jehovah is God. He is the one who made us, and we belong to him. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Come into his gates with thanksgiving, Into his courtyards with praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name. 5 For Jehovah is good; His loyal love endures forever, And his faithfulness through all generations." May we ever appreciate God as our Creator and Life-giver, who gives "to all people life and breath and all things." (Acts 17:25). Merely looking around, or up at the stars on a clear night, should quickly remind us of God's great wisdom, power, love, and right ways. Aren't we thankful that such an amazing God uses His power for good, and not selfishly or abusively? May His "loyal love" and "faithfulness" move us to love Him in return, and faithfully serve Him alongside dear loved ones and friends.
  
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  John 11:1-4 begins the account of the resurrection of Jesus' beloved friend, Lazarus, which brought much evidence of God's power through his Son. When Jesus first learns of Lazarus' sickness, he knows that it will turn out for "the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." We, too, should seek God's honor, as Jesus always did, trusting Him to protect our own fine reputation in His own way. This experience also touchingly reveals the feelings of God's Son for his friends and others, as God also has tender feelings for His human creation. Verses 1-4 read as follows: "Now a man named Lazʹa·rus was sick; he was from Bethʹa·ny, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This was the Mary who poured perfumed oil on the Lord and wiped his feet dry with her hair; it was her brother Lazʹa·rus who was sick. 3 So his sisters sent a message to him, saying: “Lord, see! the one you have affection for is sick.” 4 But when Jesus heard it, he said: “This sickness is not meant to end in death, but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”" As we consider such accounts as John 11, may we be helped to maintain our hope and confidence in the resurrection promise of God, who yearns along with his Son, to see mankind restored to life, with everlasting prospects of happiness. Isaiah 25:8 says of God: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it." And Paul spoke of this hope, at Acts 24:15: "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." At that time, even "unrighteous" ones will be able, in peaceful conditions earth-wide, to learn the truth of God, and rejoice to live in true peace and happiness.
  
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                    Hello, with warm wishes for a wonderful day! Let's continue in Proverbs 10, verses 22-27:
  
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  "22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it. 23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the stupid one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment. 24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him; But the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the storm passes by, the wicked one will be no more, But the righteous one is a foundation forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So the lazy person is to the one who sends him. 27 The fear of Jehovah prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be cut short."
  
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  Prove 10:22 One of the more familiar verses to many, it states a marvelous principle, that primarily spiritual wealth comes from having God's blessing on our activity, by seeking His guidance and way of living. Living in accord with His righteousness, seeking His honor and glory, brings His smile of approval and favor, and He blesses us as He did Job and other faithful ones of Bible record. How we need God's blessing to be truly successful, in harmony with godly wisdom moved by love! Psalm 127:1 says "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it. Unless Jehovah guards the city, It is in vain that the guard stays awake." May we also give Jehovah the rightful praise for His blessing and benefits. Two verses, from the King James Version (KJV) perhaps sum this up: Revelation 4:11, referring to, as in verse 8, the "Lord God Almighty," says this: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." And Psalm 83:18 says: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." We might also notice that with God's blessing, "He adds no pain with it." Jehovah desires our happiness and prosperity, He is in no way eager to bring harm or punishment. He only wants to lovingly correct us when necessary, and reward us for loving Him and doing right.
  
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  Prove 10:23 The "stupid" one scripturally is not necessarily unintelligent, but while usually knowing the right thing, often chooses to ignore it. He is not understanding the big picture, and all the many reasons God gives us His good guidance in the first place. He is also not using "discernment" to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, truth from falsehood, wise from unwise, and more serious matters of law from lesser matters, though still required. Thus, "the stupid ones glorify dishonor," not concerned about a fine reputation, and they "hate to turn away from bad," in contrast to one with a healthy respect for God, which involves the "hating of bad." (Prove 8:13). God's word helps us learn the consequences of both good and bad decisions and actions, that we may ponder such, to come to hate what is bad in fearing to displease God, or hurt Him in any way.
  
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  Prove 10:24,25 The "wicked" usually know that they are doing wrong, and thus deep down fear having to answer for their wrong conduct, whereas the righteous have no such worries--they look forward to God's favor and rewards for doing right before Him. If only such evil ones would repent of their wrongdoing, and "search for Jehovah while He may be found," calling to Him "while He proves to be near." (Isaiah 55:6,7). Thus truly turning around from their badness can bring "seasons of refreshing...from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). The "wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Having faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus, and hating wrong conduct, ones may no longer "fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked." (Prove 3:25). That storm comes so that true peace may be able to flourish earth-wide, without it being ruined by troublemakers. Right-hearted mankind will form the foundation of eternal peace on this planet, and whatever other blessings God may have in store for obedient ones.
  
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  Prove 10:26 The lazy one often becomes such by being praised for knowledge gained, rather than for efforts made to use that knowledge for the benefit of others, to "work at good", or to "work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." (1Timo 6:18; Galat 6:10). By praising youths for their efforts and accomplishments, we may help them become "diligent", leading to success and satisfaction. (Prove 21:5; 13:4).
  
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  Prove 10:27 May we cultivate the healthy dread of displeasing God, of hurting Him in any way. This fear is not morbid, as may be imagined by those believing that God would allow his beloved human creation to be tormented in punishment. When Israel fell to false worship, and began hurting their own children, Jehovah says of the practice: "which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart." (Jerem 7:31). See the article "Finding Truth" for further discussion of God's just punishment for evildoers. Rather, we fear God by hating what He says is bad, understanding the harmful consequences of wrongdoing, including its associated heartache, heartbreak, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, pain, and so on, especially of serious sins. May we rejoice to do good, pleasing God, and bringing His smile of approval, favor, and rewards, including eternal life in true peace and happiness! (Prove 27:11; James 1:12).
  
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  Psalm 99 (Book 4, 10th psalm) Verses 1-5 say: "Jehovah has become King. Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned above the cherubs. Let the earth shake. 2 Jehovah is great in Zion, And he is high over all the peoples. 3 Let them praise your great name, For it is awe-inspiring and holy. 4 He is a mighty king who loves justice. You have firmly established what is upright. You have brought about justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt Jehovah our God and bow down at his footstool; He is holy." May we give Jehovah the glory He deserves, as His rulership begins to exert itself from "Zion," symbolic of God's throne of rulership, in the realm of "New Jerusalem" (Revel 21:1-4). Jehovah's holiness and purity should draw us closer to Him--not repel us away. By this, we see He is not abusive of His authority, but rather exercising it in a pure, loving way for the benefit of His human creation. May we thus "bow down at his footstool," the earth (Isaiah 66:1).
  
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  John 10:1 Verse 1 begins an illustration regarding sheep. Jesus says "“Most truly I say to you, the one who does not enter into the sheepfold through the door but climbs in by another way, that one is a thief and a plunderer." May we steer far away from deception and thievery, but willingly be honest before God and others about our activity. We need to ponder what is right, reflecting on it's benefits, so as to reach our heart and bring about real change to our actions. Proverbs 21:8 says "The way of a guilty man is crooked, But the activity of the pure man is upright." Thus, sheeplike ones go in through the door, and recognize Christ as sent by God, and "the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14:6).
  
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                    Hello, wishing you a pleasant day! Let's continue in Proverbs 9, verses 13, 15-18:
  
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  "13 A stupid woman is loud. She is ignorant and knows absolutely nothing...15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way: 16 “Whoever is inexperienced, let him come in here.” She says to those lacking good sense: 17 “Stolen waters are sweet, And food eaten in secret is pleasant.” 18 But he does not know that those powerless in death are there, That her guests are in the depths of the Grave."
  
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  Prove 9:13 In contrast to true wisdom that keeps calling out to inexperienced ones to learn shrewdness and understanding, this woman, while also calling out to such ones, is said to be stupid and ignorant, "stupid" referring to one who may know the right way but often chooses to ignore it. She appears to be mimicking the call of true wisdom, believing her way somehow has value, but what a deception!
  
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  Prove 9:15-18 The persuasion of this woman is focused primarily on fleshly desire, rather than anything of lasting value. She claims that "stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is pleasant." 
  
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  Psalm 98 (Book 4, 9th psalm) recognizes God's wondrous activity, bringing about salvation to right-hearted mankind. Verse 2 says "Jehovah has made known his salvation; He has revealed his righteousness before the nations." Verse 3 says "He has remembered his loyal love and faithfulness to the house of Israel." Israel, of course, was God's chosen people, whom he loved and favored at one time. But with determined disobedience and rejection of his own son, God's favor shifted toward those having the spiritual faith of Israel's forefather Abraham, rather than simply those born in his lineage. Thus those, including fleshly Jews, walking in line with true Christianity have become the "Israel of God", as God's word explains in Galatians 6:16: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." Verses 3,4,9 of Psalm 98 continue: "All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Shout in triumph to Jehovah, all the earth. Be cheerful and shout joyfully and sing praises...He will judge the inhabited earth with righteousness and the peoples with fairness." Jehovah's favor is now upon those looking to Him and his son for direction and guidance in life, leading to their genuine peace and happiness.
  
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  Romans 9:1-6 The apostle Paul explains that salvation did originate with the Jews. He has "great grief and unceasing pain in his heart," that more Israelites did or would not accept Christ and fulfill their intended role in the salvation of mankind. In verse 4 Paul says "To them belong the adoption as sons and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law and the sacred service and the promises. To them the forefathers belong, and from them the Christ descended according to the flesh." But notice Paul's next words: "However, it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who descend from Israel are really "Israel." Yes, God gave fleshly Israel the opportunity of being the ones from whom the kings of God's kingdom, co-rulers with Christ, would descend. At Exodus 19:5,6 God said this to Moses, to tell Israel: "Now if you will strictly obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me. 6 You will become to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.”" Did Israel live up to God's requirement? They did not strictly obey God's voice, but time and again turned to false gods and false worship, resulting in their captivity to Assyria and Babylon, and their ultimate rejection of God's son. Notice Jesus' sentiments, at Matthew 23:37-39: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the killer of the prophets and stoner of those sent to her—how often I wanted to gather your children together the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings! But you did not want it. 38 Look! Your house is abandoned to you. 39 For I say to you, you will by no means see me from now until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in Jehovah’s name!’” Still, there were many faithful individuals, and thus many of them did accept Christ and received the privilege of being with Christ in the heavenly kingdom. But God turned to the nations, to allow some of them also to receive this same privilege. God's will is still being accomplished worldwide, toward a united, peaceful Earth. All praise to Jehovah for the outworking of His loving purpose toward mankind!
  
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                    Welcome, wishing you a lovely day! In Proverbs 8, wisdom is "personified," spoken of as a person, and with today's verses, it becomes astoundingly clear it is the person of God's son Jesus. Notice how he is described, as we consider Proverbs 8, verses 22-31:
  
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  "22 Jehovah produced me as the beginning of his way, The earliest of his achievements of long ago. 23 From ancient times I was installed, From the start, from times earlier than the earth. 24 When there were no deep waters, I was brought forth, When there were no springs overflowing with water. 25 Before the mountains were set in place, Before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 When he had not yet made the earth and its fields Or the first clods of earth’s soil. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; When he marked out the horizon on the surface of the waters, 28 When he established the clouds above, When he founded the fountains of the deep, 29 When he set a decree for the sea That its waters should not pass beyond his order, When he established the foundations of the earth, 30 Then I was beside him as a master worker. I was the one he was especially fond of day by day; I rejoiced before him all the time; 31 I rejoiced over his habitable earth, And I was especially fond of the sons of men."
  
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    Prove 8:22,23: In Colossians 1, the apostle Paul mentions
God's "beloved Son" in verse 13, referring to Jesus, mentions his
ransom sacrifice in verse 14, then says in verse 15: "He is the image of
the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Clearly and reasonably,
Jesus was the first creature made by God as a companion, and as we learn in
verse 30 and later in Colossians 1, he assisted God in the making of other
angels and the universe, including this planet. However, it should be noted that the Scriptures reveal, as they occasionally do, another name, a heavenly name, Michael, appropriately meaning "Who is like God?" Really, would God require that his Son, when born as a human, be given the same name as he had previously in heaven? "Michael," a fitting name as the pre-human and resurrected name of Christ, accordingly upholds the rightfulness of God's sovereign rulership of His universe, that no one should rival God for that right. Mentioned a few times in the Scriptures, there is enough proof that the name "Michael" refers to Jesus in his heavenly station. When God spoke to Daniel in Babylon, in Daniel 12, God mentions "Michael...the great prince who is standing in behalf of [Daniel's] people." In Jude 9, Michael is called "the archangel," who disputed with the Devil. The term "archangel" means "chief of angels," and Hebrews 1:6 says, "when [God] again brings his Firstborn into the inhabited earth, he says: "And let all of God's angels do obeisance to him."" It is God's firstborn Son that all the angels are to respect, the archangel, Michael, the resurrected Christ. 
    
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together, Michael, or Jesus, came to know God's personality so well, and replicate it, that
he is called "the image of the invisible God." How appropriate that
he be the one sent by God to explain Him to mankind. As John 1:18 puts it,
"No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is at the
Father's side is the one who has explained Him." He is called a
"god" here, not to rival Jehovah, or be declared a part of the
Trinity, but rather, in the sense the scriptures speak of gods as powerful
beings. (Psalm 82:1). Jehovah made Michael to be such, a mighty one, however he
uses whatever power he has to glorify God and fulfill prophecy concerning
himself. He proves himself "Lord to the glory of God the Father."
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  Prove 8:24-29 Jesus describes some of the things of earth that he helped God prepare, such as the "deep waters," overflowing springs, mountains, hills, the fields and earth's soil. Do we not appreciate such gifts of God that went into making the earth such as beautiful and wonderful place to live? There is symbolism here as well, with the deep waters, or sea, being referred to in Revelation, and explained in Isaiah, as restless humanity, before true peace is brought to calm it. (Isaiah 57:20,21) Revelation makes clear the sea is symbolic, for instance, in Revelation 12:12, when the Devil, as God's enemy, was hurled out of heaven, and the pronouncement was made: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time." This verse explains why we have seen such upheaval among humans over the last century or so, during the time of the "last days." (Matthew 24, 2Timo 3:1-5). There was to be woe for both earth and the sea. The "earth" represents in Revelation the framework of society, whereas the sea refers to restless mankind in general. 
  
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  Prove 8:30-31 Jesus became a "master worker" alongside Jehovah. Going back to Colossians 1, after referring to Jesus as the "firstborn of all creation," verses 16,17 say "16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist." Notice that while he might have enjoyed the science God used in making our planet, it was the "sons of men" that Jesus was "especially fond of." He wasn't sidetracked by vain selfish interests, but looked forward to helping humanity to love and serve God, as revealed in his ministry on earth.
  
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  Psalm 97 (Book 4, 8th psalm) Notice again Jehovah's interest in ruling mankind, rather than just leaving it to humans to find their way on their own, without His help. Verse 1 declares: "Jehovah has become King! Let the earth be joyful. Let the many islands rejoice." Verse 2 adds "...Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne." Verses 9,10 continue: "9 For you, O Jehovah, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all other gods. 10 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked." May we appreciate God's loving intervention in man's affairs, and support the rulership of His coming Kingdom through his son.
  
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  Romans 8:9-11 follows Paul's differentiation between caving to the sinful flesh, and treasuring God's ways, living in accord with His spirit, appreciating Him as the source of every "good gift." We can ask God for his spirit to be with us, which he gladly provides for those "asking Him" and those "obeying Him as ruler." (Luke 11:13; Acts 5:32). This spirit helps us cultivate qualities such as true love, happiness, and peace. (Galat 5:22,23). This spirit of God is reflected in the spirit that Christ demonstrated in his life and ministry on earth. Living in accord with this spirit, Christ may be in union with us, as we reject sinful ways to happily pursue the will of God, in harmony with God's righteousness. While the resurrection is coming for those who have died, as those in Paul's day would, we are nearing the time when many "will never die at all," as those living near the time of the established Kingdom of God. (John 11:25,26; 1Thes 4:13). Let's consider our verses 9-11: "9 However, you are in harmony, not with the flesh, but with the spirit, if God’s spirit truly dwells in you. But if anyone does not have Christ’s spirit, this person does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in union with you, the body is dead because of sin, but the spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 If, now, the spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your mortal bodies alive through his spirit that resides in you." 
  
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                    A warm welcome with a hearty hello! Proverbs 7 contains a story between verses 6 and 27. Let's pick up in Proverbs 7, recapping verses 7-10 and 21, then adding 22,23.
  
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  "7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart...21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech. 22 Suddenly he goes after her, like a bull to the slaughter, Like a fool to be punished in the stocks, 23 Until an arrow pierces his liver; Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know that it will cost him his life."
  
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  Prove 7:7-10 The verse calls the young man "naïve" and one "lacking good sense." He is oblivious, unaware, of the serious consequences of his dwelling on and succumbing to immoral desires. This is in direct contrast to having wise shrewdness, or prudence, able to see the terrible consequences and develop hatred for the wrong. Wrong desire may occasionally confront anyone, whether from our own mind or from our association, including entertainment sources. But how unwise to dwell on the desire we know to be wrong! This has been illustrated by a bird's landing on someone's head, like an immoral desire. What do we do about it? Wouldn't we quickly shoo it away? We wouldn't let the bird remain and build a nest on our head, would we? So it should be with wrong thoughts entering our mind. Fight it with good reasoning on the matter, thinking of the right way to view things from God's perspective, after the example of Jesus. Thus shoo away the wrong thoughts, and switch the station to something good and upbuilding. Unfortunately, the young man of Proverbs 7 acted on his wrong desires, marching "in the direction of her house," putting himself in a compromising situation, exposing himself to temptation that could lead to disaster.
  
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  Prove 7:21 The immoral woman uses "smooth speech" and actions with "great persuasiveness." Verse 10 informs us she has a "cunning heart." Thus she proves very deceptive, claiming she has pleased God while violating His standards, and threatening the eternal life and happiness of herself and this young man. May we be reminded to ponder the good things we learn about God's ways, appreciating the wisdom and benefits of doing things the right way, that we may truly love Jehovah and "hate what is bad." (Psalm 97:10). This, coupled with prayer, will help the right thoughts to sink deep into our hearts, where it will affect both our speech and actions.
  
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  Prove 7:22,23 Since the young man had unwisely pondered wrong desires, her immoral persuasiveness overcomes his "thinking ability" to lead him into disastrous conduct with this married woman. He didn't even stop to consider how unwise and troublesome this conduct may be. How would her husband feel once he finds out about this young man's interference with the wife? He is "like a fool to be punished in the stocks," as such conduct usually becomes exposed and known publicly, bringing humiliation and disgrace. Further, sometimes there are hidden dangers to wrong conduct, that God understands and gives Him reason to lovingly warn us against the sin. This young man didn't realize the effect on his "liver," causing disease that could end his life in untimely death, like many others who have come to "fall down slain." (verse 26). Just as important is the spiritual impact, corrupting our chaste thinking toward others, as God is preparing us for life in a clean environment spiritually on Earth, with all able to have loyal marriage partners and enjoy pure dealings with true friends worldwide, delighting in God's righteousness. May we ponder the blessings of God's loving purpose toward humans, moving us to be loyally obedient to God and Jesus' teachings and instruction.
  
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  Psalm 96 (Book 4, 7th psalm) encourages us to sing God's praises, and "declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all the peoples." (v. 3) Why is this appropriate? Verse 4 acknowledges "Jehovah is great and most worthy of praise. He is more awe-inspiring than all other gods." Especially should we appreciate what verse 5 reminds us, that "Jehovah is the one who made the heavens." When is the last time you looked up at the stars on a clear night, and pondered God's incredible power, wisdom, love, and right ways??? Some question God's authority. But when is the last time they created a star and a planet or two to revolve around it the right distance from it to sustain life? Then to bring the planet to life with all the things needed to make life enjoyable, as God has done in His love and according to what is good and right??? Astronomers are continuing to find planets in our galaxy, evidently in "habitable zones" or perfect distances from their associated star or sun. All glory to Jehovah for His marvelous works!!! Thus verse 9 encourages us "Bow down to Jehovah in holy adornment; Tremble before Him, all the earth!" Jehovah has such love for mankind, and is such as fair Judge. Thus verse 12,13 say "Let all the trees of the forest shout joyfully before Jehovah, for he is coming. He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the inhabited earth with righteousness and the peoples with his faithfulness." May we rejoice that we have such a good, loving, and fair-minded Judge, also allowing Jesus, who imitates His Father's qualities, and represents Him to judge in accord with God.
  
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  Matthew 7:15-20 contains Jesus' caution: "15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets who come to you in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? 17 Likewise, every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, nor can a rotten tree produce fine fruit. 19 Every tree not producing fine fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Really, then, by their fruits you will recognize those men."
  
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  These verses warn that such false prophets, in their hearts "ravenous wolves," would nevertheless come "in sheep's covering." Thus we must be aware that a person can have an abundance of good knowledge in their head, but without pondering such things to unselfishly use it for the glory of God rather than for their own, such knowledge can "go to their head," causing pride and a deceitful heart. As Paul acknowledged, "knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cori 8:1). Inside, they could therefore be, for instance, selfish, greedy of dishonest gain, and showing favoritism, rather than practicing God's justice. Their actions, however, often done in private, belie their claims of having God's love and being righteous in His eyes. Whatever attempts at concealing the true nature of their hearts, will prove fruitless, as the fruit tree must eventually produce fruit, whether good or rotten, for others to see. Jesus' warnings clearly are primarily for the benefit of sheeplike ones, not to fall victim to the teachings and treatment of such deceitful "false prophets." They should find those producing good fruit, those bearing evidence of sincere and righteous hearts of integrity and loyalty to God and his Son. Still, how vital for any falling victim to such practices, to a greater or lesser degree, to sincerely repent before Jehovah, and seek His loving assistance to let His thoughts penetrate their hearts, to receive of His correction. 2Peter 3:9 reminds us that God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." And Isaiah 55:7 says "Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way."
  
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      <title>2019 Feb 06 Proverbs 6, Psalms, Matthew 6</title>
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                    Hi and welcome to all, with well wishes! From time to time may we be reminded that to truly benefit properly from consideration of spiritual matters, a prayer to Jehovah can bring His powerful and loving support in our endeavor. Who wouldn't want that? And could we show appreciation when finished, with a few words of appreciation to Him? How wonderful to experience the blessing of Jehovah! This time, let's begin with Proverbs 6:23-29:
  
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  "23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is a light, And the reproofs of discipline are the way to life. 24 They will guard you against the bad woman, Against the seductive tongue of the immoral woman. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart Or allow her to captivate you with her alluring eyes, 26 For because of a prostitute, a man is reduced to a loaf of bread, But the wife of another man preys on a precious life. 27 Can a man rake fire to his chest and not burn his garments? 28 Or can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet? 29 It is the same with anyone having relations with his neighbor’s wife; No one who touches her will go unpunished."
  
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  Prove 6:23 God's specific commands brighten and help to guide each step, while his law lightens our path, or the road ahead. The "reproofs of discipline", "reproof" referring to strong but loving counsel or correction, are said to be "the way to life." May we strive hard not to pridefully refuse such counsel when given, especially when we know we need it. Or we may need to strive harder to fight our pride when we don't think we need it! Often we really do but don't think we do! Regardless, it usually requires great love for a parent or someone else to approach us with such reproof--they may have prayed to Jehovah for the wisdom to do so properly. Let's aim to be thankful for such counsel, even if we have a hard time swallowing it, and even if we are not sure if we deserved it. Perhaps it would be best to soon after pray to Jehovah about the matter, searching our heart for how best to apply what we've heard or received. Remember, that "those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son.” Therefore, 1Peter 5:5-7 says "But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
  
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  Prove 6:24,25 These "reproofs of discipline," along with God's laws and commands, will guard one against the "seductive tongue" of an immoral woman, and with appropriate warnings should move us to steer far away from desiring her beauty in our heart. We should reserve such desire for the spiritual and physical beauty of the wife that God can allow us to find, being captivated by her eyes, and no one else's. Recall that the punishment for immorality in the Mosaic Law provided by God was severe, bringing strong repercussions, or consequences. This was to teach mankind the seriousness of the offense, that the effects spiritually and perhaps physically are significantly detrimental, promoting disloyalty to God and others, and toward the bond or covenant of marriage, which we should rather want to treasure and appreciate for an eternity!
  
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  Prove 6:26 What are some of the consequences of being seduced by an immoral woman, be she a prostitute or the wife of another man? Regarding the prostitute, the verse says the man is "reduced to a loaf of bread." Clearly, any material wealth is squandered, over time, as she entices him to give up what he has. Both the man and the woman are shown willing to violate God's standards to get what they want, not living a life of honest integrity. Thus they are not having God's approval, blessing, or prosperity by Him. If the woman is the wife of another man, she "preys on a precious life," as the violation of adultery is a serious violation of trust and loyalty, that threatens the very life, spiritually and physically, of those involved. These days, however, we must keep in mind that God can completely understand the motives and circumstances. If repentance is shown, it is up to the wronged mate to decide whether to forgive the erring one, and work to restore trust in the relationship. Willfully choosing to continue sexual intercourse with the erring one is evidence that such forgiveness has been extended. If there are problems in the marriage to begin with, rather than violating any of God's standards, can we not promptly beseech Jehovah, the Originator of the Marriage Arrangement, for His assistance?
  
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  Prove 6:27-29 We must realize and look for the consequences of our behavior before doing something or making some decision that may be important. This is shown by the illustration of raking fire to one's chest. There are consequences. Will not one's garments get burned? Such is an apt illustration regarding immorality, as such an act will sully spiritual garments--our Christian identification and many Christlike qualities can be seriously damaged, leaving off vital faith or trust in God and faithfulness to Him and others. Also, if you would walk on hot coals, would there not be an effect? Would it not scorch your feet? We should never undervalue the spiritual implications of our behavior, just because we may not yet understand all of the effects. God's loving warning should be enough until we do. It is an aspect of divine wisdom, foresighted shrewdness, or prudence, that involves seeing the consequences of our actions and decisions, so as to hate and avoid the wrong path. Proverbs 22:3 accordingly cautions: "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences."
  
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  Psalm 95 (Book 4, 6th psalm) exalts Jehovah as "a great God, a great King over all other gods," moving us to "shout joyfully to Jehovah," and to have a spirit of thanksgiving when we come into his presence, to worship or in prayer. (Verses 1-3). The "mountain peaks," the sea and the dry land He "formed" and belong to Him. Therefore we should bow to "Jehovah our Maker." (Verses 4-6). As "sheep in His care" we should therefore "listen to His voice," and be careful not to 'harden our hearts,' pridefully refusing His loving correction or guidance. Rather, may our hearts be soft and malleable in the hands of Jehovah, letting Him guide and correct us as He sees fit, loving and gladly serving Him faithfully. (Verses 7-11)
  
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  "9 “You must pray, then, this way: “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. 10 Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth. 11 Give us today our bread for this day; 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.’"
  
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  Clearly, the interests of God are of much greater important than our own--is that not reasonable, as our Life-giver, Creator, and Universal Sovereign? Let's show we appreciate that by tending to draw attention to His interests earlier in our prayers when we can. Thus we're learning godly devotion, to treasure our privileged relationship with God, seeking loyalty to Him and His ways, putting His interests before ours, while He cares for us. Is not His name and reputation of great importance? And certainly, for the benefit of humanity, we want God's Kingdom to come at the right time, ushering in many blessings on human society, eventually restoring true peace and happiness in harmony with the will of Jehovah. We may still offer personal requests of our loving God, seeking daily needs and forgiveness for mistakes, as well as salvation and protection from temptations of evil. Let's appreciate this prayer as a general outline of occasional prayers offered in line with Gods' will.
  
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                    Hi and welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Let's begin with Proverbs 5, verses 18-20:
  
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  "18 May your own fountain be blessed, And may you rejoice with the wife of your youth, 19 A loving doe, a graceful mountain goat. Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. May you be captivated by her love constantly. 20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a wayward woman Or embrace the bosom of an immoral woman?"
  
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  The context of these verses involves helping a young man disregard the "lips of a wayward woman" which may "drip like a honeycomb," but "in the end she is as bitter as wormwood and as sharp as a two-edged sword." (Verses 3,4). Rather, let's treasure the gift of marriage, one's dear wife being cherished by him along with her expressions of love and affection.
  
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  Prove 5:18-20 Jehovah instituted marriage for the happiness and benefit of mankind! Patience and self-control are vital for both unmarried and married persons. Loyalty to God and one's marriage partner should be safeguarded, with expressions of sexual endearment reserved for this one alone, with whom vows have been exchanged to care for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad. Of course, any misuse of sex is abusing the gift of God, violating the sanctity of marriage. Trust God and wait! One abusing this gift is practicing disloyalty toward others, seeding impurity and distrust, and violating true love--putting at risk the everlasting happiness of himself and others. God is allowing marriage to be a gift mankind can enjoy for all eternity--would we want to turn our back on this blessing??? One not yet married should work on preparing heart and mind for this privilege, acquiring useful skills for contributing to a happy union and family with one that God can help him or her find in agreement with their heart's desire. Should romantic expressions come to an end a few months after the marriage begins? By no means! The man is to love her as his "own body", and be "captivated by her love constantly!" The wisdom and love of God as taught in His word helps both husband and wife to respect, cherish, and love one another as they should--let spiritual things be appreciated by both the man and woman, with the man taking the lead wherever possible in caring for all the needs of his family--not just material needs. Of course, the wife can also have a share in instructing any children. Both husband and wife should be freely able to express affection for one another when together. Therefore there is no need for a man to look anywhere else for such satisfaction--God made us to be happiest loving our marriage partner while obeying God together faithfully. If married, may we faithfully disregard the actions or "lips of a wayward woman" that threaten the sanctity of our marriage! If unmarried, prepare yourself for this gift God's way, maintaining purity of heart and mind, saving your expressions of love and endearment for the one God will help you find if you loyally turn to Him for such guidance!
  
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  Psalm 94 (Book 4, 5th psalm) expresses disfavor toward proud, evil ones who "babble and speak arrogantly," and "brag about themselves." They crush God's people, and oppress them. They "kill the widow and the foreign resident, and they murder the fatherless children." Some may do this spiritually, killing the spirit of such ones with hatred expressed toward them. Yet, "the One who made the ear, can He not hear? The One who formed the eye, can he not see?" Certainly Jehovah takes note, and wants to correct all, if possible even such wrongdoers in His mercy, that they may turn to doing good. But they must be willing to respond. Verse 12 says "Happy is the man whom you correct, O Jah, Whom you teach from your law." Those who continually refuse to listen to God may be considered wicked by Him, and may receive His vengeance. Verse 23, "He will make their wicked deeds come back upon them. He will do away with them by means of their own evil. Jehovah our God will do away with them." This is written as warning--may such ones appreciate God's love and repent of evil practices, that "seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19; Isaiah 55:6,7).
  
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  Matth 5:6 says "Happy are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, since they will be filled." We should seek integrity to God, safeguarding our hearts from corruption, not "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh," not spending the day "longing" for physical pleasures, but rather finding happiness in spiritual things, obedience to God, loyalty to Him and others, seeking the long-term happiness of others out of true love for them. When right physical pleasures do come in harmony with God's will, we may rejoice in them. But keeping integrity to God and His ways in righteousness and true wisdom, brings greater joy to the other gifts of life, and rewards us with a good relationship with God and others. Thus we should have a longing to please God, enjoying His gifts each day while living in accord with His ways, and experience the blessings and rewards He holds out to those who "continue loving Him!" (James 1:12)
  
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      <title>2019 Feb 04 Proverbs 4, Psalms, Matthew 4</title>
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                    Hello, wishing you a fine day, with delight in considering spiritual insight! Let's begin in Proverbs 4, verses 20-23:
  
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  "20 My son, pay attention to my words; Listen carefully to my sayings. 21 Do not lose sight of them; Keep them deep within your heart, 22 For they are life to those who find them And health to their whole body. 23 Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life."
  
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  Prove 4:20-22 God and parents can say a lot, but if we aren't listening well, how will we benefit? We are to "pay" attention. When we pay money, for instance, we're giving up something. To "pay" attention, we have to give up concentrating on other things to focus on the one speaking, or the words of God we're reading or hearing. If you don't really pay genuine money for that steak dinner, someone may come looking for you. Let's not pretend to "pay attention"--let's really give up other things to genuinely concentrate on what's more important, to "listen carefully"! Jesus said at Luke 8:18: "Pay attention to how you listen, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he imagines he has will be taken away from him." To truly comprehend what we're hearing, we need to cultivate genuine understanding and discernment, to put things in proper place in our minds and hearts, and judge between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, and so on. Otherwise, what we hear may be going "in one ear and out the other"! Of what value is this? Once we have these things in our heart, we should keep them there, treasuring the spiritual insight and direction that God and parents may give, as this can lead us to eternal life and good health both spiritually and perhaps with time, physically. (Job 33:25). Such things are actually worth paying "more than the usual attention"! (Hebre 2:1).
  
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  Prove 4:23 One of the values of God's word is it helps us gain a proper view of priorities, which gives us "soundness of mind." What do you seek to protect in life? What is so important to you that you would guard it with everything you have? God tells us here that it is our heart that we should safeguard "above all the things that you guard." This would certainly include our relationship with God, whom we are to love with our "whole heart." (Matth 22:37). Our figurative heart is primarily our entire spiritual being, our qualities, values, and viewpoints, as we see things from God's perspective. Especially our integrity to God and His ways should be preserved. The things of the spirit are related to our mental faculties. The two, heart and mind, are at times separated to clarify that one could have knowledge without affecting his heart and real behavior, thus setting him up for an unfavorable course of deception, needing serious help from God to correct. Therefore, we should ponder what we're learning from others, from God or parents, to truly see how to live according to what we're learning. Then the words of Proverbs 27:11 may ring true in our case, where God says "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Satan has been the primary liar, deceiver and taunter of God, but all who truly appreciate God's way, the way of the truth, and seek to live by it, oppose his evil and give Jehovah evidence that His way promotes genuine happiness among His human creation.
  
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  Psalm 93 (Book 4, 4th psalm) shows Jehovah didn't spend millions of years creating Earth for Him merely to give up entire control to humans! Verse 1,2 says "Jehovah has become King! With grandeur he is clothed; Jehovah is clothed with strength; He wears it like a belt. The earth is firmly established; It cannot be moved. Your throne was firmly established long ago;..." At Psalm 83:18 Jehovah is called "the Most High over all the earth." And Abraham once asked God: "Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?" Satan has claimed that man would be happier without God's rulership, and so God has allowed, for a time, man to experiment with various forms of rulership. God still has watched over mankind, and has paved the way for a government by Him, with a ruler of His choosing, that will truly prove to bring eternal blessings to humanity. It is not science, but God's Kingdom, which Jesus declared, that is the true solution to our problems. May we wait for Jehovah to bring about His loving purpose in His due time, and respect His word and ways, and His right to rule mankind, while we do so.
  
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  Matth 4:13-17 shows Jesus began his ministry with a move to fulfill prophecy: "Further, after leaving Nazʹa·reth, he came and took up residence in Ca·perʹna·um beside the sea in the districts of Zebʹu·lun and Naphʹta·li, 14 so as to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, who said: 15 “O land of Zebʹu·lun and land of Naphʹta·li, along the road of the sea, on the other side of the Jordan, Galʹi·lee of the nations! 16 The people sitting in darkness saw a great light, and as for those sitting in a region of deathly shadow, light rose on them.” 17 From that time on, Jesus began preaching and saying: “Repent, for the Kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.” Called "Galilee of the nations," despite being within the  borders of Israel, reveals that this land contained people originating from multiple lands, yet many there in Jesus' time respected God's law and responded to Jesus' teaching. Evidently, the people there valued reputation more than money, and were not generally sticklers for the traditions of the Jewish religious leaders, who for instance required washing up to the elbows before a meal. Jesus did not practice this, nor did his apostles, many of whom came from Galilee. (Mark 7:1,5) This land was also said to be "on the other side of the Jordan," and that they "saw a great light." This may well speak prophetically regarding the fulfillment of God's revealed purpose regarding His Kingdom. Clearly, Jesus main message involved "the Kingdom of the heavens," while he encouraged people to "repent" of past sins, and turn to God's way for true peace and happiness!
  
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      <title>2019 Feb 03 Proverbs 3, Psalms, Revelation 3</title>
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                    Hello with a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 3, verses 27-30:
  
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  "27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back later! I will give it to you tomorrow, ”If you can give it now. 29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor When he lives in a sense of security with you. 30 Do not quarrel with a man for no reason If he has done nothing bad to you."
  
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  Prove 3:27,28 Goodness is part of the "fruitage of the spirit" mentioned in Galatians 5:22,23 which we can ask God for in prayer, in accord with Luke 11:13, Jesus saying if one knows "how to give good gifts to [his] children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking Him!" Therefore, practicing "goodness" would involved what's described in this verse 27. If we see someone in need that we discern or judge we should assist, then by all means render aid! God's word itself helps us to be "fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2Timo 3:17). And Galatians 6:10 encourages us, "as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith." Thus we do place a priority on our spiritual family, which hopefully includes our family of flesh! Husbands and fathers are mandated in Scripture to provide for the needs of their families, and by all means this would include caring for their spiritual needs, loving them, offering them loving guidance as needed to grow in true wisdom and their relationships with God and others. (1Timo 5:8).  At the same time, we should also appreciate the worldwide Christian brotherhood that God and Christ are making, as Jesus described at Luke 8:21, saying "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." Therefore, may we help our family spiritually to find the path of life, not hold back in assisting our remaining spiritual family worldwide, and then "work what is good toward all."
  
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  Prove 3:29 True faith is going to be the foundation of God's new world--eventually all people will be true friends with each other, being able to truly trust one another! Imagine travelling the world, finding genuine friends everywhere you go! Some would have us keep the world as it is, full of suspicion, greed, selfishness and the like. How obscene to ignore God's wonderful purpose for mankind, God having the power to fix all of these problems! This verse contains an example of one really trusting another, living "in a sense of security with you." How could we violate that trust by plotting harm against him? We should be careful not to take advantage of one another's trust, always seeking the genuine benefit of each other, rather than looking to gain selfishly from each other. Those seeking to advance business interests can do so with proper motive, without coming across as merely seeking selfish gain, refusing to let competition drive them. Look to benefit others by what is available, while not putting undue pressure upon them.
  
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  Prove 3:30 Along the same lines, we should be careful to maintain a loving, appreciative spirit toward others, especially if they have done no wrong to us! The Scriptures warn us, at Ecclesiastes 7:9, "Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." If we have a tendency to be easily offended by what others say, we may be quick to quarrel with them. Let's be careful:  Proverbs 1:7 says "Only fools despise wisdom and discipline." Perhaps discipline has not always been administered in the loving, compassionate way that Jesus demonstrated toward his own "disciples", the word "discipline" coming from the same root word, involving teaching and training out of love. Yet we should still try to appreciate the lessons needing to be learned from any discipline we may receive, and seek to grow in true wisdom. Try to appreciate correction offered by others to the extent possible, without much arguing with them. Sometimes, we really need it!
  
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  Psalm 92 (Book 4, 3rd psalm) verses 1-5 highlight how good it is to be thankful to God for His great deeds, works, wisdom, and gifts! We should appreciate God's loyal love exercised toward us, as well as his faithfulness--His steady adherence to what is good and right, and His watchcare over his servants, to faithfully support us through trials or difficulties, as we may turn to Him for help. And why not occasionally play, listen to or sing a song that acknowledges His goodness shown toward us, or promotes good among humans in harmony with God's loving will and purpose for us? This psalm 92 is called "a song for the Sabbath day." We may acknowledge a personal Sabbath day, a day of the week that's good for us to refrain from working and be able to spend time perhaps relaxing and considering spiritual matters. What a good time to be refreshed by such good music and/or the reading or listening of encouraging spiritual instruction! We might also plan ahead regarding our meals for the day, to avoid losing hours in the kitchen. Be mindful of activities that can be enjoyable and refreshing on such a day, for ourselves or our families. The Sabbath law was one of the Ten Commandments, carved by "God's finger" on stone tablets, unlike the "handwritten document" of the Mosaic Law that was done away with at Jesus' impalement. (Exodus 31:18; Colos 2:14). 
  
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  Revelation 3 Looking back, 2018 November's blog contained a fairly complete synopsis of the three messages of Jesus in this chapter, so why not search "Nov 03" and consider it. Still, let's consider a point that was not included:
  
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  Sardis was also told further by Jesus, "“‘Nevertheless, you do have a few individuals in Sarʹdis who did not defile their garments, and they will walk with me in white ones, because they are worthy. 5 The one who conquers will thus be dressed in white garments, and I will by no means blot out his name from the book of life, but I will acknowledge his name before my Father and before his angels." Garments both identify and offer protection to a person. True Christians should be clothed with such qualities as "humility toward one another." (1Peter 5:5). Also after ensuring one understands the love of God for him or her and becomes reasonably chaste and holy in God's eyes, he or she may clothe themselves with "the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience." These are largely aspects of true love. Jesus said "By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.” So may we come to be identified as true Christians primarily by living in harmony with Christian standards and the practice of lovely virtues in harmony with the will of God. Our garments may also be clean and white by being "washed in the blood of the lamb," by exercising faith in the ransom sacrifice of Jesus. (Revel 7:14). Our faith and love will move us to "fine works" in harmony with Jesus' teachings and example.
  
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      <title>2019 Feb 02 Proverbs 2, Psalms, Revelation 2</title>
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                    Wishing you well this day! Let's continue in Proverbs 2. Here we're coming to the end of a dissertation beginning with verse 10. Let's recap verses 10 and 11, then consider verses 16-19:
  
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  "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...16 It will save you from the wayward woman, From the smooth words of the immoral woman, 17 Who abandons the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18 For her house sinks down into death, And her paths lead to those powerless in death. 19 None of those having relations with her will return, Nor will they regain the pathways of life."
  
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  Lest we misunderstand verse 19, let's supply some background. This was originally written for the nation of Israel, living under the Mosaic Law covenant, which condemned sexual immorality and especially the sin of adultery severely. The spiritual implications of a decadent immoral influence among God's people was so serious that it was capital punishment for both consenting sharers in adultery--death by stoning for the perpetrators, unless God in His mercy intervened. This is why it is written that they will not "regain the pathways of life." It is life under this system that was meant--the "unrighteous" could still in God's mercy come back in the future resurrection and willingly submit to God's law and direction, finding eternal life. (Acts 24:15). As 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows for those becoming Christians, that some had been sexually "immoral, idolaters, adulterers," submitting to homosexual acts, and so on. But then the inspired word of God says "And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God." In harmony with God's love and will for humans, one vital principle of God's word declares: "Mercy triumphs over judgment." (James 2:13). And 2Peter 3:9 agrees, saying "Jehovah...does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
  
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  Prove 2:10,11 It is divine knowledge and wisdom that is a protection from serious wrongdoing. Included in this is "thinking ability" and "discernment"--the ability to discern between such things as right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, more important matters and lesser ones, though still required by law. With prudent shrewdness we can see the consequences of our decisions, and come to hate what is bad in the healthy "fear of Jehovah"--fearing to displease our loving Father, to hurt Him in any way.
  
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  Prove 2:16-19 A wayward or immoral woman could entice one lacking in true wisdom, thinking ability, or discernment. Her "smooth words" could penetrate one's mind and heart without the ability to reason on the matter, and see the implications of such a course. We must realize the spiritually destructive effects of sexual immorality, as well as the numerous benefits of treasuring the covenant of marriage God instituted from the beginning of the human family on earth. In this covenant, two can love God and each other like no one else on the planet, loyally caring for one another through thick and thin, in good times and bad, and have children that can be cherished and raised in a loving, peaceful, stable environment with the corrective influence of both a father and a mother, cooperating to bring them up in the "admonition of Jehovah." (Ephes 6:4).  It is God's will that we come to find genuine satisfaction and happiness in this arrangement, with both persons learning to truly love Jehovah and each other in the way God instructs in His word. May we come to treasure this "good gift" of marriage, forgiving one another past mistakes, especially where no form of adultery has been committed, drawing closer together for as long as God blesses it to last, into God's new world and perhaps, beyond. (James 1:17). If serious sin is not committed, you may find great delight by loyally loving the one you're with--see what can grow between you!
  
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  Psalm 91 (Book 4, 2nd psalm) verses 1-8 reveals blessings of placing our full confidence in Jehovah. We will be protected from many spiritual dangers, plagues, and disasters. We may "lodge under the shadow of the Almighty." It is said that "His faithfulness will be a large shield and a protective wall." Many fears will be reduced or eliminated--"You will not fear the terrors of the night, Nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor the pestilence that stalks in the gloom, Nor the destruction that ravages at midday." Compliance with God's warnings protect us from many problems, even in this imperfect system of things. Still, good people are generally still not to blame when bad things happen to them, as Job's example testifies. When God brings final judgment to remove the evil from this world, right-hearted ones will be spared: "You will only see it with your eyes As you witness the punishment of the wicked."
  
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  Revelation 2 - Recall from yesterday that Revelation has primary benefit to those living in our time, "the Lord's day," the sign of which Jesus explained in Matthew 24-25. If you wish, search "Nov 02" for an overview of Revelation 2, and specific comments on Jesus' words to Ephesus and Pergamum. Then let's consider the message to another congregation, Smyrna.
  
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  To Smyrna, Jesus says this: "These are the things that he says, ‘the First and the Last,’ who became dead and came to life again: 9 ‘I know your tribulation and poverty—but you are rich—and the blasphemy by those who call themselves Jews and really are not, but they are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. Look! The Devil will keep on throwing some of you into prison so that you may be fully put to the test, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 Let the one who has an ear hear what the spirit says to the congregations: The one who conquers will by no means be harmed by the second death.’"
  
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  Regarding the resurrection of Jesus, Acts 2:32 says "God resurrected this Jesus, and of this we are all witnesses," or as the King James Version (KJV) says: "This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses." Therefore, "God the Father" Jehovah brought Jesus back to life, in harmony with prophecy concerning his role to support God's purpose. He tells those Christians in Smyrna, that despite their poverty, they are spiritually "rich" in fine works, virtues, and relationships. In referring to "Jews," Jesus may have had reference in that day to insincere fleshly Jews who had, despite evidence, rejected Jesus as the Messiah, and persecuting Christians, so no longer truly "Jews" by faith, not having the faith of Abraham that would lead them to recognize Jesus and become true Christians. In our day, however, Jesus words may be applied to so-called Christians who reject truth and blaspheme or persecute those truly imitating Christ as genuine disciples. (Romans 2:28,29; Galat 6:16). Jesus then referred to the testing that may at times take place among true Christians, experiencing tribulation. It is especially anointed Kingdom co-rulers with Christ that are scourged and tested to the limit, to ensure their fitness for assisting mankind to perfection in God's new world. (Hebre 12:6). Still, all Christians should fear God more than what men can do, as men cannot bring the promised blessings eternally as God can. God can bring anyone back to a completely healthy life in the resurrection, for an eternity, if we only prove ever faithful to Him. May we likewise seek to obtain "the crown of life" by striving to be obedient to our loving Father, who will forever safeguard the righteous from calamity, but for a short time longer in this system of things, helps us endure difficulty, while He "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cori 10:13). Believers who prove faithful will be unharmed by the "second death," which, unlike the first death, is an everlasting one, for those that advance evil, refusing to be helped to live peaceably as one of the people of God forever. (Revel 20:6,14; 21:8)
  
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                    Welcome to a new month, wishing you a fine day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 1, this time verses 23-29:
  
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  "23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you. 24 Because I called out, but you kept refusing, I stretched out my hand, but no one was paying attention, 25 You kept neglecting all my advice And rejecting my reproof, 26 I also will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when what you dread comes, 27 When what you dread comes like a storm, And your disaster arrives like a storm wind, When distress and trouble come upon you. 28 At that time they will keep calling me, but I will not answer; They will eagerly look for me, but they will not find me, 29 Because they hated knowledge, And they did not choose to fear Jehovah."
  
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  In rare cases, Jehovah limits the compassion he shows toward certain humans. 2Peter 3:9 says Jehovah "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." Yet Jehovah has a day or time for removing incorrigible evil from planet Earth, for the happiness and benefit of peace-loving, righteously-inclined humans. The more who respond to God's merciful pleas now, the fewer will be called to account at that time. As Isaiah 55:6,7 says, "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Still, these words of Proverbs 1:24-33 stand as a warning, that wrongdoers should realize there is no true benefit to practicing evil. 
  
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  Prove 1:23 Far more beneficial is repenting over any wrong past, and appreciating God's willingness to forgive such ones and help them turn to doing good, even providing his powerful holy spirit to assist them.
  
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  Prove 1:24-29 Jehovah 'calls out' and 'stretches out his hand' toward all, including wrongdoers, to spare them from the  harmful consequences of badness. Yet the ones receiving the judgements of verses 26-28 are those who refuse to finally listen to God's pleas. They "kept neglecting" God's advice, and kept rejecting God's reproof, or strong counsel and loving correction. Who wouldn't benefit from the Creator's intervention, from listening to the One who made man, who knows us like no one else? May we ever appreciate God's loving advice and counsel! Because of refusing God's loving appeals, again we see an example of limited compassion on God's part. He usually sets an example in compassion, and encourages humans to show it toward all. (2Chro 36:15; Colos 3:12). We're encouraged to "return evil for evil to no one," to look to God to repay, He saying "Vengeance is mine--I shall repay," says Jehovah. (Romans 12:17-21). Wrongdoers should not think of waiting to the last possible minute to consider turning around from their evil. In these verses, we see they will begin to suffer the consequences of their mistakes, including "distress and trouble," but God will not then listen to their cries for help. It will be too late. This is because they "hated knowledge," particularly divine knowledge, and they "did not choose to fear Jehovah." Clearly, these have the freedom, or free will, to choose their path. They are not fated to be evil and lose out on eternal life. They need to listen to God, and follow the ensuing counsel of Proverbs 2:1-6 to come to learn the fear of Jehovah and find "the knowledge of God."
  
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  Psalm 90 (Book 4, 1st psalm) called "a prayer of Moses." In it, we find outstanding truths about life, to humble us before our God. God's view of time is shown to be far beyond ours, with "a thousand years" being in God's eyes "just as yesterday when it is past." Verse 12 pleads to God, "teach us how to count our days so that we may acquire a heart of wisdom." And verse 14 asks "Satisfy us with your loyal love in the morning, so that we may shout joyfully and rejoice during all our days." May we look to our loving God and Father, Jehovah, for a life of endless happiness!
  
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  Revelation 1 Let's look a little further into Revelation chapters 1-3 over the next few days. For an initial consideration, you may search "Nov 01".
  
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  Revelation 1:10 shows that the apostle John was transported into "the Lord's day" as the visions of Revelation begin. This indicates that they would have a primary fulfillment during "the last days" of the ungodly "system of things" around us, the time of Jesus' presence as foretold, for instance, in Matthew 24-25. Jesus is described in verses 13-16 as "like a son of man," having wise snow-white hair and great spiritual sight, with eyes "like a fiery flame." His feet were as "fine copper," with copper scripturally having reference to earthly things, as in contrast to the gold of heavenly things. A sharp long sword protrudes from his mouth, as he wields the sword of God's word to defend and uphold divine truth and justice, and his face is "like the sun when it shines at its brightest." (Hebre 4:12; Malac 4:2). John is encouraged to "write down the things you saw, and the things that are, and the things that will take place after these." What insight and instruction Revelation offers to humans living in our time, some of it being clear and direct, while other parts are written in "signs" to be unlocked by letting the Scriptures interpret themselves, rather than guessing at the matter ourselves. Much of man's attempts at understanding Revelation are tainted by human, rather than scriptural, interpretation. Therefore, let's appreciate God's inspired word itself as the key to unlocking the secrets of Revelation!
  
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                    With a warm welcome, wishing you a good day! Let's pick up in Psalm 31, this time verses 9-16:
  
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  " 9 Show me favor, O Jehovah, for I am in distress. Anguish has made my eyes weak, my whole body as well. 10 My life is consumed with grief And my years with groaning. My strength is waning because of my error; My bones grow weak.  11 I am scorned by all my adversaries, Especially my neighbors. And I am dreaded by my acquaintances; When they see me in public, they flee from me.  12 I am put out of their heart and forgotten, as if I were dead; I am like a broken jar. 13 I have heard many evil rumors; Terror surrounds me. When they gather together as one against me, They scheme to take away my life.  14 But I trust in you, O Jehovah. I declare: “You are my God.”15 My days are in your hand. Rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those persecuting me. 16 Make your face shine upon your servant. Save me by your loyal love."
  
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  In Psalm 31, David is weakened by his serious sin. Jehovah does not always shield us from the consequences of our mistakes. He warns us against such sin to save us from grief, troubles, and unhappiness. May we appreciate God's word and warnings for our everlasting happiness and benefit!
  
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  Psalm 31:9,10 Some of the more immediate repercussions of especially serious sin, feeling distress and anguish over a mistake, one's spiritual sight may have also been weakened, along with the body. One may be consumed with grief, and there may be extended groaning--some consequences of serious sin may last for "years". One's strength and vigor may lessen, and the frame of one's spirituality may weaken. One who has repented of serious wrongdoing should not lose heart over such things however, but trust in Jehovah and His help to return to obedience to God with a restoration to a state of true happiness.
  
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  Psalm 31:11,12 Adversaries and even neighbors could scorn one, depending on the seriousness of that one's sin. Acquaintances may seem to "flee" from the person, not wishing to show themselves in close association with that one. We must realize the effects our sin may have on others, perhaps discouraging them from a course of righteousness, potentially causing some to trip over our faults. Thus their reaction may be a protective measure on their part. To them, David says, it was as if he were dead to them and forgotten. He felt like a "broken jar." Perhaps only Jehovah could help one truly recover from such a condition.
  
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  Psalm 31:13,14 King David was also concerned with enemies seeking to conspire against him. Still, his trust was in Jehovah, desiring to continue serving Him.
  
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  Psalm 31:15,16 David confidently placed himself in the hand of Jehovah, pleading for rescue from enemy scheming and persecution. How he yearned to once again have Jehovah's favor and approval, to be saved in Jehovah's loyal love. May this consideration move us to desire never to displease God by serious sin, rather to "hate what is bad" in God's eyes, knowing it only displeases God, harming our relationship with Him and others, leading to often inescapable consequences. Let us love God's insightful and protective word and right standards, safeguarding us from wrongdoing and its consequences.
  
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  Titus 3:3-5 however acknowledges that many came to the truth after a course of wrongdoing. Notice Paul's inspired words: "3 For we too were once senseless, disobedient, led astray, being slaves to various desires and pleasures, carrying on in badness and envy, detestable, hating one another. 4 However, when the kindness of our Savior, God, and his love for mankind were manifested 5 (not because of any righteous works we had done, but because of his own mercy), he saved us by means of the bath that brought us to life and by making us new by holy spirit."
  
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  Yes, by means of "the bath" or the cleansing word of God, He is able to correct our thinking and heart to become truly obedient, in spite of an ignorant past. (Ephes 5:26). We've come to see the beauty of God's way of doing things, leading us to great delight and rejoicing, with the powerful holy spirit of God. May we look forward to a joyful future, learning and remaining within the framework of God's right standards, promoting true success in our life and family, with eternity in view!
  
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                    Welcome, wishing you a happy day! Let's pick up where we left off in Proverbs 30, this time verses 15-19:
  
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  "15 The leeches have two daughters that cry, “Give! Give!” There are three things that do not get satisfied, Four that never say, “Enough!” 16 —The Grave and a barren womb, A land that is deprived of water, And fire that never says, “Enough!” 17 The eye that mocks a father and despises obedience to a mother—The ravens of the valley will peck it out, And the young eagles will eat it up. 18 There are three things that are beyond my comprehension, And four that I do not understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the heavens, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the open sea, And the way of a man with a young woman."
  
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  Prove 30:15 Bloodsucking leeches might be considered greedy for blood. Greedy ones among mankind will have children that themselves cry "Give!" Their greed will be exposed by their own children or female followers. How much better for such ones to realize their erring ways, turn to God with repentance, and begin to appreciate what they have, looking to God to provide for what they truly want or need, in His own way and time, becoming "satisfied" with what they have. The proverbs goes on to spell out four things that are never satisfied:
  
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  Prove 30:16 These four things have caused tremendous grief among mankind, as these are mostly things God never intended for mankind to have to bear. First is the Grave--the resting place of those "sleeping in death," awaiting the "resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15) 1Thessalonians 4:13 says "...we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest do who have no hope." Thus while especially an untimely death can cause us great pain or sorrow, we can cope having a real hope, for their return to life in God's abundant mercy and loyal love. Such ones are alive in God's memory, as He is yearning for the time to wipe away tears of sorrow by bringing such ones back to life. As Job put it, at Job 14:13-15, "O that in the Grave you would conceal me...That you would set a time limit for me and remember me!...You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands." Another thing that never says "enough!" is a barren womb. Most married women, especially as they truly learn of God's ways and wish to bear a child to love and raise, may be greatly saddened when not able to produce. In the Scriptures, "sons are an inheritance from Jehovah; the fruit of the womb is a reward." So, especially in ancient times among God's people, women may have been more pained at not bearing offspring. May such ones today keep their desire before God, and carefully, husband and wife together, examine themselves spiritually to ensure God's blessing on their humble course of godly devotion. Perhaps for some, it may not be the best time, and God may want such ones to wait for His coming new world. Whatever the case, may we rely on God to endure any such challenges. Another thing that is never satisfied is a "land that is deprived of water." Dry spells, more common in summer, have been grievous among mankind, as water is such a life-sustaining provision. It wouldn't hurt to have a place for storing some safe water, for measuring out carefully in a time of deprivation. Finally, "fire that never says, Enough!" What devastation has been experienced, even in modern times, by wildfires. What great distress this has caused among mankind. At least, may we avoid a materialistic attitude, treasuring our relationships and lives of our family members and neighbors far more than material things. Along these lines, let's make sure our home is properly equipped with smoke, CO detectors and the like, as well as appropriate fire extinguishers within reach as available, training all in the home what to do in an emergency and how to use these when necessary. Some have taken certain precautions to preserve memories of loved ones, perhaps copying or digitizing cherished photos, storing these and/or sending them to loved ones living in other areas, as a precaution. You might find help or pay to have this done if unsure yourself. Nevertheless, what a loss it still is when much of our life's accumulation is gone! May we keep in mind our treasured relationship with God, and the everlasting life He wants us to enjoy with loved ones, so we are not so devastated by such a loss if such should ever occur, ever relying on God, appreciating what we do have.
  
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  Prove 30:17 How vital to help young ones to appreciate our discipline as being moved by our love for them. Be careful who may try to teach them to mock the loving discipline of parents or guardians, whether other youths or even TV or movie personalities, or even from music. Especially guard their associations until they come to appreciate your loving care for them, as you help them also develop their love for God and respect for His word and ways. Work to maintain good communication with your precious children, continually growing yourselves in the love of God and in His wisdom, improving in your ability to teach and cherish your children.
  
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  Prove 30:18,19 Such things ultimately glorify Jehovah God as our wise and loving "Grand Creator."
  
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  Psalm 89:49-52 concludes this informative psalm--it reads: "Where are your former acts of loyal love, O Jehovah, That you swore about to David in your faithfulness? 50 Remember, O Jehovah, the taunts hurled at your servants; How I have to bear the taunts of all the peoples; 51 How your enemies have hurled insults, O Jehovah; How they have insulted every footstep of your anointed one. 52 May Jehovah be praised forever. Amen and Amen."
  
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  Therefore, the foretold events God inspired will cause taunts and insults by those not respecting God or His people--these we must bear, especially God's chosen ruler. Nevertheless, God's purpose will succeed, as many embrace God's purpose of a happy, eternal life for all turning to true worship. May we put up with anything we must endure, trusting God to remove such shame in His own time and way, resulting in great exultation and rejoicing among His people, into eternity. May Jehovah be praised for His great power to accomplish His wonderful purpose for mankind!
  
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  Titus 2:12 mentions qualities that the undeserved kindness of God helps us to live by, including "godly devotion." This was mentioned recently, as we examined 2Peter 2:9 saying that "...Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment." What does this godly devotion involve? It is a close attachment to Jehovah God, that is cultivated over time, with a determination to be loyally obedient to Him, loving Him by such obedience. As 1John 5:3 says, "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." Therefore, with such devotion, we are not simply doing what is right, simply because it benefits us. Rather, God becomes our focus, and our relationship with Him becomes central to our existence, appreciating Him as the Source of our life, our family, and every "good gift and perfect present." (James 1:17). May we continue to grow in our relationship with God, as we value true Christian virtues and guidelines, praying for the self-control necessary to abide by these, with endurance through trials, making possible this genuine reliance on God, learning to love Him with our 'whole heart, soul (or, entire being), and mind.' (Matt 22:37-40).
  
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    Hello! Let's consider something from
Proverbs 30:4-6:
  
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    "4 Who has ascended to heaven
and then descended? Who has gathered the wind in the palms of both hands? Who
has wrapped up the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of
the earth? What is his name and the name of his son—if you know? 5 Every saying
of God is refined. He is a shield to those taking refuge in him. 6 Add nothing
to his words, Or he will reprove you, And you will be proved a liar."
  
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    What awe-inspiring words,
acknowledging the great power of our Creator and Father, Jehovah. Isaiah says
that to Jehovah, the nations are as a drop from a bucket, and a film of dust on
the scales. Yet he loves mankind and deals with us considerately. What a privilege
to get to know the thoughts of Jehovah, the truth from His inspired Word the
Bible. "Every saying of God is refined." We can count on His word for
beneficial truths, reliable instruction and guidance. And He is a shield for
his servants, protecting us spiritually, that our relationship with him may
remain intact despite trials and temptations--We can be loyal and obedient,
trusting that "God is faithful" and "he will not let you be
tempted beyond what you can bear," but 'he will make the way out for you
to be able to endure it.' (1Corinthians 10:13) May we safeguard our precious
relationship with God, drawing closer to Him as we learn of His great power and
love for humanity, and us individually.
  
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    Hello! Let's begin by looking at Proverbs 29:1-5:
  
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    A man who stiffens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly
be broken beyond healing. 2 When the righteous are many, the people rejoice,
But when the wicked one rules, the people groan. 3 A man who loves wisdom makes
his father rejoice, But the one who keeps company with prostitutes squanders
his wealth. 4 By justice a king brings stability to a land, But a man seeking
bribes brings it to ruin. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads out a net
for his feet.
  
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    Verse 1: May we never take for granted the discipline we
receive that may be coming from our Creator and Father. May we humble ourselves
under his reproof and correction, and be submissive to His guidance in our life.
We all need correction from time to time--let's be thankful and accept it
humbly! We need to set an example, that all persons appreciate God's guidance
and direction in their life, having faith in God, looking to Him for help,
protection, and salvation, that people can live before God, and not pridefully
'take offense' and continue to reject God's efforts to correct them, and
suddenly find themselves "broken beyond healing." How sad!
  
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    Verse 2: Righteousness is the framework for a happy and
successful life, both now and long into the future, everlastingly. We need to
recognize God's laws and standards, that we may keep God's way, finding true
happiness ourselves, and setting a good example to help others do the same.
Thus many will rejoice! Psalm 37:34 says: "Hope in Jehovah and follow his
way, And he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked are
done away with, you will see it."
  
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    Verse 3: We should love and take delight in God's wisdom,
which is "the most important thing" besides genuine Christian love.
True wisdom enables us to show love properly. If we don't know what a person
truly needs spiritually, we cannot love them properly. Being kind to someone,
while beneficial, is not all there is to truly loving them. We need understanding
and true wisdom to know what they are needing, and we obtain this by a regular
intake of spiritual instruction from God's word. We begin to grow spiritually,
learning what we need, and becoming better able to offer to others what they
need. Sometime, review the ESSENTIALS article on this website, that helps us
see what's needed for our own spiritual growth.
  
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    Verse 4: By justice, or righteousness, a land or nation may
have "stability." When a land comes to fear God properly, truly
"hating what's bad" in God's eyes, and coming to love what is good,
what a happy people this can bring! A king, setting an example in learning
God's righteousness, would want to avoid being motivated by "love of
money" more than setting an example in honest integrity, and having soundness
of mind, having a proper sense of priorities before his subjects. May such a
king live long and prosper!
  
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    Verse 5: Flattery is insincere praise, but is still praise,
that can cause someone to get a big head if they have not learned how to
maintain a proper humble view of themselves. If we want to commend someone,
commend not their knowledge, but their efforts to use their knowledge to
benefit others. Thus we can offer, not flattery, but sincere, specific
commendation. The receiver should acknowledge God's power in their life to do
good, giving Him glory and praise, and remaining humble in His sight.
  
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    Psalm 70 (Book 2, 29th psalm) says to God: "Let those
who are seeking you exult and rejoice in you. May those who love your acts of
salvation always say: "May God be magnified!" It is God whom we
should seek to honor--should not His reputation be far above our own? Who is
far greater? Let us live for God's name and reputation, and let Him take care
of ours. "O God, act quickly in my behalf. You are my helper and my
rescuer; O Jehovah, do not delay."
  
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    2Timothy 3:1-5 reads like a newspaper, of the attitudes of
people that would become prominent in "the last days" during
"critical times hard to deal with." These would include men that
would be "lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful,
haughty,...having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its
power." We are to guard our associations with such persons, while still
loving them and seeking to help them spiritually. Jesus said the greatest commandment
of the Law was to love God with our whole heart, soul (life), mind, and
strength, and then our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40) We should love
God first, who can supply us things we need and even things we enjoy, but
especially the things that enable us to serve Him effectively, and communicate
with our loved ones, friends, and neighbors, to do His will. God wants us to
enjoy life, but not to love money or possessions more than Him.
  
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    2Timothy 3:16,17 says "All Scripture is inspired of God
and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for
disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully
competent, completely equipped for every good work."
    
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                    Hello, with warm wishes for a pleasant day! Let's open with our continued consideration of Psalm 89 for the day, verses 46-48:
  
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  After being foretold to suffer a humiliating defeat, God's chosen one responds to Jehovah with several pointed questions, that no doubt many will be wondering:
  
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  "46 How long, O Jehovah, will you hide yourself? Will it be forever? Will your rage continue to burn like a fire? 47 Remember how short my life is! Was it to no purpose that you created all humans? 48 What man can live and never see death? Can he save himself from the power of the Grave? (Selah)
  
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  Psalm 89:46 There were times throughout the Bible record when God brought punishment even on his own people, in anger at their rebelliousness against Him. It would not happen, or the chastisement would be to a lesser degree, if His people would truly repent and turn around from their wrong ways. For instance, at Jeremiah 30:11, God says regarding His people: "“For I am with you,” declares Jehovah, “to save you. But I will make an extermination among all the nations to which I scattered you; However, you I will not exterminate. I will discipline you to the proper degree, And I will by no means leave you unpunished.”" The questions nevertheless continue as to this display of God's rage:
  
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  Psalm 89:47,48 Clearly this punishment by God comes at a time while the current system of things continues, when people's lives are still "short." Thus the pointed question, "Was it to no purpose that you created all humans?" God's word reveals His purpose regarding humans is to allow them to live endlessly. But when? 
  
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  Isaiah 65:20-23 foretells this time: "“No more will there be an infant from that place who lives but a few days, Nor an old man who fails to live out his days. For anyone who dies at a hundred will be considered a mere boy, And the sinner will be cursed, even though he is a hundred years of age.  21 They will build houses and live in them, And they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. 22 They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full.  23 They will not toil for nothing, Nor will they bear children for distress, Because they are the offspring made up of those blessed by Jehovah, And their descendants with them."
  
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  Titus 1:3,4 After acknowledging the "accurate knowledge of the truth that is according to godly devotion" Paul mentions that God refuses the lie. While we likely have come to love the truth of God, we should appreciate the role of godly devotion, as the truth should always be found in harmony with the God of love, Jehovah, and in support of His will that all humans come to love Him as our Father and Life-giver. (James 1:12). Verses 3,4 mention how God, in his own due time, made known His word to the nations largely through the preaching entrusted to Paul, under the oversight of the Word, Jesus Christ, by the labor of many of the early Christians. Thus the message of salvation became available to both Jews and Gentiles alike, at a time when communication was nothing like is possible in these last days. These verses read as follows: "but in his own due time, he made his word known through the preaching entrusted to me according to the command of our Savior, God; 4 to Titus, a genuine child according to the faith we share: May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior." May we continue loving the word of God as clarifying to us the truth about God and His loving purpose for mankind, enabling us to draw close to Him through His promised redeemer, Jesus. Hosea 13:14 says: "From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them. Where are your stings, O Death? Where is your destructiveness, O Grave?..."
  
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                    A warm welcome to everyone! Let's consider Psalms 28:4-6:
  
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  In verse 3 David asks God not to drag him away with the wicked, "practicing what is hurtful, those who are speaking words of peace with their fellowman while evil is in their hearts." This alerts us that the words of such ones can be deceptive--not everyone speaks what is truly in their heart, or as Psalm 15:2 describes the right way, "practicing what is right and speaking the truth in his heart." David continues:
  
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  "4 Pay them back for their deeds, According to their evil practices. Repay them for the work of their hands, According to what they have done.  5 For they pay no attention to the activities of Jehovah, Nor to the work of his hands. He will tear them down and not build them up. 6 May Jehovah be praised, For he has heard my pleas for help."
  
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  Psalm 28:4 Notice David does not take matters into his own hands, but leaves it to Jehovah to repay such evil ones for what they have done. Jehovah can read the heart, and see any hope of repentance on the part of such ones, or their determined course of wrongdoing, and repay accordingly. The Mosaic Law of ancient Israel, the "handwritten document," the requirements of which were done away with at Jesus' impalement, still have much to say about God's sense of justice, and is a worthy read and study, to help us see the seriousness of various sins--the weight of more serious and lesser sins. Jehovah may still use principles of this Law in His standards of justice in dealing with wrongdoers. For instance, the Law stated that a thief typically had to pay back four times what he stole from others. Depending on the situation, however, this could vary up or down. By such standards, a person may learn that "treasures gained by wickedness will prove to be of no benefit." (Prove 10:2).
  
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  Psalm 28:5,6 We need to pay attention to the righteous activities of Jehovah, that we may "become imitators of God, as beloved children." (Ephes 5:1). He still sets the ultimate example in love, wisdom, and his just use of power. Jehovah does not bless those practicing evil, rather He will tear down what they are building. In fact, "Unless Jehovah builds the house, It is in vain that its builders work hard on it." (Psalm 127:1). May we turn to Jehovah for His blessing on our activities, seeking to work in harmony with the just and fair standards of God, finding His blessing and approval!
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm continued) Yesterday's consideration of verses 38-41 was updated late with a key explanation of why we still may experience injustice at this time, in this system of things. Some wonder why God may allow even good people to lose their lives. Please reconsider yesterday's take on Psalm 89, if you're able, search "Jan 27". We'll continue with verses 42-45:
  
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  "42 You have made his adversaries victorious; You have caused all his enemies to rejoice. 43 You have also driven back his sword, And you have made him lose ground in the battle. 44 You have brought an end to his splendor And hurled his throne to the ground. 45 You have cut short the days of his youth; You have clothed him with shame." (Selah)
  
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  Thus we see in verses 38-45 that there may well be a time of distress that will severely pain God's anointed one, his chosen ruler. Even "all his enemies" will rejoice at this humiliating breach. Nevertheless, Jehovah is still in control, and will not let this event ruin His purpose for His people and all mankind. May we continually trust in Jehovah, seeking His guidance and direction, and whatever protections He may provide through these days, until His Kingdom begins and true peace and happiness is ushered in for all.
  
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  2Thessalonians 3:6 Paul begins a discussion regarding some who were "walking disorderly" among the Christians, not following the example set by Paul in certain matters. Primarily in this case, there were some who were showing themselves lazy, not industrious. They were refusing to work, and "meddling with what does not concern them." (v. 11). They were constantly eating food provided by others, while Paul had set an example of working "night and day" to provide such things. Paul was therefore not advocating a lack of compassion, but rather a stern form of discipline for such ones, that they may learn to "eat food they themselves earn." (v. 12) Then, they may once again enjoy more fellowship with fellow believers. May we not take undue advantage of one another, but seek to provide for ourselves and our families, while setting aside a little to share with someone in true need of assistance. Some may not have been raised with the right view of things, and may not have all the necessary skills, but God can bless their efforts to use what they have and to gain more. They may need to gain more wisdom in these matters, to avoid having a lazy view, to become more industrious and diligent (James 1:5; Prove 21:5) May such ones pray for the wisdom needed to mend their ways, and seek to find it.
  
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    "1 The wicked flee when no one
pursues them, But the righteous are as confident as a lion. 2 When there is
transgression in the land, it will have one prince after another, But with the
help of a man of discernment and knowledge, a prince will long endure. 3 A poor
man who defrauds the lowly Is like a rain that sweeps away all the food. 4
Those who abandon the law praise the wicked one, But those who observe the law
are indignant with them. 5 Evil men cannot understand justice, But those who
seek Jehovah can understand everything."
  
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    Verse 1: The wicked ones, knowing
they are doing wrong, may be more given to fear, while the righteous trust in
Jehovah by doing what pleases Him, confident in His blessing on their efforts,
aiming for perfect or complete love, which "casts fear out." (1John
4:18) "There is no fear in love."
  
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    Verse 2: A man of discernment is
able to tell the difference between things, such as right from wrong, good from
bad, true from false, and more important matters of law from lesser matters
though still required. The man mentioned also would have an abundant store of
knowledge no doubt in many areas of life, useful to a ruler. Genuine wisdom and
love is what all persons should strive after as "the most important
thing" (Proverbs 4:7). "Acquire wisdom...And acquire
understanding"
  
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    Verse 3: A poor man should be
relying heavily upon Jehovah to provide for his needs. How unfitting for such a
one to defraud the lowly! In no way should he be abandoning God's law.
  
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    Verse 4: Those observing the law are
indignant with lawbreakers, or those abandoning the law. "Out of the
abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." So lawbreakers praise a wicked
one, as they're not appreciating God's law in their heart. Psalm 119 is full of
encouragement to appreciate God's laws, commands, reminders and the like. God's
righteousness is the framework for a happy and successful life, both now and
into the future, everlastingly. It is not something too difficult for us, it is
acheivable. As Psalm 119:1,3,4 says: "Happy are those who are blameless in
their way, who walk in the law of Jehovah...They practice no unrighteousness;
They walk in his ways. You have commanded that your orders be carefully
kept." By exercising faith in Christ's ransom sacrifice, our mistakes can
be forgiven as we aim to please God in true love for Him and others.
  
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    Verse 5: Paul contrasted a physical
man and a spiritual man, saying "a physical man does not accept the things
of the spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot get to
know them, because they are examined spiritually. However, the spiritual man
examines all things." The physical man cannot understand God's justice, or
righteousness, while the spiritual man can understand everything about it, and
basically all useful things in life, with God's blessing.
  
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    Psalm 69 (Book 2, psalm 28) contains
prophetic statements regarding Jesus, events nearing his death. v.7: "I
suffer reproach on your account; Humiliation covers my face." v.21:
"But for food they gave me poison, and for my thirst they gave me vinegar
to drink." Mark 15:23 says "they tried to give him wine drugged with
myrrh, but he would not take it." and later, Mark 15:36 reports "Then
someone ran, soaked a sponge in sour wine, put it on a reed, and gave it to him
to drink, saying: "Let him be! Let us see whether Elijah comes to take him
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    2Timothy 2:22-26 Paul encourages
faithful Timothy to pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace along with those
calling on the Lord out of a clean heart. Further, reject foolish and ignorant
debates, knowing they produce fights. For a slave of the Lord does not need to
fight, but needs to be gentle toward all, qualified to teach, showing restraint
when wronged, instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed. Perhaps
God may give them repentance leading to an accurate knowledge of truth, and
they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the Devil, seeing
that they have been caught alive by him to do his will."
  
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                    Hello to each and all! Let's this time consider Psalm 27:5-8. For commentary on verses 1-4, search "Dec 27".
  
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  Recapping verse 4, it stated David's request: "One thing I have asked from Jehovah—It is what I will look for—That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To gaze upon the pleasantness of Jehovah And to look with appreciation upon his temple." Dwelling "in the house of Jehovah" refers to being a part of the family of God, Jehovah. He also wanted to maintain appreciation for the privilege of true worship. Verses 5-8 continue:
  
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  "5 For he will hide me in his shelter on the day of calamity; He will conceal me in the secret place of his tent; High on a rock he will place me. 6 Now my head is high above my enemies who surround me; I will offer sacrifices at his tent with joyful shouting; I will sing praises to Jehovah. 7 Hear me, O Jehovah, when I cry out; Show me favor and answer me. 8 Speaking for you, my heart has said: “Seek to find my face.” Your face, O Jehovah, I will seek to find."
  
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  Psalm 27:5,6 Whatever Jehovah needs to do to protect His faithful servants "on the day of calamity," He will do so, moving those being protected to rejoice and praise Jehovah! Such divine protection will also result in the people of God being free of any shame the wicked may have sought to heap upon them--each one's head will be "high above" the enemies who may have surrounded him or her.
  
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  Psalm 27:7,8 David pleads for Jehovah to hear his cries, to answer when he calls. Psalm 65:2 says to Jehovah: "O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come." That is, people of "all flesh." Jehovah is interested in all who will come to Him in truth and sincerity of heart, with respect for His glorious throne. Psalm 86:5 says: "For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you." May we appreciate God's rightful dominion over mankind, and appreciate our privilege of speaking with Him, reading His inspired word the Bible, and receiving of His loving support and guidance, and any blessing he may bestow upon us. (Psalm 1:1-3).
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm, continued) verses 38-41 mention God's allowance of His anointed one to be profaned, his fortifications being reduced "to ruins," becoming a reproach to his neighbors. God's people may have to endure a difficult time in the future, yet Jehovah will still support the righteous. Psalm 55:22 says "Throw your burden on Jehovah, And he will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to "fall," or "totter." These verses of Psalm 89 read: "38 But you yourself have cast off and rejected him; You have become furious with your anointed one. 39 You have spurned the covenant with your servant; You have profaned his crown by throwing it to the ground. 40 You have broken down all his stone walls; You have reduced his fortifications to ruins. 41 All who pass by have pillaged him; He is a reproach to his neighbors." May we continue to rely upon Jehovah, and look to Him in good times and bad, for support, guidance, and spiritual protection. Sometimes Jehovah has used in this system the power of various nations to judge another. In this system of things, the protections of Jehovah are primarily spiritual, as Psalm 91 describes, "Because you said: "Jehovah is my refuge," you have made the Most High your dwelling; No disaster will befall you, and no plague will come near your tent." (Psalm 91:8-10). God can protect our spiritual lives, including our relationships with Him and dear ones. However, do you know some good people who have been harmed physically in this world--do you really think they "deserved" it? Rather, were they not like the men on whom the tower in Siloam fell? (Luke 13:4,5). Let us hold on to our hope of the resurrection into God's new world for dear friends and loved ones we may have lost in this system of things, which does not have God's full protection and blessing. Still, as 2Peter 2:9,10 reminds us, "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment, 10 especially those who seek to defile the flesh of others and who despise authority..." God's right to rule mankind was challenged, and we are still living with the results of Satan's attempt to mislead our first parents, to choose to see life without God's full protection, experiencing the results of man's attempts to rule without God. Of course, those respecting God do now benefit, especially as we apply divine wisdom, but in God's new world His blessing will be in full measure, as He rights the wrongs we've experienced in a world with ungodliness. At that time, as Isaiah 25:8 says "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."
  
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  2Thessalonians 2:9-12 continues mention of a lawless one, who deceives many from true righteousness and true worship. For consideration of verses 1-8, search "Oct 27". Verses 9-12 read this way: "9 But the lawless one’s presence is by the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and wonders 10 and every unrighteous deception for those who are perishing, as a retribution because they did not accept the love of the truth in order that they might be saved. 11 That is why God lets a deluding influence mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie, 12 in order that they all may be judged because they did not believe the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness." How vital to be truth seekers, reading God's word diligently so as not to be misled from the truth of God, by those who would claim to know God's word but tell religious lies, seeking their own glory and benefit. (John 7:18; 1Peter 5:2,3). May we not be deluded by "every powerful work and lying signs and wonders" causing ones to be led astray from the truth of God. As Jesus said, at Matthew 7:21-23: "“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’" Let us ensure we are doing the true will of God, including what we read at 1Timothy 2:4, "whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth."
  
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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    Hello! Let's continue our
examination of some of Proverbs, this time Proverbs 27:1-5:
  
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    "1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day will bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, and
not your own mouth; Others, and not your own lips. 3 A stone is heavy and sand
is weighty, But the irritation caused by a fool is heavier than both. 4 There
is the cruelty of rage and the flood of anger, But who can withstand jealousy?
5 Open reproof is better than concealed love."
  
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    Verse 1: On this, note the counsel
of James 1:13-15: "13 Come, now, you who say: “Today or tomorrow we will
travel to this city and will spend a year there, and we will do business and
make some profit,” 14 whereas you do not know what your life will be like
tomorrow. For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then
disappears. 15 Instead, you should say: “If Jehovah wills, we will live and do
this or that.”" Therefore, rely upon Jehovah in your plans, as Proverbs
16:3 says: " 3 Commit to Jehovah whatever you do, and your plans will
succeed." A modest person will not boast about his plans, his talents or
possessions, material or spiritual. Such a person recognizes due limits and his
own limitations, remaining humble before God. In the words of Micah 6:8, a
favorite verse of many: "He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is
Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice (or, righteousness), to
cherish loyalty (or loyal love), and to walk in modesty with your God!"
  
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    Verse 2: Proverbs 25:27 says:
"27 It is not good to eat too much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one’s
own glory." Let us trust in Jehovah, and seek His honor and glory as we
represent Him before others, letting Him care for own reputation before Him.
Thus, we can make a good name with God, as other servants of God did, as we
read in His word.
  
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    Verse 3: A foolish one is lacking
understanding of God's word and genuine wisdom.  He needs to appreciate
God's discipline, rather than discounting it. "He whom Jehovah loves he
disciplines" All persons should be humble enough to take to heart
discipline received that is in harmony with God's will, and not pridefully
taking offense at it. Prepare your heart to accept counsel, as Proverbs 4:13
says: "Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means
your life."
  
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    Verse 4: Jealousy is
"rottenness to the bones," but a "calm heart gives life to the
body." James 3:16 shows the consequences of developing a jealous,
contentious, competitive spirit, which is common today: "16 For wherever
there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every
vile thing." Is that what we need? Is a competitive spirit worth
"disorder and every vile, [or evil] thing?" God's word shows what we
should do instead: Galatians 6:4 reads: "4 But let each one examine his
own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself
alone, and not in comparison with the other person." Therefore, aim to get
better, to improve over yesterday, or last week, or last month, or this same
time last year. Strive to improve and find joy in your own activity, without
having to compare yourself or your work to others. The Amplified Bible puts
that verse this way: "But let every person carefully scrutinize and
examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the
personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone]
without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor."
  
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    Verse 5: Sometimes people genuinely
need correction, even strong correction. It is the course of true love to offer
this where needed, in harmony with true wisdom. Our willingness to do this,
while being sensitive to the feelings of the person, should transcend any
desire not to say anything out of fear of hurting their feelings. Proverbs
13:24 says this: "Whoever holds back his rod [or, discipline] hates his
son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently [or, promptly]."
Proverbs gives one caution, however. Proverbs 9:7 says this: "The one who
corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, and whoever reproves someone wicked will
get hurt." So size the person up before offering any counsel.
  
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    Psalm 68 (Book2, psalm 27) contains
the shortened form of Jehovah's name even in the King James Version (KJV), in
verse 4: " 4 Sing to God; sing praises to his name. Sing to the One
riding through the desert plains. Jah is his name! Rejoice before him!"
The original manuscripts have Jehovah's full name in the Psalms alone over 700
times! David and other Israelites truly sung praises to Jehovah. Notice how
Jehovah feels about the use of his name at Exodus 3:15: "15 Then God said
once more to Moses: “This is what you are to say to the Israelites, ‘Jehovah
the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and this is how I am to
be remembered from generation to generation." The KJV words the end of
this verse similarly: "this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial
unto all generations."
  
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    2Timothy 1:7 says "For God did
not give us a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of
soundness of mind." Paul continues to Timothy, "So do not become
ashamed either of the witness about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake,
but take your part in suffering adversity for the good news by relying on the
power of God." For a time, Paul was a prisoner because he refused to offer
a bribe to the Roman official in charge of him. As Paul says in Hebrews 13:18,
"we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves
honestly in all things." God will bless and reward such integrity.
  
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                    Hello with a hearty welcome! Let's begin by picking up in Psalm 26, highlighting integrity to God, continuing with verses 5-8. For consideration of verses 1-4, search "Dec 26":
  
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  In verses 1-4, David pleads for God to judge and examine him, refining his innermost thoughts, as he seeks to walk in "integrity" before God, meaning "completeness or wholeness without corruption." Let's see some ways David was determined to continue:
  
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  "5 I hate the company of evil men, And I refuse to associate with the wicked. 6 I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah, 7 To cause the sound of thanksgiving to be heard And to declare all your wonderful works. 8 Jehovah, I love the house where you dwell, The place where your glory resides."
  
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  Psalm 26:5 It is 1Corinthians 15:33 which says: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits." This can also be translated "Bad associations corrupt good morals," or "character." In what ways could we invite evil men into our company, inviting corruption of our spirit? Of course, literally we could somehow take pleasure in spending time with corrupt evil men, perhaps impressed by their knowledge of things or some other gift God had granted them. Maybe we imagine our association may have a good effect on them, when 1Cori. warns that it is usually the other way around--corrupting our own stand for righteousness. So we should keep our distance, while we could at times offer encouragement to repent of evil, to turn to doing good, to pursue the genuine wisdom of God, out of love for them, before it is too late. (Isaiah 55:6,7). We could also invite such men or women into our company via the radio, television, and the movies, for instance in cases where evil men are not really treated as villains. While TV and movie ratings should not be the end-all decision maker, they can certainly be helpful in our judgment of what we might reasonably watch, in harmony with God's just standards. We can often find something that is uplifting or beneficial in some way, promoting respect for God and His ways! (Phili 4:8).
  
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  Psalm 26:6-8 David was determined to maintain clean hands, indicating actions that are pure and blameless before God. He also was happy to honor God by extolling His wonderful works to others, offering thanks to God for His loving ways and thoughtfulness toward mankind. Jehovah is the giver of "every good gift and perfect present!" (James 1:17). Under the rulership of God's kingdom, Jehovah's "tent" is said to be "with mankind." (Revel 21:3,4) 2Corinthians 6:16 says "And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? For we are a temple of a living God; just as God said: “I will reside among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.”" Jehovah's great spiritual temple is not now a literal building, but rather among certain devoted Christian servants of God, with courtyards among human worshippers. May we appreciate the privilege of getting to know God and Jesus, dwelling among the people of God, having His favor and blessing upon us!
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm continued) verses 34-37 reassure us of God's favor upon David's offspring, in the Davidic covenant. We read God's words: "34 I will not violate my covenant Or change what my lips have spoken. 35 I have sworn in my holiness, once and for all; I will not tell lies to David. 36 His offspring will endure forever; His throne will endure like the sun before me. 37 Like the moon, it will be firmly established forever As a faithful witness in the skies.” (Selah) May we cooperate fully with God's direction in choosing the rulership of David's offspring over mankind, those having similar faith as David, along with the chosen son of David to rule in God's kingdom, like David, trusting in God's direction and blessing.
  
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  2Thessalonians 1:4,5 highlights the endurance and faith, especially of those chosen to rule with Christ in the Kingdom. They receive a scourging before God in discipline and training, to truly be worthy of their privilege to rule. Enduring persecutions and hardships faithfully, they learn vital Christian qualities and principles of truth that will serve them well in their role as kings and priests before mankind, lovingly assisting humans to grow in their relationship with God and others. This is all after the example of Christ, as at 1Peter 2:21-23, revealing "21 In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving a model for you to follow his steps closely. 22 He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. 23 When he was being insulted, he did not insult in return. When he was suffering, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously." Verses 4,5 of 2Thes. read this way: "As a result we ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the hardships that you are suffering. 5 This is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, leading to your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you are indeed suffering." We should look to God if we are having to cope with any sort of suffering, especially from others, as Romans 12:17-21 says "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.”20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.” 21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good." What about the heaping of "fiery coals"? These were used to soften metal, to make it workable. Thus, good works toward wrongdoers can soften or melt their stubbornness of pride, perhaps leading to their genuine repentance. Thus, may we "keep conquering the evil with the good."
  
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    Hey there! Let's continue looking at
the first few verses of Proverbs, this time Proverbs 26:1-5:
  
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    "1 Like snow in summer and rain
at harvesttime, Honor is not fitting for someone stupid. 2 Just as a bird has
reason to flee and a swallow to fly, So a curse does not come without a real
reason. 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey, And the rod is
for the back of stupid people. 4 Do not answer the stupid one according to his
foolishness, So that you do not put yourself on his level. 5 Answer the stupid
one according to his foolishness, So that he does not think he is wise."
  
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    Verse 1: According to the
Scriptures, the "stupid" person is one who knows the right thing, but
many times won't do it. At first lacking in understanding, he tends toward a
prideful haughty spirit. He doesn't appreciate the loving counsel and discipline
of Jehovah, which he needs in order to humble himself under God's mighty hand.
Rather, he is easily offended whenever counsel is offered. Accordingly,
Ecclesiastes 7:9 says: "Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become
offended." Such a person needs to keep ever in mind that "whom
Jehovah loves he disciplines; in fact he scourges every one whom he receives as
a son." Such a person should not be selfishly promoting his own ideas, but
receive of God's word and seek to honor Him in all speech and actions. "Humble
yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in
due time." May we appreciate what blessings God bestows upon us now, and
in the future, being ever appreciative of God's gifts, thanking Him often for
these. Such things may help a stupid one to become wise in a genuine way.
  
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    Verse 2: If we're on the receiving
end of a curse, we should try to figure out the reason. Perhaps the originator
is drunk, and less inhibited in his speech. It may or may not go deeper. If so,
or if the person is of sound mind, perhaps the individual was offended by
something we said or did. Can we remember what it may have been? Jehovah
treasures peaceful relations among humans, and his new world is to be one of
peace--finding "exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." (Psalm
37:11). Choosing an appropriate time, perhaps you can approach the individual
humbly to apologize for any possible error on your part, seeking an
understanding of the matter. Pray to speak mildly, or gently to the person, to
maintain self-control in your speech, and for Jehovah's blessing on your
efforts. Not everyone is willing to pursue peace, but do your part to seek it,
and, if you must, leave the matter in Jehovah's hand.
  
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    Verse 3: A stupid one has not gained
understanding of spiritual matters, so may necessarily receive strong
discipline at times for his wayward course. He must humble himself to benefit
from God's correction, appreciating it's ultimate motive of love for him and
all others.
  
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    Verse 4: We shouldn't respond to a foolish
statement by such a person by speaking foolishness in return, putting ourselves
on his level.
  
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    Verse 5: However, we should respond
appropriately, revealing the foolishness in his words said perhaps with an
improper motive, that he not consider himself wise by his self-centered and
foolish words.
  
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    Psalm 67 (Book 2, psalm 26) God
"will show us favor and bless us" that His way "may be known
in  the earth," his salvation "even among all the nations."
Yes, God wants all nations to have reverential respect  for Him,
benefitting from God's wisdom and merciful love. "Let national groups
rejoice and cry out joyfully, for [He] will judge the peoples with uprightness;
And as for national groups, on the earth [He] will lead them."
  
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    1Timothy 6 mentions that the genuine
teaching of true Christianity accords with "godly devotion," which
involves a close personal attachment to God, sincerely drawn to Him and
therefore submissive and obedient to His loving guidance and word. v.3:
"If any man teaches other doctrine and does not assent to healthful words,
those of our Lord Jesus Christ, nor to the teaching that accords with godly
devotion, he is puffed up [with pride], not understanding anything,...thinking
that godly devotion is a means of gain. To be sure, it is a means of great
gain, [this] godly devotion along with self-sufficiency. For we have brought
nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out. So having
sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these things."
  
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    As we come to have true love in our
hearts for God and others, we realize this is more important than loving money
or the things money can buy, not that there's anything wrong with having
material possessions, especially those that help us in pursuing the will of God
and enable us to communicate with loved ones and friends. Having an inordinate
love for money, however, leads to calamity, as God's inspired word continues in
v.9,10: "But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and
a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction
and ruin.10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things,
and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and
have stabbed themselves all over with many pains."
  
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    Thus, let's keep money in it's
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                    Hello with a warm welcome! Let's begin by continuing the acrostic of Psalm 25, written by King David, this time verses 11-15:
  
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   מ [Mem]12 Who is the man fearing Jehovah? He will instruct him about the way he should choose.
  
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  Psalm 25:11 David evidently had repented over his serious mistakes, trusting in God's merciful treatment. While Jehovah forgave him, he still suffered much due to his errors--by the mouth of the prophet Nathan, Jehovah pronounced: “Here I am raising up against you calamity out of your own house.” (2Samu 12:1-12).  Having many problems in his family, he had to also go into hiding again, and endured two of his own sons unfaithfully trying to usurp the throne, causing David public disgrace. Still, he remained faithful to Jehovah the remainder of his life, gathering supplies for his heart's desire to build Jehovah the temple at Jerusalem, which his son Solomon would carry out.
  
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  Psalm 25:12,13 One fearing God, rightfully respecting Him and greatly desiring not to displease Him in any way, may receive of God's instructions through His word and otherwise, to carry out the will of Jehovah. Such a person "will experience what is good." He will be righteously inclined, gaining in "the wisdom from above," and eager to instruct his own children in the path of endless life.
  
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  Psalm 25:14 A good verse showing that fearing God is no morbid dread, but rather allows for "close friendship with Jehovah," with God disclosing things such as "his covenant" that many are not yet able to fully comprehend or understand.
  
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  Psalm 25:15 Jehovah loves His people, and is eager to save them from the snares of the wicked. Evil ones will often be ensnared in their own traps. Psalm 35:7 and 7:15 say "For without cause they have hidden a net to trap me; Without cause they have dug a pit for me." "He excavates a pit and digs it deep, But he falls into the very hole he made." And 2Peter 2:9 says "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment." One chapter later, however, 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." Jehovah does not desire for anyone to lose out on His wonderful blessings of a Paradise Earth enjoyed loving Him and others with a loyal marriage mate and true friends earth-wide for all eternity!
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm, continued) Verses 30-33 remark what would happen if the sons of God's chosen one would leave God's law, in spite of God's blessing upon his king. These verses read: "If his sons leave my law And do not walk according to my decrees, 31 If they violate my statutes And do not keep my commandments, 32 Then I will punish their disobedience with a rod And their error with flogging. 33 But I will never abandon my loyal love for him Nor be untrue to my promise." How fine if his sons, however, are lovingly taught in the way Proverbs 22:6 describes: "Train a boy in the way he should go; Even when he grows old he will not depart from it." Nevertheless, God's loyal love will remain for his son, who faithfully looks to God, trusting and loving Him completely.
  
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  1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to mankind. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, he acknowledges that he is "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovah, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
  
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    Hello!  Let's give attention
this time to Proverbs 25:1-5:
  
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    "1 These also are the proverbs
of Solʹo·mon, which the men of Hez·e·kiʹah the king of Judah transcribed:2 It
is the glory of God to keep a matter secret, And the glory of kings is to
search through a matter. 3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, So
the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4 Remove the dross from the silver, And it will
emerge completely refined. 5 Remove the wicked one from the king’s presence,
And his throne will be firmly established in righteousness."
    
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    Verse 1: Thanks to God and faithful
king Hezekiah, we have a few more chapters of Proverbs to learn from.
  
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    Verse 2: Can you keep a secret? At
some point, God may request this of you. How are you at searching through a
matter--perhaps you've sought to understand a matter better using the internet
or other resources such as an encyclopedia and dictionary. The Bible term "understanding"
involves putting all the pieces of a puzzle together, seeing how all the gems
of knowledge fit, to make the whole picture of a matter. "Searching
through" a matter may include investigation, asking questions to find out
what happened, who was involved, what was the cause of a problem. Usually we
need to get to the root cause to properly ascertain what really happened. God
sees all things, and can help the truth to surface, which needs to happen for
the benefit of all involved, and for some to receive needed help to recover
from any error made.
  
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    Verse 3: Those who are, or who are
to become, kings should acquire a wealth of knowledge, especially true
knowledge of God's word and spiritual matters, to deal faithfully in their
governance. "Knowledge comes easily to the person with
understanding." (Proverbs 14:6). Most importantly, having the right motive
is vital, loving God with one's whole heart and mind, seeking to please Him in
all actions and decisions.
  
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    Verses 4-5: How many rotten apples
does it take to spoil the entire bunch? An evildoing person has no good motive,
usually being selfishly prideful, not motivated to please God. The humble one
God sees, but the haughty he knows "only from a distance." While
loving all and trying to help wrongdoers repent, may we keep our distance from
those not loving God or not willing to learn more with proper motive.
  
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    Psalm 66 (Book 2, 25th psalm) calls
upon "all the earth" to shout in triumph to God, to sing praises to
his glorious name, saying in v.3: "How awe-inspiring your works are!
Because of your great power your enemies cringe before you." v.7: "He
rules forever by his might. His eyes keep watch on the nations. Those who are
stubborn should not exalt themselves." v.10: "For you have examined
us, O God; As silver is refined, so you have refined us." May we let God
refine us, and bring us to being complete spiritually, by our faith in Him and
instruction in wisdom and love.
  
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    1Timothy 5:8 contains a vital
principle for family heads, showing the importance of caring for the needs of
his family, both materially and spiritually. Of course, situations vary, but
notice what it says: "Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who
are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has
disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith." If someone
is failing in this, certainly our merciful God just wants him or her to do
their best, praying about the matter persistently, to find the resources
necessary to carry out their responsibility here, but not just materially. How
important to put spiritual matters first, teaching and instructing especially
young ones, but encouraging older ones as well. God will bless the efforts of
those putting Him and spiritual matters first.
  
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                    Hello, and a hearty welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 19, this time verses 18-23.
  
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  "18 Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not become responsible for his death. 19 The hot-tempered man will pay the penalty; If you try to spare him, you will have to do it again and again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, In order to become wise in your future. 21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But the counsel of Jehovah is what will prevail. 22 The desirable thing in a man is his loyal love; And it is better to be poor than to be a liar. 23 The fear of Jehovah leads to life; The one who has it will have a pleasant rest, free from harm."
  
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  Prove 19:18 Thus parents should do all they reasonably can to raise their children in the path leading to life. Proverbs 22:6 says "Train a boy in the way he should go; Even when he grows old he will not depart from it." Yes it is possible, especially with reliance upon God, to train our children in the right way. They need godly wisdom, and if possible they should begin receiving it at a young age. The Proverbs were written, not just to educate adults, but "to impart shrewdness to the inexperienced; to give a young man knowledge and thinking ability." Of course, Jesus' teachings and example, especially in the Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5-7, is a treasure store of lessons that children can benefit from. Publications exist that help young ones benefit from Christ's model in an accurate way, or you may narrate the stories directly from God's word, and let family members alternately read the words of Jesus and other characters. Help them visualize the accounts, putting themselves there, while offering perhaps some background details so they can understand more clearly what took place back then. For example, when bread was being discussed, Jesus told his disciples to "watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (Matth 16:6). You might explain how a little leaven spreads through bread dough the way sin can corrupt a large body of people. (Galat 5:9). Then you might research examples where Jesus exposed the sinful ideas, teachings, and practices of both the Pharisees (going to extremes, for example, in their teaching of the Sabbath law) and Sadducees, popular religious groups in his day, finding a few key examples to share and add to the knowledge of the family.
  
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  Prove 19:19 God is "slow to anger," or very patient, and wants us to be so as well. God's word encourages a "mildness of temper," a gentleness of spirit based on love, that treats others kindly. Try not to go past the level of irritation before thinking through the solution to a problem or how to cope with it. The quality of insight, recently discussed in this blog, 'certainly slows down one's anger,' as it promotes a compassionate understanding of what contributed to offensive conduct. (Prove 19:11). There are consequences to losing control of one's anger, letting it go beyond irritation to using hurtful speech or in other ways causing harm that may demand penalty. If such a person has not learned self-control, then this may happen "again and again." Pray for God's spirit and its fruitage including self-control, which is vital for true Christians, especially upon learning God's laws, that they may be equipped to keep them, choosing not to violate Christian guidelines.
  
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  Prove 19:20 How vital to listen to counsel and discipline. Those refusing to do so become foolish in their speech and practices. (Prove 1:7). Help especially the young to see such as given in love, offering helpful guidance to them in their way of life. Thus they may happily grow in true wisdom, becoming equipped for a successful future and family life.
  
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  Prove 19:21 We should look to God's word first and foremost to understand God's will now and in the future, so that our plans can be in harmony with God. Take your plans to Jehovah in prayer, that they may be more firmly established. Since "the counsel of Jehovah" finds success, many plans not in harmony with it will ultimately fail, so how much better to be among those "hearing the word of God and keeping it!" (Luke 11:28). 
  
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  Prove 19:22 God's word reveals that if God were identified by a single quality, that quality would be love, as 1John 4:8 says "God is love." Thus, was not man made in the "image of God?" Thus a man should set an example before others in genuine love, as encouraged and described in Christian teachings (Matth 22:37-39; 1Cor 13:4-8). In Revelation, four "living creatures" were depicted as each having an outstanding attribute represented by four creature symbols. The bull, for example, depicted one's power. One of these creatures "had a face like a man's." This verse shows clearly that the virtue depicted by the man is "loyal love." Also, a poor man should make sure he is trusting in God for his needs, refusing to lie, cheat, or steal for his needs or those of his family. There are right ways to find what's needed--pray for God's help to see how to obtain necessities in a proper way, and experience God's blessing on your efforts. Thus you will continue or come to see how Jehovah can lift us out of dire circumstances and enable us to be satisfied with good. The Scripture encourage all to set aside a little to be able to compassionately but judiciously help someone in true need (1John 3:17,18).
  
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  Prove 19:23 The respectful, reverential "fear of Jehovah" is also the "beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10). Trusting God fully, as our spiritual "refuge," enables us to find real peace of mind and heart. Appreciating God's love, we are thus determined to respect Him, refusing to do anything to displease, or hurt Him in any way. "The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad." Thus we come to hate the things Jehovah hates, knowing they result in trouble and unhappiness.
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm) continues with verses 9-11, regarding God: "9 You rule over the raging of the sea; When its waves surge, you calm them. 10 You have crushed Raʹhab like one who is slain. With your strong arm you have scattered your enemies. 11 The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; The productive land and what fills it—you have founded them."
  
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  Yes, God can calm the raging sea of restless humanity, hoping for all to come to experience genuine peace by turning to God and His righteousness. "Rahab" here refers, not to the woman who turned faithful to Jehovah, but rather to a name previously applied to Egypt and her Pharaoh who opposed Moses and Israel. Jehovah indeed crushed and scattered his enemies with his "strong arm." May we appreciate that the heavens and the earth ultimately belong to Jehovah as their and our Grand Creator (Eccle 12:1). Thus He alone deserves our exclusive worship and devotion, while realizing He wants us to enjoy life as well, which we do the greatest when we put God first in our life, acknowledging His standards and Christian guidelines.
  
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  Philippians 3:1 opens with Paul being willing to "write the same things" to them. Such may be considered among Jehovah's "reminders," which we should not resent, as if we don't need to hear them again, but rather should cherish, as we realize all of us will need them on occasion, and just because we've gained knowledge of something in the past, doesn't automatically mean we are living in harmony with it completely. We should be reviewing what we learn about God and how to live acceptably, to make sure we are applying godly counsel still, and all the more so. Verse 1 reads: "Finally, my brothers, continue rejoicing in the Lord. It is not troublesome for me to write the same things to you, and it is for your safety." Psalm 19:7 also says: "The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength.The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise."
  
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
   Name="Table Classic 4"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"&gt;&lt;/w:LsdException&gt;
  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
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  &lt;w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
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    Hello! Let's continue our routine of
examining some of Proverbs, this time Proverbs 19:1-3.
    
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    1 It is better to be poor and walk
in integrity Than to be stupid and speak lies. 2 A person without knowledge is
not good, And the one who acts rashly is sinning. 3 It is a man’s own
foolishness that distorts his way, And his heart becomes enraged against
Jehovah.
  
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    Prov 19:1: While we know, and
Proverbs shows, there are problems associated with being poor or destitute,
still in such a state many realize their need to rely on God and walk His way,
keeping integrity, which includes being honest in all things. By remaining so,
God can bless such a person and help them have what they need. David said, at
Psalm 37:25, that he had not seen "anyone righteous abandoned, nor his
children looking for bread." The morally stupid one justifies his own
rejection of discipline by clinging to lies, which he will speak to others, as
he loves declaring his own ideas, rather than listening to much needed counsel.
  
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    Prov 19:2: It is not good to be
without knowledge, especially the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 shows how a
person can find the "knowledge of God" and the fear of Jehovah,
respect and reverence for Him as our Creator. We need such knowledge of God and
His ways that we might be obedient, and avoid acting rashly. We need to be in
the habit of thinking through our decisions, thinking of the consequences of
our actions, before jumping into something and regretting what we've done. If
we are in the habit of jumping into a course of action without thinking ahead,
this is in itself a sin.
  
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    Prov 19:3: By not realizing what
God's word has to say about something, we may act foolishly. This can result in
problems and difficulties that could cause some to become angry and actually
blame God. This is not His fault--He encourages us to become familiar with His
word so that we can know how to live in a right way and avoid many problems in
life. He is "the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One guiding you
in the way you should walk. If only you would pay attention to my commandments!
Then your peace would become just like a river and your righteousness like the
waves of the sea." Knowing God's perfect law can bring abundant, at times
overflowing peace and the practice of doing right that is constant, like ocean
waves. What blessings await lovers of God and His word!
  
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    Psalm 60 (Book 2, 19th psalm) ends
with a stirring plea to God, "Help us in our distress, for salvation by
humans is worthless. By God we will gain power, and he will trample on our
adversaries." May we daily look to Jehovah for guidance, help, and
spiritual protection in doing right before Him, and find blessings from Jehovah
for doing so.
  
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    Hello! Let's continue our routine of
considering Proverbs, this time Proverbs 18:1-4.
    
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    1 Whoever isolates himself pursues
his own selfish desires; He rejects all practical wisdom. 2 A stupid person
takes no pleasure in understanding;He would rather disclose what is in his
heart. 3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,And along with
dishonor there is disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters.The
fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
  
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    Prov 18:1: Humans are gregarious by
nature--we are designed by God to need others, to be social. It is a danger for
one to become embittered by the actions of one or more, and become an
isolationist. God may be willing to forgive us, but we need to be merciful
toward others to receive of His mercy (Matthew 6:12-15). Also, we should learn
to be peaceable, or a peacemaker, and once again rejoice to be in the company
of fellow humans. We are helped by focusing on unselfish giving toward others.
Especially should we seek out those who love God and who seek earnestly to
please Him. Such good companions will warm our hearts as we serve God together.
  
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    Prov 18:2: We are to seek diligently
the quality of understanding, in order to find the very knowledge of God
(Proverbs 2:1-5). This is like putting the pieces of a puzzle together,
examining each piece of knowledge as it relates to the others, until we see the
complete picture of something, including that of God's beautiful Kingdom
purpose. A morally stupid person, one who knows what's right but often will not
do it, lacks understanding along with other aspects of wisdom, and instead of
listening to the good counsel and correction of others, would rather express
his own ideas. This one needs to appreciate more the discipline from God,
realizing God loves those whom he disciplines(Proverbs 13:24; Hebrews 12:5,6).
  
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    Prov 18:3: A wicked person brings
with him contempt for others, having an attitude that regards some persons as
inferior or worthless. Such a one has a haughty attitude, and needs to humble
himself before God, and also before others, "considering others as
superior" to himself. He needs to turn around from bad practices, habits,
and thoughts. "Let the wicked man leave his way and the evil man his
thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God,
for he will forgive in a large way." Such a one can come to appreciate the
beauty and goodness of God's love for him, the happiness that results from
truly pleasing God and doing His will. If not, God's justice demands that the
incorrigibly unrepentant evildoers cannot remain to mar the peace and happiness
that God promises in His new world.
  
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    Prov 18:4: As a person gains genuine
wisdom from God, he becomes full of good things to share with others, and
learns to do so with tact and kindness (Luke 6:45; Matthew 13:52). He becomes a
"bubbling brook" imparting the knowledge of God to others, leading
them to endless life in peace and happiness.
  
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    In Psalm 59 (Book 2, 18th psalm),
David pleads with Jehovah for His protection. Even though David had not
revolted or sinned, men were seeking to ambush and attack him (v.3). He turned
to God for help. "Do not kill them," David says, "so that my
people may not forget. By your power make them wander about." When
wrongdoers are humbled by God, they may turn back to him, with a new spirit,
due to their humbled attitude. Regardless, David sings "But as for me, I
will sing about your strength; In the morning I will joyfully tell about your
loyal love. For you are my secure refuge and a place for me to flee in my time
of distress." (v.16).
  
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    Let's keep to our routine of
Proverbs, this time Proverbs 17:1-3:
    
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    1 Better is a piece of dry bread
where there is peace Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling. 2 A
servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully; He will share in
the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and
the furnace for gold, But Jehovah is the examiner of hearts.
  
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    Verse 1: Genuine peace. A primary
aim for lovers of God. Happy are the peaceable, or the "peacemakers,"
since they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers generally manifest humility,
and the other tender affections of Colossians 3:12, along with self-control.
They are able to control their reactions, to give a mild or gentle response to
an angry word, maintaining peace. These are qualities we can pray for, and that
also lead to true joy of heart, satisfaction and contentment.
  
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    Verse 2: Insight mentioned here is a
compassionate understanding of others and their situations. When we can see
what others are facing or going through, "the insight of a man certainly
slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an
offense." We're not so quick to get angry at another when we
compassionately understand the reasons for the offense. We are more inclined to
forgive, or overlook it. A son, or a servant, we should one and all cultivate
insight.
  
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    Verse 3: Jehovah God examines the
hearts and motives of all. Are we motivated, like Jesus, to "always do the
things pleasing to Him?" We want to seek God's honor, and let Him take
care of our reputation. Can you trust God with your reputation, as you put Him
first in life, with a good and pure heart and motive? This requires humility,
rejecting selfish pride, but such will find the blessing of Almighty God.
  
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    Psalm 58 (Book 2, 17th psalm) speaks
of the vengeance of God upon evildoers, who "devise unrighteousness"
in their heart, and dispense violence in the land. It opens with these words:
"Can you speak about righteousness when you are silent? Can you judge
[rightly], you sons of men?" God's word gives us the insight,
understanding, and discernment to make good judgements and speak about right
and wrong to others. God wants as many as possible to turn from evil practices
and be spared at His time of judgement (2Peter 3:9). That His judgement is
coming should motivate wrongdoers to turn around, as we read in Isaiah 55:6,7:
"Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near. 7
Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return
to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a
large way." Unrepentant, incorrigible ones "ruining the earth"
must face God's judgement, and afterward, according to verse 11 of Psalm 58, "Then
men will say: "Surely there is a reward for the righteous. There is indeed
a God who judges in the earth.""
  
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    Hello! In keeping with our routine,
let's begin with examining Proverbs 16:1-3:
    
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    A man prepares the thoughts of his
heart, But the answer he gives is from Jehovah. 2 All of a man’s ways seem right
to him, But Jehovah examines the motives. 3 Commit to Jehovah whatever you
do, And your plans will succeed.
  
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    Prov 16:1: How do we give an answer
to someone who questions our faith or needs to hear the hope we have that they
may have hope themselves? We should ponder such things, as we seek to find the
right words that will touch the hearts of others. When we do so, we can look to
Jehovah to help us say the right thing when it's needed.
  
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    Prov 16:2: Men may believe they have
it all figured out, but what is the motive behind each individual? The motive we
should have is seeking the glory and honor of God, pleasing Him as a true
Christian representative of Jehovah. Like Jesus, we should not be seeking our
own glory, but God's. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own
originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one
who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him."
Thus Jesus, our exemplar, sought his Father's glory, and proved true to Him,
with good motive.
  
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    Prov 16:3: As we plan our lives with
Jehovah's help in prayer, we can look to Him for success in our activities.
Jehovah cares about our ideas and plans and wants to bless our efforts as we
keep seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness (Matt 6:33).
  
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    In the 16th Psalm of Book 2, Psalm
57, David hides in a cave from King Saul. He prays that God show him favor,
"For I take refuge in you, and in the shadow of your wings I take refuge
until the troubles pass." David expresses his confidence in God's
assistance, saying " He will send help from heaven and save me. He will
frustrate the one snapping at me." May we likewise place our confidence in
God, looking to His word, and turning to Him in prayer to faithfully seek His
guidance and direction, looking to Him for help, protection, and salvation as
we do so. Thus we manifest true faith in God.
  
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    Let's conclude with a scripture from
Galatians 6. Actually James highlights why we should be careful not to be so
competitive in our dealings with others, although it is a common spirit in this
world. Many are jealous of others, and become contentious in wanting to outdo,
or outshine, others. Here's the problem, in the words of James 3:16: "For
wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder
and every vile thing." Is that what we want? Disorder, and every vile or
evil thing? This does not bring genuine joy or happiness to our life. Rather,
the counsel of Galatians 6:4 comes to our aid here. We read: "But let each
one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard
to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." We're to
be seeking to improve day by day, in our life or our business or our hobby, but
not comparing our work to others. Rather, try to become better than you were
last week, or last month, or last year at this same time, examining your own
activity, comparing your previous records to what you're doing now. I like also
how the Amplified Version puts this verse: "But let each person carefully
scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then
have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in
itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his
neighbor."
  
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    Let's continue with our pattern of
considering Proverbs, this time with chapter 15:1-5:
    
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    A mild answer turns away rage,But a
harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes good use of
knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness. 3 The eyes of
Jehovah are everywhere, Watching both the bad and the good. 4 A calm tongue is
a tree of life, But twisted speech causes despair. 5 A fool disrespects his
father’s discipline, But a shrewd person accepts correction.
  
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    Prov 15:1: How wise! When anger
flares, a mild, gentle response can defuse the situation, while a painful or
harsh response escalates the problem. A person truly having mildness is gentle
in their pattern of life, with a calm heart. This is part of the fruitage of
God's holy spirit, which we can pray for (Galatians 5:22,23).
  
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    Prov 15:2: Even the tongue can put
knowledge to good use, benefitting others by our encouraging wise words. The
stupid one, morally, may know the right thing but often won't do it, choosing
foolishness which is in his heart. "Out of the heart's abundance the mouth
speaks." He needs to humble himself before God, accepting His loving
correction.
  
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    Prov 15:3: Yes, Jehovah sees both
the good and the bad--angels are watching as well. Will we make Jehovah's heart
glad by practicing what is good? How wise and loving to please Him!
  
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    Prov 15:4: Literally, "a tongue
of healing" uses wisdom aright, to refresh others, helping them find and
remain on the road to endless life in peace and happiness. Twisted or corrupt
speech, brings nothing of value.
  
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    Prov 15:5: Once again the fool needs
to humble himself and listen to God's counsel. The shrewd, or foresighted
person, looks ahead at the consequences, good or bad, of his decisions and
actions, and learns to appreciate the good that can come from accepting advice
and correction.
  
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    Psal 56 is the 15th Psalm of Book 2,
which has 31 chapters, one for each day of the month. Psalm 56 was written by
David, when under duress, saying in verse 8 to God, "Do collect my tears
in your skin bottle. Are they not recorded in your book?" Verse 9 adds
"Of this I am confident: God is on my side." David looked to Jehovah
with great faith in His love for him and His power to act in his behalf. So
should we.
  
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                    Hello to all, wishing you a lovely day! Let's continue with Proverbs 18 verses 17-20:
  
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  "17 The first to state his case seems right, Until the other party comes and cross-examines him. 18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between strong opponents. 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress. 20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce."
  
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  Prove 18:17 How important to recognize this principle, especially if judging a case. This reminds us not to place full stock in the first opinion we hear, but rather to be willing to hear both or all sides of a case before drawing definite conclusions. The quality of understanding should move us to aim to see the big picture in a case, see all the factors affecting the incident(s) being examined, and then to begin to draw proper conclusions with godly discernment, differentiating between the important factors involved, and lesser factors, although not necessarily negligible. We need to be able to discern between truth and falsehood or deception, among other things. Above all, trust in Jehovah God, rely upon Him in prayer to see what's necessary to render a righteous judgment.
  
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  Prove 18:18 In ancient Israel, the practice of casting lots was used at times for even highly important matters when decisions were not clear for all, appealing  to Jehovah God for the necessary answers.
  
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  Prove 18:19 One in court likely has a legitimate cause for complaint. However, some are more easily offended by less serious issues. Ecclesiastes 7:8,9 counsels: "Better is the end of a matter than its beginning. Better to be patient than to be haughty in spirit. 9 Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools." Another Proverb says a fool considers himself "right in his own eyes" rather than fearing God and turning away from bad. (Prove 3:7). Of course, a person can commit a serious offense, or violation of a Christian standard or man's law. Still, there are Christian guidelines for peaceably handling even serious matters of offense. (Matth 5:23,24; Matth 18:15-17). In any case, it is good to ensure that all involved have a healthy fear of displeasing God and Christlike humility, a hatred for badness, but a love for their fellowman and desire to live peaceably with all men if possible. (Romans 12:18). We should also be patient, or slow to anger, compassionately seeking insight into the situation of others, finding the cause of any offending conduct, promoting understanding of the circumstances leading up to it.
  
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  Prove 18:20 How fine, then to spend time contemplating our speech--what we can say that will be upbuilding or uplifting to others each day. Positive speech begins in the heart. The integrity-keeper of Psalm 15 is "practicing what is right and speaking the truth in his heart." (Psalm 15:2). Have you learned to 'practice what is right'? Do you treasure up good sayings, stories, and experiences in harmony with God's word to better understand the truth of God, and even sharing these with others? What delight we can experience, humbly listening to others, and then sharing appropriate upbuilding things with them! (Matth 13:52; 1Timo 4:13).
  
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  Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm) verses 5-8: "5 The heavens praise your marvels, O Jehovah, Yes, your faithfulness in the congregation of the holy ones. 6 For who in the skies can compare to Jehovah? Who among the sons of God is like Jehovah? 7 God is held in awe in the council of holy ones; He is grand and awe-inspiring to all who are around him. 8 O Jehovah God of armies, Who is mighty like you, O Jah? Your faithfulness surrounds you."
  
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  Here Jehovah is described as "grand and awe-inspiring," and his faithfulness is praised. Jehovah is certainly worthy of such praise and honor. Are we aware of the "marvels" of Jehovah, perhaps in His astounding creative works, or in the way He made humans, or the way He "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God?" Psalm 46:8,9 describes another marvel of Jehovah in these words: "8 Come and witness the activities of Jehovah, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. 9 He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire." Jehovah's purpose is to end war earth-wide, ushering in genuine peace among lovers of what is true and right. May we continue to praise and thank God for all the good He has done, does, and yet will do for the loving benefit and happiness of His human creation!
  
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  Philippians 1:12-14 shows that while Paul was imprisoned for a time due to his Christian stand of integrity, refusing to offer a bribe to be released sooner, his situation actually advance the good news, giving a witness to Roman officials. His courage and willingness to endure such things for Christ proved to strengthen other Christians similarly, to continue having boldness to speak about the truth to others. May we continue to speak up fearlessly when appropriate, out of love for our neighbor, hoping for as many as possible to embrace Bible truth before God's judgement comes on this system of things. The verses of Philippians read this way: "12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my situation has actually turned out for the advancement of the good news, 13 so that my prison bonds for the sake of Christ have become public knowledge among all the Prae·toʹri·an Guard and all the rest. 14 Now most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence because of my prison bonds, and they are showing all the more courage to speak the word of God fearlessly." Jesus endured impalement to accomplish the will of God, yet God protected his life and good name, or reputation among right-hearted humans. Most loyal servants of God in our time will not need to die, as did Jesus, but as he told Martha: "Everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all." Regarding Jesus, it was "for the joy that was set before him he endured," thus we need to maintain our genuine hope of reward from God for our faithful Christian course, out of love for God and fellow humans. (Hebre 12:2).
  
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          A warm welcome, wishing you a pleasant day! Let's continue in Proverbs 17, verses 15-20:
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          "15 Anyone who acquits the wicked one and anyone who condemns the righteous one—Both of them are detestable to Jehovah. 16 What good is it that the stupid one has the means to acquire wisdom When he has no heart for acquiring it? 17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress. 18 A man lacking good sense shakes hands and agrees To put up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 The one who loves conflict loves transgression. Anyone who makes his entryway high invites a crash. 20 The one who is crooked at heart will not find success, And the one who speaks deceitfully will fall into ruin."
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          Prove 17:15 How seriously does God take justice? Deuteronomy 32:4 says of Jehovah: "4The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Usually Jehovah hates the practice of bad, while loving people, even wrongdoers, hoping for their repentance. But occasionally some practice is so detestable to God that he condemns the person who practices it. Such is the case here where someone would release an evil person from due just punishment, as though he were innocent, and another who would cause a righteous one to be unjustly punished. At Isaiah 5:20,23 God says: "Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!...Those who acquit the wicked for a bribe and who deny justice to the righteous!" May we seek understanding of God's righteousness, that we may hate what is bad and love what is good, in harmony with godly wisdom. God would thus say, as at Proverbs 27:11: "Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me." Our stand on the side of true justice and righteousness brings God great pleasure.
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          Prove 17:16 The morally stupid one often knows the right thing but unwisely chooses against it. The proverbs laments that such a one could obtain godly wisdom while having "no heart," or "lacking good motive." He is not properly motivated, out of love for God with godly fear, or a healthy dread of displeasing God. Using divine knowledge with selfish motives--this may remind us of 2Timothy 3:5, speaking of those "having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away." As the Proverb says, "What good is it" for this to happen?
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          Prove 17:17 In contrast to one having "no heart," the true friend of Proverbs 17:17 has a true, deep, loyal love, eager to assist one experiencing "times of distress." Rather than fleeing those experiencing difficulty, he rather is made for helping such ones. Jehovah sets the example for this, saying of Himself, at Isaiah 57:15b: "“I reside in the high and holy place, But also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of those being crushed." May we strive for true love in our life, taking steps to obtain godly wisdom which true love acts in harmony with, making it possible for our desire to love others to be wisely directed, to do what is truly in others' best and lasting welfare.
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          Prove 17:18 Proverbs such as this one shows we should be very careful before putting up security for a loan. How easy it could be to suffer financial losses in such circumstances! God's word repeatedly gives warning to be on guard. How much better for us and others to save for what we want wherever possible, rather than seeking loans, often with exorbitant interest. This practice can lead to greater and greater debt--eventually needing to be paid at great sacrifice! Let us be in the practice of saving, rather than borrowing.
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          Prove 17:19 Loving conflict is out of harmony with the peace that God wants all mankind to enjoy, on the basis of genuine trust in God and all right-hearted humans. God's laws or Christian guidelines are set up to promote this genuine peace and associated happiness. Those loving violence and conflict, therefore, will tend to violate God's standards, sinning against God and others. Also, we would be wise to avoid flaunting any wealth we may have, as one unnecessarily 'making his entryway high.' This reflects unhealthy pride in any sort of wealth we may possess, and as we know "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." (Prove 16:18). Proverbs 13:7 says "There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." In harmony with righteousness, however, this "pretending" would not go to the point of being overtly deceitful in speech or action.
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          Prove 17:20 Among the most important of qualities before God is humility and honest integrity. God loves and blesses such qualities including genuine honesty in speech, promoting trust between fellow right-hearted ones. Deceitful hearts will not find true success, despite what they are seeking. Deceitful speech, attempting to mislead others, leads only to "ruin." How much better to learn true wisdom and righteousness, learning to hold a course of integrity, which will have the blessing of God. Having God's blessing can make us truly successful in life, leading to the reward of eternal life.
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          Psalm 89 (Book 3, 17th psalm) is 52 verses long. Let's consider a few verses at a time for a while, starting with verses 1-4:
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          "1 I will sing about Jehovah’s expressions of loyal love forever. With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I have said: “Loyal love will be built up forever, And you have firmly established your faithfulness in the heavens.” 3 “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: 4 ‘I will firmly establish your offspring forever, And I will build up your throne for all generations.’”"
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          To sing about Jehovah's expressions of loyal love, we should know some of them, as expressed in His word. May we take note of God's expressions of love to us as we come across them when reading God's word, as they're often found in the Psalms. God also should be praised for His faithfulness. He is faithful to His own elevated standards, always acting in harmony with true justice. He is also loyal to His faithful servants trusting in Him, as they have come to trust in His faithfulness. Also God promised that one in the hereditary line of King David of ancient Israel, would receive kingship in the rulership of God, expressed in God's Kingdom government which will usher in blessings from God himself, upholding His sovereign right to rule mankind. May we appreciate God's arrangement to usher in true righteousness, peace and happiness to all rightly-inclined humans!
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          Philippians 1:6,7 expresses the apostle Paul's confidence that God would loyally follow through with His purpose, as He has gathered ones to rule with Christ in the coming Kingdom of God, scourging them with corrective discipline to ensure their proper training and worthiness of their calling as associate kings and priests. The Philippians were in Paul's heart as feeling for Paul in his prison bonds. The verses read: "For I am confident of this very thing, that the one who started a good work in you will bring it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.7 It is only right for me to think this regarding all of you, since I have you in my heart, you who are sharers with me in the undeserved kindness both in my prison bonds and in the defending and legally establishing of the good news."
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                    A warm welcome, wishing you well! Let's continue in Proverbs 16, this time verses 20-24:
  
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  "20 The one who shows insight in a matter will find success, And happy is the one trusting in Jehovah. 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And the one kind in speech adds persuasiveness. 22 Insight is a fountain of life to those possessing it, But fools are disciplined by their own foolishness. 23 The heart of the wise one gives his mouth insight And adds persuasiveness to his speech. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."
  
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  Prove 16:20 What then is insight? It is a compassionate comprehension of other's circumstances, a seeing beyond the obvious to understand what has led up to a situation or incident. This may be seen by comparing Proverbs 19:11, which says: "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Seeking compassionate comprehension in what caused or led up to "an offense" by another, we are better able to overlook it, or forgive the person for what was done. For example, at work a woman approaches another man for some information she needs, but he is rather rude to her. Rather than let it rattle her, she uses insight to ask him why he is speaking in such a way to her. He apologizes, and realizes that it was because he had recently bought a new dress shirt, and just spilled his coffee on it. With such insight into the situation, she readily forgives him, and he proceeds to kindly give her the information she needed. She thus found "success" (lit., "good") in the matter, and remained happy as she trusted in Jehovah's way of handling matters.
  
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  Prove 16:21 The gaining of true wisdom is worth great effort, as it brings untold blessings and hope of life to it's owner. While it seeks the honor and glory of Jehovah and holds to His elevated standards, still one blessing from God is His watchcare of one's reputation in the long-term. Right-hearted ones of mankind will see and appreciate the wisdom we work hard to cultivate. Still, as Christ foretold, we may have to endure negative talk or even persecution by some for a time, but our enduring it with kindness may even in time persuade some persecutors to the truth.
  
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  Prove 16:22 Here insight is contrasted with foolishness. Insight is a "fountain of life," as compassionately seeking to understand others makes it possible to teach them effectively, especially important with spiritual matters leading them to eternal life. A fool however may not often seek this, but if so it is typically for selfish purposes, as he or she is normally rather self-centered. The foolishness of his reactions may discipline him in some way, although he normally scoffs at advice from others, being "right in his own eyes." (Prove 12:15). The fool needs to appreciate kind counsel from loved ones, being helped to gain godly fear with discernment and foresighted prudence to see the consequences of good and bad decisions, to reject the bad along with its associated problems. God gives us His guidance to save us from grief and trouble, as He knows best how we can maintain true happiness!
  
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  Prove 16:23 Recall that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34b). A wise-hearted one with insight then, will compassionately speak with such insight, and prove to be more persuasive, helping others gain more understanding of matters.
  
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  Prove 16:24 May we treasure "pleasant sayings," especially those coming from God's word, that are encouraging, upbuilding, and positive. True wisdom contributes to speech that is "healing," as Proverbs 12:18 says "...the tongue of the wise is a healing."
  
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  Psalm 88 (Book 3, 16th psalm) expresses pleas to Jehovah for His assistance, acknowledging the plight of one with opposers afflicting him, as if God were bringing punishment. This psalm may well express the feelings of Jesus nearing his death, as his reputation seemed to be in ruins. Verses 6,8 say "You have put me in the lowest pit, in dark places, in a large abyss...You have driven my acquaintances far away from me; You have made me something detestable to them. I am trapped and cannot escape." Still, the psalmist writes, in verse 13: "But I still cry to you for help, O Jehovah, each morning my prayer comes before you." Thus is the way of a true servant of Jehovah, a true Christian, relying upon God to cope with the difficulties that may come in the present system of things. May we continue to exercise faith in Jehovah and Christ, looking to God for guidance, direction, spiritual protection, help and salvation.
  
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  Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights that value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships. Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (James 1:17).
  
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                    Wishing you a good day with a hearty welcome! Let's pick up in Proverbs 15, with verses 18-25.
  
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  "18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. 19 The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is like a level highway. 20 A wise son makes his father rejoice,  But a stupid man despises his mother. 21 Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense, But the man of discernment walks straight ahead. 22 Plans fail when there is no consultation,  But there is accomplishment through many advisers. 23 A man rejoices in giving the right answer, And a word spoken at the right time—how good it is! 24 The path of life leads upward to one with insight, To turn him away from the Grave below. 25 Jehovah will tear down the house of the haughty, But he will preserve the boundary of the widow."
  
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  Prove 15:18 As James 1:19 says, "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." For the world to sustain peace in the future, we all must learn not to be "hot-tempered," but to treasure Christian mildness and slowness to anger, or patience. Christian mildness is a gentleness of spirit that should pervade our life throughout each day, affecting all we say and do. It is a gentle manner, that is sensitive to the ideas and feelings of others, not wanting to hurt them but rather help and heal. Anyone impatient and quick to anger threatens true peace among humans, 'stirring up strife.' We should learn to quickly recognize when we are beginning to be irritated by something--that is the time to act to think through the situation, seeking to fix the problem, find a solution, or see how to cope with it until we can. Try not to get to the point of angry words escalating tension with another dear person. Especially among true Christians, we should be "forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union." With true love and patience, we can often 'calm a quarrel,' seeking true peace with others in harmony with God's laws and guidance for us. We should patiently respond to any temper of others with a gentle, calming response, thus defusing an otherwise unhelpful or harmful conversation. (Prove 15:1).
  
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  Prove 15:19 A lazy person tends to focus on or imagine the difficulties and thorny problems in situations and does not want to get involved, thus excusing his inactivity. A diligent upright person, on the other hand, has learned how to cope with most problems, trusting God's help in good faith, while focusing on the rewards of accomplishment--to such ones the path is smooth, "like a level highway."
  
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  Prove 15:20 How important to seek to correct a child going morally astray, to help him or her become wise, as godly insight shows such a one is actually 'despising his own mother.' This one is resentful of his own mother's correction, no matter how loving it may be offered. May parents ensure their discipline is rendered with genuine love, in imitation of the way Christ corrected his disciples, offering illustrations and stories to teach important lessons. We can get to know Christ's teachings and share these with our children, helping them to understand the way of true Christianity. Still, the child needs to come to understand and appreciate such loving guidance and instruction. Helping him or her gain understanding in matters of life and spirituality will go a long way in helping him appreciate counsel. Help the young one see the big picture of a matter, and the most important pieces of the puzzle and how they relate to each other. Proverbs 17:10 says "A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding than striking a stupid person a hundred times."
  
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  Prove 15:21 Foolishness in the Scriptures is clearly a negative trait, causing one to "go astray," even "die" for lack of discipline. (Prove 5:23). Remaining naïve will result in foolishness, and it also comes out in one who is impatient (Prove 14:18, 29). Thus young ones need to be taught to look ahead with foresighted prudence at the consequences of their speech and actions, and to act accordingly to steer away from badness, and its resulting troubles, problems, and grief. This would include the dire consequences of being impatient, running ahead of Jehovah rather than waiting on Him to provide for our needs and wants, or desires. We could impatiently let go of God's loyal love, leading to treachery and spiritual ruin. Let God satisfy us, as we are "content with the present things," until we reach our goals--for instance, a loyal Christian marriage partner.
  
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  Prove 15:22 A wise person "listens and takes in more instruction." (Prove 1:5). Thus may we be humble, as truly wise persons are, considering others superior to us. They have gifts and talents we may not possess, and may have knowledge to share of which we do not know. May we consult especially with ones affected or impacted by our decisions, taking their points of view into consideration, benefitting from their advice.
  
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  Prove 15:23 May we delight in words spoken "at the right time," and with joy to seek to give the right answer to one in spiritual need.
  
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  Prove 15:24,25 God's ways are elevated above mere human ideas and thinking. God told the wayward nation of Israel, at Isaiah 55:8,9: "“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovah. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts." May we benefit from God's elevated thinking as we learn to think as He does, and as Jesus did. Remember, Jesus once strongly corrected Peter for thinking, 'not God's thoughts, but those of men,' which threatened to stumble Jesus from his faithful course. (Matth 16:23). May we always let God's word trump mere human ideas, even if it means we may be 'proved a liar.' (Romans 3:4). This takes honesty and humility before God, to acknowledge a mistake, but will bring God's favor and blessing. Those arrogant, or haughty in spirit, refusing to humble themselves before God, should take a lesson before they suffer the loss of their "house," their good family name and reputation, or even by their pride causing the spiritual downfall of their own family. On the other hand, Jehovah looks out to support faithful widows, especially those serving God while lovingly waiting to be reunited with their dear husbands in the resurrection.
  
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  Psalm 87 (Book 3, 15th psalm) refers, not only to the former literal earthly Jerusalem when it had God's favor, but also to New Jerusalem, "Mount Zion...a city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem." (Hebre 12:22; Revel 21:2-4). This has reference to the rulership of God's Kingdom over mankind, which must be acknowledged by all who will gain eternal life among the people of God. Especially those chosen as anointed kings in association with Christ Jesus are "born again" as adopted sons of God, receiving his scourging discipline and training to be worthy of the privilege. (John 3:3; Hebre 12:6). Verse 5 says "And about Zion it will be said: "Each and every one was born in her." And the Most High will firmly establish her." As mentioned in verse 7, it will be said of Zion, "All my springs are in you." Just as a spring comes from one parcel of land, and moves on to be a source of life-sustaining water through many other areas, so Jesus and Zion will prove to be a source of living water for humanity, spiritually sustaining.
  
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  Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgment he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (Romans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain.
  
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                    Welcome to all, with a hearty hello, and wishing you well this day! Let's continue in Proverbs 14, 19-24:
  
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  "19 Bad people will have to bow down before the good, And the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbors, But many are the friends of the rich person. 21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, But whoever shows compassion to the lowly is happy. 22 Will not those who plot mischief go astray? But those intent on doing good will receive loyal love and faithfulness.23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth; But the foolishness of the stupid is only foolishness."
  
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  Prove 14:19 Practicers of bad or wickedness must one day acknowledge their path is not leading to the happiness they imagined it would, but rather, is leading to death. They must bow in respect of the good, or righteous ones. If their acknowledgement humbles them, they may repent of their error, and in God's mercy, find the path of life and the true happiness they were missing.
  
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  Prove 14:20 Occasionally, Proverbs acknowledges a tendency among humans that is not necessarily the proper or right view. This is evidently one example. It can be noted, however, that the term "hate" in Hebrew can also mean to "love less." However, perhaps one in such an unfortunate condition should be loved more, not less. Psalm 34:18 says of God, "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." In imitation of our God, may we willingly aim to help those in need, as the upright woman of Proverbs 31 "extends her palm to the lowly one, And she opens her hands to the poor." (Prove 31:20). Of course, today, as then, "many are the friends of the rich person," who likely enjoys the attention, and may offer gifts. May wealthy ones, however, humbly learn to rely on God, the giver of "every good gift and perfect present," for life's enjoyment, true friendships, and genuine happiness. (1Timo 6:17).
  
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  Prove 14:21 May our compassion overcome any tendency to hate or despise others, which would be sinning. Thus we may maintain true happiness, as hatred of others does little to contribute to this. Rather, loving and even praying "for those who persecute you," as Jesus instructed in his Sermon on the Mount, may prove to have a good effect on others, as well as ourselves. (Matth 5:44). May we realize that those practicing bad are often desperately in spiritual need, and who will be there to lovingly help them? If we cannot do it ourselves, can we at least, with godly insight, overlook an offense, and compassionately pray for them to receive needed help? (Prove 19:11). May God reward the love you show!
  
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  Prove 14:22 The rewards are many for those "intent on doing good," rather than plotting mischief! Psalm 18:25 says of God, "With someone loyal you act in loyalty; With the blameless man you deal blamelessly." Thus, such ones receive of God's loyal love and faithfulness, as may be expressed by others. Recall that God "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." (Roman 8:28). May we rejoice to receive of God's blessings for pursuing a righteous course before Him!
  
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  Prove 14:23 While planning is beneficial, is it not the "hard work" that's needed to receive the benefits, actually accomplishing what we've set out to do? Merely talking, without appreciation for the effort necessary for success, brings little benefit. In harmony with this, praising others for their head knowledge, rather than for efforts to use their knowledge for the benefit of others, causes laziness.
  
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  Prove 14:24 Truly wise ones become successful in life, bringing wealth upon themselves and others. This wealth is primarily spiritual, placing emphasis on one's relationship with God and the blessings of eternal life. However, the skills gained by true wisdom may often bring a measure of material wealth as well, with God's blessing. Still, such ones are typically content with the necessities of life, remaining humbly reliant upon God. Foolish ones do not apply knowledge skillfully for the benefit of others--if at all, usually only selfishly for their own benefit. Any material wealth a foolish one may gain is not accompanied by spiritual wealth, and may even be spent in foolishness, lacking God's blessing. May we willingly continue growing in true wisdom, seeking to apply divine knowledge for the everlasting welfare of ourselves and others, cultivating true love for God and our neighbor.
  
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  Psalm 86 (Book 3, 14th psalm) emphasizes God's response to our prayerful reliance upon Him. Verse 5 says "For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; You abound in loyal love for all those who call on you." May we call on Jehovah, humbly relying upon Him daily. The psalmist David acknowledges before Jehovah in prayer, in verses 10,11: "...You are great and do wondrous things; You are God, you alone. Instruct me, O Jehovah, about your way. I will walk in your truth. Unify my heart to fear your name." David requests that his heart not be divided, loving God only halfheartedly. Jehovah gives all good things, even wanting us to enjoy life. He deserves our worship with a complete heart, as part of that worship includes marriage partners loving one another as one flesh, and loving neighbors as ourselves. Our loyalty to God, however, must remain first, as those in the bond of marriage love each other the most by helping each other remain loyal to God. As we do so, we have God's blessing on our marriage, or on our relationships with others.
  
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  Galatians 4 cautions us regarding the motives of those seeking to influence us. We should not naively presume that everyone we know has entirely good or righteous motives. As Jeremiah 17:9 warns, "The heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperate. Who can know it?" Therefore we must be extremely careful before blindly following the counsels of others, when their motives may be in question. Paul writes regarding some, under inspiration, in verses 17,18: "They are zealous to win you over, but not for a good purpose; they want to alienate you from me, so that you may be eager to follow them. 18 However, it is always fine for someone to seek zealously after you for a good purpose and not just when I am present with you." So clearly, let's pray to God to discern the difference between those loving us with good motives, to help us serve God faithfully, and those with improper motives, threatening to lead us astray from true worship. God's enlightening word surely helps us to see the difference, as can God's powerful holy spirit. Therefore, rely upon God, and make sure we are not led to violating the inspired word of God, as Romans 3:4 says, "...let God be found true, even if every man be found a liar, just as it is written: “That you might be proved righteous in your words and might win when you are being judged.”" Certainly God is preserving many righteous ones that we can trust and enjoy close friendships with--may He guide us to recognize such ones and serve Him faithfully alongside them. Still, others may be seeking to correct wrong motives. May we love all who are putting forth effort to turn around from wrong ideas and practices, to serve the true God in faith.
  
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      <title>2019 Jan 13 Proverbs 13, Psalms, Galatians 3</title>
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                    Hello to each and all, with wishes to you for a lovely day! Let's continue in Proverbs 13, this time verses 13-16:
  
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  "13 Whoever despises instruction will pay the penalty, But the one who respects the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise one is a source of life To turn one away from the snares of death. 15 Keen insight wins favor, But the way of the treacherous is harsh. 16 The shrewd person acts with knowledge, But the fool exposes his own foolishness."
  
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  Prove 13:13,14 A person 'despising instruction' is not considering the outcome of ignoring the counsel, the consequences of bad decisions or actions. The instruction is typically given to protect one from danger, from a course leading to disaster. Thus one ignoring counsel will often find the disaster that could have been averted--he or she will thus "pay the penalty." On the other hand, the one 'respecting the commandment' will be protected from many troubles and dangers, being rewarded with a more successful life, learning the way leading to true happiness and eternal life. Likewise, the truly wise one 'rescues others with knowledge,' brings healing, and helps them to find, understand, and appreciate the path leading to endless life, that they may remain on it, avoiding the snares or traps causing spiritual or literal death. (Prove 11:9; 12:18) 
  
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  Prove 13:15 Insight involves compassionate understanding of the situation of others, with empathetic feeling. Therefore, "the insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Anyone given to bouts of anger would benefit by reflecting on such insight, trying to understand the cause of any irritation by others--and the contributing circumstances. Don't let anger go beyond irritation--channel any energy into thinking through it to find a solution, fix the problem, or see how to cope with it. The treacherous, on the other hand, are typically unfeeling and disloyal, lacking loyal love, thereby often harsh in their words and dealings. Contemplating patient insight may help such ones to be more considerate of others.
  
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  Prove 13:16 Divine knowledge moves a shrewd person to contemplate how to use it effectively to benefit or protect oneself or others spiritually, and then to prudently act on such contemplation to realize the benefit of it. Fools generally give no such consideration to knowledge, and therefore fail to be protected when hazards come, exposing their foolishness.
  
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  Psalm 85 recounts the blessings of having God's rulership and favor upon mankind, as we learn to humbly place our complete confidence in Him, and not ourselves. Verse 8 says "He will speak peace to His people, to His loyal ones, but let them not return to overconfidence." Notice where the emphasis will be placed as we appreciate God's blessings. There will be both physical and spiritual blessings, but this psalm, for instance, emphasizes which one more? Verses 9-13 says "9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, So that his glory may reside in our land. 10 Loyal love and faithfulness will meet together; Righteousness and peace will kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness will sprout from the earth, And righteousness will look down from the heavens. 12 Yes, Jehovah will give what is good, And our land will yield its harvest. 13 Righteousness will walk before him And make a path for his footsteps." Clearly, it is the spiritual blessings given the most emphasis here, with a combining of loyal love with faithfulness, and righteousness with genuine peace. Such qualities are already beginning to manifest themselves among right-hearted humans, with God's blessing. May such treasuring of spiritual things continue to grow earth-wide, to Jehovah's honor and glory.
  
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  Galatians 3 reminds us now that we must have true faith in God and his Son, Jesus, to be considered by God as genuine "sons of Abraham." Verses 7-9 say: "7 Surely you know that it is those who adhere to faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 Now the scripture, foreseeing that God would declare people of the nations righteous through faith, declared the good news beforehand to Abraham, namely: “By means of you all the nations will be blessed.” 9 So those who adhere to faith are being blessed together with Abraham, who had faith." Thus keeping the ancient Mosaic Law alone does not make true righteousness possible--only by true faith in God and Jesus, now following Christ's law and instructions can we find it. Thus verses 10,11 say: "All those who depend on works of law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not remain in all the things written in the scroll of the Law by doing them.”11 Moreover, it is evident that by law no one is declared righteous with God, because “the righteous one will live by reason of faith.” May our faith in God and Christ continue to grow as we get to know them, gaining divine knowledge of their unity of thought and personality. (John 17:3). As Jesus did while on earth, may we place our confidence in God above all else, God alone, as our Source of salvation and eternal happiness.
  
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                    Welcome to one and all, wishing you a fine day! Let's continue with Proverbs 12, this time verses 13-18:
  
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  "13 The evil man is ensnared by his own sinful speech, But the righteous one escapes from distress. 14 From the fruitage of his speech a man is satisfied with good, And the work of his hands will reward him. 15 The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, But the wise one accepts advice. 16 A fool immediately shows his annoyance, But the shrewd man overlooks an insult. 17 The one who testifies faithfully will tell the truth, But a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing"
  
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  Prove 12:13 The "evil" man has allowed his heart to be corrupted, or perverted. Thus his speech is also wicked, or sinful, as he places priority on badness, disregarding God's right and happifying standards. Such a person is not truly happy, regardless of how he or she may appear on the outside. And the speech of such as person gets him in trouble in various ways, as ridicule, reviling, and negative talk are likely commonplace. The righteous one, on the other hand, often "escapes distress" by speech that is wholesome, upbuilding, and humbly corrective of mistakes.
  
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  Prove 12:14 Continuing with the speech of a righteous one, his speech rewards him with good things, for instance commendation approved by God for his efforts to build up others, and 'rescue them with knowledge.' (Prove 11:9). Also "the work of his hands" rewards him, perhaps also with commendation. It is such efforts for which young ones should be commended, however not for simply having knowledge of something--rather, for using that knowledge skillfully to assist others in some kind or beneficial way. One study showed that young ones commended for their knowledge logically were not motivated to work for others, but became lazy. Those commended for their efforts instead showed more diligence in their activity. May we be generous with kind commendation to encourage our youth in the practice of good toward others.
  
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  Prove 12:15 The foolish one tends to be prideful, arrogant, and is often moved by such arrogance to act without foresighted shrewdness, or prudence. Not humbly willing to acknowledge his own error, he may continue on a path leading to trouble, or turmoil. The wise one, on the other hand, is humble, eager to listen to others, and willing to accept advice. This helps him to 'ponder each step,' being more careful what he believes and how he proceeds to act in life. (Prove 14:15).
  
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  Prove 12:16 Further underscoring the lack of shrewdness in a foolish one, he quickly reveals his annoyance, without giving thought to how it may impact others. The foresighted shrewd one, however, "overlooks an insult," with compassionate insight to readily forgive others for occasional slights. God sets the example as one who is "good and ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5). Such mercy allows a conversation to carry on toward its intended purpose, rather than needlessly being interrupted.
  
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  Prove 12:17,18 One "testifying faithfully" may be under pressure to compromise, to accept a bribe, but refuses to do so. A false witness, however, has not integrity, and gives in to such pressure, whether for money, out of fear, or for some other seeming benefit. We should trust Jehovah God as our refuge and shelter, to speak the truth in matters of law, with integrity to Him, upholding true justice. Jehovah sets the example for us to imitate, as "a God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Regarding those not imitating Him, the scripture continues "they are the ones who have acted corruptly. They are not his children, the defect is their own. They are a crooked and twisted generation!" (Deute 32:4,5). May such ones 'turn to doing good,' and receive an exaltation by God for their repentant and renewed spirit.
  
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  Psalm 84 (Book 3, 12th psalm) Walking in integrity to God, such as by truthful speech, is greatly rewarded by Him, as this psalm expresses. For instance, verse 10-12 says to God: "a day in your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else! I choose to stand at the threshold of the house of my God rather than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield; He gives favor and glory. Jehovah will not hold back anything good From those walking in integrity.  12 O Jehovah of armies, Happy is the man who trusts in you." Thus if we choose to keep integrity to God and speak truthfully despite bribery or threats against us, we can turn to our God, whose "ways are justice," in prayer for strength, trusting Him to be "a shield" for us, confident in eternal rewards for our faithful course. Practical steps may still need to be taken in some circumstances, to protect someone from harm, but may we not "be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication let your petitions be made known to God," receiving the powerful "peace of God." (Phili 4:6,7) May we put our confidence in our powerful God to uphold true justice as His kingdom is poised soon to usher in untold blessings in a fair and just society.
  
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  Galatians 2:17,18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (James 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the truth, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain Christ. (Phili 3:8). True worship of Jehovah through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (Phili 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (Phili 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17,18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared righteous by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow his example. (1Pete 2:21).
  
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                    Hello, with wishes for a fine day for you! Let's continue in Proverbs 11, verses 16-21:
  
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  "16 A gracious woman acquires glory, But ruthless men seize riches. 17 A kind man benefits himself, But the cruel person brings trouble on himself. 18 The wicked one earns deceptive wages, But the one who sows righteousness receives a true reward. 19 The one standing firmly for righteousness is in line for life, But the one chasing after evil is in line for death. 20 Those crooked at heart are detestable to Jehovah, But those whose way is blameless bring pleasure to him. 21 Be assured of this: An evil person will not go unpunished, But the children of the righteous will escape."
  
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  Prove 11:16 A lovely woman kind and gracious in her speech brings her honor from God, as she delights the hearts of righteous ones. Ruthless men do not seek the glory from God, but rather are often focused primarily on material wealth. As we know, "the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things," often resulting in "many pains." (1Timo 6:9,10). The counsel for Christians, while some may have wealth, is still "Let your way of life be free of the love of money, while you are content with the present things. For he has said: "I will never leave you, and I will never abandon you." May we always choose the love of God over any material possession or benefit, acknowledging however that God is the 'giver of every good gift and perfect present,' and truly wants us to enjoy life, 'filling hearts to the full with food and good cheer.' (Acts 14:17).
  
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  Prove 11:17 Kindness does benefit us, as we know "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35). And we should know how to love oneself in harmony with God's will, if we're going to 'love our neighbor as ourself.' For instance, you might occasionally reward yourself with dessert or a favorite meal after working to accomplish something of value in God's eyes, just as you might do for your wife or another loved one. Commend efforts to use knowledge for the benefit of others, rather than merely for having knowledge of something. On the other hand, the person acting in a cruel way toward others does not benefit himself, but rather brings himself trouble, as he for instance harms his own conscience and happiness in doing what he knows is wrong.
  
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  Prove 11:18 The wicked one's deceptive wages likely refer to his temporary reward, perhaps monetary, for doing wrong, but as Proverbs 10:2 states, "the treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit." The one living and acting in harmony with God's righteousness, however, receives a "true reward," one that is blessed by God for his genuine benefit.
  
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  Prove 11:19 Foresighted shrewdness reveals the outcome of a course, in this case the differing results between pursuing righteousness and evil. Notice, however, that we should "stand firmly for righteousness," valuing endurance through trial or temptation, holding to what is right in harmony with God. Godly devotion moves us to appreciate our treasured relationship with Him, not wanting to hurt or displease Him in any way--in faith choosing not to violate His laws or standards, and trusting His love for us and His blessing on our faithful course of integrity, after the example of Job, Jesus, and other faithful ones of Bible record and even modern history. 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." May we turn to Jehovah in prayer whenever any temptation or trial may seem to overwhelm us, trusting in His support to endure faithfully, keeping in mind our many and endless rewards in happiness for doing so.
  
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  Prove 11:20,21 Normally, God loves the person, while hating any bad that they do (2Pete 3:9). But we should never become "crooked at heart," becoming corrupt in our heartfelt desires and practices, bringing Jehovah's heartfelt disfavor and displeasure. When this happens, such a person can easily mislead and hurt others, possibly causing or contributing to their downfall, even loss of eternal life. God is not pleased when his dear human creation is led astray from His love, from faithfulness to Him and His endless blessings of happiness. May such crooked ones repent over their wrongdoing, and become restored to His divine favor and blessing. (Isaia 55:6,7). At Isaiah 1:18, Jehovah says to his wayward people: "“Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovah. “Though your sins are like scarlet, They will be made as white as snow; Though they are as red as crimson cloth, They will become like wool." Let us never forsake the blessings and rewards of serving God faithfully, and helping others to learn to do so. Upon learning the truth, may we endeavor from that time onward to set a good example for others to serve God faithfully and help them see that doing so is worth every effort. We do this in faith, as "whoever approaches God must believe that He is, and that He becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking Him." (Hebre 11:6). There is no God like Jehovah!
  
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  Psalm 83 (Book 3, 11th psalm) reveals the plots of those seeking the downfall of God's people: Verses 3,4 says "With cunning they secretly plot against your people; They conspire against your treasured ones. 4 They say: “Come, let us annihilate them as a nation, So that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” But the true God, Jehovah, has an answer to such ones. May we trust God to protect and save His people, and to let His Kingdom come for the blessing and happiness of all humans! As verse 18 concludes, "May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth."
  
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  Galatians 1:9-12 Verse 6-9 reveals that there should not be more than one "good news" of Jesus, which was accepted by the early Christian congregation as "the truth," or the "one faith" of Ephesians 4:5. Let us consider 1Corinthians 1:10 again, as Paul writes under divine inspiration: "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." It is indeed possible to be truly united in an understanding of God's word in harmony with the teaching of the united early Christians, with extensions of the truth into our modern era. If this message of truth were of human origin, it could never bring true unity and harmony as it did the early Christians, and has been proven to be able to do so as well in modern times. As Paul's inspired words continue in Galatians 1:10-12: "Is it, in fact, men I am now trying to persuade or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I would not be Christ’s slave.11 For I want you to know, brothers, that the good news I declared to you is not of human origin; 12 for neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it was through a revelation by Jesus Christ." Paul was unique, in not being taught the truth directly, yet he did teach it to others from then on. He also had a sound basis of truth to build on, being instructed in all the Mosaic Law of God by a prominent teacher of Judaism, Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). But he acknowledges that Christian truth is not of human origin, but rather by God through his Son, Jesus. The truth of Jesus and his message was in no way invented by humans later, as a way to subjugate or control humans, but as many records testify and bear out, Jesus was truthfully born and raised as a human, and faithfully taught the truth of God to mankind, a truth which we have record of to this day. May we rejoice at the privilege of studying the teachings of Jesus and the rest of God's word, eager to apply them to our life, bringing our life into harmony with God's word of truth and His divine law in faith, for the everlasting benefit of ourselves and others. (Matth 7:24-28).
  
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                    Hello, with wishes for a pleasant day to you! Let's pick up in Proverbs 10, verses 17-21:
  
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  "17 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life, But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray. 18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies, And the one spreading malicious reports is stupid. 19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly. 20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver, But the heart of the wicked one is worth little. 21 The lips of the righteous one nourish many, But the foolish die for lack of sense."
  
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  Prove 10:17 As we've discussed previously, discipline is not synonymous with punishment. Rather, it is loving guidance and instruction, with the word coming from the same root as "disciple", bringing to mind teaching and training. Given out of genuine love, a child should be moved to listen and heed the discipline. Any punishment should be sparing, with exceptional effort to ensure the child realizes the loving motive behind it, with clear emphasis on the lesson(s) to be learned, and the way to avoid such punishment in the future. Reproof is strong discipline, needed in certain circumstances. Jehovah said regarding the wayward nation of Israel that He would discipline them "to the proper degree," and by no means leave them unpunished. (Jerem 30:11). Hebrews 12:6 says "those whom Jehovah loves he disciplines, in fact, he scourges everyone whom he receives as a son." Thus, all of us at times need loving correction! If we refuse, especially strong correction, we not only hurt ourselves, but our stubbornness can have a negative effect on others, 'leading them astray.'
  
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  Prove 10:18 One trying to cover up their hatred for another is clearly being deceitful, and will therefore 'speak lies' seeking the cover-up. While it is no good to hate another human being made "in God's image," the degree of hatred can vary, and allowing others to know about it might get that one the help he needs to have more love for the person. Prayer by the hater for the one hated might also have a powerful effect, if he's seeking to correct his heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, For out of it are the sources of life." Harboring hatred or resentement for another, refusing to forgive them for some slight or offense, can hinder God's own forgiveness toward the resenting one. Recall in Jesus' model prayer, he said "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matth 6:12). Such resentment and hatred may move one to 'spread malicious (or slanderous) reports' about another, seeking to ruin reputations. Nevertheless, if we harbor, or seek to cover-up hatred, and gradually become more deceptive, speaking lies, we're continuing our venture into the path of the wicked one, God's enemy, who not only hates others, but is "the father of the lie." On the other hand, it is basically "impossible for God to lie." He is full of selfless genuine love for mankind, and full of "underserved kindness and truth." May we choose to imitate our loving God and father, Jehovah.
  
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  Prove 10:19 Clearly, we need to avoid talking too much. It is far better to be a good listener, than to merely always be talking about what is in our heart. Proverbs 18:2 says "A stupid person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart." So such ones need to learn to see the big picture of things, and to see how smaller pieces of information fit together to make the whole, thus 'acquiring an understanding heart.' (Prove 8:5). Then this one can know the questions to ask, to add to his understanding, rather than doing all the talking. Thus much transgression can be avoid, as one "controls his lips" and acts discreetly. Such self-control is also necessary to avoid excessive speech, and is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit, which God gives "to those asking Him." (Luke 11:13).
  
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  Prove 10:20 It is "out of the heart's abundance" that the "mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). Thus the righteous are inclined to speak lovely, right and upbuilding things, like "choice silver." But "the wicked man out of his wicked treasure sends out wicked things." (Matth 12:35). Thus his heart is "worth little" as regards helping others on the path of eternal life.
  
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  Prove 10:21 "The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge," says Proverbs 15:2, as righteous ones "nourish many" with spiritually helpful and encouraging words. Such ones promote understanding of spiritual things, that others may grow in their relationships with God and other humans, and in their own spiritual well-being. On the other hand, some ignore spiritual instruction, lack sense, and have no spiritual life in themselves, and may even suffer physical death with a heart straying from sensibleness.
  
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  Psalm 82 (Book 3, 10th psalm) contains just 8 verses, and acknowledges our just and loving God:
  
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  "1 God takes his place in the divine assembly; In the middle of the gods he judges: 2 “How long will you continue to judge with injustice And show partiality to the wicked? (Selah) 3 Defend the lowly and the fatherless. Render justice to the helpless and destitute. 4 Rescue the lowly and the poor; Save them out of the hand of the wicked.” 5 They do not know, nor do they understand; They are walking about in darkness; All the foundations of the earth are being shaken. 6 “I have said, ‘You are gods, All of you are sons of the Most High. 7 But you will die just as men do; And like any other prince you will fall!’” 8 Rise up, O God, and judge the earth, For all the nations belong to you."
  
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  Notice human judges are referred to as "gods", or "godlike ones", in verses 1,2. This in no way makes them equal to Jehovah, but acknowledges the power associated with their unique authority. In the same way, Jesus is given the title "Mighty God" in Isaiah 9:6, acknowledging his great power and authority as he would become King of God's kingdom. Still, as on earth, he always seeks the glory and praise of God Almighty, Jehovah, and not his own. True Christians would therefore respect Jesus' own desire, not for worship, but only the honor due him as one exalting God and the true worship of Him. (Matth 4:10). True Christians do not worship Jesus, or give him excessive praise. Rather, it is the LORD Jehovah God, whose name sadly has been left out of many modern Bibles, that we should be seeking to worship, praise and honor. (Psalm 83:18; Exodu 3:15).
  
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  Powerful human judges are encouraged to "render justice to the helpless and destitute." Under the rule of God's Son, Jesus, "he will rescue the poor who cry for help, also the lowly one and whoever has no helper." Thus God will "rise up...and judge the earth," as Jesus will judge in harmony with God's standards as clarified in His word.
  
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                    A hearty hello, wishing you well! Let's continue in Proverbs 9, this time just verses 13-15: 
  
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  "13 A stupid woman is loud. She is ignorant and knows absolutely nothing. 14 She sits at the entrance of her house On a seat in the high places of the city, 15 Calling out to those passing by, To those walking straight ahead on their way:"
  
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  Prove 9:13 This woman is "loud," devoid of the "quiet and mild spirit which is of great value in the eyes of God," marked by humility, patience, and gentle mildness. (1Pete 3:4). The "stupid" woman is not necessarily unintelligent by worldly standards. She is MORALLY stupid, ignorant of the value of God's standards. She may well know what God says is right, but does not understand the path of righteousness, and often chooses to disregard the right path, to her harm, and that of others. She "knows absolutely nothing" regarding divine knowledge, not understanding the "fear of Jehovah" which is the "beginning of knowledge" and the "beginning of wisdom" (Prove 1:7; 9:10). The things she is aware of do not contribute to one's receiving of eternal life from God, rather she often contributes to one's death, by discouraging them from keeping integrity to God.
  
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  Prove 9:14,15 Sitting in the "high places" of the city may make her seem to be a prominent person of the city--how inappropriate! Such is the way of a proud, or arrogant one, exalting oneself above others. She has no business calling out to "those passing by" as if she has something of value to say to them--when in reality she leads others only to their downfall.
  
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  Such a person today, man or woman, needs urgently to repent of such foolishness, and turn humbly to God in prayer for His powerful assistance, asking for divine wisdom, "which he gives generously to all and without reproaching." (James 1:5). God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed, but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9). Acts 3:19 says "Repent, therefore, and turn around so as to get your sins blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from Jehovah himself." Appreciate God's mercy and love, as expressed in the exhortation of Isaiah 55:6,7: "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way." Consider carefully God's word and instructions, to affect our very thoughts and heart, stirring us to be obedient to His loving guidance. Proverbs 1-10 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount at Matthew 5-7 are great starting points for such repentant ones. Jehovah is the God of hope. (1Timo 4:10). Nevertheless some may have strayed beyond recovery, reminding all of how important for ourselves and others for us to remain squarely on the path of righteousness and eternal happiness.
  
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  Psalm 81 (Book 3, 9th psalm) opens with a rousing exhortation: "1 Shout joyfully to God our strength. Shout in triumph to the God of Jacob." Jehovah alone is worthy of worshipful praise and glory! The wonderful works of Jehovah testify to His superior greatness. He speaks to His people, in verse 10: "I, Jehovah, am your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt." What a powerful testimony to God's power and wisdom, as he brought His enslaved people Israel out of mighty Egypt under the leadership of Moses. When Egypt's army regretted and went in pursuit, was Jehovah prepared? He opened the Red Sea at a prepared location, allowing for a sloping but manageable journey from one side to the other for all of God's people. Some distance to either side would have been an unmanageable drop in depth of roughly a mile! But not so at the area at which God guided His people across. When Egypt's commanding Pharaoh unwisely chased after them, God fought for His people, even removing wheels from Egyptian chariots (Exodu 14:25). Then God forcefully closed the parted waters over the Egyptian army, to their destruction! (Exodu 14:26-31) To this day relics remain lying on the floor of the Red Sea, bearing testimony to God's great power and loyal love for His servants. Let them remain for all the world to see and know of the greatness of God's holy name! 
  
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  The psalm continues with God's loving appeal to His people, in verses 13-16: "If only my people would listen to me, If only Israel would walk in my ways! 14 Their enemies I would quickly subdue; I would turn my hand against their adversaries. 15 Those who hate Jehovah will cringe in his presence, And their outcome will be forever. 16 But he will feed you with the finest wheat And satisfy you with honey from the rock.”
  
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  God's word clearly reveals true Christians now to be God's favored people. (Acts 4:10-12). Clearly, Jehovah God is fully capable of providing whatever His people need, and however many they are, to their satisfaction! May we 'listen to Him' and 'walk in His ways,' exercising faith in God's power, wisdom, justice, and love!
  
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      <title>2019 Jan 08 Proverbs 8, Psalms</title>
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                    Hello, and warm greetings! Let's pick up in Proverbs 8, as wisdom is described, personified in Jesus Christ. Let's consider verses 17-21.
  
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  "17 I love those loving me, And those seeking me will find me. 18 Riches and glory are with me, Lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruitage is better than gold, even refined gold, And what I produce is better than the finest silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, In the middle of the pathways of justice; 21 I give a rich inheritance to those who love me, And I fill up their storehouses."
  
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  Prove 8:17 True wisdom rewards those who love and live by it, and God ensures those seeking and praying in faith for true wisdom will find it. (James 1:5,6). Jesus also loves those who love him, and knows he's "the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) Therefore, he is happy to assist those seeking to know him. (John 17:3)
  
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  Prove 8:18,19 Spiritual Riches may include a close relationship with God, fine Christian qualities, an understanding of true righteousness and peaceable relationships with others. What a blessing also would be children who also gain such wisdom and "continue loving" God (James 1:12). Glory would not be equal to what God deserves as worship, but rather a good reputation before other God-fearing humans. True wisdom involves successful application of divine knowledge, and may include skills that may bring literal riches as well, but "lasting wealth" would primarily involve the spiritual riches bringing the reward of eternal life.
  
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  Prove 8:20,21 Those having true wisdom love God's righteousness, living by His orders and standards. Such ones realize that living God's way brings true happiness--they rejoice to have God's direction and guidance in life. Psalm 19:8 says "The orders of Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice..." Such ones gain protective qualities such as Christian mildness and self-control, saying "NO" to any idea to venture near the fence of God's law, choosing happily to remain "in the middle of the pathways of justice."
  
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  Psalm 80 (Book 3, 8th psalm) is an appeal to Jehovah not to abandon His people. There were times in history when God's people appeared to be abandoned. And God's favor in true worship did shift from the literal children of Abraham, after abandoning God's Son, to the spiritual children of Abraham, having the faith of Abraham and pursuing true worship after the example of Jesus. (Galat 6:16; Roman 4:16). Down through the centuries, true wheatlike Christians may have been crowded out by false imitation weeds, in harmony with Jesus illustration of the wheat and the weeds (Matth 13:24-30, 36-43; 1John 2:15-17). Yet God would never completely abandon His servants, as the psalmist pleads: "14 O God of armies, please return. Look down from heaven and see! Take care of this vine, 15 the stock that your right hand has planted, and look upon the son whom you made strong for yourself." May God's blessing be upon restoration of true worship at this time, as the inspired psalm concludes: "17 May your hand give support to the man at your right hand, To the son of man you have made strong for yourself. 18 Then we will not turn away from you. Preserve us alive, so that we may call on your name. 19 O Jehovah God of armies, restore us; Let your face shine upon us, so that we may be saved."
  
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                    Hello, and wishes for a pleasant day for you! Proverbs 7 contains a story between verses 6 and 27. Before continuing, you may wish to search "Nov 07" for the introduction to this set of scripture. "Dec 07" continued with verses 13-16. Let's recap verse 10, and pick up with verses 17-21.
  
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  "10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart...17 I have sprinkled my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us drink our fill of love until the morning; Let us enjoy passionate love together, 19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a distant journey. 20 He took a bag of money with him, And he will not return until the day of the full moon.” 21 She misleads him with great persuasiveness. She seduces him with smooth speech."
  
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  Prove 7:10 Here we see this woman "dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart." "Cunning" refers to deceptive craftiness and trickery. This deception is not only mental, but has reached to her heart, encompassing her very being and identity. She is married, and should be a faithful wife to her husband, who evidently works hard to provide for her.
  
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  Prove 7:17,18 The woman sprinkles her bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. Myrrh is esteemed for its fragrance, and commonly used for this purpose. It might be noted, however, that the perfumes of myrrh and cinnamon were significant ingredients in the "holy anointing oil" that God directed to be mixed for holy use, at Exodus 30:23-25. In so doing, perhaps the woman tries to whitewash her behavior, fooling herself and this young man into believing that somehow what they are doing could be approved by God. Back in verse 14 she said: "I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows." She says so as if by doing these things she is now all right with God. With no regard for God or her marriage partner, she now invites this young man to "enjoy passionate love together." This move threatens both of their hopes of eternal life with loyal marriage partners--is this true love?
  
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  Prove 7:19,20 She convinces this young man that their actions will not be found out--that there is no chance that the husband will return to catch them in the act. She gives no thought to God, as if He doesn't see or care what is going on, as if He is not hurt by their unfaithful and disloyal actions.
  
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  Prove 7:21 Her "smooth" persuasive words cause this naïve young man to be misled and seduced. He gives no thought to the consequences of their behavior. If only he would trust God and prepare himself for a real marriage, trusting God to help him find a loyal partner, to satisfy any such desires with a lovely, trustworthy marriage partner! Too often people selfishly rush ahead of God, rather than realizing God has our best and lasting happiness at heart by His laws and standards. May we not take God's instructions for granted, and safeguard true loyalty in our relationships with God and others, treasuring purity of heart, true wisdom and love before God, finding the true happiness that God intends for us to enjoy forever!
  
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  Psalm 79 (Book 3, 7th psalm) focuses attention on the desolate condition of God's holy city Jerusalem, referring prophetically to New Jerusalem, which God would never allow to be completely ruined. Verse 4 says "We have become an object of reproach to our neighbors; Those around us ridicule and jeer us." Jehovah is incensed at such a situation, having great affection for His people. Verse 5 says "How long, O Jehovah, will you be furious? Forever? How long will your indignation burn just like fire?" Jehovah will certainly take action to restore the elevated condition of His holy city. Verses 9,10 appeals to God: "Help us, O God of our salvation, for the sake of your glorious name; Rescue us and forgive our sins for the sake of your name. Why should the nations say: "Where is their God?" Before our eyes may it become known among the nations that the shed blood of your servants has been avenged." Verse 13 concludes: "Then we, your people and the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; and we will declare your praise from generation to generation."
  
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  Matthew 7:12 reveals the Golden Rule, saying: "All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean." The former Mosaic Law and the teaching of the Prophets were based on this treasured principle. Luke 6:31 words it this way: "...Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them." How do we do this? We need to practice having compassion or empathy for others, putting ourselves in their place, or in their shoes, that we may comprehend their situation or circumstance. Then we can fathom how we would like to be treated if we were in their place. What would we like others to say to us, or to do for us? Can we say or do those things for this person? True compassion and love for others will make this possible. But what we need to understand perhaps most is that we should consider ourselves an extension of God's hand in what we do for others, to His glory and praise. Our motive should be clean and pure. Any gifts or talents we possess come from our loving God, and should be used for His honor and glory. Using compassion selfishly to seek attention, immoral affection, and glory for ourselves meets squarely with God's disapproval and disgrace. True compassion is a gift from God, motivated in harmony with true Christian love, to God's glory, to be exercised toward one another for the true and lasting happiness and satisfaction of each other! Who doesn't take delight in a kind word at the right time, or a gift from someone that meets a genuine need? All of this is possible if compassion is exercised in a godly way! May we treasure God's ways of purity, genuine love and compassion, realizing the truth stated by Jesus that there is "more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." (Acts 20:35).
  
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                    Hi, and welcome to another day, wishing you happiness! You might notice a new article to the website, under MISC. Let's continue with Proverbs 6, verses 20-23:
  
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  Prove 6:20 One of the Ten Commandments written on Stone Tablets, distinct from the "handwritten document that consisted of decrees and was in opposition to us" that was done away with by Jesus' impalement, includes one that applies to the relationship between child and parents. (Colos 2:14). It is the fifth commandment, at Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you." The apostle Paul also quotes this command at Ephesians 6:2, saying it "is the first command with a promise." The very first proverb of chapter 10 says "A wise son makes his father rejoice, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother." What understanding child wants to bring grief to his own mother? Should he or she prefer wisdom, or foolishness? Growing in wisdom brings delight to a good parent. So the counsel to listen to their instruction, which can be life-saving to a child! There are many dangers in life, especially to an inexperienced child, needing guidance and correction from loving parents! May every child learn to appreciate the instruction coming from parents who love him or her.
  
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  Prove 6:21,22 Binding the commandments and instruction from parents around your heart means they affect your very heartfelt thoughts and actions. Tied around your neck means these affect the words coming through your throat, your very speech. "Out of the heart's abundance his mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). The law of God as explained by parents will guide a youth in the right way, stand guard over him--offering protection from much danger, and being ultimately from God, speaks to his heart in line with truth.
  
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  Prove 6:23 Each commandment sheds light on a given situation, the entire law being a light that shines on our entire life, and shines ahead upon the path of life, helping us see what's coming, and the rewards of keeping the law, and may also enlighten us as to the problems, troubles, grief and pain of violating God's word and law. The reproofs, or strong corrections, of discipline are the way to life. How we all need God's loving discipline in life, to help us stay on the path leading to endless life in true happiness, seeking ever to remain on it, being an example and encouragement to our friends and loved ones to maintain their hope and happiness.
  
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  Psalm 78 (Book 3, 6th psalm) is 72 verses long. It opens this way: "Listen, my people, to my law; Incline your ear to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a proverb. I will propound riddles of long ago." Verse 4 says: "...We will relate to the generation to come the praiseworthy deeds of Jehovah and his strength, the wonderful things he has done." By relating these things, verse 7 says "Then these would put their confidence in God. They would not forget God's works but would observe his commandments." In the wilderness, God continued to provide for Israel what they needed, coming to their aid, and protecting them from danger. Still, they rebelled and hurt God's feelings, as verses 40,41 relate: "How often they rebelled against Him in the wilderness and made Him feel hurt in the desert! Again and again they put God to the test, and they grieved the Holy One of Israel." Verse 42 explains: "They did not remember his power, the day that He rescued them from the adversary." May we be ever mindful of God's saving power, as we prayerfully look to Him for guidance and direction in our life, as well as for spiritual protection and salvation, as we seek to do His will. May we therefore appreciate the privilege of representing God before others, sharing our hope at times with those in need. May all come to know the greatness of God's name, and the rightfulness of His Sovereign rulership over mankind, far grander than any human efforts to rule alone.
  
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  According to these verses, does God want us to engage in repetitive prayers by rote, the same words over and over again? Does not God know what we're needing? Clearly, He treasures sincerity in our prayers, rather than repetitious words. Still, He does want us to be persistent. Matthew 7:7 says "Keep on asking, and it will be given; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you." So let's be persistent in our requests to God, that He may see the importance of matters to us, but with sincerity of heart, not merely with mental repetition.
  
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                    Wishing you a pleasant day with a hearty hello! Let's start with Proverbs 5, verses 3,4,15-17:
  
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  "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword...15 Drink water from your own cistern And flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be dispersed outside, Your streams of water in the public squares? 17 Let them be for you alone, And not for strangers with you."
  
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  Prove 5:3,4 The inspired fatherly counsel of Proverbs exhorts caution against succumbing to persuasions from ungodly women, who may allure with sexual enticements, but are not obedient to God's word or Christian standards. Even if eventually married, such a woman may still prove "bitter as wormwood," as one straying from God's righteousness and perhaps even marital fidelity.
  
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  Prove 5:15-17 For one married to a godly woman, how fine to appreciate the gift provided in the marriage partner God may have helped you find! She may have some flaws, as you do, but if she loves God, your true, tender and loyal love may move her to overcome such things, as you both improve in your relationship with God and each other. The reference to water is evidently referring to your proper source of intimacy that should be exclusive to your marriage partner, not only sexual but also emotional intimacy, to remain within the marriage bond. In no way should one seek such satisfaction outside, in the public squares, with strangers! Seeking such intimacy elsewhere could reveal a lack of appreciation for God's lovely arrangement of marriage. If one is not married, may he or she look to God and His word, parents and other responsible ones to prepare oneself properly for this privilege, then to have God's help to find one that loves God and Christ as you do. God loves you, and is happy to help you find a cherished partner, as you loyally remain faithful to God, patiently waiting for the proper time and way to reach your goal! Violating God's standards will not serve to prepare you for a happy, loyal marriage that can endure the test of time, but will threaten hopes of eternal happiness. Be faithful to God and your future companion!
  
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  Psalm 77 (Book 3, 5th psalm) verses 11-15 can cause us to give thought to God's activity and dealings. We read: "11 I will remember the works of Jah; I will remember your marvelous deeds of long ago. 12 And I will meditate on all your activity And ponder over your dealings. 13 O God, your ways are holy. What god is as great as you, O God? 14 You are the true God, who does marvelous things. You have revealed your strength to the peoples. 15 With your power you have rescued your people, The sons of Jacob and of Joseph. (Selah)"
  
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  God's saving acts likely include many each and every day who look to Him for their hope and guidance, who find themselves threatened in some way. May we appreciate Jehovah's intervention in our lives, especially as He protects our spirituality, and relationships with Him and others.
  
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  Matthew 5:5 contains one of the Nine Happinesses, or Be Attitudes. We read: "“Happy are the mild-tempered, since they will inherit the earth." Mildness is a treasured virtue among true Christians, which is a part of a set of virtues which, along with self-control, serve to safeguard the spirit of each member. Not only shown when anger threatens, this virtue is an overriding gentleness that should pervade one's life from day to day, in handling various situations and in dealing with others. When irritation does occur, however, one should quickly seek to find the cause and a solution to the problem, or at least see how to cope with it properly, not allowing anger to escalate and cause hurt feelings or other unkind speech and actions. Such anger hinders clear thinking ability and has proven to wreak havoc on relationships and have health implications, among other detriments. May we treasure gentle mildness, part of the fruitage of God's spirit that contributes to godly joy and contentment among God's servants.
  
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2019 14:37:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2019 Jan 04 Proverbs 4, Psalms, Matthew 4</title>
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                    Hello, wishing you a fine day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 4, verses 14-19:
  
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  "14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Shun it, do not take it; Turn away from it, and pass it by. 16 For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone’s downfall. 17 They feed themselves with the bread of wickedness, And they drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light That grows brighter and brighter until full daylight. 19 The way of the wicked is like the darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble."
  
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  Prove 4:14-16 The wise counsel here is to shun, or "turn away from" the path or the way of evil ones. We should never be envious of what they seem to have, or so-called benefits they seem to gain by their evil practices. They are robbed of sleep unless they do bad, or cause someone's downfall. Are they motivated by true love? Do the have the reward and blessing of God? In no way. So what is their future? As Asaph realized in Psalm 73:18,19, "Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. 19 How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" May we follow the path leading to eternal life, in true peace and happiness, and help others find and remain on this path!
  
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  Prove 4:17 What may have turned them to the way of evil to begin with was what they were feeding their minds on spiritually--much exists in the way of "the bread of wickedness" and the "wine of violence." There is much entertainment making evil practices seem to bring happiness, or at  least a temporary pleasure. Such promoted ideas are usually a boldface lie, hiding the resulting headaches, heartaches, troubles, turmoil, sorrow, pain and grief caused by such practices. God knows the way of true happiness for all humans, the way that not only brings us and others pleasure and true happiness, but that leaves no scars, nor leaves us battered spiritually. Proverbs 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." And James reminds us, at James 1:16,17: "Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows." Man often tries to run ahead of God, stealing gifts from God just a little while before God was going to give it. We often just need to learn a little patience, appreciation, and self-control, things we can pray to God for, to be thankful for what we have now, and prepare or ready ourselves for the future gifts God will bring us at the right time, when we're truly ready for it.
  
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  Prove 4:18 Righteous ones are drawn to the truth of God, letting it lead them to the true path going toward eternal life. May all Christians be willing to discard any belief that is found to be out of harmony with God's reliable word, even if Bible translators believed it, and made it seem to be true in their translation! Some truths may be harder to decipher, but we want to be shrewd and on guard against believing a lie. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step." May we be very careful before accepting anything into our belief system that might not be entirely true, even if a minister may believe it and seem to use scripture to justify his belief. The scriptures may be taken out of context, or even (though rarely) be translated unfaithfully. More insight into the scriptures may be needed to clarify truth, but the truth is in harmony with the entire Bible, so almost invariably the truth can be discerned by comparison of other scriptures discussing the same subject. If unsure, let's pray and wait on God for further clarification. 
  
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  Prove 4:19 Those acting wickedly do not have the light of God's word to guide their path. They stumble and fall, experiencing trouble, pain, and grief, and often not knowing why their path is not leading them to the happiness they thought they were finding. May we cling to our loving God, who can bring us to the true happiness we're seeking, leading us to experience it even more fully in His new world of righteousness and peace, and eternal life.
  
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  Psalm 76 (Book 3, 4th psalm) shows the vanity of relying upon mere human power, failing to look to God. Notice verses 5-9: "5 The courageous of heart have been plundered. They have fallen asleep; The warriors were all helpless. 6 From your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both the charioteer and the horse have fallen fast asleep. 7 You alone are awe-inspiring. Who can withstand your intense anger? 8 From heaven you pronounced judgment; The earth was afraid and was silent 9 When God rose up to execute judgment, To save all the meek of the earth." Wrongdoers should ponder God's greatness and awe-inspiring power, perhaps looking up at the stars on a dark night. Isaiah 40:26 exhorts: "“Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created these things? It is the One who brings out their army by number; He calls them all by name. Because of his vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power, Not one of them is missing." May we be humbled by such powerful works of God, and repent of any error, turning to Him for forgiveness of past error, willing to meekly listen and learn from Him the way to eternal life in true happiness.
  
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  Matthew 4:8-10 is the last of the three temptations that Satan unsuccessfully used against Jesus. It reads, adding verse 11: "Again the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”11 Then the Devil left him, and look! angels came and began to minister to him." Why should Jesus hurry to receive any rulership over the earth, before God's appointed time for him to have such? Doing so would have meant receiving it from the primary opposer of God, the Devil. Jesus found his happiness in serving God, and exalting His name, teaching others to worship Him properly. Jesus would eventually receive from God authority over the earth, in God's due time, as King of God's Kingdom, overseeing the restoration of true worship earthwide. Jesus utterly refused to satisfy Satan's desire for the worship that is rightfully only due Jehovah God. And he refused to "run ahead" of God to receive something before he was truly ready for it. May we exalt the name and worship of God as did Jesus, following his example of faithfulness. And may we likewise wait faithfully and patiently for God's due time for us to receive any gifts and blessings from Him, readying ourselves for such, so that we're prepared to experience them with proper appreciation for them.
  
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      <title>2019 Jan 03 Proverbs 3, Psalms, 1Corinthians 3</title>
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                    Hello this day, with a hearty welcome! Let's pick up in Proverbs 3, verses 19-26:
  
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  "19 Jehovah founded the earth in wisdom. He solidly established the heavens in discernment. 20 By his knowledge the watery deeps were split apart And the cloudy skies dripped with dew. 21 My son, do not lose sight of them. Safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability; 22 They will give you life And be an adornment for your neck; 23 Then you will walk on your way in safety, And your foot will never stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will have no fear; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. 25 You will not fear any sudden terror Nor the storm that is coming on the wicked. 26 For Jehovah will prove to be your source of confidence; He will keep your foot from being caught."
  
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  Prove 3:19,20 Just ponder the wisdom with which Jehovah God made not only this earth and all that is within and on it, but also our sun, the other stars in this galaxy and countless others in this universe, and any other planets, which are being found surrounding other stars in habitable zones, or distance ranges allowing for continued life. Can we not appreciate God's willingness to share divine wisdom with mere humans? (James 1:5,6). Not only does God know how to create and sustain life among humans, but of much more importance to Him is knowing how to help all to have a close relationship with Him and with other humans--to help us find joy knowing God and in living peaceably with others. God's ability to discern truth from false, good from bad, more important matters from lesser ones, among other things, assisted Him in His creative work and understanding in the way He made us, making it possible for us to delight in His good gifts in life (James 1:16,17).
  
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  Prove 3:21 May we thus treasure divine wisdom and thinking ability, in modest imitation of our God and Creator, with humble appreciation for, and submission to, Him, in awe fearing to displease or hurt Him in any way.
  
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  Prove 3:22 We will thus be on the road to eternal life, and the words coming through our throat can be lovely before others, rooted in love and appreciation for our God, who is the Source of, and sets the example in, true love, "the flame of Jah." (Canti 8:6).
  
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  Prove 3:23 God's wisdom includes foresighted shrewdness, enabling us to look ahead at the consequences of our speech and actions, that we may hate what is bad, and it's resulting trouble, pain, and sorrow, and continue loving what is good, with its rewards and blessing from God. We can thereby see to avoid many hardships and troubles, walking in safety, loving God's protective law, now through Christ. For such ones, God's word says, "Nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165).
  
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  Prove 3:24-26 Letting Jehovah be our source of confidence, rather than merely human power, oneself or our own understanding of things, maintaining our love for, and reliance on, God, will bring His blessing and approval, and true spiritual security, practically eliminating fear as our love for God and others grows. "There is no fear in love, but perfect (complete) love casts fear out, because fear restrains us. Indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love." (1John 4:18). Such complete love, for example, deals with others impartially, without prejudice. 
  
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  Psalm 75 (Book 3, 3rd psalm) May we take note of God's mighty intervention in man's affairs, to halt the self-exaltation and pride of the wicked, and exalt the power of the righteous: "1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you; Your name is near, And people declare your wondrous works. 2 You say: “When I set a time, I judge with fairness. 3 When the earth and all its inhabitants were dissolved, It was I who kept its pillars firm.” (Selah) 4 I say to the boastful, “Do not boast,” And to the wicked, “Do not exalt your strength. 5 Do not exalt your strength up high Or speak with arrogance. 6 For exaltation does not come From the east or the west or the south. 7 For God is Judge. He puts one man down and exalts another. 8 For there is a cup in Jehovah’s hand; The wine is foaming and is fully mixed. He will surely pour it out, And all the wicked of the earth will drink it, down to the dregs.”  9 But as for me, I will proclaim it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 For he says: “I will cut off all the strength of the wicked, But the strength of the righteous will be exalted.”" Notice in verse 2 that God judges "with fairness." Of course, Jesus explained at John 5:22 that now "the Father...has entrusted all the judging to the Son," because Jesus upholds Jehovah's justice and ways in all he does, exalting the name of the Father. May we trust God's direction and judgement as revealed in His word, as He will cut off all the strength of the wicked, exalting that of the righteous. He desires the wicked to repent of their evil, and find true happiness humbly pleasing God. As Isaiah 55:6,7 says: "Search for Jehovah while he may be found. Call to him while he is near.7 Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way."
  
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  1Corinthians 3:1-7 highlights the need for spiritual growth to maturity, progressing from receiving spiritual "milk" to feasting on "solid food." Notice Paul's encouragement, and what may be holding some back from growth: "3...Since there are jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly and are you not walking as men do? 4 For when one says, “I belong to Paul,” but another says, “I to A·polʹlos,” are you not acting like mere men? 5 What, then, is A·polʹlos? Yes, what is Paul? Ministers through whom you became believers, just as the Lord granted each one. 6 I planted, A·polʹlos watered, but God kept making it grow, 7 so that neither is the one who plants anything nor is the one who waters, but God who makes it grow...9 For we are God's fellow workers..." May we no longer be among those seeking our own glory, or placing the glory of other men above that of our loving Father, God, and Creator Jehovah. It is "God who makes it grow." May our seeking the honor of God in all we do enable us to grow to spiritual maturity, as John 7:18 encourages, "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him."
  
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                    Hello, with warm wishes for a fine day! For this one, we're picking up in the middle of an important dissertation in Proverbs 2. Therefore, could you review the blog for last month, by searching "Dec 02"? We'll still review verses 10,11, then we can continue with verses 14-15:
  
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  "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you,...14 From those who rejoice in wrongdoing, Who find joy in the perverseness of evil, 15 Those whose paths are crooked And whose entire course is devious."
  
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  Prove 2:10,11 Wisdom is the successful application of knowledge, and thus knowledge should, with the gaining of understanding to see the big picture and all it's pieces, come "easily" and become pleasant to oneself. (Prove 14:6). Then, thinking ability and discernment will serve to protect one from many destructive traps.
  
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  Prove 2:14 Those rejoicing in wrongdoing are not acting in harmony with true love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth." (1Cori 13:6). They are finding joy in lies, corruption and evil, their values becoming twisted as they are likely feeding their minds and hearts on foolish, corrupt or violent entertainment. Some comedies are providing laughing tracks, or sounds of laughter, over whatever is imagined should be funny, including wrongful speech and actions, at times harmfully twisting the values of the eventual audience. Wise ones are not misled into regularly feeding on such distorted ideas.
  
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  Prove 2:15 Thinking ability and discernment may protect us from those rejoicing in wrongdoing who are following "crooked" paths--distorted from the path of righteousness leading to life--their deceptive course, riddled with spiritual snares and fallacies, troubled by hurtfulness and sorrow, leads only to death, or destruction. 
  
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  Psalm 74 (Book 3, psalm 2 of 17) appeals to God, pleading with Him not to turn his back on His people. However, God had given warning to the nation of fleshly Israel, that for them to maintain divine favor, they needed to carefully listen and obey His law and guidance. In Exodus 19:5,6 Jehovah tells Moses what he is to say to the Israelites: "Now if you will strictly obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will certainly become my special property out of all peoples, for the whole earth belongs to me. 6 You will become to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.”" It was God's desire that the anointed associates of Christ, the limited number of Kingdom rulers, would all come from the nation of Israel, Abraham's descendants through Isaac. However, that was not to be, as Israel time and again deviated from true worship, falling to idolatry and worship of false gods, often persecuting the true prophets who sought to lead Israel back to God. Thus they were not ready to accept the Messiah, Christ, when he came. Jesus thus finally said, as recorded at Matthew 23:37,38: "“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the killer of the prophets and stoner of those sent to her—how often I wanted to gather your children together the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings! But you did not want it. 38 Look! Your house is abandoned to you." 
  
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  Thus true Christianity, which eventually became available to Gentiles, or non-Israelites, became the "Israel of God," that the apostle Paul was inspired to write about, at Galatians 6:16: "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." As explained in Romans 2:28,29: "For he is not a Jew who is one on the outside, nor is circumcision something on the outside, on the flesh. 29 But he is a Jew who is one on the inside, and his circumcision is that of the heart by spirit and not by a written code. That person’s praise comes from God, not from people." Yet, as in Psalm 74, even true Christianity seemed to be abandoned sometime after the last of the apostles, John, died sometime after the writing of his gospel and letters, being written about 98 C.E. God was not blessing any attempt to mix pagan worship with Christian truth, as began to occur in the centuries to follow. True Christians were those who would remain untarnished by the ungodly world, and thus over time would become mixed with weedlike false Christians (2Cori 6:14-18; Matth 13:24-30, 36-43; John 17:14-16; James 1:27). Nevertheless, true worship would be restored during the "harvest" or the time of the "conclusion of the system of things." (Isai 2:2-4). Psalm 74:10-12 says: "How long, O God, will the adversary keep taunting? Will the enemy treat your name with disrespect forever? 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Draw it out of your bosom and put an end to them. 12 But God is my King from long ago, The one performing acts of salvation on the earth."
  
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  1Corinthians 2:7-10 "But we speak God’s wisdom in a sacred secret, the hidden wisdom, which God foreordained before the systems of things for our glory. 8 It is this wisdom that none of the rulers of this system of things came to know, for if they had known it, they would not have executed the glorious Lord. 9 But just as it is written: “Eye has not seen and ear has not heard, nor have there been conceived in the heart of man the things that God has prepared for those who love him.”10 For it is to us God has revealed them through his spirit, for the spirit searches into all things, even the deep things of God." The apostle Paul was inspired to reveal much in the way of divine wisdom regarding the Christ, and the value of the ransom sacrifice, opening the way to eternal life. It is not the wisdom of the world that makes such life possible, but rather the attaining of godly wisdom through Christ. Notice the reward of those gaining such wisdom and love for God and neighbor. How many delights and blessings God has in store for those loving Him. God reveals divine wisdom through His spirit, as James makes known God's willingness to give wisdom freely to those asking Him, praying to Him for such, and searching the Scriptures to attain and live by such. As James 1:5,6 says: "So if any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him. 6 But let him keep asking in faith, not doubting at all, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and blown about." Thus may we "keep asking" persistently, consistently for divine wisdom, and working in harmony with our confident prayers to God, by regularly feeding on God's word and instruction. (Psalm 1:1-3).
  
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          Hello to all, wishing you well this day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 2, verses 10-13.
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          "10 When wisdom enters your heart And knowledge becomes pleasant to your soul, 11 Thinking ability will keep watch over you, And discernment will safeguard you, 12 To save you from the bad course, From the man speaking perverse things, 13 From those leaving the upright paths To walk in the ways of darkness,"
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          Prov 2:10,11 True wisdom needs to reach our heart for it to do much good, affecting our actions or behavior, not just our speech. Divine knowledge should also become pleasant to us, then thinking ability and discernment will safeguard us. Recall that discernment is the ability to see the difference between true and false, right and wrong, good and bad, wise and unwise, as well as serious matters of the law and lesser matters, though still required. This discernment safeguards us, helping us walk uprightly despite potential hazards and traps that we may be exposed to.
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          Prov 2:12,13 This thinking ability and discernment saves us from many things, "from the bad course," as we're able to see the difference between good and evil, favoring and choosing the good path. These things save us "from the man speaking perverse (or, corrupt) things." Thus we're able to identify corruption, when words stray from the path of integrity. They also save us "from those leaving the upright paths to walk in the ways of darkness." Those leaving the right path do not find the so-called happiness they seek, but this course leads eventually to misery, which we hope causes them to return, although battered spiritually. Thinking ability and discernment protect us from their influence, helping us maintain right desires before God, the course of true happiness, despite what others may choose. May our stand for faithfulness encourage others to remain on God's side, the side of the truth, true happiness, and eternal life.
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          Psalm 119 is an acrostic, every 8 verses beginning with the succeeding letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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          Psalm 119:1-8 includes the truth that we really can keep God's commandments, living the right way. Verses 1-4 say: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept." Such a course leads to genuine happiness, especially when faith in God and Christ and love for them and others are the foundation for our obedience.
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          Psalm 119:9-16 reads: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word.10 With my whole heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commandments.11 In my heart I treasure up your saying So that I may not sin against you. 12 May you be praised, O Jehovah; Teach me your regulations. 13 With my lips I declare All the judgments that you have spoken. 14 I rejoice over your reminders More than over all other valuable things. 15 I will ponder over your orders And keep my eyes on your paths. 16 I am fond of your statutes. I will not forget your word." Verse 11 shows we should treasure up God's sayings in sour heart, pondering and reflecting upon them so that we might live in harmony with God's word, doing this so that we may not sin against God, hurting Him, others, and ourselves. Rather, may we rejoice over God's reminders and orders, His law, keeping it with a complete heart, and finding the joy that only God can give by His spirit.
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                    A warm welcome to 2019, and well wishes for all this day! Let's begin by continuing in Proverbs 1, this time verses 20-23. For helping anyone who may imagine that there may be benefit to harming others for material or other gain,  verses 10-19 are applicable, with commentary by searching "Dec 01".
  
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  "20 True wisdom cries aloud in the street. It keeps raising its voice in the public squares. 21 At the corner of the busy streets it calls out. At the entrances of the city gates it says: 22 “How long will you inexperienced ones love inexperience? How long will you ridiculers take pleasure in ridicule? And how long will you foolish ones hate knowledge? 23 Respond to my reproof. Then I will pour out my spirit for you; I will make my words known to you."
  
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  Prove 1:20,21 God wants true wisdom freely available to all who may appreciate it and love Him eternally. 2Peter 3:9 says "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise...but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." May we keep on "enduring trial, because on becoming approved [we] will receive the crown of life, which Jehovah promised to those who continue loving Him." (James 1:12). Also, may all right-hearted ones take our Christian commission seriously, to share with others the hope we have, not keeping it to ourselves.
  
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  Prove 1:22,23 How "inexperienced" or naïve ones need urgently to be taught foresighted shrewdness, to see the consequences of good and bad behavior and decisions, and learn to act accordingly, loving the good and right path of life. Fault-finding ridicule is far from true love--ones loving ridicule because it makes them feel better than others, are on a prideful slippery path to a terrible crash, as Proverbs 16:18 states: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." Such pride is "the sin that easily entangles us," causing a fall, and hindering true faith in God. Such ones need to repent of their lack of faith and trust in God,  who loves them and wants them to turn from a hateful course to one of love for God and others. (Hebre 12:1-3). Also, fools are hating divine knowledge, lacking discernment and understanding, cornerstones of true wisdom. They need to learn to discern truth from falsehood, right from wrong, good from bad, etc., and learn to comprehend, not only the big picture, but how all it's pieces fit together, relate to one another, to make the whole. Until then they may continue to wallow without true knowledge of things, speaking and acting foolishly.
  
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  Psalm 73 (Book 3, psalm 1 of 17) records Asaph's near tragic turn from true worship, as he lets his heart meditate on the seeming (temporary) successes of the wicked. His story is introduced by verses 1-3: "God is truly good to Israel, to those pure in heart. 2 As for me, my feet had almost strayed; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I became envious of the arrogant When I would see the peace of the wicked." He goes on to outline the things that wicked ones seem to be getting away with. For example, verse 7-9 read: "Their prosperity makes their eyes bulge; They have exceeded the imaginations of the heart. 8 They scoff and say evil things. They arrogantly threaten oppression. 9 They speak as if they were as high as heaven, And their tongues swagger about in the earth." May we not be fooled by such arrogant ones, no matter how great they make themselves appear. Asaph finally entered the "grand sanctuary of God, and...discerned their future. Surely you place them on slippery ground. You make them fall to their ruin. How suddenly they are devastated! How sudden is their finish as they come to a terrible end!" (Psalm 73:17-19).
  
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  As Proverbs 10:2 says, "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." God will make sure that any "treasure"--material or spiritual, gained by some evil course, will not prove to benefit one in the long run. On the other hand, pursuing God's righteousness by faith leads one to eternal life in true peace and happiness.
  
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  1Corinthians 1 In view of the "undeserved kindness" that God is granting us, may He lead us as Paul was inspired to write to the Corinthians: "He will also make you firm to the end so that you may be open to no accusation in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful..." (1Cori 1:4,8.9). In God's faithfulness, and by His holy spirit, He guides us "into all the truth," as 1Corinthians 1:10 encourages: "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." May we treasure the Christian unity that God is making possible through His Son. This unity of thought, in harmony with God's righteousness, makes possible an unsurpassed peace among like-hearted humans, on the basis of true faith in God, leading to true love.
  
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                    A hearty hello and warm welcome! If you tried to download the newly added Anticorruption article under the MISC heading yesterday, could you please do it once more and discard the original? The footnote was incorrect and may have been separated from the first two pages. Let's end the year and begin today, with Psalm 31, verses 1-8:
  
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  "1 In you, O Jehovah, I have taken refuge. May I never be put to shame. Rescue me because of your righteousness. 2 Incline your ear to me. Come quickly to my rescue. Become for me a mountain stronghold, A fortified place to save me. 3 For you are my crag and my stronghold; For the sake of your name, you will lead me and guide me. 4 You will free me from the net that they have secretly laid for me, For you are my fortress. 5 Into your hand I entrust my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Jehovah, the God of truth. 6 I hate those who are devoted to worthless, vain idols, But as for me, I trust in Jehovah. 7 I will rejoice greatly in your loyal love, For you have seen my affliction; You are aware of my deep distress. 8 You have not handed me over to the enemy, But you make me stand in a place of safety."
  
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  Psalm 31:1 We count on Jehovah's "righteousness" to be there for us, in His fairness and justice, to rescue us, and safeguard our name and reputation as a servant of the true God. May we take refuge in Jehovah, and pursue His righteousness ourselves, determined to hold to His right standards and ways, in imitation of our God and Father.
  
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  Psalm 31:2,3 In seeking God's righteousness in faith, we have a basis for a close relationship with Him, gaining His listening ear in prayer, and seeking Him as a stronghold, a "fortified place." He rescues His servants in part to uphold His reputation as the true and living God, the God of loyal love, who keeps His word and promises, and uphold His own description of Himself that He gave to Moses at Exodus 34:6,7: "Jehovah was passing before him and declaring: “Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and truth,7 showing loyal love to thousands, pardoning error and transgression and sin, but he will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons and upon grandsons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation.”
  
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  Psalm 31:4 Jehovah can free us from the net, just as he caused the prison bonds to fall off the prisoners when rescuing Paul and Silas from the prison, eventually moving the jailer to seek salvation, gaining accurate knowledge of God and Christ, him and his family. (Acts 16:25-34).
  
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  Psalm 31:5 As explained in the article "Finding Truth," found elsewhere on this website, it is the "spirit" of a person, and not the "soul" that contains personality, and can be either raised to heavenly life, or be restored to a human in a future resurrection. This is why the disciple Stephen, while being stoned by angered religious leaders at his expose, after seeing Jesus alongside Jehovah, said: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.""
  
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  Psalm 31:6-8 How vital to give up idolatry, some being "devoted to worthless, vain idols." Rather, how important to trust in Jehovah instead, finding delight as we enjoy life in harmony with His guidance, and seeking to please Him in activities that are in no way vain. He wants us to be refreshed by recreation, in a balanced way, not going to extremes, seeking His Kingdom and righteousness first in life. (Matth 6:33). For more insight on this, or for a refresher, return to the article "Fortify Your Marriage by Rejecting Idolatry," currently found under the MISC heading. As a result of rejecting idolatry, may we rejoice greatly in God's loyal love, and in the knowledge of God's awareness of our "deep distress," as we pour out our hearts to him, putting our complete trust in Him. In His compassion He can save us.
  
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  Jude 1:1-5 show salvation is received when we believe in Jesus and then exercise faith in him, believing and accepting his teachings and commands, and living accordingly. Thinking we can believe in Jesus and then live however we wish, expecting forgiveness for blatant sin, is proving "false to our only owner and Lord, Jesus Christ." Notice Jude's strong counsel: "1Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, but a brother of James, to the called ones who are loved by God the Father and preserved for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be increased to you. 3 Beloved ones, although I was making every effort to write you about the salvation we hold in common, I found it necessary to write you to urge you to put up a hard fight for the faith that was once for all time delivered to the holy ones. 4 My reason is that certain men have slipped in among you who were long ago appointed to this judgment by the Scriptures; they are ungodly men who turn the undeserved kindness of our God into an excuse for brazen conduct and who prove false to our only owner and Lord, Jesus Christ. 5 Although you are fully aware of all of this, I want to remind you that Jehovah, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those not showing faith." May we do our best to love God and Christ, seeking God's wise counsel to right living, having God's mercy for occasional missteps through the ransom sacrifice of Christ, finding joy living in harmony with God's way, with eternal life in view.
  
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                    Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all! Let's consider some verses from Psalm 30 to start with, verses 1-5:
  
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  "1 I will exalt you, O Jehovah, for you have lifted me up; You did not let my enemies rejoice over me. 2 O Jehovah my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me. 3 O Jehovah, you have lifted me up from the Grave. You kept me alive; you spared me from sinking into the pit. 4 Sing praises to Jehovah, you his loyal ones, Give thanks to his holy name; 5 Because being under his anger is only for a moment, But being in his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may come in the evening, but in the morning, there is a joyful cry."
  
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  Psalm 30:1 Have you at times been moved to exalt Jehovah for his powerful support in your life? If you choose to love Jehovah as one of his dedicated servants, you should expect to experience at least occasional opposition. "In fact," 2Timothy 3:12 says, "all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Yet, we can endure, proving faithful to God, and experience His faithful support and blessing on our loyal Christian course. (1Cori 10:13). The reward is great, and the joy we can experience along the way may well be worth the price of admission! True love for God, Christ, our beloved marriage partner, and neighbor is among our Christian aims and blessings.
  
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  Psalm 30:2 We may have become broken spiritually, even in spite of sincere efforts to please God, due perhaps due to a wayward course before having "accurate knowledge" of some important area of Christianity. (Ephes 4:13). Yet, with our continued sincerity in pleasing Him and earnest appeal to Jehovah for aid, we can receive of Jehovah's healing power.
  
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  Psalm 30:3-5 Before learning the truth about God one may have been heading for "the Grave." Without having God in his or her life, one can make many poor decisions leading to unhappiness and trouble, sometimes even resulting in untimely death.  If this one was thinking of throwing all caution to the wind, violating his or her conscience to an extreme, he or she may well have sunk into "the pit," without much hope of recovery. But the ransom sacrifice of Christ has tremendous power, with the assistance of God in His wisdom, to lift one "up from the Grave!" We must realize one carries wounds from sinful decisions, often hurting others by a poor example that could stumble them away from receiving eternal life. May we long to maintain a positive, encouraging example for others, that as many as possible may live in true peace and happiness eternally. We may thus be moved by Jehovah's love for us, to give Him thanks and sing His praises. We may have wept over past error, perhaps having disappointed or even angered Jehovah by our actions. But sincerely accepting the truth of God, letting it adjust our thinking and decisions, often brings a "joyful cry" as Jehovah's blessing is on our efforts to please Him.
  
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  3John 1:1-4 greets Gaius, one "walking in the truth." Brothers came to John and bore witness about Gaius' sincerity in serving God and following Christ, causing John to rejoice "very much." May we likewise rejoice to see others faithfully serving God, refusing to violate their Bible-trained Christian conscience. John's encouraging words read this way: "1 The older man to Gaʹius, the beloved, whom I truly love. 2 Beloved one, I pray that in all things you continue to prosper and enjoy good health, just as you are now prospering. 3 For I rejoiced very much when brothers came and bore witness about the truth you hold, as you go on walking in the truth. 4 No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth." John had developed a close bond of brotherly affection for Gaius, calling him "beloved one" in verses 2 and 5. May our sincere Christian "obedience to the truth," purifying us and bringing about true unity, in time allow for genuine "brotherly affection" in the truth. As Peter encouraged at 1Peter 1:22, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
  
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                    Hello and a warm welcome to all! Let's begin with Psalm 29, considering verses 4-11. For thoughts on verses 1-5 you may search "Nov 29".
  
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  "4 The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is splendid. 5 The voice of Jehovah is breaking the cedars; Yes, Jehovah shatters the cedars of Lebʹa·non. 6 He makes Lebʹa·non skip like a calf, And Sirʹi·on like a young wild bull. 7 The voice of Jehovah strikes with flames of fire; 8 The voice of Jehovah makes the wilderness shudder; Jehovah makes the wilderness of Kaʹdesh shudder. 9 The voice of Jehovah makes the deer shudder and give birth And strips bare the forests. And all in his temple say: “Glory!” 10 Jehovah sits enthroned above the flooding waters; Jehovah sits enthroned as King forever. 11 Jehovah will give strength to his people. Jehovah will bless his people with peace."
  
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  Psalm 29:4 How grateful and appreciative we should be of God's powerful voice and word, since power alone does not prove one's worthiness of it. God's voice is also splendid or magnificent in greatness, and worthy of all honor and glory. God's wise and loving use of power should move us to great admiration and respect and appreciative submission.
  
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  Psalm 29:5 Imagine mighty cedars shattering at hearing Jehovah's powerful voice! At times in God's word trees are used to symbolize mighty humans. Unrighteous ones among them could be easily broken at Jehovah's determined voice--how all such ones should recognize His glory and submit to His righteousness, as made clear in His word!
  
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  Psalm 29:6 Lebanon and Sirion were two mountain ranges, perhaps the trees of which could be made to "skip like a [docile] calf," or even "like a young wild bull," a frighteningly powerful creature in ancient times.
  
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  Psalm 29:7 Jehovah can rain down fire from heaven, as in times past, likely preceded with fiery judgment messages to deter evil ones from a wicked course.
  
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  Psalm 29:8 Kadesh, meaning "holy place" was where the Israelites were encamped when the 12 spies were sent to spy out the Promised Land, 10 of them coming back with a "bad report" that lacked faith in God's power, resulting in Israel's loss of the privilege of entry at that time. God's disappointment could perhaps make the wilderness shudder. May we never lose faith in God's power and loving desire to bless our efforts to please Him.
  
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  Psalm 29:9 God has the power to strip "bare the forests." May all serving Jehovah as true Christians bow to Him, recognizing His worthiness of honor, saying "Glory!"
  
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  Psalm 29:10,11 Waters may refer to the sea of restless wicked among humanity, which Revelation 21:1 foretells will one day be "no more." (Isaia 57:20,21). Jehovah God is the Ultimate King over mankind, and gives strength and peace to His loyal servants.  May we count it a privilege to be among them, and assist as many as possible to come out of the darkness, learning to treasure the light of truth, by the love of God.
  
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  2John 1:1-3 A letter from an aged apostle John, writing to "the chosen lady and to her children," possibly a cryptic reference to the anointed bride of Christ, those dearly loved by John. He speaks also of "all those who have come to know the truth." May we treasure the divine knowledge of God that we have learned and may continue learning! The gaining of this knowledge is no vain pursuit, as John says this truth "will be with us forever." Notice what else will be "with us" as we consider his words: "1 The older man to the chosen lady and to her children, whom I truly love, and not only I but also all those who have come to know the truth, 2 because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever. 3 There will be with us undeserved kindness, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, with truth and love."  May we also appreciate God's mercy and undeserved kindness, making possible our journey toward eternal life in peace and happiness before Him, by the many learning to love truth and gaining true love of God and neighbor. May such qualities remain treasured by us, of far greater worth than material things, as Proverbs 4:7 says, "Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, and with all you acquire, acquire understanding." Such divine wisdom places emphasis on the spiritual man, with prospects of eternal life by God's undeserved kindness.
  
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
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                    Hello, welcoming you with wishes for a pleasant today! Let's begin with Psalm 28, verses 1-3:
  
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  "1 To you I keep calling, O Jehovah my Rock; Do not turn a deaf ear to me. If you keep silent toward me, I will become like those going down to the pit.  2 Hear my pleas when I cry to you for help As I lift up my hands toward the innermost room of your sanctuary. 3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those practicing what is hurtful, Those who are speaking words of peace with their fellow man while evil is in their hearts."
  
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  Psalm 28:1 Clearly, David highlights in this verse the vital significance of prayer--that if God would fail to respond to our requests, our spirituality could weaken and we could fall to disobedience, leading to eventual death. How vital that we stay alert spiritually, and seek to pray for what we truly need to remain strong, pleasing God by our conduct. Philippians 4:6,7 says: "Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus." Therefore, Paul wrote: "Persevere in prayer." Just as we maintain communication in our treasured relationships, such as with a dear marriage companion, so may we trust God and speak with Him often.
  
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  Psalm 28:2 David recognized his need for help from Jehovah, to remain alive and spiritually strong. Israelites were encouraged to pray toward the sanctuary, representing God's presence among His people. So today, we should acknowledge arrangements for true worship here on earth, worshipping God among those truly desiring to live in harmony with Christian truth. We must faithfully head toward Christian unity, not falling away from it. The apostle Paul was inspired by God to write, at 1Corinthians 1:10: "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought."
  
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  Psalm 28:3 By contrast, David sees the need to separate himself from those straying from God in their hearts, "practicing what is hurtful." These at first glance may seem sincere worshippers of God, "speaking words of peace with their fellow man." But they give evidence that evil lurks "in their hearts." 1Corinthians 15:33 reminds us: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits," or corrupt "good character." (NLT) Paul was referring to bad associations, false teachers actually within the Corinthian congregation! Let us remain alert spiritually, as Jesus encouraged us by his letters to the seven congregations in Revelation chapters 2 and 3.
  
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  2Peter 3:1-4 shows that there would be those minimizing Bible warnings and prophecies, as if nothing has changed since "creation's beginning." But make no mistake--the evidence is clear that we're living in the "last days" of the present system, or arrangement, of things, with its associated corruption and lawlessness. God's Kingdom is soon to bring significant changes among right-hearted mankind, eventually ushering in blessings of good health and happiness worldwide. May we do all we can to uphold the truth, helping as many as possible to exercise faith in God's promises and benefit by a close relationship with Him. May we not be caught off guard by critics, realizing God foresees their ridicule: Peter's words read this way: "Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing you in which, as in my first one, I am stirring up your clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that you should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” Peter goes on to remind Christians that such ones "deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water." Therefore, just as God judged an evil, violent world in Noah's day, so He stands ready to remove evil ones on a coming day of judgment. (Prove 2:20-22). May such ones repent of any such thoughts and activity, being remorseful over their disappointing and harmful conduct, that God may bless their sincere repentance, and help them find true happiness in life, perhaps even with a loyal marriage partner to share life with in the coming new world. May as many as possible appreciate God's mercy and love for his human creation, and respond accordingly, seeking to please our loving God by careful obedience and adherence to His wise and loving standards.
  
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                    Wishing you a fine day! Let's see what spiritual gems we may find in Psalms and 2Peter. We'll first look at Psalm 27:1-4:
  
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  "1 Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom should I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Whom should I dread? 2 When evil men attacked me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies were the ones who stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army should set up camp against me, My heart will not fear. Though war should break out against me, Even then I will remain confident.  4 One thing I have asked from Jehovah—It is what I will look for—That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To gaze upon the pleasantness of Jehovah And to look with appreciation upon his temple."
  
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  Psalm 27:1 A good verse to remind us that the fear of Jehovah is not a morbid fear. What motivated David to fear or dread God? That Jehovah is his light, salvation, and stronghold. He was thus moved to love God and greatly respect him with a reverential fear of ever hurting or displeasing Him. Similarly, Psalm 147:11 says: "Jehovah finds pleasure in those who fear him, in those waiting for his loyal love."
  
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  Psalm 27:2,3 David's proper fear of God moved Jehovah to save him from his enemies, those attacking and seeking to devour him. Those truly fearing God in the right way, moving them to love God and hold to His moral standards, learning from foresighted shrewdness to take precautions in life, should rarely ever have morbid fear or feelings of panic. (Prove 22:3). Elsewhere, David was inspired by God to write, at Psalm 4:8: "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Jehovah, make me dwell in security." May we have faith in God, really trusting God's direction and guidance, looking to Him for spiritual support, protection, and salvation.
  
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  Psalm 27:4 When we come to find peace and joy in the midst of the congregations of God's true, loyal Christian servants, and see God's hand in arranging and organizing true worship for all mankind, we may long to ever maintain the privilege of serving God and doing His will, even forever! Right now that will "is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." (1Timo 2:3,4). May God's blessing be on any efforts to shine as true Christian illuminators and contribute to the finding of "all those who [are] rightly disposed for everlasting life" (Acts 13:48). As we see more respond to Christian truth, gaining the hope of eternal life, what delight we may experience, growing in our appreciation for God's love for mankind and His great spiritual temple, with Christ as the foundation cornerstone (Ephes 2:20; 1Pete 2:6).
  
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  2Peter 2 cautions true Christians to be wary of false teachers among Christianity. Such ones would prove to be a divisive influence, quietly bringing in "destructive sects" and disown God, "the owner who bought them," purchased "with the blood of His own Son." (Acts 20:28). May such ones repent, and seek to cling to God's word of truth, humbly seeking the praise and glory of God, and not that of themselves. John 7:18 says "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." 2Peter 2:1-3 reads this way: "1 However, there also came to be false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you. These will quietly bring in destructive sects, and they will even disown the owner who bought them, bringing speedy destruction upon themselves. 2 Furthermore, many will follow their brazen conduct, and because of them the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively. 3 Also, they will greedily exploit you with counterfeit words. But their judgment, decided long ago, is not moving slowly, and their destruction is not sleeping." May we carefully examine the word of God, especially the teachings of Christ, to treasure and maintain our hold on Christian truth, trusting God in prayer, as He guides us by his holy spirit into "all the truth," appreciating His genuine instruction and guidance based solidly on the word of God.
  
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                    Hello to everyone, and best wishes for a good day! Let's examine some of Psalm 26, a stirring and instructive psalm of David, this time verses 1-4:
  
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  "1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in my integrity; In Jehovah I have trusted without wavering. 2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test; Refine my innermost thoughts and my heart. 3 For your loyal love is always in front of me, And I walk in your truth. 4 I do not associate with deceitful men, And I avoid those who hide what they are."
  
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  Psalm 26:1 David underscores the importance of walking in integrity. Integrity means "wholeness or completeness without corruption." Are we aiming to be complete spiritually, free of any moral corruption? How fine to be sensitive to our conscience, letting it steer us clear of any wrong inclination or decision. It needs to be trained, however, by our love of God, the truth, and His word, our touchstone on moral issues and spirituality. God, in His great wisdom, has provided laws and principles in His word that at least touch on the truly important matters of life, that we might know how to walk and live in a way that truly pleases Him, that helps us maintain happiness ourselves and work what is good toward others.
  
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  Psalm 26:2,3 May we remain willing to let God guide us, rather than stubbornly hold to the ideas or philosophies of men. Proverbs 3:5-8 says "5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones." May we let Jehovah refine our "innermost thoughts" and heart, as He helps us, in His loyal love, to find true satisfaction and contentment in life. 
  
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  Psalm 26:4 May we be cautious about our close associations, realizing the effect that tricky, dishonest, deceitful ones may have on our own spirit. You may recall 1Corinthians 15:33, or even Proverbs 13:20, which reads: "The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly." The "stupid" one is one knowing the honest, right thing to do, but often will go astray, caving to selfishness or greed. He may seem intelligent, but has a warped sense of priorities, often exalting foolishness above God's standards. Having dealings with such ones can have devastating effects on our own spirituality. May we keep our distance, perhaps, if so inclined, encouraging such ones to look to God's word for true happiness, helping them receive needed discipline or correction where possible. May we treasure and desire an honest heart before God and others, having sincerity, with no need to "hide what we are" or cover up closely-held lies deep within us.
  
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  2Peter 1:2-4 highlights "accurate knowledge," reminding us of the true unity that is possible if we humbly accept God's instruction and apply it in our personal lives. Peter is primarily writing to those with heavenly hopes, to share in "divine nature," but these words can encourage all to treasure devotion to God in a close, personal relationship with Him, as we grow in the accurate knowledge of God and His purpose involving Christ, to find peace in our lives by God's undeserved kindness, with precious promises of eternal life. These verses read: "2 May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 for his divine power has granted us all the things that contribute to life and godly devotion through the accurate knowledge of the One who called us by his own glory and virtue. 4 Through these things he has granted us the precious and very grand promises, so that through these you may become sharers in divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption produced by wrong desire." God's word instructs, at Galatians 5:16: "Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all." May we turn away wrong desires, satisfying our right desires in harmony with God's love and reasonableness, as He can help us find all we need in life to be truly content and happy, including true friends and for most, eventually perhaps all, a loyal marriage partner, with an understanding of right standards to live by, peaceably with others. May we always treasure God's loyal love toward us by seeking to ever please Him, walking with Him toward eternal life, alongside as many as possible, as God "does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (2Pete 3:9).
  
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                    Hello, may this be a fine day for you! Let's consider the beautiful acrostic Psalm 25, verses 6-10. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Nov 25".
  
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  "6 Remember your mercy, O Jehovah, and your loyal love, Which you have always shown. ח [Heth]7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my transgressions. Remember me according to your loyal love, For the sake of your goodness, O Jehovah. ט [Teth]8 Good and upright is Jehovah. That is why he instructs sinners in the way to live.י [Yod]9 He will guide the meek in what is right, And he will teach the meek ones his way. כ [Kaph]10 All the paths of Jehovah are loyal love and faithfulness For those observing his covenant and his reminders.
  
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  Psalm 25:6,7 The psalmist wants reassurance from Jehovah of His mercy over past sins and transgressions of God's law. God does this in His goodness, according to His loyal love. We want to always listen to our God-given conscience, that inner correction of thought when we may think of doing something wrong, which will typically bring sad consequences. Our conscience will be trained by God's word as we grow in godly wisdom, discernment to see the difference between right from wrong, and truth from falsehood, for instance, and the wisdom of foresighted shrewdness to see the consequences of good and bad decisions ahead of time, before we experience such things, that we may avoid the pain and stain of sin, with associated headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, pain, grief, sadness, and the need to confess the sin, which will often be evident to others, to work at getting thinking straight to realize its bad effects on ourselves and others, repenting over these, turning around, with refusal to do it again, although we may have lingering consequences of doing the wrong which we may need to put up with. Still, we can have God's merciful loving support through such things. However, much of this we may avoid by choosing to live in harmony with God's righteous standards, loving Him and others as we gain knowledge of God's will for us from His word. We should realize how we hurt God for any violation of His law and guidance, and want to cultivate the proper fear of displeasing God, to avoid hurting Him in any way.
  
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  Psalm 25:8,9 Jehovah thus gives us the guidance we need to overcome sinful practices, train our conscience, repent and come to love what is good and right before God, while learning to hate what is bad. Psalm 97:10 says "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked." To this end may we seek meekness before God, having a humble view of ourselves with a desire to learn from God the truth and right way to live. While accepting sincere commendation for putting forth effort to assist others in some godly way, and honoring God as the Source of any gifts and talents we've received, may we recognize flattery, perhaps regarding any knowledge we may have, and avoid letting it give us a big head, refusing to flatter ourselves too much over such things. "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cori 8:1). Any knowledge gained should humbly be used to benefit others in practical ways, in line with true wisdom and unselfish love. If we flatter ourselves over our own gifts or abilities and talents, physical or spiritual, we may be unable to see our own flaws and humbly seek God's help to correct them. Psalm 36:2 refers to such a person: "For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error." According to verse 1, such a person is lacking the fear of God before their eyes, not realizing God's immense greatness over us, as we should appropriately be seeking His glory far above our own.
  
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  Psalm 25:10 May we treasure God's loyal love, and faithfulness to Him, which brings His pleasure and blessing on our lives. Let's observe His law, now Christian law, based on true love for God and neighbor, and appreciate reminders we may receive daily from His channel of instruction and by the daily reading of God's word, as encouraged in Psalm 1:1-3. This reads as follows:
  
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  Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed."
  
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  May we especially give attention to the Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, containing roughly a quarter of all that is required of true Christians, while adding the first 10 chapters of Proverbs, contributing considerably to this. The remainder of Proverbs and Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, adds much more, as does other Bible teachings found throughout His word, the Hebrew (and Aramaic), and Christian-Greek Scriptures. Many good readers have a schedule to complete the reading of God's word yearly, reading 3-5 chapters a day, while others may take it slower, doing research to more fully benefit from their reading. Try to give some consideration to God's word daily, to grow spiritually--we need spiritual food to feed our spirit the same as we do physical food for our body.
  
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  1Peter 5:2-4 exhorts the overseers in a congregation of true Christians, which should be appointed by the holy spirit according to the qualifications outlined in Timothy and Titus, to "Shepherd the flock of God under your care, serving as overseers, not under compulsion, but willingly before God; not for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly; 3 not lording it over those who are God’s inheritance, but becoming examples to the flock." 
  
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  All are then encouraged to manifest genuine humility before God and one another, trusting God regarding any anxiety. We read: "But all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, 7 while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." 
  
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  May we all thus treasure true humility, viewing others as superior to ourselves, realizing they have gifts and talents from God often exceeding ours, and we can have things to learn from nearly all persons. A truly wise person is not a know-it-all, as expressed in Proverbs 1:5,6: "A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles." There is always much to learn, and there are more skills to acquire in life, to fully manifest godly love and wisdom toward others.
  
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                    Hello to all, wishing you a fine day! Let's continue in Proverbs, this time chapter 24:15-22:
  
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  "15 Do not wickedly lie in ambush near the home of the righteous one; Do not destroy his place of rest. 16 For the righteous one may fall seven times, and he will get up again, But the wicked will be made to stumble by calamity. 17 When your enemy falls, do not rejoice, And when he stumbles, do not let your heart be joyful; 18 Otherwise, Jehovah will see and be displeased, And He will turn away his anger from him. 19 Do not be upset because of evil men; Do not envy wicked people, 20 For there is no future for anyone evil; The lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. 21 My son, fear Jehovah and the king. And do not associate with dissenters, 22 For their disaster will arise suddenly. Who knows what ruin both will bring upon them? 
  
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  Prove 24:15,16 An evildoer seeking the life of a righteous one will bring him or her calamity, possibly loss of eternal life, while such a righteous one would maintain his reward of life, with God's promised resurrection. Where is the benefit for the wicked? Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." So God ensures the loss of treasure gained by any evil, such as by lies, murder, bribery, extortion, and the like. Turning to righteousness, however, will bring God's blessing and true contentment.
  
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  Prove 24:17,18 Compassion or fellow-feeling should move us to sadness at the loss of any human made in the image of God, since it is hoped by God that no one "be destroyed but [that]  all...attain to repentance," turning around from any evil, realizing the pain and sorrow caused, and desiring to reject such a course, finding true happiness pleasing God, growing in true love of God and neighbor. (2Pete 3:9; Acts 3:19).
  
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  Prove 24:19,20 We find reason not to become jealous or envious of the wicked or objects of their so-called happiness. Any happiness they seem to have will prove to be in vain, non-existent, as "there is no future for anyone evil," and any arrogance supposedly lighting their path will also be removed, hopefully with the result of their humbly turning to God before it is too late. (Prove 21:4).
  
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  Prove 24:21,22 In the healthy fear of God, we are to give honor to those in kingly station over us, as God is the One permitting their rule, and they must answer to Him for their ruling decisions. (Roman 13:1-4). May we pray for such kings to do so with regard for God's wisdom and purpose, upholding truth and godly standards, promoting true peace, happiness, and love for those under their rule. (1Timo 2:1-4)
  
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  Psalm 24 acknowledges the One deserving of our greatest praise, honor, and glory. It reads:
  
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  "1 To Jehovah belong the earth and everything in it, The productive land and those dwelling on it. 2 For he has solidly fixed it on the seas And firmly established it on the rivers. 3 Who may ascend to the mountain of Jehovah, And who may stand up in his holy place? 4 Anyone with innocent hands and a pure heart, Who has not sworn a false oath by My life, Nor taken an oath deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessings from Jehovah And righteousness from his God of salvation. 6 This is the generation of those seeking him,  Of those seeking your face, O God of Jacob. (Selah) 7 Lift up your heads, you gates; Open up, you ancient doorways, That the glorious King may enter! 8 Who is this glorious King? Jehovah, strong and mighty, Jehovah, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, you gates; Open up, you ancient doorways, That the glorious King may enter! 10 Who is he, this glorious King? Jehovah of armies—he is the glorious King. (Selah)"
  
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  Notice how verse 4 highlights some crucial traits of those truly wanting to please God: (1) "innocent hands," seeking to act with blameless integrity to God, (2) a "pure heart," unselfishly motivated to put away or disregard filthy practices causing harm to ourselves or others physically or spiritually, and to treasure what is clean and upright before God. Such ones realize that God will not forever tolerate "those ruining the earth," physically or spiritually. (Revel 11:18). To this end we should carefully guard our close associations, realizing that "Bad associations spoil useful habits." (1Cori 15:33). Also such ones have not (3) "sworn a false oath", nor "taken an oath deceitfully." Lying, especially if thwarting true justice in a court of law, is a practice God hates, contributing to an unfair, unrighteous society missing the blessing of God. While taking reasonable precautions, we should look to God for his support, guidance, and protection to uphold what is right and true, endeavoring to keep our oaths or solemn promises where we possibly can, trusting God for strength where necessary, or special cases.
  
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  1Pete 4:1-5 counsels those who would be true Christians to faithfully endure trials or suffering, setting an example in true loyal love for God and others, with integrity, hoping that others may respond in faith to a good example, finding the path of eternal life. Notice Peter's words:
  
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  "Since Christ suffered in the flesh, you too arm yourselves with the same mental disposition; because the person who has suffered in the flesh has desisted from sins, 2 so that he may live the remainder of his time in the flesh, no more for the desires of men, but for God’s will. 3 For the time that has passed by is sufficient for you to have done the will of the nations when you carried on in acts of brazen conduct, unbridled passions, overdrinking, wild parties, drinking bouts, and lawless idolatries. 4 They are puzzled that you do not continue running with them in the same decadent course of debauchery, so they speak abusively of you. 5 But these people will render an account to the one who is ready to judge those living and those dead." Therefore, such abusive speech will not long continue, and by responding gently, with Christian mildness, we may soften their hearts, or defuse any escalating anger or irritation they may have. (Prove 15:1). If we truly love them, we will set the right example, rather than weakly bowing to their selfish God-dishonoring practices. We should thus pray for courage, self-control, and true love and wisdom to deal with others appropriately. Remember, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." (Prove 10:22).
  
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                    Hello, and a hearty warm welcome! If you haven't noticed, please take note of the spot on the home page for the most recent addition(s) or changes to the site. Also as explained in yesterday's blog, we're now using 5-character abbreviations for Bible books. Let's consider more from Proverbs today, this time chapter 23, verses 17-23:
  
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  "17 Let your heart not envy sinners, But be in the fear of Jehovah all day long, 18 For then you will have a future And your hope will not be cut off. 19 Listen, my son, and become wise, And direct your heart in the right way. 20 Do not be among those who drink too much wine, Among those who gorge themselves on meat, 21 For a drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags. 22 Listen to your father who caused your birth, And do not despise your mother just because she has grown old. 23 Buy truth and never sell it, Also wisdom and discipline and understanding."
  
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  Prove 23:17,18 Those violating God's standards for selfish purposes are on a slippery slope leading to disaster. Jehovah can know what each of us truly need and desire, and provide for us. If we're missing something, or needing something, let's look to Jehovah in prayer! Even a loyal marriage partner God can provide for us, if we look to Him! Let's never envy those leaving God's ways to find something. It is not true happiness that they will find! May we love and fear, deeply regard, our loving Father and God Jehovah.
  
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  Prove 23:19 Jesus once reminded us: "Pay attention to how you listen." We need to listen for the right things, not only "funny things", although we all enjoy laughing. But let us listen for true wisdom as well, the divine knowledge that can lead us and others to true happiness, real satisfaction and contentment in our lives.
  
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  Prove 23:20,21 Self-control is part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit that helps stabilize our life, enabling us to say "no" to things that are extreme, robbing us of life's balance. A servant of Jehovah, while loving and enjoying life, avoids the extremes that displease God and cause others to question our soundness of mind and reasonableness. The body can only handle so much wine and meat properly, and we should recognize the way God designed us and seek to live in harmony with it.
  
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  Prove 23:22,23 May we treasure and respect our parents, especially godly ones, seeking to instruct us in the right ways of Jehovah. May we love the truth of God so much that we refuse to give it up at any cost, treasuring true wisdom, discipline, and understanding. Let us recall the meaning of these terms, and continue to progress in letting such qualities affect our ability to receive divine knowledge successfully.
  
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  Psalm 23 is a famous Psalm, showing what it is to rely on God completely. Let's read it with God's name there as it should be:
  
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  "1 Jehovah is my Shepherd. I will lack nothing. 2 In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; He leads me to well-watered resting-places. 3 He refreshes me. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. 4 Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, For you are with me; Your rod and your staff reassure me. 5 You prepare a table for me before my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; My cup is well-filled. 6 Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days."
  
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  May we look to God for guidance in life, letting integrity and loyalty to Him direct our steps in life. He gives us refreshing work to do, as we seek to bring glory to Him, telling others about the hope He has given us, rather than selfishly keeping it to ourselves. May we look for ways to encourage others, doing good for them, as we love God wholeheartedly, and our neighbor as ourselves (Matth 22:37-39). Let God's word and spirit strengthen us as we "walk in the valley of deep shadow." Rely on our God, in prayer to Him.
  
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  1Peter 3 reminds godly wives to "be in subjection to your husbands, so that if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, 2 because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect." Such qualities are treasured by humble, loving, God-fearing men, and may move some to have more love and fear of God. The true fear of God is a reverential respect for Him, fearing to displease Him in any way, refusing to hurt Him, out of love for Him and regard for His feelings. For a time the Israelites failed in this, as explained in Psalm 78:40,41: "How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness And made him feel hurt in the desert! 41 Again and again they put God to the test, And they grieved the Holy One of Israel." May we appreciate the love of our God!
  
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                    Hello, and a warm welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs 22, verses 16-21:
  
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  "16 The one defrauding the poor to increase his wealth And the one giving gifts to the rich Will end up in poverty. 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, In order to apply your heart to my knowledge, 18 For it is pleasant to keep them deep within you, So that all of them may constantly be on your lips. 19 For your confidence to be in Jehovah, I am giving you knowledge today. 20 Have I not already written you, Imparting advice and knowledge, 21 To teach you true and reliable words, So that you can return with an accurate report to the one who sent you?"
  
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  Prove 22:16 Clearly, God wants us to be willing to assist the poor and afflicted ones among us, realizing that a similar plight could come us or our family or friends. We are to "love [our] neighbor as ourselves." The Scriptures encourage us to set aside a little of our money regularly to assist such ones. Of course, we would not give freely to those who aren't truly needy, as we need to use good judgment to discern the difference. Some need only to learn of community programs for their benefit, places of shelter, or assistance to find employment. Let's pray and be reasonable in assisting such ones if we're in a position to help. Such consideration should extend into the business world, with refusal to take advantage of their plight, to charge them exorbitant interest because of their desperation. Rather, see how some fast-food restaurants offer a "Dollar Menu" to present affordable options. How many have benefitted by such kindnesses! Also, one bribing the rich with gifts, seeking merely material benefit, will not have God's blessing on their efforts.
  
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  Prove 22:17,18 We want the "words of the wise" to be constantly on our lips, as we listen to such wisdom, discerning the truth of each spiritual gem, and treasuring such sayings that they might reach our heart and be applied to our lives. We often talk about the things we prize in our hearts, as Jesus said: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matth 12:34). 
  
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  Prove 22:19 Such true wisdom is based on a confident trust in Jehovah, as He "gives [wisdom] generously to all and without reproaching" to those who keep asking Him for it in faith, not doubting his desire to do so for us personally. (James 1:5,6). We need to build this confident trust in God and His refined word, as Jesus said in prayer: "Your word is truth." (John 17:17). The Psalms also are full of expressions of confidence in God's loyal support by King David and other faithful psalmists. (Psalm 3:3-5).
  
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  Prove 22:20,21 May we treasure the truth coming from God and other trustworthy ones, who rely on the "God of truth" Jehovah. Remember that God is One who "cannot lie," and faithful men and women imitate Him, hating lies, realizing that it only takes one lie to cause great harm to one or more people.  (Titus 1:2). Thus we can choose to find the "delightful words" and "accurate words of truth" to speak and share with others, able to make "an accurate report" when called upon to do so. (Eccle 12:10).
  
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  The last 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the final 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "169 May my cry for help reach you, O Jehovah. According to your word, make me understand. 170 May my request for favor come before you. Save me, as you have promised. 171 May my lips overflow with praise, For you teach me your regulations. 172 May my tongue sing about your saying, For all your commandments are righteous. 173 May your hand be ready to help me, Because I choose to obey your orders. 174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah, And I am fond of your law. 175 Let me live so that I may praise you;  May your judgments be my help. 176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Search for your servant, For I have not forgotten your commandments.
  
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  Accordingly, all of God's commandments are fair, reasonable, righteous, and by choosing to comply with them, obeying God in faith, we can expect His "hand [to] be ready to help" us. What a joy and privilege to have the help and blessing of our loving Creator! We should thus be "fond of [God's] law," and seek to praise Him more than all others, to see that He receives due respect, glory, and honor. As Jehovah declared, at 1Samuel 2:30: "Those honoring me I will honor, but those despising me will be treated with contempt." If we have "strayed like a lost sheep," may be remember God's commandments and keep them, praying for God to "search for [His] servant," to find us and nurture us to spiritual health and happiness.
  
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  1Pete 2:1-3 exhorts all: "1 So rid yourselves of all badness and deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all backbiting. 2 As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, 3 provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind." Therefore, all should experience God's kindness, His loyal love for mankind, including for us and our loved ones individually, that we may come to comprehend the love of God and gain such a proper heart motive ourselves, inclined to unselfish wisdom and righteousness. Any who do not have this view of God should pray for this earnestly and urgently. Thus may we grow to love the word of God and His inspiring promises, including those regarding an everlasting satisfying future, that we may learn at first the basics of true Christianity, "the unadulterated milk of the word," providing the basis for continued spiritual growth to Christian soundness, or maturity, and genuine peace and happiness.
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 21 Proverbs 21, Psalms, 1Peter 1</title>
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                    Hello, warmly wishing you a fine day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 21, this time verses 14-20.
  
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  "14 A secret gift subdues anger, And a hidden bribe, fierce rage. 15 It is a joy for the righteous one to act with justice, But it is something terrible to those who practice evil. 16 The man who strays from the way of insight Will rest in the company of those powerless in death. 17 The one who loves having a good time will come to poverty; The one who loves wine and oil will not grow rich. 18 The wicked one is a ransom for the righteous one, And the treacherous one will be taken in place of the upright. 19 Better to dwell in the wilderness Than with a quarrelsome and irritable wife. 20 Precious treasure and oil are found in the house of the wise, But the stupid man will squander what he has."
  
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  Prov 21:14 Recall Jacob's dealings with his brother Esau. When Jacob was unsure about his brother's feelings toward him, and was about to meet him, he sent several gifts ahead of him. When they finally met, it was with heartfelt brotherly affection. (Gene 32:11-21, 33:1-7).
  
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  Prov 21:15,16 Thus practicing true righteousness brings us inner joy, part of the fruitage of God's spirit. Ignoring God's ways causes one to miss out on such joy--and they may not know why. Such a course, without repentance, ends up in death. Thus Proverbs 24:11 exhorts us: "Rescue those being taken away to death, and hold back those staggering to the slaughter."
  
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  Prov 21:17 Of course, there is nothing wrong with having a good time, but where are our priorities? It is a form of idolatry to greedily place such desires ahead of our love for God and spiritual things. Nothing should ever rival the place God holds in our heart. Even marriage partners should both look to God first, showing their greatest love for each other by helping one another be loyal to God. Thus true happiness in marriage can be enjoyed, exalting the God of love. Priorities maintained, married ones are then instructed by God to love one another as "one flesh" (Gene 2:24).
  
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  Prov 21:18 Disloyal, treacherous ones may seek to take the life of the righteous, but they will fall into their own pit, as God loyally upholds and protects his servants.
  
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  Prov 21:19 Great effort should be made by such a husband to love, cherish, and comfort his wife, helping her pray for God's spirit with self-control and Christian mildness, treating one another with gentle and loving respect. When irritation enters, it is time to act to see how to fix the problem or how to cope with it with faithfulness, removing the cause of irritation.
  
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  Prov 21:20 The wise one may thus have wine and oil, but nothing rivals his love for God. The wise one makes good use of resources, refusing to foolishly squander all he has. He certainly realizes the wisdom of saving resources for the future, but relying on God for such judgments, to avoid needless working excessively to the exclusion of giving proper attention to loved ones. Discerning the balanced view is thus a wise practice.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "161 Princes persecute me for no cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words. 162 I rejoice over your saying Like someone who finds great spoil. 163 I hate falsehood—I detest it—I love your law. 164 Seven times a day I praise you Because of your righteous judgments. 165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble. 166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah, And I observe your commandments. 167 I keep your reminders, And I love them dearly. 168 I observe your orders and your reminders, For you are aware of all that I do."
  
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  Verse 165 shows the value of loving God's law, based on true love. It leads not only to "abundant peace," but helps one have such loyalty to God that nothing anyone does discourages them from serving Him faithfully. Verse 166 references God's acts of salvation, which He performs daily, especially for those loving Him, seeking His righteousness. May we appreciatively keep His commandments and observe His loving reminders.
  
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  1Peter 1 describes the salvation for a limited number, which Christ's resurrection exemplified, being raised to heavenly life. Ones with this hope have been especially "distressed by various trials, in order that the tested quality of [their] faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Of course, those with hopes of an earthly Paradise also need such refining of faith, and may rejoice as well as they meet tests faithfully, with integrity to God. How Christ's heavenly anointed followers, serving as kings and priests, rejoice at seeing such ones remain obedient to God under test! Such faithful ones may enjoy precious privileges of service to God in his coming new world, while all may certainly enjoy learning and educating others in true Christian living. There will be the final test that all will need to be prepared to face faithfully, loyally to God. May we bolster our faith now, that we may assist others to have strong faith in God through the end of the current system, on into the new.
  
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                    Hello and a warm welcome to all! Let's continue with Proverbs 20:14-20:
  
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  “14 It is no good, it is no good!” says the buyer; Then he goes away and boasts about himself. 15 There is gold, also much coral, But the lips of knowledge are something precious. 16 Take a man’s garment if he has given security for a stranger; Seize the pledge from him if he did so for a foreign woman. 17 Bread gained by deceit tastes good to a man, But afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. 18 By consultation, plans will succeed, And by skillful direction wage your war. 19 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk; Do not associate with one who loves to gossip. 20 Whoever curses his father and his mother, His lamp will be extinguished when darkness comes."
  
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  Prov 20:14 Maybe declaring a product "no good" perhaps gives him reason to boast about his "good eye" for quality, but his personal flattery boosts his ego more than his reputation, making him prideful and prone to a disastrous fall.
  
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  Prov 20:15 In God's view, how precious is gold and corals, compared to divine knowledge coming from the lips of his servants, by which knowledge "the righteous are rescued." (Prov 11:9). Thus Proverbs 4:7 says "Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, and with all you acquire, acquire understanding."
  
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  Prov 20:16 Proverbs cautions against giving security for a "stranger's" loan. Such a "stranger" was not an Israelite nor a Jewish proselyte, probably not even a foreigner agreeable to living in the land and keeping the Mosaic Law. If this practice had become common, it could perhaps have undermined the financial stability of God's people as a whole. One doing this needed divine correction, especially if he was enticed by a "foreign woman." (Prov 5:3,8-10).
  
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  Prov 20:17 It is one of the first proverbs (Prov 10:2) which says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit." Such wickedness would include using deceit, or dishonesty of any sort, to obtain anything.
  
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  Prov 20:18 How advantageous to consult with knowledgeable associates regarding important plans, waging spiritual warfare with divine wisdom, as often ascertained with help by others, to understand more thoroughly. Proverbs 1:5 says "A wise person listens and takes in more instruction; a man of understanding acquires skillful direction."
  
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  Prov 20:19 Clearly, one who slanders and loves to gossip is not a good associate. Such a person easily harms the reputation of others, is acting with little compassion for such ones, thus the primary motive of his or her heart is in question, not acting out of true love, instead perhaps boosting one's own pride or ego, or acting out of jealousy of another, or having some other selfish motive. Such motives can rub off, and "corrupt good morals." (1Cor 15:33).
  
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  Prov 20:20 A violation of one of the Ten Commandments to "Honor your father and your mother." Cursing one's own parents was a serious offense under the Mosaic Law of Israel, indicating a gross lack of respect for them, and a lack of appreciation, love or proper motive, and divine wisdom including regard for discipline, which "means your life." (Prov 4:13). Proverbs 5:23 says "He will die for lack of discipline and go astray because of his excessive foolishness." How important for parents to help their young ones to grow to see discipline as helpful, loving correction from them, not only as an unruly rod of agonizing punishment.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "153 Look on my affliction and rescue me, For I have not forgotten your law. 154 Defend me and rescue me; Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise. 155 Salvation is far away from the wicked, For they have not searched for your regulations. 156 Your mercy is great, O Jehovah. Preserve me alive in harmony with your justice.157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many; But I have not deviated from your reminders. 158 I look on the treacherous with loathing, Because they do not keep your saying. 159 See how I love your orders! O Jehovah, preserve me alive because of your loyal love. 160 The very essence of your word is truth, And all your righteous judgments endure forever."
  
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  Clearly, keeping God's law and regulations puts us on a path to salvation, in harmony with God's promise. Straying from the word and sayings of God can cause us to become disloyal, even treacherous. May we rather "love [God's] orders!"
  
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  Colossians 4:5,6 say: "Go on walking in wisdom toward those on the outside, making the best use of your time. 6 Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person." How important to use our time wisely, planning ahead. Jesus said not to be "anxious about the next day," but he by no means meant that we cannot reasonably and wisely plan our activities in line with the will of God. It is the excessive worry that we should avoid, not being anxious but rather praying for God's guidance and assistance in coping with issues of concern. Also, we should use kind, gracious speech, when speaking the truth to others, not using the truth as a battering ram, but rather being motivated by true love for others, as we represent the God who "is love," the "happy God." We do not "water down" the truth, but rather, make it more palatable to sincere ones. Thus others may see the truth as a source of true happiness in their life, causing their heart to rejoice. It takes time for some to learn to do this, so may we be patient with one another as we make genuine progress each day, learning to properly love God and neighbor (Matt 22:37-39).
  
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  "12 The king’s rage is like the growling of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the vegetation. 13 A stupid son brings adversity on his father, And a quarrelsome wife is like a roof that never stops leaking. 14 A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, But a discreet wife is from Jehovah. 15 Laziness brings on a deep sleep, And a sluggish person will go hungry. 16 The one who keeps the commandment keeps his life; The one who is reckless about his ways will die. 17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, And He will repay him for what he does."
  
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  Prov 19:12 The king's power should not be underestimated or disrespected by others, whether it is power to harm or to bring blessings to others. The king in the favor of God himself judges righteously--no upright person should dread receiving his disfavor.
  
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  Prov 19:13 How much better to raise a wise son, one respecting God's law, able to comprehend it using discernment and understanding. A "nagging" or "quarrelsome" wife is disrespecting her husband, although his expressed love might be lacking as well. Look carefully at the situation, seeking how to correct it, so a difficult circumstance does not continue. It is a woman's "quiet and mild spirit" which is of great value in the eyes of God. (1Pet 3:4). Deep respect from his cherished woman is so important to the satisfaction of a godly man. (Ephe 5:33).
  
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  Prov 19:14 Jehovah is aware of a godly woman who practices discretion. Godly men may look to Jehovah in prayer to find a suitable wife, that can work together in doing God's will and finding true delight in their companionship.
  
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  Prov 19:15 What are you needing to accomplish? Do you have a to-do list? Have you converted it to a schedule, making time to do the things on your list, prioritizing them and choosing a time to accomplish each item? Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit to Jehovah whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Look to God and his word, and perhaps your parents, to determine suitable goals, short-term and long-term, then set about planning to accomplish them. "Divide and Conquer," meaning break down your goals into achievable steps. Reward yourself for completing steps toward your most important goals. Thus avoid laziness and sluggishness in life, learning to "find enjoyment for all [your] hard work. It is the gift of God." (Eccl 3:13).
  
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  Prov 19:16 Clearly, one should avoid carelessness or recklessness, acting without restraint or self-control. Self-control and Christian mildness, or a gentle manner, with faith in God, should all mark the life of a true Christian, as part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit (Gala 5:22,23). True wisdom should grow in such a person, with foresighted shrewdness to see the ill consequences of a wrong course and wisely steer away. (Prov 22:3). Perhaps life may be spared, where otherwise it may have been lost.
  
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  Prov 19:17 It is a Christian recommendation to have at least a little something on hand to help those in need (James 2:16). Such consideration, without fanfare, will be rewarded by Jehovah.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 19th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "145 I call with my whole heart. Answer me, O Jehovah. Your regulations I will observe. 146 I call on you; save me! I will keep your reminders. 147 I have been awake before dawn to cry for help, For your words are my hope. 148 My eyes open before the night watches, So that I can ponder over your saying. 149 Do listen to my voice because of your loyal love. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your justice. 150 Those who engage in shameful conduct come near; They are far away from your law. 151 You are near, O Jehovah, And all your commandments are truth. 152 Long ago I learned about your reminders, That you have established them to last forever."
  
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  Notice the psalmist calls to Jehovah with his "whole heart," determined to observe God's regulations. This may remind us of Christ's declaration regarding the greatest two commandments of the Mosaic Law, being to "love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul[or, self, life] and with your whole mind." Jesus said "This is the greatest and first commandment." The second is to "love your neighbor as yourself." Verse 150 shows that keeping God's law protects one from falling to shameful conduct, out of harmony with practice of true Christian love for others.
  
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  Colossians 3:8-10 shows some of the changes we must undergo as true Christians, putting on the "new personality": "8 But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, 10 and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it."
  
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  Just as a caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly, so those learning the truth about God and his purposes, and heeding the teachings of Christ, can make astounding changes in their lives in the power of God.
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 18 Proverbs 18, Psalms, Colossians 2</title>
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                    Hello to all, wishing you a fine day! Let's continue with Proverbs 18, verses 13-16:
  
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  "13 When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, It is foolish and humiliating. 14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit? 15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge. 16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him access to great people."
  
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  Prov 18:13 We need to have a discerning ear, to recognize the truth or a lie, and ask the right questions to get to the truth of a matter. We need an understanding ear, to see the big picture, and to see each piece in it's place, to piece together the truth of a matter. Then might we be able to reply to the matter with a proper perspective, and avoid appearing foolish, and being humiliated.
  
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  Prov 18:14 In this unrighteous system, we may still become ill while having a positive, upbuilding spirit, which can sustain us as we recover. A thoroughly depressed or crushed spirit, however, is difficult to bear. Such a person especially needs to look to God to recover, ensuring the having of genuine hope, and finding the right assistance as needed to deal with the causes of the broken spirit.
  
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  Prov 18:15 Gaining the quality of understanding enables one to fit new pieces of knowledge into the bigger picture. Proverbs 14:6 says "knowledge comes easily to the person with understanding." Such a person's ear is attuned to picking up new facts and learning from them.
  
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  Prov 18:16 We should be in the practice of heartfelt giving, and realize the effect of an appropriate gift on the receiver.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "137 You are righteous, O Jehovah, And your judgments are fair. 138 The reminders you give are righteous And completely reliable. 139 My zeal consumes me, Because my adversaries have forgotten your words. 140 Your saying is thoroughly refined, And your servant loves it. 141 I am insignificant and despised; Yet, I have not forgotten your orders. 142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, And your law is truth. 143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me, I remain fond of your commandments. 144 The righteousness of your reminders is eternal. Give me understanding, so that I may keep living."
  
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  God's word is "completely reliable," and His sayings are "thoroughly refined." We can thus count on Jehovah personally and His word to guide our steps each day, and help us handle various situations that arise in our life, with integrity to God. God's righteousness "is an eternal righteousness," so as we're learning the truth about God, we don't have to worry about all the rules changing in the future, and having to re-learn the way of eternal life. The psalmist, however, recognizes the need for godly understanding, to be able to properly receive and live by God's law and reminders.
  
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  Colossians 2:2b,3,8 Regarding these verses, let us look to the truth of God and Christ's teachings as our source of divine knowledge, not to the worldly wise philosophers, propounding their own ideas without regard for God's reliable word. Colossians says this: The apostle Paul was struggling, that the congregations "may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ. 3 Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge...Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ."
  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:59:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Dec 17 Proverbs 17, Psalms, Colossians 1</title>
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                    A warm welcome to all! Let's continue in Proverbs 17, verses 11-14:
  
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  "11 A bad man seeks only rebellion, But a cruel messenger will be sent to punish him. 12 Better to meet a bear bereaved of her cubs Than to encounter someone stupid in his foolishness. 13 If anyone repays bad for good, Bad will not depart from his house. 14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate; Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave."
  
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  Prov 17:11 God's new world will be one of "righteousness" and true "peace." There will be no place for those seeking rebellion against what is good at that time. The earth is being cleansed of evildoers who refuse to repent of evil practices, after being given opportunities to understand their evil and mend their ways. May all right-hearted ones rejoice in what God is bringing about. As Psalm 46 proclaims: "Come and witness the activities of Jehovah, How he has done astonishing things on the earth. He is bringing an end to wars throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the military wagons with fire."
  
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  Prov 17:12 What a serious statement! The morally stupid one often knows the right thing but is lacking the understanding to see it's value. This one thus practices foolishness instead of righteousness. He has no sense of integrity. May such ones follow the advice of Jehovah at Proverbs 2:1-5 and pray for divine wisdom, understanding, and discernment, thus learning to fear Jehovah properly, giving Him due respect and reverence, viewing Him with awe as our Universal Creator and Life-giver.
  
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  Prov 17:13 Another serious statement! Are there men, heads of households, who have the practice of repaying bad for the good others may do? What an insensible practice, with great disregard for the God of justice! May such ones repent, that God may show mercy, and end His judgement against their households.
  
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  Prov 17:14 Gentle Christian mildness can defuse a tense situation when applied at the right time. But if two or more have no such mindset, a quarrel may be nearly inevitable. Taking your leave may be the wisest course, not to get involved in such an experience.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "129 Your reminders are wonderful. That is why I observe them. 130 The disclosure of your words brings light, Giving understanding to the inexperienced. 131 I open my mouth wide and sigh, Because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and show me favor, In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name. 133 Guide my steps safely by your saying; May nothing wicked dominate me. 134 Rescue me from oppressive men, And I will keep your orders. 135 Make your face shine upon your servant, And teach me your regulations. 136 Tears stream down from my eyes Because people do not keep your law."
  
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  May we appreciate God's "wonderful" reminders, and observe them, like the psalmist. God's words impart understanding to the inexperienced ones. As such ones grow in divine wisdom, they have no need of "experiencing" badness, as they come to shrewdly foresee the sad results of bad decisions and actions. The psalmist at times sheds tears for those not keeping God's law, as they fail to see that His law protects us from much suffering and ill consequences.
  
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  Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: "Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world, so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 1:9,10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovah in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God."
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 16 Proverbs 16, Psalms</title>
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                    Hello to all, with a warm welcome! Let's continue with Proverbs 16, and verses 13-19.
  
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  "13 Righteous speech is a pleasure to kings. They love someone who speaks honestly. 14 The king’s rage is like a messenger of death, But the wise man appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life; His favor is like a cloud of rain in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is to be chosen over silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids what is bad. Whoever safeguards his way preserves his life. 18 Pride is before a crash, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 19 Better to be humble among the meek Than to share the spoil of the haughty."
  
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  Prov 16:13 Are you in the practice of keeping honest integrity? The righteous one finding God's pleasure in Psalm 15 is "speaking the truth in his heart." (Psal 15:2). If you are honest-hearted, it will be natural for you to 'speak honestly' before kings or anyone else.
  
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  Prov 16:14 The wise man may appease the king's rage by understanding or discerning it's cause(s) and reasoning on the matter accordingly. Is such wisdom valuable to you?
  
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  Prov 16:15,16 Do you want to find favor in the eyes of a right-hearted king? Then choose wisdom, or spiritual wealth, over material wealth. The latter may still follow the former, but God's favor and blessing should be the motive. Why not prefer the favor of the Loving Creator of the Universe?
  
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  Prov 16:17 May we choose the path of the upright, which at times may be a "highway" accessible to multitudes. Choosing the right way throughout our day preserves our hope of eternal life, and with God's blessing may even spare us untimely death in this unrighteous system.
  
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  Prov 16:18,19 Another significant one of the Proverbs, pride or haughtiness is the "sin that easily entangles us" that Paul mentioned when discussing true faith. (Hebr 12:1). The term "entangles" can refer to the garment worn in ancient times, which may become entangled when running, causing "stumbling." Such is the snare of pride, causing a devastating fall. We should love to maintain a humble view of ourselves, appreciating the value of others--their gifts and talents which may at times exceed our own. We should appreciate that any such that we may possess are gifts emanating from God himself, and should be used for His praise and glory--not our own. Any glory or "spoil" obtained by pride or arrogance is only temporary, as Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death."
  
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  "121 I have done what is just and righteous. Do not abandon me to my oppressors! 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; May the presumptuous not oppress me. 123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation And for your righteous promise. 124 Show your loyal love to your servant, And teach me your regulations. 125 I am your servant; give me understanding, So that I may know your reminders. 126 The time has come for Jehovah to act, For they have broken your law. 127 That is why I love your commandments More than gold, even fine gold. 128 Therefore, I consider every instruction from you to be right; I hate every false path."
  
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  Once again, in verse 125, understanding is key to knowing God's reminders. This understanding sees the big picture, but also how each piece fits in with the others to make the whole. Gain an overview of things as you study, especially divine matters, then you may better comprehend the finer details.
  
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  Ephesians 6:5-7 encourages those doing work for others to do so whole-souled as though working for God and not simply men. Thus we should be primarily not men-pleasers, but having the higher motive of pleasing God in all we do, seeking His honor as we represent him. These verses read: "Slaves, be obedient to your human masters, with fear and trembling in the sincerity of your hearts, as to the Christ,6 not only when being watched, just to please men, but as Christ’s slaves doing the will of God whole-souled.7 Slave with a good attitude, as to Jehovah and not to men"
  
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                    Hello and welcome to all, wishing you a wonderful day! On this Saturday that falls between the 11th and 17th of December, some are celebrating something like a Thanks for Family Day, a holiday for gift-giving, acceptable winter and family or spiritual music, good food and fun spending time with family that is separate from the things God disapproves of with Christmas, primarily its many pagan roots. You may have not heard of the paganism associated with Christmas, or may not yet understand how God views it--why He doesn't approve. Spend a little time researching this over the next few weeks, so that next year you may be more willing to celebrate in a God-approved way. The universal church throughout the centuries would "christen" pagan practices, trying to make them seem approved by God. The reality is God disapproves of mixing true worship with false, as God says, for example in 2Corinthians  
  
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  "14 Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?15 Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Beʹli·al? Or what does a believer share in common with an unbeliever?16 And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? For we are a temple of a living God; just as God said: “I will reside among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.”17 “‘Therefore, get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing’”; “‘and I will take you in.’”18 “‘And I will become a father to you, and you will become sons and daughters to me,’ says Jehovah, the Almighty.”
  
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  So God expects us to separate ourselves from false teachings and worship, loving the truth and being clean spiritually. May we encourage others to worship God in the way He approves, as we continue learning the truth about Him from His word, the Holy Scriptures.
  
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  Let's continue in Proverbs 15, verses 15-17:
  
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  "15 All the days of the afflicted one are bad, But the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovah Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened bull where there is hatred."
  
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  Prov 15:15 The "afflicted one" takes a negative view on life, nothing seems to go right. One with a "cheerful heart," on the other hand, sees and appreciates the good things in life, is often thankful to God for such gifts, and therefore "has a continual feast."
  
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  Prov 15:16,17 Material wealth can bring much anxiety, or stress. True, we can pray to God for help to allay anxiety, relying on God for His peace (Phps 4:6,7). And it is possible to have money and serve God faithfully, with due caution to continue relying on God, to serve Him faithfully. But the proverb acknowledges the reduced anxiety possible with the spirit of having what we need materially without excess. If having excess brings contention and hatred into our family, how much better to get by with less, and maintain our love for one another! Let's find ways to safeguard the peace among those willing to serve God faithfully, especially in our family and among our friends. The Scriptures place a high value on safeguarding such peace among one another (Matt 5:23,24).
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "113 I hate the halfhearted ones, But I love your law. 114 You are my shelter and my shield, For your word is my hope. 115 Stay away from me, you evil men, So that I may observe the commandments of my God. 116 Support me as you promised, So that I may keep living; Do not let my hope turn into disappointment. 117 Support me that I may be saved; Then I will always concentrate on your regulations. 118 You reject all those who stray from your regulations, For they are false and deceitful. 119 You discard all the wicked of the earth as if they were worthless dross. That is why I love your reminders. 120 The dread of you makes my body tremble; I am in fear of your judgments."
  
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  Should we obey God fully, or only the laws that we initially like? God's laws safeguard our spiritual qualities bringing inner joy, and our relationships with God and others, allowing true peace, love, and happiness. May we come to appreciate that God's thoughts are much higher than those of imperfect humans, and respect His thoughts and word accordingly. (Isai 55:8,9). Thus our hope in Him will not "turn into disappointment," but rather, will be realized in an endless life of true peace and happiness.
  
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  Ephesians 5 reminds us, in verse 5, that we should not allow emotions from music or wrong thinking from TV shows or movies, to affect our view of marriage or hinder true unselfish love in our hearts and obedience to the God who is love (1Joh 4:8). Verse 5 says: "For you know this, recognizing it for yourselves, that no sexually immoral person or unclean person or greedy person, which means being an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of the Christ and of God." Committing sexual immorality with another person risks not only your eternal life in God's Kingdom with a loyal marriage partner, but the everlasting life of the other person as well. Is that showing true love??? May we lovingly uphold God's standards in life, treating others with respect, doing what contributes to their eternal happiness, God's way!
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 14 Proverbs 14, Psalms, Ephesians 4</title>
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                    Hello and welcome to all, wishing you well! Let's continue in Proverbs 14:13-18.
  
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  "13 Even in laughter the heart may feel pain, And rejoicing may end in grief. 14 The one wayward at heart will reap the results of his ways, But the good man reaps the reward of his dealings. 15 The naive person believes every word, But the shrewd one ponders each step. 16 The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, But the stupid one is reckless and overconfident. 17 The one who is quick to anger acts foolishly, But the man who thinks things out is hated. 18 The naive will inherit foolishness, But the shrewd are crowned with knowledge."
  
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  Prov 14:13 Laughter and rejoicing may not always stem from the heart, or may be half-hearted, and not indicative of true inner joy, part of the fruitage of God's holy spirit. For example, some laughter may be out of harmony with God's love, which "does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth." (1Cor 13:6). True joy is a deep-seated satisfaction in one's life, not simply displayed by occasional laughing.
  
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  Prov 14:14 If we would stray from God's direction, we will likely suffer the consequences of the wayward course. God is loving and warns us against the things that could cause us harm--it is foolish to ignore divine counsel. A good man even goes beyond what is right, to benefit others, and will be rewarded for his acts of kindness.
  
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  Prov 14:15 One of the most vital proverbs, a child must eventually learn to examine what he hears, to test whether he is hearing the truth. The shrewd one is foresighted, and ponders the end results of doing or believing something, which may avert disaster. May we overcome any tendency to be naïve.
  
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  Prov 14:16 Such shrewd pondering mentioned in verse 15 will enable us to be cautious and reject an evil path, "hating what is bad." The morally stupid one, however, doesn't ponder the right course. Such a person ignores danger, and pridefully trusts in himself more than God, bringing much trouble upon himself and others.
  
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  Prov 14:17 "Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." (Jame 1:19). Seeking to compassionately understand the other's point of view or situation can slow down any rising anger, and we should quickly channel any energy into finding a solution to the problem, or seeking the best way to cope with it.
  
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  Prov 14:18 Believing every word, as in verse 15, causes one to act foolishly, while gaining foresighted shrewdness helps us acquire beneficial knowledge to thwart disaster.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "105 Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path. 106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out, To observe your righteous judgments. 107 I have been greatly afflicted. O Jehovah, preserve me alive according to your word. 108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise, O Jehovah, And teach me your judgments. 109 My life is in constant danger, But I have not forgotten your law. 110 The wicked have set a trap for me, But I have not strayed from your orders. 111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession, For they are the joy of my heart. 112 I have resolved to obey your regulations At all times, down to the last."
  
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  In verse 105, God's word is both a lamp to our foot, giving us guidance to direct the steps we take each day, and also a light for our path, enabling us to see down the road, as we gain wisdom to look ahead and avert danger. In verses 109 and 110, heeding God's law and orders is a protection from traps and even "constant danger." The reminders of God may bring great joy to us to contemplate and appreciate.
  
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  Ephesians 4:1-3 Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, appeal to you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all humility and mildness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace."
  
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  The apostle Paul thus encourages the Christians to walk worthily of their calling, seeking God's righteousness on the basis of true faith in God and Christ. He underscores qualities that bring Christian peace and unity. Maintaining genuine humility before God and others averts strife-ridden arrogance and promotes peace. Christian mildness, with patience, or loyalty, also encourage us to treat one another gently, with tenderness, while loyally "putting up with one another in love," seeking to kindly help one another in God-approved ways. These qualities contribute to true unity among Christians earth-wide, as we all learn to speak the "pure language" of Bible truth, serving God "shoulder to shoulder" without prejudice or other peace-destroying attitudes. (Zeph 3:9).
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 13 Proverbs 13, Psalms, Ephesians 3</title>
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                    Welcome to all, wishing you a fine day! Let's continue with Proverbs 13, verses 9-12.
  
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  "9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. 10 Presumptuousness leads only to strife, But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice. 11 Wealth quickly gained will dwindle, But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little will increase. 12 Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life."
  
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  Prov 13:9 The righteous let their light shine by their fine speech and deeds toward others, honoring the Father, enabling others to see and respond by themselves giving glory to God. (Matt 5:16) The wicked, not seeking the Father's honor, but rather their own with arrogance, must have their prideful lamp extinguished, either by responding to the truth and changing their heart's motivation, or by their eventual death due to their refusal to honor God.
  
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  Prov 13:10 Presumptuousness is overstepping due bounds, taking liberties, and is in direct contrast to genuine modesty. Due bounds may be God's laws or regulations, or what is socially acceptable in speech or actions. Crossing such boundaries hurts others and thus causes conflict. On the other hand, "wisdom is with the modest ones." (Prov 11:2). Those 'seeking advice' are humble, modest, and want to know the boundaries to respect them, not desiring conflict with others. Such an attitude contributes to the gaining of true wisdom.
  
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  Prov 13:11 It is easy to spend quickly when money is gained quickly, having the money to obtain more expensive items that may not be purchased if the money was gained "little by little."
  
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  Prov 13:12 What an important truth to bear in mind, as we do not wish for the heart of friends or family to become sick. For instance, some may be looking forward to an upcoming vacation, but how would you feel if the day before you leave, a problem arises at work that requires you to remain and cancel your plans? May we do our best to keep our obligations to others, and wisely avoid "planning ahead for the desires of the flesh." (Roma 13:14). What does that mean? There may be some acceptable desires that we however shouldn't be constantly thinking about or longing for. Let's keep busy in fine Christian works and pondering spiritual matters, then enjoy appropriate desires when they do come.
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 each begin with the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "97 How I do love your law! I ponder over it all day long. 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, Because it is with me forever. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers, Because I ponder over your reminders. 100 I act with more understanding than older men, Because I observe your orders. 101 I refuse to walk on any evil path, So that I may keep your word. 102 I do not turn aside from your judgments, For you have instructed me. 103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate, More so than honey to my mouth! 104 By your orders I act with understanding. That is why I hate every false path."
  
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  Verse 97 reminds us of the things our heart should ponder through the day, thoughts and reminders relating to the will and law of God, since "the world is passing away and so is its desire, but the one who does the will of God remains forever." May we especially avoid pondering wrong desires originating with our sinful flesh and the ungodly world around us. By pondering God's will we gain great insight and act with more understanding than many. This helps us "refuse to walk on any evil path," "hating every false path," and thereby being safeguarded from sad consequences for ourselves and others.
  
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  Ephesians 3:10 refers to the "greatly diversified wisdom of God." God's word contributes to our wisdom in so many ways as we give it careful attention. Verse 14,15 say "14...I bend my knees to the Father, 15 to whom every family in heaven and on earth owes its name." May we appreciate God as the Source of "life, breath, and all things," including our family and it's name and reputation (Acts 17:25). May we seek the Father's honor, praying to Him regularly regarding things large and small, and thus acquire a "good name" with God, leading to eternal life, more important than any measure of material wealth (Prov 22:1).
  
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                    Hello to all, on another day that God may bless, although still in an unrighteous world. Let's continue in Proverbs 12, verses 8-12.
  
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  "8 A man is praised for the discretion of his mouth, But one with a twisted heart will be treated with contempt. 9 Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant Than to glorify oneself and have no food. 10 The righteous one takes care of his domestic animals, But even the mercy of the wicked is cruel. 11 The one who cultivates his land will be satisfied with food, But the one pursuing worthless things is lacking good sense. 12 The wicked man envies what other evil men have caught, But the root of the righteous bears fruit."
  
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  Prov 12:8 Discretion involves using good judgment in our speech or conduct, reasoning on matters to show foresight and speak or act accordingly. One using such discretion will be typically be viewed favorably by others. This is contrasted with one having a twisted, or perverted, corrupt heart, which will result in having disfavor in the eyes of others.
  
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  Prov 12:9 This reveals the vanity of seeking one's own glory, which will not result in God's blessing, not even His provision of necessities as food. Jesus was well aware of such vanity, as he set an example in refusing to seek his own glory. People who are glorifying, even worshipping Jesus today are being misled, and causing Jesus distress, as he wants his Father Jehovah to receive such praise. For instance, once Jesus healed a man acting violently, who was evidently possessed by thousands of demons at one time. The man wanted to tell others about his newfound freedom. Who did Jesus want him to praise for this saving act? Jesus tells him: “Go home to your relatives, and report to them all the things Jehovah has done for you and the mercy he has shown you.” (Mark 5:19). 
  
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  Prov 12:10 Evidently unrighteous, even wicked ones may mistreat their own domestic animals, or show cruelty to people even when claiming to be merciful. Since verse 8 shows one with perverted conduct will be viewed unfavorably by many, he needs to turn around from such to receive blessings from God and right-hearted men.
  
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  Prov 12:11 A foolish person does not have his priorities in order, and often gives attention to things, even knowledge, that contributes little to a responsible, godly, successful life. One acting with godly wisdom, however, will learn and do things that will enable him to provide necessities for himself and his family, or family-to-be.
  
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  Prov 12:12 Envy and Jealousy have caused great distress to humanity. It is the Tenth commandment that says: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (Exod 20:17). Notice this commandment involves the very desires of our heart, not the act of stealing which is outlawed in the eighth commandment. God can read our thoughts and heart, so may we learn to please Him, being happy at the good things others acquire, and trust God for His help to find the things we really want or need, in line with His will.
  
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  "89 Forever, O Jehovah, Your word will remain in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness is through all generations. You have firmly established the earth, so that it continues to stand. 91 By your judgments they remain until today, For they are all your servants. 92 If I had not been fond of your law, I would have perished in my affliction. 93 I will never forget your orders, Because by them you have preserved me alive. 94 I belong to you; save me, Because I have searched for your orders. 95 The wicked wait to destroy me, But I give close attention to your reminders. 96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commandment has no limit."
  
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  Is God's word and instruction a protection for us? Notice verses 92,93. God preserved the psalmist alive by his keeping of God's law and orders. May we come to see the rewards, benefits, and protections of God's instruction. Consider, for example, Jesus' instruction to the first-century Jews that when certain events clearly revealed the fulfillment of prophecy, they were to take swift action. The Roman armies surrounded the city of Jerusalem, but then for no apparent reason, retreated. This was prophecy fulfilled, and Jesus' followers, on seeing this, were to "flee to the mountains." This they did, and were spared the miserable plight of death or captive conditions awaiting those not heeding Christ's instruction. Thus God's orders may even today in various ways prove to be life-saving, spiritually and literally.
  
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  Ephesians 2 warns us of the disobedient spirit that would be prevalent in the world around us. Verses 1-5 shows that many once walked in such a way, according to such a spirit, and as a result, were spiritually "dead" in trespasses and sins. Yet "God made you alive"! He enlightened us to the truth of His word, in His mercy revealing the value of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, the love of God and of the Christ which "compels us," to love God in return. (2Cor 5:14,15). Verses 4,5 read: "4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, 5 made us alive together with the Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses—by undeserved kindness you have been saved." Although the context reveals these words apply primarily to the heavenly anointed ones serving with Christ to become kings and priests to mankind, the principles can apply to all those responding to the truth of the good news about God and Christ. May we appreciate the privilege of being "alive" spiritually, or being considered "righteous" before God as we exercise full faith in them, seeking obedience out of love, and regularly consider God's word and spiritual instruction, sharing what we've learned with others, about the marvelous hope we have come to have.
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 11 Proverbs 11, Psalms, Ephesians 1</title>
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                    Hello, and may Jehovah bless your day for keeping spiritual things a priority! Let's pick up in Proverbs 11, verses 11-15.
  
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  "11 Because of the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But the mouth of the wicked tears it down. 12 Whoever is lacking good sense shows contempt for his neighbor, But the man of true discernment remains silent. 13 A slanderer goes about revealing confidential talk, But the trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 When there is no skillful direction, the people fall, But there is success through many advisers. 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger is sure to fare badly, But whoever avoids shaking hands in a pledge will be secure."
  
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  Prov 11:11 Upright ones disregard selfishness, and please God instead as they uphold what is right and loving--this results in success and the receiving of God's favor and blessing on a person, a city, and a nation. However, allowing evil ones to persist in wrongdoing, or giving attention to their deceptive speech, can result in corruption, eating away at the righteousness a person, city, or nation may have worked hard to obtain.
  
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  Prov 11:12 One lacking good sense is lacking "heart," or good motive. Thus rather than forgiving, or covering mistakes of others with love, he may harbor resentment, or allow hatred to develop inside, then show it later when offended by someone, with unkind speech or actions. The discerning one shows true wisdom, by not speaking or acting unkindly in return to someone's offensive conduct. As Paul recommended, "Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men." (Roma 12:17). In other words, respond in a way that people would consider to be fine, beautiful, or honorable. Simply 'remaining silent' is at times the fine thing to do.
  
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  Prov 11:13 Hopefully we've learned the difference between talk meant to be considered "confidential," and everyday speech. We have the choice of proving to be a trustworthy person, able to 'keep a confidence,' or a disloyal slanderer, hurting the reputation of others by sharing unseemly things about them. May we keep our conversations positive and upbuilding, refusing to tear down others.
  
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  Prov 11:14 A wise person humbly listens to others, benefitting from their knowledge, understanding, and experience.
  
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  Prov 11:15 A "stranger" may not adhere to the same godly standards that we hold to, perhaps not prizing honest integrity as we do. Thus we need to be cautious about our financial dealings with such ones.
  
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  The 8 verses of Psalm 119:81-88 all begin with the 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  I long for your salvation, For your word is my hope. 82 My eyes long for your saying While I say: “When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke, But your regulations I do not forget. 84 How many days must your servant wait? When will you bring judgment against those persecuting me? 85 The presumptuous dig pits for me, Those who defy your law. 86 All your commandments are trustworthy. Men persecute me without cause; help me! 87 They almost exterminated me from the earth, But I did not abandon your orders. 88 Preserve me alive because of your loyal love, So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken.
  
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  May we treasure all of God's "trustworthy" commandments, especially when being mistreated by others. Our loyalty to God will result in His continued favor and blessing, and he will come to our aid, helping us find the way to endure, or bringing an end to our persecution. (1Cor 10:13).
  
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  We can thus trust and rejoice in God's loyal love for His worshippers, as we're moved by it to keep His reminders.
  
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  Ephesians 1:7 highlights the atoning value of Christ's ransom sacrifice, making possible true forgiveness of our sins, by God's undeserved kindness. It reads: "By means of him(God's "beloved one") we have the release by ransom through the blood of that one, yes, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his undeserved kindness." May we not "accept the undeserved kindness of God and miss its purpose," as mentioned in God's word (2Cor 6:1). We could do this by claiming to have faith in Christ's sacrifice while intentionally sinning with selfish motives. Let us continue to pray for God's powerful holy spirit, including the fruit of self-control, trusting in His help as we grow in our faith in God and Christ, and in the value of their motivating counsel and commands, determined not to violate God's standards. The right view is expressed by John at 1John 2:1, which reads: "My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one." Thus, no good deed ever gives us an excuse for sinning against God or others, violating His standards. Let's continue seeking God's divine favor and blessing, finding true success in His eyes.
  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:01:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Dec 10 Proverbs 10, Psalms</title>
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                    Hello to all, and best wishes for a good day! Let's consider Proverbs 10, verses 11-16:
  
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  "11 The mouth of the righteous one is a source of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person, But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense. 14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge, But the mouth of the fool invites ruin. 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city. The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 The activity of the righteous one leads to life; But the produce of the wicked one leads to sin."
  
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  Prov 10:11,12 The righteous one typically has true love as one's motive, keeping God's law out of love for Him, and with love for others. Such a person desires to share knowledge of God with others, helping them find and stay on the path of endless life. Psalm 37:30 says "The mouth of the righteous one imparts wisdom, and his tongue speaks about justice." However, hatred is in the heart of the wicked, therefore this one's mouth conceals the violence that is inside. Such a one needs to fear God, realizing His great power and purpose, and let hatred be replaced with love for God, experiencing His mercy, and love for others.
  
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  Prov 10:13 The discerning one has come to have a grasp on the truth in life, seeing the good, while hating the bad. Such a person is able to speak and share much in the way of wisdom. But one lacking good sense needs good discipline to find needed correction.
  
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  Prov 10:14 The wise ones treasure especially the right kind of knowledge. A foolish one often squanders time and may learn and speak of things that contribute little to a responsible, godly life.
  
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  Prov 10:15 A wealthy person often looks to money as his primary source of protection, as a "fortified city." Even a poor person may not be looking to God as a refuge. May both learn to rely upon God more than all else, seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness first, as Christ instructed (Matt 6:33). Doing so, the necessities of life will be provided by God, while putting forth reasonable efforts to make a living as needed.
  
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  Prov 10:16 As Jesus also stated, a good tree produces fine fruit, righteous ones speaking and doing things leading themselves and others to life, while a rotten tree produces worthless fruit, wicked ones speaking and doing things that lead themselves and others into sinful practices, causing headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, pain, and sadness, distancing ones from God and others, usually requiring intervention from parents, teachers, or spiritual shepherds to assist ones to get back on the path of eternal life. May we guard our associations from wicked ones promoting sinful practices, that we may "follow the way of good people, and stay on the paths of the righteous, For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it." (Prov 2:20-22).
  
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  The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 all begin with the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
  
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  "73 Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding, So that I may learn your commandments. 74 Those who fear you see me and rejoice, For your word is my hope. 75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness. 76 May your loyal love please comfort me, According to the promise you made to your servant. 77 Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, For I am fond of your law. 78 May the presumptuous be put to shame, For they wrong me without cause. But I will ponder over your orders. 79 Let those who fear you return to me, Those who know your reminders. 80 May my heart be blameless in following your regulations, So that I may not be put to shame."
  
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  Verse 73 contains a valuable truth: The quality of godly understanding is needed to "learn [God's] commandments." We should help our young ones to grasp the big picture of the important laws of life, in various aspects, and help them see how individual laws relate to one another. Such understanding will help them comprehend and appreciate God's commandments. Verse 77 shows the need for genuine repentance from one who has strayed: "Show me mercy, so that I may keep living, for I am fond of your law." We must always be fond of God's law, determined not to stray from it.
  
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                    Welcome to all and warm wishes for a fine day! Wishing that all would be well with you and your family, and hoping for that day to come in God's due time! Let's pick up in Proverbs 9, verses 10-12:
  
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  "10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be many, And years will be added to your life. 12 If you become wise, you are wise to your own advantage, But if you are a ridiculer, you alone will bear it."
  
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  Prov 9:10 Learning to respect and fear God properly is the proper motive for beginning to obtain divine wisdom. Recall also that the fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. We must fear to displease God, fear hurting Him in any way by sinning against Him or others. Remember that God warns us from sin for our benefit--He knows the sad results of bad thinking, decisions and actions, and wants us to avoid such and find true happiness in life. Also, genuine knowledge is gained with understanding, aiming to see the big picture, and see how each piece fits in with the others. This is especially important with the gaining of divine knowledge.
  
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  Prov 9:11 By true wisdom we can happily hope in divine favor and endless life with a closeness to God, a loyal marriage partner, and earth-wide family and friends.
  
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  Prov 9:12 True wisdom acting in harmony with godly love looks out for the benefit of all persons, but certainly it also benefits ourselves, helping us find true success in life. However, starkly opposed to true wisdom is the practice of ridiculing or even reviling others. A fault-finder is not loving, and is not benefitting himself or others by his negative thinking. If he continues, he will actually bring much trouble and have to deal with the consequences.
  
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  The acrostic 119th Psalm uses the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet to start each of next 8 verses:
  
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  "65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Jehovah, according to your word. 66 Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have put my trust in your commandments. 67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray, But now I keep your saying. 68 You are good and your works are good. Teach me your regulations. 69 The presumptuous smear me with lies, But I observe your orders with all my heart. 70 Their heart is insensitive, But I am fond of your law. 71 It is good that I have been afflicted, So that I may learn your regulations. 72 The law that you have proclaimed is good for me, More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver."
  
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  In verse 67, the psalmist had for a time been "afflicted," but by what he had to endure, he learned the value of heeding God's counsel. In verse 69, he shows that we may at times be the recipient of false slander by presumptuous trouble-makers, or false witnesses, among the things God hates, as recorded in Proverbs 6:16-19. Nevertheless, the psalmist was determined to continue obeying God's orders, bringing His support, favor and blessing. Perhaps he needed courage to do so, as we may pray for boldness. (Acts 4:29). While some hearts may be "insensitive," perhaps our example of kindness, compassion and Christian mildness, even while under attack by others, may move some to react more favorably. While we may need money to sustain us, God's law is truly far better for us, since keeping it can lead us to eternal life, something money cannot buy.
  
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                    Welcome, best wishes to all! Let's continue with Proverbs 8. Let's review verse 11, then continue with verses 12-16:
  
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  "11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with shrewdness; I have found knowledge and thinking ability. 13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.14 I possess good advice and practical wisdom; Understanding and power are mine. 15 By me kings keep reigning, And high officials decree righteousness. 16 By me princes keep ruling, And nobles judge in righteousness."
  
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  Prov 8:11 Corals were rare and highly prized in Solomon's day, but no material gift or desired thing can compare to true godly wisdom, as it brings meaning and purpose to life and thereby increases enjoyment in the delights we may experience.
  
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  Prov 8:12 Shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, dwells with true wisdom. This quality enables us to look ahead at the consequences of good and bad decisions and actions. Thus we grow in wisdom without having to experience the results of bad decisions ourselves, along with associated troubles, turmoil, headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, problems, grief, and pain, and the need to recover from such things at times with the help of parents or spiritual shepherds to get back on track spiritually. Let's make good decisions as we stay far away from the path of the wicked, realizing the detrimental consequences of evil practices, as well as the blessings and rewards associated with right conduct. Thus we may avoid being naïve, and find real success in life, keeping away from snares and traps hindering our success in God's eyes (Prov 22:3).
  
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  Prov 8:13 What insight into godly fear--associated with the hating of bad! As we learn the consequences of badness, we may thus find reason to hate it thoroughly, and rather treasure what is truly good, in harmony with God's standards. We find here four things worth hating, including self-exaltation and pride, lifting oneself up above others, viewing others as lesser ones. God's word says "knowledge puffs up," while "love builds up." True love is humble, viewing others as superior to ourselves. Others have gifts and talents as we do, often more or better than us, but regardless, all such gifts and talents come from our God, the giver of "every good gift and perfect present." (James 1:17). Therefore we've no reason to brag or boast in ourselves, or flatter ourselves, making it harder to see our flaws and correct them (Psal 36:2).
  
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  Prov 8:14-16 Jesus exemplified true wisdom, and proved to be a "Wonderful Counselor." By his teachings and example as recorded in God's word, high officials and nobles may decree righteousness, and judge in harmony with law, which is hopefully respectful of the law of God.
  
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  Psalm 119:57-64, containing the acrostic of the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, says this: "57 Jehovah is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. 58 I appeal to you with all my heart; Show me favor according to your promise. 59 I have examined my ways, In order to turn my feet back to your reminders. 60 I hurry and do not delay To keep your commandments. 61 The ropes of the wicked surround me, But your law I do not forget. 62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks For your righteous judgments. 63 I am a friend of all who fear you And of those who keep your orders. 64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth; Teach me your regulations."
  
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  Notice verses 59,60 of Psalm 119. At times we need to examine ourselves, looking at the way we do things, as we receive God's reminders on how we should live. May we 'turn our feet back to God's reminders,' walking squarely on the path leading to everlasting life in God's new world, setting an example for those we love that they might find life themselves. Thus may we "hurry" and "not delay to keep [God's] commandments." Such commandments, you may recall, are "not burdensome" but rather in harmony with the love of God. (1Joh 5:3). May we let God teach us his regulations, in harmony with His "loyal love."
  
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  2018 Dec 07 Proverbs 7, Psalms, Matthew 7

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                    Welcome to all, and warm wishes for a wonderful day! Before continuing in Proverbs 7, it would be best to search "Nov 07" and read the introduction to verses 6-27, which compose a story warning against destructive sexual immorality. That segment then considered verses 6-12. Let's pick up with verses 13-16.
  
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  "13 She grabs hold of him and gives him a kiss; With a bold face, she says to him: 14 “I had to offer communion sacrifices. Today I paid my vows. 15 That is why I came out to meet you, To look for you, and I found you! 16 I have spread fine covers upon my bed, Colorful linen from Egypt."
  
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  Prov 7:13 While her husband is away on a journey, this unfaithful woman has immorality on her mind. Not only can such an act cost us everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner, but it can have devastating effects now on our spirituality and our relationships with others. (1Cor 6:9-11). It causes us to lose our sense of loyalty and faithfulness to God and others. It leads us astray from God's righteous standards, which promote true happiness and peace among people.
  
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  Prov 7:14,15 This woman wants to believe that offering a few sacrifices to God is enough to make up for her serious sin, her serious lack of integrity to God. This is not the case. We must seek loyalty to God, and only in the case of sincere repentance, with a turning around to serve God faithfully might forgiveness be extended in God's mercy.
  
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  Prov 7:16 This woman clearly has meditated on her immoral desire, preparing her bed for such activity while her husband is away. How she tries to entice this young man into a disobedient course bringing ruin to their spiritual lives. Is that true love? To engage someone in a practice that threatens your and that one's future of everlasting life with a loyal marriage partner? How much better to treasure God's marriage arrangement, and trust in Him to find that person that you can enjoy a lovely lifetime with together, looking forward to the day of your marriage for satisfying appropriate sexual desire. Such is the privilege of the marriage bond, with a willingness to love God first, and then this person like no other, as "one flesh." (Gene 2:24). This is a treasured bond of loyal love, loving one another as you help each other be loyal to the God of love, Jehovah, who is the Ultimate Giver of "every good and perfect gift." (James 1:17).
  
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  The 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet begins each of next 8 verses of Psalm 119:
  
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  "49 Remember your word to your servant, Through which you give me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, For your saying has preserved me alive. 51 The presumptuous utterly scorn me, But I do not deviate from your law. 52 I remember your judgments from of old, O Jehovah, And I find comfort in them. 53 I am seized with burning rage because of the wicked, Who forsake your law. 54 Your regulations are songs to me Wherever I dwell. 55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah, So that I may keep your law. 56 This has been my practice Because I have observed your orders."
  
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  Let us focus on two areas of this portion, first on the matter of hope, a vital need for each of us. Verse 49 mentions that it was through God's word to the psalmist that he received hope. God's inspired word, the Bible, also lays the basis for genuine hope of eternal life, and the future resurrection of our loved ones. Truly this hope can comfort us through difficult trials, or a time of "affliction." Let's also look at the area mentioned in verses 55,56. The psalmist remembered God's name, that he might "keep [His] law." God's name, Jehovah, has meaning, literally "He Causes to Become." He can cause all of His purposes to be fulfilled, and even cause you to become all you need to be for you to do the will of God wholeheartedly. Referring to God's name also brings to mind His reputation. As a Christian servant of our Righteous God, representing Him before others, we should uphold God's reputation in all our dealings and conduct. Keeping in mind God's reputation each day gives us powerful motivation to "keep [His] law," and 'observe [His] orders.'
  
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  Matthew 7:9-11, after encouraging his followers to be persistent in their requests to God, Jesus says this: "9 Indeed, which one of you, if his son asks for bread, will hand him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, he will not hand him a serpent, will he? 11 Therefore, if you, although being wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will your Father who is in the heavens give good things to those asking him!"
  
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  May these expressions move us to appreciate the truth about our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah--how much He loves us and wants the best for us! He also wants so much to hear from us on a regular basis, with the privilege of prayerful communication. We can speak with Him regarding even little things in our life--He cares for us! (1Pet 5:7). May we pray and also read His word regularly, to listen to the thoughts of God transmitted to print! (Psal 1:1-3). Prayer and regular reading and study of God's word can add so much to our life, and allow God to use us to touch the lives of others. 
  
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      <title>2018 Dec 06 Proverbs 6, Psalms, Matthew 6</title>
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         2018 Dec 06 Proverbs 6, Psalms, Matthew 6
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          Welcome to all, wishing the best this day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 6, verses 12-19:
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          "12 A useless and wicked man walks about with crooked speech; 13 He winks with his eye, signals with his foot, and motions with his fingers. 14 With a perverted heart, He is always scheming evil and spreading contentions. 15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; In a moment he will be broken beyond healing. 16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers."
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          Prov 6:12 Crooked speech can involve a covering over of true intentions, of what is in one's heart to do deceptively. This person may say all the right things to all the right people to sound truthful, but may be covering over hatred for others and evil intentions. God sees the truth, and he cannot cover such things indefinitely.
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          Prov 6:13,14 His actions may speak the truth about his real intentions and ideas, scheming evil and slanderously putting down those he hates, those who would expose his evil. His words thus cause division among others, not truly bringing peace among brothers.
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          Prov 6:15 Such a person needs to urgently repent of wrongdoing, and turn around, to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). Otherwise, s/he is heading for terrible disaster, being "broken beyond healing."
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          Prov 6:16-19 Jehovah reveals what he hates, or detests, as we should. Most scheming people have both "haughty eyes" and "a lying tongue." They arrogantly flatter themselves, and look down on many others, not 'considering others as superior' to themselves. (Psal 36:2; Phps 2:3). Truly great persons are to be ministers, or willing slaves to others. They also, as we should, speak the truth in their heart. (Psal 15:2,3). Those practicing evil have a heart that 'plots wicked schemes' and feet that 'run quickly to evil.' We should hate such things, hating what is bad in God's eyes. "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked."
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          The next 8 verses of Psalm 119 all begin with the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
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          "41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah, Your salvation in harmony with your promise; 42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me, For I put my trust in your word. 43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth, For I have hoped in your judgment. 44 I will keep your law constantly, Forever and ever. 45 And I will walk about in a place of safety, For I search for your orders. 46 I will speak about your reminders in front of kings, And I will not be ashamed. 47 I am fond of your commandments, Yes, I love them. 48 I will raise my hands to your commandments, which I love, And I will ponder over your regulations"
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          Reasonably, God's promised salvation is linked with experiencing His loyal love. May we have such love for God. As James 4:8 recommends, "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you." The psalmist expresses determination to keep God's law constantly, forever and ever. As 1John 5:3 says, even for true Christians of faith, "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." True faith makes possible true righteousness by faith. We can become increasingly righteous in our conduct as we put full faith and trust in God and His word, growing in love for Him and all others. After expressing fondness for God's commandments, the psalmist says simply regarding them: "Yes, I love them." May we likewise appreciate the beauty of God's laws in harmony with the intent of true love and peace with others.
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          In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, he says at Matthew 6:5,6: "5 “Also, when you pray, do not act like the hypocrites, for they like to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the main streets to be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your private room and, after shutting your door, pray to your Father who is in secret. Then your Father who looks on in secret will repay you." Thus having the motive of seeking glory from men by our conduct causes one to become hypocritical in their worship. Rather, it is God's glory and honor that we should be seeking. Is He not far greater than any other, as our Creator? Thus we should be praying privately, at times without the knowledge of others, and seeking the will of God first. Then we might truly expect God's blessing upon our prayers and upon our efforts in harmony with them.
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          Warm welcome and wishes to all! Perhaps we may find a spiritual gem or two from God's word. Let's continue in Proverbs 5, considering verses 3,4,8, 11-14:
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          "3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 11 Otherwise, you will groan at the end of your life When your flesh and body waste away 12 And you say: “How I hated discipline! How my heart despised reproof! 13 I did not listen to the voice of my instructors Or pay attention to my teachers. 14 I have come to the brink of complete ruin In the midst of the entire congregation.”
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          Recall that "shrewdness" basically means "foresighted prudence," and thus looks ahead at the consequences of actions and decisions beforehand, good and bad, and acts accordingly to avoid calamity, or danger. Something God tells us is "sin," which means "missing the mark," is out of harmony with God's standards and leads us astray, causing spiritual harm and other consequences. God loves us greatly, and warns us of such things to save us from spiritual and physical harm. As Proverbs 22:3 says, "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced [or, "naïve"] keep right on going and suffer the consequences." The Bible book of Proverbs provides much in the way of awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. This consideration in Proverbs 5 is one example. One choosing as a life partner one not worshipping our loving God, but rather false gods, which God's word equates to serving demons, will likely reap bitter consequences, which can include eventual loss of life, even eternal life which could otherwise bring true happiness with God and a loyal marriage partner, among dear family and friends earthwide. Why give up such blessings, for enticements such as pleasure that a godly marriage partner can also bring, or money, or other things? This is merely a trap, snaring those lacking heart, or good motive. If one is of age, or nearing the age to marry, why not look to God for help to find a loyal marriage partner you can delight to share life with? The process need not be terribly drawn out! But failing to obey God, including in the matter of choosing a lifelong partner where possible that will adhere to true faith, is sin, and can lead to greater sin.
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          Do we want to regret our life looking back, saying "How I hated discipline!...I have come to the brink of complete ruin in the midst of the entire congregation?" Let us value needed discipline, and hate what is bad in God's eyes! May we especially learn to hate any violation of the marriage covenant, which is God's only provision for satisfying sexual desires. God commands: "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement, for God will judge sexually immoral people [or, "fornicators"] and adulterers." (Hebre 13:4). When married partners love God and each other, sex allows them to express their loyal love and likely bear children that can be raised in a secure, loving home by both mother and father, in harmony with God's ways. Often with God, we need only faithfully wait a little longer to experience many blessings from Him! If someone tries to entice you, refuse to participate! Says Proverbs 10:22, "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." Thus avoid sinning in this matter--is it true love to do what could cause another to lose out on eternal happiness with a loyal marriage partner, teaching them disloyalty to God? To move us to "hate what is bad" that we may make wisely "shrewd" decisions, may we realize that such sin, any serious sin, can result in headaches, heartaches, heartbreaks, troubles, turmoil, grief, sadness, and pain, for ourselves and others, along with the work spiritually necessary, with the help of spiritual shepherds, to try to get back on track after such sin, as well as personal efforts to do what we can to right the wrong to the best of our ability. While it is worth the effort to recover, how much better to see the consequences of badness, and stay far away from such sin in the first place, remaining close to God and others spiritually, finding true joy in living in accord with God's will and word!
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          Psalm 119:33-40 is the next section of 8 verses all beginning with the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet:
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          "33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of your regulations, And I will follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, So that I may observe your law And keep it with my whole heart. 35 Guide me in the pathway of your commandments, For in it I take delight. 36 Incline my heart to your reminders, Not to selfish gain. 37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, So that you may be feared. 39 Remove the disgrace that I dread, For your judgments are good. 40 See how I long for your orders. Preserve me alive in your righteousness."
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          The psalmist treasures "the way of [God's] regulations," God's law, "the pathway of [God's] commandments," God's reminders, and His orders. He sees that value and benefit of doing things God's way, living in harmony with God's righteousness. Jesus instructed his followers to "Keep on then, seeking first the kingdom and [God's] righteousness, and all these other things [necessary things as food and clothing] will be added to you." (Matt 6:33). Seeking God's righteousness involves keeping integrity to God as did Job, enduring through trial. Proverbs 11:3 says this: "The integrity of the upright is what guides them, But the deviousness of the treacherous will destroy them." May we remain loyal to God, having our life guided by our keeping of integrity to God's way of life, integrity meaning wholeness or completeness without corruption. Thus we live our life completely as God, loving us greatly, would have us live, bringing sheer happiness to us and others, looking forward to endless life in true peace.
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          Matthew 5 begins with the Nine Happinesses or the Be Attitudes, which provide much insight into God's way of life. After encouraging us to be aware of our spiritual need, Jesus says " Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted." (Matt 5:4). We may mourn in at least two ways. When we come into contact with the truth of God, we may mourn over past ignorance of such things, or wrongdoing, without knowledge of the harm we may have caused ourselves or others spiritually. Such heartfelt mourning indicates sincere repentance over such things, and finds God's mercy and comfort, eventually bringing happiness as we turn to God and serve Him faithfully, determined never to violate His standards. Another way we may "mourn" is found in a prophecy of Ezekiel, where one is told: "...“Go through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who are sighing and groaning over all the detestable things that are being done in the city.” Seeing numerous persons straying from the path of eternal life, even responsible ones of Christianity, falling to various sins and experiencing resulting calamites spiritually can sadden us as we become aware and in tune with God's way of life. So many are being deceived and tricked into practicing sin in various ways, losing out on true happiness and success in life. Yet God is working to enlighten many, and we may find comfort in those who are turning to God, and responding to His call to listen to Him and serve Him rightly.
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      <title>2018 Dec 04 Proverbs 4, Psalms, Matthew 4</title>
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          Welcome, and best wishes for a good day! Let's continue in Proverbs 4 with verses 11-13:
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          "11 I will instruct you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you in the tracks of uprightness. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to discipline; do not let it go. Safeguard it, for it means your life."
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          Prov 4:11 Really listening to wise ones, especially wise parents, can help us to become wise, as will reading Proverbs, Jesus' teachings, those of his apostles, and the rest of God's word. We will gain understanding in how to walk with God uprightly, bringing Him great pleasure.
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          Prov 4:12 When we walk according to God's righteousness, we will have God's favor and blessing, and will experience less interference than disobedient ones. We may choose to "walk" in God's service, or when our circumstances permit, we can choose to "run" in God's service, accepting greater responsibilities in worshipping God. Instructed in true wisdom and righteousness, we will not stumble either way. Psalm 119:165 says to God: "Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law; Nothing can make them stumble."
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          Prov 4:13 How vital to reject prideful thinking and remain humble before God and others. "So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall." (1Cor 10:12). The gifts and talents that others have often better our own, and we received such from God himself, so we should have no room for boasting, except in God Jehovah. While on earth, leaving us a model, Jesus always sought God's glory above his own (1Pet 2:21). So may we appreciate any discipline--loving guidance and correction--received from others, especially a parent, step-parent or guardian, or congregation elder, that is likely to be in harmony with God's word. Such correction may mean our very lives, even eternal life in true happiness!
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          The next 8 verses in Psalm 119 all begin with the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, ד [Daleth].
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          Psalm 119:25-32 reads: "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your regulations. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word. 29 Remove from me the way of deception, And favor me with your law. 30 The way of faithfulness I have chosen. I recognize that your judgments are right. 31 I cling to your reminders. O Jehovah, do not let me be disappointed. 32 I will eagerly pursue the way of your commandments Because you make room for it in my heart."
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          What a treasure are such expressions of love for God, loyalty to Him and His ways! May we pray as did the psalmist, to "understand the meaning of [God's] orders," that we "may ponder over [His] wonderful works," seeing the reason and purpose behind them, and thus gaining insight into God's loving personality and ways.
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          Hello and best wishes for a beautiful day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 3:13-18, with rewards for finding true wisdom.
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          "13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom And the man who acquires discernment; 14 To gain it is better than gaining silver, And having it as profit is better than having gold. 15 It is more precious than corals; Nothing you desire can compare to it. 16 Long life is in its right hand; Riches and glory are in its left hand. 17 Its ways are pleasant, And all its paths are peaceful. 18 It is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, And those who keep firm hold of it will be called happy"
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          Prov 3:14-16 True wisdom leads its owner to everlasting life in true peace and happiness, something that money cannot buy. It increases the beauty and joy associated with other wholesome desires, giving meaning to life, making enjoyment more delightful.
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          Prov 3:17,18 True wisdom is the way to enjoy life in peace as it was meant to be enjoyed, knowing how to get along with others peacefully. It results in true happiness and God's gift of eternal life.
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          Psalm 119:17-24 reads: "Deal kindly with your servant, So that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. 19 I am but a foreigner in the land. Do not hide your commandments from me. 20 I am consumed with longing For your judgments at all times. 21 You rebuke the presumptuous, The cursed ones who stray from your commandments. 22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, For I have observed your reminders. 23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me, Your servant ponders over your regulations. 24 I am fond of your reminders; They are my advisers."
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          Having faith does not mean we ignore the law of God. Rather, Christians do have some commandments to keep, although these are fewer than what the Mosaic Law required. This is because true Christians operate largely on Bible principles of truth, and qualities such as trusting faith in God and love for Him and all others, which move us to do what is right and in the long-term best interests of others. Thus, expressions such as in Psalm 119:17-24 are completely appropriate for true Christians, and move us to obey God fully in faith and love. Verse 18 pleads with God to "open my eyes so that I may see clearly the wonderful things from your law." Sinful thinking and practices, such as idolatry, which can include selfish greed, can blind a person to the truth. (Psal 115:4,5,8) May we approach God with a pure motive, seeking purity of heart to please Him and practice true Christian love.
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                    Hello, and warm wishes to all! Let's continue with Proverbs 1, picking up in verse 10 and going through 19. For commentary on verses 1-6 and 7-9, search "Oct 01" and "Nov 01". Here's Prov 1:10-19:
  
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  "10 My son, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say: “Come with us. Let us set an ambush to shed blood. We will lie hidden, waiting for innocent victims without cause. 12 We will swallow them alive as the Grave does, Whole, like those going down to the pit. 13 Let us seize all their precious treasures; We will fill our houses with spoil. 14 You should join us, And we will all share equally what we steal.” 15 My son, do not follow them. Keep your feet off their path, 16 For their feet run to do evil; They hurry to shed blood. 17 It is surely in vain to spread a net in full sight of a bird. 18 That is why these lie in ambush to shed blood; They lie hidden to take the lives of others. 19 These are the ways of those seeking dishonest profit, Which will take away the life of those who obtain it."
  
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  An ambush is "a trap in which concealed persons lie in wait to attack by surprise." (Merriam-Webster, 2018) The aim is extremely selfish murder and thievery. Clearly, they somehow imagine God is not watching, seeming to believe God will not call them to account or bring them to ruin or bring severe punishment for their evil actions against innocent victims. Prov 1:16 says "their feet run to do evil." They should rather pause to reflect on the consequences of their actions before doing anything--the rewards of righteousness far outweigh so-called benefits of wrongdoing. Proverbs 10:2 says "The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit, but righteousness is what rescues from death." God will see to it that anything gained by wickedness will be of NO BENEFIT! In the end such leads only to misery, without God's blessing. Only with true repentance might there be hope for such ones, but they have to live with the heartache of the pain they may have caused others, along with other consequences.
  
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  Psalm 42 (Book 2, 1st psalm) verses 5,8 says"Why am I in despair? Why is this turmoil within me? Wait for God, For I will yet praise him as my Grand Savior...By day Jehovah will grant me his loyal love, And by night his song will be with me—a prayer to the God of my life." May we not neglect communication with our Creator, especially when our heart may be in turmoil over trials in life. According to 2Timothy, we are living in "critical times, hard to deal with." (2Tim 3:1) This is largely due to the ungodly attitudes prevalent in the world today (2Tim 3:1-5). May we trust God to make a way for us to be faithful to Him through our daily trials, growing ever closer to our God of love, helping one another be loyal to Him, and in this way growing in love for one another, either as marriage mates of "one flesh," or in neighborly love for others (Gene 2:24; Matt 22:37-39).
  
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:03:44 GMT</pubDate>
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                    Hello to all! Let's go ahead and pick up with Proverbs 30:10-14, then consider Psalms and 1John 5:
  
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  "10 Do not slander a servant to his master, Or he may curse you and you will be found guilty. 11 There is a generation that curses its father And does not bless its mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes But has not been cleansed from its filth. 13 There is a generation whose eyes are so haughty And whose eyes look so arrogantly! 14 There is a generation whose teeth are swords And whose jaws are slaughtering knives; They devour the lowly ones of the earth And the poor from among mankind."
  
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  Prov 30:10 Slander, or degradation to another persons name or reputation, has been increasingly common in these days, but is condemned in God's word, as in this verse. Often the slander involves lies or half-truths that misrepresent the person, although it is still unkind to share truthful information with others if it serves to detract from the person's reputation.
  
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  Prov 30:11 When discussing the attitudes of people during "the last days," the Scriptures report that they would be "disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers" among several other things. (2Tim 3:1-5). May we honor and follow the Ten Commandments including the command to "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you."
  
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  Prov 30:12-14 Proverbs 12:15 says "The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but the wise one accepts advice." Also, Proverbs 3:7 counsels "Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad." Reflecting upon and appreciating God's love for us, we should highly regard Jehovah, fearing to displease Him or hurt Him in any way, largely by turning away from anything He instructs us against, trusting His guidance. "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked." May we guard our tongues from speaking hurtful speech. Proverbs 12:18 says "Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is a healing." With empathy, may we consider the feelings of others and how our words will affect them before we speak.
  
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  Psalm 71 (Book 2, 30th psalm) verses 15,16 say: "My mouth will recount your righteousness, All day long your acts of salvation, Though they are too many for me to grasp. 16 I will come and tell about your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord Jehovah; I will mention your righteousness, yours alone." May we seek God's intervention in our lives, turning to Him in prayer each day, and the times we're dealing with a difficult trial, with confidence in His assistance. Thus we may come to recognize His "acts of salvation" in our behalf, and we may 'tell about [His] mighty acts."
  
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  1John 5:2-4 highlights our love for God and others. It reads: "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and carry out his commandments. 3 For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome, 4 because everyone who has been born from God conquers the world. And this is the conquest that has conquered the world, our faith." As we ponder God's love for us, evident in "every good gift and perfect present" from Him that we enjoy daily, we have good reason to love Him in return, by learning and keeping God's commandments, given out of love for us, and leading to genuine peace among those who would be true Christians. As we reject unclean practices by our faith in God and our love for Him, we begin to conquer the ungodly world, with its pressures and temptations to become disobedient. Relying upon God can give us the strength we need to overcome such things, for the joy set before us, the reward of eternal life, while we set an example for others to gain and maintain the hope that we have.
  
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                    Hello, and best wishes for a wonderful day! Let's again look at Books 1 and 2 of Psalms, and 1John 4. Let's look at Psalm 29:1-5:
  
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  "1 Give Jehovah his due, you sons of mighty ones, Give Jehovah his due for his glory and strength. 2 Give Jehovah the glory due his name. Bow down to Jehovah in holy adornment. 3 The voice of Jehovah is heard over the waters; The glorious God thunders. Jehovah is over many waters. 4 The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is splendid. 5 The voice of Jehovah is breaking the cedars; Yes, Jehovah shatters the cedars of Lebʹa·non.
  
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  Psalm 29:1,2 Appreciating the glory and strength of Jehovah--"the glory due His name"-should move us to give Him reverential respect and seek purity or holiness before Him. As Peter quotes the Scriptures, at 1Peter 1:16, referring to each servant of God: "for it is written: "You must be holy, because I am holy." One reference work, entitled "Draw Close to Jehovah" refers to God's holiness in this way: 
  
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  "That God is holy does not mean that he is smug, haughty, or disdainful of others. On the contrary, he hates such qualities. (Proverbs 16:5; James 4:6) So, what does the word “holy” really mean? In Biblical Hebrew, the word is derived from a term meaning “separate.” In worship, “holy” applies to that which is separated from common use, or held sacred. Holiness also strongly conveys the idea of cleanness and purity."
  
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  At the temple, the high priest wore a headband with the words "Holiness Belongs to Jehovah." Jehovah is the One who clarifies in His word what is truly holy and what is not. May we look to Jehovah, listen to His mighty voice, and seek to keep His clean and pure standards, setting ourselves apart from the unrighteousness common in the today's world. This will bring us much joy and peace, as we learn to walk in true love for God and others.
  
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  Psalm 70 (Book 2, 29th psalm) differentiates between those seeking David's calamity and those seeking Jehovah. At Psalm 70:3,4 David says to God: "May those who are saying: “Aha! Aha!” Be driven back in shame. 4 But let those who are seeking you Exult and rejoice in you. May those who love your acts of salvation always say: “May God be magnified!” Thus God's true dedicated servants will "always" be interested in the name of God being honored or magnified, as we look to Him day-to-day for help, protection, and even everlasting salvation.
  
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  1John 4:1, 4-8 says "Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world...4 You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world. 5 They originate with the world; that is why they speak what originates with the world and the world listens to them. 6 We originate with God. Whoever comes to know God listens to us; whoever does not originate with God does not listen to us. By this we distinguish the inspired statement of truth from the inspired statement of error. 7 Beloved ones, let us continue loving one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love."
  
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  The apostle John and other fellow Christians anointed for heavenly rulership originated with God, as did the Scriptural writings of John and the other apostles and Christian writers. (Reve 20:6; 1Tim 2:3,4) May we carefully examine especially Christian writings, as well as the entire word of God, to ascertain the truth of God to which we should cling, distinguishing truth from falsehood, discerning right from wrong by the teachings of Jesus and others in God's word. Many false ideas have proliferated, causing confusion and division among those who would be Christians today. But it is God's will that those who would be true Christians become united in our teachings and our beliefs, just as were the first-century early Christians. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, at 1Corinithians 1:10, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." The truth, in harmony with the love of God, can be found in the word of God. Let's continue to look there for spiritual nourishment!
  
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                    A warm "hello" to everyone! Let's see what spiritual gems we may find in God's word here, as we consider books 1 and 2 of Psalms, and 1John. Let's start with Psalm 28:3-6.
  
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  "3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those practicing what is hurtful, Those who are speaking words of peace with their fellow man while evil is in their hearts. 4 Pay them back for their deeds, According to their evil practices. Repay them for the work of their hands, According to what they have done.  5 For they pay no attention to the activities of Jehovah, Nor to the work of his hands. He will tear them down and not build them up. 6 May Jehovah be praised, For he has heard my pleas for help."
  
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  This psalm gives a picture of a typical evil person, "practicing what is hurtful." Such ones may 'speak words of peace' but harbor evil in their hearts. Their practices, though, give away the true intentions of their hearts. As Jesus said, "by their fruits you will recognize those men...Every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit." (Matt 7:17,20). The psalmist pleads to God to pay them back for their deeds, "according to what they have done." Jehovah, the "Judge of all the earth," reads their hearts, including the motives behind their actions and speech. Proverbs 21:2 says "All of a man's ways seem right to him, but Jehovah examines the hearts." And Hebrews 4:13 says "...there is not a creation that is hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and openly exposed to the eyes of the one to whom we must give an account." Such ones are given to pride, likely 'flattering themselves too much to see and hate their own error.' (Psal 36:2). They may well be "double-tongued", saying one thing before one person or group, and another when with others. Verse 5 says "they pay no attention to the activities of Jehovah, nor to the work of His hands." If they pondered Jehovah's activities, always righteous, just, and fair, they likely would not be motivated to do the opposite. May we appreciate and ponder God's wonderful works as described in His word, or even things He has kindly done for us personally, that we may never be motivated to deal with others unjustly.
  
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  Psalm 69 (Book 2, 28th psalm) The psalmist David, in verses 4,5, has to endure the hatred of others. He says "Those hating me without cause Are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who would do away with me, My treacherous enemies, have become many. I was forced to hand over what I had not stolen.  5 O God, you are aware of my foolishness, And my guilt is not hidden from you." These may have been some of the ramifications of David's serious sin before God, who can see any badness we may do. Disloyal treacherous enemies had become many. Still, David looked to Jehovah as he sought to correct his steps before God. As we avoid serious sin, we may still face opposition from those not loving Jehovah as we do. May we look to Jehovah as other faithful ones have, to find His favor and blessing.
  
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  1John 3:4-8 highlights the value of seeking God's righteousness. It reads: "Everyone who practices sin is also practicing lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 You know, too, that he was made manifest to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him. 6 Everyone remaining in union with him does not practice sin; no one who practices sin has either seen him or come to know him. 7 Little children, let no one mislead you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as that one is righteous. 8 The one who practices sin originates with the Devil, because the Devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil."
  
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  Some use other verses to claim that no one can be righteous before God, but 1John 3:7, among many verses, clearly shows "the one who practices righteousness is righteous." We are to keep "seeking first God's kingdom and His righteousness" that God may provide the necessities of life for us. (Matt 6:33). We are told that "unrighteous people will not inherit God's kingdom." (1Cor 6:9-11). Thus it is by a living faith that we gain salvation, one that draws closer to God over time as we refine our conduct in harmony with our Bible-trained conscience, being considered righteous in God's eyes as He mercifully applies the value of Christ's ransom sacrifice in our behalf to make up where we lack, as we are seeking the will of God whole-heartedly. (Matt 7:21-23).
  
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                    Hello to all! Wishing you well this day. Let's take a look at books 1 and 2 of Psalms, beginning with Psalm 27:4-6:
  
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  "4 One thing I have asked from Jehovah—It is what I will look for—That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To gaze upon the pleasantness of Jehovah And to look with appreciation upon his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter on the day of calamity; He will conceal me in the secret place of his tent; High on a rock he will place me. 6 Now my head is high above my enemies who surround me; I will offer sacrifices at his tent with joyful shouting; I will sing praises to Jehovah."
  
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  Psalm 27:4 May we appreciate God's arrangements for true worship in the time we're living in, making sure the Bible is made available earth-wide, and making possible an accurate understanding of God's word of truth by a careful study of it. Surely true Christian unity is being made possible in these last days, as was the case in the first century. Notice how this is shown by Paul, at 1Corinthians 1:10: "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." So those who would be true Christians today will look to God, his word, and the word and example of Christ to find and recognize the ring of truth today. (Isai 2:2-4).
  
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  Psalm 27:5,6 May we not get unduly anxious over the opinions or threats of men, but keep our trust in God foremost, as right-hearted ones as a group will be preserved through the great tribulation, God having the power of salvation for His servants. As 2Peter 2:9 says: "So, then, Jehovah knows how to rescue people of godly devotion out of trial, but to reserve unrighteous people to be destroyed on the day of judgment."
  
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  Psalm 68 (Book 2, 27th psalm) refers to God, in verses 5,6, in this way: "A father of the fatherless and a protector of widows Is God in his holy dwelling. 6 God gives those who are alone a home to dwell in; He leads prisoners out into prosperity. But the stubborn must live in a parched land." May we not be "stubborn" as those ignoring God's will and seeking only their own selfish interests. Rather, may we humble ourselves before God, learning His way of life and growing in the knowledge of God, using divine knowledge to benefit others and ourselves, spiritually and in other ways.
  
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  1John 2:1-4 has much to say. We read: "My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not commit a sin. And yet, if anyone does commit a sin, we have a helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, a righteous one. 2 And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s. 3 And by this we realize that we have come to know him, namely, if we continue observing his commandments. 4 The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and yet does not observe his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in this person."
  
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  So we need to learn obedience as we come to trust the guidance of God and Christ. Our merciful Father is loving as we maintain determination to keep His commandments. The sacrifice of Christ can cover our errors. May we maintain our hold on truth, and not fall to believing that obedience is somehow unnecessary. We receive salvation based on our faith in God and Christ, and in the ransom sacrifice to cover our sins, while we strive to obey God and Christ, realizing that this leads to peaceful relations among others, ultimately to a peaceful new world, a literal and spiritual Paradise as God originally purposed.
  
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                    Hello to everyone! Let's take a look into Psalms and 1John today. We'll start with Book 1 of Psalms, Psalm 26:1-5.
  
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  Psalm 26 David opens with what should be our determination, as we purify our hearts to please and serve God: 
  
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  "1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in my integrity; In Jehovah I have trusted without wavering."Integrity is wholeness or completeness without corruption. Have we made up our minds to be on God's side, doing right by Him each day we live? What blessings are in store for those walking in integrity, holding a good conscience, and aligning that conscience as we absorb the truth from God's word!
  
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  The psalmist continues: "2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test; Refine my innermost thoughts and my heart. For your loyal love is always in front of me, and I walk in your truth." God's loyal love is a powerful force for us to bring our lives in harmony with the truth, as we seek to love Him in return. 1John 5:3 says "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." Thus we're moved to walk in God's truth.
  
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  David appreciated the importance of guarding his associations from selfish, deceitful, evil men, as he states in verses 4,5; "4 I do not associate with deceitful men, And I avoid those who hide what they are. 5 I hate the company of evil men, And I refuse to associate with the wicked." In our case, this would include who we invite into our living rooms on television, or into our company in a movie theater, for instance, if selfish, evil men are made to appear as heroes. May we safeguard our hearts, our relationship with God and with others by clinging to God, listening to His instruction and being careful who we invite into our close company.
  
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  Psalm 67 (Book 2, 26th psalm) shows God will help us that we may learn about him. Notice verses 1,2: "God will show us favor and bless us; He will make his face shine upon us (Selah) 2 So that your way may be known throughout the earth, Your acts of salvation among all the nations." Jehovah God may even have touched us personally, saving us from a wrong course in life, providing us hope. Notice verse 4: "Let nations rejoice and shout joyfully, For you will judge the peoples fairly. You will guide the nations of the earth." Yes, the "Judge of all the earth" will make sure that people will be judged fairly, and He will guide the nations to eternal life, giving reason to "rejoice and shout joyfully!"
  
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  1John 1 alerts us to what it means to be close to God. 1John 1:5-7 says: "This is the message that we heard from him and are announcing to you: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him.6 If we make the statement, “We are having fellowship with him,” and yet we go on walking in the darkness, we are lying and are not practicing the truth.7 However, if we are walking in the light as he himself is in the light, we do have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." May we love the light of truth, and walk accordingly, hating the darkness that prevents others from seeing the truth, threatening their eternal life. May we shine the light of truth for others to see the beauty of God's love and His word of truth.
  
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                    Hello to all, and warm wishes. Let's begin in Psalms this time, looking at the 25th psalms of both books 1 and 2. Psalm 25 is an acrostic, meaning each successive verse begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, 22 in all. Let's start with Psalm 25:1-5:
  
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  "To you, O Jehovah, I turn.ב [Beth]2 My God, I trust in you; Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemies gloat over me. ג [Gimel] 3 Surely none who hope in you will be put to shame, But shame awaits those who are treacherous without cause. ד [Daleth]4 Make me know your ways, O Jehovah; Teach me your paths. ה [He]5 Cause me to walk in your truth and teach me, For you are my God of salvation. ו [Waw]In you I hope all day long."
  
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  Psalm 25:1 May we always turn to Jehovah, in good times and bad, with thankfulness and humbly seeking His guidance.
  
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  Psalm 25:2 Proverbs 3:5,6 says "Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight." May we trust God completely, thankful for His loving assistance and intervention in our lives.
  
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  Psalm 25:3 Seeking God's honor above our own helps us to serve Him faithfully, and with our obedience, He in the long-term protects our relationships with Him and others. Treacherous [Devious and disloyal] will not be protected from shame and disgrace.
  
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  Psalm 25:4 May we plead to Jehovah to know His ways, to live by them.
  
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  Psalm 25:5 May we hope in Jehovah and have His help to keep His way. Thus we may receive of His blessings, and eternal life.
  
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  Psalm 66 (Book 2, 25th psalm) Psalm 66:1-4 reads: "Shout in triumph to God, all the earth. 2 Sing praises to his glorious name. Make his praise glorious. 3 Say to God: “How awe-inspiring your works are! Because of your great power, Your enemies will cringe before you. 4 All the earth will bow down to you; They will sing praises to you; They will sing praises to your name.” May we seek to honor our great God, Jehovah, and appreciate His wonderful works toward mankind, even personally in our lives as we look to Him for aid, to do what is pleasing to Him. He will thus prove to be a refuge and a support to us.
  
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  James 5:10,11 says "Brothers, take as a pattern of the suffering of evil and the exercising of patience the prophets who spoke in the name of Jehovah. 11 Look! We consider happy those who have endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful."
  
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  Thus we may have to suffer evil at times, enduring hurtful speech from unkind or disobedient ones, but if we maintain self-control, our mild gentle responses may quiet such things, and be blessed by God. We want to maintain love in our hearts, for God and all others. May we endure our trials faithfully, trusting in God's favor and the joy set before us.
  
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    Hello! Let's look at Proverbs 19 for starters. For commentary on verses 1-3 or 4-8 search "Sept 19" and "Oct 19". We'll consider Proverbs 19:9-11.
  
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    "9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And the one who lies with every breath will perish. 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury; How much less for a servant to rule over princes! 11 The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, And it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense."
  
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    Prov 19:9 Lies are clearly among the seven things Jehovah hates, as we find in Proverbs 6:16-19, including "a false witness who lies with every breath" How serious! Jehovah is the "God of truth" and His word says it is "impossible" for Him to lie. How we should treasure the truth, and with purity of heart and mind to see the truth clearly. While seeking to be upright and speak with an honest heart, we should still have in mind that there is "a time to be silent and a time to speak." (Eccl 3:7b).
  
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    Prov 19:10 The fool scoffs at discipline and true wisdom. Such a person may even be among the "ruthless men" who "seize riches." (Prov 11:16). May we not use underhanded means to obtain riches, but rather find success in harmony with Proverbs 22:4, which says "The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches and glory and life."
  
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    Prov 19:11 Insight into a situation, with compassionate comprehension, seeing the reasons for an offense, helps us to be more calm about it, and to mercifully forgive another. May we take this to heart, as "everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."
  
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    Psalm 60 (Book 2, 19th psalm) pleads for God to overlook a lack of faith in Him, exalting His power, saying in Psal 60:11,12: "Help us in our distress, for salvation by humans is worthless. By God we will gain power, and he will trample on our adversaries." Yes, seeking salvation without God's help or direction, is "worthless." May we have the habit of turning to God for direction, even if He uses human efforts or institutions to assist us--let us trust His guidance, and not just rely on "our own understanding." (Prov 3:5,6).
  
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    Philippians 3 encourages us to remain humble, as regards our salvation. Did the faithful apostle Paul already "have it made?" At Phps 3:13 Paul, regarding his hope, says "Brothers, I do not yet consider myself as having taken hold of it; but one thing is certain: Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead..." May we not drift back into a selfish course of life, but continually look ahead with hope in God as we "continue loving Him" and others, finding those spiritual rewards and those long-term ones, even everlasting life in true love, happiness, and peace.
    
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    Good day to you and warm wishes. Let's continue with Proverbs 18. For commentary on verses 1-4 and 5-8, search "Sept 18" and "Oct 18". Today let's consider verse 9-12.
  
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    "9 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin. 10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection. 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination. 12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility."
  
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    Prov 18:9 A lazy person often has not been commended for his efforts to practice what is good, but rather for having knowledge of things. One should be commended  for using knowledge aright, to the benefit of others. Having not seen the benefit of applying knowledge in righteousness, he is a brother to the one causing ruin.
  
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    Prov 18:10 Romans 10:18 says "For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.”" The apostle Paul is quoting Joel 2:32. Calling on God's name of course implies more than knowing God's personal name Jehovah and using it. We must also highly regard all that name stands for, "getting to know" God (and His son), which John 17:3 says leads to everlasting life. Strong faith or trust in God, with trusting and loving obedience to Him, will mean our life.
  
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    Prov 18:11 Money will do us no good on "the day of fury." The Scriptures say nothing about money leading to eternal life, or protection from God's judgements. May wealthy ones continue to follow the inspired counsel of 1Timothy 6:17-19, looking to God for help, protection, and salvation more than anything material: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share,19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life."
    
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    Prov 18:12 Humility is the quality we're aiming for here, it's an attitude, or a viewpoint in life, viewing "others as superior to you." The scriptures say that "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." (1Cor 8:1). No amount of knowledge alone makes us better than another person. We must use that knowledge in a humble, loyal and kind way to benefit others. Jesus said whoever wants to be great among his disciples must be as a slave and a minister. Humility and love go hand in hand. And without love we are nothing. "And if I have the gift of prophecy and understand all the sacred secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing." (1Cor 13:2).
  
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    Psalm 59 (Book 2, 18th psalm) concludes, after pleading with God to cause evil ones to "wander about," David says "But as for me, I will sing about your strength; In the morning I will joyfully tell about your loyal love. For you are my secure refuge And a place for me to flee in my time of distress.  17 O my Strength, to you I will sing praises, For God is my secure refuge, the God who shows loyal love to me." As you look to God for protection, guidance, and strength, may you come to feel like David, eager to tell others the truth about God's power, goodness and loyal love.
  
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    Philippians 2 speaks further regarding the humble view we should have toward God and others in imitation of Jesus: "Keep this mental attitude in you that was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although he was existing in God’s form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God. 7 No, but he emptied himself and took a slave’s form and became human. 8 More than that, when he came as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death..." By his humble, obedient course, God did exalt him, confident he would remain humble and loyal to God, as we all should, reflecting on the life and ministry of Christ.
    
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello, and best wishes. Let's take a look at Proverbs 17. For commentary on verses 1-3 and 4-7, search "Sept 17" and "Oct 17". Let's consider verses 8-10.
  
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    "8 A gift is like a precious stone to its owner; Everywhere he turns, it brings him success. 9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke makes a deeper impression on one having understanding Than striking a stupid person a hundred times."
  
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    Prov 17:8 This is Jehovah's word--perhaps a colorful cut gemstone can have a positive influence?! But how fine a useful gift from someone--let's be mindful of others and their needs, not just our own.
    
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    Prov 17:9 What insight! With love in our hearts, we don't wish for someone to suffer excessive sorrow over a minor mistake--rather, we're eager in love to forgive them, and try not to bring it up again and again. An unforgiving person, on the other hand, is dealing treacherously with relationships, is being disloyal to God and others by not seeking to resolve a matter in peace.
  
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    Prov 17:10 Let's help our dear young ones to grow in understanding by answering their questions whenever possible, not telling them that they ask too many questions, but rather, realizing that this is how they grow in understanding of life. Encourage them to ask you, especially regarding things pertaining to divine knowledge of God and spirituality. Your rebuke may well reach deeper in their hearts, reducing need of punishment.
  
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    Psalm 58 (Book 2, 17th psalm) shows God will in time act to spare mankind from the influence of evil, allowing true peace to flourish earthwide. Psal 58:10,11 says "The righteous one will rejoice because he has seen the vengeance...Then men will say: "Surely there is a reward for the righteous. There is indeed a God who judges in the earth." While "God is love," May we submit to God's judgements, as Abraham called Jehovah "the Judge of all the earth," and seek God's favor now, before it may be too late.
  
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    Philippians 1:9,10 reminds us of the need to differentiate sins with discernment, which is able to see the difference between the "more important things" of God's law, and lesser matters, though still required. Prayers ascended that God's servants come to have both "accurate knowledge and full discernment." Notice Paul's inspired words: "And this is what I continue praying, that your love may abound still more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that you may make sure of the more important things, so that you may be flawless and not stumbling others up to the day of Christ." Discernment also can see right from wrong, true from false, good from bad, and wise from unwise. This aspect of true wisdom will be valuable as we progress spiritually. Proverbs 14:15 says "The naive person believes every word, but the shrewd one ponders each step." May we give thought before accepting something we hear as true, applying discernment.
    
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    Welcome to all, wishing you a pleasant day! Let's pick up in Proverbs 16. For commentary on verses 1-3 and 4-8 search "Sept 16" and "Oct 16". Let's continue with Proverbs 16:9-12:
  
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    "9 A man may plot out his course in his heart, But it is Jehovah who directs his steps. 10 Inspired decision should be on the lips of a king; He must never betray justice. 11 Honest balances and scales are from Jehovah; All the weights in the bag are his doing. 12 Wicked practices are detestable to kings, For the throne is firmly established by righteousness."
  
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    Prov 16:9 When we look to Jehovah for guidance and support, He can 'direct our steps.' But notice we should still 'plot out our course in our heart,' giving Jehovah efforts to bless. In fact, without plans we may be hasty. "The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty." So become a planner of your day, scheduling especially your more important activities.
  
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    Prov 16:10 God's word should be familiar to kings, that they may know how to act with justice, and do so consistently.
  
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    Prov 16:11 Clearly, Jehovah cares about the laws and justice among mankind, He is interested in man's affairs. He loves honest integrity, as Paul expressed: "We trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." Violations of honesty and integrity bring Jehovah's disfavor.
    
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    Prov 16:12 By seeking God's righteousness, a king may firmly establish his throne, while hating what God determines to be wicked practices. What a world we can have when kings respect God's decisions and seek to live in harmony with His standards! Such authorities exist "in their relative positions by God" (Roma 13:1-7).
    
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    Psalms 57 (Book 2, 16th psalm) opens with a heartfelt plea, "Show me favor, O God, show me favor, for I take refuge in you, and in the shadow of your wings I take refuge until the troubles pass." If we want to live God's way, He takes great interest in us. May we have such a desire to rely on God each day to endure any difficulties or challenges to our godly obedience we may face in his power or stength. As Paul said, "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power."
  
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    Galatians 6 For comments on Gala 6:4 regarding a competitive spirit, search "Sept 16". This time let's take note of Gala 6:1 : "Brothers, even if a man takes a false step before he is aware of it, you who have spiritual qualifications try to readjust such a man in a spirit of mildness. But keep an eye on yourself, for fear you too may be tempted."
  
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    We need to remain humble and obedient to God, willing to be readjusted when necessary. Eventually we want to have the Christian maturity that could offer corrective help to one in need, doing so with gentleness, not in anger. Paul similarly writes: "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably; and the God of love and of peace will be with you."
    
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    Hello to all, warm wishes for a good day. Let's continue in Proverbs 15. For commentary on verses 1-10, search "Sept 15" and "Oct 15". For now, we'll look at Proverbs 15:11-14.
  
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    "11 The Grave and the place of destruction are in full view of Jehovah. How much more so the hearts of men! 12 The scoffer does not love the one correcting him. He will not consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes for a cheerful countenance, But heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The understanding heart seeks knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid feeds on foolishness."
  
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    Prov 15:11 How much more Jehovah is interested in our hearts--our spirituality, our knowledge and personality along with our affections, desires, and goals, the way we deal with others, and our relationships with friends and loved ones. Jehovah wants our hearts to be stirred by His great love for us, to love Him and others in return.
  
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    Prov 15:12 The scoffer disregards God's law, and truth which eminates from the "God of truth," Jehovah. John 3:20 says "For whoever practices vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be reproved." Such a fault-finder cannot be truly happy, viewing negatively many beautiful things from God. May they see the evidence of God's love in creation, and be moved to repent of their critical spirit.
  
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    Prov 15:13 Hopefully, we can maintain a joyful heart, appreciating spiritual things and God's love for us, having many reasons to love God and others as ourselves, following what Jesus called the two greatest commandments of the Mosaic Law. (Matt 22:37-39). If we must face heartache, however, may we rely on God, whom David says "will not reject" a heart "broken and crushed," and whom Paul called "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others..." (Psal 51:17; 2Cor 1:3,4)
  
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    Prov 15:14 Understanding enables us to see how all the pieces fit together of something, to make the whole. When we have a heart of understanding, we are wise to seek an understanding of divine knowledge, to know well the course of spirituality. The morally stupid have not interest in such things, often ignoring what they know to be right. They feed on foolish things rather than spiritual truths.
  
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    Psalm 56 (Book 2, 15th psalm) shows David turning to God regarding those attacking him. Have you ever been in such a state? In David's case "All day long they keep fighting and oppressing me...Many arrogantly fight against me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." (Psal 56:1-3). May we turn to God each day, whether things are going well or not. May we approach him  with both thanksgiving and supplication, for things we need, and after the Model Jesus gave at Matthew 6:9-13.
  
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    Galatians 5 shows we now seek righteousness by our trusting faith in God and Jesus, operating through Christian love. Gala 5:5 says "For our part, we are by spirit eaglerly waiting for the hope-for righteousness resulting from faith." As we grow in our faith in God and our faithfulness to Him each day, we need to continue absorbing Bible knowledge, reading God's word regularly. Let's not neglect Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7) and other teachings, as well as the book of Proverbs, written "to give to a young man knowledge and thinking ability," among other purposes, which can benefit all desiring to "draw close to God" (Jame 4:8).
    
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Nov 14 Proverbs 14, Psalms, Galatians 4</title>
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    Welcome to all! Let's continue in Proverbs, this time chapter 14. For commentary on verses 1-9, search "Sept 14" and "Oct 14". Today let's look at Proverbs 14:10-12.
  
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    "10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And no outsider can share in its joy. 11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death."
  
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    Prov 14:10 This is why it may not be best to say "I know what your're going through", but maybe "I kind-of know what you're going through." It is difficult if not impossible to know every nuance of the many factors in causing one to feel bitter, or even joy. Still, we want to be as compassionate as we can, with the right motive, a pure heart, desiring to be an extension of God's comfort and hand in helping them overcome grief, bitterness, or to share their joy. The Scriptures tell us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." (Roma 12:15).
  
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    Prov 14:11 Those choosing a way of badness may seem to prosper for a time, at least materially, as they perhaps make Riches their god. But it is the upright ones who will truly flourish, generally content with the essentials of life, but "rich in fine works," perhaps not even owning their own home in the current system of things. Under God's kingdom, however, "they will build houses and live in them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit, nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full." (Isai 65:21,22).
    
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    Prov 14:12 The Scriptures say to "make sure of the more important things," and "do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of [Jehovah], and he will make your paths straight." (Phs 1:10; Prov 3:5b,6) We need God's word to guide our steps in life. If we ignore God and go out on our own, what we do may seem right, but we will not be on the road leading to eternal life. While it is commendable to listen to our conscience, it really needs to be trained by God's word and a love for truth, for it to be a more reliable guide in life, in harmony with true wisdom.
  
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    Psalm 55 (Book 2, 14th psalm) mentions how one feels if one of their own companions turns against him, the way Judas betrayed Jesus. "For it is not an enemy who taunts me; Otherwise I could put up with it. It is not a foe who has risen up against me; Otherwise I could conceal myself from him. But it is you, a man like me, my own companion whom I know well. We used to enjoy a warm friendship together; Into the house of God we used to walk along with the multitude." (Psal 55:12-14). How sad, to lose a warm friendship, a close companionship, and turn against a sincere fellow brother or sister.May we never become a Judas toward our own brothers and sisters, but treasure fond friendships with them, being sincere, honest, never deceptive toward them. If there is friction over anything, be open and up front about the matter, quickly settling any dispute, to safeguard the peace and love within the congregations of God.
  
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    Galatians 4 shows caution is in order even after we've begun learning the truth about God. Gala 4:9 says "But now that you have come to know God or, rather, have come to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and beggarly elementary things and want to slave for them over again?" We must be careful that our newly acquired knowledge of the truth about God doesn't cause us to want to deeply investigate or accept worldly philosophy that is opposed to the word of God, or to forget that it is our genuine, sincere trust and faith in God and Jesus that is life-saving--not simply the adherence to a code of law, a list of rules or regulations. Of course, our love for God should move us to become obedient from the heart to His commands and loving instruction. May the truth of God be our delight to hear, study, and appreciate, as we grow in divine wisdom and knowledge, with love for God and others. (Psal 1:1-3).
    
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:25:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Nov 13 Proverbs 13, Psalms, Galatians 3</title>
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    Hello and a warm welcome to all. Let's consider Proverbs 13. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 13." Let's now consider verses 6-8.
  
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    "6 Righteousness protects the one whose way is innocent, But wickedness brings down the sinner. 7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life, But the poor are not even threatened."
  
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    Prov 13:6 We should strive to be persons of honest integrity, serving the God who cannot lie. Our speech should be truthful and upright. Adhering to God's ways does protect us from much harm that is experienced by others, while foolishly practicing bad harms an individual, and brings him down, ultimately to his grave.
  
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    Prov 13:7 Putting on a false front, pretending to be rich, even spiritually, brings no true reward, as honest integrity is needed to grow spiritually and become more successful in God's view. However, some rich persons, especially when rich spiritually, live humbly and modestly. While not looking rich materially, they have great spiritual wealth, seeking to please God.
  
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    Prov 13:8 Those who are wealthy materially, do occasionally have such concerns as extortion, while the poor usually have no such worries. May both trust in Jehovah, leaning upon him in their trials.
  
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    Psal 54 (Book 2, 13th psalm) Such sentiments are found here as well. Psal 54:4 says "Look! God is my helper; Jehovah is with those supporting me." Verse 7 adds "For he saves me from every distress." May Jehovah continue to lead us to HIs kingdom, bringing genuine peace to mankind.
  
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    Galatians 3 shows that Christians are granted salvation by faith in God and Christ, rather than by works of law. Gala 3:6 says "Just as Abraham 'put faith in Jehovah, and it was counted to him as righteousness.' Surely you know that it is those who adhere to faith who are sons of Abraham." So those exercising, or practicing, faith in God and Jesus, believing and living by God's word of truth, as one grows in true wisdom, faith, and love, may find God's favor and blessing.
    
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    Welcome to all, warm wishes for a wonderful day! Let's dig into Proverbs 12, verses 4-7. For commentary on verses 1-3, search "Oct 12".
  
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    "4 A capable wife is a crown to her husband, But the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceptive. 6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, But the mouth of the upright saves them. 7 When the wicked are overthrown, they are no more, But the house of the righteous will keep standing."
  
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    Prov 12:4 How grateful a husband can be for a "capable wife." Perhaps his genuine love for her may encourage her to thrive in their marriage, as she gives him deep respect for his loving headship. Reliance upon God may help a wife to thrive even under unfavorable circumstances, being loyal to her husband. Both should be loyal to God first, and show genuine love for each other by helping each other to first be loyal to God and His standards. Yes, with their marriage the two become "one flesh", but God is the primary strand in the "threefold cord" of marriage. (Gene 2:24; Eccl 4:12) Forgetting God, we would pull an Adam or an Eve, and be displeasing God, the God who "is love" and can bless our marriage union.
  
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    Prov 12:5 As we seek God's righteousness in our lives, we see that even our thoughts can be affected, to be right and just before God. We should desire, as David expressed in prayer at Psal 26:2: "Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test; Refine my innermost thoughts and my heart." The wicked, who may offer guidance, are corrupt and selfish, seeking their own interests, thus any so-called guidance from them is deceptive.
  
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    Prov 12:6 Sometimes the words of the wicked may be persuasive, but "are a deadly ambush", or "lie in wait for blood"(AMP). Paying attention to them can kill us spiritually. However, listening to upright ones, and God's word, can be life-saving.
  
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    Prov 12:7 The wicked must not be allowed to carry on their evil indefinitely, hopefully many will repent. But in God's love their end is not endless torment, but rather death--"they are no more." The house of righteous, however, will keep standing. Let's aim not to compromise, but hold to what is right before God, with His help and support, truly pleasing Him. Thus we may have His blessing on our life and family, our house or home.
  
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    Psal 53 (Book 2, 12th psalm) should move us to respond appreciatively to God's love for us. In Psal 53:2,3, we see that mankind could become corrupted spiritually, if we allow ourselves to become selfish. We read: "But God looks down from heaven on the sons of men To see whether anyone has insight, whether anyone is seeking Jehovah. 3 They have all turned away; They are all alike corrupt. No one is doing good, Not even one." This may remind us of Satan's influence mentioned in Revelation 12:9, where Satan was called the one "who is misleading the entire inhabited earth." How sad when many are sidetracked from appreciating God's love as the One who "gives to all people life, and breath, and all things. And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he decreed the appointed times and the set limits of where men would dwell, 27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us. 28 For by him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his children.’" May we come to have deep appreciation for our Life-giver, and put His interests ahead of our own, that we may cultivate true love for Him and others in our hearts, and find genuine peace and joy as we do so, a joy that transcends any other, and enables us to love all aspects of life in harmony with God's will.
  
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    Galatians 2 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared righteous, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." (Gala 2:16). Our faith in Jesus and his ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (Roma 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1Joh 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, and be disobedient (Jame 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us from God's Kingdom (1Cor 6:9,10). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy fear of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted shrewdness to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly.  (Psal 97:10; Prov 22:3) Our faith in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (Matt 4:4).
    
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    Welcoming all, wishing for you a wonderful day. Let's consider verses 6-10 of Proverbs 11. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 11".
  
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    "6 The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own desires. 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; And expectations based on his power also perish. 8 The righteous one is rescued from distress, And the wicked one takes his place. 9 By his mouth the apostate brings his neighbor to ruin, But by knowledge the righteous are rescued. 10 The goodness of the righteous makes a city rejoice, And when the wicked perish, there is a joyful cry"
  
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    Prov 11:6 The keeping of God's laws and standards rescues us from much that causes harm, and standing for what's right by God brings his spiritual protection. Nurturing wrong desires, however, breeds disloyalty to God and treachery, allowing one to be caught in traps laid by evil ones, which pull one away from God's love.
  
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    Prov 11:7 A "wicked man" has no claim to the reward of immortality bestowed upon faithful anointed ones. They have no immortal soul, or spirit. Such is a concept of Greek philosophy--not rooted in God's word. The Scriptures reveal everlasting life to be a GIFT from God, not a curse, as one suffering eternal torment. Roma 6:23 says "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift that God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."
  
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    Prov 11:8 The wicked one, causing distress to the righteous, may well fall into the very trap that he has laid for others. (Prov 26:27) Prov 28:10 says "The one misleading the upright into an evil course will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good." May we be careful not to be persuaded by evil ones, pursuing a selfish, ungodly course in life. We should guard our associations, including that which we watch and listen to on TV, in movies, and in music. Look for the treasures in all such media, that are agreeable to the path of life--there are still many!
  
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    Prov 11:9 May we be among those rescuing the righteous, by using truthful knowledge aright, and avoid the snares laid by selfish apostate liars.
  
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    Prov 11:10 Goodness goes beyond the minimum of what's required before God, often by exceptional kindness and gifts of knowledge and charity. Such goodness of righteous ones brings true contentment and joy to a city, and such persons should certainly be appreciated by governors and kings for their upright conduct. (Roma 13:1-7).
  
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    Psal 52 (Book 2, 11th psalm) speaks against those who "love evil more than what is good, lying more than speaking what is right." (Psal 52:3). Such unrepentant ones will not be allowed to continue their evil course indefinitely. God will uproot them "from the land of the living" (Psal 52:5). Psal 52:6,7 adds "The righteous ones will see it and be filled with awe, And they will laugh at him. 7 “Here is a man who did not make God his refuge, But he trusted in his great riches And relied on his own evil plots.”"
  
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    Galatians 1 also encourages caution regarding our association. Gala 1:6-8 shows the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unrighteous ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
  
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      <title>2018 Nov 10 Proverbs 10, Psalms, 1Corinthians 10</title>
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    Good day to you! Let's consider a few of the proverbial sayings of Proverbs 10. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 10". Let's consider verses 6-10.
  
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    "6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous one, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous one is due for a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions, But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down. 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security, But the one making his ways crooked will be found out. 10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief, And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down."
  
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    Prov 10:6 Those pursuing a right course will have God's blessing on their efforts and activity. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and he adds no pain with it." (Prov 10:22). Those bad at heart, however, may deceptively speak truth, covering over their violent hatred for others.
    
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    Prov 10:7 Making a good name with God, seeking His honor before our own, pursuing His will first in life, will bring His blessing and allow us to have a good reputation before God-fearing persons, a name with God that can last into eternity. Putting Him first, God 'opens His hand and satisfies the desire of every living thing.' (Psal 145:16).
  
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    Prov 10:8 As we grow in godly wisdom, we gain a wise heart that can accept and appreciate God's guidance. Foolishness, on the other hand, does not contribute to respect for God's law, and those unrepentantly holding to a foolish course will ultimately lose out on life.
  
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    Prov 10:9 We need to learn to keep integrity to God, holding to His right standards in life in spite of trials. We thus walk in security under God's spiritual protection, looking forward to life under His rule, essentially free of ungodly pressure to violate His standards.
  
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    Prov 10:10 Such ones, showing partiality, concealing hatred for others, cause much grief, such ones should shun deception and trickery, and appreciate God's love for them, moving them to walk God's way with an honest heart, speaking the truth in their heart. (Psal 15:1,2)
  
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    Psal 51 (Book 2, 10th psalm) is David's repentant prayer over his serious sins. Perhaps those pursuing an errant course in life may be moved by David's sincerity, appreciating God's mercy, to consider looking further into God's word for godly wisdom and true happiness. He pleaded, at Psal 51:1,2 "Show me favor, O God, according to your loyal love. Blot out my transgressions according to your great mercy. 2 Thoroughly wash me from my error, And cleanse me from my sin." David still suffered much for his serious error, but did receive of God's forgiveness, restoring His relationship with God.
  
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    In 1Corinthians 10, God's word encourages us to avoid falling to sinful practices. Regarding the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, 1Cor 10:5-8 says: "Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. 6 Now these things became examples for us, in order for us not to desire injurious things, as they desired them. 7 Neither become idolaters, as some of them did; just as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink. Then they got up to have a good time.” 8 Neither let us practice sexual immorality, as some of them committed sexual immorality, only to fall, 23,000 of them in one day." Verse 11 adds: "Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come." May we take to heart such warnings, pondering the sad consequences of disobedience, that we may hate what is bad and cling to what is good. Prophetically speaking of God's son, Psal 45:7 says "You loved righteousness, and you hated wickedness." May we follow the example of Jesus in being loyal and obedient to God and His law, walking faithfully with Him, having His smile of approval and setting the right example for others, encouraging them to find and remain on the road to everlasting life, for most in a peaceful Paradise under God's rulership.
    
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:40:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Nov 09 Proverbs 9, Psalms</title>
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    Hello, wishing you a good day. Let's start with Proverbs 9:7-9, then go to Psalms, the 9th psalm of Book 2, Psalms 50. Let's consider Psal 50:12-23.
  
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    Prov 9:7-9 says "7 The one who corrects a ridiculer invites dishonor, And whoever reproves someone wicked will get hurt. 8 Do not reprove a ridiculer, or he will hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you. 9 Share with a wise person, and he will become wiser. Teach someone righteous, and he will add to his learning."
    
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    Notice that giving strong correction to a ridiculer, or a critical faultfinder, will likely result in his hatred of you. Such a person spews negative talk and slander. He is missing the love of God in his heart. Such a person is likely arrogant, and is on a path to become like a wicked one, who has "no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much To detect and hate his error. 3 The words of his mouth are hurtful and deceptive; He shows no insight for doing what is good. 4 He plots hurtful schemes even on his bed. He is set on a path that is not good; He does not reject what is bad." (Psal 36:1-4) Such ones need to reflect on God's love for all humans, providing every good gift that we enjoy daily, including food and the breath of life itself! How such ones are lacking in appreciation for our loving Father! They need to repent of their evil course, and turn around to receive "seasons of refreshing from Jehovah himself." (Acts 3:19). Until this occurs, right-hearted ones need to keep distance from such persons, as the Scriptures strongly warn: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits [or, "corrupt good morals"]. 34 Come to your senses in a righteous way and do not practice sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I am speaking to move you to shame." (1Cor 15:33,34)
    
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    In Psalms 50, God offers stern discipline to those who belittle their own sacrifices to God, as if God is not watching when they present a blind or lame animal. On the other hand, God will bless the one offering the right kind of sacrifice. He starts out exhorting all: "12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you, For the productive land and everything in it is mine. 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls And drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer thanksgiving as your sacrifice to God, And pay your vows to the Most High; 15 Call on me in the time of distress. I will rescue you, and you will glorify me. But God will say to the wicked: "What right do you have to relate my regulations Or to speak about my covenant? 17 For you hate discipline, And you keep turning your back on my words. 18 When you see a thief, you approve of him, And you keep company with adulterers. You use your mouth to spread what is bad, And deception is attached to your tongue. 20 You sit and speak against your own brother; You reveal the faults of your own mother’s son. 21 When you did these things, I remained silent, So you thought that I would be just like you. But now I will reprove you, And I will state my case against you. 22 Please consider this, ....23 The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me, And as for the one who follows a set course, I will cause him to see salvation by God.”
    
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    This "set course" God speaks of likely refers now to the way of the truth, or true Christianity, following the example Jesus set in loving activity toward others, helping them find and stay on the road leading to endless life in true peace and happiness, having a good relationship with God and other God-fearing persons.
    
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:44:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Nov 08 Proverbs 8, Psalms, Romans 8</title>
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    Hello and welcome! Let's continue in Proverbs, as Proverbs 8 contains insight on God's wisdom. Let's consider Proverbs 8:6-11. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 08"
  
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    "6 Listen, for what I say is important, My lips speak what is right; 7 For my mouth softly utters truth, And my lips detest what is wicked. 8 All the sayings of my mouth are righteous. None of them are twisted or crooked. 9 They are all straightforward to the discerning And right to those who have found knowledge. 10 Take my discipline instead of silver, And knowledge rather than the finest gold, 11 For wisdom is better than corals; All other desirable things cannot compare to it."
  
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    Prov 8:6 Understanding what is truly important in life, discerning the difference between more important matters and those of lesser importance, is part of having true wisdom and finding success in God's eyes--living in harmony with His standards, practicing true righteousness. May we listen to God's inspired word.
    
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    Prov 8:7 Notice the truth is uttered while detesting what is bad in God's eyes. May we likewise come to love Jehovah and goodness, and hate what is bad, in harmony with Psal 97:10a: "O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad." This is in harmony with the godly respectful fear of displeasing God.
  
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    Prov 8:8,9 There is little reason for servants of God to be deceptive or tricky with their tongue, lying deceitfully. Rather, may we be honest, and forthright where it is needed, although realizing there is also "a time to be silent." (Eccl 3:7)
  
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    Prov 8:10,11 Nothing can compare to living life in harmony with godly wisdom, having God's approval and blessing on our life, our marriage, and all our activities, finding true success in life, in harmony with God's right standards.
  
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    Psal 49 (Book 2, 8th psalm) Psal 49:3,4a similarly mentions divine wisdom, saying "My own mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will show understanding. I will pay attention to a proverb." In harmony with Proverbs 8:10,11, this psalm speaks of those knowing but disregarding God, and who choose to serve only Riches. Psal 49:16-20 remarks: "16 Do not be afraid because a man becomes rich, Because the splendor of his house increases, 17 For when he dies he can take nothing with him; His splendor will not go down with him. 18 For during his lifetime he congratulates himself. (People praise you when you prosper.) 19 But he finally joins the generation of his forefathers. They will never again see the light. 20 A man who does not understand this, although honored, Is no better than the beasts that perish." Thus, under inspiration Paul told Timothy, at 1Tim 6:17-19: "17 Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy. 18 Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share, 19 safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life." The "real life" is, of course, life under God's rulership, the everlasting life God has purposed for man, for most on a cleansed, Paradise earth.
    
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    Thus, in Romans 8, we're counseled to set our minds on spiritual things, being mindful of our need for spiritual guidance and instruction, while turning away from anything out of harmony with God's standards, that focuses only on pleasures, for instance, without considering God, this being referred to in the scriptures as "fleshly". Roma 8:4-8 highlights those fulfilling the "righteous requirement of the Law" as being "fulfilled in us who walk, not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. 6 For setting the mind on the flesh means death, but setting the mind on the spirit means life and peace; 7 because setting the mind on the flesh means enmity with God, for it is not in subjection to the law of God, nor, in fact, can it be. 8 So those who are in harmony with the flesh cannot please God." May we thus be mindful of our needs regarding spiritual matters--our mental and emotional well-being, our relationship with God, and with others, that we may find genuine peace of mind and heart, learning to live peaceably among others, with love, and finding true joy and contentment in our life according to God's purpose.
    
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    Welcome to all, wishing you a lovely day. Let's continue with Proverbs 7. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 07". The remaining verses of the entire chapter, verses 6-27, involve somewhat of a story, a lesson against getting seduced into a course of immorality. Not only can sexual immorality be destructive physically, retracting diseases, even those deadly, but it is also spiritually damaging, not only to our relationship with God, our loving Father, but also to our relationships with others, among other things contributing to becoming selfish and disloyal in our dealings with others. How much better to wait and pray for God's blessing to find that person you can enjoy spending a lifetime with, becoming truly loyal to that one, as you both gain loyalty to God. What happiness this brings, in harmony with the arrangement of God! As expressed in Hebr 13:4, "Let marriage be honorable among all". How loyal marriages and families have contributed to the happiness of communities and nations! Let's look at Proverbs 7:6-12:
  
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    "6 From the window of my house, Through my lattice, I looked down, 7 And as I observed the naive ones, I discerned among the youths a young man lacking good sense. 8 He passed along the street near her corner, And he marched in the direction of her house 9 In the twilight, in the evening, At the approach of night and darkness. 10 Then I saw a woman meet him, Dressed like a prostitute, with a cunning heart. 11 She is loud and defiant. She never stays at home. 12 One moment she is outside, next she is in the public squares, She lurks near every corner."
  
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    Prov 7:6,7 The loving father of Proverbs notices the "naive ones." Such ones are lacking wisdom, needing shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, to look ahead at the consequences of right and wrong decisions. They also need understanding of God's will, and discernment, to further appreciate the difference between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, etc. The particular one he observed was lacking "good sense" [lit., "heart"], or good, pure, upright motive.
  
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    Prov 7:8,9 This one evidently knows about this immoral woman, having meditated on wrong desire, going in the direction of her house.
  
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    Prov 7:10-12 Here the woman is described. She has a "cunning" heart, seductive, deceptive, tricky. She is loud and defiant, attributes opposite those of a loving, humble, respectful wife. 
    
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    May true marriage once again become the order of the day, promoting happiness among families, communities, and entire nations.
  
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    Psal 48 (Book 2, 7th psalm) makes this statement, at Psal 48:10: "Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth." People should not be hiding the name of God, Jehovah, but rather, honoring and extolling it. Do not most people like to receive acknowledgement for a job well done? Many receive such credit, by name. How would you feel if your name was completely replaced by a title, as if the name of the person doing the work really didn't matter? God's name, Jehovah, has reached "to the ends of the earth." May we appreciate and respectfully use God's name, honoring Him each day by our good and right conduct, and help others appreciate the greatness of God and His worthy name, which has meaning. "Jehovah" means "He who causes to become," meaning that He can cause all His purposes to become reality, and cause a person to become whatever he needs to in order to fulfill God's purpose.
    
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    Matt 7:7,8 says, with proper grammar: "7 keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you; 8 for everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened." Thus we should beseech God with persistence regarding something we believe or know we truly need or desire in harmony with God's will. He wants to see our persistence as recognition of the importance of the matter to us, and perhaps to Him.
    
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      <title>2018 Nov 06 Proverbs 6, Psalms, Matthew 6</title>
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    A hearty welcome to all! May we make the most of each day before God. Let's pick up in Proverbs 6. For commentary on verses 1-5, search "Oct 06".
  
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    "6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Although it has no commander, officer, or ruler, 8 It prepares its food in the summer, And it gathers its food supplies in the harvest. 9 How long, you lazy one, will you lie there? When will you rise up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumbering, A little folding of the hands to rest, 11 And your poverty will come like a bandit, And your want like an armed man."
  
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    Prov 6:6 What wisdom God used in His astounding creative works! We're instructed to examine the ways of the ant, and become wise, industrious, rather than remaining lazy. It has been found that young persons have become lazy when they are praised for their knowledge, rather than for putting that knowledge to work for the benefit of others. That is where commendation is appropriate, when a youth uses knowledge, talents, and abilities to work good toward others. Also, "by knowledge the righteous are rescued." Sharing our knowledge with others to help them in some important way may also be commendable. But may such commendation not go to our head--it is God who gives us our talents and abilities, and helps us use them for the benefit of others. He is the One who "makes all his works cooperate together for the good of those who love God." So may God receive our rightful praise and loving appreciation. Let's continue looking at the ant:
  
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    Prov 6:7,8 The ant needs no one to constantly tell him what to do--he instinctively knows his job and purpose, and wisely proceeds to work the benefit of the colony. Likewise, we may know what needs to be done--we shouldn't need to be told constantly what we need to do, or only work hard when someone is watching us--Jehovah sees and can help us have the wisdom we need to set proper goals and to use our time efficiently, working productively.
  
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    Prov 6:9-11 If we have no schedule, to-do list, or goals to achieve for the day, if we have not wisely looked ahead at planned activities and considered how long each activity should take and scheduled each one into our limited time for the day, we may not be motivated to accomplish the tasks we were wishing to get done. We may linger in bed, viewing some tasks as too daunting to accomplish. Perhaps at least the day or night before we should, not worry, but give thought to the tasks for the next day we would like to achieve, determine how they are to be done, and the time they should take. Schedule them into your day, plan a time for at least some of them--perhaps the most important ones. Become a planner--wisely looking ahead for the results of our decisions and activities. This is an aspect of divine wisdom called shrewdness, or foresighted prudence, looking ahead at consequences and wisely acting accordingly. (Prov 22:3).
  
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    Psal 47 (Book 2, 6th psalm) Notice the honor due Jehovah God, in Psal 47:1,2: "All you peoples, clap your hands. Shout in triumph to God with joyful cries. 2 For Jehovah the Most High is awe-inspiring; He is the great King over all the earth." Psal 47:7-9 continues: "For God is King of all the earth; Sing praises, and show insight. 8 God has become King over the nations. God sits on his holy throne. 9 The leaders of the peoples have gathered together With the people of the God of Abraham. For the rulers of the earth belong to God." May we give Jehovah the rightful praise He deserves, and pray for His divine intervention in man's affairs through His Kingdom, to bring untold blessings to humanity.
  
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    Jesus takes considerable time in his Sermon on the Mount, to help us not be seeking our own glory or the praise of others as motivation for what we do. Rather, we should be seeking God's honor, and His pleasure in what we do. In Matt 6:1,2 he says: "Take care not to practice your righteousness in front of men to be noticed by them; otherwise you will have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens. So when you make gifts of mercy, do not blow a trumpet ahead of you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full." We have the reward from Jehovah when we make our gifts in secret, so that only Jehovah and perhaps angels see what we do. As verse 4 says: "Then your Father who looks on in secret will repay you."
  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello to all! Let's see what we can find from the treasure trove of God's word today. We'll start with Proverbs 5. For commentary on verses 1-6 search "Oct 05". Today let's look at Proverbs 5:7-10.
  
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    The chapter, beginning in verse 3, counsels a young man to guard thinking abilities and steer clear of a "wayward" woman, whose lips "drip like a honeycomb", and whose mouth is "smoother than oil", but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. Such is the effect of disregarding God's moral instruction, perhaps disregarding His standard to confine marriage to a loving, faithful woman that loves the true God and His son. 1Corinthians 7:39 states the principle that one should, if able to choose, marry "only in the Lord." One should thus marry a dedicated Christian if possible, one willing to comply with God's divine standards through Christ. The counsel to guard one's associations is no more important than in the selection of a lifelong marriage companion! (1Cori 15:33). Now let's consider verses 7-10:
    
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    "7 Now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from what I am saying. 8 Stay far away from her; Do not go near the entrance of her house, 9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
    
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    Prov 5:7,8 The loving, wise father of Proverbs 1-9 exhorts his son to stay far away from a woman disregarding God and his standards, not fearing Him. How fine, however, if such a woman sees the error of her ways, by the counsel of God, repents of her life course and humbly turns to the true God. Perhaps such a woman, in God's mercy, may learn to serve Him in faithfulness. But this is not typical. Therefore if possible the wise son should seek a wife who will be loyal to Jehovah and the one faith of true Christianity, thus both having a hold on the path of everlasting life, seeking God's loving guidance and instruction in life. The proverber continues regarding the consequences of the son looking to the wayward woman, in verses 9,10:
    
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    "9 So that you may not give your dignity to others Nor reap years of what is cruel; 10 So that strangers may not drain your resources And what you labored for go to the house of a foreigner."
    
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    Prov 5:9,10 Such a young man would be on a disastrous course, leading to heartache and loss, and likely having much of what he's worked hard for taken away from him, his resources drained, going to others. May men who have come to experience this bitterness still look to God for support as they seek to meet obligations until God's Kingdom sets all matters right. Young, inexperienced ones need to gain foresighted shrewdness or prudence, learning to look ahead at the consequences of a bad course, that they may hate what is bad in God's eyes, and steer clear of it. If God says its bad, it is so for a reason, and we do well to stay far away from such a course."
  
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    Psal 46 (Book 2, 5th psalm) This psalm opens profoundly: "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea." May Jehovah be our refuge and strength, a place of safety and source of power to us as we seek closeness with Him and seek His guidance and direction in life. We need to learn God's standards from His word, that we may know how to walk through this world on the path of "good people", whether that leads to endless life in heaven or on a happy, cleansed Paradise earth. (Prov 2:20-22).
  
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    Matthew 5 begins with nine happinesses, starting with "Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Jesus spoke of "the kingdom of the heavens" elsewhere, as in Matt 25:1,34 in reference to the heavenly government God will use to bring true peace and Paradise conditions to the earth. This is the "new heavens" mentioned by Peter in 2Pet 3:13, as quoted from Isai 65:17, where mention is also made of a "new earth." Reasonably, all who God permits to live within His Kingdom will need to appreciate spiritual things, whether they are among the limited number worthy of being co-rulers with Christ in the Kingdom, or permitted to live peaceably on Paradise earth, under the Kingdom's rulership (Luke 12:32; John 10:16). May we be mindful daily of our "spiritual need," to attend to the needs of our spirit and relationship with God and others, safeguarding our hearts from corruption, as among the most important things to guard. (Prov 4:23).
  
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:08:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello, and warm wishes for a wonderful day. Let's continue in Proverbs, chapter 4. For comments on verses 1-8, search for "Oct 04". Let's back up and consider verses 7-10.
  
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    "7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it. 9 It will place an attractive wreath on your head; It will adorn you with a crown of beauty.” 10 Listen, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many."
  
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    Prov 4:7 True wisdom is the ability to apply divine knowledge successfully, in harmony with God's right standards, for the benefit of others and ourselves. Understanding sees how to put the pieces together of something, especially something of divine importance. The Scriptures says "Make sure of the more important things." (Phs 1:10). Let's seek God's wisdom and understanding by giving adequate attention and reflection on God's word, including Proverbs.
  
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    Prov 4:8,9 Humbly working to grow in divine wisdom, while respecting God's greatness, will in turn bring us honor from God. It will cause our thoughts and words to be more pleasing to God and others of obedient, God-fearing mankind.
  
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    Prov 4:10 God's guidance and direction does generally contribute to longer life now, but much more in receiving His reward of endless life in the future.
  
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    Let's look at the 4th set of verses from Psalm 119, beginning with verse 25. This psalm is an acrostic, meaning each successive verse or set of verses begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. We'll consider 4 of the 8 verses.
    
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    "25 I lie prostrate in the dust. Preserve me alive according to your word. 26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me; Teach me your regulations. 27 Make me understand the meaning of your orders, So that I may ponder over your wonderful works. 28 I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."
    
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    May we have sentiments like the psalmist, turning to God for his instruction. In Psal 119:26, he honestly reveals his ways before Jehovah, seeking any correction from God. Then he seeks to understand the meaning and purpose behind God's commands, that he may ponder and deepen his appreciation for God's works, wisdom and greatness. Have you ever been "sleepless from grief?" Roma 15:4 says "4 For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." Thus God's word can infuse us with hope and strengthen us to do what is right, placing trust in God and His ways. Prov 10:22 says "22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it."
    
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    In Matt 4, Jesus defends his humble course against God's enemy Satan. In the process, some valuable instruction is provided by Jesus. One of the most important principles he reveals, is at Matt 4:4: "But he answered: “It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.’” Do we consider God's word daily, like we take in physical food? Jesus said "Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need." (Matt 5:3) We should be ever mindful of our need for spiritual things, never feeling we've come to know enough that we no longer need to study. Some have fallen into that trap, feeling they've learned enough, and fall back into a course of inactivity, no longer serving God. May we treasure good spiritual instruction and reminders on a regular basis, always seeking to learn more or in a better way than previously. Prov 1:5 says "A wise person listens and takes in more instruction." Yes a truly wise person is not a know-it-all, but rather enjoys learning from others.
  
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    Hello, and warm wishes for a good day. Let's pick up with Proverbs 3. For commentary on verses 1-8, search "Oct 03". We'll consider Proverbs 3:9-12 this time:
  
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    "9 Honor Jehovah with your valuable things, With the firstfruits of all your produce; 10 Then your storehouses will be completely filled, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not reject the discipline of Jehovah, And do not loathe his reproof, 12 For those whom Jehovah loves he reproves, Just as a father does a son in whom he delights."
  
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    Prov 3:9,10 We want to have a good name with God. He rewards those who put His name ahead of their own. At John 7:18 Jesus says: "Whoever speaks of his own originality is seeking his own glory; but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him, this one is true and there is no unrighteousness in him." Who is worthy of more honor--we ourselves? some superstar? or Jehovah the Creator? We may have talents and possessions, valuable things, material and spiritual. Let us seek to honor Jehovah with such things, by giving Him our best effort to obey Him, loving Him and our neighbor. We will thus receive the blessing of Jehovah on our efforts. Prov 10:22 says "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it." It is fine to desire a good reputation. May we prosper, at least spiritually, by putting God's name ahead of our own, having His blessing, while we trust God to safeguard our own name with Him.
  
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    Prov 3:11,12 God's love is manifest in receiving His loving correction and guidance. Some often link discipline with punishment. Recall, however, the term "discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple". Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples? Or did he teach and train them? Yes, discipline primarily involves teaching and training out of love. Punishment may be included, at times, if it is clear that love is the motive, and the lesson(s) are made clear, as well as how to avoid such punishment in the future. Also, by studying God's word personally, we may discipline ourselves before ever needing it from others.
  
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    Psal 44 (Book 2, 3rd psalm) acknowledges God's power and blessing on the efforts of Israel, to enter the Promised Land. Psal 44:3 says "It was not by their own sword that they took possession of the land, and their own arm did not bring them victory. Rather, it was by your right hand and your arm and the light of your face, for you took pleasure in them." Likewise, may we not rely upon ourselves alone, but seek God's blessing on our efforts, making plans prayerfully at times, and act in harmony with God's direction and wisdom. Thus we may find true success in our activity. (Psal 1:1-3).
  
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    Revelation 3 contains three more letters to the seven congregations from Jesus, those of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Sardis received stern correction, Philadelphia words of commendation for their faith, and Laodicea words of correction as well. Jesus tells Sardis "you have the name that you are alive, but your are dead." We should not only be concerned with appearances, but rather be honest about ourselves before God, and humbly be willing to make changes to bring our lives in harmony with God's direction. Jesus counsels them: "Continue mindful of how you have received and how you heard, and go on keeping it, and repent. Certainly, unless you wake up, I will come as a thief, and you will not know at all at what hour I will come upon you."
  
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    Philadelphia received commendation from Jesus, having remained alert spiritually. He says, at Reve 3:8, "I know your deeds--look! I have set before you an opened door, which no one can shut. And I know that you have a little power, and you kept my word and did not prove false to my name...Because you kept the word about my endurance, I will also keep you from the hour of test, which is to come upon the entire inhabited earth, to put to the test those dwelling on the earth." Such endurance involves holding to God's right standards in spite of trials and temptation, trusting God to "make the way out" for us to endure it, knowing He "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear." (1Cor 10:13).
  
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    Laodicea was neither hot nor cold, not zealous for fine deeds, nor refreshingly cool, as cold water on a hot day. They, like Sardis, were claiming to be rich, while really being "miserable and pitiful and poor and blind and naked." Jesus advised them to buy refined gold and white garments, looking to God's word of truth to right themselves, along with God's spirit to acquire spiritual garments, the true Christian personality. They also need spiritual "eye salve" that may might see--they needed humility before God (as pride can blind), devoting themselves to Him (putting God above any idol, Psal 115:5,8), seeking His guidance and correction. Jesus continues: "All those for whom I have affection, I reprove and discipline. So be zealous and repent." May we take to heart the lessons from Jesus to the seven congregations, and strive to hold to God's standards, especially as revealed through Christ, having God's blessing and approval.
    
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:26:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello to all, wishing you a beautiful day. Let's start in Proverbs 2. For commentary on the first 6 verses, search "Oct 02". Let's continue with Proverbs 2:7-9.
  
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    "7 He treasures up practical wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those walking in integrity. 8 He watches over the paths of justice, And he will guard the way of his loyal ones. 9 Then you will understand what is righteous and just and fair, The entire course of what is good."
  
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    These verses follow on the heels of instruction to find "the knowledge of God" by seeking understanding and discernment, as well as the healthy fear of displeasing God. Prov 2:6 added that "Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment." Discernment sees the difference between things, such as good from bad, right from wrong, true from false, serious matters of law from lesser ones, though still required. God instructs us in such things, educating and refining our God-given conscience, that we may be guided in the right way from His word.
  
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    Prov 2:7 Jehovah gives the upright, who are seeking Him, practical wisdom, to be able to successfully apply knowledge in life, for the loving benefit of others and themselves. Such ones, as we should desire, seek to walk in integrity, seeking to act the right way despite trials or difficulties, prayerfully confident that our faithful God Jehovah "will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it." (1Cor 10:13). Yes in this way, Jehovah "is a shield for those walking in integrity."
  
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    Prov 2:8 Jehovah "watches over the paths of justice," wanting to safeguard the freedom to serve Him faithfully among right-hearted lawmakers and judges of the earth. It is God's word that should be respected and revered as the touchstone of peace-loving right conduct among mankind. Jehovah will guard His loyal ones, watching over them as they seek to walk with Him, by right conduct, on the path leading to endless life.
  
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    Prov 2:9 By seeking to walk with God, and seeking to comprehend the knowledge of God, you may come to understand "the entire course of what is good."
  
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    Psalm 43 (book 2, 2nd psalm) shows that even in times of difficulty we may look to God for support. The psalmist pleads at Psal 43:1-3: "Judge me, O God, defend my legal case against a disloyal nation. Rescue me from the man of deception and unrighteousness. For you are my God, my fortress...Send out your light and truth. May these lead me; May they guide me to your holy mountain and to your grand tabernacle." It was foretold in Isai 2:2-4 that "in the final part of the days" the mountain of true worship would be established, and many from all nations would seek to listen and be instructed by God. May we trust God's guidance, and seek to please Him in faithfulness.
  
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    In Revelation 2, we find Jesus's letters to the seven congregations begins with Ephesus, then to Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Jesus commends the congregation of Ephesus for several things, but has just one thing against them, offering correction. For those in Smyrna, who are suffering persecution, he has nothing but commendation and encouragement. Pergamum also receives commendation, but Jesus has a few things against them. He encourages all to conquer by rejecting wrong conduct. Thyatira likewise is commended, but is tolerating a bad influence, some getting to know the "deep things of Satan." The others are encouraged to continue steadfast. Let's look at a highlight or two from Jesus's words of encouragement.
  
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    Perhaps the most significant lesson of Ephesus was that they had left the love they had at first. Perhaps in some ways they had begun to disobey God, as "the love of God means that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." If we begin to feel God's commands are a burden, we may likewise be losing some of our love for God or others. Jesus counseled "Remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first." In such as case, we should recall the time when our love for God was strong, and our former acts of obedience, repent of any failure to maintain such things, make sure we're hating what is bad, any course of disobedience, and loving what is good, as well as our God first, and then our marriage partner and others. For married persons, each should strive to be loyal to God first, and then love each other as one flesh, helping each other be loyal to God first, as one of the primary ways you love one another.
  
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    Let's look also at the commendation given the congregation of Pergamum. Jesus says "I know where you are dwelling, that is, where the throne of Satan is; and yet you keep holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed by your side, where Satan is dwelling." For a true Christian, we must learn to expect at least some persecution in this world while we aim to serve God faithfully. 2Tim 3:12 says "In fact, all those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." Yet, we can rely on Jehovah in prayer, and encourage one another in spite of any hardship God may allow us individually to experience, keeping our love for God and the prize of eternal life before us, helping us remain faithful. "For the joy that was set before [Jesus] he endured [impalement]." Yes Jesus held on to his hope through all his trials, and so can we.
    
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    Hello to all, and warm wishes for a pleasant day. Let's begin again in Proverbs 1. For commentary on verses 1-6, search "Oct 01". Let's continue with Proverbs 1:7-9.
  
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    "7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. 8 Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, And do not forsake the instruction of your mother. 9 They are an attractive wreath for your head And a fine ornament for your neck."
  
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    Prov 1:7 The beginning of the knowledge leading to the reward of everlasting life is the fear of Jehovah. Do you yet understand this fear of God? It is no morbid fear, but rather a healthy respect or regard for Him, knowing both His great power and love, just as a child may have a healthy regard for his parents, even while loving them. We do not want to do anything to displease, or hurt, our great God. To fully appreciate this fear we may need to prayerfully search for it along with understanding and discernment, in line with Prov 2:1-5. 
    
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    Prov 1:8 Anyone despising wisdom and discipline is foolish, and needs greater appreciation for the love of their parents or guardians and for the love of God, which is the purpose of discipline, to train and teach out of love, and this one needs to listen to others, and think, more than and before speaking.
    
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    Prov 1:9 Listening to needed counsel, discipline, and instruction will assist the thoughts of our mind, as well as the words from our mouth, to be lovely, in harmony with godly love and wisdom.
  
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    Psal 42 (Book 2, 1st psalm) A beautiful psalm, looking to God when in despair. The psalmist tells himself: "Wait for God, for I will yet praise him as my Grand Savior." Psal 42:8 says "By day Jehovah will grant me his loyal love, and by night his song will be with me--a prayer to the God of my life." May the love of God come to be in the hearts of any and every person who will look forward to eternal life in true peace and happiness, seeking the honor and praise of God for His wonderful will and purpose.
  
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    Psal 119:5,6 says "5 If only I could remain steadfast So as to observe your regulations! 6 Then I would not be put to shame When I consider all your commandments." With God's blessing and help, we can become steadfast in obedience to God's commands, as we learn principles of truth. May we strive to grow in our knowledge of, and love for the true God Jehovah, even daily, seeking integrity to God, and find the happiness that comes from doing so.
  
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    Reve 1:3 says "Happy is the one who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy and who observe the things written in it, for the appointed time is near." Just the next two days, let's focus some on the letters of Christ to the seven congregations, as found in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Chapter 1 introduces us to the empowered Christ, called in Reve 1:5 "the Faithful Witness" and "the firstborn from the dead." The bodies of elders in the seven congregations were likened to stars in Jesus's right hand, as they look to God for guidance and submit to Jesus's teachings, following his example. John says in Reve 1:10 "By inspiration I came to be in the Lord's day." So the counsel that Jesus gave to the seven congregations has application to congregations of Christians in our day, during the "last days" of the ungodly world system (2Tim 3:1; Matt 24:3). Let's look forward to what instruction Christ has for all who would be true Christians today.
    
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    Welcome to all. Let's continue in Proverbs, with an initial look at the godly woman, or "capable wife" of Proverbs 31. We'll consider Prov 31:10-15.
  
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    "10 Who can find a capable wife? Her value is far more than that of corals. ב [Beth] 11 Her husband trusts her from his heart, And he lacks nothing of value. ג [Gimel] 12 She rewards him with good, not bad, All the days of her life. ד [Daleth] 13 She obtains wool and linen; She delights to work with her hands. ה [He] 14 She is like the ships of a merchant, Bringing her food in from afar. ו [Waw] 15 She also rises while it is still night, Providing food for her household And portions for her female servants."
  
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    Prov 31:10 Notice the value of such a wife cannot be compared to any material possession, "far more" than corals, which were highly prized at that time, or far more than a genuine blue diamond today, on one of the most expensive rings ever sold in recent times.
  
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    Prov 31:11 She proves herself to be trustworthy, a loyal servant of God, and her husband trusts her completely, from his heart. He is not suspicious, or jealous, but rather loves her deeply and knows she feels the same.
  
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    Prov 31:12 What a beautiful relationship they have, as she is moved by love to reward her husband each day with her goodness.
  
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    Prov 31:13 She is industrious, finding delight in using her hands to make useful garments or other home items of cloth.
  
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    Prov 31:14 She finds nutritious food for her household with a keen eye, purchasing such even from distant lands. She may even receive spiritually edifying "food" from afar, to be shared in instructing her household in wisdom.
  
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    Prov 31:15 Looking after the needs of her household, she rises early to see to the needs of even her female servants.
  
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    What a lovely, God-fearing woman! The verses continue--may all appreciate the value of godly women today, as we see that God highly values such women.
  
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    Psal 72 (Book 2, 31st psalm) contains blessings of the rulership of God's Kingdom. God's chosen king will rule with God's righteousness, humbly relying on God's direction and looking for His blessing. Thus, even the "mountains" and "hills" will bring peace and righteousness to the people, referring to various governmental and (true) religious institutions among humanity. Even the lowly and the poor will be defended and saved, and defrauders crushed. That this is an earthwide rulership is indicated by Psal 72:8, saying that God's appointed ruler "will have subjects from sea to sea and from the River (Euphrates) to the ends of the earth." Again, regarding the lowly and poor, Psal 72:12-14 shows they will be rescued, their lives will be saved, "from oppression and from violence he will rescue them, and their blood will be precious in his eyes." This is all to the glory of God, as Psal 72:18,19 declare: "May Jehovah God be praised, Israel's God, Who alone does wonderful things. May his glorious name be praised forever, and may his glory fill the whole earth."
  
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    In Titus, let's look at Titu 3:1,2: "1 Continue reminding them to be in subjection and to be obedient to governments and authorities, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak injuriously of no one, not to be quarrelsome, but to be reasonable, displaying all mildness toward all men." Being reasonable here means "yielding," such as being willing to compromise in a disagreement. Mildness involves a gentleness, with a sensitivity to the feelings of others. Thus it is shown throughout the day, not only practiced when a temper begins to flare, or anger begins to rise.
    
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    Hello! Warm wishes for a wonderful day. Let's begin today back in Proverbs, this time Proverbs 30:4-9.
  
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    "4 Who has ascended to heaven and then descended? Who has gathered the wind in the palms of both hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name and the name of his son—if you know? 5 Every saying of God is refined. He is a shield to those taking refuge in him. 6 Add nothing to his words, Or he will reprove you, And you will be proved a liar. 7 Two things I ask of you. Do not withhold them from me before I die. 8 Remove untruth and lies far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Just let me consume my portion of food, 9 So that I do not become satisfied and deny you and say, “Who is Jehovah?” Nor let me become poor and steal and dishonor the name of my God."
  
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    Prov 30:4 Clearly referring to God Jehovah, similar to expressions of God describing himself to Job in Job 38. How great and mighty is our God Jehovah! And how insightful is the reference to God's son, as a separate person.
  
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    Prov 30:5 God's word contains the refined sayings of God. As Jesus declared in prayer at John 17:17 "Sanctify them (Christ's disciples) by means of the truth; your word is truth." May we appreciate God's preservation of truth, and accordingly seek to live by it, loving truth and rejecting lies. One lie can cause great harm to persons. May we steer clear of close association with intentional liars and other such wrongdoers as we endeavor to preserve truth and righteousness in our lives, pleasing God and loving others as God does. (1Cor 15:33).
  
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    Prov 30:6 We must be careful not to take God's words out of context, and misapply them. We do need to understand the context of verses, and make proper application of the principles to our modern personal life. Just be careful, as such misapplication is common even among religious teachers today.
  
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    Prov 30:7-9 The first, remove untruth and lies far from me. Once again, we need to keep our distance from intentional liars and those twisting truth, that our hearts are not affected or inclined to such a way. Prov 15:29 says "Jehovah is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous." Yet we should try to encourage wrongdoers to repent of their error and turn to God, appreciating His goodness in their lives, to want to please Him. Most can be reformed with God's blessing and His help, especially when such ones learn to distance themselves from bad associates.
  
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    The second request was to be given neither poverty nor riches. Not riches, that he not trust in them and deny God. Not poverty, that he might not steal and thus bring dishonor or reproach on the name of God.
  
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    Psal 71 (Book 2, 30th psalm) includes David's prayerful plea: "O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust oppressor. For you are my hope, O Sovereign Lord Jehovah; I have trusted in you since my youth." Whether we came to know the truth about God and serve Him from a young age, or it took some time before this, nevertheless God wants to support us as we trust in Him. Psal 71:3 pleads: "Become for me a rock fortress where I can always enter. Give the command to save me, for you are my crag and my stronghold." Especially can we trust in God for protection of our spirit, as we turn to Him in prayer. Phil 4:6,7 says "Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus."
  
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    Titu 2:11-14 reveals God's will to bring salvation to people of all sorts, and shows this involves a pursuit of what is right, and not simply a forgiveness of sin without repentance. Ungodly desires are to be rejected as we pursue what is right with devotion to God, seeking a close relationship with Him.
    
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    It reads: "For the undeserved kindness of God has been manifested, bringing salvation to all sorts of people. 12 It trains us to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things, 13 while we wait for the happy hope and glorious manifestation of the great God and of our Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to set us free from every sort of lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people who are his own special possession, zealous for fine works."
  
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    May we likewise seek to acquire and maintain the spirit of a sound mind--having a good sense of priorities in life, and seek righteousness--adherence to God's way--the framework of a happy and successful life and family, now and everlastingly.
    
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      <title>Post Oct 29 Psalms 29, 70, Titus 1</title>
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    Hello, with warm wishes for a good day. Let's consider some refreshing thoughts from Psalms and Titus. We'll begin with Psalms 29. Notice the power of God, and what He deserves from us:
    
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    "1 Give Jehovah his due, you sons of mighty ones, Give Jehovah his due for his glory and strength. 2 Give Jehovah the glory due his name. Bow down to Jehovah in holy adornment. 3 The voice of Jehovah is heard over the waters; The glorious God thunders. Jehovah is over many waters. 4 The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is splendid. 5 The voice of Jehovah is breaking the cedars; Yes, Jehovah shatters the cedars of Lebʹa·non...The voice of Jehovah makes the deer shudder and give birth And strips bare the forests. And all in his temple say: “Glory!” 10 Jehovah sits enthroned above the flooding waters; Jehovah sits enthroned as King forever. 11 Jehovah will give strength to his people. Jehovah will bless his people with peace."
  
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    Yes, how awesome and powerful is the true God, Jehovah! When He speaks, we can count on his powerful word to be fulfilled. May we give Jehovah the glory due His name. May we be privileged to represent Jehovah as one of his true Christian servants, bringing Him glory by being obedient to Him and His word from the heart, truly loyal. And again how dependable is God's word. As Isai 55:10,11 says: "For just as the rain and the snow pour down from heaven And do not return there until they saturate the earth, making it produce and sprout, Giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 So my word that goes out of my mouth will be. It will not return to me without results, But it will certainly accomplish whatever is my delight, And it will have sure success in what I send it to do."
  
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    Psal 70 (Book 2, 29th psalm) expresses the king's reliance on God in spite of evildoers jealously trying to bring harm to him and 'delighting in his calamity.' May they "retreat in humiliation" and "be driven back in shame." But let those truly seeking Jehovah "exult and rejoice" in Him. Who deserves the most honor and praise? The wrongdoers fail to seek the honor and glory of God--rather seeking their own glory. Instead, Psal 70:4: "May those who love your acts of salvation always say: 'May God be magnified!'" Even the anointed of Jehovah has a humble view, reliant upon Jehovah: Psal 70:5: "But I am helpless and poor; O God, act quickly in my behalf. You are my helper and my rescuer; O Jehovah, do not delay."
  
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    Titu 1:1,2 Once again how dependable and trustworthy is God and His word, revealing "the accurate knowledge of the truth that is according to godly devotion and is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago." Jehovah is clearly the God of truth, who refuses the lie, which he hates. (Prov 6:16-19).
    
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    Good day to you! Let's start by continuing our look at Proverbs, this time Pr 6:1-5
  
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    "1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, If you have given your handshake to a stranger, 2 If you have been ensnared by your promise, Caught by the words of your mouth, 3 Do this, my son, and free yourself, For you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor: Go and humble yourself and urgently plead with your neighbor. 4 Do not allow your eyes to sleep, Nor your eyelids to slumber. 5 Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand, Like a bird from the hand of the birdcatcher."
  
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    No one wants to be in such a situation. You've opened your mouth and made an obligation with someone, and something unexpected has come along to throw you off course, perhaps temporarily hindering you from meeting that agreement. No doubt you should go to Jehovah in prayer over the matter. Then, what wisdom not to delay, but humble yourself and "urgently plead with your neighbor." Do whatever you can to appease the other party, and perhaps get back on track with your obligation. Jehovah will no doubt bless your effort to keep your word to the extent possible.
  
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    While God's name Jehovah should appear in over 7,000 places in the Scriptures, as it originally appeared, many Bible have it replaced with LORD, all capitals. But some left it in a few places. In the King James Version of the Bible, God's full name appears in 7 places, including Psalm 83:18, which reads "18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." Now the context reveals that the name is referring to God, but is the "most high" mentioned elsewhere in the Scriptures? Yes, in the 6th psalm of book 2, Psalm 47. Notice verses 1,2 in our modern Bible: "...Shout in triumph to God with joyful cries. For Jehovah the Most High is awe-inspiring; He is the great King over all the earth." Jehovah wants his name known, but with the great respect and admiration it deserves. The sanctification of God's name is foremost in the Model Prayer, or the Our Father prayer of Matthew 6:9,10, as Jesus taught his disciples, and is part of the theme of every inspired book of the Bible, the theme of the Bible being the vindication of God's sovereignty, or right to rule mankind, and the sanctification of His name, upholding it as holy, cleared of reproach.
  
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    Matthew 6:1-4 exhorts not to practice our "righteousness in front of men in order to be noticed by them. 2 So when you make gifts of mercy, do not blow a trumpet ahead of you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 3 But you, when making gifts of mercy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your gifts of mercy may be in secret. Then your Father who looks on in secret will repay you." 
    
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    Yes, we want to be different from the world influenced by evil, pleasing God, but we shouldn't act like the self-righteous Pharisees who sought the glory from men in everything they did. We should want our glory to come from God, in his own time and way, as we seek God's glory by obeying Him and helping others see that serving Him is the best way of life. When extending kindness to others, it is best not to "let your left hand know what your right hand is doing," an expression indicating that we should not advertise our work even to those who are as close to us as our left hand is to our right hand, that is, even to our intimate companions.
    
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    "1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen carefully to my discernment, 2 So that you may guard your thinking abilities And safeguard knowledge with your lips. 3 For the lips of a wayward woman drip like a honeycomb, And her mouth is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood And as sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her feet descend into death. Her steps lead straight to the Grave. 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. Her course wanders, but she does not know where."
    
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    Prov 5:1,2: We should all pay careful attention to what we learn from Proverbs, the rest of His word, and instruction from Him in other ways on a regular basis. Even after we have learned much divine knowledge, Hebrews 2:1 says "That is why it is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things we have heard, so that we never drift away." Regular instruction and reminders from God protect our spirituality, relationships with Him and others. There are different ways of approaching the same subject, so we shouldn't be put off if we're hearing something we already know. It is knowledge that can lead others to everlasting life--try to see a difference in the way it is being presented this time.
    
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    Prov 5:3-6: Even an immoral person can have compelling words, being seductive, but if falling into the trap of immorality the end is bitter, causing great spiritual harm which leads to death and the Grave. Is that true love? If you truly love someone, will you cause them to do something that could harm that one's hope of everlasting life? We should all hate sexual immorality as a sin that is causing many to lose out on eternal life--rather, what is wrong with treasuring the marital relationship, helping others to look for a treasured mate who loves God and will be loyal in a true marriage? Ones can pray to Jehovah for His blessing on finding such a person. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain with it."
  
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    Psalm 46 (Book 2, 5th psalm) verses 1-2 says "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress. That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea." We are living in times of great change, how applicable God's words are to us now, nearing the time for His Kingdom Rule to manifest itself more fully. Let's trust in Jehovah for guidance and protection during these "critical times hard to deal with." (2Timothy 3:1).
  
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    Matthew 5 begins Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Verses 3-12 are the Nine Happinesses, discussed in one of the Sermon Revisited articles on this website. Let's just take verse 13: “You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its strength, how will its saltiness be restored? It is no longer usable for anything except to be thrown outside to be trampled on by men." Such salt is a preservative. True Christians have a spiritually preserving influence on others, encouraging them to treasure their relationship with God and to grow spiritually. May such influence never leave humanity, rather may we all come to treasure a good relationship with God and others for all time.
    
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:33:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello, hoping all is well! Let's begin with Proverbs 4:1-8:
  
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    "1 Listen, my sons, to the discipline of a father; Pay attention in order to gain understanding, 2 For I will give you good instruction; Do not forsake my teaching. 3 I was a true son to my father And the one especially loved by my mother. 4 He taught me and said: “May your heart hold fast to my words. Keep my commandments and continue living. 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding. Do not forget, and do not turn aside from what I say. 6 Do not forsake it, and it will protect you. Love it, and it will safeguard you. 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom, And with all you acquire, acquire understanding. 8 Highly esteem it, and it will exalt you. It will honor you because you embrace it."
  
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    Prov 4:1,2: Recall that "discipline" is not punishment--it comes from the same root as "disciple." Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he teach and train them? Yes, discipline is teaching and training in the way of God. Punishment may be included if truly given in love, and the lesson is made clear. Such discipline with good instruction may lead to the gaining of understanding, especially regarding spiritual matters, "what is righteous and just and fair, the entire course of what is good." (Pr 2:9).
  
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    Prov 4:3,4: Even with faith in Christ there are commandments to follow. Jesus gave us both commands and principles of truth, God's standards that we are to follow. With faith in God and Christ, we are to be obedient to their instruction, and thereby "continue living."
  
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    Prov 4:5-8: Wisdom is the successful application of divine knowledge to benefit others and oneself, honoring God. It's the "most important thing," working along with true love for God and others, which are the greatest of commandments (Matt 22:36-40). Understanding is also highly important. "Knowledge comes easily to a person with understanding." (Pr 14:6). It enables one to see how all the part fit together of something, to make the whole. Knowledge of God should be understood first and foremost, since the fear of God is the beginning of both knowledge and wisdom (Pr 1:7, 9:10).
  
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    Psalm 45 (Book 2, psalm 4) is concerning Christ, who is to "ride in the cause of truth and humility and righteousness."
    
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    Matthew 4 contains the temptations Satan brought on Jesus, while he responded with Scripture, refuting Satan's attempts to make him fall. All three scriptures contain vital principles for Christians. The words of Matthew 4:4 we'll highlight, as he said "It is written: ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah’s mouth.’” We all need spiritual instruction and guidance each day, just as we need bread, or literal food. Some learn the essentials of the truth of God, and then slow down or even stop learning--they just learned enough to feel they belong as true Christians. They thus regress and become inactive in serving God. We need to always be listening and learning from God, to stay humbly obedient before him and to keep growing in genuine wisdom to practice true love more and more completely.
    
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:17:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2018 Oct 03 Proverbs 3 Psalms</title>
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    Hello! Hope all is well with you and your family. God and His word can help us through many challenges. Let's look at some encouragement in Proverbs 3: 1-8:
  
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    "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you. 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; Write them on the tablet of your heart; 4 Then you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. 5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not become wise in your own eyes. Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad. 8 It will be a healing to your body And refreshment for your bones."
  
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    Verses 1-2: Notice we're to observe God's commandments with our heart. What a good reminder that we can take information into our mind, but to truly benefit, we must ponder how we can truly use it to benefit others and ourselves to make it a part of us, to reach our heart. We should see the rewards, good consequences of observing God's commands, perhaps also the sadness and distress caused by one disobeying God, that we may hate what is bad. Here a general reward is mentioned for obeying God, doing so adds "many days and years of life and peace."
  
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    Verses 3-4: Next, loyal love and faithfulness are to affect everything we say, and are to be written on our hearts, affecting our very motives in all we do. Faithfulness inspires us to be persons of integrity, practicing God's righteousness, being true to Him under trial and test, recalling that "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation He will make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it." (1Corinthians 10:13). Proverbs 20:6 says "Many men proclaim their loyal love, but who can find a faithful man?" Let's appreciate both: true loyal love and faithfulness, to God and others. One reward is you "will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man."
    
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    Verses 5-6: A favorite verse of many. Look for God's direction, through his word and prayer, not simply relying on our past experience or our own understanding of things. We should be ready to adjust our thinking when we see good reason for doing so, especially when the truth from God's word corrects us. Jehovah, by his word, can make our paths straight, helping us remain on the road of eternal life, without turning to the right or left. In 'all of our ways,' or in everything we do, we are to seek God's direction, His way of doing things. How we benefit from God's wise guidance!
  
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    Verses 7-8: By humbling ourselves and seeking God's direction, fearing to displease Him, we avoid pridefully relying on ourselves, and seeking our own glory, leading to selfishness or self-centeredness. Seeking God's honor as ones representing Him as  true Christians, we unselfishly seek true love having concern for others and their welfare, and reap true happiness in our life.
  
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    Psalm 44 (Book 2, psalm 3) recounts God's powerful acts bringing Israel into the Promised land. Verse 3 says "It was not by their own sword that they took possession of the land, and their own arm did not bring them victory. Rather, it was by your right hand and your arm and the light of your face, for you took pleasure in them." God was able to protect all faithful Israelites fighting against those whom God had condemned, and their enemies, seeing them to victory. What a powerful God Jehovah proved himself to be! Now verse 4 applies to true Christians: "You are my King, O God; Command complete victory for Jacob." Galatians 6:16 says "As for all those who walk orderly by this rule of conduct, peace and mercy be upon them, yes, upon the Israel of God." True Christians, observing Christ's commands, following his example in humbly serving Jehovah, seeking His honor, truly having the faith of Abraham, these comprise the "Israel of God." May we become united in the true Christian faith, as 1Corinthians 1:10 says, "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." Let's make time to consider the way of true Christianity, from God's inspired word, each day, that true Christians may become united worldwide in serving God through Christ.
    
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:47:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    Hello! Let's begin with some steps to wisdom in Proverbs 2:1-6:
  
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    "1 My son, if you accept my sayings And treasure up my commandments, 2 By making your ear attentive to wisdom And inclining your heart to discernment; 3 Moreover, if you call out for understanding And raise your voice for discernment; 4 If you keep seeking for it as for silver, And you keep searching for it as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of Jehovah, And you will find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment."
  
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    Prov 2:1: Proverbs 30:5 says "Every saying of God is refined." Jesus said in prayer, at John 17:17, "Your word is truth." We can count on God's word the Bible containing powerful, dependable truths. Let's appreciate the 'sayings of God,' and treasure up his commandments. "This is what the love of God means, that we observe His commandments, and yet his commandments are not burdensome." (1John 5:3). God's commandments, now primarily through Christ, are for our protection and benefit, essential to keeping God's standards in our life.
  
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    Prov 2:2: Recall we have two ears and one mouth, so we should be good listeners BEFORE being good speakers. A truly wise person continues to humbly listen and learn from others. May our ears be attentive to genuine wisdom from God, and may we seek discernment, the ability to see the difference between right from wrong, good from bad, true from false, wise from unwise, and the more important matters of law from lesser matters, though still required.
  
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    Prov 2:3: May we call out for understanding, seeing the big picture, along with all the smaller pieces of knowledge and how they interrelate to one another, coming together to make the whole, seeking God's glory in making use of such knowledge, not our own (John 7:18).
  
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    Prov 2:4-6: This quest for genuine godly wisdom should be valued and sought after like hidden treasures, seeking to understand true godly fear and truthful knowledge of God and His law and purposes. Godly fear includes a reverential awe of God and fear of displeasing our loving Father. We should be always appreciating God's gift of life, and the uncountable gifts we experience every day, from the incredible variety of foods, beautiful sights, smells, sounds, etc. that make a wonderful life possible and enjoyable, especially in God's new world of righteousness. It is from God's mouth, more than the worldly wise, that we are to receive knowledge and discernment.
  
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    Psalm 43 (Book 2, psalm 2) shows God may be to us our "exceeding joy." Still we may individually feel "despair" and "turmoil," due to oppression from others, for example. Still, we can take matters to Jehovah in prayer, persistently, and "wait for God" to act in our behalf.
  
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    Psalm 91, evidently written by Moses, mentions "dwelling in the secret place of the Most High," and lodging "under the shadow of the Almighty." Do you consider Jehovah your stronghold, your place of refuge. Let us pour out our hearts to him daily, as a trusted Friend and God, long to please Him in your thoughts, speech, and actions. Make request of Him for your daily needs, food and spiritual needs, and take note that He alone is the "Hearer of prayer." Appreciate the privilege of having the greatest person in the Universe listen and respond to you.
  
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    Psalm 119:9-16 starts out: "How can a young man keep his path clean? By keeping on guard according to your word." The psalmist continues: "With my whole heart I seek you, do not let me stray from your commandments." Let's take to heart especially Jesus' commands, that we may be examples to others as true Christians, exercising faith in Christ and his ransom for forgiveness of any occasional mistake. How vital that we help as many as possible to find the road to life and be encouraged to remain on it, hopefully looking forward to God's new world of righteousness and peace, under God's kingdom through Christ (Matthew 24:14).
  
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    Hello! Starting a new month, let's begin with the essentials of wisdom, which helps direct true Christian love properly. Let's not be discouraged by the big words! We read at Proverbs 1:1-6:
  
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    The proverbs of Solʹo·mon, the son of David, the king of Israel: 2 To learn wisdom and discipline; To understand wise sayings; 3 To acquire the discipline that gives insight, Righteousness, good judgment, and uprightness; 4 To impart shrewdness to the inexperienced; To give a young man knowledge and thinking ability. 5 A wise person listens and takes in more instruction;  A man of understanding acquires skillful direction 6 To understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, The words of the wise and their riddles.
  
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    Now, let's not be put off by the beginning of Proverbs, at the sound of this collection of attributes that you will receive as you grow in godly wisdom. Let's get to know these attributes--you could use a dictionary, or pay attention. 
    
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    Verse 2: Wisdom itself is the successful application of true knowledge to life, benefitting others and yourself. Discipline is the offering of loving correction and training, the word coming from the same root as "disciple"--did Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he teach and train them? Some punishment is acceptable, as long as it is fair, given in love, and the lesson is made clear. 
    
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    Verse 3: Righteousness is adherence to God's way and standards, especially as revealed through Christ, and is the framework for a happy and successful life, now and into the future, everlastingly. 
    
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    Verse 4: Shrewdness is wise use of foresight, to avert danger or the results of bad decisions.
  
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    Verse 5: Is a wise person a know-it-all? He is humble, ready to listen and take in more instruction. He grows in understanding, that ability to see all the parts of something, and their relation to one another, as together making the whole of it. 
    
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    Verse 6: Such a person is able to acquire the wise guidance needed to understand the proverbs of wisdom and riddles.
  
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    Psalm 42 (Book 2, Psalm 1) begins by expressing a longing for God, close friendship with Him: "As a deer that longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I do thirst for God, for the living God. When may I come and appear before God?" What a privilege it is to get to know our wise and loving Father, Jehovah, receiving of his kind guidance and instruction. Let's put faith in Him, and eagerly receive of such instruction, to know true wisdom and love, and live.
  
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    Psalm 90 is a prayer of Moses. Verse 2-4 draws attention to the greatness of our God: "Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the productive land, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You make mortal man return to dust; you say: "Return, you sons of men." For a thousand years are in your eyes just as yesterday when it is past, just as a watch during the night." Verse 14 adds: "Satisfy us with your loyal love in the morning, so that we may shout joyfully and rejoice during all our days."
  
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    Psalm 119, the acrostic having groups of eight verses beginning with the same letter of the alphabet, starts with Hebrew Aleph, and shows we really can keep God's commands and standards in life: 
    
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    Verses 1-4 says "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders, Who search for him with all their heart. 3 They practice no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. 4 You have commanded That your orders be carefully kept."
  
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    Today let's look at Proverbs 14, the
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    The truly wise woman builds up her
house,But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 The one walking
in his uprightness fears Jehovah,But the one whose ways are devious despises
Him. 3 The rod of haughtiness is in the mouth of the fool,But the lips of the
wise will protect them. 4 Where there are no cattle the manger is clean,But the
power of a bull yields an abundant harvest. 5 A faithful witness will not
lie,But a false witness lies with every breath.
  
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    Prov 14:1: The foolish one is disregarding
God's counsel or discipline, thus is missing out on the spiritual values and
wisdom necessary to be spiritually upbuilding to her family.
  
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    Prov 14:2: The upright one has
genuine godly fear, which is a healthy fear of displeasing or hurting God in
some way. HE loves us, especially if we seek to please him, and the man of
godly fear does not want to harm that relationship, or hurt God's feelings by
disobeying him in some way.
  
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    Prov 14:3: The foolish one tends to
be haughty in spirit, offended by God's counsel or discipline, rather than
humbly accepting it and seeking to improve. We're encouraged in God's word to
consider others as superior to us, benefitting from their knowledge and
counsel. The foolish would benefit more by listening more than speaking of his
own ideas and knowledge, remembering we have two ears and only 1 mouth--James
says we should be quick to listen, but slow about speaking and slow about wrath
or anger. (James 1:19).
  
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    Prov 14:4: The Scriptures encourage
hard work as opposed to laziness. Children should not be praised so much for
the knowledge they gain, as for putting that knowledge to work to benefit
others by it. The praise should be using their knowledge aright, to help
others. This encourages them to be busy, good workers. The verse shows hard
work pays off in an "abundant harvest."
  
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    Prov 14:5: The Christian "new
personality" seeks honesty in all things, rejecting lies as displeasing
God, the One who "cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). Says Colossians 3:9,10:
"Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its
practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through
accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who
created it." However, being honest does not mean we must reveal truth to
all persons, including those who might use the knowledge they gain to harm
others. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7 there is "a time to be silent and a
time to speak."
  
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  True Godly wisdom is found in the pages of God's word, including Proverbs and Psalms.

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    Wisdom is especially found in the Bible book of Proverbs, which is written, in part, to impart "knowledge and thinking ability." I encourage all desirous of pleasing God and living in peace to consider Proverbs on a daily basis. There are 31 chapters of Proverbs, one for every day of the month. Why not check the day of the month and consider the same chapter of Proverbs? You don't have to read the entire chapter--if you're limited in time, read until you find some gem of wisdom that you can spend a moment contemplating and thinking how to apply it in your daily life and worship of God, truly benefitting from it? If you've never read Proverbs much, it may be best to start by reading through the first 9 chapters, which are written as a letter from a loving father to his son. Take God's counsel to heart, appreciating his discipline. "Discipline" comes from the same root as "disciple." So it does not necessarily involve punishment. Did Jesus go around punishing his disciples, or did he teach and train them? Discipline is training and guidance motivated by love. Punishment by a parent might be included if the lesson is made clear and it is clear to the child that it is motivated by love, not by anger, embarrassment, etc. But let your discipline be known primarily for happy moments of loving training. 

    
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    Being the 13th of September, let's consider a few verses from Proverbs 13. 
    
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    Proverbs 13:1-3 reads: "A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But the scoffer does not listen to a rebuke. 2 From the fruitage of his speech a man will eat what is good, But the very desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The one guarding his mouth protects his life, But the one opening his lips wide will come to ruin."
  
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    Prov 13:2 contains a topic of Jesus. He spoke of bearing fruitage as a Christian, which included simply sharing the hope of the Kingdom message with others, at appropriate times, planting seeds of truth which God may make grow. (John 15:8; 1Corinthians 3:6). Motivated by genuine unselfish love for others, we never know what "will have success" in touching the hearts of "rightly-disposed" ones. (Ecclesiastes 11:6; Acts 13:48). Care should be taken that what is shared is in harmony with "the truth" from God's word. (John 8:32).
    
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    Prov 13:3 reminds us that, as stated in Proverbs 10:19, "When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided, But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly." Remember that we have two ears and one mouth, so it's appropriate to listen twice as much as we speak.
    
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